Mahal Kong Mga Kabaleyan,
Sa
umagang eto, ay ang pangalawang SOTA para sa aking panunungkulan. AT sa
pagkakataong ito, unang una ay:
SUMASALUDO AKO SA INYONG LAHAT!
On February 03, 2014, ginawa ko ang kauna –
unahang “SOTA” (according to Vice Mayor Manalo) sa bayan ng San Fabian. I am
proud about it! At ngayon naman ang pangalawang paglalahad ng kalagayan ng
bayan natin – ano ang mga nagawa natin; mga nangyari sa dumaang isang taon. Sa
ganang akin, ang SOTA ang pamamaraan di lamang upang iparating sa taong bayan
ang mga “accomplishments” ng pamunuan KUNDI isang daluyan ng pagpupugay sa
inyong lahat: mga kasama kong kawani sa pamahalaang local . . . sa Sangguniang
Bayan . . . sa pamunuan ng mga Barangay . . .sa bumubuo ng ibat – ibang sector
. . . at sa lahat ng CONSTITUENTS ng San Fabian. Nagpupugay ako dahil sa
pagtutulungan ng lahat ay naging isang PWERSA para umusad pa-angat ang ating
bayan!
Iisa
lang ang ibig sabihin nito, WE ALL LOVE
SAN FABIAN! Because how else could there be so many “1sts” in so short a time?
It is only dedication to service that can create the inspired atmosphere that
has evolved from the past one year. As a
starter, let me say for the 1st
time*, we have been sending to school under our Scholarship Program, the
unprecedented number (868) of students to various colleges and universities.
Eighty – eight (88) of them are given by your mayor, a monthly allowance of
₱1,000.00 for getting an average of
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90% and above. It is also the first time that
we have sponsored scholarship privilege to a big number of deserving students/pupils at the secondary and
elementary levels, especially those who come from the marginalized families: to
do this, I have committed my whole year’s salary for our young scholars.
PERHAPS, it is also the “1st”*
time that a San Fabian Mayor has done this? And hopefully, when the time comes
that these young people will earn a college education, they will then be better
equipped to meet challenges in life.
DEFINITELY
we want our children to have a bright future. And thru our scholarship program
– unique, since we don’t stop where the budget’s meter stops. These 868 college
scholars, and those many others still in High School and Grade School will not
only become PROFESSIONALS in their own time BUT shall also have learned that
HARD WORK – the source of the scholarship funds, is paramount among the values
in life. HARD WORK gives substance to a
dream . . . HARDWORK gives substance to ambition . . . of course our LGU dreams
of POVERTY REDUCTION but we should also dream that our children will ultimately
grow up and become capable of using the “power of choice wisely.” There is no
point in sending young people to school if their perspective becomes centered
on their cell phones and computer games and sipping artificially flavored
juices in air-conditioned grocery – stores.
AYAW
NATIN YAN! AYAW NATING maging “SOSAYTING DUKHA” ang mga anak natin. Our
scholarship program is meant for our children to become responsible citizens so
that when they come into their own, THEY TOO WILL BE ABLE TO STAND TALL AS
MODELS FOR THE GENERATION NEXT TO THEIRS AND FOR THAT VERY REASON TOO, I have
extended my hands personally, beyond the limit of what is provided by official
sources. DI BALENG MANGGALING SA SARILING BULSA, MAKAPAG ARAL LANG ANG MGA BATA.
AT SAKA sulit na kung nakikita mo sa mga mata ng mga magulang, yong kakaibang
ningning dahil nakikita nilang pumapasok sa paaralan ang anak nila! Perhaps in
four years or so, a son or a daughter maybe engaged in a competitive work or
business or gainful employment.
AND
WHY NOT? It is all part of OUR DREAM FOR SAN FABIAN.
The
past 2014 is also the year which marks the passing by the San Fabian SB, of
Ordinance # 17’s – 2014 revising officially for the first time* after so many years the “…administration, levy,
collection and assessment of taxes, fees and charges . . . “ This in itself is
considered a big step not only in the aspect of economic upgrade BUT also a
proof to the dynamism and decisiveness
of San Fabian’s Legislative Body in initiating changes that will redound
to the welfare of our town and the people.
