Red Cross conducts Livelihood at Apopong

December 21, 2013 - The Red Cross of the Philippines through General Santos City Chapter chose Barangay Apopong as one of its beneficiaries of their Bigay-Buhay Livelihood program. Through the initiative of Mr. Chris Perpetua, 143 Apopong President, almost 30 women 4ps beneficiaries of the barangay were taught how to bake banana muffins and other delicacies.

This program aims to empower the beneficiaries by teaching them skills for their family's financial improvement. 

Photos courtesy of Marie Allyana Supilanas 

Apopong Beauty won the Bb. Heneral Santos Title

Another feather is added on the already full cap of an Apopong beauty who

just turned 19 last September 17, 2013. Ms. Mariel Ortiz hails from 

Purok 2 Lanton of our beloved barangay won in the recently concluded 1st 

every staging of Ginoo at Binibining Heneral Santos last December 20, 2013 

at the Events Center of SM General Santos.

Ms. Mariel Ortiz in the middle

Taking up Tourism at Notre Dame of Dadiangas University, Mariel Ortiz 

already claimed the titles as the Miss Teen General Santos City and Miss 

Soccsksargen in the previous years, respectively.

Congratulations to you from the people of Apopong!

APOPONG INITIATED DONATION DRIVE FOR YOLANDA SURVIVORS

What started to be a simple inquiry from a Purok Official on where to drop their donations for the Typhoon Yolanda Survivors became a full blown Donation Drive for the whole Barangay Apopong. Before the Punong Barangay Rogelio Pacquiao sent-out notices of the Donation Campaign of Barangay Apopong, a number of Puroks, organizations and individuals have either contacted us for pick-up of goods or delivered their donations to the Barangay Hall. First Batch of donations received were then delivered to the RED CROSS - Gensan Chapter while the Second Batch were delivered to the RELIEF OPERATIONS of the Local Government Unit of General Santos facilitated by the City Social Welfare and Development Office. The last batch were brought along by the RELIEF Efforts Group of the People's Champ Manny Pacquiao.

Last Batch of Donations

A resolution sponsored by Hon. Lou Bernadette C. Dulay was passed today at the 2nd Regular Session of the Barangay Council of Apopong, expressing gratitude to the constituents of Barangay Apopong who shared their time, effort and blessings through spirit of humanity for the Yolanda Survivors.

A heartfelt thanksgiving to the following:
           NAME/GROUP                                                            ITEMS  

1. Mr. Rolando Rayla                                                       Used Clothings - 8 sack
2. Barangay Apopong Social Services Office                    Used Clothings - 2 1/2 sacks
3. PRINCEFIELD                                                           Used clothings/blankets - 8 1/2 sacks
4. Mr. Cesario Balasuela                                                  Used clothings - 1 sack
5. Lower Lot 1 Sogod                                                      Used clothings - 17 sacks
6. Mr. Ian Siason                                                              Used clothing - 3 sacks
7. Mr. and Mrs. Eugenio Atienza                                       Used clothing - 1 sack
8. Purok 8 Lanton                                                             Assorted Canned Goods - 1 box
9. Purok 4 Sto. Nino                                                         Used Clothing - 14 sacks/ 1 box of canned goods
10. Balazuela Family                                                            Used Clothing - 1 box
11. Tumimbang Family                                                         Used Clothing - 1 sack\
12. Purok Kauswagan                                                         Assorted Canned Goods 
13. Lot 1 Sogod                                                                  Assorted Canned Goods
14. Purok 4 Lanton                                                    4 sack Used clothing/4boxes mineral water/canned goods
15. Hon. Roger Lambot                                                      Used clothing - 1 sack
16. Dela Family                                                                   Used clothing
17. Mr and Mrs. Protacio Balinas                                        Used clothing - 2 boxes
18. Mr. Jovano Suba-an                                                      Used clothing - 1 bag
19. Intergrated Lot 14-B Home Owners Asso. Inc.              Assorted Grocery -1 canrton
20. Purok 10 Phase 2                                                          Used Clothings/ Canned Goods and Noodles
21. P. 15 Kindat                                                                  Used Clothings/ Canned Goods and Noodles
22. Purok 3 Sto. Nino                                                          Used Clothing - 3 sacks
23. Purok 2 Sto. Nino                                                          Used Clothing - 5 1/2 sacks
24. Purok 5 Sto. Nino                                                          Assorted Dry Goods 
25. Purok 7 New Society                                             10 sacks Used clothing/1 box canned goods/noodles
26. Purok 5 Lanton                                                              Used Clothing 1 sack/Noodles - 1 carton
27. Foremost Phase 2                                                   Used Clothing 6 sacks/Canned Goods - 4 cartoons/ Rice
28. Purok 3 New Society                                                    Used Clothing 2 sacks/Noodles - 1 carton
29. Lot 5 Sogod                                                           9 sacks Used clothing/9 boxes Dry Goods/ P700 Cash
30. Butchoy Magno                                                             Used Clothing - 1/2 sack
31. Purok 11 Lanton                                                            Used Clothing - 2 sacks
32. Purok 7 New Society                                                     Used Clothing - 2 boxes/ 4 boxes Mineral                                                            Water/2 boxes Noodles/ 6 doz. Powder Soap/ 1 kl Bihon/ 13                                                             cans Tinapa
33. Purok Olaer                                                                   Used Clothing - 10 sacks

Again, Thank you very much!

