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<font face="Arial Narrow" size="2"><b>THANKS TO OUR STREETLIGHT DONORS:</b></font><font face="Arial Narrow" size="1"><br>

<b><br>

1. Arthur N. Acosta &amp; June L. Villanueva<br>

Del Pilar, Tagudin, Ilocos Sur<br>

<br>

2. Joseph &amp; Imelda Lim<br>

Paramount City, California, USA<br>

<br>

3. Paul &amp; Anastacia Bayuga<br>

Santa Cruz, California, USA<br>

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4. Mr.&amp; Mrs. Renato Macusi (RML Auto Supply, Binangonan,Rizal)<br>

Mr.&amp; Mrs. Ernesto Salgado (Elcamar Motors, Sta.Maria, Bulacan)<br>

<br>

5. Mr.&amp; Mrs. Romel Almadin<br>

Victoria, Melbourne, Australia<br>

<br>

6. Lemuel Ulpindo<br>

Hawaii, USA<br>

<br>

7. Leygo Family (Philip, Betty, Romeo &amp; Espie)<br>

Australia<br>

<br>

8. PDDG Jesus Ame Verzosa<br>

DCA Camp Crame, Quezon City<br>

<br>

9. Carmelita Lata Sanchez (Honolulu, Hawaii, USA)<br>

Engr.&amp; Mrs. Jose Lata (Lubnac,Tagudin,Ilocos Sur)<br>

<br>

10. Mayor &amp; Mrs. Roque S. Verzosa, Jr.<br>

Bucao East, Tagudin, Ilocos Sur<br>

<br>

11. Verzosa Family<br>

Magsaysay, Tagudin, Ilocos Sur<br>

<br>

12. Yakal Lumber Tagudin Branch<br>

Tagudin, Ilocos Sur<br>

<br>

13. Anita &amp; Erickson Vilog<br>

Seattle, Washington, USA<br>

<br>

14. Proceso &amp; Prisca Mendez<br>

Washington, USA<br>

<br>

15. Lorenzo Go<br>

<br>

16. Leopoldo Lacasandile (Municipal Planning &amp; Development Coordinator)<br>

Leilani Vee Cabanero (Municipal Accountant)<br>

<br>

17. Adelaida Corpuz (Municipal Treasurer)<br>

Marina Balicoco (Municipal General Services Officer)<br>

<br>

18. Febie Lardizabal (Municipal Budget Officer)<br>

Corazon Villanueva (Municipal Social Welfare &amp; Development Officer)<br>

<br>

19. Engr. Edmund Fabia (Municipal Engineer)<br>

Severino Villamar (Municipal Assessor)<br>

<br>

20. Dr. Aly John Lopez (Municipal Health Officer)<br>

Ricardo Osmund Bello ( Municipal Civil Registrar)<br>

<br>

21. Hon. Rogelio Lorenzana (Vice Mayor)<br>

Geronimo Lastimoza (Secretary to the Sangguniang Bayan)<br>

<br>

22. Atty. Arvin Andaya (Sangguniang Bayan Member)<br>

Bernardo Tovera, Jr. (Sangguniang Bayan Member)<br>

<br>

23. Rodolfo Leal (Sangguniang Bayan Member)<br>

Nelson Cuaresma (Sangguniang Bayan Member)<br>

<br>

24. Elisa Bunoan (Sangguniang Bayan Member)<br>

Maria Theresa Laranang (Sangguniang Bayan Member)<br>

<br>

25. Fatima Pagaduan (Sangguniang Bayan Member)<br>

Maximo Laplana Jr. (ABC President)<br>

<br>

26. Neopito Galang (Sangguniang Bayan Member)<br>

Emerlyn Bayuga (SK Federated)<br>

<br>

27. Visque Family <br>

San Diego, California, USA<br>

<br>

28. Dante Acosta<br>

Los Angeles, California, USA<br>

<br>

29. Jimmy &amp; Mely &quot;Bernadette&quot; Valdez-Corpuz<br>

Daly City, California, USA<br>

<br>

30. Bienvenido &amp; Loreta Jimeno-Corpuz Family<br>

San Jose, California, USA<br>

<br>

31. Catalino (Noli) &amp; Merylene Alvarado<br>

Kathleen &amp; Kayceelyn Alvarado<br>

San Diego, California, USA<br>

<br>

32. Armie Leizl &amp; Cherrie Mae Lacasandile<br>

San Miguel, Tagudin, Ilocos Sur<br>

<br>

33. Ret. Gen. Diomedio Villanueva<br>

Becques, Tagudin, Ilocos Sur<br>

<br>

34. Izumo Contractors, Inc.<br>

Tyrone Ong<br>

Vice President-COO<br>

Ortigas, Quezon City<br>

<br>

35. Oscar &amp; Nelsie Mon Farnacio<br>

Patrick &amp; Neri Gavina Lorenzana<br>

New Jersey, USA<br>

<br>

36. Mienrado &amp; Lorna Acosta &amp; Family<br>

Robert &amp; Manalina Acosta Lake &amp; Family<br>

New Jersey, USA<br>

<br>

37. Enriqueta Leal<br>

New Jersey, USA<br>

Gloria Leal<br>

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia<br>

<br>

38. Espie Bunoan Cain<br>

Cris Villanueva Lardizabal<br>

Tess Valdez Tamargo (in memory)<br>

<br>

39.Emilia Lamorena Agatep<br>

Mr. &amp; Mrs. Victor agatep<br>

Mr. &amp; Mrs. Honey Rebullo<br>

Mr. &amp; Mrs. Marivic Bascara<br>

Mr. &amp; Mrs. Jenivic De Leon<br>

New York &amp; New Jersey, USA<br>

<br>

40. The Late Domingo S. &amp; Primitiva P. Lardizabal &amp; family<br>

Ernesto &amp; Norma Lardizabal<br>

Edmundo(+) &amp; Anita Lardizabal<br>

Emmanuel &amp; Edna L. Ramos<br>

Antonio &amp; Evelyn L. Valdez<br>

Edgar Lardizabal<br>

Peter &amp; Eden L. Roberonta<br>

Illinios, New Jersey, New York &amp; Philippines<br>

<br>

(NOTE: The posting of donors name shall be made in full at this website 

under items #39 and #40 temporarily, however, it will be shortened upon 

official advice to all concerned.)<br>

<br>

41. Modesto &amp; Grace Laranang &amp; Family<br>

Joseph &amp; Floriemar Las Marias &amp; Family<br>

Baltimore, USA<br>

<br>

42. Dauz Family of Jardin, Tagudin &amp; California, USA<br>

(Pat, Rening, ben, Iking &amp; Evita)<br>

<br>

43. Hermes &amp; Estrelita Purugganan<br>

SAS Class 1977</b></font><br>

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<a target="_blank" href="images/news/mar08/reunion.jpg">Tagudin High 

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<a target="_blank" href="images/news/mar08/reunion.jpg">Las Vegas, 

Nevada</a><br>

<a target="_blank" href="images/news/mar08/reunion.jpg">July 18-20, 2008</a></font></b><br>

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Yes, it's time for a change. www.tagudin.gov.ph is undergoing a major facelift!<br>

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<font face="Arial">&nbsp;&nbsp; &#9679; </font>Dynamic features<br>

<font face="Arial">&nbsp;&nbsp; &#9679; </font>Bigger images. Soon, these tiny faces 

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<font color="#0000FF"><b>&quot;Mommy Kayam Dayta!&quot; features young Tagudinian moms</b></font><br>

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The LGU and ABS-CBN Regional Network Group initiated a program entitled &quot; Mommy, 

Kayam Dayta!&quot; at the Paraiso ti Amburayan, Brgy. Bucao East on October 4, 2008.<br>

<br>

The said activity was conducted to enable and empower teenage mothers of Tagudin 

in three areas: Health Education, Livelihood Seminars and Self-Enhancement 

Programs.<br>

<br>

Vice Mayor Rogelio Lorenzana &amp; Mrs. Irene Castro, Family Planning Regional 

Coordinator graced the said program which was also featured by ABS CBN.<br>

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<font color="#0000FF"><b>Tagudin celebrates Coop Month</b></font><br>

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The LGU thru the Municipal Cooperative Development Council celebrated the 

Cooperative Month on October 2-3, 2008 with the theme &quot; Cooperative Breaking 

Through Barriers &amp; Beyond&quot;.<br>

<br>

The activities started with parade of the different cooperative members as well 

as the Municipal Officials and was followed by an opening program.<br>

<br>

Mr. Candelario L. Verzosa, Jr.,Cooperative Consultant &amp; a Former Executive 

Director of the Cooperative Development Authority; Dir. Josefina B. Bitonio, 

Assistant Regional Director, Cooperative Development Authority and Mrs. Teresita 

A. Bunoan, Provincial Cooperative Development Specialist served as the Resource 

Speakers of the Seminar.<br>

<br>

The highlight of this month's activity is the 2-Day Orientation Seminar on 

Cooperatives.<br>

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<font color="#0000FF"><b>Family Day held in Becques' Anastaz Park</b></font><br>

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Officials and Employees of the LGU celebrated Family Day on September 30, 2008 

at Anastaz Park in Brgy. Becques.<br>

<br>

The celebration started with an Opening Prayer leaded by Mrs. Jocelyn Lamadrid, 

followed by the aerobic “HATAW NA” dancing, participated by all LGU Personnel.<br>

<br>

A Birthday Presentation was also given to all birthday celebrants from April to 

September.<br>

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For the rest of the day, everybody enjoyed the variety of games and dances 

prepared.<br>

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<font color="#0000FF"><b>Tagudinians get fit in &quot;Hataw Na!&quot;</b></font><br>

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The Local Government Unit of Tagudin launched &quot;Hataw Na&quot;, a kind of aerobic 

dancing, on September 26, 2008 at the Municipal Gymnasium.<br>

<br>

This served as a way to strengthen and enhance human resource activity relative 

to the 108th Civil Service Anniversary celebrated every Month of September. All 

Officials and employees participated in the said launching. Mrs. Jocelyn 

Lamadrid served as the &quot;Hataw Na&quot; Dance Instructor.<br>

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LGU will be conducting its regular monthly &quot;Hataw Na&quot; after this launching.<br>

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<font color="#0000FF"><b>CPO conducts monthly meeting and family day in Tagudin

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<br>

The Council of Personnel Officers, Ilocos Sur Chapter composed of HRMO's, 

Administrative Officers, HRM Practitioners from the different LGU/municipalities, 

Cities, Provincial Office and National Line Agencies strengthened their bonding 

&amp; enhanced relationships to establish networking through it's Family Day 

Celebration on September 24, 2008 at Kandaroma Park, Brgy. Farola. <br>

<br>

They also tackled updates of the Civil Service Commission regarding issues and 

concerns relative to Human Resource Practice. During the rest of the day, they 

participated in a variety games and dances.<br>

<br>

Mayor Jun and Director Hedy Jose Lardizabal graced the activity.<br>

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<font color="#0000FF"><b>Tagudin's calamansi goes to China</b></font><br>

<br>

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) initiated the 5th Outbound Business 

Matching or The 5th China International Small and Medium Enterprises Fair last 

September 21-25, 2008 at Guangzhou International Exhibition Center Guangzhou, 

China, where Tagudin's One Town, One Product (OTOP), Calamansi Concentrate was 

one among the products exhibited in the said affair.<br>

<br>

Calamansi Concentrate, one among the &quot;Proudly Tagudin-Made&quot; Products was chosen 

by DTI to be part of the exhibit, which was conducted purposely for Product 

Development in terms of labeling and packaging to be able to meet International 

Standards and also for wider Product Marketing.<br>

<br>

SBM Maria Theresa Laranang, Mrs. Marina Balicoco, Municipal General Service 

Officer and Mrs. Jennifer Llanes, Chairman of the Asap Tagudin Samahan ng 

Magkakalamansi Development Cooperative (ATSMDC) representted LGU-Tagudin in 

China.<br>

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<font color="#0000FF"><b>LGU-Tagudin drafts budget for 2009</b></font><br>

<br>

A Budget Call was held at the Local Chief Executive Residence, Paraiso ti 

Amburayan, Brgy. Bucao East attended by all Department Heads of the Local 

Government Unit last September 29, 2008. <br>

<br>

This was initiated by the Municipal Budget Officer to be able to properly plan 

and allocate the income and expenditures of the town for next fiscal year 2009. 

The different chiefs of Offices each presented their respective budgets, which 

were consolidated by the Budget Officer and reviewed by all participants.<br>

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<font color="#0000FF"><b>TALA conducts training in food processing </b></font>

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<br>

Tagudin Ladies Association conducted a three (3)- day training on Food 

Processing on September 27-29, 2008 at the Auditorium.<br>

<br>

This activity was sponsored by Congressman Eric Singson with Madam Grace Singson 

as the Guest of Honor and speaker.<br>

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<font color="#0000FF"><b>Mayor Jun is National Outstanding Public Servant by CSC</b></font><br>

<br>

Her Excellency President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and Civil Service Commission 

(CSC) Chair Hon. Ricardo L. Saludo conferred to Mayor Jun and the other awardees 

of the CSC’s “2008 Search for Outstanding Public Officials and Employees” the 

most-coveted Lingkod Bayan, Dangal Ng Bayan and PAG ASA Awards, September 19, 

2008 at the Rizal Hall in Malacañang Palace.<br>

<br>

Mayor Jun is one among the six (6) national PAG ASA awardees – Individual 

Category, the 1st Mayor in Region I since 1962 to be conferred such award 

according to CSC Regional Office I.<br>

<br>

Tagudin’s ASAP Mayor received a gold gilded medallion, a plaque containing the 

citation and signature of CSC Chair Saludo, a cash incentive, five (5) years 

scholarship for his immediate family and other benefits for his exemplary 

performance as a public servant, specifically for his blueprint for the 

development of Tagudin, Ilocos Sur, thru his “Agpiarkam Siglatmo, Agkaykaysakam 

Panangrang-aymo (ASAP) Tagudin, where programs on tourism, infrastructure 

development, revenue enhancement, education, welfare, health, livelihood, 

agricultural development, environmental management and peace and order were 

successfully implemented, earning numerous awards and acclaim from local and 

national groups.<br>

<br>

This is an annual search by the CSC Honor and Awards Program to recognize and 

reward public officials and employees for their outstanding contributions and 

achievements in the delivery of public service. <br>

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<a target="_blank" href="http://picasaweb.google.com/tagudinonline/PAGASAAwardMalacaAng#slideshow/5249462318496439650">&gt;&gt;&gt;View images here</a><br>

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<font color="#0000FF"><b>PGIS conducts medical mission in Tagudin</b></font><br>

<br>

A Joint Community Service of the Provincial Government of Ilocos Sur headed by 

Gov. DV Savellano and the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Members initiated by Vice 

Gov. Jerry Singson and the JCS Medical Mission Team., in cooperation with the 

Local Government Unit of Tagudin rendered medical, dental and surgical 

assistance to the constituents of Tagudin and other nearby municipalities on 

September 13, 2008 at the Municipal Gymnasium.<br>

<br>

There were seven hundred forty four (744) patients, majority were Tagudinians. 

Attending specialists were Dr. Federico Anaen, Jr, Dr. Eugene Dauz, Dra. Letecia 

De Vera, Chiefs-of Hospital of Tagudin General Hospital and Capillarisis Center; 

Dra. Trina Tabbogan, a surgeon from Gabriela Silang General Hospital; Dra. 

Gaudencia Ramos, MD III, Dra. Diana Lim, MHO, Dra. Mary Rose Pilar MD II, Dra. 

Marianne Dauz, MD II; Dr. Gerry Bang-asan, Dr. Efren Cabanit, Dr. Aida Llabres, 

Dr. Alejo, Dra. Angel Ann Ong, Dr. Jewel Cruzat, Dra. Jennifer Zamora, Dr. 

Garret Robles, Dra. Harieth Joy Reyno, Dra. Marie Anne Zaide, Dr. Joseph 

Advincula, Dr. Percival Savella and Dra. Melanie Manuel.<br>

<br>

The Rural Health Unit of Tagudin with its staff and volunteer nurses were of 

assistance during the said Medical Mission.<br>

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<b><font color="#0000FF">Tagudin bats for computerization</font> </b><br>

<br>

Tagudin's Local Chief Executive Hon. Roque S. Verzosa, Jr. and all LGU 

Department Heads had a meeting with the Canadian Volunteer Advisers, Ms. 

Rosalind Hood-Morris and Mr. John Smith on September 9, 2008 at the Office of 

the Mayor regarding the possible computerization of all data and information of 

the different offices of the LGU, through their program e-Governance for 

Municipal Development. Prior to this meeting, the E-Tagudin Committee composed 

of Program Manager Municipal Accountant Leilani Vee Cabanero and members SBM 

Maria Theresa L. Laranang, MPDC Mr. Leopoldo Lacasandile and Municipal Treasurer 

Ms. Adelaida Corpuz attended the 1st batch of five(5) trainings entitled: 

Information System Strategic Planning(ISSP) at Bauang, La Union where Tagudin's 

ISSP had been drafted for final submission on or before September 19, 2008.<br>

<br>

The said meeting was set for an orientation regarding the Information Systems 

Strategic Planning and ICT Projects. Ms. Rosalind and Dr. Smith validated and 

evaluated Tagudin's ISSP after the meeting and visited the Treasury Office for 

the Business Permits and Licensing Sytem (BPLS).<br>

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<font color="#0000FF"><b>Tagudinian earns record in Agri Eng'g. board exams</b></font><br>

<br>

Out of the 400 examiners who took up the Board Examination for Agricultural 

Engineers last August 19- 20, 2008 at the Baguio-Benguet Consumers Cooperative, 

157 passed.<br>

<br>

One of the fortunate board passers was RENATO BAUTISTA AGUILAR, who hails from 

Brgy. Bucao East, Tagudin, Ilocos Sur, son of Mr. &amp; Mrs. Benjamin Aguilar. He 

graduated at Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University, with a degree of 

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering.<br>

<br>

The official proclamation was made this August 28, 2008 declaring Mr. Aguilar as 

the TOP 4 among the passers.<br>

<br>

This is a remarkable contribution of Mr. Aguilar to Tagudin and for his Alma 

Mater, DMMMSU; for setting the highest rank ever made in the Board Examination 

for Agricultural Engineers, since it was still in 1980’s when DMMMSU topped the 

said examinations at Top 7.<br>

<br>

To Mr. Renato Aguilar, congratulations!<br>

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<font color="#0000FF"><b>Tagudin joins nation in celebrating CSC's 108th year</b></font><br>

<br>

The Local Government Unit of Tagudin joined in the nationwide celebration of the 

Philippine Civil Service Commission's 108th Anniversary starting with a short 

program on September 1, 2008 during the Flag Raising Ceremony.<br>

<br>

Part of the program was the Recognition Ceremony for Hon. Mayor Roque S. Verzosa, 

Jr. for being an awardee of the Civil Service Commission (CSC) Pag-asa Award, 

Individual Category for this year's Search for the Most Outstanding Public 

Officials and Employees.<br>

<br>

Mayor Jun felt overwhelmed by the presentation and gave each co-civil servant a 

warm embrace. The Vice Mayor and Office of the Sangguniang Bayan likewise 

presented Resolution No. 122, s 2008, Heartily and Soulfully Congratulating Hon. 

Mayor Roque S. Verzosa, Jr. for Being Chosen as One of the Receipients of the 

Civil Service Commission (CSC) or PAG-ASA Awards for this Year's Search for 

Outstanding Public Officials and Employees.<br>

<br>

Staff from the Office of the Mayor and Human Resource Management Office 

initiated the said program.<br>

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<font color="#0000FF"><b>Typhoon Karen challenges MDCC</b></font><br>

<br>

A Rescue Operation was conducted at Brgy. Lantag on August 20, 2008, where seven 

(7) persons - Marilet Pulanco-27 years old, Norma Lucero-57 years old, Maura 

Lacasandile-36 years old, Jaime Lacasandile-30 years old, Daniel Lascota-39 

years old, Region Lucero-25 years old, all from Brgy. Lantag and Narcisa Leal-55 

years old from Brgy. Baritao, were stranded at the Amburayan River between Brgy. 