ON
THE LIGHTER SIDE, 2014 also struck a new chord when, for the “1st”* time ever, OFFICE
SPACES have been provided to our Day Care Workers, for our PWDs, and for our
4Ps Municipal Links. These co-workers, whose proven dedication and
extraordinary service are basic in the grassroots fabric, truly deserve a place
of their own. Just an office space . . . but just like a shelter, it has spelled
a lot of difference. As Queenie Cabanlig quips, they enjoy a certain sense of
freedom that has heightened their confidence not only when they go to their Day
Care Centers to teach their young pupils but also when they go to competitions
in the province or region, bringing home awards at the day’s end.
One
look at our Day Care Workers . . . at ERICK M. MARINAS and the PWD . . . and MS.
SALVACION N. YUAN and the 4Ps Municipal Links will sharply show how active and
serious they all are in pursuing their objectives. It’s the same when we take a
look at APO MARCOS GENERAO and MR. PANFILO FERRERIA and the Senior Citizens.
Everybody should take time to read the OSCA’s Accomplishment Report to
understand what I’m saying and on this SOTA, I want to report that our Senior
Citizens have been consistent with their reporting. We make special mention of
MS. LOURDES F. BUENO, very much a MODEL employee. SALUDO AKO SA INYONG LAHAT na
kabalikat ni MS. MELICIA B. SAGUN sa Social
Services.
THERE ARE INDEED OTHER “1sts”* ushered in by 2014 especially so because from the National
Government introduced changes that had to be implemented at the local level.
The changes were encompassing and required the expertise as well as the
convergent effort of our various departments and Service Units. One of these is
the introduction of the BUB or Bottom –Up Budgeting which is to improve the
past budgeting system and ensure proper allocation of funds to programs.
This
SOTA will not let it pass without mentioning that like an efficient and
well-trained army, the circle of our concerned LGU Officials met the challenge
for changes. There were no questions unanswered nor requirements unfulfilled.
All the documents that were necessary, down to the last dot in a sentence, were
submitted. Copies may be secured in the Offices of the MLGOO, the MPDC, or the
Mayor’s Office care of Miss April Rose our roving Secretariat.
SALUDO AKO SA INYO!
Walang kaparis. It was a job well done by our
Department Heads and service/ office chiefs: Rtc. Judge Clifton U. Ganay (Mun.
Administrator) Mr. Roger B. Amian (MLGOO), Ms. Sara Rusela U. Lazo (MPDC), Ms.
Myrna U. Gonzales (Mun. Accountant), Ms. Zenaida F. Tamondong (Budget Officer),
Ms. Clarita G. Bati (Mun. Treasurer), Engr. Lito I. Balarbar (Mun. Engr.), Mr.
Juan O. Juguilon (MAO), Ms. Melecia B. Sagun ( MSWDO III), Dr. Erano Garcia (MHO)
Ptr. Danilo E. Marata (MDRRMO), Ms.
Rhodora Rapallo (SB Secretary), Ms.
Cynthia B. Soriano (MCRO), Ms. Jocelyn Manaois (Mun. Assesor), Mr. Tirso
Jaravata(Landtax Head), Ms. Imee Ubando(HRMO), Mr. Rolando Pedralvez (Market
Administrator), Ms. Zosima Elcano (Population Officer), Ms. Marcia Jacinto (RHU
II), Ms. Marylene Castilan (SFCeC), Ms. Beverly Ocampo (STAC), Ms. Delia Ullani
( Librarian), Mr. Beinvenido Azurin(COMELEC), Mr. Lito Datuin (Post Office) ,
Mr. Virgilio Mamitag (San Fabian Fire Station)
and ALL OF YOU. SALUDO AKO, for
having done equally well in helping run the Municipal Government as a well –
oiled machinery so that our services may reach as far as possible under our
whatever circumstances, financial or otherwise. AND OFTENTIMES, even straining
to reach further with flexibility and a dash of creativity. WITH ALL OF YOU,
this administration was able to go the EXTRA MILE.
Hopefully
we will gain more mileage with the increase in our current Available Resources.
