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It’s all about reading

Monday, April 2, 2012

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Greetings from the Chairman & Council of Brgy. 885

Wednesday, December 21, 2011


First Row from left to right : Kagawads Percy Areopagita, Lulu Ignacio, Secretary Marcy Cristobal, Chairman Marie G. Vergara, Belle Amatorio, Kagawads May Fernandez and Jesi Bautista

Second Row from left to right : Kagawads Virgilio Rivera, Josephine Go and Richard Lopez

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I’m always exposed!

Wednesday, September 22, 2010





Frequent exposure to sunlight can make the skin age faster than usual. In my line of work, I just need the best night cream and sun block to protect my (oh no!) aging skin. With projects calling for sun exposure like these ones we had done recently - spraying and clean-up drive against dengue mosquito virus in the vicinity of our Barangay, who doesn’t want the best skin care protection? I don’t want to sound vain but that’s me!

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YLCF, Inc. at Bacoor, Cavite

Tuesday, September 21, 2010











Hand in hand with Bacoor's Congresswoman Lani Mercado Revilla, our group the Yellow Ladies of Charity Foundation, Inc. helped in the Coastal Clean-Up and Planting of Mangrove Trees in the Coastal area of Bacoor, Cavite. Since our YLCF, Inc. President Ms. Anna Aquino has an important meeting with the Mayor of the City of Pines and other members had other commitments, only four of us were in attendance namely yours truly Chairman Marie, Cely Wong, Ate Vee and Meg. The half-day activity was worth it despite the heat.

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"Bingo Socials" by the Seniors of Brgy. 885

Thursday, August 12, 2010


As adviser and moderator of the Senior Citizens Association of our Barangay, I was honored to be a part of the launching of their first project the Bingo Socials tentatively scheduled on September 26, 2010. Proceeds of this project will be for the added funds of the association and solely for the benefit of our elderly constituents. Bingo cards were distributed that afternoon.

Subsequent projects were also discussed.

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Barangay 2010 Election postponed?

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

So much speculation whether the scheduled Barangay and SK Elections on October 25, 2010 will be postponed or will push through. I’ve recently observed and realized some people’s eagerness for power despite previous records of inefficiency and corruption. I have sensed the coldness and disinterest of a few whom I considered compatriots when talks about the October 25th election came brighter for them who are also aspiring for my position. This is another concrete example of how dirty politics is coupled with hypocrisy, backbiting and deceit. Others enter the so called public service thing for personal interest alone. Well then if Election pushes through, I hope people will use their sensible minds to choose community officials who have the genuine motive to serve the interest of the public.

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All About Philippine Holidays

Thursday, August 5, 2010

National, Official and Non-working Holidays Philippines 2010
National, Official and Non-working Holidays in the Philippines 2010
In general, providing a fixed list of holiday dates is difficult because most of the 2010 regular holidays and nationwide special holidays in the Philippines are movable, as provided under Republic Act 9492 (an Act rationalizing the celebration of national holidays). For these movable holidays, the President is tasked by law to issue a Proclamation, at least 6 months prior to a movable holiday, fixing the specific date of that non-working day.

National Regular Holidays List for 2010 - Philippines

New Year's Day January 1, 2010 Friday
Chinese Lunar New Year's Day February 14, 2010 Sunday
People Power Anniversary February 22, 2010 Monday
Maulid un-Nabi February 26, 2010 Friday
Maundy Thursday April 1, 2010 Thursday
Good Friday April 2, 2010 Friday
Holy Saturday April 3, 2010 Saturday
Easter Day April 4, 2010 Sunday
Araw ng Kagitingan April 9, 2010 Tuesday
Labor Day May 3, 2010 Monday
National Elections May 10, 2010 Monday
Independence Day June 14, 2010 Monday
Ninoy Aquino Day August 23, 2010 Monday
National Heroes Day August 29, 2010 Sunday
National Heroes Day Holiday August 30, 2010 Monday
Eid-ul-Fitr September 1, 2010 Wednesday
All Saints Day November 1, 2010 Monday
Id-ul-Adha November 17, 2010 Wednesday
Bonifacio Day November 29, 2010 Monday
Chritmas Eve December 24, 2010 Friday
Christmas Day December 25, 2010 Saturday
Rizal Day December 27, 2010 Monday
New Year's Eve December 31, 2010 Friday

National Regular Holidays Compensation - Philippines
a. If it is an employee’s regular workday
• If unworked - 100%
• If worked - 1st 8 hours - 200%
• Excess of 8 hours - plus 30% of hourly rate on said day
b. If it is an employee’s rest day
• If unworked - 100%
• If worked - 1st 8 hours - plus 30% of 200%
• Excess of 8 hours - plus 30% of hourly rate on said day

