Vol. 9, No. 2 | April - June 2018 ARMIE B. GUNAY This quarterly magazine A Quarterly Magazine of the SHARMAINE ZEN O. MANZANO is published by the City Government of Naga ALLEN L. REONDANGA Writers City Government of Naga, Bicol, JOSE V. COLLERA ALEC FRANCIS A.SANTOS thru the City Publications Office CHRISTOPHER E. ANTONIO and the City Events, ARMIE GUNAY ANSELMO B. MAÑO SYLRANJELVIC C. VILLAFLOR PAUL JOHN F. BARROSA Website Administrator LILIBETH SANCHEZ RUEL P. SANDUCO Protocol and Public Information ISSN 2094-9383 Supervising Editor REYNALDO T. BAYLON Circulation Photographers Technical Advisers Office, with editorial office at City Hall Compound, JASON B. NEOLA FLORENCIO T. MONGOSO, JR. J. Miranda Avenue, Naga City Managing Editor REUEL M. OLIVER 4400 Philippines JOHN G. BONGAT Editorial Consultants City Mayor Tel: +63 54 881-8328 RAFAEL RACSO V. VITAN +63 54 871-3098 Graphics Design and Email: [email protected] NELSON S. LEGACION Layout Editor City Vice Mayor Web: www.naga.gov.ph KEVIN JOHN O. BILLIONES JOSE B. PEREZ Layout Artist Editor

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The “An Maogmang Lugar” logo is 3 Mayor’s Message 50 Naga celebrates Farmers Week an attempt to capture Naga as we want it to be – a city that is progressive and yet environment-friendly, where Celebrating the City and Honoring Its People The “Naga SMILES to the World” 7 PSO convenes inter-agency task the people freely participate in the logo is composed of the two 52 group for Oplan Balik Eskwela day-to-day affairs of the government, baybayin characters, na and ga. 8 The Mayoral Awardees and where culture and arts are flourishing. Na, shaped like a mountain, 53 2 Naga Math wizards provides a strong foundation for the Pimentel keynotes shine in USA contest The stylized design of “NAGA” Narra tree which grew abundantly 10 Mayoral Awards night represents the city’s aggressive along the Naga River while a zigzag march towards modernization and line denotes the majestic Malabsay progress. The sky-blue background, Naga goes Platinum: Falls. Nagueños fly Philippine flag the 54 A simple, meaningful the Narra tree, and the Naga River 41 longest and proudly - 70th year for the Nagueñ os represent our people’s desire for an Ga, shaped like a farmer’s plow, ecologically-balanced community. is symbolic of the Nagueño’s agricultural roots and hardworking 2018 Naga City The ring of people surrounding the personality. 42 Youth officials take oath entire design shows the Nagueños’ SP HIGHLIGHTS participatory mechanism which is The baybayin Naga characters part and parcel of the city’s way rest on a wave-like element which of doing things. It also shows the MNCCI lauded for job well done represents the Naga River and the 44 people’s concern and unity in serpent, which is read in Sanskrit Naga Airport everything that is good for the city. 77 Re-Orientation Project as naga. Naga signs sisterhood pact Today, the city, as Maogmang Lugar, This new branding for Naga, 45 with San Fernando City aims to portray more than a happy launched in 2010 by the dynamic Towing and Expanded place but a happy people who are the Bongat administration, envisions a 78 Wheel Clamp Ordinance true beneficiaries of everything good more livable city that is world-class. 47 City Hall embarks on housing project for that is happening in the city. indigent families

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1 APRIL - JUNE 2018 APRIL - JUNE 2018 2 Their achievements will henceforth serve as both The fourth major award, which was launched an inspiration and insurance for our city’s brighter Mayor's Message in 2014, is named after a young fearless soldier, Lt. future. Delfin C. Rosales, who braved the enemy’s hail of bullets to save a wounded comrade from the superior It was while the Mayoral Awards Committee power of the Japanese Imperial forces. A bridge was was preparing to make the final list of this year’s A CITY MADE PROUD BY ITS PEOPLE named after him on that site by the Naga River where prospective awardees from a long list of nominees he gave his life for his country and his fellow soldier. that two young brilliant students from Naga City This award is conferred on any Nagueño for his or as members of the Philippine team received gold her extraordinary act of heroism, valor, and civic duty, medals in the International Regions Mathematics including acts of honesty. League (IRML) competition held in the University WAS on that momentous day occasion to honor our outstanding citizens who of Nevada, in Las Vegas, USA last June 1 and 2, this – June 18, 1948 or 3 years after have done their share in making our city great This year we have the longest list of exemplary year. the liberation of the city from and proud. Their exemplary achievements shine individuals who qualified and were conferred the the Japanese Imperial Army, brightly in the tradition and mold of Juan Q. Mayoral Recognition Award. We salute them for They are Hans Mackenzie Uy of St. Joseph that then President signed into Miranda and other great leaders before and after their sheer talents, skills, and the capacity to excel School and Dominic Olivan Villegas of Naga City law House Bill No. 1255, which was authored them whose lives have been offered and unselfishly in one’s chosen field of endeavor, such as the arts, Montessori School. IT education, business, and sports. By such achievement, by Rep. Juan Q. Miranda, the commander of the spent to secure a brighter future for the city and guerilla forces that liberated Naga. This became our people. they brought honor, recognition and positive impact Incidentally, both Uy and Villegas are among Republic Act No. 305 which formally declared to the city by the award given them on either national this year’s mayoral recognition awardees. They Naga as a Chartered City, one of the original few With great pride, every year we confer the or international level during the year preceding this have earlier won gold, silver, and bronze medals in throughout the country and the first chartered Mayoral Awards to our present crop of individuals search for outstanding Naga citizens. This includes various Math competitions in China, Singapore, and city in Bicol. and groups who have distinguished themselves in those who landed in the Top Ten of any national Bangkok. their respective fields of endeavor. Their notable professional or academic examination; those who were It was six months later, on December 15, achievements have definitely contributed to Naga’s awarded gold, silver and bronze medals in any national The Philippine team, which ranked 3rd in 1948, that Leon SA Aureus, a former guerilla growth, honor, and glory. or international sports or academic competition; and the Nevada international math contest held in Las officer under Miranda’s leadership, was appointed those who are national or international awardees on Vegas, was composed of 22 students from different as the first mayor of Naga as a chartered city. The Juan Q. Miranda Award, otherwise known leadership, public service, volunteerism, and other high schools across the country. as the Mayoral Distinguished Award, which is the commendable human enterprises. On June 16 this year, or two days before the highest city award, is aptly named after the Father China and Macau ranked first and second place, grand celebration, we have set aside a special of the Naga City Charter. Only one person or And last but not the least, we have conferred the respectively. The Philippines' final score was one group, or institution -- if so qualified -- receives Special Community Service Awards to individuals and point higher than South Korea, which placed 4th. this distinguished award every year. groups who have made direct and actual contribution to projects, programs and activities of the city. Their Still among our awardees is a team of students The second highest city award is named after voluntary acts of charity, civic duty, community from National High School that won the first Mayor of Naga as a chartered city – Leon participation and involvement have undeniably made the second highest award in a robotics competition, SA. Aureus Award. Appointed by then President an impact on the lives of our people and contributed also in the USA. Quirino, Aureus accepted the gargantuan task significantly to the socio-economic development of governing and rehabilitating the city that had thrusts of the Naga City Government. Naga is indeed what it is – a proud and dynamic suffered so much from the ravages of World War II city – because of its people! where he fought as an officer of the Tangcong Vaca And with 51 individuals and groups chosen to guerilla unit that liberated Naga from the Japanese receive these awards in their corresponding categories Mabuhay po kita gabos! invaders. during the celebration of the 70th foundation year of our chartered city, we have actually opened a treasure Introduced in 2013, the third major award trove of ordinary citizens whose extraordinary is named after the former Naga City Mayor and achievements have made them extraordinary persons. Secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government. This award, known as the Jesse M. Robredo Youth Award recognizes the Nagueño Youth, individual or group, who strives and perseveres in living the ideals of a servant-leader whose kind of governance and innovative leadership has been widely recognized and emulated.

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The Mayoral Awards

Message of the Mayor

WARM NAGA SMILES!

On that momentous day, June 18, 1948, the people of Naga, filled with high hopes, rejoiced over the signing by President JUAN QUERUBIN MIRANDA AWARD Elpidio Quirino of House Bill No. 1255 sponsored by Rep. Juan Q. Miranda which eventually gave birth to Republic Act 305 This Mayoral Distinguished Award is the city’s highest award named after the Father of the City Charter officially making Naga a chartered city, the first in Bicol and one of the few in the country. of Naga. As Member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines representing the then First District of Camarines Sur (there were only two districts in the province then) shortly after the war, Rep. Miranda authored House Bill 1255 which was signed and enacted as Republic Act 305 on June 18, 1948 by President Elpidio The newly-created city, under the administration of Leon Aureus, proved once and for all that Naga, armed with Quirino. resiliency and patriotic ideals of the people who had survived the last World War, can grow and thrive as a progressive city. As we look back at our history, the heroism of Lt. Delfin Rosales, the three-day battle waged by our local guerillas from April 9 to April 12, 1944 that liberated Naga from the Japanese, was the price to pay for our freedom.

Our strong foundation built even earlier during the Spanish colonial period, and made sturdier by that signing of our LEON SALEM AUREUS AWARD charter 70 years ago, paved the way for where we are now today. The second highest award is named in honor of the first Mayor of Naga as a Charter City. Appointed by Pres. Quirino, he accepted the gargantuan task of governing and rehabilitating the city from the ravages of World War II, where Aureus served as Commander Miranda’s executive officer and the second highest ranking officer As I have been proudly saying, Naga will not be what it is today if not for the inspiring lives of our people, the ordinary of the Tangcong Vaca Guerilla Unit. men and women who are doing extraordinary things. Their acts have empowered and made a difference in the lives of the people, thus making it most fitting to dedicate a special day honoring our outstanding citizens.

As we celebrate our 70th Platinum Charter Anniversary, we are conferring honors to our outstanding Nagueños, who exemplary achievements, devotion, love, JESSE MANALASTAS ROBREDO YOUTH AWARD talents and skills invaluably contributed to the positive Introduced in 2013, this award is named after the former Naga City Mayor and Interior and Local impact and greater good of our beloved city. Government Secretary who is widely hailed as a servant-leader. The award recognizes the Nagueño youth, individual or group, who strives and perseveres in living the “tsinelas” type of leadership and the kind of governance that the dynamic and charismatic mayor had been widely known for. Let me, therefore, congratulate, in behalf of the City Government of Naga, our 51 men and women, as well as groups and organizations, who have made our city proud by excelling in their chosen fields, voluntarily dedicating their expertise, unselfishness, and dedication to public duty that in many ways help make our city a better place to live LT. DELFIN C. ROSALES AWARD in and for our next generation to cherish and to inherit. This award is named after a young brave soldier who plunged into a hail of bullets fired by Japanese soldiers to save a wounded comrade. It is conferred to any citizen of the city for extraordinary acts of heroism, valor, and civic duty, including acts of honesty worth emulating. Once again, Congratulations and Mabuhay!

5 APRIL - JUNE 2018 CELEBRATING By TITO GENOVA VALIENTE THE AND Chairman, 2018 Mayoral CITY Awards Committee

HONORINGITS S PEOPLE S (A Speech Delivered During the Mayoral Award on June 16, 2018 at The Tent, Avenue Hotel, City of Naga as Chairman of the 2018 Selection Committee) Mayoral THE HONORABLE MAYOR, JOHN GARCIA BONGAT AND Awards 2018 HIS BELOVED SPOUSE; LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, HEADS OF EDUCATIONAL Committee INSTITUTIONS, HONOREES, GUESTS, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, MY FELLOW SS NAGUEÑOS. S S S Board of Judges S

AM honored to serve as Chair for this year’s Selection Committee of MR. TITO G. VALIENTE CHAIRMAN the Mayoral Award. The decision to accept the task was not that MR. JOSE V. BARRAMEDA, JR. easy. The committee had four VICE CHAIRMAN meetings. The first meeting was convened by the Office of the Secretariat, headed by my friend DR. ELNA N. CHIA and classmate from elementary MR. J. ANTONIO A. AMPARADO, MNSA years to high school, Mr. Joe MS. ALYSSA MARIE T. BORJA Perez. On that first meeting, I MR. ROY B. SAN RAMON was nominated to the position of Chair. MR. REUEL M. OLIVER Without anyone else in the nomination MR. ALLEN L. REONDANGA Ilist, someone closed the nomination MR. FERDINAND D. SIA the group the idea that we should honor confused, looking at a table with numbers and it was seconded. Suffice it to say, persons whose career flourished as the placed on top of it. The numbers represented MR. JOHANN P. DE LA ROSA that I became the Chair through that MEMBERS city expanded and thrived. The celebratory, the nominees. We took turns getting numbers unusual process. Joe then asked me after all, should always have the allure of that would soon reveal the name of individual the most difficult question: Do you nostalgia, of looking back and feeling or an institution we would be asked to wholeheartedly accept the position sentimental and good about the passing of champion for the rest of the deliberations. But Search Committee of Chair for this year. My response: I time, the flow of years. championing the actions and the works of the accept it but not wholeheartedly. nominees meant being critical about them as S S It is not always easy heading a well. This we never forgot. S MR. JOBERT P. NARVADEZ S I really did not know why I committee that bears the responsibility MS. SIEGLINDE B. BULAONG brashly answered in that manner. of seizing the character of a person or Tonight, we have the results. We honor But this afternoon, on my way to this measuring the quality of achievement made these individuals and underscore many venue, I had finally an explanation, by a group or an organization. It is easy or important things. Individuals can be honored SS or an excuse. I could not be the Chair things are made easy when one is working even if they are not already in the city so “wholeheartedly” because that meant with intelligent people, persons with minds long as they continue their link to the place MR. JOSE B. PEREZ accepting the honor and the privilege CHAIRMAN that have been crystallized or clarified for of their birth or education. I like this because with my heart. No, things like being the task of selecting individuals whose this is a proof that our selection committee Chair of a committee that h0nors deeds could stand the test of time the way was intelligent and sophisticated enough outstanding individuals and their MS. ZAYDA FE S. RIFAREAL our city has stood and grappled with years to understand the notion of the “translocal,” organizations should not be accepted MS. SHARMAINE ZEN MANZANO and years after it was made into a chartered the “transnational,” marking the crucial role by the heart; it should be apprehended MR. JASPER JAY CARDENTE city some seventy years ago. that the Filipino/Bikolano diaspora has in our

by the mind. Great deeds are appraised

development as a city and as a community of Secretariat

by the intelligence and the mind that S We had no problem with institutions human beings. S brooks no oppositions, however strong chosen as outstanding this year: the but without explanation, that sees good awardees are headed by a university that is Tonight, I, with my members, feel actions always in the context of the older than the chartered city, an institution honored we are part of the histories of our city. greater whole, the bigger picture. that not only survived revolutions and But, with great due respect to the honorees wars but stands as symbol for the many here in our midst, I must say, that tonight we Our mandate was clear: imagine splendors of the city, named Nueva Caceres are honoring indeed this city by the river, the and think of the person and the at one point, and, reverting to its old name, Naga at the banks of colorful histories and institution with the City in mind. popular as the City of Naga, until now. cultures.

