Pasko for the Little Ones of Gensan

Young Generals from different barangays enjoy parlor games with the clown, gifts and food during the party thrown by the city councilors as part of their yearly Christmas tradition by the Philippine Councilors League.

City Councilors Minardo Avila Jr., Dante Vicente, Richard Atendido, Ramon Milleza, Meg Santos and Lulu Casabuena during the Pasko Para sa mga Little Ones at the Children’s Playground on December 2, Tuesday as part of the celebration of Pasko sa Gensan.

A WEEK THAT WAS . . . . . .

Ms. Haydee Bernabe. Public Affairs Officer of Smart Philippines for Mindanao, she is my classmate in Ateneo de Davao University back in SY 1991-92.

Ang Anak ni Baby Ama. Mr. Robin Padilla during the press conference of TNT at Orange Bistro Tent.

Last week of November . . . . wow what a week. I am used to end the week in a usual time out from work. Not until I met a classmate back in Ateneo de Davao University exactly 16 years ago.

I was in the Mayor’s Office for some official transaction but Bariles called my attention and introduced me to a Public Affairs manager of Smart in Davao. It was Ms. Haydee Bernabe.

I felt shy nga at first but when she started asking and recognize me and then we begun bringing back the past in our student years in ADDU. We were both happy and so eager to listen to our stories.

Well we end up going to official business and that is for Robin Padilla’s press conference as an indorser of one telecom network and their activity. My role? As usual media coordination. But I was s0 happy that I get to see my classmate.

Of course, my week wouldn’t be complete without joining the presscon last Sunday at Orange Bistro tent. Ang pogi talaga ni Robin, no wonder maraming girls at gays and nahuhumaling for sure he is a true gentleman and very sweet din.

OMG!!!!! When entered the tent earlier before the presscon naloka ang lahat at di nakapag salita. Most never expected na ganun sya kalinis, bango at kagwapo. Ang lambot ng kamay when I shook hands with him nakakacolapse ang ngiti.

To top it all, di ko pinalagpas na magpapicture sa kanya at WALAHHHHHH. . . . . . ayan ang ibedensya. O divah . . . a week that was nga . Sino kaya ang susunod?

PopDev Quiz highlights PopDev Week celeb

Ms. Ma. Lenie Solano of Labangal National High School Championed Pop Quiz for teacher w/ Miss Gilda Lilam of CPMO and Ms. Norma Sumido of Gensan College


Livability Cluster Team won for LGU Employees Competition



Dan Sales of STI 1st place students category w/ Ms. Gilda Lilam, OIC of CPMO and Ms. Norma Sumido, President of Gensan College , host for this years Pop Quiz

Pop quiz participated by teachers, students and government employees again highlighted this week Popuplation and Development Week celebration this year with the theme “Sa Tamang Agwat ng Panganganak; Pamilya ay Aangat”.

The weeklong activity gave the participating teams of the contest an opportunity to learn population management issues, concerns and facts which is part of the questions for the contest.

Dan Sales of STI emerged victorious for among the seven students from TESDA affiliated schools in the city. Kriztille Marrise L. Mantoya of AMA Computer College second and Niel John Disca of Philippine Institute came in third.

For teachers category, Ma. Lenie Solano of Labangal National High School grabbed the first place, Cornelio R. Rollo of New Society High School second while Michelle A. Chio of Golden State College third place.

Livability cluster won first place in the LGU employees category, Competitive cluster second and Good Governance cluster that was the winner for 2 years came in third place.

Winners received medals and cash prizes while non winners received consolation prize.

Gilda Lilam Officer-In-Charge of City Population Management Office said despite the meager funds, they were able to sustain the events of the celebration. She also recognize the efforts of the participants that religiously answers their call in this undertaking.

City Councilor Ramon R. Milleza graced the quiz for employees and challenged the contestants to practice what is being advocated in the conduct of the celebration. He also emphasized that as the catalyst of this program, the employees should be the first people to be aware of it. CPIO-ALJV 112708

Nine Nominees compose the Year of Excellence Awards

Nine groups and individuals composed the nominees in the Year of Excellence Award of the City government of Gensan that was launched this year to recognize team and individual efforts in making a difference in public service.

The nominees were presented in the flag ceremony early this week. Pag-asa ng Bayan nominees are Task Force Champ, City Hall Press Conference and Hospital Pathologic Unit. Savings Propagator of the Year lone nominee is the Motor Vehicle User’s Charge and the City Clearing team was also the sole nominee for Turn-Around Program of the Year.

Individual nominees were Jahal M. Addat of Cultural Affairs Office for Lingkod ng Gensan Award; Ma. Cora Tito of CEMCDO’s Tourism Division for Magandang Gensan Award and Dangal ng Gensan are Remedios B. Balajadia of Sangguniang Panlungsod and Judith C. Janiola of City Population Management Office.

