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58th NewsExpress Article

10:37 PM at 10:37 PM Filed under:
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by LEX Tupas

Living the Dream

Halin sang bata pa kita, may ara kita sang mga ginadamgu nga gusto maging or gusto malab-ot sa ulihi. Ang iban basi gusto maging doktor, maging piloto, maging inhinyero, maging propesor, maging artista, maging abogado o maging politiko nga gahatag maayu nga serbisyo publiko.
Dreams are said to be aspirations. It is the reason why there are young people who join Pinoy Big Brother, Pinoy Idol, Pinoy Dream Academy, local talent programs like Dinagyang Dance Showdown and baranggay talent competitions. These seem to be avenues for them to start living their dream or at least show their talents and skills.
Sa atun mga gusto malab-ot sa kabuhi damu ang maagyan ta nga kasakit kag kabudlay. Basi gani naagyan na o maagyan pa natun ang ti-on nga gusto na natun indi magsige or mauntat sa pagdamgu kay daw indi ta na masarangan. Basi may mga gahambal nga indi mo kaya nga mga lapit sa imu or mga kilala. Basi magkaproblema ka sa pinansyal nga aspeto. Basi daw kabudlay gid ka sitwasyon mo nga islan mo na lang ang imu handum para sa isa ka masmadali lab-uton.
An unsolicited advice, dream big and move mountains. Let us keep our eyes on the prize. Let us keep our focus and not be distracted by anything on our way to success. I always believe that we shouldn’t settle for anything less than what we want and to try everything to reach it no matter what hindrances and obstacles may come our way.
In my journey to serve Ilonggos in a bigger capacity, I hurdled the tests of faith. There were people even some who I thought were my good friends who didn’t believe I can do it. There was also the attack and rumor mongering machine by political detractors out to destroy me and to make me lose hope. There were also misinformation sent about me through the grapevine and the local machinery that was out to prevent me from gaining a seat in the city council.
Wala ako nagpadala sa ila. Ang ginaisip ko ang mabulig ko sa Syudad sang Iloilo. Ginaisip ko nga ang Ilonggo kinahanglan may isa ka pamatan-on nga manindugan para sa ila. Nagsalig ako sa kaalam sang Ilonggo nga magpili sang husto kag indi magpadala sa isturya o sa pakulba. Wala gid ako nagsala. Gintagaan ako tsansa sang Syudad magserbisyo. Sa liwat, salamat gid.
Also, not only have I reached a seemingly impossible task of becoming the youngest and the freshest face City Councilor in Iloilo City but I have also been blessed in my broadcasting career. I have been TV anchor for almost 2 years. Radio Anchor for more than a year and newspaper columnist since Jan this year. Ang damgu kag ambisyon, subong tuod-tuod na kag ginaubra ko gid sang pinakamaayu.
Dreams do come true as long as you believe in yourself and you work hard for it.
Ini ang inyo amigo, abyan kag primo sa Syudad sang Iloilo, Ang Tingog sang Kabataang Ilonggo nga gaulikid sa katigulangan kag sa kababainhan, gasiling, para sa kauswagan sang Syudad sang Iloilo, UGYON Kabataang Ilonggo, UGYON Iloilo. Ilonggos are worth working and fighting for.
For comments and/or suggestions, email
councilorlextupas@yahoo.com. This also serves as the email used in my account in www.friendster.com and www.facebook.com. You could also check out my web page at www.lextupas.blogspot.com.

55th NewsExpress Article

10:35 PM at 10:35 PM Filed under:
55th NewsExpress Article
by LEX Tupas

Palabasa ka Libro or Palalantaw ka Sine?

There are so many ways to get information and/or entertainment. It could be through books, the media, peers, movies and the world wide web, among others. Today, let us talk about infotainment wherein we could get possibly both information and entertainment and that is through two traditional ways, the movie theaters and books.
Siguro masdamu sa atun ang masgusto maglantaw sine. Mas may visual kag audio experience ini. Tapus damu pa ang upod mo maglantaw. Kay hambal bi sang iban pagnagbasa ka libro, isa ka lang sina kag kinhanglan maayu imahinasyon mo para ma-enjoy ka man sa pagbasa kag dapat makahatag ka gid tiempo para sa ini nga butang.
Sa akun personal nga sitwasyon sang una masgusto ko gid maglantaw sine kag daw wala gid ko tiempo magbasa libro kay daw matulugan ako sa libro kag indi bi siya isa ka aktibidad nga may inter-aksyon. Ang sine ya daw gakakibot ako, basi mapaluha pa. basi mapaakig ka, basi mapakulba-an ka pa. Daw may koneksyon gid sa emosyon labi na nga kita mo kag gakabati-an mo pa. Galing sang pag-abot sang pinakauna ko nga naging nobya, siya gid nagtudlo sa akun sang kanami sang pagbasa kag kadamu gali sang detalye nga mabasa mo sa libro sang sa malantaw mo sa sine nga importante. Halin sadto gatinguha gid ako makabasa sang duha or tatlo ka bag-o nga libro kada bulan.
Reading books is actually something worth wile to do. It is something which can also be a source of infotainment for one as long as we choose the right books which we could learn something new and can reinforce and hone our skills. I love reading inspirational, leadership, personality and self help books. The fact that I have a copy of a particular book on a certain topic that interests me, I can reread it at any time and some of the books I have read have influenced me and my decisions in life. The first book I was able to finish from cover to cover was Dale Carnegie’s “How to Win Friends and Influence People”. It can turn a shy, aloof and loner kid to a sociable, friendly and charismatic person.
Reading books is cool. Try it out sometimes. Again, choose a book that tackles your interest so that you will surely finish reading it and you can’t wait to turn the next page. Well, movies will always fascinate us. We should also choose movies that have substance and not only form.
Ini ang inyo amigo, abyan kag primo sa Syudad sang Iloilo, Ang Tingog sang Kabataang Ilonggo nga gaulikid sa katigulangan kag sa kababainhan, gasiling, para sa kauswagan sang Syudad sang Iloilo, UGYON Kabataang Ilonggo, UGYON Iloilo. Ilonggos are worth working and fighting for.
For comments and/or suggestions, email
councilorlextupas@yahoo.com. This also serves as the email used in my account in www.friendster.com and www.facebook.com. You could also check out my web page at www.lextupas.blogspot.com.