PHOTOS BY JOSE COLLERA REYNALDO BAYLON SYLRANJELVIC VILLAFLOR The city on its seventieth year as The selection process, I may confess, a chartered city does have a bearing on was tough. On our third meeting, we our choices. Personally, I presented to Dios marhay na banggi saindo gabos. arrived at the venue and marveled, and got

7 APRIL - JUNE 2018 APRIL - JUNE 2018 8 PIMENTEL KEYNOTES MAYORAL AWARDEES MAYORAL AWARDS NIGHT By JAM MADRID

NE OF THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 70TH PLATINUM CHARTER ANNIVERSARY OF NAGA, was the 2018 Mayoral Awards held on June 16 at The Tent of Othe, Avenue Plaza Hotel which was made special with the presence of former Senate President Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III as its Guest of Honor and Keynote Speaker.

Pimentel, a batchmate of City Mayor John G. Bongat at the Ateneo de and a classmate in UP College of Law, expressed his appreciation for the invitation to join the city’s charter anniversary JAM MADRID PHOTO BY PHOTO

HIGHEST AWARD. Sr. Lourdes Albis, DC (center), President of Universidad de Sta. Isabel (USI) accepts the award for USI from Sen. Koko Pimentel (5th from right) as the recipient of the Juan Q. Miranda Award, the highest Mayoral Award during the awarding ceremony held at The Tent, Avenue Plaza Hotel, Naga City, June 16. Looking on are Mayor John Bongat (5th from left) and Vice Mayor Nelson Legacion (4th from left), and USI representatives. (JRM-PIA5/CAMARINES SUR)

servant leader. Recipients of this driver, and who returned a bag of celebration where he hailed the city in making our city proud and great. This year’s Juan Q. Miranda Award, award are: Camarines Sur National jewelry estimated to cost P100,000. as an icon of resiliency and a fast Their exemplary achievements are the highest Mayoral Award named after High School-Robotics Team for growing developing city in Bicol. shining brightly in the tradition of the Father of the City Charter of Naga winning the Second Award in the There were 31 awardees for the our great leaders whose lives have goes to Universidad de Sta. Isabel (USI), Energy-Physical Science Category of Mayoral Recognition Award and 10 for “Your city is like our national been offered and unselfishly spent to the first teacher training institution the Intel International Science and the Special Community Service Award, tree, Narra, which can withstand secure brighter future for the city and for women in the Philippines and the Engineering Fair held in Pittsburgh, in recognition of their achievements MAYOR JOHN G. storms and turbulence. Through the people,” City Mayor John Bongat Far East, and eventually hailed as the Pennsylvania, USA; and Maria Yzabel thru their sheer talents, skills and all the challenges, Naga City still conveyed in his message. Heritage and Historical University of Angel Palma, a student-scholar at excellence in their chosen fields of BONGAT DELIVERS HIS managed to smile to the world. The Bicol. the Philippine Science High School- endeavors, such as; arts, culture, MESSAGE DURING THE 2018 brightness of your smile comes from A total of fifty-one (51) men Campus by winning education, sports and business; and MAYORAL AWARDS HELD JUNE knowing how much work you have and women, as well as groups and The Leon SA Aureus Award, the awards in various international who have made direct and actual 16 AS ONE OF THE HIGHLIGHTS done to get where you are right now,” organizations, who have made second highest award is named in honor inventors’ contests and exhibitions participation to programs, projects OF THE 70TH CHARTER Pimentel said. Naga City proud by excelling in of the first Mayor of Naga as a Charter abroad. and activities in the city, respectively. ANNIVERSARY OF NAGA CITY. their chosen fields and who have City. This year’s awardees are: Consuelo Mayor Bongat,on his part, voluntarily dedicated their expertise, “Chito” Madrigal Foundation, Bikol The Lt. Delfin C. Rosales In closing, Pimentel said that he expressed the importance of giving unselfishness, and dedication to public Naga Optical Clinic, Nelba Olaso, Ryan Award, introduced in 2017 and is is confident that the city government due credits to Nagueños who brought duty were awarded with Mayoral Rubi, and Laarni Victoria Vinas. conferred on any citizen of the city of Naga under the leadership of NAGA WILL NOT BE WHAT pride to the city thru their exemplary Awards, namely: Juan Q. Miranda for extraordinary acts of heroism, Mayor John Bongat and the national deeds and contribution. Award, Leon SA Aureus Award, Jesse The Jesse M. Robredo M. Robredo valor, and civic duty, including acts government under the leadership of IT IS TODAY IF NOT FOR THE M. Robredo Youth Award, Lt. Delfin Youth Award, introduced in 2013, is of honesty worth emulating was President will both INSPIRING LIVES OF OUR “We have set aside a special C. Rosales Award, Special Community named after the former Naga City Mayor awarded to Salvador O. Quibot, be able to achieve their common goal PEOPLE, THE ORDINARY MEN occasion to honor our outstanding Service Award, and the Mayoral and Interior and Local Government a former professional secondary of improving the quality of life of the AND WOMEN WHO ARE DOING citizens who have done their share Recognition Awards. Secretary who is widely hailed as a teacher who became a tricycle . EXTRAORDINARY THINGS.

APRIL - JUNE 2018 10 CONSUELO UNIVERSIDAD DE 'CHITO' MADRIGAL STA. ISABEL FOUNDATION BIKOL

For over a century and a half since it was founded as Escuela Colegio de Diocesano de Sta. Isabel on April 12, 1868 by Caceres Established in 2004, this non-government institution with programs for Sr. Lourdes L. Albis , DC Bishop Francisco and the Daughters of Charity from poverty alleviation has been serving Bicolanos for 14 years and continues to UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT, USI Spain, it evolved as Escuela Normal de Maestras, becoming the first teacher training institution for women in the Philippines and do so as it promotes self-reliance among the marginalized members of the the Far East, and eventually hailed as the Heritage and Historical community by providing opportunities for skills training, education, capital University of Bicol. As a center of quality education in the region, it and private ownership; its microfinance program with a multi-million peso continually produces men and women of strong faith and character loan portfolio serves 1,483 Nagueños who are micro-entrepreneurs, the helping and contributing to empower communities of persons into JUAN Q. LEON biggest from among 25 municipalities and two cities it serves; its housing MIRANDA leaders and game-changers, compassionate healers, and advocates SA. AUREUS AWARD of persons in poverty situations and of God’s Creation. AWARD program has two low-cost subdivisions in Naga City occupying a total of 7 hectares of land; its integrated farming and training program also maintains a 5-hectare demo farm in a nearby town.

11 APRIL - JUNE 2018 APRIL - JUNE 2018 12 Hailed as the first Filipina to jump Fosbury , she was a Gold medalist in high jump in the interscholastic meet in 1972 and became one of the members of the Philippines’ track and field team in 1979 that clinched 4th place in the Southeast in Jakarta, Indonesia. She chose not to rest on her laurels but instead went on to produce young successful athletes that competed both nationally and

Founded in 1962 by matriarch Maxima Shea, this internationally. While serving as homegrown optical clinic is a pioneering industry player sports director of Naga College NAGA that continues to cater to the needs of Naga residents and Foundation, she shares her talent the adjoining municipalities ensuring them with clearer as athletics coach for the City OPTICAL sight and vision despite the entry of more aggressive and Government of Naga whose athletes highly-capitalized Manila-based rivals that have located CLINIC in the city; its professional staff of optometrists and an reaped honors and medals for the ophthalmologist efficiently maintains its two branches city in various regional and national in Naga City, one in Pili, Camarines Sur, and another in sports competitions, including the Manila. Countless satisfied customers throughout its 56 LEON annual Palarong Bicol and Palarong years of existence now have been grateful for its excellent SA. AUREUS Pambansa. She also steers the city’s AWARD personalized service on quality eye and vision care at affordable prices. programs, “Ginhawang Nagueño” and “One Student, One Sports: Play, Learn and be a Champion” where she emphasizes that “you’ll never know where your feet will bring you until you start to run.” DR. NELBA OLASO

LEON SA. AUREUS AWARD

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A graduate of BS Digital Illustration & Animation at the Ateneo de Naga University, this young man serves as Senior Technical Director at Sony Pictures Imageworks in Vancouver, Canada where he does simulations and rigging set ups for Hollywood Films. His works in Visual Effects and Animation for the past 10 years now were part of the blockbuster films produced by the most prestigious animation studios in the world, such as Lucasfilm Animation, Industrial Light & ATTY. LAARNI Magic in Singapore, Framestore in London and Montreal, and Method Studios in Vancouver. Despite the demanding nature of his work, he VICTORIA makes sure that he goes home to his beloved VINAS Naga City at least once a year to spend time with family, friends, and mentors at the Ateneo de Naga University. He sees potentials in This talented young lady, born and bred in Naga City who many talented artists and graduates in Naga became its Youth Vice Mayor in 2003, has placed the city of her City whom he believes can compete in the birth in the global map of high-caliber overseas legal practitioners. international visual effects industry. She is a licensed lawyer both in the Philippines and New York, USA; Solicitor in the Senior Courts of England and Wales; and currently works in one of the largest Intellectual Property (IP) law firms in Osaka, Japan. She has gone a long way since finishing her grade school at Naga Central School 1, secondary course at Camarines Sur National High School, and college through scholarship at the Ateneo de Manila University before completing her Juris Doctor at the University of the Philippines. Despite being based in Japan, she always keeps in touch with her roots in the Philippines. She raised funds for “Adopt a Small Island” and provided boats and counselling to victims of Typhoon Yolanda. Since 2013, she has been contributing to the LEON financial needs of the Missionaries of the Poor in Naga City, the SA. AUREUS Catechetical Ministry of the Archdiocese of Caceres, and the AWARD LEON Parish of Our Lady of Peñafrancia. SA. AUREUS AWARD

APRIL - JUNE 2018 16 CAMARINES SUR NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ROBOTICS TEAM MARIA YZABELL A team of students from Camarines international S & T Fair. Their admirable achievement ANGEL PALMA Sur National High School composed of in the global arena of young scientists underscores the Joscel Kent Manzanero, Eugene Rivera, Keith capability of Bicolanos and Filipinos for inventiveness Russel Cadores, Joriel Brinton Frias, and and ingenuity, which are essential in the advancement A student-scholar at the Philippine Gwynne Celeste Aguilar, with their coach, Mr. of Science and Technology to help bring progress and Science High School – Bicol Region Johnny Samino, brought honor and pride not better lives to our fellow Filipinos. campus, this brilliant young girl continues only to their school but also to their city and JESSE M. to bring honor, pride and glory to the city country by winning the Second Award in the ROBREDO and our country by winning awards in Energy-Physical Science Category of the Intel YOUTH AWARD various international inventors’ contests International Science and Engineering Fair and exhibitions held in South Korea, (ISEF) held last May 13-19, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Pennsylvania, USA. Their entry, which involves Romania, and Canada for her creative Robotics and Intelligent Machines, had earlier and innovative efforts to come up with the been awarded as one of the top winners in the Airdisc Air Conditioning Technology National Science and Technology Fair held in that has earned the respect and admiration Tagaytay City before their bigger triumph in the of various scientists and fellow students from around the world.

JESSE M. ROBREDO YOUTH AWARD

17 APRIL - JUNE 2018 APRIL - JUNE 2018 18 SEAN ARMAN ABERGOS ANTHONY For his exemplary performance SALVADOR during the 2017 3D CUP Pan-Asia Pacific ANIER International Competition held on July LT. DELFIN ROSALES 7-10, 2017 in Macau, China, and 2017 AWARD China Primary Math Olympiad held on July QUIBOT For his exemplary performance during 26-31, 2017 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China the 2017 SCUAA National Games held on where he won Gold and Bronze medals February 18-23, 2017 in State University where he won Silver and Bronze medals in A former professional secondary school teacher who used to be assigned in remote barangays, he and thus brought honor, pride and glory and thus brought honor, pride and glory to the finally decided to become a tricycle driver in order to be close to his family and attend to their needs at any to the City of Naga and its people that is City of Naga and its people that is worthy of time of the day. While on his usual route, a riding passenger unmindfully left a bag of jewelry estimated to worthy of utmost commendation and public utmost commendation and public emulation. cost P100,000. In an instant, he searched for the owner of the lost valuables which he said is natural for him emulation. being a former teacher who taught values and civic duty to students and his own children. His act of honesty deserves to be acknowledged so that good deeds may be emulated by others. MAYORAL RECOGNITION MAYORAL RECOGNITION

19 APRIL - JUNE 2018 APRIL - JUNE 2018 20 JENELLE CHESTER NONIELO BERNICE BRACINO BARBOSA BELUANG For her exemplary performance during the 2018 SCUAA National Games held on For placing 10th in the Board MARY February 21-28, 2018 in Antique, Aklan Examination for Certified Public and 2017 SCUAA National Games held For her exemplary Accountants held on May 14-15 and 21-22, LOVELY held on February 18-23, 2017 in Batangas performance during the 2017 China 2017 that affirms Naga City’s eminent role State University where she won Bronze Primary Math Olympiad held on July BENAVIDES as the wellspring of quality education and Medals in Arnis and thus brought honor, 26-30, 2017 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, molder of the youth whose high competitive For her exemplary performance pride and glory to the City of Naga and China where she won Silver and knowledge and skills are worthy of public its people that is worthy o f Bronze medals and thus brought during the 2018 held on recognition and emulation by fellow students utmost commendation honor, pride and glory to the City of April 15-21, 2018 in where she and upcoming professionals because their and public Naga and its people that is worthy common aspiration is to become productive won a Bronze medal in Swimming and thus emulation. of utmost commendation and public contributors to the socio-economic emulation. brought honor, pride and glory to the City of development of our city and the nation. Naga and its people that is worthy of utmost commendation and public emulation.

