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TIKANLU GRAND MEDICAL-DENTAL MISSION
Medical and Non-Medical Practitioner Volunteers
May 2-4, 2006

Mr.Niceto B. Batac
Ms.Delia Batac
Ms.Rose Laranang Umali
Mr. Umali, Pharmacy Tech.
Ms. Helen Parpana Pacis
Ms. Michelle Rose Pacis
Mr. Robert Lake
Ms. Manalina Lake
Mr. June Villanueva, RN
Ms. Paulina Ladi, Medical Practitioner
Mr. Alejandro Ladi
Mr. Quintin L. Visque
Ms. Lydia S. Visque, RN
Mr. Gerald S. Visque
Ms. Judith Visque, LVN
Ms. Judy Ann Visque
Mr. Quintin S. Visque, Jr., LVN
Ms.Betsy Braga
Ms. Theresa Ayscue, RN
Mr. Pedro L. Visque
Ms. Florecita L. Visque
Dra. Marilou Verzosa Rosario
Francis D. Ong, MD
Pacita D. Ong, MD
Manuel Barit, MD
Avelino Leal, MD
Emmanuel Villanueva, MD
Mr. Tim D. Ong, RN
Ms. Paz M. Ong, RN
Ms. Ms. Mary Agnes O. Barit, RN
Ms. Jovita Paredes, RN
Ms.Teresita Del Rosario, RN
Priscilla Villanueva, RN
Ms. Melda M. Lim, RN
Ms. Josephine Villanueva, RN
Ms. Andrea Villa, RN
Ms. Ave C. Pimo, RN(Mission Coordinator)
Mr. Phillip Visque
Mr. Randy Visque
John Manuel P. Flores, MD
Mr. Giovanni Ugaban, RN
Dr. Rod Castro
Michael I. Verzosa, MD
Archt. Oscar Villanos
Dr. Cesar Luna, General Surgeon
Dr. Ariel Ramos, General Surgeon
Dr. Manansala
Dr. Aileen
Dr. Jun Caparas
Dr. Lito Alava
Dr. Rene Encarnacion
Mr. Antonio Vladez
Ms. Evelyn Valdez
Dr. Manuel Villanueva
Ms. Amy Villanueva
Ms. Emma Mina, RN

UPDATED DECEMBER 30, 2006

Mayor's home hosts Xmas party 2006

179 officials and employees of the Local Government Unit of Tagudin gathered at Mayor Jun's residence in Bucao East for the annual Christmas Party, December 22, 2006.

Said affair aims to strengthen ties and friendships among and between official and employees and likewise to share in the spirit of love and peace of the Christmas Season.

This 4-hour Christmas Program was highlighted by various games, exchange-gifts and a sumptuous meal shared by everybody.

16 graduate from beekeeping

December 20,2006 is indeed a remarkable day for the 16 participants who graduated in the BASIC BEEKEEPING TRAINING conducted by the Municipal Agriculture Office, Tagudin, Ilocos Sur. The training was fully supported by Municipal Officials headed by the father of ASAP Tagudin, Hon. Roque S. Verzosa Jr. and was confirmed by the Director of the National Agriculture Research and Training Development Institute, Dr. Apolonio Sito. This is one among the 12 Flagship Programs of Mayor Jun.

The extraction of honey from 19 frames highlighted the graduation program as the graduates, visitors and municipal employees watched with awe and enthusiasm.

This training was designed to:
1). Provide the basic beekeeping training and skills in starting beekeeping as a component of their farming system;
2). Introduce beekeeping to conserve and protect the environment;
3). Introduce honeybee products to enrich nutritional food value and
cash income for the people in the community; and
4).To create employment in the community.

The different products derived from honeybees are honey, bee pollen, bee venom, bee wax, propolis, and royal jelly which are highly in demand in both local and international markets.

Beekeeping likewise favors increased crop production and improves quality of harvest through crop pollination, supplementing income, and improves family nutrition for a healthy environment and better quality of living.

Special, malnourished kids celebrate Xmas

With the hopes of providing joy to the seventy-five (75) "adopted" children in our municipality, a gift-giving activity took place in our municipality last December 15, 2006 at the Municipal Auditorium. This is a joint effort of the Municipal Council for the Protection of Children (MCPC) and the Local Government of Tagudin under the stewardship of Mayor Jun and the continuing support of our generous donors, local and abroad.
Grocery items, milk and vitamins were given to the malnourished children and wheelchairs were also awarded to thirteen(13) "special children", who are with cerebral palsy. Said wheelchairs were donated by Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy and Mely Corpuz of the USA.
Also, pediatricians Dr. Nora Ellorin and Dr. Elaine Andaya provided free medical checkups and consultations to these children. Medicines were also given to them.
The theme for this event is : "A New Day for Special Children, A Promise of New Hope for a Brighter Tomorrow".

Little Municipality of Tagudin Day

As embodied by Resolution No. 156 Series of 2006 of the Sangguniang Bayan of Tagudin entitled, “Adopting the Observance of Little Municipality of Tagudin Day” and under the initiation and encouragement of the Municipal Council for the Protection of Children (MCPC), headed by Hon. Mayor Roque S. Verzosa, Jr. and Miss Corazon L. Villanueva, MSWSO as the Working Chairman, on December 11, 2006, forty four (44) key positions in the national and local offices including school institutions were occupied by public and private school elementary pupils (Grade 4,5 and 6).

On that whole day affair, the Little Officials performed tasks as their “Big” counterparts such as dealing with clients, countersigning documents, field works, etc. Foremost, they had experienced the life and works of being a public servant.

Little Mayor – Mia Jasmin C. Laza – St. Augustine’s School
Little Vice Mayor—Glenda Mae L. Manzano – Las-ud Elementary School
Little SBM Bunoan – Zaira Diana F. Nartatez – St. Augustine’s School
Little SBM Laranang – Arrianne Jade L. Licudine -- Las-ud Elementary School
Little SBM Bayuga – John Kenneth L. Valdez – Tagudin Adventist Multi- Grade School
Little SBM Lorena – Jasmin Licudine – Becques Community School
Little SBM Galang – Alfred Benedict A. Bayan -- St. Augustine’s School
Little SBM Lodia – Joedelyn M. Lazaga – Tagudin Central School
Little SBM Ramos – Franiel L. Lamadrid -- St. Augustine’s School
Little ABC Fed. Pres. – Anna Marie Lozano – Libtong Community School
Little SK Fed. Pres. – Angelica S. Ang -- St. Augustine’s School
Little Secretary to the SB – Arvin P. Hadlos -- St. Augustine’s School
Little Mun. Engineer -- Michael Jay M. Jatulan – Bimmanga Community School
Little MPDC – Veverly Ann B. Labagnoy -- St. Augustine’s School
Little Mun. Civil Registar – Jonalyzza O. Monis -- St. Augustine’s School
Little Mun. Assessor – Marlowe B. Jimeno –Bitalag Elementary School
Little Mun. Treasurer – Marie Louise F. Lardizabal -- St. Augustine’s School
Little Mun. Accountant – Jay Paolo Q. Lorente -- St. Augustine’s School
Little Mun. Budget Officer – Ivee Joy Cuaresma – Libtong Community School
Little GSO – Mark Anthony A. Montero -- Tagudin Adventist Multi- Grade School
Little MSWDO – Patricia Jane R. Lardizabal -- St. Augustine’s School
Little MHO – Ron Joshua L. Hernandez – Garitan Community School
Little Mun. Agriculturist – Sharen Ame R. Munar – Ag- Aguman Elementary School
Little Market Supervisor – Kayllah Gellsey O. Bunoan -- St. Augustine’s School
Little Private Secretary – Ghislynne Dei- Anne L. Andaya -- St. Augustine’s School
Little MLGOO – Rey Omar P. Mina -- St. Augustine’s School
Little PNP Chief – Chester Rey I. Mulato -- St. Augustine’s School
Little PNP Women’s Desk Officer – Lyndel L. Benitez – Las-ud Elementary School
Little Fire Marshall – Richardson K. Ortonio -- Barcbac Community School
Little Jail Warden – Charles Eduardc Nichol D. Lucero -- St. Augustine’s School
Little Revenue Officer – Pamela L. Mosuela – Pallogan Elementary School
Little MARO – Johanne Rose C. Lastimosa -- St. Augustine’s School
Little TWD Gen. Mananger – Jonas A. Garcia -- Cabugbugan Community School
Little Election Officer – Resty D. Macaslam – Tagudin Central School
Little Post Master – Rhay Anthony A. Lamarroza – Ambalayat Elementary School
Little Mun. Coordinator (NTA) – Kristelle Anne P. Sison – Bio Elementary School
Little SAS Directress – Abby Jane C. Laza -- St. Augustine’s School
Little Dist. Supervisor – Kristine Mae F. Vergara – Tagudin Central School
Little TNHS Principal – Angela S. Antolin – San Pedro Community School
Little SAS Principal – Almira Joy S. Lallana -- St. Augustine’s School
Little Water Master (NIA) – John Michael L. Aguilan – Pudoc West Integrated School
Little CENRO – Charlito S. Olila, Jr. – Pudoc East Elementary School
Little SISDH Chief – Raymund Ryan P. Batac, Jr. -- St. Augustine’s School

TAGUDINIANS ASSOCIATION OF CANADA
Officers - 2006

President - Gerry Leal
Vice-Presidents - Neopito Galang, Jr.
Mario Calibuso
Secretary - Rose Labador
Treasurer - Zeny Gazmen
Assistant Treasurer - Lolita Sanchez
Auditor - Rosemarie Nagallo
PROs - Marissa Tavas
Norma Leal
Peacekeeper - Carlo Sanchez
Board Members - Connie Leal
Cathy Villanueva
Joseph Lamorena
Marie Lasquite
Yoly Alvarado
Josie Lasquite
Bennlyn Ko
Adviser - Boy Leal

Mabuhay and More Power!
Best Wishes for a Blessed Christmas and a Bountiful New Year!

Tagudin joins Candon Feria 2006

As record holder of the “Best Booth Award” in 2005, the municipality of Tagudin again joined in the City of Candon Grand Festival dubbed as “Feria de Candon Circa 1892 (Candon City Expo)”.

Part of this festivity is the Feria De Candon Trade Fair 2006 from December 1-7, 2006. This gives an avenue for each participant to highlight its own town’s locally produced goods and at the same time to boost its own tourism in particular and the Ilocos Region in general.

Tagudin showcased a variety of its products with due emphasis to Calamansi, being Tagudin’s One Town One Product (OTOP). Calamansi juice concentrate processed by the Tagudinians themselves sold well. Other products displayed and put up for sale include : ASAP Tagudin Shirts, Ball Caps, Abel or woven bags, woodcraft, banana chips, rice cake delicacies, and many others.

Tagudin bags 10 major awards in BSP prov'l camp

The Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) Ilocos Sur Chapter conducted the 26th BSP Provincial Jamborette last November 30-December 3, 2006 at Bantay Buneng, Manzante, Magsingal, Ilocos Sur with the theme : “Isang Mundo, Isang Pangako”.

Public and private elementary and secondary schools in the entire Division of Ilocos Sur attended the said event.

Tagudin National High School (TNHS) and Tagudin District participated in this 4-day event. TNHS has 40 scouts including 11 roverettes or female scouts who were accompanied by their scouters, namely: Mr. Apolinario Salgado, Mr. Renato Sagun Jr., Mr. Alan Lardizabal, Mr. June Lobendino, Mr. Jessie Macusi and Ms. Maricel Limon.

Tagudin District, on the other hand, was represented by 7 elementary schools: Tagudin Central with 19 scouts accompanied by Mr. Henry Limon; Ambalayat Elementary School with 8 scouts with Mr. Johnny Lastimoza, Mr. Rowel Garcia, Mr. Jefferson Licudine, Mrs. Maria Maynes and Ms. Janeth Linde as their scouters; Ag-aguman Elementary School with 7 scouts headed by Mr. Antonio Bayuga, Mrs. Myrna Pera, Mrs. Madrona Macusi and Mrs. Mildred Quitoriano; Bimmanga Community School with 4 scouts with Mr. Reynard Andaya, Mr. Reynaldo Laberinto and Mrs. Marianne Peralta as their scouters; Baracbac Community School with 9 scouts accompanied by Mr. Jonathan Alcause, Mrs. Ermelinda Felicitas, and Mrs. Fredilina Navalta; Bio Elementary School with 9 scouts with Mrs. Erlinda Puzon and Mrs. Rosalinda Andaya as their scouters; and lastly, Mr, Rogelio Leal and Mr. Raquel Mosuela accompanied the 6 scouts of Pudoc East Elementary School.

The following were the contested activities by which our municipality excelled: Best in Oration (first place), Flaglet Pole Raising (first place), Biggest Contingent (first place), Scouts Ideals Relay (second place), Most Indigenous Torch (second place), Rescue and Transfer (second place), Scout Chariot Race (second place), Tug and Yell (third place), Sack- Write Ideals Race (third place), and Biggest Contingent Council Registered (third place). To sum this, our municipality brought hone 10 major awards.

This momentous event was the highlight of the 60th Charter Anniversary of the Ilocos Sur Council which aims to gather all scouts and scouters to reminisce and relive the remarkable achievements of the Council.

Provincial Vice Governor Deogracias Victor Savellano, the Council Chairman; Dr, Gil Savellano, OIC- Council Scout Executive; Magsingal Vice Mayor Alfonso Favis; Mr. Aniceto Sanchez, Council Scout Executive of Laoag City, Ilocos Norte; and the other scouts and field executives all throughout Northeastern Luzon and Ilocos Region attended the said event.

This event was initiated in preparation for the Northeastern Luzon - Ilocos Region Jamborette to be held on December 6- 10, 2006 at Borikibok Resort, Bucay, Abra.

Indeed our municipality scouts and scouters proved the Boy Scout dictum of being ”Laging Handa”.

Boy scouts set camp in Pallogan

The Boy Scouts of the Philippines, Tagudin District conducted its BSP Camporal last November 24-26, 2006 at Pallogan, Tagudin, Ilocos Sur with the theme : “Isang Mundo, Isang Pangako”.

This said Camporal was participated in by 341 Scouts and Scouters from the following schools:

Tagudin Central School- 31
Ag-aguman Elementary School–31
Ambalayat Elementary School-35
Baracbac Community School-14
Becques Community School-13
Bimmanga Elementary School-13
Bio Elementary School-35
Bitalag Elementary School-16
Cabugbugan Community School-28
Pallogan Elementary School-13
Pudoc East Elementary School-17
San Pedro Community School-22
Tallaoen Primary School-8
Tagudin National High School-65

Participants arrived at 5:00p.m. on the 24th and started pitching their tents. An opening program followed where a film showing on “Earthquake Drill” was shown to prepare the scouts in case of calamity.

On the second day, the participants went hiking and “nature-knowing”. They also had a lecture on different Scouting Skills. In the afternoon, the scouts enjoyed different games and applied the skills they have learned. After dinner was the General Campfire where Mayor Jun gave an inspirational message and later joined in their activities.

On the last day of the Camporal, the participants had their Tree Planting within the camp area and after lunchtime, the awarding of prizes and certificates followed.

Mr. Johnny S. Lastimoza is Tagudin’s District Boy Scouts of the Philippines Coordinator.

DSWD validates ECCD program beneficiaries

The Provincial Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) Validation Team, together with Ms. Rhealou Dela Cruz, ECCD Coordinator of the DSWD Field Office I, San Fernando City, La Union, conducted its validation to the beneficiaries of the ECCD Program in the municipality, November 27, 2006.

Four barangays were visited – Ambalayat, Libtong, Dardarat and Pudoc East. These said barangays were identified as the pilot barangays to be given with financial and technical assistance under the said program to help them address and respond to their needs, specifically in the areas of helath and nutrition, social services (which includes Early Childhood Education and Psycho-Social Care), and other support services like livelihood projects.

An interview with the Officials and other service providers in the barangays were conducted by the Provincial ECCD Force, composed of representatives from the DILG, DepEd, Provincial Planning and Development Office, Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office, Provincial Nutrition Officer, Provincial Health Office and the ECCD Coordinator.

Upon the implementation of the said program, revitalization and developments in the identified barangays is set to take off with the guidance and monitoring of the Municipal ECCD, with Miss Corazon Villanueva as the ECCD Officer and the LGU under the administration of Mayor Jun.

Mayor Jun, keynote speaker at media confab

Members of the National Press Club, headed by its President, Mr. Roy Mabasa, had a seminar entitled "Media Seminar" at the University of Pangasinan, November 25, 2006.

Mayor Jun was one of their Keynote Speakers, who shared insights on the “Relationship of the Media with Local Government Units”.

After said seminar, Mr. Mabasa, together with Mr. Louie Logarta, Mr. Rolly "Lakay" Gonzalo, Mr. Jun Caburrubia, Mr.Toto Causing, Philip Lustu, Mr.Dong Delos Reyes and Mr. Sammy Julian came to visit Tagudin. They were welcomed at Mayor Jun’s residence in Bucao East.

Day care workers get orientation

An orientation on Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) Tool and User's Manual took place on November 24, 2006 at the 2nd floor of the People's Health Center through the initiation of the Office of the MSWDO and with the usual support of Mayor Jun.

Thru Mrs. Venus Rebuldela of the DSWD Regional Field Office, twenty one (21) day care workers of this municipality underwent the said course to enhance and make them more aware of handling and nurturing children in the development of their well-being.

Moreover, as service providers, it would help them ensure that the physical, intellectual, social and emotional needs of every child be met, thus, making the delivery of the Day Care Service Program of our town of high quality and standards.

TNHS hosts 2006 Prov’l Sci Fest

48 Public and Private Secondary Schools in the province of Ilocos Sur gathered and competed at Tagudin National High School, November 9-10, 2006 for the 2006 Provincial Science Festival.

This 2-day intellectual, physical, social and emotional melee with the theme : Science Leaders Summit Vaulting Beyond Excellence” was highlighted with various activities with the following results:

Logo Making Contest
1st – Lidlidda National High School
2nd – Cabugao Nationa High School
3rd - Magsingal National High School
4th – Lussoc National High School (Sto. Domingo, Ilocos Sur)
5th – Salcedo National High School

Essay Writing Contest
1st – Basug National High School (Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur)
2nd – Narvacan National Central High School
3rd - Narvacan Catholic School
4th – Salcedo National High School
5th – Cabugao National High School

Oration
1st - Lussoc National High School (Sto. Domingo, Ilocos Sur)
2nd – Cabugao National High School
3rd – Narvacan Catholic School
4th – Philippine Science High School (San Ildefonso, Ilocos Sur)
5th – Sta. Maria National High School

Environmental Quiz Show
1st – Philippine Science High School (San Ildefonso, Ilocos Sur)
2nd – Tagudin National High School
3rd – Bacsil National High School (San Juan, Ilocos Sur)
4th – Pug-os National High School (Sinait, Ilocos Sur)
5th – Naglaoan National High School (Sto. Domingo, Ilocos Sur)

Sci-Arts
1st – Philippine Science High School (San Ildefonso, Ilocos Sur)
2nd – Narvacan National Central High School
3rd – Teodoro Hernaez National High School (Sta. Lucia, Ilocos Sur)
4th – Sta. Maria National High School
5th – Quirino National High School
Sci-Dama I
1st – Narvacan National Central High School
2nd – Solot Solot National High School
3rd - Teodoro Hernaez National High School (Sta. Lucia, Ilocos Sur)
4th – Sugpon National High School
5th – Magsingal National High School

Sci-Dama II
1st – Teodoro Hernaez National High School (Sta. Lucia, Ilocos Sur)
2nd – Lidlidda National High School
3rd – Banayoyo National High School
4th – Lussoc National High School (Sto. Domingo, Ilocos Sur)
5th – Narvacan National Central High School

Sci-Dama III
1st – San Esteban National High School
2nd – Teodoro Hernaez National High School (Sta. Lucia, Ilocos Sur)
3rd – Sinait National High School
4th – Magsingal National High School
5th – San Emilio National High School

Sci-Dama IV
1st – Sinait National High School
2nd –Banayoyo National High School
3rd – Salcedo National High School
4th – Sta. Maria National High School
5th – Dili National High School (Sta. Cruz, Ilocos Sur)

Science Quiz I
1st – Sinait National High School
2nd – San Pedro National High School
3rd – Tagudin National High School
4th – Philippine Science High School (San Ildefonso, Ilocos Sur)
5th – Mabilbila National High School (Santa, Ilocos Sur)

Science Quiz II
1st – Philippine Science High School (San Ildefonso, Ilocos Sur)
2nd – Philippine Science High School (San Ildefonso, Ilocos Sur)
3rd – Narvacan National High School
4th – Sinait National High School
5th – Sinait National High School

Science Quiz III
1st – Banayoyo National High School
2nd – Belen National High School (Cabugao, Ilocos Sur)
3rd – Narvacan National Central High School
4th – Sinait National High School
4th – Narvacan National Central High School
4th – Philippine Science High School (San Ildefonso, Ilocos Sur)
4th - Philippine Science High School (San Ildefonso, Ilocos Sur)

Science Quiz IV
1st – Philippine Science High School (San Ildefonso, Ilocos Sur)
2nd – Sinait National High School
3rd – Philippine Science High School (San Ildefonso, Ilocos Sur)
4th – Philippine Science High School (San Ildefonso, Ilocos Sur)
5th – Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College

SIKALI
1st – Sinait National High School
2nd – Tagudin National High School
3rd – Salcedo National High School
4th – Narvacan National Central High School
5th – Santa HSP

SCI-AWIT
1st – Lussoc National High School (Sto. Domingo, Ilocos Sur)
2nd – Tagudin National High School
3rd – Philippine Science High School (San Ildefonso, Ilocos Sur)
4th – Sinait National High School
5th –Salcedo National High School

SEARCH FOR GINOONG KALIKASAN 2006
Ginoong Kalikasan 2006 - Tagudin National High School
1st runner-up – Sinait National High School
2nd runner-up – Narvacan National Central High School
3rd runner-up – Sta. Maria National High School

SEARCH FOR BINIBINING KALIKASAN 2006
Bb. Kalikasan 2006 – Narvacan National Central High School
1st runner-up – Magsingal National High School
2nd runner-up – Tagudin National High School
3rd –
4th – Sinait National High School

POPULARITY CONTEST
Mr. Prov’l. Science Festival – Tagudin National High School
Miss Prov’l. Science Festival – Tagudin National High School
1st Prince – Lussoc National High School
1st Princess – Lussoc National High School
2nd Prince – Sinait National High School
2nd Princess – Sinait National High School
* PARENT CATEGORY

Sci-Dama
1st – Banayoyo National High School
2nd – Teodoro Hernaez National High School
3rd – Sinait National High School
4th – Salcedo National High School
5th – Lussoc National High School

* TEACHER CATEGORY

Sci-Dama
1st – Banayoyo National High School
2nd –Teodoro Hernaez National High School
3rd – Burgos National High School
4th – Narvacan National Central High School
5th –Tagudin National High School

Improvised Science Equipment
1st – Sinait National High School

Module
1st – Sinait National High School
2nd – Narvacan National Central High School
3rd – Alejandro Fabro Haboc, Jr.

