Sagunto Star

Happy Birthday to all Sagunto Stars celebrating their birthday this month!

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Congressman Mark O. Cojuangco is a man of many passions. When he decides to advocate a cause, he pursues it relentlessly and takes it to heart. That’s how he is with the many initiatives he’s created to benefit the constituents in his district in Pangasinan.

As his term in congress nears its end, the congressman was still tirelessly lobbying to get his bill regarding the recommissioning of the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) passed.

Whether you agree with the congressman’s vision of recommissioning the BNPP or not, his persistent advocacy and dogged determination is admirable; his passion beyond compare of the run of the mill politician. You can see how he literally takes these interests to heart as he is emotionally overcome by the failure of his bill to pass.

Pangasinan’s 5th district has been lucky to have him represent their interests in Congress. So to the outgoing Congressman, we express a heartfelt THANK YOU for a service well done. I doubt that many will argue that you left your district in a better state than you found it.

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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

A very happy birthday to all our family and friends who are celebrating their birthdays this month.

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.