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Fiesta
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Singing Star Discovery now on its
4th year
by amerigo Garcia/jv
Three couples collaborate to make
sure that Singing Star Discovery continues what it had started 4
years ago – to search, to train, and to launch the singing
careers of the local vocal talents.
Philanthropist-couple Bert
and Anita Orinion of Hawaii donate the maintenance cost for the
entire duration of the elimination rounds to be held every
Saturday October 25 to December 27. Engineer Eddie Laguit and
wife Noemi, who is also a candidate for Ms Town Fiesta 2009,
provide for the sound system. Former Mayor Art Chan and Mayor
Emma will take charge of the prizes to be given away during the
Grand
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Rosita Almonte Salcedo tucks the locals behind
her
by jvillamil
She is all earthy
and fun and heartily approachable. Just the same, it took Mayor
Emma, a back-up retinue of barangay kapitanes, and
bottles of sweet wine to finally close the list to three
hopefuls in the Search for Ms Pozorrubio Fiesta Queen 2009.
She, Rosita Almonte
Salcedo, is a self-made businesswoman, a kagawad of Barangay
Alipangpang, and life-partner to Kapitan Rogelio Amansec. She
eases unto the seat of the third angle of the triangle of
candidates, and comfortably tucks-in behind her the sponsorship
of no less than the Liga ng mga Barangays, PWERSA(Pozorrubio
Workers and Employees Resource and Services Association), and
the DepEd family.
And like the two other
candidates, she
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Pozorrubio is now a First-Class Town!
by Zorayda Costales/jvillamill
We have come a long, long way. And it was a trail of mathematics, pure
and simple.
Pozorrubio is now a 1st-class town. This is according to the
DOF BLGF (Department of Finance, Bureau of Local Government
Finance) MEMO CIRCULAR NO. 01-M(58)-08 dated November 12, 2008
re: Reclassification of Municipalities effective July 29, 2008.
Considering that this latest round of reclassification requires that the
average annual income bracket of 1st class
municipalities is 55 million or more covering the period 2004 to
2007, the financial statements of which must be COA (Commission
on Audit) certified, Pozorrubio is more than truly deserving of
this distinction. The town had been averaging an annual
income of more than 70 million for the past 4 years under both
the Chans’ administrations.
Pozorrubio was a 4th class municipality when former Mayor
Artemio Q. Chan took his oath of office on the 1st day of the
1st year of his 1st term as chief executive. During
his 3 terms totaling 9 years of public service, Pozorrubio
gradually but surely graduated every 4 years to 3rd
class then to 2nd class municipal
classification. When his wife, Emma Zosima T. Chan took
over as mayor after the 2007 election, there was no way but
definitely forward, onward, and up. The couple shares the same
strength of political will and unwavering dedication to the
welfare of Pozorrubio and the thousands of Pozorrubians, here
and abroad.
And hawak-kamay, the couple and the townspeople, time and time
again, had shown and proven to all that in diversity, there can
be unity. Astounding, miraculous unity. The people, so
different in so many ways, gave their trust to both the Chan
administrations through their enthusiasm to pay their taxes,
permits and other miscellaneous fees.
Only the cityhood is left up ahead. But, who knows? Dreams do come true.
This dream did.
From the editors and staff of
Pozorrubio and KaPOZoK Onlines
to the leaders, the Sangguniang
Bayan, the Treasurer's Office but most especially to the people
of Pozorrubio, congratulations!
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Pozorrubio has
best municipal performance
management system in Pangasinan
by jvillamil
Pozorrubio is Provincial Champion for the Best LGU –
LGPMS (Local Government Unit-Local Government Performance
Management System) of Calendar Year 2008. For a second-class
town, this is no mean feat, for Pozorrubio was chosen best from
among all the 1st , 2nd and 3rd
class towns of Pangasinan grouped together in the municipal
category.
This selection qualifies Pozorrubio to represent
Pangasinan in the next level - the RDC-DILG (Regional
Development Council-Department of Internal and Local Government)
Award Searches for Region 1 Best LGU-LGPMS; the Cleanest,
Greenest and Safest province, City or Municipality, Coastal and
Inland Bodies of Water; LGU Best Practices, and; Best NGO-LGU
Practices.
The Regional Development Council (RDC) is the
regional equivalent of the Provincial Development Council (PDC).
