Paraoir, Balaoan, La Union, Philippines

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National - Capital Region ● I - Ilocos ● II - Cagayan ● III - C. Luzon ● IV-A - Calabarzon ● IV-B - Mimaropa ● V - Bicol ● VI - W. Visayas ● VII - C. Visayas ● VIII - E. Visayas ● IX - Zamboanga ● X - N. Mindanao ● XI - Davao ● XII - Soccsksargen ● XIII - Caraga ● XIV - CAR ● XV - BARMM

Within these 17 regions in the Philippines, there are 42,027 barangays, 1486 municipalities, 148 cities, 82 provinces. It has a democratic form of government and the freedom of speech is upheld by law. English is the "lingua franca" and is the mode of instruction in all high schools, colleges and universities. Laws and contracts are written in English.

Minimize corruption and maximize prosperity with a Guarantee of One Senator per Region. They divided the Philippines into REGIONS, but kept SENATORIAL representation national with no accountability to any regions.. No wonder many regions remain poor. Petition for a regional senatorial election. All regions will have senatorial representation.

Barangays of Balaoan in the La Union province within Region I in the Republic of The Philippines

Almieda • Antonino • Apatut • Ar-arampang • Baracbac Este • Baracbac Oeste • Bet-ang • Bulbulala • Bungol • Butubut Este • Butubut Norte • Butubut Oeste • Butubut Sur • Cabuaan Oeste (Pob.) • Calliat • Calungbuyan • Camiling • Dr. Camilo Osias Pob. (Cabuaan Este) • Guinaburan • Masupe • Nagsabaran Norte • Nagsabaran Sur • Nalasin • Napaset • Pagbennecan • Pagleddegan • Pantar Norte • Pantar Sur • Pa-o • Paraoir • Patpata • Sablut • San Pablo • Sinapangan Norte • Sinapangan Sur • Tallipugo

The Philippines has been a "decentralized" form of government since 1991, contrary to what most Filipinos think. Ever since the creation of Republic Act 7160, each LGU is responsible for its own domain. Even the smallest LGU the barangay creates its own Budget. It is not dependent on handouts from the city, municipality or province. "IMPERIAL MANILA IS A MYTH!", it does not exist anymore. The Philippine budget formulation system is not centralized. "Budgetary planning has been DECENTRALIZED since 1991". It is the responsibility of each LGU to submit their budgetary needs for review. Failure to submit is the problem.

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Herbal Medicine, Heals Naturally and Maintains good health! Allows us to live Long and Prosper! We are one with Flora. Throughout time humans and the animal kingdom have relied on the healing power of herbs. We used them in several ways: we have ingested them, rubbed them on our bodies, bathed in them, even used them in our cooking to flavor our foods.Herbal Medicine, Heals Naturally and Maintains good health! Allows us to live Long and Prosper!

We are one with Flora. Throughout time humans and the animal kingdom have relied on the healing power of herbs. We used them in several ways: we have ingested them, rubbed them on our bodies, bathed in them, even used them in our cooking to flavor our foods.

Wars of ancient history were about possessions, territory, power, control, family, betrayal, lover's quarrel, politics and sometimes religion.

But we are in the Modern era and supposedly more educated and enlightened .

Think about this. Don't just brush off these questions.

Why is RELIGION still involved in WARS? Isn't religion supposed to be about PEACE?
Ask yourself; What religion always campaign to have its religious laws be accepted as government laws, always involved in wars and consistently causing WARS, yet insists that it's a religion of peace?

WHY??

There are only two kinds of people who teach tolerance:

The Bullies. They want you to tolerate them so they can continue to maliciously deprive you. Do not believe these bullies teaching tolerance, saying that it’s the path to prevent hatred and prejudice.
The victims who are waiting for the right moment to retaliate. They can’t win yet, so they tolerate.

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Paraoir National High School

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Manufacturers and distributors of dietary supplements and dietary ingredients are prohibited from marketing products that are adulterated or misbranded. That means that these firms are responsible for evaluating the safety and labeling of their products before marketing to ensure that they meet all the requirements of DSHEA and FDA regulations.

Paraoir, Balaoan,
La Union, Philippines

Facts about Barangay Paraoir

Paraoir is one of the (36) barangays in the municipality of Balaoan.
It is formerly a part of the municipality of Luna. If you would look at the map, Barangay Paraoir is surrounded by the West Philippine Sea, the municipality of Luna and the municipality of Bacnotan.
Paraoir is subdivided into (7) sectors.
It is situated at the northwestern part of the country (please refer to the map).
It is one of the (2) barangays in the municipality of Balaoan which is situated near the shorelines of the West Philippine Sea.
Barangay Paraoir has been previously recognized as one of the Model Barangays in Balaoan.
Paraoir is known for its seafood products.

