BARANGAY APOPONG

8th Sangguniang Barangay Members and Chairmanship

2018-07-05T20:05:00.000-07:00

The 10-member sanggunian of Barangay Apopong headed by Punong Barangay Jose Paolo Jude Natividad is a combination of old, comebacking and new personalities in politics.

Continuing their term for number 1 and 2 Kagawads are Mamacog and Carreon, respectively. On the third spot is a newbie but carrying a popular surname that somehow helped him grab his spot is Kagawad Venancio Pacquiao. Following him are two comebacking lady politicians, Arana and Halawig who got the 4th and 5th spots respectively. Now on her second term, Kagawad Laurienz Janine Fernandez, is the sixth Kagawad and another newbie completed the 7 kagawads of the Barangay.

Sitting as ex-officio members are SK Chairperson Fuentes and the new IP Mandatory Representative, Kagawad Tayan.

On their inaugural session last July 3, 2018, the 8th Sangguniang Barangay have chosen through votation their committee chairmanship for their term..

Here are their assignments:

Kag. Ishmael Mamacog- BAC and Landed State
Kag. Calixto Carreon- Infrastructure and Disaster
Kag. Venancio Pacquiao -Peace and Order
Kag. Leonora Arana- Health and Finance
Kag. Juliet Halawig- Social Services
Kag.Laurienz Janine Fernandez- Tourism
Kag. Shirley Layog- Education
Kag. Danny Tayan- Solid Waste Management
SK Chairperson Fuentes - Youth and Sports

Committee Chairmanship are designated to Barangay Kagawads to assist the Punong Barangay in delivering services to its constituents. It will also give the Kagawads to focus on programs, ordinances and resolutions they would like to pursue in the development of the Barangay.

Natividad, Apopong’s new Punong Barangay

2018-07-05T02:34:00.000-07:00

It’s a brand new day for Barangay Apopong politics with Honorable Jose paulo Jude Natividad as its new Punong Barangay. Finishing his first term as Barangay Kagawad, he won over two other candidates for Punong Barangay. One of whom is the incumbent Punong Barangay Rabanes. It is not a first time for Apopong to have a young head of the Barangay. Sarangani Congressman Rogelio D. Pacquiao, then Barangay Apopong Punong Barangay was in his early 30’s when he led Apopong. So it is no longer new for the constituents of Apopong to have a young, dynamic and active leader.

Apopong BCPC awarded with Ideal Status

2015-11-29T17:44:00.002-08:00

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.

Hon. Rabanes New Punong Barangay of Apopong

2015-11-24T05:34:00.000-08:00

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

Senior Citizen Day 2015

2015-10-30T07:21:00.000-07:00

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:

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

Apopong Indigents Received AHA PHIC

2015-09-30T03:32:00.000-07:00

As part of the Aquino Health Agenda or properly tagged as the Universal Health Care (UHC), also referred to as Kalusugan Pangkalahatan (KP), indigent families from Barangay Apopong have availed of free PHIC.

The Universal Health Care is the “provision to every Filipino of the highest possible quality of health care that is accessible, efficient, equitably distributed, adequately funded, fairly financed, and appropriately used by an informed and empowered public”. The Aquino administration puts it as the availability and accessibility of health services and necessities for all Filipinos It is a government mandate aiming to ensure that every Filipino shall receive affordable and quality health benefits.This involves providing adequate resources – health human resources, health facilities, and health financing.

In Barangay Apopong alone, a total of Four Thousand Beneficiaries received free PHIC through this program from the Aquino Government.

A ceremonial distribution took place last September 30, 2015 at the Barangay Apopong Gymnasium where the first 500 beneficiaries received a copy of their PHIC Member Data Record, attended by the Honorable City Mayor Ronnel C. Rivera, PHIC representatives, CSWDO Representatives, Barangay Officials and personnels.

An orientation was also conducted by PHIC for all be beneficiaries.

