PHILHEALTH para sa MASA DISTRIBUTED for APOPONG Beneficiaries

The Local Government Unit of General Santos thru the City Social Welfare and Development Office distributed Philhealth para sa Masa cards last August 18, 2010 for the recipients from Apopong at the Barangay Gymnasium. The Honorable Mayor Darlene Antonino-Custodio, together with the Committee on Social Welfare Chairperson, City Councilor Nepthalie Natividad and SK Federation President Jane Calunsag  were present during the activity. Also present were the Barangay Councilors Helen S. Javier and Lou Bernadette Dulay.

distribution of cards

With the objective of giving an easy access to quality health services and other medical needs for the indigent constituents of General Santos City, such program is and will be continued by the city of General Santos. From more than five hundred beneficiaries last year, Philhealth para sa Masa beneficiaries for Barangay Apopong alone doubled, reaching up to 1, 118 beneficiaries for the year 2010.

distribution of cards

This is one of the health programs of the government that should be given priority by the authority. With Philhealth for the Poor Pilipinos, you can never go wrong in spending people's money!

barangay personnel distributing the cards

Ask the assigned Social Workers in your barangay about this program.

APOPONG BEAUTY eyeing for MISS SMILE '10 TITLE

The Barangay Apopong Council and its Sangguniang Kabataan is all out in supporting Mariel Ortiz, a lady hailing from Sittio Lanton of this barangay, who will be joining the very first ever Miss Smile '10!

Miss Smile 2010 is a joint project of Jelasticus Production and the Association of Barangay Captains here in General Santos City. This serves as the highlight activity of the ABC CUP 2010, which not only aims in promoting camaraderie of the 26 barangays through sports but also to promote every participating barangay's products and people as represented by the beautiful ladies from each barangay through the Miss Smile Pageant.

This young lady Mariel Ortiz will be representing Barangay Apopong, oozing with confidence, intelligence and charm, which the pageant organizers are looking for. Mariel is also the reigning Binibining Lanton 2010.  Winner of Miss Smile will automatically serve as the Ambassadress of Goodwill for the Association of Barangay Captains.

To be staged on August 27, 2010 at the Lagao Gymnasium hosted by no less than the ultimate balladeer Christian Bautista, Mariel need the support of the Apopong residents. Entrance fee for the venue cost P100 pesos only.

You may also vote for her so she may get the TEXTER'S CHOICE AWARD by typing MSSMILE_POLL(space)D and send to 9977!

Let us make Ms Mariel Ortiz another addition to our Apopong Beauty Queens!

APOPONG PARTICIPATES LUNG MONTH CELEBRATION

General Santos City - Early morning of August 15 was the official Opening of the Lung Month Celebration of the city. Spearheaded by the City Health Office with the support of the Local Government Unit and Barangay Officials , a Walk for Cause signaled the start of the annual celebration of Lung Month.

Apopong, through its Barangay Council had been actively participating the celebration for years now. We had been consistent in supporting the programs and activities of the City Health Office. From the Barangay Council down to the Barangay Health Workers, we never failed to attend and answer most of the invitations.

Awarded on the same day, Barangay Apopong had been one of the Barangays who were recognized for their  active participation of this particular cause. 

plaque of recognition

Foremost to the health events is the National Lung Month where the Department of Health (DOH) and the medical associations and non-governmental organizations focus the public's attention on the pulmonary system and illnesses of the lungs and urge everyone to contribute to a better and healthier environment so that the chemical exchange that takes place in one's lungs and detoxifies in one's body is sustained.

Lung Cancer Awareness Week reminds the public that smoking causes lung cancer. A study found that over 15,000 Filipinos may die of lung cancer in 2005. A joint study of the Philippine Cancer Society and the Department of Health (DOH) shows that about 43 Filipinos are estimated to die everyday in 2005 due to lung cancer, which is considered the top cancer site in the Philippines followed by breast cancer. The 2005 Philippine Cancer Facts and Estimates also estimated that 17,238 new cases of lung cancer will occur next year and 15,695 deaths are expected from it.

While cigarette smoking causes lung cancer, non-smokers who are continuously exposed to tobacco smoke, especially in enclosed spaces, likewise have a higher risk of imbibing the disease.

adapted from the Philippine Information Agency