BARANGAY APOPONG

Series 2 of Kasalan sa Barangay Successful

2012-01-15T20:34:00.000-08:00

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...

2011-12-20T00:26:00.000-08:00

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

28th Foundation Anniversary CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES

2011-09-05T04:20:00.000-07:00

JOIN APOPONG'S BATTLE OF THE BANDS 2011

2011-09-01T18:42:00.000-07:00

Barangay Apopong's KALAMPAGAN: Battle of the Bands is gearing up again to yet again a heart pumping and head bumping competition this September.

So if you have a band and want to join here are the mechanics and guidelines:

Contest is open to all amateur bands in the 1st District of South Cotabato with a minimum of 3 - 8 members. All band members must not be above 25 years old.
Participating bands will be required to perform two (2) appropriate cover song during eliminations, 15 minutes performance time and 3 minutes set-up time limit.
Ranking system shall be used. Should there be a tie between groups; the rating system shall go back to the actual average points. In case a tie still ensues, the Chairperson will have to break the tie. In no instance shall a tie for the top prize shall be declared. The decision of the judges will be final and executory.
Judging will be based on the following criteria:

Musicality (30%)
Performance Quality (30%)

Presentation (30%)

Audience Impact (10%)

For more inquiries you may contact this number: (083) 553-1973 and look for Jae.

Entry Forms are available at K101 Station and on the Eliminations Round. First 20 BANDS will only be entertained!

SPREAD THE LOVE! ROCK ON!

Kasalan sa Barangay 2011

2011-08-13T22:09:00.000-07:00

Come the 28th Foundation Anniversary of Apopong, a line-up of activities will be enjoyed once again by its people. One of which is the Kasalan sa Barangay which will be held on September 21, 2011 @ 1:00 o'clock in the afternoon at the Barangay Gymnasium.

Sponsored by the Sangguniang Kabataan and the Barangay Council, the Kasalan sa Barangay is made especially for those constituents who have been living-in together for already five years and more without legal papers binding them as husband and wife officially.

Please check the poster for more details.

If you know someone who wish to avail such service, inform them to submit their INTENT at the Barangay Secretary until August 30, 2011 bring with you birth certificate of your children as proof.

SK's OPERATION TULI for SUMMER 2011

2011-06-01T21:48:00.000-07:00

The Sangguniang Kabataan of Barangay Apopong sponsored a FREE CIRCUMCISION ACTIVITY for the young boys of Apopong, Summer of 2011. The activity tagged as "OPERATION TULI" is only one of the summer activities this youth organization conducts.

First Day of "OPERATION TULI"

Headed by the SK Chairperson Laurienz Janine Fernandez the Sangguniang Kabataan went to different puroks on different date schedules. They visited the following puroks: Purok 1 Sto. Niño - May 13; San Lorenzo Ruiz - May 17; New Society - May 18-19; Rosadel Lanton - May 20; Purok Maunlad - May 23 and Purok 2 Lanton - May 24. Aside from the schedule of the SK, they also gave medicines to Lanton High School who also conducted the same activity.

They kicked-off the activity at Purok 1 Sto. Niño together with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency as the International Families Day is being celebrated last May May 13, 2011. 82 young boys availed the free circumcision during that day. Aside from the mentioned activity, the SK and PDEA also conducted a "Libreng Gupit" activity in preparation for the school opening.

one of the partners - PDEA

A total of 500 children availed the OPERATION TULI for the Summer of 2011, wherein the beneficiaries also received free medicines. The fund use for this activity is from the Annual Budget of Sangguniang Kabataan of Apopong.

Considering that not all parents can send their male young children to a doctor to get circumcised, this kind of activity from Sangguniang Kabataan is worth lauded and worth replicated by other young leaders in their respective Barangays.

For the residents of Barangay Apopong, the Sangguniang Kabataan is now preparing for a DENTAL MISSION where you can get a free tooth extraction. Watch out for the Schedule!

more pictures below:

APOPONG EXPRESS UP WITH A GOOD START FOR SUMMERKADAHAN

2011-04-27T01:34:00.000-07:00

Barangay Apopong through its Sangguniang Kabataan led by SK Chaiperson Laurienz Janine Fernandez is participating Summerkadahan 2011 - a Summer Youth Extravaganza of the Hon. Darlene Antonino-Custodio, Hon. Pedro B. Acharon Jr. and the Sangguniang Kabataan.