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21 APRIL - JUNE 2018 CAMARINES SUR ANNE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL MARGARETTE KATHERINE GEORGE BRON SUPREME CHANCOCO DE HIT TA GOVERNMENTSTUDENT

For their exemplary performance during For his exemplary performance during the 2017 Gawad Siklab: Search for Outstanding For her exemplary performance during For being selected as One of the Ten the 2017 China Primary Mathematical Olympiad Supreme Student Government held on December the held on April 15-21, Outstanding Jose Rizal Model Students of the held on July 26-31, 2017 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 15, 2017 in where they emerged as Philippines during ceremonies held on December 2018 in Ilocos Sur where she won a Gold Medal in China where he won Bronze Medals and thus the national winner in Makabansa Category 30, 2017 and thus brought honor, pride and glory Arnis and thus brought honor, pride and glory to brought honor, pride and glory to the City of and thus brought honor, pride and glory to the to the City of Naga and its people that is worthy of the City of Naga and its people that is worthy of utmost commendation and public emulation. Naga and its people that is worthy of utmost City of Naga and its people that is worthy of utmost commendation and public emulation. commendation and public emulation. utmost commendation and public emulation.

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23 APRIL - JUNE 2018 APRIL - JUNE 2018 24 GIAN DINRY SHARLEMAINE AT IYA FERCH HECTOR FULGENTES GAILE HARRIS DIAMANTE THERESE For her exemplary performance DIMAIWAT during the 2018 National PRISAA Games held on April 22-27, 2018 in City, For his exemplary performance where she won a Gold Medal and during the 2018 Philippine National Games Bronze Medal in Athletics and thus brought For his exemplary performance during honor, pride and glory to the City of Naga For her exemplary performance held on May 19-25, 2018 in City where and its people that is worthy of utmost the International Mathematics Olympiad for during the 2018 Palarong Pambansa held he won a Silver medal in Swimming and thus commendation and public emulation. Young Achievers held on September 1-4, 2017 on April 15-21, 2018 in Ilocos Sur and 2017 brought honor, pride and glory to the City of in Singapore where he won Silver Medals and Palarong Pambansa held on April 23-29, 2017 Naga and its people that is worthy of in , Antique where she utmost commendation and public MAYORAL thus brought honor, pride and glory to the City RECOGNITION won Silver and Bronze medals in emulation. of Naga and its people that is worthy of utmost and thus brought honor, pride and glory to commendation and public emulation. the City of Naga and its people that is worthy of utmost commendation and public

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25 APRIL - JUNE 2018 APRIL - JUNE 2018 26 ROBYN ENRIQUE THERESE MARONILLA SEVA JOCOM

For his exemplary performance during the 2018 Philippine National Games For being selected as Third held on May 19-25, 2018 in where he won a Bronze Medal in Swimming and Prize winner during the 67th Carlos thus brought honor, pride and glory to the City of Naga and its people that is worthy of Palanca Memorial Awards for utmost commendation and public emulation. Literature held on September 1, 2017 and whose outstanding achievement has brought honor, pride and glory to the City of Naga and its people that is worthy of utmost commendation and public emulation.

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ARBYRON LUCERO MARONILLA SEVA

For his exemplary performance during the 2018 SCUAA National Games held on February 21-28, 2018 in Antique, Aklan, and 2017 SCUAA National For her exemplary performance Games held held on February 18-23, 2017 where he during the 2018 Philippine National won Bronze medals in Arnis and thus brought honor, Games held on May 19-25, 2018 in pride and glory to the City of Naga and its people that is Cebu City where she won a Silver worthy of utmost commendation and public emulation. medal in Swimming and thus brought honor, pride and glory to the City of Naga and its people, worthy of utmost commendation and public emulation. MAYORAL RECOGNITION

27 APRIL - JUNE 2018 NCF RUFUS TIGERS BASKETBALL TEAM PESIMO

MARIE NOELIE RACHEL PEREZ LOUIS EPETERS

For topping the leg and putting For her exemplary performance during the team in the Elite 8 of the country’s best the 2017 Binibining Pilipinas Beauty Pageant For her exemplary performance during For placing 10th in the Board Examination collegiate basketball teams which included held on April 30, 2017 in Quezon City where the National Poster Making Contest in celebration for Customs Brokers held on November 22-23, champion teams from the National Capital she was crowned as Miss Universe Philippines of Fire Prevention Month sponsored by the 2017 that affirms Naga City’s eminent role as the Region, , and that vied for the and represented the country in the 2017 Miss Department of Interior and Local Government – wellspring of quality education and molder of the 2018 Philippine Collegiate Champions League Universe Beauty Pageant held on November Bureau of Fire Protection held on March 22, 2018 youth whose high competitive knowledge and skills (PCCL); in that tournament held in Manila, 26, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA where in Diliman, Quezon City where she emerged as are worthy of public recognition and emulation by the Naga-grown team was recognized with a she emerged as one of the Top Ten and thus the Grand Winner and thus brought honor, pride fellow students and upcoming professionals because “Breakthrough Award” for its extraordinary brought honor, pride and glory to the City of and glory to the City of Naga and its people that their common aspiration is to become productive rise to the top that brought pride and honor to Naga and its people that is worthy of utmost is worthy of utmost commendation and public contributors to the socio-economic development of the city and the region and inspired, as well, commendation and public emulation. emulation. the city and the nation. many Bicolano sports fans and the general public.

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29 APRIL - JUNE 2018 APRIL - JUNE 2018 30 TINAGO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL SUPREME STUDENT ANGELO GOVERNMENT JOSE TONDO

JEARL REYLIE JILLIAN PINEDA For his exemplary performance during the 2018 Palarong Pambansa held HANNAH on April 15-21, 2018 in Ilocos Sur where he For her exemplary performance during won a Silver Medal and Bronze Medal in UY the 2018 Palarong Pambansa held on April Swimming and thus brought honor, pride 15-21, 2017 in Ilocos Sur and 2017 Palarong For their exemplary performance and glory to the City of Naga and its people For his exemplary performance during the Pambansa held on April 23-29, 2017 in San during the 2017 Gawad Siklab: Search for Outstanding Supreme Student Government that is worthy of utmost commendation International Mathematics Olympiad for Young Jose de Buenavista, Antique where she won held on December 15, 2017 in Quezon City Achievers held on September 1-4, 2017 in Singapore Bronze Medals in Rhythmic Gymnastics and and public emulation. where they emerged as the National Winner where he won Silver Medals and thus brought thus brought honor, pride and glory to the City in Makatao Category and thus brought honor, honor, pride and glory to the City of Naga and its of Naga and its people that is worthy of utmost pride and glory to the City of Naga and its people that is worthy of utmost commendation and commendation and public emulation. people that is worthy of utmost commendation and public emulation. public emulation. MAYORAL RECOGNITION MAYORAL MAYORAL RECOGNITION RECOGNITION MAYORAL RECOGNITION

31 APRIL - JUNE 2018 APRIL - JUNE 2018 32 JULIUS WYSTAN GLEN VILLAREAL VASQUEZ

CARMELA HANS MACKENZIE JOY ERGARA UY For being selected as second prize winner For his exemplary performance during the 13th during the 67th Carlos International Mathematics Contest held on August Palanca Memorial 4-7, 2017 in Singapore, 2017 World Mathematics Awards for Literature Invitational Finals held on July 14-18, 2017 in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, and 8th World Mathematics Team held on September 1, 2017 Championship held on November 12, 2017 in Bangkok, For his exemplary performance and whose outstanding For his exemplary performance during the Thailand where he won Gold, Silver and Bronze during the 2018 Palarong Pambansa held achievement has brought 13th International Mathematics Contest held medals and thus brought honor, pride and glory to the on April 15-21, 2018 in Ilocos Sur where honor, pride and glory to on August 4-7, 2017 in Singapore where he won he won Gold, Silver and Bronze medals in a Bronze Medal and thus brought honor, pride City of Naga and its people that is worthy of utmost the City of Naga and its commendation and public emulation. Swimming and thus brought honor, pride and glory to the City of Naga and its people that people that is worthy of and glory to the City of Naga and its people is worthy of utmost commendation and public that is worthy of utmost commendation and utmost commendation emulation. public emulation. and public emulation.

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33 APRIL - JUNE 2018 APRIL - JUNE 2018 34 DOMINIC ATENEO DE VILLEGAS NAGA UNIVERSITY DUGONG For his exemplary performance during the 2017 Singapore and Asian ATENISTA Schools Math Olympiad held on April VICENTE ANDRES 8-11, 2017, the International Mathematics COMPUESTO Wizard Challenge held on May 19- 23, 2017 in Xiamen, China, and 2017 For responding to the medical needs AVILA Singapore International Math Olympiad not only of the university but also outside the Challenge held on July 14-17, 2017 in His fearless journalistic pursuits are campus. Recognized by the Bicol Medical Singapore, where he won Silver awards For dedicated and unselfish voluntary coupled with becoming an instrument to help Center as the most successful blood program and thus brought honor, pride and glory civic duty where he assists pro bono for more than other people seek aid and public assistance, solicit with the most number of recruited blood to the City of Naga and its people that four decades the city government as consultant projects that will be beneficial to many, and assist donors in a single setting, this school-based is worthy of utmost commendation and in the annual Peñafrancia regional military persons and groups in bringing their cases to the volunteer group has collected blood donations public emulation. parade and other socio-civic events that require authorities concerned, aside from painstakingly sent to a ship hospital in Typhoon Yolanda-hit his expertise on protocol, honor guards, tactical pursuing to resolve issues and concerns among City and recently those affected by formations, and other formal ceremonies. aggrieved parties at just, fair and amicable Mt. Mayon’s eruptive behavior early this year. manner.

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35 APRIL - JUNE 2018 APRIL - JUNE 2018 36 SALVADOR MISON

The first Bicolano to become a Vice REGNER GUALANDI Chief of Staff, this gentleman also served with FLORA distinction as Customs Commissioner and never DUCOT, JR FORMATION forgets his city of origin where he helped raise CUERDO funds for the construction of the pagoda of Ina CENTER that carries aboard her image during the annual fluvial procession and the erection of iconic Porta Known for is boundless energy and A widowed mother, she persevered to Having settled in Naga City for 17 Mariae at main entrance of the Naga Metropolitan enthusiasm as volunteer community worker, he peddle various kinds of home-made foodstuff years now, this mission serves with the same Cathedral. always involves his fellow community members in known as kakanin for 28 years now in zeal for the Glory of God in molding the various programs, such as Ginhawang Nagueño order to raise her family and send her 9 children deaf to be good Christians and be part of the SPECIAL and the Community Extension Services of the COMMUNITY to school, with two of them still studying, mainstream of our society by preparing them University of Nueva Caceres, and encourages SERVICE while helping neighbors and even students on to be morally upright, become productive AWARD other families in his village to be active partner- entrepreneurship on how to prepare them as citizens, and nourish their spiritual lives despite beneficiaries of these program to help improve their source of livelihood and live and raise their their material and physical limitation. own families, though poor, on hard work and lot and learn to stand on their own. honest income.

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SPECIAL COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD 37 APRIL - JUNE 2018 APRIL - JUNE 2018 36 For their apostolate and unrewarded services to the homeless, abandoned, and neglected elderly, intellectually disabled MISSIONARIES and mentally-challenged children, men and women, as well as NAGA VIEW providing free pre-school and community-based programs, which OF THE POOR include dispensation of medicines, and conducting dental mission, ADVENTIST psycho-social intervention, and spiritual activities to children and indigent families in the upland barangays of the city that bring hope COLLEGE and inspiration to everyone, especially those with less in life.

SPECIAL COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD Opened in 1965, the Naga View Adventist College which is nestled on the foot of Mt. Isarog with its expansive campus and orchard and green farms, is the only Adventist College in the Bicol region; it is committed to provide Christian quality education and its programs are strongly anchored on the Adventist education standards that promote Bible-based holistic trainings to the students and equip them with skills that make them prepared for lifelong services to the family, the community and the country.

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MORANO SALINGOY FAMILY ART + GROUP

For serving as family role model whose father, a policeman, and mother, an For preserving and enriching Bicol employee of city hall, struggled by sheer hard history and cultural heritage through visual work and honest income to raise three sons arts and other artistic forms, this group of who eventually became top-rated lawyers and talented men and women has provided an a certified public accountant proving to all avenue and forum for aspiring artists to and sundry that indeed education is the great hone their craft and be part of a group that equalizer even as it molds them – from parents lends it hands to those who aspire to spread to the children -- to be productive contributors to the colors of hope, beauty and everything the enhancement of Naga City’s growth, glory, that tells of the goodness of man and the and honor. universe where every one of us belongs.

