The Ceremonial Lighting and Blessing of Municipal Christmas Treeled by Mayor Annabelle C. Tangson last Tuesday, December 8, 2009 in line with the Immaculate Conception Day Celebration.

Rev. Fr. Nilvon Co Villanueva, Parish Administrator of San Luis Rey Parish led the blessing rites. Mrs. Veneranda C. Marzan, Task Force Golden Jubilee Chairman also gave the introductory remarks.

The Christmas tree located in front of the Municipal Plaza serves as a one of the eye catching Christmas icons that amazes people of San Luis especially children. With the height of 28 feet and 6,150 bulbs adorned with colorful ribbons and poinsettia, people would surely take a second glance at this Christmas décor especially during night time.

Also present during the ceremonial lighting were SB Member Francisco C. Maliwanag, SB Member Normina S. Querijero, SB Member Jayson G. Martinez and head of offices of the municipality of San Luis.

With the Christmas tree lit up, there is no stopping Christmas from coming. The season of love is finally here and there are lots of reasons to smile and be merry.

MALIGAYANG PASKO SA ATING LAHAT!!!

After all the preparations and hard work of everyone led by our Municipal Mayor Annabelle C. Tangson, the Task Force Golden Jubilee led by Mrs. Veny Marzan and 2009 Pestejos President Annaliza C. Tangson, the 50th Founding Anniversary and Patronal Town Fiesta have finally come. With the theme “San Luis, Bayan Namin Ikinararangal: Noon, Ngayon at Bukas”, it was celebrated with a bang last August 24, 2009 held at the Municipal Plaza.

A thanksgiving mass was held with Bishop Rolando J. Tria Tirona, OCD, DD as main celebrant with Father Noel Valencia, Father Erlo Poblete, Father Nilvon Co-Vilannueva and Father Boyet Valenzuela as co-celebrant. In his homily, Bishop Tirona extends his gratitude to the municipality for having a thanksgiving mass as part of its celebration and congratulated the officials and the people of San Luis for the celebration.

Afterwards, Mayor Annabelle C. Tangson led the Golden Parade together with Vice Governor Gerardo Noveras, Sangguniang Panlalawigan Members Mariano C. Tangson and Bobong Ong, actor John Arcilla and the awardees of the 50 Outstanding Citizens of San Luis. Barangay officials, senior’s citizens, DepEd family, municipal employees, students and teachers, SEA-K groups and various organizations paraded and was watched by thousands of people. Street dancers and bands of different schools as well as Binibining San Luis 2009 candidates were also part of the parade.

Pastor Robert A. Dadero led the opening prayer and followed by the National Anthem given by San Luis Chorale and San Luis Rondalia Group.

The welcome remarks were given Sangguniang Bayan Member Norminda S. Querijero, SB Chairman on Holidays, Official Day and Town Fiesta.

The guest speaker Sen. Manny Villar Villar was represented by his wife Hon. Cynthia Villar who is with former Congressman Gilbert Remulla was introduced by our Municipal Mayor Annabelle C. Tangson. Governor Bellaflor J. Angara-Castillo also attended the celebration.

Actor John Arcilla rendered song number to the delight of the crowd.

Closing remarks were given by the 2009 Pestejos President Miss Annaliza C. Tangson.

The event was hosted by the Municipal Assessor Eduardo M. Yambot and Municipal Treasurer Celia G. Martinez.
After the program, Golden Pananghalian was held at the San Luis Sports Complex were buffet lunch was shared by everyone including guests, officials, participants and the people of San Luis.

The celebration of the 50th Founding Anniversary was held last August 21-25, 2009. Other activities were Agro-Tourism Fair, Street Dance Competition, Drum and Lyre Competition, Quest for a Star and the Awarding of the 50th Outstanding Citizens of San Luis.

The 50th Founding Anniversary and Town Fiesta of San Luis, Aurora is truly unforgettable, and successful!

Bishop Rolando Tria Tirona and Mayor Annabelle C. Tangson together with Father Noel, Father Erlo, Father Boyet, and Father Nilvon before the Thanksgiving Mass.

