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.

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.

APOPONG EXPRESS UP WITH A GOOD START FOR SUMMERKADAHAN

Barangay Apopong through its Sangguniang Kabataan led by SK Chaiperson Laurienz Janine Fernandez  is  participating  Summerkadahan 2011 - a Summer Youth Extravaganza of the Hon. Darlene Antonino-Custodio, Hon. Pedro B. Acharon Jr. and the Sangguniang Kabataan.

Barangay Apopong has entry for the Basketball event both the Junior and Senior Division. The Teams are under the Oval Bracket where Barangays: Dadiangas South, Dadiangas North, Dadiangas East, Dadiangas West, San Isidro, City Heights, Bula, Sinawal and Lagao also belong. 

Apopong Express during the Opening Ceremony

Apopong Express Junior and Senior Teams won on its first game againts Barangay Dadiangas South last April 27, 2011. It is good start for the Team giving them a moral booster on the early part of the tournament.

Another booster for Team Apopong is the cheers from its supporters. If you wish to cheer for Team Apopong here is there Game Schedule. Venue of Games are at the Oval Covered Court.

GO! GO! GO! APOPONG!

SK Conducts TEAMBUILDING

It is Summerkadahan Season once again. Now, on its 9th Year, Barangay Apopong supports the Summer Youth Extravaganza brain-child of the then 1st District of South Cotabato Representative Darlene Antonino-Custodio - SUMMERKADAHAN.

With its final line-up of players for Senior and Junior Divisions, the Sangguniang Kabataan Officials thru the leadership of the SK Chairperson Laurienz Janine Fernandez, organized a Team Building Activity as a follow-up to the Healthy Lifestyle Promotion conducted by Summerkdahan.

Held last April 12-13, 2011 at the Dolores Tropica Resort, Bawing, General Santos City, the APOPONG TEAM consist of almost 50 players, underwent Physical Activities that tested not their strength and endurance but their ability to work harmoniously as a team. Divided into two groups - Junior Group and Senior Group, they hurdled the tasks Blind Folded Snake Game, Bridges, Elevator Game and more.

A processing of the tasks they finished followed thru John Rex Galdo. He then gave the team Tips on how to make their Team Successful. Geared toward a common goal - TO BE A CITY CHAMPION - Apopong Team will work hard to reached their goals by being good sports and an inspiration to others.

Aim High Kabataan Speaker's Bureau helped the Sangguniang Kabataan of Apopong facilitate the program.

Check this page soon for the Schedule of Games of Barangay Apopong.

Let's support our TEAM!

GO.GO.APOPONG!

APOPONG's PUNONG BARANGAY IS STILL PACQUIAO

Last November 29, 2010, a Mass Oath Taking of the newly elected Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Officials were held at the Lagao Gymnasium. The Department of Interior and Local Government of General Santos City headed by Atty. Sero gathered the Barangay and SK Officials of the 26 barangays of the City for this event.


For Barangay Apopong, the second termer Rogelio Pacquiao remains as the Punong Barangay while four incumbent Barangay Kagawad stayed on and three first termers completed the list. 

SK Officials and Barangay Officials of Apopong 

with DILG Head Atty Sero, Congressman Acharon and Mayor Custodio

For the Sangguniang Kabataan, the Chairperson Laurienz Janine Fernandez led her seven-man council.

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.

City Hall sa Barangay APOPONG

July 8, 2010 - The Local Government of General Santos visited Barangay Apopong thru their City Hall sa Barangay program. The program had been existing since the previous City Mayor Pedro B. Acharon was the one heading the local government of the city. Now, with the freshly pressed administration headed by the new, dynamic and hyper City Mayor Darlene Antonino-Custodio, the program of going down to the Barangays will be continued and improved.

Barangay Apopong residents waiting for the services to be extended

Barangay Apopong constituents trooped to the Barangay Gymnasium and the Barangay Hall to avail of medical consultations and dental extractions among others. Free medicines were also dispensed to patients. Medicines given were for cough, colds, fever, antibiotics, vitamins and others.

The City Vet Office also rendered their services for the pet animals, while the City Agri gave out seeds and seedlings for free. The Public Employment Service Office meanwhile started Skills Data gathering.Some heavy equipments of the City Engineers Office were also at hand to serve the barangay.

Waiting in Line

Almost all the Department Heads were present during the Pulong-Pulong conducted at the Barangay's Session Hall. The Pulong-pulong which lasted for almost three hours were attended by the City Mayor Darlene Antonino-Custodio and the Barangay Council headed by the Punong Barangay Ruel Pacquiao.

Pulong-Pulong 

Barangay apopong residents thru the Punong Barangay Pacquiao expressed their gratitude for all the services extended to them. 

Mayor Custodio & PB Pacquiao