54th NewsExpress Article

10:32 PM at 10:32 PM Filed under:
54th NewsExpress Article

by LEX Tupas

Focusing on Serving the Public

Some people say there are a lot of distractions in the world and some intentionally try to distract us from our work so that we could not perform at our best. The best way to counter this subtle form of weakening strategy is to continue with one’s work, work harder and to live life and work well so that nobody would believe those forms of distractions.
Sang tini-on sang kalamidad, kadamu nanawag sa akun, nagtext gapangayu sang bulig. Sang umpisa sang pagbinaha nga grabe daw “helpless” gid ang akun pamatyag. Naluoy gid ako sa mga tawo. Ang akun lang naubra sadto mangamuyo kag magtext kag magtawag sa mga pumuluyo nga apektado nga magpakusog sang ila balatyagon nga masarangan nila malampasan ang ginaatubang nga problema. Naglab-ot man sa tini-on nga nagnubo na ang baha, nag-organiza kita sang rescue team kag naglusong sa mga apektado nga mga kabaranggayan kag subdibisyon. Gapasalamat ako nga damu ang wala gid naanu kag nasalbar. Pagkatapus sina, sa evacuation centers ginapadala ang iban ta nga mga utod nga nabiktima sang kalamidad. Nagpadul-ong kita dayun mga relief goods sa mga kabarangayan nga naigo gid kag sa mga evacuation centers. Ako mismo naglibot man sa nagkalain-lain nga kabarangayan kag distrito sang Syudad sang Iloilo para lantawun ang sitwasyon kag mag-isturya sa mga biktima kung paanu kita bala makabulig bisan sa gamay lang nga butang para mapaayu ta man ila sitwasyon.
Sa tini-on sang kalamidad, ang importante tagaan gid tiempo kag atensyon paanu ta mabuligan ang mga nadula-an sang mga pinalangga, ang nadulaan sang pamalay, ang nadula-an sang negosyo, ang nagakagutom, ang nagamasakit kag ang mga naapektuhan ang moral kag naluyahan sang natabu sa ila. Tini-on para magUGYON kag magbuligay. Tini-on para magpakita sang pag-asikaso sa atun mga utod.
In such instances, I have felt how I love Iloilo City. I was deeply affected with the tragedy that happened recently. I was called to action, to move and initiate rescuing, helping and feeding people. Some say that the typhoon is a show of Mother Nature’s wrath of the ecological destruction that is being done by man. I would also like to think that the typhoon made us realize how mortal we are and how uncertain life is. We have to be prepared at all times and we shouldn’t let things pass us by. We should be vigilant and be ready to be called to action at any time. In my case, what happened truly has cemented my love for Iloilo City. As such, my commitment to serve the city has strengthened and my focus in public service is definitely fixed no matter what distractions may come.
Ini ang inyo amigo, abyan kag primo sa Syudad sang Iloilo, Ang Tingog sang Kabataang Ilonggo nga gaulikid sa katigulangan kag sa kababainhan, gasiling, para sa kauswagan sang Syudad sang Iloilo, UGYON Kabataang Ilonggo, UGYON Iloilo. Ilonggos are worth working and fighting for.
For comments and/or suggestions, email
councilorlextupas@yahoo.com. This also serves as the email used in my account in www.friendster.com and www.facebook.com. You could also check out my web page at www.lextupas.blogspot.com.

53rd NewsExpress Article

10:31 PM at 10:31 PM Filed under:
53rd NewsExpress Article
by LEX Tupas

Hearsay or Truth?

Hearsay is defined as gossip, unconfirmed reports, unverified data. Kung sa Ilonggo, Kutso-kutso or chismis. The antonym or the opposite of hearsay is fact. Fact is truth that can be substantiated with verified data and complete with figures and testimonies.
Hambal sang iban, mahilig kuno ang Pinoy sa tsismis. Daw pangpadula oras kuno ini kag isa man kapaagi nga maentertinar ang tawo. Ang atun panumdumon pirmi kung bati-bati lang or tsismis ang isa ka butang ang guwa sina daw fantasya o imahinasyon lang. Pwede gid man pang-entertinar lang sa atun para may maisturyahan or mahambal lang. Galing ang pagpati ko ya sa Ilonggo, maalam. Indi madala sa isturya- isturya lang kag kinahanglan siguro kag matuod-tuod gin ang kung anu man bag-o patihan. Napakita ina sang mga Ilonggo kapila na nga mga okasyon. Ang pangguba kag pag-ubra-ubra isturya daw indi gid maayu nga buluhaton.
Being very young, idealistic and dynamic, it is a good role of the youth to make sure facts are correct and truth is verified. We Ilonggos should always be responsible for our actions and what we say.
Ang akun lang unsolicited advice sa tanan, it is better to be talked about than to be ignored and hambal gani ka iban, ang puno nga damu bunga, ginahabuy. Ara sa tawo ang pagbana-bana kung sin-o ang gahambal ka tuod-tuod. Ang sinceridad indi mapeke. Mabatyagan ina kag makita ka tawo.
Ini ang inyo amigo, abyan kag primo sa Syudad sang Iloilo, Ang Tingog sang Kabataang Ilonggo nga gaulikid sa katigulangan kag sa kababainhan, gasiling, para sa kauswagan sang Syudad sang Iloilo, UGYON Kabataang Ilonggo, UGYON Iloilo. Ilonggos are worth working and fighting for.
For comments and/or suggestions, email
councilorlextupas@yahoo.com. This also serves as the email used in my account in www.friendster.com and www.facebook.com. You could also check out my web page at www.lextupas.blogspot.com.

52nd NewsExpress Article

10:30 PM at 10:30 PM Filed under:
52nd NewsExpress Article
by LEX Tupas

Value of Integrity and Honesty

Some people say that there is a lack of integrity and honesty nowadays in this world. How we yearn for sincerity and truth. This is said to be most true in the political arena and showbiz circles.
Ang ini nga mga karera medyo lain gid man ang sitwasyon. Di ka kasigurdo kung sin-o bala ang maayu gid kag tuod-tuod. Amu man ni ang daw abi mo maayu basta may atubang nga kamera or may mikropono. Tapus, tulok ka iban, kun kis-a daw lain ang ginhambal kag lain man ang gina-ubra. Gaguwa nga daw kabudlay intyendihun kag siguro isa na sa mga rason nga ang pagsalig daw indi dali mahatag.
Integrity is most commonly understood as honesty and it is about being real, true, trustworthy and credible. If one has this, he would be listened to, followed, trusted and believed by the people.
Amu na masmaayu gid nga gahalong sa ginahambal kag gina-ubra ang mga personalidad sa politika or bisan gani wala pa. Sa tulok ko, masgusto sang tawo maging kaupod kag abyan ang isa ka tawo nga masaligan, may integridad kag abilidad. Daw amu gid na ang ginapangita sang pumulyo sang Iloilo.
Ini ang inyo amigo, abyan kag primo sa Syudad sang Iloilo, Ang Tingog sang Kabataang Ilonggo nga gaulikid sa katigulangan kag sa kababainhan, gasiling, para sa kauswagan sang Syudad sang Iloilo, UGYON Kabataang Ilonggo, UGYON Iloilo. Ilonggos are worth working and fighting for.
For comments and/or suggestions, email
councilorlextupas@yahoo.com. This also serves as the email used in my account in www.friendster.com and www.facebook.com. You could also check out my web page at www.lextupas.blogspot.com.