Fufung Festival 2015 Schedule of Activities

2015-09-10T08:48:00.001-07:00

Join the people of Barangay Apopong as they celebrate their 33rd Founding Anniversary and the 4th Fufung Festival on September 16 - 21, 2015!

Check the schedule below:

Barangay Apopong awardee of Project Modelo 2015

2015-09-07T08:44:00.001-07:00

The Department of Education initiated program Project Modelo for the year 2015 culminated last September 5, 2015 at the KCC Convention Center.

Project Modelo is a collaboration of DepEd and the Local Government of General Santos City in promoting further a clean and green GenSan. Incentives and awards shall be given to deserving barangays and/or institutions to encourage others.

Barangay Apopong bagged the 5th Spot as the Modelong Barangay, while the office of the Barangay Social Services received the Top 5 recognition for the Modelong Tanggapan. Forest Lake, located along National Highway, Apopong is also a nominee as a Modelong Negosyo.

BCPC benchmarks at Barangay City Heights

2015-08-14T20:40:00.000-07:00

The 2014 report of the DILG on the Barangay Council for Protection of Children (BCPC) in General Santos City, BCPC - Barangay Apopong is one of the 15 barangays that is non-functional. It is a sad note, that in spite the measures and activities conducted by the BCPC Apopong, it was still evaluated as non-functioning.

Taking it as a challenge, the BCPC Apopong started to revive its council by reorganizing and through strengthening activities like the University of Mindanao sponsored Orientation on the Revised Implementing Rules & Regulation of RA 9344 as amended by RA 10630 last April 28, 2015 at the Sangguniang Panlungsod of General Santos City.

BCPC Orientation with Fiscal Blanza

Last August 14, 2015, selected BCPC Apopong members visited Barangay City Heights who is a Hall of Famer in terms of BCPC in General Santos City. The group was welcomed by the Barangay Council of City Heights headed by Punong Barangay Lourdes Casabuena.

BCPC Apopong visits City Heights

The Action Officer of BCPC Heights, Chairperson on Social Services, Honorable Lourdes Gambalan together with some Street Educator Volunteers shared with the group the best practices that made them Hall of Famer. Barangay City Heights were generous enough that their programs can be replicated in Apopong.

BCPC Apopong learned that one of lacking aspects of the council is the documentation and proper reporting, which can be improved to make the BCPC truly functional.

PWD Day 2015 Celebration

2015-08-01T19:33:00.000-07:00

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:

PB Rogelio D. Pacquiao
Cong. Pedro B. Acharon
Atty. Ton Acharon
Kag. Jose Paolo Natividad
Kag. Mike Mamacog
Kag. Yolly Mongkik
Kag. Rock Garay of Barangay Dad. South
Kuya Nikoy Llido
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!

PESO Alert: KCC Special Recruitment

2015-07-30T03:39:00.001-07:00

For information, Barangay Apopong is one of the villages in General Santos City with Public Employment Service Office. It is an advantage for its constituents for we are among the firsts to be informed of the Job Vacancies of different business institutions in the City.

Good news for job seekers in General Santos City, on August 15-16, 2015, a Special Recruitment Activity by KCC Mall of Gensan will take place at the KCC Orientation Room, 3/F near Rooftop Parking Area. The recruitment will start by 9:00 in the morning.

See more details on this scanned flyer:

CHED Scholars from Apopong for S.Y. 2015 -2016

2015-07-27T18:30:00.002-07:00

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:

Parcon, Fregie - HTC (BSCrim/1st)
Polistico, Princess May - HTC (BA-Comm/2nd)
Arellano, Dawn Carmelino - HTC (BSIT/1st)
Udtohan, Jobeth - AMA ACLC (BSIT/3rd)
Inamarga, Leonardo - Cronasia (BTTE/1st)
Esteban, Love Joy - GSAcademy (BSBA/1st)
Alintahan, Arnel - GFI (BSEd/1st)
Amador, Jessa Joy - GFI (BSEd/1st)
Docdoc, Elbert John - GFI (BSBA/1st)
Jugalbot, Lourdes - GFI (BSEd/2nd)
Llanto, Rochelle - GFI (BSEd/1st)
Maquilang, Ma. Jesabelle - GFI (BSBA-FM/1st)
Omega, Vicente Jr. - GFI (BSA/1st)
Pasco, Angelic Joy - GFI (BSBA/1st)
Sabalo, Ethy Jane - GFI (BSBA/1st)
Sasis, Renalito - GFI (BSBA/1st)
Sesaldo, Diodesa Golda Mae - GFI (BSBA/1st)
Subijana, Dennis - GFI (BSBA/2nd)
Gaditano, Jackielou - Goldenstate (BCECE/2nd)
Ijan, Eduardo Louie - MPC (BSMarine/3rd)
Sayas, Rodillo Jr - MPC (BSMT/1st)
Fernandez, Maryknol Bourne - RMMC (BEed/2nd)
Canabuan, Hazel Jane - RMMC (BSBa/1st)
Grecia, Dyan Rose - RMMC (BSCE/1st)
Lazan, Cherelyn - RMMC (BSCE/1st)
Malagamba, Rosebelle - RMMC (BSEd/1st)
Hingo, John Patrick - MSU (BSMarine/1st)
Lacea, Prince Bryan - MSU (BSEd/1st)
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.

Apopong DCCs celebrate Nutrition Month 2015

2015-07-21T06:25:00.000-07:00

"Timbang Iwasto, sa tamang nutrisyon at ehersisyo"

This year's Nutrition Month theme not only highlights the prevalence of undernourished children in the Philippines, it also centers on the importance of exercise or physical activity among today's generation. With the technology that keeps away children from outdoor activity like sports and other physical games, many children nowadays are becoming sickly.

To emphasize this year's Nutrition Month message, the Day Care Centers under Barangay Apopong which includes: Apopong A DCC (P.5 New Society), Apopong B DCC (Inside Barangay Hall Compound), Apopong B Annex DCC(P.3 Sto. Niño), Apopong C DCC (Purok 4 Lanton), Apopong 13 DCC (P.13 Lanton) and United Help Franconia DCC (Sogod), gathered together to celebrate the said activity last July 21, 2015 at the Barangay Gymnasium of Apopong.

Parents and Day Care Pupils prepared for the said occasion and joined Table Arrangement and Cooking Competition where they presented a nutritious, delicious and cheap dishes. Winning the Table Arrangement are the parents of Apopong C DCC while the parents from Apopong A DCC won the Cooking Competition.

As a proof that the Day Care Feeding program is effective, Day Care pupils from all centers showcased their talents through group presentations.

The government has proposed a total of P3.3 billion for the implementation of the Supplementary Feeding Program (SFP) next year to ensure that 2.5 million day care pupils nationwide are well-nourished as they attend school.-Manila Bulletin

The Day Care Pupils also had fun with the parlor games prepared for them.

Gracing the event was First Lady Jane Rivera who ensures a support for Day Care Programs.

Kudos to all the Day Care Workers of Apopong: Teacher Margarito, Teacher Janeth, Teacher Lot-Lot, Teacher Divine and the rest of the workforce.

Special thanks to Mr and Mrs. Toto Paulate for providing the prizes and give-aways for the Nutrition Month Celebration.

PB Pacquiao's Birthday Bash 2015

2015-07-17T01:27:00.000-07:00

June 17, 2015 - Since his first term as an elected Barangay Official, the Honorable Punong Barangay Rogelio D. Pacquiao has been celebrating his birthday with the rest of his constituents. Usually a three-day celebration, he never fails to remember to share the bountiful blessings with the rest of Barangay Apopong, just like his generous older brother the Honorable Congressman Manny Pacquiao.

The birthday celebration includes a Medical Mission, Distribution of School Supplies for indigent pupils and Distribution of family pack for indigent families.

For entertainment, there were Dance Competition and Battle of the Reggae Bands.

