Almonte, Casing attends CAPDEV Expo 2010

By PJTremedal, BNDMisOC-CIB/OCM

Oroquieta City – With a vision of One Oroquieta: Development and Progress, City Mayor Jason Almonte together with his City Administrator, Engr. Arecio Casing Jr attended last September 22, 2010 DILG organized first ever Capacity Development Forum and Exposition in Cagayan de Oro City.

With its theme: “Creating Synergy in Local governance” the duo was able to plan out what should be the city 5 to 10 years from now. Oroquieta City is capable in its proposed plans and projects that benefits Oroquietanons, given an ample time of visioning and advocating changes with an adaptation of information and modern technology.

It may be recalled that with his father now Congressman of the 1^st District where the city belongs, City mayor Jason P. Almonte opted to follow and finished what his father had started. With the former City Mayor’s agenda J.O.R.G.E. Oroquieta City as the new administration has lay down its objectives and mission, City mayor Almonte moves as it forwards the agenda J.O.R.G.E with innovation to be more realistic in running the local government.

In the said CAPDEV Expo 2010, more or less three hundred participants from various sectors in Northern Mindanao joined the first-ever Capacity Development Expo (CapDev Expo) last September 22 at the Grand Caprice Restaurant in Limketkai Center.

CapDev Expo is organized by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in Northern Mindanao in coordination with the Multi-Stakeholders Advisory Committee (MSAC) members of the Local Governance Resource Center(LGRC).

Centered on its theme “Creating Synergy in Local Governance,” the CapDev Expo, becomes a venue for information sharing and strengthening linkages for good local governance.

In the 2010 exposition, The Regional Capacity Development Agenda was presented to the various stakeholders in local governance during the activity, as agreed during the MSAC meeting last August 27, service providers from the government, NGOs, private sector and the academe has given their time to present their appropriate respective programs and services that will address the gaps identified in the CapDev Agenda of the local government units.

DILG Secretary Jessie Robredo who was to speak before the participants did not arrive because of previous commitment, However DILG-10, Regional Director Loreto T. Bhagwani said that the activity hopes to concretize DILG and other government agencies, NGOs and private sector participation for joint efforts at maximizing service delivery with the assistance of civil society organizations and volunteer groups.

Meanwhile, Misamis Oriental Governor Oscar Moreno who attended as a speaker, shares his vision of the province, “Misamis Oriental 2010 moves onwards”.

In an interview, City Mayor Almonte said that, with the CapDev Expo experience, Oroquieta City has all the opportunity to finds means and ways to fulfill his administration agenda for the betterment of the city and Oroquietanons.

Father and Son Inaugurates Barangay projects

By PJTremedal, BNDMisOC/CIB-OCM

Dolipos Bajo, Oroquieta City – For the first time in the history of this city, Congressman Jorge Taghap Almonte of the 1^st District of Misamis Occidental together with his son, City Mayor Jason Paredes Almonte join together to inaguarated barangay projects that the former had prioritize in his capacity as the former City Mayor, while his son Jason followed his footstep to implement more barangay projects.

In Dolipos Bajo, Congressman Almonte and City Mayor Almonte inaguarated three major barangay projects worth millions for barangay development. Said projects under the PGMA administration that was started a year ago, when the Congressman was still the City Mayor, is worth 1.3 M for its Barangay Hall, 125-T for the fence and concrete barangay Basketball Court and about 400-T road opening from the Purok 5 to the Layawan Dam site.

In his message, Congressman Almonte emphasized that in his capacity as the incumbent representative of the people, another 1-M is shared to the Barangay Dolipos to add edifices to the barangay hall. Likewise, City Mayor Almonte share view with his father –congressman that if his office will undergo the improvements.

As of this writing the father and Son tandem thank the people of Dolipos Bajo under its Barangay Chairman Cresenciano Catalan for a job well done.

In the said activity, the people where glad hearing that another 1-M from the Congressman CDF will be given to improve the Barangay Hall especially in its second floor, that needs some materials to make it as an additional office for the use of the Barangay.

Meanwhile, City Mayor Jason P. Almonte pointed out that with cooperation and oneness, development will surely come to the Barangay

Almonte opens City Athletic Meet 2010

By PJTremedal, BNDMisOC-CIB/OCM

Oroquieta City – Hundreds of elementary pupils and High School student’s athletes from the City DepED four (4) Districts gathered once again to participate in the City Division Athletic Meet 2010. Sports and other games will be played at the Oroquieta City sports oval from September 23-25, a three-day sports event to choose who will be going to the next Palarong Pampook (Regional Meet) to represent the City Athletic Division in 2011.

In the opening rites last September 22 after the opening parade around the city, City Mayor Jason Almonte whose power vested on him formally opened the three-day games. In his message, City Mayor Almonte said that, “quality education entails total development of a person. It’s not only the mind that children are to be educated but their physical wellness as well.” He said.

Sports development also includes discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork. “Young as this children are, they need to develop and tone their young muscles through sports.” He added.

