Sagunto Star

Back in January 2009, the Sagunto Library officially opened as officials from its chief benefactor, the Sagunto Friendship Association of London (SFAL), dedicated this new library to the whole barangay of Sagunto. A year since it opened, it is reported that the people of Sagunto have been taking full advantage of the library. Everyone, young and old have been enjoying being able to borrow books and have the beautiful space to read them in. Continue Reading »

This one is for you, lovers, family and friends of Sagunto.

Congratulations to these beautiful young ladies who recently passed the November 2009 licensure examination for Nursing. Amity Grace Esteban Repollo, Cyril Fema Joy Eisma & Leodell Pascua were among the 37,527 graduates who passed the examination. That’s an amazing achievement considering there were 94,462 who attempted the test.

Amity is the granddaughter Sagunto’s barangay captain, Manuel Esteban, Sr. and daughter of Grace and Marcelo Repollo; Cyril Joy is the daughter of Rod & Eva Santillano Eisma and Leodell Pascua is the daughter of Leo & Delia Pascua. All are daughters of Sagunto. Congratulations to Sagunto’s newest nurses and their families. We are all proud of you!

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.