The Barangay Employees of Apopong also had a share of friendly competition of basketball.

Now, on his last term and with an unconfirmed plan of running for a higher position, these activities will surely be missed.

Lanton Day Care recipient of SGMAF's Adopt-a-School Program

2015-07-15T23:04:00.000-07:00

Lanton-Apopong - Purok 13 Lanton Day Care Center is not new to being a beneficiary of Non Government Organizations programs. The center was initially built through community effort and was later improved with the help of Rotary. Purok 13 Lanton DCC has almost 50 pupils with majority of the children belonging to indigent family and are usually undernourished, thus they were chosen by the Senators Gaudencio and Magnolia Antonino Foundation's (SGMAF) program.

SGMAF's Monthly Storytelling and Supplemental Feeding Program is a community development approach that facilitates education of children through values formation activities and nutritional feeding.

Facilitating the activities are the SGMAF scholars headed by Ms. Cheesy Mae Andal. Distribution of school supplies was also done bringing wider smiles from the children.

In behalf of the Purok 13 Lanton Day Care Pupils and the rest of Barangay Apopong, thank SGMAF!

BJMP Inmates of GenSan graduated thru ALS

2015-07-15T22:27:00.000-07:00

Lanton, Apopong - Last June 19, 2015, the 11th Commencement Exercises of ALS was held at the BJMP GenSan. There were nineteen male and female inmates graduated Elementary Level and 43 male and female inmates graduated for the Secondary Level through the Accreditation and Equivalency Program of the Alternative Learning Sytem of Department of Education.

Alternative Learning System (ALS) is a ladderized, modular non-formal education program in the Philippines for dropouts in elementary and secondary schools, out-of-school youths, non-readers, working Filipinos and even senior citizens. It is part of the education system of the Philippines but an alternative to the regular classroom studies where Filipino students are required to attend daily. The alternative system only requires students to choose schedules according to their choice and availability. -wikipedia

Stakeholders present during the inspiring activity are: Sir Gregorio O. Ruales (ALS Education Program Supervisor), J/Supt. Erwin Kenny Ronquillo(BJMP GenSan Warden), Sir. Dante Cuadrado (New Society District Supervisor), Atty. Glenda Narcilla (Executive Assistant of City Mayor Rivera) and Honarable Kagawad Lou Bernadette Dulay, to name a few.

You have proven that "Nothing can stop you from achieving your goals in life if you have the hunger and desire to achieve" Na kahit po sa inyong kasalukuyang kalagayan, hindi po nawala ang inyong kagustuhang makapag-aral at nagsumikap na makapagtapos... "Make the rest of your life the best of your life. Create a life that feels good on the inside, not one that just looks good on the outside" Pagpatuloy po nating tahakin ang daan tungo sa ating mabuting pagbabago!" - excerpt from Kagawad Dulay's Words of Salutation

The Barangay Council of Apopong is a proud supporter of the ALS for years now, producing hundreds of graduates and A&E passers through the leadership of Mr. Marcos A. Olog, ALS Coordinator.

To avail of ALS program, you may visit the ALS Office at New Society District.

More photos here: Barangay Apopong

Apopong celebrates Environment and Men's Month 2015

2015-06-04T23:25:00.001-07:00

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!

Young People of Apopong joined Earth Day 2015

2015-05-09T07:18:00.003-07:00

“Earth Everyday, Everywhere for Everyone”. Different sectors from the region joined the celebration of the Earth Day 2015 through a Mangrove Planting Activity at Purok Minanga, Barangay Buayan, General Santos City last April 22, 2015. This activity was initiated by the Local Government Unit of General Santos City spearheaded by the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO). About 1,500 mangroves were planted at this time.

Youth Vounteers on Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation (YVOCCAAM) of General Santos City which composes of the Youth Development Task Force (YDTF) and other youth volunteers-Pag-Asa Youth Association of the Philippines (PYAP) and Katipunan ng Kabataan from 5 barangays also supported the said activity. About more than 200 mangroves were planted by the youth volunteers.