 2nd Batch delivered to the Oval Covered Court

                                    

Notice to Constitute the Lupon

Notice to all the Barangay member and all other persons concerned:

In compliance with Section 1(a) Chapter &, Pursuant to Chapter 7, Title One, Book III Local Government Code of 1991 (Republic Act No. 7160) of the "KATARUNGANG PAMBARANGAY LAW" notice hereby given to constitute the Lupong Tagapamayapa of the Barangay. The names below are considered by the Punong Barangay for appointment:

1. ELIZABETH L. ROMANOS

2. GERSON O. CUIZON

3. TERESITA F. JAVING

4. HECTOR L. ADELANTAR

5. ROGELIO T. ENERO

6. RONNIE B. PREVILLA

7. FLORA P. APONESTO

8. NORBERTO D. BODEGAS

9. CHRIS Y. PERPETUA

10. RAKY L. BRAVO

11. CAMILO N. CARILLO

They have been chosen on the basis of the suitability for the task of conciliation considering his integrity, impartiality, independence of mind, sense of fairness and reputation for probity in view of his age, social standing in the relevant factors. The law provides that only those actually residing or working in the Barangay who are not expressly disqualified by law are qualified to be appointed as Lupon Members.

All persons are hereby enjoined to immediately inform me of their opposition to or endorsement of any or all the proposed members or recommend to me other person not included in the list but not later than the 31st day of December 2013

ROGELIO D. PACQUIAO

Punong Barangay

Apopong's Punong Barangay, now the new ABC President

December 18, 2013 - Less than a month after the official Oath Taking Ceremony of the newly elected Barangay Officials of General Santos City, the Punong Barangays of the 26 barangays are gathered as mandated by law to elect a representative for the Liga ng mga Barangay and serve as an Ex-Officio member of the Sangguniang Panlungsod of the city.

 Hon. Ruel Pacquiao

For the pass two terms of the Honorable Punong Barangay Rogelio Pacquiao, he vied for the said position against the incumbent Liga ng mga Barangay representative Hon. Lourdes Casabuena for two consecutive terms but to no avail. Now, on his last term as a Punong Barangay, he again run against the latter for the presidency and finally won.

Winner by a coin. 

The Liga ng mga Barangay or the Association of Barangay Captains (commonly known as ABC) held their meeting and election at Mt. Sabrina, Tambler, facilitated by the Department of Interior and Local Government - Gensan. The Honorables Rogelio Dapidran Pacquiao and Lourdes Casabuena had 13 votes each during the election, ending with an agreement to use toss coin in fairly choosing the winner. It came out that Hon. Rogelio D. Pacquiao is now the new representative of the Liga to the Sangguniang Panglunsod.

APOPONG AWARDED BEST PEACEKEEPING ACTION TEAM

In celebration of the 112th Police Service Anniversary of the Philippine National Police, a competition on the Best Peacekeeping Action Team was initiated. With the excellent record and accomplishments of the Apopong Force Multipliers or commonly known as Barangay Tanods, the latter was awarded as the Best Peacekeeping Action Team - Urban Category in South Central Mindanao. The ceremony was held last August 23, 2013 at the Headquarters, PRO 12, Tambler General Santos City.

BARANGAY COUNCIL OF APOPONG FOR THE TERM 2013-2016

November 28, 2013 - A special meeting with the Barangay Council of Barangay Apopong of 2011-2013 to recognize the out-going Barangay Council Members- Honorable Councilors Leonora C. Arana, Ponciano Maramara, Roger Lambot and Arlen Carreon was held a day after the Mass Oath Taking Ceremony of the New Set of Barangay Officials of General Santos City.

 At the Mass Oathtaking of the new officials at Lagao Gym

Here is the list of Barangay Officials of Apopong for the term 2013-2016:

Punong Barangay: ROGELIO D. PACQUIAO

Barangay Kagawads:

1. Ramil G. Rabanes
2. Lou Bernadette C. Dulay
3. Jose Paolo Jude L. Natividad
4. Laurienz Janine R. Fernandez
5. Calixto Carreon
6. Datu Mike Mamacog
7. Ponciano C. Cimagala

YEAR-END REPORT FOR 2013

We have missed to share to you dear constituents and avid readers for the past five months some important updates and activities. Here is a wrap up of some of the worth sharing Barangay activities and happenings.

Purchase of 1 new Pattrol Car and 1 new dump truck

Barangay Apopong 30th Foundation Anniversary Celebration

Yes, Barangay Apopong is now 30 years old. To celebrate its founding anniversary, 5 days of activities were held: Thanksgiving Mass, Zumba Party, Purok Night, Ginang ng Apopong, Miss Teen Apopong among others.

 Zumba Party at Day 1

 Thanksgiving Mass 

 Urban Race Challenge

BDRRMC Activities

With the prevalent signs of Climate Change affecting our country it is high time to strengthen the Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. Budget Planning and Community-Based Disaster Preparedness Trainor's Training were held respectively, tapping the community leaders of the disaster prone areas in the Barangay.

Community-Based Disaster Preparedness Trainor's Training

Barangay Annual Investment Planning

Last November 15, 2013, 88 participants composed of Purok Chairpersons, School Heads, Committee Heads, NGO representatives, Sectoral Representatives and the Barangay Council gathered for the Barangay Annual Investment Planning. The whole day activity resulted with the presentation of proposed projects and programs to be included in the Barangay Annual Budget CY 2014. Though not all shall be included, the importance of BAIP is its legal basis for other funding agencies to allocate budget for requesting parties.

BAIP at Hotel Dolores

Those aforementioned are only few of the highlights of the last quarter of the year 2013. Looking forward for more essential activities, projects and programs on the year AHEAD.