Paraoir, Balaoan, La Union, Philippines

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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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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??

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Paraoir, Balaoan,
La Union, Philippines

Facts about Barangay Paraoir

Paraoir is one of the (36) barangays 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 see 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 the whole municipality of 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.

Barangay Officials for 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

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

Religions/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
Member of the famous Filipino boyband "Boyfriends"
Maria Lydia Tadije
Previous Outstanding Day Care Worker of Balaoan
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Market Inspector, Balaoan Public Market
Ally Grace Almazan
Former 3rd Runner Up Mutya ng Balaoan
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Former Mutya ng La Union candidate
Erica Embernate Chua
Mutya ng Balaoan 2013
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Former Mutya ng La Union candidate
Cherry Orejudos Vendillo
1st Runner Up Mutya ng Balaoan 2014
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Mutya ng Bacnotan 2015 contender
Angelika Chua
Mutya ng Balaoan 2014 candidate
Arch. Tony Turalba, Sr.
CEO/Owner of the Active Group of Companies
Atty. Luz Danielle Bolong
Ranked 2nd in the 2012 Philippine Bar Examination
Mark Aldrin Marcelo
Mr. Central Ilocandia College of Science and Technology 2012
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Mr. SBO 2013 candidate
Glenn Navarrete Tadije
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
**********************Former Purok I Youngster Club President
Gilviez Roe Nelmida
Ginoong Kabataan 2004
Mark Anthony Negrillo
1st Runner Up Mr. College of Medical Laboratory Sciences 2014 at Lorma Colleges
Vincent Galvez Cortez
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
Magna Cum Laude graduate of Saint Louis College Batch 2014

Oldest Person in Paraoir

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. +