Barangay Apopong has entry for the Basketball event both the Junior and Senior Division. The Teams are under the Oval Bracket where Barangays: Dadiangas South, Dadiangas North, Dadiangas East, Dadiangas West, San Isidro, City Heights, Bula, Sinawal and Lagao also belong.

Apopong Express during the Opening Ceremony

Apopong Express Junior and Senior Teams won on its first game againts Barangay Dadiangas South last April 27, 2011. It is good start for the Team giving them a moral booster on the early part of the tournament.

Another booster for Team Apopong is the cheers from its supporters. If you wish to cheer for Team Apopong here is there Game Schedule. Venue of Games are at the Oval Covered Court.

GO! GO! GO! APOPONG!

SK Conducts TEAMBUILDING

2011-04-15T21:39:00.000-07:00

It is Summerkadahan Season once again. Now, on its 9th Year, Barangay Apopong supports the Summer Youth Extravaganza brain-child of the then 1st District of South Cotabato Representative Darlene Antonino-Custodio - SUMMERKADAHAN.

With its final line-up of players for Senior and Junior Divisions, the Sangguniang Kabataan Officials thru the leadership of the SK Chairperson Laurienz Janine Fernandez, organized a Team Building Activity as a follow-up to the Healthy Lifestyle Promotion conducted by Summerkdahan.

Held last April 12-13, 2011 at the Dolores Tropica Resort, Bawing, General Santos City, the APOPONG TEAM consist of almost 50 players, underwent Physical Activities that tested not their strength and endurance but their ability to work harmoniously as a team. Divided into two groups - Junior Group and Senior Group, they hurdled the tasks Blind Folded Snake Game, Bridges, Elevator Game and more.

A processing of the tasks they finished followed thru John Rex Galdo. He then gave the team Tips on how to make their Team Successful. Geared toward a common goal - TO BE A CITY CHAMPION - Apopong Team will work hard to reached their goals by being good sports and an inspiration to others.

Aim High Kabataan Speaker's Bureau helped the Sangguniang Kabataan of Apopong facilitate the program.

Check this page soon for the Schedule of Games of Barangay Apopong.

Let's support our TEAM!

GO.GO.APOPONG!

1ST SEM BARANGAY ASSEMBLY 2011

2011-04-14T17:21:00.000-07:00

Pursuant to the Proclamation No. 342 "Declaring the Last Saturday of March and the Third Week of October", Barangay Apopong, together with the rest of the Barangays in the Philippines conducted a Synchronized Barangay Assembly last March 26, 2011.

In accordance to the Local Government Code Section 397(b), the Barangays Presented the Accomplishment and Financial Reports from July-December 2010. Punong Barangay Rogelio Pacquiao and the Barangay Treasurer Grace Atienza does the reporting respectively.

Aside from the reporting, the Committee Chairperson on Solid Waste Management Leonora Arana also discussed one of the pressing issues and concerns of the Barangay - Solid Waste Management and Global Warming. Emphasizing that the Ordinance on Solid Waste Management will be fully implemented.

The Barangay Assembly were also informed on the details and importance of the Barangay Base Institutions, like the Barangay Development Council among others.

Present were the Barangay Officials, the Barangay Kagawads, Datu Mike Mamacog, Leonora Arana, Roger Lambot, Ponciano Maramara, Alice Carreon and Lou Bernadette Dulay who served as the Master of Ceremony. The Punong Barangay Pacquiao is also present as well as the Barangay Treasurer and Barangay Secretary.

Punong Barangay prayed for unity among the people of Barangay Apopong for its peace and development.

BARANGAY APOPONG's PUROK OFFICIAL 2011 INDUCTED

2011-03-21T20:05:00.000-07:00

After two years of postponing the Purok Elections in Barangay Apopong, finally last February 5, 2011, syncronized elections for 49 Puroks were held.

With the assistance of the teachers of New Society Elementary School and Lanton Elementary and High Schools who served as COMELEC, 47 Puroks now has new set of officials.

some of the Purok Officers

March 18, 2011 - Mass Induction of the Newly Elected Purok Officials took place at the Barangay Apopong Gym. Punong Barangay Rogelio Pacquiao served as the Inducting Officer.

