Northern Luzon Update

2007-06-19T20:20:00.000-07:00

Life after the circus in the Philippines...

They tried hard not to show it... that they did not want a Trillanes in the senate...

So let's go back to our favorite topic: Philippine showbiz... passed on from e-mails...

"FROM KRIS TO RUFFA TO GRETCHEN

(Desperate Housewives. Philippine Edition)

(Or are we reaping some sort of a negative karma to deserve them?)

The month of June is a good time to review what transpired for the first six months of 2007. For this edition, Conventional Wisdom is focusing on showbiz-related matters instead of the usual politics (which in a way is also show-biz but ......for ugly people). Read on.

Kris Aquino. Loser. While she is the innocent one in the whole James-Hope brouhaha, Conventional Wisdom thinks that she could have handled the incident with more dignity and privacy. One wonders why this drama queen wants to inflict her day-to-day saga with the whole planet. From exaggerating her "life-threatening" pregnancy, to lambasting her husband in public ("O magsalita ka? Totoo namang pina-palayas na kita sa bahay a?"), to actually using Ninoy to promote a cake in her latest commercial. Kris' next endorsement should neither be beer nor pastries but laundry detergent for her unquenchable desire to always wash her very dirty underwear in public.

James Yap. Loser. One word : cad. As one writer succinctly said : "What do you expect from a provincial boy who suddenly became famous and wealthy?" The last time we witnessed a showbiz cad was during Gabby Concepcion's time. James is now second in our list. Conventional Wisdom is giving them maximum of 3 years as a couple. Kris is starting to look more and more mature and matronic. James is still young. Give James sometime, and after Hope - - Faith and Charity will spring forth.Moral of the story. Smoking is bad for marriage: Kris had Philip, James had Hope. Conventional Wisdom can't take any More of this!!!

Ruffa Gutierrez / Annabelle Rama: The mother and daughter (MAD) team strikes again. From a filmfest scam that made it to CNN, to Brunie-yuki scandal that merited a senate hearing, and now, the falling out with Ylmaz - - which is desperately being peddled out as Philippines vs. Turkey. Oppressor vs. Victim.

Ruffa Gutierrez: Loser. A desperate act from a has-been, middle-aged B-actress who is trying to make a come-back by capitalizing on whatever publicity that can be squeezed out from this split. From caterwauling one minute "Hindi ko na kaya Kuya Boy!", to coyly saying the following week "Ligawan nya (Ylmaz) ulit ako" to having her born again baptism rites captured on cam and then heading off to Las Vegas the following week to relax and do damage control (about his marriage five years ago in Las Vegas). Ruffa, you're act is getting stale. You have become so predictable and boring.

Annabelle Rama. Winner. For always a character that she is. For being consistent in her act and for being our constant source of amusement. Conventional Wisdom almost fell off its chair when this motor-mouth fish-wife asked Dolly Ann to return the cosmetics she gave her and then, proceeded on by actually naming two unknown women on national television to pay their debts to her since she now has to take care of Ruffa and her grandchildren : "Hoy, so and so...magbayad na kayo ng utang nyo sa akin dahil marami na akong papalamunin ngayon" or something to that effect. Panalo talaga si Bisaya. I strongly suggest to PGMA that we give this woman a postion in the government preferably as Head of our National Defense. Asap.

Dolly Ann Carvajal. Winner and Loser. A lot of people don't like this woman. For one, she is not pleasing to the eye. Her gay son looks a lot better than she. And admit it or not, she became a writer thru her connections - mom and aunt. But being objective about the whole thing, Conventional Wisdom thinks that Dolly Ann is on the right this time. Why can't the mother and daughter (MAD) tandem just answer the questions posed by Dolly Ann? Why can't Annabelle stick to the issues instead of pointing out something we already know : how ugly Dolly Ann is.What makes Dolly Ann a loser is her constant use of her departed mom's legacy and memory whenever someone would diss her out. Honey, stop hiding under the skirt of your mom. You are not a sacred cow.

Pia Guanio. Loser. What a lousy lousy interviewer. The depth of her talent as a host is as long as her irritating mini skirts. Do us a favor Pia, ask Bossing to marry you already and then fade into oblivion.

Gretchen Baretto. Loser. One word : Wow. The affectations of La Greta can only matched by her delusions of grandeur. From the looks of it, she is experiencing the early on-set of a mid-life crisis. She has been picking fights left and right...with Lani Mercado, and then with Dawn Zulueta. From her classic statement about the looks of her own daughter : "Naaawa nga ako dahil karamihan ng tao ang sabi kay Dominique, kamukha sya ng tatay nya?". And now the "friendly beso-beso" lip-lock with John Estrada. Please explain to Conventional Wisdom - - "How can this be a friendly kiss when you and John looked so orgasmic in that shot?Gretchen is a classic example of "langaw na nakatungtong sa kalabaw, pero feeling mataas pa sa kalabaw." Someone should already tell this woman to seek professional help. Sober up and clean your act sister. You are no Paris Hilton. More like Plaster of Paris Hilton.

Cesar Montano, Richard Gomez, Manny Pacquiao, etc. - Losers. No further explanations needed.

Borgy Manotoc. Loser. Please. Please. From one scandal to the next. From one basag-ulo to the next. We have enough of you and your sap-sap mouth face. Will someone already put this psycho behind bars?

Butch Francisco and Dolly Ann as writers. Losers. Please don't waste precious newspaper space writing about personal stories that nobody (repeat, nobody!) finds interesting at all. From your maid's antics to your experience as a judge of Slimmers World Mr. and Ms. Ek ek, to a current love who inspires you. Please! A tree gave up its life to have these newspaper printed. Have I mentioned that nobody is interested?

Belo's Billboards. Loser. Hideous. Plain hideous. Whoever is advising Vicky (I can't call her Doctora Vicky because as Osang said, she was a mere aerobics instructor before) to put out all those monstrosities should be charged with Human Rights violations. From the disturbing Chrismas billboard last December, to Richard Gomez's billboard pre-campaign period, to Ai-ai's scary shot. Conventional Wisdom would rather stare at the billboards of Ellen's Beauty Salon(with Ellen as the model herself) than see these Belo ads.

Nora Aunor. Loser. To be a has-been superstar drug dependent in your fifties is bad enough. To be caught doing drugs in another country is worse. To be found-out to have married another woman many years ago for a US green-card is worst. Ate Guy is a classic example of a person blessed with so much talent and opportunity gone to waste.

Regine Velasquez - Ogie Alcasid. Losers. Regine is what ... nearing 40? As someone said "from her demeanor to her utterance, Regine is trying very very very hard to hold on to youth." And if I may add, failing miserably. This home-wrecker who speaks with an American sleng-sleng should act her age. Seeing her kilig-reaction about the admission of Ogie made me lose my appetite for dinner. Conventional Wisdom is really worried that anytime soon, Regine's face and body will collapse. From her hair extension, her fake long eyelashes, her fake nose, her man-made eye slits, her tooth-caps with gums, and her Gluthathioned skin, her fake boobs. Last we heard, her movie with Piolo flopped big time. Nobody wants to see a May - December love story anymore. Or more correctly, a May 1960 - December 2007 love affair story anymore.These are the people that are giving Conventional Wisdom constant migraine the past months. If this trend continues until December, aneurysm can't be far behind.

Pass this on until it reaches the following: Ylmaz Bektas, Mother-in-law of Gretchen., Hope, Vic Sotto, PGMA, Michelle Van Something, Letty Magsanoc, and Gov. Vi. Never interrupt your enemy when he is busy making a mistake. -- Napoleon.

2007-03-28T21:42:00.000-07:00

"Ulaw" for Senator!!!

All the ads reviewed earlier were already pulled out on national television. As if this blog's reviews are making an impact...But let us continue this review...

Noynoy Aquino - dati, me isip ka na by staying away from Kris Aquino scenes as much as possible... Ano'ng nangyari! Showbiz ka na rin? TOTOO BANG IPINAGBILIN ni Ninoy si Kris sa IYO? E bakit ganu'n? Pwede bang si Kris na lang muna ang bantayan mo? Wag mo na kaming intindihin, kasi, OKEY na kami sa kalagayan namin ngayon!!!