Nationwide Special Holidays List - Philippines

Ninoy Aquino day Monday nearest August 21
All Saints Day November 1, 2010
Last Day of the Year December 31, 2010

Special Days - Philippines
For declared special days such as Special Non-Working Day, Special Public Holiday, Special National Holiday, in addition to the two nationwide special days (November 1, All Saints Day and December 31, Last Day of the Year), the following rules shall apply:
a. If unworked
• No pay, unless there is a favorable company policy, practice or collective bargaining agreement (CBA) granting payment of wages on special days even if unworked.
b. If worked
• 1st 8 hours - plus 30% of the daily rate of 100%
• excess of 8 hours - plus 30% of hourly rate on said day
c. Falling on the employee’s rest day and if worked
• 1st 8 hours - plus 50% of the daily rate of 100%
• excess of 8 hours - plus 30% of hourly rate on said day
Special Working Holidays - Philippines
For work performed, an employee in the Philippines is entitled only to his basic rate. No premium pay is required since work performed on said days is considered work on ordinary working days.

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Annual LAKBAY ARAL PROGRAM (Batch 3)

Friday, July 23, 2010

This year's LAKBAY-ARAL PROGRAM for Manila's 6th District Chairmen will tackle on an Orientation Seminar on Integrating Barangay Disaster Preparedness and Risk Management CY-2010. It will be held at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel, Salinas Drive, Lahug, Cebu City on July 26-28, 2010.

I've been to Cebu City which is considered as one of the prime Cities of the Philippines thrice but the feeling of excitement is still up. Aside from the many beautiful spots around, the grandeur of the Waterfront Hotel, the yummy lechon Cebu, the camaraderie among fellow Chairmen and of course the added knowledge to learn from the Seminar but most of all the chance to see my brother's family and his newborn baby girl Merianela adds up to this exciting trip. Well surely I won't forget my ever reliable and handy Canon camera to document all the activities and my new Laptop as well. I hope the weather will be fine too.


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July 17, 2010 Brgy. 885 Medical, Dental, Opto, Feeding Missions

Monday, July 19, 2010

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Acnowledgments goes to the following:

Cash Donations in addition to the Barangay Funds

Lolita Oreta Vergara
Manuel G. Oreta
Councilor Dennis Lacuna
Councilor Joy Dawis
Councilor Joey Uy
Councilor Lou Veloso
Councilor Beth Rivera

Feeding (Lugaw) courtesy of our constituent Dean Melba Palcon of La Concordia College and her Nursing Masteral Students from Indonesia

Pediatric Medicines/Children Services, etc. from NCSD (National Council fro Social Development under UNICEF facilitated by Corazon D. Siya with 4 more volunteer workers

Medical Services by Doctors Jacqueline I. Vergara and Elizabeth Hipolito

Dental Services by Doctors Kagawad Alexander Lim and Ma. Victoria De Luna

Opto and Refraction Services by the the Doctor and Staffs of Acebedo Optical and

The Council and Sk Chairman and Kagawad and Tanods of Brgy. 885
Kagawads May Fernandez, Virgilio Rivera, Jr., Jacinta Bautista, Lulu Ignacio,

SK Chairman Benjo Areopagita and his Kagawad Ayin Amatorio.

Tanods Marlon, Ryan, Lito Genova.
Thanks you sooooooooooooooo much.

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It's okay!!!

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

She's a good friend, a God fearing Christian who I can call on anytime for help, support and advice.
It's alright, it's okay....I still love you anyway!!!
Whatever the outcome was which I knew was not the Lord's will and plan, always remember that I'll always be around to help and support you in case you'll need me again because I found a friend in you. You made me special!!!

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The joy of giving

Friday, May 21, 2010

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Tonyboy and Anna Marie asked me to join a recently organized group (NGO) whose aim is to give charitable services to people in need. During last Sunday's 2nd birthday party of their daughter Ysabelle we decided to meet today. We headed to pick up snack stuffs and medicines for children at the Convent of The Daughters of Charity in Bicutan. We were accompanied then by their Administrator Sister Rebecca to Hospicio de San Jose to bring the items. We were gladly welcomed by Sisters Monet and Cristina to tour the place. I was awed and just can't described the feeling I had when I saw their Nurseries with infants and toddlers surrendered for adoption and the seniors housed there. I also thought of giving and share what I have to these people.

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Exercise your Right to Vote, Register Now!

Saturday, October 24, 2009

COMELEC Offices is open from Mondays-Sundays with extended office hours.