51st NewsExpress Article

10:29 PM at 10:29 PM Filed under:
51st NewsExpress Article
by LEX Tupas

Leadership Trainings

. It is an honor and a privilege to be chosen from among 700 applicants representing more than 50 countries and all 6 continents to be a participant and official delegate for the Global Intergenerational Leadership Training Programme. I was told that I am the only Philippine elected delegate for the event just like when I was also chosen to participate in last year’s Asia-Europe Young Leaders Symposium in Denmark.
My official travel to such events is also in line with my role as the Chairman of the Committee on Domestic and International Relations of the Iloilo City Council. I am tasked to build good relations with various entities within the country and elsewhere.
More than just building alliances and networks, these training programs also become beneficial to enhance leadership skills for the benefit of the people we serve. In my case, these are the people of Iloilo City.
Wala sang may monopoliya sang kina-alam kag wala man sang makahambal nga pinakamaayu na gid siya nga indi na importante ang magkuha sine nga training kag development. Ang pag-upod sa mga okasyon nga makaimprobar sa maayu nga pagserbisyo sa tawo isa ka maayu nga butang para man sa benepisyo sang ginaserbisyuhan.
Gapasalamat man ako sa ehekutibo sang Lokal nga Syudad kag sa gapamuno sang Sanggunian Panlungsod pati sa Department of Interior and Local Government nga basta sa pagdebelop kag paayu sa paghatag serbisyo para sa tawo pareho sa mga International Leadership Trainings, ginasuportahan gid nila kag wala sang problema sa paglisensya nga maging kabahin sini.
Ini ang inyo amigo, abyan kag primo sa Syudad sang Iloilo, Ang Tingog sang Kabataang Ilonggo nga gaulikid sa katigulangan kag sa kababainhan, gasiling, para sa kauswagan sang Syudad sang Iloilo, UGYON Kabataang Ilonggo, UGYON Iloilo. Ilonggos are worth working and fighting for.
For comments and/or suggestions, email
councilorlextupas@yahoo.com. This also serves as the email used in my account in www.friendster.com and www.facebook.com. You could also check out my web page at www.lextupas.blogspot.com.

50th NewsExpress Article

10:28 PM at 10:28 PM Filed under:
50th NewsExpress Article

by LEX Tupas

Attention to Details

Being meticulous is something that was an attribute of women some people say. They are the one who make sure that each minute detail is well taken care of. This is probably the reason why it has been observed that majority of the workers for electronics are women. It could also be noted that secretaries are women. Nowadays, it seems that this is just a stereotype because apparently giving proper attention to details is something that should be done by everyone regardless of gender in order to be successful.
Kung ang isa ka estudyante ginpabasa sang libro from 1-10 kag ginabasa ya 11-15 kay wala ya ginsulat ang iya assignment anu matabu? Kung ang isa ka galuto nagluto ka barbeque pero ang gingamit nga sauce indi husto anu matabu? Kung ang isa ka kontraktor nagbid sa isa ka proyekto pero nalimtan ya ibutang ang contingency funds anu matabu? Kung ang isa ka konsehal nagkadto sa plenaryo dala iya ordinansa pero wala sya nakatuon maayu kag nakakonsulta sang husto anu matabu? Kadamo sang adlaw adlaw nga sitwasyon nga gapakita sa aton nga importante ang detalye.
It is just like a person showing you a bond paper. It is all clear and clean but you noticed there is a dot on one of its edges. We as consumers, spectators, members of management or whatever role we have focus on what is lacking or what seems to be not right in what we see or hear. It’s also like listening to a speech and if there was a word that was not pronounced well, that’s what gets our attention.
Ako mismo medyo sang una indi ako detalyado nga tawo kag nakita ko daw medyo di maayu gali ang resulta. Masmaayu magplanu sang husto kag maging maid-id sa obra para sigurado nga maging madinalag-on ini. Kung indi ta maghatag atensyon sa detalye basi makibot lang ta nga atun gusto nga ginatuyo lain gali ang natabu.
Ini ang inyo amigo, abyan kag primo sa Syudad sang Iloilo, Ang Tingog sang Kabataang Ilonggo nga gaulikid sa katigulangan kag sa kababainhan, gasiling, para sa kauswagan sang Syudad sang Iloilo, UGYON Kabataang Ilonggo, UGYON Iloilo. Ilonggos are worth working and fighting for.
For comments and/or suggestions, email
councilorlextupas@yahoo.com. This also serves as the email used in my account in www.friendster.com and www.facebook.com. You could also check out my web page at www.lextupas.blogspot.com.

46th NewsExpress Article

10:26 PM at 10:26 PM Filed under:
46th NewsExpress Article
by LEX Tupas

Value of Endorsements

Endorsement as defined by Microsoft Thesaurus is backing, support and approval. Endorsements are valuable in daily transactions such as when we need the approval of our boss, immediate superior or other accountable officers of our organization so that a go signal for a proposed project or even payment of supplies or services can be obtained. As this is true in private businesses and government transactions, most of us always equate the word endorsement to political support or product marketing.
Pirmi ta gakaisip nga kung ginaendorso ang isa ka tawo or produkto sang isa ka indibidwal or grupo makahatag ini masmapag-on nga rasun kung nga-a suportahan ta ang ginaendorso. Siguro bangud kay masaligan o palangga ta ang gaendorso or nanami-an lang gid kita sa iya o sa ila amu na madala man kita sa pagsuporta sa ila ginasuporta.
We have heard and seen celebrities and even political personalities who endorse particular products. Their fame, charisma and influence has made the product or person they endorse more endearing to the public and has made that brand stronger in terms of name familiarization and product support. I would like to think of such as a sort of networking kind of businesses since the chosen endorser has his built in supporters and well made image and reputation that can help a person or product to be endorsed. Marketing studies show that we believe in someone we trust who can give a good word and endorse something for us. It’s like a full blown “word-of-mouth” advertising and testimonial that will lead others to follow the endorser’s lead.
Gapati ako nga wala sang malain sa pag-endorso. Ako mismo gani sang pagdalagan ko bilang konsehal sa Syudad, gapasalamat gid ako sa mga nagpakita suporta sa pag-endosar sa akun. Ako man gani ginasaligan man nga mag-endosar sa mga iban nga pigura sa politika kag pati pa mga produkto nga ginabaligya. Gapasalamt gid ako sa paghatag salig sa akun sang mga pribado nga kompaniya nga magrepresenta sang ila nga mga produkto. Bisan sa konseho, natagaan gani ta responsibilidad nga maging itsura kag tingog sang Syudad nga mag-asikaso sa paayu ka relasyon ka Syudad sa iban nga syudad sa Pilipinas kag sa iban nga pungsod, pati sa mga iban nga ahensya sang gobyerno kag bisan pa gani sa mga pangpribado nga asosasyon.
Endorsements put the name of the endorser on the line while the one being endorsed is at risk of succeeding or failing. What is important to take note of is that we should not only rely on endorsements but we should make sure the product that we sell or we ourselves are good on our own and on its own that endorsements are just a bonus to the marketing mix.
Ini ang inyo amigo, abyan kag primo sa Syudad sang Iloilo, Ang Tingog sang Kabataang Ilonggo nga gaulikid sa katigulangan kag sa kababainhan, gasiling, para sa kauswagan sang Syudad sang Iloilo, UGYON Kabataang Ilonggo, UGYON Iloilo. Ilonggos are worth working and fighting for.
For comments and/or suggestions, email
councilorlextupas@yahoo.com. This also serves as the email used in my account in www.friendster.com and www.facebook.com

