Team Tacurong overall champion in national arnis tourney

(October 26, 2011) The Arnis Sports Team of Tacurong earned its tenth straight National Arnis Tournament championship in the recently held Arnis tilt in Bacolod City last October 15-16.Tacurong City’s contenders gainfully thrilled the crowd as they bagged 18 golds, 10 silvers, and 5 bronzes. 

Venus Apresto with one gold and Cyra Regine Olivar with two golds and one silver got the spotlight in Kids Category. 

The Junior Category was also dominated by Tacurongnons namely Nolie John Bayya (1 gold), Sheena Del Monte (2 golds, 1 silver), Angel Joy Ariston (2 silvers), Princess Hann Paniza (1 silver), Janica Depasupil (1 silver), Brent Randolph Pauya (1 gold, 1 silver), Alfie Carillo (1 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze), Rodrick Joshua Victorio (2 golds), and Ronald Acain (1 gold, 1 bronze).

Reynan Subaldo (2 golds), Rey John Miguel (1 gold, 1 silver), Christian Manaay (1 gold, 1 bronze), Acer Jolero (1 bronze), Ritchie Molina (1 silver), Jose Jover Pajarpa (1 gold), Ferdinand Tingson (1 gold), Ma. Lara Carillo (1 gold) and Airene Apresto (1 silver) as well didn’t fail to give honor to the City of Goodwill when they represented the city in the tournament’s Senior Category.

Arnis came from the Spanish word "arnes" which means armor. It is also known as eskrima, kali, or garrote. Wooden sticks are used as a weapon and a training tool in this sport. These sticks are given swinging and twisting movements along with the thrusting and striking techniques for defense and offense.

With the enactment of Republic Act No. 9850, Arnis was declared as the Philippines’ national martial art and sport.

This victory of the Arnis Sports Team of Tacurong conveys the undying support of the Local Government of Tacurong for our national culture and sports.

DOLE, LGU give livelihood aid to 3 ex-OFWs, 6 shoe repairmen of Tacurong

(October 16, 2011) The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the city government of Tacurong through the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) on October 3 released livelihood assistance to nine individuals residing in the city.


The nine recipients, three of them former overseas workers and the other six all shoe repairmen or sapateros, belong to what is termed as workers in the informal economy. DOLE-Sultan Kudarat Field Officer Arlene Bisnon and City Mayor Lina Montilla turned over the various tools and jigs to the recipients during the Monday flag ceremony at the city hall.


The sapateros each received a complete set of shoe repair materials including a heavy duty repair table with cabinet, rubber soles, waxes and threads among others. Each set was worth a little less than five thousand pesos. The three former overseas workers who opted to stay in the country to start their respective small businesses also received tools and jigs.


Heidi Eliarda, who worked in the Middle East for few years but decided to go back home to start a banana barbeque or turunan business inside the city public market, received more than four thousand pesos worth of start-up materials such as sugar, oil and raw bananas. “With my family being financially-hard up right now, the start-up capital I received is already a big help to augment my income”, Eliarda said in Hiligaynon.


Bisnon said that, instead of giving free dole outs, DOLE has shifted to a more practical and effective strategy of giving assistance, which is provision of tools and jigs. She said that in this way, there is an assurance that the aid will be really used for the intended purpose. “In identifying the recipients, we see to it that they are already skilled in their ventures and it is them who give us the list of what they need”, Bisnon said.


Mayor Montilla praised the department’s project of giving livelihood kits instead of cash assistance. “I think it’s time for the city government to implement this scheme to make sure that whatever assistance we give will definitely be put into use”, she said. (Allan Freno, LGU-Tacurong PESO)

LGU Tacurong celebrates 20 years of the Local Government Code of 1991

(October 7, 2011) The City Government of Tacurong joins in the nationwide celebration of the 20^th year of the signing of the Local Government Code of 1991.

The theme of this year’s celebration to be conducted on October 9-11 is “Local Government Code: 20 Years of Gains Towards a More Meaningful Autonomy.” 

The three-day celebration will kick off with the Barangay General Assembly which will be simultaneously conducted along with all the other barangays nationwide.

It is expected that the 20 barangays of Tacurong will vigorously participate in the said event to showcase their support to the 20 years of outstanding local governance due to the implementation of the said local government code.

Other activities are as well looked forward to for a more meaningful celebration.

On October 11, during the Local Governance Recognition and Awards, the Seal of Good Housekeeping, EXCELL Awards, and Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentives Award will be given to acknowledged good performing local governments. 

The Tugon ng Pangulo sa Pamahalaang Lokal will be conducted on the same day wherein the President shall deliver a keynote message which will convey his response on pressing local government issues.

Community-led activities that will uphold community engagement and develop public awareness on Good Governance and Anti-Corruption, Human Development and Poverty Reduction, Economic Development, Security, Justice, Peace, and Climate Change Adaption and Mitigation will also be carried out with the direction of the local governments nationwide.