Panunumpa sa Katungkulan

They may not be read and/or seen in the Local Government Code, Purok Officials played a vital role in keeping peace and order in the neighborhood they lead. The officials are the Front Liners of the Government in delivering its services. This is pure volunteerism given the fact that they are not being paid for the services they give to their neighbors. An applause for the new Purok Leaders of Apopong! May you work for the good of the majority and not for a few!

See the lists of the Purok Presidents here.

PAHAMPANG-ONSE!

2011-03-17T22:17:00.000-07:00

The Sangguniang Kabataan of Apopong got a lot of things in store for its Katipunan ng Kabataan this summer! One of them is the Inter-Purok Basketball League tagged "PAHAMPANG-ONSE"

Interested TEAMS may visit and submit entries at the Sangguniang Kabataan Office located at the Barangay Hall Compound on or before April 1, 2011.

Here are some of the guidelines/mechanics to consider:
1. The age qualification of the players shall be:
   DIVISION AGE
   JUNIOR 12 - 16 years old
   SENIOR 17 - 21 years old
   CIVIC 26 years old and above

2. Participating Team should submit photocopy of birth certificate of its team member and an endorement from the Purok Chairman. PLAYERS should be a resident of BARANGAY APOPONG.

3. There must be at least 10 players per team. Players in the official entry who have not played during the elimination round cannot play in the semi-finals and championship games.

4. Players are not allowed to transfer from one team to another.

and more!

Guidelines of "Pahampang-Onse" shall be given to the Official Teams before the Opening.

Champion for the Junior Division is P3,000, while P2,000 and P1,000 shall be given to First and Second Placers respectively. For Senior Division, the Champion will get a cash prize of P5,000, First Placer receives P3,000 and P2,000 for the 2nd Placer. P7,000 cash prize will be awarded to the champion of the Civic Division, while P5,000 and P3,000 for the 1st and 2nd Placers respectively. All winners shall receive trophy as well.

An Entrance Fee for each participating team is required. For Junior Team P300, Senior Team P400 and P500 for Civic Team. Proceeds of the Entrance Fee shall be used for the Summer Activities of the Sangguniang Kabataan.

Interested parties may contact SK Chairperson Laurienz Janine R. Fernandez.

ANG KABATAANG APOPONG AY AYAW SA DRUGA!

YES TO SPORTS! NO TO DRUGS!

Apopong Beauty GENSAN CABATINGAN is LAKAMBINI 2nd Runner Up 2011

2011-02-23T23:03:00.000-08:00

As an update to the previous post, our very own Gensan May Cabatingan owned it again. Landing the 2nd Runner Up crown of the recently concluded Lakan & Lakambini ng Gensan 2011. She completed the court of the Lakambini ng Gensan 2011 Joanna Marie Tan, last February 23, 2011 at the Gaisano Mall of Gensan.

Gensan with the Lakan & Lakambini ng Gensan 2011

This Apopong beauty who is the current holder of the Ms. Sarangani Bay Body also won the Best in Talent category of the pageant, who wowed the judges and the crowd with her dance number.

On the other hand, another Apopong Beauty Mark Viajedor may not make it on the TOP 6 of the said pageant but he is still able to showcase his charm and talent by topping the Formal Wear Category.

Mark Viajedor receiving his sash

The both of you deserve a round of applause for representing Apopong and making us proud!

Padayun!

an Apopong Beauty indeed

Photos used are courtesy of Mr. Orman Manansala of the Project O! Consultants who also single-handedly produced the Lakan & Lakambini ng Gensan 2011. KUDOS!

Apopong Beauties: VIAJERO & CABATINGAN eyeing for the LAKAN at LAKAMBINI ng GENSAN 2011

2011-02-22T20:21:00.000-08:00

It is Kalilangan Festival Time once again and it would not be complete without crowning Lakan & Lakambini ng Gensan.

This year, two lovely young people of Barangay Apopong are a finalists for this pageant. They are Mark Viajedor and Gensan May Cabatingan for the Lakan & Lakambini ng Gensan respectively.