History of Barangay Paraoir

According to heresays, Barangay Paraoir was named after the Ilokano term "paraaw-awir", which means "baby-sitter" or "taking care of babies". It started during the World War II when a Filipino group of women from our village, who became victims of sex slavery from the hand of our colonizers, took care of their own children.

Elected Government Officials of Paraoir, Balaoan, La Union, Philippines

Republic Act No. 11462 Approved: 03 December 2019: That the barangay and sangguniang kabataan elections on the second Monday of May 2020 shall be postponed to December 5, 2022. In October 2022, a legislation was enacted to postpone the originally scheduled election for December 2022. Subsequently, a new date for the election was established for October 30, 2023. Consequently, the incumbent barangay officials, who were elected on May 14, 2018, will continue to serve in their positions until the conclusion of 2023.

Elected Officers of Paraoir for the term of 2018 - 2020

Punong Barangay(Chairperson-Captain) : Efraim Sibayan Pacleb
- Sangguniang Barangay Member(Kagawad) : George Biado Nelmida
- Sangguniang Barangay Member(Kagawad) : Elias Adina Sudsudan
- Sangguniang Barangay Member(Kagawad) : Renante D. Tadije
- Sangguniang Barangay Member(Kagawad) : Mary Joy Negrillo Aquino
- Sangguniang Barangay Member(Kagawad) : Victorino Pacleb Sibayan
- Sangguniang Barangay Member(Kagawad) : Rodolfo Partible Nardo Jr.
- Sangguniang Barangay Member(Kagawad) : Manuel Joves Diaz
SK Chairperson : Mark Quensen Tadije Tolentino
Barangay Secretary : Gloria Garlitos Pacleb

Elected Paraoir Officers for the term of 2013 - 2016

Barangay Chairman: Efren Sibayan Pacleb
Barangay Councilors:

Nestor Nerida Tadije (1990-1998, 2001-2010, 2013-Present)
Victorino Pacleb Sibayan (2013-Present)
Rodolfo Jr. Partible Nardo (2013-Present)
Mary Joy Negrillo Aquino (2013-Present)
Manuel Joves Diaz (2013-Present)
Avelino Almirez Fernandez (2013-Present)
George Biado Nelmida (2013-Present)

Barangay Treasurer: Dante Noces
Barangay Secretary: Gloria Gaitos Pacleb

Sectoral Assignments of the Barangay Council

PUROK I

Kgd. Rodolfo Jr. Partible Nardo

PUROK II

Kgd. George Biado Nelmida

PUROK III (also known as "Centro" by local folks)

Kgd. Avelino Almirez Fernandez

PUROK IV

Kgd. Mary Joy Negrillo Aquino

PUROK V (also known as "Nabbual" by local folks)

Kgd. Manuel Joves Diaz

PUROK VI (also known as "Nangapputan" or "Namnama Village" by local folks)

Kgd. Nestor Nerida Tadije

PUROK VII

Kgd. Victorino Pacleb Sibayan

Barangay's power and authority: A must read for all barangay officials

This is the "Barangay Code of the Philippines".

A Barangay Clearance is NEEDED in order to get a Business License.
So why is the barangay name not in most business addresses?
Ask your Barangay Captain/Chairman to create a Resolution to make it mandatory to put the barangay name in all Business addresses.

Every Government Unit in the Philippines is within a Barangay. The municipal hall, city hall, the provincial capitol building, and even the Malacañang Palace where the president resides is within a Barangay.

The barangay has power and authority over its domain. The improvement of the barangay rests on the barangay officials. The barangay chairman, the barangay council and the local businessmen forge the prosperity of the barangay. Not the president of the Philippines, senate, nor congress. Not the governor of the province, not the mayor nor council of the municipality or city. Poor barangays stay poor because of weak and/or ignorant(uninformed) barangay leaders.

When roads or any infrastructure need to be built, improved or repaired, all the barangay officials have to do is make a resolution and present it to the city or municipality council. The resolution will force the city/municipal council or responsible government office to hear the legitimate demands. "The squeaky wheel gets the grease."

