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Eva Medina, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur (2026)

20/08/2026

Nagaliwaksay dagiti GSP Board, Besties ken gagayyem iti maysa a panagpicnic iti igid ti pottot idiay San Sebastian, San Vicente. Potluck ti tema ti panagguurnongmi, isu a nagbalin a napuan ragsak, panagbibinnulig ken naimas a makmakan.

Nagtuno-tuno kami ti tilapia, malaga, liempo, tarong, okra ken sili pimmasayan. Adda pay ginattaan a bisukol, adobo a shek, unnok ken bagbagis. Naimas unay dagiti sawsawan a camatis ken calamansi, buro nga ikan ken bagoong. Awan met ti nagkurangan ta adda pay dagiti nangiyeg iti inapoy, danum, chichiria, prutas, softdrinks, yelo ken disposable plates. Pudno a no agtitinnulong ken agkikinamayet, agbalin a naisangsangayan ti tunggal okasyon.

Apan kami kumapay agala ti bisukol, ngem nabnabsog kami amin! Ket uray no kadawyan nga makaturog kalpasan ti pinnangan, haan met a mabalin ta isu kanu ti pakaigapuan ti “bangungot.” Isu nga nagiinistorya ken nagkakatawa kam langenen aginggana ti inkam pinagsisina.

Nabsog saan laeng ti tyanmi no di ket kasta met ti pusomi. Dagitoy a a ganuat ti mangipalagip kadatayo a ti kinabaknang ti biag saan a masapul iti adu a banag, no di ket iti presensia dagiti tattao a pagayatam ken mangiparikna kenka iti ayat. Dayta ti pudno a ragsak ken bendisyon. Thank you to our Hosts Ruel and Rose Cubangbang🥰🥰🥰

18/08/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲’𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 (𝗩𝗣𝗖), 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝟮𝗻𝗱 (𝗠𝗶𝗱-𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿) 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟯𝟬.

The gathering opened with the welcome remarks of our Vice President, Ocarna Figuerres, followed by the assembly which I had the privilege to preside over as VPC President. Highlights of the meeting included the Treasurer’s Report presented by Benjie Buen, the President’s Report, Atty. Verse Limos’ review of the VPC Comprehensive Development Plan, and the organization of committees for our upcoming major activities. These include the benchmarking visit with the Local People’s Councils of Quezon City and Valenzuela City, our fundraising initiatives, Christmas Party and the People’s Organization Day celebration. We also presented the consolidation of CSO concerns aligned with the committees of the Sangguniang Panlungsod.

The assembly concluded with a simple dinner and meaningful fellowship among participants. More than a meeting, it was a reaffirmation of our shared commitment to participatory governance, active citizenship, and community empowerment. As we move forward together, may we continue to transform collaboration into action and ensure that every voice in civil society contributes to building a stronger, more inclusive, and more responsive Vigan for all.

15/08/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 (𝗨𝗡𝗣) 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗨𝗡𝗣 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻-𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲, 𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝘆𝗿𝗻𝗮 𝗤. 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶, 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗩𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀.

Beyond fulfilling her governance responsibilities, Commissioner Mallari took the opportunity to personally engage with university officials, faculty members, and employees. She conducted a meaningful dialogue on various concerns affecting the university community, including the implementation of Joint Circular No. 3 on promotions, providing valuable insights and clarifications on issues of great importance to the faculty.

Her visit proved to be both timely and significant, allowing her to gain a deeper understanding of the realities, aspirations, and challenges faced by the UNP community. More importantly, it demonstrated a leadership style grounded in consultation, openness, and genuine concern for stakeholders. As UNP continues its pursuit of academic excellence and institutional growth, such direct engagement strengthens the partnership between the university and its governing bodies, fostering a shared commitment to building a stronger, more responsive, and future-ready institution.

13/08/2026

𝗔𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗟𝘂𝗴𝗼𝗺 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝗮𝘄 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 (𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗕), 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀 (𝗡𝗖𝗖𝗔), 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 “𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗯𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮 𝗠𝗶𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘁.” 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗶𝗺𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 (𝗖𝗘𝗦), 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘂𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆.

The immersion and capacity-building program brought together officials from various national government agencies across the country, including participants from as far as Mindanao. It provided a unique opportunity for these leaders to learn from Vigan’s experience in heritage conservation, cultural stewardship, and sustainable development.

I was honored to be invited by CESB Executive Director Maria Marcy Cosare-Ballesteros to share Vigan’s journey in culture-based governance—a journey that has demonstrated how preserving our heritage can become a powerful catalyst for inclusive growth, community pride, and transformative leadership.

