The concreting of the Pandan-Libertad Road from Bagumbayan, Pandan, Antique to Libertad, Antique is nearing completion since it started in June 2009. It was targeted to finish paving the road before the year 2009 ends but due to frequent rains in Antique particularly in the areas of Pandan and Libertad, work was delayed.

The people concerned on concreting the Pandan-Libertad Road said that they will try to finish paving the road before election next year. President Arroyo said that the concreting of the Pandan-Libertad Road should be completed by March 2010.

The people of the towns of Pandan and Libertad are hoping that there will be no more delays. They are looking forward to this development as a lot of Pandananons and Libertadnons have suffered on this rough road for so many years especially during rainy season.

No more bumpy road! “No more bukol sa ulo!”

Photos: Courtesy of Jude Sanchez

The photos above were taken before September 18, 2009.

Please refer to the past article, Concreting of Pandan, Antique to Libertad, Antique Road, for more information about this project.

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San Jose, Antique (14 October 2009) — “A man of integrity and vanguard of Justice”, were words used by the Judges of the Courts that best describe the late Justice Calixto O. Zaldivar during the commemoration of his 30th Death Anniversary held at the Calixto P. Zaldivar Hall of Justice.

Judge Nery M. Duremdes, Executive Judge of the Hall of Justice in his words of welcome during the program exalted the life and works of Zaldivar having served the three departments of government namely the legislative, executive and judicial. Justice Zaldivar has acquired the reputation of being an independent minded member of court and a voice that dissent declaration of martial law.

On the other hand, Judge Rafael Penuela, the Guest Speaker during the occasion challenged the young generations to honor the heroism of Justice Zaldivar by living his convictions and emulating the good deeds so that his legacy will forever remain in the hearts and mind of every young Antiqueño and will not be put in vain.

Governor Salvacion Z. Perez, daughter of Justice Zaldivar expressed her gratitude and that of her family to the members of Judiciary and other local officials who organized the activity in observance of her father’s death anniversary.

Justice Zaldivar, born on September 13, 1904 in Pandan, Antique has served the legislative department as Councilor in 1934, elected Assemblyman, Antique’s representative to the Philippine Legislature and a member of National Assembly in 1938-1941. In 1951 to 1955 he was elected Governor of the province and the appointed as Executive Secretary in 1964 under the administration of then President Diosdado Macapagal. On the same year he was appointed Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. (PSM/PIA)

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The concreting of the road from Pandan, Antique to Libertad, Antique is ongoing since it started in June 2009. There were press releases regarding the concreting of this particular road since 2007 and it is materializing just now. For so many years people of Pandan, Antique and Libertad, Antique have suffered on this rough road especially during rainy season. Rough roads are not bad per se but a main road being used everyday is not at all fun.

It was a pain in the neck commuting riding the tricycle or any modes of transportation especially for the students, office employees, and all the other residents living in other barangays a few kilometers away from the town proper. Most often, people ride the tricycles which are not really that comfortable compared to cars and buses.

The concreting of the road is not yet finished but people are hoping that it will be completed, meaning really finished up to Libertad, Antique before election next year. It is expected that this Pandan-Libertad Road project will be finished by March 2010.

PIA Press Releases:

DPWH Antique to complete P155-M roads, bridges in 2009

San Jose, Antique (10 September 2009) — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is set to complete the construction of P155 million worth of roads and bridges in the Province of Antique before 2009 ends.

Engr. Benny O. Fabila, OIC Asst. District Engineer of DPWH Antique said that the funds is intended for the concreting of roads sections among which are the Odiong-San Remigio road, Sibalom-Pis-anan, road going to Antique Airport and Bantayan-Cubay road which are vital road networks that link the nautical highway (roll-on roll-off) and are essential to trade and commerce.

In 2008 according to Engr. Fabila, DPWH has released the amount of P10M for concreting of roads and bridges along Bantayan-San Pedro-Sibalom-Bia-an, Hamtic circumferential road which is also up for completion this year. Concreting of roads and bridges from Ilaures, Bugasong going to Valderrama is also ongoing and expected to be completed this 2009.

The Regional and National Project Management Office of DPWH is also monitoring the on-going implementation of Guinsang-an, Hamtic-Anini-y to San Joaquin Road in the south and Pandan-Libertad road in the north which are included in the super region blue print of action of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, said the source.

In terms of road maintenance, Engr. Fabila noted that Iloilo-Antique road got the biggest slice of the budget because of the recurring road depression/damage during heavy rains. The road section needs to be repaired immediately since it is a major link to other provinces in Region 6.

Meanwhile, DPWH reported that under the leadership of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo it has improved and built 51,985 kms of roads nationwide costing to P177.791 billion with 238,851.29 meters of bridges.

