Viva Senor San Francisco............a yearly remembering

Another year is getting to a close and together we Palomponganons will always remember the past year with the help of our "manlalaban" Senor San Francisco. The past, many says have been terrible especially to those who have been affected by natural calamities including the two typhoons ("Ondoy and Peping") that hit Metro Manila with so much power and fury that almost drowned the whole of the metropolis for several weeks.

But we will not touch the negative things that happened to our countrymen because it was covered thoroughly by tri-media both local and foreign. We will be talking about what happened this past few days here in our local town of Palompon.

After the initial salvo on November 23, 2009 where a parade and motorcade was participated in by enthusiastic parishioners, to signal the start of the nine day novena in honor of the town's patron saint, the miraculous St. Francis Xavier, a nightly affair is being held to unwind and relax from the days hectic schedule and activities.

As usual the evening entertainment sponsored by various associations, NGO's, LGU's, Civic and  Religious take turns in sharing their best to offer the populace, whether its drama, disco or whatever.

December 2nd is the peak night of the various nightly offerings that can be offered by well meaning sponsors and concerned citizens. Mutya ng Palompon is a highly anticipated night were beauties from different organizations are presented after a series of tryouts and eliminations before they are finally shown to the public on the big night called "Mutya ng Palompon" night.

On the same day (Dec. 2) the highlight of all parades, where all participants in the daily activities are again invited to show their wares on the last day or wind-up of performances in honor of the revered Saint.

Nia Na Gyod..........BERNARDITA's Grocery

Just as what the ads indicates, Bernardita's Grocery finally opened last November 30, 2009, in time for the town fiesta being celebrated every 3rd of December in honor of our patron Saint Francis Xavier. It was a grandiose opening as per local standard with the usual balloons and flowers in abundance.

Of course the added amenities of discounts and prizes that accompanies the early customers and "suki" is a welcome respite. And take note the convenience of marketing in an air-conditioned and clean (spotless) surroundings. It also smells good, i.e. dried fish sealed in plastic and some are even vacuum packed, that even pest like ants, cockroach, houseflies and others are ashamed/afraid to get inside the new building and come near the foodstuffs.

An added bonus of course are the usual calendars being given away to loyal customers of the store and those who are allowed to purchase on credit with or without limit.

BRODETH Home Store

The opening of BRODETH Home Store located at Rizal St., Guiuan I, Palompon, Leyte as scheduled on November 9, 2009 was a success since many took advantage of the opening day promotions where many items such as housewares, dinner wares, kitchen utensils, tiles and so many others was definitely lower in pricing than those presently offered by the existing stores in Palompon, big and small alike.

This is exactly what will happen when businessmen would allow the normal flow of supply and demand and not be greedy enough to fix the price among themselves and gain huge profit as a result of their price fixing.

HENRY LHUILLIER Pawnshop

It seems that Henry Lhuillier Pawnshop is not in a hurry to start operation this year, since until now they have not started renovating their office/store located at Rizal St., Central I, Palompon, Leyte right in front of SM (Sayong & Manuel) shopping mall

GAISANO Group of Companies

Likewise, the Gaisano Group was having second thoughts on the site of their new building that would be constructed in the present site of the Palompon Social Center located at Rizal St., Ipil III right infront of the Catholic Parish Church. They are looking for a more spacious place where clients can park their cars while shopping. They are concerned by the small space that Rizal St., can offer.

They are also concerned that what happened in Ormoc City where they have to spend more on their operations since they don't own the land were their building is located. They prefer to buy a land outside the poblacion but very near it to make it hassle free for shoppers from different places or even for those coming from out of town. A rough estimate is about six (6) hectares of land is needed for a building with the requuired parking area and for future expansion.

SM Shopping Mart

What's happening in the vicinity of SM shopping mall and the bodega of ASL hardware store were traffic is so heavy every time that car carrying shoppers park their cars in the small spaces that the street can offer. It's really a nightmare for traffic enforcers. They are even not allowing the entry of pedicabs, the only available transportation for non-car owners, where they have to walk to the street corner to find a ride carrying with them bulky cartons of goods after shopping at SM shopping mall.
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Another establishment will be joining those who are in the rush of making their presence felt in the ever growing and newly discovered business opportunities available in Palompon, Leyte.

