Click on the photo for the story.
Front-Divina Castillo-Pascua(Rural Health Worker), Lolita Dawa-Binawe(Kagawad),Manuel Esteban Sr.(Punong Barangay), Fernando "Kulaw" Wag-e, Juan Arthur Inocencio (Brgy. Treasurer)
Back-Manuel Malqued (Kagawad), Willy del Amen (Kagawad), Cesar Carino (Kagawad), Arthur Baladad (Kagawad),Mary Jane Anaen Hernaez-Refuerzo(Asst. Sec.), Pacita Castillo-Benosa (CVO), Conchita Malqued (CVO).
Not in the pix..Larry leo Benosa (Kagawad), Fernando Castillo (Kagawad) Arlene Paliwen (SK Chairman) Loejan Anudon (Secretary).
Sunday, April 15, 2007
Babot Donates Laptop to Barangay
Henry Palit-ang in Sagunto
Don't you just love technology? As we speak, Mr. Henry Palit-ang is in Sagunto where he hosted the various organizations to a meeting at his home. He gathered everyone to spread the upcoming grand reunion being planned for 2008. More details on the reunion coming soon.
Photos courtesy of our roving reporter, Mr. Rolly Benosa. Thanks, kuya Rolly!
Friday, April 13, 2007
Sagunto UK Annual Gathering 2006
Thanks to Miss Rose Lee Barillo Macaalay who sent these photos to share of the (SUKA)Sagunto U.K. Asoociation's annual gathering last August 2006.+Annual+Gathering+2006.JPG)
.JPG)
Front Row, sitting (R-L): Uncle Boying, Edna Custodio, Fely Ocampo, Judy, Fely, Rene Bestoyong, Carias, Vilma Rodriguez, Juanita Digay (asawa ni Judy)
Second Row: Norma Cefra (behind her is her asawa, Columbos), Heling Lapada(naka nangisit), Tessie, Meling. Diay likod ni Rene nga naka red vest ket ni Alwina isu ti asawa na. Likod ni Vilma ket ni Lolo Junior Bestoyong, Nida del Amen (in red), Marceli Adang-as Sumalnap. Behind Marceli, the man is white shirt ket asawa ni Vilma.JPG)
+Barillo+Clan+with+Fely+Ocampo.JPG)
.JPG)
Mr. Macaalay (Roselee's husband) & Mr. Raul "Judy" Digay
.JPG)
.JPG)
.JPG)
Masing, Fely, Chalmer, Aket, Meling, and Eying
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Faces - Part 4
Who do you know?
Lola Dora & Loejan Anudon _________________ Uncle Boy 'Ganet' Pascua
Fernando Castillo __________________ Auntie Tinang
Monday, April 9, 2007
The Sagunto Star
Once upon a time, over twenty years ago before the internet and blogs, there was The Sagunto Star which blazed briefly like a comet but left a lasting impression. The Sagunto Star was the first newsletter of Sagunto. It was created by its editor, Mr. Bernardo G. Castillo "as an instrument for peace, harmony, cooperation and progress."
A couple of issues were unearthed from the 'baul' of Mrs. Virginia Simpson along with a letter from which the following quote was pulled:
Nothing has changed much. Our dear Sagunto is still the same in spirit if not in body and still as "worthy of nothing less than our love and lasting affection."
I share with you page 2 of the April-May, 1984 issue, editorial page (click on image for a larger, more readable view):
A couple of issues were unearthed from the 'baul' of Mrs. Virginia Simpson along with a letter from which the following quote was pulled:
"Our Sagunto is a breathing, living community. Frustrating at times, impossibly naive, blustering, and amusingly pretentious, it bewilders the outsider or the visitor who is unlucky enough to set foot on it. Say anything you want against this bedlam of a barangay but never it is dull. Everything and everybody is here - the good, the bad, the beautiful, the ugly, the sinner, the saint, the wise, the foolish, the humble, the proud, the educated, the moron, the know-all and the know-nothing. name it and Sagunto has it. Our Sagunto is the most exciting, the most impossible place to live in.
It is this bittersweet taste of life in our thrilling barrio that we hope to portray, to capture and explore and delineate in the pages of "The Star". We want our barrio folks to feel proud and loyal to our community, and the outsider friends to know that Sagunto is, for us her sons and daughters, the one and only of its kind, worthy of nothing less than our love and lasting affection."
Nothing has changed much. Our dear Sagunto is still the same in spirit if not in body and still as "worthy of nothing less than our love and lasting affection."