2010 NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTIONS

Registration deadline is October 31

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has moved the voters' registration deadline to October 31 instead of December 15 reportedly to accommodate the preparations for the full automation of the May 2010 polls.

"The Commission resolved to move back the voters’ registration deadline to October 31 from December 15 in order to give us more time to prepare for the full automation of the 2010 elections," Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez said in a statement.
Despite the earlier deadline for registration, Jimenez said that voters will be given more opportunities to register after the commission also ruled to open registration on Saturdays and holidays, mainly to encourage students and workers to register.

Before you can vote, you need to register. Here’s a step by step guide to successfully registering as a voter for the upcoming elections:

1. Bring any of the following valid identification cards:

  • employee’s ID,
  • postal ID,
  • Students ID,
  • Driver’s License,
  • NBI or PNP clearance,
  • Passport,
  • SSS/GSIS ID, IBP ID,
  • PRC license

Have a photo copy of your ID ready to be submitted to the Comelec. IDs should have name, picture and address. If you are not yet 18 but will turn 18 before the election period, bring a birth certificate. Forms should be accomplished in triplicate.

2) Head off to your local Election Officer (OEO) at your local city or municipal hall during regular office hours (read: Mondays to Fridays, from 8am to 5pm). Lately, the Comelec has opened their doors as well to Saturday registrations. It’s also good to watch out for mobile registrations in your barangay and schools.

3) Before you are given a registration form, the election officer will verify if you have registered in the past.

4) Once cleared, you will be given the CEF-1A (white form) to fill-up. You can also download your own copy from the Commission on Elections website.

5) Fill up ‘Part 1’ and hand it to the election officer, presenting your valid ID while handing over the photocopy of your ID.

6) You will be ushered to the data capturing or biometrics desk for your signature, thumb mark, and picture.

7) You will be given an acknowledgement receipt. Keep this as proof that you have registered. You will be asked to come back for your voters’ ID. –
* Based on COMELEC’s and YVote Philippines’s election registration guide. Registration for first-time voters will end on October 31, 2009.



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State of the Barangay Address (SOBA) Oct. 17, 2009

Monday, October 19, 2009

We Chairmen together with the whole Council is required to conduct a Barangay Assembly semi-annually. It's a sort of a forum inviting all residents/constituents to attend wherein we lay down and report our accomplishments,to talk about problems of the community and ways to solve or improve our community life. The Chairman is required to deliver the state of the barangay during the past six months. Here's my SOBA

“SOBA” State of the Barangay Address

Magandang hapon po sa inyo mga kabarangay. Ako sampu ng aking konseho ay lubos na nagpapasalamat sa panahong inilaan niyo upang makadalo sa ika apat nating Barangay Assembly. Gaya po noong huli nating Assembliya noong Marso 28, kung saan aking inilahad ang mga kagampanan sa kalahatian ng taong 2008. Ngayon naman ay nais ko naman pong iulat ang mga proyektong naipatupad mula sa unang buwan hanggang sa kalahatian ng 2009, ang mga sumusunod.

1. Availability of Cedula (Community Tax Certificate);

2. Barangay Survey para sa talaan ng mga residenteng ating barangay;

3. Planning Session ng buong konseho na ginanap noong February 21, 2009;

4. Pagpapagawa ng mga Plant Boxes at pagtatanim ng mga sari-saring namumulaklak na halaman gaya ng suntan, dama de noche at caballero.

5. Team building ng mga Tanod at Konseho. Ang mga panauhing tagapagsalita ay sina Fortun Austria at Director James Padrilan ng DILG.

6. Lakbay Aral na pinamunuan ng namayapang kagawad Peter Celestine “Tin” Tinio noong Abril 22, 2009 sa Manila Zoo at Manila Ocean Park para sa mga bata;

7. Clean up drive on April 19, 2009 sabay testing ng ating barangay pondahan ng tubig ( fire truck):

8. Pagpapaskel ng Citizen Charter Chart.

9. Pakikilahok sa Earth Hour na sinuportahan ng 90% ng ating Barangay;

10. Pagpapapinta , hilamos at linis ng maliit na grotto sa harapan nina Robert at Tess Garcia maliban sa mukha ng rebulto ni Mama Mary;

11. Paglalagay ng mga banderitas para sa Kapistahan ng Sta Ana; palaro na inisponsor ng isang Konsehal at residente ng ating Barangay;

12. Taunang Santacruzan na pinamumunuan ng SK Chairman at kanyang Konseho;

13. Ang Pagpapasundot ng mga kanal “ declogging “ na naging palagiang ginagawa upang maiwasan ang pagbabara ng mga ito;

14. Pagbili ng mga Brgy. materials na katulad ng pala, plehe, flashlights at iba pang mga kagamitan.

15. Nagkaroon din po ng Voter’s Registration noong Hunyo 4-5, 2009 na inasistihan ng buong konseho;

16. Ang pagsasabit ng mga Bandila ng Pilipinas bago mag Hunyo 12, 2009 bago mag-Araw ng Kalayaan, at pagbibigay ng mga Barangay Trinity Card Application Form para sa inilalaan nilang diskwento sa mga serbisyo ng kanilang Ospital.