The signing of Contract between Atherton Pawnshops Corporation with trade name HENRY LHUILLIER PAWNSHOP of Cebu City and Mrs. Connie Marilao-Elep of Palompon, Leyte was done at Cebu Holdings Center, Inc., Cebu Business Park, Cebu City yesterday, October 30, 2009. They expect to open business in the early part of 2010 after renovating their rented space located in front of the new SM (Sayong & Manuel) shopping mall at Rizal St., Central I, Palompon, Leyte.

An unexpected delay in the opening of BRODETH HOME Store was not a surprise since the owners want a presentable display center that can be compared and even better than those existing in Leyte of even Cebu. But of course, they wanted that the pricing of their product can be compared or even lower than those they can find anywhere in Leyte or Cebu. Since they were not able to open last October 28, 2009, a new date was scheduled on November 9, 2009 for its soft opening. And they hope that nothing can stop anymore the said timetable......

The new traffic regulation being enforced by the local police at Rizal Street where the local "potpot" is banned from entering Rizal St., from Brgy. Ipil III to Brgy. San Isidro, is something that should be thought of more thoroughly, since many shoppers of SM shopping mall who depend on the local "potpot" for transportation is against the implementation of the said regulation which they believe is not supported by a local ordinance from the municipality. They at least wanted a "one way" rule where they can still ride the transport of the poor who have no car or service of their own.

Bernardita's Grocery

In view of the fast approaching town fiesta and Christmas season the owners of Bernardita's grocery are doing their damn best to finish constructing their new building to fill the need of shoppers as seen in rush of people going in and out of SM shopping mall. They promised to open the new grocery in time for the town fiesta celebration and Christmas shopping rush.

After the initial salvo of people trying to buy something from the new SM, the second day was more subdued and normal. People are even comparing the price of the new mini mart against other establishment like Erwin Enterprise where they said prices are cheaper but buying a thing or two is a hustle or "samok". While the new SM is clean and air-conditioned to make your shopping a breeze and hustle free.

There is a report that the new store lost some goods during the opening last Monday, October 19, 2009. You cannot really dismiss these fast operators who seem to thrive when everybody is busy doing their thing. They said that these people operates in groups of five or more to distract staff of establishments they strike. What they observe last Monday is that all personnel or staff of the new SM was they were all in uniform so it was easy for the bad elements to identify their target.

Another establishment worth watching is the grand opening on Wednesday October 28, 2009, of the new BRODETH Marketing a hardware store located just infront of the Roman Catholic Cemetery in Guiuan I, Palompon, Leyte. It is a three storey building where the showroom of various building requirements of homeowners in whatever need or area of the house they need to modernize or repair.

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With the following credentials:

1. Computer literate

                                           2. Ability to write and converse in simple English.

      3. College graduate/level

               4. Ability to work with a group

                             5. Passion for work and financial growth

Apply at Realty-Options, Inc./Palompon Realty and Brokerage at 43 Rizal St., Central I, Palompon, Leyte. Learn "How to Do Internet Marketing Through Social Networking Websites" in a Free One Hour

One-on-One Orientation Seminar. For more info....Pls. Call Tel. # (053)555-84-64

09164422611/ 09336317922/09173373687

Pls. visit also my website: @ http://gregmelep.com for your real estate and retirement needs.

Now also available n Palompon, Leyte. Lifestyles products such as INTRA, NUTRIA and FIBRELife. For your healthy lifestyle and needs just call the telephones indicated above. 

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SM (Sayong & Manuel) Finally Opened

After a long and much awaited opening the Shopping Mall located at Rizal St., Central I, Palompon, Leyte finally opened its doors to the public on October 19, 2009. Blessing of the edifice was made a day earlier to avoid the rush of people trying to outdo each other in buying a thing or two at the new and air-conditioned shopping center of the town.

The blessing of the new building was held about ten o'clock in the morning of October 18, 2009. It was attended by friends, relatives and some prominent people invited by the owners. Parlor games was introduced to kids who attended, much to their delight together with the parents who accompanied them.

After a hectic and tiring morning the kids together with their parents and guest were invited to share with the owners and staff of the new establishment a sumptuous meal catered by a local caterer. About one o'clock in the afternoon guest and invitee's slowly returned to their own homes and businesses where traffic on the main street returned back to its normal state.

The next day was more of festive since the owners have given the first two hundred patrons a special gift. About six in the morning, early patrons began arriving to taste the ambiance of the
new mini mart touted to be the best in this Northern part of Leyte. From a couple of hundreds the crowd increased to about a thousand as more and more people arrived to be a part of history in the making, "that I was there when SM opened".