45th NewsExpress Article

10:24 PM at 10:24 PM Filed under:
45th NewsExpress Article
by LEX Tupas

Keeping Things Real

We have always heard the words, “what you see is what you get”. How many people do we know especially in certain careers do we trust that they will keep their word and walk the talk? How many people that we meet and have met in our lives do we really know and who acts consistently even behind our backs?
Gakaapresyar ko gid makakilala, makaupod kag maging abyan ang mga “tuod” nga tawo. Sa akun pagpati, sila masaligan kag klaru ang panindugan. Amu ni ang mga gusto ko maging kaupod. Sila ang gusto gid natun maging mga abyan sa atun kabuhi. Kabudlay man magsalig sa isa ka tawo nga lain gali ubrahun or hambalun sang sa ginhambal sa imu or kung atubang nimu.
We yearn to have real people surrounding us especially in our most trusted circle. We want a person with integrity and who also displays loyalty. When we find people like that, it is best to find ways to keep them in our lives.
Sa isa ka butang labi na sa mga ekspektasyon ka pumuluyo sa akun, dapat maging tuod kita sa ila. Indi ko gid gusto maekspektar sang sobra sa akun ang tawo. Masmaayu pa nubo ang ekspektasyon sa akun sang sa grabe kag di ko malab-ot. 28 anyos pa lang kita sa subong kag gatinguha man. Gapangayu gid ako sang pag-intyende sang tanan nga tagaSyudad. Tani kung anu lang ang masarangan ko maging ok man sa inyo.
I believe in keeping things real. I assure the city residents and all Ilonggos for that matter that your public servant LEX is definitely practicing “what you see is what you get”. I will keep my word whatever happens and as much as possible.
Ini ang inyo amigo, abyan kag primo sa Syudad sang Iloilo, Ang Tingog sang Kabataang Ilonggo nga gaulikid sa katigulangan kag sa kababainhan, gasiling, para sa kauswagan sang Syudad sang Iloilo, UGYON Kabataang Ilonggo, UGYON Iloilo. Ilonggos are worth working and fighting for.
For comments and/or suggestions, email
councilorlextupas@yahoo.com. This also serves as the email used in my account in www.friendster.com and www.facebook.com

44th NewsExpress Article

10:20 PM at 10:20 PM Filed under:
44th NewsExpress Article
by LEX Tupas

Public and Private Partnership

Even before entering public service, I have been a believer in building alliances, networks and partnerships that could lead to benefits, good results and progress for a particular community. Until now, my belief in cultivating great partnerships stays and is even strengthened.
Sa akun nga mga proyekto nga ginadala para sa Syudad sang Iloilo, ginapasalamatan ko gid ang mga pampubliko nga mga institusyon kag labi na gid mga pribado nga indibidwal kag organisasyon nga nagabulig gid sa akun para maging madinalag-on ang mga proyekto. Indi masarangan sang gobyerno ang tanan. Kinahanglan man ang suporta kag pagUGYON sang pribado nga sektor.
The partnerships that I am blessed to have (and are increasing as time passes) are a big factor that made my numerous special projects successful. I am very thankful of their trust and confidence in me as I together with my staff and team organize activities and events focusing on particular areas and target markets for the benefit of the Ilonggos.
Ang pag-organisa sang isa ka hiwatun nga okasyon maging mashapus kag mapadali bangud sang pagtunga ka mga responsibilidad sa kada organisasyon nga gapasakop sa gina-ubra nga proyekto. Isa pa kay limitado ang pondo ka gobyerno kag ang opisina ko wala man pondo para sa pag-ubra proyekto pero gapangita gid kita medyos para makadeliber sang mga proyekto para sa kaayuhan sang Syudad sang Iloilo.
Speaking of special projects this June, another Life Expectancy eXchange (LEX) Mission is scheduled for the District of Lapuz. Another major special project which is scheduled this coming July is the 1st Livelihood and Entrepreneurship eXchange (LEX) Training Program which will train individuals on developing interests and skills that can lead to a possible livelihood for them such as cell phone repair, cooking and bartending. Information regarding such projects will be discussed in detail soon. Aside from these projects, another special project is scheduled for August, two in September and two in October. November will have one major and we will end this year with two more special projects. These projects will not become successful without the support of private organizations and individuals who believe in good endeavors.
Ini ang inyo amigo, abyan kag primo sa Syudad sang Iloilo, Ang Tingog sang Kabataang Ilonggo nga gaulikid sa katigulangan kag sa kababainhan, gasiling, para sa kauswagan sang Syudad sang Iloilo, UGYON Kabataang Ilonggo, UGYON Iloilo. Ilonggos are worth working and fighting for.
For comments and/or suggestions, email
councilorlextupas@yahoo.com. This also serves as the email used in my account in www.friendster.com and www.facebook.com