The Local Government Code of 1991 is understood to be the one which is responsible for the positive transformation of local governance therefore attributing wider citizens’ participation and greater civil society, business and private sector engagement and support in good local governance. (Jessa Billano)

IGPAT SANG KAMERA 2011 COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES THE WINNERS OF THE 1ST CITY OF TACURONG PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST [Talakudong Festival Category]

(October 2, 2011) Igpat sang Kamera Committee announces the winners of the 1st City of Tacurong Photography Contest with the theme: “Capturing the Beauty of Tacurong”. The judging was held at City Hall Building, Alunan Highway, Tacurong City. All 126 photo entries were printed on 8”x12” digital paper. All entries were judged according to the following criteria:

    Clarity                                                                20%
    Spontaneity                                                        20%
    Emotions evoked                                               20%
    Festival mood, vibrancy, & ambiance               20%    
    Festival activities and highlights                       10%
    Essence of the festival to the people  
    of the City of Tacurong                                     10%






The top 6 winners
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First Place

Tuesdy Marie Baliza                                       

General Santos City

Second Place

Juniette D. Capili

Tacurong City

 

Third Place

Jonathan Jara

Koronadal City

Fourth Place

Joseph Bernard “Jong” Fresco

Tacurong City

 

Fifth Place

Dennis P. Escarlan

Tacurong City

 

Sixth Place

Mary Grace Nidoy

Columbio, Sultan Kudarat

Street Dance and Field Demo Competition amaze Tacurongnons and visitors

       (September 21, 2011) The city of goodwill froze to witness the spectacle of the annual Talakudong Street Dancing and Field Demonstration Competition held at the City Hall Grounds on September 18.

            To lift the spirit of unity of not just the participants but of the whole city, Davao City Mayor Sara Z. Duterte gave her message as a guest of honor in this year’s Talakudong Festival.

            “Ayaw mo’g kalimot nga sa usa ka siyudad, ang iyahang bahandi, anaa sa katawhan. So importante nga kamo mga katawhan, kamong mga opisyales sa syudad, isa lang ang inyuhang direksyon. Maghugpong mo padulong sa usa ka direksyon alang-alang sa kaugmaon sa inyuhang siyudad,” Mayor Duterte said.

            Valenzuela City Mayor Sherwin Gatchalian, one of the guests of honor of the festival, also conveyed his support and admiration in the way Tacurongnons celebrate the Foundation Anniversary of the city.

            Five groups displayed Tacurong City’s rich culture as they filled the day with vibrant and lively costumes, props and astounding tune of musical instruments. The participants included the Tribu Manubiao from Central Tacurong District; Tribu Katubuhan from East-West Tacurong District and San Emmanuel High School; Tribu Kudong from North Tacurong District and VF Grino Memorial National High School; Tribu Salakot from Tacurong National High School; and Tribu Kadsaya from South Tacurong District, Apolinario S. Bernardo Memorial National High School and Rajah Muda National High School.

            Tribu Manubiao was declared Best in Street Dancing. Best in Street Showdown award was bagged by Tribu Salakot while Best in Field Demo/Headgear Exhibition was garnered by Tribu Kudong.

            The over-all result declared Tribu Salakot as the 3^rd runner up who received Php 85,000; Tribu Manubiao received Php 100, 000 as the 1^st runner up; and Tribu Kudong went home with Php 130, 00o for being the Champion of this year’s Talakudong Street Dancing and Field Demonstration Competition.

            The event successfully ended with Mayor Lina Montilla’s vision of a unified community not just in trying times but most of all, in festivity and celebration.

            The Talakudong Street Dancing and Field Demonstration Competition culminated the week-long celebration of the city of Tacurong’s 11^th Foundation Anniversary.

SKEI lass crowned as Mutya ng Tacurong 2011

SKEI lass crowned as Mutya ng Tacurong 2011

by Jessa Loreta Billano

            Nine stunning damsels representing different organizations vied for the title of this year’s Search for Mutya ng Lungsod ng Tacurong in the hope of becoming the city’s most beautiful woman.

            In spite of the downpour, people from different places came in the big affair held at the NDTC gymnasium on September 16.

            Councilor Joselito Cajandig Sr., the chairperson of the event, welcomed the guests and audience at the start of the pageant. Mayor Lina Montilla as well gave her message as a symbol of her undying support in upholding not just Tacurongnons’ beauties, but also their wit, intellect and talents. Sponsoring the event was Sagittarius Mines Incorporated.

            Among the prestigious panel of judges were Nelly Nita Dillera; Noel Garovillo; Lech Walesa Ong; Richelle Valerie Pailden; Nephlida Gonzales.

            The competition was tough, but at the end, it was no surprise that Precious Pearl Tadena, the tall and sweet lass of Sultan Kudarat Educational Institute and Sultan Kudarat Doctors’ Hospital owned the title Mutya ng Tacurong. She also took the Best in Modern Filipiniana Gown award, and was chosen as the Darling of the Crowd.

            Campus Art’s Anna Joy Noto was first runner-up and Mutya ng Tacurong Tourism while NDTC’s Darlene Joy Salazar was second runner-up and Mutya ng Tacurong Culture and Arts. Julie Ann Narcilla of Magnet Distributor and Stephanie Mae Cubita of ABC were third and fourth runners up respectively.

            The Mutya ng Tacurong 2011 is one of the highlights of Tacurong’s 11^th Cityhood Foundation Anniversary celebration.

IGPAT SANG KAMERA ANNOUNCES THE WINNERS OF THE 1ST CITY OF TACURONG PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST [Discover Tacurong Category]

Igpat sang Kamera announces the winners of the 1^st City of Tacurong Photography Contest with the theme: “Capturing the Beauty of Tacurong”. The judging was held at City Hall Building, Alunan Highway, Tacurong City. All 84 photo entries were printed on 8”x12” digital paper. All entries were judged according to the following criteria:

v Relevance to the theme              40%

v Composition/Arrangement         20%

v Focus/Sharpness/Lighting         20%

v Creativity                                         20%

The top 6 winners

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First Place

Jonathan Jara

Koronadal City

                 

Second Place

Edgar S. Alvarez

Brgy. New Carmen, Tacurong City

Third Place

Bernard Joseph “Jong” Fresco

Tacurong City

Fourth Place

Marlo Fel C. Paradero

Tacurong City

Fifth Place

Rogelio Jun Degayo Jr.

Tacurong City

Sixth Place

Grace M. Nidoy

Municipality of Columbio