Message - Mayor Leo Mendoza
Republic of the Philippines
PROVINCE OF THE CATANDUANES
Municipality of San Andres
Office of the Mayor
“Serbisyo Publiko, gibuhod nga ehemplo”
Massage
My warmest and felicitous greetings to the people of San Andres, balikbayans, guests and
visitors, as we celebrate the annual fiesta of our beloved Patron saint, Saint Andrew the Apostle
and our patroness, our Lady of Batong Paloay.
The fiesta last year was spoiled by super typhoon Reming which brought havoc and damage
beyond compare. The resiliency of calolbonganons, however, fastracked the recovery of our
lowly place and which make as more eager, with more vigor and enthusiasm, to celebrate the
2007 fiesta, especially with the concomitant change of administration
This year theme for the town fiesta is indeed fitting the proper as we changed the gear of
administration this year that introduces neo-political landscape, new social ambience, new hopes
and beginnings as it addresses aptly the most pressing issues of the present times.
As we cross the verge of change towards development, let us be reminded that no political
reforms, Upliftment programs or any equality can be achieve without the right moral values and
high ethical standards. The executive-legislative-people’s agenda for the next three years or more
than we crafted during the talakayan/ugnayan and consultative summit during the first hundred
days of my administration is not a magical incantation which produces effects from mere
utterance. It does not work ex opera operato. That is, it does not work independently of the
person uttering or performing it or the circumstances surrounding it. But it must be fleshed out
concerted concrete actions. And the task is not mine alone. It is ours to labor together as we
move forward. Moreso, Divine intervention – for the belief that “The rights of men come not
from the generosity of the state but from the hand of God”.
As we celebrate this fiesta, let us join hands in asking God’s fulfillment through the intercession
of our Patron saints, St. Andrew the Apostle and our miraculous Lady of Sorrow in achieving our
dream of making a BETTER CALOLBON.
THANK YOU AND HAPPY FIESTA TO ALL
ATTY. LEO Z. MENDOZA Municipal mayor
POSTED BY SAN ANDRES, CATANDUANES AT 6:25 AM NO COMMENTS:
LABELS: AFFAIR, BARRIO FIESTA, BICOL
FESTIVAL, CATANDUANES,FESTIVAL, FIESTA, SAN ANDRES, TOWN
CELEBRATION, TOWN FIESTA
Message - Gov. Joseph Cua
Republic of the Philippines
PROVINCE OF CATANDUANES
Office of the Governor
Joseph C. Cua
Governor
Message
I am pleased to extend my warmest felicitation to all my beloved calolbonganons, as we all
celebrate our town fiesta, in honor of our Patron, St. Andrew and our patroness Nuestra Senora
de Dolor with the theme “crossing the threshold through political reforms, economic and socio-
cultural Upliftment programs and access and equity to Administrative Governance” this
November 30, 2007.
As we face the greater challenge of serving our people, let us look back on those years we have
spent in building San Andres. This shall constantly remind us of our sustained dream to see our
town become the island Gateway of Progress. This has inspired us to pursue that dream not only
for our beloved town but also for the entire province as well.
As one people, we have manage to surpass the boundaries that for years are hurdles to our
development. We have proven our potentials through laudable political reforms, comprehensive
programs that seek to address our economy and equal chances to governing our fellow
Calolbonganons.
In all these, we must strengthen our enduring commitments to advance the common good for the
benefit of our people.
In behalf of the province, it is my ardent prayer, together with my family, that this year’s
festivity shall fortify our unity and uphold our aspirations in a strong resolve to work for San
Andres.
Maogmang Fiesta asin Mabuhay an Calolbon
SGD. Joseph C. Cua
POSTED BY SAN ANDRES, CATANDUANES AT 6:24 AM NO COMMENTS:
LABELS: AFFAIR, BARRIO FIESTA, BICOL
FESTIVAL, CATANDUANES,FESTIVAL, FIESTA, SAN ANDRES, TOWN
CELEBRATION, TOWN FIESTA
Message - Pres. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
MALACANAN PALACE
MANILA
Gloria Macapagal – Arroyo
President
Republic of the Philippines
Massage
Warmest felicitation to the officials, officials, residence and friends of the municipality of San
Andres, Catanduanes as you celebrate your town fiesta, in honor of your patron saint, St. Andrew
the Apostle.