More than a story of a city’s success, Vigan’s experience is a testament to the enduring truth that development and heritage need not compete; they can thrive together. As leaders shape the future of our nation, may they continue to draw wisdom from the past, for it is through understanding our roots that we gain the vision, courage, and purpose to build communities that are not only progressive, but also deeply grounded in their identity and soul.

30/07/2026

The Girl Scouts of the Philippines Ilocos Sur Council and Balikatan sa Vigan, Inc., in partnership with the Office of Congressman Paolo Ortega and Indigo Healing Space, successfully conducted an Acupuncture and Ventosa Medical Mission and Qigong Training on July 11, 2026, at the GSP Headquarters in Vigan City.

The event drew more than 200 participants, including members of the Girl Scout family, officers and members of various Civil Society Organizations, barangay health workers, barangay nutrition scholars, doctors, massage therapists, choreographers, and city government employees. It provided a unique opportunity for participants to learn practical wellness techniques while benefiting from free health services. Ten doctors led by Dr. Francisco Navarro and including my niece, Mikaela Ortega, conducted the free medical mission and qigong training.

For the Girl Scouts of the Philippines, this meaningful undertaking went beyond a medical mission. It became a venue for learning, service, and community engagement. It also helped us reach our goals for the last year of the triennium at a very minimal cost.

Our Girl Scouts and volunteers gained valuable experience through hands-on involvement in various trainings and service-oriented activities.
Adding to the day’s learning opportunities, Chef Sam conducted cooking demonstrations featuring nutritious malunggay yema and malunggay-spinach cheese dip. The demonstrations highlighted healthy and affordable food options while engaging participants in practical nutrition education. Officers and members of Balikatan sa Vigan actively assisted in registration and event management. Our dedicated Girl Scouts rendered service by helping monitor blood pressure, assisting patients, serving as ushers and convincing walk-in patients that included an Irish lady and PNP personnel throughout the program.

Indeed, it was a day filled with purpose, learning, and service. What began as a medical mission evolved into a celebration of community partnership, volunteerism, wellness, and empowerment. The success of this undertaking reminds us that when organizations come together with a shared commitment to serve, lives are touched, knowledge is shared, and communities become stronger.

As the saying goes, “Health is the greatest gift, and service to others is the rent we pay for our place on earth.” Through this collective effort, we not only promoted health and wellness but also demonstrated that genuine service has the power to heal, inspire, and transform lives.

25/07/2026

The Archdiocese of Nueva Segovia and the Province of Ilocos Sur rejoice in the Episcopal Ordination of Most Reverend Nick Argel Vaquilar as Bishop of Urdaneta.

The celebration was truly beautiful, inspiring, and deeply moving. Every detail reflected God’s abundant grace and the love of the people who have accompanied Apo Nick throughout his journey of faith and service. His Eminence Orlando Quevedo, the Principal Consecrator, left a memorable and powerful message to the priests of Urdaneta: “Love your bishop.” The homily of Most Reverend David William Antonio, together with the messages of Papal Nuncio Archbishop Charles John Brown and Most Reverend Ernesto Salgado, made the occasion even more meaningful and uplifting. Hundreds of priest, including his former students in the ICST came to celebrate.

The ordination concluded with Bishop Nick’s heartfelt expression of gratitude, trust, and surrender to God’s will. Reflecting on God’s faithfulness throughout his journey, he spoke of trusting God’s perfect timing, embracing His call with a generous and unwavering “Yes,” and entrusting everything to His divine providence. His simple yet profound words, “I am yours” and “I surrender everything to God,” beautifully captured the humility, faith, and obedience that have marked his vocation and now his episcopal ministry.

Bishop Nick, may this blessed occasion be a constant reminder of God’s unwavering love and faithfulness as you begin this new chapter of ministry. May He continue to guide, strengthen, and inspire you as you shepherd His flock with wisdom, compassion, humility, and joy.

Through the years, our love, respect, and admiration for you have only deepened. We remain grateful for the countless blessings, guidance, and inspiration you have shared with our family, friends, and communities. Your priesthood has touched many lives, and we are confident that your episcopal ministry will continue to bring hope, healing, and God’s love to even more people.

On behalf of my family and the organizations I am privileged to serve, thank you for allowing us to be part of this sacred and historic moment. Please be assured of our continued prayers, affection, and unwavering support as you embrace the mission entrusted to you by the Lord.

