Welcome to my webpage. This would serve as a venue for the exchange of ideas, information and pictures of events being done and plans for my little share in helping Iloilo City improve. Feel free to visit the site and let your friends know of its existence. For any concerns or suggestions, contact me through councilorlextupas@yahoo.com.

Calendar of activities

Ordinances & Resolutions

MAJOR Seminars/ Conferences Attended

Educator:

· Formerly a public school Economics Professor of Iloilo National High School for 2 years and was ranked as #1 teacher/professor of the said school of all the teaching force for school year 2005-2006.

· Private school undergraduate and post graduate professor in various universities in Iloilo City

Honor student:

· Consistent honor student (1st and 2nd honors) since grade school to high school in La Salle green hills and the president of the honor’s class.

· Filipino gold and English silver subject medalist in high school.

· Dean’s lister, 2nd honors, AB Economics, Ateneo de Manila University.

· Best Integration Project Awardee, Basic Management Program, Asian Institute of Management.

· Earned his Masters in Public Management major in Local Government Administration, University of the Philippine Diliman Campus when he was only 26 years old (one of the youngest in his batch).

· Presently on his 2nd year Doctor of Management program with concentration in Public Management, Central Philippine University at the age of 27 (the youngest doctoral student).

Youth officer:

· Elected unanimously semi-honors, class president in high school and also chairman of the St. Brother Miguel Academy that conducts Sunday school for the poor and underprivileged.

· Elected arts and legislative representative and officer of the Ateneo student council (not withstanding his La Salle green hills roots) which during his incumbency was the main proponent of the annual honors’ Assembly in Ateneo de Manila University which was then institutionalized, one of his biggest projects among others.

· Elected Rotaract President.

· Elected Unopposed as the National Vice President of the Kabataang Liberal ng Pilipinas or KALIPI; he is also currently the Honorary Chairman of KALIPI Iloilo City Chapter.

· Chosen as Philippine-China youth ambassador

· Chairman, youth leadership Excellence Award (YLEA), Junior Chamber of Commerce Iloilo (Jaycees Iloilo)

August 14, 2009

Love is defined by Microsoft Thesaurus as feeling affection for, devoted to a person, care for, be fond of, adore someone, and be dear to one’s heart.

Most of us understand the concept of love as a feeling for a special someone, our parents, siblings, family and friends. To a select few, it goes beyond our closest circle and reaches communities, cities, provinces, and the country. It is about other people we don’t even know that much. It is about thinking of how to make things better for them. It is about thinking of them first before ourselves. It is about thinking of the best interest of others and the community.

A genuine love for country was greatly felt with President Cory’s ascendancy to power when Senator Ninoy Aquino was assassinated. It was also seen when President Cory became Citizen Cory that even in her political retirement her service to the Filipinos went beyond holding political office. It was again seen in her influence and effect to the Filipinos when she recently passed away. Truly, she leads us and guides us even in death.

I am more inspired to do well and serve the people of Iloilo City with her great leadership example. Thank you Pres. Cory. The gratitude will always be present.

As what I usually say as my battle cry or my usual spiel, Para sa kauswagan sang Syudad sang Iloilo, UGYON Kabataang Ilonggo, UGYON Iloilo. Ilonggos are worth working and fighting for.

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