43rd NewsExpress Article

10:19 PM at 10:19 PM Filed under:
43rd NewsExpress Article

by LEX Tupas

Investing in Continuous Education

We have always heard the clichés “nobody has the monopoly of knowledge” and that “we learn from people and experience on a daily basis”. It is but a humbling admission that we are not all that great and intelligent even if one has already finished a professional degree.
Ang kalibutan adlaw-adlaw gabag-o kag damu mga bag-o nga kina-alam nga pwede natun mabal-an. Amu na ang akun ginapatihan kun sa diin nagdala sa akun sa sige nga pag-eskwela sunod-sunod pagkatapus mag-graduar sa kolehiyo nagdiresto Masters, pagkatapus mag-graduar sa Master nagdiretso sa Doctorate kag sa tunga sang pagkuha sina ga-intra sa mga seminar o training programs.
It is said that to better ourselves and to have an edge in today’s very competitive environment; one should find ways to improve his skills and develop more skills and talents. As such, taking part in seminars focused on developing specific skills to become more effective in one’s career is definitely something good for the individual, the company and the people one serves. It is not a waste of time or a belittling of one’s competency but rather an acknowledgment that there is always room for improvement.
Naging parte na ako sang kadamu nga mga lokal kag internasyonal nga seminar, workshop or training programs. Nakatutok ang mga ini sa political campaigns, leadership, communication, strategy work, teambuilding kag iban pa nga mga importante nga topiko labi na sa akun nga karera sa kabuhi, ang serbisyo publiko. Ang mga gakakadtuan ko nga mga programa nga ini indi lang makabulig sa akun personal nga kina-alam kundi makadugang pa ini sa maayu nga pagserbisyo ko sa Syudad. Sa nahambal gani pirmi, ang impormasyon makadala sang kakusog.
In the middle of May, I was pleasantly surprised with a text and email from the National Movement of Young Legislators (NMYL) that I was nominated and chosen to be one of the scholars of the Office of Sen. Pangilinan for a week long Leadership and Development Management Program in the Asian Institute of Management, an international school in Makati. It was a privilege and honor to be given the opportunity since it is a very good opportunity for learning and AIM has a very good reputation in terms of giving quality education to people of all Nationalities. This is my second time in AIM after my 1 month Basic Management Program that I took last 2003. I will be utilizing all of my honed knowledge and skills as well as my new learning to better serve Iloilo City.
Kung may tsansa nga makapasige pag-improbar sa atun kina-alam, indi ta gid ina pagpabay-an lang kay ang pag-ayo sang isa ka indibidwal makaresulta sang pag-ayu sang iban nga tawo kag sang komunidad man.
Ini ang inyo amigo, abyan kag primo sa Syudad sang Iloilo, Ang Tingog sang Kabataang Ilonggo nga gaulikid sa katigulangan kag sa kababainhan, gasiling, para sa kauswagan sang Syudad sang Iloilo, UGYON Kabataang Ilonggo, UGYON Iloilo. Ilonggos are worth working and fighting for.
For comments and/or suggestions, email
councilorlextupas@yahoo.com. This also serves as the email used in my account in www.friendster.com.

42nd NewsExpress Article

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42nd NewsExpress Article

by LEX Tupas

1st Labor and Employment eXchange (LEX) Fair

As Chairman of the Committee on Labor, Employment, Manpower and Placement, one of my roles as mentioned in the Internal Rules of Procedure of the Iloilo City Council is to handle job fairs and handle employment issues in the city. As such, the 1st LEX Fair was initiated and organized by the Office of Councilor LEX Tupas, POEA Region VI and Department of Labor and Employment in cooperation with SM City Iloilo, the Iloilo Hotel, Resort and Restaurant Association, ABS CBN Iloilo, AMA Computer College, Deocampos and PESO Iloilo City. This is a different kind of job fair since it is the first one that is specialized as it focuses on certain employment opportunities here and abroad for the most needed careers such as teaching, nursing, information and communication technology, broadcasting, seamen, human resource and hotel and restaurant management. Furthermore, being the Chairman also of the Committee on Domestic and International Affairs, I might feel bad when Ilonggos are forced to leave our City to work for another City within the country or another country to find greener pasture but it is a reality that we would want the best for our families. This is probably one of the reasons why some Ilonggos become overseas contract workers. They are said to be our new heroes as they have kept our economy strong and have supported countless of Filipino families. I salute them and value their hard work.
Naglab-ot 300 ka utod ta nga mga Ilonggo ang nangita sang pang-empleyo sa LEX Fair. 15 ka kompanya nga gahire overseas workers kag 12 ka lokal nga kompanya ang nag-intra sa programa. Kanami sang pamatyag nga gapasalamat gid ang mga nag-intra nga kompanya sa paghiwat sang okasyon kay pila sa ila ang nakakuha immediate hires gid dayun. Bangud sang maayu nga resulta sa Oktubre o Nobyembre pagahiwatun ang 2nd LEX Fair kag siguraduhun namun kaupod ang mga partner agencies nga maging masdaku kag masdamu ang makabisita kag matagaan tsansa sa trabaho.
Isa sa pinakaimportante gid nga napakita sang okasyon nga ini pareho sang kadam-an nga mga special projects sang ini nga abyan niyo, Councilor LEX, ang pag-updanay ka pribado kag publiko nga mga institusyon kag indibidwal para makadala maayu nga programa para sa mga Ilonggo. Indi masarangan sang gobyerno tanan. Kinahanglan man ang bulig ka pribado nga sector para maging masmadinalag-on kita nga tanan.
Ini ang inyo amigo, abyan kag primo sa Syudad sang Iloilo, Ang Tingog sang Kabataang Ilonggo nga gaulikid sa katigulangan kag sa kababainhan, gasiling, para sa kauswagan sang Syudad sang Iloilo, UGYON Kabataang Ilonggo, UGYON Iloilo. Ilonggos are worth working and fighting for.
For comments and/or suggestions, email
councilorlextupas@yahoo.com. This also serves as the email used in my account in www.friendster.com.

41st NewsExpress Article

10:16 PM at 10:16 PM Filed under:
41st NewsExpress Article
by LEX Tupas

Sibling Relationships

Just recently, me, my only sister and my brother-in-law with their children plus my uncle went out of town to take a much needed break and a last minute R&R for the tail end of the summer season. It was a different kind of vacation for me since what I value the most out of the experience was not the vacation venue or the gimmicks in the place but the bonding time I had with my family members especially my sis.
Ang akun nga mga utod may ila na nga mga pamilya. Ang nabilin na lang nga wala pa sang asawa kag kabataan ako kag akun nga utod bag-o sa akun. Halin sang nagpakasal na kag may kabuhi(palangabuhi-an) na nga ila ang iban ko nga mga utod, medyo masako na ang amun mga kabuhi kag wala na gid kami gakita-ay pareho sang una. Daw mahidlaw ka man sang tini-on nga ara kami tanan sa isa ka puluy-an kag updanay pirmi kag gaka-on pa midnight snack sadto.
Now, that all of us in the family are already of age, it feels good just to spend some time with my siblings once in awhile and bond with them. As they say, family will always be there for you and they will be there to cheer you at your time of glory and cheer you up at the time of loneliness or problems.
Atun gid taga-an sang importansya kag pagpalangga ang atun nga mga utod. Sa akun pa gid sitwasyon, may ara ako sang ginatawag nga “extended family” amu na ang mga utod nga mga tagaSyudad sang Iloilo. Bisan gab-i na o kung Sabado kag Domingo nga tani tini-on ka pagpahuway, ginahatag ko pa ini nga tini-on para sa mga taga Syudad sang Iloilo.
Let us value our personal cheering squad, our family members especially our siblings.
Ini ang inyo amigo, abyan kag primo sa Syudad sang Iloilo, Ang Tingog sang Kabataang Ilonggo nga gaulikid sa katigulangan kag sa kababainhan, gasiling, para sa kauswagan sang Syudad sang Iloilo, UGYON Kabataang Ilonggo, UGYON Iloilo. Ilonggos are worth working and fighting for.
For comments and/or suggestions, email
councilorlextupas@yahoo.com. This also serves as the email used in my account in www.friendster.com.