Lantag and Malacanang. This is because of the big waves and storm surges by 

tropical cyclone &quot;Karen&quot;.<br>

<br>

The Municipal Disaster Coordinating Council(MDCC) of the Local Government Unit 

of Tagudin headed by the mayor immediately took appropriate action on the said 

operation. Rescuers from the Philippine Coastal Guard in Poro Point San Fernando 

City, La Union headed by PO1 Rolando T. Navarro, Jr., PO1 Charlie N. Prado, PO2 

Dominador F. Banezta, PO3 Ramil R. Rosquita, SN2 Raffy D. Laquiwed, ASN 

Christopher Efren Barbero, ASN Rodben R. Ventura, ASN Melan A. Garay, ASN 

Florendo F. De Fiesta, ASN Ramon A. Almonte and ASN Elmer P. Nutar came at the 

rescue site. <br>

<br>

Tagudin PNP headed by PCI Jeff Estanga Fanged were also there together with the 

Bureau of Fire headed by SFO1 Benjamin Apilado.<br>

<br>

After the said operation, the rescued persons were fetched by the Municipal 

Ambulance and were properly attended at the Rural Health Unit under the care of 

the RHU staff headed by DR. Aly John Lopez.<br>

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<a target="_blank" href="http://picasaweb.google.com/tagudinonline/MDCCCoastGuardRescueOperation#slideshow/5242077705223296770">

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<font color="#0000FF"><b>ETA turns 10</b></font><br>

<br>

The Eastern Tagudinians Association celebrated it's 10th Anniversary last July 

25, 2008 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, New Jersey, USA. <br>

<br>

Mr. Mario Lardizabal, the President of the said Association, together with all 

ETA members prepared a Dinner Dance in celebration for the said occasion. Each 

one showcased it's Dance Presentation particularly the traditional ones, which 

brought joy to everybody.<br>

<br>

A birthday presentation was also given to Mayor Roque Verzosa, Jr. who turned 

52. His beloved wife, Mrs. Evangeline Verzosa was also present during the 

celebration.<br>

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<a target="_blank" href="http://picasaweb.google.com/tagudinonline/ETA10thAnniversary#slideshow/5236870013188253490">

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<font color="#0000FF"><b>88 donors give blood</b></font><br>

<br>

The Municipal Health Office headed by Dr. Aly John Lopez conducted a Blood 

Letting Program at the Municipal Auditorium on July 8, 2008. There were 88 Blood 

donors who came from the different barangays of Tagudin.<br>

<br>

The program was initiated to replenish our present Stockpile at the ITMRC 

Laboratory and to make health services more accessible to the people of the 

town. <br>

<br>

SBM Elisa Bunoan and ITRMC Laboratory Staff headed by Mrs. Iduna Frigillana- 

Med. Tech graced the program.<br>

<br>

<a target="_blank" href="http://picasaweb.google.com/tagudinonline/BloodLettingProgram#slideshow/5242076270238230274">

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<font color="#0000FF"><b>Tagudin gets Municipal Jail of the Year Award</b></font><br>

<br>

Mayor Jun Verzosa received the Plaque of Appreciation from JCSUPT Benito A. 

Dorigo, MPSA, OIC Deputy Chief for Admin and Regional Director JSSUPT Emmanuel 

T. Sicio, for his excellent regard for the development of the Bureau of Jail 

Management and Penology- Regional Office I, last 07 August 2008 during the 

occasion of the 17th Anniversary of the BJMP-RO1 at the RELC, San Vicente, San 

Fernando City, La Union. Tagudin Municipal Jail was also awarded as the Best 

Municipal Jail of the Year in Region I through the leadership of Insp. Willie 

Tinaza. <br>

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<font color="#0000FF"><b>Justice prevails over the Clemente Ulpindo Ulpindo, Jr. 

case</b></font><br>

<br>

The Clemente Ulpindo, Jr. Murder-Robbery case which happened last March 19, 2008 

had been successfully solved by PNP-Tagudin as they had apprehended the main 

suspect (five(5) others have been named and are being investigated), to this 

case July 1, 2008. A case has already been filed against the suspects at the 

desk of Hon. Reynaldo Lacasandile, 2nd Provincial Prosecutor, Tagudin, Ilocos 

Sur - under I.S. #08-437.<br>

<br>

This immediate case resolution is one among the 12 Flagship program of ASAP 

Tagudin, specifically on Peace and Order.<br>

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<font color="#0000FF"><b>Tagudin gets validated as &quot;Child-Friendly&quot; town</b></font><br>

<br>

Last July 31, 2008, the Municipality of Tagudin had undergone the Regional 

Validation for the &quot; Most Child Friendly Municipality&quot;.<br>

<br>

Evaluators came from the Regional Office of San Fernando City,La Union, from the 

DILG, DSWD, NEDA, Department of Education, Commission on Human Rights and from 

the Department of Justice.<br>

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<font color="#0000FF"><b>25 couples tie knot in mass civil wedding</b></font><br>

<br>

Twenty five (25) couples participated the July 2008 Mass Civil Wedding on July 

31, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. at the Municipal Auditorium. <br>

<br>

The Local Government Unit of Tagudin headed by Honorable Mayor Roque S. Verzosa 

Jr. initiated this activity. Other guests were Honorable Vice Mayor Rogelio 

Lorenzana, the Sangguniang Bayan Members and Sponsors of the 25 couples.<br>

<br>

This activity aims to establish the legality of their marriage and strengthen 

their bond as couples.<br>

<br>

July 2008 Mass Civil Wedding couples are:<br>

<br>

1. Arnel Navida and Teresita Banigued- Dardarat<br>

2. Florentino Lazaga, Sr. and Esperanza dela Cruz- Lacong<br>

3. Wilfredo Macrusis and Rosemarie Celebrado- Bucao West<br>

4. Marlon Leal and Lina Wattan- Lacong<br>

5. Michael Nalaoagan and Ermila Ariola- Baracbac<br>

6. Lerio Ariola and Jecery Bernabe- Baracbac<br>

7. Reynaldo Rafanan, Jr. and Marife Balalong- Jardin<br>

8. Rey PJ Reyes Jr. and Jhoana Resurrecion- Baracbac<br>

9. Ian Bustamante and Glenda Lucia Linda- Las-ud<br>

10. Roger Bermudez and Aiza Almazan- Baracbac<br>

11. Rodrigo Guillen and Susana Cabading- Pallogan<br>

12. Rey Macanas and Genalyn Leal- Pudoc West<br>

13. Romel Ulpindo and Joan Raganit- Becques<br>

14. Michael Ventura and Maria Cristina Lazo- Libtong<br>

15. Artemio Ladi and Haide Sorenio- Farola<br>

16. Juanito Oligario and Regina Leal- Farola<br>

17. Alex Ladi and Melanie Prajes- Farola<br>

18. Wilson John Realin and Liezl Sanchez- Farola<br>

19. Rolito Ladi and Helen Celeste- Farola<br>

20. Jim Lacasandile and Cristina Somera- San Miguel<br>

21. Arnold Ancheta and Kristine Barnachea- Pallogan<br>

22. Gil Mipa and Maureen Nazarro- Becques<br>

23. Mark John Encarnacion and Marie Grace Cardenas- Dardarat<br>

24. Jeffrey Bacaoco and Mary Ann Vergara- Gabur<br>

25. Randolf Valbuena and Rochelle Ader- Dardarat<br>

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<font color="#0000FF"><b>TNHS celebrates Nutrition Month</b></font><br>

<br>

Tagudin National High School celebrated Nutrition Month last July 24, 2008. A 

culminating program was held at their school, every student had it's Nutri 

jingle representation which entertained the audience. They also conducted the 

2nd Monthly Mass Induction of SSG, Class and Club Officers.<br>

<br>

The program lasted with the Awarding of Winners of the Different Contests.<br>

<br>

NUTRI QUIZ<br>

<br>

1st John Louie Dagalea<br>

3rd year-Argon<br>

<br>

2nd Joedelyn M. Lazaga<br>

2nd year-Acacia<br>

<br>

3rd Regie Anne Maynes<br>

4th year-Amethyst<br>

<br>

4th Geneveive Fernandez<br>

I-SSC<br>

<br>

5th Jhun Manzano<br>

3rd year-Argon<br>

<br>

POSTER/SLOGAN MAKING CONTEST<br>

<br>

1st Leah De Ocampo<br>

4th year-Amethyst<br>

<br>

2nd John Louie Dagalea<br>

3rd year-Argon<br>

<br>

3rd Allan Cavilos<br>

1st year-Bougainvilla<br>

<br>

4th Charley Limon<br>

3rd year-Argon<br>

<br>

5th Jel Rose Montilla<br>

4th year-Amethyst<br>

<br>

COOKFEST<br>

<br>

1st Malunggay Ball Soup Abegail Andaya 4th year-Garnet<br>

Alloysious Gray Somera<br>

<br>

2nd Malunggay Omelet Roll Charilyn Dela Cruz 4th year-Limestone<br>

Rhina Cielo Bautista<br>

<br>

3rd Macaroni Soup Micah Fernandez 3rd year-Flourine<br>

Evanese Barnachea<br>

<br>

4th a. Sweet Malu-bola-bola Jel Rose Montilla<br>

Malunggay Lovers Delight Mylen Villanueva 4th year-Amethyst<br>

Malunggay Cookies<br>

<br>

b. Malunggay Mixed Fritters Jonalyn Nisperos<br>

Monalisa Lapastora<br>

<br>

5th Malunggay Fish Balls Danice Joy Bayuga<br>

Lumpiang Malunggay Kiran Joy Bayuga 3rd year-Argon<br>

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<font color="#0000FF"><b>LGU-Tagudin celebrates nutrition month</b></font><br>

<br>

The Local Government Unit of Tagudin celebrated Nutrition Month last July 25, 

2008, with the theme: &quot;Sa Wastong Nutrisyon ni Mommy, Siguradong Healthy si 

Baby&quot;. A culminating program was held at the Gymnasium graced by the presence of 

Municipal Sangguniang Bayan Members Hon. Arvin Andaya, Hon. Bernardo Tovera and 

Hon. Elisa Bunoan.<br>

<br>

In connection with the Municipal Nutrition Month Celebration, the LGU also 

launched the Supplemental Feeding Program for the School Age. <br>

<br>

This was also the birthday celebration of our Honorable Mayor Roque S. Verzosa 

Jr., who celebrated his 52dn birthday last July 25, 2008.<br>

<br>

The program ended with the Recognition of Winners for the different contests 

held at TNHS last July 23, 2008.<br>

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June 28, 2008. Most Reverend Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales visits Tagudin in 

Paraiso ti Amburayan, Mayor Jun's Residence, where the Mayor and his wife Mrs. 

Evangeline I. Verzosa welcomed His Eminence for a breakfast.<br>

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<font color="#0000FF"><b>Tagudin's delicacies to be featured in Culinary Book</b></font><br>

<br>

Book Author and Chef Heny Sison, together with Neal Oshima as Photographer, Mr. 

Bu Castro, and other members of their crew came to Tagudin to shoot our local 

delicacies - tinubong, inkiwar, lubi-lubi and kundol(white squash) candy. These 

recipes will be included in the Culinary Book Project entitled: &quot;Naimas! The 

Food Heritage of Ilocos Sur&quot;.<br>

<br>

The venue of the said photo coverage, held July 23, 2008, was at Farola, near 

the lighthouse. Actual preparation and cooking was demonstrated by the 

delicacy-makers, where the members of the team showed their interest and 

amazement at the traditional ways demonstrated by the Tagudinians.<br>

<br>

The Municipal Tourism Committee assisted said team during the entirety of the 

photo coverage.<br>

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<font color="#0000FF"><b>GMA 7 visits Tagudin</b></font><br>

<br>

A TV documentary/magazine format of GMA 7, Jessica Soho Team, came to Tagudin on 

July 14, 2008, to shoot some places related with their research topic: 

&quot;Alternative Food for the Masses&quot;. <br>

<br>

Romabell Yumol, the segment producer of Jessica Soho Team, together with 

cameramen Rudy Cabungcal and Willier Esplana featured &quot;How to Cook Sinanglaw at 

Barangay Ambalayat&quot;.<br>

<br>

The Local Government Unit of Tagudin headed by the Municipal Mayor Jun Verzosa 

extended assistance to make this documentary show successful. Said show will be 

televised on Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 9:30 p.m.<br>

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<font color="#0000FF"><b>Tagudin gets validated as &quot;Child-Friendly&quot; town</b></font><br>

<br>

The Provincial Validation for the &quot;Most Child-Friendly Municipality&quot; took place 

at the Local Government Unit of Tagudin last June 19, 2008.<br>

<br>

Evaluators came from Provincial Social Welfare, DILG, Department of Education, 

Department of Health and Provincial Planning and Development Office in Vigan 

City.<br>

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<font color="#0000FF"><b>Mayor Jun is National Semifinalist in CSC's Search for 

Outstanding Public Officials</b></font><br>

<br>

Tagudin's ASAP Mayor, Hon. Roque S. Verzosa, Jr. qualified to be one among the 

eleven(11) NATIONAL SEMIFINALISTS in the Civil Service Commission's (CSC) Honor 

and Awards Program, PAG-ASA Award, Individual Category for the 2008 Search for 

Outstanding Public Officials and Employees.<br>

<br>

CSC Region IV Director, Allan Poe Carmona came to Tagudin last June 18-19, 2008 

for the validation of Mayor Jun's personal and professional profile. Schools, 

Line Agencies, Private Individuals, LGU officials and employees and other 

sectors of the town were all consulted and interviewed to validate his 

nomination.<br>

<br>

Indeed the consolidation of outstanding awards can best describe the performance 

and qualities of Mayor Jun Verzosa.<br>

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<font color="#0000FF"><b>LGU Tagudin pushes solid waste management campaign</b></font><br>

<br>

With the on-going ECO- ASAP intensive education campaign, a mini material 

recovery facilities ( MRF) was launched last June 16, 2008, during the Flag 

Raising Ceremony.<br>

<br>

Through these MRFs, different waste materials will be segregated - biodegradable 

from non-biodegradable, which will ultimately reduce the volume of wastes to be 

thrown at the Tagudin Controlled Dumpsite. Also, constituents will be made aware 

of the importance of segregation as part of proper solid waste management.<br>

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<font color="#0000FF"><b>Battle of Bessang Pass commemorated</b></font><br>

<br>

The Philippine Veterans Affairs Office and the USAFIP-NL ( North Luzon) in 

cooperation with the Local Government Unit of Tagudin, Ilocos Sur headed by Hon. 

Roque S. Verzosa gave tribute to the 60th Anniversary of the first Filipino 

Military Victory at the Battle of Bessang Pass (1945).<br>

<br>

It’s significance was witnessed by a crowd of dignitaries and visitors from the 

entire region last June 14, 2008 at the ASAP Tagudin Pasarabo Center and Rest 

Area at the Bitalag Junction Plaza through the Unveiling Ceremony of the Bitalag 

Junction Marker. The Honorable Eric D. Singson, Representative, 2nd District of 

Ilocos Sur and Deputy House Speaker for Luzon graced the said affair as the 

Guest of Honor and Speaker of this affair.<br>

<br>

Part of the Anniversary is the unveiling of the Bitalag Junction Marker led by 

Deputy House Speaker Hon. Eric D. Singson, Representative, 2nd District of 

Ilocos Sur, PVAO Administrator and Department of National Defense Undersecretary 

Hon. Ernesto G. Carolina, National Commander of USAFIP-NL BGen Arnulfo D. Banez 

AFP(Ret) and Mayor Jun. The marker symbolizes the heroism of thousands of 

Ilocanos soldiers who captured the Japanese Imperial Forces at Bessang Pass 

during World War II.<br>

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<font color="#0000FF"><b>Tagudin celebrates nation's 110th year of independence</b></font><br>

<br>

In commemoration with the 2008 National Flag Day and the 110th Independence Day, 

the Local Government Unit of Tagudin led by Mayor Jun and Vice Mayor Lorenzana, 

conducted a commemorative program and wreath laying ceremony June 12, 2008 in 

front of the Municipal Hall. <br>

<br>

LGU officials and employees, heads and personnel of National Line Agencies, 

barangay captains and other constituents joined in this nationwide celebration.<br>

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<font color="#0000FF"><b>PWDs undergo training on handicraft-making</b></font><br>

<br>

The Office of the Municipal Social Welfare and Development conducted a 

“Handicraft Making” last June 11, 2008 at the Municipal Auditorium. 

Beneficiaries of this activity are the Persons With Disabilities(PWDs). <br>

<br>

Mr. Ireneo Alberto, who studied from Tahanang Walang Hagdanan in Vigan City 

taught them to make different handicrafts such as jewelry boxes, containers and 

many others. The next batch of training will start on June 12, 2008 at the MSWD 

Hall, which will be their training site. After they have already undergone these 

series of trainings, they will then occupy a stall at the ASAP Pasarabo Center 

and Rest Area in Bitalag where they can already display and sell their products.<br>

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<font color="#0000FF"><b>Tagudinian OFWs join in the celebration of OFW day</b></font><br>

<br>

14 Tagudinian OFW's accompanied by LGU-Tourism Coordinator Mark Louie Fajardo 

attended the one-day celebration of OWWA's &quot;Araw Ng Pasasalamat Para Sa Bagong 

Bayani&quot; for OFWs in Region I last June 7, 2008 at San Fernando City, La Union.<br>

<br>

This celebration was composed of different activities: parade, streetdancing and 

a program held at the St. Louis College Gym. The main event of the program was 

the oathtaking of all OFW officers in the provincial and regional level by the 

Acting City Mayor of San Fernando, La Union, Hon. Pancracio Nisce.<br>

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<font color="#0000FF"><b>Mayor Jun journeys to the schools for the 2nd round</b></font><br>

<br>

<br>

&quot;Welcome Back&quot; streamers greeted all pupils and students in the 28 schools as 

they entered for the 1st day of classes, June 10, 2008. This is part of the 

present administration's Flagship Program on &quot;Education for all&quot; dubbed as the 

&quot;Journey to the 28 Schools&quot;, where all schools within Tagudin are visited and 

consulted as to their priority programs and concerns.<br>

<br>

Mayor Jun, together with Vice Mayor Lorenzana and members of the Municipal 

Council, started this &quot;Journey . . .&quot; on the first day of classes by joining in 

their Flag Ceremony. Both the Mayor and Vice-Mayor gave inspirational messages 

to the pupils and students stressing on the importance of education. They 

likewise gave symbolic gifts of pencils and sharpeners to every learner - the 

pencil symbolizing retention of whatever is learned and the sharpener for the 

&quot;sharpening of the brain&quot;.<br>

<br>

To date(June 11, 2008), four(4) schools have already been visited - Tagudin 

National High School, Borono-Tampugo Elementary School, Becques Community School 

and Libtong Community School. The other 24 schools will be visited next 

following the schedule below:<br>

<br>

June 13, 2008 - Bitalag Elementary School and Baracbac Community School<br>

June 16, 2008 - ISPSC, AIRTOP and TISTF<br>

June 17, 2008 - Las-ud Elementary School and Garitan Community School<br>

June 18, 2008 - Pudoc East Elementary School, Pudoc West Integrated School and 

Pacac Primary School<br>

June 19, 2008 - Ag-aguman Elementary School, Ambalayat Elementary School and 

Cabulanglangan Primary School<br>

June 20, 2008 - San Pedro Community School, Bimmanga Community School and 

Tallaoen Primary School<br>

June 23, 2008 - Saint Augustine's School, UCCP and 7th Day Multi-Grade School<br>

June 24, 2008 - Pallogan Elementary School, Bio Elementary School and San Miguel 

Primary School<br>

June 25, 2008 - Cabugbugan Community School and Tagudin Central School<br>

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<font color="#0000FF"><b>SK leads &quot;Back-to-School&quot; </b></font><br>

<br>

The Sangguniang Kabataan Officials of Tagudin's 43 Barangays headed by its 

Federated President Emerlyn Bayuga, conducted a &quot;Back-to-School&quot; Program for 

indigent elementary pupils and high school students in the municipality, last 

June 3, 2008 at the Municipal Auditorium.<br>

<br>

A series of games were likewise conducted which really brought joy to all the 

pupils and students. In the said activity, Mayor Jun and SBM Arvin participated.

