SAY YOUR BIG NO TO MINING IN PALAWAN

I was not paid to make this article and published it. My conscience just told me that I have to render a little help from which everyone who sees it may persuade to follow what is right and this is right! If that happens, just imagine how a little help can make a difference.Well, we should be alarmed of what we always see and hear on television about the sudden deaths of mining workers in a landslide incident caused by a continuing rain and flash floods. The worst thing is, these mining operations are found to be illegal yet they were able to penetrate the area. And the local government was not able to identify that the mining project was illegal during its operation and too late to save the lives of the mining workers.

Palawan is known for its vast natural resources, wildlife composed in rarity, inviting spots and perfect views for everyone who wants to experience its amazing beauty, white beaches worth of second and many more visits. 

Mining is pernicious to both human and nature. It destroys our mother earth, it poisons wildlife and it can take lives and properties. The tragedies brought by illegal mining should dread us enough to stand up and say "it's over". These are enough reasons why we should shout our BIG NO to Palawan mining. Sign up the online petition at no to mining in Palawan site (please click here) and be heard! Each one of us has the responsibility to take good care and conserve our nature. Spend a little time to sign up because your signature counts! We don't want to ruin God's gift. We want no more lives to be sacrificed and be wasted for the benefit of the few. Let us not wait for the time that all of these treasures will fade in complete obscurity until no more chance for the next generation to see it.


As of July 17, 2011, we now have 1, 400, 543 signatures! Still not halfway to our 10 million signatures target.If you care for nature, help save Palawan. Say no to mining in Palawan!

AIM HIGH KABATAAN WENT STRATEGIC PLANNING

 To continue the started programs and advocacy for the youth, AIM High Kabataan (AHK) decided to conduct Strategic Planning for Young Leaders held at A-Montana Resort, Alabel, Sarangani Province last June 11-12, 2011. The said planning was attended and participated by AHK Presidents all over the 26 barangay in General Santos City and some selected Core Group. This 2-day strategic planning for AHK Young Leaders aims to formulate plans and strategies for the next 6 months this year.

During the AHK Strategic Planning, the participants went to a hectic schedule, minds were scrutinized, details were consolidated and possibilities were point out. It helps the organization to take full advantage of the opportunities and minimize the threats (if there are any) they might encounter along the process of implementation. Meanwhile, participants were able to form the mission and vision of AIM High Kabataan out of their understanding in line with AHK's principle and advocacy.

What is Strategic Plan? What is it all about? Strategic Planning is a ladder -like process with definite objectives that can be implemented and outputs that can be evaluated. So simple to grasp, it is like a roamap by which we look to the future, having a big picture in our mind, then breaking it into actionable steps while considering the things that can influence and affect us. Your plan depends on your own choice of time frame. It can be a monthly plan, an annual plan or a 2-5 years plan, etc.

Why is it necessary for an organization to set a Strategic plan whether Political, Non-political, Student, Professional  or Business organizations, etc. Does it make the organization alive and existing? The answer is actually "YES". Your organization will not last long if you do not set and talk your plans. If you have not made any plans for your organization this simply means that you put blindfolds to your own two eyes so you could barely see the directions as to where you want to go. Hence, goals are so vague. Therefore, members and officials got confused. Imagine your organization hardly breathing just like a fish taken away from the water.

It takes a collective effort, time and cooperation to make the planning a successful one. From the simple to difficult details, everyone contributed a helping idea to make the plans concrete. The AHK's Strategic Plan was indeed a success.

SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN OF KATANGAWAN CONDUCTED LEADERSHIP TRAINING

A 2-day Leadership seminar was conducted through the initiative of the Sangguniang Kabataan of Barangay Katangawan spearheaded by SK Chairman Perlyn Rose B. Barreza with the theme “New Beginning for Nation-Building”. The said 2-day live in training was held at St. Therese Garden, Purok 11, Barangay Katangawan, General Santos City last May 30-31, 2011.

It was attended by 25 Katipunan ng Kabataan participants who are SK Leaders of their respective Puroks. They had undergone lectures and activities from the topics prepared for them.  The Day-1 started with  Getting-to-know-you Activity to make them feel at ease and comfortable followed by Probing the Sangguniang Kabataan and Katipunan ng Kabataan, On Becoming Effective Leaders, Teambuilding and Socials- which made the night so fun and enjoyable. During Socials, there were Pageants, SK Katangawan Got Talent, Group Yells and Dramatics.

The Day-2 started by a morning Exercise to sweat them up. Then after taking their breakfast a religious worship was made by Pastor Kerwin Candole of Katangawan Baptist Church. Then back to discuss important topics like Conducting a Successful Meeting, Basics on Project Proposal Making and Annual Planning. This time the participants were able to cite some concerned issues on their barangay, aiming that there are solutions to it by creating programs suited to somehow solve the issue. That is the main reason why they taught some basics on Project Proposal.

Meanwhile, not to mention their very supportive Barangay Council who went to the venue altogether headed by Barangay Captain Remie R. Herceda. Barangay Captain Herceda expressed his gratitude to participants for joining the training and inspired them by encouraging them to be the next Public servants who would render genuine services to the people of Barangay Katangawan in the near future.

Indeed, Leadership Training is one way of letting the Youth get involved and see the real score from which they are the center of attraction.

Thumbs up for Hon. Perlyn Rose Barreza and the rest of SK Council of Katangawan . Great  job!

CONEL WON OVER LABANGAL

The proud Conel Volleyball Team

 It was a very very close fight showcased by the Conel Volleyball Team versus the defending champion-Labangal as they competed for the Championship title on the City Level right at the Oval Plaza Covered Court last May 25, 2011.