Congratulations, Apo Bishop Nick. May the Good Shepherd walk beside you always, and may your ministry bear abundant fruit for the greater glory of God and the service of His people.

19/07/2026

𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗮 𝗩𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻💙💛

Our women's organization 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗮 𝗩𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗻 is embarking on bringing 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 in the barangay. This is an outcome of all the 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱-𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀 of the organization. From the 𝘂𝗸𝗮𝘆-𝘂𝗸𝗮𝘆, donations, and 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗸𝗮𝗯𝘂𝗵𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗼 𝘀𝗮 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝘂𝗸𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗹𝗲.

Initially, we have delivered 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 to recipients from 𝟭𝟭 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆𝘀. All our 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 were asked to identify possible recipients. We formed a 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 to interview and evaluate the proposed recipients and to recommend 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱 based on their capabilities.

Barangays 2, 4, 9, Beddeng Laud, San Julian Sur, Cabaroan Daya, San Jose, Paoa, Paratong, Mindoro, and Capangpangan are the barangays where 𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗸𝗮𝗯𝘂𝗵𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻 was awarded.

This is in line with 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗮 𝗩𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗻'𝘀 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 to help 𝘂𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 of our fellow 𝗕𝗶𝗴𝘂𝗲ñ𝗼𝘀.

𝗔𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲, 𝘄𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿, 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗻.🫶

11/07/2026

The Girl Scouts of the Philippines Ilocos Sur Council proudly welcomes Caoayan Mayor Germy Goulart followed by Atty. Verselie Limos, Dean of the College of Law of the University of Northern Philippines, and Rosemarie “Ali” Chan Lim, a respected businesswoman, as our newest Honorary Members. They will help advance the mission and programs of Girl Scouting.

Mayor Goulart had her investiture in Caoayan while Atty. Verse and Ali had theirs in the GSP headquarters in Vigan at a later date. Following the investiture, the Council Board Members, Honorary Members, and Council Staff joined a luncheon celebration for Frances Pearl Cubangbang, who recently graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Elementary Education degree. The gathering was graciously hosted by her proud parents, Rose and Ruel Cubangbang.

As we welcome new partners in the Scouting movement and celebrate academic excellence, we reaffirm our commitment to empowering young girls through leadership, service, and education—building a stronger future, one Girl Scout at a time. 💙

06/07/2026

The Besties: Stronger Through the Years🥰

The friendship among Besties Chuchi, Sipin, Trif, Cely A., Maricar, Fe, Linda, Florie, Marissa, Eva, Verse, Cely V., Bel, and Cholo has only grown stronger through the years. What began as friendship has blossomed into a true sisterhood built on care, love, trust, and thoughtfulness.

Our shared love for good food and great company brings us together two or three times a month—whether for special occasions or simply because we enjoy being with one another. The laughter, stories, and memories we create during these gatherings have become an important part of our lives.

Like any family, we are not a perfect group. We occasionally have disagreements and misunderstandings, but we have learned to address them with maturity and grace before they become bigger issues. Over the years, we have developed a deeper respect for one another’s personalities, differences, and perspectives.

Friendship is not about being perfect; it is about choosing to stay connected through life’s ups and downs. We are grateful that the bond we share continues to grow stronger with time, proving that genuine friendships are among life’s greatest blessings. 🫶

03/07/2026

A Short Road Trip

We unexpectedly bumped into our dear friends Robin and Avie Querol, along with their son Basti, at a restaurant in Eastwood. In the middle of all the tsismisan, Robin invited us to visit their Airbnb in Alfonso, Cavite for an overnight stay. We decided, however, to make it a day trip instead.

We were joined by Ferdi’s brothers, Kuya Delme and Joey, Joey’s wife Joyce, and our friend Jun. We also met up with Ferdi’s cousin Butch and his wife Lani, who are based in Cavite.

For lunch, we dined at Balay Dako by Antonio’s, located along the Tagaytay-Nasugbu Highway in Silang Junction West, Tagaytay City. The restaurant has a very extensive menu of local and international dishes, and everything we ordered was delicious.

After lunch, we proceeded to the Querol Airbnb. The facility is a single-detached house with three rooms, a kitchen, a sala, and a pool, all surrounded by lush plants and trees. A lot of catching up and bonding followed, before a delicious dinner prepared by our hosts—bulalo, grilled fish, and more.

It was truly a fun and enjoyable experience.💙

Eva Medina

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