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!

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.

Community-Initiated Medical Mission at Sto. Nino, Successful!

A medical mission and an operation tuli were conducted at the Basketball Court of Purok 4, Sto. Niño Barangay Apopong, General Santos City on May 16, 2014. The said activity was initiated by the Barangay Apopong Forever Movement Inc. (AFMI) headed by the AFMI President Jose Paulate with the partnership of the Achievement Integrity Movement (AIM), the Office of the 1st District of South Cotabato Representative Pedro B. Acharon Jr. and the Trade Union Workers Health Organization, Inc. 

Operation Tuli

A total of eight-eight (88) Senior Citizens were given the privilege to consult their illnesses to Dr. Fidel Penamante a family medicine doctor and were then given medical advices and some medicines after the consultation. Meanwhile, more than 70 children ages ranging from 5 to 15 were circumcised and were given free medicine ( for the immediate relief of their wounds ) .

Medical Check-up for Senior Citizens

Barangay Apopong encourages community initiatives like this activity as to empower its people.

 First two boys circumcised are brothers

A salute goes out to the following organization/people who made this medical mission possible:
Apopong Forever Movement Inc. thru Mr. Jose "Toto" Paulate
Achievement with Integrity Movement
Hon. Pedro B. Acharon Jr.
Trade Union Workers Health Organition, Inc.
Dr. Fidel Penamante
Volunteer Nurses 
Purok 4 Sto. Nino Apopong Officials headed by Mrs. Thelma Tama
Purok 3 & 4 Sto. Nino Chapter Senior Citizens
ILHOIA Officers and members headed by Mrs. Mila C. Dulay
Youth Volunteers
and the rest of the community

words & photos by: Jomarie Olarte