People scream, yell and jump-off from bleachers everytime their favorite team hit the ball with a powerful smash to an unguarded place of opponent's court. Score's closure added a very good rush of excitement during the a rare 5-time slide 2 which made the crowd so appalled.

But this time, Conel Volleyball Team had proved that their spikes can smash all the way to cross the  the Labangal's 2-men block defense after winning on Game 3 against the hard-to-beat defending champion by a score of 15-11 on its 5th set. Indeed, it was a hard time for Conel to be named as the Summerkadahan 2011 Champion for Volleyball after losing to Labangal on Game 1. Yet, losing seems like not their destiny right after winning on Game 2 against  its mortal sports rivalry.

Blocked by Ligason of Conel! Iba na daw talaga ang matangkad.

2-men block defense from Labangal

Joy Samillano, Team Captain of Conel Volleyball Team awarded as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) for this year's Summerkadahan with her volleyball prowess, running spikes and strong perfect projectile position services. She received a prize of P2,000 while the entire team will receive P10,000.

The MVP of Summerkadahan 2011 Volleyball.

Joy Samillano received her cheque prize.

 The volleyball teams from Labangal and Calumpang will not go home crying because they will receive P7,000 and P5,000 as they took the 2nd and 3rd place respectively.

After all, it was not the prizes that matters because truly Summerkadahan Program promotes sportsmanship as you have seen them smiling while hugging and congratulating one another for a really great fight.

Good job for both teams. Congratulations to Conel Volleyball Team! You truly dominate the Volleyball court of General Santos City. We are expecting another exciting game from you on the next Summerkadahan 2012. See you there!

THIS IS YOUR SHOW, THIS IS YOUR TIME… ITS SUMMERKADAHAN SANNGUNIANG KABATAAN SHOWTIME!

We got the moves...
We got the voice…

We got the beauty and the wit…

GENERALS SIMPLY GOT THE TALENT…

Truly, GenSan on its new height of fame after being named as the Spring of Winners, Generals continue to showcase their God-given talent. And now that Summerkadahan '11 is officially opened, Summerkadahan Sangguniang Kabataan Showtime was able to entertain the Generals through the XB Gensan-like maneuvers along with the general command-like music and angelic voice. These talents and potentials were once again witnessed by our very own eyes and ears right the at the Oval Plaza Covered court.

The Summerkadahan Sangguniang Kabataan Showtime Letterhead.

Joined by 9 barangays of General Santos City, each participant showed what they got.

Mixed with girl power from Barangay South.

The wild, wild rawr of Barangay Apopong.

The unstoppable dance moves of Barangay Bula.

The very hilarious entertainment from Barangay Calumpang.

A Truecolors-inspired costume in white manner of Barangay East.

The breathtaking moves and stunts of Barangay  Fatima.

A Grammy-like voice from a solo performance of Barangay Lagao.

The proud performer from Barangay North.

Barangay San Isidro's powerful moves.

Barangay Fatima was able to grab the 1^st place receiving a cash prize of P7,000.00 while Barangay Apopong and Bula went home with no tears because they got the 2^nd place with P5,000.00 and 3^rd place with P3,000.00, respectively.

Summerkadahan Sangguniang Kabataan Showtime was made possible through the effort of Sangguniang Kabataan Federation of General Santos City spearheaded by Hon. Mac Alejandre Tablazon.

(Cheers for the job well done SK FED.!)

Until then...

COLOR OF THE DAY: MAROON!

April 11, 2011: The day of smiles! The day you have to bid your goodbye!

How would you feel while looking on all of those beautiful pictures when you know, that would be the only souvenir you can take after four years of being together?

What would you feel if after that moment, all you can do is to reminisce the past. Those priceless smiles and laughter! Truly, nothing will ever compare to the stomach ache with teary eyes you get from laughing too hard with friends.

On our way to the gym!

Myra looks like Melai in here!

Gids, diin ka nagatan-aw! Ari diri ang camera oh!

Fritzie is always on the go. Basta picture lagi ba!

At last! The complete set of BS Math graduates.

Wins, gagraduate ka na! Ayaw na pamroblema dira!

Bakit kayo lang dalawa?

With Sitti...

Nasaan ka Raymond?

With Maam Nimfa Bodegas. Smile lang ng smile!

Time had passed so quick that you don't even realized that this journey has to come to an end. It seems like you have once entered the classroom strangers to one another. Yet at the very the same day, you have come out as very good friends, feeling at ease to one another. No more strange emotion. You now confidently laugh with them, you tell stories about your high school experiences, your likes and hates, your old friends, your family, your life…

You don’t have to forget them and bury their memories in the past. Just keep them in your heart and in your mind. Always remember, they have become part of your life. Cherish them and the beautiful memories they left you!

Hawak-hawak na Pangarap!

Today, you have to go on like it’s a solo flight once again. Until next time friends!

ANTONINO MEDICAL AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

If you happened to be a fresh High School graduate, a resident of General Santos City and  looking for a scholarship to apply, then you may consider this in your lists of options- ANTONINO MEDICAL AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION (AMEF).

AMEF Scholars are only given the choice to enroll in any 4-year course at Mindanao State University-General Santos City. No more school options (at least this time you are assured that the school is standard and gives you real quality education). You must have passed and qualified the MSU-SASE and acquired a score of 85 and above.

Interested applicants may submit the following requirements:

• MSU-SASE Result (provide a photocopy)
• High School Report Card (provide a photocopy)
• Certificate of Good Moral Character (provide a photocopy)
• Application Letter (it should be handwritten)
• Biodata
• 1 Long Brown Envelop

For more information, you may visit the Antonino Medical and Educational Foundation Office located at Antonino Compound, National Hi-way, General Santos City and kindly look for Ate Merced.