<br>

<br>

Gifts of love for the new school year were given to all the 43 pupils and 

students - notebooks, pad papers, ballpens and pencils. <br>

<br>

This activity is in line with the Flagship Program on &quot;Education for All&quot;.<br>

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<font color="#0000FF"><b>LGU strengthens anti-rabies campaign</b><br>

</font><br>

The Local Government Unit of Tagudin, thru its Municipal Health Office headed by 

Dr. Aly John Lopez, endorsed to PNP-Tagudin two(2) pieces of dog snares as part 

of the Anti-Rabies Program of the Municipality.<br>

<br>

Said dog snares were endorsed last June 2, 2008.<br>

<br>

This anti-rabies program aims to safeguard the welfare of the community and to 

implement the Municipal Ordinance on Astray Animals. <br>

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<font color="#0000FF"><b>Mayor Jun continues his journey in Las-ud<br>

</b></font><br>

Mayor Jun, on May 28, 2008 visited barangay Las-ud as continuation of his 

&quot;Journey to the 43 Barangays&quot; for 2007-2010. Barangay officials and residents 

aired all issues and concerns in their barangay, where the Mayor immediately 

addressed them. <br>

<br>

This said &quot;Journey&quot; was held simultaneous with the ribbon-cutting of the new 

Multi-Purpose Hall of the said barangay led by Mayor Jun, SBM Pagaduan(former 

Barangay Captain of Las-ud) and Brgy. Capt. Felisidro Lagria.}<br>

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<font color="#0000FF"><b>Tagudin gets nebulizer from Tan Yan Kee </b></font><br>

<br>

Tan Yee Kee Foundation, Inc., in Makati City, as part of its Project Asthma : 

Nebulizer Distribution Program, donated one(1) unit Nebulizer to the Rural 

Health Unit of Tagudin. Said nebulizer was handed over by Mr. P.O. Domingo, 

Executive Director of Tan Yan Kee and was received by Municipal Health Officer 

Dr. Aly John Lopez and RHU Personnel.<br>

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<font color="#0000FF"><b>50 streetlights switched on</b></font><br>

<br>

Fifty (50) streetlights along the National Highway from San Miguel to Las-ud 

were lighted, April 26, 2008 at 6 pm. Said lightong ceremony was headed by 

Manicipal Mayor Roque S. Verzosa, Jr., Vice Mayor Rogelio Lorenzana, Members of 

the Municipal Council, LGU Chiefs of Offices and employees, Barangay Captains, 

Tagudin Police PNP and constituents.<br>

<br>

The said fifty streetlights is the 1st part of the 200 – streetlight project of 

the municipality along the National Highway from Bio to Becques.<br>

<br>

The ceremonial ribbon – cutting was led by both Mayor Jun and Vice Mayor 

Lorenzana.<br>

<br>

<a target="_blank" href="http://picasaweb.google.com/tagudinonline/Streetlights/photo#s5202109104590665986">

&gt;&gt;&gt;View photos here</a><br>

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<font color="#0000FF"><b>Barangay officials attend BOMB seminar</b></font><br>

<br>

The seminar/workshop on the Budget Operations Manual for Barangays (BOMB) was 

conducted to prepare Barangay Officials composed of Barangay Captains, 

Sangguniang Barangay-Chairman on Appropriations, Barangay Secretaries, Barangay 

Treasurers and Barangay Record Keepers from the 43 barangays in the municipality 

to operationalize and implement pertinent provisions of the Local Government 

Code of 1991 otherwise known as R.A. 7160 on Barangay Budgeting. This was held 

at the Tagudin District Conference Hall, Tagudin Central School, Tagudin, Ilocos 

Sur in two(2) batches - the 1st batch attended by 22 barangays was held last 

March 31-April 3, 2008 and the 2nd batch was attended by 21 barangays last April 

8-11, 2008.<br>

<br>

There were 2 major parts of the workshop: the 1st focused on Barangay 

Development Planning facilitated by Mr. Leopoldo Lacasandile, Municipal Planning 

and Development Coordinator, which lasted for 2 days with the following outputs:<br>

1. Practical Vision for the Barangay<br>

2. Strategic directions on how to realize the vision<br>

3. Medium-term investment development program for the barangay<br>

4. Priorities for the budget year including their target output and performance 

indications.<br>

<br>

The 2nd part was focused on Barangay Budget Process facilitated by Ms. Fevie 

Lardizabal, Municipal Budget Officer, which was also conducted for 2 days:<br>

1. Preparation of Certified Statements of Income<br>

2. Preparation of Actual Income and Expenditure for Past Year<br>

3. Preparation of Actual and Estimated Income and Expenditure for the Current 

Year<br>

4. Preparation of Income and Expenditure Estimates for Budget Year<br>

5. Preparation of Actual and estimated Output<br>

6. Preparation of Barangay Expenditure Program]<br>

7. Preparation of Barangay Appropriation Bill<br>

8. Preparation of Simplified Allotment Release Order<br>

9. Preparation of Cash Program<br>

10. Preparation of Performance Targets<br>

11. Preparation of Report of Actual Income<br>

12. Preparation of Quarterly Report of Financial Operation<br>

13. Preparation of Quarterly Report of Operation<br>

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<font color="#0000FF"><b>Paul Bayuga grants boys' summer ritual in Dardarat</b></font><br>

<br>

Balikbayan from Sta. Cruz, California Mr. Leopoldo Bayuga sponsored &quot;Free 

Operation Tule&quot; dubbed as &quot;Agpatule a Taga-Dardarat, Sagut Aggapu ken Poldo&quot;, in 

his own barangay in Dardarat last April 25, 2008. This is in coordination with 

the Office of the Mayor, Municipal Health Office and Barangay Officials and 

Health Workers of Dardarat.<br>

<br>

Mr. Poldo Bayuga, who himself is a Registered Nurse helped in the circumcision 

process.<br>

<br>

Prior to the circumcision was the skin testing of all patients to be circumcised 

and messages from both Brgy. Baptain Rolando Lardizabal and Mr. Leopoldo &quot;Poldo&quot; 

Bayuga.<br>

<br>

Thirty(30) patients were circumcised during the said operation.<br>

<br>

To Mr. Leopoldo &quot;Poldo&quot; Bayuga, who promised to make this a regular 

activity everytime he comes home, agyaman kami unay ti sagut mo nga ayat! <br>

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<font color="#0000FF"><b>PWD officers take oath</b></font><br>

<br>

The newly-elected officers of the Persons with Disabilities took their oath with 

Mayor Jun last April 10, 2008.<br>

<br>

Below is the list of the officers:<br>

<br>

President - George Quimado<br>

Vice President - Renato Manzano<br>

Secretary - Philip Balala<br>

Treasurer - Ireneo Alberto<br>

Auditor - Polly Lastimoza<br>

Coordinators:<br>

- Venacio Lacasandile<br>

- Samuel Lacaste<br>

- Rodolfo Lanuza<br>

- Jose Lucero<br>

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<font color="#0000FF"><b>MCGC conducts final assessment</b></font><br>

<br>

The final assessment/evaluation for the &quot;2008 Search for the Cleanest and 

Greenest Municipality&quot; was made by the Municipal Clean and Green Committee(MCGC) 

last March 25-28, 2008 and April 1-4, 2008.<br>

<br>

All of the 43 barangays and 28 schools were assessed based on the criteria set 

forth by the Regional Development Council and the MCGC.<br>

<br>

Winners for this Search will be awarded during the upcoming 4th Tikanlu 

Festival, Tagudin Town Fiesta 2008.<br>

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<font color="#0000FF"><b>Tagudin wins regional award for &quot;Best Practices&quot; and 

2nd runner-up for &quot;Best performing LGU&quot;</b></font><br>

<br>

The Municipality of Tagudin was decleared as CHAMPION for &quot;Best Practices&quot; for 

its entry &quot;ASAP TAGUDIN&quot; and 2nd Runner-up as &quot;Best Performing LGU&quot; in the 

recently concluded 2007-2008 RDC-DILG Performance Awards last March 24, 2008 at 

the Cabugao Resort, Cabugao, Ilocos Sur.<br>

<br>

&quot;ASAP TAGUDIN&quot; is the total municipal development program of the Municipal 

Government of Tagudin and is also its advocacy call for greater people 

participation in local governance. The total municipal development approach is 

being forefronted by different programs addressing the various socio-economic, 

cultural and sustainability concerns of the people of Tagudin. <br>

<br>

Mayor Jun and Vice Mayor Lorenzana received the awards sponsored by the Regional 

Development Council(RDC) and the Department of Interior and Local Government, 

Regional Office I.<br>

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<font color="#0000FF"><b>Tagudinian farmers meet with Mayor Jun</b></font><br>

<br>

One hundred nine(109) farmers gathered at the Municipal Auditorium last March 

28, 2008 to have a dialogue/meeting with Mayor Jun. <br>

<br>

This meeting was a result of Mayor Jun's &quot;Journey to the 43 Barangays&quot;, where in 

Cabugbugan, Mr. Federico Villanueva requested that Tagudinian Farmers meet with 

Mayor JUn so that they could air their concerns regarding farming.<br>

<br>

As result of this dialogue and as per request of the farmers for LGU assistance, 

Mayor Jun added PhP 290,000 as subsidy for hybrid rice to be shared among the 39 

farming barangays of Tagudin.<br>

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<font color="#0000FF"><b>49 studes qualify for SPES</b></font><br>

<br>

49 Tagudinian students with ages 15-22 years old had their briefing with LGU 

Admin. Officer Jocelyn Lamadrid last April 8, 2008 at the Municipal Hall for the 

Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES). They will be having their 

summer job at LGU-Tagudin, where they will be assigned to the different offices 

to have their first-hand experience on office work.<br>

<br>

This is a joint project of LGU-Tagudin and the Department of Labor and 

Employment, Ilocos Sur.<br>

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<font color="#0000FF"><b>526 kids graduate in Day Care</b></font><br>

<br>

Five hundred twenty six (526) pupils from the 34 Day Care Centers in the town 

graduated last March 14, 2008 at the Municipal Auditorium.<br>

<br>

From each of the 34 Day Care Centers, one Day Care Pupil was selected and 

awarded as the &quot;Most Active&quot; pupil.<br>

<br>

This said graduation ceremonies was graced by the presence of Mayor Jun as the 

Keynote Speaker.<br>

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<b><font color="#0000FF">Tagudin, Top 5 Regional Finalists for &quot;Best Practices&quot;</font></b><br>

<br>

The Local Government Unit of Tagudin, Ilocos Sur was evaluated/assessed by the 

Regional Development Council last March 5, 2008, as it is one among the &quot;Top 5 

Regional Finalists&quot; for the &quot;Search for Best Practices Award&quot;.<br>

<br>

Tagudin, with its Best Practice entry dubbed as &quot;ASAP TAGUDIN&quot;, according to the 

said evaluating team ranked 1st in the initial evaluation for the Regional 

level, besting the other 19 cities/municipalities in the region who submitted 

their entries.<br>

<br>

Results for this validation/assessment will be known in a week according to the 

validating team composed of representatives from the National Economic and 

Development Authority - Ms. mary Jane Cacanindin, Civil Service Commission - Ms. 

Marichu Cuison, DENR-FMS, R1 - Mr. Jimmy M. Manes, DILG RO1 - Ms. Lily Ann 

Colisao, and Regional Association of Non-Government Organizations - Mr. Mario 

Zamoranos.<br>

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<font color="#0000FF"><b>Tagudin adjudged as &quot;Best Performing LGU&quot; in Ilocos Sur</b></font><br>

<br>

Last March 3, 2008, Tagudin was evaluated by the Regional Development Council (RDC), 

as Tagudin is a Regional Entry for the &quot;Best Performing LGU&quot; being the 

Provincial Winner in Ilocos Sur.<br>

<br>

This validation/evaluation is based from the Local Government Performance 

Evaluation System(LGPMS). <br>

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<font color="#0000FF"><b>Tagudinian national Kalasag awardee get prov'l honors</b></font><br>

<br>

Mr. Romeo Lanuza of Brgy. Tarangotong, National and Regional Kalasag Awardee for 

Heroic Deed, again received recognition from the Provincial Government of Ilocos 

Sur during the &quot;Ylocos Festival&quot; last February 3, 2008.<br>

<br>

The awarding of the plaque, dubbed as Father Burgos Award, the highest to be 

given in the Province of Ilocos Sur was made during the Flag Raising Ceremony at 

the Municipal Hall of Tagudin, Ilocos Sur. Mr. Lanuza's plaque was handed over 

by Mayor Jun, Vice Mayor Lorenzana and the members of the Municipal Council.<br>

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<font color="#0000FF"><b>Adhoc committee inspects Bitalag</b></font><br>

<br>

The Ad Hoc Committee on Bitalag Agro-Industrial Zone Development of Tagudin, 

created via Special Order, s2008, conducted an ocular inspection last February 

21, 2008 to identify, study, recommend, research and make recommendations for 

the development/improvement of ASAP Tagudin Pasarabo Center and Rest Rest Area (Bitalag 

Satellite Market).<br>

<br>

The Committee is composed of the following:<br>

<br>

Chairman - Mayor Roque S. Verzosa, Jr.<br>

Vice-Chairman - Mun. Budget Officer, Ms. Febie Lardizabal<br>

Members:<br>

1. Ms. Jocelyn Lamadrid - Administrative Officer IV<br>

2. Dr. Florante Vizcarra - Dean, ISPSC, Tagudin Campus<br>

3. Engr. Vicente Guis-it - Zoning Officer<br>

4. Engr. Antonio Villanueva, Jr. - Engineering Assistant<br>

5. Ms. Claudine B. Valdez - Information Officer II<br>

6. Mr. Felipe Pascua - Agricultural Technologist<br>

<br>

Initial findings and recommendations made by the group will be presented for 

further evaluation and assessment.<br>

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<font color="#0000FF"><b>LGU-Tagudin honors &quot;Top Taxpayers&quot; and Ylocos Festival 

Winners<br>

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The Local Government Unit of Tagudin, recognized its &quot;Top Taxpayers&quot; and Ylocos 

Festival Winners, last February 18, 2008, during its Flag Raising Ceremonies.<br>

<br>

Following are the &quot;Top Taxpayers&quot; and Ylocos Festival winners:<br>

<br>

&quot;TOP TAXPAYERS&quot; Awardees:<br>

<br>

A. FIRST FIVE(5) BUSINESS TAXPAYERS<br>

1. Cynthia Lamadrid<br>

2. Pacencia Gascon<br>

3. Cris Dolo<br>

4. Feliciano Aguilan<br>

5. Jun Aguilan<br>

<br>

B. FIRST FIVE(5) TRICYCLE OPERATORS<br>

1. Yolanda Larioza<br>

2. Nedie Lanuza<br>

3. Romeo Ingoy<br>

4. Florentino Javier<br>

5. Jerry Leal<br>

<br>

C. FIRST FIVE(5) WHO MADE THEIR BUSINESS PERMIT RENEWAL<br>

1. Jennifer Llanes<br>

2. Jackeline Carter<br>

3. Joseph Jimeno<br>

4. Georgina Gallego<br>

5. Cynthia Lamadrid<br>

<br>

D. TOP FIVE(5) BIGGEST TAX PAYERS AS OF JANUARY 21, 2008<br>

1. Zenaida Fernandez<br>

2. Robert Tiu<br>

3. PHI 1.618 Builders, Inc.<br>

4. Rural Bank of Tagudin<br>

5. Filomena Lacasandile<br>

<br>

YLOCOS FESTIVAL - KANNWIDAN 2008 WINNERS:<br>

<br>

Top Seller Award <br>

1st Exhibitor to Set-Up Booth<br>

Best Booth - 3rd Place<br>

<br>

Pinaka PAPAYA - 1st Place - Narcisa Leal of Brgy. Baritao<br>

Pinaka UPO(long) - 1st Place - Thelma Habab of Brgy. Farola<br>

Pinaka YELLOW CORN - 1st Place - Wade Lobendino of Brgy. Ambalayat<br>

Pinaka AMPALAYA - 2nd Place - Valentina Alberto of Brgy. Las-ud<br>

Pinaka CALAMANSI - 2nd Place - Erlinda Valdez of Brgy. Pacac<br>

Pinaka JACKFRUIT - 2nd Place - Edward Garcia of Brgy. Cabugbugan<br>

Pinaka KARABASA - 2nd Place - Perlita Andaya of Brgy. Ranget<br>

Pinaka SALAMAGUI - 2nd Place - Mely Latorre of Brgy. Ranget<br>

Pinaka SINGKAMAS - 3rd Place - Adelina Quemi of Brgy. Baritao<br>

Pinaka UBE - 3rd Place - Luzviminda Labayne of Brgy. Pallogan<br>

Pinaka WHITE ONION - Special Award - Amante Calibuso of Brgy. Borono<br>

Pinaka RED ONION - Special Award - Wade Lobendino of Brgy. Ambalayat<br>

Pinaka TUGI - Special Award - Veronica Delarma of Brgy. Ranget<br>

<br>

All awardees had a diiner especially prepared for them with Mayor Jun at his 

residence in Bucao East, that same date.<br>

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<b><font color="#0000FF">Tagudin bags &quot;Best Performing LGU&quot; award</font></b><br>

<br>

The municipality of Tagudin, Ilocos Sur, has once again dawned its unprecedented 

development and success as it garnered the &quot;Best Performing LGU&quot; Award in the 

entire province of Ilocos Sur, for the year 2006. This was informed by the 

Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Provincial Office through it 

LGLA Coordinator Mr. Federico Bitonio.<br>

<br>

This award relayed by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), 

Provincial Office thru its LGLA Coordinator, Mr. Federico Bitonio last January 

2008 and was also announces by the Provincial Assessment Team for the &quot;Search 

for the Cleanest and Greenest Municipality for 2007&quot; thru Ms. Cherry Pestaño, 

during the validation of Tagudin this January 31, 2008, stating that this 

municipality is considered among the &quot;Top 3&quot; Cleanest and Greenest 

Municipalities in the Province.<br>

<br>

The &quot;Best Performing LGU Award&quot; is proof of Tagudin's decisive, effective and 

efficient performance in its participative governance and administration as 

measured by indices set by the evaluating team and the litany of Awards and 

citations to its credit.<br>

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<font color="#0000FF"><b>LGU-Tagudin shares the spirit of love</b></font><br>

<br>

Officials and employees celebrated the month of love last February 15, 2008 with 

a simple yet meaningful program, with the theme: &quot;Share love and be loved&quot;.<br>

<br>

This said program was made more exciting with the &quot;Search for My Valentine&quot; and 

&quot;Knowing Me, Knowing You&quot; games, acknowledgement and gift-giving of all birthday 

celebrants from January to March, Raffle Draws and the sumptuous snack shared by 

everybody. <br>

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<font color="#0000FF"><b>SAS kids stage 'Arrival of the ICM Sisters'<br>