I share with you page 2 of the April-May, 1984 issue, editorial page (click on image for a larger, more readable view):
Thursday, April 5, 2007
Sagunto's Eco-Friendly Micro-Business Contest
When I visited Sagunto last February, I was talking to an Uncle who lives in Manila and he was telling me how smart Filipinos are (no argument here) but lamented the fact the reknown and glory for the inventions of Filipinos are never widely known because most of the inventors sell their ideas to large companies rather than doing it themselves. He said, "Did you know that the hybrid car was a Filipino invention?" No, I didn't. "Did you know that the flourescent light was invented by a Filipino?" No, I didn't. And he went on and on about numerous other inventions that went to foreign manufacturers or companies that originated in the mind of a Filipino. So this Filipina's mind started to spin (again) with ideas.
It’s better to help a man to fish than to give him the fish, right? We are an enterprising people. Just walk up and down Sagunto and you will see people in front of their makeshift booths selling anything from barbecue on a stick, to ice-candy to whatnots. Let's not forget the door-to-door salespeople with baskets of fish, vegetables, pandesal, etc.; or the makers of beautiful handicrafts made from recycled paper, wood, seeds, shells. We have such talent in our little barrio. Let's see if we can kick-it up a notch and make it fun for everyone.
The late U.S. President John F. Kennedy said during his inaugural speech in 1961, “And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you -- ask what you can do for your country. My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.” And to paraphrase that, I say to you: ask not what your barangay can do for you--ask what you can do for the barangay (and make some money, too). This contest is all about helping each other, helping the environment, and helping yourself be self-reliant. The rules are simple.
******APPLICATION DATES HAVE BEEN EXTENDED TO 10/30/2007***It’s better to help a man to fish than to give him the fish, right? We are an enterprising people. Just walk up and down Sagunto and you will see people in front of their makeshift booths selling anything from barbecue on a stick, to ice-candy to whatnots. Let's not forget the door-to-door salespeople with baskets of fish, vegetables, pandesal, etc.; or the makers of beautiful handicrafts made from recycled paper, wood, seeds, shells. We have such talent in our little barrio. Let's see if we can kick-it up a notch and make it fun for everyone.
The late U.S. President John F. Kennedy said during his inaugural speech in 1961, “And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you -- ask what you can do for your country. My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.” And to paraphrase that, I say to you: ask not what your barangay can do for you--ask what you can do for the barangay (and make some money, too). This contest is all about helping each other, helping the environment, and helping yourself be self-reliant. The rules are simple.
- The contest will be for anyone 16 years or older (younger applicants may join in with a partner 16 yrs. or older)to submit eco-friendly and sustainable (Ecologically acceptable; not harmful to or threatening the environment) micro-business ideas that you think will be profitable
- You need to write the idea in essay form (Not necessarily a formal business proposal but close to it will do)
- The "proposal" or business description needs to address WHAT the business is, HOW easily can you start it, WHAT would you need to start it, WHERE would you sell it(WHO is the customer) and HOW would this business help the Barangay (Does it involve the 3Rs of conservation: Reduce, Re-Use and Re-Cycle or clean the sorrounding environments that would include Sagunto)?
- WHY do you think this idea is good for the environment (The 3Rs)?
Applicant must be from Sagunto, Agat, Artacho, Macoco, Cauringan, Palina or close neighbors of Barangay Sagunto (within a ten mile radius)AND/OR children of someone originally from Sagunto and still have blood relations in Sagunto.
The submissions must be received (via Word document and emailed to: saguntophotos@gmail.com) by October 30th, 2007.
The prizes are as follows: The first prize will win P3000 pesos and will be featured in our blog. Second Prize is P2000 pesos, and third P1000. There will be 2 honorable mentions who will receive a consolation prize. All winners and honorable mentions will receive a certificate of recognition.
To help you think of the different things you can do, I'll even attach a link to get some ideas to use: http://www.aidfortrade.org.uk/links.htm Good Luck and Let's have some fun!
READY, GET SET, GO!
To participate in one of our contests you must be 16 years of age or older, or under adult supervision, and in conformance with all law, rules and regulations that may pertain to your state (be informed of all your state laws). Our contests are subject to the official rules set forth on this website by which all entrants are bound. We reserve the right to close the contests early or late without warning. Upon winning the contest, the winners will be announced on this website and cash prizes awarded at a special ceremony to be held in the barangay hall (December 30th 2007). Please note that by completing and submitting your name as an entrant to any of our contests you will be agreeing to abide by the official rules and regulations of our contests. You further agree that all information can and will be published on the close of the contests including the name you provided. Addresses, phone numbers, and emails will not be published without the further consent of the contestant. PLEASE DO NOT ENTER A CONTEST MORE THAN ONCE UNDER ONE NAME. PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER OR ENTER OUR CONTESTS IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO OR ABIDE BY any of our above stipulations. This contest is not officially sponsored by the Sagunto Barangay. The Images of Sagunto is a separate entity from the official Sagunto Barangay website and Images is solely responsible for the contest rules and regulations and cash prize awards. This announcement may be reproduced, copied and distributed.