Tessi Oreta - nung sumayaw ka sa Senado, you were the personification of %#@. Ano ba ang hindi mo makalimutan sa senado? Madam, madami pa namang disco houses dyan at mga ballroom para sa mga tulad mo. O kaya, mag-audition ka kaya sa Sex Bomb? Open daw yata sila for new talents! Paging Miss Joy Cancio!

At sa isang taga-COMELEC (na isang Jimenez yata) regarding doon sa kampanya ni Gov Chavit na nagpa-raffle sya ng cash. Buhay ka pa Mr. Comelec? Nandiyan ka pa ba sa COMELEC? Aba, nakakabilib din naman ang talino mong nagsasasagot sa national television ano? Tatlong indikasyon lang yong mga lumabas sa bibig mo e:

ingat, baka ka malagot kay Gov Chavit
teka, taga-COMELEC nga ba ako o uzi sa kanto?
it's just another moronic day in a Philippine government office

Sana, di ka na lang nagsalita. Kasi, sa totoo lang, raffle lang 'yon. Ignorante na tayo sa COMELEC rules kung ignorante, pero kahit sinong idiot at ignorante, alam na ang eleksyon sa Pilipinas ay bentahan ng boto!!! Tapos, titiryahin nyo si Gov Chavit nagbigay lang ng prize na cash?

O come'on.

Say you're just confused.

2007-03-03T23:51:00.000-08:00

National Paint & Monay ni Mr. Shooli

It's the biggest circus event once again in fiesta islands Philippines come May 2007! Once again, our Philippine treasury will get ready to launch the careers (or continue dynasties and monopolies) of our dear mayors, and their council, to the tune of about P25,000-P30,000 per month (each elected official), of our dear governors and their board members and vices, congressmen and senators (imagine their monthly budgets, not to mention their pork!)... You can only imagine!

It's a circus where the joke is on us taxpayers!

And yes, Mr. Shooli and Kabayan Leo, buti pa kayo, nakakapagpatawa, in this bloody shitty Filipino time! While the rest of us weep in silence!

For starters, to feel what's in for us, let's rate their paid television advertisements (Please allow me to write the proper address Honorables here):

Osmeña: a zombie puppet from the graveyard.

Mike Defensor: he should have his copywriter lynched. But then, I am not surprised if his ads were his idea (he had several versions of paid talents shouting from a dark distance inside a studio) "Tol, tol!" Obviously, the ads speak for the candidate: distant, someone you are not sure exists, tambay na nangguguyo ng kapwa. I mean, take this: writing a (pseudo) personalised letter to prospective principals addressing them with names like Miss Tapia (Matagal nang wala ang Iskul Bukol, tol!) Gumastos ka na nga, di ka pa nakahanap ng "creative copywriter mo." Sabagay, kapag nasanay ka talagang sa gobierno umikot ang buhay mo, kahit gaano ka ka-creative, magiging "lati" ka rin. Iron-oxide in scientific terms. O kaya naman, hanggang doon na lang ang kayang i[reach ng powers mo. Bawal maging creative sa gobierno ng Pilipinas. Ang mga creative, natitiwalag!

Manny Villar: Sa totoo lang, if not for porks, I can say nothing against this entrepreneur-turned-politician.

Ralph Recto: Traditional politician legitimized, dancing for all! Pang piesta talaga!

Kiko Pangilinan: Si ate Shawi talaga, ipinapahalatang mura lang magpa-liposuction: magaan lang ang bangko niyo ano? I mean, obvious bang nanalo na siya noon dahil sa isang mega?

Ping Lacson: Siguro si Mr. Lucio ang sponsor ng "HOPE."

Migs Zubiri/Chiz Escudero/Peter Alan Cayetano: Ayan, nagbunga na ang pagpapa-cute niyo sa congress. Reding-redi na talaga kayo... Goodluck sa Pilipinas.

Richard Gomez/Cesar Montano: Goodluck ulit sa Pilipinas! Kundi dahil sa pinipiratang mga CD, di sana, di napeligro ang career nila sa films! I-firing squad ang mga pirata! Ibalik ang Pelikulang Pilipino! Parang awa niyo na! Tama na sina Revilla, Lapid at iba pa!

Tessie Aquino: Sawa na sigurong mag-tango, mag-chacha at mag-La Bamba! Sino bang hitad ang nanggulo sa 'yo't nanahimik ka na sa dancefloor, e, kinaladkad ka pa sa circus!

Prospero Pichay: Sir, pwede bang mag-request ng isang makabuluhang batas kapag nanalo ka? Click this.

At si Manny Pacquiao for congressman/or mayor:

Tol, mahirap talagang maging inosente sa mga bagay-bagay, pero isa lang ang masasabi ko sa 'yo: karamihan ng mga tumakbong opisyal para maging "PUBLIC SERVANT", iisa lang ang hangarin: noble. Makatulong sa kapwa Pilipino na naghihirap. Pero sa loob ng sistema, 90% yata, panay "lati" (tanungin mo si gov Chavit ano ang ibig sabihin ng lati, tutal, mag-idol naman kayong dalawa e). Sa ayaw at sa gusto ng isang stainless steel na leader, magiging lati rin siya, sooner or later. It's a disease. No one has yet created the cure. Supposedly, kayong mga nasa kongreso at senado ang gumagawa ng batas para magkaroon ng kabuluhan ang sistema ng gobierno natin, kaso, you have been letting us Filipinos down since the congress and the senate were returned. Kumbaga sa aming mga loyalist, buti pa noong panahon ni Marcos, konti lang ang mga corrupt!

At sa brighter side ng circus na ito, heto po si Mr. Shooli at kabayang Leo Martines, walang sawang nagbibigay sa atin ng paalala, ipagpasalamat natin sila sa ating Maykapal. At sa Nation Paint din, sapol sa mukha ang sinumang kandidatong me sentido kumon, dahil sa inyong napaka-direkta at makabuluhang paalala!

Gising Pinoy!

At para naman magkaroon ng kaunting kabuluhan ang pagiging mga Pinoy natin, iniimbitahan ang lahat na maging vigilant. I-share niyo sa internet laht ng footages (photos, videos) na makuha niyo na sa tingin niyo ay panyuyurak sa ating lahat (mga pandaraya)! Click here to upload jpg/bmp and even videos! Don't forget to include details (Who, what, when, where, hw, why!)!!! Click "send your message" link to upload photos and details!

Photo above copyright: Mad Magazine.

2007-02-26T23:44:00.000-08:00

Alien Inside a Sealed Softdrink Bottle???

Sto. Domingo, Ilocos Sur-Several years back, a sari-sari store owner reportedly complained to a truck salesman about a sealed bottle of softdrink delivered to her store containing a huge dirt. The salesman apparently got the dirty bottle and replaced it with another.

Recently, another report was sent to site administrator of the same label who delivered a sealed softdrink bottle with a huge solid chunk inside it to another sari-sari store.

As of press time, this site is still trying to contact the sari-sari store owner regarding the softdrink bottle so that through internet media, we could request proper assistance from the right authorities as well as the proper action to be done with multi-national corporations (MNCs) commodiy manufacturers who take these serious matters so lightly.

This has already been reported in another website but the implication of this matter is not to be taken lightly. The public have the right to know:

whether or not the content of the softdrink bottle is safe for consumption,

that the contaminated bottle would be inspected by the Food and Drugs Administration or its equivalent

that the batch must be properly certified by health authorities not to endanger lives

whether or not the batch of the contaminated bottle was already sold out

if there was a control system in the softdrink manufacturer's deadlership so that the batch of the said contaminated softdrink could be pulled out in case there was a danger to consumers

how far proper government agencies will go in order to protect the consumers in this liberal democratic society

whether this is a proper way of disseminating consumer foods

whther this is a right business practice.

There are a lot of things that this MNC manufacturer have to answer to the public, and health and safety of the public is the first.

This site will do its best to update this matter with the latest developments.