</b></font><br>

On January 28, 2008, Saint Augustine’s School in coordination with the LGU 

Tagudin relived the arrival of the four (4) ICM Sisters at Barangay Farola, 

Tagudin, Ilocos Sur.<br>

<br>

The alumni pilgrims from St. Theresa’s College Quezon City came to Tagudin to 

witness this momentous event.<br>

<br>

From Barangay Farola, the re-enactment continued until Saint Augustine Parish 

Church then to Saint Augustine’s School gymnasium for the portrayal of the ICM 

Sisters’ life here in Tagudin.<br>

<br>

The highlight of the portrayal is the drowning of the two (2) sisters at 

Barangay Pallogan where the re-enactors and audience manifested the agony and 

dismay for the death of Sister Maria Vincent and Sister Adeltrude, who, despite 

this mishap, persevered to change the people’s way of living thru Christianity 

and education.<br>

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<font color="#0000FF"><b>TNHS hosts 5th division training</b></font><br>

<br>

Tagudin National High School again hosted the 5th Division Leadership Tarining 

for Student Government Officers last January 29-31, 2008.<br>

<br>

Part of its 3-day activity is the &quot;Lakbay Aral&quot; to the different landmarks of 

Tagudin, a courtesy call to Mayor Jun and a briefing of the profile of the town.<br>

<br>

The Municipal Adhoc Committee on Tourism served as &quot;tourist guides&quot; and 

lecturers to all delegates as they went around the historical and cultural 

landmarks of the town.<br>

<br>

Mayor Jun also hosted in his residence at Bucao East a &quot;merienda siena&quot;, where 

the delegates expressed their gratitude to LGU Tagudin for their assistance and 

support, through a program. <br>

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<font color="#0000FF"><b>Prov'l. Clean &amp; Green team evaluates Tagudin</b></font><br>

<br>

The Provincial Validating Team for the &quot;Search for the Cleanest and Greenest 

Municipality of Ilocos Sur&quot; came to Tagudin last January 31, 2008 to validate 

and assess the town. According to the team, Tagudin belongs to the &quot;Top 3 

Cleanest and Greenest Municipalities&quot; in the Province as per rating in the Self 

Rater Form.<br>

<br>

In this said assessment, Tagudin's rating was validated based on different 

criteria : General and Physical Cleanliness, Support Systems, Public Safety, 

etc.<br>

<br>

The Municipal Committee on Clean Green accompanied the Provincial Assessment 

Team as they visited the town - Municipal Hall, Municipal Plaza, significant 

landmarks and public places, schools, Tagudin Controlled Dumpsite, Tree Parks, 

etc.<br>

<br>

In the exit conference conducted after the visitation/ocular inspection, the 

Provincial Team gave their initial comment on the town - that it is generally 

clean with proper solid waste management practices and support systems and a 

very peaceful municipality. It was further suggested that segregation at source 

and education campaignsbe more intensified.<br>

<br>

Also, during the said assessment, the Provincial evaluating team congratulated 

Tagudin and Mayor Jun for winning the &quot;Best performing LGU Award&quot; - a proof of 

Tagudin's continuing quest for success and development. <br>

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<font color="#0000FF"><b>Tagudin bags 17 awards in the &quot;Ylocos Festival&quot;</b></font><br>

<br>

The municipality of Tagudin, Ilocos Sur bagged seventeen(17) awards in the 

recently-concluded &quot; Ylocos Festival - Pammadayaw ken Panangbigbig&quot; held in 

Vigan City from January 31-February 3, 2008.<br>

<br>

Following were the awards/recognition received by Tagudin through Vice-Mayor 

Rogelio A. Lorenzana and SBM Rodolfo Leal, during the Awards and Recognition 

Program held at the Provincial Capitol last February 3, 2008:<br>

<br>

RECOGNITION <br>

- Gawad Kalasag Award - Disaster Response Hero for Heroic Deeds - Mr. Romeo 

Lanuza of Tarangotong, Tagudin, Ilocos Sur<br>

<br>

TRADE FAIR<br>

- 1st Exhibitor to Set-up Booth<br>

- Top Seller Award<br>

- Best Booth - 3rd Place<br>

<br>

&quot;PINAKA&quot; AWARDS (Biggest/Heaviest/Longest Agricultural Produce)<br>

-Papaya - 1st place<br>

-Corn - 1st place<br>

-Upo - 1st place<br>

-Jackfruit- 2nd place<br>

-Kalabasa/squash - 2nd place<br>

-Salamagui/Tamarind - 2nd place<br>

-Kalamansi - 2nd place<br>

-Ampalaya - 2nd place<br>

-Ube - 3rd place<br>

-Singkamas - 3rd place<br>

-Sibuyas(white) - special award<br>

-Sibuyas(red) - special award<br>

-Tugi-special award<br>

<br>

Certificates of Recognition and cash were received by the LGU for the 

above-stated awards.<br>

<br>

LGU-Tagudin through the &quot;Proudly Tagudin-Made&quot; Flagship Program in coordination 

with ASAP Tagudin Samahan ng Magkakalamansi Development Cooperative (AT-SMDC) 

attended said festival.<br>

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<b><font color="#0000FF">LGU-Tagudin buys new genset </font></b><br>

<br>

The Local Government Unit of Tagudin purchased one(1) unit 82.5KVA/66KW brand 

new Perkins Genset Model 1004TG Diesel Engine With Stamford Alternator 3-Phase 

220V, 1800 rpm and 60H2, for its use. <br>

<br>

Said Genset was purchased through Public Bidding and was delivered, inspected 

and tested last January 16, 2008, by the Bids and Awards Committee's (BAC) 

Technical Working Group.<br>

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<b><font color="#0000FF">BSP build camps at 27th Provincial Jambo in Tagudin</font></b><br>

<br>

The 27th Provincial Jamborette was held in Tagudin from January 10-13, 2008 with 

the theme : &quot;Isang Mundo, Isang Pangako&quot;.<br>

<br>

Said Jamborette was hosted by DepEd Tagudin in coordination with the Local 

Government Unit of Tagudin. It was held at Camp Roque S. Verzosa, Jr. in 

barangays Bucao East, Bio and Bucao West.<br>

<br>

This 3-day affair showcased various activities such as the Kawan Field Day, 

Royal Kawan Investiture, Grand Coronation Rites, Grand Campfire, Skills 

Competition and other activities demonstrating the Boy Scouts' adage of being &quot;Laging 

Handa&quot;. Governor DV Savellano graced this affair during the Skills Competition 

Day.<br>

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<font color="#0000FF"><b>ABS-CBN features Tagudin</b></font><br>

<br>

ABS-CBN Channel 2, came to Tagudin, January 12-13, 2008 to feature the town in 

its program: &quot;NC Atin'to!&quot;, shown every Saturday from 10am to 11:30 am.<br>

<br>

Said feature included the town's historical, tourist, cultural landmarks and 

significant places. Below is the itinerary of the said two-day coverage:<br>

<br>

January 12, 2008<br>

1. Ambalayat Picnic Groove in Sitio Luboc where &quot;Panagburak ti Rama&quot; and Bamboo 

Rafting was featured, including its Footbridge<br>

2. Pallogan Drowning Site of ICM Sisters<br>

3. Sitio Alog where the traditional &quot;Panagdapil&quot; was featured for vinegar and 

basi-making<br>

4. Tagudin Controlled Dumpsite<br>

5. Sweet Tamarind of Cabulanglangan<br>

6. &quot;Panagabel&quot; in Ag-aguman<br>

7. Grand Campfire coverage in Buaco East, as Tagudin is the host for the 27th 

Provincial BSP Jamborette from January 10-13, 2008<br>

<br>

January 13, 2008<br>

1. &quot;Kankanen&quot; cooking (tupig and special bibingka) in Bio<br>

2. Doña Alicia Syquia-Quirino Bridge in Bio<br>

3. Sundial<br>

4. Municipal Hall<br>

5. Saint Augustine's Church and Belfry<br>

6. Saint Augustine's School<br>

7. Town Plaza<br>

8. Interview and visit at Mr. Antonio Villanueva's Residence in Lacong.(Mr. 

Villanueva is Tagudin's National Gawad Saka Awardee)<br>

9. ASAP Tagudin Pasarabo Center and Rest Area, Bitalag<br>

10. ASAP Tagudin Samahan ng Magkakalamansi Processing Center in Bio, as 

Calamansi is the One Town, One Product(OTOP) of Tagudin<br>

11. Sevilla Woodcraft in Bimmanga<br>

12. Farola Lighthouse<br>

13. Lodging Houses and Apartelles in Tagudin<br>

14. Interview with Mayor Jun<br>

<br>

The Committee on Tourism accompanied the group during the entirety of the said 

coverage.<br>

<br>

&quot;NC Atin 'to&quot; hosts Kiko, Andrea, Analyn and Ara, together the Executive 

Producer Dianne Ofilas, Segment Producer Franz Soliman and the show's cameramen 

and crew, Charlie, Sonny, Dennis and Loreto all came to Tagudin.<br>

<br>

This will be shown on the said channel on January 26, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.<br>

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<font color="#0000FF"><b>Quirino cagers dunk December League tourney</b></font><br>

<br>

The SK sponsored annual &quot;December League&quot; Basketball Tournament held its games 

from December 23, 2007 to January 6, 2008, where Barangay Quirino emerged as the 

Champions.<br>

<br>

Following are the participants and winners in the said tournament:<br>

<br>

Barangay Team<br>

<br>

1. Rizal Truthful<br>

2. Cabaroan Obedience<br>

3. San Miguel Courteousness<br>

4. Lubnac Gratefulness<br>

5. Tampugo Religious<br>

6.Las-ud Creativeness<br>

7. Garitan Attentiveness<br>

8. Dacutan God-Fearing<br>

9. Cabulanglangan Diligence<br>

10. Lacong Courageous<br>

11. Baracbac Punctuality<br>

12. Becques Gentleness<br>

13. Libtong Thoughtfulness<br>

14. Bucao West Kindness<br>

15. Jardin Happiness<br>

16. Baritao Activeness<br>

17. Ranget Discipline<br>

18. Borono Generousity<br>

19. Bimmanga Peace<br>

20. Magsaysay Righteousness<br>

21. Farola Sincerity<br>

22. Tallaoen Humanity<br>

23. Sawat Thriftiness<br>

24. Bio Barvery<br>

25. Pudoc West Justice<br>

26. Salvacion Love<br>

27. Quirino Respect<br>

28. Bitalag Friendliness<br>

29. Dardarat Honesty<br>

30. Malacañang Optimist<br>

<br>

WINNERS:<br>

<br>

Champion : Quirino, coach-Mr. Victor Lagrana<br>

1st Runner-up : Dardarat, coach-Mr. Totshe Valbuena<br>

2nd Runner-up : Farola, coach-Mr. Ramonsito Bayuga<br>

3rd Runner-up : Bio, coach: Mr. Frolendo Leal<br>

<br>

Simultaneous with the December League is the volleyball Tournament participated 

by the following barangays:<br>

<br>

Barangay Team<br>

<br>

1. Pudoc West Justice<br>

2. Ag-aguman Orderliness<br>

3. Dacutan God-Fearing<br>

4. Sawat Thriftiness<br>

5. Bucao West Nature-Lover<br>

6. Gabur Humility<br>

7. Tarangotong Responsibility<br>

<br>

WINNERS:<br>

<br>

Champion: Ag-aguman<br>

1st Runner-up : Bucao East<br>

2nd Runner-up : Dacutan<br>

3rd Runner-up : Tarangotong<br>

Consolation: Pudoc West<br>

<br>

<br>

Sangguniang Kabataan Federated President Emerlyn Bayuga, together with the other 

SK Officers and Chairpersons in coordination with LGU Tagudin and Tagudin 

Federated Association of Referees.<br>

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<font color="#0000FF"><b>ILOG seminar held in Tagudin</b></font><br>

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Last December 27, 2007, the seminar/workshop on Computer Application under the 

LGUIP-LGU Information Portal Project of the Province of Ilocos Sur known as the 

Improved Local Operation thru E-Governance (ILOG) was conducted in Tagudin by 

the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Provincial Office.<br>

<br>

Said hands-on training is designed to help the LGU's enhance their capability to 

be able to satisfy the requirements of decentralization and local autonomy 

through the adoption of Information Technology, which is a practical approach to 

data/information management in support to decision-making, problem solving and 

seeking opportunities with the ultimate goal of effective service delivery.<br>

<br>

This was participated by representatives from the Office of the Mayor, Municipal 

Planning and Development Coordinator, Sangguniang Bayan and Office of the 

Municipal Treasury.<br>

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<font color="#0000FF"><b>Kalamansi Processing Center opens</b></font><br>

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The ASAP-Tagudin Samahan ng Magkakalamansi Development Cooperative (AT-SMDC) 

formally opened its Processing Plant for the making of Calamansi Concentrate and 

Ready-to-drink at the ASAP Tagudin Pasarabo Center and Rest Area in Bitalag, 

Tagudin, Ilocos Sur, last December 19, 2007.<br>

<br>

Simultaneous with its opening is the blessing and ribbon-cutting of said center 

and the turnover of PhP 50,000 worth of tools/equipment from the Department of 

Trade and Industry. These tools/equipment were handed over to Mayor Jun and AT-SMDC's 

President Ms. Jennifer V. Llanes by DTI Provincial Director Grace R. Lapastora. 

Mayor Jun and Dir. Lapastora led in the ceremonnial ribbon-cutting, while Pastor 

Henry Pasion did the blessing for the Processing Center.<br>

<br>

Sangguniang Bayan members, Hon. Elisa Bunoan, Hon. Maria Theresa Laranang and 

Hon. Fatima Pagaduan graced this event. Also, Tagudinians Association of Canada 

President Mr. Gerardo Leal and wife Ms. Norma Leal, who expressed their support 

for this product, Barangay Captains of Tagudin and the LGU Heads of Offices and 

some employees attended this affair.<br>

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<font color="#0000FF"><b>LGU-Tagudin buys total station for Assessor's Office</b></font><br>

<br>

The Local Government Unit of Tagudin, Ilocos Sur purchased a unit of a Total 

Station, DTM 332 Nikon, for the use of the Office of the Municipal Assessor.<br>

<br>

This equipment offers superior overall convenience and ease of use, the model 

having a large graphic LCD, ergonomic keyboard and improved software. It also 

comes with a remarkable long battery life, waterproof construction and 

intelligent coding system. <br>

<br>

It do the following:<br>

<br>

1. Establish a complete inventory of all real properties;<br>

2. Identify unknown properties with tax declaration in the Cadastral Survey;<br>

3. Verification of land or properties subject to boundary dispute; and<br>

4. Correct erroneous survey.<br>

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<font color="#0000FF"><b>LGU-Tagudin officials, employees attend seminar</b></font><br>

<br>

A 3-day Seminar/Workshop on the Drafting of the town's Market Code and Local 

Investment Incentive Code (LIIC) was attended by LGU-Tagudin's officials and its 

Local Finance Committee last December 13-15, 2007 at the Coconut Groove Resort 

in Bauang, La Union.<br>

<br>

This said Seminar/Workshop was conducted by Mr. Romulo Zipagan from the Bureau 

of Local Government Finance (retired) and staff from the said office.<br>

<br>

The Drafting of the Market Code and Local Investment Incentive Code is in 

preparation for the town's new market which is presently undergoing construction 

and in support to the 12 Flagship Program of the present administration.</td>

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In behalf of the Officers and Members of Tagudinians of Northern California,<br>

we are donating $ 4,000.00, checks enclosed, for the Pudoc School Project.<br>

We look forward to the completion of this project. Mabuhay.<br>

<br>

Sincerely,<br>

Officers and Members of Tagudinians of Northern California<br>

<br>

TAGUDINIANS OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA OFFICERS<br>

2008-2010<br>

<br>

EVANGELINE VALDEZ KELLY<br>

</b>President<b><br>

<br>

MILLIE LEMMI DE WITT<br>

</b>1st Vice President<b><br>

<br>

FELICIANO ANDAYA<br>

</b>2nd Vice President<b><br>

<br>

JOYCE BASUEL SARMIENTO<br>

</b>Secretary<b><br>

<br>

ELENA LAGUNILLA IGNACIO<br>

</b>Assistant Secretary<b><br>

<br>

VITA CORTEZ<br>

</b>Treasurer<b><br>

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LINDA DAUZ<br>

</b>Assistant Treasurer<b><br>

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MELY CORPUZ<br>

</b>Auditor<b><br>

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ESTRELLA BAYUGA<br>

</b>P.R.O.<b><br>

<br>

RUDY KELLY<br>

</b>Assistant P.R.O<b><br>

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IMELDA LAPITAN PEA<br>

PRUDING GUEVARRA<br>

JIMMY LEMI<br>

RENE SARMIENTO<br>

JUNIOR BARROGA<br>

</b>Sergeant-at-Arms<br>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/oct08/sk.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

October 21, 2008. Basic Orientation for Sangguniang Kabataan Officials at the 

ABC Hall.</td>

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October 21, 2008. Mayor Jun visits the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP).</td>

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October 21, 2008. Mayor Jun visits the Municipal Circuit Trial Court (MCTC).</td>

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October 21, 2008. Mayor Jun meets Winston Padrinao, pupil of Tagudin central 

school, his little counterpart for the Little Municipality of Tagudin Day.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/oct08/little.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

October 21, 2008. Briefing/Orientation regarding the upcoming Little 

Municipality Tagudin Day.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/oct08/oath5.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

October 20, 2008. Oathtaking of Ms. Zenaida Fajardo as Brgy. Captain of Lacong.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/oct08/oath4.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

October 20, 2008. Ms. Rufina Larano takes oath as Agricultural Technician II at 

the Municipal Agriculture Office.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/oct08/oath3.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

October 20, 2008. Mr. Chester Quilop takes oath as Meat Inspector I at the 

Economic Enterprise Office.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/oct08/oath2.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

October 20, 2008. Oathtaking of Ms. Esperanza Las Marias as Brgy. Kagawad of 

Magsaysay accompanied by Brgy. Kagawad Ildefonsa Lagrana.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/oct08/fishing2.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

October 20, 2008. Giving of Fishing Nets &amp; Supplies to the 11 Coastal Barangays 

by the FARMC ( Fishery &amp; Acquatic Resource Management Council) as part of the 

Fish Conservation Month and Fisher Folk Month.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/oct08/mapping.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

October 19, 2008. Cultural Mapping on Old Built Heritages and Personalities of 

the Municipality initiated by the Tagudin Cultural Mappers.</td>

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October 15, 2008. Regular Monthly &quot;Hataw Na&quot; of the LGU at the Municipal 

Auditorium.</td>

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October 14, 2008. 43rd University of Northern Philippines Foundation Anniversary 

Awards Ceremonies for their Employees Service in Government, Diploma of Service 

for Retirees, Outstanding UNP Personel of the Year and Dangal ng Manggagawa sa 

UNP. This was held at the University of Northern Philipippines (UNP) Auditorium.</td>

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October 8, 2008. Vice Mayor Lorenzana and Mrs. Jocelyn Lamadrid with Mr. Leo 

Douglas Cardona, Jr., Md, CSE, Assistant Vice President of the Philippine Health 

Insurance Corporation Region I and his company.</td>

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October 8, 2008. Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony conducted at Brgy. San 

Vicente, City of San Fernando, La Union last October 8, 2008.</td>

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October 8, 2008. 2nd Coordinating Conference of the Local Committee on 1st 

BEGNAS Festival presided by Mrs. Jocelyn Lamadrid, as the Local Cultural 

Officer.</td>

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October 8, 2008. Ms. Rosemarie Apostol, awardee for the Outstanding Green Banner 

Brgy. Nutrition Scholar with Vice Mayor Lorenzana, Mrs. Jocelyn Lamadrid, MNAO 

Reginald Millano and the other Barangay Nutrition Scholars.</td>

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October 6, 2008. TAFEBTODA Presidents undergo a Seminar Workshop on 

Transformational Leadership held at the ABC Hall. Mrs. Jocelyn Lamadrid, 

Administrative Officer IV/ Acting HRMO administered the said seminar, which is 

one among the 12 Flagship Program on Transformation Towards a Character 

Municipality.</td>

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October 4, 2008. Free Haircut, Make Up and Manicure-Pedicure trainings/demo were 

given to the young mothers during the &quot;Mommy, Kayam Dayta&quot; Program.</td>