Other major infrastructure projects include flood control in the amount of P32.001 billion, school buildings with a total cost of P15.676 billion, farm to market roads with P6.842 billion, other infrastructure projects under the regular program of DPWH in the amount of P36.718 billion and P10.566 billion worth of roads in partnership with Department of Agrarian Reform. (PSM/PIA)

DPWH facilitates pre-construction activity of Antique’s two major road networks
by PS Mabaquiao

San Jose, Antique (20 August 2008) — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is on the process of facilitating requirements for pre-construction activities of Antique’s major road networks, Pandan- Libertad Road in the north and Antique/Iloilo Anini-y – Villavert Jimenez Road in the south.

Engr. Rafael Valenzuela in an interview said that for Pandan Libertad Road, the payment of the road right of way which is part of the pre-construction has just finished in the amount of P4 million. Funded by Japan Bank of International Cooperation (JBIC), the bidding of the project is set this month.

Meanwhile, the counterpart of the Government of the Philippines in the amount of P75 million will be released soon as it is included in the DPWH budget FY 2008 General Appropriations Act (Republic Act 9498).

As stated in 2007 State of the Nation Address of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, the concreting of Pandan-Libertad Road will provide easy access not only for Antiqueños in northern Antique but also for foreign and local tourists who travel in the nautical highway going to Boracay and other tourist destination in Central Visayas.

For Iloilo/Antique Anini-y – Villavert Jimenez Road Concreting project, the local DPWH is still on the process of preparing documents for the payment of road right of way. “We have allocated P5 million for the partial payment of structures and properties affected by the construction,” said Engr. Valenzuela.

The 42-kilometer road going to San Joaquin, Iloilo from Villavert Jimenez, Hamtic passing through the municipalities of Tobias Fornier and Anini-y has a total appropriation of P272.621 million under the 2008 Infrastructure Program of DPWH.

Anini-y – Villavert Jimenez Road will serve as alternative route going to Iloilo particularly during rainy days where Hamtic- Iloilo road more often experienced landslides/soil erosion. The new route will not only provide easy access to commuters in the said areas but will also open doors for tourism and other economic ventures.

Engr. Valenzuela enjoined all road users to cooperate with the maintenance crew of DPWH and the local government units to ensure the roads are safe for the commuting public and to those affected by the road right of way to help negotiators prepare their documents so that they will be paid on time. (PIA)

DPWH Antique bares readiness to build Pandan-Libertad Road
by PS Mabaquiao

San Jose, Antique (1 August 2007) — “The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is ready to supervise the implementation of Pandan – Libertad Road as soon as winning contractor is known”, said Engr. Rafael Valenzuela, District Engineer, DPWH Antique Engineering District.

President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo in her State of the Nation Address particularly mentioned that Pandan-Libertad road is waiting for Japan to approve the contractors. The 28 kilometer-road will connect Boracay, a leading overall tourist destination in central Philippines to the newly declared Nature Park in Northwest Panay Peninsula.

DPWH Antique has designated Nathan Arguelles as Special Agent to negotiate with owners of affected structures of the road right of way of Pandan-Libertad road. “We have in fact paid more than 50% of the affected structure amounting to more than P2 million which is a requisite before the construction starts”, said Merrel Luchavez, Engineer III of DPWH Antique.

Engr. Valenzula further said that the Project Management Office in DPWH central office has the jurisdiction of the project, the only responsibility of the Antique Engineering District is to settle the road right of way and ensure that affected individuals cooperate and demolish the affected structures.

Concreting of Pandan-Libertad road will not only boost eco-tourism in northern Antique but also enhance agricultural productivity and economic enterprises. It will also strengthen business in northern Antique. The town of Culasi few kilometers away from Pandan has sea port where big vessels plying Manila, Mindoro and Semirara Island in Caluya dock while Libertad has a wharf which hosts cargo and passenger boats from Mindoro and Caluya.

Meanwhile, DPWH Antique continues to conduct regular maintenance of roads and bridges in the province particularly those prone to soil erosion/landslides especially now that rainy season has started. The agency has on-going projects on farm to market roads, multi-purpose centers and school building program funded under the Priority Development Assistance Fund of Congressman Exequiel Javier. (PIA)

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The town of Pandan in the province of Antique in the Philippines celebrates its yearly Tugbong Festival every April 21-25. This year 2009, there was a Mardi Gras competition again where different barangays of the town of Pandan participated.

On April 25, 2009, Tribu ang taga San Andres of barangay San Andres of Pandan, Antique, Philippines showed its best during the competition. Tribu ang taga San Andres eventually won the grand prize of the annual Mardi Gras competition during Pandan’s Tugbong Festival.

Below is the video of its actual presentation on April 25, 2009 at the Pandan Plaza, in front of the auditorium and the Alexander Liberman Sports Complex.

Have fun watching it!

