A native of Barangay San Pedro, San Jose, Antique has brought pride and honor to his province and the country.Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger of California appointed Eugene Libo-on Balonon as judge of the Sacramento Superior Court, to fill up the seat vacated by retiring Judge Jeffrey L. Gunther.Balonon’s father was the late Remegio Moscoso Balonon of San Pedro, Antique’s biggest barangay. His mother, Pacita Libo-on, is from Miag-ao, Iloilo. Balonon, who lives in Wilton, was executive director of the state Gambling Control Commission last year. Reached at his office, Balonon said: "I am grateful for this opportunity and for the governor’s confidence in me."He did three separate stints as a deputy district attorney of Sacramento County—from 1985 to 1989, from 1995 to 1996, and from 1999 to 2004. He prosecuted some high-profile cases during his term at the District Attorney’s Office, the last one being the Stockton Boulevard series of rapes.
Balonon’s experience includes six years as counsel and deputy director of the governor’s Office of Criminal Justice Planning, and three years as a legal-writing professor at the Lincoln Law School. He also served as chief deputy and director of the California State Lottery.Balonon earned his law degree from the Lincoln University and a bachelor’s degree from the California State University in Sacramento. He is a member of the Asian Bar Association, the National Trial Lawyers’ Association and the Sacramento County Attorneys’ Association. The appointment comes on the heels of the achievement by Imelda Salazar Suit, daughter of Antique’s provincial administrator Manuel Salazar. She was honored as one of the world’s executive leaders by the Young Women’s Christian Association in the United States.
In an official statement, Gov. Salvacion Zaldivar Perez of Antique expressed his elation over the successes of the former Antiqueños. He also congratulated their families."Eugene and Imelda’s achievements are a triumph of the Antiqueño spirit, of hard work and of resilience in the face of challenges. It is no mean feat to excel in a foreign land, especially in a western country like the United States. Indeed, their success surely inspires us all," Perez said.
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Schwarzenegger Appoints Pinoy as Sacramento Judge
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