2007-01-04T22:56:00.000-08:00

The Lure of Vigan

More than a decade ago, Vigan was a sleepy old town bereft of appeal except of its old “bahay na bato” or Castilian houses made of massive walls, tiled roofs, and capiz windows equally massive but definitely tropical, lined up in several streets now called The Heritage Village.

Its appeal attracted not only former (and deceased) presidential aspirant Fernando Poe Jr. but also international moviemakers using the town either as a historic European town or a Spanish pueblo for location shoots.

Although much of the anachronistic stores and auto repair shops still dot some of the area’s tourist spot, Vigan has improved a lot since the joint Spanish and Local Government projects focused on architectural renovation. Soon after, the town became a city in early 2000 and bloomed like a fair lady coming of age.

In visiting Vigan, there are a lot more surprises than the walk along Florentino or Crisologo Streets and visits in museums. The area along the Plaza Burgos and Saint Paul Cathedral had been developed by the BCS Realty Group and now brags of Plaza Maestro which was like an Ayala Center in lay-out and design, adapting Vigan architecture with open piazzas and retaining old acacia trees within its premises. It houses several international and local boutiques and fast food outlets, as well as National Bookstore.

Another regular Vigan fare is the “empanadahan” which has been moved from the east to the southern part of Plaza Burgos where visitors see what they actually eat and how it is done as kneading, mixing of ingredients and cooking is done right in front of the customers.

Construction boom in Vigan is prevalent even along the entryway from the Banaoang Bridge in Bantay as housing subdivisions and development are on-going --- such as Alta Mira. New hotels dot the area going to the revived city (as Vigan was used to be Ciudad Fernandina).

Whereas there had been limited choices of places to stay in Vigan before, today, one of the most modern yet still Castilian in design is Vigan Plaza Hotel. I have been in and around the place courtesy of former managing director Randy Singson and it reminded me of Casa Manila, and some modern hotels of Boracay. Luxurious, elegant, modern, and still totally Spanish as this was renovated with the tiling of roofs alone undertaken for three years. Old antique woods were carefully replaced as authentic furniture and amenities were added.

Of course, there are still a lot of other choices such as the Vigan Heritage Hotel, the Aniceto Mansion beside VPH with an authentic indoor wishing well (rumor has it that the well is an underground tunnel that connects to the nearby convento of the cathedral!) old Grandpa’s Inn, Mom’s, Cool Spot, El Juliana, Paraiso ni Don Juan, Heritage Resort, Baley Park, or Mel-Sol’s Inn.

But before I close this one, when in Vigan, you might as well visit the Hidden Garden in the southern part of the city where once can experience a tropical solitude beneath bamboo grooves and well-kept flora collection while contemplating on what Vigan pot fits a plant variety you might fancy.

Also, one last note, is Governor Chavit’s Baluarte where one may hitch a ride with tiny spunky horses while gazing at lions, tigers, anaconda’s and road runners around… Then have a glimpse of the infamous mahjong tiles that make-up the gate towards the the mansion on the hill allegedly funded by a round of a gambling session by a former republic president.
And the estimated cost? No doubt an affordable one as Vigan is a tourist destination of international surprises fit for local budget. (Photo taken from wowpinoy.net. Published in Pangasinan Express Trends & Traditions)

2006-12-07T04:08:00.000-08:00

Showbiz Chismis Next to politics, Ilocanos are fond of showbiz chismis, so, I'm feeding your fancy now...

The No holds Barred Geneva & Rachel Interview

Singers Geneva Cruz and Rachel Alejandro took the hot
seat today in Magic 89.9's Good Times. The duo played
the celebrity challenge “Forbidden Questions” with DJ
Mo Twister—Mohan Gumatay in real life. German “Kuya
Germs” Moreno was scheduled to be this morning’s
guest, but begged off for personal reasons.

Best friends Geneva and Rachel answered the questions
together, but tapped out on the 30th question—“Which
local reporter do you dislike the most?”

Rachel said: “It would be career suicide.”

Geneva seconded: “it’s not worth it.”

The two were 11 questions short of beating the perfect
40 record of Marcos-scion Borgy Manotoc and talent
manager Lolit Solis. The "Forbidden Questions" format
had the questions rolling every time guests gave an
answer; the questions stopped the moment the guest
refused to give an answer. The guest who successfully
answered all 40 questions was placed at the top of the
totem pole.

Although Geneva and Rachel managed to get only to
Question No. 29, they still gave enough shocking and
scandalous answers.

On dating married men—Geneva answered “Never.” Rachel
revealed: “I have not gone out [with a married man].
We stayed in [laughs]. Of course I knew he was
married. The wife never knew about it, but he also
left her for another girl.”

On singers who have overrated voices—Rachel' s answer:
“Regine Velasquez.” She explained that it was a matter
of preference because she liked singers with big
voices rather than singers with a high range. Geneva
seconded, “Sheryn Regis, because she also has a Regine
feel."

On celebrities with body odor—Geneva said she didn't
know any. Rachel named Jao Mapa as someone who had bad
breath, but swore that she only noticed it once.

On "plastic” celebs or those who gave you a big hug
then dissed you once you were gone—Geneva recounted an
incident. She was having dinner with her boyfriend KC
Montero, ex-husband Paco Arespacochaga, his current
wife Tiny, and Angel Aquino (Tiny’s friend). The
singer-actress said that she overheard Angel
reassuring Tiny that Tiny was prettier than her.
Geneva felt that the comparison was unnecessary
because she wasn’t trying to get Paco back and,
therefore, there was no competition going on between
them. She ended the story by saying that she, Tiny,
and Angel have already resolved things among
themselves.

Meanwhile, Rachel named G Tongi. She said that they
don't really greet each other. Then one day, G
suddenly “touched base” with her. She said that she
suspected G’s manager made G do so.

On artists they dislike working with—Geneva answered:
April Boy Regino. She recounted an incident wherein
she was performing with him and a group of other
Filipino singers in Japan. April, who was supposed to
sing six songs, performed 12 solo songs, thus delaying
the all-star finale.

For Rachel, it was Janno Gibbs, because the
singer/host/ actor was perennially late when they were
still working together.

On losing their virginity—Rachel said she lost hers to
her first boyfriend Dingdong Avanzado when she was 17
years of age. Geneva said she lost hers to her second
boyfriend and ex-husband, Paco Arespacochaga, when she
was 18.

Did they prefer Kapamilya (ABS-CBN) or Kapuso (GMA-7)?
Rachel chose ABS-CBN because, she said, the station
had better signal and better picture quality. She also
admitted that she performed for ABS-CBN’s The Filipino
Channel (TFC) tour. Geneva answered: “GMA!”

On one-night stands—Geneva admitted that she's had
three of these, and that they came after Paco
Arespacochaga and before KC Montero. One of them was
with her good friend Keempee de Leon. Rachel has had
two, both non-showbiz.

On celebrity closet gays—Both stars answered "Sam
Milby." Rachel explained, “He is hot, but he seems
womanly.”

On their choice of the worst actor/actress— Geneva
joked: “KC and Troy [Montero].” Rachel was serious:
“Gary Estrada and Kris Aquino.”

Geneva and Rachel are leaving tomorrow for a series of
concerts in the U.

The No Holds Barred Lolit Solis Interview

1st Q : Are you a lesbian?
LS : Of course not! I have 2 kids and I like sex

2nd : To whom do you want to say sorry?
LS : Gabby Concepcion, for the scam

3rd : Do you wear men's underwear?
LS : Yes!

4th : Have you ever lied on a chismis talk show?
LS : Yes!

5th : Have you ever had plastic surgery?
LS : None yet...

6th : Which celebrity kisses the most Lolit Solis ass?
LS : There's none!
MO : C’mon...
LS : Co-managers. ... June Torrejon managing EDU, PIA

7th : Who do you dislike more, ROSANNA or ME?
LS : ROSANNA

8th : Who is the better reporter? You or Cristy Fermin?
LS : Cristy

9th : Who is the better reporter, Butch F. OR Boy A?
LS : Butch F.

10th : Which celebrity is the biggest drama queen?
LS : Kris Aquino, too much arte... with no tears...

