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

Apopong celebrates Environment and Men's Month 2015

June is one busy month with celebrations. This is the time when the World Environment Month is celebrated. Little of us know, that this month is also dedicated for the MEN with the recent practice of the Men's Month Celebration with a localized theme "Hugpong sa Kalalakin-an sa Pagpakabana sa Kinaiyahan".

The Barangay Council of Apopong made these two celebrations into one with its advocacy on Greening Mindanao. As a support to the Local Government's program on Greening the BLUE and the celebration of Men's Month, a TREE GROWING activity was held last June 5, 2015. Aiming to plant 1000 trees at the almost finished gabion dike at Purok 5 Sto. Niño Riverside this is a preventive program of the barangay.

Participants coming from the Philippine Army, Philippine National Police specifically from the Regional Training Center headed by PSupt Nestor Cruzata Babagay Jr. and the Police Precinct 2 through the leadership of PSI Jennifer Molina; High School students from New SocietyNational High School headed by the school  Principal Efren Limana and assisted by teachers Roy Erecre Palomera and Marites Marquez and Lanton High School headed by their principal Elsie Cabanlit; CARGILL PHILIPPINES, CENRO, Youth Developement Task Force (Jella Delos Angeles, Jomarie Amador Olarte, Prince Bryan Lacea), Barangay Apopong Employees and Apopong Men's Officers paraded their way to the planting area.

Almost 200 people participated this noble activity.

The activity is made possible by the Barangay Council of Apopong through the leadership of Honorable Punong Barangay Rogelio D. Pacquiao.

Let us continue taking care of our environment!

Notice to Constitute the Lupon

Notice to all the Barangay member and all other persons concerned:

In compliance with Section 1(a) Chapter &, Pursuant to Chapter 7, Title One, Book III Local Government Code of 1991 (Republic Act No. 7160) of the "KATARUNGANG PAMBARANGAY LAW" notice hereby given to constitute the Lupong Tagapamayapa of the Barangay. The names below are considered by the Punong Barangay for appointment:

1. ELIZABETH L. ROMANOS

2. GERSON O. CUIZON

3. TERESITA F. JAVING

4. HECTOR L. ADELANTAR

5. ROGELIO T. ENERO

6. RONNIE B. PREVILLA

7. FLORA P. APONESTO

8. NORBERTO D. BODEGAS

9. CHRIS Y. PERPETUA

10. RAKY L. BRAVO

11. CAMILO N. CARILLO

They have been chosen on the basis of the suitability for the task of conciliation considering his integrity, impartiality, independence of mind, sense of fairness and reputation for probity in view of his age, social standing in the relevant factors. The law provides that only those actually residing or working in the Barangay who are not expressly disqualified by law are qualified to be appointed as Lupon Members.

All persons are hereby enjoined to immediately inform me of their opposition to or endorsement of any or all the proposed members or recommend to me other person not included in the list but not later than the 31st day of December 2013

ROGELIO D. PACQUIAO

Punong Barangay

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

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

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.

APOPONG BEAUTY eyeing for MISS SMILE '10 TITLE

The Barangay Apopong Council and its Sangguniang Kabataan is all out in supporting Mariel Ortiz, a lady hailing from Sittio Lanton of this barangay, who will be joining the very first ever Miss Smile '10!

Miss Smile 2010 is a joint project of Jelasticus Production and the Association of Barangay Captains here in General Santos City. This serves as the highlight activity of the ABC CUP 2010, which not only aims in promoting camaraderie of the 26 barangays through sports but also to promote every participating barangay's products and people as represented by the beautiful ladies from each barangay through the Miss Smile Pageant.

This young lady Mariel Ortiz will be representing Barangay Apopong, oozing with confidence, intelligence and charm, which the pageant organizers are looking for. Mariel is also the reigning Binibining Lanton 2010.  Winner of Miss Smile will automatically serve as the Ambassadress of Goodwill for the Association of Barangay Captains.

To be staged on August 27, 2010 at the Lagao Gymnasium hosted by no less than the ultimate balladeer Christian Bautista, Mariel need the support of the Apopong residents. Entrance fee for the venue cost P100 pesos only.