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Calendar of activities

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JANUARY

1) kapamilya Dance showdown with ABS-CBN and SM City
Venue: SM activity Center

FEBRUARY

1) LEX (Lingkages and Exchage for eXcellent) Communication Convention
in cooperation with Robisons Place Iloilo & AMA Computer College
Date: February 29, 2008 at Robinsons Place
Target participants: Internet owners, Media & students

MARCH

1) Alternative Career Program (Labor & Employment Exchange Program)
In partnerhip with the depED Div. of Iloilo City Schools
Venue: Social hall
Date: March 14, 2008 (tentative)

2) Scholarship Awards
In Partnership with AMA Computer College of Iloilo
Beneficiaries: Valedictorians & Salutatorians from 13 public high schools

APRIL

1) Life Expectancy eXtension (LEX) District Medical Mission
A joint project with JCI Iloilo Inc. (Iloilo Jaycees)
Venue: Lapaz Covered Gym
Date: March 30, 2008
Target Beneficiaries : Chidren aging 12 years and below and Adults

MAY

1) Medical Mission @ Brgy. Magsaysay Village Lapaz

2) Launching of ost outstanding Barangay Council & Barangay Kagawad
Partner Agency: DILG, Iloilo
Venue: SM City
Date: May 15, 2008

3) LEX (Labor & Employment Exchange) fair(A Job Fair for Nurse, Teachers, I.T and
HRM Courses

Date: May 27, 2008
Venue: SM City Mall
Beneficiaries: nurses, Nursing Graduate, Teachers & teachers Graduate, Information
Technology Graduate & Hotel & Restaurant Management Graduates
Partner Agencies: DOLE, POEA, ABS-CBN SM City

JUNE

1) District Medical Mission (Life Expectancy eXperience)
Partner: NewsExpress
Venue: Brgy. Libertad, Lapuz
Beneficiaries: Children below 12 & women

JULY

1) Livelihood & Entrepreneur eXchange Program (LEX Program)
Partners: Iloilo Hotel Restaurant & Resorts Association (IHRRA)
AMA Computer College
Venue: Robinsons Place
Date: July 17, 2008
Target participants: Interested applicants, Students, OSY's, women & elderly

AUGUST

1) Bunyag Sa Siyudad

Date:August 29, 2008

Venue:Our Lady of Fatima Parish Church, Alta Tierra Village, Jaro Iloilo City.

SEPTEMBER

1) Bantay Bata Medical Mission

October

1)Launching of Dinagyang Kapamilya Dance Showdown

Venue: SM City Activity Center

Date & Time: October 22, 2008, 4:00 PM -Tentative

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Ordinances & Resolutions




Title Status Date Sponsorship
1. Safety Security in Our Homes Privilege Speech
July 25, 2007




2. Res. Urging the PNP to Intensify Approved July 25, 2007 Author
its Drive in the Prevention of Crimes Against


Property, Particulrly Robbery & Theft against


Persons in the City of Iloilo


(Res. # 2007-764)






3. Res. Urging the City Engineers' Office to Approved July 25, 2007 Author
Prioritize the Construction or Repair of the


Drainage or Sewerage system of flooded


City pulic school grounds & premises to


provide the youth & the school children of the


City a clean & healthy learning environment






4. Res. Urging the Local School Board & the Approved July 25, 2007 Author
Local Devlopment Council to prepare a Com-


prehensive Drainage Plans & Prioritize the


Construction & Repair of the Drainage of


Sewerage System of flooded city public


school grounds & premises to provide the


youth & the school children of the city a


clean & healthy learning environment


(Res. # 2007-772)






5.Res. Onveying the Sincerest Sympathy to Approved July 25, 2007 Co-sponsor
the bereaved family of the late Punong Brgy.


varesto T. sedoquis of Brgy. South Fundidor,


Molo, Iloilo City


(Res. 2007-805)






6) Res. Adopting the Chairman's Report, Com Approved Aug. 1, 2007 Author
on Domestic & International Relations re: Inten-


tion to forge a sister-city relationship with the


city government of Kaoshiung, Taiwan


(Res. # 2007-829)






7 )Res. Authorizing the City Mayor to enter Approved Aug. 1, 2007 Author
into a sister-city agreement with the City


Government of Kaoshiung, Taiwan


(Res. # 2007-830)






8) Proposed Ord. Regulating/Prohibiting Drivers 1st Reading Aug. 29, 2007 Author/Proponent
of Private Motorcycles,motorized scooters or


motor bicycle who consents to or allows a


child to ride thereof while plying city streets


& nat'l. higways, within the territorial jurisdiction


of Iloilo City except otherwise provided & pro-


viding penalties for violation thereof.


(Res. # 2007-970)






9) A Res. Authorizing the City Mayor to enter Approved Sept. 5, 2007 Author
into a sister-city agreement with the city gov't.


of Mandaue City, Cebu


(Res. 2007-1019)






10) Res. Adopting the Progress Report of the Approved Sept. 12, 2007 Author
Chairman, Com. On Comunication & Public (Com Report)

Information re: Proposed Ord. Providing Guide-


lines for Cable Television (CATV) Operators &


Prohibiting & Penalizing Illegal & Unaithorized


CATV Connections, its Pilferage & Theft in the


City of Iloilo


















Ordinances & Resolutions




Title Status Date Sponsorship
11) Proposed Ord. Regulating & Requiring 1st Reading Nov. 21, 2007 co-sponsor with
All Commercial Establishments Offering Inter-


net Services to Provide an Appropriate Com-


puter Program, Software & Filters to prevent


Customers of an access to Pornographic Web-


sites & Providing penalties for violation thereof.