Lakambini Gensan May Cabatingan

Lakan Mark Viajedor

Both were also a Title Holder of Apopong's Beauty Pageant - the Mutya & Lakan ng Apopong staged every Foundation Anniversary of the Barangay. Mark & Gensan Mae are crowned as Lakan & Mutya ng Apopong in the year 2009. Gensan is also a reigning Miss Bay Body of Sarangani. Click this for related post.

Let us show our support for them both and watch the Pageant Night of the Lakan & Lakambini ng Gensan 2011 on February 23, 2011; 4:00 pm at Gaisano Mall of Gensan (Atrium Area), Jose Catolico Avenue this city.

Prepare your cheers for Mr. Viajedor and Ms. Cabatingan who resides at New Society and Yu Village respectively.

Go APOPONG!

APOPONG's PUNONG BARANGAY IS STILL PACQUIAO

2010-12-04T03:54:00.000-08:00

Last November 29, 2010, a Mass Oath Taking of the newly elected Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Officials were held at the Lagao Gymnasium. The Department of Interior and Local Government of General Santos City headed by Atty. Sero gathered the Barangay and SK Officials of the 26 barangays of the City for this event.

For Barangay Apopong, the second termer Rogelio Pacquiao remains as the Punong Barangay while four incumbent Barangay Kagawad stayed on and three first termers completed the list.

SK Officials and Barangay Officials of Apopong

with DILG Head Atty Sero, Congressman Acharon and Mayor Custodio

For the Sangguniang Kabataan, the Chairperson Laurienz Janine Fernandez led her seven-man council.

APOPONG ANNUAL INVESTMENT PLANNING FOR 2011

2010-10-03T23:52:00.000-07:00

September 29, 2010 - Twenty Plus volunteers answered the invitation for the conduct of the mandatory Barangay Annual Investment Planning of Barangay Apopong for the Calendar Year 2011. Together with the representatives from City Budget Office, City Planning Office and City Engineering's Office, representatives from the sectors of Womens, Senior Citizen, Business, Academe, Youth, Purok Leaders are among who came to create an AIP or the Annual Investment Plan of the barangay.

The Planners - after a hard day's work

The Annual Investment Plan (AIP) of a local government unit is the one-year component of a medium / long term development plan articulating the priorities and thrusts of the local government. Government investments involve the use of public money and should be geared to advancing the socio-economic, political and cultural life of the people and increasing the value of assets of the community.

identifying priorities

· The group made sure that the AIP is anchored on proper and equitable resource allocation for the benefit of the greatest number of people especially women, children, and other vulnerable sector. Before the month of October ends, a copy of the AIP shall be furnished to the City Budget Office and City Planning Office.

APOPONG URBAN RACE YEAR 3

2010-09-20T19:58:00.000-07:00

Run. Think. Run.

The scorching heat of the sun served as aphrodisiac for the extremely eager racers, making them run and race like mad men around Barangay Apopong one Saturday afternoon of September 2010 (18th to be exact).

Eight competing teams are composed of three members (ALL MALE this year). The leg started with a swimming task at Olaer Spring Resort - livening the lazy body of the racers due to intense heat.

Funny tasks who seems pretty simple at first look followed: blowing of flour right after the swim, puzzle games, completing two colors of the rubiks cube among others.

The racers went around all districts of Apopong, starting from Springview District (Purok Olaer), New Society District (Puroks 1 and 7 New Society), Lanton District (Puroks 1 & 6 Lanton), Sto. Niño District (Purok 4 Sto. Niño) and back to the Barangay Hall Compound for the final task.

A RACER's Night followed after the race which served as the awarding ceremony for the finishers. Racers, Organizers, Marshalls and supporters shared a meal thru boddle fight.

Congratulations to TEAM BBG for winning the APOPONG URBAN RACE 3!

Thank you racers for making Year 3 race memorable!

PHILHEALTH para sa MASA DISTRIBUTED for APOPONG Beneficiaries

2010-08-19T07:04:00.000-07:00

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

2010-08-18T10:11:00.000-07:00

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 PARTICIPATES LUNG MONTH CELEBRATION

2010-08-15T23:37:00.000-07:00

General Santos City - Early morning of August 15 was the official Opening of the Lung Month Celebration of the city. Spearheaded by the City Health Office with the support of the Local Government Unit and Barangay Officials , a Walk for Cause signaled the start of the annual celebration of Lung Month.