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39 APRIL - JUNE 2018 APRIL - JUNE 2018 40 NAGUEÑOS FLY

PHILIPPINE FLAG 2018 NAGA CITY YOUTH OFFICIALS TAKE OATH THE LONGEST By JAM MADRID AND PROUDLY SIMULTANEOUS FLAG RAISING. Employees at Naga city hall proudly participate in the simultaneous raising of flags that marked the start of the celebration of National Flag Day which has been extended from May 28 to June 19, this year, encompassing Independence Day, Naga’s Charter Anniversary, and the birth of National Hero, Dr. Jose Rizal. MPLOYEES of the city government led by AS FAR AS I CAN SEE, THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE no less than City Mayor John G. Bongat CITY YOUTH OFFICIALS WILL NOT ONLY BE FOR THE and other city officials simultaneously raised the Philippine flag on its 27 newly- BENEFIT OF THEIR PERSONAL GROWTH, BUT ALSO Econstructed flag poles in front of the city hall from as early May 24, 2018 until June 19, 2018, THE GROWTH OF THE CITY AS WELL along J. Miranda Avenue here Monday morning. which is the Birth Anniversary of our National Hero, Dr. Jose Rizal. The flag-raising, which had been preceded by the installation of flags earlier along the major “As a symbol of our national identity, liberty streets of the old business district and the city’s and freedom that our forefathers bequeathed us, Mayor John G. Bongat major plazas, marked the start of the celebration displaying the Philippine Flag proudly throughout delivers his message during the Take Oath of the National Flag Day. the months of May to June will not be too much of City Youth Officials to ask, especially in these trying times that we are Presidential Proclamation No. 374 dated consistently seeking to defend and make Naga March 6, 1965 has declared May 28 as National City a proud community that it is -- free from fear Flag Day. On May 23, 1994, Executive Order and want,” the mayor told his fellow Nagueños. No. 179 was issued extending the period of celebrating National Flag Day from May 28 to ORTY-EIGHT City Youth Officials (CYO) took June 12, which is Philippine Independence Day. their oath administered by Mayor John G. PHOTOS BY On June 18, this year, Naga celebrated its Bongat and witnessed by their parents, and 70th year as a charter city. President Elpidio city officials and employees last Monday, April

Quirino then on that fateful date signed Republic 16. SYLRANJELVIC Act No. 305, which formally gave Naga its Charter, F making our city the first chartered component city in Bicol and one of the few in the country. This year’s City Youth Officials are: Alyssa Ella

Borja as City Youth Mayor, Josef Ryan Tosoc as CY VILLAFLOR As more significant events were to unfold Vice-Mayor. The City Youth Councilors are, as follows: in the city in the succeeding days, Mayor John Juan Carlos Madrid, Kyle Ray Patrick Garcia, Ralph Ivan Bongat called on patriotic and proud Nagueños to cause the display of the Philippine Flag in all Morata, Jovelyn Competente, Johan Sebastian, Cedric government buildings, business establishments, Isaac, Alyssa Marie Franz Rodriguez, Mary Joy Delos offices, school campuses, and private homes Santos, Alfonso Miguel Buenconsejo, Jan Kristofer Borja, Therese Pototan, and Ena Jane Bangante.

PHOTOS BY REYNALDO BAYLON 41 APRIL - JUNE 2018 APRIL - JUNE 2018 42 Youth Officials are tasked to perform according to their counterparts from the City “As far as I can see, the contribution of Mayor down to the City Vice-Mayor, City Councilors, and Department Heads of every office the city youth officials will not only be for the which allows them to participate in the day-to-day operation of the city. benefit of their personal growth, but also the growth of the city as well,” Bongat noted. The successful 2018 CYOs were selected from the 259 aspirants who took the written and oral examinations last March 25. They underwent a two-day Leadership Development In her acceptance speech, the new City Program and Team Building on April 11-12 at the Penafrancia Resort. Youth Mayor Alyssa Borja, a senior student of the Naga City Science High School, expressed In his message during the oath-taking ceremonies, Bongat highlighted the importance optimism and enjoins her co-officials in the MNCCI of youth participation in nation building and its impact in every community. CYO 2018 to do their best for their counterparts and to the youth. LAUDED FOR

“We will do our best. This batch is strong. JOB WELL DONE We have different personalities, different By ANA-LIZA S. MACATANGAY strengths and weaknesses, but we will grow together. What I can promise is that, we will commit to our positions and then we will strive every day to learn; we will strive that every day PARTNERS. THE CITY MAYOR ADDRESSING MEMBERS OF THE ITY MAYOR John Bongat once more lauded CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY DURING ITS that we enter the City Hall, we will contribute the officers and members of the Metro Naga 2ND QUARTER GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING. PIA to change and certainly make a difference,” Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI) Borja declared. Cfor their contribution in propelling the city’s economy and bringing significant changes in the city’s The City Youth Official Program is business landscape. anchored on City Ordinance No, 2009-017 that Aside from the great cultural heritage that the city has to offer, declares April 15 to May 31 each year as City “The business sector has been an integral part it also takes pride in being the preferred location of national food Youth Month. During this period, youth officials of my governance as mayor of the city of Naga. Since day one when I first assumed office in 2010 up to this chains and home for growing BPOs, Bongat said. are given the opportunity to take in the reins in day, the business sector has always occupied one of the operations of the city government. the highest tasks of priorities in so far as governance – “We have also seen the growth of other industries that the city seeing governance in a manner the city decides for its has put premium on, like the BPO, from 1,000 to 5,000 employees present -- is concerned. The business sector has always dependent on the BPO industries, from Sutherland in Pili, to IBM, been there, particularly the MNCCI.” Stellar, Concentrix, and Quantrix [here in Naga]. These are not just branches. These are major branches in the BPO industries that have Bongat delivered these words before businessmen, chosen to locate themselves in Naga despite limitations.” leaders of organizations, members of the press, and other stakeholders during the MNCCI’s 2nd Quarter Naga City has been adjudged as the most competitive General Membership Meeting, Business Forum and component city in the Philippines for the past 4 consecutive years Induction of New Members Thursday, June 7, at La and got its 5th this year, a testimony how it continues to inch forward Piazza Hall, Avenue Plaza Hotel, here. in terms of improving a competitive landscape for the business sector and industry players. He continued by saying that one of the priorities of his administration was and has been to put emphasis on MNCCI, headed by Ferdinand Sia as its president, vows to the role that the business sector plays in the development sustain the business momentum and engage more stakeholders of the city. “And when we talk about business sector, we in maintaining its stature. The chamber has been installed by the talk about the main driver of economic development for Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry as a Hall of Famer the city and the role the city of Naga plays, vis-à-vis the after having won the outstanding local business chamber award in province in the entire Bicol region,” he added. three consecutive years. PHOTOS BY SYLRANJELVIC VILLAFLOR

43 APRIL - JUNE 2018 APRIL - JUNE 2018 44 NAGA CITY COUNCILOR SONNY RANOLA DELIVERING HIS SISTERHOOD AGREEMENT SPONSORSHIP SPEECH.

first sister city while Naga is celebrating its Platinum year as a chartered city. Naga, he told his guests, is in the thick of preparations for a grand celebration of its 70th year since it was declared a chartered city, the first to be declared as such in Bicol and one of the few in NAGA SIGNS the country. He hailed both the cities of San Fernando and Naga for SISTERHOOD espousing good citizenship, good governance, and participative collaboration and partnership among its peoples. WITH In his sponsorship speech, City Councilor Jose ‘Sonny’ PACT Ranola said that despite the physical distance between the two cities, “the Sisterhood Agreement will provide for us the shortest SAN FERNANDO and closest way to strengthen our camaraderie and friendship and enrich further the similarities of our cultural heritage and noble By JOSE B. PEREZ CITY purpose for the betterment of our fellow citizens.” He said that through the sisterhood agreement, the two cities pledge to continue to transform their respective cities into pockets of peace and prosperity, efficient city management and good governance. COLLERA Under the agreement, both cities pledge to undertake

ITY MAYOR JOHN G. BONGAT OF THIS CITY AND SAN JOSE

the following programs: official visits between each other’s city FERNANDO CITY (LA UNION) MAYOR HERMENEGILDO & officials, promotion of economic cooperation, commerce and A. GUALBERTO, and their respective vice mayors and city investment, education, arts and culture, expert exchange program, councilors in a joint session led the signing Sisterhood cross visits or study tours, tourism promotion, sectoral exchanges, CAgreement in the sunney Monday morning of May 30 at La Piazza of exchange of rare plants, naming of streets after Naga City and Avenue Plaza Hotel here. VILLAFLOR San Fernando, and other project proposals that will offer mutual This is the second time that Naga City signed a sisterhood benefit and people-to-people relations between the two cities. agreement with a city from the , the first having been San Fernando Mayor Gualberto in his message revealed forged with the Heritage City of in Ilocos Sur on May 22 last that both Bicolanos and Ilocanos in San Fernando have agreed year.

SYLRANJELVIC to mobilize each other so that the feast day of Our Lady of In his message after the formal signing, Mayor Bongat said that Penafrancia may also be held every September in San Fernando the sisterhood agreement “will bind us together as ardent partners, City. both as dynamic cities helping each other toward inclusive and PHOTOS BY PHOTOS sustainable socio-economic development.” SAN FERNANDO He said that the occasion becomes even more meaningful because the City of San Fernando in La Union has become the San Fernando City in La Union is the regional administrative center of the Ilocos Region (Region 1). It is also otherwise known as “A People’s City.” It was founded in 1786 and named after Saint Ferdinand III of Castille, Spain. It has a population of 121,812 as of the 2015 census. With a total land area of 10,272 hectares, the city is composed of 59 GUESTS OF barangays. MAOGMANG It is mainly agricultural with rice, legumes, leafy vegetables, THE LUGAR. root crops fruit trees, corn and tobacco as its main crops. SMILING CITY Fishing in its coastline is a secondary source of livelihood. COUNCILORS OF SAN “Patopat” is the city’s native delicacy, which is made of “agdapil” FERNANDO CITY (LA or sugarcane. UNION) WITH THEIR It was declared a most business friendly LGU in 2015 and WELCOME LEI MADE OF Seal of Good Governance Awardee. PILI NUT SHELLS. In 2013, it won first prize as best in eGov Empowerment during the 2nd Awards for Excellence in IT for Good Governance of the DILG.

45 APRIL - JUNE 2018 APRIL - JUNE 2018 46 CITY HALL EMBARKS ON HOUSING PROJECT FOR INDIGENT FAMILIES

By ARMIE B. GUNAY

FIRST BAYLON NORMAL

REYNALDO SCHOOL FOR PHOTOS BY PHOTOS GIRLS By JOSE B. PEREZ

HE UNIVERSIDAD DE STA. ISABEL in Naga City celebrated its 150th foundation anniversary last April 12, 2018. T It may not be the oldest institution of learning in the whole Bicol Region (because the oldest is the 225-year old Holy Rosary Minor Seminary [founded 1793], then known as Seminario Conciliar de Nueva Caceres, which incidentally is also located in Naga City) but the Universidad de Sta. Isabel holds the distinct honor of being the first and oldest normal school for girls not only USI in the country but throughout the Far East. It is said that one cannot tell the story of the Universidad

de Sta. Isabel without mentioning the man whose vision for the BY PHOTOS advancement of Christian civilization through education is matched only by his own energy and fervor.

UBBED AS ‘ONE TIME, BIG TIME’ PROJECT, THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF DNAGA WILL BE PURSUING A HOUSING PROJECT FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGED FAMILIES OF THE CITY. Mayor John Bongat is expected application for housing assistance, aside from those under special emergency cases, such as those to approve soon the measure to acquire lands to be used for the affected by demolition and other government projects. housing project. These targeted lands to be purchased from private This means that families affected and will be affected by the ongoing road-widening projects property owners are mostly situated in the upland barangays of being implemented by the Department of Works and Public Highways (DPWH) will also be given Cararayan, San Isidro, and Pacol, which incidentally are not prone priority. to flooding. The lots will be allocated to indigent families, including Each housing community will be provided with necessary facilities such as health centers, informal settlers, who are residents of the city. drainage system, and access to water and power supply. According to data from the City Housing Settlements and It is estimated that the city will be needing at least 50 hectares for the project which will be Development Office (HSDO), about 6,000 families had submitted implemented phase by phase until all qualified indigent families are accommodated.

47 APRIL - JUNE 2018 APRIL - JUNE 2018 48 With much zeal and perseverance, Fray Francisco Gainza, O.P., the Bishop of Nueva Caceres, presented his plans for the establishment of a Colegio- Beaterio for girls in his diocese to Queen II of Spain. The Queen was pleased and as a token of her support presented Monsignor Gainza with a PRODUCTS relic of St. Elizabeth of Hungary under whose patronage the College would MORE FRESH FROM THE FARMS. be placed. The school was formally inaugurated and opened on April 12, 1868 at the By HAZEL ANN M. GARCHITORENA convent of the Naga Cathedral, now the Naga Parochial School. It was called Colegio de Sta. Isabel in order to put it under the protection of the Queen- Saint Elizabeth of Hungary whose charities on earth had made her a saint in heaven. Elevated to the category of “Escuela Normal de Maestras” by virtue of Royal Decree signed by King Amadeo I of Saboya on January 11, 1872, it became the first Normal School for Girls in the Philippines. HE city’s food producers celebrated Farmers’ Week with a host of activities at the City hall grounds here, in The Colegio is part and parcel of Naga’s rich history. It was inside its collaboration with the City Agriculture Office (CAgO) early this week. corridors that Spanish Civil Governor Zaidin and his soldiers laid down their arms and signed the terms of capitulation following the revolt of rebellious T Clad in their creative costumes and props, the celebration started with a parade at from the City Hall grounds guardia civiles Elias Angeles and Felix Plazo and his men that ended the 300 to the Museo ni Jesse M. Robredo at the Naga City Civic Center. years of Spanish rule in Bicol. BAYLON The colegio was finally granted university status on November 17, 2002 Ten participating barangays from the upland district of the city constructed their respective bahay kubo to and henceforth transformed itself into an integrated system with a modern display for sale their various agricultural products infront of city hall for the 3-day Agri-Fair. The products consisted hospital, another campus in a nearby town, and a charity shelter for the aged. REYNALDO of fresh fruits, vegetables and other organic crops. On the eve of the celebration, the USI honored its outstanding alumni

led by no less than Vice President Maria Leonor Gerona-Robredo, its most BY PHOTOS An agricultural guide book by Ernesto Asence III, an agricultural technologist, was also launched as one of the distinguished alumna, along with 129 other awardees whose excellent events in the celebration. achievements in their chosen field of endeavor have brought pride and honor to their Alma Mater, and contributed as well, to the progress and socio-economic There were games among the farmers. The Farmer Field School (FFS) also held a graduation ceremony involving development of the Bicol region and the country. Nagueños should be extremely proud of their history. Naga, then known as Nueva Caceres, was one of the original three Royal cities that the Spaniards first established in the Philippines, the two others being Cebu and Manila which were also the seats of episcopal authority that encompassed large territories in Luzon and the Visayas. With the establishment of the seminary, Naga became the center of USI learning in the region south of Manila. Obviously, the founding of the seminary introduced the natives to another vehicle for socio-economic advancement in the form of education that also engendered the growth of the city’s local PHOTOS BY PHOTOS elite, many of them were supportive of the reform movement against Spanish abuses. A school for girls was soon to be established to train young Bicolanas as mentors and excellent housekeepers who would be helpful in educating more fellow natives and getting them to embrace the Catholic faith.