Sa puntong ito nais kong pasalamatan ang Diyos at hindi tayo matinding na apektuhan ng mga bagyong Ondoy at Pepeng. Nais ko po kayong paalalahanan na dapat lagi tayong maging handa sa ano mang mga kalamidad na darating sa atin. Ang naging malaking problema natin noon ay ang basura na di agad nakolekta. Akin lang pong pakiusap na ihiwalay natin ang mga nabubulok sa di nabubulok at huwag po nating ilalabas ang mga ito kung wala pa ang truck ng basura.


Sa kabutihang palad, wala naman po tayong problema sa mga kabarangay na lulong sa droga o mga nangangalakal nito.


At sa pagtatapos nito, nais ko po kayong paalalahanan na kung sino pa ang di pa nakakapag parehisto ay puede pa pong magpunta sa COMELEC hangang sa Oktubre 31, 2009, upang magpatala.


Maraming Salamat at Mabuhay ang Barangay 885!


Marina G. Vergara

Chairman


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Lakbay Aral 2009-Baguio City

Thursday, July 23, 2009



As usual I have to leave my pending entries behind. The Chairman and the Barangay Council of 885 is heading for the Pines City today (Thursday) June 23-25, 2009. We will be billeted at the Venus Hotel. A great chance to bond and at the same time learn more of good governance. Praying for a safe and fruitful trip.

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Happy birthday friend!

Thursday, March 12, 2009


I met Tonyboy and Anna Aquino in the middle of last year at the church we previously attend. They were newbie members then. Because we both belong in the political and community service - he being a former Congressman of Tarlac from the famous and well respected Aquino clan whose father is the older brother of Ninoy Aquino, we shared the same interests. We became much closer then when we both transferred to our new church, The Next Generation International Christian Church where we work in the Outreach Ministry dedicated to serving and discipling less fortunate fellowmen in different communities sharing our blessings through feedings and gift giving and most of all sharing the word of God.

Last Friday, his wife Anna hosted a surprise birthday party for the Golden Boy held at the 34th floor of the Petron Mega Towers in Makati City with our church family and close friends from the political and military world. It was a night of fun music and brotherhood.

Here’s wishing you strenght, good health and continuous faith and service to the Lord.

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Sharing some Love on Heart's Day

Tuesday, February 17, 2009


Valentine's day was spent with some less fortunate residents of Brgy. 871 & 872, once again sponsored by our Church, The Next Generation Int'l Christian Church and it's generous members, Alay sa Bayan Foundation headed by Tonyboy and Anna Aquino. Our vehicles (6 of them) convoyed all the way to the long narrow road, thickly populated and depressed areas of Kahilum I, Pandacan, Manila. We were warly welcomed by each Chairwoman, Councils and Tanods of both barangays and of course their constituents (500) who were all very happy and thankful to receive a few kilos of rice and some grocery items.
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An able public servant?

Wednesday, January 28, 2009





I was so glad to receive congratulatory messages from friends mostly thru SMSes when some of them read an article about my being an able public servant published today in a widely circulated local newspaper, Peoplé's Tonight and most of them were teasing me about these very elating words descriibing me if I may quote as "beautiful and graceful" hahahaha. Although there were few erroneous information like -

- they should have stated that KAPITAN is a group composed of 33 bry. chairmen (not chairwomen),

- I didn't construct the barangay hall, I only converted the used to be dirty (as in dirty) kitchen and tambakan to a now modest Chairman's Office, and

- Sta. Ana Police Station 6 not Pasay City

it was kind of a different feeling knowing some people believes in what you are doing.




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Fiestas are in-Pandacan Buling Buling

Friday, January 16, 2009







“Fiestas” (Fiesta is the local term for Feast commonly held in Towns and Provinces to honour their Patron Saint) have started and solicitations keeps pouring in. One nearby is on Saturday, the Feast of Sto. Nino. Inter basketball games were held and awarding for the champion team was done prior to the day itself. I have donated some basketball trophies aside from the cash donations for some minor prizes. I’m also excited to join and grace the festivities along with a few friends in the service on Saturday during the Town Fiesta.

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