Part I - For ART Sake: A Trip To SBMhood
 

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.

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.

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