Mayor Annabelle C. Tangson welcoming Las Piñas Congresswoman Cynthia Villar.

Former Congressman of Cavite Gilbert Remulla being greeted warmly by the people of San Luis.

Mayor Annabelle C. Tangson together with actor John Arcilla, Vice Governor Gerardo Noveras, SP Member Bobong Ong and SP Member Mariano C. Tangson during the Golden parade

From far left, SB Member Norminda S. Querijero, SB Jayson G. Matinez, Vice Mayor Teddy A. Macatiag and SB Member Francisco Maliwanag during the Golden Parade

San Isidro Elementary School Street Dancers .

Ditumabo Elementary School Street Dancers during the Golden Parade

Barangay Dibayabay delegations during the Golden Parade consists of Barangay officials, Barangay health workers and Barangay Tanod

Ditumabo National High School Street Dancers.

Luis National High School Street Dancers during the Golden Parade.

Pastor Robert A. Dadero with the municipal employees at his back during the Golden Parade.

San Luis Chorale and San Luis Rondalla singing National Anthem.

From far left, Former Congressman Gilbert Remulla, Las Piñas Congresswoman Cynthia A. Villar, Governor Bellaflor J. Angara-Castillo, Mayor Annabelle C. Tangson, Saranggani Province Former Vice Governor Bridget Chiongbian-Huang and San Pedro Mayor Calixto R. Cataquiz during the program after the parade.

Left to Right: Mr. John Mercado, Actor John Arcilla, Father Floro Avenilla, Mayor Annabelle C. Tangson, Ms. Nida Hugo and Atty. Adolfo Nabor during the Golden Pananghalian.

Mayor Annabelle C. Tangson pauses with the San Luis Rondalla Group who entertain the crowd during the Golden Pananghalian.a

One of the highlights of the 50th Founding Anniversary and Patronal Town Fiesta of San Luis, Aurora, the municipal government bestowed the 50th Outstanding Citizens Award to residents who have brought honor and pride to the municipality through their accomplishments in their respective fields.

On her message, Municipal Mayor Annabelle C. Tangson one of the night’s awardees congratulated all of the recipients. She also said that the 50 Outstanding Citizens symbolizes every one of us and since we are one community their success is also our success and their honor is also our honor.

The 50 Outstanding Citizens were chosen for their contributions, leadership, visions and for their volunteer services to the community. Awardees were evaluated based on the evidence and support presented in the nomination as to the nature and scope of the accomplishments, and on the committee’s own knowledge of the nominee’s qualifications. The screening committee was headed by the Task Force Golden Jubilee Chairperson Ms. Veneranda C. Marzan.

The awardees in their respective fields are:
BUSINESS – Mr. Ronald Almonte, Ms. Beatriz Ong, Ms. Annaliza C. Tangson
PERFORMING ARTS – Mr. Romeo John G. Arcilla
RELIGION – Fr. Miguel Floro D. Avenilla, Ptr. Robert A. Dadero, Fr. Erlito G. Poblete
EDUCATION – Mr. Arturo R. Amazona, Ms. Tessie A. Ramirez, Sr. Imelda V. Bautista, Mr. Rolando Bernardo, Mr. Felipe A. Bihasa, Mr. Dionisio P. Dukha, Ms. Nida V. Hugo, Mr. Reynaldo F. Licay, Mr. Agustin O. Miemban, Ms. Socorro B. Pimentel, Mr. Ferdinand Romano, Mr. Eutiquio DL. Rutaquio, Mr. Joseph B. Usita, Mr. Joseph G. Kuizon
SOCIAL WORK – Ms. Eloisa D. Borreo, Ms. Aida H. Rutaquio
MILITARY SERVICE – Mr. Gregorio Q. Buencamino, Col. Zorobabel S. Laureles, Mr. Norwin Romeo P. Tolentino
PUBLIC/ GOVERNMENT SERVICE – Mr. Rogelio S. De Vera, Mr. Elibert L. Hernandez, Mr. Elmer G. Kuizon, Ms. Marietta H. Lopez, Mr. Teodoro T. Marzan Jr., Ms. Perla Sarenas, Ms. Marilou M. Saturno, Hon. Annabelle C. Tangson, Hon. Mariano C. Tangson, Mr. Agripino A. Teh San, Mr. Rafael A. Teh San, Mr. Herman C. Torres
AGRICULTURE – Mr. Rogelio B. Marzan, Mr. Roberto G. Lopez, Mr. Domingo R. Porte
MEDICINE – Dra. Bernadeth U. Gonzaga, Ms. Maria Corazon L. Malapit, Dr. Charlou G. Pabillo, Dr. Cezar B. Pimentel, Dra. Marie Grace L. Yambot
LAW – Atty. Adolofo V. Nabor, Judge Oscar B. Pimentel, Atty. Edmundo H. Seña
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH – Mr. David M. Rigor Jr.

