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IDIOT DAY FOR ME

2009-08-25T21:07:00.000-07:00

Wow!!!!! This is another IDIOT DAY FOR ME. Having an argument with your “WITTY – GENIOUS” officemates is oftentimes stressful that brings your blood into a boil. They are too smart to mix up issues into a big mess while they will make you a load of trash.

As if the issue was something that could hamper their promotion or something that will put their credibility into waste (as if they have a credibility). You know what? Most if not all who experience such torture in an office oftentimes led to hypertension or worst heart illness.

All employers want to have healthy employees thus assures them of ones productivity. Healthy lifestyle is promoted yet employers do know that attitude of employees towards their peers contributes to a stressful life.

Today was another encounter for me, a face to face confrontation with an idiot leftist and a feeling hunk with a load ego under his balls who feels he is good looking man. It’s funny yet we cannot hide the fact that this persons feel that they are too important and maintains a high status in their chosen career (being a foto journ daw) and a feeling busy information officer that oftentimes without any press release in a week (the nerve).

Whew!!!!! For almost 13 years that I have stayed here, it is so sad to note that I am already bored with this kind of work. I thought growing in an organization that governs people and the community as a whole is an inspiring and very noble field.

Unfortunately it’s not as savory as the sashimi tuna nor the tuna embotido or the sinugbang panga. In truth it’s a way to your grave and some of your officemates are the human version of “KAMATAYAN”.

How I wish I can own my time and earn without a boss or having an ill minded co workers. For sure not now, one day I can go out from this and show to them how lucky are they for not having me as their officemate. Nice day everyone.

WALA PANG INILABAS NA BAGONG PRANGKISA – MTFRB Gensan

2009-04-19T00:39:00.000-07:00

Wala pang bagong prangkisang ibibigay ang local na pamahalaang panlungod ng Heneral Santos, ito ang naging pahayag ni Ernesto Castaneda, Action Officer ng Motorized Transportation Franchizing & Regulatory Board (MTFRB) sa ginanap na press conference sa city hall.

Ito’y matapos kumalat ang impormasyon na meron daw mga bagong prangkisang inilabas ang MTFRB. Niliwanag ni Castaneda na maaring ang mga transfer of franchise ng tinutukoy sa nasabing usapin sapagkat may mga prangkisang inilipat sa mga bagong may ari ng traysikel ng dati ng may prankisa ang nareles kamakailan.

Sa kabuuan umabot na sa 5,300 na mga tricycle ang nabigyan ng prangkisa ngunit 3,209 nakapag renew. Higit 1,392 ang hindi nakapag renew at kasalukuyang inaantay ng MTFRB kung silay magproseso pa ng kanilang renewal ng prangkisa.

Maliban dito umabot na din sa 1,515 na tricycle sa syudad na berde ang plaka kung kayat pag ito’y ginamit para pumasada ay illegal ito. Kaya naman nananawagan ang MTFRB na sundin ang nilagdaang Affidavit of Purpose ng notaryado ng abogado at pinirmahan ng may ari ng tricycle.

Ang paglabag sa nasabing affidavit ay nangangahulugan ng pagbabaliwala ng may ari ng tricycle na walang prangkisa at maari silang huluhin ng LTO.

Sa kabilang dako sinisikap naman ng lokal na pamahalaan na matapos na zoning scheme at maipatupad ito sa lalong madaling panahon. CPIO-ALJV 03/26/09

“Ipa-Cash ang Trash”- GSC Waste Management Board

2009-04-19T00:33:00.000-07:00

“Ipa-Cash ang Trash”, ito ang panawagan ng General Santos City Waste Management Board sa gaganaping Recyclable Waste Fair sabay sa pagdiriwang ng International Earth Day ngayong April 22,2009 sa Gaisano Mall of Gensan.

Matatandaan na noong nakaraang taon naging sentro din ng selebrasyon ang nasabing fair kung saan tinipon ang lahat ng junkshops upang mamili ng recyclable na basura mula sa ibat-ibang establishment, tahanan at indibidwal sa syudad.

Ito ay upang maipalaganap sa lahat ng mamamayan ng lungsod ang mga bagay na binibili ng mga junkshops at ang Sustainable Waste Management Program. Kaya naman ngayong taon ang parehong kaganapan ulit ang gagawin upang mas lalong paigtingin ang kampanya ng lungsod sa tamang pagtatapon ng basura.