(Res. 2007-1346)






12) Res. Recognizing the Service of the Hon. Approved Nov. 28, 2007 Author
Marietta V. Orleans, Pres. of the Liga ng mga


Barangay as ex-officio member of the Sanggu-


niang Panlungsod ng Iloilo


(res. 2007-1382)






12) Res. Recognizing the Service of the Hon. Approved Nov. 28, 2007 Author
Stevie Rey I. Abitang, Pres. of the Sangguniang


Kabataan as ex-officio member of the Sanggu-


niang Panlungsod ng Iloilo






13) Safety in our Homes Privilege Speech Jan. 16, 2008




14) Proposed Ord. Amending City Ord. # 242 s. deferred on 2nd
Author
1977 re"An Ord. Requiring rivers of Motorcycles reading

to wear crash helmets & prohibiting more than


two including the driver to ride on motorcycles,


and providing penalties thereof"


(Res. 2008-208)






15) Res. Requesting the PLDT to install a tele- Approved Feb. 6, 2008 Author
phone line in the Brgy. Hall of Brgy. Calaparan


Arevalo, Iloilo City (Res. 2008-190)






16) An Ordinance Providing for a omprehensive Approved Feb. 6, 2008 Co-sponsor
Children & Youth welfare Code of Iloilo City 1st Reading

and for other purposes






17) Res. Declaring the month of March 2008 Approved March 12, 2008 co-sponsor
as the "Womens' Month in the City of Iloilo"


(Res. 2008-353)






18) Proposed Res. Forging a sisterhood Approved March 12, 2008 Author
agreement with Quezon City






19) Res. Requesting the PLDT to install a tele- Approved April 6, 2008 Author
phone line in the Brgy. Hall of Brgy. Bonifacio


Arevalo, Iloilo City






20) An Ord. Amending Sec. 23, Chapter VIII 1st reading April 30, 2008 Author/Proponent
of City Ord. No. 2007-016 entitled " The Revised referred to Com.

Local Revenue Code of the City of Iloilo" on Ways & Means





21) 1st Indorsement dated June 4, 2008 of the Com. Report June 25, 2008
City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas of the attached


Memo. of Understanding by and between the


City of Iloilo and the DOLE, requesting the


August Body an Authority to Sign






22) Res. Authorizing the City Mayor Hon. Jerry Approved June 25, 2008 Proponent
P. Treñas, to Sign the Memo. Of Understanding


(MOU) between the DOLE Region VI and the


Iloilo City Government relative to the DOLE Pro-


Poor Programs: "Tulong Pangkabuhayan Para


sa Mahihirap"






23) Privileged Speech "Keeping Things Real"
July 2, 2008

MAJOR Seminars/ Conferences Attended

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Elected as the National Vice President of Kabataang Liberal ng Pilipinas
Young Political Leaders Summit in Denmark
Philippine-China Youth Ambassador Program in Beijing, China

Taipei and Kaoshung City Elections Observer

Running a Successful Political Campaign Seminar in Indonesia


- Union of Catholic Student Councils Congress, UA&P (1999)
- Civitas Asia Local Conference, UA&P (1999)
- Civitas Asia International Conference, UA&P (2000)
- Ateneo Sanggunian Formation Seminar, Tagaytay High Lands (1999 - 2000)
- Ateneo Sanggunian Evaluation Seminar, Laguna (1999 - 2000)
- Christian Life Program, Singles for Christ, Forbes Park, Makati (2002)
- Asian Institute of Management – JBF Center Lecture, Corporate Governance in Japan and Banks (2003)
- Publicus, 1st Political Campaign Series 2003, Development Academy of the Philippines (2003)
- Rotaract District Conference, Laguna Del Sol Resort, Caliraya, Cavite (2003)
- Men and Women’s Encounter, Christ Commission Fellowship, Development Academy of the Philippines, Tagaytay City (2003)
- A Quality Workplace Through 5S, San Miguel Properties Center Building, Pasig City (October 27, 2003)
- Creating Outstanding Customer Service, San Miguel Properties Center Building, Pasig City (October 28, 2003)
- Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, San Miguel Properties Center Building, Pasig City (October 23-24, 2003)
- Global Marketing, Richmonde Hotel, Pasig City (May 27, 2004)
- Teambuilding Seminar conducted by John Maxwell, Araneta Coliseum, Cubao, Quezon City (2004)
- 5th National Congress, Kabataang Liberal ng Pilipinas, Roxas City, Capiz (December 9-11, 2004)
- Representative of Senator Kiko Pangilinan/Area Judge, Ten Accomplished Young Organizations (Visayas Area Finals), Cebu City,Cebu (April 28-30, 2005)
- Guest and Judge, Youth Environment Summer (YES) Camp of DEPed and DENR, Iloilo City, Iloilo (May 6-10, 2005)
- KALIPI Representative/Participant, Young Liberals and Democrats of Asia (YLDA) Seminar on “Running a Successful Political Campaign”, Yogyakarta, Indonesia (May 11-16,2005)
- Master of Ceremonies, YLDA-KALIPI Seminar “Is Youth Activism still active?”, Friedrich Naumann Foundation Office, Makati City ( May 18, 2005)
- Youth Ambassador, 1st Philippine-China Youth Ambassador Program, Beijing. Hangzhao, Shanghai, China (July 10-18,2005)
- Guest Speaker, Topic :“Young Filipino Leaders’ Role in Society”, Kalipi Basic Orientation Seminar, Vigan, Ilocos Sur (September 23-25, 2005)
- Strengthening Youth Wings of Political Parties in Asia (January 27, 2006)
- Observer, Major Cities of Taiwan Local Elections, Taipei and Kaoshung (December 2006)
- The Only Local Government Official Delegate, Young Political Leaders Summit, Asia-Europe Foundation, Copenhagen City, Denmark (October 2007)
- Participant, Leadership and Development Management for Young Legislators Course, Asian Institute of Management, Makati City, Philippines (June 9-13, 2008)
- Participant, Global Intergenerational Leadership Training Programme, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, USA (Aug 3-11, 2008)
- Delegate, United Nations International Youth Day, United Nations Headquarters, New York City, USA (Aug. 8, 2008)