49 APRIL - JUNE 2018 APRIL - JUNE 2018 50 PSO CONVENES INTER-AGENCY TASK GROUP FOR OPLAN BALIK ESKWELA

By JAM MADRID

BUYER-CONSUMERS LOOKING FOR FRESH ITEMS AT THE AGRI FAIR. N preparation for the opening of classes, roles and functions of each member-agency the city government of Naga, through and how to coordinate the efforts to be the Naga City Public Safety Office (PSO), undertaken. convened the Inter-Agency Task Group for I The Joint Operation Center has several “Oplan Balik Eskwela 2018.” clusters of concerns, such as security, traffic, OF THE 10 BOOTHS Upon the instruction of City Mayor John G. medical and emergency response, and the ONE education sector itself. DISPLAYING THEIR BEST PRODUCTS. Bongat, PSO Chief Renne Gumba gathered the various government agencies and department DepEd Naga Assistant Schools Division heads, including the 27 Punong Barangays of Superintendent Mariano B. De Guzman in his the city, to discuss preparations and address farmers from barangays San Isidro, Cararayan, Carolina and remarks expressed his appreciation for the problems that may crop up during the Concepcion Grande. initiative of the city government to create opening of classes on June 4, 2018. the task group for Oplan Balik Eskwela 2018, The celebration concluded with the awarding ceremony of which he said will ultimately benefit DepEd “The context of the Inter-Agency the best decorated booth of the Agri- Fair. and the students. public and private schools. Of the total Task Group is the setting-up of a physical number, 50,000 are in public schools while Coordinating Center for all concerns, and this “Our concern is the security of the With this year’s theme, “ 22,000 are in private schools. Agrikultura, Satuyang is usually done at the Blue Room, such that students, the availability of transportation, Padangaton, Para Dai Magutom,” the celebration aimed to if there is concern involving water (MNWD), and the need to have pedestrian lanes with Present during the meeting were promote agriculture as an indispensable activity and industry fire (BFP), power supply (CASURECO) or police presence as the safety of our students the heads of various agencies and the in the community. medical attention, it will be lodged at the and clients is one of our concerns, as they are city government who expressed their full Joint Coordinator Center which will operate the ultimate beneficiary of this effort that we support to Oplan Balik Eskwela. These 24 hours a day,” Gumba explained. are doing,” De Guzman reiterated. are the City Engineering Office (CEO), Public Safety Office (PSO), Solid Waste Gumba further raised two important Based on DepEd record, Naga City has Management Office (SWMO), City Health concerns that the task group needs to focus an estimate of 72,000 students enrolled in Office (CHO), Naga City School Board on, namely; preparations that need to be done basic education (Kindergarten, Elementary, Office (NSBO), City Veterinary Office for the opening of classes; and the expected Junior and Senior High School) in various (CVO), City Disaster Risk Reduction & Management Office (CDRRMO), City Events, Protocol and Public Information Office (CEPPIO), among others.

BAYLON The other participating national government agencies are the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), REYNALDO Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Metro Naga Water PHOTOS BY PHOTOS District (MNWD), Philippine Red Cross (PRC), CASURECO, and the Philippine Information Agency (PIA)-Camarines Sur.

Members of the Inter-Agency Task Group assured DepEd Naga that they will give their 100 percent participation to ensure that the opening of the School Year FRESH ORGANIC FRUITS AND VEGETABLES ARE THE BEST-SELLERS AT THE FAIR. 2018-2019 will be secure and peaceful.

51 APRIL - JUNE 2018 APRIL - JUNE 2018 52 NAGA GOES PLATINUM: 2 NAGA MATH WIZARDS A simple, meaningful SHINE IN USA CONTEST 70th year for the Nagueños BY ARMIE B. GUNAY

MBIBED with the passion of service for the people, the City Government of Naga held this year’s 70th Platinum Charter Anniversary of Naga City with the theme, ‘Naga City: Empowering, Inspiring, and Smiling at 70’. As the yearly practice, the 3-week long celebration was lined up with activities that seek to educate further the Nagueños, recognize triumphs and good deeds of various groups and individuals, motivate civic involvement in the different community and government affairs, support the development of sports and the arts, and render health Iand other services to the different sectors.

The celebration kicked off with the City Government Brigada Eskwela 2018, May 26, where city hall employees and city government officials participated in the clean-up of school facilities.

HANS MACKENZIE UY DOMINIC OLIVAN VILLEGAS

LEAST two of the members of the Philippine with his teammates and his supportive coaches helped him team that received gold medals in the withstand the challenges he faced. International Regions Mathematics League (IRML) competition held at the University of “Winning the award was an accomplishment for me because Nevada, Las Vegas, USA, are young students it shows that my efforts have paid off, but the real reward here ATfrom Naga City. They are Hans Mackenzie Uy of St. Joseph School is the unforgettable memories and the great friends you gain in in Naga City and Dominic Olivan Villegas of Naga City Montessori the event. To me, this victory was a team victory, and whatever I School. accomplished in this event, it was for my team. Mathletes don’t collect medals, they collect memories,” Uy said. 16JUNE Both Uy and Villegas are among this year’s mayoral recognition awardees for winning gold, silver, and bronze medals IRML is an international contest where students solve

last year in various Math competitions in China, Singapore, and several math problems in different formats. It is an extension of DEL ROSARIO, NAGA CITY | 10AM UNITS TO EMPLOYEES DISTRIBUTIONHOUSING OF Bangkok. the American Regions Mathematics League, where student teams from various states of the United States compete with one another. PHOTOS BY The Philippine team, which ranked 3rd in the Nevada REYNALDO international math contest held June 1 to 2 in Las Vegas, was Students are given the chance to compete individually and

composed of 22 students from different high schools across the in teams in different parts of the competition. Teams go through 4 BAYLON country. rounds in the IRML: Team Round, Power Round, Individual Round, and Relay Round. Scores from each round are tallied for the teams’ China and Macau ranked first and second place, respectively. final ranking. The Philippines’ final score was one point higher than South Korea, which placed 4th. The participation of the Philippine team was made possible by training from the Asian MathSci League, Incorporated, under its Mackenzie Uy of St Joseph School in Naga City said while the president, Rechilda P. Villame. The students were coached by team training was both “mentally and emotionally draining,” bonding leaders Ezra Templonuevo and Charles Kyle Mupas.– with report by Gaby Baizas/.com

53 APRIL - JUNE 2018 APRIL - JUNE 2018 54 A PLACE TO CALL THEIR OWN. LAND TITLES WERE DISTRIBUTED TODAY TO URBAN POOR BENEFICIARIES AND FIRST 7 HOUSE AND LOT UNITS WERE AWARDED TO CITY HALL EMPLOYEE-BENEFICIARIES IN THE TURN OVER OF HOUSING UNITS TO EMPLOYEES & DISTRIBUTION OF LAND TITLES. PHOTOS BY REYNALDO BAYLON

by Mayor John Bongat wherein he bared updates on the present status of the city in the various areas basing from the HELP UR CiTy Agenda— Health and Nutrition, Housing and Urban Poor, Education, Arts, Culture and Sports Development, On the following day, May 27, the city celebrated the 60th birth anniversary of the late Livelihood, Employment and Human Development, city mayor and DILG Secretary Jesse Robredo wherein Jesse’s senior citizen commemorative Peace and Order and Public Safety, Cleanliness identification card was presented to the Robredo family. and Environmental Protection, and Transparency, Accountability and Good Governance. A museum tour at the Jesse M. Robredo Museum was also conducted as part of the commemoration. The city also recognized in the same event the 125 Top Taxpayers in the city for the year On June 12, the city commemorated the 118th Philippine Independence Day celebration. 2017—corporations and individuals— in grateful Early on, business establishments and offices in the city had already displayed the National TURN OVER OF HOUSING UNITS TO EMPLOYEES acknowledgement of their contribution in the city’s Flag at their edifices in commemoration of the event. JOHNVILLE EMPLOYEES HOUSING PROJECT, DEL ROSARIO, NAGA CITY | 10AM 16JUNE

Among the highlights of the celebration include the State of Our City Report delivered Contenued on page 59

55 APRIL - JUNE 2018 APRIL - JUNE 2018 56 OPENING 3-DAY CHARTER 16 BANCHETTO, AGRI & JUNE TRADE FAIR PLAZA RIZAL | 9:30PM

with friends and family and enjoy a look HAVE A on some fave local items and produce in these various food

stalls, agricultural PHOTOS BY FUN products, and handicrafts that is now open and already FOOD on display at REYNALDO BAYLON the Plaza Rizal with the 3-day CHARTER DAY BANCHETTO, TRIP AGRI & TRADE FAIR. vibrant economy, the 45 city hall employees who health and environmental causes through the conduct of the 70- minute Non-stop Zumbathon, Citywide Blood Donation Drive and HIV- had long been in service at the city government, the AIDS screening, 7 Miles: 70 Minute Charter Day Eco-Challenge, Pilimania 7th Year Anniversary and the Naga City Arbor Day. volunteer groups who are always supportive of the city programs, and the Dugong Nagueño awardees Strengthening its thrust in disaster and emergency preparedness as well as in public safety, the city held the Basic Life Support Skills who had always been active in blood donation drives. Showcase and launched the Alisto Serbisyo App (ASApp) to cater to the need for a more effective and efficient response in times of untoward incidents. Another highlight of the celebration is the 2018 Mayoral Awards where a total of 51 awardees— As the city had always been known in championing the masses, a Sectoral Idea Summit was conducted for a more effective governance groups and individuals— where honored due to their of the various sectors. exemplary achievement in the various fields and their extraordinary deeds in the community. The City Government also strengthened its ties with other cities and municipalities— signing the Sisterhood Agreement with San Fernando City, La Union and the Siruma accord together with other coastal municipalities in Metro Naga. Giving importance to the cultivation of sports, education, arts and culture, the city government held With public service at an Inter-collegiate Basketball Tournament and Inter- the core of its missions, the school Olympics, Art and Literary Exhibit, a Basic and city government rendered Advance Painting Workshop, Kinalas Festival, Dance community services during Supremacy and Concert of Local Artists, and a lecture the Naga City Public Service on the History of Naga City by Professor Danilo Day which include Medical Gerona. and Dental Mission, Civil Registration and Free Pet Adding more fun and amusement in the Services. celebration is the 3- day Charter Day Banchetto, Agri and Trade Fair wherein various food business A Charter Day Job Fair establishments showcased their product and was also held with the target to agricultural and handicraft items. hire 70 applicants to help those seeking work opportunities. The City Government of Naga also took the event as an opportunity to engage the community in To help couples and families, the city government conducted the My June Bride mass civil wedding officiated by Mayor John Bongat wherein 41 couples were wed.

Ensuring as well the right to shelter of its people, the city government distributed land titles to Urban Poor beneficiaries and turned- over housing units to city hall employees.

KINALAS FESTIVAL 2018 17JUNE PLAZA QUINCE MARTIRES | 8AM

JUNE BRIDE: MASS CIVIL WEDDING PLAZA QUINCE MARTIRES | 4PM 18JUNE

STATE OF OUR CITY REPORT PHOTOS BY SYLRANJELVIC VILLAFLOR NAGA CITY PEOPLE'S HALL | 9AM 13JUNE 59 APRIL - JUNE 2018 APRIL - JUNE 2018 60 THE NEWLY- ELECTED AND OFFICIALS 2018 FORMALLY SWORN INTO OFFICE TODAY IN THE OATH- TAKING CEREMONY WITH VICE PRESIDENT LENI ROBREDO SERVING AS THE KEYNOTE SPEAKER AND SENATOR AS GUEST SPEAKER.

18JUNE

OATH-TAKING CEREMONY OF NEWLYELECTED BARANGAY & SK OFFICIALS

WITH VICE PRESIDENT LENI ROBREDO (KEY NOTE SPEAKER) CITY HALL GROUNDS | 8:15AM

Early on, the public disposal of tampered and defective weighing scales was done to ensure accuracy of measures in the market and protect the interest of both consumers and the business establishment.

The newly-elected Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials also took their oath of office with Vice President Leni Robredo serving as the Keynote Speaker and Senator Bam Aquino as guest speaker.

The charter day celebration concluded with the commemorative ceremony for the 157th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Jose P. Rizal, June 19. On same day, the city government awarded a stipend to the Platinum Baby, Jamelah DH. Cama, who was born at the dawn of June 18, 2018.

With the activities, the City Government of Naga aims to increase appreciation of the Nagueños towards their home city— its rich culture and history, deep values as a people and dynamic development as a city through the years.

