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.

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.

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.

Apopong Beauty GENSAN CABATINGAN is LAKAMBINI 2nd Runner Up 2011

As an update to the previous post, our very own Gensan May Cabatingan owned it again. Landing the 2nd Runner Up crown of the recently concluded Lakan & Lakambini ng Gensan 2011. She completed the court of the Lakambini ng Gensan 2011 Joanna Marie Tan, last February 23, 2011 at the Gaisano Mall of Gensan.

Gensan with the Lakan & Lakambini ng Gensan 2011

This Apopong beauty who is the current holder of the Ms. Sarangani Bay Body also won the Best in Talent category of the pageant, who wowed the judges and the crowd with her dance number. 

On the other hand, another Apopong Beauty Mark Viajedor may not make it on the TOP 6 of the said pageant but he is still able to showcase his charm and talent by topping the Formal Wear Category.

Mark Viajedor receiving his sash

The both of you deserve a round of applause for representing Apopong and making us proud!

Padayun!

an Apopong Beauty indeed

Photos used are courtesy of Mr. Orman Manansala of the Project O! Consultants who also single-handedly produced the Lakan & Lakambini ng Gensan 2011. KUDOS!

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