From: Glynna Lustina MessageINBEHALF OF OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF BASCA(Balungao Association of Southern CA.)OUR DEEPEST SYMPHATY TO THE FAMILY OF MRS AURORA SICAM MATA WHO PASSED AWAY LAST SUNDAY AUG.29, 2010.... From: Philipp Peralta MessageGood Evening! Tama po kayo. Dapat talaga na maging aware ang lahat ng Barangay Officials sa mga nangyayari sa kapaligiran at kalusugan. Sana ay maging parte ng kanilang weekly agenda ang pagpapatupad ng mga programang pangkalikasan, kalinisan at kalusugan. Ang pag gabay sa ating mga kabarangayan ng tamang pagtapon ng basura at ang paglilinis at panatilihing malinis ang kapaligiran ay pagpapakita ng malasakit sa kapwa at sa barangay. Believe me, helping out and doing things voluntarily yields positive results. I did think about rewards and positive reinforcements to encourage people to clean up. But I believe it's one way of spoiling the essence of voluntariness and genuine concern. Let's show others that we can make an effort to do something, to be aware and to show concern without having to wait for something in return. So what do we get from this? A clean, fresh and healthy surroundings with less or no risk of contracting severe or deadly diseases. Ipakita natin na kaya pa rin nating magpakabayani sa simpleng gawa. And yes, I shall call on all Barangay Officials to take a step and lead by example. Don't take matters sitting down. Go out, walk about and see what must be done in our community. There's still a lot of work to be done. Salamat po. From: a saguiguilid Messagesiguro po sir. maiigi kung maorient ang lahat ng mga brgy captains sa balungao tungkol po sa dungue at kung paano maiwasan ito..mas kabisado po nila ang bawat sulok ng barangay nila kaya mas bagay po na sila ang manguna sa paglilinis ng kanilang mga sinasakupang barangay. At, pwede ito gawin ng mga barangay sabay-sabay. Dapat rin po siguro meron incharge na regular na maginspect sa mga barangay para mamonitor at mainform sila kung napapabayaan na ulit nila ang kalinisan ng barangay. At,siguro maganda rin po kung merong award ang pinakamalinis na barangay. From: Philipp Peralta MessageDENGUE ALERT! It was announced on National Television that Dengue Mosquitoes do not only breed or stay in clear stagnant water but also in cool places such as inside the closet, under the table, plant boxes or the likes. The public should be aware that these mosquitoes no longer attack only in the afternoon but in the morning as well. So far, Balungao is in full alert with cases that may be reported to have similar symptoms to dengue fever, typhoid or flu. Please inform your love ones to be extra careful and the first signs of flu must be given immediate attention and be brought to the nearest health center or clinic for proper diagnosis and treatment. Keep surroundings clean and remove empty bottles, cans, or anything that may accumulate rain water that could become breeding places for these deadly mosquitoes. Remember, prevention is still better and cheaper than cure. Let's make it a habit to keep Balungao Clean and Green! Thanks and have a good weekend! From: Philipp Peralta MessageGreetings and Thank you very much to all those who have sent their greetings and well-wishes thru Riza and this MB. But I should be the one to thank you for taking care of Riza while she was in Cali. She has told me a lot of wonderful stories and her reports of your recent meetings were very interesting, full of ideals and certainly very inspiring. I'm glad that we are now sharing and communicating our ideas and comments openly and with total diplomacy. Your warm welcome and the hospitality and generosity, you have shown Riza will forever be remembered. I shall see you soon... whether it be here or anywhere you may be. Thank you and Best Regards. From: BASCA MessageTO OUR DEARLY BELOVED MAYOR FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS(officers and members) HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND MAY YOU HAVE MORE MORE YEARS TO COME , MORE BLESSINGS AND WISHING YOU MORE SUCCESS AND MORE POWER TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS!!!!!!! From: Lily MessageGreetings to all! Napabuti pong makita ang pagtutulungan ng mga bagong halal na mga opisyal ng ating bayan sa pagsasaayos at pagpapabuti nito. Bilang isang mamamayan ng Balungao nais ko pong makiisa. Marami po tayong mga dapat pagtuunan ng pansin katulad ng kalinisan, kalikasan, edukasyon, disiplina, sustainable development at marami pang iba. Ngunit may isang bagay po akong nais kamustahin... ang JUETENG. Una, Nais ko pong malaman kung ano ang totoong kalagayan nito ngayon sa ating bayan? Pangalawa, ano ang posisyon ng ating local na pamahalaan ukol dito? Maraming salamat po. kaisa nyo sa pag-unlad, 143balungao From: TSBascos MessageOur general meeting and election of new set of officers will be on Aug.29 2010 at 148 W 223rd st. Carson ,Ca 90745 at 10:00 am Please be there early and don't forget to bring a classmate/friend.for direction go mapquest.com or call Ms Glynna Lustina at (310)753-9703 for further info.Pot luck bring your best recipe. see you all there. From: Mercy MessageYou are most welcome Ms. Riza. We did enjoy your company as well. We had fun. You rock girl. Thanks for the good memories. It will be well treasured. take care and God bless. From: Riza Peralta MessageTo all our relatives and friends from Southern and Northern California, I am truly grateful for the the warm welcome you have given me during my stay here in the US. It makes my heart soar whenever I think about the great time I had and still continue to have while I am here. Thank you for sharing your home, your family and your time. I shall forever be grateful and I believe will not be able to repay your kindness and the love you have shown me. I shall go home taking with me not only good memories but all the great ideas you have shared in order to make Balungao still the best place to come home to. Philipp thanks you too, as he knows I do not miss him while I am with all of you. Hahaha. We will be expecting you all next year and let us do something altogether for a common goal and let's all be united as we build a legacy of our own. I love you all. Salamat,salamat, salamat! From: Arch MessageNice to know something good's happening in our town. Regarding your claim that some people in the town don't know the difference between a plant box and a garbage can, why don't you put the rules/guidelines in writing? Signs should be put around town that would tell the Balungenians that you are indeed serious in your cleanliness drive. Stall owners, and even home owners should be given memos re the "tapat mo, linis mo" campaign that you want to implement. You could even designate green police officers like what Rosales did. These things would show the people you mean business....you said maraming bibili sa palengke kapag malinis ang lugar. True. Hindi lang dapat malinis, mayor--dapat maayos din.As it is today, ang gulu-gulo ng palengke. Hindi maayos ang mga nagtitinda. Lalo pa ang kalat kalat ang mga tricycles, me mga tyangge pa kung saan saan. Dapat priority ang mga stall owners at laging maaliwalas at madaling makita ang kanilang mga pwesto, at hindi yung lagi na lang silang natatakpan ng mga tyangge o ambulant vendors from other places. Idadagdag ko uli, you should exercise your power to make sure all stalls inside the market are open everyday. If the owners could not open them for a day, me penalty, and so on hanggang sa tuluyang maipasara ang business at maibigay sa iba ang pwesto. Buhayin mo ang negosyo sa Balungao. That would be a very good start...Until then....keep up the good work, and more good luck to you.... From: Philipp Peralta MessageGood Evening! I'm happy that people are now beginning to see the importance of having a clean environment. Though there are still others who unfortunately do not know the distinction between a flower box and a garbage can. Paunawa lang, may mga tanim nang halaman ang mga flower or plant boxes sa park at palengke... hindi po ito mga basurahan. Kung nasa tapat ng pwesto ninyo ang mga ito, maaari po bang hwag gawing imbakan ng mga basura at panatilihing malinis at maayos ang mga tapat ninyo. We are taking pains in cleaning and improving our market not just for people to trash it but to appreciate what we have. Pag malinis ang kapaligiran, mas maraming bibili. Konting disiplina lang ang hinihingi natin. Also, the water supply in the market area is only for market use and not for personal use (for bath, to clean vehicles, plates, clothes, animals etc.). We are in the process of repairing all the busted pipes and faucets in order not to waste precious water. We're lucky to have an abundant supply unlike other places where water is being rationed. However, if we are to use what is being supplied by the Water District, we should apply and pay for our own usage just to be fair to those who pay more for their permits and water consumption. Also, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Balungao National High School CAT/MAPEH 4th year students and their teachers, the Municipal Tourism Team, the Clean and Green Team, and the Municipal Utility Personnel for the fantastic concerted effort in clearing and cleaning the road and road sides of Napudot Road (Road going to Hot and Cold Spring) and the Hot Spring Compound last Friday. Great Job, Ladies and Gentlemen. May your efforts be appreciated by more people just as I have. Good Night, Everyone. Thank you and Have a good week. From: TSBascos MessageBy now you must be wondering why there is no posting of results from the proposed election of new set of officers last July 18th 2010,There is none,There are enough members in attendance that we could have proceed with the election but due to request made by others who were present that day to give another chance to every member to attend and participate and to cast their votes and be counted this election. It is being rescheduled on a sunday the month of August 2010 at one of a members house who is nice enough to let us use their place for this purpose ( again its potluck) We will keep you posted. Please come earlier this time, we don't have all day.As for our picnic, no shortage of food, we had fun, bonding and camaraderie is strong. From: BCHS ALUMNI MessageSALAMAT SA LAHAT NG UMATTEND MASKI LATE KAYO AT LEAST NAKARATING PA RIN KAYO AND SALAMAT SA PAGPAPAHALAGA NINYO SA INYONG ALMA MATER.... From: BA BA MessageSaludo rin po ako sa inyofor being so active in organizing and keeping the spirit of or dear Alma Matter---Mabuhay ka BCHS-Long live and lets kep it up .Good luck on your forthcoming pot luck and election of officers,i hope after the election let's focus on how to help Balungao -LET'S all be a part of moving Balungao ****BCHS *****will lead Thank you and God Bless From: Philipp Peralta MessageGreetings! Yes, I had been very busy with so many things for the past few days. There are things that needs to be ironed and more so with day-to-day problems where our attention is much needed. I enumerated in my inaugural speech about the primary issues or matters that I would like to attend to first. And my priorities lie on basic services, health care services, youth development, senior citizens, environment and eco-tourism, cleanliness, livelihood programs, education and scholarship programs and more. Though I forgot to mention, agro-industrial programs are also on my list. How to go about all that? We are already putting some into action. Some work that are now in progress were not even mentioned in my speech. My vision for Balungao is as simple as a Parent would wish for his children... to live in a place where I can provide, seek and be in a clean, and safe place to live in; to be treated fairly and independently and be at peace; and to keep my children happy and healthy. Ganon lang ka-simple. But before anything else, kalinisan at disiplina muna because I believe it can cause a ripple effect on most of the things we need to develop or improve. Like for instance, we can not develop a healthy environment without clean surroundings or be able to promote tourism when there are piles of garbage everywhere. Maraming epekto ang kalinisan ng kapaligiran lalo na sa ikaliliwanag ng pag-iisip at ikagiginhawa ng paningin. When I get to sit with the different heads of offices or with the people I assigned to the "Operation Clean-up Drive" for a random brainstorming, we certainly get to troubleshoot more problems or just simply come up with great ideas to improve what's there. I stop, look and listen. Because there may have been so many things I have turned a blind eye to in the past, I try to listen to advices, suggestions, complaints of people who are so keen in giving me all the help that I need. Salamat sa inyong lahat. Also, Mr. Nava, I believe we have no active homebased international civic organization(s) in Balungao. However, if the Rotary Club would like to organize or to just simply extend its help especially with the Youth or with Youth Organizations which may be beneficial to them, then feel free to share with us your ideas. Regards to your Dad and Uncle. Well, so far, my first two weeks in office gave me a good head start. Thanks to everyone who are always willing to help and keeping up with my long hours at work. Please continue to work with me. Stay happy and healthy. God Bless and have a good weekend ahead of you. From: Arch MessageYes sir,let us keep Balungao alive and moving. We have not heard from the Mayor the past few days...maybe this means he is super busy, and this is something good for the town. Heard the ex-mayor can be found at the municipal hall more often these days than when he was at the helm...this is interesting. Mr. Rick Nava's offer could help the town. The Mayor needs all the help he could get...but first he must present to the people the blueprint of his future actions towards the progress of the town so people like Ba ba, Mr. Nava and I--could identify where we could possibly help.... From: BA Ba MessageCongaratulation and welcome to this message board Rick ,i hope you still know how to speak Tagalog or Ilocano .Thanks God and somebody resurface --ive known your great family since youre baby malayo na pala ang narating mo,sana kahit papaano marinig ka ng mahal na Mayor natin, you'll make difference in our beloved town.just like you my only wish is to help improve Balungao,lets make it happen,regards na lang sa mga parents mo uncles and aunties,maybe someday we'll visit you there guys .Let;s keep Balungao moving. From: Rick Nava MessageAloha and Greetings