In last year’s count, we had a total of 120, 728, 956.00 Php. This year, it is
136,349,646.00 Php. Maybe it is not so much but considerable enough, especially
if we also count funding assistance from other sources. And this SOTA is meant
to tell the people: WE CONTINUE TO DELIVER THE NEEDED SERVICES AND GIVE BACK TO
THE PEOLE WHAT THEY RIGHTLY DESERVE, AND
MORE…
Bilang
Punong Bayan ng San Fabian, ako ay nagsusumikap upang maibigay yong “MORE”.
Hindi dahil pumalo na sa red ang
metro ng “available resources” ay tumigil o umatras tayo sa mga kailangan pang
gagawin. Kung yong isang tao ay pumupunta sa opisina at hihingi ng tulong dahil
ang asawang mangingisda ay pumutok and appendicitis – hindi natin pwedeng
sabihin na 500 lang limit ng municipyo . . . kung sa isang araw ay sabay – sabay
na dumadating ang mga kaanak na namatayan, di natin pwedeng sabihin na huwag na
munang mamatay dahil ubos na ang quota para sa araw na yon. MADALAS KASI GANYAN
ANG NAGYAYARI SA BUHAY.
And
as a Municipal Mayor, the core of accomplishments which I report in this SOTA,
is that component called “MORE” – It is the test of a true public servant.
Because when one is a Mayor and you reach a demarcation line in the available
fiscal, logistical, manpower or other resources, more often than not (or
malamang) you will NOT JUST STOP and close your eyes. As your Mayor, I’ve
worked to find ways so that the “MORE” can be attained. And sometimes, the few
times when I can’t cross the demarcation line, I JUST PRAY “HELP ME GOD!” at
sigurado, may tulong na darating!
So we
continue working hard. Kaya nung 2014, ginawa ang isa pang “1st” *– ung “Gulayang Bayan Pantawid Pamilya” kung saan
118 Parent Leaders ay kasali. Eto ay sa pagtutulungan ng Municipal Agriculture
Office, 4Ps and the MOVEMENT OF CONCERNED CHRISTIANS FOR COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT (MCCD) headed by Bro. Tony Supremido and the
Pastors of various Churches. Binuhusan natin ng “MORE” ang project dahil
naniniwala tayo na makakatulong eto sa kabuhayan at sa pantawid ng 4Ps families.
Another
“1st”* worth reporting
is, we have scored high in the Medical Assistance and Financial Assistance.
Tiniyak nating makatulong sa mga nangangailangan at titiyakin natin na mas
marami pa tayong matutulongan, lalo na sa mga tao na walang iba pang aasahan.
MAHIRAP BA? Mahirap talaga! But I believe, that if the center of life is San
Fabian (kung ang sentro ng buhay ay San Fabian) kaya nating abutin ang mga
pangarap sa bayan. Kung makikita natin ang taong bayan na maliksi sa kanilang
paghakbang… na nagsusumikap pagandahin at linisin
ACTUAL PICTURES OF
SAN FABIAN UNDER ITS ONGOING CLEANLINESS AND BEAUTIFICATION EFFORTS
The Plaza Kiosk
The Mutya Park
Corner Street to PTA Bolasi
Highway Stretch Along Cayanga
Rabon Entry Arch
Longos Entry Point To San Fabian
ng kanilang bakuran at paligid . . . na
magpapatayo ng Furniture Shops, ng Automotive Shops, ng Bulalohan sa highways o
labas na ng Poblacion . . . diba eto ay nagbabadya ng pagusad sa kabuhayan ng
mga tao at ng hakbang sa pagunlad?
One
time kinumusta ko ang mga vendors who come to the Municipal Hall, ang sabi nila
masaya daw sila dahil maaliwalas ang buhay nila – malikha ang galaw, nagmamadali
silang lumakad para magtinda at enjoy sila. Kilala nating lahat sila Aling
Zeny, yong fashionista na ang bitbit ay mga kakanin at tinapay; si Ludy, na
nagiging English – speaking pagpasok sa Mayor’s Office na solong nagpapaaral ng
2 anak at graduating na sa High School ang Panganay; si Aling Laurita na
supplier ng lahat ng klase ng mani – maanghang, matamis, mamantika at dry, iba
– ibang sizes at kulay; Si Lily,
napakasipag na supplier ng dried fish na magaling gumamit ng bullhorn; si Ale na
bitbit 2 sako ng sariwang gulay, lahat sila ay nakangiti habang nagtitinda at
kapansin – pansin ang kanilang kakaibang “pride” at sigla.