11th : Who's the most plastic?
LS : Nora Aunor

12th : GMA 7 is better than ABS because…
LS: They are more compassionate? People first before title... you call them by their first name, even the boss.

13th : Have you written something about a celebrity that was completely false?
LS : Yes, Alma Moreno.

14th : Who's the worst Showbiz mom?
LS : Mrs. de Belen, mom of Janice. Pakialamera. ..

15th : Who is your girl Crush?
LS : Susan Roces when I was younger...

16th : Which Celebrity has the worst BO?
LS : Chito Roño

17th : Which celebrity thinks they’re bigger than they really are?
LS : Kris Aquino feels that way....

18th : Which person is trying to be next LOLIT SOLIS?
LS : Gorgy Rula

19th : A lot of talents have moved from ABS to GMA. Who do you think shouldn’t have moved?
LS : Roderick Paulate

20th : Do you always write your column?
LS : Last column written was 2 years ago

21th : Of all the talents you’ve managed, whom do you like least?
LS : Janice de Belen, because of the mom. Now, I’m not that close with Pauleen Luna

22nd : Which female celeb has had plastic surgery but doesn't admit to it?
LS : Jacque Estevez

23rd : Have you ever been in love with one of your talents?
LS : Nope...

24th : Which local celebrity has asked you to managed him/her, but you’ve declined?
LS : Rustom Padilla, way back. Until now... but no chemistry.

25th : You commented that DJs make no money… In 2005, how much did you make?
LS : 4 million. But there's more to it because of the BIR

caller: sino sasabihan mo ng "Mare, tibo ka!"
Is maribeth bichara a lesbian
LS : Yes!

26th : Percentage of artists na pumapatol sa DOM?
LS : 45%, especially the young ones. Alvin Aragon and Andrew Wolf.

27th : Whose grand idea was the Filmfest scam?
LS : Mine

Who messed it up?
LS : Gretchen Baretto

28th : If gma7 had to remove a co-host in Startalk, who would they take out?
LS : Lorna T

29th : If you could say the following line to a local celeb, “Dude bading ka, just admit it!”
LS : Andrew Wolf ( sobra gusto nya sagutin to! hehehe!) kasi sobra madaldal...

30th : Are you as horrible off air?
LS : No, what you see is what you get.
31st : Give me your cell phone and I will read on air the 10th inbox message...
LS : I dunno di ako text
Mo: (reading cell ) Hi Nanay Lolit, come and celebrate my birthday with me, blah blah Deo from ABS...

32nd : Which local celeb treats fans the worst ?
LS : Nora Aunor
Mo : all the time
LS : Rosanna Roces, all the time...

33rd : Who are the worst movie actors?
LS: Onemig Bondoc, Via Veloso

34th : When was the last time you had sex?
LS : 21 years ago..... Nawala daw libido nya...
(tapos nagkagulo... . di ko alam sinabi... hehehe!)

35th : Which manager is having/had a relationship with
their talent?
LS : Angeli, manager of Gary V.
Mo: more daw... wag daw ganun...
LS : Deo Endrinal, with Diether Ocampo before...
Mo : Astig... hehehe... only Diether?
LS : Carlos Agassi, I should have said Carlos first, then Diether.
(deym) hehehe!

36th : Which celebrity couple will not last?
LS : Jennilyn Mercado and Patrick Garcia, because JM is still in love with Mark

37th : Which celeb manager uses the dirtiest tactics?
LS : Angeli

38th : Whats the worst GMA7 show?
LS : Atlantika

39th : Give me another scandal na hindi pa inaamin, pero now sasabihn mo na... let it out... basta scandal...
LS : When i keep all the forks and spoons from Manila Hotel...

40th : Q about with Nur Misuari, how far did you get intimately?
LS : During my school days, if I knew he’d be the Nur Misuari now, I'd probably have gone to bed with him

2006-11-28T16:56:00.000-08:00

POLITICAL PROFILE

Province of Pangasinan

PROVINCIAL OFFICIALS

2004 – 2007

Governor : Victor Aguedo E. Agbayani Lakas - CMD 3rd Term

Vice Governor : Oscar B. Lambino Lakas - CMD 3rd Term

Board Members:

1st District : 1. Danilo B. Dizon, Lakas – CMD, 2nd term; 2. Alicia J. Pulido, PMP 1st term; 2nd District: 1. Nestor D. Reyes, Lakas – CMD, 2nd term; 2. Von Mark R. Mendoza, LDP, 1st term; 3rd District:, 1. Angel G. Baniqued, Lakas – CMD, Re-entry/1st Term; 2. Romeo H. Dadacay, Lakas – CMD, 2nd term; 4th District: 1. John John Agerico B. Rosario, Lakas – CMD, 3rd term; 2. Manuel D. Ancheta, Independent, 2nd term; 5th District:1. Emmanuel C. Carancho, NPC, 3rd term; 2. Dionisio A. Villar, Jr., NPC, 3rd term, 6th District:, 1. Marlyn L. Primicias-Agabas, Lakas – CMD, 2nd term; 2. Robert M. Estrella, NPC, 3rd term.

CONGRESSMEN/REPRESENTATIVES

2004 – 2007

Province of Pangasinan

Congressman/Representatives:

1st District : Arthur D. Celeste Lakas – CMD 2nd term 2nd District: Amado T. Espino, Jr. Lakas – CMD 2nd term 3rd District: Generoso D. Tulagan Lakas – CMD 2nd term 4th District: Jose C. de Venecia, Jr. Lakas – CMD 2nd term 5th District: Marcos O. Cojuangco NPC 2nd term 6th District: Conrado M. Estrella III KNP 2nd term

MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS

2004 – 2007

Province of Pangasinan

ALAMINOS CITY

Mayor Hernani Braganza Lakas – CMD 1st term

Vice Mayor Teofilo G. Humilde, Jr. Lakas – CMD 2nd term

SBM's

1Joselito Fontelera Lakas – CMD 1st term, 2 Ma. Angela A. Braganza Lakas – CMD 2nd term, 3Michaelo Roy S. Boling Lakas – CMD 3rd term, 4Rufina J. Gabriel Lakas – CMD 2nd term, 5 Felimon Bacala, Jr. Lakas – CMD 1st term, 6Orlando R. Go Independent 2nd term, 7Cirilo B. Radoc Lakas – CMD 1st term, 8Carolyn D. Sison Independent 1st term, 9Cesar C. Manzano Independent 1st term, 10Constante C. Carasi Lakas – CMD 1st term

AGNO

Mayor Leticia N. Rosete Lakas – CMD 2nd term

Vice Mayor Wilson Rosete Lakas – CMD 3rd term

SBM's

1Romulo Cabanilla Jr. Lakas – CMD 1st term, 2Joel Nivera PMP-KNP 1st term, 3Felicisimo Braga Independent 1st term, 4 Catalino Bundal Lakas – CMD 1st term, 5 Jonathan G. Doromal Lakas – CMD 2nd term, 6 Eneroso Nivera Lakas – CMD 1st term, 7Simon Neymes Lakas – CMD 2nd term, 8 Domingo Prado Sr. PMP-KNP 1st term

ANDA

Mayor Nestor B. Pulido PMP-KNP 1st term

Vice Mayor Napoleon C. Celeste Lakas-CMD 1st term

SBM's

1Edward D. Domalanta Independent 1st term, 2Aldrin C. Cerdan Lakas-CMD 1st term, 3Cecil C. Celeste Lakas-CMD 2nd term, 4Isagani A. Rarang PMP-KNP 1st term, 5Jesus C. Caranay, Jr. PMP-KNP 1st term, 6Rogelio C. Castrence Lakas-CMD 2nd term, 7Dante A. De Castro PMP-KNP 1st term, 8Felix A. Chiong PMP-KNP 1st term