Pag-asa ng Gensan award will be conferred a group/team that significantly improved city governments operations; Savings Propagator of the Year award is for a team that introduced a strategy that resulted to substantial savings while attaining the objective of the program, project or activity and the Turn-Around Program of the Year award is given to a team for undertaking the program which target was not achieved in the previous years but made positive gains this year by garnering at least 30% accomplishment over its approved budget with appropriated funds.

Individual awards like Lingkod ng Gensan award will be given to an individual for exceptional or extraordinary contributions to city development that impact on public interest, resulting from an idea, innovation, invention or superior accomplishment. Magandang Gensan award is for extra effort of an individual in the pursuit of an undertaking or initiative outside of job description parameters, and done during weekends or non-regular working hours without any form of remuneration. While Dangal ng Gensan award for extraordinary conduct and ethical behavior in the performance of duties by consistently observing the four out of the eight norms of conduct and ethical standards for government officials and employees.

This program commenced this year in line with the proclamation of Mayor Pedro B. Acharon Jr for 2008 as the year of excellence. Winners will be announced during the Service and Excellence Awards night on December 7,2008 at KCC Convention Center.

Likewise employees who served the city government for 10, 15 and 20 years will also be awarded with plaques. Winners of the Year of Excellence awards will be receiving plaques and a cash incentives of P50,000 pesos for groups and P5,000 for individuals under category 1 while category 2 winners will, receive a cash incentive of P10,000. All nominees will be receiving plaques. CPIO-aljv 112608

GenSan Pop Idol wanna be's belt out

More than 70 young singers of Gensan belt out their luck to become the next Gensan Pop Idol for 2008 on Friday, 21st of November at the City Mayor’s Conference room.

Participated mostly by college and high school students ages 15-24, this years contest has become much more challenging. The would be idols were asked to perform several songs of different genre to be considered part of the top 16.

Resident judge Martin Leyson, a known musician here, wants to see someone who is cannot just sing but a package of a total idol that can be transformed into a unique talent.

An idol who embodies the spirit of a true general that possess a unique talent in singing. A well rounded one who can be transformed into a precious gem and somebody who can be a good example to the young generation.

The judges had a difficult time in trimming down the number aspiring idols due to the fact that all who auditioned were equally competent for the contest.

The contest which was originally part of the Tuna Festival was moved as part of the Pasko Sa Gensan. Twenty thousand pesos is at stake for the grand winner plus the chance to get exposures in the activities of the city.

Action Plans set for GSC RH Code

Young people and several stakeholders gathered and begun putting into action the Reproductive Health Code of the city today through a Strategic Action Planning conducted by the city government, save the children and some non-government organization.

The activity discussed issues, gaps and concerns on adolescent reproductive and sexual health and the adolescent component of the GenSan RH Code. They also formulate a 5 year action plan for young people leading to the full implementation of the GenSan RH Code by the year 2013.

Panel discussion, open forum and plenary sessions were undertaken to be able to present the current situations in the city and gather facts and information from the participants. Through this future plans and actions to be done will be undertaken.

Peer Educators, Guidance Councilors of the different schools, Sangguniang Kabataan Officials, Health Care Providers, Out of School Youth, educators of TESDA accredited schools and other groups gathered to come up with the plan

Strategizing through dialogues , reporting, and synergizing the initiatives and actions were done during the conduct of the activity.

BB I Gonzalez who represented Congresswoman Darlene Antonino Costodio expressed concern to the issues that greatly affects the future leaders of the land yet very optimistic with the undertaking which will address issues.

She even emphasized that love is not the main reason for a man and woman to get married. “When a partner decides to get married it is because they decide to establish a family where love, maturity and economic security is present”, said Gonzalez.

Also, she challenged all the stakeholders to take part and sink into their hearts the learning they will get in the activity .

Meriam Grafilo, chairperson of the GenSan RH Network joyfully expressed her appreciation for the response on their call for the undertaking and hopes that a concrete plan shall be formulated to respond to the need in the quest for a successful implementation of the GSC RH Code.

The City Population and Management Office with Save the Children and its partners initiated the conduct of the activity. (CPIO-aljv) 111908

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RAINBOWSaloville sprouts

The birth . . . .

RAINBOWSaloville's creation took a braintwisting experience. Like a seed that sprouts from the ground, it goes through a process and uncertainties .

A farmer would want the seed to grow and sour high in the sky yet there are hindrances along the way. No one is certain about the seeds faith in life but many wishes that it will bear fruit one day.

I never really thought of this name but aloville was taken from my name. RAINBOWS i think would fit the uncertainty of this undertaking but I am sure it will pass the different colors that a rainbow has. This also discribes the future content of this page.

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We all have our own stories to tell and are interesting not only to us for to many who makes thier journey of life as exciting as we have been doing it.

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