Noong unang lingo ng Marso matatandaang pinangunahan din nina US Ambassador Kristy Kenny, Congresswoman Darlene Antonino Custodio, at City Mayor Pedro B. Acharon,Jr. ang paglulunsad ng Kampanya Kontra Basura ng syudad at barangay Lagao.

Ang tema ng nasabing programa ay “Para sa Kalinisan, Kalusugan at Kagandahan ng Gensan, Tayo’y Magtulugan” kung saan naging kaagapay ng lungsod ang USAID sa paglulunsad nito.

Kaya naman kasabay nito ang pakontest para sa pagbibigay ng pangalan ng mascot para sa programang ito ay binuksan at sa darating Recyclable Waste Fair ay makakasama ang nasabing mascot. Ang mananalo ay makakatanggap ng limang libong peso.

Ngayon pa lang ay masusi ng pinaghahandaan ng GSCWM Board ang nalalapit ng pagtitipon upang muling makamtan ang adhikain ng programa. Patuloy pa ring hinihimok ang lahat ng residente ng syudad at ang business sector na makilahok sa hakbanging ito.

Ang mga business establishment ay hinihiling na magsabit ng banners upang ipakita ang kanilang suporta sa programa. Umaasa ang GSCWM board sa patuloy na suporta ng bawat general upang maabot ang adhikain ang syudad ay tunay na isang Magandang Gensan. CPIO – ALJV 03/27/09

NOMINASYON SA YAMAN AWARDS BUKAS NA

2009-04-19T00:28:00.000-07:00

Bukas na sa pagtanggap ng mga nominasyon para sa ika 5 taon ng Yaman Awards na gaganapin sa buwan ng July 2009 kung saan ginaganap ang taonang Yaman Gensan.

Sa pahayag ni Joaquin Tiongco ng City Economic Management & Cooperative Development Office sa nakaraang Press Conference ni Mayor Acharon, patuloy pa rin ang pagbibigay ng karangalan sa mga matagumpay mamumuhunan ng syudad.

Pitong awards na kinabibilangan ng apat na regular awards na Entrepreneur of the Year( Juridical & Single Proprietors), Employer of the Year, Product Innovator of the Year, at special awards na Loyal Company of the Year, Local Tax Paper of the Year, at Emerging Entrepreneur ang papangalanan ngayong taon.

Samantala napili na ang grupo ng selection team na pipili sa mga karapat dapat na maging recipient ng award ngayong taon. Ito’y kinabibilangan nina Mr. Ismael Salih ng Phil Export, Mr. Orman Manansala ng City Bankers Association of General Santos, Mr. Patricio Blanza ng Department of Labor and Employment, Bro. John Tan ng Notre Dame of Dadiangas University, at Bro. Efren Reyes Bread of Life Ministries.

Magiging bahagi na din ng taonang parangal ang Sycip, Gorres & Velayo Accounting firm kasama si Ms. Alicia Lu upang masiguro na mapangalagaan ang integridad ng nasabing parangal.

Ang mga magwawagi sa Special Awards na Loyal Company of the Year, Local Tax Paper of the Year, at Emerging Entrepreneur ay makakatanggap ng P50,000 at tropeo samantalang P100,000 at tropeo para sa Entrepreneur of the Year( Juridical & Single Proprietors), P80,000 at tropeo para sa Employer of the Year, at P60,000 at tropeo para Product Innovator of the Year.

Tulad nong nakaraang taon inaasahan na mas magiging grandyoso at matagumpay ng pagbibigay parangal at patuloy na pinagsisikapan ng local na pamahalaan sa pamamagitan ng CEMCDO na parangalan at mabigyang halaga ang malaking kontribusyon ng business community sa pag unlad syudad. CPIO- ALJV 03/26/09

WORLD TB DAY pinagdiwang ng Simple

2009-04-19T00:27:00.000-07:00

Isang simpleng pagdiriwang ng World TB Day ang ginanap ngayong araw ng Martes Marso 24, 2009 na dinaluhan ng mga health workers at providers, mag- aaral at guro ng ibat-ibang kolehiyo ng syudad sa oval covered court.

Sinimulan sa isang motorcade na umikot sa langsangan ng syudad at sabay sabay na nagdiwang ang mga partners at stakeholders na tumutulong labanan ang paglaganap ng sakit ng Tuberculosis o TB.