You may also vote for her so she may get the TEXTER'S CHOICE AWARD by typing MSSMILE_POLL(space)D and send to 9977!

Let us make Ms Mariel Ortiz another addition to our Apopong Beauty Queens!

APOPONG BRAINIACs - Erick Xerxes Maquilang

Apopong is not only home of beauty queens. We are proud that we have a lot of bright minds residing in this side of the city. One of them is the young ERICK XERXES MAQUILANG. 


Erick Xerxes Maquilang completed his elementary and high school learning at the Notre Dame of Dadiangas University – IBED Espina Campus. He graduated valedictorian in high school. He pursued his college education at same university taking up Bachelor of Science in Accountancy. He is now in his fifth year in college. Also a topnotch official in student organizations in his department, to date he had won twelve awards in various scholastic events, quiz bowls and searches, be they city-wide or region-wide. The latest and most prestigious of these awards was the Search for the Outstanding Accountancy Students of the Philippines wherein Erick emerged as the Champion in the Individual Category. He was able to best more than two hundred students who were vying also for the award.

Erick at the Awarding of the 

Outstanding Accountancy Students of the Philippines

Erick is now preparing for the harder test of his mettle, that is to hurdle the CPA Board Examination later this year.







The body of this post was originally made by the Head of Youth Affairs and Development Office of General Santos City - ELMER CEQUIÑA. Visit his page GENSANLAND by clicking this.

APOPONG BEAUTIES making WAVES at SARANGANI BAY FESTIVAL for 2 YEARS

With the recently concluded Sarangani Bay Festival 2010, a proud APOPONG Beauty made huge waves for bagging the title of Miss Bay Body 2010 held at Coco Beach Resort last May 28, 2010. 

The Generals especially those from Barangay Apopong should be applauding for Miss GENSAN MAY CABATINGAN who also uses the pseudonym Shanyr Perez, for winning this years Bay Bodies Bikini Open Competition held annually during Sarangani Bay Festival.

 

a celestial-like GENSAN hypnotizing the audience

(photo courtesy of Big Joe)

Born on May 9, 1993 in Toril, Davao City she is currently residing at Yu Village, Apopong with her parents Adriano Cabatingan and Conchita Cabatingan .Youngest of the six siblings, she is a sophomore at Notre Dame of Dadiangas University taking up Bachelor of Science Major in Financial and Banking Management.

Beauty Pageants is not new to this 17 year-old dame. Her older sisters, Jubie and Estrella Marie are Beauty Queens themselves. It is really her dream to become a beauty queen and it seems the dream is starting to unveil. By the age of 16, she was already crowned as "MUTYA NG APOPONG". With the help of her brother Conrad (who serves as her handler), she started joining more beauty contests and sashaying a winner. She was also 3rd Runner-Up for the Bikini Hunks & Babes at Tropicana Resort early this summer. 

oozing with confidence GENSAN

(photo courtesy of Big Joe)

small but terrible... proud to be a General -GENSAN-
(photo courtesy of Big Joe)

Same month last year, an Apopong Beauty also bagged the same title in the name of Miss Gaydra Rama, who, early this summer become one of the Top 10 finalist for Slimmers World - Miss Bikini Philippines. 

Ms. Rama with the rest of the winners

(photo courtesy of Mindanao Magazine)

Born last November 20, 1987 in Cebu City, Gaydra is also a Registered Nurse working for the General Santos City District Hospital.

She started joining school pageants at the age of 14 at Mindanao State University-CETD.

Gaydra strutting her stuff at the Bay Bodies 2009

(photo courtesy of Mindanao Magazine)

Leveled-UP!

These two sexy ladies are only two of the reasons why you should be proud to be an Apopong Resident. For two straight years, our beautiful neighbors bagged the title of Miss Bay Body. 

Lets find ways and help our APOPONG! 

YOU can also make us PROUD!

special thanks to Alexander Bao for lending us some of his photos and to Conrad Cabatingan for giving us juicy information about Gensan May.