Traffic was manageable but not normal since many are trying to see the new addition to the town's ever growing business establishment that are sprouting like mushrooms. A minor problem was felt by shoppers when they noticed the lack of baskets or shopping carts needed for an efficient and hustle free marketing.

In the second floor about half of the stores renting space opened including a computer game zone, a spa, a beauty salon, several food shops, houseware store, pet shop, ready to wear store, a cellphone shop, and others who remained close and did not took advantage of the opening crowd.

One can notice that many so called patrons came out empty handed. That their purpose is just to see the new establishment and maybe buy some things later on. Some cannot afford the long wait in the POS or cash register. In going out, a staff was busy handing out candies to outgoing patrons and onlookers.

An entertainment provided by Knorr Real Sarap seasoning mix through their group of hip hop dancers was a delight to watch dancing a mix of modern dance and music. Raffle prizes are in store for those who bought Knorr products inside the SM mini mart.

Outside free taste of Tanduay Rhum was offered to everyone together with a small chunk of fried fish fillet. People going in and out of the new establishment subsided only when they realized that they have to answer the call of their empty stomach and maybe to come back later to resume their urge to by some necessities for their homes.

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Professional Real Estate Salesperson 

With the following credentials:

1. Computer literate

                                           2. Ability to write and converse in simple English.

      3. College graduate/level

               4. Ability to work with a group

                             5. Passion for work and financial growth

Apply at Realty-Options, Inc./Palompon Realty and Brokerage at 43 Rizal St., Central I, Palompon, Leyte. Learn "How to Do Internet Marketing Through Social Networking Websites" in a Free One Hour

One-on-One Orientation Seminar. For more info....Pls. Call Tel. # (053)555-84-64

09164422611/ 09336317922/09173373687

Pls. visit also my website: @ http://gregmelep.com for your real estate and retirement needs.

Now also available n Palompon, Leyte. Lifestyles products such as INTRA, NUTRIA and FIBRELife. For your healthy lifestyle and needs just call the telephones indicated above. 

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Golden Dragon Marketing

The scheduled blessing last September 26, 2009 of the newly finished Saint Francis Xavier Parish plaza was marred by the tail end of typhoon "Ondoy" which wrought havoc in Metro Manila. Though the blessing pushed through even with the rain soaked tables, many still braved the weather and stayed behind to show camaraderie with various faith communities and organizations present during the wet and windy affair. The plaza now is a showcase for the parishioners.

Many feel that they are part owner of the plaza since many have contributed from a single piece to several hundreds of stone blocks, depending on the capacity of the donors. Early morning joggers or health buffs can be seen, some bringing babies with them. They can feel the safety and cleanliness of the new plaza.

In the evening, promenaders can afford to stay late since the kaleidoscope of lights are put on. Maybe there will come a time when dancing lights with music will be the next project of some well to do families to enhance the beauty of Palompon.

Golden Dragon Marketing

Meanwhile, simple opening was initiated last September 28, 2009 of the Golden Dragon Marketing a store located at the former KODAK store beside JULIE's Bakeshop in Rizal Street, Central I, Palompon, Leyte. Without so much fanfare the store, that deals with household merchandise, ready to wear products and much much more, have been visited by so many Palomponganons but the problem is as usual......almost all the products came from only one country......China.

Still the much awaited opening and blessing of SM (Sayong & Manuel) Palompon was again moved to a new date i.e........ October 19, 2009. But the long wait can be forgiven, since the owners will be introducing a brand new Mini Mart on the ground floor and about 12 stallholders on the second floor, wanted a no hitch opening where everybody will be happy to see a brand new store with brand a new experience that every Palomponganons can be proud of, since the store will be air-conditioned and using state of the art computers and POS to give shoppers the comfort that they usually experience in big establishments in mega cities such as Cebu and Metro Manila. As of this writing the facade of the building was almost complete, with the installation of signage put in place, and finishing touches here and there being rushed to avoid another opening extention.

Another highly awaited is the opening of BRODETH MARKETING, a wholesale and retail hardware establishment located at Rizal Street, Brgy. Guiuan I, a stone throw away from the Roman Catholic Cemetery, a four story building which is almost complete as of this writing except for the finishing touches that will definitely took sometime. Of course many are wishing for the early completion of the building, since they know that competition will bring down the prices of construction materials/products being sold high in this coastal area.


An OBITUARY will be put up in this space for the benefit and knowledge of everyone, especially those who are away from home...i.e. our beloved Palompon. So I am inviting everybody to submit the names of their friends and relatives who died ahead of us for information and publication. Just give the details like name, age, address and date and time of internment if available.