Sila,
at ang ibang kagaya nila, ang dahilan kung bakit tayo nagsusumikap mapabuti pa
ang pagiging MAYOR natin. Sila lahat ang dahilan kung bakit nakaharap ako ngayon
sa SOTA natin. And this time, I have included a page listing the Infrastructure
Projects of 2014, as well as the MAP that pinpoints where the projects are
situated . . . when the list was drawn, it made me stop – look – listen.
Mang Boy the Buko vendor along Tocok
Aling Lilly
Ale
Aling Ludy who send her 2 boys to school
Aling Corazon
Aling Laurita
Then I
stopped again, looked and listened again! We did all this in one year’s time?
Indeed there is no question that the many “firsts”, the efficiency of our LGU
machinery, the resolute component of “MORE” added to an undertaking, the
determination and focus of our SB, and the strong underlay of Barangay support,
have all converged into a force that has shaken San Fabian into higher alert
level. And so today, also report, that San Fabian has now a very low rate of
feet – dragging. This is especially proven when our Police Force, under the
fast – acting Chief Crisante P. Sadino, spared no minute improving a false
allegation about the existence of a Shabu Lab in our town. It was found that
the story spun out from an unstable mind. SALUDO AKO SA ATING POLICE FORCE! At
dahil ayaw natin sa droga at masasamang bisyo, may nakahandang meeting ng mga
barangay Officials kung saan paguusapan ang concern sa drugs at magkakaroon ng
briefing tungkol dito. Sa iba pang kaakibat na tungkulin ng ating police force,
alam natin na lagi din nakaalalay at nakaantabay ang mga kawani ng police
auxiliary force.
When
San Fabian saw its “1st”* lighting-up
of the town Christmas Parols, it was a compliment to see the glow in the
peoples’ faces. Salamat sa pursigido ni Coun. Fina I. Ibasan, at sa sipag
niyang maghanap ng mga parol na naging tampok sa Christmas celebration. Baka sa
susunod, may neon lights na rin sa mga Buko Stalls sa TOCOK. AND WHY NOT? We
can always do our best to keep San Fabian the quaint, lovely Town that it is.
We may go for the modern amenities and the high – tech advantages and the
comfort they create, BUT let us also preserve the rural beauty and rustic
indulgence that GOD blessed our town with. These should be enjoyed not only by
us but by the generations that will come after us; these should be shared with
people from other places to help everyone experience better the infinite
goodness of the Almighty.
It is
toward this end that our TOURISM PROGRAM is keeled. Hence our tourism theme of
“HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS, SAN FABIAN.” And as if by providential signal, the
SAN FABIAN RESORT OWNERS ASSOCIATION (SAFAROA) was organized last year. This is
another “1st”* for the
administration. As a very new organization, it has already gained a “feather in
the hat” by winning for their candidate, the 2015 Miss San Fabian of the Town
Fiesta. The SAFAROA’s candidate, MARY ROSIE HEJIRA de los SANTOS DULNOAN was
crowned Queen of San Fabian’s Town Fiesta 2015.
The
year 2014 also brought San Fabian its “1st”*
Tourism Award – Aktibo ed Turismo Award. It is a boost to our initial tourism
efforts and very soon, the Information Tourism Center will be built right in
the Town’s Center along the highway. It is anticipated that the Center will
push our Tourism Program notches higher and nearer our target of attracting
more tourists as well as expanding the market for our local products,
particularly those we cater to tourists.
At
this point in time, there are a lot more that need to be done, more work will
have to be finished on time; more infrastructure will have to fill in the
spaces; and more money to fill in the budgetary requirements. And with due
respect to all, I report that what we have initiated in July 2013, have
continued into 2014 – our Education and Scholarship Program; Health and Medical
Assistance Program; Employment and Human Resources Concerns; Economic Services;
the General Public Services and Special Concerns Achievement scores have also
gone higher on all counts for 2015.