from Hawaii. It's been awhile since I've visited this message board and I see that Mayor Peralta is now involve with this site. Mayor, my Dad(Camilo Nava) and my Uncle (Bart Santiago) would like to know more of the activities that you have in place for the youths of Balungao. I do not know if you now have a Rotary Club in Balungao, but if you do, I would love to hear from the President. Through my involvement with the Rotary and as twice President of the Rotary Club of Lahaina, I've been able to work with several Clubs in Manila with literacy projects. Would love to hear from you and let me know how we can assist the youths of Balungao. From: BCHSAAUSA MessageA reminder to all officers , members and graduates of BCHS that our picnic (potluck)and election of new set of officers will be this Sunday July 18th 2010 at 21411 so. Orrick ave. park, shade # 1,Carson City Ca.90745. Please be early, bring a friend/classmate. From: BA BA MessageMga mahal kong kailian magsigising na kayo huwag kayong magtulog tulugan samasama tayong susulong sa pagbangon ng ating bayan, may pag asa pa kung gugustuhin natin,dapat natin iparamdam na ang mga ordinaryong tao pa rin ang masusunod ,sabi nga ni P Noy tayo ang BOSS, kaya mga taong tulog gising na may Pag asa pa samahan nyo kami ,salamat po. From: Arch MessageTama ka kaibigan, tips lang ang mga binibigay natin sa ating bagong mayor...sana lang, makinig sya at maikonsidera nya ang ating mga suggestions...tayo kasi ang mas nakakakita sa mga nangyayari sa paligid...marami pang tips ang dadating mula sa akin, sana ay di magsawa sa kababasa ang ating unang ginoo, at ikaw din, pare...ingat lagi.... From: BA BA MessageThank you again Brod,napakaganda ng mga ibinibigay mong mga tips kay Mayor Philip, sana magkaroon pa ng mga maraming katulad mo para naman magising ang mga officiales natin,continue your good and very informative *EXPOSEEEEE+sana hindi lang si Mayor ang gisingin natin lahat po sana kayo?Kep it up Arch saludo ako sa iyo,Brod! From: Arch MessageAgain, thanks for the response. I am satisfied with the fact that you know some of the problems in the town. One of the priority projects for the town should be cleanliness and upgrade on the center of the town, which includes the area from the public market, plaza, auditorium, pnp and the municipal hall. Make this area a showcase for cleanliness and order so more people would go there, and more business would be generated there. Clean and clear the sidewalks. paalisin ang mga temporary structures na nakakasikip ng daan. alisin ang mga videoke bars. ayusin ang mga tricycle--designate a permanent place for them kung saan sila pipila at hindi nakakalat sila sa paligid ligid ng palengke. designate parking space para sa mga mamamalengke at sa mga legitimate stall owners. alisin ang mga eye sores na nakasabit sabit sa mga stalls. e-check ang sanitation/sanitary permits ng mga canteen ganun din ang mga health cards ng mga canteen personnel. pabuksan ang lahat ng stalls. ang saradong stall may multa per day na nakasara sya. babayaran ito kasama ng rent sa stall--dagdag na revenue ito para sa munisipyo nang sa ganun magkaroon ng budget para sa ibang projects. this way din, mapipilitan ang me hawak ng rights na i-give up ang pwesto at maibibigay nyo ito sa iba--na magbabayad uli ng rights...ang pag-mamanage ng ibang bayan ay pag-mamanage ng isang negosyo--you, the mayor, should devise and apply marketing strategies to increase your revenues...ingat and good luck! 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SHASHANG From: Bagong Balungao MessageThank you Mayor sa posting mo ,Keep it up!Sana sa next postin mo or in the near furture,give us some of your vision para sa ating bayan ,im also hoping na may mga investment strategy ka narin para sa ating bayan,kasi im also interested na maginvest sa atin kung magandaganda na ang panahon especially sa pagpapaganda ng ating Mt. Balungao.Thank you Sir. From: Philipp Peralta MessageGood Evening! Thank you for your observations. Yes, you are correct. We are already in the process of fixing the papers and master plan of the Public Cemetery Extension and we will try our best to open it as soon as possible. Tutoo pong wala nang lugar sa lumang sementeryo at parang wala na ring respeto sa mga mahal nating sumakabilang buhay ang natatapakan ang kanilang puntod. In the average, we have approximately 10 to 11 burials per month and accommodation is already becoming a problem. Part of the improvements that we are doing is the market drainage to prevent flooding, then we go on with the construction of concrete garbage tubs within the market and cleaning up floors and counter tops. Yes, I was also told about the public rest areas and we intend to do something about them when we're done with the other things on our list. I'm also glad that our canals are functioning quite well but we are still encouraging people to clean up after their their trash or to pick up unsightly garbage when they see one and dispose of them properly. About the stalls, give us time, particularly the Sangguniang Bayan, to do our homework. We know what is going on and it's time to review the contracts between the LGU and stall owners. Also, we will be asking some business owners around the plaza to relocate or to dismantle their temporary structures in the next few months. There are many complaints regarding their inappropriate location and what they cause our neighbors. So far, we are all looking at matters that needs priority attention right now and hopefully, things will be in order before we know it. Magagawa natin lahat ito sa tulong at panalangin ninyo. Maraming Salamat po. Have a good weekend and God Bless. From: Arch MessageBusiness in Balungao is so slow. The public market, which is the town's commercial center, needs all the improvement it could get from the new admin. The drainage is a good start. Next should be the public CR, which is badly in need of repair. The third should be the stalls, they should be organized and clean. Lastly, and most importantly, the new municipal government should monitor the government-owned stalls around the market. Many of these stalls are closed/have been closed for sometime because those who paid for the "rights" are out of business already. If this is the case, then, these should be turned over to the municipal government so they could be used by some other business people. Punto natin dito--kung ang nakakuha ng rights para sa pwesto, di na kaya o di na gustong magnegosyo, automatic dapat na kumpiskahin ng pamahalaan at i-revoke ang kanyang rights. Maibabalik sa pamahalaan ang pwesto at maaari nya muli itong pagkakitaan sa pamamagitan ng pag o-offer nito sa ibang gustong magnegosyo. Ang hirap kasi, ang nangyayari, pati ang mga serious business people ng bayan napapahirapan dahil sa maling sistema... Bakit kanyo? umpisahan natin--ang bawat stall ay may bayad na "rights" upang magamit ito ng isang tao sa kanyang business. Ang mga unang nakakuha ng mga rights na ito ay ang mga "malalapit sa kusina." Karamihan sa mga ito naman ay walang ganang magnegosyo nang seryoso kung kaya't ipinagbili nila ang kanilang "rights" sa iba. Ang ilan ay pinaparentahan ang mga pwesto ng 1500 to 2000. Ang iba naman, gusto'y ariin na ang mga pwesto kahit di naman nila binubuksan ang mga ito. Ang suggestion ko ay ito, gumawa ng guidelines, mayor--upang ang lahat ng stalls ay nakabukas araw araw. Kapag sarado sa loob ng isang linggo ang isang stall, may penalty. Kapag sarado sa loob ng isang buwan, kukunin na ninyo ang pwesto and so on. Maaari na ninyong i-offer sa iba ang pwesto. This way, bukas lahat ang mga stalls. Mas magandang puntahan ang lugar kasi'y maraming paninda. Baka sakaling mabuhay ang negosyo sa bayan natin. Ipaalala po ninyo sa mga nakakuha ng rights na hindi sa kanila ang mga pwesto kung kaya't kung di na nila ginagamit, ito ay kukunin na sa kanila upang mabuksan at magamit ng iba...HINDI MAGANDA na ang mga dadaanan mo, puro nakasarang stalls. HINDI PRAKTIKAL na nakasara ang mga ito gayong may mga iba namang nangangailangan ng pwesto sa bayan...paninindigan lang mayor, pakibusisi ang bagay na ito...baka me mga hindi nagbabayad ng mga dapat nilang bayaran sa munisipyo, at pati ang mga legitimate businesses sa lugar ay naaapektuhan.... From: Arch MessageMay plano nang nailatag patungkol sa ating sementeryo kung saan nakabili yata ang pamahalaan ng lupag karatig ng sementeryo, so sana, bilis bilisan ang pagsasaayos ng nasabing lugar upang makahinga naman ng maluwag ang mga dumadalaw sa kanilang mga mahal sa buhay na namayapa na. may alternatibo po tayo ngayon, katabi ng municipal cemetery ang isang private cemetery, pero syempre--mas mahal.... From: concern citizen MessageSuggestion ko po bigyan pansin din ang sementeryo natin. Magbigay naman kayo ng konting space in sa between ng mga puntod para may madaanan man lang ang mga tao lalo na yong mga naglilibing. Maswerte lang yong mga nasa labasan na puntod di na sila nakakapirwisyo sa mga nagpapahinga ng mga patay dahil sa walang madaanan sa kanya sa ibabaw ng mga puntod naglalakad ang mag tao. Ilang puntod ang tinawid ko bago ako makarating sa sadya kong puntod. Mabuti nalang po at matibay pa ang mga puntod kong dinaanan kundi pasasaan din dahil sa dinami daming mga taong nagtatawiran sa mga puntod na ito eh masisira din ang bahay ng mga mamahingang mga patay. Nagbabayad naman po kami nga buwis eh kanya paki tingnan naman po itong issue na ito. Nong nilibing ang tatay ko, dahil sa wala nga pong madaanan sa inang lupa, ang hirap ng mga taong tumulong na pinagpasapasahan ang kabaong unti unti sa ibabaw ng mga puntod puntod sya idinaan. Nabagsak pa ang kabaong dahil sa di naman pantay pantay at pare pareho ang taas ng mga puntod na ito kanya hirap talaga kahit saang anggulo mo tingnan. Kanya pwede po bang bigyan pansin naman po ang issue na ito. Respeto ko po ito sa mga namamahingang mga nadidistorbo kaluluwa na ang puntod ay syang gingawang or nagiging daanan. Salamat po. Tama po yong mga putol putol na kalsada. Ang nadinig ko sa plano noon sesementuhin ang kalsadang papuntang from Angayan Norte hanggang Bagong eh ni hindi naman yata natapos ang Angayan. From: Bagong Balungao MessageTama ka ulit Brod,basta katotohanan ang paguusapan huwag tayong matakot suportado ka ng nakakarami maraming matatalino sa ating bayan kaya lang sa hirap ng buhay gusto na lamang nilang manahimik,ang wih ko ri katulad mo ay mapaganda at umunlad ang ating bayan ,kasama mo ako susubaybayan nating mabuti kung may pagbabago at sana samasama tayong maging mata ng bayan kasi kung hindi natin gagawin ito wala na naman mangyayari ,hindi tayo susulong.......... From: Arch MessageI appreciate your taking the time to answer our comments and your display of humility in considering our suggestions. Be rest assured that I, for one, am doing my best to help the town and some of its people. But then, let us face the fact that you, as the town's father, would have the biggest and greatest impact on the town's direction. Your leadership would determine whether the town would go to the dogs or would have its golden years. The people are watching you. They would want to see how different you are from your brother. Others would want to see you fail and be likened to the past administration, but then, there are still some of us who want you to succeed. We want you to prove that you are the better brother, the better leader or the better man, because this would mean a lot for the town and its people. You would want to refute me, and refute these statements all you want, but the truth is there for everybody to see. Balungao is in a bad state. It is what it is because someone did not deliver...Now, it's your turn...I desperately want you to deliver....You have started it right...keep it on...move on--onward, forward and upward...a lot of us would be helping you in our own little ways...God bless, and take care always. From: BASCA MessageOUR DEEPEST SYMPHATY AND CONDOLENCE.. From: nana Messageakoy saludo sa inyo,bago kayo umupo ay may naumpisahan na(paglilinis)sanay tuloy tuloy itong project ninyong ito.riza,i salute you too,continue .......happy 4th of july and may the good LORD bless as all From: BASCA PRESIDENT MessageIN BEHALF OF MY FELLOW OFFICERS AND MEMBERS WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERYBODY FOR JOINING US FOR THE VERY SUCCESSFUL INDUCTION OF OFFICERS AND PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES AND RECOGNITON OF LEADERSHIP AWARDEES LAST NIGHT (JULY 3)
