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.