While the PDC is chaired by Governor Amado Espino, Jr. with all
the Pangasinan mayors as council members, the RDC has Ilocos Sur
Governor Deogracias Victor Savellano as chairman and Ilocos
Norte Governor Michael Keon, La Union Governor Manuel Ortega and
Governor Espino as council members together with some selected
mayors from the 4 provinces, regional directors of the different
national agencies and representatives from the private sector.
From November 24 to December 11, the Regional Search
Committee will conduct validation visits to the provinces,
cities, and municipalities.
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These lanterns
will watch no night, no dawn, no day this year...
by
jing villamil
These lanterns
lent holiday radiance to the nights; at daytime, it was their
turn to bask from the radiance of the sun. These pictures were
taken as the sun rose from the east. It bathed their reds in
sunshine and their greens became one with the leaves. For weeks,
the acacia trees will have stars for earings.
For the past
years, the giant lanterns brought light and life to the
Christmas seasons of Pozorrubians. They perched among the acacia
branches, fronted municipal buildings, balanced on neon posts.
After last year’s holidays, the lanterns were, as usual,
carefully wrapped in newspapers and laid aside to dangle in a
giant garage awaiting for the end of the non-Christmas months.
read more..
Lantern making contest deadline:
Dec 5, 2008
Lantern-making
contest livens up the season
by jv
More than the tree
and more than even the Belen (Nativity scene), the lantern
or the
parol is probably the most popular symbol of Christmas
among the Filipinos. Not only because it is unique to the
Philippines, but because it suggests a meaning close to the
hearts of this nation of soap-opera lovers.
The parol
represents the star, the guiding light, which showed the three
kings the way to Bethlehem, where the Infant Jesus had lain in a
manger. And because that star or light must be continuing in its
sparkling throughout the kings’ slow clandestine progress to
Him, its present
equivalent the
parol conveys to the romantic of which most Filipinos are,
read more..
Brother sound,
sister dance
by jv
Pozorrubio is home not only to generations of Pozorrubians. Nowadays, it
is also home to our shy indigenous brothers and sisters from
nearby Cordilleras. Not to mention the colorful Muslims of
faraway Mindanao.
On January 30, 2008, the Amamatul Minority Settlement Association (one of
the tribal organizations in Pozorrubio covering Barangays
Amagbagan, Malasin, Manaol and Tulnac) passed a resolution
requesting Mayor Emma T. Chan for assistance in the procurement
of the indigenous costume to be used in all the festivities,
rituals and ceremonies not only of the Amamatul Association but
all the other tribal organizations. That their culture and
traditions may be preserved and promoted, not forgotten or lost,
at the same time that they integrate themselves to the
Pozorrubian way of life.
The costume was itemized as 7 pieces
read more..
Two
mayors, teen idols add glitz to BVANHS-SSG Induction and
Leadership Training
by jvillamil
The
new set of officers of the Supreme Student Government (SSG) of
Benigno V. Aldana National High School (BVANHS) was formally
inducted into office last Wednesday October 15, 2008 with Mayor
Emma Zosima T. Chan and Councilor Dennis C. Uy as inducting
guests and speakers.
President Irish Ruth L. Villanueva pledged her oath before the
Mayor. Vice President Kirsten Hazel M. Mejia swore hers before
Councilor Uy and President Irish; so did the rest of the
SSG officers: Secretary Ghint I. Pernes; Treasurer,
Grissa S. Ancheta; Auditor Alexandra Y. Flores; P.I.O. Jessica
S. Sandoval, Peace Officer Desiree Rose M. Go; 1st
Year Representatives: Danica Malbog, Aiza Ayson, Joan Lucero,
Joanne Belen and Sarah Changli; 2nd Year Reps:
Quennie Perez, Sherry Anne De Guzman, Karl Michael Pasag and
Nemiah Naces; 3rd Year Reps: Lovely Ann Perez, Daniel
Ross Siblag, Archieval Soriano and Emmanuel Fajilan; 4th
Year Reps: Jeremy Bentillo, Kramae Labrado, Kisha Mae Vergonia
and Angela Estuisa...
clickhere to read full story with photos
CONGRATULATIONS DOKTORA BLESS!!!