Each city or municipality is represented by the "barangay association or federation". The elected president of the Association of Barangay Council and the President of Kabataan (SK) association each have a seat in the City/Municipality council. Their powers are the same and equal to the elected city/municipality councilors. They are there to help lobby the demands of the barangays. They are not there just to collect a big salary and rub elbows with the regular elected city/municipality council, but to also represent the needs of the barangays.

The duties of the barangay officials are specifically written in Chapter III(Punong Barangay) and Chapter IV (The Sangguniang Barangay). Read it..

Practically anything that has to do with the barangay, the barangay officials have a say on it and most likely the authority over it. The majority of the barangay officials are not aware of their duties and power. They depend on the city council or mayor. The elected barangay officials are afraid of the mayor and city/municipality's "Sangguniang Panlungsod". They are in fear of being ousted or removed from office. The truth is, the "Sangguniang Panlungsod" does not have the power to remove or suspend any elected barangay officials from office. Only the COURT OF LAW can do this (judicial branch of the government). Elected public officials can't be suspended by the DILG or the office of the president unless an official complaint has been filed, there must be proof and there must be due process. Republic Act 7160 chapter 4, Section 60. Information is power. Be informed. Do not be intimidated by the president, senator, congressman, governor, mayor, vice-mayor, or councilors. Do your job.

The control of traffic is not up to the city council or chief of police. It is controlled by the barangay. If the barangay needs traffic enforcers, the barangay can make a resolution to demand it from the city or municipality council. When the electric coop or the water district do not maintain their lines, the barangay can directly demand for the maintenance from the utility companies. No need to wait for city council.

The citizens also has the power to make demands to the barangay officials. In case the officials get blinded. Simply file an official complaint with the barangay secretary naming the Punong barangay as the respondent representing the barangay.

If the power lines are sagging, don't go to the power company, go to the barangay office. Ask the barangay for a DEMAND resolution against the power company.

If the water lines are busted, don't wait for the water company, go to the barangay office. Ask the barangay for a DEMAND resolution against the water company.

If the potholes in the road are not fixed, don't wait for the The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), go to the barangay office. Ask the barangay for a DEMAND resolution against the DPWH.

Are you beginning to get the point?

Cleaning the shorelines, drainage systems, streets, rivers, and parks within your barangay is YOUR responsibility. You are accountable for this. It is not the responsibility of the City/Municipality officials. The citizens and officials of the barangay are responsible. Stop blaming others.

BUDGET: As far as the preparation for the budget expenditures, it starts at the barangay level, then moves on to cities, municipalities, provinces and regions. The barangays need to exercise their authority. They need to put their yearly budget together for their administration and future projects. The majority of the barangays leave this job to the municipality and city. This is so wrong. Then when the budget doesn't come or is lacking, they complain.
The budget for the barangays does go to the City or Municipality, but simply for holding and later distribution. The city or municipality DOES NOT approve the budget. It was already approved by congress. The city or municipality simply "distributes" the approved budget.
The bureau of internal revenue is in cahoots to subdue the barangays, municipalities and provinces. They call the rightful shares to the taxes collected as "Internal Revenue Allotment Dependency". It is not a dependency. It is the lawful and rightful share of the LGU as specified in "TITLE III, SHARES OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS IN THE PROCEEDS OF NATIONAL TAXES, CHAPTER I, Allotment of Internal Revenue Taxes, Section 284."
"IMPERIAL MANILA IS A MYTH!", it does not exist anymore. The Philippine budget formulation system is not centralized. "Budgetary planning has been DECENTRALIZED since 1991". It is the responsibility of each LGU to submit their budgetary needs for review. Failure to submit is the problem.
DURING ELECTIONS: Where do City and Municipality politicians go to campaign? They seek the support of the Barangay officials. They plead to the barangay folks for the votes. Even the candidate for president. But after the election they ignore you. Do not ever forget the power of the barangay.

Ignorance keeps the pinoys thinking that Manila rules. Be informed, be educated and make your barangay prosper.

Absolutely NO need for FEDERALISM. It is a ploy to give the Bangsamoro an Islamic State where the religion of Islam is financed by the Philippine government. Bangsamoro will be a HOMELAND not for all Filipinos but for only the Muslim Filipinos. It violates the constitution's "separation of church and state". Religion is always good for the people but it should never be embraced or financed by government. Tax exemption is not tantamount to financing. Every non-profit organization is tax-exempt.