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October 4, 2008. Mrs. Joy Alquiza-Guevarra, an Elementary Teacher at Las-ud 

Elementary School, who had also been a teenage mother, delivers her 

inspirational message during the &quot;Mommy Kayam Dayta&quot; Program.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/oct08/polvoron.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

October 4, 2008. ABS CBN's &quot;Mag TV na Atin 'To&quot; features the Making of ASAP 

Pulvoron with Malunggay during the &quot;Mommy, Kayam Dayta&quot; Program.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/oct08/mommy2.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

October 4, 2008. The AdHoc Committee on &quot;Mommy, Kayam Dayta&quot; with the ABS CBN 

Regional Network Group Mag TV na Atin To' Hosts and Staff, together with the 

Young Mothers of Tagudin.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/oct08/graduation.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

October 3, 2008. In behalf of Mayor Jun who Chairperson of the Municipal 

Cooperative Development Council, the Vice Mayor Lorenzana, SBM Fatima Pagaduan, 

Dir. Josefina Bitonio &amp; Teresita Bunoan awarded the Certificates of 

Participation to the different cooperative members who attended the 2-day 

Orientation Seminar on Cooperatives. Likewise, Certificates of Appreciation and 

tokens were also awarded to the Resource Speakers who facilitated the seminar.</td>

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September 27, 2008. First Orientation Meeting of the League of Lady Local 

Legislators at the ABC Hall with Hon. Grace Singson as the Guest of Honor.</td>

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September 11, 2008. Mrs. Jocelyn Lamadrid and her classmates at DMMMSU Mid La 

Union Campus Graduate Studies conducted Data Gathering regarding Fiscal 

Management and Revenue Administration of the LGU. This is in line with their 

subject in Government Budgeting and Accounting under Dr. Diosdado B. Bangug.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/oct08/intrams.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

October 3, 2008. A ceremonial toss was made by Vice Mayor Lorenzana during the 

Tagudin National High School Intramurals.</td>

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October 2, 2008. Meeting of the Municipal Council for the Protection of Children 

presided by Vice Mayor Lorenzana, regarding the upcoming Children's Month 

Celebration. </td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/oct08/oath.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

October 1, 2008. Mr.Eugenio Labastida, Jr. takes oath with Mayor Jun as the new 

Brgy. Treasurer of Rizal as witnessed by Brgy. Captain Claude Mina of said 

barangay.</td>

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October 1, 2008. Mr. Eliseo Contillo, a former Bannawag Journalist, now a 

freelance writer, visited Mayor Jun for an interview on his most recent award - 

CSC 2008 Most Outstanding Public Official/Employee - PAG ASA AWARD, Individual 

Category.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/oct08/coastal.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

September 30, 2008. Simultaneous with the Family Day Celebration of the LGU, a 

Coastal Clean Up was conducted at the shorelines of Brgy. Becques.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/oct08/coopmonth.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

September 26, 2008. T-shirts of the Municipal Cooperative Development Council to 

be used during the parade for the Cooperative Month Celebration.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/oct08/meeting2.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

September 26, 2008. Consultative Meeting of Mayor Jun with the Department of 

Science and Technology Staff and Calamansi Growers.</td>

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September 26, 2008. First Coordinating Conference on Cooperative Month 

Celebration presided by Mrs. Teresita Bunoan, Provincial Cooperative Development 

Specialist.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/oct08/begnas.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

September 26, 2008. First Coordinating Conference regarding the upcoming &quot;Begnas 

Ylokos Festival&quot;, where attendees include: ISPSC and DepED Cultural Teachers, 

Brgy. Captains and Tribal Chiefts of Ambalayat, Ag-aguman and Cabulanglangan, SB 

Committee Chairman on Culrure and NCIP Coordinator. The meeting was presided by 

Mayor Jun.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/oct08/pwd.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

September 25, 2008. The Making of ASAP Stone Cases by the Persons with 

Disabilities(PWD) was also featured by Mag TV na Atin 'To! </td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/oct08/icecream.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

September 25, 2008. Mag TV na Atin 'To! of ABS-CBN features Malu (Malunggay) Ice 

Cream Making at the Paraiso ti Amburayan in Brgy. Bucao East. It was 

demonstrated by Mr. Reginald Millano, Municipal Nutrition Action Officer. </td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/oct08/fishing.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

September 25, 2008. ABS-CBN's &quot;Mag TV na Atin 'To!&quot; features Fishing at Barangay 

Bio.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/oct08/souvenir.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

September 25, 2008. Mag TV na Atin To' hosts and staff at the ASAP Souvenir 

Shop.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/oct08/stones.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

September 25, 2008. Mag TV na Atin To' Staff interviews Mayor Jun regarding &quot; 

Agyaman&quot; Stones.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/oct08/values.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

September 25, 2008. Personnel from the General Service Office undergo Values 

Formation Seminar with the theme &quot; Strengthening and Enhancing the Capabilities 

of a Public Servants, Raising the Bar of Quality Public Service&quot; held at the ABC 

Hall. Mrs. Jocelyn Lamadrid, Administrative Officer IV/ Acting HRMO administered 

the said seminar, which is one among the 12 Flagship Program on Transformation 

Towards a Character Municipality.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/oct08/spes.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

September 24, 2008. Giving of Checks to the student-beneficiaries of the Special 

Program for Employment of Students (SPES) program of the Department of Labor and 

Employment by Mrs. Beltran, DOLE Representative and assisted by Office of the 

Mayor staff, Miss Feliza Girlie Manzano.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/oct08/familyday.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

September 17, 2008. Garitan Day Care celebrates Family Day with Vice Mayor 

Lorenzana as their Guest of Honor and Inducting Officer for the Day Care Parents 

Association.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/oct08/assessor.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

September 11, 2008. Mayor Jun with the Personnel from Bureau of Local Government 

Finance, Regional Office and Municipal Assessor Severino Villamar for an 

Assessment Audit.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/oct08/toda.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

September 16, 2008. Mayor Jun meets the Officers of TAFEBTODA to discuss issues 

and concerns of the association.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/oct08/vaccine.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

September 16, 2008. Staff from the Agriculture Office vaccinating animals with 

anti-rabies and hemorrhagic septicemia at Brgy. Gabur. Deworming was also done 

to farm animals.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/oct08/meeting.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

September 15, 2008. Mrs. Jocelyn Lamadrid with the LGU Employees who attended 

the Seminar-Workshop on RA 9470 and Basic Records and Archives Management.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/oct08/courtesy.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

September 15, 2008. Courtesy call and visit of Engr. Glenn Castillo, a 

Philippine Inventor and Famous Scientist, and company to Mayor Jun.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/oct08/cert.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

September 15, 2008. Mayor Jun awards a Certificate of Appreciation to Engr. 

Glenn Castillo.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/oct08/engr.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

September 14, 2008. Tagudinians test the effectiveness of the products of the 

G'Core Group Inc.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/sep08/drugstore.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

September 9, 2008. A Certificate of Good Standing from the Cooperative 

Development Authority (CDA) was given to Tagudin Senior Citizen Drugstore 

Cooperative Manager, Ms. Anafe Jimeno by Mrs. Teresita Bunoan, Cooperative 

Development Specialist and Mayor Jun.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/sep08/coop.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

September 9, 2008. Meeting of the Municipal Cooperative Development Council 

regarding the upcoming celebration of Cooperative Month this October.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/sep08/courtesycall.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

September 9, 2008. Courtesy Call of PI Reneboy Lata to Mayor Jun.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/sep08/conference.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

September 5-7, 2008. Conference Workshop for Elementary and Secondary Teachers 

on Culture and Arts Education held at the Dep ED Conference Hall, where Mayor 

Jun delivered an inspiring message.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/sep08/videoke.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

September 5, 2008. Meeting of Mayor Jun with &quot;videoke&quot; operators at Brgy. 

Bitalag.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/sep08/treas.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

September 4, 2008. Monthly meeting of Barangay Treasurers, where they were 

informed of their upcoming 2-day workshop on Annual Investment Plan and Budget 

Forms.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/sep08/abel.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

September 4, 2008. Meeting of Tagudinian Abel Weavers with Proudly Tagudin-Made 

Program Manager, GSO Ms. Marina Balicoco.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/sep08/character.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

September 3, 2008. Committee on Values Formation Meeting with Mayor Jun 

regarding the various &quot;Character Programs&quot; of the LGU.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/sep08/moa.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

September 1, 2008. Memorandum Of Agreement (MOA) signing with League 

Municipalities of the Philippines - Municipal Develeopment Center and Canadian 

Executive Services Organization for the Installation of Information and 

Communication Technology(ICT) for LGU-Tagudin at Hotel Ariana, Bauang, La Union.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/sep08/biometrics.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

September 04, 2008. LGU Officials and Employees takes their daily time record 

with the new biometrics system.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/sep08/pwd.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

September 3, 2008. Meeting of Mayor Jun with Persons with Disabilities (PWD).</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/sep08/mcpc.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

September 3, 2008. Mayor Jun in a meeting with the Municipal Council for the 

Protection of Children regarding the upcoming celebration of Children's Month 

this October.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/sep08/oath.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

September 2, 2008. Ms.Josephine Lucero takes oath as Record Keeper at Brgy. 

Garitan, accompanied by Brgy. Captain Eduardo Somera of Gabur and Brgy. Captain 

of Ranget Quirino Lascota.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/sep08/emergency.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

September 1, 2008. Mayor Jun meets the Chiefs of Offices of LGU-Tagudin for a 

meeting.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/sep08/sc.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

August 30, 2008. The Association of Senior Citizens visited the Paraiso ti 

Amburayan, Local Chief Executive's Residence. They were entertained by Mayor 

Jun.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/sep08/nutrition.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

August 29, 2008. Simultaneous with &quot; Buwan ng Wika&quot; Celebration at Garitan 

Elementary School, was the conducted of Supplemental Feeding in line with the 

Nutrition Month Celebration last August.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/sep08/mpoc.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

August 29, 2008. Meeting of the Municipal Peace and Order Council with Mayor 

Jun.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/sep08/wika.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

August 29, 2008. Garitan Elementary School celebrates &quot;Buwan ng Wika&quot;. Part of 

the celebration was the Induction of PTCA Officers with Mayor Jun as the 

Inducting Officer.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/sep08/assessor.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

August 29, 2008. Meeting of Mayor Jun with the Municipal Assessor and his staff 

together with SBM Nelson Cuaresma and Major Romualdo Gapasin, Sr.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/sep08/pudocwest.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

August 26, 2008. Acting Municipal Agriculturist Leopoldo Lacasandile and staff 

together with officials of Pudoc West went on Coconut Planting along their sea 

shore.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/sep08/learning.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

August 26, 2008. Completion Program of the Alternative Learning System at Brgy. 

Pudoc East graced by Administrative Officer Jocelyn Lamadrid.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/sep08/abc.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

August 26, 2008. Meeting of the Solid Waste Management Board.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/sep08/special.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

August 21, 2008. Special Meeting of the Municipal Assessor and its staff with 

Major Romualdo Gapasin, Sr. and SBM Nelson Cuaresma regarding the acquisition of 

Real Property Tax Assessment (RPTA) software to uplift the standard and quality 

of records management at their office.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/sep08/ranget.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

August 20, 2008. Ocular Inspection at Brgy. Ranget by the Municipal Disaster 

Coordinating Council during the typhoon &quot;karen&quot;</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/sep08/libtong.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

August 20, 2008.Ocular Inspection at Brgy. Libtong by the Municipal Disaster 

Coordinating Council during the typhoon &quot;karen&quot;.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/sep08/lasud.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

August 20, 2008. Taliawen Bridge during the typhoon &quot;karen&quot;.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/sep08/jardin.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

August 20, 2008. Ocular Inspection at Brgy. Jardin by the Municipal Disaster 

Coordinating Council during the typhoon &quot;karen&quot;.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/sep08/dacutan.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

August 20, 2008. Flooded Areas at Brgy. Dacutan during the typhoon &quot;karen&quot;.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/sep08/bitalag.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

August 20, 2008. Flooded Areas at Brgy. Bitalag, specifically at the Bitalag 

Satellite Market during the typhoon &quot;karen&quot;.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/sep08/bio.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

August 20, 2008. View of the Bio Bridge during the typhon &quot;karen&quot;.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/sep08/becques.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

August 20, 2008. Ocular Inspection at Brgy. Becques by the Municipal Disaster 

Coordinating Council during the typhoon &quot;karen&quot;.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/sep08/mcdc.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

August 19, 2008. Municipal Cooperative Development Council Meeting regarding the 

seminar to be undertaken for the Cooperative and for the Celebration of the 

Cooperative Month (October 1-31, 2008).</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/sep08/polvoron.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

August 19, 2008. MNAO Reginald Millano and Barangay Nutrition Scholars prepares 

ASAP Pulvoron with dried malunggay leaves as a main ingridient.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/sep08/adhoc.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

August 19, 2008. Ad Hoc Committee on &quot; Mommy Kayam Dayta&quot; Meeting presided by 

SBM Ma. Theresa Laranang regarding the Action Plan for the &quot;Mommy,Kayam Dayta&quot; 

Program of MagTV na Atin To of ABS-CBN. It was also the &quot;testing-tasting&quot; of the 

ASAP Pulvoron by the committee.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/sep08/teachers.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

August 15, 2008. Garitan teachers visited and congratulated Mayor Jun for 

winning in the Civil Service Commission's &quot;2008 Search for the Most Outstanding 

Public Officials and Employees - PAG-ASA Award, Individual Category&quot;.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/sep08/psb.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

August 14, 2008. Personnel Selection Board Interview of Applicants for the 

Project Development Assistant.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/sep08/tanod.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

August 13 &amp; 14, 2008. Barangay Tanod Capability Enhancement Program initiated by 

DILG in coordination with the Local Government Unit of Tagudin.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/aug08/ribbon.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

August 13, 2008. Ribbon-cutting of the newly constructed Brgy. Health Center of 

Dardarat by Mayor Jun Verzosa and Brgy. Captain Rolando Lardizabal . The 

inauguration was witnessed by the Brgy. Officials and some barangay 

constituents.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/aug08/mommy.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

August 13, 2008. Meeting of the AdHoc Committee presided by SBM Hon. Ma.Theresa 

Laranang regarding the Project Proposal of the ABS-CBN Regional Network Group 

entitled &quot; Mommy, Kayam Dayta!&quot;.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/aug08/mdcc2.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

August 13, 2008. Meeting of the Municipal Disaster Coordinating Council 

regarding the Drafting of the Municipal Disaster Pamphlet.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/aug08/lhb.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

August 13, 2008. Local Health Board Meeting with Mayor Jun regarding health 

concerns of the municipality.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/aug08/bns4.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

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August 13, 2008. Mayor Jun with Municipal Nutrition Action Officer Reginald 

Millano and Barangay Nutrition Scholar Awardee Marietta Dauz from Brgy. Dardarat, 

Tagudin, Ilocos Sur.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/aug08/bns3.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

August 13, 2008. Mayor Jun with Municipal Nutrition Action Officer Reginald 

Millano and Barangay Nutrition Scholar Awardee Emily Laza from Brgy. Lacong, 

Tagudin, Ilocos Sur.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/aug08/outstanding.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

August 12, 2008. Mayor Jun together with MNAO Reginald Millano congratulates 

Rosemarie Apostol for being the Outstanding Green Banner Barangay Nutrition 

Scholar.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/aug08/oath2.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

August 12, 2008. Mr. Melou Linda takes oath as Agricultural Technologist at the 

Office of the Municipal Agriculturist.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/aug08/oath.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

August 12, 2008. Oathtaking of Mr.Louie Alcause as Agricultural Technologist at 

the Office of the Municipal Agriculturist.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/aug08/meeting3.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

August 12, 2008. Meeting of Mayor Jun and Local Assessment Operation Officer II 

Edna Maneclang with Forester Benjamin Abucay regarding Tourism Projects.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/aug08/mnao.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

August 12, 2008. Mayor Jun congratulates Municipal Nutrition Action Officer 

Reginald Millano for being the Green Banner 1st runner up MNAO.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/aug08/award.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

August 12, 2008. Municipal Nutrition Action Officer Reginald Millano presented 

to Mayor Jun the trophy of Tagudin for being the Green Banner 1st runner up 

Municipality.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/aug08/bns2.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

August 12, 2008. Mayor Jun together with Municipal Nutrition Action Officer 

Reginald Millano and Barangay Nutrition Scholar Awardees.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/aug08/bns.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

August 12, 2008. Mayor Jun with Municipal Nutrition Action Officer Reginald 

Millano and Barangay Nutrition Scholar Awardees Arsenia Villanueva from Brgy. 

Pudoc West and Tessie Bautista from Brgy. Ambalayat.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/aug08/daycare.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

August 4, 2008. Due to the Suspension of classes because of the typhoon, the Day 

Care Workers were given time to discuss among themselves their concerns and 

issues and prepare their instructional materials.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/aug08/maria.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

July 28, 2008. Interview with the Informant, Maria Bunoan, for the &quot;Ilocos Sur 

Oral History Project&quot; and &quot; Tracing the Roots of Tagudin&quot; at Barangay Becques, 

Tagudin, Ilocos Sur.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/aug08/safety.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

August 12, 2008. Meeting of Mayor Jun with the Barangay Tanods and Barangay 

Captains of Quirino, Jardin, Magsaysay and Las-ud together with PCI Jeff Fanged 

and SPO2 Mariano Zamora regarding Traffic Safety along the area fronting Tagudin 

National High School.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/aug08/bngas.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

August 12, 2008. Day 1 of the Seminar on Barangay National Government Accounting 

System (BNGAS) conducted by the Municipal Accountant Leilanie Vee Cabanero and 

her staff.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/aug08/investment.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

August 11, 2008. SBM Maria Theresa Laranang chaired the Meeting regarding the 

Proposed Investment Code of the Municipality of Tagudin together with the Heads 

of different Offices and other Sangguniang Bayan Members-in charge.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/aug08/farola.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

August 8, 2008. Meeting of Barangay Officials of Farola regarding Civil Work 

Projects of the Barangay.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/aug08/special.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

August 7, 2008. Special awardees join the Guest of Honor and Speaker JCSUPT 

Benito A. Dorigo, MPSA, OIC Deputy Chief for Admin and other guests.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/aug08/personnel.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

August 7, 2008. Mayor Jun with the personnel of the Best Municipal Jail of the 

Year—Tagudin. JO1 Randal Dauz, JO2 Cecil Malqued, JO1 Paul Manantan, Isp. Willie 

Tinaza, JO2 Ferdinand Maala and JO1 Michael Cruz.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/aug08/tinaza.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

August 7, 2008. Mayor Jun congratulates Insp. Willie Tinaza, Jail Warden of 

Tagudin Municipal Jail—the BEST MUNICIPAL JAIL in Region I.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/aug08/awardees.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

August 7, 2008. Mayor Jun with other special awardees during the 17th 

Anniversary of BJMP-RO1.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/aug08/bjmp.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

August 7, 2008. Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)Insp. Willie Tinaza 

and JO2 Ferdinand Maala receive the Citation for Best Municipal Jail of the Year 

for Tagudin, Ilocos Sur during the 17th Anniversary of BJMP-RO1.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/aug08/meeting2.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

August 6, 2008. Meeting with computer shop owners by Mayor Jun regarding an 

issue raised by Saint Augustine's SChool during Mayor Jun's &quot;JOurney to the 28 

Schools&quot; at the said school.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/aug08/scholars.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

August 4, 2008. Mayor Jun together with the Arapaapko, Sagutmo Adal Pumayso 

(ASAP) Scholars and MSWDO Corazon Villanueva.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/aug08/bfp.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

August 01, 2008. In celebration of the 17th Bureau of Fire(BFP) Anniversary, 

BFP-Tagudin joined in the nationwide launching of the &quot;Walk for a Fire Conscious 

Nation&quot;.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/aug08/tax.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

July 31, 2008. Regular Social Security System (SSS) collection every Thursday at 

the 2nd floor of the Municipal Hall.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/aug08/ric.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

July 31, 2008. Tagudin Federated Rural Improvement Club (RIC) Monthly Meeting 

presided by RIC Federated President Matilde Lacasandile.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/aug08/poster.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

July 23, 2008. Poster &amp; Slogan Making Contest held at the Tagudin national High 

School as part of the celebration for NUtrition Month.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/aug08/malunggay.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

July 23, 2008. Malunggay Cooking Contest, a school based contest was held at the 

Tagudin National High School.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/aug08/bidding.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

July 23, 2008. Bidding on the Procurement of Relief Goods by the Bids and Awards 

Committee.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/aug08/mdcc.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

August 5, 2008. Reorganizational meeting of the Municipal Disaster Coordinating 

Council headed by Mayor Jun.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/aug08/zenaida.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

August 4, 2008. Mayor Jun handed over to Ms. Zenaida Ringor cash amounting to 

Php 5,000.00 coming from the Barangay Council of Pallogan in addition to PhP 

2,000.00 from Mayor Jun, Municipal Assessor Severino Villamar and Mun. Planning 

and Development Coordinator Leopoldo Lacasandile as payment for the parcel of 

her land which was used as right-of-way by the residents of the area. </td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/aug08/bulosan.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

August 4, 2008. Courtesy Call of 1Lt Roberto D. Bulosan Jr. of Galimuyod, Ilocos 

Sur to Mayor Jun.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/aug08/taliawen.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

August 4, 2008. Ongoing construction of Taliawen Bridge along the national 

highway at Barangay Las-ud. This was one among the concerns of the Brgy. 

officials which they voiced out to Mayor Jun during his Journey to the 43 

Barangays this year.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/aug08/dauz.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

August 1, 2008. Courtesy Call of JO1 Randall Dauz to Mayor Jun.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/aug08/lasud.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

August 1, 2008. Feeding of Las-ud's malnourished school children by Bernard 

Mealing Foundation, a feeding and education program and at the same time 

Induction of Homeroom and General PTCA Officers by Mayor Jun.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/aug08/bpso.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

August 1, 2008. Courtesy Call of ASAP Federation of BPSO and Association of Brgy. 