Part of the 50th Founding Anniversary, all municipal mayor of San Luis was also recognized. They are Hon. Cesario A. Pimentel (1959/1967-1985), Hon. Rosauro R. Tangson (1960-1967/1986), Hon. Severino A. Marzan (OIC -1987), Hon. Angel P. Mendoza (OIC – 1988), Hon. Annabelle C. Tangson (1988-1998/2007-present), Hon. Benigno B. Olivar (1998) and Hon. Mariano C. Tangson (1998-2007).

Both previous and present Vice Mayor and Sangguniang Bayan members of the municipality were also given recognition.

The Gabi ng Parangal was held last August 24, 2009 at the Municipal Plaza. The event was hosted by the Task Force Jubilee Members Mr. Resty Bautista and Mrs. Zenaida Z. Rivera.

The pictures from the awarding ceremony:

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Farmers and fisherfolks attended the opening of the agro-tourism fair last Friday August 21, 2009. Mayor Annabelle Tangson and Vice Mayor Teddy Macatiag together with Mayor Jessie Palican of Parregada Guam and Sangguniang Bayan Member Leslie E. Lu of San Pedro led the cutting of the ribbon shown in the picture above.

The Agro-tourism fair is one of the highlights of the 50th Founding Anniversary and Patronal Town Fiesta of San Luis, Aurora. It aims to showcase the municipality’s agriculture products, processed foods and handicrafts such as hats and fans made of sabutan and baskets and the different tourist attractions of the different barangays in San Luis.

The opening ceremony was held after the motorcade participated in by the Binibining San Luis candidates, Philippine National Police, municipal employees, non-government organizations, Sangguniang Kabataan, barangay officials, Rural Improvement Clubs, SEAK’s, farmers associations, San Luis National High School Band and other people from San Luis.

During the opening ceremony, various awards were also given for various contests. L. Pimentel Sangguniang Barangay and RIC won the First Prize for the Gulayan para sa Kalusugan contest out of 25 entries while Barangay Dibayabay won the1st Prize for the Booth Competition. There were also various “pinaka” contests like longest sitaw, biggest squash, longest upo, biggest gabi, biggest chicken and many more.

Mayor Annabelle C. Tangson awarded Palay Marketing Assitance for Legislator & LGU (PALGU) with the amount of P300,000.00. She also awarded 6 units of various materials for non-motorized banca (baroto) to Samahang Mangingisda ng Brgy. Dikapinisan, a guard house and 20 sets of uniforms and equipments for the fish wardens of Barangay Dibut, and a unit of motor engine to Alasanay Fisherfolks Association. Mayor Tangson also awarded P15,000 amount of assistance for white corn production and cornick processing to RIC – Nonong Sr. There were also 10 sprayers from the Department of Agriculture Region 3 awarded to all barangays who participated in the agro-tourism fair.

Also present during the opening ceremony of agro-tourism fair were Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member Mariano C. Tangson, Sangguniang Bayan Members Francisco Maliwanag, Jayson G. Martinez, Norminda S. Querijero, MAFC Chairman Ramon Pabillo, Pestejos 2009 President Annaliza C. Tangson and Atty. Adolfo V. Nabor.
This year, the agro-tourism fair is chaired by the Municipal Agriculturist Ma. Paz S. Leander and her staff from the Municipal Agriculture Office, Municipal Engineering Office and Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office as her members.