From: Philipp Peralta MessageGood Evening! Thank you for the messages and well-wishes. Manong Doddy, thank you for the prayer, too! After all the activities and programs, we are now back to work. Yes, Arch, we did start a clean-up drive even before July 1st. This is one thing that I wanted to give attention to in order to encourage people to do the same even in their own front yard and beyond. The canals are almost non-functional due to the garbage that were clogging them and the area were infested with mosquitoes, and many different species of crawling insects and objects. A couple of days ago, there were reported dengue fever cases from other barangays and we are asking the Municipal Health Office to take necessary action and precautions in order to prevent its progress. Kaya sana, magtulungan tayong ipaabot sa lahat ang kampanya sa kalinisian at huwag magtapon o magsunog ng basura sa mga canal at kung saan lang. Turuan natin ang ating mga anak na huwag itapon ang mga basura sa daan kundi sa tamang lugar. We have also inspected the market area... problems regarding cleanliness and flooding will be taken cared of within this week. Regarding stray animals, it has been reported that some owners are residents of nearby barangays. The barangay council will try to look into the problem. I just hope they will revisit our barangay ordinance regarding the same. We don't really mind getting our hands dirty for as long as it may yield positive results. Salamat sa mga volunteers (Riza's team), barangay council and concerned citizens, bureau of fire protection at sa lahat ng tumulong sa pamamagitan ng hindi pagtapon ng kahit anung klaseng basura kung saan saan lang. Ugaliin natin... "TAPAT KO, CANAL KO, LILINISAN KO." Thank you and have a good week ahead of you. God Bless. From: BASCA MessageTomorrow (Saturday) July 3rd will be BASCA's Induction of newly elected officers@ 1670 W.162 St., Gardena, Ca. 90247. Donation $20.00, starts @ 7:00P.M. If your interested please come and join us. Your $20.00 donation will go a long way to help poor children in our town. BASCA just sent $ 1,000.00 to help our church( St. Joseph) And we are in the process of preparing a backpack W/ pencil, eraser for grade 1 pupils on 5 remote barrios. From: Bagong Balungao MessageTama ka dyan Brod ,mabuti naman at may katulad mo na nakadilat ang mga mata at napupuna ang kanyang kapaligiran ,alam mo laki ako ng Balungao at alam ko kung sino sino ang mga nakatira dyan at paano ang buhay buhay nila,sadyang napakaliit ng ating Bayan kilalang kilala mo na kung sino sino ang may ibubuga at kung sino ang nagpapakitang gilas lang,,kaya Mayor ituloy tuloy nyo na ang magandang pamamalakad para makasulong na rin ang ating bayan at yong mga may kaunting pagmamakasakit sa ating bayan gumising na kayo ito na ang pagkakataon natin para magbago gising na kayo at makilahok sa pagsulong ng BalungaoMayor makakaasa po kami????????????? From: Lina L Peralta MessageNito's remains were cremated on Monday, June 28, 2010. He is survived by his wife Mely Sipin Lopez, children Gabriel, Jasmin, Rafael and his nine siblings. On behalf of our family, to all of you a heartfelt appreciation and gratitude. May his memories dwell in your hearts. God bless. From: Arch MessageTapos na ang inagurasyon, tapos na ang party at blow out. Umpisa na ng trabaho para sa mga bagong halal na opisyal ng bayan. Nakita ko ang unang ginang ng bayan na nagpapalinis ng kanal sa poblacion isang araw...sana tuluy-tuloy ang paglilinis sa bayan hindi lang sa mga kanal kundi lubusin na. Kasi naman, as it is today, ang Poblacion ay isang napakalaking tambakan ng basura...kahit saan ka tumingin, may basura. Kahit saan ka pumunta, may kalat. May mga nakatengga pang lumang sasakyan sa mga gilid ng daan specifically sa tabi ng Balungao PNP. So, ito ang una, kalinisan.Pangalawa, ayusin ang mga mga manggagawa ng munisipyo. Sa oras ng trabaho, nasaan ba sila? Nagtratrabaho ba sila? Baka naman nasa SM sila? Nasa palengke o parlor? Sa mga opisina, maaari bang naglalaro ng farmville at nag-cha-chat ang mga empleyado? Ang mga pulis--nagroronda ba? May nagagawa ba? Pangatlo, ang mga barangay, dapat mas palakasin--nakakaabot ba sa mga liblib na pook ang pamamahala ng mga kapitan at mga kagawad nila? Kilala ba ng mga nasa liblib na lugar ng bayan ang pamunuan ng bayan? Susunod, ang mga kalsada--bakit putul-putol ang mga sementadong daan? saan napunta ang budget para sa mga kulang? Maaari pa bang idugtung-dugtong ang mga ito upang di naman masyadong mahirapan ang mga mamamayan lalo na ang ating mga magsasaka? Susunod, ang mga tulong para sa mga mga magsasaka, sa mga mamamayan--siguraduhin namang makakarating sa kanila at hindi nahaharang at nagagamit ng ilang tao lang. Ang health center--may mga gamot ba? ang hot spring/resort- maayos ba? ang bundok balungao-nakakalbo--magpapatanim ba kayo? ang mga tao-nakakalapit ba sa mga kinauukulan upang humingi ng tulong etc...Kung tutuusin, napakahaba ng tatlong taon...maraming maaaring ma-accomplish sa loob ng panahong ito. Kailangan lang, sensiro, masipag at nag-iisip ang pamunuan... Sige na mayor, umpisa na...nasa likod mo kami...one day at a time.... From: Bagong Balungao MessageNapakalalim po ng mga binitawan nyong mga mensahe para sa ating mahal na Mayor ,bilib mo ako at sana po magsilbi rin po sanang magandang aral hindi lang po sa ating mahal na Mayor kundi sa lahat na bagong halal na mga pinuno ng ating bayan ,magkaroon po tayo ng takot sa Diyos..sana po may pagbabago unahin po natin ang magsilbi sa ating bayan .....salamat po. From: SHEILA AQUINO MessageHELLO EVERYONE! We cordially invite all Pangasinenses & Ilocanos who wants to invest in a our EXCLUSIVE SUBDIVISION located near Magic Mall Urdaneta. We have available HOUSE & LOT PACKAGE but for those Investors we also offer LOT ONLY PACKAGE. "Definitely flood free". If you are interested you can email me or get in touch with me through my mobile number 0919-2034627 or you can visit my website http://www.pangasinanhomes.webs.com/ From: el dorado MessageIn my reading of the lives of great men I have gleaned some of the principles, sayings, and cliches that in one way or another became their guide. I wish to impart them to you. If already known, may they serve as reminders. You are now the Mayor, the leader of the town. The task is at hand. The quickest and shortest way to crush whatever laurels you have now is for you to rest on them. It's time to translate your visions into reality. Remember, you can have brilliant ideas but if you can't get them across, your ideas won't get anywhere. Deliver more than you promise, not promise more than you can deliver. Use your power to help people not to advance your own purpose, nor to make great show, nor a name. There is but one just use of power and it is to serve people. Greatness lies not in being strong, but in the right use of strength. Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm. Don't be afraid of criticism. To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, be nothing. And who wants to be nothing? Don't be daunted. The key to failure is trying to please everybody. There are two quick ways to disaster: taking nobody's advice and taking everybody's advice. Leadership is production and not position. Learn to say no to the good so you can say yes to the best. Pay now play later. Play now, pay later. Your present choice determine future consequences. Attitude will make or break a leader. To handle yourself, use your head; to handle others use your heart. The greatness of a leader is in his humility before God, not in his eloquence before men. I recommend this prayer for you to constantly say and keep in your mind - "Lord, when I am wrong, make me willing to change; when I am right, make me easy to live with. Strenghten me so that the power of my example will far exceed the authority of my position." May God Bless You. - your manong Doddy From: Bagong Balungao MessageSana pagkatapos ng oath taking ng ating bagong pangulo ,magumpisa na po kayong magtrabaho ,sa mga nahalal na bagong pinuno ng ating bayan kami po ay susubaybay sa mga inyong magiging mga pagbabagong gagawin sa ating bayan huwag po lamang tayo sa umpisa mahaba pa ang susunod na election kaya makikita na natin kung talagang may pagbabago sana Sumulomg na ang Balungao, at Ngayon Na...... From: someone MessageMaswerte ka nga kapatid and i really like your testimony..mas mahirap pakami dyan dahil ni pambayad ng toga nung graduation ko nung college ay walang-wala,ni pang-arkila ng sasakyan papunta sa universidad ay wala rin kaya sa araw na yun adda-ak diay siruk ti damortes agsangsangit.idi kayat ko ti agboard exam,awan ti nagpautang kenni ni inang ken tatangko,uray kakabsat na ken kabagyan na?napadasak ti nagserbidora iti sabali nga ili ta kayat ko laeng ti makatulong?two years from that,naipasak ti exam ko ken gapu daguiti tao nga timmulong kanyak..sana ay sumasalangit nawa ang kanilang kaluluwa!!!nasaan man ako ngayon,dahil na rin yun sa kanila.at dahil na rin sa hirap at sakripisyo na ginawa ko para sa amin.I've learned from my past that if you dont have money,people don't like you!!!and if you have,....hmmm!!!miss you balungao..hope the newly elected officials will serve and give their best to our town!!! From: BCHSAAUSA MessageOur scheduled picnic(pot luck)and election of new set officers will be on JULY 18TH 2010 AT 21411 South Orrick Ave.Park Shade#1,Carson City,Cal.Please mark you calendar and plan to attend. Your participation and support is a must, bring a friend or classmates. for directions go to mapquest.com or call Ms Glynna Lustina at (310)753-9073 for further info. From: braveheart Messagesir, meron malapit na magpangabot na mga kapitbahay ninyo dahil sa paggawa ng kanal sa tabi ng kalsada. sana po makialam na kayo, wag nyo na antayin lumala pa ang problema. baka po pwede paliwanagan sila tungkol sa paggawa ng kanal sa kalsada para sa ikabubuti nman ng karamihan. di nman po siguro kayo bulag or bingi para di mapansin ang problemang ito..ilang bahay lang nman po ang pagitan nila sa bahay ninyo..or baka natatakot kayo dahil malapit na ulit ang barangay election at mabawasan ang boto nyo? duda ko lng, walang engineer na nagbabantay nung sinemento yung kalsada sa inyo..saan nya kaya balak padaluyin yung tubig galing sa mga kabahayan, lalo n ngayong tagulan..kung ako kayo, magumpisa na po na ako manghiram ng jackhammer... From: Taniegra Family MessageOur deepest condolence to the whole Lopez family From: GDL Ocon MessageDownload a 3-hour non-stop love songs for your desktop! You'll surely love to hear once more the songs of your life. Direct download link - http://pangasinan.isgreat.org/viewtopic.php?f=210&t=164&p=170#p170 - Please don't simply click on the blue link. That won't work right. Instead, highlight the whole link, copy and then paste it to your URL address located above your browser. Romance with your yesteryears again! Thank you!!! From: The Bascoses MessageOur condolences,sorry to hear of Nito's passing praying for his eternal repose.Manong Teofilo From: Meimban Family MessageOur Condolences to your family.Sorry to hear that manong Nito passed away. Regards to all your family. From: Larry Peralta MessageI'm in deep sorrow as you are. Can't help recollecting the past. Were not just neighbors, Nito(I fondly call him Naturally) was like a brother as we've grown up and played together in one yard. From: Peralta family MessageOur condolences to the family of Nito Lopez.May he rest in peace.From all us here in California. From: danny nava Messageour deepest sympathy & condolence to the departure of your brod NITO,may he rest in peace... From: Lina L Peralta MessageHonesto (Nito) Lopez, my brother, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2010, at UW hospital. pls. say a prayer for the repose of his soul. Thank you From: Fred Martinez MessageUPH Grants Scholarship to 11 PSU Students: The United Pangasinan of Hawaii (UPH) granted scholarship to 11 students who recently enrolled at the Pangasinan State University (PSU). Fred Martinez, committee chairman and the UPH Scholarship Program Committee reviewed applications from high school graduates of four cities and 24 towns in Pangasinan. These cities and towns represent a membership in the United Pangasinan of Hawaii. Those selected possess academic and scholastic excellence and who are financially handicapped but deserving, outstanding and talented students in both public and private high schools in Pangasinan. The scholars passed the PSU College Admission Test and satisfied the requirements of PSU for admission (http://www.psu.edu.ph/ The scholars are entitled to a full tuition fee and all other fees required by their respective courses. In succeeding semesters, scholars with a general weighted average of 1.0 to 1.75 (or its equivalent) will receive full tuition fee and other fees with allowance per semester and those with 2.0 to 2.50 (or its equivalent) will receive full tuition fee and other fees with no allowance. Their pictures, the high school where they graduated from, the course they are taking and the PSU campus where they are enrolled may be viewed at pangasinan.org; http://www.ipangasinan.com/2010towns02/hawaii_uph/scholars_uph2010.htm The UPH Scholarship Program Committee includes Fred Martinez (Chairperson), Brillo Villareal (UPH President); committee members are Sally Agas, Gavy Baricaua, Floro Dioquino, Pol Limos, Susan Martinez, Sal Maza, Cely Querido, and Fed Vinluan. For more information, contact Fred Martinez at fmar10nez@yahoo.com. From: nana Message"HAPPY FATHERS DAY"to all the fathers near or far.May the good LORD bless as all...... From: Philipp Peralta MessageGood Morning! JTG's testimonial is very encouraging and impressive. Pareho pala tayo. When I was still growing up and getting old, Daddy (the Late Mayor Jose C Peralta, Sr.) used to tell us that if not for his herd, we wouldn't have made it through college. Whenever tuition fee payment falls due, Daddy sells at least 2 of his cattle. But in your case, JTG, I am touched by your testimonial because you were experiencing all the sacrifices and the fruits of your labor first hand. How I wish more people can read this and realize that nothing is impossible through hard work and perseverance. If it is not too much, I hope I will have the honor and pleasure to have you as a guest at our office one day... I would love to hear more about how livelihood programs can truly work. Sometimes, we can only say that something really works when somebody makes it happen. Also, thank you for pointing out the possible reasons on people's reluctance to adopt certain changes. It is indeed very well-said. Keep it up. Good day to all. From: forest gump Message*mas mura p kesa isang stick ng yosi! From: nana Messagetungkol sa coupon bond --dapat palaging may nakapundo sa office.ano ba kung may manganga-ilangan gaya nga sinasabi ninyong police clearance at wala man lang papel na gagamitin ay kawawa naman yong tao lalo pa kung saan galing.kung babalik siya at namasahe di mag-kano na ang bayad yong clearnce na yan.maawa naman kayo. kaya pwede ba maglaan din sana kayo nga mga kakailanganin sa mga nasasakopan ninyong departmento.hindi dahil mahilig ka sa libre (coupon bond )kundi and responsibilidad natin na isang official sa gobierno...sanay magkakaintindihan tayo---------salamat po From: balungao spy MessageThere were some discrepancies in that cattle dispersal program. It did not go to the deserving people. Most deserving people did not even know about the program. Most of the cows were given to people who know some influential authorities. Some people who already have cows exchanged their cows. Their cows all became white. Those "dispersal" cows were all white. They know who they are. What a shame. Government alleviations should go to whom they were intended for. From: concern citizen Messagere: police clearance...hindi naman po sa galit ako dahil lang sa coupon...gusto ko lang po ipaalam sa mga namumuno ang concern na ito...at paano mo naman nasabi na mahilig ako sa libre..nagbayad na nga ng mahigit 100 pesos para sa police clearance..LIBRE BA YON? yan ang mahirap sa mga taga-balungao eh...konting post TITIRAHIN NA AGAD..BAKA TAGA POLICE DEPARTMENT KA..BAKA IKAW ANG MAHILIG SA LIBRE! From: JTG Message“That's why we in the local government think of ways how people can earn a living thru our assistance programs like livelihood, backyard farming and other agri programs coupled with the encouragement (not condition) that they use them wisely and make the best out it.” Just a quick comment on the condition thing, Is it not good to have condition sometimes to keep the people motivated? Like for instance in the Cattle