Ang “STOP TB: Kaya ko, Kaya mo” ang naging tema ng selebrasyon ngayong taon na nagpapahayag ng kakayanang sugpuin ng bawat isa ang nasabing sakit.

Ayon kay Dr. Jacinto Makilang kasalukuyang pinuno ng City Health Office, patuloy ang laban sa TB dahil patuloy pa din itong nagiging banta sa kalusugan ng bawat general. Siya’y naniniwala na sa pagtutulungan ng bawat grupong tumutugon sa problemang ito ay malalabanan ang paglaganap ng sakit.

Nagpahayag din ng kanyang suporta at pasasalamat si barangay captain at ABC President Lourdes Casabuena sa lahat ng dumalo at patuloy na tumutulong na ipalaganap ang kaalaman sa pag sugpo sa naturang karamdaman.

Isang masayang pagbati ang kanyang pambungad sa lahat ng naroon at nagpapahalaga sa hakbanging ginagawa ng local na pamahalaan at World Vision upang maibigay sa mga may sakit na TB ang karampatang lunas.

Malugod ding binati ni City Councilor Jose Orlando Acharon ang lahat ng dumalo at kasapi sa paglaban sa TB. Ito’y nangako din ng suporta sa lahat ng hinaharap pang hakbang para gamutin ang mga may sakit na TB sa syudad.

Nagtapos ang pagtitipon sa isang screening ng mga inimbitang mamayan ng syudad na maaring dinapuan ng nasabing karamdaman. CPIO - ALJV

37 Trainees ng San Isidro nagtapos na

2009-04-19T00:23:00.000-07:00

Matagumpay na nairaos ng 37 trainees mula sa Sarangani Homes Phase 1 Barangay San Isidro nitong syudad ang isang buwang pagsasanay sa Building Wiring Electrician na pinunduhan ng pamahalaang panlungsod.

Sa kanilang pagtatapos kahapon Marso 23,2009, di maipinta ang kasiyahang nadama ng mga nagtapos sa kanilang nakamit na prebelihiyo mula sa nasabing pagsasanay.

Sa tulong ng mga dalubhasa mula sa Technical Education & Skills Development Authority (TESDA), natutunan ng mga nagsipagtapos ang tamang kaalaman sa pag-gawa ng tamang koneksyon ng wiring at pagkabit ng iba pang electrical accessories sa loob ng isang gusali.

Masayang tinanggap ang kanilang sertipiko habang nanonood ang kanilang kapamilya sa nasabing pagtitipon-tipon. Labis din ang katuwaan ng mga nanguna sa theory at actual sa paglalagay ng mga kawan ng kuryente sapagkat silay nabigyan ng medalya at gamit sa paglagay ng linya ng kuryente.

Naging pangunahing tagapasalita si Vice Mayor Florentina Congson, kung saan naghayag sya ng kagalakan sa tugon ng mga residente ng nasabing komunidad na makibahagi sa naturang programa.

Isang hamon din sa mga nagtapos na gamitin ang kanilang natutunan upang madagdagan ang kita ng pamilya liban sa pagyamanin ang kaalamang kanilang nakamit ng libre.

Samantala, hinimok naman ni Engr. Jacinto Sales ng TESDA na organisahin ang kanilang grupo upang tumanggap ng ibat-ibang trabaho mula sa home owners association ng nasabing subdibisyon.

Pasasalamat naman ang namutawi sa mga nagtapos sa suportang kanilang natanggap at nangakong pagyamanin nang natutunang kaalaman.

Sa pamamagitan ng Youth Affairs & Development Office ng pinamumunuan ni Elmer Cequina pinunduhan ang nasabing programa upang sanayin ang mga resident eng syudad sa ibat-ibang kaalaman upang makapagbigay ng kabuhayan sa kanilang pamilya. CPIO - ALJV

Pooh at K tuloy na sa Gensan

2009-04-19T00:14:00.000-07:00

Pooh at K tuloy na sa Gensan

Show ng sikat ng stand up comedians na si Pooh at K Brosas dito sa syudad ng “Pooh K Laugh til You Drop” ay tuloy na tuloy na sa April 19,2009 ayon kay Ira Valencia isa sa mga producer ng palabas sa press conference ni Mayor Jun Acharon.