In sports Character and values such as honesty and diligence are develop through sports. “Remember this, children and youths, “Honesty is the better way to win the gold” Vice Mayor Harry Guantero who join the opening rites with his city council to give some inspiration to the athletes said.

The City Division is composed of four school districts, of which, Elementary school from the 47 barangays are unified into a district, and unified high schools like the Misamis Occidental National High School, Talairon National High School, Misamis Occidental Science and Technology High School-MOSTHS (former Pines National High School) and the Mobod Integrated High School and a lone private school, the Stella Maris College-Elementary School comprises the City Athletic Division.

With the support from the city government thru its City School Board, OIC-School Superintendent Jonathan dela Peña, cordially give thanks to the City mayor and the City Council for approving the financial support in the amount of P413,000 pesos for athletes’ meals, sports equipments and other materials to be used in the division athletic meet.

“As I promise to fulfill this new era of sports activities as we see our new breed of athletes, when they face another challenge in their education, I would like to thank the city government for helping and supporting the City Division to improve our department. It is an achievement of the learning process for pupils and students.”  Supt. Dela Peña said.

Three sepak takraw players and one runner from the Talairon national High School who participated last year’s Palarong Pambansa in Tarlac, Tarlac namely; Syluin Quilab, Nico pausanos, Rey Francis Dullano and Edcel Calibo lighted the friendship flame and runs around the oval to light the friendship Urn to commence the three-day games, showed the Oroquietanons that in one way or another the city produces good athletes.

The City DepED also introduces to the crowd the result of the Search for Mr. and Miss Oroquieta City Athletic Division Meet 2010, and they are: Mr. Prince Cedrick Becoy and Miss Gwen Rhea Berenguel, both of the Misamis Occidental National High School.

As the opening day ends, Oroquietanons witnessed the four districts participation in their field dance demonstration which was applauded by their parents and other guest and visitors as City Mayor Jason Paredes Almonte opens the City Division Athletic Meet 2010.(with reports from Mae P. Duque, MT News Network)

Almonte opens City Athletic Meet 2010

By PJTremedal, BNDMisOC-CIB/OCM

Oroquieta City – Hundreds of elementary pupils and High School student’s athletes from the City DepED four (4) Districts gathered once again to participate in the City Division Athletic Meet 2010. Sports and other games will be played at the Oroquieta City sports oval from September 23-25, a three-day sports event to choose who will be going to the next Palarong Pampook (Regional Meet) to represent the City Athletic Division in 2011.

In the opening rites last September 22 after the opening parade around the city, City Mayor Jason Almonte whose power vested on him formally opened the three-day games.

In his message, City Mayor Almonte said that, “Quality education entails total development of a well-being.” He said.

Sports development also includes discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork. “Young as this children are, they need to develop and tone their young muscles through sports.” He added.

In sports, character and values such as honesty and diligence are developed through sports. “Remember this, children and youths, Honesty is the better way to win the gold” Vice Mayor Harry Guantero said, who join the opening rites with his city council to give some inspiration to the athletes .

The City Division is composed of four school districts, of which, Elementary school from the 47 barangays are unified into a district, and unified high schools like the Misamis Occidental National High School, Talairon National High School, Misamis Occidental Science and Technology High School-MOSTHS (former Pines National High School) and the Mobod Integrated High School and a lone private school, the Stella Maris College-Elementary School comprises the City Athletic Division.

With the support from the city government thru its City School Board, OIC-School Superintendent Jonathan dela Peña, cordially give thanks to the City mayor and the City Council for approving the financial support in the amount of P413, 000 pesos for athletes’ meals, sports equipments and other materials to be used in the division athletic meet.

“As I promise to fulfill this new era of sports activities as we see our new breed of athletes, when they face another challenge in their education, I would like to thank the city government for helping and supporting the City Division to improve our department. It is an achievement of the learning process for pupils and students.” Supt. Dela Peña said.

Three sepak takraw players and one runner from the Talairon national High School who participated last year’s Palarong Pambansa in Tarlac, Tarlac namely; Syluin Quilab, Nico pausanos, Rey Francis Dullano and Edcel Calibo lighted the friendship flame and runs around the oval to light the friendship Urn to commence the three-day games, showed the Oroquietanons that in one way or another the city produces good athletes.

The City DepED also introduces to the crowd the result of the Search for Mr. and Miss Oroquieta City Athletic Division Meet 2010, and they are: Mr. Prince Cedrick Becoy and Miss Gwen Rhea Berenguel, both of the Misamis Occidental National High School.

As the opening day ends, Oroquietanons witnessed the four districts participation in their field dance demonstration which was applauded by their parents and other guest and visitors as City Mayor Jason Paredes Almonte opens the City Division Athletic Meet 2010.(with reports from Mae P. Duque, MT News Network)

Mr. MUST 2010 wins Oroquieta’s Singing Ambassador

By PJTremedal, BND MisOC-CIB-OCM

Oroquieta City – Oroquieta has decided to award its Singing Ambassador to a 24 years old singer and the concurrent Mr. MUST 2010 and an education student of the prestigious Mindanao University of Science and Technology here in the City of Good Life.

