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

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.

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.

BJMP Inmates of GenSan graduated thru ALS

Lanton, Apopong - Last June 19, 2015, the 11th Commencement Exercises of ALS was held at the BJMP GenSan. There were nineteen male and female inmates graduated Elementary Level and 43 male and female inmates graduated for the Secondary Level through the Accreditation and Equivalency Program of the Alternative Learning Sytem of Department of Education.

Alternative Learning System (ALS) is a ladderized, modular non-formal education program in the Philippines for dropouts in elementary and secondary schools, out-of-school youths, non-readers, working Filipinos and even senior citizens. It is part of the education system of the Philippines but an alternative to the regular classroom studies where Filipino students are required to attend daily. The alternative system only requires students to choose schedules according to their choice and availability. -wikipedia

Stakeholders present during the inspiring activity are: Sir Gregorio O. Ruales (ALS Education Program Supervisor), J/Supt. Erwin Kenny Ronquillo(BJMP GenSan Warden), Sir. Dante Cuadrado (New Society District Supervisor), Atty. Glenda Narcilla (Executive Assistant of City Mayor Rivera) and Honarable Kagawad Lou Bernadette Dulay, to name a few.

You have proven that "Nothing can stop you from achieving your goals in life if you have the hunger and desire to achieve" Na kahit po sa inyong kasalukuyang kalagayan, hindi po nawala ang inyong kagustuhang makapag-aral at nagsumikap na makapagtapos... "Make the rest of your life the best of your life. Create a life that feels good on the inside, not one that just looks good on the outside" Pagpatuloy po nating tahakin ang daan tungo sa ating mabuting pagbabago!" - excerpt from Kagawad Dulay's Words of Salutation

The Barangay Council of Apopong is a proud supporter of the ALS for years now, producing hundreds of graduates and A&E passers through the leadership of Mr. Marcos A. Olog, ALS Coordinator.

To avail of ALS program, you may visit the ALS Office at New Society District.

More photos here: Barangay Apopong

Apopong Youth attends 1st Youth Conference

For the Summer season the Local Government of General Santos has a lot of offerings for its young people through its Summer Youth Festival. Below is the report of a youth who represented Apopong in the youth conference.

April 07,2014 marked a history in General Santos City as youth from different barangays, schools and other sectors gathered together for the very first time in a Youth Conference held at KCC Convention and Events Center.Four (4) from these delegates were from the Barangay Apopong. Ma. Aliyana Rizol Supilanas and Jomarie Olarte represented Barangay. Apopong Youth Club (BAYC) while Jella Camille Delos Angeles and Fe Alcordo represented the Creative Active and Talented Teenagers (CATT) of District Sto. Niño .In this conference, certain issues and problems of the youth for today were discussed by the speaker. After which, the participants were grouped to further discuss top issues and concerns for todays youth to come-up with the developmental policy that addresses with the youth matters. The participants presented different solutions and recommendations on how to resolve or even just lessen the issues where youth are involved. At the end of this gathering, they came-up with the same idea which is to create a website for the youth (GenSan's Youth Network) where they can raise their voices and at the same time, share their opinions and ideas.An Ad hoc committee was temporarily created and four drafters volunteered to make the Constitution and By-Laws (CBL) which will be presented in the General Assembly on April 09. 2014 in the Youth Convergence at Lagao Gym for the presentation and acceptance for the youth plan of action for 2014-2015. 

 Round-Table Discussion with Young Generals

                        Photo-op with the Local Officials

Reported by: Jomarie Olarte & Ma. Aliyana Supilanas

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'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.

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.

School for the Arts received Additional 10 Computer Units

June 21, 2013 - The well loved out-going executive of General Santos City, Mayor Darlene Antonino-Custodio visited the General Santos City Elementary School for the Arts to award additional 10 computer units. It was remembered that last March 12, 2013, the school already received 10 computer units from the LGU thru the SHEEP Computer Literacy Program. Read more about it here.

A simple awarding of computer units turn into a sentimental tribute for the out-going Mayor. More story on the emotional program here.

Aside from the School for the Arts, other Elementary Schools under the the Area of Responsibility of Barangay Apopong also received computer units through the Computer Literacy Program.

BIDDING ANNOUNCEMENT for June 18, 2013

INVITATION TO ELIGIBILITY AND TO BID

The Barangay Government of Apopong hereby invite interested bidders/suppliers registered by the G-EPS and accredited suppliers of General Santos City for Eligibility and to Bid for the following projects/proposals:

ARTICLES - Approved Budget for the Contract

1. Purchase of 11 RECYCLE BINS w/ Print (SK LOGO) - P 69, 960.00

2. Purchase of Two (2) units Motor Patrol - P 240,000.00

3. Purchase of One (1) unit Patrol Car - P1,200,000.00

4. Purchase of One (1) unit Dumptruck - P 1,400,000.00

5. Purchase of Various Janitorial Supply - P 150,000.00

Supplier may submit partial bids for the following item/s.

Official copy of the Bidding Documents shall be available to those Eligible Contractors/Suppliers upon payment of bid documents. Prospective bidders are hereby informed that the last day of submission of bids shall be at 9:00 in the morning on June 18, 2013. opening of bids shall follow immediately on the same time and date at the BAC Office, Barangay Apopong, General Santos City.

Bidders are required to submit a tax clearance and a copy of their latest income and business tax returns duly stamped and received by the validation of tax payments made thereon.

All particulars relative to Eligibility Requirements, Receipt, Opening of Bids, Evaluation, Post Qualification and Award shall be goverened by R.A. 9184 and its Implementing Regulation.

Interested bidders may obtain further information form from the BAC Secretariat, Barangay Hall, Apopong, General Santos City. You may contact 553-1973 and look for TAWING.

Series 2 of Kasalan sa Barangay Successful

After the much participated Kasalan sa Barangay in celebration of the Barangay Anniversary held last September 21, 2011 at Barangay Apopong, another mass weddding was held last January 15, 2012 at the Purok 1 Sto. Niño as part of the celebration of Patronal Fiesta for Senyor Santo Niño.

The said mass wedding is the first for Apopong for the year 2012, was officiated by the Honorable City Mayor Darlene Antonino-Custodio. Ten couples from different puroks of Sto. Niño participated the mass wedding. During the celebration unity among the community was greatly evident through the leadership of the Purok Chairperson Ponciano Cimagala.

The newly pronounced couple are:

1. Mr and Mrs. Kristofer D. Salada

2. Mr. and Mrs. James Val E. Cimagala

3. Mr. and Mrs. Edison G. Meliton

4. Mr. and Mrs. Alan B. Llido

5. Mr. and Mrs. Bonnie F. Lazan

6. Mr. and Mrs. John Val Cimagala

7. Mr. and Mrs. Roland T. Pangalo

8. Mr. and Mrs. Ronel B. Tagpuno

9. Mr. and Mrs. Lowel Dedal

10. Mr and Mrs. Richard A. Olarte

The kasalan was made possible and successful by: Purok 1 Sto. Niño Apopong, City Mayors Office, Local Civil Registrar-Marriage License Division, City Population and Management Office -GSC, General Services Office -GSC and the Barangay Council of Apopong.

Special thanks most especially to Ms. Ritz Petaca, Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges-NSTP Class under Mr. Mato, Aim High Kabataan and Ms. Chammy Villaflor. 

Those who wish to avail of the Kasalan sa Barangay please see Kagawad Dimple Dulay for details.

Building Wiring Installation Skills Trainees Graduated...

The Sangguniang Kabataan Apopong appropriated more or less Twenty Thousang Pesos for a Building Wiring Installation Skills Training for the Calendar Year 2011. Only few of the SK projects through the leadership of SK Chairperson Laurienz Janine Fernandez, there are Twelve beneficiaries who succesfully graduated last December 19, 2011 at the Session Hall of the Barangay, out of the 17 original young people who enrolled.

simple graduation rights of the BWI Training

With the help of the Local Government Unit of General Santos City thru the Youth Affairs and Development Office, who facilitated the training and in coordination of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority Sarangan--Gensan Office, who provided the efficient training - 12 hardworking and technically skilled out-of-school youth from Barangay Apopong received their Certificate of Attendance of the Building Wiring Installation NC I Skills Training duly signed by Maisalam G. Macarimbang, Al Haj, the Provincial Director- TESDA XII and by the Honorable City Mayor Darlene Antonino-Custodio during their simple graduation ceremony.

Trained under the skillful eye of Mr. Jonas T. Cruz from November 7 - December 7, 2011 at the GSC School for the Arts, the successful graduates are as follows:

• 1. ALEJANDRO,MILLARDO P
• 2. ALEJANDRO,ROLLY, 
  3. AMORA,JOEL S.
• 4. CABILAO,ROMAN CEASAR LLOYD P.
• 5. DELA CRUZ JEFREY G.
  6. GAYANILO ANTHONY S.
  7. MECA,MARLON A.
• 8. PENDEJITO,JAINEL R.
  9. PENDEJITO JUNDEE M.
• 10. SILMARO DANNY,JR.B.
  11. SILPAO JOVAN JAKE D.
  12. TAMAY RENREN B.

the graduates with their trainor

If you wish to avail the same kind of program, you may visit the YOUTH AFFAIRS and DEVELOPMENT OFFICE located at the City Hall Compound from Mondays-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm.

The Sangguniang Kabataan would like to thank the following to their support:

City Mayor's Office thru Hon. Darlene Antonino-Custodio

Youth Affairs and Development Office thru Mr. Elmer Cequiña

TESDA XII

GSC School for the Arts for providing the training venue

Barangay Council of Apopong

Photos used courtesy of Ms. Yanz Supilanas

JOIN APOPONG'S BATTLE OF THE BANDS 2011

Barangay Apopong's KALAMPAGAN: Battle of the Bands is gearing up again to yet again a heart pumping and head bumping competition  this September.

So if you have a band and want to join here are the mechanics and guidelines:

1. Contest is open to all amateur bands in the 1st District of South Cotabato with a minimum of 3 - 8 members. All band members must not be above 25 years old.
2. Participating bands will be required to perform two (2) appropriate cover song during eliminations, 15 minutes performance time and 3 minutes set-up time limit. 
3. Ranking system shall be used.  Should there be a tie between groups; the rating system shall go back to the actual average points. In case a tie still ensues, the Chairperson will have to break the tie.  In no instance shall a tie for the top prize shall be declared.  The decision of the judges will be final and executory.
4. Judging will be based on the following criteria:

     Musicality (30%)
     Performance Quality (30%)

    Presentation  (30%)

    Audience Impact  (10%)

                                     

For more inquiries you may contact this number: (083) 553-1973 and look for Jae.

Entry Forms are available at K101 Station and on the Eliminations Round. First 20 BANDS will only be entertained!  

SPREAD THE LOVE! ROCK ON!