Apopong, through its Barangay Council had been actively participating the celebration for years now. We had been consistent in supporting the programs and activities of the City Health Office. From the Barangay Council down to the Barangay Health Workers, we never failed to attend and answer most of the invitations.

Awarded on the same day, Barangay Apopong had been one of the Barangays who were recognized for their active participation of this particular cause.

plaque of recognition

Foremost to the health events is the National Lung Month where the Department of Health (DOH) and the medical associations and non-governmental organizations focus the public's attention on the pulmonary system and illnesses of the lungs and urge everyone to contribute to a better and healthier environment so that the chemical exchange that takes place in one's lungs and detoxifies in one's body is sustained.

Lung Cancer Awareness Week reminds the public that smoking causes lung cancer. A study found that over 15,000 Filipinos may die of lung cancer in 2005. A joint study of the Philippine Cancer Society and the Department of Health (DOH) shows that about 43 Filipinos are estimated to die everyday in 2005 due to lung cancer, which is considered the top cancer site in the Philippines followed by breast cancer. The 2005 Philippine Cancer Facts and Estimates also estimated that 17,238 new cases of lung cancer will occur next year and 15,695 deaths are expected from it.

While cigarette smoking causes lung cancer, non-smokers who are continuously exposed to tobacco smoke, especially in enclosed spaces, likewise have a higher risk of imbibing the disease.

adapted from the Philippine Information Agency

City Hall sa Barangay APOPONG

2010-07-08T17:43:00.000-07:00

July 8, 2010 - The Local Government of General Santos visited Barangay Apopong thru their City Hall sa Barangay program. The program had been existing since the previous City Mayor Pedro B. Acharon was the one heading the local government of the city. Now, with the freshly pressed administration headed by the new, dynamic and hyper City Mayor Darlene Antonino-Custodio, the program of going down to the Barangays will be continued and improved.

Barangay Apopong residents waiting for the services to be extended

Barangay Apopong constituents trooped to the Barangay Gymnasium and the Barangay Hall to avail of medical consultations and dental extractions among others. Free medicines were also dispensed to patients. Medicines given were for cough, colds, fever, antibiotics, vitamins and others.

The City Vet Office also rendered their services for the pet animals, while the City Agri gave out seeds and seedlings for free. The Public Employment Service Office meanwhile started Skills Data gathering.Some heavy equipments of the City Engineers Office were also at hand to serve the barangay.

Waiting in Line

Almost all the Department Heads were present during the Pulong-Pulong conducted at the Barangay's Session Hall. The Pulong-pulong which lasted for almost three hours were attended by the City Mayor Darlene Antonino-Custodio and the Barangay Council headed by the Punong Barangay Ruel Pacquiao.

Pulong-Pulong

Barangay apopong residents thru the Punong Barangay Pacquiao expressed their gratitude for all the services extended to them.

Mayor Custodio & PB Pacquiao

APOPONG BRAINIACs - Erick Xerxes Maquilang

2010-06-12T04:08:00.000-07:00

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

2010-06-04T06:48:00.000-07:00

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.

BELLY DANCING & HIP HOP DANCE Workshop

2010-04-24T20:12:00.000-07:00

Some of us may had spent our First Month of summer to the fullest. some may be about to start their Summer yet!...

But if your one of those who does not have anything new to do this part of the year? Why don't you enroll and join Apopong's very first Dance Workshop to start on April 26, 2010.

Professional instructors in the name of Ms. Ma. Lourdes Z. Montarde for the belly dancing class and Mr. Bryan Andrade of the World Class dance group Ezquizyth Dancers for the HipHop Dance class will be personally handling the participants.

If you wanted to learn to do moves like snake arms, upper/lower isolation, upper undulations or lower figure 8's, you better join the belly dancing class. Or if your more interested with the crumping or popping, the hiphop dance will suit you well.

This is open for all ages with a minimum fee.

This program if brought to us by the Sangguniang Kabataan Council of Apopong, Barangay Apopong Tourism Council and the rest of its Barangay Council.

Acknowledgement to the following sponsors: Kay-Kay Balloons, Pacman H2O, K101 FM, Marivic Labuca, Princess Digital Printing, Olaer Swimming Resort and Princefield Express Inn.

For more inquiries. Kindly text Jane (09391447212)