Here are the pictures from the Agro-Tourism Fair:

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Miss Dona Paula Ranillo Santicruz (center) from Barangay 04 was crowned as the Binibining San Luis 2009. Standing 5’9”, Paula who is 18 years old wowed the judges with her beauty and elegance. She also won two special awards namely: Miss Flawless and Miss Fuller Life.

Miss Ranessa Friginal Amoranto (right) from Barangay Dibut won the First Runner Up and also winning the Best in Talent and Miss Friendship. Miss Jossa Bais Ungriano (left) from Barangay Ditumabo got the Second Runner Up and also winning the Best Sabutan Gown.

The Search for the Binibining San Luis 2009 was the culminating activity of the 50th Founding Anniversary and Town Fiesta of Sam Luis, Aurora. It was held last August 25, 2009 at the Municipal Plaza, San Luis, Aurora.
Mr. Luke Mijares, former vocalist of South Border serenaded the contestants during the pageant. Former beauty queens Evangeline Pascual, Maria Isabel Lopez and Azenith Briones with John Mercado are the prestigious board of judges.

Other special awards were given away to Miss Divine Veronica Basbas Gomez (Miss Fit n’ Right), Miss Maureen Poblete Nelmida (Best in Swimsuit, Miss Avon), Miss Baby Jane Miemban (Best in Casual Attire, Best in Production Performer) and Miss Maria Raiza Buenconsejo(Best in Gown).

This year Search for Binibining San Luis is led by their Committee Chairman Dra. Maria Pura D. Valenzuela-Uy and Vice-Chairman Jerry Olivar with the staff of the Office of the Municipal Mayor as their members.

PICTURE AFTER THE AWARDING OF BB. SAN LUIS 2009 (Left to Right): Atty. Adolfo Nabor, Search for Bb. San Luis 2009 Committee Chairman Dra. Maria Pura D. Valenzuela-Uy, Miss Azenith Briones, Bb. San Luis 2009 Miss Dona Paula Santicruz, Mayor Annabelle C. Tangson, 1st Runner-Up Miss Ranessa Amoranto, Niss Evangeline Pascual, Pestojos 2009 Chairman Annaliza C. Tangson, and Mr. John Mercado

Bb. San Luis 2009 candidates on their Production Number

Search for the Bb. San Luis 2009 Committee Chairman Dra. Maria Pura D. Valenzuela-Uy
delivering her Opening Remarks.

Mr. Luke Mijares serenading one of the candidates Miss Real Maureen Nelmida.

Bb. Aurora 2009 and Bb. San Luis 2008 Miss Reinalyn M. Dela Cruz giving her farewell walk.

Atty. Adolfo Nabor (left) and Honorable Norminda S. Querijero (right) awarding 1st Runner-Up Sash and Crown to Miss Ranessa Amoranto.

Bb. San Luis 2009 Miss Donna Paula Santicruz with Pestejos 2009 Chairman Annaliza C. Tangson, Mayor Annabelle C. Tangson and Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member Mariano C. Tangson.

Miss Diteki Baby Jane Miemban awarded with Best in Casual Wear

Miss Zarah Maria Raiza Buenconsejo awarded with Best in Gown.

Miss Ditumabo Jossa Ungriano awarded with Best in Sabutan Gown

SLNHS and Nonong Sr. Elementary School won the heart of the judges and the people who watched the Drum & Lyre Competition.

Like in the past, the Drum and Lyre Competition is a crowd drawer every San Luis Town Fiesta.
San Luis National High School Band won P20,000.00 cash prize for becoming the champion in the Drum and Lyre Competition secondary level aside from also bagging various awards such as Best in Marching, Best in Group Dance, Best in Music, Best in Cymbals, Best Majorette (Solo Dance), Best Band Master and Best Band Trainor.
In the elementary level, Nonong Sr. Elementary School emerged as champion among four competing schools and also went home with P20,000 cash prize. They also won several awards such as Best in Contest Piece, Best in Uniform, Best in Group Dance, Best in Music, Best Triple Drummer, Best Majorette (Solo Dance), Best Band Master and Best Trainor.