Tuesday, April 3, 2007
Best Smile Contest
It was such a pleasure to see the many smiling faces from the Eyeglass Outreach Project last December that Emily decided to have a contest for the best smile. Whoever gets the most vote will win two jars of blueberry jam to improve eyesight.
Here are the nominees: (Please identify and vote for these smiling faces in the comment section)
Tips on commenting anonymously or without an account: When leaving a comment, try not to use the anonymous option. Instead, choose OTHER and just put your pseudonym. The website field is optional so you can just leave it blank.
Photo #1: Mrs. Letty Daniwan Pis-0__________Photo #2: Mrs. Alunday
Photo #3: ___________________________________ Photo #4: Mrs. Barillo
Photo #5: Mrs. Ising Malqued __________________Photo #6: Loida "Babot" Balangue
Photo #7: _________________________________Photo #8: Mr. Ibanez
Photo #9: Mr. Joel "Bruce Willis" Castillo __________ Photo #10: Mrs. Gaudiano
Monday, April 2, 2007
Daniw ti Bago
Para kadagidiay saan unay nga managsukain ti comments ket saan pay a nakabasa kadagiti tungtungan nga madama idtoy nga topic, kayat ko man nga ipaladawan dagitoy nga dan daniw ti bago.
Ket dyay Lakay nga gayyem ko kinunana pay...
"mabuteng nga umay dagiti appok ditoyen.
kasla kano aggin-gined ken giyera, makigkigtot dagiti ubbing no adda
manalbuong nga bomba idiay daya,
agikkis dagiti billit, ken agsangit
dagiti kalding ken nuang,agbirok ti pagtarayan da.
"Apay aya nga itulok da, amin a manakabalin ti palasyo,
kabutbuteng nga aramid,
kinunada progreso, awan met latta."
Agsaludsod manen diyay ubing...
"Laki, dayta rainbow, adda kadi
treasure na diyay ipus na?"
"Wen a, kinuna na, dayta makit-kitam aya, dayta puraw nga bantay
nga ipus na, dayta laeng tawid mi apok, ngem takawen dan sa..."
Makasangit dyay gayyem ko,
Lakay ngem nababa ti lua na.
Hohohoho, makasangitak sa met.
Ay wen, Apo,Isalakanna kami koma.
~Apo Lakay
ay ay sidong ilay apay ngay nga kastoy metten ti pagbanbanagan ti ili mi napudot no kalgaw nalammin no naangin ay ay sidong ilay nakabasol kamin san nga nagitalkan daydi lalakay nga mangsalaknib ti aglawlaw ay wen aya! Isuro na kam ngarud ti inkam aramiden iturong nakam ngarud ti pagsayaatan tapno di mi ilako ti iloko toy napateg nga lugar ti kabaguan ay ay ay sidong maay!
ayannantay dumadaniw nga tubo ti bario ala sika man met ti agsalidummay hahahah!
~kimat
Maysa nga aldaw, kalpasan ti bannog ken arado,
diay kantina nagpondo,
basi ken mani, ti sanguanan mi,
ahhh nagimasen, biag ti kallapaw,
banbantay di kalgaw,
diak malipatanen...
Ket manen dyay gayyem a lakay,
agistorya ti sangsangit
ken kapannunutan...
"Diyay ubing ", kinunana,
Adu-ado't makitkita na...
"Laki, dayta dakkel a Tao,
Ni Apo Dios aya?
Nagrukbam ti amin,
Pinulbusan da't puraw,
Pinunasan da't dalan na,
Apay aya?"
"Ala nagpintasen, sarrukod dyay Tao
Sanga-sanga, kumilap-kilap
Adda pay nguso na,
Hahaha, ipakpakita da,
Igatangan dak met a Laki,
Maysa nga kasta".
"Ngem napintas kadi
Dayta nga bagi?
Kabuteng na amin, agsarukoden,
Bileg met pagna na,
Adda kadi dakes nga aramid na?
Ay wen, bassit nga ulo,
Bassit nga mata,
Ngem dakkel nga panunot,
Dakkel a namnama.
Apo Isalakannakami.
~apo lakay
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)