Youth from Barangay Apopong actively participated the said celebration.

Words and Photo: Jomarie Olarte

2014-05-17T22:57:00.000-07:00

Four barangays of the city attended the Barangay Development Plan (BDP) last May 9, 2014 at Venue 88, Brgy. City Heights, General Santos City. The BDP was conducted by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) headed by the OIC-Regional Director Atty.Rochelle Mahinay-Sero. Different Sectoral Representatives from Bgry. Apopong, Sinawal, Labangal and Bgry. Calumpang with some of their Bgry. officials participated in the said event. Hon. Rogelio D. Pacquiao, Bgry. Captain of Apopong and ABC President of General Santos City was also present on that time together with the Brgy. Kagawads of bgry. Apopong - Hon. Lou Bernadette Dulay,Hon. Paolo Natividad and Hon. Ponciano Cimagala. The main purpose of the event is to come up with a great and a strategic plans of the programs,projects and activities for the Development of it’s individual barangays and to help in the nation-building. At the end of that day, the participants marked a smile on their faces, bringing the new knowledge and ideas for the development of their barangay and it’s people.

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

2014-05-17T22:24:00.003-07:00

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

Apopong Youth attends 1st Youth Conference

2014-04-10T22:59:00.003-07:00

For the Summer season the Local Government of General Santos has a lot of offerings for its young people through its Summer Youth Festival. Below is the report of a youth who represented Apopong in the youth conference.

April 07,2014 marked a history in General Santos City as youth from different barangays, schools and other sectors gathered together for the very first time in a Youth Conference held at KCC Convention and Events Center.Four (4) from these delegates were from the Barangay Apopong. Ma. Aliyana Rizol Supilanas and Jomarie Olarte represented Barangay. Apopong Youth Club (BAYC) while Jella Camille Delos Angeles and Fe Alcordo represented the Creative Active and Talented Teenagers (CATT) of District Sto. Niño .In this conference, certain issues and problems of the youth for today were discussed by the speaker. After which, the participants were grouped to further discuss top issues and concerns for todays youth to come-up with the developmental policy that addresses with the youth matters. The participants presented different solutions and recommendations on how to resolve or even just lessen the issues where youth are involved. At the end of this gathering, they came-up with the same idea which is to create a website for the youth (GenSan's Youth Network) where they can raise their voices and at the same time, share their opinions and ideas.An Ad hoc committee was temporarily created and four drafters volunteered to make the Constitution and By-Laws (CBL) which will be presented in the General Assembly on April 09. 2014 in the Youth Convergence at Lagao Gym for the presentation and acceptance for the youth plan of action for 2014-2015.

Round-Table Discussion with Young Generals

Photo-op with the Local Officials

Reported by: Jomarie Olarte & Ma. Aliyana Supilanas

Red Cross conducts Livelihood at Apopong

2013-12-27T20:00:00.000-08:00

December 21, 2013 - The Red Cross of the Philippines through General Santos City Chapter chose Barangay Apopong as one of its beneficiaries of their Bigay-Buhay Livelihood program. Through the initiative of Mr. Chris Perpetua, 143 Apopong President, almost 30 women 4ps beneficiaries of the barangay were taught how to bake banana muffins and other delicacies.

This program aims to empower the beneficiaries by teaching them skills for their family's financial improvement.

Photos courtesy of Marie Allyana Supilanas

Apopong Beauty won the Bb. Heneral Santos Title

2013-12-26T20:33:00.000-08:00

Another feather is added on the already full cap of an Apopong beauty who

just turned 19 last September 17, 2013. Ms. Mariel Ortiz hails from

Purok 2 Lanton of our beloved barangay won in the recently concluded 1st

every staging of Ginoo at Binibining Heneral Santos last December 20, 2013

at the Events Center of SM General Santos.