SIM - Biology
1st – Sinait National High School
2nd – Sinait National High School
3rd – Sinait National High School
4th – Sinait National High School

SIM - Chemistry
1st – Narvacan National Central High School
2nd – Sinait National High School
3rd – Tagudin National High School
4th – Narvacan National High School

SIM - Physics
1st – Sinait National High School

Mayor Jun and TNHS Principal Mrs. Rosita Pascua gave their warm words of welcome to all delegates during the Opening Program on November 9, 2006. The Honorable Mayor likewise attended the evening affair – Search for G. and Bb. Kalilkasan 2006, together with his wife Madam Evangeline Verzosa, who was the Chairman of the Board of Judges. Other members of the panel were : Dr. Eduardo Cosares, SBM Ma. Theresa Laranang, SBM Jose Ramos, Jr. and Atty. Arvin Andaya. SBM Onofre Bayuga also came to grace said Search.

Below is the over-all standing of the 48 schools after competing in 25 categories :

1st – Sinait National High School
2nd – Narvacan National Central High School
3rd – Tagudin National High School.

Tagudin National High School’s Science Department is headed by Dr. Edgar D. Llanes with Mrs. Golda A. Padayao as Coordinator.

Sci-Fest 2006 was organized by the Region One Science Club Advisers (ROSCA) headed by its President Mr. Jaime Campos of Sinait National High School.

Stephanie undergoes operation

Through the voluntary assistance of generous and kind-hearted Tagudinians around the world through this website, 5-year old Stephanie Kyla Lubina, one of the many beneficiaries of the ADOPT A CHILD PROGRAM of the present governance under the administration of Hon. Roque S. Verzosa, Jr., had recently undergone her 2nd operation for her HIRSCHPRUNG DISEASE.

November 8, 2006 – with the expertise of Dr. Cesar S. Bernabe as consultant and Dr. Marwin Martinez as Pediasurgeon at the Ilocos Training and Regional Medical Center (ITRMC), San Fernando City, La Union, the young Stephanie braved her 2nd operation known as “PULL THROUGH OPERATION”, where the malfunctioning portion of her intestines was removed then “pulled through” and connected to her rectum. This operation lasted for practically three(3) hours.

At about 5:00 p.m. that very same day, the operation was finished and declared a success. Stephanie stayed for six more days and on November 14, 2006, after having fully recuperated, she was allowed to go home. MSWDO Miss Corazon Villanueva, brought her home via the Municipal Ambulance. Likewise, Miss Villanueva bought all the needed medicines. She (Stephanie) will be returning on the 20th of this month(November) for her check-up.

Stephanie will again be undergoing her 3rd and last operation – CLOSURE OF THE COLOSTOMY (intestines brought out on her belly portion as a means of her excretion, will be brought back in), for her to excrete normally – or via her rectum. Said operation is schedules after a month, probably by the last week of December or early January.

This is just the beginning of Stephanie’s new life for a normal and fully functioning excretory system – ALL MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH YOUR GENEROSITY AND KINDNESS.

To all Tagudinians, who through your assistance – financial or otherwise, made this possible, TI NAIMPUSOAN NGA INKAM PANAGYAMAN.

Children's Month ends with Bright Child Quest 2006

As part of the culminating activity for the Children's Month (October), the 1st ever Bright Child Quest took place at the Municipal Hall on November 10, 2006 with 41 registered births for the October 1-27, 2006 period as participants.

From among the said 41 participants, FRANCIS JOHN L. ANDAYA, was drawn as "Bright Child Quest Winner" by Mayor Jun. Francis John is the 2nd child of Mr. and Mrs. John and Melissa Laplana-Andaya of Barangay Bimmanga. He was awarded a special baby package by the Mayor. The 40 other babies were also given baby packages.

As dealt and approved by the Municipal Council for the protection of Children (MCPC), "Bright Child Winner" will also receive the following benefits and incentives:

1. FREE complete immunization at the Rural Health Unit(RHU). Other immunizations under a private medical practitioner will also be shouldered by the MCPC;
2. FREE issuance of Birth Certificate;
3. FREE Medical and Dental Services at the RHU;
4. Educational Assistance;
5. The Bright Child Winner will also be given preference when he will later apply for a job at the Local Government Unit;
6. FREE Day Care Service Program (Free from participation fee); and
7. Quarterly Food Assistance.

This said activity will already be a yearly event that would help promote the welfare of every child in the municipality, in particular, the health aspect as a continued manifestation of support by the LGU and the MCPC headed by the Honorable Mayor.

It's been two years since the Official Website of Tagudin was launched. Having been of service for a couple of years, the website has been living its purpose, not only as mere publication, but an online portal to Tagudinians and visitors around the world where interaction, awareness, generosity and active participation have been so evidently realized.

Beyond its call as the technological medium for the municipal government to put forth its aims and programs to improve the lives of the people, tagudin.gov.ph also possesses the stance to be competitive by being one of the Top 5 Local Government Websites as mentioned by the National Computer Center. This achievement has never been attained by any municipality of the province in such a short gap of time.

For every little event that transpires in the outskirts of this promising town, the website will ensure that it will be covered so that Tagudinians will be able to realize that it's not just a showcase of stuff but more as a window that makes one look back to where he belongs, no matter where in the world he may be.

Tagudinians visit departed loved ones

Undas 2006 proved to be a very peaceful, orderly, secured and meaningful commemoration for all Tagudinians.

The Local Government Unit in coordination with Guardians Centre Foundation, Inc., Community Involvement and Services (CIS), Bureau of Fire Protection, PNP-Tagudin, Sigma Force, Religious Groups, Barangay Officials and Tanods of the 6 barangays near the Public Cemetery (Las-ud, Tallaoen, Dacutan, Bimmanga, Farola and Dardarat) and other Civic Groups organized "Task Force Kaluluwa 2006" - to ensure that the observance of this year's "Undas" will be elderly and peaceful.

"Task Force Kaluluwa 2006" had the following Steering Committees: Peace and Order, Traffic Control, Medical Team, Control Tower, Christian Religious Concert, Electricity and Sound System, Radio Communications, Environmental Sanitation and Transportation.

All Saints and Souls Day this year, like last year, has been very special with the cemetery being fully-lighted and on the eve of October 31, 2006, a Religious Concert was held at its main entrance participated in by Religious Groups. This ambience gave Tagudinians all the chances and opportunities to visit and pay homage to their departed loved ones.

Basic services were at hand - medical team, communications, safety, transportation, etc. from October 31 to November 2, 2006. Selling, parking, loading and unloading areas and crossing areas were likewise designated.

Indeed "Undas 2006" or "Piesta Daguiti Minatay" in Tagudin for this year has really bridged the gap and longing between us and our departed ones, even for just two days.

Tagudin wins as Most Child-friendly Town in Region 1

Tagudin was adjudged as the Regional Winner in the 2006 Search for the Most Child-Friendly Municipality, 2nd Category (4th - 6th Class Municipalities).

The Recognition and Awarding Ceremony was made last October 26, 2006 at High Altitude, ALberto's Complex, San Fernando City, La Union, as a highlight of the Regional Development Council's Execom Meeting. MSWDO Miss Corazon Villanueva and MLGOO Manuel R. Dumagpi received the Certificate of Recognition in behalf of the municipality. A cash prize of PhP 50,000.00 and a Child-Friendly Seal will also be given to Tagudin.

Being the Regional winner, Tagudin is now an entry to the National Level Search. Validation by the National Award Committee (NAC) will be this November. Results will be known by December 2006.

Prov’l. Clean & Green team evaluates Tagudin

The 2006 Search for the Cleanest and Greenest Municipality has again been revived by the Regional Development Council – where all municipalities and cities in the province are being evaluated and assessed by a team of evaluators.

Last October 25, 2006, Tagudin had its turn to be evaluated by the Provincial Assessment Team composed of Ms. Cherry Pestaño - DILG Provincial Office, Mr. Agapito V. Pablico – NGO ISETDC, Engr. Danilo P. Estillore – PHO, IS, Mr. Eusebio P. Abero – ENRO, Vigan City, Mr. Elmer R. Riego – OPAG, IS, and Mr. Buenaventura D. Ayson – BFAR, RF01. The team was accompanied by the Municipal Clean and Green Committee (MCGC) headed by its Chairman, MLGOO Manuel Dumagpi.

The following areas were randomly selected and evaluated/assessed : Tagudin Controlled Dumpsite, Tagudin Public Market, Slaughter House, Tagudin Pasarabo Center and Rest Area, Farola Light House, Tree Park(Bio), Tagudin Central School, Urban barangays, Coastal Area barangays and other places where there are landmarks and significant structures.

Criteria in the said assessment include : physical conditions – general cleanliness and greening, Supports Systems and Public Safety and Peace and Order.

After the ocular inspection and interview, an exit conference was conducted where the team gave their feedback and comments to the MCGC. Tagudin, per descriptive evaluation of the Provincial Team, is very satisfactory in terms of its being “clean and green”.

Children's month celebrated

In commemoration of the Children’s Month, Tagudin held a Children’s Month Program and Symposium at the Municipal Auditorium on October 23, 2006. This was instigated by the Office of MSWD led by Miss Corazon Villanueva with the support of the Municipal Council for the Protection of Children (MCPC).

A symposium on RA 9231 otherwise known as “An Act for the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labor Affording Stronger Protection for the Working Child” was conducted by Atty. Florence Gacad-Ulep, Mediator-Arbiter of the Regional Department of Labor and Employment Office with the assistance of PO2 Sanny Pat Segismundo of the PNP.

Said Symposium aims to intensify the awareness of children in this municipality on their rights and also for protecting them in any form of violence and abuse brought by child labor. Students from Saint Augustine’s School, Tagudin National High School and Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College participated in this activity.

Mascots from Jollibee, Purina and Cebuana Lhuillier added joy and excitement during the “Children’s Hour”. Parlor games were also initiated by them - where both mothers and their children were the participants.

Mrs. Delia Dauz, Federated NGO President, conducted a NutriPak Demo – this is a cooking demonstration on the preparation of less-expensive and nutritious foods, where rice, crushed mongo and ground dilis are the main ingredients.

Being adjudged as the Provincial and Regional Winner of the Most Child-Friendly Municipality, this celebration is indeed significant for Tagudinians.

Garitan project turns 3

Members of the Garitan Group of Bayanihan Savings Replication Project (GG-BSRP) celebrated its 3rd anniversary with the theme “Agtalinaed a Sipupudno, Agserbi para ti Panagrang-ay”, October 19, 2006.

Mayor Jun, together with SBM Elisa Bunoan, SBM Onofre Bayuga and District Councilor Jose Lodia, Jr. graced this occasion.

In response to the group’s resolution for financial assistance, Mayor Jun awarded a cheque amounting to forty thousand pesos (PhP 40,000.00) for its continuing livelihood development.

Officers for the incoming year 2007 were also inducted by Mayor Jun.

All members received their patronage and dividends – a testimony that indeed GG-BSRP is successful and progressive in its operations.

To GG-BSRP, Congratulations!

NAPOLCOM sets anti-drug abuse, crime symposium

The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) in coordination with the LGU of Tagudin, DepEd and CHED conducted a seminar/workshop on Drug Abuse and Crime Prevention participated by about 300 teachers, student leaders, Barangay Captains, Kagawad Chair on Peace and Order and Chief Tanods of the town’s 43 barangays, October 18, 2006 at the Municipal Auditorium.

Resource Speakers were NAPOLCOM Regional Director Marte Palomar, Asst. Regional Director Editha Puddoc, Atty. Benigno Dizon, Prov’l. Officer for Eastern Pangasinan, P/SUPT. Jane Aunzo, Regional Director, PDEA I, Ms. Myrna DP Medina, Director III, Crime Prevention and Coordination Service, Dir. Rodolfo Viloria, DILG Prov’l. Director for Ilocos Sur, Dir. Angelito Ravanera, Asst. Staff Service Chief, Crime Prevention and Coordination Service and PO2 Maricris L. Acosta of PNP Tagudin.

This whole day seminar/workshop had the following topics:
1. Crime Prevention and Understanding of the Criminal Justice System
2. Drug Abuse and Penalties under RA 9165 or the “The Comprehensive Dangerous Drug Act of 2002”
3. RA 8049 or “The Anti-Hazing Law”
4. RA 7877 or “The Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995”
5. The School/Barangay in Crime Prevention and Organization of the Barangay/Student Crime Prevention Communities
6. The Role of the BPOC in Barangay Crime Prevention Strategy
7. RA 9344 or “The Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act”
8. RA 9262 or “The Anti-Violence Against Women and Children Act of 2004”
9. Action Planning on Programs/ProjectsActivities Relative to Barangay/Student Crime Prevention Committee

In his message, Mayor Jun expressed his support to this endeavor, PEACE and ORDER and YOUTH and SPORTS, being two among his 12 Flagship Programs.

Sec. Yap meets Ilocos Sur officials

Commencement of the Full Blast Operation of the PGMA-MFPP with Sec. Arthur C. Yap, Director General of the Presidential Management Staff (PMS) and Development Champion for North Luzon Agribusiness Quadrangle, as Guest of Honor.

Officials, employees armed with brooms

As part of one of the 12 Flagship Programs of Mayor Jun on Environmental Awareness, every Friday from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. has been designated as LGU Officials and Employees' Clean-up Day.

Last October 13, 2006, the LGU family joined efforts in cleaning the Municipal Hall, the Town Plaza, the Public Market and all main streets around the Municipal Hall. Ornamental plants were also brought by each official and employee.

This is a step in making Tagudin the "Cleanest and Greenest Municipality" in the Province.

TNHS holds Intrams 2006

The Opening Ceremonies for Tagudin National High School’s Intramurals for the School Year 2006-2007 was marked by the Coronation of Mr. and Miss Intramurals by SPM Jose V. Bunoan, Jr. and Mayor Jun last October 4, 2006 at the school’s gymnasium.

This opening was likewise highlighted by the raising of the year level banners. Lighting of Urn, Oath of Amateurism and the Ceremonial Tossing of the Ball by SPM Bunoan, Mayor Jun, Mrs. Rosita Pascua and other guests.

Both SPM Bunoan and Mayor Jun delivered inspirational messages on this year’s theme : “Unity in Sports”.

The Intramurals was held on October 4-6, 2006, where Games & Competitions were done on the second day and the Cheering Competition and Championship Games on the last day.

Tagudin officials, employees celebrate Family Day

LGU Officials and employees celebrated its “Family Day” on September 29, 2006. This celebration consists of two parts – the first part, a “Salo-Salo”, where everybody shared a sumptuous lunch after the recognition and gift-giving of birthday celebrants from April to September, and the second part is the “Tree Planting” activity at the Tagudin Controlled Dumpsite.

DSWD conducts confab for day care workers

A 2-day seminar-workshop on the Revised Daycare Workers Manual was conducted at the People's Center of the Rural Health Unit, September 28-29, 2006.

Mrs. Annielyn Ferrer, Social Welfare Officer III of DSWD, Field Office I, in San Fernando City, La Union, conducted this seminar to all the 21 Daycare Workers of the municipality. This was made through the coordination of the LGU through the Office of the MSWD and DSWD Field Office I.

Lidlidda visits Tagudin

Municipal and barangay officials including employees, Councilmen for Environment and NGO presidents of the Municipality of Lidlidda, Ilocos Sur visited Tagudin for their "Lakbay Aral", specifically on Solid Waste Management on September 26, 2006.

They were welcomed with warmth at the Municipal Hall by Mayor Jun, municipal officials and employees.

After a short welcome program, the group visited the Tagudin Controlled Dumpsite in Cabulanglangan for an orientation and ocular inspection.

According to the visitors, they have chosen Tagudin for their "Lakbay Aral" (Educational Tour) to enhance their knowledge on the proper implementation of RA 9003 or the Solid Waste Management Act of 2000.

Tagudin has been noted for the effective implementation of RA 9003. Because of this, It is expected that more of its counterparts will be visiting the town for educational purposes.

Tagudinians clean coastlines

More than 3,000 Tagudinians joined efforts for the cleaning of the 11 coastal barangays' South China Sea beaches last September 23, 2006 as part of the celebration of the 106th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary and of the International Coastal Clean-up.

Municipal and barangay officials, including employees, educational institutions, National Line Agencies and volunteer constituents were distributed along the shorelines of Barangays Tarangotong, Pacac, Sawat, Bimmanga, Dardarat, Farola, Libtong, Pudoc West, Borono, Tampugo and Becques. The officials and tanods of non-coastal barangays also joined for another environmental activity – the collection of boulders at the Amburayan tributaries/riverbeds to be used for the construction of the leachate pan of the Tagudin Controlled Dumpsite and the clean-up of the said area.

These activities support the 12 Flagship Programs of the Mayor on Environmental Awareness, Values Formation and Health.

ISPSC holds Intrams '06

September 13, 2006. Opening of ISPSC's Intrams for this year 2006 highlighted by the Search for Miss and Mr. Intramurals. Ms. Jocelyn Lamadrid delivered Mayor Jun's message.

SAS Day 2006 celebrated

Together with the commemoration of the birthday of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary, Saint Augustine’s School celebrated “SAS Day” last September 8, 2006.

This whole day affair was highlighted by three parts: a Eucharistic Celebration started the day’s events, held at the St. Augustine’s Church followed by a field demo/presentation entitled "Duyan Ng Ating Kasaysayan" at the school grounds, where all pupils and students displayed their talents and skills in dancing, singing, cheering, recitals, etc., following a storyline tracing the history of our heritage, and in the afternoon, high school students joined in a variety of games and sports.

This year’s theme is “Pursuing New Horizons Along Reclaiming the Filipino Identity".

TNHS marks 6th Foundation

Tagudin National High School (TNHS) celebrated its 6th Foundation Day and Buwan ng Wika, August 25, 2006,with the theme : "Ang Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa ay Buwan ng mga Wika sa Pilipinas".

This celebration was highlighted with traditional Filipino songs, dances, oration, declamation and a skit/role play ("dula-dulaan") depicting the life of our national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal.

Mayor Jun was their Crowning Guest and Speaker. He was represented by Ms. Jocelyn Lamadrid who received the Plaque of Recognition given by TNHS for the unselfish support he has extended in promoting the vision and mission of TNHS through the various projects conducted to the school. This Plaque was signed by Mrs. Rosita Pascua, Principal II and DepEd Schools Division Superintendent, Rogelio D. Galat, Ed.D, CESO V.

Cabugbugan bags Lupon Tagapamayapa Award

Barangay Cabugbugan, for the second time, bagged the Provincial Search for the Most Outstanding Lupong Tagapamayapa Award for this year 2006. Same award was received by said barangay last year.

This Award was for their exemplary performance in securing the objective of the Katarungang Pambarangay resulting in the amicable settlement of all disputes brought to its authority for the period July 2005 to June 2006 and contributing significantly to the maintenance of peace and order in the barangay.

The Awarding Ceremonies was held at the Provincial Capitol, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur last September 4, 2006. Provincial Director Rodolfo A. Viloria awarded Cabugbugan’s Lupon members headed by Brgy. Capt. Avelino C. Bunoan.

Cabugbugan Lupong Tagapayapa is the official Provincial Entry to the regional search for Lupon Tagapamayapa for 1st – 3rd Class Municipal Category for this year.

Alay Lakad 2006

The entire Tagudinian community joined efforts in this year's "Alay Lakad" - this time with a different concept and objective. Dubbed as "Bawat Bato Alay sa Kalikasan", all participants - LGU Officials and employees led by Mayor Jun, NGO's, Public and Private Schools, Officials of the 43 Barangays and volunteer constituents, gathered at the Bio Barangay Hall as early as 6:00 a.m..

After a short opening program, said participants proceeded to the Amburayan Riverbank to pick stones/boulders. These would be used for the construction of the Leachate Pond at the Tagudin Controlled Dumpsite in Cabulanglangan. Dumptrucks transported these stones from Bio to Cabulanglangan.

Tagudinian Farmers attend confab

The Integrated Pest Management Collaborative Research Support Program (IPM CRSP) of PHILRICE in coordination with the Local Government Unit of Tagudin, Ilocos Sur conducted an intensive two-day training/workshop on Integrated Pest Management on Rice- Vegetable Cropping System for farmers and technicians on new technologies in onion and vegetable production. This training was conducted last August 29-30, 2006 which was held at the Minicipal Hall of Tagudin. Several technologies had been developed by this program and these technologies have been tested and implemented by several farmers in Nueva Ecija, and the Ilocos Region engaged in onion and vegetable production.

This program aims to: increase production,reduce production costs, increase net profit, minimize environmental and health hazard, and uplift the well-being of farmers.

The topics discussed were:
1.) Weeds and their management
2.) insect pests of onion and their management
3.) factors causing diseases in plants
4.) diseases of onion and management
5.) harvesting and storage
6.) insect pests of eggplant and other vegetables and their management, 7.) bacterial wilt diseases of eggplant/tomato and their management
8.) proper handling of pesticides
9.) uses and mass production of Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhizae (VAM),and 10.) Uses and mass production of Trichoderma sp.

There were 65 farmers and 9 employees from the Municipal Agriculture Office who participated and graduated in this training.

Ilocos Sur Hotline turns 7

Gov. Chavit and Vice-Gov. DV hosted the 7th Anniversary Program of the Ilocos Sur Hotline at DWRS, Vigan City, August 26, 2006.

This anniversary was graced by the presence of different local officials from Ilocos Sur.

Highlights of the program include : accomplishments reports of Hotline Consultants, "Wish Ko Sa Hotline", "Sagutan Ka Lolo, Lola", Gift-Giving by the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office and a Grand Draw. Hotline clients came to personally thank the Honorable Governor for his assistance.

To the Ilocos Sur Hotline ..... more power!

Tagudin joins "Green Human Chain"

On August 25, 2006 at exactly 10:00 in the morning, Tagudinians will be joining in the nationwide simultaneous tree planting in line with the "Green Philippine Highways Project - Green Human Chain" of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

Chairpersons of Barangays located along the national highway - Becques, Tampugo, Borono, Bitalag, Libtong, Dardarat, Bimmanga, Tallaoen, Dacutan, Las-ud, Jardin, Quirino, Magsaysay, Rizal, Del Pilar, Lacong and Bio, together with Tagudin public and private school heads, PNP-Tagudin and the Local Government Unit Heads of Offices held a meeting with Mayor Jun and CENRO Officer Benjamin Abucay for this purpose. "Banaba" trees will be planted along the stretch of the national highway, from Bio to Becques.

