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SANTA BARBARA UGYON

The Statue of Gen. Martin Teofilo Delgado Facing The Municipal Building and the Giant Flagpole. Gen. Martin Delgado, popularly known as Tan Martin, was responsible for the start of the revolution against the Spaniards in Iloilo Province. Although he started working as the leader of the voluntarios (those who volunteered to protect the Spaniards and defend Spanish sovereignty) in his town, he used this position to prepare for the independence struggle which he openly declared in October 1898. This event is considered to be the first cry of the revolution against Spain in the province.

“Tagumpay sa Pagbabago Nasimulan, Abot Kamay nang Bayan”, The Municipal Building and the Giant Flagpole. the Kalayaan 2015 theme truly symbolizes the Municipality of Santa Barbara. The honor and pride with the hosting of the 117th Philippine Independence Flag Raising Ceremony on June 12 is unfolding to the Global Nations what good governance brings in the development and the transformation of the town. The preparations for this historic event did not happen overnight but started with President Benigno Simeon Aquino’s Tuwid na Daan since 2010. As with the transparency and accountability of the local government, today one can witness the so many improvements in the landscape of the whole town. From good fiscal management to the launching of barangay road concreting program, widening of avenues, maintenance of the municipal roads, rehabilitation of the historic church, constructions of new buildings, improvement of facilities, acquisition of equipment, disaster preparedness, much improved health and social services were manifested by the many awards received by Santa Barbara ’’Bugal kag Palangga Ko’’.