It’s summertime once again, and most barangays in San Esteban celebrate their fiestas as a way to honor their patron saint and a respite from the daily chores.

Barangay Bateria
April 14 & 15, 2005

     They celebrated their fiesta with simplicity yet the residents had fun during the two day affair. On the 14th was the NGO Night and there was an instant coronation among the candidates that represented the different organizations in the barangay. Guest Speaker is Mayor Armando V. Abad.

     The royal entourage are as follows;
Queen Adelia “Bebot” Apilado
1st Princess Magdalena “Dolly” Calina
2nd Princess Modesta “Moding” Estomo.

     On the 15th was the Juvenile Coronation Night. The royal court consists of;
Queen Raya Fabilene, daughter of Fabian and Kagawad Arlene Edillo Santos
1st Princess Melody, daughter of Polon Sabado of Sitio Loob
2nd Princess Charlene, daughter of Kagawad Rodelio Gonzaga.

     Balikbayan present was Porfirio Edillo from Hawaii. Guest Speaker is Vice Mayor Norman Mendoza. Patron Saint is Birhen Maria de Fatima.

/:susan (S.A.E.)

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