As second placer in the secondary level is Mount Carmel High School who also got the award in Best in Uniform, Best Xylophonist, Best Snare Drummer (Lead Drummer), Best Triple Drummer and Best Bass Drummer.
For the elementary level, San Luis Central School and L. Pimentel Elementary School came in second and third respectively. San Luis Central School got the award in Best in Marching, Best Snare Drummer (Lead Drummer) and Best Bass Drummer. The Best Xylophonist was awarded to L. Pimentel Elementary School while the Best in Cymbals is to Ditumabo Elementary School.

The Board of Judges includes Ms. Juvie Marie M. Mostoles, Ms. Zenaida C. Limbo, Ms. Lucia B. Padilla, P/Insp. Vicor Basil B. Morales and Mr. Peter Macrohon. This year Drum and Lyre Competition is headed by the Chairman Edgardo N. Dukha.

San Luis National High School (1st Placer Secondary Level)

Mount Carmel High School (2nd Placer Secondary Level)

Nonong Elementary School (1st Placer Elementary Level)

San Luis Central School (2nd Placer Elementary Level)

L. Pimentel Elementary School (3rd Placer Elementary Level)

Ditumabo Elementary School (Elementary Level)

This MTV of OPM Medley starring the Department Heads of San Luis was played during the San Luis Golden Jubilee Celebration. The video was made by the same team who made the San Luis Festival Song.

SLNHS and SIES became both the grand champion of the Street Dancing Competition.

The Street Dancing Competition is the highlight of the Sabutan Festival in celebration of the 50th Founding Anniversary and Patronal Town Fiesta of San Luis, Aurora. San Luis National High School street dancers won P20,000.00 cash prize for becoming the champion in the Street Dancing Competition secondary level aside from also bagging the Best in Costume.

In the elementary level, San Isidro Elementary School emerged as champion among seven competing schools and also went home with P20,000.00 cash prize. They also grabbed the Best in Costume for elementary level.
Following San Luis National High School were Ditumabo National High School and Mount Carmel High School, as second and third placers, respectively. Tailing behind San Isidro ES were Diteki Elementary School and San Luis Central School as second and third placers, respectively. The second placers won P15,000 in cash prize while the third placers won P10,000.00.

The panel of judges includes Assistant Schools Division Supervisor Ms. Rhoda Razon, Mr. Ferdinand Romano, Ms. Charlotte Madarang and Lt. Vladimir M. Ngao-I from Philippine Army. For this year, Mr. Rosel Dadero was the Chairman for the Street Dancing Competition.

The winners:

San Luis National High School – 1st Placer (Secondary Level)

Ditumabo National High School – 2nd Place (Secondary Level)

Mount Carmel High School – 3rd Placer (Secondary Level)

San Isidro Elementary School – 1st Placer (Elementary Level)

Diteki Elementary School – 2nd Placer (Elementary Level)

San Luis Central School – 3rd Placer (Elementary Level)

More pictures:

Ditumabo Elementary School

Real Elementary School

Zarah Elementary School

People of San Luis and passersby get to feel the festive mood of the Golden Jubilee Celebration with sabutan décor hanging along the Avenida Road as early as last week.

Street décor competition is a part of the Sabutan Festival where sabutan products are used to adorn the streets. For this year, street décor was participated by 8 barangays and a weaver association. The arches made of bamboo were decorated with different colors and type of sabutan products.

Walking along the Avenida Road appreciating each street décor would surely give you a glimpse of artistry of the people of San Luis.

Brgy. 03 – Poblacion

Brgy. Nonong Sr.

Brgy. 01 – Poblacion

Brgy. San Jose

Brgy. 02 – Poblacion

Brgy. Diteki

Brgy. Nonong Sr. Weavers Association

Brgy. L. Pimentel

Schedule of the events of the San Luis Golden Jubilee Celebrations. August 21-25, 2009.