Fiestas/Festivals

May 04, 2015

Street Dancing Competition (Festival of all Festivals)

May 05, 2015

Basketball Championship Game

Schools/Educational Institutions

Paraoir National High School (formerly DMMMSU High School)
Paraoir Elementary School
Paraoir Day Care Center

Churches, Mosques, or Places of Worship in Paraoir, Balaoan, La Union, Philippines

The name of your church, mosque, or place of worship can be listed in this community page. Take a picture of the facade of your church or place of worship and it can be posted here. We can even provide you with a free webpage. You can enter the data (story about your place of worship) here yourself, email the information or pictures to (franklin_maletsky@yahoo.com) or via Facebook.

FILIPINOS WAKE UP! THE TAXES YOU PAID ARE USED BY THE GOVERNMENT TO EXCLUSIVELY FINANCE THE RELIGION OF ISLAM.
Freedom of religion, yes. Equality, yes. But no favoritism.

Religious denominations

Baptist
Catholic
Born Again
Iglesia Watawat ng Lahi/Rizalist
Iglesia ni Kristo
Jehovah's Witness
Pentecostal
Other Christian denominations

Tourist Attractions/Landmarks

Isla Immuki

Paraoir Beach

Thorny Mesquite Tree Shades

DMMMSU Fisheries and Research Training Institute

Turalba Cottages & Beach Resort

Livelihood Products

"Maritangtang"
(Sea Urchin)
"Kal-luit"
(Sea Shell)
"Kankanut"
(Euchemia seaweed)
"Pasayan"
(Prawns)
"Barangan"
(Java Rabbitfish/Spinefoot)
"Balat"
(Sea Cucumber)
"Bugguong nga Padas"
(Fish Sauce)
"Kulot"
(Hypnea Pannosa)
"Nat-nating"
(Vegetables)
"Ar-arusip"
(Grape seaweed)
"Sungrod/Kayu"
(Firewood)
"Kappu"
(Clams)
"Asin"
(Salt-Making)
"Bagas/Irik"
(Rice/Grains)
"Panadirya"
(Bakery Store)
"Sari-sari Store"
(Variety Store)
"Panagtaraken ti Baboy"
(Pig Raising)

Remarkable People of Paraoir

Gary Arriola
(Purok 5)
Member of the famous Filipino boyband "Boyfriends"
Maria Lydia Tadije
(Purok 1)
Previous Outstanding Day Care Worker in La Union
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Market Inspector, Balaoan Public Market
Ally Grace Almazan
(Purok 7)
Former 3rd Runner Up Mutya ng Balaoan
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Former Mutya ng La Union candidate
Erica Embernate Chua
(Purok 3)
Mutya ng Balaoan 2013
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Former Mutya ng La Union candidate
TBD
(Purok 6)
1st Runner Up Little Miss Balaoan 2014
Cherry Orejudos Vendillo
(Purok 3)
1st Runner Up Mutya ng Balaoan 2014
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Mutya ng Bacnotan 2015 contender
Angelika Chua
(Purok 3)
Mutya ng Balaoan 2014 candidate
Arch. Tony Turalba, Sr.
(Purok 4)
CEO/Owner of the Active Group of Companies
Atty. Luz Danielle Bolong
(Purok 5)
Ranked 2nd in the 2012 Philippine Bar Examination
Mark Aldrin Marcelo
(Purok 4)
Mr. Central Ilocandia College of Science and Technology 2012
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Mr. SBO 2013 candidate
Glenn Navarrete Tadije
(Purok 1)
Former field reporter & anchorman of Bombo Radyo Philippines (DZSO)
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CSSC Ambassador of Goodwill 2003 at Saint Louis College
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Grandfinalist in the Mr. Cooyeesan Hunk 2002 at the formerly ABS-CBN Baguio's Kilig TV program
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Mr. CSSC-Executive 2001 at Saint Louis College
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2nd Runner Up Mr. AS-ED-IT 2001 at Saint Louis College
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Former President of Purok 1 Youngster Club
Gilviez Roe Nelmida
(Purok 2)
Ginoong Kabataan 2004
Mark Anthony Negrillo
(Purok 3)
1st Runner Up Mr. College of Medical Laboratory Sciences 2014 at Lorma Colleges
Vincent Galvez Cortez
(Purok 5)
Member of the Pinoy Youth Dreamers Basketball Team
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CHAMPION at the 2nd International High School Basketball Championship held in Malaysia last April 2015
Prince Charlo Baga
(Purok 3)
Magna Cum Laude graduate of Saint Louis College Batch 2014

Businesses in Paraoir, Balaoan, La Union, Philippines

How to Improve Your Business and Livelihood

The Philippine Livelihood Program: The Philippine government provides several programs to enhance the livelihood of the Filipino people. The department of Science and Technology through its Technology Research Center (TRC) regurlarly conducts various types of hands-on and personalized training programs.