Matapos maproseso ang mga kinakailangang permits at pagdaraosan ng show malugod ng inihayag ang palabas ng gagawin ng dalawang nasabing performers mula sa Maynila.

Si Pooh ay sikat sa pang gagaya sa boxing champ ng Pilipinas na si Manny Pacquiao kaya naman naging screen name na niya ang Manny Pooh Kyaw. Maliban dito isa din sya sa mga sikat na comedian sa telebisyon at sine.

Samantalang si K Brosas naman ay kilala din sa nasabing larangan subalit naging tatak na nya ang pagiging singer kung saan sya ay dating kasapi sa grupong K and the boxers kasama ang kilala ding singer comedian na si Gladys Guevarra.

Pinasikat ng kanilang grupo ang kantang “Sasakyan Kita” at naging phenomenal naman ang pagsikat ni Pooh Kyaw matapos mag guest sa Wowowee.

Ayon kay Valencia, bahagi ito ng kanilang unang subok sa marami pang performers na dadalhin sa syudad. Galak naman nyang ibinahagi ang maayos na pagtanggap ng lokal na pamahalaan sa kanilang gagawing show.

Dagdag pa niya na ang Gensan ay isa sa mga lugar kung saan plano nilang dadalhin ang iba pang lokal at international artist na magpapalabas din. Nakita nila na malaki ang potensyal ng syudad pagdating sa pagtangkilik ng nasabing mga palabas.

Ang show ay gaganapin sa General Santos City Gym at mabibili ang ticket ng show sa halagang 150,250,400 at 600 pesos. CPIO – ALJV 03/26/09

Ambulance for Brgy. Conel & City Hall

2009-03-29T06:49:00.000-07:00

The newly acquired ambulance for barangay Conel and the other one is a stand by ambulance at the city hall for the use of employees during emergencies. As what Mayor Jun Acharon in his speech during the turn over that his administration will continuously look into the welfare of the generals and also looks into the safety of workers in the city. It can be noted several weeks ago there are emergency incidents at the city hall where the employees are involve that pushed the good mayor to assign one of the ambulance vehicles in the city hall.

Brgy. Captain Santos of Conel received the key of an ambulance from Mayor Pedro B. Acharon Jr. during the Monday flag raising ceremony of the City Hall at the Oval covered court. This is another effort of the Local Government to deliver a quality social services to the people of Gensan.

Sen. Mar Roxas donate Meds for Botika ng Barangay

2009-03-29T04:29:00.000-07:00

Botika ng Barangay in the city receives affordable medicines from Sen. Mar Roxas during its turn over on February 27,2009 in time for the celebration of the Kalilangan Festival. The turn over was witnessed by the elderlies from the different barangays who are recipient of the medicines.

A free medical check up and medicine were undertaken to check on the health conditions of the elderlies present during the activity held at the oval covered court. Doctors from the City Health conducted the check up and the staff of the city mayor's office helped in the dispensing of medicines.

Mayor Pedro B. Acharon, Jr. received the medicines and was handed over to the Barangay Captains who were identified to be the recipients. Representatives of BFAD, DOH, some City Councilors, and Dra. Rose Acharon witnessed the event.

JOBS FAIR FOR THE GENERALS

2009-03-03T16:32:00.000-08:00

Department of Labor & Employment and Mindanao State University hold a 2 day jobs fair for the generals during the Caravan of DOLE sometime last week. Hundreds of job seekers flocked at the hallway of KCC Mall of Gensan and tried their luck of getting a position from 43 agencies and companies from both local and foriegn opportunities. Organizers hoped that this is one step of lowering down the number of unemployed generals in this part of the country.

2009-03-03T00:44:00.000-08:00

Offering of flowers to the statue of Gen. Paulino Santos after the Salubong - a re-enactment of the arrival of the first settlers in the city heade by the good general. Dressed in his military uniform, Gen. Santos was accompanied by the first settlers in Filipiniana dress and was recieved by the tribal leaders of muslims and Blaan who were the originals settlers in the city.

A mass and ecominical services was held earlier to thank the creator for all the blessings that the city has recieved. First settlers, elders and the City's officials led the said activities as part of the Kalilangan Festivities eon February 27,2009.

PAMAHAW OG PASALAMAT IN GENSAN

2009-03-02T23:58:00.000-08:00

A tradition of feeding the generals is always undertaken every year as part of the celebration of the city's foundation anniversary. The local government headed by Mayor Pedro B. Acharon Jr, Congresswoman Darlene Antonino-Custodio through the City Social Welfare & Development Office facilitated the feeding.

