58th NewsExpress Article
10:37 PM at 10:37 PM Filed under: Author:58th NewsExpress Article
by LEX TupasLiving 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: Author:55th NewsExpress Article
by LEX TupasPalabasa 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: Author: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: Author:53rd NewsExpress Article
by LEX TupasHearsay 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: Author:52nd NewsExpress Article
by LEX TupasValue 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: Author:51st NewsExpress Article
by LEX TupasLeadership 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: Author: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: Author: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
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: Author: 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
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: Author: 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
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: Author:
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.
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
10:17 PM at 10:17 PM Filed under: Author:
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.
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: Author: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.
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.