The celebration of a fiesta, tradition that is both unique and revered in our country, is a day of
sharing of one’s blessing and good fortune, especially among the less fortunate. It is also a time
for reflection, a time to thank the Lord Almighty for your good health and prosperity during the
past years.
As you enjoy this event, I hope that you will continue to foster the bayanihan spirit in your
neighborhood and work in unity and harmony in attaining the goals that you have set for your
community.
Happy Fiesta and Mabuhay Kayong Lahat!
SGD. Gloria Macapagal — Arroyo
POSTED BY SAN ANDRES, CATANDUANES AT 6:24 AM NO COMMENTS:
Message - Sen. Manny Villar
Republic of The Phillippines
SENATE
Manny Villar
Senate president
Warm festive greetings to the people of San Andres, Catanduanes as you celebrate your town
fiesta on November 29-30, 2007 in honor of St. Andrew the apostle.
May you have a festive and fun-filled celebration of your annual fiesta, but I hope it will not be
bereft of solemnity and spirituality. Please take time to offer a moment of prayer for peace and
progress in our country.
I hope that all the inviduals and organizations that took part in the preparation and celebration of
your annual fiesta will work together to realize your theme this year, “crossing the threshold
through Political Refoprms, economic and Socio-Cultural Upliftment programs and access and
Equity to Administrative Governance”.
Dios Mabalos!
Manny Villar
POSTED BY SAN ANDRES, CATANDUANES AT 6:22 AM NO COMMENTS:
Message - Spkr. Jose De Venecia
Republic of the Philippines
House of Representative
Jose De Venecia
Speaker
House of Representative
Message
Warmest greetings to the people of San Andres as you celebrate the annual feast day of your
patron saint, St. Andrew the apostle, on November 29-30, 2007.
I join you in this auspicious day as you gather together with family, friends and town mates to
give thanks once again for the graces and abundance you have received
Just like St. Andrew, it is your sense of kinship and humility that has truly kept the people of San
Andres committed to peace and fairness. It is these same values that guide San Andres in its
pursuit economic prosperity and stability.
We, in the House of Representatives will continue to craft legislative reforms to sustain the
economic and political gains achieved under the Arroyo Administration. One of our goals under
our 12-point legislative agenda for 2007-2010 is the modernization of our governance and
economy, especially our large agricultural sector, to root out poverty to achieve a strong and
efficient Philippine Republic.
Our progress as a nation starts from our individual initiative and from our collective work as a
people. Let us continue to work together to bring our country to greater peace and prosperity.
A happy and peaceful fiesta to all!
SGD. JOSE DE VENECIA, JR.
POSTED BY SAN ANDRES, CATANDUANES AT 6:22 AM NO COMMENTS:
Message - Sen. Richard J. Gordon
Republic of the Philippines
SENATE
Richard J. Gordon
Senator
Message
Congratulations to the town of San Andres on the occasion of its town Fiesta to commemorate
the feast day of its venerable Patron, St. Andrew, the apostle!
It is fitting that you give honor to a saint who together with his brother and co-apostle Simon
Peter, faithfully accepted Jesus’ invitation to transform themselves from fisher men to “fishers of
men”. Andrews’s entire life was a display of obedience and dedication to his work in spreading
the good news of God’s teaching to the world. His humility was exemplified by his own
expression of unworthiness to be crucified in the same manner as Jesus Christ. Thus, his great
love and devotion to Christ was displayed through his crucifixion in a form of an x-shape cross.
As you are celebrating this special occasion in our town, I strongly encourage you to follow St.
Andrew’s example of selflessness and concern for others. I encourage you to responsibly make
occasions such as this fruitful and beneficial, so that your town mates can developed their skills
and talents to become more productive members of society. As you work diligently and pray for
blessings of god health and fortune, may you developed sense of unity and solidarity to move
together towards your common goals.
Dios Mabalos!
Sgd. Richard J. Gordon
POSTED BY SAN ANDRES, CATANDUANES AT 6:21 AM NO COMMENTS:
Message - Sgd. Eleazar P. Quinto
Republic of the Philippines
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Visayas Avenue, Diliman Quezon City
Tel Nos. 929-6626 to 29: 929-6633 to 35
926-7041 to 43: 929-6252: 929-1669
Website: [Link] E-mail: Web@[Link]
Message for Town fiesta in Honor of St. Andrew the Apostle of the Municipality of San Andres,
Province of Catanduanes.
In behalf of the DENR family, allow me to greet the Municipality of San Andres on the occasion
of this year’s fiesta in honor of St. Andrew the apostle!
Your theme for this year’s fiesta is to reflective the needs of the time. In no other era in the
country’s long and storied history has there been a need for the change on the level indicated in
your theme. The political sphere is in dire need of reform, and the demand for economic and
socio-cultural Upliftment programs is high, just access the governance is more and more being
ask for by ordinary people alike.
This the DENR, under the lead of Sec. Lito Atienza, knows full well. In fact, this recognition of
necessary interplay between national governance and local initiative is why the department is
emphasizing the important role local government units play in the protection of the environment
and the effective utilization of our countries natural resources.
Ours is a nation gifted both with natural resources and a people who has the potential to
effectively make use of these. but the fruits of the land can only be enjoyed by us as if we
continued to work hand-in-hand for progress that is sustainable and equitable.
Once more, we wish the people of San Andres a merry fiesta. Mabuhay kayo!
Sgd. Eleazar P. Quinto
Undersecretary
POSTED BY SAN ANDRES, CATANDUANES AT 6:20 AM NO COMMENTS:
Message - Atty. Alfred Aquino
Republic of the Philippines
SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN
OFFICE OF THE VICE GOVERNANCE
Province of Catanduanes
Atty. Alfred Aquino
Vice Governor
MESSAGE
Along with my family, staff and the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of the province of Catanduanes.
I Extend my Congratulations and greetings to the people of Catanduanes, I extend my
congratulations and greetings to the people of San Andres as you celebrate your town fiesta in
honor of patron St. Andrew, this November 29-30, 2007
Your theme in this year’s festivities, “Crossing the threshold trough Political Reforms, Economic
and Socio-Culture Upliftment Programs and Access and Equity to Administrative Governance”
Signifies our awareness and commitment to our common desire of progress and growth for our
community and people, and the means with which it could be attained.
Fiestas, indeed, are a most welcome occasion as we reunite an bond with distant relatives and
friends in celebration.
Let these occasions be also time for the renewal of our commitment to our beloved community
and the people.
And let the true significance of fiesta celebrations not be lost among us. That is, the renewal and
strengthening of our religious fervor and faith in the lord.
My congratulations!
SGD. ATTY. ALFRED M. AQUINO
POSTED BY SAN ANDRES, CATANDUANES AT 6:19 AM NO COMMENTS:
LABELS: AFFAIR, BARRIO FIESTA, BICOL
FESTIVAL, CATANDUANES,FESTIVAL, FIESTA, SAN ANDRES, TOWN
CELEBRATION, TOWN FIESTA
Message - Sgd. Mayor Ramon N. Guico
LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES OF THE PHILIPPINES
2 Flr. LMP Bldg. 265 Ermin Garcia St. Cubao, Quezon City
Telephone Nos. 913-57-37 to 38 * 440-72-80 * 440- 73-06
MESSAGE
My felicitations and heartfelt congratulations to the people of the municipalities of San Andres,
Catanduanes on the occasion of your town fiesta on 39-30 November 2007.
Truly, your theme for this years celebration “Crossing the Threshold Through Political reforms,
Economic and Socio-Cultural Upliftment Programs and Access And Equity to Administrative
Governance,” Is appropriate and very timely because of the installation of newly-=elected
officials at the municipal and Barangay levels. I firmly believe that with their vibrancy and new
ideas on local governance, much will be achieved in the coming years in terms of countryside
development. With meaningful autonomy and decentralization, I know that the local
governments would do more in stirring this nation to progress.
Once again, I am congratulating the officials and people behind this celebration and I urge you to
work hand-in-hand together with different sector of our society to fully realize our goals. O
firmly believe that your contributions, small as it may, will help in achieving your goals because
development can best be achieved through partnership and cooperation.
Mabuhay and my warmest regards
Sgd. Mayor Ramon N. Guico
National President
League of municipalities of the Philippines
POSTED BY SAN ANDRES, CATANDUANES AT 6:18 AM NO COMMENTS:
Message - SGD. MANOLO A. DELOS SANTOS,D.D.
DIOCESE OF VIRAC
CHANCERY OFFICE
Virac, 4800 Catanduanes, Philippines
MANOLO A. DELOS [Link]
Bishop of Virac
MESSAGE
The church is god’s family in the world. In this family no one ought to go without the necessities
of life……” so then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, and especially to those who
are of the household of faith” (6:10). (Dues Caritas Est. 25b)
With these words of the holy father, Pope Benedict XVII, I wish to greet you, my dear people of
god in San Andres, Catanduanes, as you celebrate the feast of your Patron Saint, St. Andrew the
Apostle.
Your theme, Uswag Calolbon, Bangon Calolbon echoes the common desire of all our people
today. We all want to live a life that befits our human dignity and Be saved from material
poverty that seems to worsen as time goes on. The economic advancement that the government is
saying seems to be confined to the few and is rarely felt by our people.
As God’s family in the world, in the words of our beloved Pope, no one ought to go without the
necessities of life. This spurs us to do what we have to do what we have in hand through the
principle subsidiarity that the church teaches. It asks the state to knowledge and support
initiatives arising from the different social forces and combine spontancity with closeness to
those in need. The church is one of those living force: she is alive with the love enkindled by
spirit of Christ. The love does not simply offer people material help, but refreshment and care for
there souls, something which often is even more necessary the material support. (Dues caritas
EST, 28b)
As a member of that portion of God’s family. I enjoin you, with your leaders to continue
searching for ways and initiatives that would better the economic and moral condition of our
brothers and sisters, especially the most needy and neglected ones. Above all, let the love of god
inspire you to pursue the arduous task that lay before you.
I wish you all a blessed and fruitful fiesta celebration! And I now impart my apostolic blessing to
all of the people of Calolbon and the devotees of St. Andrew the Apostle as a pledge of my
earnest prayers for you all.
SGD. MANOLO A. DELOS SANTOS,D.D.
POSTED BY SAN ANDRES, CATANDUANES AT 6:17 AM NO COMMENTS:
LABELS: AFFAIR, BARRIO FIESTA, BICOL
FESTIVAL, CATANDUANES,FESTIVAL, FIESTA, SAN ANDRES, TOWN
CELEBRATION, TOWN FIESTA
Message - Rev. Fr Edison Bernardo
Saint Andrew Parish
San Andres, Catanduanes
Diocese of Virac
Rev. Fr Edison Bernardo
Parish Priest
MESSAGE
My felicitation to the people of San Andres, Catanduanes, on the occasion of the town fiesta and
feast of Saint Andrew the Apostle!
The celebration gives Calolbonganons and guests an opportune time to be grateful to God, a
chance also from everyone, from friends, families and Christians alike to mend strengthen their
unity and resolve for a better community and future. As we pursue our noble aim of peace and
progress, we are all thus provided with an avenue to look back and integrate new strategies to our
development plans, assure that we are united and that each everyone had been influence by the
spirit of collaboration and industry as is the message of the fiesta celebration “Uswag Calolbon!
Bangon Calolbon!” earnestly tries to foster balanced growth and progress through unity and
cooperation among our people.
God Bless our Festivities! Happy fiesta!
[Link] B. BERNARDO
POSTED BY SAN ANDRES, CATANDUANES AT 6:15 AM NO COMMENTS:
Message - Mrs. Susan Cua-Mendoza
Republic of the Philippines
PROVINCE OF CATANDUANES
Municipality of San Andres
2007 fiesta Executive Committee
MESSAGE
I take pride in extending my sincerest greetings to all the people of San Andres, welcomes our
guests and devotees of St. Andrew the Apostle and our miraculous lady of sorrow.
This year’s festivity marks a historical milestone of crossing over to a new plane of political,
historical, social, moral and religious dimensions. This years theme fitting address the present
leadership agenda of development and its call for unity, political reforms, Upliftment programs,
access and Equity to Governance.
As Calolbonganons. Let us jointly meet challengers with a firm resolve to be united in realizing
the dream of a progressive San Andres.
From the officers and the members of San Andres Town fiesta Executive Committee 2007, let
me express my deepest joy for another blessed year, out heartfelt greetings and gratitude to
everyone.
HAPPY FIESTA!!!
Mrs. Susan Cua-Mendoza
Chairman
2007 town fiesta Executive Committee