Dole Philippines and Rebisco were some of the sponsors of the said event wherein they distributed packed meals, juice and biscuits to kids and families who were at the oval covered court on February 26,2009.

Mayor Acharon even joined in the distribution of food together with his wife Dra. Rose Acharon. More than 500 generals young and old enjoyed the food given to them.

KKK PHOTOS

2009-02-26T05:00:00.001-08:00

BRIDAL MAKE UP COMPETITION

CUT, COLOR & STYLE FOR LADIES

CUT, COLOR & STYLE FOR MEN

KKK SHOWCASE BEAUTY ARTIST

2009-02-26T04:30:00.000-08:00

General Santos City – The Kompetisyon ng Kagandahan para sa Karangalan organizers proudly showcased the artists of beautifying generals and young models of the city in the hair styling and make up contest during the Kalilangan Festival Celebration.

It was a hair and make-up competition, seminar and fashion show packed into one for the benefit of the local beauty industry in the city. Shoppers were amazed of the show and the artistic sense of the stylist and make-up artist here.

Fourteen competitors for cut, color and style contest both for male and female set their models hair with colors, cut and form it to a winning style. A bridal make up competition was also staged and showcased the best make up suited for brides participated by 12 make-up artist joined the battle.

The whole day event has also staged a seminar from the trainers of Reyes Haircutters in Manila where 3 of the judges came from.

Hairstylist and make-up artist from the different salons in the city was given a venue to hasten their skills and showcase their works of art.

Ms. Donna Congson, the organizer who is also one of the owners of a chain of salons here gladly expressed here joy on the turn-out of the event. Mrs. Congson, her mother is planning for a bigger event in June, the wedding month which will be participated by artist in the whole of Mindanao.

Young generation of models together with the models of the competition took over the ramp and showed that GenSan is a wellspring of artist in many fields.

Winners received cash prize amounting to P5,000, trophy and giveaways for the overall champion. Second runner up will receive P1,000 cash, trophy and giveaways and P2,000 cash, trophy and giveaways for the first runner up respectively. (CPIO-ALJV 022509)

Suklay At Gunting during the Kalilangan Fest 2009

2009-02-24T07:27:00.000-08:00

General Santos City – Nine hairdressers from the different salons in the city competed in the Ultimate Hair Record contest of the Filipino Hairdressers Cooperative (Fil-Hair Coop) at the atrium of Gaisano Mall as part of the celebration of Kalilangan Festival.

The Gunting and Suklay event will determine the fastest hair cutter here to compete in the national Ultimate Hairecord which will be held in Manila. Fil-Hair Coop of Ricky Reyes and his chain of salons was part of their project to indentify artist in the field of beauty and hairdressing industry.

Gensan was their first in looking for a record holder in the country. Winners will be receiving cash prizes amounting to P5,000 for second runner up, P7,000 for the first runner up and P10,000 for the champion.

Free haircut for all generals was offered to students who came and to the shopper of the said mall. During the contest, judges who are respected hairdressers in the country and winners of the similar competition checked the work of each contestant.

After each model is done, judges gave a star to the hairdresser as a proof of the number of accomplished model. Whoever has the most number of stars will be proclaimed the winners. Aside from that the competitions aim to record the most number of haircuts in one day.

Despite some hindrances the organizers were glad of the cooperation and participation of the shoppers and teens who joined as models. CPIO - ALJV 21909

UKK STEP for GenSan Youth kicks off in Sarangani HOmes Phase 1

2009-02-21T00:36:00.000-08:00

General Santos City – Unlad Kakayahan ng Kabataan Skills Training and Enhancement Program Cum- Livelihood (UKK STEP) kicked off for the residents of Prk. Sarangani Phase 1 in Barangay San Isidro on Monday, February with more than 25 recipients.

A skills training on Building Wiring Installation will be attended by the participants for the period of 15 days. A lecture on theory and actually application of the theory will be undertaken during the duration of the training.

Like in other trainings that was conducted previously to the different barangays, they will be given certificate by Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) where the trainors came from.

Mayor Jun Acharon has mentioned this in his State of the City Address that the City Government will continuously provide skills training and livelihood programs for the generals to be equipped and become productive. The Mayor strongly believes that this is one way of fighting the economic crisis of today.

