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Posted: March 24, 2007

      

For ART Sake: A Trip To SBMhood

Part I  

 

 

I am writing this column to inform everyone that I got my second mother’s blessings for me to run as an Independent Candidate for Sanggunian Bayan Member this coming May 14, 2007 elections.
 

My foster Mother whom I call Auntie, Dr. Florence V. Ramirez serves our town as the senior member of the Sanggunian Bayan for three consecutive terms. During her political career, I am actively participating in her different activities, giving her the support and doing other charitable works that would benefit the townspeople especially in line with tourism, health & social services. Presently, I am serving the town as a health representative from the Rural Health Unit of San Esteban. I was assigned to conduct weekly barangay visitations to assure the health & sanitation of our barangay folks. The knowledge that I have acquired from my experiences and the full support coming from the youth sector made me decide to enter politics. Eventually, I will continue the plans & programs that SBM Florence V. Ramirez, M.D. has yet to fulfill if not her last term as a member of the Municipal Council.
 

I earnestly swear that I will not fail the trust and expectations of my townmates. I pose with great reliance on your much-solicited support for making San Esteban a better place for the next generation.

 

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Greetings from Joseph Escobar Andino, Edna Abarintos Andino and daughter Julia Marie of Rome, Italy

 

 

Joseph is my childhood friend and the youngest son of Mr. Tito and Nita Andino. I am completely pleased for his support to my candidacy donating 12 printed campaign paraphernalia for posting upon the start of the campaign period. He was the first to contribute for this movement. I anticipate and pray that you persist to advocate the principles and standards that we, as united in friendship, have stood by all these years.

 

My sincere gratefulness for your unconditional cooperation and support for this endeavor.

 

 

ART’S FEEDING & MEDICAL MISSION PROGRAMS

March 30, 2007 @ Sitio Mandulon, Cabaroan, San Esteban, Ilocos Sur

 

Art started his campaign with his feeding program sponsored by Maricon Espejo, Genevieve Balino and Judith Monje of Australia. This project under Social Services and Health aims to conduct municipal-wide feeding program for children to protect their health and ease poverty.

Dr. Loralie R. Espejo who is “moonlighting” in Ilocos was very cooperative to help Art in his medical mission also. Although scarce in resources, they managed to help people who are suffering from common diseases of the community. Moreover, the lectures and advices given to the Sitio folks are very much appreciated as they believe in the old adage, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”

 

 

Art poses at his tarpaulin in his headquarter, Dr. Florence Ramirez’ residence. We thank the sponsors of his candidacy who sent funds earlier: Joseph Andino, Winston and Susan Europa, Bernadette Obille and Judith Monje.

Art ran as an independent candidate and obviously seen here that it is in scarce resources as his posters and streamers are not seen everywhere. With his visions and missions of good governance and intentions, God willing, he will make it.

 

Thank you very much for your wholehearted cooperation and support.

• Reinventing Harana At Iba Pa

• Cultural Troupe of San Esteban “ Ben Express” in loving memory of Dr. Ben

• Recording of Dr. Ben’s Compositions and singing in Schools

• Conduct of Municipal-wide feeding program to daycare centers

• Putting up to Municipal Learning and Resource Center

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• Conduct of Regular medical, Dental and other related missions

• Maintain “Botika sa Barangay” which offers inexpensive but quality medicines for the residents of San Esteban

• Continue the Barangay Health Outreach Program for the ten Barangays of the Municipality

• Continue Dengue Fumigation in Schools

 

• Beautification/Maintenance of the historical landmarks including along the national highways of San Esteban

• Establishing of Villa Quirino Port as a Tourist Park

• Conduct of the “Stone Craft and Sea Urchin Festival” which will be celebrated during the annual Fiesta. The said festival showcases the primary products of the town

• Provide the Municipal Tourism Information Guide in the form of pamphlets, brochures and other reading materials

• Promote Balikbayan Package

• Regular Coastal Clean-up

• Preservation of The San Esteban Website for Global Competence

 

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Last Part 

 

Votes of ART in every precinct with the corresponding places: 

 

San Rafael – Laud --- 36

San Rafael – Amianan--- 24

San Pablo – Ampiit--- 19

San Pablo – Centro --- 23

San Pablo – Napocor --- 10

Cappa-cappa – Bengngang and Catatbangan --- 6

Cappa-cappa – Daya --- 9

Cappa-cappa – Laud/Centro --- 38

Poblacion – Centro --- 86

Poblacion – Daya --- 84

Poblacion – Ayson, Lipit and Namitlatan --- 64

Ansad – Banao --- 22

Ansad – Masungad --- 26

Apatot – Pantar --- 50

Apatot – Bagatan --- 14

Apatot – Centro --- 28

Apatot – Amianan --- 30

Apatot – Amianan --- 28

Bateria – 25

Cabaroan - Masungad --- 6

Cabaroan - Centro---11

Cabaroan – Mandulon --- 35

San Nicolas – Centro --- 38

San Nicolas – Botobot/Poject 4 --- 84

San Nicolas – Bigbiga --- 36

Villa Quirino – Highway --- 9

Villa Quirino – Uneg --- 16

 

A total of 857 votes!!!

 Our heartfelt thanks to all who supported the candidacy of Arturo “ART” Eligio Barrey!

 

I’M PROUD TO BE A SAN ESTEBANIAN! EBAN NAK! EBAN TAYO! AGBIAG!

 

eAFTERTHOUGHT at arthzbarrey06@yahoo.com for your suggestions and comments.

 

 

 

Joy Vergara Clouston