Values

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Love for Constituents


Empowerment and Empathy


eXcellence and Integrity

39th News Express Article

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by LEX Tupas

Malipayon nga Kapistahan Kabarangay

The month of May was full of festivities in the barangays and I am so honored and privileged to have been part of most of these events. The barangay event that really is closest to my heart is the Barangay Fiesta of my very own barangay where I reside in, Brgy. M.V. Hechanova, Jaro, Iloilo City.Gapasalamat gid ako sa mga opisyales ka akun barangay kag mga kabarangay nga mainit gid ang pag-akomodar sa akun halin sa pag-umpisa ko nga maging residente sang barangay. Asta sang pag-selebrar sa kapistahan, daw halos adlaw adlaw ginaabi-abi gid ako sang maayu sa mga okasyon nga ginaareglar para ihiwat ang kapistahan. Ginhambal ko gani sa mga nag-organiza kag sa mga pumuluyo nga indi ako ya bisita sa mga okasyon kay tagadira ako nga barangay kag malipayon gid ako nga gahalin ako sa nasambit nga barangay.I have met a lot of people who have truly influenced me and in one way or another taught me something from the trisikad association members and officers, to the homeowners association officers and members, to the security guards, small business owners, urban poor members, organization association members, the little kid in San Isidro Village, to the young mom from phase II of Grand Plains, to the couple residing in the house beside mine, to the barangay officials, tanods, health workers, social workers, and the like. I am sincerely thankful of their warm welcome and utmost trust in me.Sa mga pinalangga ko nga kabarangay indi lang sa brgy. MV Hechanova kag sa mga kabarangayan sa Jaro kundi sa 180 ka barangay sa Syudad sang Iloilo, gapasalamat gid ining inyo amigo sang inyo maayu nga pag-akomodar sa akun diri sa Syudad. Tinguhaan ko gid nga pagaserbisyuhan ko kamu sang maayu kag husto.I believe that the projects of the city will not be successful without the support of the barangays. They are the most basic community and closest to the people we serve. Amu man na gani kung nga-a nalunsar ang Search for Excellence in Barangay Governance.Gin-inisyar ini nga proyekto ni Councilor LEX kaupod ang DILG Iloilo City, Jaycees Iloilo, ABS CBN Iloilo, SM City Iloilo kag ginasuportahan ka Lokal nga gobyerno sang Syudad. Tani ang proyekto nga ini makadala sang sige nga pagUGYON kag pagProgreso sang kabarangayan para sige nga mapasadya ta indi lang sa tini-on sang kapistahan kamu kabarangay kundi sa kada adlaw adlaw diri sa Syudad sang Iloilo.Ini ang inyo amigo, abyan kag primo sa Syudad sang Iloilo, Ang Tingog sang Kabataang Ilonggo nga gaulikid sa katigulangan kag sa kababainhan, gasiling, para sa kauswagan sang Syudad sang Iloilo, UGYON Kabataang Ilonggo, UGYON Iloilo. Ilonggos are worth working and fighting for.

38th News Express Article

9:41 PM at 9:41 PM Filed under:
by LEX Tupas
Keeping Old Friends


A good and real friend is said to be one who is be able to keep and sustain long term relationships especially with his old friends. Maintaining any kind of relationship is a challenge but it is something worth working on since real friends are few.
Sang nagligad nga mga senemana pagkatapus sang medyo madugay-dugay na nga tini-on, natagaan ako tsansa makapa Manila liwat para maging head delegate sang Syudad sa pag-selebrar sang Makati foundation day. Bilang Chairman sa Komitiba sang Domestic kag Internasyonal Affairs, amu na nga mga tini-on mapabaskog pa gid ang lokal nga mga kaalyado ka yang Makati sister city ta man. Sa mga tini-on nga may pahuway ako, daw nalipay ako nga makita ang akun mga abyan halin pa sang high school. Daw kanami ka pamatyagan nga ara gyapun ang pagka-ayuhay bisan indi na pirmi gakit-anay. Pareho man sang mga abyan ko sa kolehiyo kag pagkatapus kolehiyo nga nakita ko man kag nakaupod. Kanami sang tsansa nga ginhatag para makalagas sa tyempo nga wala na kami kaisturyahanay. Ang iban sa ila may mga asawa na, kabataan, mga may negosyo kag iban pareho ko man naelehir nga gahatag serbisyo publiko.
Apparently, if a relationship started out well and was firmly established, regardless of the lack of physical presence and constant communication, the friendship will remain and may be as strong as ever. It’s so nice to reminisce the growing up days and the people who were with you through your up’s and down’s. Just recently, a good friend of mine who is also a scion of a political family visited Iloilo. It was nice catching up on lost time and I’m happy to see my friends getting established in their own careers and becoming successful.
I am blessed to have real friends who have been with me throughout the years. I am also blessed to have found new friends here in Iloilo City from my doctorate class, from my public service career and from the gatherings and events I visit. I hope to cultivate and strengthen these relationships so that I continue to have quality friendships.
Gapati ako wala sa padamu-damu sang kilala ang maging maayu nga abyan kundi sa kalidad sang mga abyan nga may ara kita kag kung paanu natun mapasiguro nga ara gid sila mintras tanto.
I hope all of us will treasure and cherish these priceless people who come into our lives and let us value them and let us find ways to make them stay.
Ini ang inyo amigo, abyan kag primo sa Syudad sang Iloilo, Ang Tingog sang Kabataang Ilonggo nga gaulikid sa katigulangan kag sa kababainhan, gasiling, para sa kauswagan sang Syudad sang Iloilo, UGYON Kabataang Ilonggo, UGYON Iloilo. Ilonggos are worth working and fighting for.
For comments and/or suggestions, email
councilorlextupas@yahoo.com. This also serves as the email used in my account in http://www.friendster.com/.

1st NewsExpress Article

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by LEX Tupas

LEX ACP

Another special project of my office was recently concluded. It is the Labor Experience eXchange Alternative Career Program. This project aims to give graduating high school and college graduating students the opportunity to listen to first hand experience from people from various alternative careers such as politics, broadcasting, entrepreneurship, police, fashion design, directing, etc. As such, it would aid them in choosing the right courses to take in college so as to avoid 2nd and 3rd courses and also for them to choose the best career they would want to have.
Ultimately the decision of what would be in store for us is up to us. Let us be responsible and accountable for our decisions.
Gapasalamat ako sa City Schools Division labi na gid kay Ma’am Linda Gencaya kag kay Ma’am Febe Cang nga partner ko sa pagdala sang proyekto nga ini, sa mga prinicipals sa pribado kag publiko nga high school kag kolehiyo nga nagsuporta gid sa pagpadala sang ila mga estudyante sa hinun-anun, sa Iloilo Jaycees, sa AMA Computer College, sa The News Today kag sa GMA Iloilo. Indi ko man pagkalimtan pasalamatan ang akun nga mga staff nga todo gid ang pag-ubra kag pagsuporta sa mga programa nga ginaubra ta para sa kaayuhan sang Siyudad. Bangud sang suporta sang tanan nga namensyonar ko, naging madinalag-on ang ginhiwat nga programa. Gaginutok gani sa social hall kag kanami sang mga diskusyon.
The LEX ACP is the 1st of its kind in Iloilo City. For sure, this will definitely not be the last.
Sa mga manuggraduar, Congratulations kag ipakita gid ninyo ang inyo kaalam kag kaayu kag pagtutum sa pageskwela kag sa trabaho. Ang pwersa sang pamatan-on ipakita gid kay kita produktibo nga mga miyembro sang atun komunidad.
Ini ang inyo amigo, abyan kag primo sa Syudad sang Iloilo, Ang Tingog sang Kabataang Ilonggo nga gaulikid sa katigulangan kag sa kababainhan, gasiling, para sa kauswagan sang Syudad sang Iloilo, UGYON Kabataang Ilonggo, UGYON Iloilo. Ilonggos are worth working and fighting for.
For comments and/or suggestions, email
councilorlextupas@yahoo.com. This also serves as the email used in my account in http://www.friendster.com/.

Tingog para sa mabaskog nga pamilyang Ilonggo

Tingog para sa mabaskog nga pamilyang Ilonggo
With my wife, Dr. Candice Tupas and our daughter Alexa

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