Tanods, to Mayor Jun.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/aug08/nurses2.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

July 31, 2008. RHU Staff and Volunteer Nurses with Mayor Jun.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/aug08/prep.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

July 30, 2008. Preparation of the Committee-in-Charge for the upcoming July 2008 

Mass Civil Wedding on July 31, 2008.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/aug08/meeting.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

July 29, 2008. Meeting of the Committee-in-Charge of the upcoming July 2008 Mass 

Civil Wedding presided by Administrative Officer Mrs. Jocelyn Lamadrid.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/aug08/feeding.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

July 25, 2008. Supplemental Feeding of the Top 10 Malnourished Schools by 

Municipal Nutrition Action Officer (MNAO) Reginald Millano.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/aug08/nurses.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

July 18, 2008. Volunteer nurses of the Rural Health Unit of Tagudin attend to 

children in removing the stitches of their wounds.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/aug08/sevilla.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

July 23, 2008. Heny Sison and crew take photo coverage of Sevilla Woodcraft.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/aug08/otop.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

July 23, 2008. Book Author and Chef Heny Sison, Photographer Neal Oshima, 

Coordinators Bu Castro and their crew shoot Tagudin's OTOP, Calamansi, to be 

included as part of the book &quot;Naimas! The Food Heritage of Ilocos Sur&quot;.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/aug08/korea.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

July 18, 2008. Site Inspection on the Dredging Projects of the LGU by Jason Song 

and Hwang Su Ho from Seoul Korea with their interpreter Boboy Lim.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/aug08/abono.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

July 10, 2008. Distribution of Location Specific Interventions for GMA Rice 

Program, Rice Hybrid Seeds and Certified Seeds, by MPDC and Acting Municipal 

Agriculturist Leopoldo L. Lacasandile.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/aug08/dots.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

July 18, 2008. A continuous project of the Rural Health Unit of Tagudin - the 

giving of medicines to tuberculosis patients.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/aug08/rhu.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

July 7, 2008. Eight (8) active reflexologists assigned at the Rural Health Unit 

of Tagudin take turns in serving patients.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/aug08/jessicasoho2.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

July 14, 2008. Vice Mayor Lorenzana, SBM Andaya, SBM Laranang, SBM Leal, SBM 

Cuaresma, SBM Pagaduan, ABC President Laplnan, and some members of the Municipal 

Tourism Committee with the staff of Jessica Soho.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/aug08/masswedding.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

July 11, 2008. Briefing and filing up of application forms of the participants 

for upcoming July Mass Civil Wedding by Municipal Local Registrar Ricardo Osmund 

Bello.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/aug08/computervan.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

July 1, 2008. Orientation/Briefing of selected pupils/students from Pudoc East 

and Pudoc West regarding the proper use and maintenance of the Computer Van.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jul08/planning.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

July 7, 2008. Mass Wedding Planning &amp; Counseling by Admin Officer Jocelyn 

Lamadrid together with MNAO Reginald Millano and MSWD Corazon Villanueva for the 

upcoming &quot;Mass Civil Wedding&quot; on July 31, 2008.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jul08/wedding.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

July 7, 2008.Couple-participants for the Mass Civil Wedding planted mahogany 

seedlings at the Dumpsite at Barangay Cabulanglangan.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jul08/writeshop.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

July 7, 2008. Admin. Officer Jocelyn Lamadrid briefs the participants of the 

Writeshop Seminar to be held on July 9-11, 2008 at San Juan, La Union.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jul08/malunggay.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

July 4, 2008. LGU Tagudin's &quot;Malunggay Planting&quot; along the stretch of National 

Highway from Barangay Tallaoen to Barangay Bitalag, simultaneous with schools 

who planted within their respective schools and barangay officials in their 

respective barangays.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jul08/sanmig2.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

July 3, 2008. General Services Office Personnel deliver at San Miguel Primary 

their request during the &quot;Journey to the 28 Schools&quot; - 3 units ceiling fans, 20 

pieces GI Sheets, and 1 unit padlock.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jul08/pallogan2.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 23, 2008. LGU Inspection Committee Chairman Mr. Ricardo Osmond Bello and 

GSO Staff Mr. Rodrigo Laranang, Jr. inspects the items delivered(one(1) unit 

drum with stick, three(3) units monoblock tables and ten(10) units monoblock 

chairs) to Pallogan Elementary School.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jul08/inspection.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

July 1, 2008. LGU Inspection Committee inspects the items delivered at Garitan 

Community School to assure that it meets with the standards and specifications.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jul08/moa.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

July 01, 2008.Mayor Jun signed the MOA regarding the organization of T-TODA (Bitalag 

Tricycle Association) and BATA-TODA ( Baringcucurong Tricycle Association).</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jul08/sas.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 30, 2008. Mayor Jun talks with the teacher and student representatives of 

Saint Augustine's School during his &quot;Journey to 28 Schools&quot;, where they aired 

their issues and concerns as students specifically on environment and matters 

affecting their role as students.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jul08/orientation.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

July 01, 2008. Orientation of participants to the upcoming Mass Civil Wedding by 

the LGU Admin Officer Jocelyn Lamadrid.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jul08/ptca.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

July 01, 2008. Meeting of Mayor Jun with the PTCA of Garitan Community School.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jul08/ricemillers.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

July 01, 2008. Meeting with the Ricemillers and Junk shoppers/owners regarding 

the Solid Waste Management implementation and also as part of the Intensive 

Education Campaign for that matter.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jul08/caterers.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

July 01, 2008. Meeting of Mayor Jun together with the Municipal GSO Marina 

Balicoco and Admin Officer Jocelyn Lamadrid with the caterers regarding the 

snacks to be served on the upcoming Mass Civil Wedding on July 31, 2008.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jul08/launching.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 30, 2008. Launching of Professor sa Barangay, an extension project of 

ISPSC-CTE Tagudin Campus in cooperation with the Local government unit of 

Tagudin. This is an outreach program for Information Technology.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jul08/vigan.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 27-28, 2008. The 1st Verzosa Clan Grand Reunion at the CAP Building in 

Vigan City, Ilocos Sur where part of the celebration was a mass offered to 

commemorate the 54th death anniversary of Bishop Alfredo F. Verzosa and to 

formally launch his beatification. </td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jul08/sanmig.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 25, 2008. GSO Staff Rodrigo Laranang, Jr. delivers 3 units ceiling fan, 20 

pieces GI Sheet and one piece padlock to San Miguel Primary School as per their 

request during the &quot;Journey to the 28 Schools&quot;.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jul08/pallogan.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 23, 2008. GSO Staff Mr. Rodrigo Laranang, Jr. deliver one(1) unit drum with 

stick, three(3) units monoblock tables and ten(10) units monoblock chairs to 

Pallogan Elementary School. These items have been requested during the &quot;Journey 

to the 28 Schools&quot;.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jul08/garitan.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

July 1, 2008. Garitan Community School receive one(1) unit jetmatic pump, 

fifteen(15) pieces monoblock kiddie arm chairs and two(2) cans vulca seal as per 

their request during the &quot;Journey to the 28 Schools&quot; last June 26, 2008.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jul08/cabugbugan2.jpg"><br>

June 25, 2008. Delivery of 2 pieces monoblock chairs and 2 pieces monoblock 

tables to Cabulanglangan Primary School as per result of the &quot;Journey to the 28 

Schools&quot;.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jul08/cabugbugan.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 23, 2008. Mr. Johnny Lastimoza, Principal of Cabugbugan Community School 

receives seven(7) pieces of marine plywood as per their request during the 

Mayor's &quot;Journey...&quot; to their school. </td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/lasud3.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 26, 2008. Mayor Jun and Vice-Mayor Lorenzana hand over the symbolic gifts 

of pencils and sharpeners from the LGU to all pupils of Las-ud Elementary School 

as witnessed by Las-ud Brgy. Captain Felisidro Lagria and School Principal Ms. 

Susana Pascasio. </td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/iec2.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 28, 2008. Intensive Education Campaign on Solid Waste Management at Brgy. 

Magsaysay.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/uccp.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

Mayor Lorenzana during their visit in their school as part of the &quot;Journey to 

the 28 Schools&quot;.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/tallaoen2.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 26, 2008. Mayor Jun and Vice-Mayor Lorenzana inspects the ongoing 

construction of Taliawen Bridge along the national highway in Brgy. Las-ud. This 

is a DPWH-sponsored project.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/lasud2.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 26, 2008. General Services Office Personnel deliver to Las-ud Elementary 

School eight(8) pieces marine plywood(1/4) as their share in the Special 

Education Fund.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/garitan.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 26, 2008. Garitan Community School Principal Ms. Myrna Beata Batac shows 

Mayor Jun and Vice Mayor Lorenzana the priority concerns of their school that 

needs immediate assistance. This is part of the present administration's 

&quot;Journey to the 28 Schools&quot;.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/agaguman2.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 26, 2008. Gen. Services Office Personnel delivers one(1) unit drum to Ag-aguman 

Elementary School to be used during their daily exercise.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/cabugbugan.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 25, 2008. Mayor Jun at Cabugbugan Community School as part of his &quot;Journey 

to the 28 Schools&quot;.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/sanmiguel.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 24, 2008. Mayor Jun hands over the LGU's symbolic gift of pencils and 

sharpeners for the pupils of San Miguel Primary School.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/nutrition.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

July 24, 2008. Meeting regarding the upcoming Nutrition Month headed by 

Municipal Nutrition Action Officer(MNAO) Reginald Millano.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/eco.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 24, 2008. Intensive Education Campaign for Tricycle Driversand Operators 

and Market Vendors and Stall Owners at the Municipal Auditorium regarding the 

implementation of the Proper Solid Waste Management and the applicable 

Ordinances.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/sk.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 22, 2008. Monthly Meeting of SK Federation regarding Character Name Logos, 

Updating of Directory and Making of Resolution for Mayor Verzosa's CSC PAG-ASA 

Awards.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/tallaoen.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 20, 2008. &quot;Journey to the 28 Schools&quot; at Tallaoen Primary School with Mayor 

Jun,. Vice Mayor Lorenzana and SBM Bunoan.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/sanpedro2.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 20, 2008. Mr. Jonathan Alcause of San Pedro Community School receives their 

request of 10 pieces GI Sheets during the &quot;Journey to the 28 Schools&quot; of the 

same day.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/sanpedro.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 20, 2008. Mayor Jun, Vice Mayor Lorenzana, SBM Bunoan and NGO 

Representative Ms. Estrellita Del Rosario at Dardarat Community School.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/meeting2.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 20, 2008. Monthly Meeting of the Local Health Board with Mayor Jun 

regarding the Reading &amp; Signing of Local Head Board Resolution No.4 series 2008 

on the Declaration of July 4th as Malunggay Planting Day.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/dardarat.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 20, 2008. General Services Office Personnel deliver tow(2) units of ceiling 

fan for Dardarat Day Care Center. </td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/bimmanga3.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 20, 2008. Mr. Reynard Andaya, Principal of Bimmanga Community School 

receives from LGU-Tagudin two(2) units of ceiling fan as per their request 

during the Mayor's &quot;Journey...&quot;</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/bimmanga2.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 20, 2008. The Grade 6 President of Bimmanga Community School receives the 

symbolic gifts of pencils and sharpeners from the LGU as part of the &quot;Journey to 

the 28 Schools&quot;.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/pwis2.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 19, 2008. Ms. Maria Cherry Navida, Principal of Pudoc West Integrated 

School(PWIS) receives items as per school's request during Mayor Jun's &quot;Journey 

to the 28 Schools&quot;.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/donor1.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 26, 2008. Mr. Rodolfo Candalera hands over to Mayor Jun and Municipal 

Health Officer Dr. Aly John Lopez medicines from his daughter and son-in-law in 

West Orange, New Jersey, Dr. and Ms. Rowen and Evelyn Candalera Diano.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/ambalayat.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 19, 2008. &quot;Journey to the 28 Schools&quot; in Ambalayat Elementary School with 

Mayor Jun and Vice Mayor Lorenzana, who both gave inspirational messages and 

gave the pupils their symbolic gifts of pencils and sharpeners.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/cabulanglangan.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 19, 2008. Cabulanglangan Primary School pupils listen as both Mayor Jun and 

Vice Mayor Lorenzana give their &quot;Back to School&quot; messages.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/agaguman.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 19, 2008. Mayor Jun and Vice Mayor Lorenzana give the LGU's symbolic gifts 

of pencils and sharpeners to the pupils of Ag-aguman Elementary School during 

the &quot;Journey to the 28 Schools&quot;.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/pwis.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 18, 2008. Mayor Jun with the faculty and Staff of Pudoc West Integrated 

School.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/pudoceast.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 18, 2008. Mayor Jun joins in the Flag Ceremony at Pudoc East Elementary 

School.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/pacac.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 18, 2008. Mayor Jun &quot;journeys&quot; to Pacac Primary School.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/laoag.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 18, 2008. Courtesy Call of Mayor Jun to the Honorable Mayor of Laoag City 

Michael Verzosa Fariñas.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/mdc.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 17, 2008. Municipal Development Council Meeting regarding the allocation of 

the 20% Development Fund.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/tistf.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 16, 2008. Students at the Tagudin Institute of Science and Technology 

Foundation, Inc. (TISTF) listen to Mayor Jun as he imparts to them his 

inspirational &quot;Back-to-School&quot; message.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/ispsc.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 16, 2008. Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College(ISPSC) Dean, Administrators, 

Faculty and Staff inform Mayor Jun of the major concerns of their school during 

his(Mayor Jun) visit in their school.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/dredging.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 16-20, 2008. Municipal Assessor Severino Villamar &amp; his staff conducted a 

survey along the tributaries of the Amburayan River (Pacac, Sawat, Tarangotong, 

Baritao, Lantag, Magsaysay, Jardin, Del Pilar, Bucao East &amp; West, &amp; Salvacion) 

boundaries.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/airtop.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 16, 2008. Mayor Jun and Asean Institute of Research and Technology of the 

Philippines (AIRTOP) President Mrs. Virginia Natividad Makil.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/fountain.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 13, 2008. Inspection of the Fountain at the ASAP Tagudin Pasarabo Center 

and Rest Area in Bitalag by the Municipal Civil Registrar Ricardo Osmund Bello 

with Zoning Officer II Vicente G. Guis-it Jr. and Engineering Assistant, Engr. 

Antonio Villanueva, Jr.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/cement2.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 13, 2008. Mr. Ricardo Osmond Bello, Chairman of the LGU Inspection 

Committee, delivers to Bitalag Elementary School 2 gals. green paint, primer for 

the paint, 1 unit lavatory and 14 bags cement, as per their request during Mayor 

Jun's &quot;Journey to the 28 Schools&quot; this same day.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/cr.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 13, 2008. Inspection of the Rest Rooms at the ASAP Tagudin Pasarabo Center 

and Rest Area in Bitalag, Tagudin, Ilocos Sur.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/bitalag2.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 13, 2008. Mayor Jun joins Bitalag Elementary School pupils, teachers and 

School Principal Mr. Alex Eswagen in the conduct of their Flag Ceremony. </td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/baracbac.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 13, 2008. Pupils of Baracbac Community School listen intently as Mayor Jun 

delivers his inspiring message.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/vm.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 12, 2008. Vice Mayor Lorenzana and members of the Municipal Council offer a 

wreath to the Monument of our National Hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/nla.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 12, 2008. Mayor Jun, LGU Chiefs of Offices and Heads of National Line 

Agencies offer a wreath to Dr. Jose Rizal's Monument.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/chairs.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 11, 2008. Ms. Cristina Lacasandile, Principal of Libtong Community School, 

together with some members of the school faculty, receive from Mun. Gen. 

Services Office Personnel Mr. Laranang fifty(50) kiddie chairs for their 

kindergarten pupils and ten(10) pieces GI Sheets.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/plywood.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 11, 2008. Becques Community School Principal Ms. Anita Lardizabal receives 

twenty(20) pieces of plywood as per their request earlier this day during the 

Mayor's visit in their school.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/swm.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 5, 2008. Post-evaluation report of the result of the simultaneous IEC in 

the eight barangays (Magsaysay, Dacutan, Tampugo, Malacanang, Baracbac, Cabaroan, 

Rizal and Del Pilar) with the Solid Waste Management Board.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/iec.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 4, 2008. Simultaneous Intensive Educational Campaigns(IEC) for Solid Waste 

Management in the eight(8) barangays who were not able have such IEC during the 

1st batch of IEC. These barangays include Magsaysay, Dacutan, Tampugo, 

Malacanang, Baracbac, Cabaroan, Rizal and Del Pilar.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/pasarabo.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 10, 2008. SBM Thess Laranang talks with the vendors/stall owners at the 

ASAP Tagudin Pasarabo Center and Rest Area in Bitalag.<br>

&nbsp;</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/bitalag.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 10, 2008. SB Committee Chairperson on Tourism Hon. Maria Theresa Laranang 

conduct a meeting with the Barangay Officials of Bitalag as part of the 

preparation for upcoming &quot;Commemoration Battle of Bessang Pass and Unveiling of 

the Bitalag Junction Marker&quot; on June 14, 2008.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/pula2.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 6, 2008. Inauguration of the Water Impounding System of Barangay Pula 

graced by the presence of Mayor Jun, MPDC Mr. Leopoldo Lacasandile, Municipal 

Engineer Edmund Fabia and some RHU Staff. This is a barangay project which aids 

the irrigation system of farmers in the said community. Funds used in its 

construction came from the dredging share of the barangay.<br>

&nbsp;</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/pula.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 6, 2008. Ceremonial Ribbon-cutting of Barangay Pula's Solar Dryer by Mayor 

Jun and its Barangay Officials led by Brgy. Captain Benedicto Pera, Sr.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/mnao.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 6, 2008. Meeting of the Municipal Nutrition Council regarding the launching 

of Horse Raddish Planting, commonly known as &quot;Malunggay&quot; within the town - 

school and barangay based, as part of the Nutrition Month Celebration this July.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/health.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 6, 2008. Mayor Jun visits Barangay Pula's Health Station.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/edukasyon.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 5, 2008. Orientation/briefing of the 27 &quot;Edukasyon Para Iti Amin&quot; college 

scholars by Mayor Jun and Admin. Officer Joyce. </td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/scholars.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 5, 2008. 28 &quot;Arapaapko Sagutmo, Adal Pumayso(ASAP)&quot; scholars from the 

different barangays of Tagudin were given school supplies last June 5, 2008. 