WE
HAVE MATCHED OUR EFFORTS TO THE CALL OF THE TIMES. It can be seen in the build
– up of the capability and expertise of manpower after the number of Trainings
and Seminars attended; it can be seen in the undaunted spirit of our MDRRMC
people even after the many calamities and disasters; it can be seen from the
various awards won by our own Municipal Health Offices and RHUs; by our CeC
which has won a National Award, as well as Regional Award for San Fabian; it
can be seen from the Gold Medals, and also lately the Seal of Child –Friendly
Local Governance & other Awards won by students of our schools. And not the
least, the 1st* Gawang
San Fabian Parol –Making Contest produced a winner who went off to national
level as a contender in the Grand Championship in the ABS-CBN Competition.
All
these OBVIOUS EFFORTS/ ENDOVOURS of the present administration have touched San
Fabianons like: Engr. Jessie Tandoc- pinagagawa nya ngayon yong park at-the
heart of the town; nagdonate pa ng directional signages for barangays; Dr. Bel
de Venecia III and his friends who have been going the rounds of San Fabian
Barangays with their Free Eye Clinic “
Beautiful eyes for Beautiful Vision”.
AT SAAN
NGA BA TAYO PATUNGO?
Binuksan
natin ang mga pintuan ng Munisipyo sa mga tao at hindi natin sasaradohan ito.
We have kept the portals open and we will make them even wider thru efficient
performance and with recharged spirit – mahusay na paglilingkod. Ibalik natin
sa taongbayan ang nararapat para sakanila, hindi lamang sa bilang ng mga proyekto o mga infrastructures, o kaya sa
dami ng gamot na naipamahagi; hindi rin natin bibilangin ang mga puno o punla
na naipamahagi sa mga magsasaka at mga mangingisda na silang daluyan ng
kabuhayan ng San Fabian. Ang mas bibilangin ay ang tibok ng puso natin sa pagalalay
sa tao at kung ilang ulit na pinagyayaman natin pare – pareho, ang mga biyaya
na dumating sa atin – mga kayamanan na ipinagkaloob ng Diyos. Lahat yan ay
walang saysay kung hindi buo ang hugis ng pagtutulongan at pagmamahal sa kapwa.
A DIALOGUE BETWEEN THE SENIOR LEGAL MIND AND THE LOCAL
LEGISLATORS
SIX MONTHS OF 2013 . . . TWELVE MONTHS OF
2014! One a half years – such a short period of time! But on this SOTA 2015,
the calendar is thick with things that this Administration has done. Perhaps it
will be made much thicker with forthcoming heavy projects like the JICA –
assisted project on River/Irrigation System which will start in June 2015. Many
more is bound to come as we persevere to seek assistance from other available
sources. The National Government, the Provincial Government and our District IV
Representative have all been helpful and supportive.
SALUDO AKO SA
KANILA!
I
HAVE NEVER ASKED GOD to make me a Mayor, BUT HE MADE ME ONE. At kahit hindi
natin hawak ang panahon at nandito na tayo, may bonus pa – GOD surrounded me
with people who work just as hard for the people and who care just as much for
the people. There are many who are
silent workers like me, and there are those who are more outspoken and
aggressive . . . And truly to all, I OWE YOU this State of the Town Address. This
SOTA I deliver today to the People of San Fabian is made in your behalf.
There is a place called San Fabian- it is where we are
as Municipal Mayor, I cannot ask for more.
MARAMING SALAMAT!
SALAMAT YA BALBALEG
CONSTANTE
B. AGBAYANI
MUNICIPAL MAYOR
*
There are 11 accomplishments ranked as “first
time” done in San Fabian.
As
we have kept the portals open to the people, so also we have reached out to all
. . .
THANK YOU AGAIN!
To our
friends in media – the gentlemen and ladies who have gone out of their way to
give us spaces either in their print columns, or allowed our voices to be heard
over their radio airwaves and TV programs!
2014 was a
great year. You made it even greater for us because of your help.
Please rest
assured that San Fabian has SPACES in its heart for all of you:
