The Suyo-Cervantes Road way finish

“Hope is like a road in the country; there was never a road, but when many people walk on it, the road comes into existence.” – lin yutang

I bet the biggest hope my dear ancestors lived with that reached today’s generation has never in their wildest imagination will likely to happen. However the long awaited dream has now turned into reality. And I think, of all wait this is the best of them. Now, it’s just few steps away from every doorstep of most household in town – the completion of Suyo-Cervantes road. I must say the grace has been extra-beneficial for this two neighboring towns, as well as with the provinces near east.


the stretch of the road finally paved, connected to Urzadan bridge


stone masonry w/ weeds already


the ravine between Brgys. Urzadan and Uso

Am sure you can no longer figure out where this is. This is now the “Lipay Bridge

going zig-zag and up to Cervantes. before the Tirad Pass

(Appreciation is given to those who work hard in the completion of the road.
Of course I won't forget ITDPCL, DPWH and KEI Engr’s, you guys all did a job well done)

Suyo-Mountain Resort

Ever think for a semester-break escapade, a family treat or looking for an adventure?

Experience the freshness of spring water and get relaxed to the soothing sound of nature. Slide and splash until you drop.

Let yourself indulged to the beauty of the place and be close to Mother Nature.

Suyo-Mountain Resort - overlooking Chico River - is a nice place to be with, owned by the municipality.

A visit to Suyo

Once in a while I checked to see the location of the incoming visitors through the page’s site meter. I have seen they’re in some parts of Europe, across North America and of course Asia. Most of the referring URL seeks for Suyo-Cervantes Road, Chico River and the town itself-Suyo.

It is probably most of us who left our birthplace decades ago are longing to be home once again. Amidst struggles, determination and sacrifices we can’t help but missed home. No matter what, home is really where the heart is.

Please follow the link below to give you an idea what’s our place looks like nowadays. It’s a magnificent video to travel with you while considering yourself for a grand home vacation.

http://tagudinseaside.com/videos/Suyo2007.html

Have a happy and safe trip!

(At this time some faces of the road may vary at the time the video was taken. Updates will be posted later.)

(Thanks for the link L. Valdez of Seaside Park)

SUYO 63rd ANNUAL FIESTA

Suyo, Ilocos Sur celebrates its annual fiesta on February 3-6. The celebration starts on the night of Febraury 3 which is religious night. All sects in the municipality gather for a night of various showcases and worship.

Daytime activities will be opened through parade and street dancing along the road of Poblacion towards the municipal gym. Different shows from Elementary and High School students immediately follows.

Many other activities and festivities that surely everybody will enjoy highlighting the celebration and I bet the search for Miss Suyo will excite the town folks the most and the visitors as well.

Last day is usually the thanksgiving, the “Canao”. Thank is given to “Kabunian” for the masaganang ani and for the liberation, freeing from being captives of the Japanese imperials.

So if happens that you are in the area you can join the town in its native lunch.

Happy 63rd fiesta beloved Suyo!

To all who won and lost the Barangay and SK Elections ‘07

Extending my congratulations to all of you. Those who did not made it, try again next time. And for those who did, you got the power to...."?"....make them believe in you.

A glimpse to politics

October comes fast. Another awaited moment in Philippine political setting.

On last Monday of this month voters will all lead to precincts and vote for their ideal barangay officials together with the young people to cast their votes for Chairmanship of Sangunniang Kabataan and councilors. A must be wise selection of officials.

In my hometown, what do people have in their minds again?

The previous national and local election shows an elevated picture of it’s no extraordinary traditional political form. To mention a few, it demonstrates political greediness; voters show how they indulged themselves in politics for a good cause of their own interest. The election brought division to families, relatives, friends, and neighborhood and town people itself. Not to mention the rest.

Why does election have to be a wrecking phenomenon? Whereas it could be happen otherwise, without any endangering ones life.

Few days before the election may we have already in mind what qualities of candidates that worth our votes. Not only on neither the amount they have given, nor a promise but at least try considering their principles and status among others not only as politician but an earthly human being.

To the youth, I know the awareness you have in our town’s political setting. Your future relies in you. Today is the time to build a promising future; you have all the intelligence in hand to pursue upon it.

Or are you a picture of another selfish corrupt politician or even worse?

I give my best wishes to all political candidates especially in my beloved hometown and a prayer for honest, order and peaceful elections. May the good Lord enlighten all voters’ heart and mind as they elect their new set of officials; May JESUS also remind those aspiring candidates that HE came to us not to be served but to SERVE.