Dispersal in 1989. You can only owned the cattle if you pass the first female offspring to other prospective beneficiary. If the cow was granted without this condition I think the beneficiary will not be motivated to multiply it. Worst he can sell it anytime he wanted to. Aside from condition, I think other good idea to keep the people motivated is to have a friendly competition among the beneficiaries. Winners will be awarded with small monetary reward and certificate of commendations or some sort to be given during the town fiesta or any other municipal gatherings. From: Taga Balungao Messagebakit galit ka? may internet ka naman eh, pede ka naman bumili ng coupon bond bago pumunta ka sa polisya. hirap kasi sa mga taong katulad mo, gusto lagi libre... From: JTG MessageHere’s my thought about your last posting dear Mayor. There are various reasons why people are generally resistance to change: (1) People are creatures of HABIT, and as such, they don’t like change. Changing the way they do their jobs requires learning new habits, which may difficult. (2) People gain SECURITY from doing things the same way time after time. Change brings feeling of insecurity (3) ECONOMIC FACTORS-if people feel the change will limit their opportunities for higher income, they will resist change (4) Some people have a FEAR OF UNKNOWN and (5) People may resist change because of SOCIAL FACTORS. They may believe that change will hurt their standing in the group. These basic principles will also hold true if applied to the case of our beloved farmers. HABIT- they feel that they are more productive using the old way as compare to the new one. SECURITY- they are more secure in doing the traditional way. They feel that using new system might not work for them. ECONOMIC FACTORS- they afraid that unproven new technology will limit their production. FEAR OF UNKNOWN- there is a feeling that something might not work, thus afraid to try the new system. SOCIAL FACTORS- there is an unwritten rule among farmers that whatever works for the majority why change it. Analyzing the scenario that you have mentioned in 1980, my conclusion is that change has not been properly introduced and implemented by the Change Agent then. These two factors might be the reasons why the said project was not successful: (1) Lack of training from the Change Agent – you did mention that farmers were not well trained. I think we can learn from this shortcoming by the trainers then that even how good the technology is if the execution is wrong it will prove to be useless. (2) Support from the LGU- If the LGU should have been supportive to this cause by allocating some funds to buy or loaned the farmers for the initial cost of gasoline it might eased the burden of the farmers at the start-up of the implementation of the new technology. I still believe that using new and proven technology is a key to reduce costs of production to farmers most especially labor costs. Just imagine that if we could just eliminate 25 to 30 % of labor costs from total production costs that would give material impact to the bottom line of the farmer’s income. From: JTG MessageI was lucky to be selected as one of the beneficiary of the Cattle Dispersal Project of our LGU way back in 1989. Within the period of five years, I was very fortunate to multiply the one female cattle originally received from the project. When I attended college as working student, one of my younger brothers took charged in growing the herd. The proceeds from selling some of the offsprings helped my family in some way in coping with financial difficulties when the incomes of my parents are not enough to buy food for us. The two calves that I sold to finance my review studies for CPA Board Exam in 2000 helped me considerably in meeting my financial needs as I need to resign from my work to focus on the exam. Sabi ko nga sa aking mga kaibigan sa college,Dahil sa katas ng baka ako ay naging CPA. I am sharing this information to give testimony to all that such kind of project is good and commendable if properly manage by the LGU. Needless to say the benefits that will be derived by the beneficiary if properly taking care of. From: Philipp Peralta MessageIf my memory serves me right, in the late 80's there were some people from the University of the Philippines Los Banos who came to Balungao to introduce to our locals new techniques in farming by using modern farm implements and equipment. When the experimental modern techniques were being applied, we noticed that our locals were not well-trained in the field of proper maintenance of their equipment where they resorted back to the traditional animal drawn plowing when their equipment broke down. Also, the cost of gasoline and maintenance can be extra cost and work to them, too. After two decades, there are still people who do not want to take risks to use better techniques. But still, we should encourage others that when the old ways no longer work, they should employ better ways or know how to diversify. I also encourage people to continue to make suggestions, give ideas and point out issues, so we can help those who need our unsolicited advice. That would be a great help to us too in the Local Government. Thank you and Have a Good Weekend. From: Philipp Peralta MessageGood Evening! I am aware of the problems that people encounter about loans. Although, Rural Banks are supposedly banks that support farmers and agricultural projects, they still adhere to Central Bank policies on loans and banking systems. And their loan policy does require collateral as any other bank does. Pag walang collateral, baka malugi din naman ang banko pag hindi nakabayad ang nakautang. At ang pinaka acceptable na collateral ay ang titulo ng lupa na may best value pa. Well, the best that they can do is to provide low interest rates than any commercial bank and faster processing of loans. However, due to lack or want of collateral, people resort to loan sharks, mga nagpapautang ng mabilisan pero napakataas na interest. As I heard some charge interest at 5 to 25 percent. Ang 5 nagiging 6. At pag hindi nakabayad sa takdang panahon, the principal gains interest and the interest gains interest (compounded). The government has no control over this because these type of businesses are run by private individuals. Yes, it is true, others can be inconsiderate to the point na kahit anung pwedeng buhatin o kunin na pagaari, ay pinapatulan pa. And that's absolutely sad. That's why we in the local government think of ways how people can earn a living thru our assistance programs like livelihood, backyard farming and other agri programs coupled with the encouragement (not condition) that they use them wisely and make the best out it. Who knows, some can make things grow out of small things. And I admit, I am not aware of the Police policy in the procurement of supplies. Let's call their attention as to the matter. I don't think letting applicants pay for the bond paper is proper because the paper, ink and stamp should be part of the clearance that we pay for. Thank you for the information. From: concern citizen Messagere: police clearance naghihirap na po ba talaga ang balungao? pati coupon bond na gagamitin sa paggawa ng police clearance kailangan p i-provide ng nag-aapply para dito..magbabayad na nga ng mahigit pa sa 100 pesos sila pa ang kailangan bumili ng coupon bond...saan po ba napupunta ang binabayad ng pag-aapply na 100 pesos para dito? wala po bang budget para sa mga supplies ng department ninyo? may mga taxes naman, bakit nyo pa iaasa sa mga mamamayan ang papel na wala man lang siguro isang piso ang bayad. BAKA GUSTO NYO PANG MAGHANAP NG MAGDODONATE NG COUPON PARA HINDI NA PROBLEMAHIN NG MGA APLIKANTE? GUMISING NAMAN KAYO!!!! From: jtg MessageAng isang nakikita kung dahilan kung bakit di nakakautang sa bangko ang isang magsasaka ay dahil sa kakulangan ng collateral.Pero kung titingnan natin mayron naman siyang sinasaka na lupa na pang collateral yon nga lang ito ay hindi titulado. Dito dapat papasok ang government natin dapat magkaroon ng comprehensive overhaul sa land titling process para madaling mapatituluhan ang mga lupa ng mga magsasaka para may pangcollateral sila. Siguro sa Balungao mabibilang mo sa daliri ang may titulo ang mga lupa. Karamihan siguro'y mga tax declaration lamang ang hawak. Pero di nangangahulugan na pag may source na ng murang pautang ay makakaahon na ang mga magsasaka dapat din may comprehensibong programa ang ating LGU upang maturuan ang mga kababayan natin ng makabagong paraan ng pagsasaka at pagkakakitaan maliban sa normal na pagtatanim ng palay. Otherwise, mahihila din silang pababa ng kanilang pagkakautang. Imagine na kung ang ating LGU ay makaisip ng isang magandang project na kung saan ang bawat pamilya or baryo kaya ay magkaroon ng sustainable source of income siguro di malulubog sa utang ang ating mga ilang kababayan. From: RBD MessageDear Mayor: Am happy that you took time to update us of your ongoing projects (your message on 05 June). Please continue to be transparent and close to the people of Balungao. Being a son of a farmer, your projects for farmers caught my attention: Fertilizer Distribution; Livelihood Projects for qualified recipients of hog and red chicken dispersal; Water pumps for farmers.I am thankful that efforts to support the farmers are among your priorities. If I may, I wish to suggest Mayor that you please take a look into the issue of farmers not having access to credit so most often than not, they end up as helpless preys of loan sharks. I personally feel na kaya di makabangon ang mga farmers dahil sa mga onerous interest na binabayaran nila sa mga pinagkakautangan nila. I remember that way back in the 80's my father was paying 5 sacks of palay for every P1,000 he owed. If I recall correctly, 5 sacks of rice at that time sells for P1,000 as well. Darned! those loan sharks were charging 100% interest. At a young age I wondered bakit hindi makautang ang tatang ko sa rural bank of balungao when the bank advertises that it grants agricultural loans? I also wondered bakit ang mga tao sobrang mukhang pera at sinasamantala ng husto ang kagipitan ng iba? These questions of mine remain unanswered to this date. Sana Mayor, mapag aralan nyo din kung feasible na magkaroon ng credit cooperative para sa mga magsasaka. I feel baka isang means ito para magkatulungan sila.. Salamat and God bless! From: Kar Ruba MessageSir Philip mabuti ang paglalakad nakakatulong pa sa ating katawan pero sa inyo bang paglalakad kasama ang inyong maybahay marami ba rin kayong nakikitang mga pokpok girls at kumakaway din ba sila ang saya siguro ano?at napakaganda rin ang thema ng ating tourism Sulong Balungao.Ngayon Na! sa na naman hindi urong sulong hindi lang sa umpisa at gawin na para makausad ....Good Luck Mayor sana matupad ang mga pangarap nating lahat ngayon na .para sa pagnakabakasyon tayo talagaang bongga mageenjoy tayong lahat...... From: archie MessageI appreciate the fact that you take time to read messages here, and also find additional time to answer them. Sana hindi lang sa umpisa mayor, ha? Sana tuluy-tuloy, nang sa ganun, lagi kang malapit sa iyong nasasakupan. Noong naging OIC ka kamo ay naglalakad ka sa lansangan at pinapasyalan ang paligid ng bayan...sana ngayong mayor ka na talaga ay mas maglakad lakad ka pa sa lansangan=sabi nga ni kumpare nating Joey Ayala= nang sa ganun mas makikita mo ang mga dapat ayusin sa bayan. Kailangan lang naman ang pamumuno mo, and then you could follow Dick Gordon's example. Volunteerism could work in Balungao. Daming tambay. Daming taong madaming free time. Himukin mo sila mayor na sumali sa iyong paglalakad...and before you know it, napasyalan na ninyo ang buong Balungao at may nagawa na kayo para sa maraming suliranin sa bayan. Ang gawain ng iyong kabiyak ay magandang simula...sige lakad pa...sulong pa.... Hanggang sa muli. From: Philipp Peralta MessageGood Morning! This is to inform everyone about the on-going projects in Balungao. To date, we have 3 road openings; dredging of fish area in Brgy San Raymundo; Water Impounding Project in Sitio Bagong in Rajal; Dredging of Don Isidoro Dam in Brgy Mauban; Repair of Damaged Matablan Dam in Rajal; Shallow well installation for household and farm use in all barangays; 4 solar dryers in Sitio Bagong, Sitio Bacayao, San Joaquin, and Cacasiaan in San Marcelino. We also have Road concreting projects (Farm to Market Rd) in 19 barangays; New Tractor; Fertilizer Distribution; Livelihood Projects for qualified recipients of hog and red chicken dispersal; Water pumps for farmers; development of Mt. Balungao Hot and Cold Springs; Napudot Road Line Project (Road going to hot spring)at marami pang iba. In fairness to Mayor Lito, whatever budget, project or assistance that comes to Balungao, they are implemented with proper consultation, coordination and according to the needs of the Barangay and the people. I hope I will not sound offensive but the Barangays should also do their part in the implementation of projects, cleanliness and Environmental Concerns, Peace and Order and other mini projects. As much as possible, the Barangay should work hand in hand with the Municipality, Review their particular Barangay Ordinances concerning Stray Animals, Garbage Disposal and others. Hindi lahat ng problema kaya ng Municipal Government. Kaya po hinihiling namin sa mga Opisyales ng Barangay na magtulungan tayo para maayos ang sitwasyon sa ating mga Barangay. If we combine the efforts of all 20 Barangays, Balungao, no matter how modest our town is will still be the best place to live in. So I quote from the municipal tourism theme... "Sulong Balungao, Ngayon Na!" From: blitzkrieg Messagesir, medyo madami n po atang basura sa mga creeks/ilog sa brgy. bk po pwede ipaskil ang mga brgy or mun ordinances na may kinalaman sa pagpapanatili ng kalinisan ng barangay/bayan at yung multa ng sinumang lumabag..di nman po siguro makakasama sa inyo kung maghigpit kayo ng konti sa implementation ng mga ordinansa. ipakita po nyo sa mga nasasakupan nyo na kayo ang kapitan..kapitan agustin ng MV Poblacion..hehe.."Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far" T.A.R. From: Crossroads MessageTHE PANGASINAN CROSSROADS - http://pangasinan.isgreat.org From: Philipp Peralta MessageGood Afternoon to all! To Blitzkrieg: Minsan, pag napaguusapan ang issues, marami ring nakikinig at namumulat sa katotohanan. Thanks to people like you because things can not be done without letting the proper authorities or private individuals know what's wrong. Because of you, anything is possible. And to Archie, you are correct. When I was OIC Mayor in the past, I did go around Poblacion, the Market and called the attention of utility personnel, vendors, engineer's office and other people concerned. Some did not like what I do because they claim that I was very strict. I had been given the authority by the Mayor to take care of our town and I had my way of doing it. I told myself that if some people didn't like what I do but it may for the good of the majority, I would rather be right in my judgment. When Riza and my kids went around Poblacion recently (it is Riza'a habit to walk around sometimes to exercise or just to say hello to neighbors) to clean up walls and posts of election paraphernalia, they came home complaining about the canals, palengke, plaza and open lots being filthy. They even took photos as proof to show me what they were talking about. Therefore, we will call the attention of the Barangay Officials to see what we are talking about. We can lend a hand to a concerted clean-up drive so everything can be done all at once. You see, one doesn't really have to be a public servant/official to campaign for cleanliness. One should have the determination and willingness to help. Pero dapat lang talagang gawan yan ng paraan. With everyone's cooperation, and discipline, anything is possible. Have a good weekend, folks and God Bless. From: Raffy Serquina MessageHi Gerry was looking for you for long time a former schoolmate in Nursing in Laguna. From: FIFA MessageAction speaks louder than words. From: archie Messageang isang sentro ng isang bayan ay ang kanyang plaza. ang ating plaza ay madumi, makalat,madamo,walang ayos, walang itsura...sana nama'y gawan ito ng paraan ng bagong municipal government. ang plaza ay nasa likuran lang ng health center at munisipyo, na madumi at makalat din. malapit din dito ang mga videoke stalls, na talagang eyesores, kasama na ang mga babaeng nakatira dito...lakad ka pa at makikita mo ang palengke, na magulo at makalat din...puno ito ng malalaking bato, at kung di ka nag-iingat, madadapa ka at mawawasak ang pagmumukha mo... ang punto ko po ay ito--SIMULAN NA ANG SERYOSO AT TULUY-TULOY NA PAGLILINIS sa ating bayan. Hindi natin kailangan ng malaking budget para dito...daming nakaupo lang at walang ginagawa sa loob ng munisipyo...at gaya ng sinabi ko na dati, ang mayor, ang ama ng bayan--dapat pinapasyalan ang kanyang nasasakupan...bumaba ka muna sa CRV mo mayor, at maglakad...sa lansangan.... From: Fred Martinez MessageI contacted the recipient from Balungao of the UPH Scholarship Program by phone last night regarding his Certificate of Registration. He will send it to me after his orientation. He said that that's the time it will be given to him. I advised him to send it right away at his earliest possible time, by email if he have access to a computer (Internet Cafe). The amount of the tuition is on the Certificate of Registration so we have to get a copy of it so we'll know how much to send. From: Fred Martinez MessageI contacted the recipient from Tayug of the UPH Scholarship Program by phone last night regarding his Certificate of Registration. He will send it to me after his orientation. He said that that's the time it will be given to him. I advised him to send it right away at his earliest possible time, by email if he have access to a computer (Internet Cafe). The amount of the tuition is on the Certificate of Registration so we have to get a copy of it so we'll know how much to send. From: Kar Ruba MessageWell, bahala na si Mayor dyan maski na anong sabihin ng mga tao kung may alaga sa kanila di wala tayong magagawabasta masaya si Mayor bahala na siguro dyan masaya ang mga tao kasi tahimik lang sila kaya good luck sa iyo Balungaokung dyan kayo masaya di yan ang paunladin nyo okey ba? From: secret admirer Messagewag naman tanggalin yung mga videoke bar dyan dahil dyan sila humahanap ng kabuhayan nila,kung tatanggalin san sila kikita di ba...kaya mga karruba dyan lang kau para mabisita naman kau paminsan minsan...muahhhh From: blitzkrieg Messagesir, napansin ko po meron na mga inayos na pilapil sa kalsada, mukha na silang humps ngayon. Mas safe at convenient na po silang daanan. Thank u sir for the lightning quick action. i'm sure sir, lahat ng dumaadaan dun sa mga humps, sa loob loob nila, gusto magpasalamat sa nagpaayos. Dios na lng po bahala gumanti sa inyo.. From: Philipp Peralta MessageGood Afternoon. Thank you for pointing out some important issues. My senses are open regarding issues on morality, cleanliness and good governance and as I pointed out in my earlier posts, we will try to fix problems in a very diplomatic or non-offensive manner. Of course, most problems can not be solved overnight but at least some concerns are already aired out. Give us all time to do our homeworks. Also, thank you for communicating with me. It builds a good foundation and lays the groundwork for the bigger responsibility I have to face in the near future. Thank you for understanding that I can not do this alone but as I work with you on certain areas that needs our attention, I'm sure we can do it. Thanks and God Bless. From: Concern Too MessageI agree with you Ms Saguitarius,i hope that they.ll do something about this too,napakaliit na nga ng Balungao dito pa tayo makikilala ay naku po napakasuwerte po natin sabi nga ng isang nagpopost dito ay itong mga tanga balungao ay Taga Balungao gayamadu unay iti nalaing sige ngarud walisin yo koma dagiti saan nga nasayaat nga makitkita dita lalo kadagiti ubub bing Mayor uray iadayo yo laeng met a tapno saan nga makaperdi ti view ,salamat From: RDG MessageOn the post of Ms. Sagittarius please do make some action on the said videoke bar, on the first place bago po sila kumuha ng mayor's permit ano po nakalagay sa permit,allowed po ba silang maglagay ng GRO..the image of our town is at stake here.At Ms. Sagittarius is really from abroad as you could see it on her IP address..nakakahiya na po ang Balungao, it is also the reason bakit hindi ako nagddala ng friends ko dyan...it is very shameful na makita yan lalo na sa town proper pa mismo..Please Mayor make some action on this matter.Thank You and hope that you could find ways to resolve this matter. From: Ms Sagittarius MessageHow can u say na "we are known to be living in one of the friendliest and most PEACEFUL town not only in the district but in the entire province as well"?...Are u kidding me???...Maniniwala lang ako kung ang ang videoke na may mga malalaswang babae ay magsasara dahil hindi magandang magdala ng mga kaibigang foreigners dahil ang sabi nila ay wala raw bang ibang puwedeng trabaho ang mga babae sa Balungao kundi yan?...i don't know what to answer...and sad to say na very disappointed ako sa pag uwi ko last fiesta dahil hindi ako nag enjoy...kasi concentrate na concentrate ang mga tao sa mga videokes kesa sa panonood ng fiesta...please Mayor clean up that mess...ibalik niyo po ang dating malinis at Peaceful na sinasabi niyo..Thank you po at Congratulations ulit!!!! From: Fred Martinez MessageThe United Pangasinan of Hawaii (UPH) Scholarship Committee will convene this afternoon at 5:00 PM to select deserving but talented students who applied for scholarship and enrolled at Pangasinan State University (PSU) From: BASCA MessageTHANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND SUCCESSFUL TRIP IN SAN MANUEL BINGO AND CASINO RESORT YESTERDAY HOPE TO BE WITH YOU AGAIN NEXT TRIP!!!!! From: Kar Ruba MessageFollow up lang po sa posting ko sa baba: Tayo pong lahat ay magisip isip at buksan natin talaga ang ating mga mata ...ang problema sa ating bayan ay "PERA" talaga" Kayo po sana double o triple po sana ang pagsusumikap nating lahat lalaong lalo na sa mga newly elected mun. officials marami na tayong pinagdaanan marami na tayong mga experience kahit na sino ma pan ang pinakamagaling na tao ang ilagay natin sa puwesto dyan walang tayong magagawakubg hindi nyo pagtutuunan ng pansin kung kikita tayo para lumago ang revenue or income ng ating bayan....salamat at kahit papaano saposting nyo ng May 26----isa rin pala kayong businessman Mayor at malaking tulong yan sa pamamahala ng ating Bayan sana lumago ang kaban ng ating bayan para magawa mo ang mga susunod na hakbang o mga projects sa aking mga kabayan dyan kaunting tiis sana tulong tulong tayong subaybayan ang pagunlad ng ating bagong bayan.Patuloy rin po akong susubaybay sa inyong mga magagandang hakbang umasa po kayo na sa kahit paanong paraan handa rin po akong tumulong sa ating bayan bast sa kabutihan.....Let's Keep Mt. Balungao clean and Green ,Good Luck po sa inyong lahat , From: Kar Ruba MessageFollow up lang po sa posting ko sa baba: Tayo pong lahat ay magisip isip at buksan natin talaga ang ating mga mata ...ang problema sa ating bayan ay "PERA" talaga" Kayo po sana double o triple po sana ang pagsusumikap nating lahat lalaong lalo na sa mga newly elected mun. officials marami na tayong pinagdaanan marami na tayong mga experience kahit na sino ma pan ang pinakamagaling na tao ang ilagay natin sa puwesto dyan walang tayong magagawakubg hindi nyo pagtutuunan ng pansin kung kikita tayo para lumago ang revenue or income ng ating bayan....salamat at kahit papaano saposting nyo ng May 26----isa rin pala kayong businessman Mayor at malaking tulong yan sa pamamahala ng ating Bayan sana lumago ang kaban ng ating bayan para magawa mo ang mga susunod na hakbang o mga projects sa aking mga kabayan dyan kaunting tiis sana tulong tulong tayong subaybayan ang pagunlad ng ating bagong bayan.Patuloy rin po akong susubaybay sa inyong mga magagandang hakbang umasa po kayo na sa kahit paanong paraan handa rin po akong tumulong sa ating bayan bast sa kabutihan.....Let's Keep Mt. Balungao clean and Green ,Good Luck po sa inyong lahat , From: Kar Ruba MessageKeep it up .Our MB is really getting very interestingLet,s be patient lalo na sa kalagayan ng ating bayan ngayo halos wala na yatang budget,it will take some time kasi kung walang hirap ay walang ginhawa.....let's all accept na talagang walang aasenso kung wala ng budget kaya bago kayo ,tayo makagalaw dapat may "PERA"ito ang pinakaimportante sa lahat kaya ang pagtuunan nyo ng pansin ay kung papaano kikita ang Balungao bago nyo pagisipan ang magagandang project para sa ating mga kailiain at bayanNUmber one talaga ay income income income'Thank you po From: Philipp Peralta MessageThank you. I admire your honesty. I understand that when it comes to political affiliations, there are things that must not be disturbed... one is family relations, second is personal relationship and another is FREEDOM to choose. Now that elections are over, I am extending my hand in a peaceful gesture even to those who did not vote for me. Let's work altogether now so we can attain much more than we can imagine. Regards and God Bless. From: Philipp Peralta MessageGood Evening! Yes, indeed. The last time I visited our kababayans abroad, I did mention to them about literally sharing their blessings. In fact, UBAA of So Cal is already preparing their balikbayan boxes full of school supplies for elem school students in four (4) barangays.I think that's great for starters. Also, I do like the idea of establishment of small business enterprises in our town. Everything big starts from something small. We may think of some possibilities of how to give incentives to business investors, may it be tax holidays or breaks with a parallel condition that they should hire homebased workers. Give us time to do our homeworks on this aspect. Livelihood projects and backyard farming is also a wonderful idea, whether it be for personal consumption or for trade. I interviewed one entrepreneur here in our town who sold a single product but was proud to have sent 4 children to school. It takes a lot of guts to attain glory, don't you think? Yes, indeed. The people should be informed through the municipality. The tourism office will be publishing some updates on tourism and other improvements using the bulletin boards in the town hall lobby. Photos with documentations are already being processed. We are hoping that Balungao's Hot and Cold Springs, the famous Tupig and Patupat and the Integrated Goat Management be included in the Country's Book of Tourism soon. Yes, indeed. A friendly competition among the different barangays is good... apart from the Clean and Green competition, I like the idea of having their distinctive identities. We can probably encourage our more privileged kababayans to be judges and sponsors of the contests. What do you think? The issue on stray animals is supposedly still in effect. Let's check on that, too! Also, I would like to inform everyone that there are many on-going projects in Balungao and that includes livelihood projects for farmers and applicants. I encourage students to check out Tesda scholarship slots with the office of Mayor Lito and make reservations if necessary. Every year, we have practical courses being offered which may be used for domestic and international employment. Pasalamat pa rin tayo kay Mayor Lito because he made Balungao famous eradicating the impression that our town is "Nakabebeteng". Now, we are known to be living in one of the friendliest and most peaceful town not only in the district but in the entire province as well. Salamat po and God Bless. From: JTG MessageMaganda yong suggestion mo kabayan sa ngayon pa lang I pledge my support to this scholarship subject to the satisfaction of the following criteria’s: 1) Establishment of ‘Balungao Scholarship Foundation” registered as non-profit institution with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). 2) The funds must be managed by people with proven integrity. 3) Two kinds of scholarship must be established: one for college education and one for vocational education. 4) Beneficiaries for college education must prove that he/she is the most academically qualified among the poorest of the poor citizen of Balungao. 5) Beneficiaries for vocational education must prove that he/she has the capability to excel in vocational courses and also come from the poorest of the poor. 6) Scholars must be enrolled in an institution with proven track record. From: JTG MessageCongratulation Mayor. Honestly my family and I did not vote for you in the last election dahil sa mga nagdaang panahon wala kaming nakitang progreso sa Balungao. Sabi namin Peralta na naman! Pero within the past few days na nagbabasa ako dito sa MB, I saw something in you na wala sa mga nagdaang Admin. If you put that in action, I would say na di nagkamali ang majority of people ng Balungao. Though, that remains to be seen in the future. It is really a big challenge to improve the economy of Balungao at par with the neighboring towns but nothing is impossible if you have the heart and the right people to do it. Una lang naman sa lahat solusyunan ang corruption kung mayroon man and lead by example and everything will follow. Again Congratulation and wish you all the best. From: RBD Messagemay i also appeal to our kababayans abroad to share their blessings sa cause for educational assistance for the poor...sana through a foundation or an NGO, magpool sila ng resources para magkaroon ng seed money na tutulong maski sa 3 students lang initially...looking forward, upon graduation nung 3 students, i-request sila to pay-forward yung favor na binigay san kanila by sending one deserving poor student din (siguro maski sibling, firend, neighbor, etc.) para tuloy-tuloy yung pagtulong... From: RDG MessageSir, Good day. I agree on the post of RBD, could you come on some plans to be able to provide some scholarship to the deserving student that could continue their education due to poverty. If i'm not mistaken i know RBD a lot, he came from a poor family but with the perseverance of his father, he was able to finish his study and if im not mistaken again he is one of the most talented accountant.Sir, poverty is a big issue on our municipality hope that you could came to some plans to be able create ways on how to make our agriculture industry better since this is the usual source of income of our town mates.I hope that some day jobs opportunity in our town is more feasible.Sir, as we look around nearby towns,Balungao is almost missing when it comes to progress. Look at Rosales, it transform a lot, when i was high student(1994-1998), nakakatakot pa ang lugar na ito at para lang siyang balungao din, pero look at it now, they had left us a thousand miles. Im hoping sir that you could make balungao better. And also to all newly elected officials let us help Mayor Phillip Peralta in improving of town.Thank You Po. From: Kar Ruba MessageSir, sana sa mga suggestions na nakaposting marami na po kayong makukuhang magagandangpagaralan at siguro marami pang susunod sa akin lang po sana bigyan nyo ng priority ang ating Mt Balungao kasi dy'an tayo makikilala,gustuhin man ng ibang bayan hindi nila tayo mapapantayan kasi iba ang ganda ng ating Mt,Balungao.So let's aim high Mayor mapaganda mo lang yan ..presto we'll be back in the map.Let's keep it clean and greenWe have the best gold mine in place"The Medicinal Hot Spring "ito ang number na maipagmamalaki natin sa buong mundo kaya dito kayo sana magconcentratedito kikita ang Balungao kay ating bantayan at pagandahin ito rin sana ang panawagan ko Sir Lito at Sir Gerry --Tourism dept. From: rbd Messagejust a few more weeks and the school season starts...it occurs to me that some high school grads amy miss college gamin marig-rigat da...i wish that the newly-elected officials of balungao would focus on giving outs scholarship to poor but deserving students... From: RDG MessageHi, do have any idea where i could chicken that is raised for its egg.I wanted to put a small poultry wherein i could produce eggs for small profit at home.Thank You From: Crossroads MessageA brand new Pangasinan website is available - http://pangasinan.isgreat.org - It's handy. It's trendy. Try it! ENJOY NOSTALGIC MUSIC COLLECTIONS! Special homepage for your special concerns can be made available upon request - It's FREE! From: El Dorado MessageBulletin Boards should be utilized in Municipal and all Barangay Halls. These should contain important phone numbers, new laws and ordinances, annoucements, calamity and emergency procedures, evacuation maps, most recent council meeting minutes, and financial pertinents. Townspeople should not be kept in the dark. Also they have the right to know (for election purposes)those non-performing, always absent officials, and most importantly, the financial condition of the locality. This will keep them updated of what's goin' on and bolster their confidence in an open government. To Ka Ruba, I am not familiar with those casinoes. But I know Muckleshoot Casino. I am from Washington. From: BMB Reader MessageYou stated a very short, but comprehensive and meaningful message (5/26) regarding public service and your mortality despite your being elected to the highest position of Balungao. I think that's all you need to be very successful as a Mayor or as an aspiring Christian. The citizens of Balungao should be proud of you. You'll make it! From: blitzkrieg Messagesir, sang ayon po ako sa sinabi ng isang poster na kailangan at dapat po kayo maging mapagpakababa para madali po kayong lapitan ng tao. mas mahirap po kasi sa mga karamihan na magpakataas para abutin po ang isang official nasa mataas ang kalagayan. Mas madali po sila abutin kung mas magpapakababa po kayo. at matuto po sana tayo na gumayak at lumakad sa pinaka simpleng kaya natin, para po wag po mainit sa mata ng mamamayan. Alam nman po ng buong bayan na you can afford to live a luxurios life pero mas mapapahanga mo po sila kung mapapanatili po ninyong mabuhay ng simple lang. MORE SIMPLE, MUCH BETTER sir. Naway sumaiyo sir at ng iyong mga mahal sa buhay ang paggabay at pagiingat ng Panginoon. From: blitzkrieg Messagei like ur idea of each barangay having a flag or pwede rin siguro COAT OF ARMS. From: Philipp Peralta MessageGood Morning! I'm getting a hang of reading messages because I feel that I may learn a thing or two about things that we may have neglected in the past. In this way, I also feel that communication is important especially to and with our kababayans who are miles and oceans away from Balungao. Thank you for the compliments and criticisms. The compliments give us a reason to smile and the criticisms do make us humble and strong. Being elected as a Public Official comes the nomenclature, "Public Servant". It is important to be leading a good example, with the ability to serve not from above but within eye to eye and heart to heart level. It is important to keep The Lord at the center of everything (work, family and all) so He will be our constant guide/protection and reminder that no one should be above anyone. For 40 years of my life I have gone through enough experiences from being a driver of our family truck, byahero, man-nalon to palay dealer to businessman. Umasenso ang buhay dahil sa tyaga. My wife comes from a well-known, well-to-do family but she never complained about all the inconveniences and the littlest thing I had to offer. I'm lucky that she remains to be a supporter of my cause and vows to be always behind me as long as I remain your humble servant. Power must not be a cause of blindness and reason to kick people's butts when they commit mistakes. Let us also be reminded that everything on earth is temporary... a lease of life full of challenges, blessings and good things. Kasama si Lord, please work with us, pray for us so we will be more effective and efficient in our work. I will be answering some of your questions in my next post as I will first verify information with the Barangay Officials. Salamat po and God Bless. From: Ms Oda Rodel MessageIn concurrence with the suggestion (Friendly Barangay Competitions) by this sage gentleman, El Dorado, how about a flag for each Barangay (do we have a municipality flag)? Have each Barangay conduct a design-a-flag contest among their residents; guided by set criteria ex: symbolic, aesthetic, 3-color limit, and Barangay name prominent. Contestants have to explain symbols and colors. OFWs, which should have an association from their own respective Barangays by now, will sponsor contest (OFWs, make other Barangay OFW associations jealous, sponsor worthwhile projects in your own). Overall best design contest will be conducted in the town fiesta of that year. That fiesta will feature a parade of Barangays led by their flag bearer and followed by their athletes and residents donning their "colors". Flags are symbol of our culture and pride. Though simple and humble is our Balungao, it's our own birthplace (for most of us anyway) Let's be proud of it. Love it. I do. Do you? From: Kar Ruba MessageI agree with both of you,sana maging malawak ang pagiisip ni Sir Philip busisiinn mabuti ang mga hakbang na inyong gagawin at huwag na huwag po kayong padidikta sa mga taong nakapaligid sa inyo sila ang mga nakakasira ng mga plano nyo pagaralan nyong mabuti ang mga sasabihin ng mga nasa likuran nyo bago kayo magdesisyon,kaya walang asenso ang Balungao kasiwalang accountability sa mga nangyayari ,bahala na system is no good bata pa po kayo at marami pa po kayong magagawa parasa kabutihan ng ating bayan,at higit sa lahat po sana may vision kayo para sa Balungao para sa akin lang po ang number one na project nyo sana ay ang Mt. Balungao dyan tayo kikita Mayor nandito po lang kami susuporta sa iyo basta mapaunlad at mapaganda nyo lang po ang Balungao,Para kay Eldorado malapit ka ba sa Redhawk casino o sa Thundervalley casino let me know para makadrop ako sa iyo minsan kay Archie keep it up ley,s keep Balungao moving.....okey? From: el dorado MessageAno raw ang pinakamagandang ibenta? Sagot: Ice and coconut. Yelo, laging nauubos. Niyog, laging tumutubo! -an old joke. But going into business is not a joke. It's literally a "serious business"! Good flourishing businesses gives distinction to a town. Here are some suggestions. Make your own research. Check your resources, -skill talent, honesty, attitude, patience. Pray wholeheartedly. Be positive and go for it! Good luck. -Currency Exchange, we have enough OFW families that could use this service -Western Union branch -Ice plant using filtered water -Sari-sari store supplier with delivery -Gas station -Internet cafe -Computer school -Cell phone connected , load, repair, sales -Elite private school, elem,hi, college -Nursing school -Nursing review -Pharmacy -Tractor for hire (labor and machine) -Beer,wine, distillery -Rice wholesale/retail -Vegetable wholesale (supply early morning hours to contacts in coastal towns bring back seafoods to local retailers -Group photography (schools,clubs, etc.) And when the long-awaited resort materializes, be the first one to sell hotdogs, drinks, and sunglasses. When you get rich, send a poor child to college. Again, good luck. From: Archie MessageTanga Balungao ba talaga tayo? Anyway, tapos na ang pilian, may bago tayong mayor at bise...umasa na lang tayo na hindi naman pala tayo sobrang minalas at sobrang tanga balungao...let us give them the chance to prove their worth. Philipp and his wife seem to be more down to earth and humble than their kapamilya before them...let us hope something good would come out from their management of the town. One important piece of advice to the first couple of Balungao--go out, reach out--makisama, makihalo sa inyong mga nasasakupan...huwag magtago sa inyong airconditoned rooms sa inyong malapalasyong bahay...magtrabaho, pumasok sa opisina/munisipyo sa tamang oras at ipaalam sa mga nasasakupan kungsaan kayo maaaring matagpuan...learn from the past...at panghuli, huwag muna kayong magpatayo ng mansion sa balungao...habang naghihirap ang bayan, isang insulto kung ang first family nito ay nakatira sa isang napakalaking bahay na centralized pa ang aircon at sobrang luho ng pamilya...we want you to succeed...please make balungao a better place for us and our children...paunang salamat sa inyo.... From: RDG MessageFirst of all sir, i want to thank you for finding time to respond on our post.Hopefully sir maging sucessfull ang mga project nyo.Mga taga Balungao, lets help our incoming mayor, let's give him a chance to prove that he is worthy to be our town mayor.Sir sana next na maging project nyo is have an IT firm or sana we could attract investor to invest in our town para kaming nasa sa manila makauwi na sa balungao, iba pa rin po kasi ang mabuhay sa sariling bayan.Muli Maraming Salamat po. From: Kar Ruba MessageSalamat sa mga responsed nyo Sir at nakikinig po kayo,sana po magtuloy tuloy na po ang mga magagandabg balak nyo napakarami po ng magagandang suggestions dito sa board nati at sana po inyong pakinggan at gawin ang nararapat ,kung parati pong ganyan ay siguro naman ay may patutunguhan ang ating mabayabbasta sa kapakanan ng ating bayan nasa likuran nyo po kami at sana po payuan nyo po ang mga nasa ibabang mga opsyales natin na magisip isip ng mga magaandang proyekto para sa ating bayan patuloy kaming susubaybay sa inyo salamt po Mabuhay ang Balungao,Let.s Keep it Moving hindi pa huli ang lahat. From: Crossroads MessageA brand new Pangasinan website is available - http://pangasinan.isgreat.org - It's handy. It's trendy. Try it! From: forest gump Messagekap, masarap at masaya po ang magjogging or biking sa umaga dito sa baranggay natin pero mas masarap po sana at mas masaya kung walang mga asong kakalat kalat na nanghahabol at pumaparadang mga kambing sa kalsada. Baka pwede po kayo magproject ng libreng kadena para sa mga aso at lubid para sa mga kambing. Pag di nman po kaya ng budget, pwede rin po siguro maghanap ng mga gustong magsponsor. Gustuhin man po natin magtanim ng mga gulay at halaman para sa ikagaganda ng barangay at ng karagdagang makakain, mahirap po itong maachieve kung madaming gagala galang mga kambing. Mahal din po kasi magpagawa ng perimeter fence at di po lahat kaya magpagawa nito. mageelection na po ulit sa october para sa mga barangay officials. di po masama ang magsamantala kung mabuti ang gagawin at ibubunga..kaya samantalahin na po natin habang may pagkakataon po.. more power to you kap! naniniwala po ako, madami po kayong magagawa. From: Philipp Peralta MessageTo Canada and RDG, you are both correct. Naalala ko noon nung mga bata pa kami, talagang masarap maligo sa karayan ng Pobalacion/Capulaan. The last time I visited the area which was part of our hanging bridge safety inspection in different locations, the river water isn't really very enticing as before. Our rivers need dredging and bank protections as they were damaged by the last super typhoon that hit the province last year. Ang solution sa basura't kalat... disiplina. In that aspect, we will do a major campaign for our air and water sheds' protection. Sayang talaga mga natural resouces if people do not appreciate their value. My children and volunteers went around poblacion the other day and today to clean up walls, posts and removed campaign posters as part of the good example we like to show our kabarangayans regarding environmental protection and development. They also took photos of the areas that needed to be cleaned so they can voice out their complaints to Kap Karding. This may take time but we will do things step by step and with the best possible remedies. Let's start with "Tapat Ko, Lilinisan Ko"... and that also goes with us, public officials to show a better example. For the humps that may cause accidents and damages, we will mention them to the Punong Barangays on their next meeting so they can do something about them. God Bless. From: RDG MessageSir, good day po. I agree on the idea of cleaning our rivers, i will likely produce food for the people.Sana maibalik na ung time na maraming isda at shells(bisukol,bildat etc) na makukuha sa ating mga ilugan. Naalala ko nung bata pa ako masarap pang maligo sa mga ilog,ngayon po halos hindi na ito malanguyan dahil sa tambak na barusa.Sana magawan ng ordinance na bawal magtapon ng basura kung saan saan lalo na sa mga ilog natin. Sana rin po magawan ng paraan ang DIKE sa may parteng AMAYANAN(PPUA Area), mula noong bata pa po ako parati na lang bumabaha sa amin.Paki-ayos naman po sana ang water outlet dun imbes kasi na makatulong ito lalo pa itong nakapagpabaha kasi sira sira na ito.Maraming salamat po at sana mabigyan nyo ng aksyon ang aking hinaing. From: blitzkrieg Messagehalos lahat po ng humps sa lahat ng barangay na napuntahan ko except po yung 2 humps na nasa tapat ng UCCP na maganda po ang pagkakayari at meron pang pintura na malinaw na makikita. alam naman na po natin ang main reason ng paglalagay ng mga safety measures sa daan gaya ng humps pero mas mabuti po at mas makakatulong po ito kung magawa na maayos. duda ko po baka wala pong basbas or bantay na engineer ng munisipyo nung ginagawa mga yun. halatadong barabara ang gawa at parang gawa ng di nagiisip or lasing. i very much appreciate the idea of putting or constructing something that will contribute for the safety of every person in the baranngay/community pero mas magiging perwisyo ito pag hindi nagawa ng maayos..yun lang po sir mayor. thank u very much for the lightning quick reply...impressive!! sana po isunod po natin sulusyunan ang mga stray dogs at mga kambing. From: Philipp Peralta MessageHello Po! Saang barangay po naconstruct yung hump? Usually, ang hump ay para sa speed control or limit within certain areas like roads alongside schools, thickly populated areas, subdivisions and accident prone areas. Syempre po, may specifications din ang mga humps na base po sa safety road regulations. Dapat hindi maging sanhi ng aksidente sa mga motorista, biseklista o mga taong naglalakad sa naturang daan lalunglalo na ang mga bata o mga senior citizens. Kung sa tingin nyo ay hindi tama ang pagkakagawa ng hump ay ipagbigay alam sa Opisyales ng Barangay o sa Engineering Department ng Munisipyo para magkaroon ng road safety inspection and solution. Maaaring gawan ng solusyon at maiwasan ang aksidente sa maagap na pagreport. Salamat po. From: blitzkrieg Messagesir, itatanong ko lng po kung kailangan po ba ng permit kung gagawa ng humps sa kalsada at kung sino po ang magiissue? mayroon po ba itong proper at standard na paggawa ng humps? ang pagkakaalam ko po kaya ipinasesemento ang mga kalsada ay para maging patag ito at maayos daanan. sana nman po magconduct nman kayo ng inspection sa mga ginagawa na mga humps sa mga kalsada, kung hindi po ito maayos ang pagkagawa ay maari po itong maging sanhi ng aksidente o pagkasira ng mga dumadaang sasakyan. mabuti kung tutulungan sila ng munisipyo o ng baranggay sa pagpapaayos. hindi po ako tutol sa paggawa ng mga humps, mabuti po ang purpose nito, nakakabawas po ito ng aksidente sa daan. Pero sana lang ay gawin ang mga ito ng tama at maayos at hindi mukhang pilapil sa bukid (at kailangan bang may kanto ito?)..konting sentido common lng kailangan..ano po bang sasakyan ang madalas dumaan sa area na yun? kaya ba ito daanan ng batan or matandang nagbibisekleta na hindi maaaksedente? hindi ba ito nakakasira ng sasakyan pag dinaanan? or baka nman kaya naglagay ng humps dahil tamad magbantay ang mga magulang ng kanilang mga anak na gumagala sa kalsada or baka wala na silang panahon para bantayan ang mga anak na naglalaro sa kalsada dahil busy sa pakikipag tsismisan, pagsusugal or di kaya sa pakikipaginuman? baka mas mahaba pa ang inuubos na oras sa pagkakalag ng jueteng o sa pagpipinta ng baraha o sa pagtatagay kesa sa mga anak o sa pamilya.. sana lumabas po kayo or magutos po kayo para paggaralan ang mga activity ng mga tao sa mga lugar na nilalagyan ng humps, mas maliwanag po nyo makikita ang intension ng paglalagay. From: canada MessageMayor ang suggestion ko,sana linisan nating ang mga ilog sa boong balungao, pagbawalan sana natin ang mga nagtatapon ng mga basura lahat na marurumi na itinatapon pati na ang patay na hayop nakakadiri.kong malinis ang ilog natin maraming mapakinabangan sa mga tao, maraming isda or shells makakatulong sa mga mahihirap diyan kami nabuhay sa mga isda sa ilog pero ngayon sobra na ang dumi. sana po may multa yong mga taong nagtatapon ng basura at saka sana magtulong tulong tayo na linisin ang mga ilog,dapat mag meeting ng lahat ng barangay para planuhin ang ikakaganda ng ating kapaligiran.Thank You sana matupad itong hiling ko sa inyo. From: saguigulid Messageito lang masasabi ko sa u...si lito ay si lito, si philipp ay si philipp. maari magkapareho sila ng apelyedo pero naniniwala ako meron sila kanya kanyang diskarte kung paano mapaunlad ang balungao. Kinulang lng siguro ng term yung nakaraan kaya may mga planong di natupad.. c",) From: saguigulid Messageinsan. im glad to see you pesting, este, posting pala here again..hehe. May the blessings & guidance of our Lord be with u and ur love ones always. =) From: saguiguilid Messagesana nga po magmaterialize ang mga magagandang plano ninyo sa balungao. and, as a simple citizen of balungao, i would try to render whatever help i could contribute for the good of our humble town, no matter how worthless it maybe. At, sana yung mga plano ng nakaraang mayor hwag nyuo na ulit planuhin, gawin nyo na po. From: Space Cadet Messagenepotism is alive and well in this town! From: Philipp Peralta MessageTama Po Kayo. I absolutely agree with El Dorado and Ms. Rodel. In fact, when Mayor Lito and I had a chance to talk about certain issues, we pointed out some great ideas on how to improve matters in the different communities of our town. We both agree that most improvements should come from the Barangay Level going upward to the Municipal level. Sa tao mismo at hindi lang sa Gobyerno. Hindi dapat tayo nagaantay ng gracia galing sa langit kung kaya na natin itong gawin at the lowest possible costs or at no cost at all. We should know how to diversify when the traditional remedies no longer work. Mayor Lito's Barangay Bayanihan had worked effectively throughout the years as we constructed our farm to market roads and multi-purpose drying pavements, etc. Through the industry of our kababayans, we made things possible. Kaya natin lahat ito basta tulong tulong, hindi po ba? Though, the Municipal Councilors and Barangay Oficials have their own respective chairmanships (e.i. Agri, Educ, Health, etc), they may still need to double up in their efforts through research and feasibility studies in order to be more effective in their recommendations, resolutions and requests. With little resources that the Municipal Government has at this point, nakakabilib din talaga si Mayor Lito because he is able to stretch out what we have for concrete roads, farm implements to basic services, at marami pa. He has also set a good example with Peace and Order because he believes that in order to promote tourism, we must first start with a peaceful and eco-friendly environment. We also have a newly installed Tourism Office headed by Mayor Lito and Dr. Gerry Acosta, that does the researches to improve our treasure, the Mt. Balungao with its amenities. Itutuloy natin ang mga programang magaganda through your help. We shall take note of your very good suggestions so we can work hand in hand. Salamat po ulit. Tita Precy, thank you very much. I will not be able to do this alone and neither can the Sangguniang Bayan. We need all the help we can get, may they come from Kababayans here at home or from all over the world, so we will be guided accordingly and do our work more effectively and efficiently. This, I believe is a good step to good governance... to Listen and to Accept. My Best Regards. From: Precy MessageThank you very much Philip. We will try our best to help you. By the way I'm the aunt of your friend from Villasis..... From: Ms Oda Rodel MessageIf not mandated by higher authority or not being done at present, councilors should be assigned duties and responsibilities similar to the cabinet members of the national govt. That is by dept. - Health, Education, Finance, Agriculture, etc. Vice-mayor should be automatically Head of Barangay Capts. and should also be the town Ombudsman. Barangay Kagawads will have the same structure as the municipal councilors. Each problem or project will be categorized and will then involve that particular councilor or Kagawad. Each "cabinet member" may then concentrate on their own dept. They will research, gather, and relay pertinent info. They will solve their own problems, making use of all resources, experts, other towns, etc. They could figure out their project cost and submit their own funding needs. This system will be a big help to the CEO, the Mayor, (or Barangay capts for that matter) who could attend to otherwise more pressing and higher priority issues of the municipality. All he had to do in council meetings is, after acting on priorities, go around and let each Dept. Head speak on their own dept. -innovations, projects or any pertinent issues. Amen.. From: kabataan Messagesuggestion lang po...sana po maimprove natin ang mount balungao hot spring resort...the place has lots of potential in becoming a tourist spot..sayang naman po kung ganun na lang yong resort... From: EL DORADO MessageIt is not enough just to be "hoping & wishing" for the betterment of Balungao. If not physically feasible, we could still help through the Balungao Main Board. Elaborate on your ideas. Provide specifics. Here are some subjects that you, problem-solvers, may dwell or feast on: -duties of elected officials -sources of income for the municipality -cleaning up, morally and/or physically -financial transparency -barangays friendly competitions -demographic profiles census -food trademark of Balungao -components of a city -"Balungao have talent" events -potential environmental problems -poorest of the poor (addressed?) -nutrition awareness -public cemetery -image of Balungao, positive aura -academic and athletic competition -"ako and simula"-style of monitors -weekly magazine or publication initiated by wannabe journalists or writers -jueteng bye-bye, lotto-style monitored closely with transparent accounting -clean water supply system -electric power independence -waste disposal regulations -clean public (or private) restrooms -paved roads to isolated places -peace and order problems -illegal drugs -public access to cheaper medicine -banila river clean-up So madlang people remember what a great man once said - "ask not what your "town" can do for you, ask what you can do for your town"! It's time to be CIVIC-minded (and I don't mean thinking of buying a HONDA). Be a winner, not a whiner. Let's go to work! From: Philipp Peralta MessageThank you for your greetings and very good suggestions. Yes, we will start cleaning up the barangays beginning with the posters, plastics and other election materials. Tutoo po, ang dami po naming kalat at ipagpaumanhin nyo at di po namin agad natanggal. The SKs just finished their summer school this weekend and we are directing them to a synchronized clean-up drive as soon as possible. To all your other suggestions, we will do our best to attend to them in a non-offensive manner. Please feel free to post your comments and suggestions... it will help us all in making the improvements we need to work on. Remind us constantly of our obligation not only to serve but to live to our commitment. Tama po kayo, the voice of the people is the voice of God, so keep on posting. Have a good weekend and God Bless. From: concerned Messageto the post office, Please deliver letters to the named person when the post arrived ...thanks ...dont leave letters stay longer enough to your office SIR From: RDG MessageCongratulations to all newly elected municipal officials, i am hoping a positive result when it comes to Balungao progress to you guys. Hope we could transpire our town to a more industrialize and progressive town.It is very hard to live here in Manila but it is harder to live in Balungao. Lack of jobs for people like us who belongs to IT industry. From: RDG MessageCongats nga po pala...please keep up the good work for the people of Balungao.Im so glad that another Dominguez is reinstated as a councilor in Rosales. From: RDG MessageCongratulations to all newly elected municipal officials, i am hoping a positive result when it comes to Balungao progress to you guys. Hope we could transpire our town to a more industrialize and progressive town.It is very hard to live here in Manila but it is harder to live in Balungao. Luck of jobs for people like us who belongs to IT industry. From: Berto Dominguez MessageKaanakan, salamat iti dakkel nga tulong mo ken suporta uray naadayo ka imom monitor na kami latta ditoy, kaasi ni Apo nagtitinnulong ken nag kaykaysa tau ta nag NUMBER 1 nga MUnicipal Councilor ni Antem nga "BATING". pagyamanan dagiti kabagyan, dagiti leaders, gagayem ken tulong nga nangikararag no kasatno ti ayat ken suporta nga inted dakenka edi, pinangabak ka nga Municipal Councilor, agawid ka met kuma tapno agkekennita tayo ti personal. awan met makunnam ta sinuportaan mi met ni Ranjit kaasi ni Apo ket nangabak met nga Board Member. Ni antem NArda Dominguez nangabak met nga Municipal COuncilor iti Rosales, inbitin mi metten iti tarpaulin nga CONGRATULATIONS yu para kenni RANJIT,PHILIPP ken ni antem BATING....... GODBLESS KAU dita amin.... From: KAILIAN MessageOUR NEW MAYOR POST A MESSAGE, I THINK THAT'S A GOOD SIGN, DI BA MGA KAILIANS? From: Fresco MessageKeep it up mga kailians gising na kayo lets put them all to the test magkaisa po tayo para masubaybayan natin ang pagunlad ng Balungao,sana dumami pa ang gising ating gabayan ang mga bagong halal ng ating bayan sana may pagbabago ito po ang wish ko lang salamat po. From: Ms Sagittarius MessageCongratulations po!!!..pero sana lang po maging malinis na ang ating kapaligiran sa balungao....nagbakasyon po ako kamakailan lang at napansin ko na mas maganda ang fiesta natin noon..napansin ko po na hindi na pampamilya ang tema ng fiesta natin kundi ang tema na ay para sa mga naghahanap ng aliw...mas puno pa ang mga vieoke na may mga pokpok kesa sa auditorium natin pag fiesta....nakakawalang ganang magbakasyon...mas gugustuhin mo pang magbakasyon sa ibang lugar kesa manoon ng fiesta natin dahil nagkalat ang mga pokpok at malalaswang mga babae...puwede po bang pakilinis po yan dahil hindi magandang modelo sa mga kabataan...please po Mayor... From: Long lost frien MessageCongratulations! May you be true to your word. From: FredM MessageIf you are a high school graduate and PSU is your college of choice, you still have time to apply for scholarship. Deadline is May 30, 2010. Click on http://www.ipangasinan.com/uph/ and click on UPH Scholarship Guidelines-2010 for requiements. For more information, email me at fmar10nez@yahoo.com From: Fresco MessageSana po ang lahat ng sinasabi nyo sana po magising na po tayong lahat umpisahan natin sa magandabg simula noon nakalusot ang mga nahalal na wala man lang ngawa o halos may nagawa pero sana ngayon ay ipakita nyo naman na may pagbabago para wala ng sisihan tapos na ang election wala na tayong rason pa kung talaga na gusto nyong maglingkodsa ating bayan umangat din sana po kahit kaunti lang ipakita nyo po na may pagbabago laong lao na sa bagong nakaupo, malaking hamon po sa mga nahalal lalong lalo na sa bagong mayor natin ,mabuhay po kayo kami po ay matiyagang susubaybay sa mga susunod na hakbang na inyong gagawin o tatahakin kilalang kilala po namin kayo at todo ang suporta namin kung mapapaunlad at maiaangat nyo ang ating bayan maski kaunti lamang salamat po From: saguiguilid Messagesana kung ano mang barangay ang maging sector nyo..sana pasyalan nyo nman at ipaalam sa mga tao na kayo ang may sector dun..ganun po kasi naging reklamo ng ilan, election n daw ulit di p nila nakikita or kinukumusta sila ng kagawad nila. nabaha na daw sila lahat lahat di man lang daw sila kinumusta at inalam man lng ang kalagayan. Minsan lang daw nila nasilayan, nung nangangampanya. buti p daw ung ibang kagawad pinuntahan sila at inabutan ng konting maipantawid gutom.. sa totoo lng after ng election ko lng nalamn kung sino dati kagawad sa barangay namin. kung di pa sya natalo, at naitanong kung ano maaring reason bakit natalo.. di ko pa nalaman kung kaninong sector barangay namin...haaaay! sana matuto kayo maghouse to house at kumustahin ang kalagayan ng inyong mga sinasakupan. wag nyo muna isipin pano nyo mababawi mga gastos nyo sa election, isipin nyo na agad kung paano kayo ulit gagastos for the betterment of our humble barangay/s/town. dapat maging handa rin kayong gumugol at pagugol para sa kapakanan ng kapwa ninyo..Congratulations at Mabuhay po kayong lahat! From: secret admirer Messagepetronila calacala ayan mon nabaybayag ka birbirukenen...mailiw nak kanyam From: Archie MessageTapos na po ang eleksyon...sana ay umpisahan na ninyo ang inyong mga trabaho. Una, sa paglilinis ng mga kalat sa bayan dala ng kampanya. Maari na pong alisin ang inyong mga posters at tarpaulins upang mas maaliwalas ang paligid. Maaari na pong walisan ang mga daan at lansangan at ilagay sa tamang lugar ang mga basura> Maaari na pong linisin at ayusin ang palengke, ang mga kanal, ang plaza etc. Maaari na pong pagandahin at paunlarin ang hot spring at gawin itong isang first class resort at maaari na rin po kayong mag-opisina sa munisipyo nang sa ganoo'y mas madali kayong malapitan ng taong bayan.... From: N Bergantinos MessageCONGRATULATIONS TO OUR UNCLE ELADIO VILLANUEVA, FRIEND BEATRIZ AND TO THE NEWLY ELECTED MAYOR WHICH I HAVE THE HONOR TO DANCED WITH IN 2007 KITA-KITA CHRISTMAS PARTY. GOD BLESS AND MAY YOU BE GUIDED BY YOUR FAITH AND KNOWLEDGE TO SERVE YOUR PEOPLE AND COMMUNITY From: Fresh Start MessageTapos na ang halalan pero ito palang ang simula sana may makita tayong pagbabago maging totoo lang po tayo sana may pagbabago kahit papaano???????Alam nating lahat ang kalagayan ng ating bayan pagmasdannyong mabuti ang ating kapaligiran kung may magagananp na pagbabago at sana po makakaasa po kami ,mabuhay kayo. From: Philipp Peralta MessageTo everyone who prayed, supported, volunteered and made things possible, I can never thank you enough for believing in me and all our candidates who made it thorough this election. To my political opponents, I offer my hand of peace. It's over and I'm sure the people of Balungao would like to start an administration with peace and goodwill. I will be meeting a lot of challenges ahead of me, but I need you to help me walk through the right path and teach me to become a good leader and servant as well. I will not be perfect but guide me to be right for the betterment of Balungao. I will take critics and comments with all humility as I have been in the past so I will know how to do things better. Let us work together and continue to bring progress in Balungao. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. From: saguiguilid Messagecongratulations po kay Mayor Philipp Peralta sa pagkapanalo nya bilang bagong mayor ng balungao. Nagkaroon n rin po ako ng pagkakataon makausap sya dati sa office nya nung syay vice mayor pa, madali nman po syang lapitan at magalang nman sya kausap. Sana mameet nya mga expectations ng mga taga balungao bilang mayor. Congratulations din po kay mrs peralta for winning the vice mayoral seat, pacencia n po di ko po kabisado firstname or nickname nyo. Binabati ko rin si Mrs. Beatriz "BATING" Dominguez-Ligero, ito lang masasabi ko sa kanya, "WOW!" 2x#1 mun councilor and this time as independent candidate. Meron syang napatunayan sa mga pagkapanalo nya, majority pala ng voters sa balungao ay di nabibili ang boto at di kailangan ng kadidato bumili ng boto para manalo. Kung talagang mahal ng taong bayan ipapanalo k nila kahit kailangang ilaglag ang ilang kandidato sa lineup ng sinusuportahang partido...i would like to congratulate also mr ranjit shajani. di ko lng alam kung bakit sya natalo dati sa balungao? un ang hirap sa kandidato pag humble ka at di mo ipinagyayabang ang mga achievements mo..i believe sya tumulong para magkaroon ng bagong palenke ang balungao at ibang bayan sa dist. tumulong rin sya para magkaroon ng national highschool sa balungao, at tumulong rin sya para maumpisahan ang development ng balungao hotspring.Sa mga nagdaang congressman, sya lang ata pumansin at tunay na nagmalasakit sa Balungao. At, para nman kay madam "bosyang" naniniwala po ako sa kakayanan at sa hangarin niyong makatulong sa kapwa lalo na sa mga taga balungao. at ayun po sa isa sa mga kamaganak po natin, sabi nyo raw po na patuloy pa rin ang pagtulong ninyo sa mga taga balungao kahit na madami po di bomoto sa inyo.. i salute you for that madam. naniniwala po ako na di man po kayo ang pinalad na mahalal as mayor, ipagpapatuloy pa rin ninyo ang mga mabubuting hangarin ninyo sa mga taga balungao at naniniwala po ako na HINDI MAGIGING HADLANG sa inyo ANG PAGKATALO PARA MAIPAGPATULOY ANG PAGGAWA NG MABUTI SA KAPWA. Kaya, tuloy ang laban madam, laban sa kahirapan at sa ikapapayapa ng bayan ng balungao. Tuloy ang mabuting pangarap para sa Balungao madam.. From: UBAA MessageOn behalf of UBAA officers and members, we would like to congratulate all newly elected officials, especially to Mayor Philipp Peralta and Vice Mayor Minda Peralta . Philipp if you have a chance ,please email at castillo_vicente@sbcglobal.net. Vicente(Boy)Castillo UBAA President From: UBAA MessageOn behalf of UBAA officers and members, we would like to congradulate all newly elected officials, especially to Mayor Philipp Peralta and Vice Mayor Minda Peralta . Philipp if you have a chance ,please email at castillo_vicente@sbcglobal.net. Vicente(Boy)Castillo UBAA President From: Voter MessageOo naman. Acting mayor pa lang siya lininis na ang palengke at ibang parts ng balungao. pano pa ngayon? magagawa yan ni philipp From: precy MessageDon't worry mga taga balungao. malilinis ni mayor Philip ang Balungao.Bigyan naman natin siya ng chance. makipag tulungan na lang tayo para gumanda at umunlad ang Balungao. D naman magagawa ng mayor lang . Kailangan suportahan natin ang mga namumuno sa bayan . huwag na lang pintasan at kainggitan ang kung anuman meron sila. From: precy MessageDon't worry mga taga balungao. malilinis ni mayor Philip ang Balungao.Bigyan naman natin siya ng chance. makipag tulungan na lang tayo para gumanda at umunlad ang Balungao. D naman magagawa ng mayor lang . Kailangan suportahan natin ang mga namumuno sa bayan . huwag na lang pintasan at kainggitan ang kung anuman merion sila. From: captain hook Messagematagal ng wise ang mga tao,kaya nga hanngang ngayon tuloy-tuloy ang progreso ng balungao ...maunlad na ang ating bayan.. yung mga bahay aliwan na iilan lang dati ngayon dumadami na...sana dumami pa ito...tengkyu From: captain hook Messagematagal ng wise ang mga tao,kaya nga hanngang ngayon tuloy-tuloy ang progreso ng balungao ...maunlad na ang ating bayan.. yung mga bahay aliwan na iilan lang dati ngayon dumadami na...sana dumami pa ito...tengkyu From: precy MessageYung mga natalo yata ang bumili ng boto.Wise na rin naman ang mga tao. Kahit bigyan sila ng pera alam naman nila ang karapatdapat na maging mayor ng Balungao From: captain hook Messagetapos nanaman ang halalan,at muli nanamang napatunayan na ang kahirapan sa ating bayan ay ramdam ng karamihan.saksi ang langit at lupa sa garapalang pagbili ng boto nina tonyo at magdalena. ang mga kabesa de baranngay na hinalal ng mga tao, walang ginawa kundi magpagwapo at tumulong sa pagbili ng boto sa kani kanilang pinamumunuang baryo,hindi hinihimok ang mga tao para pumili ng karapat-dapat na kandidato,bagkus sila pa ang nagiging instrumento sa panlilinlang sa marurupok na kaisipan ng mamamayan.tuluyan na nga bang nawawala ang"KALAYAAN SA PAGPILI" ang ating bayan?sarili ba nilang kaisipan ang ginamit nila noong halalan?o dahil lamang sa takot, pera at impluwensya ng mga taong sakim sa kaban ng bayan?..... From: agustin family MessageCONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS!!! Especially to my old classmate, Mayor Phillip Peralta.To Engr.Crisanto Luna,auntie Bating Ligero,at sa inyong lahat..Mabuhay ang Balungao!!! From: karuba MessageCONGRATS TO THE PERALTA'S AND ALL THE WINNERS OF THE JUST CONCLUDED ELECTION IN BALUNGAO.. MABUHAY... From: Fresh Start MessageMagdasal po tayo na kahit papaano ay magkaroon na rin sana ng pagbabago sa ating bayan.Pagmasdan po natin ang ating kapaligiran at para naman ma kita natin kung may mga pagbabagong magaganap sana po makakaasa po kami ,mabuhay kayo. From: precy MessageCongratulations Philip. From: lilibeth MessageIn behalf of my husband Ferdinand & my Kids we would like to congratulate the newly elected Board Member of 6th District RANJIT RAMOS-SHAHANI my former boss * I salute you boss, you deserved to win". PHILIPP PERALTA ( Good job RIZA, " A success of man is behind the woman, right!) and of course my Auntie BATING DOMINGUEZ LIGERO we are proud of you (re-elect Municipal Councilor 2x#1 ) To all my relatives, friends, supporters, liders at sa mga kabataan na dati kong alaga Thank you very much especially sa mga nag motorcade at nag distribute ng sample ballots ang laking tulong. Presinto TONDO you made RANJIT #!1 ( Don't worry Ranjit is very close to the newly elected President kasama namin noon sa EDSA REVOLUTION). From: TagaRosales MessageCongrats kay Mayor Philipp From: BASCA MessageI HOPE NA MAGTULONGTULONG KAYO SA PAG-UNLAD NG BALUNGAO, IBANGON NATIN ANG ATING BAYAN!!!! From: FACC MessageCongratulations!!! Pangasinan Governor: Amado T. Espino Jr., Vice-Governor: Jose F. Calimlim Jr., 6th District House of Representative: Marilyn L. Primicias-Agabas., Balungao Mayor: Philipp D. Peralta, Vice-Mayor: Minda T. Peralta, and Balungao Councilors: Beatriz Ligero, Valerio Dionisio, Artemio Villapa, Crisanto Luna, Eladio Villanueva, Cromwell Hernandez, Alejandro Salvador and Romer Caseres. Here's a prayer for all Newly Elected Government Officials mentioned above. Almighty and Eternal God, you guide and govern everything with order and love. Look upon the assembly of our national and local leaders and fill them with the spirit of your Wisdom. May they always act in accordance with your will and their decisions and watch over those in authority, so that people everywhere may enjoy freedom, security, and peace. Amen. From: BASCA MessageWE WOULD LIKE TO CONGRATULATE TO ALL NEW ELECTED OFFICERS:MAYOR PHILLIP,VICE MAYOR AND THE 8 COUNSILORS.... From: Balungenian MessageCongratulations to all of our newly elected officials in Balungao. Mayor Philip Peralta, congratulations!!! More power to you and the rest of the staff. From: Fresh Start MessageTapos na po ang election sana po maging tapat po kayo sa mga binitawan nyong mga pangako sa paglilingkod nyo sa ating bayan hindi po dito nagtatapos ang pagbabantay ng ating mga boto siguraduhin po natin na may patutunguhan ang ating pagpili ng mga pinuno ng ating bayan simulan natin ng maayos ang paglilingkod at sa ating mga kababayan siguraduhin po natin na tama ang mga landas na ating tatahakin.Good Luck po sa mga nahalal. From: FACC MessageTo all of you who are about to take office. I would like to offer my congratulations and sincere wishes for success in your coming term. Carry out your new responsibilities, and stand ready to serve the people of Balungao. From: pepeng san roqu Messagecongrats to d new elected mun. officials,people first before enrichment pls. From: Mitzi Queenie MessageThe DOMINGUEZ family are very proud of you for being the # 1 elected Municipal Councilor of Balungao. independent candidate but you still prove it. CONGRATULATIONS.... To the people of Balungao Thank you very much for your help and support. May God bless you all. From: toronto Messagetaos na election , congrat's sa mga nanalo , balita ko nanalo c Romer at Iking congrat's kagawads, baka papogilang alam nyo dyan a see u soon From: irvine MessageHow about councilors? From: Fresh Start MessageElection is over.Let's have a fresh start.Mabuhay tayong lahat magsamasama po tayong lahat para sa ikakaunlad ng ating bayan.Sana ito na ang magandang simula,salamat po From: NANA MessageCONRATULATIONS TO THE NEWLY ELECTED MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS..HOPE TO SEE MORE PROGRESS IN OUR HOMETOWN.MAY GOD BLESS US ALL... From: tagasanjulian MessageMayor - Philipp Peralta, Vice Mayor - Minda Peralta, yan ang mga nanalo From: TagaPugaro MessageKumusta met ngay ti eleksyon dita ili tayo nga Balungao, update kayo man no sinno ti nangabak...Salamat.
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