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.

Senior Citizen Day 2015

Almost 700 senior citizens of Barangay Apopong attended the Senior Citizen Day last October 30, 2015 at the Barangay Gymnasium. The half-day affair includes an orientation, a raffle and a search for Gandang Lola and Gwapong Lolo. This is a follow-through activity, to the Elderly Filipino Week Celebration taking place every 1st week of October.

Through the amended Proclamation No. 1503 of the then President Fidel V. Ramos, the first week of October was declared as the Elderly Filipino Week. This is in accordance to the United Nations’ General Assembly Resolution 37/51 of December 3, 1982, in pursuant to the International Action Plan on Aging. The celebration gives importance to the roles of senior citizens in helping build the nation. 

One of the objectives of the Elderly Filipino Week is to address the issues concerning the older people’s sector. The program gave an hour for an orientation cum open forum wherein the Senior Citizens clarified some issues and raised their concerns facilitated by their Senior Citizen Federation President of Apopong Mr. Gualderberto Cabrido.

As to date, there are 26 active chapters of Senior Citizens in Apopong wherein the members attends a regularly monthly meeting, thus keeping them updated of the programs of the government especially for the elderly. This type of activity gives them time to bond with other Senior Citizen and enjoy at the same time encourages other senior citizens to be active in the community towards nation building.

The Barangay Officials of Barangay Apopong headed by Hon. Rogelio D. Pacquiao are a hundred and one percent supportive of the elderlies. The Local Government through the City Mayor Ronnel C. Rivera and some SP members graced the event and event extended assistance in making the activity successful.

The Barangay Council of Apopong would like to extend its heartfelt gratitude to the following for making the Senior Citizens Day 2015 successful:

1. Honorable City Mayor Ronnel C. Rivera for the cash prizes, cash for raffle prizes and additional food.
2. Honorable Vice Mayor Shirlyn Bañas for the delicious Piyaya
3. Honorable Punong Barangay of Dad. East Joey Dinopol for the free haircut availed by the Senior Citizens
4. Kuya Nikoy Tiongson-Llido for the free lugaw enjoyed by the Senior Citizens.
5. Honorable Liklik Tan for the cash raffle.
6. Honorable Shandee Llido-Pestaño for the cash raffle
7. Honorables Nuñez, Gacal, Garay for gracing the event
8. Senior Citizen Chapter Presidents, Federation Officials and members and to all the Senior Citizens.
9. Social Services Staff.
10. Youth Volunteers: Aliyana, Yoj, Yurz, Noel, Kristine, Joshua, Ian, Phem, etc...

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!