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.

NOTICE: Public Consultation for the Installation of Modular Diesel Genset

Last June 18, 2013, during the regular session of the Barangay Council of Barangay Apopong, SoEnergy International the company which provides the Modular Diesel Genset to the SOCOTECO II came to explain their intention of seeking Resolution interposing no objection with the said project.

Mr. Daniel Vintimilla of SoEnergy International

As part of the process, a Public Consultation shall be conducted before the approval of the Resolution. We are inviting affected residents within the area to attend the said consultation on June 21, 2013; 9 o'clock in the morning at the Filden Village Plaza.

Representatives from SOCOTECO II, SoEnergy International and the Barangay Council of Apopong will be present during the consultation. Raising of your concerns are highly encouraged.

SOCOTECO II at the Regular Session

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.

APOPONG PUNONG BARANGAY JOINS THE CONGRESSIONAL RACE

Punong Barangay of Barangay Apopong, Hon. Rogelio D. Pacquiao finally confirmed his political plan of running as Representative of 1st District of South Cotabato by filing his candidacy yesterday, October 4, 2012.

PB Pacquiao is the younger brother of boxing champ and a congressman himself Manny Pacquiao. The younger Pacquiao is serving is second term as a Punong Barangay of Barangay Apopong. He is set to contend with the incumbent representative of 1st District of South Cotabato Pedro B. Acharon Jr., who filed his candidacy for reelection today.


Photo credits from the facebook page of The South Cotabato Government

KCC to hold JOB FAIR at Apopong

The KCC Mall of Gensan is HIRING! This is for their mall expansion as an answer to the coming of another mall in the city. 

Barangay Apopong is only among the 4 barangays handpicked by the Human Resource Department of KCC to visit to conduct their jobs fair on APRIL 24, 2012 from 8:00am - 5:00pm, to be held at the Barangay Gymnasium.

If you are a High School graduate who may not be continuing college, you can try your luck with KCC Mall of Gensan, and save up for college. They are looking for baggers, warehouse supervisors, cashiers, among others. KCC has also other job titles for the College Level and College Graduates.

Just bring the following:

1. 1 x 1 ID

2. bio-data/resume

3. ballpen

Please pass the word!

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