...from KaPOZoK Online, in behalf of the Pozorrubians |
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by ginquesada
Dr. Blesilda dela
Rosa-Salvador, wife of Dr. Raul Francisco D. Salvador, in an
awarding ceremony at Manila Hotel last Sep 29, 2008, was
bestowed a much-coveted award for her inclusion in the Ten
Outstanding Filipino Physicians (TOFP) from a field of 38
nominees. She had been selected after a rigorous search and
screening process conducted by the steering committee of the
TOFP Search. TOFP Awards is an entity establishing itself to
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"Dr. Blesilda de la
Rosa-Salvador is an OB/GYN who has made her mark as a
health educator through media. For more than 10 years,
Doctora Bles continues to bring medical information to
people from all walks of life through the radio, TV, and
the Internet via her Teleradyo program “Doctora Bles at
Your Service.” She renders free medical advice on air
and gives vital knowledge about medicine and science in
Pilipino. Because of the wide coverage of media, her
program reaches OFWs abroad, who benefit from listening
and understanding the medical topics she tackles. Most
of all, her free consultations via letters, phone patch,
or cell phone text messaging effectively help those who
cannot immediately see a doctor. Just like some of the
other awardees, she has chosen to continue her medical
practice here, while her nuclear family has migrated to
the US."
'Doktora Bles' is a Pozorrubian by marriage to Dr. Raul
Francisco D. Salvador of the deep-rooted Pozorrubian
Salvador-Doras clan. The couple established a clinic in
Pozorrubio in their early years of medical practice, and
while serving their local clientele, the Pampangena wife
assimilated with the elite, folks and commoners of the
community. They are blessed with three pretty/handsome,
intelligent and responsible children, Ryan, Sandra, and
Barbara, who, themselves, are starting to create their
marks in their respective careers. When this author
congratulated her and thanked her for bringing honor to
the town, she texted back: "Salamat, Kuya. Siempre,
parad sicatayo yan amin, taga_Pozorrubio aq met lan
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Noemi Banda-Laguit calls on Pozorrubians
by jv
It did not take
much effort to convince Ms Noemi Banda-Laguit to
agree to be one of the candidates for Ms
Pozorrubio Town Fiesta 2009 because she truly
believes that the revenues generated by this
popularity contest will indeed be used for the
infrastructure needs of her hometown.
Noemi owns and
operates an Adult Residential Care-Home. She is
also its administrator. She was born a
Pozorrubian, and of Pozorrubian parents. Though
she left Pozorrubio at the young age of 18, it
seems in her heart she brought this hometown to
Hawaii with her; she married a fellow-Pozorrubian,
Eddie Laguit.
Read more and comment, too.
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Vivien Ritualo-Marquez
appeals to supporters
by jv
ONE of the candidates for Ms Pozorrubio Town
Fiesta 2009, Mrs. Vivien Ritualo-Marquez, joined
the contest because in her own words “I feel
indebted to help our beloved town”.
Vivien is a third or maybe even a
fourth-generation Pozorrubian, married to
another Pozorrubian, Andrew Marquez. She
is a retired nurse and a permanent resident of
Hayward, California. However, the frequency and
the length of her hometown sojourns, sometimes
twice yearly and longer than a month, make her
more of a permanent Pozorrubian than a homesick
vacationer!
Attached is Vivien’s personal appeal to her
supporters. According to her, she is not the
beneficiary of the generosity of their hearts.
Read more and comment, too.
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Campaign
launched for
most "Clean and Green Barangay"
by jv
THE seven-man evaluation team have September
16 to 30 to make a clean sweep of all
thirty-four barangays of Pozorrubio as the first
step in the contest for the most Clean and Green
Barangay for 2008, a distinction which Buneg had
held on to since 2005.
It must be remembered that Buneg Kapitan Wilfrredo
Perreras so impressed the evaluators with his
unique style of implementing vegetable gardening
and waste management to involve and ultimately
benefit all and every family and resident within
his area of responsibility that there was no
other choice but to hand over the award to
his barangay. The other barangay kapitanes took
cognizance of this extraordinary feat, and
unanimously voted Perreras as President of the
Association of Barangay Captains (ABC) in
October 2007.
Read more ...and post your comments, too.
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by jv
“WE were able
to find, not just one, but two candidates
from the Balikbayan Community for Ms
Pozorrubio Town Fiesta 2009! The two ladies,
Mrs. Vivien Ritualo-Marquez of California
and Mrs. Noemi Banda-Laguit of Hawaii, had
already given us a definite confirmation of
their participation.”
In her
speech this Monday September 15 during the
Flag-raising ceremony, on her first working
day after her US trip,
Read more...ang give comments, too.