BANI

Mayor Atty. Gabriel E. Navarro Lakas – CMD 3rd term

Vice Mayor Mariano D. Catabay KAMPI 3rd term

SBM's

1Marietchu S. Navarro Lakas – CMD 2nd term, 2Rosalinda T. Acenas KAMPI 3rd term, 3Hannibal S. Olores Lakas – CMD 2nd term, 4Teresita O. Estabillo Lakas – CMD 2nd term, 5Panfilo C. Camba,Jr. KAMPI 2nd term, 6Wenceslao C. Natividad Jr. KAMPI 2nd term, 7Alvaro R. Onia KAMPI 1st term, 8Artemio O. Amon Lakas – CMD 1st term

BOLINAO

Mayor Alfonso F. Celeste LAKAS-CMD 1st term

Vice Mayor Elias Quisay LAKAS-CMD 1st term

SBM's

1Jasmin C. Camba LAKAS-CMD 2nd term, 2George Celeste LAKAS-CMD 3rd term, 3Genaro C. Caasi LAKAS-CMD 3rd term, 4Ponciano Tobias LAKAS-CMD 2nd term, 5Lito Altezo LAKAS-CMD 2nd term, 6 Simon Del Fierro LAKAS-CMD 1st term, 7 Cosme Solis KAMPI 2nd term, 8Antonio Caballes Independent 1st term

BURGOS

Mayor Domingo A. Doctor, Jr. Lakas - CMD 2nd term

Vice Mayor Belen R. Cabiles Lakas - CMD 2nd term

SBM's

1 Gerardo N. Rosete Lakas - KAMPI 1st term, 2 Reuel C. Notario Lakas - CMD 1st term, 3 Israel V. Boston Lakas - CMD 1st term, 4 Wilson B. de Guzman Lakas - CMD 1st term, 5 Eufemia R. Braga Lakas - CMD 3rd term, 6 Alexander T. Ruiz Lakas - CMD 1st term, 7 Teodorico C. Braga Lakas - KAMPI 2nd term, 8 Ruby Macaranas Lakas - KAMPI 1st term

INFANTA

Mayor Ruperto M. Martinez Independent 1st term

Vice Mayor Charlito M. Kho Independent Re-entry

SBM's

1 Alberto M. Taguian Jr. Independent 1st term, 2 Erdulfa A. Soriano Independent 2nd term, 3 Luz M. Daragay Independent 2nd term, 4 Alex A. Maniago Sr. Independent 2nd term, 5 Armando M. Kho Independent 1st term, 6 Pepito G. Gabuyo Independent 3rd term, 7 Marle M. Mas Independent Re-entry/1st Term, 8 Primitivo P. Legaspi Jr. Independent Re-entry/1st Term

DASOL

Mayor Angelita O. Jimenez Lakas - CMD 2nd term

Vice Mayor Moises V. Alejos PMP 1st term

SBM's

1 Napoleon C. Fontelera,Jr. Lakas - CMD 2nd term, 2 Noel C. Nacar Lakas - CMD 1st term, 3 Alethea M. Baraan Lakas - CMD 1st term, 4 Manuel B. Rivera Independent 1st term, 5 Richard B. Garcia Independent 2nd term, 6 Manuel Ruben M. Bunao Lakas - CMD 1st term, 7 Nehemias L. Vidal Independent 1st term, 8 Perfecto B. Fernandez Jr. Lakas - CMD 1st term

MABINI

Mayor Ariel G. De Guzman KAMPI Re-entry/1st Term

Vice Mayor Carlitos R. Reyes Lakas - CMD 2nd term

SBM's

1 Charlito M. Nacional Lakas - CMD 1st term, 2 Romeo D. Boling Jr. Independent 1st term, 3 Jose L. Barao Jr. KAMPI 1st term, 4 Johnny D. Supangan,Jr. Lakas - CMD 3rd term, 5 Gloria P. Bonalos KAMPI 1st term, 6 Servillano B. Sison Lakas - CMD 2nd term, 7 Rhodel M. Garcia Lakas - CMD 2nd term, 8 Cecilio B. Igama KAMPI 2nd term

SUAL

Mayor John Rodney V. Arcinue Lakas - CMD 1st term

Vice Mayor Doniel G. Caburao - do - 1st term

SBM's 1 Ramonito R. Sabido KAMPI 2nd term, 2 Dionisio G. Caburao,Jr. Independent 1st term, 3 Maximo D. Millan KAMPI 1st term, 4 Danilo B. Vinluan - do - 2nd term, 5 Romualdo Dacocos - do - 3rd term, 6 Dennis Joseph D. Bautista - do - Re-entry/1st Term, 7 Leila B. Gonzaga - do - 1st term, 8 Florencio P. Aguimbag - do - 3rd term

2ND DISTRICT

AGUILAR

Mayor Ricardo T. Evangelista KNP 2nd term

Vice Mayor Cesar B. Villanueva LAKAS-CMD 1st term

SBM's

1 Renato L. Cervantes KNP 1st term, 2 Conrado S. Posadas Independent 1st term, 3 Cesar P. Cervantes Independent 1st term, 4 Crispin B. Repato LAKAS-CMD 1st term, 5 Antonio B. Pertudo Jr. KNP 3rd term, 6 Teody T. Bataan KNP 2nd term, 7 Rizalino Q. Balangue LAKAS-CMD 1st term, 8 Defin R. Dumlao LAKAS-CMD 1st term

BASISTA

Mayor Raul C. De Guzman LDP 2nd term

Vice Mayor Alfredo C. Frias Lakas - CMD 2nd term

SBM's

1 Ferdinand de Guzman LDP 1st term, 2 Leo D. de Guzman LDP 1st term, 3 Ma. Paz S. Austria LDP 2nd term, 4 Arsenio B. de Guzman LDP 3rd term, 5 Reynaldo C. Abalos Lakas - CMD 2nd term, 6 Victorino S. Ursua Lakas - CMD 1st term, 7 Carlos D. Bustarde, Jr. LDP 3rd term, 8 Mario F. Ramos Lakas - CMD 2nd term

BINMALEY

Mayor Simplicio dL. Rosario Lakas - CMD 1st term

Vice Mayor Jeffrey delos Angeles Lakas - CMD 1st term

SBM's

1 Jun A. Sison Lakas - CMD 2nd term, 2 Leo G. Urmaza Lakas - CMD 3rd term, 3 Armento dL. Escat, Jr. Lakas - CMD 1st term, 4 Leonila M. Valerio NPC 3rd term, 5 Cecilto T. Terrado, Jr. NPC 2nd term, 6 Michael Angelo S. Fernandez NPC 1st term, 7 Jocelyn dV. Bautista NPC 1st term, 8 Gil S. Ferrer NPC 1st term

BUGALLON

Mayor Rodrigo M. Orduña NPC 1st term

Vice Mayor Bernardo F. De Vera NPC 1st term

SBM's

1 Letecia G. Hiquiana NPC 1st term, 2 Albert G. Saringan LAKAS-CMD 1st term, 3 Carmelita M. Tuliao NPC 1st term, 4 Edward Benjamin M. Jose LDP 1st term, 5 Jerome P. Baraquio LAKAS-CMD 2nd term, 6 Elmer Y. Doria LDP 1st term, 7 Corleto P. Calicdan NPC 1st term, 8 Amelia V. Solee NPC 3rd term

LABRADOR

Mayor Ernesto I. Acain Lakas - CMD 2nd term

Vice Mayor Simaco S. Sison PDP - LABAN 1st term

SBM's

1 Ricardo C. Sioco Lakas - CMD 2nd term, 2 George P. Vinoya Lakas - CMD 3rd term, 3 Angelo U. Mislang Lakas - CMD 3rd term, 4 Mark Ernest D. Rosario LDP-LABAN 2nd term, 5 Cherrie Lou E. Dela Cruz Lakas - CMD 1st term, 6 Severino C. Obinque Lakas - CMD 1st term, 7 Estartonico G. Ugaban LDP-LABAN 1st term, 8 Jocelyn V. Veloria Lakas - CMD 1st term

LINGAYEN

Mayor Ernesto "Jonas" Castañeda KNP 1st term

Vice Mayor Orlando R. Bartolome Lakas - CMD 1st term

SBM's

1 Edith Hallare Lakas - CMD 2nd term, 2 Gilbert M. Mangapot Lakas - CMD 2nd term, 3 Donald T. Gutierrez KNP 3rd term, 4 Joan-Jude R. Lopez KNP 1st term, 5 Randall Q. Bernal KNP 2nd term, 6 Jose C. Ferrer Lakas - CMD 1st term, 7 Tetchie B. Gumapos Lakas - CMD 1st term, 8 Rolando P. Cruz KNP 1st term