PHOTOS BY REYNALDO T. BAYLON APRIL - JUNE 2018 62 THE NEWLY- ELECTED BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN OFFICIALS 2018 Naga City: Empowering. Inspiring. Smiling ELECTION DATE: MAY 14, 2018 | TERM: JUNE 30, 2018 – JUNE 30, 2020

ABELLA BAGUMBAYAN SUR 1 BARANGAY OFFICIALS 3 BARANGAY OFFICIALS

NAME POSITION NAME POSITION

Hon. Manuel Antonio N. Berja Punong Barangay Hon. Ricardito G. Veluz Punong Barangay Hon. Apolinario C. Malana Jr. Hon. Josephine B. Camba Barangay Kagawad Hon. Edwin R. Bailey Sr. Barangay Kagawad Hon. Augusto P. Borromeo Barangay Kagawad Hon. Arman B. Basbas Barangay Kagawad Hon. Jorge I. Salva Jr. Barangay Kagawad Hon. Regie C. Navarro Barangay Kagawad Hon. Junbel A. Lamtecson Barangay Kagawad Hon. Teodolito D. Pangan Barangay Kagawad Hon.Eugene Norman C. Ribay Barangay Kagawad Hon. Bernardo A. Yukim Barangay Kagawad Hon. Maria Grace N. Pemintel Barangay Kagawad Hon. Andres E. Espina Barangay Kagawad Hon. Delita B. Rivera Barangay Kagawad Hon. Trishia B. De Los Santos SK Chairman Hon. Albert SA. Cao SK Chairman Joselyn L. Niedo Barangay Secretary Michelle C. Capucao Barangay Secretary Irine G. Nuyda Barangay Treasurer Marisa Daisy F. Guevarra Barangay Treasurer

ABELLA BAGUMBAYAN SUR SK OFFICIALS SK OFFICIALS

NAME POSITION NAME POSITION

Hon. Trishia B. De Los Santos SK Chairman Hon. Albert SA. Cao SK Chairman Jayvee R. Battaller SK Kagawad Jolly Anne C. Camba SK Kagawad July M. Racadag SK Kagawad Rosin B. Salon SK Kagawad Kristine Jhoy M. Pabico SK Kagawad Jannica Elaine Federis SK Kagawad Jody A. Martinez SK Kagawad Grace Theres N. Pimentel SK Kagawad Rica Mae D. Malunes SK Kagawad Roy R. Baleciado SK Kagawad Mary Joyce P. Patricio SK Kagawad Jomar S. Casin SK Kagawad Maria Andrea R. Hernandez SK Kagawad Shiela Mae V. Ricero SK Kagawad Mark Steven Oñate SK Secretary ------SK Secretary Khate Lovelyn Salvador SK Treasurer ------SK Treasurer

BAGUMBAYAN NORTE BALATAS 2 BARANGAY OFFICIALS 4 BARANGAY OFFICIALS

NAME POSITION NAME POSITION

Hon. Antonio B. Beltran Punong Barangay Hon. Pedro F. San Juan Jr. Punong Barangay Hon. Racquel M. Tutanes Barangay Kagawad Hon. Ferdinand V. De Hitta Barangay Kagawad Hon. Ric G. Reyes Barangay Kagawad Hon. Natividad C. Rebellon Barangay Kagawad Hon. Lanie B. Rivera Barangay Kagawad Hon. Arthur B. Verdejo Barangay Kagawad Hon. Edwin H. Basbas Barangay Kagawad Hon. Annabel DLC. Baider Barangay Kagawad Hon. Welson A. Arsinue Barangay Kagawad Hon Salvacion V. Nacis Barangay Kagawad Hon. Ma. Theresa D. Jimenez Barangay Kagawad Hon. Armando H. Bolima Barangay Kagawad Hon. Richard V. Calalo Barangay Kagawad Hon. Casimiro E. Morales Barangay Kagawad Hon. John Rey U. Rivera SK Chairman Hon. Jonathan R. San Juan SK Chairman Baby Jean C. Valle Barangay Secretary Zenaida S. Babilonia Barangay Secretary Clara F. Santos Barangay Treasurer Irine M. Novelo Barangay Treasurer

BAGUMBAYAN NORTE BALATAS SK OFFICIALS SK OFFICIALS

NAME POSITION NAME POSITION

Hon. John Rey U. Rivera SK Chairman Hon. Jonathan R. San Juan SK Chairman Rachel Ann C. Julia SK Kagawad John S. Moreno SK Kagawad Eduardo R. Ayala SK Kagawad Hazel Joy V. Renta SK Kagawad Francia B. Paglinawan SK Kagawad Mary Joy R. Alejandre SK Kagawad David Q. Rivera Jr. SK Kagawad Michelle Mae P. Reafor SK Kagawad Glenn M. Salvador SK Kagawad Mary Joy M. Baldoza SK Kagawad Jerome S. Calañada SK Kagawad Mariel C. Botastas SK Kagawad Francis Louise Nisolada SK Kagawad NiÑo Angelo C. Ruiz SK Kagawad Lhenne Luke Vincent Flores SK Secretary Christine L. De Los Santos SK Secretary Jaela Marie T. Amador SK Treasurer Ricky lallen Vargas Jr. SK Treasurer

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63 APRIL - JUNE 2018 APRIL - JUNE 2018 64 THE NEWLY- ELECTED BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN OFFICIALS 2018 Naga City: Empowering. Inspiring. Smiling ELECTION DATE: MAY 14, 2018 | TERM: JUNE 30, 2018 – JUNE 30, 2020

CALAUAG CAROLINA 5 BARANGAY OFFICIALS 7 BARANGAY OFFICIALS

NAME Position NAME POSITION

Hon. Ma. Corazon M. Peñaflor Punong Barangay Hon. Eufresina E. Manguiat Punong Barangay Hon. Bobby L. Orolfo Barangay Kagawad Hon. Ronald A. Enriquez Barangay Kagawad Hon. Dante Beda P. De Padua Barangay Kagawad Hon. Salvacion D. Boragay Barangay Kagawad Hon. Efren T. Perez Barangay Kagawad Hon. Leonila M. Amparo Barangay Kagawad Hon. Jasper L. Daomar Barangay Kagawad Hon. Renante B. Suron Barangay Kagawad Hon. Grace M. Salaver Barangay Kagawad Hon..Marilou A. Jimenez Barangay Kagawad Hon. Melinda A. Medenilla Barangay Kagawad Hon. Sebastian C. Lat Barangay Kagawad Hon. Amy B. Salva Barangay Kagawad Hon. Antonio P. Merilles Jr. Barangay Kagawad Hon. Jojo A. Asuer SK Chairman Hon. Mark Dominic ST. Abelinde SK Chairman Arlene R. Bernacer Barangay Secretary Norman Q. Nicolas Barangay Secretary Rossana DR. San Joaquin Barangay Treasurer Marites S. Sarol Barangay Treasurer

CALAUAG CAROLINA SK OFFICIALS SK OFFICIALS

NAME POSITION NAME POSITION

Hon. Jojo A. Asuer SK Chairman Hon. Mark Dominic ST. Abelinde SK Chairman Kathy Marie B. Gimeno SK Kagawad Ray Anne M. Calatrava SK Kagawad Noel D. Cantillo Jr. SK Kagawad Sharmaine O. Bacay SK Kagawad Maria Lucia I. Notario SK Kagawad Jerrica B. Anagao SK Kagawad Ruth Ann B. Naag SK Kagawad Joseph P. Amasa SK Kagawad Rienalyn M. Navarro SK Kagawad Maruhen A. Jimenez SK Kagawad Edel Rose P. Bandola SK Kagawad Lilian R. Mira SK Kagawad Francis M. Saniel SK Kagawad Luis Joshua C. De Leon SK Kagawad ------SK Secretary Erick Delfino SK Secretary ------SK Treasurer Shamar Estefani SK Treasurer

CARARAYAN CONCEPCION GRANDE 6 BARANGAY OFFICIALS 8 BARANGAY OFFICIALS

NAME POSITION NAME POSITION

Hon. Rodrigo B. Agravante, Jr. Punong Barangay Hon. Michael G. Oliva Punong Barangay Hon. Aida M. Balindan Barangay Kagawad Hon. Romeo J. Perez Jr. Barangay Kagawad Hon. Salve V. Catura Barangay Kagawad Hon.Emmanuel SJ. Alejandria Barangay Kagawad Hon. Lydia T. Guanizo Barangay Kagawad Hon. Amelia M. Espinocilla Barangay Kagawad Hon. Simon Cristo Barangay Kagawad Hon. Leticia S. Punzalan Barangay Kagawad Hon. Yolanda C. Nares Barangay Kagawad Hon. Grace M. Navia Barangay Kagawad Hon. Edna S. Bragais Barangay Kagawad Hon. Margarita O. Calongui Barangay Kagawad Hon. . Alex B. Catura Barangay Kagawad Hon. Efren R. Alejandria Barangay Kagawad Hon. Rhona Ysabel DC. Baesa SK Chairman Hon. Karla Mae C. Baldemoro SK Chairman Ma. Arlene G. Caceres Barangay Secretary Eugenia SV. Relato Barangay Secretary Joel S. Sapusao Barangay Treasurer Nilda V. Laurente Barangay Treasurer

CARARAYAN CONCEPCION GRANDE SK OFFICIALS SK OFFICIALS

NAME POSITION NAME POSITION

Hon. Rhona Ysabel DC. Baesa SK Chairman Hon. Karla Mae C. Baldemoro SK Chairman John Michael P. Cabral SK Kagawad Ella Venecia C. Guaves SK Kagawad Angelica A. Apin SK Kagawad Mariela R. Antang SK Kagawad John Russel S. Sese SK Kagawad Jose L. Ocbian SK Kagawad John Roy N. Habana SK Kagawad Mae O. Cortez SK Kagawad Morrison P. Luna SK Kagawad Jay-Ma B. Saliva SK Kagawad Rayan S. Saez SK Kagawad Lara Marie Reazon SK Kagawad John Daniel A. Marfil SK Kagawad Rolly D. Dela Paz SK Kagawad Llaiza D. Navera SK Secretary Rochelle Canada Sena SK Secretary Kyle France C. Breis SK Treasurer Rose Ann Vista Cosa SK Treasurer

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65 APRIL - JUNE 2018 APRIL - JUNE 2018 66 THE NEWLY- ELECTED BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN OFFICIALS 2018 Naga City: Empowering. Inspiring. Smiling ELECTION DATE: MAY 14, 2018 | TERM: JUNE 30, 2018 – JUNE 30, 2020

CONCEPCION PEQUEÑA DEL ROSARIO 9 BARANGAY OFFICIALS 11 BARANGAY OFFICIALS

NAME Position NAME POSITION

Hon. Jewelin C. Regmalos Punong Barangay Hon. Jose T. Penas III Punong Barangay Hon. Corazon T. Bacsa Barangay Kagawad Hon. Archie B. Gonzales Barangay Kagawad Hon. Ester P. Orlin Barangay Kagawad Hon. Ernesto SA. Paredes Barangay Kagawad Hon. Isagani A. Cepe Barangay Kagawad Hon. Lilian L. Espiritu Barangay Kagawad Hon. Claro R. Divizon Barangay Kagawad Hon. Yolanda A. Regidor Barangay Kagawad Hon. Santiago R. San Pablo Barangay Kagawad Hon. Arturo R. Latumbo Barangay Kagawad Hon. Salvador C. Calwit Barangay Kagawad Hon. Romeo R. Castaneda Barangay Kagawad Hon. Mario B. Salak Jr. Barangay Kagawad Hon. Aida D. Flores Barangay Kagawad Hon. Rhona Vi N. Reyes SK Chairman Hon. Jennifer D. Bolante SK Chairman Carlos D. Seechung Barangay Secretary Ma. Anjenette G. Porcia Barangay Secretary Luz L. Ignacio Barangay Treasurer Maricar D. Tuibuen Barangay Treasurer

CONCEPCION PEQUEÑA DEL ROSARIO SK OFFICIALS SK OFFICIALS

NAME POSITION NAME POSITION

Hon. Rhona VI N. Reyes SK Chairman Hon. Jennifer D. Bolante SK Chairman Ceejay C. Cayonte SK Kagawad Alyssa M. Paa SK Kagawad Jayvi A. Boncacas SK Kagawad Ace B. Belano SK Kagawad Angelo D. Dreo SK Kagawad John Francis F. Mojal SK Kagawad Jayvee Bryan A. Teves SK Kagawad Rhea F. Parajes SK Kagawad April Joy Macao SK Kagawad Cedrick S. Azaña SK Kagawad Maica DLC. Imperial SK Kagawad Micku L. Detapat SK Kagawad Michael M. Noas SK Kagawad May Joe E. San Luis SK Kagawad Remar Caceres SK Secretary Johny Gene Baldemoro SK Secretary Robie Ann Doriendes SK Treasurer Samantha Rosalind Agmata SK Treasurer

DAYANGDANG DINAGA 10 BARANGAY OFFICIALS 12 BARANGAY OFFICIALS

NAME POSITION NAME POSITION

Hon. Julius Cesar B. Sanchez Punong Barangay Hon. Doris Dianne G. Lee Punong Barangay Hon. Jonash Michael R. Garza Barangay Kagawad Hon. Ma. Cristina B. Intia Barangay Kagawad Hon. Mark Carlos S. Tangco Barangay Kagawad Hon. Jerry O. Casin Barangay Kagawad Hon. Harly C. Cristo Barangay Kagawad Hon.Joseph Ramon Ramchand O. Tolaram Barangay Kagawad Hon. Joshua B. Calleja Barangay Kagawad Hon. Dande B. Fulgar Barangay Kagawad Hon. Gil E. Belen Barangay Kagawad Hon. Manuel Jose E. Gutierrez Barangay Kagawad Hon. Dominggo III A. Oliveros Barangay Kagawad Hon. Janet Dy Barangay Kagawad Hon. Ex B. Francisco Barangay Kagawad Hon. Joseph E. Palo Barangay Kagawad Hon. Jesse Arr A. Ochoa SK Chairman Hon. Jose Maria Dela Cruz SK Chairman Marites C. Tam Barangay Secretary Leni S. De Jumo Barangay Secretary Emily DJ. De Los Santos Barangay Treasurer Amalia M. dela Cruz Barangay Treasurer

DAYANGDANG DINAGA SK OFFICIALS SK OFFICIALS

NAME POSITION NAME POSITION

Jesse Arr A. Ochoa SK Chairman Hon. Jose Maria Dela Cruz SK Chairman Karl Francis Balbastre SK Kagawad Servillano IV N. Intia SK Kagawad Jane Kristine Trinidad SK Kagawad Ciara Mae A. Mendoza SK Kagawad Mark Angelo Obal SK Kagawad Demelyn D. Reñopa SK Kagawad Angelica Quina SK Kagawad Lindley I. Babaran SK Kagawad John Alfred Bicaldo SK Kagawad Julius P. Molina SK Kagawad Vanessa Zulueta SK Kagawad Rachelle Van O. Sales SK Kagawad Mark Anthony Zaragoza SK Kagawad Merry Jane P. Mirafuentes SK Kagawad ------SK Secretary Shainna N. Florenza SK Secretary ------SK Treasurer Victoria I. Paa SK Treasurer

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67 APRIL - JUNE 2018 APRIL - JUNE 2018 68 THE NEWLY- ELECTED BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN OFFICIALS 2018 Naga City: Empowering. Inspiring. Smiling ELECTION DATE: MAY 14, 2018 | TERM: JUNE 30, 2018 – JUNE 30, 2020

IGUALDAD LIBOTON 13 BARANGAY OFFICIALS 15 BARANGAY OFFICIALS

NAME Position NAME POSITION

Hon. Antonio F. Galido Punong Barangay Hon. Ronald M. Luntok Punong Barangay Hon.Porferio B. Bea Barangay Kagawad Hon. Cecille I. Nero Barangay Kagawad Hon. Arjay P. Palmones Barangay Kagawad Hon. Vicente P. Castillo Barangay Kagawad Hon. Esmeraldo P. David Barangay Kagawad Hon. Salvadora O. Ortua Barangay Kagawad Hon. Denes A. Alamer Barangay Kagawad Hon. Victor T. Gomez Barangay Kagawad Hon. Josephine T. Panganiban Barangay Kagawad Hon. Jerome B. Alarcon Barangay Kagawad Hon. Darwin R. Sabadao Barangay Kagawad Hon. Salvacion B. Selga Barangay Kagawad Ana Mae S. Briones Barangay Kagawad Hon. Alvin C. Oropesa Barangay Kagawad Hon. Angelo Romano Bendiola SK Chairman Hon. Adrian Paul C. Embuscado SK Chairman Katherine U. Ronao Barangay Secretary Evangeline B. Paulino Barangay Secretary Rosie N. Alejandre Barangay Treasurer Beverlyn B. Ogayon Barangay Treasurer

IGUALDAD LIBOTON SK OFFICIALS SK OFFICIALS

NAME POSITION NAME POSITION

Hon. Angelo Romano Bendiola SK Chairman Hon. Adrian Paul C. Embuscado SK Chairman Junnie Agravante SK Kagawad Sharmela F. Soreta SK Kagawad Jessica V. Agsamosam SK Kagawad James Christian C. Pilapil SK Kagawad Paul John Alegre SK Kagawad Ariel C. De Leon SK Kagawad Jerson A. Fabia SK Kagawad Edmund T. Sta. Maria SK Kagawad Fatima Diane Lopez SK Kagawad Erwin P. Primaveka SK Kagawad Mildred M. Ogmar SK Kagawad Mathew P. Villaflores SK Kagawad Gian Carlo B. Sanches SK Kagawad Jerome P. Villamante SK Kagawad John Martin B. Corazo SK Secretary ------SK Secretary Angenena M. Laquindanum SK Treasurer ------SK Treasurer

LERMA MABOLO 14 BARANGAY OFFICIALS 16 BARANGAY OFFICIALS

NAME POSITION NAME POSITION

Hon. Domingo R. Serrado Punong Barangay Hon. Ramil G. Job Punong Barangay Hon. Hedelisa C. Garcia Barangay Kagawad Hon. Glen C. Francisco Barangay Kagawad Hon. Marilyn F. Colis Barangay Kagawad Hon. Generoso A. San Lorenzo Barangay Kagawad Hon. Noel L. Rodriguez Barangay Kagawad Hon. Danilo P. Arevalo Barangay Kagawad Hon. Frederick G. Eleazar Barangay Kagawad Hon. Roderick G. Job Barangay Kagawad Hon. Tomas C. Comota Barangay Kagawad Hon. Melchor F. Diaz Barangay Kagawad Hon. Mario C. Sayson Barangay Kagawad Hon. Rey Emman A. Manansala Barangay Kagawad Hon. Lorilie F. Colis Barangay Kagawad Hon. Luz B. Estrella Barangay Kagawad Hon. Elizel Wayne C. Pante SK Chairman Hon. Jezzalyn P. Malagueño SK Chairman Mary Grace R. Refe Barangay Secretary Francia Regulto Barangay Secretary Cathleen May T. Marco Barangay Treasurer Marilyn B. Bañola Barangay Treasurer

LERMA MABOLO SK OFFICIALS SK OFFICIALS

NAME POSITION NAME POSITION

Hon. Elizel Wayne C. Pante SK Chairman Hon. Jezzalyn P. Malagueño SK Chairman Aira Cassandra Nikki Pante SK Kagawad Felipe A. Alejandro SK Kagawad John Karlo B. Umali SK Kagawad Alexis M. Calimag SK Kagawad Niño P. Alzaga SK Kagawad Harry L. Francisco SK Kagawad Angelo Z. Aton SK Kagawad Nelgem Mae M. Garcia SK Kagawad Jaymark A. Cardinas SK Kagawad Mary Joan D. Villar SK Kagawad Richard D. Valenzuela SK Kagawad Josh Rence Red Alpe SK Kagawad Cyline France R. Aquino SK Kagawad Mark B. Eva SK Kagawad ------SK Secretary Karen Nepomuceno SK Secretary ------SK Treasurer Ellaine H. De Las LLagas SK Treasurer

PHOTOS BY RACSO VITAN & SYLRANJELVIC VILLAFLOR 69 APRIL - JUNE 2018 APRIL - JUNE 2018 70 THE NEWLY- ELECTED BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN OFFICIALS 2018 Naga City: Empowering. Inspiring. Smiling ELECTION DATE: MAY 14, 2018 | TERM: JUNE 30, 2018 – JUNE 30, 2020

PACOL PEÑAFRANCIA 17 BARANGAY OFFICIALS 19 BARANGAY OFFICIALS

NAME Position NAME POSITION

Hon. Josue P. Perez Punong Barangay Hon. Ricardo Jr. R. Sierra Punong Barangay Hon. Eduardo P. Reniva Barangay Kagawad Hon. Jenny S. Arenas Barangay Kagawad Hon. Emelito C. San Agustin Barangay Kagawad Hon. Jefrey C. Moralde Barangay Kagawad Hon. Ruben S. Limbo Barangay Kagawad Hon. Argie R. De Lima Barangay Kagawad Hon. Jesus B. Ador Barangay Kagawad Hon. Joel T. Tresvalles Barangay Kagawad Hon. Flordeliza P. Barcela Barangay Kagawad Hon. Herminia A. Morada Barangay Kagawad Hon. Guillermo Jr. M. Menez Barangay Kagawad Hon. Eduardo A. Belano Barangay Kagawad Hon. Patricia R. Colasito Barangay Kagawad Hon. Emma G. Agarra Barangay Kagawad Hon.John Christopher San Antonio SK Chairman Hon. Allona A. Espeso SK Chairman Cecilio A. Valencia Jr. Barangay Secretary Jasmine F. Romero Barangay Secretary Cecilia C. Benasa Barangay Treasurer Hazel C. Talan Barangay Treasurer

PACOL PEÑAFRANCIA SK OFFICIALS SK OFFICIALS

NAME POSITION NAME POSITION

Hon. John Christopher San Antonio SK Chairman Hon. Allona A. Espeso SK Chairman Kristina Marie P. Amado SK Kagawad Julie Anne P. Bolante SK Kagawad Mark Edward A. Colegio SK Kagawad Rose Ann O. Bayos SK Kagawad Joerell A. Olabiaga SK Kagawad Jose Kevin B. Legada SK Kagawad Caselyn Joy B. Fortuno SK Kagawad Phoebe A. Mojico SK Kagawad Kenneth S. Lasala SK Kagawad Francis Levi Palaya SK Kagawad Judy Ann O. Cornelio SK Kagawad John Paul B. Marcaida SK Kagawad Erlyn A. Eguia SK Kagawad Ezra Philip R. Zantua SK Kagawad Raymond G. Breis SK Secretary Michael Lucasia SK Secretary Mylene M. Froyalde SK Treasurer Celine Jane M. Del Castillo SK Treasurer

PANICUASON SABANG 18 BARANGAY OFFICIALS 20 BARANGAY OFFICIALS

NAME POSITION NAME POSITION

Hon. Domingo L. Ramos Punong Barangay Hon. Cyrus L. Caballero Punong Barangay Hon. Vilma B. Camacho Barangay Kagawad Hon. Faustino Lad B. Galvan Barangay Kagawad Hon. Renato T. Indicio Barangay Kagawad Hon.Rolando A. Barrion Barangay Kagawad Hon. Edwin M. Mingo Barangay Kagawad Hon. Jose S. Jacobo, Jr. Barangay Kagawad Hon. Tranquilino P. Sinfuego Barangay Kagawad Hon. Shiela C. Fausto Barangay Kagawad Hon. Wilfredo G. Curba Barangay Kagawad Hon. Ricardo O. Francisco Barangay Kagawad Hon. Jose C. Napay Barangay Kagawad Hon. Eva V. Relato Barangay Kagawad Hon. Jessie A. Penero Barangay Kagawad Hon. Maria Christina S. Mendoza Barangay Kagawad Hon. Elvin I. Naido SK Chairman Hon. Mark Cedric Anthony M. Bidol SK Chairman Julie D. Artiaga Barangay Secretary Marian Briones-Aureus Barangay Secretary Jennifer P. Purisima Barangay Treasurer Danilo Victorino V. Marco Barangay Treasurer

PANICUASON SABANG SK OFFICIALS SK OFFICIALS

NAME POSITION NAME POSITION

Hon. Elvin I. Naido SK Chairman Hon. Mark Cedric Anthony M. Bidol SK Chairman Shanelyn Mae V. Sto. Domingo SK Kagawad Alice Jane D. Fausto SK Kagawad Melvin P. Mosfoles SK Kagawad Rizza M. Cilot SK Kagawad Mary Rose B. Medriano SK Kagawad Venus P. Bertillo SK Kagawad Elmark Anthony J. Alforte SK Kagawad Nikol Jay S. Dellosa SK Kagawad Arnel A. Peñero SK Kagawad Odessa Mae L. Morano SK Kagawad Cristina P. Pedragosa SK Kagawad Mara A. Narciso SK Kagawad Marriane Princess P. Escalante SK Kagawad Hyacinth A. Rosco SK Kagawad Shera Jumawan Otero SK Secretary ------SK Secretary Enrico I. Madera SK Treasurer ------SK Treasurer

PHOTOS BY RACSO VITAN & SYLRANJELVIC VILLAFLOR 71 APRIL - JUNE 2018 APRIL - JUNE 2018 72 THE NEWLY- ELECTED BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN OFFICIALS 2018 Naga City: Empowering. Inspiring. Smiling ELECTION DATE: MAY 14, 2018 | TERM: JUNE 30, 2018 – JUNE 30, 2020

SAN FELIPE SAN ISIDRO 21 BARANGAY OFFICIALS 23 BARANGAY OFFICIALS

NAME Position NAME POSITION

Hon. Alfonso R. Rodriguez Punong Barangay Hon. Veronica C. Panganiban Punong Barangay Hon. Juanita B. Ayubo Barangay Kagawad Hon. Corazon SA. Rabosa Barangay Kagawad Hon. Rey T. Plopinio Barangay Kagawad Hon. Oscar A. Moreno Barangay Kagawad Hon. Marilou C. Panganiban Barangay Kagawad Hon. Angelica B. Moreno Barangay Kagawad Hon. Ghiel G. Rosales Barangay Kagawad Hon. Melecio I. Jornales Barangay Kagawad Hon. Raymarx L. Pielago Barangay Kagawad Hon. Annabelle C. Felin Barangay Kagawad Hon. Leah B. Chavez Barangay Kagawad Hon. Leah O. Bicaldo Barangay Kagawad Hon. Domingo V. Barcena Barangay Kagawad Hon. Alfredo S. Rabosa Barangay Kagawad Hon. Mary Kyle Francine B. Tripulca SK Chairman Hon. Chito F. Vale SK Chairman Maria Margarita B. Atanacio Barangay Secretary Joan R. Bicaldo Barangay Secretary Teresita B. Peñalosa Barangay Treasurer Yolanda B. Pajaron Barangay Treasurer

SAN FELIPE SAN ISIDRO SK OFFICIALS SK OFFICIALS

NAME POSITION NAME POSITION

Hon. Mary Kyle Francine B. Tripulca SK Chairman Hon. Chito F. Vale SK Chairman Aaron D. Rodriguez SK Kagawad Judy Ann M. Cerdon SK Kagawad John Carlo G. Ayubo SK Kagawad Rose Jean J. Regola SK Kagawad Rhea B. Cagara SK Kagawad Arturo Q. Abion SK Kagawad Maria Jasmine M. Arias SK Kagawad Jude R. Mamiit SK Kagawad Georome O. Ramos SK Kagawad Jehanbelle R. Blanquera SK Kagawad Michelle Len O. Moratalla SK Kagawad Joshua John L. Rull SK Kagawad Karla O. Ognita SK Kagawad Ricky C. Himantog SK Kagawad John Jay Maravilla SK Secretary ------SK Secretary Joy Mea Fernandez SK Treasurer ------SK Treasurer

SAN FRANCISCO STA. CRUZ 22 BARANGAY OFFICIALS 24 BARANGAY OFFICIALS

NAME POSITION NAME POSITION

Hon. Efren C. Nepomuceno Punong Barangay Hon. Lorenzo D. Narvaez Punong Barangay Hon. Jose Blas Jr. A. Henson Barangay Kagawad Hon. Maria Felomena Yolanda A. Bacares Barangay Kagawad Hon. Rogelio S. Palma Sr. Barangay Kagawad Hon. Ernesto Jr. R. Badong Barangay Kagawad Hon. Francia R. Chavez Barangay Kagawad Hon. Miguel Parro Barangay Kagawad Hon. Jason A. Barrameda Barangay Kagawad Hon. Luis B. Fernandez Barangay Kagawad Hon. Noel Pedro A. Asetre Barangay Kagawad Hon. Jose Mari Rustia Barangay Kagawad Hon. Nomila C. Culvera Barangay Kagawad Hon. Gil Delos Martirez Barangay Kagawad Hon. Rosemarie P. Bok Barangay Kagawad Hon. Lawrence Raphael A. Bombase Barangay Kagawad Hon. John B. Tominez SK Chairman Hon. Ray Jon C. Saniel SK Chairman Sheila C. Astillero Barangay Secretary Ramon Simon G. Primavera Barangay Secretary Leslie P. Grengia Barangay Treasurer Ma. Luz E. Ciudadano Barangay Treasurer

SAN FRANCISCO STA. CRUZ SK OFFICIALS SK OFFICIALS

NAME POSITION NAME POSITION

Hon. John B. Tominez SK Chairman Hon. Ray Jon C. Saniel SK Chairman Jayron A. Alipar SK Kagawad Vianca G. Acabado SK Kagawad Zaldy DT. Bragais Jr. SK Kagawad Christie C. Pesimo SK Kagawad Rhea Mae L. Eco SK Kagawad Mark Dominic A. Morata SK Kagawad Joshua Philip M. Guevarra SK Kagawad John Niño Flores SK Kagawad Ian Robert B. Mendoza SK Kagawad Cathleen May E. Padayao SK Kagawad Roger B. Mendoza SK Kagawad John Marvin Bongalon SK Kagawad Jaime Jr. P. Naval SK Kagawad Leona Mae Dubas SK Kagawad Rose Bok SK Secretary Michelle Amis SK Secretary Michael Sam Soltes SK Treasurer John MichaelPastor SK Treasurer

PHOTOS BY RACSO VITAN & SYLRANJELVIC VILLAFLOR 73 APRIL - JUNE 2018 APRIL - JUNE 2018 74 THE NEWLY- ELECTED BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN OFFICIALS 2018 Naga City: Empowering. Inspiring. Smiling ELECTION DATE: MAY 14, 2018 | TERM: JUNE 30, 2018 – JUNE 30, 2020

TABUCO TRIANGULO 25 BARANGAY OFFICIALS 27 BARANGAY OFFICIALS

NAME Position NAME POSITION

Hon. Marcelo R. Bagadiong Punong Barangay Hon. Allan D. Beriso Punong Barangay Hon. Elsa B. Carmona Barangay Kagawad Hon. Lalaine A. Tatel Barangay Kagawad Hon. Jerry Fernandez Barangay Kagawad Hon. Wilfredo A. Aycardo Barangay Kagawad Hon. Salve Salon Barangay Kagawad Hon. Edmund G. Millare Barangay Kagawad Hon. Letecia P. Concha Barangay Kagawad Hon. Damian A. Santiago Barangay Kagawad Hon. Arlene G. Cayetano Barangay Kagawad Hon. Edwin A. Tormes Barangay Kagawad Hon. Asuncion V. Flor Barangay Kagawad Hon. Aurora Zaida R. Roco Barangay Kagawad Hon. Susana D. Pabia Barangay Kagawad Hon. Nilda E. Ballon Barangay Kagawad Hon. Grant Hill Mclife S. Rosero SK Chairman Hon. Gerome F. Cruz SK Chairman Jay Ann T. Alpapara Barangay Secretary Nenita A. Cea Barangay Secretary Evangeline S. Paderna Barangay Treasurer Teresa Lida T. Brences Barangay Treasurer

TABUCO TRIANGULO SK OFFICIALS SK OFFICIALS

NAME POSITION NAME POSITION

Hon. Grant Hill Mclife S. Rosero SK Chairman Hon. Gerome F. Cruz SK Chairman Hanna DLS. Villareal SK Kagawad Patrick H. Alvarado SK Kagawad Ina Marie S. Maleniza SK Kagawad Jose Angelo S. Baisa SK Kagawad Romar Carlos S. Abejo SK Kagawad Jason C. Basa SK Kagawad Kier P. Estomata SK Kagawad Mary Jane A. De Los Reyes SK Kagawad Precious B. Nero SK Kagawad Danica O. Balana SK Kagawad Angelita P. Royo SK Kagawad John Angelo J. Sagun SK Kagawad Allan Joseph A. San Jose SK Kagawad Maribel B. Requillas SK Kagawad ------SK Secretary Guila N. Alarcio SK Secretary ------SK Treasurer Mark Jay Sta Isabel Flordeliz SK Treasurer

TINAGO 26 BARANGAY OFFICIALS

NAME POSITION

Hon. Estelita N. Bautista Punong Barangay Hon. Ronnie A. Sayson Barangay Kagawad Hon. Gelda O. Roquid Barangay Kagawad Hon. Magno Jr. S. Conag Barangay Kagawad Hon. Tessie R. Moral Barangay Kagawad Hon. Azucena U. Pena Barangay Kagawad Hon. Fortune Isaac A. Imperial Barangay Kagawad Hon. Amelia B. Soliman Barangay Kagawad Hon. Alvin M. Claveron SK Chairman Mary Coleen P. Recreo Barangay Secretary Aileen P. Gonzales Barangay Treasurer PHOTO BY TINAGO

SK OFFICIALS REYNALDO

NAME POSITION BAYLON

Hon. Alvin M. Claveron SK Chairman Joel Jr. S. Galan SK Kagawad Kevin M. Alejo SK Kagawad Dianne Maru D. Flor SK Kagawad Joe Mhar A. Vida SK Kagawad Jogie Marie M. Pellosis SK Kagawad Cassandra Marie DC. Lumbo SK Kagawad Kendra P. Mandasoc SK Kagawad ------SK Secretary ------SK Treasurer

PHOTOS BY RACSO VITAN & SYLRANJELVIC VILLAFLOR 75 APRIL - JUNE 2018 APRIL - JUNE 2018 76 SP : NAGA AIRPORT RE-ORIENTATION PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

HE Naga Airport Re-Orientation Project began in Per the estimate in the feasibility study, the re-orientation and 2015. Per manifestation of Engr. Raul Basallote, Area upgrading of Naga Airport will require a total of P3.53B, Manager from the Project Management Office of including the cost of land acquisition. We still need around the Department of Transportation, last Tuesday (18 P1.9B for the completion of the project. TApril 2018) during our 87th Regular Session, P402 million was allocated for the acquisition of the required property As such, since we recognize the importance of and that the provincial government of Camarines Sur which finishing the upgrading of the airport the soonest possible TOWING AND EXPANDED was entrusted with the task of acquiring the needed land time, the City Government of Naga therefore, via Resolution had already secured from the Writs of No. 2018-362, jointly and collectively enacted, is requesting WHEEL CLAMP ORDINANCE Possession. This means that the team in-charge or their contractors the Honorable Secretary Arturo Tugade of the Department can already enter the property and start working thereat. of Transportation to ensure the inclusion in the 2019 General Appropriations Act the necessary fund for the completion of the Naga Nonetheless, civil works cannot yet be started until the detailed Airport Re-Orientation Project. We hope that this appeal will be seen engineering design of the Re-Oriented and Upgraded Naga Airport is with utmost favor by the benevolent Transport Secretary considering submitted and approved. Funded with P35M, Engr. Basallote stated that that no less than President Rodrigo Duterte himself, during his recent RAFFIC congestion in the city is already an alarming acts. Also, the list will be disseminated by the City Events, Protocol the consultant hired for the purpose will need time to finish the design, visit in Camarines Sur, made a comment on the need for improvement concern. But, many of the issues in this area lie with the and Publication Information to guarantee that widest awareness though he promised before the that he will of the Naga Airport. Vice President Ma. Leonor G. Robredo has also lack of discipline of drivers in driving and, more so, in on the matter is achieved. ensure that said prerequisites will be expedited and be completed been championing the cause of upgrading the airport since Day 1. parking their vehicles. Streets which are supposedly free before the end of the current year. Tfor travelling automobiles are blocked by illegally parked cars, Under the ordinance, interested towing firms will have to Also, in this modern age where costs of plane tickets are already creating disruptions in the traffic flow which effects, especially apply for accreditation to the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Naga, After the aforesaid detailed engineering design, it is only then that affordable and gone is the time where air travel is reserved for the few during rush hours, are multiplied tremendously. the body authorized by the Local Government Code of 1991 to CAAP can begin using the P233M and P967M downloaded to it from the elites, a decent airport is a must to attract, facilitate and maintain the grant franchises, before they can operate. These firms shall be 2015 and 2016 General Appropriation Acts, respectively. In 2017 and influx of travellers and investors. With the stature of Naga City and the Hence, to address this problem, the 12th Sangguniang responsible in towing illegally parked vehicles whose owners, in Province of Camarines Sur as one of the premier tourist destinations in 2018 GAA, no budget was allocated to the project as the total of P1.2B Panlungsod has enacted Ordinance No. 2018-018, dubbed as turn, will be liable to pay fines and towing fees, without prejudice the country and among the most progressive local economies in the transferred to CAAP remained untouched. With the manifestation of “The Towing and Expanded Wheel Clamp Ordinance of Naga to other civil and criminal liabilities that can be charged against Engr. Basallote, we hope that this situation will be different by the end Philippines, Naga Airport, therefore, plays a critical role in the robust City.” Through the sponsorship of Councilors Joselito Del Rosario, the violator. Until redeemed by the owners, towed vehicles shall of this year. The good area manager shared that the bidding process for and sustainable economic growth of both the city and the province, in Salvador Del Castillo, Elmer Baldemoro and Tomas Ramon be under the responsibility of towing companies the upgrading of Naga Airport is foreseen by him to start this 2018 and particular, and of the entire Bicol Region, in general. It is, thus, to the Sanchez Jr., with co-sponsorship of their youth counterparts – City the unused funds will already be utilized for the purpose. best interest of all that the Naga Airport be re-oriented and upgraded Youth Councilors Allysia Mariefranz Rodriguez, Jan Kristofer Borja, For illegally parked vehicles, a fine of P1,000 shall be as soon as possible in order to ensure the sustainable and responsive Jovelyn Competente and Therese Pototan – this ordinance seeks imposed in addition to the towing fees that are dependent on But the P1.2B in CAAP’s coffers is not enough to finish the project. development in the community. Though the conservative estimate to deter motorists from illegally parking their vehicles, encourage the gross capacity and kind of the vehicle. For trucks with gross of Engr. Raul Basallote is five years for the completion of the project, landowners to venture into business of providing parking spaces capacity of 4,000 kilos and above shall be charged a towing fee of we know that, with active cooperation among all stakeholders, we can for a fee and, ultimately, improve the traffic situation in Naga. P1,500 for the first four kilometres from the site of violation shorten this timeline to a maximum of three years only. Hence, we to the towing area, and P400 for every succeeding kilometre. do hope that the re-oriented and/or re-developed Naga Airport will Wheel-clamp and Tow-Away Zones have been listed in the For cars, jeeps and pick-ups with gross capacity of less than 4,000 become operational comes 2021. ordinance. But before the effectivity of the ordinance, appropriate kilos, the towing fee is P1,000 for the first four kilometres from the and adequate signage confirming with international standards site of violation to the towing area, and P400 for every succeeding Tarabang po kita! will be put up first by the Public Safety Office and the Philippine kilometre. National Police on the enumerated sites to ensure fairness ---- that motorists are forewarned first of the consequences of their Violators must pay within three days from the time their

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PHOTO BY 77 APRIL - JUNE 2018 JOSE COLLERA APRIL - JUNE 2018 78 SP : HIGHLIGHTS

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vehicles were towed; otherwise, their fees will accumulate at the rate of P100 per day from the moment said period lapse. If the automobile is and the rules on towed vehicles and penalties relative thereto will not redeemed within two months from the date towed, the same shall apply. Of course, tampering of wheel clamp is against the law. be sold in a public auction on the first Monday of the succeeding month. Mere try to remove or destroy is punishable of a fine of P1,000 or Proceeds of the sale will first be applied to the accumulated charges (e.g. one month imprisonment, or both, at the discretion of the court. fines, towing fees, storage charges) and the excess, if any, shall be given to Cost of the wheel clamp will also be shouldered by the offender the vehicle’s operator or owner. should the attempt to destroy it be successful.

For wheel-clamped vehicles, a fine of P1,000 shall be imposed against Given this ordinance, there may be some qualms by citizens their owners. A maximum of three hours is given to any violator to redeem of the lack of parking areas in the city. Hence, we are encouraging his wheel-clamped automobile; otherwise, the same will be impounded landowners to explore the possibility of offering their lots for parking for a reasonable and equitable fee. Those who will desire to undertake this business need only to comply with the usual requirements for securing a mayor’s permit and opening an enterprise in the city.

The Towing and Expanded Wheel Clamp Ordinance of Naga City is a regulation that may be seen, at first glance, to be

But, the truth of the matter is that it only imposes the customary discipline that every driver must possess. There will be no vehicle that will be wheel-clamped or towed if all of us will just follow traffic rules and regulations, which, in the first place, are being taught to any driver before securing a driver’s license.

Tarabang po kita na mapa-uswag pa lalo an satuyang Maogmang Lugar!

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