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The 2nd Invitational Calixto Zaldivar III Motorcycle Drag Race Cup was held in 2008 in Barangay San Andres, Pandan, Antique, Philippines.

I am posting this video from last year even though it is already 2009. I just would like to give you an idea that there is such an event being held in Pandan, Antique, Philippines. It aims to promote tourism in Pandan, Antique, Philippines.

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Three suspected robbers were arrested by the Pandan police on June 5, 2009 who were involved in the robbery in Buruanga, Aklan and for possessing high-powered firearms and explosives. The three robbers were arrested at the Pandan police checkpoint in Jinalinan, Pandan, Antique, Philippines. It was reported that two of the robbers were former policemen.

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I have been reminiscing so much about my home province Antique. Here is another video recorded by our own local Antiqueño artists entitled “Antique Banwa nga Hamili”. Literally “banwa” means town. Antique is not a town. Antique is a province in the Philippines. It could have been entitled “Antique Probinsya nga Hamili” as “probinsya” means province. Nevertheless, forget about technicalities, the song is still nice for an Antiqueño like me.

Produced in 2006 by the Local Government of Antique in cooperation with the Local Tourism of Antique

Director/Producer: Manie Magbanua, Jr.
Director of Photography: Ogi Sugatan, Jr.
Production Manager/Producer: Maria Bernice Ilagan
Assistant Director: Caloy Santos, Jr.
Editor: Manie Magbanua, Jr.

Artists:
Sherwin Pacete
Romeo Amerila
Nelson Arriola, Jr.
Noly Junco
Sheila Eraya
Rubie Rizza Estaris
Mericar Bautista

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I have heard this song and have seen this video “Krruuhhaay! Katahum kang Antique” so many times. Someone even gave me a CD of this song with several other Kinaray-a songs. I also saved the songs in my computer hard disk drive for easy access.

I know that most of you have seen this video already but it is always somewhat like nostalgic to hear the song and watch the video just like the other Kinaray-a songs and videos. Most especially that it is Tugbong Festival season in Pandan, Antique right now which officially started yesterday, April 20 until April 25, 2009. And let us not forget that it is also Binirayan Festival season. I miss Pandan! I miss Antique! Nevertheless, have a great time watching the video!

Thank you to everyone who made this video. Truly, it is something Antiqueños should be proud of. Kruhay Antique!

Produced in 2006 by the Local Government of Antique in cooperation with the Local Tourism of Antique

Director/Producer: Manie Magbanua, Jr.
Director of Photography: Ogi Sugatan, Jr.
Production Manager/Producer: Maria Bernice Ilagan
Assistant Director: Caloy Santos, Jr.
Editor: Manie Magbanua, Jr.

Artists:
Dante Beriong
Samuel Cezar Rubido
Mark Anthony Quintela
April Dagny Beriong
Edmund Rafael Sumaculub Ii
Tom Anthony Antonio
Ronald Gayatin
Sheila Eraya

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Pandan will be celebrating its Tugbong Festival on April 20 to 25, 2009 in Pandan, Antique, Philippines. The schedule of activities is now available at the Tugbong Festival Website.

There will be a Food Festival which will be opened on April 17, 2009. Also on the 17th of April, there will be a welcome party and a rare Battle of the Bands which will definitely make the night quite exciting, followed by the IFI Night and AFS night on the 18th and 19th respectively.

Other festival activities include 1 Cock Derby, 4 Cock Derby, Parlor Games, Basketball Championship, Boxing Tournament, Dasigay Bugsay Boat Rowing Competition, and the ever colorful Mardi Gras and Float Parades and Mardi Gras and Float Competitions.

There will be more activities during the night starting on April 20 until April 25, the DepEd Night, the Pabayle Bulig sa Pobre Night, the Senior Citizens Night and the LGU Grand Pabayle Night, the PBI Alumni Night, the LIGA Night, and finally the much-awaited youth-oriented but definitely not for youth only Urihing Tubo Night on April 25, 2009.

For more information about the schedule of activities of Tugbong Festival 2009, kindly visit Tugbong Festival Website.

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I made some changes at Pandan.ph Pandan Antique Philippines Website with regard to the web design. It now uses one layout only, a fluid two-column theme with the sidebar on the right side. The width is no longer fixed to 750px but will adjust depending on your screen resolution, be it 800×600 or 1280×1024, but somehow a little bit limited also, so the content will not expand if the screen resolution is 1440×900 or bigger.

With regard to the navigation, the News section was changed to Blog. The news, announcements, articles, reports and events subsections are now under Blog instead of News. More subsections will be added later depending on the progress of the site updates.

This time though, as the News section is now renamed to Blog, I hope to be able to update this site regularly and might even bring in some other people to write about Pandan, our beloved town in the province of Antique.

By the way, I am aware that some search results might give you a 404 Error not found page but it is ok as you will always be redirected to Pandan.ph site anyway.

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