Mayor Jun together with SBM Bunoan, MSWD Officer Ms. Corazon Villanueva and her 

staff and the other LGU Heads of Offices handed over the different school 

supplies to the scholars, where 12 of them are in the 1st year, 7 in the 2nd 

year and 9 in the 3rd year.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/exam.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

May 20. 2008. Eighteen(18) students undergo the qualifying examinations for the 

LGU's &quot;Arapaapko Sagutmo, Adal Pumayso(ASAP)&quot; scholarship program at the ABC 

Hall. Out of the said 18 examinees, twelve(12) passed the exams and were 

qualified as ASAP Scholars. Prior to the written exams was the Oral Interview.<br>

&nbsp;</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/libtong.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 11, 2008. Vice Mayor Rogelio Lorenzana gives an inspiring &quot;Back-to-School&quot; 

message at Libtong Community School.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/becques.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 11, 2008. Becques Community School Principal Ms. Anita Lardizabal and Pupil 

Officers of their school receive their symbolic gifts from Mayor Jun, Vice Mayor 

Lorenzana and ABC President Laplana.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/marker.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 10, 2008. Mayor Jun inpects the ongoing construction of the Bitalag 

Junction Marker, which will be &quot;unveiled&quot; on June 14, 2008.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/tourism.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 10, 2008. Final Coordinating Conference of the ADHOC Committee on Tourism 

regarding the upcoming &quot;Commeration of the Battle of Bessang Pass and Unveiling 

of the Bitalag Junction Marker&quot; on June 14, 2008 at the ASAP Tagudin Pasarabo 

Center and Rest Area, Bitalag, Tagudin, Ilocos Sur.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/tnhs.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 10, 2008. Mayor Jun, SBM Tovera and ABC President Laplana give to Tagudin 

National High School students pencils and sharpeners as symbolic gifts for the 

opening of classes this school year 2008-2009.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/borono.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 10, 2008. Tampugo-Borono Elementary School pupils listen to the Inspiring 

Message given by Mayor Jun during his visit to the said school.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/tampugo.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 10, 2008. Ms. Jacqueline Regua of Tampugo-Borono Elementary School receives 

from Municipal General Service Office Personnel Mr. Rodrigo Laranang, Jr. 

ten(10) pieces of shovel, eight(8) bottles of varnish and fifty(50) pieces of 

sack, as per their request earlier this day during the Mayor's visit in their 

school.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/principals.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 6, 2008. School Head's meeting regarding the possible remedy for 

malnutrition in their respective schools.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/code.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 5, 2008. SBM Maria Theresa Laranang presides the meeting on the darfting of 

Tagudin's Investment Incentive Code.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/nursing.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 6, 2008. Mayor Jun with the Volunteer Nursing Aides at the Municipal Health 

Office - Julie Ann Ingoy, Virubel Laranang, Jhoanne Jubilo and Maria Rina Aldea.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/back.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

June 3, 2008. SBM Arvin P. Andaya participates in a game conducted during the 

&quot;Back-to-School&quot; Program of the SK held at the Municipal Auditorium.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/meeting.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

May 30, 2008. First monthly meeting of the Association of Barangay Captains at 

the newly-constructed ABC Hall at the Municipal Auditorium. Agenda was on 

education where they aim to encourage the out-of-school youth to go back to 

school, and on tourism regarding the Ilocos Sur &quot;Oral History Project&quot;.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/chlorine.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

May 27, 2008. Chlorination of the the Tagudin Public Market Water Pump by Rural 

Sanitary Inspector Nestor Guevarra.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/inspection.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

May 29, 2008. As per request of Las-ud Elementary School's Principal Ms. Susana 

Pascasio during Mayor Jun's &quot;Journey to Las-ud&quot;, May 28, 2008, Municipal 

Engineer Edmund Fabia and Brgy. Capt. Felisidro Lagria inspects the possible 

solution/remedy for the drainage system of the said school.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/farmers.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

May 29, 2008. Mayor Jun and Acting Mun. Agriculturist Mr. Leopoldo Lacasandile 

meet with the farmers of Las-ud regarding their request for hybrid seeds. This 

is a result of Mayor Jun's journey to Las-ud, May 28, 2008.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/lhb.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

May 29, 2008. Regular monthly meeting of the Local Health Board(LHB) presided by 

Dr. Aly John Lopez. The main concern of this meeting is to eradicate 

malnutrition in the town through aggressive feeding of malunggay-rich foods.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/cement.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

May 29, 2008. Brgy. Capt. Felisidro Lagria of Las-ud receives from General 

Services Office Personnel Ms. Amelyn Ballocanag ten(10) bags of cement as per 

their request during the Mayor's journey in their barangay, May 28, 2008. </td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/ribbon.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

May 28, 2008. Mayor Jun, SBM Fatima Pagaduan(former Brgy. Captain of Las-ud) and 

Brgy. Capt. Felisidro Lagria lead the ceremonial ribbon-cutting of Las-ud's new 

Multi-Purpose Hall.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/hearing.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

May 28, 2008. Public Hearing regarding the possible fare increase for tricycles 

presided by SB Committee Chair on Transportation Hon. Fatima L. Pagaduan. Also 

present during the said public hearing are SBM Arvin P. Andaya, ABC President 

Maximo Z. Laplana, Jr. and SBM Bernardo Tovera, Jr. who are also members of the 

Committee.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/mph.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

May 28, 2008. Barangay Las-ud's new Multi-Purpose Hall.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/bimmanga.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

May 28, 2008. Brgy. Captain Alicia Lorena of Bimmanga receives the medicines 

endorsed by Mun. Health Officer Dr. Aly John Lopez for the use of their barangay 

as part of the LGU's comprehensive approach to health development and in line 

with the present administration's Flagship Program on Nutrition and Health 

Enhancement.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jun08/botika.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

May 28, 2008. Brgy. Captain Edwin Lagarteja of Baritao receives from Mun. Health 

Officer Dr. Aly John Lopez medicines for the use of their barangay in line with 

the present administration's Flagship Program on Nutrition and Health 

Enhancement.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/may08/twd.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

May 12, 2008. Mayor Jun hands over to Tagudin Water District (TWD) Manager 

Ulpiano Villamar a check worth PhP 100,000.00 as financial assistance of the LGU 

to TWD in terms of a soft loan payable within two(2) years. Said amount will be 

used by TWD for the improvement of their services and facilities.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/may08/nfa.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

May 12, 2008. Mayor Jun, MSWD Officer Miss Corazon Villanueva and Day Care 

Workers of the municipality receive NFA rice for distribution to all Day Care 

pupils.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/may08/rocelle.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

May 10, 2008. Tagudin Idol 2nd Runner-up Rocelle Abundo sings during Libtong's 

Barangay Fiesta.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/may08/libtong.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

May 10, 2008. Libtong Barangay Fiesta.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/may08/pudocwest.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

May 1, 2008. Pudoc West's Barangay Fiesta graced by the presence of the Local 

Officials of Tagudin.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/may08/lubnac.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

April 27, 2008. Lubnac Fiesta with Brgy. Captain Joe Lapitan and the other 

barangay officials.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/may08/dardarat.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

April 26, 2008. Dardarat Barangay Fiesta.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/may08/baracbac.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

April 26, 2008. Mayor Jun and Brgy. Captain Crispina Lazo crown Her Majesty 

Queen Mary Jane I during Baracbac's Barangay Fiesta.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/may08/tampugo.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

April 25, 2008. Investiture and Coronation Ceremonies for Miss Tampugo during 

said barangay's fiesta.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/may08/kugit.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

April 25,2008. Balikbayan Mr. Leopoldo &quot;Poldo&quot; Bayuga from Sta. Cruz, 

California,USA, sponsor of &quot;Agtule a taga-Dardarat, Sagut Aggapu ken Poldo&quot; with 

Mayor Jun, Dardarat Brgy. Officials and Health Workers, RHU Personnel and some 

LGU Personnel.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/may08/barioan.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

April 25, 2008. Vice-Mayor Lorenzana delivers an inspiring message during 

Bario-an's Barangay Fiesta.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/may08/capt.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

April 25, 2008. Mrs. Jocelyn Lamadrid informs the Barangay Captains of the 43 

Barangays of Tagudin for the Simultaneous Education Campaign on Solid Waste 

Management to be simultaneously done at 1:00 p.m., April 25, 2008 in all the 43 

barangays.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/may08/yes.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

April 18, 2008. 2008 Regional Youth foe Environment Summer Camp (YES) held at 

Tagudin National High School from April 14-18, 2008 with the theme: &quot;Climate 

Change: Warming Up the Youth for Environmental Activism&quot;.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/may08/oath1.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

April 14, 2008. Oathtaking of Ms. Sheila Mae Labiano as Administrative Aide 

III(Casual Clerk I) at the Office of the Municipal Budget Officer.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/may08/spes.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

April 14, 2008. Orientation/briefing of the 35 Special Program on the Employment 

of Students(SPES), a program of the Department of Labor and Employment(DOLE) 

where the 60% of the salary comes from the LGU with a 40% counterpart from DOLE.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/apr08/oath2.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

April 10, 2008. Jeanne R. Licudine takes oath as Administrative Aide III, Clerk 

I(Casual) at the Office of the Municipal Assessor.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/apr08/shredder.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

April 10, 2008. Presentation Demo of the Residual Pulverizer(for plastics) by 

EMRTI which will be used in hollow blocks-making, where one of main composition 

will be plastics. </td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/apr08/laptop.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

April 10, 2008. Inspection of the Technical Working Group of LGU-Tagudin's Bids 

and Awards Committee of the Information Technology equipment delivered by the 

winning bidder.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/apr08/sudi.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

April 4, 2008. Search for Miss Sudi Ni Ayat 2008 during Ambalayat's Barangay 

Fiesta.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/apr08/rhu.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

March 31, 2008. Evaluation and Counselling of LGU-Tagudin employees with above 

normal levels of Fasting Blood Sugar(FBS) and Cholesterol by Municipal Health 

Officer Dr. Aly John Lopez.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/apr08/crops.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

March 24, 2008. Vice Mayor Lorenzana visits the agricultural crops, livestock 

and swine project of San Juan, Ilocos Sur.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/apr08/ambalayat2.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

March 23, 2008. Coronation Night during Ambalayat's Barangay Fiesta.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/apr08/tistf.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

April 02, 2008. 18th Graduation Ceremonies of Tagudin Institute of Science and 

Technology Foundation, Inc.(TISTFI)</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/apr08/bns.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

April 1, 2008. Regular monthly meeting of Barangay Nutrition Scholars(43).</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/apr08/abs.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

March 30, 2008. ABC-CBN's &quot;NC Atin 'to!&quot; host Archie and Analyn, together with 

Segment Producer Diane Ofilas and Staff revisit Barangay Ag-aguman for their 

&quot;Abel Products&quot;. The group bought several Abel Items.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/apr08/libtong.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

March 27, 2008. Graduation and Closing Ceremonies at Libtong Community School 

graced by the presence of Mayor Jun, Vice-Mayor Lorenzana and members of the 

Municipal Council.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/apr08/garitan.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

March 27, 2008. Vice Mayor Lorenzana and SBM Tovera attend the Graduation 

Ceremonies of Garitan Community School.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/apr08/bitalag.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

March 27, 2008. Graduation Ceremonies at Bitalag Elementary School attended by 

Vice-Mayor Lorenzana and SBM Tovera.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/apr08/becques.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

March 27, 2008. Vice Mayor Lorenzana delivers an inspirational message during 

Becques Community School's Culminating Program.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/apr08/pudocwest.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

March 26, 2008. Closing Ceremonies at Pudoc West Integrated School graced by the 

presence of Mayor Jun, Vice Mayor Lorenzana and members of the Municipal 

Council. </td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/apr08/pudoceast.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

March 26, 2008. Graduation Ceremonies at Pudoc East Elementary School.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/apr08/pacac.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

March 26, 2008. Mayor Jun delivers an inspiring message during the Closing 

Ceremonies at Pacac Primary School.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/apr08/bimmanga.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

March 26, 2008. Graduation Program at Bimmanga Community School.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/apr08/tampugo.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

March 25, 2008. Mayor Jun delivers an inspirational message stressing the 

importance of education during the Closing exercises at Tampugo Primary School.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/apr08/pallogan.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

March 25, 2008. Mayor Jun at Pallogan Elementary School's Closing Ceremonies.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/apr08/oath.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

March 25, 2008. Oathtaking of Bimmanga's Bookkeeper Ms. Elisa L. Lugo with Mayor 

Jun and Brgy. Capt. Alicia Lemi.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/apr08/cabugbugan.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

March 25, 2008. Mayor Jun with administration, faculty, staff and graduates of 

Cabugbugan Community School together with the Barangay Officials headed by Brgy. 

Capt. Remegio Fajardo.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/apr08/bioelem.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

March 25, 2008. Mayor Jun awards the gold medal to Bio Elementary School's 

Valedictorian.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/apr08/ambalayat.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

March 25, 2008. Mayor Jun awards a gold medal during Ambalayat Elementary 

School's Closing Exercises.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/apr08/ranget.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

March 24, 2008. SBM Rodolfo Leal and SBM Elisa Bunoan crown Her Highness, 2nd 

Princess Leah during Ranget's Barangay Fiesta. Also present during the affair 

were Mayor Jun and Vice Mayor Lorenzana.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/apr08/bio.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

March 24, 2008. Bio Barangay Fiesta graced by the presence of Mayor Jun, Vice 

Mayor Lorenzana, SBM Tovera and SBM Leal. SPM Jose V. Bunoan, Jr. was their 

Crowning Guest and Speaker.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/apr08/csc.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

March 24, 2008. Civil Service Commission(CSC) Provincial Director Hedy Jose 

Lardizabal briefs the employees of LGU-Tagudin on filling up/accomplishment of 

the new Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Networth(SALN). </td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/apr08/vice.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

March 19, 2008. Meeting of the Tagudin Gun Club Association with Vice Mayor 

Lorenzana.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/mar08/rhu.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

March 10, 2008. Sawat Brgy. Captain Joseph Labador receives medicines at the 

Rural Health Unit for their Botica Ng Barangay from General Services Officer 

Marina Balicoco, Rural Health Nurse Myrna Flores and Rural Health Midwife 

Josefina Barbado. This is a result of Mayor Jun's &quot;Journey to the 43 Barangays&quot;, 

where Sawat was visited last February 21, 2008.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/mar08/ispsc3.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

March 6, 2008. Mayor Jun receives a Plaque of Recognition from Ilocos Sur 

Polytechnic State College as one among the school's major benefactors. Said 

plaque was awarded by ISPSC's President, Dr. Rafael Querubin during the school's 

10th Foundation Anniversary Program at the ISPSC Campus in Sta. Maria, Ilocos 

Sur.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/mar08/pnp.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

March 5, 2008. Courtesy call of PO1 Mark Anthony Zabala to Mayor Jun.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/mar08/oath4.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

March 5, 2008. Oathtaking of the Officers of &quot;Timpuyog Daguiti Mangngalap ti 

Becques&quot; with Mayor Jun.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/mar08/bimmanga.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

February 29, 2008. Mayor Jun journeys to Barangay Bimmanga in his 2nd round of 

his &quot;Journey to the 43 Barangays&quot;.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/mar08/tallaoen2.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

March 5, 2008. As per their request during Mayor Jun's &quot;Journey to the 28 

Schools&quot; last school year 2007 (June), Mr. Reynard Andaya, Principal of Tallaoen 

Primary School receives 20 arm chairs from Gen. Services Officer(GSO) Marina 

Balicoco, MPDC Leopoldo Lacasandile and Mun. Engr. Edmund Fabia.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/mar08/sanpedro.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

March 5, 2008. March 5, 2008. Mr. Carlito Dumo of San Pedro Community School, 

receives 73 arm chairs from Gen. Services Officer(GSO) Marina Balicoco, MPDC 

Leopoldo Lacasandile and Mun. Engr. Edmund Fabia as a result of Mayor Jun's 

&quot;Journey to the 28 Schools&quot; conducted last school year 2007 (June).</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/mar08/pudoceast.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

March 5, 2008. Mr. Rogelio Leal, Principal of Pudoc East Elementary School, 

receives 4 arm chairs, 5 tables and 8 chairs from Gen. Services Officer(GSO) 

Marina Balicoco, MPDC Leopoldo Lacasandile and Mun. Engr. Edmund Fabia as per 

their request during Mayor Jun's &quot;Journey to the 28 Schools&quot; conducted last 

school year 2007 (June).</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/mar08/pacac.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

March 5, 2008. 30 Arm Chairs were given to Mrs. Brenda Gañalon of 

San Pedro Community School from Gen. Services Officer(GSO) Marina Balicoco, MPDC 

Leopoldo Lacasandile and Mun. Engr. Edmund Fabia as a result of Mayor Jun's 

&quot;Journey to the 28 Schools&quot; conducted last school year 2007 (June).</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/mar08/oath3.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

Mrs. Lydia Leal took oath as the new President of Tagudin Municipal Employees 

Association (TAMEA) last March 5, 2008 with Mayor Jun. Ms. Leal, being the 

Vice-President-elect, took over as President thru succession, as the 

President-elect resigned from this position. Ms. Leal will be TAMEA's President 

effective February 1, 2008.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/mar08/lasud.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

March 5, 2008. Las-ud Elementary School Principal Mrs. Susana Pascasio receives 

25 chairs from Gen. Services Officer(GSO) Marina Balicoco, MPDC Leopoldo 

Lacasandile and Mun. Engr. Edmund Fabia as a result of Mayor Jun's &quot;Journey to 

the 28 Schools&quot; conducted last school year 2007 (June), where the said school 

requested for such chairs.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/mar08/garitan.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

March 5, 2008. Mrs. Myrna Beata Batac, Principal of Garitan Community School, 

together with the faculty and staff of the said school, receive 20 chairs and 15 

tables from Gen. Services Officer(GSO) Marina Balicoco, MPDC Leopoldo 

Lacasandile and Mun. Engr. Edmund Fabia. This is a result of Mayor Jun's 

&quot;Journey to the 28 Schools&quot; conducted last school year 2007 (June).</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/mar08/becques.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

March 5, 2008. Mrs. Anita Lardizabal, Principal of Becques Community School, 

receives 65 arm chairs, 10 tables and 10 chairs from Gen. Services Officer(GSO) 

Marina Balicoco, MPDC Leopoldo Lacasandile and Mun. Engr. Edmund Fabia. This is 

a result of Mayor Jun's &quot;Journey to the 28 Schools&quot; conducted last school year 

2007 (June).</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/mar08/agaguman4.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

March 5, 2008. Mrs. Pacita Quitoriano and the other faculty members of Ag-aguman 

Elementary School receive 10 chairs from Gen. Services Officer(GSO) Marina 

Balicoco, MPDC Leopoldo Lacasandile and Mun. Engr. Edmund Fabia as per their 

request during Mayor Jun's &quot;Journey to the 28 Schools&quot; conducted last school 

year 2007 (June).</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/mar08/tnhs.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

February 29, 2008. Tagudin National High School's Field Demonstration graced by 

the presence of Mayor Jun and Vice Mayor Lorenzana.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/mar08/pwd.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

February 29, 2008. General Assembly of Persons With Disabilities graced by the 

presence of Mayor Jun. Plans and Programs of the LGU for the PWDs were 

disseminated and at the same time, the reorganization of its officers was held.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/mar08/romel.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

February 26, 2008. OFW Romel Lapitan and Ms. Magdalena Andaya (person who 

requested from Mayor Jun assistance for the repatriation of Romel), thanked 

Mayor Jun for his assistance in his repatriation. Romel left for Singapore last 

July 24, 2007 as a Fisherman and had an accident while on Board a Fishing Vessel 

December of the same year. He was repatriated January this year.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/mar08/marife.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

February 26, 2008. Marife Oriendo, toghether with Bitalag Barangay Councilor and 

parents Mr. and Mrs. Romeo and Gloria Oriendo,personally came to thank Mayor Jun 

for his assistance in her repartiation. Marife was deployed as Domestic Helper 

in Dubai last October 2, 2005 and detained for two(2) months for a frame-up 

case. She was repatriated this January of 2008.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/mar08/joven.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

February 26, 2008. Mr. Rodolfo and Emelita Manzano, parents of OFW Joven Manzano 

of Brgy. Becques, Tagudin, Ilocos Sur,personally came to thank Mayor Jun for his 

assistance in the repatriation of Joven last February 11, 2008. Joven was 

deployed as a driver last September 11, 2007 at Doha, Qatar but was given a 

Tourist Visa instead of a Working Visa.</td>

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February 26, 2008. Mayor Jun in his &quot;Journey to the 43 Barangays&quot; at Barangay 

Tallaoen, where he conducted a consultative meeting with the residents. Also 

present during the &quot;JOurney ...&quot; were all the Barangay Officials headed by Brgy. 