Ms. Mariel Ortiz in the middle

Taking up Tourism at Notre Dame of Dadiangas University, Mariel Ortiz

already claimed the titles as the Miss Teen General Santos City and Miss

Soccsksargen in the previous years, respectively.

Congratulations to you from the people of Apopong!

APOPONG INITIATED DONATION DRIVE FOR YOLANDA SURVIVORS

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What started to be a simple inquiry from a Purok Official on where to drop their donations for the Typhoon Yolanda Survivors became a full blown Donation Drive for the whole Barangay Apopong. Before the Punong Barangay Rogelio Pacquiao sent-out notices of the Donation Campaign of Barangay Apopong, a number of Puroks, organizations and individuals have either contacted us for pick-up of goods or delivered their donations to the Barangay Hall. First Batch of donations received were then delivered to the RED CROSS - Gensan Chapter while the Second Batch were delivered to the RELIEF OPERATIONS of the Local Government Unit of General Santos facilitated by the City Social Welfare and Development Office. The last batch were brought along by the RELIEF Efforts Group of the People's Champ Manny Pacquiao.

Last Batch of Donations

A resolution sponsored by Hon. Lou Bernadette C. Dulay was passed today at the 2nd Regular Session of the Barangay Council of Apopong, expressing gratitude to the constituents of Barangay Apopong who shared their time, effort and blessings through spirit of humanity for the Yolanda Survivors.

A heartfelt thanksgiving to the following:
NAME/GROUP ITEMS

Mr. Rolando Rayla Used Clothings - 8 sack
Barangay Apopong Social Services Office Used Clothings - 2 1/2 sacks
PRINCEFIELD Used clothings/blankets - 8 1/2 sacks
Mr. Cesario Balasuela Used clothings - 1 sack
Lower Lot 1 Sogod Used clothings - 17 sacks
Mr. Ian Siason Used clothing - 3 sacks
Mr. and Mrs. Eugenio Atienza Used clothing - 1 sack
Purok 8 Lanton Assorted Canned Goods - 1 box
Purok 4 Sto. Nino Used Clothing - 14 sacks/ 1 box of canned goods
Balazuela Family Used Clothing - 1 box
Tumimbang Family Used Clothing - 1 sack\
Purok Kauswagan Assorted Canned Goods
Lot 1 Sogod Assorted Canned Goods
Purok 4 Lanton 4 sack Used clothing/4boxes mineral water/canned goods
Hon. Roger Lambot Used clothing - 1 sack
Dela Family Used clothing
Mr and Mrs. Protacio Balinas Used clothing - 2 boxes
Mr. Jovano Suba-an Used clothing - 1 bag
Intergrated Lot 14-B Home Owners Asso. Inc. Assorted Grocery -1 canrton
Purok 10 Phase 2 Used Clothings/ Canned Goods and Noodles
P. 15 Kindat Used Clothings/ Canned Goods and Noodles
Purok 3 Sto. Nino Used Clothing - 3 sacks
Purok 2 Sto. Nino Used Clothing - 5 1/2 sacks
Purok 5 Sto. Nino Assorted Dry Goods
Purok 7 New Society 10 sacks Used clothing/1 box canned goods/noodles
Purok 5 Lanton Used Clothing 1 sack/Noodles - 1 carton
Foremost Phase 2 Used Clothing 6 sacks/Canned Goods - 4 cartoons/ Rice
Purok 3 New Society Used Clothing 2 sacks/Noodles - 1 carton
Lot 5 Sogod 9 sacks Used clothing/9 boxes Dry Goods/ P700 Cash
Butchoy Magno Used Clothing - 1/2 sack
Purok 11 Lanton Used Clothing - 2 sacks
Purok 7 New Society Used Clothing - 2 boxes/ 4 boxes Mineral Water/2 boxes Noodles/ 6 doz. Powder Soap/ 1 kl Bihon/ 13 cans Tinapa
Purok Olaer Used Clothing - 10 sacks

Again, Thank you very much!

2nd Batch delivered to the Oval Covered Court

Notice to Constitute the Lupon

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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