MANGATAREM

Mayor Nelson C. Cruz LDP 3rd term

Vice Mayor Jon-jon A.Reformado LAKAS-CMD 1st term

SBM's

1 Richard C. Palisoc LDP 1st term, 2 Ramil P. Ventenilla LAKAS-CMD 1st term, 3 Felomena C. Mendoza LDP 3rd term, 4 Gil A. Cuaresma LDP 1st term, 5 Marcelino T. Cabuang LAKAS-CMD 1st term, 6 Cesar M. Cabornay LAKAS-CMD 2nd term, 7 Joel M. Cruz LDP 3rd term, 8 Arturo C. Orenes LDP 2nd term

URBIZTONDO

Mayor Abelardo M. Arambulo NPC 1st term

Vice Mayor Modesto M. Operania LAKAS- CMD 2nd term

SBMs

1 Zenaida P. Espinoza NPC 2nd term, 2 Raul P. Sison NPC 1st term, 3 Amado P. Operaña LAKAS- CMD 3rd term, 4 Dyna P. De Guzman NPC 1st term, 5 Loreto V. Muñoz,Jr. NPC 1st term, 6 Haidee S. Soriano LAKAS- CMD 2nd term, 7 Fernando A. Bautista LAKAS- CMD 2nd term, 8 Rogelio D. Uson,Jr. LAKAS- CMD 3rd term

3RD DISTRICT

BAYAMBANG

Mayor Leocadio C. De Vera,Jr. Lakas - CMD 3rd term

Vice Mayor Jose S. Ramos Lakas - CMD 2nd term

SBMs

1 Efresinio S. Sabangan KNP 3rd term, 2 Mylvin T. Junio Lakas - CMD 3rd term, 3 Gerardo C. De Vera Lakas - CMD 3rd term, 4 Ruben P. Bato Lakas - CMD 2nd term, 5 Angelito C. De Vera Independent 1st term, 6 Fernando D. Bravo Lakas - CMD 3rd term, 7 Leonida P. Limpingco Lakas - CMD 2nd term, 8 Junie J. Angeles KNP 1st term

CALASIAO

Mayor Roy T. Macanlalay Lakas - CMD 2nd term

Vice Mayor Ferdinand G. Galang KNP 2nd term

SBMs

1 Manny V. Datuin Lakas - CMD 2nd term, 2 Dennis T. Torio PMP 3rd term, 3 Nestor A. Gabrillo PMP 1st term, 4 Melecio D. Sapiera PMP 2nd term, 5 Immanuel Manipud Lakas - CMD 1st term, 6 Isidro I. Macalanda PMP 1st term, 7 Salvador C. Vallo Lakas - CMD 2nd term, 8 Freddie D. Villacorta PMP 1st term

MALASIQUI

Mayor Alfonso V. Soriano Lakas - CMD 3rd term

Vice Mayor Osmundo B. Lambino Lakas - CMD 1st term

SBMs

1 Noel Anthony M. Geslani Lakas - CMD 2nd term, 2 Mariano F. Espinoza Lakas - CMD 3rd term, 3 Eduard V. Bulatao Lakas - CMD 3rd term, 4 Roberto M. Sanchez Lakas - CMD 2nd term, 5 Ildefonso S. Veloria Lakas - CMD 2nd term, 6 Pedro A. Opguar Lakas - CMD 1st term, 7 Canuto M. Mendoza Lakas - CMD 2nd term, 8 Sofronio M. Domantay, Jr. LDP - Laban 3rd term

MAPANDAN

Mayor Jose Ferdinand Z. Calimlim,Jr. Lakas - CMD 2nd term

Vice Mayor Asuncion DR. Calimlim Lakas-CMD 2nd term

SBMs

1 Catalino L. Morales, Jr. KNP 1st term, 2 Alicia A. Mariano KNP 2nd term, 3 Leopoldo C. Biagtan LDP 1st term, 4 Librada C. Cabrera NPC 2nd term, 5 Mamerto P. Eden, Jr. NPC 1st term, 6 Rafael A. Castro NPC 1st term, 7 Vivien G. Peria LDP 1st term, 8 Danny B. Tamayo Lakas-CMD Appointed

STA. BARBARA

Mayor Jinky C. Zaplan Lakas - CMD 1st term

Vice Mayor Onofre C. Palaganas Lakas - CMD 1st term

SBMs

1 Emmanuel T. Cabangon Lakas - CMD 1st term, 2 Cesar M. Dalope Lakas - CMD 3rd term, 3 Alexander T. Parayno Aksyon Demokratiko 1st term, 4 Estanislao S. Francisco Lakas - CMD 1st term, 5 Ernesto A. Pamoceno Lakas - CMD 2nd term, 6 Conrado U. Tenorio Lakas - CMD 2nd term, 7 Jose Miraflor L. Ocampo Aksyon Demokratiko 1st term, 8 Raymundo T. Santos Lakas - CMD 1st term

SAN CARLOS CITY

Mayor Julian V. Resuello Lakas - CMD 3rd term

Vice Mayor Julier Resuello Lakas - CMD 1st term

SBMs

1 Elpidio R. Fermin,Jr. Lakas - CMD 2nd term, 2 Jack Lester P. Soriano Lakas - CMD 3rd term, 3 Mienrado L. Ynson Lakas - CMD 3rd term, 4 Saturnino Posadas Lakas - CMD 1st term, 5 Ricardo Paningbatan Lakas - CMD 1st term, 6 Manuel C. Sison Lakas - CMD 2nd term, 7 Oscar Posadas Lakas - CMD 1st term, 8 Alfredo Arenas Lakas - CMD 1st term, 9 Samuel Millora Lakas - CMD 1st term, 10 Voltaire Enrico Cabuay Lakas - CMD 1st term

4TH DISTRICT

DAGUPAN CITY

Mayor Benjamin S. Lim Lakas - CMD 2nd term

Vice Mayor Alipio Victorio Ramon D. Fernandez Lakas - CMD 2nd term

SBMs

1 Michael B. Fernandez Lakas - CMD 2nd term, 2 Farah Marie G. Decano Lakas - CMD 2nd term, 3 Maria Librada Fe M. Reyna Lakas - CMD 1st term, 4 Teofilo E. Guadiz III Lakas - CMD 2nd term, 5 Danilo C. Torio Lakas - CMD 2nd term, 6 Luis M. Samson Jr. LDP 1st term, 7 Vladimir P. Mata Lakas - CMD 2nd term, 8 Jose Netu M. Tamayo Lakas - CMD 2nd term, 9 Alex P. De Venecia Lakas - CMD 1st term, 10 Nicanor D. Aquino PDSP- LAKAS 1st term

MANAOAG

Mayor Napoleon Sales Lakas - CMD 1st term

Vice Mayor Pedrito Garcia - do - 1st term

SBMs

1 Kim Amador - do - 1st term, 2 Raymund T. Veloria - do - 3rd term, 3 Dante A. Lacaste - do - 3rd term, 4 Jeremy Agerico B. Rosario - do - 1st term, 5 Wilson B. Calizo - do - 1st term, 6 Franciano Z. Ching - do - 2nd term, 7 Virgilio P. Lim - do - 2nd term, 8 Edgardo Y. Pascua - do - 1st term

MANGALDAN

Mayor Herminio A. Romero Liberal Party 1st term

Vice Mayor Bernardo C. Abalos Liberal Party 1st term

SBMs

1 Pedro A. Surdilla, Jr. Lakas - CMD 3rd term, 2 Wilfredo V. Mir Liberal Party 2nd term, 3 Judith N. Gubatan Liberal Party 1st term, 4 Danilo S. Macasieb Lakas - CMD 2nd term, 5 Veronica S. Soriano Liberal Party 1st term, 6 Magdalena M. Villanueva Lakas - CMD 1st term, 7 Lucia M. De Vera Liberal Party 2nd term, 8 Jesus D. De Guzman Lakas - CMD 3rd term