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Beautiful minds!
by H. A. Bautista/jv
Pozorrubio Central ranks 3rd in 2008 National
Achievement Test
If it were a game of brawns and skills, the local team would have
scored a whooping touchdown. Make that three whoopers, in truth
of fact.
In this year’s National Achievement Test, Batch 2008 of Pozorrubio
Central School finished highest among the highest in the nation
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1st in Pangasinan Division II, 1st in Region I, and 3rd
in the whole of the Philippine Islands.
Batch 2007-2008 of Pozorrubio Central School was 306 strong, but
99% or 304 joined the rest of the Grade 6 pupils from public and
private schools all over the country on March 6 to take the 2008
NATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT TEST. Subjects tested were English and
Filipino, Mathematics, Science and HKS (equivalent of History,
Geography and Civics combined).
Scoring the highest percentile rating of the batch:
Bea-Ann S. Andaya, Ma. Lourdes Nicole V. Abrena, Sakred Eusep A.
Perez, Micah Junabel M. Ventanilla, all four pupils with a
rating tied at 96.50; and Tricia Joy B. Amarillo – 96.
It is a record to beat other just as worthy records in all other
fields. Really, actually, it is more than a record.
It is a spectacular group achievement to humble other scholarly
achievements done by a collective entity of 304 beautiful minds.
And from a public school at that.
It must make history take more than a second look at this town;
but like most of history, it had been written into the book
without so much fuss, with quiet noise.
It makes Pozorrubians stand a little bit taller, though. And
exchange proud nods and handclasps and hugs.
And mornings after, on to high school. Today, these 304 or so
beautiful minds go about their own quiet studious ways – to
learn more to know more – that they may build a better future of
what the world had left them of their tomorrows.
Congratulations to these pupils, their parents, their sponsors
from the municipal administration, PSC Principal II Virginia S.
Cabero and a host of tireless Master Teachers and other key
personnel tapped to conduct the reviews.
Click here for more...
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For a Pozorrubio
built by Pozorrubians
Mayor goes to US in search of fiesta muse
by jvillamil
EMMA Zozima T. Chan, municipal mayor, flies to the US for a 2-3-
week visit among overseas Pozorrubians beginning August 26,
Tuesday. She is accompanied by her husband, former Mayor Artemio
Q. Chan.
Purportedly, the trip is to reiterate her invitation to the
balikbayan community to visit the hometown in time for the 2009
Foundation and Town Fiesta celebrated the whole second week of
January, and to make their visit more memorably significant by
fielding their own candidate for hometown muse. It is to be
remembered that this town is one of the pioneers of the
initiative to actively involve not only the local constituents
in the development of their respective communities, but to
include those migrants/immigrants to places far and abroad.
(More ...clickhere..)
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Mayor Chan delivers her first state of municipality
address
Below is the full text of the SOMA.
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State of the
Municipality Address (SOMA),
July 2, 2008
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by
Mayor Emma T.Chan
Municipal Mayor, Pozorrubio, Pangasinan, Philippiness |
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. . . distinguished
guests, ladies and gentlemen. People of Pozorrubio –
aking mga kababayan, kabaleyan, kailian. A good day
to us all!
Let me share with you
this global fact.
From the smallest
unit of society which
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developed nations of the
world, the single, most important factor that makes or
breaks that unit, that spells its success or failure . . .
is governance. |
It is WE (the legislators of the Sangguniang Bayan presided over
by the Vice-Mayor, the Barangay leaders, the Office of the Mayor
to include all the departments) who had influenced greatly what
the PRESENT is for the 63,000 plus Pozorrubians.
And it is also WE who will determine, to a most considerable
degree, what Pozorrubio can still further become.
This fact should clarify for us, once and for all, the criteria
for deciding what programs we should pursue, which legislation
we should formulate, sponsor or support and how to best
implement said programs and legislation.
Thus, it is in this connection that I reiterate the commitment I
made during the First 100 Days in Office Report to the People:
this administration shall continue to pursue progress and
development for the town of Pozorrubio already began 10 years
ago.
OUR
VISION and OUR MISSION
In continuing pursuit of this commitment, YOU and I must remind
ourselves constantly that WE, as members of the Local Government
Unit, are primarily servants of the people and our Mission to
serve is guided by the foresight worded in our Vision.
Continue here with the option to post your comments.
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