Sagunto Star

Barangay Artacho is in the process of building a new barangay hall and would like to solicit the help of all their friends and neighbors in funding this project. They have delegated Mr. Jaime C. Pagado, who is in California until the end of March, to conduct the overseas fundraising abroad. (see letter below - click to enlarge)

Please send your donations to:
Mr. Jaime C. Pagado
1862 Wallace Ct.
San Bernardino, CA 92408

This is campaign will be continuing beyond Mr. Pagado’s stay in the U.S. (ending in March) After March, you may send your donations to:
Mr. Gil B. Pagado
Telephone: 1-626-812-9492
753 Orchard Loop
Azusa, CA 91702

If you would like to see the plan for the proposed barangay hall, click HERE.

Earlier this month, a bulldozer, which has been in high demand given the recent events in the region, was procured to fix the road to Pilawan which was damaged by typhoon Pepeng last October.

One of the highest places within the bounds of the municipality of Sison, which is situated at its north-easternmost tip, is Sitio Pilawan in Barangay Sagunto. It had incurred severe damages during the onslaught of typhoon Pepeng where several dwellings, agricultural lands and roads were reported to have been destroyed that situated the place into almost nil recovery.

The dismal scenery in her ad hoc visit made the mayor, Hon. Kimi S. Cojuangco, more forceful in giving assistance to the residents. Through the endorsement of Mr. Keong Reyes and Barangay Kagawad Loejan Anudon based also on a written request from the Barangay Sagunto Council, she approved the use of the D4 bulldozer in Pilawan instantaneously.

Despite overlapping schedules of the D4 bulldozer, it was brought to Pilawan on December 23, 2009 to initiate major repairs and rerouting in its main road. Latest visit in the area showed tremendous improvements that the accomplished portion of the project is almost a million Pesos worth according to Mr. Eleuterio Reyes.

As you may recall, the catastrophic storm went through the Pangasinan region in early October and wreaked havoc by flooding homes and farms in the area. It also eroded this vital roadway which connects the remote area of Pilawan to Barangay Sagunto. As Pilawan is considered a sitio of Sagunto, the barangay council of Sagunto endeavored to fix the road with the approval of Mayor Kimi for the use of the bulldozer and the barangay council in turn shouldered the cost of the fuel.

 
 
 
Soon after the completion of the road repair, Sison Mayor Kimi Cojuangco went to Pilawan to inspect the road and more importantly to join the residents of Sitio Pilawan for a celebratory luncheon.

The residents of Pilawan were honored by the mayor’s visit and Mayor Kimi was her usual gracious self as she made everyone at ease.

Read the full article on the Sison website: KSC Invited by Pilawan Residents

Photos courtesy of LAnudon

Sagunto is one of the few barangays that celebrate Rizal Day and it is one of the most anticipated events. This year was no exception. Mayor Kimi was slated to be the guest speaker for the evening and her chosen successor, Attorney Mina Joy C. Pangasinan gamely delivered the speech in her stead. Accompanying Atty. Pangasinan are other dignitaries: Board member Danilo C. Uy, Vice Mayor Bensaulozacheus L. Marinas, Councilor Eric Biason, Councilor Benson Aquino, Councilor Samson C. Murao, Mr. Inocencio G. Carganilla, Barangay Capt. Nora Ventura, Barangay Capt. Edgar Liberato, Ex-Capt. Leonardo Garcia, Mr. Noel Sidogen and Engr. Jose Opilas. Other distinguished guest to the celebration are: Dr. Ben Balinao, Mrs. Helen Brownlow, Ms Heling Baquero, Ms. Merly Palattao, Mrs. Eliseo, Mr. & Mrs. Romy Amor, Mr. & Mrs. Armando Pacua and kids, and the Inocencio kids (Jay, Victor and Josette).

All guest were entertained by the talented youth of Sagunto who exhibited their amazing talents to the delight of all visitors and the judges.

Enjoy the photos! Enjoy the beautiful faces of Sagunto!

 
 
Photos courtesy of LAnudon.

The Guest Speaker for Halloween Night was Mr. Danilo Esquero, a businessman. The person in blue long sleeves. The woman is his wife and the guy in light brown is from Malaysia, their business partner in supplemental foods, Mr. Robert Ho. Other visitors were Ms Ubod from London, who will be back on December 4th, and Mrs. Edna Cabras from the US. Municipal Official visitors were SB Members, Eric Biason, Dominador Padua, Freddie Lagmay and our District Councilor Engr. Marlon Saturnino.

Neighboring barangays, Cauringan and Artacho, also participated in the contests. The Wind Breakers, a dance group from Sison (Wind Breakers- the group that accompanies the idols in all their performances) and other groups from Baguio were guest performers at this event. In total, there were four visiting dance groups.
 

333 families received P100 cash aid from SUKA (Sagunto UK Association) after hurricane Cosme came through and devastated many homes and livelihood last May. The gift brought lots of smiles from the people of Sagunto as the members of the Barangay council distributed the funds.

The barangay council, headed by Barangay Captain Manuel Esteban, Sr., extends their thanks to SUKA with a certificate of appreciation and a list of all the signatories from each household who received P100 aid.

Check the album below for photos of the recipients…