Capt. Mariano Fernandez.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/mar08/ispsc2.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

February 22, 2008. Mayor Jun delivers an Inspirational Message during the Search 

for Mr. and Miss ISPSC-CTE.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/mar08/parade.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

February 22, 2008. Parade of the Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College, Tagudin 

Campus, as part of their Foundation Day Celebration.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/mar08/agaguman3.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

February 29, 2008. Mayor Jun crowns Her Majesty Queen Myrna I during Ag-aguman 

Elementary School's Valentine Celebration 2008.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/mar08/agaguman2.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

Vice-Governor Jeremias Singson crowns His Majesty King Pharao Nes I during Ag-aguman 

Elementary School's Valentine Celebration 2008.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/mar08/agaguman1.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

February 22, 2008. Ag-aguman Elementary School's Valentine Celebration 2008.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/mar08/sawat.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

February 21, 2008. Mayor Jun informs all residents of Barangay sawat of the Plan 

and Programs for 2002-2010 during his &quot;Journey to the 43 Barangays&quot; in Sawat.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/mar08/tistf2.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

February 15, 2008. Vice Mayor Rogelio Lorenzana delivers and inspirational 

message during Tagudin Institue of Technology Foundation Incorporated's 18th 

Foundation day. Likewise, Municipal Councilors Elisa Bunoan, Rodolfo Leal and 

Fatima Pagaduan graced this event.<br>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/mar08/marriage.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

February 1, 2008. Civil Wedding of Enrique Dela Pierre and Emijane Lor 

officiated by Mayor Jun.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/mar08/lgpms.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

February 10, 2008. Meeting regarding Tagudin's Local Government Performance 

Evaluation System(LGPMS), which will be validated at Regional Level. LGU-Tagudin 

had been adjudged as the &quot;Best Performing LGU&quot; of the Province of Ilocos Sur, 

which qualified it as the Regional Entry for the same.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/mar08/bishop.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

February 18, 2008. Mayor Jun attends the Blessing and Inauguration of the statue 

of the late Bishop, Most. Rev. Alfredo F. Verzosa, D.D. at the Archbishop's 

Residence, Vigan City.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/mar08/prom2.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

Fevruary 14, 2008. Juniors-Seniors Promenade at Tagudin National High School.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/mar08/mdc.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

February 14, 2008. Municipal Development Council(MDC) Meeting regarding the 

utilization of the 20% Development Fund.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/mar08/tistf.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

Fevruary 13, 2008. Tagudin Institute of Science and Technology Foundation, 

Inc.(TISTFI) parade as part of their 18th Foundation Day Celebration from 

February 13-15, 2008.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/mar08/tobacco.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

Tobacco plantations in Tagudin.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/mar08/rice.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

Rice harvesting in Tagudin for the second crop.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/mar08/orientation.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

February 13, 2008. Orientation of 1st-time Barangay Captains by Mr. Manuel 

Dumagpi, Municipal Interior Local Government Operations Officer. Said 

orientation is entitled: &quot;Enhancing Efficiency of Barangay Officials Towards 

Effective Governance&quot;.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/mar08/prom.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

February 13, 2008. Juniors-Seniors Promenade at the Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State 

College.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/mar08/guardians.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

February 13, 2008. Oathtaking of all Officers of Bayang Bato at Buhangin with 

Mayor Jun.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/mar08/daycare.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

February 13, 2008. Twenty five(25) Chairs and Tables were turned over by 

LGU-Tagudin to Pallogan Day Care Center. These chairs and tables are from the 

Provincial Government of Ilocos Sur thru Vice-Governor Jeremias Singson.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/mar08/borono.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

February 13, 2008. Borono Day Care Center Valentine Celebration graced by 

Municipal Officials.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/mar08/ispsc.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

February 12, 2008. ISPSC Dean Dr. Florante Vizacarra and faculty Mr. Lito Binay-an 

and Mr. Daniel Dela Cruz give Mayor Jun the ISPSC jacket and cap.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/mar08/zamora.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

February 8, 2008. Vice Mayor Lorenzana at the wake of the late Perigrino Zamora, 

father of Municipal Treasurer Adelaida Z. Corpuz.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/mar08/cabugbugan.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

February 8, 2008. Cabugbugan Community School PTCA Coronation Night.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/mar08/birthday.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

February 8, 2008. 1st birthday of James Alfred &quot;Jared&quot; J. Cabatu, whose parents 

were the 1st Civil Garden wedding solemnized by Mayor Jun in 2004. Mayor Jun did 

the first haircut of baby Jared - a tradition practiced where during the 1st 

birthday, a baby's hair is cut.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/mar08/bio.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

February 8, 2008. Bio Elementary SChool Coronation Night graced by the presence 

of Municipal Officials.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/mar08/tamea.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

February 7, 2008. Tagudin Municipal Employees Association (TAMEA) General 

Assembly.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/mar08/oath2.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

February 6, 2008. Oathtaking of Barangay San Miguel's bookkeeper, Ms. Michelle 

Ann B. Javier with Mayor Jun and Brgy. Capt. Andrew Lacasandile.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/mar08/oath1.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

February 6, 2008. Oathtaking of Barangay Salvacion's bookkeeper Ms. Imelda L. 

Saldivar with Mayor Jun and Brgy. Capt.Virgilio Lacasandile.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/mar08/scholars.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

February 6, 2008. Arapaapko, Sagutmo, Adal Pumayso(ASAP) 17 scholars, this is 

part of the continuing 12 Flagship Program on &quot;Education for All&quot;.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/mar08/dacutan.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

February 19, 2008. Mayor Jun goes to Dacutan, the 3rd Barangay he visited for 

2008 in his &quot;Journey to the 43 Barangays&quot;.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/mar08/tampugo.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

February 13, 2008. Mayor Jun during his &quot;Journey to the 43 Barangays&quot; in Tampugo, 

the 2nd barangay he visited for 2008.Righ after the &quot;Journey ... &quot; consultative 

meeting, Mayor Jun, together with Tampugo's Barangay Officials visited an area 

of concern aired by the residents. This, according to Mayor Jun will be 

immediately revisited by the Office of the Municipal Engineer and Municipal 

Planning and Development Coordinator.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/mar08/pallogan.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

February 12, 2008. Mayor Jun, resumes his &quot;Journey to the 43 Barangays&quot; for his 

2nd term with Barangay Pallogan as the 1st Barangay to be visited and consulted 

for this year 2008. In this said &quot;Journey...&quot; Mayor Jun encouraged all barangay 

officials and residents to provide him with feedback regarding issues, problems 

and other concerns in the said barangay so that it could be addressed. All 

issues and concerns raised and aired by the residents are being recorded and 

noted for its progress and subsequent actions taken.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/mar08/theresians.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

St. Theresa's College alumni pilgrims witness SAS stage acts on the arrival of 

ICM Sisters.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/lakbaysundial.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

January 30, 2008. Sister Consuelo Gacutan, ICM, Principal of SAS, accompanies 

the delegates to the 5th Division Leadership Training as they visit Tagudin's 

Sundial located the Saint AUgustine's School Compound. </td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/lakbayfarola.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

January 30, 2008. The delegates at the famous Farola Lighthouse.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/lakbaychurch.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

January 30, 2008. The delegates at Saint Augustine's Church and Saint 

Augustine's School.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/briefing.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

January 30, 2008. The Delegates to the 5th Division Leadership Training at Mayor 

Jun's Residence in Bucao East, where they had their &quot;merienda siena&quot; and a 

program in thanksgiving to LGU Tagudin for the support and assistance extended 

to them.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/lakbaybitalag.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

January 30, 2008. The delegates having a taste of Tagudin's delicacies and 

native products at the ASAP Tagudin Pasarabo Center and Rest Area in Bitalag.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/lakbayambalayat.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

January 30, 2008. The delegates cross the Ambalayat hanging bridge.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/treeplanting.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

January 30, 2008. The delegates in their &quot;Tree Planting&quot; activity at the Tagudin 

Controlled Dumpsite in Barangay cabulanglangan.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/skvalentine.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

February 2, 2008. Tagudin's Sangguniang Kabataan Officials Pre-Valentine Party 

at Mayor Jun's Residence in Bucao East.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/pula.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

February 1, 2008. Awarding of check to Barangay Pula Officials as their share in 

the sand and gravel collection amounting to PhP 126,118.00</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/tradefair.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

February 1, 2008. Meeting of the Committee on Agro-Industrial Trade Fair chaired 

by Mr. Reynard Andaya in preparation for the upcoming 4th Tikanlu Festival this 

May 2008. Benigno Ponce of the Department of Trade and Industry Provincial 

Office came to attend said meeting.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/bio.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

February 1, 2008. Awarding of check to Barangay Bio Officials as their share in 

the sand and gravel collection amounting to PhP 156,292.00</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/abcmeeting.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

February 1, 2008. Meeting of the Association of Barangay Captains(ABC) regarding 

the construction of streetlights along the stretch of Manila NOrth Road.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/cleantnhs.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

January 31, 2008. Mrs. Rosita Pascua, Principal of Tagudin National High School 

accompanies the Provincial Clean &amp; Green Team in their visit/validation at the 

said school.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/slaughterhouse.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

January 31, 2008. The Clean and Green Team at the Slaughterhouse.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/rating.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

January 31, 2008. The Provincial Assessment Team for the &quot;Search for the 

Cleanest and Greenest Municipality&quot; rates/evaluates Tagudin, being one among the 

&quot;Top 3 Cleanest and Greenest Municipalities&quot; in Ilocos Sur.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/cleanmarket.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

January 31, 2008. The Provincial Clean &amp; Green Team visits Tagudin Public 

Market.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/cleandumpsite.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

January 31, 2008. The Clean &amp; Green Team at the Tagudin Controlled Dumpsite.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/francisco.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

January 30, 2008. Mayor Jun attends the wake of the late Francisco Makil Sr.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/training.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

January 29, 2008. Mayor Jun delivers an inspiring and welcome message during the 

5th Division Leadership Training for Student Government Officers hosted by 

Tagudin National High School.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/oath4.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

January 29, 2008. Mrs. Rowena Licudine takes oath as Utility Foreman 

(Administrative Aide VI) of the Economic Enterprise.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/mcpc.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

January 29, 2008. Mr. Ferdinand Concepcion, of the Provincial Department of 

Social welfare and Development Office and Head of the Technical Working Group 

for the Search for the &quot;Most Child-Friendly Municipality&quot;, in a meeting with the 

Municipal Council for the Protection on Children(MCPC) regarding the results of 

the recently-concluded Search, the 5-Year Investment Plan and other issues.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/visitation.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

January 24, 2008. RHU Personnel visits Ambalayat Barangay Health Station.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/tax.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

January 24, 2008. Property Tax Collection at Barangay Ambalayat as part of the 

Revenue Enhancement Initiative flagship program.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/tinubong.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

January 24, 2008. Tagudin's original tinubong as part of the annual celebration 

of &quot;Santurom&quot;, which is a thanksgiving for a good harvest.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/health.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

January 24, 2008. Regional and National Personnel of the Department of Health 

evaluate Tagudin's Rural Health Unit's Laboratory in relation to its Direct 

Observed Treatment(DOT) and Chemotheraphy for Tuberculosis.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/supplies.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

January 23, 2008. Mayor Jun, Municipal Health Officer Dr. Aly John Lopez and RHU 

Personnel open the boxes containing the donation of Ms. Arceli Lapitan Javier of 

Kenwa, USA. The box contains assorted medicines and medical gloves.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/oath3.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

January 21, 2008. Maylin Espinoza takes oath as Bitalag's Barangay Bookkeeper.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/tourism.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

January 13, 2008. &quot;NC Atin 'to!&quot; team with Tagudin's Committee on Tourism.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/pic.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

January 13, 2008. &quot;NC Atin 'to!&quot; team with LGU-Tagudin's officials and personnel 

and officers of the Federated Sangguniang Kabataan.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/sk.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

January 13, 2008. &quot;NC Atin 'to&quot; team with Tagudin's Federated SK Officers.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/sundial.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

January 13, 2008. Featuring: Tagudin's Sundial, by NC host, Kiko.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/sas.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

January 13, 2008. Saint AUgustine's School Principal Sister Connie gives a brief 

profile of the school as it is one among the features in the &quot;NC Atin 'to!&quot; 

program.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/church.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

January 13, 2008. The NC Team at Saint Augustine's Church.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/woodcraft.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

January 13, 2008. NC host Kiko and Segment Producer Franz Soliman interviews 

Sevilla Woodcraft owner Mr. Danilo Sevilla.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/villanueva.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

January 13, 2008. Lunch and interview hosted by Mr. Antonio Villanueva, Sr., 

National Gawad Saka Awardee at his Integrated Agricultural Farm in Lacong.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/farola.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

January 13, 2008. Shooting at the Farola Lighthouse and beach.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/bitalag.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

January 13, 2008. NC Atin 'To! shooting at the ASAP Tagudin Pasarabo Center and 

Rest Area in Bitalag.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/kalamansi.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

January 13, 2008. NC team visits and features the ASAP Tagudin Samahan ng 

Magkakalamansi Cooperative's (AT-SMDC) Processing Center in Bitalag, as 

Calamansi is the One Town, One Product (OTOP) of Tagudin.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/souvenir.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

January 12, 2008. &quot;NC Atin 'To&quot; hosts and crew's first stop upon arrival in 

Tagudin - The Souvenir Shop, for their ASAP Tagudin yellow t-shirt...</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/alog1.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

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January 12, 2008. NC Host Ara rides on a carabao while shooting the traditional 

&quot;Panagdapil&quot; for vinegar and basi-making.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/dumpsite.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

January 12, 2008. NC host Kiko features Tagudin Controlled Dumpsite emphasizing 

its orderliness and proper solid waste management.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/tamarind.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

January 12, 2008. Featuring .... Cabulanglangan's sweet tamarind.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/rama.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

January 12, 2008. NC Coverage featuring the &quot;Panagburak ti Rama&quot; in Sitio Luboc, 

Brgy. Ambalayat. </td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/abel.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

January 12, 2008. The traditional loomweaving or &quot;panagabel&quot; being featured in 

&quot;NC Atin 'to!&quot;</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/dinner.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

January 12, 2008. &quot;NC Atin 'to!&quot; having their dinner with Mayor Jun, the Tourism 

Committee and other LGU Personnel at the Paraiso ti Amburayan.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/campfire.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

NC atin 'to also featured the Grand Campfire during the eve of January 12, 2008.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/opening.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

January 10, 2008. Opening Program of the 27th Provincial Jamborette at the 

Municipal Auditorium.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/market.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

January 10, 2008. The &quot;Jambo Market&quot;</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/keepers.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

January 14, 2008. Mass oathtaking of Tagudin's Barangay Record Keepers by Mayor 

Jun.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/secretaries.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

January 14, 2008. Mass oathtaking of all barangay secretaries.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/rambutan.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

January 13, 2008. Tree Planting of all scouters within the vicinity of the 

Paraiso ti Amburayan.</td>

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January 13, 2008. Barangay Tanods of the different barangays of Tagudin on 

24-hour duty during the entirety of the Jamborette from January 10-13, 2008.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/pump.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

January 13, 2008. The 27th Jamborette's official water source for bathing and 

washing purposes only.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/necro.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

January 12, 2008. Necrological Service of the late Pula Barangay Captain, Hon. 

Jose Leal.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/medics.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

January 13, 2008. LGU-Tagudin's Medical Team from the Office of the Municipal 

Health Officer, in action. Said team has been 24-hours on duty during the 

entirety of the Jamborette from January 10-13,2008.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/dv.jpg" width="231" height="169"></td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/day3.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

January 13, 2008. Skills competition day with Governor DV Savellano as Guest.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/oath2.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

January 11, 2008. Oathtaking of Marnelli Rosario Zabala and Zenaida Aquino as 

Revenue Collection Clerks II of the Office of the Municipal Treasurer.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/parade.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

January 10, 2008. Parade of all delegates to the 27th Provincial Jamborette.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/bsp.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

January 10, 2008. Fellowship Dinner of all BSP Ilocos Sur Council, District 

Coordinators and Working Committee of the 27th Provincial Jamborette.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/feb08/oath.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

January 9, 2008. Oathtaking of Mr. Placido Pagsolingan as Administrative 

Assistant II (Clerk IV) at the Office of the Municipal Treasurer.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jan08/manuela.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

January 9, 2008. Ms. Manuela Acosta of Barangay Libtong personally thanked Mayor 

Jun for the birthday cake she received last January 1, 2008.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jan08/abc.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

January 6, 2008. First monthly meeting of the Association of Barangay 

Captains(ABC) for this year, presided by new ABC President, Hon. Maximo Laplana, 

Jr., where Municipal Treasurer Adelaida Corpuz informed them of the deadline for 

the payment of licenses and permits for this year which will be on January 18, 

2008.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jan08/candelara.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

January 4, 2007. Mr. Rodolfo Candalera of Bio, Tagudin, Ilocos Sur donates 

assorted medicines to the Local Government Unit of Tagudin for the use of the 

Rural Health Unit. Said medicines were turned over by Mayor Jun to the Office of 

the General Services Officer, who in turn gave the medicines to Municipal Health 

Officer Dr. Aly John Lopez.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jan08/bhw.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

December 17, 2007. Christmas Party of Barangay Health Workers with Guests Mayor 

Jun, Vice-Mayor Lorenzana, SBM Bunoan, SBM Laranang and SBM Pagaduan.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jan08/grace.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

December 19, 2007. DTI Provincial Director Grace R. Lapastora delivers an 

inspiring message during the Turnover, Blessing and Opening of the Processing 

Center of ASAP Tagudin Samahan ng Magkakalamansi (AT-SMDC), where DTI gave PhP 

50,000 worth of tools/equipments for its operation.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jan08/turnover.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

December 19, 2007. AT-SMDC President Jennifer V. Llanes and Mayor Jun receive 

from DTI Provincial Director Lapastora PhP 50,000 worth of tools/equipment for 

the use of AT-SMDC.</td>

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<img border="0" src="images/news/jan08/treas.jpg" width="231" height="169"><br>

December 19, 2007. Mass oathtaking of all 43 barangay treasurers.</td>

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