SAN FABIAN

Mayor Mojamito R. Libunao, Jr. Lakas - CMD 2nd term

Vice Mayor Liberato Z. Villegas Independent 1st term

SBMs

1 Mamerto A. Malanum Lakas - CMD 2nd term, 2 Liza J. Codilla Lakas - CMD 2nd term, 3 Mildred S. Marcella Lakas - CMD 2nd term, 4 Rose M. Marcella Liberal Party-PDSP 1st term, 5 Andres Justino F. Abalos Lakas - CMD 1st term, 6 Alfredo U. Servito, Sr. Liberal Party-PDSP 1st term, 7 Andre P. Baltazar Liberal Party-PDSP 1st term, 8 Saturnino C. Distor Lakas - CMD 1st term

SAN JACINTO

Mayor Rolando E. Colombres, Sr. Lakas-CMD 2nd term

Vice Mayor Manuel C. Ogoy Lakas-CMD 1st term

SBMs

1 Virginia B. Zarate PDSP 2nd term, 2 Samuel V. Abaoag Lakas-CMD 1st term, 3 Aldrin S. Sotong Independent 2nd term, 4 Norberto R. Talisic PDSP 1st term, 5 Jourdan A. Abarcar Lakas-CMD 2nd term, 6 Samuel S. Aspiras Lakas-CMD 3rd term, 7 Romulo P. del Rosario PDSP 3rd term, 8 Wilfredo M. Barcel Lakas-CMD 1st term

5TH DISTRICT

ALCALA

Mayor Manuel T. Collado Lakas-CMD 1st term

Vice Mayor Clemente Niño Arboleda Lakas-CMD 1st term

SBMs

1 Rhyan Paolo V. Mencias Lakas-CMD 1st term, 2 Jojo B. Callejo KNP 1st term, 3 Juan G. Ablao Lakas-CMD 2nd term, 4 Danilo S. Cabanayan KNP 3rd term, 5 Alegria C. Almajano Lakas-CMD 1st term, 6 Andres N. Valdez KNP 3rd term, 7 Constante Parayno KNP 1st term, 8 Victoriano V. Agaoid Lakas-CMD 1st term

BAUTISTA

Mayor Amado T. Espino III NPC 1st term

Vice Mayor Jose T. Espino NPC 1st term

SBMs

1 Eduardo P. Ong Independent 1st term, 2 Ramon A. Carbonell,Jr. NPC 1st term, 3 Enrico Y. Siahon NPC 2nd term, 4 Ernesto S. Atchico KNP 2nd term, 5 Manuel A. Carbonell,Jr NPC 1st term, 6 Carlos V. Pagsolingan NPC 1st term, 7 Dominador C. Ramos NPC 1st term, 8 Joseph G. Espino NPC 1st term

BINALONAN

Mayor Ramon Guico,Jr. Lakas-CMD 2nd term

Vice Mayor Myrna Bell Uy Lakas-CMD 3rd term

SBMs

1 Francis Melville V. Tinio Lakas-CMD 2nd term, 2 Noel Apolinario O. Bautista Lakas-CMD 2nd term, 3 Danilo C. Uy Lakas-CMD 1st term, 4 Igmedio A. Larioza Lakas-CMD 2nd term, 5 Cesar A. Tomeldan,Sr. Lakas-CMD 2nd term, 6 Conrado Paul C. Ramos Lakas-CMD 2nd term, 7 Domingo S. Soriano,Sr. Lakas-CMD 1st term, 8 Eduardo O. Boado Independent 1st term

LAOAC

Mayor Gregorio B. Tabayoyong NPC 2nd term

Vice Mayor Antonio P. Abalos NPC 2nd term

SBMs

1 Fernando Q, Soriano NPC 1st term, 2 Romeo C. Torralba,Jr. KNP 2nd term, 3 Eleno B. Olande NPC 2nd term, 4 Manuel C. Acosta NPC 1st term, 5 Patricio S. Rebugio,Jr. NPC 3rd term, 6 Primo P. Lacambra NPC 1st term, 7 Darwin C. Rodillas KNP 2nd term, 8 Romualdo R. Mindaro NPC 1st term

POZORRUBIO

Mayor Artemio Q. Chan Lakas-CMD 3rd term

Vice Mayor Reynaldo P. Reyes KNP Re-entry

SBMs

1 Ernesto T. Go Lakas-CMD 1st term, 2 Miguel A. Abalos LDP 3rd term, 3 Melecio A. Salcedo,Jr. Lakas-CMD 3rd term, 4 Dennis Uy Lakas-CMD 1st term, 5 Kelvin T. Chan Lakas-CMD 1st term, 6 Romeo Gomez Lakas-CMD 2nd term, 7 Dr. Francisco Llamas Independent 1st term, 8 Robert Campo,Jr. LDP 3rd term

STO. TOMAS

Mayor Vivien O. Villar Lakas-CMD Re-entry

Vice Mayor Wilfredo M. Pescador Lakas-CMD 3rd term

SBMs

1 Timoteo S. Villar III Lakas-CMD 2nd term, 2 Lydia L. Manzano Lakas-CMD 2nd term, 3 Lita B. Judan Lakas-CMD 2nd term, 4 Ely A. Ramos Lakas-CMD 1st term, 5 Renato S. Casco Lakas-CMD 3rd term, 6 Gaudencio B. Ordoño,Jr. Lakas-CMD 2nd term, 7 Donald B. Seismundo Lakas-CMD 1st term, 8 June D. Noces Lakas-CMD 1st term

SISON

Mayor Dionisio M. Lagmay Lakas-CMD 2nd term

Vice Mayor Benjamin H. Aquino LDP 1st term

SBMs

1 Bensaulozacheus L. Mariñas NPC 2nd term, 2 Dominador C. Padua LDP 1st term, 3 Samson P. Murao Lakas-CMD-NPC 2nd term, 4 Mina Joy C. Pangasinan Lakas-CMD-NPC 2nd term, 5 Inocencio G. Carganilla Lakas-CMD-NPC 3rd term, 6 Eleuterio J. Reyes LDP 1st term, 7 Natividad A. Garcia Lakas-CMD-NPC 1st term, 8 Santiago B. Villoso Lakas-CMD-NPC 3rd term

VILLASIS

Mayor Nonato S. Abrenica Lakas-CMD 2nd term

Vice Mayor Roderick Mina Lakas-CMD 2nd term

SBMs

1 Centenielo R. Costales 1st term, 2 Cheryl J. Bascos 1st term, 3 Susan Sison 2nd term, 4 Judith M. Morden 1st term, 5 Jesus Limos 2nd term, 6 Mario Mina 1st term, 7 Arvin Castro 3rd term, 8 Raul R. Viernes 1st term

URDANETA CITY

Mayor Amadeo R. Perez,Jr. Lakas-CMD RE

Vice Mayor Charizzma Salud A. Carancho Lakas-CMD 1st term

SBMs

1 Julio E. Parayno Lakas-CMD 3rd term, 2 Jennylyn R. Sison NPC 2nd term, 3 Onofre C. Gorospe Lakas-CMD 1st term, 4 Rosary Gracia P. Del Val Lakas-CMD 2nd term, 5 Adolfo R. Basco NPC 1st term, 6 Leopoldo sJ. Del Prado NPC 2nd term, 7 Ma. Lourdes I. Agsalud Lakas-CMD 1st term, 8 Alexander V. Mateo NPC 2nd term, 9 Amor P. Lachica NPC 3rd term, 10 Herodotus F. Somera NPC 2nd term

6TH DISTRICT

ASINGAN

Mayor Guillermo P. Piso NPC 1st term

Vice Mayor Carlos p. Lopez,Sr. NPC 1st term

SBMs

1 Evangeline P. Dorao Aksyon Demokratiko 1st term, 2 Carlos F. Lopez,Jr. NPC 1st term, 3 Darly John G. Apuyod Independent 1st term, 4 Melchor J. Cardinez,Sr. Aksyon Demokratiko 1st term, 5 Porferio R. Tendero NPC 1st term, 6 Edmundo L. Samilin NPC 2nd term, 7 Julita T. Orpiano NPC 3rd term, 8 Roseller A. Viray NPC 2nd term

BALUNGAO

Mayor Jose G. Peralta Lakas-CMD 2nd term

Vice Mayor Gerry Luna Aksyon Demokratiko 1st term

SBMs

1 Ma. Elena Bascos-Hidalgo Aksyon Demokratiko 1st term, 2 Philip Peralta Lakas-CMD 1st term, 3 Eladio Villanueva Lakas-CMD 1st term, 4 Artemio Villapa Aksyon Demokratiko 1st term, 5 Mario Pande Lakas-CMD 2nd term, 6 Beatriz Ligero Lakas-CMD 1st term, 7 Ophelia Uminga Lakas-CMD 2nd term, 8 Celso U. Hernandez Lakas-CMD 2nd term

NATIVIDAD

Mayor Alejandria N. Supnet Lakas-CMD 2nd term

Vice Mayor Manuelito M. Noveda Lakas-CMD 2nd term

SBMs

1 Rommel R. Marquez Aksyon Demokratiko 1st term, 2 Benjamin L. Zaragoza,Jr. Independent 3rd term, 3 Virgie O. Alap Independent 3rd term, 4 Leonora T. Carillo Aksyon Demokratiko 2nd term, 5 Melani R. Faraon Lakas-CMD 1st term, 6 Adela M. Malla Independent 2nd term, 7 Marilou B. De Vera Aksyon Demokratiko 1st term, 8 Larry N. Supnet Lakas-CMD 1st term

ROSALES

Mayor Ricardo V. Riveta Aksyon Demokratiko 1st term

Vice Mayor Romeo L. Sim NPC 1st term

SBMs

1 Reynaldo S. Oligan Aksyon Demokratiko 1st term, 2 Antonio P. Muya Aksyon Demokratiko 3rd term, 3 Harry B. Bernabe NPC 3rd term, 4 Leon C. Licudo, Jr. NPC 2nd term, 5 Eddie M. Patawaran Aksyon Demokratiko 3rd term, 6 Armand T. Meimban II Aksyon Demokratiko 1st term, 7 Crisanto S. Coloma Aksyon Demokratiko 1st term, 8 Perfecto P. Cezar NPC 2nd term

SAN MANUEL

Mayor Salvador M. Perez NPC 2nd term

Vice Mayor Bonie I. Apilado Independent 2nd term

SBMs

1 Reynaldo C. Diccion Aksyon Demokratiko 1st term, 2 Ragsac C. de Leon Independent 2nd term, 3 Fernando A. Cauton, Jr. NPC 3rd term, 4 Augustos F. Almogela Aksyon Demokratiko 1st term, 5 Daisy M. Barrameda NPC 1st term, 6 Milton M. Abades NPC 1st term, 7 Edgar C. Gordovez NPC 2nd term, 8 Regulo S. Collado Independent 1st term

SAN NICOLAS

Mayor Leoncio S. Saldivar III Liberal Party 1st term

Vice Mayor Luis E. Ditol NPC RE

SBMs

1 Florence C. Ebreo NPC 1st term, 2 Reynald R. Dotimas Liberal Party 1st term, 3 Leo Bernadin T. Serquiña Liberal Party 3rd term, 4 Debbie S. Serquiña Liberal Party 3rd term, 5 Rogelio S. Ferrer NPC 2nd term, 6 Rustico P. Manaois NPC 3rd term, 7 Frederick T. Doton Independent 1st term, 8 Cristine R. Bernardo NPC 1st term

SAN QUINTIN

Mayor Romulo A. Antolin NPC 3rd term

Vice Mayor Serafin V. Tiu, Jr. NPC 2nd term

SBMs

1 Fidel R. Reyes NPC 2nd term, 2 Clark Cecil P. Tiu NPC 2nd term, 3 Felipe A. Sta. Maria NPC 3rd term, 4 Randy C. Ramirez NPC 3rd term, 5 Ruel U. Ferreria NPC 1st term, 6 Bayani D. Villar NPC 3rd term, 7 Napoleon N. Co NPC 1st term, 8 Romeo A. Victorio KNP 1st term

STA. MARIA

Mayor Jose C. Ginez Lakas-CMD 2nd term

Vice Mayor Reynaldo M. Corrales Independent 1st term

SBMs

1 Teodoro A. Ramos Lakas-CMD 2nd term, 2 Ambrocio J. Tugade Lakas-CMD 1st term, 3 Conrado R. Ignacio Independent 1st term, 4 Justino Dominador C. Rodriguez Lakas-CMD 3rd term, 5 Moises P. Hortaleza, Jr. Lakas-CMD 2nd term, 6 Arnel B. Ginez Lakas-CMD 2nd term, 7 Rodolfo C. Ginez Lakas-CMD 1st term, 8 Ladislao N. Soliven Independent 1st term

TAYUG

Mayor Carlos Trece R. Mapili NPC 2nd term

Vice Mayor Madilyn P. Cabotaje NPC 2nd term

SBMs

1 Roland B. Fonacier Aksyon Demokratiko 1st term, 2 Monette E. Ramirez NPC 1st term 3 Buena M. Andrada NPC 2nd term, 4 Susie T. Arzadon Aksyon Demokratiko 1st term, 5 Miguel Allan F. Noble NPC 2nd term, 6 Charlston S. Chan Independent 2nd term, 7 Jocelyn S. Visaya Aksyon Demokratiko 1st term, 8 Merlo Y. Ramirez, Jr. Lakas-CMD 1st term

UMINGAN

Mayor Alain P. Rabang NPC 3rd term

Vice Mayor Eldred P. Tumbocon NPC 3rd term

SBMs

1 Lisandro Gonzales Lakas-CMD 1st term, 2 Fred Fernandez Independent 1st term, 3 Emilio Trinidad, Jr. Lakas-CMD 3rd term, 4 John Advincula Lakas-CMD 1st term, 5 Gil Tadeo Lakas-CMD 2nd term, 6 Dante Pablo Lakas-CMD 1st term, 7 Mario Sonaco Lakas-CMD 1st term, 8 Francisco Lopez Lakas-CMD 3rd term

2006-07-29T19:31:00.000-07:00

The Ilocano Migration: Diaspora or Globalization?

According to Nestor Palugod Enriquez, Filipinos, most probably G.I.s, first settled in America as early as 1765 through the Galleon Trade along the bays of Louisiana prior to the celebrated 1906 landing in Honolulu, Hawaii. In fact, another set of settlers who were believed as musicians, also landed in Honolulu by early 19th century.
Fortunately for the first 15 Ilocanos, they were the first recorded migrants. This year, the entirety of Hawaii with the majority of Ilocanos (who are the third largest ethnic groups in the Pacific islands) are celebrating the Centennial.
That is just an icing of the cake.
Ilocanos have been noted to be the most migratory ethnic group in the entire world, as was published in a 1986 campus supplementary magazine (sorry folks, hard as I might, I can't recall the newsmagazine anymore, it's most probably an Ibon publication).
Agpayso ngata daytoy?
In a conversation with DFA regional director Martin Valera, he acknowledged that this notion might probably true, because in most of his travels abroad as a DFA official, he had encountered Ilocanos in most and even remotest areas of the world.
Likewise, it is worthy of note that overseas workers and migrants have kept the Philippine economy afloat. Well, for some political observers (who were not Ilocanos, probably), the remittances make up for the lack of performances of our elected officials (who they say were mostly the cohorts of the late strongman, and, uhm, Ilocanos).
Nevertheless, northern Luzon is now a mixture of ethnicities as Bicolanos, Visayans, Tagalogs, Pampanguenos, among others have migrated throughout the Ilocandia due to intermarriage as well as economic reasons.
The area (regions 1 and 2) remain as one of the deprived areas of the archipelago due to lack of substantial income opportunities, but this is of course very national in nature as most areas remain more than deprived, like the agriculture rich Mindanao and the rest of southern Luzon.
...more to come...