Apopong BCPC awarded with Ideal Status

In the recent awarding ceremony for the Search for Best Barangay Council for the Protection of Children in the city for 2015, Barangay Apopong is one of the seven barangays in General Santos City that was accorded with an Ideal Status. Garnering the Ideal Status was measured through the functionality and proper documentation of every BCPC in General Santos City, as evaluated by the Local Council for the Protection of Children who served as the secretariat. 

Hon. Dulay with BCPC Point Person Helen Javier showing off 

the BCPC certificate of recognition

The Barangay Council for the Protection of Children is one of the Barangay Based Institutions mandated by the Department of Interior and Local Government that aims to promote a child friendly community for the children in the barangay.

The Local Council for the Protection of Children is consists of representatives from the private sectors, DILG, CSWDO, Youth Affairs and Development Office, academe and youth representatives.

The recognition is a big boost for the BCPC of Apopong who was tagged as non-functional in the previous years. The recognition was made possible through the support of the Barangay Council of Apopong, the active and dynamic members of BCPC, the selfless staff of the Social Services Committee headed by the point person Helen S. Javier under the leadership of the Vice-Chairperson of BCPC Apopong Lou Bernadette C. Dulay.

The Movers for the Protection of Children in General Santos City

The awarding is in time with the culmination program for the National Children's Month Celebration held last November 26, 2015 at the KCC Mall of Gensan Convention Center.

Hon. Rabanes New Punong Barangay of Apopong

As Honorable Punong Barangay Rogelio D. Pacquiao, bids for a higher political position in Sarangani Province, he needs to step down as the Punong Barangay of Apopong. Following the rule of Succession, first Kagawad Honorable Ramil Rabanes acted as Punong Barangay of the Barangay for the first fifteen days, after the receipt of the non-irrevocable resignation of Pacquiao.

Oath taking of PB Rabanes with his family

Last November 23, 2015, the much awaited oathtaking ceremony of Pacquiao's successor took place at the Barangay Hall Compound. The Honorable City Mayor Ronnel C. Rivera, administered the oath taking ceremony of the new Punong Barangay Ramil Rabanes Sr. Meanwhile, Atty. Rochelle Mahinay-Sero, DILG City Director and outgoing Punong Barangay Rogelio D. Pacquiao witnesses the ceremony. Also present are some City Councilors, Punong Barangays, Civil Servants, Barangay employees, School Heads and Purok Chairpersons.

Light moment with the VIPS

As a show force, the family of Punong Barangay Rabanes was also present. Hon. Ramil Rabanes Sr. is a second termer Barangay Kagawad before he took over the post vacated by Pacquiao. He is the eldest child of former Punong Barangay Delia Rabanes, who served Apopong for 21 years.

Punong Barangays from other barangays showed support

Chairpersons from different puroks are part of the audience

Barangay Employees are supportive of their new head

Senior Citizen Day 2015

Almost 700 senior citizens of Barangay Apopong attended the Senior Citizen Day last October 30, 2015 at the Barangay Gymnasium. The half-day affair includes an orientation, a raffle and a search for Gandang Lola and Gwapong Lolo. This is a follow-through activity, to the Elderly Filipino Week Celebration taking place every 1st week of October.

Through the amended Proclamation No. 1503 of the then President Fidel V. Ramos, the first week of October was declared as the Elderly Filipino Week. This is in accordance to the United Nations’ General Assembly Resolution 37/51 of December 3, 1982, in pursuant to the International Action Plan on Aging. The celebration gives importance to the roles of senior citizens in helping build the nation. 

One of the objectives of the Elderly Filipino Week is to address the issues concerning the older people’s sector. The program gave an hour for an orientation cum open forum wherein the Senior Citizens clarified some issues and raised their concerns facilitated by their Senior Citizen Federation President of Apopong Mr. Gualderberto Cabrido.

As to date, there are 26 active chapters of Senior Citizens in Apopong wherein the members attends a regularly monthly meeting, thus keeping them updated of the programs of the government especially for the elderly. This type of activity gives them time to bond with other Senior Citizen and enjoy at the same time encourages other senior citizens to be active in the community towards nation building.

The Barangay Officials of Barangay Apopong headed by Hon. Rogelio D. Pacquiao are a hundred and one percent supportive of the elderlies. The Local Government through the City Mayor Ronnel C. Rivera and some SP members graced the event and event extended assistance in making the activity successful.

The Barangay Council of Apopong would like to extend its heartfelt gratitude to the following for making the Senior Citizens Day 2015 successful:

1. Honorable City Mayor Ronnel C. Rivera for the cash prizes, cash for raffle prizes and additional food.
2. Honorable Vice Mayor Shirlyn Bañas for the delicious Piyaya
3. Honorable Punong Barangay of Dad. East Joey Dinopol for the free haircut availed by the Senior Citizens
4. Kuya Nikoy Tiongson-Llido for the free lugaw enjoyed by the Senior Citizens.
5. Honorable Liklik Tan for the cash raffle.
6. Honorable Shandee Llido-Pestaño for the cash raffle
7. Honorables Nuñez, Gacal, Garay for gracing the event
8. Senior Citizen Chapter Presidents, Federation Officials and members and to all the Senior Citizens.
9. Social Services Staff.
10. Youth Volunteers: Aliyana, Yoj, Yurz, Noel, Kristine, Joshua, Ian, Phem, etc...

Apopong Indigents Received AHA PHIC

As part of the Aquino Health Agenda or properly tagged as the Universal Health Care (UHC), also referred to as Kalusugan Pangkalahatan (KP), indigent families from Barangay Apopong have availed of free PHIC. 

The Universal Health Care is the “provision to every Filipino of the highest possible quality of health care that is accessible, efficient, equitably distributed, adequately funded, fairly financed, and appropriately used by an informed and empowered public”. The Aquino administration puts it as the availability and accessibility of health services and necessities for all Filipinos It is a government mandate aiming to ensure that every Filipino shall receive affordable and quality health benefits.This involves providing adequate resources – health human resources, health facilities, and health financing.

In Barangay Apopong alone, a total of Four Thousand Beneficiaries received free PHIC through this program from the Aquino Government. 

A ceremonial distribution took place last September 30, 2015 at the Barangay Apopong Gymnasium where the first 500 beneficiaries received a copy of their PHIC Member Data Record, attended by the Honorable City Mayor Ronnel C. Rivera, PHIC representatives, CSWDO Representatives, Barangay Officials and personnels.

An orientation was also conducted by PHIC for all be beneficiaries.

Fufung Festival 2015 Schedule of Activities

Join the people of Barangay Apopong as they celebrate their 33rd Founding Anniversary and the 4th Fufung Festival on September 16 - 21, 2015!

Check the schedule below:

Barangay Apopong awardee of Project Modelo 2015

The Department of Education initiated program Project Modelo for the year 2015 culminated last September 5, 2015 at the KCC Convention Center.

Project Modelo is a collaboration of DepEd and the Local Government of General Santos City in promoting further a clean and green GenSan. Incentives and awards shall be given to deserving barangays and/or institutions to encourage others.

Barangay Apopong bagged the 5th Spot as the Modelong Barangay, while the office of the  Barangay Social Services received the Top 5 recognition for the Modelong Tanggapan. Forest Lake, located along National Highway, Apopong is also a nominee as a Modelong Negosyo.

BCPC benchmarks at Barangay City Heights

The 2014 report of the DILG on the Barangay Council for Protection of Children (BCPC) in General Santos City, BCPC - Barangay Apopong is one of the 15 barangays that is non-functional. It is a sad note, that in spite the measures and activities conducted by the BCPC Apopong, it was still evaluated as non-functioning.

Taking it as a challenge, the BCPC Apopong started to revive its council by reorganizing and through strengthening activities like the University of Mindanao sponsored Orientation on the Revised Implementing Rules & Regulation of RA 9344 as amended by RA 10630 last April 28, 2015 at the Sangguniang Panlungsod of General Santos City.

BCPC Orientation with Fiscal Blanza

Last August 14, 2015, selected BCPC Apopong members visited Barangay City Heights who is a Hall of Famer in terms of BCPC in General Santos City. The group was welcomed by the Barangay Council of City Heights headed by Punong Barangay Lourdes Casabuena.

BCPC Apopong visits City Heights

The Action Officer of BCPC Heights, Chairperson on Social Services, Honorable Lourdes Gambalan together with some Street Educator Volunteers shared with the group the best practices that made them Hall of Famer. Barangay City Heights were generous enough that their programs can be replicated in Apopong.

BCPC Apopong learned that one of lacking aspects of the council is the documentation and proper reporting, which can be improved to make the BCPC truly functional.

PWD Day 2015 Celebration

Pursuant to RA 9442 or famously known as the "Magna Carta for Disabled Persons", Barangay Apopong had been very diligent in keeping its PWD organized and active. The Barangay Council of Apopong had also made sure that they are given the benefits the law requires, thus an inclusion of a budget portion for PWD affairs.

Second week of July is the National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week in the Philippines. Now on its 37th year from its conception, this year's theme is "Health and Wellness Opportunities for Persons With Disabilities Toward Inclusive Development For all"

Barangay Apopong joins the Citywide celebration

In General Santos City, the PWDs from the 26 barangays were gathered last July 20, 2015 the Robinsons Mall of GenSan. The whole day affair started with a motorcade. This is support of spreading awareness among its constituents on the Magna Carta for PWDs and the prohibitions on verbal and nonverbal ridicule and vilification against PWD.

PWDs receive gifts from our partners

Meanwhile, in Barangay Apopong, a special day was dedicated for its active PWDs through a simple celebration, last July 31, 2015. The activity includes, on-the-spot singing contest, parlor games, brief orientation regarding their privileges and more.

The activity was made possible through the support of the Barangay Council of Apopong headed by the Punong Barangay Rogelio D. Pacquiao, PWD Apopong Officers headed by Mrs. Gelig and the Social Services staff. Special acknowledgment to the following individuals for extending their generous assistance in making the Apopong PWD Day joyous and special:

1. PB Rogelio D. Pacquiao
2. Cong. Pedro B. Acharon
3. Atty. Ton Acharon
4. Kag. Jose Paolo Natividad
5. Kag. Mike Mamacog
6. Kag. Yolly Mongkik
7. Kag. Rock Garay of Barangay Dad. South
8. Kuya Nikoy Llido
9. Ms. Arlene Amolar  -Assigned Social Worker  

PWD have rights too, let us all respect that!

If you happen to know Person with Disability, kindly advise them to visit out Social Services Office and be listed. We have friendly and accomodating staff to take care of you!

PESO Alert: KCC Special Recruitment

For information, Barangay Apopong is one of the villages in General Santos City with Public Employment Service Office. It is an advantage for its constituents for we are among the firsts to be informed of the Job Vacancies of different business institutions in the City.

Good news for job seekers in General Santos City, on August 15-16, 2015, a Special Recruitment Activity by KCC Mall of Gensan will take place at the KCC Orientation Room, 3/F near Rooftop Parking Area. The recruitment will start by 9:00 in the morning.

See more details on this scanned flyer:

CHED Scholars from Apopong for S.Y. 2015 -2016

Congratulations to the students from Barangay Apopong for qualifying the CHED Scholarship through the office of the1st District Representative Honorable Pedro B. Acharon Jr. We have recently secured the official list and we are sharing it to you.

The following are only few of the hundreds from the district who availed the program:

1. Parcon, Fregie - HTC (BSCrim/1st)
2. Polistico, Princess May - HTC (BA-Comm/2nd)
3. Arellano, Dawn Carmelino - HTC (BSIT/1st)
4. Udtohan, Jobeth - AMA ACLC (BSIT/3rd)
5. Inamarga, Leonardo - Cronasia (BTTE/1st)
6. Esteban, Love Joy - GSAcademy (BSBA/1st)
7. Alintahan, Arnel - GFI (BSEd/1st)
8. Amador, Jessa Joy - GFI (BSEd/1st)
9. Docdoc, Elbert John - GFI (BSBA/1st)
10. Jugalbot, Lourdes - GFI (BSEd/2nd)
11. Llanto, Rochelle - GFI (BSEd/1st)
12. Maquilang, Ma. Jesabelle - GFI (BSBA-FM/1st)
13. Omega, Vicente Jr. - GFI (BSA/1st)
14. Pasco, Angelic Joy - GFI (BSBA/1st)
15. Sabalo, Ethy Jane - GFI (BSBA/1st)
16. Sasis, Renalito - GFI (BSBA/1st)
17. Sesaldo, Diodesa Golda Mae - GFI (BSBA/1st)
18. Subijana, Dennis - GFI (BSBA/2nd)
19. Gaditano, Jackielou - Goldenstate (BCECE/2nd)
20. Ijan, Eduardo Louie - MPC (BSMarine/3rd)
21. Sayas, Rodillo Jr - MPC (BSMT/1st)
22. Fernandez, Maryknol Bourne - RMMC (BEed/2nd)
23. Canabuan, Hazel Jane - RMMC (BSBa/1st)
24. Grecia, Dyan Rose - RMMC (BSCE/1st)
25. Lazan, Cherelyn - RMMC (BSCE/1st)
26. Malagamba, Rosebelle - RMMC (BSEd/1st)
27. Hingo, John Patrick - MSU (BSMarine/1st)
28. Lacea, Prince Bryan - MSU (BSEd/1st)
29. Santacerda, Hazel Jane - MSU (BSCA/3rd)

May these "ISKOLAR NG BAYAN" work hard and prove their worth to be part of the program. Everyone in Barangay Apopong are praying for a successful life ahead of you, so you will also have a chance to give back to your country!

Mabuhay!

Meanwhile, slots are still open for the following NC2 short-courses:

• Massage Therapy
• Manicure and Pedicure
• Masonry
• Food Processing

Interested parties may visit the Office of the 1st District Representative at the Barangay Dadiangas West Building near Sydney Hotel.

Apopong DCCs celebrate Nutrition Month 2015

"Timbang Iwasto, sa tamang nutrisyon at ehersisyo"

This year's Nutrition Month theme not only highlights the prevalence of undernourished children in the Philippines, it also centers on the importance of exercise or physical activity among today's generation. With the technology that keeps away children from outdoor activity like sports and other physical games, many children nowadays are becoming sickly.

To emphasize this year's Nutrition Month message, the Day Care Centers under Barangay Apopong which includes: Apopong A DCC (P.5 New Society), Apopong B DCC (Inside Barangay Hall Compound), Apopong B Annex DCC(P.3 Sto. Niño), Apopong C DCC (Purok 4 Lanton), Apopong 13 DCC (P.13 Lanton) and United Help Franconia DCC (Sogod), gathered together to celebrate the said activity last July 21, 2015 at the Barangay Gymnasium of Apopong.

Parents and Day Care Pupils prepared for the said occasion and joined Table Arrangement and Cooking Competition where they presented a nutritious, delicious and cheap dishes. Winning the Table Arrangement are the parents of Apopong C DCC while the parents from Apopong A DCC won the Cooking Competition.

As a proof that the Day Care Feeding program is effective, Day Care pupils from all centers showcased their talents through group presentations. 

The government has proposed a total of P3.3 billion for the implementation of the Supplementary Feeding Program (SFP) next year to ensure that 2.5 million day care pupils nationwide are well-nourished as they attend school.-Manila Bulletin

The Day Care Pupils also had fun with the parlor games prepared for them. 

Gracing the event was First Lady Jane Rivera who ensures a support for Day Care Programs.

Kudos to all the Day Care Workers of Apopong: Teacher Margarito, Teacher Janeth, Teacher Lot-Lot, Teacher Divine and the rest of the workforce.

Special thanks to Mr and Mrs. Toto Paulate for providing the prizes and give-aways for the Nutrition Month Celebration.

PB Pacquiao's Birthday Bash 2015

June 17, 2015 - Since his first term as an elected Barangay Official, the Honorable Punong Barangay Rogelio D. Pacquiao has been celebrating his birthday with the rest of his constituents. Usually a three-day celebration, he never fails to remember to share the bountiful blessings with the rest of Barangay Apopong, just like his generous older brother the Honorable Congressman Manny Pacquiao. 

The birthday celebration includes a Medical Mission, Distribution of School Supplies for indigent pupils and Distribution of family pack for indigent families.

For entertainment, there were Dance Competition and Battle of the Reggae Bands.

The Barangay Employees of Apopong also had a share of friendly competition of basketball.

Now, on his last term and with an unconfirmed plan of running for a higher position, these activities will surely be missed.

Lanton Day Care recipient of SGMAF's Adopt-a-School Program

Lanton-Apopong - Purok 13 Lanton Day Care Center is not new to being a beneficiary of Non Government Organizations programs. The center was initially built through community effort and was later improved with the help of Rotary. Purok 13 Lanton DCC has almost 50 pupils with majority of the children belonging to indigent family and are usually undernourished, thus they were chosen by the Senators Gaudencio and Magnolia Antonino Foundation's (SGMAF) program.  

SGMAF's Monthly Storytelling and Supplemental Feeding Program is a community development approach that facilitates education of children through values formation activities and nutritional feeding.

Facilitating the activities are the SGMAF scholars headed by Ms. Cheesy Mae Andal. Distribution of school supplies was also done bringing wider smiles from the children.

In behalf of the Purok 13 Lanton Day Care Pupils and the rest of Barangay Apopong, thank SGMAF!