Lights on and Mass oath taking of the winning Brgy Captains

BY: RIC CLET and MARIZ REVALES   BUUG, ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY – About 8 thousand government officials and residents of BuugaAnd Zamboanga Sibugay led by Municipal Mayor Jonam R. Lagas and Provincial Governor Rommel A. Jalosjos flocked on December 1, 2010 at the Buug Land Transportation Terminal here to witness the twin events of Lights On of Christmas Lights and Mass Oath-Taking of barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials. The Lights On Ceremony was led by Governor Jalosjos,  Mayor Lagas,  Provincial and Municipal Officials present , while the Mass Oath-Taking Ceremony was officiated by Governor Jalosjos.  The Switching On of the lights was done at exactly 7:00 o'clock in the evening after a count downfFrom 10 To `1,  The list of barangay winning candidates,wWhich include  6 females and 21 males, include: Jerry Lagas, Barangay Poblacion; Joel Sedoon, Barangay Agutayan; Elizabeth Mina, Barangay Bag-Ong Borbon; Warlito Bation, Barangay Basalem; Roque Samonte, Barangay Bawang; Godofredo Onde, Barangay Buss; Melchor Gumadlas, Barangay Bulaan; Samuel Maribojoc, Barangay Campostela; Ruben Pepania, Barangay Danlugan; Dominador Sumpo, Barangay Datu Panas; Shirley Marayag, Barangay Del Monte; Ricky Bornales, Barangay Guintoloan; Ignacio Sofia, Barangay Guitom; Renato Banagan, Barangay Guminta; Eduardo Emorecha, Barangay Labrador; Felix Pinote, Sr., Barangay Lantawan; Pablito Benaro, Barangay Mabuhay; Concepcion Bangquiao, Barangay Manlin; Rogelio Lapuhapo, Barangay Maganay; Gloria Abaquita, Barangay Muyo; Abdul Dimasagka, Barangay Pamintayan; Eugeldo Libara, Barangay Pling; Loreno Sanlad, Barangay Pulog; Teofista Ardines, Barangay San Jose; Rogelio Gonzales, Barangay Talairan; Nenita Andujar, Barangay Talamimi; and Romeo Cerbo, Barangay Villacastor. The twin occasion was highlighted by presentations of songs and dances by Local Government Units, National High Schools, Mushroom Band With Dancers, Babyshake Dancers, and display of fireworks. In his opening remarks, Municipal Vice Mayor Arnold Lim urged the people to receive the spirit of Christmas with continuous happiness as he congratulated the inducted barangay and SK officials.  He also wished the people a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. In his message Municipal Mayor Jonam R. Lagas stressed that the burning of the Municipal Hall should not dampen our spirit as all buildings of  the Municipality had been Insured.  He said we can initiate rehabilitation efforts and build a New Municipal Building from the proceeds of the property insurance and from the financial assistance of Governor Jalosjos.  He said more socio-economicdDevelopment will come to Buug through genuine public service.  He congratulated the newly sworn In barangay and SK officials and urged them to perform their duties and responsibilities as mandated by law. In his inspirational talk, Gov. Jalosjos  assured the people that the Provincial Government of Zamboanga Sibugay is willing to extend financial assistance to the barangays as he promised to  return soon to confer with the local government officials of Buug to prioritize the needed development projects and determine the financial assistance required.  Gov. Jalosjos who  came to Buug all the way from Manila to induct into office the newly elected barangay and SK officials, congratulated and enjoined them to deliver true public service to thepPeople.  He also urged local officials to support  the SK officials as they are the future leaders of our community.  He said it is  possible that one of them could become provincial governor of Zamboanga Sibugay in the future.  He also wished the people a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. A representative from the religious sector stressed that the people should always think of peace at all times and prevent trouble and promote unity among the people as he congratulated the newly sworn in barangay and SK officials as well as extended his greetings of peace and merry Christmas  and a happy New Year to the people. Barangay Captain Jerry R. Lagas of Barangay Poblacion and President of the Liga Ng Mga Barangay of Buug, promised to deliver responsive and  effective  public service to the people.  He said his priority programs and projects such as the provision of sounds and lights, transport  vehicle, tables and chairs, street lights, and a Training Center, will be implemented with the support of the municipal and provincial governments. Municipal Administrator Alberto C. Duhaylungsod, Jr., who served as general coordinator of the twin events of Lights On and Oath-Taking Ceremonies thanked the Local Government Officials and the people for their full support and cooperation in the realization of the significant events.  He congratulated them and asked them to perform their mandate for the benefit of the entire inhabitants of Buug. Earlier, in an Interview with media, Duhaylungsod said that the Municipal Hall was burned last Friday and initial findings of the investigation indicated that the cause of the fire was the fluctuating power supply which produce sparks and caused the fire.  He said the wirings of the building had not been replaced since its construction many years ago. He said the estimated damage to property as a result of the burning was placed at P30 Million .  He said luckily no one was  injured.  He also said that all the property of the municipality had been properly insured.  He also said that Christmas Lights  competitions are also on with big prizes at stake.              Fireworks worth P110,000.00 highlighted the twin affair and lasted for approximately 10 minutes to the full satisfaction and enjoyment of the viewing people.  Dance and musical numbers  were presented by the Babyshake Dancers and Mushroom Band With Dancers  up to 2:00 o'clock in the morning the following day.