Mr. Jacinto Sales, a TESDA specialist urged the trainees to finish and do well in their training. “ No one will give you training that are free since this course is offered in technical schools as well as TESDA with fee which is amounting to P5,000 or more”, he said.

He further challenged the trainees to organize themselves after the training and form a group which will service their area in Sarangani to earn a living and lessen the expenses for the repairs of their own electrical in their residence.

The training will be undertaking 3 times a week and the city government through the office of the Youth Affairs & Development will provide the needed materials for their actual training.

Mr. Elmer Cequina, YADO head was very optimistic that the trainees will finish the course and will serve its objectives to the trainees, their community as well as their families. CPIO – ALJV 021909

HL GenSan way rolls

2009-02-21T00:26:00.000-08:00

General Santos City – Medical Schools, Health Institution, Gensan joggers, Philippine Nurses Association and the Philippines National Police joined force in the promotion of the Healthy Lifestyle to the Max campaign of the Department of Health through the Integrated City Health Service of the city government.

This campaign that focuses on 7 healthy practices like no to smoking, no to alcohol, no to illegal drugs, , eating low fat, low salt, high fiber food, preventing hypertension, engaging in physical activity and managing stress.

This happened during the simultaneous Hataw to the Max activity held on Monday February 16,2009 at the oval plaza where hundreds of generals from the above institutions in the city. Participants came as early as 5:30 in the morning to join the walking and exercise activity to be healthy.

DOH Nurse coordinator Ella Ilagan in her rationale before the Hataw proper, the program was conceptualized to fight the different deceases the causes death in the country. “ The lifestyle of most of the Filipinos today like the food we eat and the not so active body makes us vulnerable to this deceases” she said.

She even cited the common causes of death of Filipinos like diabities, heart attack, hypertension and many others are associated all with the kind of lifestyle that most of us practice. This fact is very alarming that is why DOH came up with this program, Ilagan added.

Dr. Jacinto Makilang, acting department head of the City Health Office on the otherhand recognized the participants who answered their call for the said endeavor. He also urged everyone present in the venue to practice a healthy lifestyle and live a healthy life.

It can be recalled that Mayor Jun Acharon was very proud that the producing quality human resources in this part of the country during his State of the City Address and part of it is having a healthy people and community as well. CPIO-ALJV 021909

Pasko for the Little Ones of Gensan

2008-12-03T05:39:00.000-08:00

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 . . . . . .

2008-11-30T18:56:00.000-08:00

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

2008-11-27T17:21:00.000-08:00

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

2008-11-27T06:03:00.000-08:00

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

2008-11-21T04:03:00.000-08:00

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

2008-11-18T19:24:00.000-08:00

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

the would be BLOGGER. . . . . .

2008-11-13T02:22:00.000-08:00

PERSONA: WHO IS HE?

You can never know someone as deep as you want to unless you got the chance to laugh, cry, quarrel and be with him in time. In reality people judge you with your physical well being; first impression; the food you eat; the way you smile; the way you treat others and so on and so forth.

Like any other human being, you need to treat each other as human most especially in making conclusion about somebody's persona. In my experience I usually observe people in all situations and do not plunge into a bowl of speculations that is I believe very unethical for a simple reason that I do not want to be judged.

I am a quiet individual at first but when I begin to feel at ease then I start to blend with the people around me. Blending in a manner that i will not compromise my real persona. A happy person, as i am oftentimes a clown in a group like all the other gay people do.

My friends contributed a lot to my maturity as a human being. Mingling with a them has thought me a lot of the realities of life. They inspire me and made me realize my purpose of being here. They push me to stand up and move forward yet they remind me that family will just be there despite the fact the my family is broken.

You will discover me and uncover myself to you as I unviel my persona in this blog and I do hope i will be able to share good things to you. I welcome suggestions and critisms that will be helpful in the development of this blog. Thank you everyone.

RAINBOWSaloville sprouts

2008-11-12T05:11:00.000-08:00

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.

Sharing my thoughts and experiences in all aspects of life will definitely be a part of my pages. This is to share several sides and pictures of life that is totally human and humane. Weaknesses and strength of someone who has its own journey to tell for others to learn.

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.

As i begin this journey of sharing what I have been through as a person, I wish myself GOODLUCK and hope that one day I can shine and be proud like a rainbow after the rain.