DOST - Website
UPLiFT stands for Urban Program for Livelihood Finance and Training. - Website
DSWD Pro-poor and Livelihood Programs - Website

An appeal to all business owners: Include the name of the Barangay in the address of your company. This will help promote your barangay.

Take a picture of your Business (from a Sari-Sari Store to a Mega Mall). Upload that picture here in zamboanga.com and that picture can immediately be your business webpage. It is that easy. Here are two examples of how a picture becomes the webpage of the business: FHM Garden Grill and Catering and ABC Shopping Center. If you do not want to "wiki-upload", email your picture to franklin_maletsky@yahoo.com

Give your business a good description. Add your address(include barangay name) and contact number if available.

Possible Businesses in your Barangay

Lending Firms, Pawnshops, any Financial businesses
Clinics and Care Centers
Convenient Stores, Sari-Sari Stores, Agrivets, or Any kind of Retail Outlet
Fish & Meat Markets
Repair Shops
Restaurants or Carenderias (carinderias), bakeshops
Beauty Shops and Barber Shops

Paraoir, Balaoan, La Union, Philippines supports Philippine Cycling

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Bike Safety: Be aware of your surrounding. Get a headlight and a small flashing rear red light. Even for daytime riding, a bright white light that has a flashing mode can make you more visible to motorists who might otherwise bump you. Don't ride against traffic. Ride with traffic, in the same direction. Don't stop in the blind spot of a vehicle.'

Philippine Cycling is about cycling in the Philippnes. Philippine Cycling helps promote bike races, cycling clubs, bicycle tours, and the development of bicycle trails. Activities are coordinated with bike shops and cycling clubs throughout the Philippines to promote the fun of riding bikes. Philippine Cycling will be coordinating events with tour of Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Road biking and mountain bikings will be promoted by Philippine Cycling.
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Your cycling activity can be posted here and it will be shown in all the Provincial, City, Municipal and Barangay pages. Your 2015 Cycling Race or Activity can be Posted here.

ILOILO CITY, April 27-May 2, 2015 (PNA) – Some 5,000 bikers are expected to join the second Iloilo Bike Festival slated April 27-May 2, 2015 as the city continues to aspire to become a bike-able walkable metropolis. The activity that supported by the John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University (JBLFMU) and Megaworld Iloilo aims to promote Iloilo as a safe and bike friendly city, promote the share-a-road movement encourage Ilonggos to commute via biking and raise Ilonggos awareness on the benefits of biking on health, safety and environment concerns. Read More....
CYCLING Le Tour de Filipinas 2015 set as country celebrates 60 years of top-caliber cycling Feb 1 to Feb 4 2015 - View the result of the race: A four stage race. Stage 1 starts in Balanga and back to Balanga for a 126K race Feb 1, 2015 (Sunday); stage 2 starts in Balanga, Bataan to Iba, Zambales for a 154.7 K race Feb 2, 2015 (Monday); stage 3 starts in Iba, Zambales to Lingayen, Pangasinan for a 150.1K race Feb 3, 2015 (Tuesday); stage 4 starts in Lingayen, Pangasinan to Baguio City, Benguet for a 101.7K race Feb 4, 2015 (Wednesday). For a total distance of 532.5 Kms. Read More >>>
Ronda Pilipinas: Feb 8 - 27 2015:>> Discovering young riders for the national team will be the main objective of the LBC Ronda Pilipinas 2015 when the country’s premiere cycling race hits the road on Feb. 8 in Butuan City. Ronda Pilipinas executive project director Moe Chulani said the international multistage bikathon, which ends on Feb. 27, will have two qualifying legs of four stages each in Mindanao and the Visayas where the top riders will advance to face a tough foreign challenge in the six-stage Luzon finale. Read More>>>

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The oldest living man or woman in Paraoir, Balaoan, La Union, Philippines

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The oldest person in Barangay Paraoir believed to be the late Apo Filomena "Lumen" Tadije Ordoñez, who died last 2004 at the age of 106. She used to live in Purok I where wishes were about to come through for her through the help of GMA Kapuso Program "Wish Ko Lang". Apo Lumen died three months before the staff of Wish Ko Lang went to the barangay to coordinate the taping of the program.

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