NTA meets tobacco farmers

Mrs. Jacinta Ambatali of the National Tobacco Administration (NTA) conducted a meeting with Tagudinian tobacco farmers, August 17, 2006 at the Municipal Hall.

The NTA disseminated its programs and projects, loan assistance programs and procedures and the organization of tobacco farmers association.

Mayor Jun also attended said meeting and sincerely expressed his support for the farmers.

Red Cross briefs BNS, BHW and Brgy Officials

Representatives from the Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC), Mrs. Lucina Rabbon (Nurse) and Mr. Richard Bilgera (Chapter Service Representative, Disaster Management and Safety Service) gave a briefing for all Barangay Councilman for the Committee on Health, Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) and Barangay Nutrition Scholars on August 17, 2006 at the Municipal Hall.

This 3-hour briefing discussed the following topics:

1. History and Principles of the PNRC;
2. History and Services of the PNRC;
3. PNRC Vision, Mission, Goals and Core Values; and
4. Roles and Responsibilities of Volunteers.

Mayor Jun, SBM Rodrigo Lorena, SBM Bernardo Tovera, Jr., SB Committee on Health Chairperson SBM Jose Ramos, Jr. and ABC President Alicia Lorena also attended this briefing.

Mun'l Coop Dev't Council formed

Provincial Cooperative Development Specialist, Ms. Teresita Bunoan of the Cooperative Development Authority, met with Mayor Jun, SBM Jose Ramos, Jr. and the representatives of the 9 primary cooperatives in Tagudin, August 17, 2006 for the organization of the Municipal Cooperative Development Council or MCDC.

The officers are:

Chairman : Hon. Roque S. Verzosa, Jr.
Vice-Chairman : SBM Jose Ramos, Jr.
Members:
1. Tagudin Multi-Purpose Cooperative
2. Ilocos Sur Hybrid Rice and Seed Producers Development Cooperative
3. Ranget Multi-Purpose Cooperative
4. LUGARBA Multi-Purpose Cooperative
5. Tagudin Women's Cooperative
6. San Miguel Multi-Purpose Cooperative
7. Tagudin Farmer's Marketing Cooperative
8. Senior Citizens Drugstore Cooperative
9. 7th Day Adventist Multi-Purpose Cooperative
10. Tagudin National High School Cooperative
11. Mr. Florante Lacasandile, Acting Municipal Agriculturist
12. Mr. Gerardo Bautista, Municipal Agrarian Reform Office

Three Committees were also formed:
1. Plans and Programs Committee chaired by Mrs. Rosita Pascua
2. Finance Committee chaired by Dr. Alejandrino Villanueva; and
3. Education and Training Committee chaired by Mr. Florentino Lorenzana.

Supplemental Feeding Culminating Program held

The Culminating Activity for the 6-months Supplemental Feeding Program sponsored by Philip Morris, Kalahi ng Kabisig, MeadJohnson and DSWD, Field Office I, San Fernando City, La Union and LGU-Tagudin through the Office of the Municipal Social Welfare and Development, headed by Miss Corazon Villanueva, was held August 15, 2006, at the Dardarat Day Care Center, with the theme "Health is Wealth".

Thirty malnourished children benefitted from the said program with the following results:

Before the Supplemental Feeding Program:

Malnourished - Below Normal, Low - 21
Malnourished - Below Normal, Very Low - 9

After the Supplemental Feeding Program:

Normal - 12
Malnourished - Below Normal, Low - 14
Malnourished - Below Normal, Very Low - 4

For the 4 children who remained malnourished-below normal, very low, Mayor Jun gave them a recommendation to undergo a check-up with Dr. Nora Ellorin and Dr. Elaine Andaya.

This Culminating Program for the Supplemental Feeding Project is only for the 6-month period sponsored by the above-mentioned entities. However, that which is sponsored by the LGU will still be maintained.

Also present during the program were: Brgy. Captain Rolando Lardizabal, Mother's Class Mentors - Mr. Reginald Millano (Municipal Nutrition Action Officer), Ms. Esperanza Labador (Midwife II, RHU) and Mr. Danilo Lascota (Agricultural Technologist of the Mun. Agri. Office), Ms. Milagros Somera, Day Care Worker, Barangay Nutrition Scholars and parents of the children.

Tagudin consumers attend empowerment confab

The National Consumer Affairs Council (NCAC) in coordination with the Department of Trade and Industry and the LGU of Tagudin held a one-day Consumer Empowerment Seminar for Tagudinian consumers particularly responsible leaders of NGO's, cooperatives, local student body organizations, August 10, 2006 at the Municipal Hall.

Speakers for this seminar include : Regional Director Florante Leal of the Department of Trade and Industry, Region I, Lourdes Casas-Quezon, Chaiperson of NCAC, National Consumer Affairs Office, Atty. Cherrie Grace Bareng, Executive Director-NCAC, Atty. Zenaida S. Reyes, President of the Consumer Federated Group of the Philippines and NCAC member, Mr. Edwin P. Santiago, President GAP and NCAC member, Professor Raul E. Segovia, President of CACP and NCAC member, Ms. Juliet Malong, Head of CWD, DTI Region I, Mr. Federico G. Domingo, Jr., Senior Science Research Specialist of the Department of Energy and Ms. Nemelita G. Sungcaya, Division Chief, Department of Agriculture - Agri-Business Marketing Assistance Service.

Topics discussed during the said seminar were as follows:

1. Overview of the Consumer Act/Consumer Rights and Responsibilities
2. An Overview of the Current Consumer Problems in Region I
3. Remedies in Case of Deceptive, Unfair, Unconscionable Sales Act Practices, Fraudulent Advertisement and Sales Warranties
4.Redress of Consumer Complaints and Grievances
5. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
6. Managing Fuel and Electricity Bills
7. Department of Agriculture Programs for Consumers' Safety (meat, Fruits and Vegetables)
8. Access to Affordable Medicines
9. Organizing Consumer Groups

An open forum was held after each of the above topics have been discussed where the participants actively participated.

Tagudin, finalist in the search for Most Child-Friendly Municipality

Tagudin, together with Pinili, Ilocos Norte qualified as finalists in the 2006 Regional Search for the Most Child-Friendly Municipality in Ilocos Sur.

A team of validators from the Regional Offices in San fernando City, La Union came to this town, August 10, 2006 for actual verification: Ms. Ma. Bernadette C. Basbas and Ms. Anniely J. Ferrer of DSWD, Ms. Melita A. Castillo of the Department of Health, Ms. Victoria N. Manez of the National Nutrition Council, Ms. Jean E. Cortez of the Commission on Human Rights, Ms. Lily Ann O. Colisao of the DILG and Ms. Lucila D. Torio of NEDA.

Said team also met with Mayor Jun (Chairman of the Municipal Council for the Protection of Children) and the members of the Council: SBM Elisa Bunoan, Municipal Social welfare Development Officer Miss Corazon Villanueva, MLGO Mr. Manuel Dumagpi, Mun. Budget Officer Febie Carpio, OIC-MPDC Mr. Leopoldo Lacasandile, DepEd Representative Mr. Henry Limon, Brgy. Capt. Eugene Fernandez PTCA President-High School, MHO Representative Ms. wenchita Manzano, President of the Day Care Workers Association Ms. Milagros Somera, PTCA President-Elementary Mr. Jun Briones, ISPSC SSC President Mr. Crusaldo Agas, Federated NGO President Ms. Delia Dauz and PNP Representative PO2 Ressureccion Padiwan, to discuss all relevant issues and concerns prior to their visition to the randomly selected barangays for data validation. Las-ud was the highly recommended barangay for visitation. Other barangays visited include Borono, Dardarat, Lacong and San Miguel.

Results will be known by October 2006.

LIC undergoes Training

A Crash Training and Orientation of Local Investigation Committee (LIC) was held on July 28, 2006 at Filmag, Dardarat. Said training was conducted by Atty. Madonna Pua-Pascual of the Civil Service Commission, Regional Office I.

The LIC of the municipality is chaired by Municipal Assessor Severino Villamar, with members: Ms. Feliza Girlie Manzano, Ms. Alma Domingo, Mrs. Jennifer Agtarap and Mr. Charlemagne Acosta

Mayor Verzosa attends DENR Green Army launch

The Green Army Green Philippines Highway Project was launched last July 27, 2006 at the Urdaneta Gymanasium, Urdaneta City with Secretary Angelo Reyes of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, as the Guest of Honor and Speaker.

This greening of the whole stretch of the PAN-Philippine Highway Green Chain Project has been adopted as one of the DENR's banner programs this year.

Mayor Jun Verzosa together with other Local Chief Executives with jurisdiction over the National Highway, Non-Government Organizations and People's Organizations attended the said launching.

Mayor Jun hits golden milestone

The entire Tagudinian family gathered together at the Municipal Auditorium on July 25, 2006 to be part of the 50th Birthday Celebration of the One and Only Father of ASAP Tagudin, Mayor Jun Verzosa.

People from all walk of life including professionals and famous dignitaries came to witness likewise extend their profound greetings to our beloved Mayor.

Various activities added more color and significance to the occasion. These are as follows:

1. Awarding of Head Buck to the District 1 Goat Raisers Association
2. Awarding of Lambaklad to the Northern Libtong Fishermen Association
3. Awarding of Tilapia Fingerlings for Rice Fish Culture
4. Goat Dispersal Program
5. Awarding of Incentives for Mr. Antonio Villanueva
6. Distribution of Assorted Vegetable Seeds
7. Awarding of HOTLINE
8. Awarding of Original Certificate of Land Titles
9. Distribution of Cane and Honorarium to Senior Citizens Federated Officers
10. Awarding of Certificates and Trophies to PNP

Mayor Jun is indeed a great blessing to Tagudin, for he not only serves as a leader and a town's head but he is a defender, provider, adviser and most of all, a father who always thinks of ways and means to uplift the standard of living of Tagudinians that would eventually cause for the improvement and success of Tagudin.

Mhacky and Sweet Tart, two of the best stand up comedians from Klownz and the Library in Manila hosted the said affair.

Seized hot meat torched

More or less 25.5kg of hot meat was confiscated from Freddie dela Cruz of Brgy. Bario-an.

In the morning of July 24, 2006, while Mr. dela Cruz was unloading his meat at his stall, Meat Inspector Melou Linda noticed that said meat was of different color. Mr. Linda instructed Mr. dela Cruz not to sell said meat and be subjected to inspection which he willingly obliged.

A team composed of Dr. Aly John Lopez, Sanitary Inspector Nestor Guevarra, Meat Inspector Melou Linda, Municipal Veterinarian Dr. Jade Lacasandile and COP Benjamin Ariola inspected the meat. When found out that it was really a hot meat, it was brought to the PNP station for disposition and was later burned at the slaughterhouse.

Red Cross conducts relief operations in Tagudin

Typhoon Florita hit many provinces of Luzon for more than a week and left people homeless, damaged millions of properties and even claimed lives.

In Tagudin, most roads were underwater, making it impassable for some time and agricultural crops were left sunken. Six barangays across the Amburayan River were trapped due to the overflowing of the waterway.

Last July 19, 2006, 100 families benefited from the relief operations conducted by the Philippine National Red Cross, Ilocos Sur Chapter in coordination the LGU through the Office of the Municipal Social Welfare and Development. Each of the said families received a bag full of rice, noodles and canned goods. Barangays covered by these relief operations include: Sawat and Pacac (30 families), Lantag (15 families) and Baritao (25 families).

Tagudin Celebrates Nutrition Month

July is dubbed as the "Month of Nutrion". This year's theme is: "Kumain ng Right Para Maging Batang Bright".

The Local Government Unit of Tagudin celebrated this annual event with various contests - Cooking, Oration, Draw and Tell, Poster/Slogan Making and a Nutriquiz through its Municipal Nutrition Council and Municipal Nutrition Action Officer, Mr. Reginald Millano. Participants came from the various Public Elementary Schools, Tagudin National High School (TNHS), Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College (ISPSC), Day Care Centers and Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS). Winners and their coaches were awarded cash prizes and certificates during the culminating program held at the Municipal Auditorium last July 20, 2006. They are as follows:

A. Cooking
1st - TNHS (Fruit and Vegetable Patties)
2nd - TNHS (Cabbage Pineapple Salad)
3rd - ISPSC (Chicken and Vegetable Strips)

B.Oration
1st - Jan Andre Pertible - ISPSC (BEED 1)

C. Draw and Tell
1st - Geraldine Gorospe (Pudoc West)
2nd - Liezel Lobendino (Ambalayat)
3rd - Jaymart Rodriguez (Bio)

D. Poster Slogan
1st - Moises Distor
2nd - Jonas Bello
3rd - Raymond Lorenzana

E. Nutriquiz
e1. Barangay Nutrition Scholar - Mrs. Lydia Mamon
e2. Grades V and VI - Glenda Mae Manzano
e3. Day Care Pupil - Rycel Robert Lucero

The winners were awarded by Vice Mayor Peter Manzano.

ASAP Scholars get monthly allowance

Mayor Jun and Municipal Social Welfare Development Officer Corazon Villanueva awarded the ten (10) ASAP Scholars/grantees their monthly allowance, July 5, 2006 at his Office. These said scholars are freshmen students at Tagudin National High School. They are:

1. Rochelle L. Villapaña - Malacañang
2. Melanie N. Leal - Garitan
3. Charry M. Laycano - Salvacion
4. Jenalyn A Lanuza - Taranogotong
5. Ma. Elaine L. Laberinto - Sawat
6. Maria Rachel S. Fajardo - Cabugbugan
7. Blobel G. Fajardo - Cabugbugan
8. Peejay M. Lacasandile - Baritao
9. Hener S. Andaya - Pudoc East
10. Benjie Florence Q. Bucol - Ag-aguman

This scholarship program dubbed as "Arapaapko, Sagutmo, Adal Pumayso (ASAP)" is one among the 12 Flagship Programs of the present administration, specifically on "EDUAKSYON PARA ITI AMIN".

Arapaapko, Sagutmo, Adal Pumayso (ASAP) is a scholarship Program catering to the needs of INDIGENT and DESERVING Tagudinians in the HIGH SCHOOL and soon in the COLLEGIATE level, by supporting their tuition fee, school supplies and daily allowance. ASAP Drop Cans have been placed in business establishments, offices and schools where donations by kind-hearted constituents are placed. Collections are made by the Project Working Committee every month, where the proceeds are used in support for this project, attesting that Tagudin indeed is a "Child-Friendly Municipality".

For donations for this cause, please contact the Local Government Unit of Tagudin, Ilocos Sur at (077) 652-1740 or email us for details at tagudinonline@yahoo.com or at mayor@tagudin.gov.ph.

Tagudin joins nationwide "Read-A-Thon" Project

Tagudin joins in the nationwide simultaneous launching of the "Read-A-Thon" Project - a move to encourage children to utilize their time in enhancing their reading skills, while at this same moment, Presidential daughter Luli reads a story to 100 children in Malacañang.

In behalf of the town's head, Administrative Officer Joyce, read a story - "King Midas and the Golden Touch" to the grade 3 pupils of Las-ud Elementary School.

LGU buys hybrid rice seeds for Florita farmer victims

The Local Government Unit of Tagudin through its Municipal Agriculture Office (MAO) allocated PhP 26,000.00 from the Municipal Calamity Fund. This amount was used in the purchase of Hybrid Rice Seeds - Mestizo 3, to be distributed for free to rice farmers whose crops have been destroyed by typhoon Florita.

Said seeds were inspected last July 17, 2006 by the Municipal Agriculture Office personnel headed by Acting Municipal Agriculturist Mr. Florante Lacasandile and witnessed by the Mr. Romualdo Lacasandile (Mayor Jun's Private Secretary) and the other MAO employees and staff.

MDCC gets ready for Typhoon Florita

The Municipal Disaster Coordinating Council(MDCC) of the town chaired by Mayor Jun, dispatched 5 municipal dumptrucks to monitor the situation in the locality during Typhoon Florita. Also, municipal vehicles were made available to all constituents for transportation.

Members of the said Council were all busy in monitoring the situation, receiving and responding to all sorts of problems. There was also information dissemination through Radyo Natin Tagudin.

Entreps attend GMP Seminar

The LGU in coordination with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Ilocos Sur, conducted a seminar on Good Manufacturing Practices for Entrepreneurs of Tagudin, Sta. Lucia and Del Pilar last July 11, 2006 at Filmag, Tagudin, Ilocos Sur.

This seminar aims to create an understanding of the requirements of insuring the safety and wholesomeness of food during handling and processing, to provide the participants with the knowledge on how to inspect for compliance with requirements for safe food handling and to enhance the competitiveness of each town's One Town One Product or OTOP.

Topics discussed by Resource Speaker Mr. Menandro "Nanding" Ortego of the Philippine Trade Training Center include : Current Good Manufacturing Processes, Sanitation and Standard Operating Procedures, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points and other issues raised by the participants.

During the Evaluation and Closing Ceremony, Mayor Jun, DTI Provincial Director Grace R. Lapastora and SBM Jose Lodia, Jr. were present. Together with Sir "Nanding", they also awarded the Certificates of Completion to all participants.

LGU, Guardians, Conducts Blood Letting

Guardians Centre Foundation, Inc. (GCFI), Ilocos Sur Unified Chapter, an accredited NGO by the Securities and Exchange Commission conducted its 7th Voluntary Blood Donation Program with the theme : "Alay Sa Aking Pagmamalasakit sa Kapwa Tagudinian (ASAP)", June 30, 2006 at the Municipal Auditorium.

Said project is a Socio-Economic Program of Mayor Jun in cooperation with the Ilocos Regional and Training Medical Center (ITMRC), Public Health Services of the Southern Ilocos Sur District Hospital, Federated Barangay Health Workers (BHW) and the Philippine Nurses Association (PNA).

A total of 19 bags or 9,500cc of blood was collected from 19 volunteers/donors who had been examined and screened prior to the donation.

Since the start of this program in 2004, it had already assisted 33 Tagudinians by providing a total of 89 bags of blood or 44,500 cc.

Also, during the said activity, a Certificate of Appreciation was awarded by GCFI to Mayor Jun through Mrs. Jocelyn Lamadrid.

CIS holds Monthly Meeting in Bucao

The monthly meeting of the Citizen's Involvement and Services (CIS, Ilocos Sur Chapter was held last June 23, 2006 at Mayor Jun's Residence in Bucao East, Tagudin, being the town host.

Thirty-four (34) Municipal and City Chairpersons from the all municipalities and cities of Ilocos Sur came to attend this meeting presided by the Mayor himself being the President of the Provincial CIS.

The agenda for this meeting were:

1. Information dissemination to all members on all Provincial livelihood projects;
2. Responsibility of Chairpersons to disseminate said information to all municipal/city members; and
3. Renewal of ID's for all members including Barangay Coordinators.

Tagudinian gets award for Outstanding Rice Farmer

Tagudinian National Gawad Saka Awardee for Integrated Rice Farming System - Rice Base Category (the highest award for Integrated Rice Farming), Mr. Antonio L. Villanueva, received his Plaque from Department of Agriculture Secretary Domingo Panganiban at the Agriculture Central Office, Quezon City. With him are Assistant Regional Director Rosario Segundina Gaerlan of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), Mayor Jun Verzosa, Mr. Romualdo Gapasin, Sr. (Private Secretary), Municipal Agriculturist Mr. Florante Lacasandile, Agricultural Technologist Danilo Lascota and Engr. Antonio S. Villanueva, Jr. (son of Awardee).

Mayor Jun joins PGMA, dignitaries in Gov. Chavit's birthday

The Mayor together with many thousand other well-wishers, attended the 65th birthday of the Hon. Governor Luis "Chavit" Singson held at Baluarte, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur on June 21, 2006.

This occasion was highlighted by the very presence of Her Excellency, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. Other dignitaries who came to this event include Malacañang Chief of Staff Mike Defensor, Police Director General Arturo C. Lomibao, DPWH Secretary Hermogenes Ebdane, former Congressman Mark Jimenez, Vice-Governor Deogracias Victor Savellano, Congressman Eric Singson (2nd Ilocos Sur District), Ilocos Sur Board Members, Mayors, Vice-Mayors, Municipal Councilors, and Barangay Officials. Cesar Montano was the celebrity guest of the said affair.

National and local media groups came to cover this big gathering.

To the Honorable Governor Luis "Chavit" Singson, Happy, healthy Birthday, from the constituents of the Municipality of Tagudin.

Sec. Ebdane and Mayor Jun at the town's hall.

June 21, 2006. DPWH Secretary Hermogenes Ebdane, together with Mayor Jun visits DPWH, 2nd Engineering District Office in Candon City, Ilocos Sur, enroute to Vigan City to attend Governor Singson's birthday.

June 21, 2006. Regional DA Dir. Nestor Domenden awards the LAMBAKLAD PROJECT to Mayor Jun, Municipal Agriculture Office Personnel Mr. Florante Lacasandile, Mr. Edgar Labiano, Ms. Josephine Lacasandile and the beneficiary, Libtong Fishermen Association headed by its President Mr. Danilo Reyes.

Tagudin is "Child-Friendly" municipality

The municipality of Tagudin has been accredited by the Provincial Technical Working Group (PTWG) for the 2006 Presidential Awards for the Child-Friendly Municipality for taking the cudgels for the said Search, being the only town in Ilocos Sur to throw its hat for this prestigious award-giving project under the 4th-6th class municipalities category. The basis of this evaluation was last year, where Tagudin was still a 4th class municipality.

On May 29, 2006, an evaluation was conducted by the group led by the Provincial Social welfare and Development Officer, Mr. Ferdinand R. Concepcion, wherein he congratulated the Municipal Council for the Protection of children of Tagudin for taking the challenge hurled by this contest and has also urged them to continue with programs that ensure the continuous promotion of every child's welfare. Barangays visited during the evaluation were Dardarat and Las-ud. As the chairperson of the PTWG, Mr. Concepcion sought the support of the people of these barangays particularly the officials to make way for the Regional Serach wherein Tagudin is automatically qualified.

Accompanying the PSWDO were representatives from the DILG, Ms. Racquel Pilotin, DepEd Division Office, Dr. Milagros Bongolan and from the Provincial Health Office, Dr. Rosalinda Quisada, Public Health Program Coordinator of the Province of Ilocos Sur and Mrs. Alfina Tolentino.

Tagudin coins Cong. Eric's bday

The LGU-Tagudin family joined the Hon. Congressman Eric D. Singson in celebrating his birthday last June 15, 2006 at the Civic Center in Candon City.

Mr. Romualdo Gapasin, Sr., Private Secretary of Mayor Jun, together with SBM Rodrigo Lorena, SBM Neopito Galang, SBM Jose Lodia, Jr., SBM Jose Ramos, Jr., ABC President Alicia Lorena and around 25 Barangay Captains of the town attended this event. Mayor Jun personally greeted Cong. Eric on the eve of his birthday.

Five Tagudinian Scholars/Grantees of the Honorable Congressman were given their Certificates of Scholarship during the said occasion. They are John Lee Gacusan, Danilo Dela Cruz, Beverly Suni, Myla Lardizabal and Lorevie Joy Fajardo, accompanied by Mr. Jovito Somera, representative of Mrs. Jocelyn Lamadrid, Administrative Officer IV.

Gov't employees take leadership course

19 Heads of Offices and Close Rank Employees attended the 1st Transformational Leadership and Supervisory Course (TLC) conducted in the region, from June 14-17, 2006 at Currimao Green Nipa Resort Corp. Mayor Jun also came to attend the said seminar.

This is in partnership with the Civil Service Commission - where the facilitators/trainors were: Prov'l. Dir. Hedy Jose "Jiggs" B. Lardizabal of Ilocos Sur, Prov'l. Dir. John C. Rivera of Pangasinan and Asst. Regional Dir. Bienvenida "Benny" L. Ragucos of the Regional Office, San Fernando City, La Union. .

The content of the TLC are as follows:

Module 1. Personal Effectiveness
a. Learning Situations in the Workplace
b. Character Building : A Way Towards Personal Effectiveness

Module 2. Supervision and Management
a. Basic Concepts on Supervision and Management
b. Supervisory Roles and Functions
c. The Transformational Supervisor

Module 3. Leadership
a. Basic Concepts on Leadership
b. Management Leadership
c. LGU Business Ethics : The Impact of the Organization on the Whole Community
d. Empowerment Initiatives

Mr. Manuel Dumagpi, MLGOO came to discuss the Delineation of Powers Between the Executive and Legislative Branches on the last session day which was also attended by SBM Onofre Bayuga, SBM Neopito Galang, SBM Rodrigo Lorena, SBM Bernardo Tovera, Jr., SBM Jose Ramos, Jr. and ABC President Alicia Lorena.

Mobile Passporting Tea goes to Tagudin

The LGU in coordination with the Regional Offices of Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), in San Fernando City, La Union conducted Mobile Passporting in Tagudin, the first Ilocos town to be afforded with this kind service last May 27-28, 2006 at the Municipal Hall.

The DFA Regional Consular Office Team was composed of 25 Personnel headed by Dir. Eriberto C. Castillo. The other members were:

1. Mr. Eduardo B. Manayao - Processor/Signing Officer
2. Mr. Virgilio A. Pacio - Processor/Signing Officer
3. Ms. Fides D. Sang-ollay - Collecting/Signing Officer
4. Ms. Maribel B. Borg - Processor/Signing Officer
5. Ms. Lina G. Catbagan - Asst. Collecting Officer
6. Mr. Michael John C. Angeles - Processor/Scriptor
7. Mr. Ulysses Q. Argueza - Processor/Scripter
8. Ms. Judelyn M. Cuaresma - Processor/Data Encoder
9. Mr. Zenon D. Malaga - Processor/Releasing Clerk
10. Mr. Manuel P. Marzan - Processor/Scripter
11. Ms. Jennifer A. Pimentel - LOL Verifier/Processor
12. Mr. Alberto Lopez - Processor
13. Mr. Arven M. Caluza - Processor
14. Ms. Romina M. Torio - Processor/Scriptor
15. Mr. Wilhem P. Frutas - Processor
16. Mr. Ramil G. Quibin - Photo Attachment Clerk
17. Ms. Jemelyn Valmonte - Office Assistant
18. Ms. Elizabeth Lopez - Office Assistant
19. Ms. Venus T. Valdez - Office Assistant
20. Ms. Arlene M. Munar - Office Assistant
21. Mr. Aloysius F. Chee - Security Escort
22. Mr. Servillo D. Quinit, Jr. - Security Escort
23. Mr. Abelardo D. Co, Jr.
24. Ms. Candelaria F. Espera

Ms. Lorella Agripa representated the DOLE.

Over a hundred Tagudinians and constituents from as far as Cabugao and San Fernando City came to apply for their passports. 65 passports were released.

Tagudin revives freedom spirit

The observance of our Philippine Independence has once again brought unity and togetherness among Tagudinians from all sectors. On June 12, 2006, the Local Government Unit of Tagudin, under the able administration of Mayor Jun Verzosa, joined in the National Independence Day celebration and initiated a short program to give honor and pay homage to the noble deeds of our forefathers who bravely fought for our freedom.

The LGU-Tagudin family, National Line Agencies, Non-Government Organizations, Private Organizations and individual Tagudinians actively participated during the program which was taken cared of by the PNP- Tagudin. A wreath-laying ceremony and 21-gun salute revived the spirit of our cherished freedom. Moreover, Mayor Jun stressed in his message that the true essence of Independence is the freedom from hunger and poverty, peace of mind and the freedom to participate for the betterment and improvement of our municipality. Thus, he encouraged every Tagudinian to live with our battlecry "Agpiarkam Siglatmo, Agkaykaysakam Panagrang-aymo Tagudin".

As part of the celebration, mahogany seedlings were distributed to the forty three barangays by the staff of the Municipal Agriculture's Office.

FLS-IGM grads get goats

Goat production has always been an integral part of Philippine Agriculture, playing the important role of an emergency cash provider, bringing in the much-needed supplemental income and ensuring food security to the farm family.

Despite its slow production and its potential as substitute in the near future to beef and carabeef, the Department of Agriculture, Regional Field Unit I granted the Resolution made by the Sangguniang Bayan Members.

The purpose of the program is to ensure available supply of chevon and milk, enable farmers to increase farm income.

The awarding of the Goat Dispersal Project was highlighted by a simple program at the Municipal Hall and was witnessed by our beloved Mayor Jun, SBM Bernardo Tovera, Jr., SBM Rodrigo Lorena, SBM Elisa Bunoan, SBM Neopito Galang, SBM Jose Ramos, Jr., SBM Onofre Emerito Bayuga and the Municipal Agriculture Office headed by Mr. Florante Lacasandile, Acting Municipal Agriculturist. The goat dispersal was awarded to the graduates of the Farmers Livestock School on Integrated Goat Management.

Ark Marine Services, Inc. Donates Firetruck

Through Tagudinian Marie Lacasandile-Villegas, General Manager Ark Marine Services, Inc. in Japan, one (1) unit FIRETRUCK has been donated to the Local Government Unit of Tagudin.

Last June 5, 2006, Mayor Jun, together with GSO-Designate Ms. Marina Balicoco and Ms. Amy Collado, (translator of Niponggo to English), met with Mr. Tomiyuki Suyama, President of Fuji Seisakusho & Ark Marine Service, Inc. & Mr. Kenichi Sakai, President of the Rotary Club of Japan to discuss the progress/status of said donation.

The fire truck will be shipped from Japan, where the processing of the papers needed for its shipment will be taken cared of by Ark Marine. The fire truck is expected to arrive here in the country by December of this year.

To Ms. Marie Villegas, our heartfelt gratitude for your noble contribution to Tagudin. You are truly a Tagudinian noteworthy of inspiring others.

HLURB conducts seminar

The Housing Land Use and Regulatory Board (HLURB) headed by Dir. Teresita V. Galacgac conducted a 2-day seminar/workshop on Zoning Administration and Subdivision at the LGU for Barangay Captains, members of the Local Zoning Board Appeals and Adjustment and the Sangguniang Bayan.

The purpose of this seminar is to impart general knowledge and skills on the following areas:

1. Zoning Administration and Real Estate Management Programs;
2. Requirements and Procedures for Processing of Locational Clearance / Zoningt Certificates, Development Permit and Alteration of Plans for Subdivision Projects, to include Memorial Parks;
3. Monitoring of Projects and Determination of Appropriate Fines and Sanctions; and
4. Hearing and Resolution of Complaints / Cases / Oppositions.

A Forum was also conducted for the sharing of experiences, problems and issues on zoning and subdivision regulations and how to address them. Likewise, a Project Inspection - Tagudin Everlasting Memorial Park, was also part of the seminar.

Dir. Galacgac herself gave the overview on the General Introduction of the Devolution Programs, Zoning Administration and other related mandates of the HLURB. The other Speakers were : Engr. Roderico M. Beltran, Engr. Sherwin C. Patanao, Archt.Jenny D. Cariño, Atty. Glebens R. Estimada, Atty. Pher Gedd De Vera and Ms. Jo Anne D. Labsan.

Said seminar was conducted last May 31 to June 1, 2006.

ASAP Scholars get school supplies

Ten Scholars of the Arapaap ko, Sagut mo, Adal Pumayso (ASAP) were given school supplies and one-month allowance by the LGU through the Office of the Municipal Social Welfare and Development. Mayor Jun and MSWDOO Miss Corazon Villanueva awarded said items to the scholars who are all incoming freshmen students at Tagudin National High School.

This is another realization of one of the 12 Flagship Programs of Mayor Jun on Education ("Edukasyon Para Iti Amin")

NIA slates In-Country Training Program

The National Irrigation Administration (NIA, Tagudin) and JICA sponsored an In-Country Training Program on Water Sytems participated in by Tagudinian Farmers, June 2, 2006 at the Conference Hall of the Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College Tagudin Campus. This is the 1st Batch of Echo Seminars conducted by said agencies. The theme of this seminar is : "MAGKABALIKAT PARA SA KANAYUNAN AT KABUHAYAN SAMAHAN NG MGA MAGPAPATUBIG".

Mayor Jun gave a message in support to this, as it is one among his 12 Flagship Programs, specifically on Agricultural Diversification.

Speakers came from the Regional, Provincial and Municipal Irrigation Offices.

Dardarat wins 1st SK Summer cagers season

In the recently concluded 1st Summer Basketball League 2006 sponsored by the able Town's Head Mayor Jun, Hon. Julie Ann Figuracion, SK Federated Vice President and Hon. Meljohn I. Verzosa, Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member, Dardarat team brought home the bacon last May 26, 2006- champion among seven clusters.

Encouraging Sports like basketball in the municipality is one of the 12 Flagship Programs of Mayor Jun, and is being supported by all sectors especially the Sangguniang Kabataan. Engaging into such sports would eventually develop sportsmanship, teamwork and discipline in the young minds of Tagudinians.

The Results of the League is as follows:

Champion - Dardarat
1st Runner-up - Bio
2nd Runner-up - Del Pilar
3rd Runner-up - Lubnac

Meat Handlers attend seminar

LGU-Tagudin, through the Office of the Municipal Agriculturist and in coordination with the NMIS Regional Office, conducted a Meat Handlers' Seminar last May 18, 2006 at the Municipal Hall. Attendees to this seminar include : meat vendors, butchers and some representatives from the different departments of the LGU. The purpose of this seminar is to give continuous education on proper handling of meat and meat products to the meat handlers.

Part of the message imparted by Mayor Jun's Private Secretary, Mr. Romualdo Gapasin, Sr., was the announcement that our Municipal Slaughterhouse had already achieved an "AA" accreditation. He further stated that such achievement was the first in the history of our municipality and the 3rd in the whole province of Ilocos Sur, alongside the municipality of Sta. Maria and the City of Vigan. He also thanked all people involved in the operation of the slaughterhouse particularly the meat vendors and butchers for their utmost cooperation and support to all the programs of the LGU. In behalf of Mayor Jun, Mr. Gapasin expressed his gratitude to the NMIS for coming up with said accreditation and for the conduct of such seminar.

The seminar proper started with Dr. Cherie Ann Teaño Javier on the Consumer Act, Price Act and other related Consumer concerns. It was along this line that the newly enacted ordinance on Meat Prices Regulation by the Sangguniang Bayan had been introduced and discussed. Some questions were raised by the participants particularly on the price of carabeef. There was also the suggestion of the NMIS that a Meat Vendors Association be organized. This Association will then represent them in dialogues and query sessions.

Other topis discussed were:

1. Relevance of Accreditation, Post-abattoir Inspection and Procedures for Confiscation by Dr. Isagani Julius S. Rodrigo, Head, Accreditation Regulation and Enforcement Division;
2. Overview of the Ante-Mortem and Post-Mortem Inspection and Reasons for Condemnation by Dr. Lilia Juliana Payabyab - Head, Plant Operation Inspection Division;
3. Laboratory Sampling by Dr. Rosario G. Renton - Head, Laboratoty Services Division;
4. Considerations on the Pre-Slaughter Handling of Animals by Dr. Jorge M. Bacani, Jr. Head, Meat Science and Technology Division;
5. Animal welfare Act (Humane Slaughtering) by Ms. Lucresia Agustin, Food Animal Welfare Officer - NMIS Region I; and
6. Municipal Ordinance No. 001, Series of 2006 "PRESCRIBING MEAT INSPECTION RULES AND REGULATIONS AT THE ASAP TAGUDIN MUNICIPAL ABATTOIR".

After said topics have been discussed, it was announced that the newly-enacted ordinances on Meat Prices Regulation and Meat Inspection Rules and Regulations at the ASAP Tagudin Municipal Abattoir shall be effective immediately.

Magsaysay wins billiards tourney

Fifty billiard enthusiasts gathered at the Municipal Auditorium last May 8, 2006 for the 1st Rotation Billiard Tournament. This said tournament is open for Tagudinians only.

The winners are:

CHAMPION - Jim Bustamante of Magsaysay
1st RUNNER-UP - Christopher Valdez of Pacac

Said Billiard had been sponsored by Mayor Jun, Vice-Mayor Peter and the members of the Municipal Council.

Mr. Joseph Egmedio Manzano "Joey" M. Manzano is the Chairman of this Committee.

Tagudinians flock to Jobs Fair

A Jobs Fair was held as part of the 2nd Tikanlu Festival celebration last May, 7, 2006 at the Municipal Hall. This LGU project is in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Philippine Overseas Employment Agency (POEA).

Participating Companies include :

1. Active Works, Inc., San Fernando City, La Union

a. Ms. Dollie B. Marzo - Marketing Representative
b. Ms. Mary Grace Abella - Marketing Representative

2. Humania International, Inc., San Fernando City, La Union
a. Mr. Robert Guillermo - Officer-In-Charge
b. Mr. Arnel Taala - Staff

3.Mirof Resources, Inc., Manila
a. Mr. Lucky Malubay - Recruitment Specialist

4. Skyline International Placement
a. Ms. Portia Ilagan - Marketing Representative
b. Ms. Jane Gervacio - Recruitment Staff

Ms. Lorela Agripa and Ms. Delfina M. Cabading, representatives from the DOLE and POEA respectively, graced the said affair.

Job vacancies for Domestic Helpers, Nurses, Medical Technologists, Radiologists, Civil Engineers, Foreman, Electrical Engineers, Farmers, Family Drivers, Encoders, Sales and Marketing Staff, Promodisers, Clerks, Information Technologists, Systems Analysts, Business Analysts, Analyst Programmer, Agricultural Workers, and Technicians have been open for applicants for possible placement. More than a hundred applicants came for the Jobs Fair.

Mrs. Jocelyn Lamadrid chairs this Committee on Jobs Fair.

17 freshmen get scholarship

One of the 12 Flagship Programs of the present administration is on "Edukasyon Para Iti Amin". The Arapaapko, Sagutmo, Adal Pumayso (ASAP), an ongoing program of the LGU, is in realization to this program.

Less fortunate but deserving Tagudinians are screened in three stages:
Stage 1 : Academic Performance, where report cards served as the basis;
Stage 2 : Background Investigation (Economic Survey/Evaluation); and
Stage 3 : Written and Oral Examinations.

This program is initially available for incoming freshmen students to be enrolled either at Tagudin National High School or at the Integrated High School of Pudoc West. It will later be available for the College level.

Twenty three(23) applicants were screened, where 17 were qualified. However, only 15 came for the written and oral examinations held at the Municipal Hall, May 18, 2006. The background investigation was conducted by the Committee last May 9-12, 2006.

Tagudinian OFW goes home

Another OFW in Lebanon, Adelina Ramos, was reaptriated to the country through the intercession of Mayor Jun.

Adelina, in the hope of uplifting their standard of living and providing a better future for her two kids, went abroad as a Domestic Helper. However, after only 3 months, due to the maltreatment of her employer, she escaped and went to the Philippine Embassy in Lebanon. She then called her family and informed them of her plight.

Her mother, Mrs. Pacita Ramos, came to seek assistance from Mayor Jun, Special Action Hotline Officer of the Ilocos Sur Hotline of the Office of Gov. Luis "Chavit" Singson, who referred said case to the Migrant Workers Affairs Office of the DFA. The DFA then referred Ms. Ramos' case to the Consulate in Lebanon.

Adelina Ramos was repatriated here in the country on May 5, 2006. Upon arrival in Libtong, Tagudin, Ilocos Sur, where she lives, she personally came to thank Mayor Jun together with her mother, her aunt Asuncion Cuaresma and Ms. Esther Del Rosario of Radyo Natin Tagudin.

Mayor Jun Helps Repatriate OFW

Zenaida Ramos, an OFW in Bahrain, was repatriated to the country last April 19, 2006 through the kind intercession of Mayor Jun, Special Action Hotline Officer of the Ilocos Sur Hotline, Office of the Hon. Governor Luis "Chavit" Singson.

Ramos had been accused of whipping the child she is taking care of and for spitting on the drink of the same. Because she did not admit the accusations, her employer sent her to jail. When one of her inmates - a co-filipina, was freed, she appealed to her to contact her relatives upon setting foot here in the Philippines. She was sent to jail for a month before her repatriation.

Her husband, Jojo Ramos and uncle DZTP Announcer Jovy Tuzon of Candon, having been informed of her plight, came to the Office of Mayor Jun to seek assistance.

Mayor Jun immediately wrote to the Department of Foreign Affairs, Migrant Workers Affairs Office on April 10, 2006, who referred the said case to the Consulate in Bahrain.

She was repatriated here in the Philippines, April 19, 2006 and came home to her hometown, Tablac, Candon City, Ilocos Sur last April 21, 2006.

She came to the Office of Mayor Jun together with her husband and uncle on May 10, 2006, to personally thank Mayor Jun for his assistance.

Fiesta raffle winners get prizes

The draw for the raffle tickets for the 2nd Tikanlu Festival, Town Fiesta 2006, was held after the awarding of the winners in the Inter-Barangay Basketball Tournament, last May 9, 2006.

1st Prize - Jenny Aglibot - 6 cu. ft. Refrigerator
2nd Prize - Bentura's Art Studio - 14" Colored Television
3rd Prize - Ianne Aramis Leal - Washing Machine
4th Prize - Mariza Dolor - Mountain Bike
5th Prize - Rohanne Licudine - Two-Burner Gas Stove with Accessories

Consolation Prizes:
1. John Carlo Fernandez
2. Avelino Bunoan
3. Gregorio Lamadrid
4. Leilani Vee Cabañero
5. Jayvee Longoria
6. Girlie Manzano
7. Mary Grace Dalantan
8. SBM Jose Ramos, Jr.
9. Underground Tech., Inc.
10. Ralph Danrique Aquino

Mayor Jun, Mun. Treasurer Adelaida Corpuz and Ms. Estrella Manzano of the BIR together with some basketball players drew the winners.

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ETA gives TNHS school building

The Eastern Tagudinians Association donated a two-classroom school building to Tagudin National High School through the Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 2nd District, Ilocos Sur as part of its Classroom Galing Sa Mamamayang Abroad (CGMA) Project.

This said building was formally turned over to TNHS by ETA through its Vice-President, Mr. Mario Lardizabal. Witnessing said turnover are dignitaries and officials - Hon. Danilo D. Cruz, Undersecretary of the Employment Cluster CGMA Project, Mr. Jose Chua Hong, President of Federation of Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry for the 2nd District of Ilocos Sur, Atty. Guerrero N. Cirilo, Regional Director Department Of Labor and Employment Regional Office 1, DOLE Region II Director Nathaniel Lacambra, Municipal Officials headed by Mayor Jun, DepEd Officials, and Tagudinian Balikbayans.

Also, Emmanuel Batao-ey, an alumnus of TNHS, now an ETA scholar received $450 for his educational needs this coming 1st semester 2005.

May this noble endeavor serves as an inspiration to other Tagudinians around the world - "Panagsubalit Ti Ingunguten Nga Ili A Naggappuan".

Balikbayans donate for Integrated High School

One of the 12 Flagship Programs of Mayor Jun is on EDUCATION - "Edukasyon Para Iti Amin". The very reason for the construction of a Barangay High School in Pudoc West. This is the 1st first year high school curriculum to be offered in a barangay.

In support to this Program and in response to this year's 2nd Tikanlu Festival theme: "Panagsubalit Ti Ingunguten Nga Ili A Naggappuan", the following Tagudinian Balikbayans through Ms. Vita Galvez-Paredes, gave their donations to Mayor Jun during the Turnover Ceremony of the 2-classroom School Building donated by the Eastern Tagudinians Association (ETA) to Tagudin National High School:

Dr. and Dr. Phillip and Emma Galvez Mangosing - $1,000
Ms. Vita Galvez-Paredes - $200
Ms. Maribel Castillo-Galvez - $200

To the above-mentioned balikbayans, mabuhay, more power ken agyaman kami unay apo!

Horseback riding in Tagudin

April 20, 2006. Maiden horseback riding is available for the first time in town to boost tourism.

Municipal Abattoir gets accreditation

The Department of Agriculture, National Meat Inspection Service issued a Certificate of Accreditation to ASAP Tagudin Municipal Abattoir, located at Barangay Las-ud, March 7, 2006 after having complied with the rules and regulations on meat inspection pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 7 and Executive Order 317. Said Accreditation is for the Slaughtering of Hogs and Large Animals for Domestic Trade with Accredidation No. SH - 761 - "AA".

The municipality received the accreditation through Mr. Florante Lacasandile, OIC-MAo and Meat Inspector Mr. Melou Linda.

This falls under the 12 Flagship Programs of Mayor Jun on Agriculture.

Janelle Velo is Miss Tagudin 2006

The Search for Miss Tagudin 2006 held its last canvassing , April 23, 2006 at the Municipal Auditorium where LGU Candidate Janelle Sison Velo, the Local Government Unit candidate, emerged as the winner.

Following is the result of the canvassing:

Miss Tagudin 2006 - Janelle Sison Velo(LGU) - PhP 509, 717.00
1st Princess - Joana Marie Zamora (National Line Agencies) - PhP 105,300.00
2nd Princess - Divine Grace Fabro (NGO) - PhP 57,125.00
Muse - Jennifer Belmonte (SK) - PhP 17,730

Grand Ball and Coronation will be on May 4, 2006.

Declogging project begins

The LGU, together with the National Line Agencies, Non-Government Organizations, Private Organizations, Business and Sectoral Groups and Stakeholders held last April 22, 20056 the kick off ceremonies of its declogging project.

This Declogging Project is a continuing program of the present administration geared towards a sustainable environment and balanced ecosystem.

Officials attend Legislative Planning Seminar in Fort Ilocandia

Vice-Mayor Peter Manzano, together with the members of the Municipal Council and Municipal DILG Officer Mr. Manuel Dumagpi, Secretary to the SB Mr. Geronimo Lastimoza and the other SB staff had their Legislative Planning Seminar at Fort Ilocoandia Hotel in Laoag City last April 8-10, 2006.

The seminar/workshop consisted of :
1. review of the Legislative Process focusing on parliamentary rules and procedures;
2. review of the extent of the legislative commitment in the duly formulated Executive-Legislative Agenda;
3. assessment of the legislative performance of the august body from the start of the present administration as against those in the legislative agenda;
4. Legislative agenda - sectionalized according to each committee being handles by each Councilor;
5. reporting and assessment/evaluation;
6. strategies
7. codification of the ordinances;and
8. inventory and classification of ordinances

LGU Warehouse inaugurated

The LGU Tagudin Warehouse located at Brgy. Del Pilar was inaugurated last April 18, 2006. The project is another blessing to the municipality for it serves for the better storage, preservation and safety of all the local government’s facilities.

Mayor Verzosa together with Mrs. Marina Balicoco, GSO Designate, SBM Bernardo Tovera, Jr. and SBM Neopito Galang cut the ribbon as a sign of the formal opening operation of the warehouse. Some municipal employees also witnessed this official blessing.

Tagudin Grand Medical Surgical Mission
May 2-4, 2006
DONORS (As of April 23, 2006)

1. Eastern Tagudinians- $1000.00
2. Claro & Eulene Mamaril $1000.00
3. Quines Family P10,000.00
4. Manuel & Agnes Barit $1,400.00
5. Francis & Elsie Ong $1000.00
6. Guy S. Lopez $500.00
7. Marcus Drewa $250.00
8.Romeo & Edna Lardizabal $200.00
9.Drug Depot Corporation $100.00
10.Eliseo & Vita Paredes $100.00
11.Niceto & Delia Batac $100.00
12.Avelina C.Pimo $100.00
13.Michael Zambetti Jr. $100.00
14.Gary Parker $100.00
15.Teodoro & Corazon Guevarra $100.00
16.Bonifacio & Jeane Cablay $50.00
17.Clemente & Maria Rosario Umali $50.00
18.Jojo&Evita Tabilin $50.00

To all Tagudinian Medical Practioneers and Volunteers who want to donate/sponsor for the cause of the upcoming Tagudin Grand Medical Surgical Mission on May 2-4, 2006 - please send your donations to Ms. Ave Pimo at cp no. 917-536-2789 or to Dr. Francis Ong at 19047302010 or at 19042811122. Thank you.

Cagers meet at tourney kickoff

The 2nd Tikanlu Festival 2006 Inter Barangay Basketball Tournament had its formal opening, April 16, 2006 at the Municipal Auditorium. Mayor Jun did the ceremonial toss in the 1st game between Bimmanga and Bucao West.

This tournament is participated by 26 barangays, with two divisions as follows:

Division I
Bracket A
Bucao West, Bimmanga, Bio, Farola, Quirino

Bracket B
Rizal, Magsaysay, Dardarat, Jardin

Division II
Bracket C
Salvacion, Ambalayat, San Miguel, Garitan,

Bracket D
Cabaroan, Libtong, Lubnac, Borono

Bracket E
Bitalag, Ranget, Lantag, Tallaoen

Bracket F
Sawat, Lacong, Baritao, Malacañang, Pudoc West

Vice-Mayor Peter Manzano, SBM Elisa Bunoan, SBM Ma. Theresa Laranang, SBM Bernardo Tovera, Jr., ABC President Alicia Lorena and barangay officials attended this said event.

Elimination games is on April 16, 2006 - May 7, 2006.

Tagudin Pasarabo Center, Rest Area opens

In realization to two of the 12 Flagship Programs of Mayor Jun specifically on Ruangan Ti Ilocandia and Revenue Enhancement Initiative, Tagudin Pasarabo Center and Rest Area had its Grand Opening last April 8, 2006.

This site was the former Bitalag Satellite Market. With its recent development, it now has 12 stalls, symbolizing the present administration's 12 Flaghsip Programs where different native and local products are sold, a rest area, grocery stores, fastfoods/eateries, and many others. It has a spacious and comfortable rest area where both local and foreign tourists/travellers can drop by and enjoy the Tagudinian hospitality and ambience.

Pastor Raul Belarmino joined by Mayor Jun, Vice-Mayor Peter and members of the Municipal Council and the LGU Employees led in the blessing of the stalls and the whole area. Contracts for the stall owners were also awarded during this said event.

Mayor receives citation from PNP

Hon. Mayor Jun Verzosa, last April 3, 2006, received a Certificate of Appreciation from the National Police Commission, Philippine National Police, Police Regional Office 1 in grateful appreciation for his invaluable services and support to the PNP-Tagudin in conduct of the Close Quarter Course and Police Intervention Technique Seminar. These were held from January 27 to February 10, 2006 and greatly contributed to the development of skills and career of the PNP personnel in the town.

This said certificate was awarded during their Flag Raising Ceremony by Police Chief Superintendent Alfredo Bernardo De Vera, Jr., Regional Director at the Police Regional Office I, Camp Brigadier General Oscar M. Florendo, Parian, San Fernando City, La Union.

LGU celebrates quarterly salu-salo together

March 31, 2006. Every quarter, LGU Officials and employees of the town celebrate "Salu-salo Together", a program which aims to strengthen the ties of all its officials and employees.

Birthday celebrants for the months of January until March were likewise acknowledged. In behalf of the LGU family, Mayor Jun bequeathed the gifts to all the celebrants who were also serenaded by Mr. Melou Linda.

Farmers learn basic beekeeping

Beekeeping is a rural-based ecologically-balanced promoting industry. It favors increased crop production through crop pollination,income-generating and helps improve family nutrition.

LGU-Tagudin, through the Office of the Municipal Agriculturist(OMA) launched the "Basic Beekeeping Training", March 30, 2006 at Barangay Pacac. This was attended by about 50 farmers from the diiferent barangays of the municipality. Mr. Florante Lacasandile and Dr. Alvaro Jade Lacasandile, both from the OMA, gave a briefing/orientation to all the attendees. They also visited an existing apiary.

SBM Onofre Emerito Bayuga and Mr. Romualdo Gapasin, Sr.(Private Secretary of Mayor Jun), were also present during this launching.

Seized marijuana torched

Pursuant to the Order of the Regional Trial Court First Judicial Region Branch 25 of Tagudin, dated March 1, 2006, 90 marijuana bricks equivalent to 168,545 grams were burned on March 27, 2006.

These marijuana were confiscated from Mr. Jetro Comot and Mr. Dario Comot of Bakun, Benguet on February 22, 2005 in violation of Section 5 of Republic Act 9165 otherwise known as the Comprehensive Drugs Act of 2002.The accused are presently detained at the Provincial Jail, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur.

The burning of the said marijuana was conducted in the presence of the Local Government Unit's Officials and Employees, headed by Mayor Jun Verzosa and SPM Jose V. Bunoan, Jr., Personnel and Staff of RTC headed by Judge Melanio Roxas, Municipal Circuit Trial Court staff, PNP and other National Line Agencies and the public in general.

The act proves that Tagudin maintains to be a drug-free and drug-less municipality.

1st Locational Clearance signed

The first Locational Clearance with LC Decision No. LC-Tag-06-03-001 issued by the Local Government Unit of Tagudin in the implementation of the approved Municipal Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Zoning Ordinance was signed by Mayor Jun last March 17, 2006. This said Clearance was awarded to Mr. Edwin Arquines of Borono, Tagudin, Ilocos Sur and part of the Revenue Enhancement Initiative, one of the 12 Flagship Programs of the present administration.

Mayor Jun congratulates "Hawaiian Punch"

Mayor Jun, together with other Provincial and Municipal Officials of Ilocos Sur, attended at Baluarte, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur the Welcome and Victory Party of Brian "the Hawaiian Punch" Viloria, WBC Light Flyweight Champion of the World who victoriously ruled over his challenger Aguirre of Mexico during his first title defense fight.

The Welcome and Victory Party was hosted by Gov. Luis "Chavit" Singson.

The "Hawaiian Punch" was awarded a resolution in recognition of his achievement as a world boxing champ.

In his message, Mr. Viloria proudly thanked the Ilocano family for their warm welcome and undying support.

To Brian Viloria, CONGRATULATIONS from your avid fans, the Tagudinian family, headed by Mayor Jun Verzosa.

Brgy chiefs get Xmas gifts from Gov. Chavit

In behalf of Ilocos Sur Gov. Luis "Chavit" Singson, his brother, SPM Jerry Singson came to personally hand the Christmas gifts of the 43 Barangay Captains of Tagudin. Witnessing the said gift-giving were SPM Jose V. Bunoan, Jr., SBM Jose Ramos, Jr., SBM Jose Lodia, Jr. and Mayor Jun.

In his message, SPM Jerry conveyed the Hon. Governor's warm greetings to the barangay captains who in turn expressed their gratitude.

"Botica Ng Barangay" get medicines

Mayor Jun, together with SB Committee Chairman on Health, Hon. Jose Ramos, Jr. and Municipal Health Officer, Dr. Aly John Lopez, distributed the medicines given by DOH, Region I to the 5 barangay beneficiaries.

These barangays include : Pudoc East, Ambalayat, Pula, San Miguel and Borono. The Barangay Captains of the mentioned barangays received said medicines which will be used in the "Botica Ng Barangay". This is a program where basic medicines will be sold at reasonable prices. Mrs. Zereda Dig-aoan, DOH representative will be monitoring the progress of this program.

ASAP Tagudin cagers join inter-town tourney

Mayor Jun has always been supportive of the activities and invitations from the good Mayor of the City of Candon, Hon. Allen Singson. Last December 2005, Tagudin joined in the Feria de Candon Circa 1892 and got the Best Booth Award.

This time, the ASAP Tagudin Basketball Team joins in the Inter-town Basketball Tournament as one among the highlights of the City's Fiesta celebration. Tagudin played the 1st game of the elimination round versus Santa and emerged victoriously with a score of 92-84, March 9, 2006.

Participating teams in this inter-town tournament include : Candon, Tagudin, Narvacan, Santa, Del Pilar and PNP - Candon.

ASAP Tagudin's team players are : Jun Andaya, Nestor Agballog, Felipe Pascua, Jr., Frederick Layco, Arnold Gutierez, Jr., Leonard Ordinario, Jr., Darwin Lorena, Reneboy Lata, Mardex Lanuza, Jun Lata, John Sanchez, Jimmy Vergara, Magellan Lapitan, Allan Lardizabal and Augie Encarnacion. Team Coach is Mr. Dante Collado, Assistant Coach, Mr. Cesar Milanes, Statistician, Mr. Noel Lorenta and Mr. Mitchel Verzosa as the Team Manager.

UPDATE: (3/10/2006 6:00pm)
ASAP Tagudin vs PNP-Ilocos Sur
Score: 126-98
Go ASAP Tagudin Players for the gold!

Brgy Tanods attend Skills Devt Program

For the past few years, the Department of Interior and Local Government under Secretary Joey Lina conducted Barangay Tanod Professionalization Programs to uplift the standards and status of Barangay Tanods.

And, this month, Tagudin was one among the six (6) municipal recipients in the entire Region I to receive this Skills Development Program with the initiative of Mayor Jun in coordination with the PNP Regional Training School under PSSUPT George Ramoran Rabina.

Under this Program, Barangay Tanods were taught on the basic skills of AIKIDO, ARNIS DE MANO and PROBATON - the basic martial arts needed by the Tanods in performing their task of being the first to respond in a crime scene. Likewise, they were taught on how to make "friendly arrests" with the use of Arm Lock, Finger Lock, the Barbed Wire Lock and Handcuffing Techniques.

Mayor Jun was the Guest of Honor and Speaker during their Closing Ceremony, March 9, 2006.

With these skills that they have gained, surely our Barangay Tanods will be able to carry out their tasks effectively and efficiently.

LBP loan officer briefs Tagudinian entreps

Tagudinian Small and Medium Enterprise (SME's) owners/managers, businessmen and aspiring entrepreneurs, through the LGU, had a briefing with the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) Candon, Ilocos Sur Branch for possible financial assistance. Ms. Nenita Cortez, Manager, and Ms. Marinette Tapia, Account Officer of the Loans Division gave a briefing on the terms, conditions, requirements and kinds of loans that they may avail last March 3, 2006 at the Municipal Hall.

This briefing/consultation is aimed to help Tagudinian SME's entrepreneurs (including aspirants) in terms of capitalization or for their business expansion - in line with one among the 12 Flagship Programs of Mayor Jun on Revenue Enhancement.

Almost a hundred Tagudinians came to this briefing.

Medical Mission set for Tikanlu Festival

Members of the Committee on the upcoming Grand Medical Mission, tentatively scheduled on May 1-3, 2006, held its Committee Meeting on March 7, 2006 at the Office of Mayor Jun.

Ms. Ave Pimo, a member of the Eastern Tagudinians Association (ETA) and a representative of Dr. Francis Ong (Florida) and Dr.Pacita Ong (New Jersey) came to personally discuss with Mayor Jun, Dr. Eugene Dauz and Dr. Aly John Lopez the details of the Medical Mission by a team of US-Based doctors in Tagudin.

Gov. Chavit inducts Bernardo Tovera, Jr. as SBM

Hon. Bernardo Tovera, Jr., son and successor of the late Municipal Councilor, Hon. Bernardo Tovera, Sr. took oath as a new SB Member last March 6, 2006 in Baluarte, Vigan City, through Governor Luis "Chavit" Singson, witnessed by Mayor Jun Verzosa.

Congratulations, SBM Bernardo "Jun Jun" Tovera!
Welcome to LGU-Tagudin!

TNHS holds Field Demo '06

Tagudin National High School held its Field Demonstration 2006 last March 3 showcasing the different talents and skills of the students as well as teachers of the said institution.
Calisthenics, free-hand exercises, folk dances and song numbers were excellently and amazingly presented.

Atty. Arvin P. Andaya, delivered a very inspiring message in behalf of the Town's Head, Mayor Jun. The theme for the said event is "Active Service Assures Progress".

Mayor Jun solves agri dispute

Through the persuasive intercession of Mayor Jun, a longtime irrigation/farming problem between and among the rice farmers of Barangay Lubnac was amicably settled.

A significant number of rice farmers and land owners came to the Office of Mayor Jun to request for his intercession in settling a dispute.

Known for his balanced views in handling disputes, Mayor Jun successfully formulated a win-win solution that once more earned the love and respect of all concerned.

2nd Tikanlu Committees meet

The Executive and Steering Committees of the 2nd Tikanlu Festival 2006 held a meeting, February 28, 2006, to update the body on the specific plans and accomplishments of each steering committee and to know their status. Mayor Jun, being the Honorary Chairman of the Executive Committee, presided this meeting.

Each Steering Committee Chairperson was given a chance to inform the body of their respective reports/updates where comments/suggestions were welcomed and encouraged.

These meetings are being conducted regularly to ensure a more organized and better 2nd Tikanlu Festival Town Fiesta 2006.

SAS celebrates Family Day

SAS celebrated its family day last February 18, 2006 , showcasing the talents and skills of the Augustinian pupils, students, teachers, administration and staff and the Parents Association of Saint Augustine's School (PASAS) in a variety of songs,dances and games. A raffle draw was also held in between performances with prizes that really gave so much joy and excitement to the audience.

This Family Day was initiated by the PASAS headed by Ms. Veronica Ormita with the theme: "Rekindle the innate Filipino goodness : promoting COMMUNION among families and nations and with nature".

Farewell to a Councilman

The late Hon. Bernardo L. Tovera, a member of the Municipal Council, was laid to his final rest on February 22, 2006 at the Tagudin Everlasting Memorial Gardens.

He was given a Necrological Service at the Municipal Hall where his LGU family headed by Mayor Jun and joined by Vice Mayor Peter, fellow SB Members and employees together with his relatives, friends and all other Tagudinians.

He joined our Creator last February 14, 2006.

"Apo Ondong" as he is fondly called, has been in the public service as one-term Barangay Kagawad and as Sangguniang Bayan for 3 consecutive terms (almost 8 years) - a proof that he really is loved and trusted by his townmates.

To our dear Apo Ondong, our sincere prayers for your eternal rest with the Almighty.

Officials honor SBM Tovera

During the Necrological Services in honor of the late SBM Bernardo L. Tovera, Sr., a Certificate of Recognition in grateful and sincere recognition for having given his invaluable time and unequivocal support in the name of committed and true service for the people of Tagudin and for being one of the pillars of the LGU in the pursuit of its vision to become the most dynamic and sustainable growth center of the Ilocos Region was awarded to his bereaved family by Mayor Jun.

Also, Resolution # 024, S2006 was given by Hon. Vice-Mayor Peter M. Manzano and the members of the Municipal Council. This resolution extends its deepest sympathy and sincerest condolences to the bereaved family of the late SBM Tovera, Municipal Councilor of the town from June 20, 1998 to February 14, 2006.

Both Certificate of Recognition and Resolution #24 were received by his wife, Ms. Marita Tovera.

Adopt a Special Child Program launched

The "Adopt a Special Child" and "Arapaapko, Sagut mo, Adal Pumayso" projects of the Municipal Council for the Protection of Children were finally launched last February 18, 2006 through the active participation and coordination of Mayor Jun Verzosa, Municipal Social Welfare and Development Officer Corazon Villanueva and all the members of the two project working committees.

"Adopt a Special Child" project envisions...fostering them with proper care and attention, hoping of providing them a hale and hearty, sound body and mind. "Arapaapko Sagut mo, Adal Pumayso" on the other hand aims of supporting the education of the poor but deserving constituents of Tagudin through the fund that would be raised from the drop cans that are distributed in various establishments.

A motorcade from Bio to Becques marked the launching of the said projects. It was participated in by the Municipal Officials and employees, National Line Agencies, Barangay Officials, Barangay Nutrition Scholars, tricycle drivers and operators and the beneficiaries and parents of the "Adopt a Special Child" project and other representatives from the business sector of the municipality.

Tagudinians in Canada elect officers

President : Gerardo Leal
Vice Presidents: Neopito Galang, Jr.
Romeo L. Labasan
Alice Lorenzana
Treasurer : Seny Gazmen
Assistant Treasurer : Lolita Sanchez
Secretary : Marie Lourdes Lasquite
Assistant Secretary : Roselia Labador Felicitas
Auditor: Dominador F. Manzano
Assistant Auditor : Ma. Rosemarie Nagallo
PRO's : Norma B. Leal
Hazel Mina
Jovita Raguindin
Marissa Tavas
Peacekeeper : Carlo Sanchez
Mario Calibuso
Board of Directors : Julia Dauz
Consuelo Leal Sanchez
Cathy Villanueva
Myrna Flores
Mario Calibuso
Benilyn Co
Herman Co
Noli Lamadrid
Benigno Lapitan, Jr.(Montreal)
Josie Lasquite
Clarita Magomcia
Jackie Octavo (Milton)
Yolanda Alvarado (Barrie)
Zeny Lopez (Montreal)
Joseph Lamorena
Adviser : Ed Lorenzana

To the newly-elected officers - congratulations and keep up with the legacy of your Association.

Top chess players awarded

The ASAP-Tagudin Open Chess Tournament 2005 was successfully conducted in the municipality of Tagudin.

Many Tagudinians' chess enthusiasts have once again proven their sporstmanship and talents for this mind game.

On February 20, 2006, the winners were awarded with cash prizes and trophies. These are as follows:

1st prize - Mr. Romulo Lardizabal
2nd prize - Mr. John Paul Lucena
3rd prize - Mr. Daniel Cardenas
4th prize - Mr. Serafin Soriano
5th prize - Mr. Eleopoldo Lucena

On February 20, 2006, "Arapaapko Sagut mo Adal Pumayso" drop cans were distributed to all the Chiefs of Office of the Local Government Unit of Tagudin. The amount to be collected from all these cans shall be used to support the education of the poor but deserving constituents of Tagudin.

Tagudinian fisherman frees sea turtle

A good-hearted citizen in the person of Mr. Danny Nisperos of Brgy. Tarangotong surrendered a sea turtle (pawikan) after having been accidentally caught by his fish net last February 11, 2006, 6 o'clock Saturday morning.

Knowing that such sea turtle as one of the most endangered species, he did not think twice of handing the situation to the Local Government Unit of Tagudin to ensure the safety of the "pawikan".

On February 13, 2006, with Mayor Jun Verzosa, Personnel and staff of Municipal Agriculture's Office and Forrester Section of the DENR namely Francisco Arenas, Rico Biado, Rowena Acebes, Janito Acebes and Roberto Bielza, the "pawikan" was tagged and returned to the sea with the hope of faster recovery.

Indeed, Mr. Nisperos is a true picture of a concerned Tagudinian whom we should all be proud of.

Farmer LED Extension held in Becques

The Farmer- LED Extension (FLE) Techno-Demo Field Day & Graduation Ceremony on Hybrid Rice was held on February 10, 2006 at Becques, Tagudin, Ilocos Sur. There were twenty five (25) farmer-participants who successfully finished the training course.

Mrs. Flora D. Gagni, Asst. Regional Director for crops of the Department of Agriculture confirmed the graduates with the presence of Mr. Ernesto De Fiesta of Agricultural Training Institue (ATI), likewise Mr. Constante Botacion of the Provincial Agriculture's Office, Vigan, Ilocos Sur and of course Mayor Jun Verzosa and Sangguniang Bayan Members Ma. Teresa Laranang, Onofre Emerito Bayuga and Jose Lodia, Jr.

The said FLE brought pride and glory not only to the graduates but to all Tagudinians as a whole when Mrs. Gagni announced to everyone that Tagudin is the Rice Granary of the province of Ilocos Sur.

Entreps get Skills Training

LGU Tagudin in coordination with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Ilocos Sur conducted a 3-day seminar/workshop on Entrepreneurship Development for all business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs last February 8-10, 2006.

This workshop is aimed to give assistance to the 52 participants in business planning, management and the basics in business organization which included a tour on the production/manufacturing sites of calamansi products, Tagudin’s OTOP (One Town, One Product). Likewise, it is aimed at job generation and poverty alleviation through self-employment – thus living-up to the town’s battlecry – ASAP Tagudin (Agpirakam Siglatmo, Agkaykaysakam Panagrang-aymo Tagudin!) stressing on self-reliance for progress.

The output for this seminar is s simple business plan presented by all the participants to the Hon. Mayor Verzosa and TESDA Representative, Mr. ARnel Gallardo. Business proposals included the following : Calamansi Processing, Stuffed Toy Making, Restaurant/Fastfood/Eatery, Piggery, Sari-sari Store, Hardware Business, Beauty Parlor, Curtain and Home Décor Shop, Dress Shop, Candy-Making(Kundol) and Catering Services.

Mr. Pete Montero conducted/facilitated said training with assistance from TESDA Director Gemma Rendon and the Technical Education and Skills Development Committee(TESDC) of the LGU.

LGU, TESDA Conducts Calamansi Processing Training

Tagudin LGU and TESDA, Ilocos Sur conducted a Calamansi Processing Training Workshop last January 31, 2006 at the Municipal Auditorium. This training/workshop is geared to provide knowledge and skills to all interested Tagudinians and to support the Calamansi Industry, Calamansi being Tagudin's OTOP (One Town, One Product).

Trainors from the Industrial Technology Development Institute of DOST, Ms. Michelle Evaristo and Mr. Ronald Balderama taught the thirty seven (37) participants on how to make Calamansi Juice Concentrate and ready-to-drink, calamansi jelly and marmalade. This one-day workshop likewise provided all participants with basic knowledge on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), lectures on fruit juices, jams and jellies and the actual or hands-on workshop on the making of the mentioned calamansi products.

Tagudin: Now A 3rd Class Municipality

The Municipality of Tagudin, Ilocos Sur, previously a 4th class municipality is now reclassified one notch higher – 3rd class (per DOF Order No. 20-05) effective July 29, 2005, pursuant to Memorandum Circular No. 01M(7)-05 dated October 2005, Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance. This is on the basis of the Average Annual Income as certified by the Commission on Audit.

Tagudin, with an average annual income of PhP 37,368,000.00 has been qualified to be within the income bracket of a third class municipality pursuant to section 2 of Department Order No. 20-05 of the Department of Finance.
The classification being dependent on the Average Annual Income of the municipality, it is imperatively incumbent upon the residents to unite and conspire towards the attainment of the LGU’s economic goal such as enhanced tax collection, creation of employment opportunities, attraction of more investors, improved tourism and better agricultural production – to mention a few.

May this serve as an inspiration that must be conserved and nurtured for the coming years.

Sen. Cayetano leads “Bike For Hope”

Senator Pia Cayetano, together with around six hundred other cyclists passed by the Municipality of Tagudin in her campaign for Health Awareness through the “Bike For Hope” last January 21, 2006.

Tagudin was the first water station of the cyclists from their jump off point at 6:30 a.m. in Balaoan, La Union. The lady senator and the cyclists passed by the town at about 7:30 in the morning.

After all the cyclists have passed by the station, a Plaque of Recognition from the Office of the Mayor was given to Sen. Cayetano’s Chief of Staff, Atty. Marnie Nathalie Matta. Also, a Resolution requesting the Honorable Senator for One Million Pesos financial assistance to the LGU’s Health Programs was handed over to her. Witnessing the said event were Atty. Don Ares, another staff of Sen. Cayetano, members of the Municipal Council, employees of the LGU and other Tagudinians.

A day earlier, Sen. Cayetano donated Oral Polio Vaccines and deworming medicines.

Hawaii Gov visits Tagudin

Hon. Linda Lingle, Governor, State of Hawaii, USA, stopped over Tagudin during her eight day goodwill visit in the country. Her visit kicks off the 2006 associated activities commemorating the centennial benchmark of the arrival of Filipino migrant workers - dubbed as “Sakadas” and mostly Ilocanos, in Hawaii in 1906.

In her historic visit to the province of Ilocos Sur, Gov. Lingle dropped by Barangay Bio, enroute to San Fernando City, La Union, escorted by Vice-Governor DV Savellano, along with her entourage of 200 strong Hawaiian Delegations. She was welcomed by officials of Tagudin led by Mayor Jun, Vice Mayor Peter, members of the Municipal Council, Barangay Captains, LGU employees, NGOs, Public Elementary School Heads, Marching Bands and other Tagudinians. Banners, flaglets and placards created a festive mode along the National Highway entourage route.

The Governor’s brief farewell statement capsulized her sincere gratitude for the very warm welcome and generic Ilocano hospitality that she and her Hawaiian Delegation were accorded upon and exclaimed : - “….. no one of us wants to go back to Hawaii …”.

A Plaque of Recognition from Mayor Jun and a Resolution manifesting our desire to establish Sisterhood and Twinning Relationship were handed to Gov. Lingle including native mementos made in Tagudin.

Tagudin LGU Hour Program

The focal point of the present administration is Good Governance through dynamic, consultative and participative system to enhance transparency, information dissemination and total understanding by the constituents. It is actually the extension of the “Journey to the 43 Barangays” that was aggressively launched by the Hon. Mayor Roque S. Verzosa, Jr. upon assumption as the Local Chief Executive.

Tagudin LGU Hour Program is a Reach-out Program through the Broadcast Media to ensure that all constituents will understand and be informed on what the Local Government is doing – its accomplishments and plans for the municipality’s development and improvement on the well-being of its people.

This program has already been aired starting with Mrs. Adelaida Corpuz, Municipal Treasurer of the Executive department last January 16, 2006, Municipal Assessor Mr. Severino Villamar last January 18, 2006 and to be followed by the other Chiefs of Office.

After the executive department, SB Members and Barangay Officials will also be scheduled for this program – a mixed Question & Answer Method by Ms. Esther del Rosario, Manager of RNT 90.7 FM.

Everyone is thus enjoined to monitor the LGU Hour Program and actively participate to guarantee its implementation and success. Information dissemination is the responsibility of every Public Servant.

Pudoc West Opens Minimart

On the final implementation of the Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (CIDSS) project by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) at Barangay Pudoc West in cooperation with the LGU under the stewardship of Mayor Jun and Pudoc West’s Council, the opening of Pudoc West Minimart has finally been realized last January 12, 2006. Witnessing the said event were Ms. Claudia Barcelona, CIDSS Specialist of the DSWD Regional Field Office I, SB Members, Hon. Maria Theresa Laranang, Hon. Elisa Bunoan, Hon. Neopito Galang, Hon. Onofre Bayuga and the Chairman of the SB Committee on Social Welfare, Hon. Jose Lodia, Jr. Also in attendance were members of the Municipal Inter Agency Council (MIAC), MSWDOO Miss Corazon Villanueva, Budget Officer Ms. Febie Carpio, MLGOO Mr. Manuel Dumagpi, Ms. Josefina Barbado of the Municipal Health Office, Ms. Elena Bueno of the Agrarian Reform, Mr. Danilo Lascota of the Mun. Agri. Office, Mr. Edgar Labiano with the Barangay Inter Agency Council (BIAC) and the Barangay Officials.

During the said event, the newly-installed officers of Pudoc West Mini Mart were sworn to office by SBM Laranang in lieu of Mayor Jun. Those who took their oaths were : Mr. Federico Gavina , President, Mr. Severo Gorospe, Vice-President, Ms. Jenefer Lacasandile, Secretary, Ms. Alma Manzo, Treasurer, Mr. Danilo Fabro, Auditor, Ms. Estrellita Gorospe, Business Manager and Ms. Fe Villanueva, PRO.

Other CIDSS-LGU assisted projects given to Pudoc West include a mini-tractor, a fishing gear and the newly-expanded Day Care Center.

Yuletide Fire Hazard Month and Oplan Paputok

Mayor Jun as a pro-active manager never work on assumptions or conjectures. Before the advent of the holiday season, he has already reminded the Bureau of Fire Protection to ensure that all precautionary measures, maximum fire protection campaign and accident prevention must be in place. This includes firecracker vendors on proper handling of pyrotechniques and its adverse effect and foremost – is to visit the town center and along the National Highway to foster visibility.

Last December 16-29, 2005, BFP Personnel of Tagudin, utilizing only ONE (1) UNIT OF FIRE TRUCK, alternately roamed around the municipality especially in crowded areas for Information Drive and Distribution of leaflets for public awareness on Firecrackers. This campaign includes Fire Prevention and other Precautionary Measures.

Firecracker Vendors were likewise supervised during the setting up and preparation of their stalls at their designated areas and were called for a briefing by the Municipal Fire Marshall, SFO3 Henedino R. Reduca. There was also the conduct of a Fire Safety Inspection and Monitoring at the Public Market Area. Firecrackers were confiscated from vendors without permit and those who violated the provisions of PD 1185 or the Fire Code of the Philippines.

On December 31, 2005, BFP Personnel established a monitoring and Public Assistance Center along the national highway fronting the National Food Authority Warehouse.

To ensure public safety and quick response, the KIA Penetrator Firetruck patrolled the town proper, ASAP Tagudin Restaurant and other fire-prone areas for visibility from December 31, 2005 to January 1, 2006.

Also last December 24 and 31, 2005, all BFP Personnel were required to report for duty for complete strength in cases of need and emergency.

Per records, there were no or zero fire-related incident or emergency during the Holiday Season – a 100% success of the campaign.

To the BFP Personnel, kudos and congratulations for a job well done!

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MS. MILLIE LEMI
of Magsaysay, Tagudin, residing at San Francisco, California, USA

Our sincere gratitude and appreciation for your $300 donation which will be used to defay the expenses for the installation of Christmas Lanterns in the streetlights located along Real Street, Masaysay area side.
You will see these lanterns when you arrive here in our hometown this Christmas Season.
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SNAPSHOTS

December 22, 2006. Las-ud Barangay Fiesta highlighted by the Search for Little Miss Las-ud 2006.

December 21, 2006. Barangay Health Workers'Christmas Program showcasing a variety of songs, dances and games. Mayor Jun delivered an inspirational message. He was serenaded by the BHWs and in return he also gave them their Christmas gifts. The Municipal Health Office organized this affair. SB Committee Chair on Health, Hon. Jose Ramos, Jr. also attended this program.

December 21, 2006. Bitalag PTCA Night with SPM Bunoan and Mayor Jun as Crowning Guests. SPM Meljohn Verzosa, SBM Bunoan, SBM Laranang, SBM Bayuga, SBM Tovera and SK Fed. VP Julie Ann Figuracion also graced this affair.

December 20, 2006. Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) Christmas Party with Municipal Nutrition Action Officer Reginald Millano and Mrs. Jocelyn Lamadrid.

December 20, 2006. Pudoc West Integrated High School's PTCA Night where Mayor Jun was their Crowning Guest and Speaker. Pudoc West's District Councilor SBM Bernardo Tovera, Jr. together with SBM Laranang, SBM Bayuga, SBM Lorena and ABC President Lorena also came to grace the said affair.

December 21, 2006. Garitan Community School's PTCA Night with Mayor Jun as their Crowning Guest and Speaker. SBM Laranang, SBM Bayuga, SBM Lorena, SBM Tovera and ABC President Lorena also came to this affair.

December 14, 2006. Gift-giving of the Tagudin Federation of Senior Citizens Presidents to 86 indigent residents (2 per barangay) as part of their Christmas Program.

December 20, 2006. Inauguration and Ribbon-Cutting of Garitan Community School's Home Economics Building. Mayor Jun did the ceremonial ribbon-cutting and attended their Christmas Party afterwards.

December 19, 2006. Bio Barangay Officials receive their share in the collection of sand and gravel for the month of October 2006.

December 19, 2006. Pula Officials headed by Brgy. Captain Jose Leal receive their share in the quarry operations in their barangay.

December 18, 2006. Mayor Jun listens to the angelic voices of the teachers of Tagudin Central School as they sing their Christmas Carols to him.

December 15, 2006. Federated Non-Government Organizations Christmas Party, where Mayor Jun together with SB Chair on NGOs, Hon. Elisa Q. Bunoan and SBM Rodrigo Lorena,graced said occasion. Mayor Jun delivered an inspirational message and also took part in the gift-giving for the indigents.

December 16, 2006. The "Arroz Caldo Salu-Salo" after the first Misa De Gallo".

December 14, 2006. Mayor Jun, together with Municipal Treasurer Adelaida Corpuz, his brother Dr. Eleazar Verzosa and son Mitchel, join the Clergy, Religious and other Lay Faithful in the Presbyteral Ordination of Rev. Ericson Mamaril Josue at Saint James the Greater Parish Church, Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte.

December 13, 2006. Ms. Marissa Tavas of the Tagudinians Association of Canada hands over to MSWDO Corazon Villanueva $600 (Canadian Dollars) for Ayessa Mae Lozano, Marjorie Portillas and Stephanie Lubina, three of the beneficiaries of the Adopt a Child Program.

December 12, 2006. Assessment of the Office of the Sangguniang Bayan for the Local Legislative Award, a project of the Philippine Councilors League.

December 12, 2006. Christmas Lanterns adorn the streetlights along Real Street, Magsaysay District side, generously donated by Ms. Millie Lemi of said barangay, now residing in San Francisco, Ca, USA. Said streetlights were constructed by the LGU in time for this Holiday Season.

December 18, 2006. Concreted Almazan approach/entrance.

December 18, 2006. Newly-concreted school ground funded by the Local Government Unit of Tagudin.

December 18, 2006. The newly constructed Bario-an Multi-Purpose Hall.

December 18, 2006. Ongoing Construction of the Comfort Rooms at the Tagudin Pasarabo Center and Rest Area in Bitalag.

December 18, 2006. Ongoing construction of Borono's Multi-Purpose Hall.

December 18, 2006. Ongoing construction of Bucao West's Day Care Center.

December 18, 2006. Continuation of Gabur Multi-Purpose Hall - Barangay Health Center.

December 18, 2006. Ongoing construction of Barangay Jardin's Multi-Purpose Hall.

December 18, 2006. Barangay Lacong's newly-constructed stage.

December 18, 2006. Lubnac's newly-built Multi-Purpose Hall funded by the Provincial Government of Ilocos Sur through the initiative of Mayor Jun.

DEcember 18, 2006. Barangay Salvacion's new Multi-Purpose Hall.

December 15, 2006. Christmas Party of Family Christian Center with the theme : "Christmas Star", where Mayor Jun delivered an inspirational message.

December 14, 2006. Dr. Christopher Bueno, OSPIA Assistant Director of the University of Northern Philippines, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur, together with three Call Center Agents of Stellar Call Center conduct an Orientation, Interview and Assessment to Call Center Agent Applicants at the SB Session Hall.

December 8, 2006. Launching of the Supplemental Feeding Program for Malnourished children by the Tagudin Ladies Association in coordination with LGU-Tagudin.

December 8, 2006. Mayor Jun provides financial assistance to the Association of Barangay Secretaries.

December 8, 2006. Mayor Jun awards financial assistance to the Bayanihan Savings Replication Project of Barangay Cabugbugan witnessed by MLGO Manuel Dumagpi.

December 8, 2006. Tallaoen Barangay Fiesta where Mayor Jun was the Crowning Guest and Keynote Speaker.

December 7, 2006. Briefing and orientation of the 44 pupils (Grades 4-6) from DepEd Public Elementary Schools, St. Augustine's School and Seventh Day Adventist Multi-Grade School for the upcoming Little Municipality of Tagudin Day.

December 6, 2006. General Assembly of all LGU officials and employees.

December 5, 2006. Mayor Jun delivers an Inspirational Message during Cabugbugan Bayanihan Center's 2nd Anniversary.

December 4, 2006. Oathtaking of Mr. Federico Lazaga as Barangay Kagawad #1 of Pudoc West to fill up the vacated position of Mr. Danilo Fabro who resigned (immigrant to Hawaii, USA). Witnessing said oathtaking are MLGOO Manuel Dumagpi, Brgy. Capt. Mario Gorospe and Mr. Danilo Fabro.

December 4, 2006. Mayor Jun and Admin. Officer Joyce distribute the December allowance of the 23 scholars of "Edukasyon Para Iti Amin", one of the 12 Flagship Programs of the present administration.

November 27, 2006. Feeding Program and Distribution of apples to the pupils of Las-ud Elementary School sponsored by Bernard Mealing Foundation - "Feeding Street Children". Mayor Jun assisted Mr. Bernard K. Mealing and School Principal Mrs. Susana Pascasio in the said programs.

November 27, 2006. Feeding Program sponsored by the Bernard Mealing Foundation.

Boy scouts stage their dancing prowess during the Camp fire.

November 30, 2006. The Municipal Council for the Protection of Children(MCPC) poses with Mayor Jun as he holds the SEAL for the "Most Child-Friendly Municipality in Region I". Tagudin was recently adjudged as the regional winner in the said Search (Category II).

November 30, 2006. Meeting of the Municipal Council for the Protection of Children (MCPC), where the upcoming "Little Municipality of Tagudin Day" was one of their main agenda.

November 27, 2006. The Provincial Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) Validation Team, with Ms. Rhealou Dela Cruz, ECCD Coordinator of the DSWD Field Office I at the Office of Mayor Jun.

November 27, 2006. Mayor Jun and Mr. Bernard K. Mealing in his(Mayor Jun) Office after the Feeding Program in Las-ud Elementary School.

November 16, 2006. Quirino Barangay Fiesta-highlighted with various activities such as : Eucharistic Celebration, "Salu-Salo", Parlor Games, Parade of "Sagalas", Poster-Making and Essay Writing Contests, Bingo Socials, Magic Show, Performance of Selected Bands and Dance Showdowns.Vice-Mayor Peter Manzano, Municipal Councilors Elisa Bunoan, Ma. Theresa Laranang, Onofre Bayuga, Jose Lodia, Jr., Bernardo Tovera, Jr., and Jose Ramos, Jr. graced this ocassion.

November 14, 2006. Intertown Basketball Games as part of Narvacan's 2006 Sportsfest, where Tagudin is one among the participants.

November 14, 2006. Stephanie and her grandmother, straight from the hospital, came to personally thank Mayor Jun for his assistance.

November 10, 2006. Mr. Angelito Lagarteja takes oath with Mayor Jun as Baritao's new Barangay Secretary, witnessed by Brgy. Captain Dominador Lambinicio.

November 10, 2006. Mayor Jun meets with the members of Tagudin Federated Tricycle Operators and Drivers Association (TAFETODA) during their General Assembly. He requested for the painting of all tricycle side cars into cheese chrome yellow(medium) for uniformity and identity, yellow being the identifying color of the town. He likewise gave PhP 100,000.00 as financial assistance to the Association.

November 9, 2006. Courtesy call of PO1 Ernesto Lata and PO1 Gerome Aguilar at the Office of Mayor Jun together with PO2 Rene Boy Lata.

November 8, 2006. Giving of monthly allowance (November) and school supplies to the ASAP Scholars by MSWDO Miss Corazon Villanueva.

October 31, 2006. Brgy. Del Pilar Fiesta where Mayor Jun was the Crowning Guest and Speaker. SBM Elisa Q. Bunoan, Del Pilar's District Councilor also gave and inspirational message on the said event. Brgy. Del Pilar's Fiesta was highlighted by the "Search for Little Miss Del Pilar" where 7-year old Joehanna Leal Mipa emerged as the winner.

October 31, 2006. Distribution of tuition and allowances to all scholars/grantees of Congressman Eric D. Singson in the entire province of Ilocos Sur for the 1st semester, SY 2006-2007. Tagudinian scholars who received their tuition and allowances were Ian Andre Pertible, Ruby Lastimoza, Myla Lardizabal, John Lee Gacusan, Lorivy Joy Fajardo, Beverly Suni and Danilo Dela Cruz. They were accompanied by P/Sec. Romualdo Gapasin, Sr. and Mr. Jovito Somera.

November 2, 2006. Oathtaking of new SK Chair of Bario-an, Lerma Alamag with Mayor Jun, witnessed by SBM Jose Lodia, Jr. and Brgy. Captain Monico Pagaduan.

October 26, 2006. DTI and DENR Representatives together with Municipal Councilors Jose Ramos, Jr. and Neopito Galang, Mun. Treasurer Adelaida Corpuz, Market Supervisor Emanuel Ringor and License Inspector Edmond Somera, conduct an inspection on weighing scales and commodities for the protection of consumers in line with the Consumer Welfare Month Celebration.

October 27, 2006. Despite a wet Friday afternoon, the Saint Augustine's School Family paraded around the main streets of the town proper as part of their United Nations celebration.

October 23, 2006. Blessing and Ribbon-cutting of the PEDRO & MANUELA HIDALGO ROOM donated by Mr. and Mrs. Pedro and Manuela Hidalgo, represented by their surviving children - Mr. Constantino Hidalgo, Mr. Wilson Hidalgo, Mr.Marino Hidalgo, Mr. Brigido Hidalgo and Ms.Norma Hidalgo-Cumay-ao.

October 23, 2006. Ribbon-cutting and blessing of the URBANA Room at the Southern Ilocos Sur District Hospital (SISDH) donated by Mrs. Urbana Dauz-Paredes and her daughter Mrs. Filomena Paredes Mackay of USA.

October 23, 2006. DOLE Representatives Atty. Florence Marie Ulep (Mediator/Arbiter), Mr. Joaquin Buccat (Accounting Clerk), Ms. Lorella Agripa, and Mayor Jun award checks to the 30 Special Program for the Employment of the Student (SPES) as the DOLE's 40% counterpart in this program.

Ribbon-cutting of the newly-constructed barangay road in Tampugo.

October 25, 2006. The Provincial Assessment Team on the 2006 Search for the Cleanest and Greenest Municipality visit the Tagudin Controlled Dumpsite. The Team also inspected other areas including the slaughter house, tourist centers, and coastlines.

October 20, 2006. Meeting of the Municipal Development COuncil.

October 20, 2006. Mayor Jun goes on-the-air for an interview by Bombo Radyo Vigan anchors Amado Valdez and Joe Puzon.

October 20, 2006. Garitan Community School UN Day Celebration where Mayor Jun and SBM Laranang were the Crowning Guests.

October 19, 2006. Courtesy call of the Scholars of the Judge Roque M. Verzosa, Sr.Scholarship Foundation at the Office of Mayor Jun.

October 18, 2006. Administration of vaccines and oral Vitamin A capseals to infants 6-11 months old at the Rural Health Unit.

October 19, 2006. Barangay Bio Officials receive their 40% share on sand and gravel taxes for the months of July, August and September.

October 17, 2006. SBM Jose Ramos, Jr. awards 29 senior citizens with canes in line with the Senior Citizens Week Celebration.

October 16, 2006. Installation of signages containing ordinances on environmental management and protection.

October 13, 2006. Packing and preparation of food commodities for the Supplemental Feeding Program of the LGU for the 3rd Quarter for to the 577 malnourished children of the town.

October 11, 2006. Mayor Jun with Sec. Arthur Yap of the Department of Agriculture in Baluarte.

October 12, 2006. Voluntary Blood Donation Program of the Guardians Centre Foundation (GCFI) at the Municipal Auditorium with Mayor Jun and SBM Lorena as guests of honor. This social-civic action project of GCFI with the theme: "Alay Sa Aking Pagmamalasakit sa Kapwa Tagudinianans is in coordination with the Ilocos Training and Regional Medical Center, Public Health Services - Southern Ilocos Sur District Hospital and the Philippine Nurses Association.

October 12, 2006. Mayor Jun visits the ongoing construction of Lubnac Multi-Purpose Hall.

October 12, 2006. Mayor Jun and SBM Bayuga conduct an ocular inspection at Libtong Elementary School - the ongoing construction of the Home Economics Building.

October 12, 2006. Mayor Jun and SBM Bayuga visit the newly-constructed Industrial Arts Building of Garitan Elementary School.

October 12, 2006. The newly-constructed stage of Ag-aguman Elementary School.

October 12, 2006. Mayor Jun and SBM Bayuga inspect the proposed Multi-Purpose Hall of Ag-aguman with Brgy. Capt. Prudencio Bautista.

October 12, 2006. Ocular Inspection of the Ag-aguman Bailey Bridge. The running board of said bridge will be repaired.

October 12, 2006. Regular Monthly Meeting of the Association of Barangay Captains.

October 10, 2006. Mayor Jun, Mrs. Jacinta Ambatali of the National Tobacco Administration and Municipal Agriculturist Florante Lacasandile distribute free hybrid corn seeds to more than 20 farmers whose tobacco plants were damaged by the past typhoons.

October 9, 2006. Senior Citizens General Assembly with Dir. Flora Gagni, Director for LGU Extension and Support, Department of Agriculture, Regional Office I, and Ms. Virginia Sesay, Focal Person on Elders of the DSWD Regional Office I as Guest Speakers. They gave a briefing and orientation regarding R.A. 9257 or the Expanded Senior Citizen's Act of 2003. Mayor Jun also gave his message during said orientation.

October 6, 2006. Fa Sison Almazan and Ms. Cynthia Gabinay of the Manila Bulletin, Media Patrol Balita interview Mayor Jun.

October 10, 2006. Oathtaking of former Vice-Mayor Rogelio Lorenzana as Board of Director of the Tagudin Water District (TWD) witnessed by TWD Manager Mr. Ulpiano Villamar, P/Sec Romualdo Gapasin, Sr., and Mr. Nelson Cuaresma.

October 9, 2006. Oathtaking of Salvafe Benliro as new SK Chairman of Becques.

October 6, 2006. TNHS students display their cheering prowess on the 3rd day of their Intramurals.

October 6, 2006. Mayor Jun with Dir. Gagni, Ms. Sesay, SBM Lodia, MSWDO Villanueva and P/Sec Gapasin in his office after the Program in celebration of the Senior Citizen's Week.

October 6, 2006. Distribution of monthly allowance (October) and school supplies to the Arapaapko, Sagutmo, Adal Pumayso (ASAP) Scholars.

October 4, 2006. Distribution of pechay seeds by the Municipal Agriculture Office to all public and private elementary, high school and college schools in Tagudin as part of the celebration of the Children’s Month this October.

October 4, 2006. Oathtaking of the Officers of Persons With Disabilities (PWD) - President: Mr. Renato Manzano, Vice-President: Mr. Ireneo Alberto, Secretary : Mr. George Tuimado, Treasurer: Mr. Philip Balala and Auditor: Mr. Jose Lucero.

October 4, 2006 – The Municipal Clean and Green Committee (MCGC) conducts ocular inspection along bodies of water within the territorial jurisdiction of Tagudin as part of its Evaluation in the 2006 Search for the Cleanest and Greenest barangay of the town.

Ocular inspection of the MCGC in Livestock and Poultry Farms.

October 4, 2006. Oathtaking of Pacac SK Chairman Ireneo Lascota with Mayor Jun. Said oathtaking was witnessed by MLGO Manuel Dumagpi and Mr. Nelson Cuaresma.

October 3, 2006. Dr. Rogelio D. Galat, CESO V - Ilocos Sur Schools Division Superintendent and Dr. Marino Baytec, Asst. Schools Division Superintendent (Ilocos Sur), Mr. Atanacio Ubilas, District Supervisor of San Ildefonso, Ilocos Sur, together with SBM Jose Lodia, Jr., SBM Bernardo Tovera, Jr. and Tagudin Public Elementary School Principals/Heads conduct an ocular inspection at the Integrated High School of Pudoc West.

September 28, 2006. Ms. Jocelyn Lamadrid shares a light moment with Ms. Grace Lapastora of the DTI & SPM Anne Europa-Morales at One Town One Product (OTOP) Display Center at the Multi-Line Processing Showroom in Santa, Ilocos Sur, where Tagudin together with the other towns and cities of the province, showcased its products. Tagudin highlighted Calamansi as its OTOP.

September 25, 2006. The Municipal Search Committee on Clean and Green conducts an initial evaluation/assessment for the 2006 Search for the Cleanest and Greenest Barangay in Tagudin. The evaluation consists of 3 surprise visits to all 43 barangays.

September 26, 2006. In behalf of LGU Tagudin, Mayor Jun welcomes Lidlidda municipal officials and employees, barangay chairpersons, and Councilmen for Environment and NGO Presidents during their "Lakbay Aral".

September 26, 2006. Mayor Jun meets with the ASAP Tagudin Association of Tobacco Farmers. He gave PhP 10,000.00 financial assistance to the Association in support to their projects and programs.

September 16, 2006. Necrological Service of the late Emilio Andaya of Ambalayat, a former Barangay Captain of the said barangay and a veteran of the Philippine Army.

September 8, 2006. 3rd time Municipal Councilor, Hon. Onofre Emerito Bayuga, received his Certificate and Plaque of Recognition in recognition for his 9 years of selfless dedication and commitment to his constituency and his country and for consistently advancing the ideals of the League by putting Public Service above self thereby greatly contributing in the genuine progress and true development of the community and the nation at the Waterfront Hotel, Cebu City. Presidential Chief of Staff Michael Defensor awarded said Plaque and Certificate during the Philippine Councilors League Week Celebration.

August 28, 2006. Oathtaking of Mr. Felix L. Lacasandile as Barangay Secretary of Bucao West.

August 25, 2006. Tagudin joins in the Nationwide Simultaneous Tree Planting as part of the "Green Philippine Highways Project" of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Trees were planted along the national highway from barangay Bio to Becques.

August 24, 2006. LGU - Tagudin purchased a Shredder Machine for organic composting at the Tagudin Controlled Dumpsite.

September 4, 2006. Purina Corporation conducts a briefing to Tagudinian farmers and tilapia growers regarding their product, specifically “Aqua Chow” Feeds for tilapia.

September 6, 2006. Trainees of the Reflexology and Therapeutic Massage, as part of their culminating activity, practice their acquired knowledge and skills at the LGU.

September 5, 2006. Interview and examinations for the Call Center Agents administered by Ms. Jane Medenilla, TESDA, Ilocos Sur.

September 6, 2006. ASAP Scholars receive their September allowance from Miss Villanueva. They also received school supplies.

September 5, 2006. AIRTOP's 10th Foundation Day Celebration, with the theme " Looking Back ... MOving Forward". Mrs. Lamadrid delivered the Mayor's message of goodwill.

September 3, 2006. Municipal dumptrucks transported the rocks/boulders to the Tagudin Controlled Dumpsite for the construction of the Leachate Pond.

September 2, 2005. Saint Augustine's School's 153 Senior Students accompanied by their mentors and personnel from the Municipal Agriculturist's Office in their TREE PLANTING activity at the Watershed in Barangay Cabulanglangan.

September 1, 2006. Inauguration and ribbon-cutting of Noah's Room in SISDH donated by Engr. and Mrs. Cesar Apusen of Becques, Tagudin, Ilocos Sur, presently residing at Virginia, USA.

September 1, 2006. Saint AUgustine's School's grade 5 pupils and 1st year high school students visit Tagudin Controlled Dumpsite. Lectures and demo were given by LGU Personnel.

August 31, 2006. Mayor Jun meets with Tagudin's Persons With Disabilities (PWD).

September 1, 2006. Mayor Jun and wife Madam Vangie join Dr. Dauz as he celebrates his golden birthday.

August 30, 2006. Taiwanese Investors visit Tagudin for the proposed River Dredging Project.

August 31, 2006. Meeting of student leaders (Supreme Student Councils and Supreme Student Government) of all schools - public and private regarding their organization, participation and involvement, and representation in local governance.

August 31, 2006. Organizational meeting of the ASAP Tagudin Samahan ng Magkakalamansi.

August 30, 2006. Dialogue between the LGU and St. Augustine Parish on matters concerning the development of Tagudin.

August 29, 2006. Courtesy call of the ISPSC Immersion Students at the Office of the Mayor. Said students requested for the assistance of the LGU in their undertaking. Mayor Jun also extended his assistance by giving them ASAP Tagudin t-shirts for their uniform.

August 29, 2006. Ongoing construction of a multi-purpose pavement in Tampugo which is located near its boundary with Baracbac.

August 29, 2006. Groundbreaking of the Lubnac Multi-Purpose Hall.

August 29, 2006. A Comfort Room built by the Local Government for Baracbac Elementary School.

August 29, 2006. LGU Officials inspect the cemented structure built across an irrigation system in Ranget which clogged the said waterway. This matter will be immediately referred to the Barangay Officials for appropriate action.

August 29, 2006. LGU Officials inspected the Gabur-Cabugbugan waterway whose sidings were eroded by the recent typhoons that struck the Ilocos Region. This will be addressed immediately and properly to avoid the collapse of the structure.

August 29, 2006. Municipal Officials conducted an ocular inspection with ISPSC's request for the repair of the partision/division in their Gabaldon Building.

August 28, 2006. Procession in honor of the town's Patron, St. Augustine of Hippo, as part of the celebration of his Feast Day.

August 18, 2006. Administrative Officer Jocelyn Lamadrid conducts a consultative meeting with all job order LGU personnel.

August 18, 2006. Mayor Elena Sorio of Banayoyo accompanies Phoebe Agadang, an OFW from Lebanon who was repatriated to the country last August 5, 2006 through the Ilocos Sur Hotline. Ms. Agadang, together with her mother Crispina Gaspar, came to personally thank Mayor Jun for his assistance.

August 17, 2006. Meeting with Cabulanglangan and Pallogan Barangay Officials regarding the Tagudin Controlled Dumpsite.

August 15, 2006. Ribbon-cutting of the Barangay Health Center in Pallogan by Mayor Jun, with SBM Onofre Emerito Bayuga, Brgy. Capt. Benjamin Lazaga, Mr. Nelson Cuaresma, Mun. Health Officer Dr. Aly John Lopez,RHU Staff Teresa Mosuela and the other Barangay Officials.

August 16, 2006. Acting Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator Mr. Leopoldo Lacasandile takes oath as Zoning Officer II with Mayor Jun. Witnessing said oathtaking are SBM Rodrigo Lorena, Admin. Officer Jocelyn Lamadrid and Mr. Nelson Cuaresma.

August 11, 2006. Acting GSO Ms. Marina Balicoco and Administrative Assistant III Rodrigo Laranang, Jr. open the blowers (two units) donated by MR. ADOLFO MINA DE LEON, a Tagudinian from Rizal who is presently in California, USA. Said blower will be used at the ASAP Tagudin Pasarabo Center and Rest Area in Bitalag and at the Municipal Auditorium.

August 14, 2006. Ongoing Training on Reflexology and Therapeutic Massage at the Municipal Auditorium.

August 9, 2006. Oathtaking of Mr.Elpidio Quitoriano Libertino as Barangay Kagawad of Ag-aguman with Mayor Jun. Witnessing said oathtaking is Mr. Nelson V. Cuaresma and Brgy. Capt. Prudencio Bautista.

August 9, 2006. Association of Calamansi Concentrate Processors of Tagudin meet with Mayor Jun and Mr. Nelson Cuaresma regarding the possible mass production and marketing of Calamansi Juice Concentrate.

August 8, 2006. ASAP Tagudin Newsletter Production, January-June 2006 Issue.

August 3, 2006. Lecture and demo on the use of the Reflexology and Therapeutic Massage Bed from Congressman Eric D. Singson in coordination with Mayor Jun and the Tagudin Ladies Association (TALA) headed by SBM Elisa Bunoan, Chairperson for the Committee on NGO's/Po's. Ms. Monette Paza headed the team of trainors and lecturers. Said lecture-demo started last July 26, 2006. Trainees came from the different barangays. They will in turn teach others under the "Principle of Replication."

August 3, 2006. Distribution of monthly allowance (August) and school supplies (paper, pencils and ballpens) to the ten (10) Araapaapko Sagutmo, Adal Pumayso (ASAP) Scholars enrolled at Tagudin National High School.

August 2, 2006. Annalita Lita Manzano of Becques, an undocumented OFW in Taiwan, was repatriated to the country last July 26, 2006 through the Ilocos Sur Hotline. She came to personally thank Mayor Jun for his assistance, together with her mother Mrs. Emelita Manzano.

August 2, 2006. Oathtaking of Mr. Maximino A. Andaya as Barangay Secretary of Pudoc East with Mayor Jun. Witnessing said oathtaking is Barangay Captain Elpidio N. Sanchez, Sr.

August 1, 2006. Municipal Health Office Personnel led by Dr. Aly John Lopez meets with Dr. Vicente Absolor, Medical Offcer IV of DOH-Community for Health Development, Regional Office 1, Mr. Rogel Varilla, Provincial Malaria Foreman and Mr. Jaime Javillonar, Medical Laboratory Technician to discuss the fogging operations in Barangay Del Pilar - the barangay with the most number of positive Dengue cases.

July 28, 2006. Mrs. Fredelina R. Garcia of Solano, Nueva Vizcaya who presently resides at Brgy. Bio, donated PhP 25,000.00 for the Trust Fund of the Senior Citizens of Tagudin.

July 27, 2006. Guardians Centre Foundation, Inc.(GCFI) conducts its regular "Quarterly Blood Letting" Program at the Municipal Auditorium.

July 27, 2006. Mayor Jun discussed with DENR Secretary Angelo Reyes about the dredging project in Amburayan River.

July 27, 2006. Mayor Jun meets with Hon. Mark O. Cojuangco, Representative, 5th District of Pangasinan after the Green Army Launching in Urdaneta City.

July 25, 2006. Awarding of Rice Fingerlings for Rice Fish Culture

July 25, 2006. Awarding of Certficates and Trophies for the trainees during the recently conducted Close Quarter Battle.

July 25, 2006. Municipal Nutrition Action Officer Reginald Millano as he demonstrates the proper use of the Massage Bed.

July 25, 2006. Launching of Reflexology and Therapeutic Massage Training Workshop with TESDA Dir. Gemma Rendon.

July 25, 2006. Awarding of Original Certficate of Land Titles.

July 25, 2006. The Northern Libtong Fishermen Association was awarded with Lambaklad.

July 25, 2006. Mr. and Mrs. Renato Somera of barangay Gabur, parents of Reynaldo, who died as fisherman in Singapore, were able to get Php 100,000.00 as benefits, thru Ilocos Sur Hotline.

July 25, 2006. Reimbursement of $1,000.00 to Illegal Recruitment victim Mrs. Jeanne Licudine, thru the help of Ilocos Sur Hotline.

July 25, 2006. Distribution of pruning saw to Barangay Captains.

July 25, 2006. Distribution of canes to the Senior Citizens Federated Officers.

July 25, 2006. Distribution of Assorted Vegetable Seeds to Brgy. Captains and School Heads of Tagudin.

July 25, 2006. Mr. Antonio Villanueva, National Awardee on Integrated Rice receives incentives amounting to Php 60,000.00 from the Provincial Agriculture Office and the Local Government Unit of Tagudin.

July 25, 2006. Awarding of Head Buck from the Department of Agriculture-Regional Field Unit I to the Goat Raisers Association, District I.

July 24, 2006. LGU-Tagudin Employees surprised Mayor Jun a day before his 50th birthday.

July 24, 2006. Office of the Mayor Family greets Mayor Jun "A Happy Birthday" in advance.

July 18, 2006. Acting Municipal Agriculturist, Mr. Florante Lacasandile distributes Hybrid Rice Seeds - Mestizo 3 to Tagudinian rice farmers affected by the recent typhoon Florita.

July 14, 2006. SBM Elisa Bunoan, SBM Jose Ramos, Jr. and MSWDOO Miss Corazon Villanueva hand over the 2nd Quarter supply of Food Commodities to the Daycare Workers and Barangay Nutrition Scholars for Distribution to the malnourished children in the 43 barangays of the town for the Supplemental Feeding Assistance Program. This is a regular program of the LGU through the Office of the Municipal Social Welfare and Development and one among the 12 Flagship Programs of the present governance on "Health".

July 12, 2006. SBM Onofre Emerito "Ofring" Bayuga and SBM Bernardo "Junjun" Tovera, Jr. lead the disaster monitoring efforts during typhoon Florita.

Mayor Jun and SBM Lodia award the Certificate of Recognition to Prov'l. Director Grace Lapastora of DTI for her support to Tagudinian Entrepreneurs.

July 11, 2006. Competency Assessment Caravan for Rough and Finish Carpentry, Mason, Automotive Mechanic, Consumer Electronics, Building Wiring Electricians, Plumbers, Draftsman-General, Data Encoder, Computer Service Technician, Heavy Equipment Operator, Dressmaker, Cosmetology, Security Service NC II, Housekeeping NC II and Driving NC II, conducted by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Ilocos Sur, through Mr. Arnel Gallardo, at the Municipal Auditorium for the municipalities of Tagudin, Sta. Cruz, Suyo and other Interior Municipalities.

July 11, 2006. Qualifying Interview for PGMA's Scholarship Program for Call Center Agents conducted by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Ilocos Sur, through its Computer Operator II, Ms. Mary Jane H. Medenilla at the SB Session Hall.

July 7, 2006. Regular monthly meeting of the LGU's Heads of Offices. This is being done every first Friday of the month to update the Local Chief Executive of the plans, programs and activities of every department.

July 5, 2006 - The PNP General Inspecting Team from Camp Crame headed by P/Supt. Joven Balmeo visits Mayor Jun.

June 28, 2006. Mr. Ferdinand Concepcion, Head of the Provincial Technical Working Group for the Search for the Most Child-Friendly Municipality, came to inform the LGU of the result of the evaluation for Tagudin, where we had an 84% rating. Tagudin was adjudged as the Most Child-Friendly Municipality in Ilocos Sur, Category B. Awarding will be on October of this year in line with the celebration of the National Children's Month.

June 27, 2006. Meeting of the members of the Municipal Census Coordinating Board regarding the conduct of the Mid-Decade Census of Population in Tagudin with Mayor Jun and District III Statistics Officer of Ilocos Sur, Mr. Maximo Rivad.

June 27, 2006. Diaconal Ordination of the HUBOG Class by His Excellency, the Most Rev. Renato P. Mayugba, D.D., S.T.L., Auxillary Bishop of Lingayaen-Dagupan at the St. Paul Metropolitan Cathedral in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur. Deacon Erickson Josue, personally invited Mayor Jun for this occasion. The Mayor was represented by his brother, Dr. Eleazar Verzosa.

Deacon Erickson Josue with Dr. Eleazar Verzosa, representative of Mayor Jun and Municipal Treasurer Adelaida Corpuz.

TNHS Principal Mrs. Rosita Pascua with Deacon Rufo Abaya of the Archdiocese of Nueva Segovia.

Municipal employee Mr. Placido Pagsolingan and wife Mrs. Sylvia Pagsolingan, foster parents of Manuel Delos Santos, Jr., from the Archdiocese of Lingayen-Dagupan.

June 27, 2006. Pre-briefing of Barangay Captains on the 1st Revision of Zonal Values by Zoning Officer and OIC-MPDC Leopoldo Lacasandile, Municipal Assessor Severino Villamar and ABC President Alicia Lorena.

June 27, 2006. "Edukasyon Para Iti Amin" recipients - College Level with Mayor Jun and Admin. Officer Joyce. They were awarded educational assistance of PhP 5,500.00 for the 1st semester, SY 2006-2007. This is one of the 12 Flagship Programs of the present administration.

"Edukasyon Para Iti Amin" recipients - High School Level with Mayor Jun and Admin. Officer Joyce. They were awarded their monthly allowance for June 2006. This project is a Flagship Program of the Mayor.

June 23, 2006. Signing of the Land Bank Loan Agreement/Terms and Conditions for a P45M Credit Facility in connection with the construction of the town's new public market located at Barangay Del Pilar with Land Bank, Candon City Branch Representatives, Mr. Rodolfo dela Paz and Ms. Menalyn Rabaino, Mayor Jun, Municipal Treasurer Adelaida Corpuz, LGU Legal Counsel Atty. Arvin Andaya and the Mayor's Private Secretary Mr. Romualdo Gapasin, Sr.

National Gawad Saka Awardee Mr. Antonio L. Villanueva with DA Secretary Domingo Panganiban and Undersecretary Salvador Salacop.

Mayor Jun presents to DPWH Secretary Hermogenes Ebdane Tagudin's Calamansi Juice Concentrate (Calamansi, being Tagudin's One Town, One Product or OTOP).

June 21, 2006. DENR awards to the Hon. Mayor Roque S. Verzosa, Jr. Free Patents (Original Certificate of Title) for 50 Tagudinians beneficiaries.

June 21, 2005. Bro. Erickson Josue visits Mayor Jun's family to research on the possible beatification leading to sainthood of the late Bishop Alfredo Florentin Verzosa, Founder of the Missionary Catechists of the Sacred Heart. Mayor Jun's family is the immediate relative of the late Bishop. Bro. Josue will be ordained as DEACON on June 27, 2006. Together with him are (L-R): Mr. Virgilio Verzosa, Dr. Eleazar Verzosa (brothers of the Mayor), Ms. Baby Aurora Verzosa, Ms. Jocelyn Hinanay (sisters of the Mayor), Ms. Rosemarie Laranang, Ms. Benita Ringor, and the Mayor's son, Mitchel.

June 13, 2006. Production line - binding of the ASAP Newsletter, which has, since last quarter of last year, been solely produced by the LGU. This is the first printing undertaken by the LGU.

June 12, 2006. Wreath-laying in honor of our National Hero, Jose P. Rizal, headed by Mayor Jun Verzosa.

June 9, 2006. Meeting of the Barangay Council for the Protection of Children (BCPC) regarding the validation of Tagudin as a "Child- Friendly" Municipality.

June 8, 2006. SSS Desk Office at the Municpal Hall. SSS Services - receiving of applications for membership, benefit claims and loans, and collection of premium contributions, will be available every Thursday, starting June 8, 2006.

June 1, 2006. Mayor Jun visits the Bureau of Fire Protection.

May 3, 2006. Necrological Service of the late Ex-Barangay Captain Quirino Lardizabal of Lacong at the Municipal Hall before he was laid to his final rest.

May 26, 2006. Opening and blessing of the Operating Room donated by the LGU-Tagudin through Mayor Jun at the Southern Ilocos Sur District Hospital (SISDH).

May 26, 2006. Inauguration and blessing of the Female Surgical Ward of the Southern Ilocos Sur District Hospital (SISDH).

May 25, 2006. Mrs. Jovita Galvez – Paredes donated a box of Medical Apparatus/instruments to the LGU-Tagudin. Her daughter Mrs. Marites Galvez – Flores handed the said donation to Mayor Jun.

May 16, 2006. Awarding of TRACTOR from the the Local Government Unit by GSO-Designate Ms. Marina Balicoco in behalf of Mayor Jun to Brgy. Cabulanglangan officials headed by Brgy. Captain Cornelia Corpuz. This tractor came from the Provincial Government through Gov. Luis "Chavit" Singson.

May 15, 2006. Dr. Marilou Verzosa-Rosario donates one box of medicines and milk for the Rural Health Unit and Office Municipal of the Municipal Social Welfare and Development for distribution to the less-fortunate constituents of Tagudin. Mayor Jun, together with Ms. Marina Balicoco (GSO-Designate), Dr. Aly John Lopez (mun. Health Officer), Miss Corazon Villanueva (MSWDO) and Mun. Engr. Edmund Fabia received said donation.

May 10, 2006. Libtong Barangay Fiesta graced by Municipal Officials headed by Major Jun and balikbayans. SPM Meljohn Verzosa also attended the affair.

May 11, 2006. Ms. Mary Jane H. Medenilla, Computer Operator II of TESDA Provincial Office, conducts interviews to Tagudinian Qualifiers in the TESDA Scholarship Program.

May 10, 2006. Pudoc East Barangay Fiesta graced by Municipal Officials headed by Mayor Jun, who was also the Crowning Guest and Keynote Speaker. SBM Bernardo Tovera, Jr.(District Councilor for Pudoc East), SBM Onofre Bayuga and ABC Alicia Lorena also attended said event.

Blower, donated by Ms. Jean Sison Velo, mother of Miss Tagudin 2006, Janelle Sison Velo, for the use of the LGU.

May 11, 2006. New Lawyer, Atty. Phoebe S. Valdez, BAR Passer in the recently released results- March 30, 2005, from the Supreme Court. Atty. Valdez took her examinations last September 2005. She had her Oathtaking with Chief Justice Artemio Panganiban, together with other Bar Passers last May 9, 2006 at the PICC and signed the Role of Attorneys last May 10, 2006 at the Centennial Building, Supreme Court.

May 6, 2006. Mr. Alejandro Ladi, President of Tagudinians of Northern California, USA, donates a BLOWER for the use of the LGU. Said blower was received by Ms. Jocelyn Lamadrid, Administrative Officer.

May 9, 2006. Borono Barangay Officials - Brgy. Capt. Romeo Castro, Kgd. Randy Jimeno, Kgd. Ilpason Corbillon, Kgd.Erlinda Aguiman, Kgd. Elvira Batocabe, Kgd. Armando Laysa, Kgd. Romualdo Pagaduan, Kgd. Pedro Ingoy, Brgy. Secretary Helen Barbajo, and Brgy. Treasurer Brenilyn Lapastora, together with Borono Champs : Amateur Boxing, Michael Apolonias, Chess, Romulo Lardizabal and Bb. Tagudin-Perlas Ti Amburayan 2006, Jamille Mae Lardizabal with Mayor Jun.

Tagudin Municipal Auditorium - the first auditorium to be equipped with an airconditioning unit/humidifier - a new environmental friendly technology.

The new electronic scoreboard is now installed at the Municipal Auditorium.

April 20, 2006. Barangay Fiesta of Ag-aguman attended by Municipal Councilors Elisa Q. Bunoan, Ma. Theresa L. Laranang, Onofre Emerito Bayuga, Jose Lodia, Jr., Jose Ramos, Jr. and the Mayor's Private Secretary, Mr. Romualdo Gapasain, Sr. who delivered the Mayor's message.

April 7, 2006. Tagudin Federated Tricycle Operator’s and Driver’s Association (TAFETODA) headed by Mr. Arturo Chua, Sr. held its General Assembly on April 7, 2006 at the Municipal Auditorium. Among the guests of the said activity were LTO Regional Legal Officer Mr. Charlie Del Rosario, Mr. Romualdo Gapasin Sr, Private Secretary of the Town’s Head, SBM Onofre Bayuga. SBM Bernardo Tovera, Jr., SBM Ma. Theresa Laranang, SBM Neopito Galang, SBM Jose Ramos, Jr., SBM Jose Lodia, Jr., ABC Pres. Alicia Lorena and Brgy. Captain Asuncion Acosta.

April 18, 2006. Barangay Fiesta of Pudoc West attended by Municipal Councilors Elisa Bunoan, Onofre Bayuga, Jose Lodia, Rodrigo Lorena, ABC President Alicia Lorena,the Mayor's Private Secretary Mr. Romualdo Gapasin, Sr. and his son Mitchel Verzosa.

Ongoing construction of the ABC Office Building, at the facade of the Auditorium.

April 19, 2006. A Garantisadong Pambata Program - giving of Vitamin A capseal to children ages 6-71 months old through the LGU's the Municipal Health Office from April 17-21, 2006. This program is in support of HEALTH (Serbisyo Salun-at), one of the 12 Flagship Programs of the present administration

April 18, 2006. Inauguration and Opening of Chowlink Chow Station. Mayor Jun and Ms. Gina Lodia did the ceremonial cutting of the ribbon.

April 17, 2006. Little Ms. Dacutan 2006 during the barangay fiesta.

April 16, 2006. Mayor Jun crowns Queen Jennifer I, during Bio Brgy. Fiesta 2006.

April 16, 2006. Ambalayat Brgy. Fiesta with Mayor Jun as Crowning Guest.

April 17, 2006. Mayor Jun as the Crowning Guest and Speaker during Barangay Ranget's Fiesta.

April 16, 2006. Bucao West Barangay Fiesta where Mayor Jun was the Crowning Guest and Keynote Speaker.

April 8, 2006. 34th Annual General Assembly of Tagudin Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Cooperation with the theme "Agtultuloy A Kooperasyon, Ayat Ken Tignay, Idudur-as Maipaay, Agbiag A Sitatalged - TMPC" where Mayor Jun delivered an Inspirational Message.

April 8, 2006. Basketball game between Pudoc West and Baritao in the Cluster 6 1st Summer Basketball League '06 with SPM Meljohn gracing the said event being one of the sponsors.

April 6, 2006. Ms. Marina Balicoco, GSO Designate together with Mr. Rodrigo Laranang, Jr. and Mr. Arthur Chua received one (1) unit tractor as promised by Governor Luis "Chavit" Singson to Brgy. Cabulanglangan through Mayor Jun Verzosa.

March 30, 2006. Las-ud Elementary School Retirement Program with Honorees Ms. Fe Lardizabal - MT I, Mr. Manuel F. Lardizabal - T-III, Ms. Glory S. Licudine - T-III and Mr. Alejo L. Lucero - T-1. The Mayor's Private Secretary, Mr. Romualdo Gapasin, Sr. delivered a message in his behalf.

April 4, 2006. Mayor Jun, SB Chair on Agriculture Hon. Jose Lodia, Jr. and personnel from the Municipal Agriculture Office in a meeting with Department of Agriculture Personnel, Mr. Rolando Reed, Mr. Wilfredo Sanidad, Mr. Rogelio Creencia and Mr. Teofilo Quintal, with Mr. Mar Alibin of the OPAg, Mr. Oscar F. Costelo, BSWM and Mr. Antonio Villanueva regarding the proposed 5-hectare oraganic demonstration in Lacong.

March 31, 2006. Basketball Game between Garitan and Cabugbugan in the Cluster 5 1st SK Summer Basketball League 2006.

April 2, 2006. 11th General Assembly of Tagudin Women's Cooperative where Mayor Jun turned over one computer set.

April 4, 2006. Opening of Cluster 1 in the 1st SK Summer Basketball League 2006, with Bitalag vs Becques Basketball Teams. This League is for the youth, 17 years old and below, sponsored by Mayor Jun, SPM Meljohn Verzosa and SKF Vice President Julie Ann Figuracion

April 3, 2006. Mayor Jun inspects the ongoing renovation of the Operating Room at the Southern Ilocos Sur District Hospital (SISDH) to be used for the upcoming Grand Medical Mission as one of the highlights during the 2nd Tikanlu Festival.

April 3, 2006. Inauguration of the Male Surgical Ward at the Southern Ilocos Sur District Hospital (SISDH) in Bio. Sponsors for this project are Mr. Andrew Florendo represented by Mr. Roland "Boyet" Layco and donations from the patients of the said hospital. Mayor Jun, together with Mr. Layco and Dr. Dauz did the ceremonial ribbon-cutting.

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March 29, 2006. 16th Commencement Exercises of Tagudin Institute of Science and Technology Foundation, Inc.(TISTFI), where Mayor Jun was the Guest of Honor and Speaker.

March 29, 2006. Oathtaking of Ms. Remelie C. Lardizabal, Barangay Kagawad of Tampugo. Witness is Brgy. Captain Samson Villanueva.

March 28, 2006. 10th Annual Assembly Meeting of the LUGARBA MULTI-PURPOSE COOPERATIVE, where Mayor Jun was the Guest of Honor and Speaker. Municipal Councilors HOn. Elisa Bunoan, Hon. Onofre Emerito Bayuga and Hon. Jose Lodia, Jr. also graced this said event.

March 28, 2006. First monthly opening and collection of Arapaapko, Sagutmo, Adal Pumayso (ASAP) cans in support of one of the 12 Flagship Programs on EDUCATION ("Edukasyon Para Iti Amin").

March 27, 2006. Newly appointed SK Chairman of Brgy. Tampugo, Ms. Lubina Carol and Ms. Marisa Laranang of Brgy. Pula took their Oath of Office on March 27, 2006 with Brgy. Captain Samson Villanueva and Brgy. Captain Jose Leal respectively.

March 27, 2006. Personnel and Staff of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) and Municipal Circuit Trial Court (MCTC) of Tagudin.

March 8, 2006. Meeting of the Committee on Women for the celebration of Women's Month this March.

March 3, 2006. Cabugbugan Community School PTCA Coronation Night attended by all the members of the Municipal Council. SBM Ma. Theresa Laranang delivered the message in behalf of Mayor Jun. Photo shows SBM Elisa Bunoan and SBM Jose Lodia, Jr. with His Majesty King Mike Fajardo I and Her Majesty Queen Jayne Rose Lascota I.

March 7, 2006. Meeting of the Local Health Board presided by Mayor Jun.

March 7, 2006. Case settlement among and between the Barangay Officials of Pudoc East through the intercession of the LIGA Officers headed by ABC President ALicia Lorena.

March 6, 2006. Meeting of the Committee on Women presided by SBM Elisa Bunoan, regarding the celebration of Women's Month this March.

February 27, 2006. Mayor Jun awards a check to Bileg Ti Gabur, Tagudin, Inc. Officers headed by its President, Mrs. Natividad Jardin, as part of its Municipal Livelihood Assistance Project.

Mayor Jun congratulates Tagudinian Jillian Lim, a new member of the United States Marine Corps (USMC). She graduated January 6, 2006, the only Asian in her Batallion and the first and only female Tagudinian member of the USMC.

February 22, 2006. Oathtaking of Mr. Conrado Lacasandile and Mr. Servillano Lacasandile, Jr.as Barangay Kagawads of Tallaoen. Witnessing the said event is Brgy. Captain Mariano Fernandez.

PNP Tagudin receives two mountain bikes and helmets for their bike patrol operation around the town proper.

Mr. Natalio Larrioza, President of Tagudin Institute of Science and Technology Foundation (TISTF) receives one unit Generator set to be used in times of power interruption.

Awarding of checks to the different Brgy. Treasurers.

Unveiling and cutting of the ribbon marked the launching of "Arapaapko Sagut mo, Adal Pumayso" and "Adopt a Special Child" projects of MCPC.

Colorful tricycles join in the Motorcade as part of the launching of the "Arapaapko, Sagut mo, Adal Pumayso" and "Adopt a Special Child" projects of the Municipal Council for the Protection of Children.

February 7, 2006. NBN 4-Vigan interviews Mayor Jun in his office.

February 7, 2006. NBN 4 - Vigan Staff covers the historical landmarks, tourist spots and projects of the present governance specifically the 12 Flagship Programs under the town's battlecry, ASAP Tagudin which will be featured in the television.

February 4, 2006. Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College, Teacher Education Department conducts its Livelihood Extension Program on Longganisa-Making at Barangay Pudoc East.

February 7, 2006. Mr. Pete Montero, Trainor/Facilitator of the Entrepreneurship Development Training on February 8-10, 2006 discusses with Mayor Jun and Mrs. Lamadrid the course contents and other training needs.

Mr. Florencio Ladi of Brgy. Dardarat,appeared to the Office of Mayor Jun after having been repatriated from Japan on January 6, 2006 with the help and support of the Ilocos Sur Hotline of Governor Luis "Chavit" Singson in coordination with the Local Government Unit of Tagudin. Also in the photo are Mr. Crispin Ladi, Brgy. Captain Rolando Lardizabal and Brgy. Captain Dominador Lazo.

February 10, 2006. Provision of gravel and sand for the backfilling of the grounds at Tampugo Primary School.

February 10, 2006. Mayor Verzosa and Sangguniang Bayan Members Ma. Teresa Laranang, Onofre Emerito Bayuga and Jose Lodia, Jr. monitored the ongoing tourism project in Bitalag.

February 7, 2006. Mr. Rodolfo Villoria, DILG Provincial Director and Ms. Connie Quinola, DILG Officer conducted a briefing on the Codification of Ordinances to the members of the Sangguniang Bayan of Tagudin at the SB Session Hall.

February 6, 2006. Engr. Rolando Godoy takes oath as a Board of Director of the Tagudin Water District (TWD) representing the Civic Sector. Witnessing the said event are TWD's Interim Manager, Mr. Ulpiano Villamar and the other members of the Board.

February 2, 2006. TESDA Enumerators Chad Everrett Llanes, Armie Mariñas and Antonette Quindag with Mayor Jun.

February 2, 2006. Enumerators from TESDA, Ilocos Sur, Chad Everrett Llanes, Armie Mariñas and Antonette Quindag with Ms. Claudine Valdez, Information Officer II and CTEC of the LGU at Ambalayat conducting the 2005 Impact Evaluation Study (IES) of TVET Programs.

February 2, 2006. Real Property Tax Enhancement Program at Brgy. Pallogan. This is an outreach program under the Revenue Enhancement Initiative Flagship Program of the present governance.

Mayor Jun together with Police Senior Superintendent Felizardo M. Serapio, Deputy Regional Director for Operation of Police Regional Office I, and PNP Tagudin personnel.

Mayor Jun distributes hand bags and calendars to the members of the Market Vendors Association.

Mayor Jun visits the on-going tourism project in Bitalag.

January 30, 2006. Mrs. Elizabeth Lata of Bryg. Libtong receives the medicines from Mayor Jun of Tagudin through Mrs. Jocelyn Lamadrid on January 30, 2006, for the medication of her daughter Cherry Ann who was bitten by a dog.

Mrs. Dilberta Liliza of Brgy. Dardarat also receives medicines from the mayor as handed by Mrs. Lamadrid for the medication of her daughter Deesy Rose.

January 30, 2006. The newly constructed 'South-wing Ward' of Southern Ilocos Sur District Hospital is inaugurated and blessed in the presence of Mayor Jun as one of the guests and the rest of the SISDH Personnel and Staff.

January 30, 2006. Exit Courtesy call of Police Senior Inspector Cesar G. Padayos, Intel Officer RMG-I who will go on schooling and Incoming Commanding Officer 2nd Company RMG-I Police Senior Inspector Efren T. Geraban,in the presence of Police Chief Inspector Cornelio Comila, the Deputy Group RMG-I and the Mayor.

January 26, 2006. PNP-Tagudin Close Quarter Battle Training

January 25, 2006. Close Quarter Battle Course Opening Program of PNP-Tagudin, with Mayor Jun's Private Secretary, Major Romualdo Gapasin, Sr. as the Guest of Honor and Speaker in behalf of Vice Mayor Peter Manzano.

January 25, 2006. Tagudinian babies were administered with the oral polio vaccines generously donated by the Honorable Senator Pia S. Cayetano last January 25, 2006 at the Rural Health Unit of Tagudin.

January 24, 2006. Blessing and inauguration of the "Executive Suite" sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Sarmiento at the Southern Ilocos Sur District Hospital.

January 23, 2006. A Mothers'Class was conducted prior to the Supplemental Feeding Program by the Mun. Nutrition Action Officer, Mr. Reginald Millano on the proper nutrition and diet specifically on the basic food groups at Dardarat Day Care Center.

January 23, 2006. Supplemental Feeding Assistance Program at Dardarat Day Care Center - a joint project of the Kabisig ng Kalahi and the LGU through the Office of the MSWDO. Mrs. Alma Gonzales, Nutritionist/Dietician III of DSWD ROI came to personally hand over the bowls and cups to the children courtesy of MeadJohnson, Phils.

January 23, 2006. Stage and water station for Sen. Pia Cayetano and cyclists.

January 23, 2006. SBM Bernardo Tovera hands over the Plaque of Recognition from the Office of the Mayor to Sen. Cayetano's Chief of Staff, Atty. Marnie Nathalie Matta, for having visited the town of Tagudin and for her invaluable support in terms of donation - oral polio vaccines and deworming medicines.

January 20, 2006 - Oral Polio Vaccines and deworming medicines from the Health Program of Sen. Pia Cayetano were received by the LGU.

January 20, 2006. Ongoing construction of a two-classroom school building at Tagudin National High School donated by the Eastern Tagudinians Association (ETA) headed by its President, Mr. Wilfredo Manglapus. These two rooms according to the School Administrator, Dr. Edgar D. Llanes, will be complete with comfort rooms as promised by Mr. Manglapus. ETA also promised chairs, teacher's tables and whiteboards for the said classrooms. ETA donated $8,000(exclusive of the chairs, tables and whiteboards) for this noble project through the Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

The Unit Meet for the districts comprising Unit IV of Ilocos Sur opened its two-day affair last January 19, 2006 at Filmag, Libtong, Tagudin, Ilocos Sur. Tagudin. The host district for the occasion deeply expressed its warmest welcome to each of the participating schools, to include: Sta. Cruz, Sta. Lucia, Alilem, Suyo, Cervantes, Del Pilar, Sugpon, Sigay and Quirino. Various events like basketball, volleyball, track and field, chess, table tennis and many more are the sports to be competed among the different delegates. Winners for this sports meet will represent Unit IV in the IRAA in Laoag City this coming February.

January 18, 2006. Every Wednesday is vaccination day for the Rural Health Unit where Tagudinian babies get their vaccinations for free - one of the 12 Flagship Programs of the present governance on HEALTH.

January 18, 2006. RNT Station Manager Ms. Esther "Mama Es" Del Rosario and Municipal Assessor Mr. Severino Villamar during the Tagudin LGU Hour airing time.

January 17, 2006. Meeting of the Municipal Peace and Order Council at the SB Session Hall.

January 17, 2005. Mayor Jun awards a checque to NGO Federated President Delia Dauz and NGO Federated Secretary Lolita Fajardo, as financial assistance of the LGU to the organization.

January 16, 2006. Oathtaking of Ms. Cornelia Corpuz, the new Barangay Captain of Cabulanglangan.

One-Stop-Shop. One of the 12 Flagship Programs of the present governance on Revenue Enhancement Initiative, where all payors (taxes, licenses, etc.) can make their payments in one location.

January 17, 2006. Oathtaking of Ms. Monica L. Agtarap, Secretary of Barangay Tampugo. Witnessing the said oathtaking are MLGOO Mr. Manuel Dumagpi and Tampugo Barangay Captain Samson Villanueva.

January 16, 2006. Ms. Victoria "Vib" Marabut of the Office of Senator Pia Cayetano visits the Office of Mayor Jun regarding the upcoming "4th Bike for Hope" under the aegis of Compañero Rene Cayetano Foundation, an advocacy ride that highlights health awareness to the people.

January 16, 2006. Brgy. Captain Tranquilino Limon of Garitan, Mayor Jun, Shiela Mae Fundal, 2nd Placer Photo journalism- Regional Schools Press Conference, and a delegate for the National Schools Press Conference at Kalibo, Aklan, Mrs. Remedios Leal (Coach), Mrs. Geronima Galang and Mr. Reynard Andaya.

January 9, 2006. Mr. Antonio L. Villanueva, Sr. of Barangay Lacong, receives a plaque of appreciation and a resolution from the Office of the Mayor and Sangguniang Bayan respectuvely for being a national awardee in the GAWAD 2005 Outstanding Achievers in Agriculture and Fishery as the OUTSTANDING RICE FARMER for 2005 and in recognition for his exemplary achievement and contribution to Tagudin.

Mayor Jun with SBM Elisa Bunoan crowns Her Majesty Queen 2005.

Vice Mayor Peter Manzano and SBM Maria Theresa Laranang crowns the 1st Prince and 1st Princess in the Baracbac Community School PTCA Christmas Celebration last December 29, 2005

Mayor Jun with Tagudin District Supervisor Dr. Buenafe Medrano crowns his Majesty King 2005.

Barangay Jardin Basketball Team emerged as the CHAMPION in the annual December League Inter-barangay Basketball Tournament.

January 9, 2006. Major Romualdo Gapasin opens a balikbayan box from Hawaii Tagudinians Association (HTA) for the Agipaay Sagut Ayat Para iti Paskua Program of the LGU. To all the Officers and members of HTA headed by Mr. Reynante Lapitan, Mahalo and Mabuhay!

January 11, 2006. SB Sec. Geronimo Lastimoza and staff from the Office of the Mayor open a balikbayan box from Hawaii Tagudinians Association, c/o Mr. Danilo Licudine for the "Agipaay Sagut Ayat Para Iti Paskua" Program of the LGU.

January 10, 2006. Tagudin Water District conducts a Public Hearing on Water Rates at the Municipal Auditorium where Mayor Jun delivered an Inspirational Message.

January 9, 2005. Mayor Jun awards the Certificate of Appreciation to Barangay Bio Basketball Team for having adhered and shown the highest manisfestation of sportsmanship and professionalism in the rematch game with Barangay Del Pilar.

January 9, 2006. Vice Mayor Peter Manzano awards the Certificate of Appreciation to Barangay Del Pilar Basketball Team for having participated in the rematch game with Barangay Bio thereby setting a precedence of goodwill and camaraderie which finally resulted to a very successful December League Basketball Tournament 2005.