            Mr. Franklin O. Oclarit was awarded the championship in the recently held Search for the City Singing Ambassador to represent in the forthcoming Northern Mindanao Singing Ambassador tilt on Cagayan de Oro City under the auspices of the Department of Tourism, Regional Office 10.

            The tilt is organized not only to look for new singing talents for the TV’s “Talentadong Pinoy” of TV5 but to promote the voice quality of every Oroquietanons and to show that people in this part of Mindanao got talent in singing. The Search also focuses on promoting tourism thru songs, wherein singing divas are needed to promote one’s culture and the arts.

            Last September 19,2010, Oclarit conquers all of his opponents and received the cash prize of 5,000 pesos and trophy to become the champion of the Search for the Singing Ambassador. Second place goes to a young lady, Melyn T. Ansale who got her 3,000 pesos cash prize and a trophy while, another singing star Ensel D. Daulog landed third and runs away with his 2,000 pesos and a trophy, the three escape from their opponents and prove of their worth as singing ambassadors.

The other who join with their consolation prizes from the City Government Tourism Office were: Gerold Gimena, Piers Cloefed Macalisang, Jovelyn Quinones and Louie Balustre,wheregiven a 500 consolation prize for the joining the singing tilt, even they did not win in their best, they will be joining the city singing talents that will also represent the city on its Pasiklaban 2010 in the SM Mall of Asia where the Northern Mindanao region will showcase the best of the best.

            The search for city’s Singing Ambassador was a joyous show held at the city’s ABC gym were people from walks of life gathered to see them sing to their best, in English and tagalong OPMs, they were judge by a prestigious group of personalities in the persons of : Mr. Sammy Abuhon, Jay Rolex Bulawan, Annie l. Abad, and Clarissa Gonzaga who composed the Board of Judges.

            Meantime, City Mayor Jason Almonte in an interview said that the search is an activity that can promote the talents of Oroquietanons especially in the field of music. “The Search is the step to our singers and talents to be heard not only in their bathrooms but also to the world, especially when they became famous on their profession, and they can join the pool of famous Filipino Singers”. He said.

Miss Oroquieta Tourism 2010: Beauty, Talent, and Goodwill

By PJTremedal,BNDMisOC/CIB-OCM

As it celebrates the City Fiesta in honor of the Lady of the Holy Rosary” Viva Nuestra Santo Rosario” on the second week of October, the city government of Oroquieta is searching for the most beautiful lady to be name and become an ambassadress of goodwill, Ms. Oroquieta City Tourism 2010 as part of the celebrations.

Honorable City Councilor Ruvy “Alay” Ala who heads the steering committee of the celebration together with the City Tourism Office under Mr. Jay Lorenzo, Tourism Designate and Mr. Gilbert Roa is now busy accepting candidates and sponsors.

In the criteria and guidelines, candidates must be a resident of Oroquieta, or at least residing for the past 6 months, presently enrolled at any school in the city, or a pure blooded Oroquietanons whose parent is now living outside of Oroquieta is qualified to be a candidate.

The candidate must stand at least 5 feet tall with good posture and pleasing personality, she must be 14 -21 years old, single and unmarried or haven’t borne a child out of wedlock and be in good moral character.

To become Ms. Oroquieta City Tourism 2010, each qualified candidate must pass and be graded by the Board of Judges according to her god given talent, which 40% real, 25% performance or mastery,25% stage presence, and has an entertainment value of 10%.

The candidate will be given a chance to be exposed on stage in the production number, Swimwear competition and Long Gown competition, which this time, the Board of judges will rate them 1 to 10, 1 being the lowest and 10 being the highest points.

In the Best in production category each candidate will be rated and given points according to their mastery, gracefulness and stage projection. In Best in Casual Wear, they will rated based on their attire as to match it with poise and carriage and general beauty as a whole.

In the Best in Swim Wear competition, each candidate will be rated from 1 to 10 based on their body contour, balanced complexion, and the swimwear attire in their execution and projection.

In the Best in Long Gown category again the candidates will be given 1 to 10 points, whose gown bearing will math with their poise and carriage and general beauty wearing a long gown.

On the elimination round, Five beautiful candidates will be chosen from the rest to make it to the finals, beauty and face-3 points, body proportion and poise-2 points, stage projection-2points and wit and intelligence-3 points with a total score of 10 points to be one of the five finalist.

Miss Oroquieta City Tourism 2010 is not only beauty but brains to become the ambassadress of goodwill of the city and for one year she will reign as the most beautiful woman of Oroquieta City.

In the final round and with the question and answer portion to be crowned as Miss Oroquieta City Tourism 2010, the five finalist will be rated according to their ability with wit and intelligence-5 points, general beauty(face and figure)-3 points and Stage projection-2 points again with a total of 10 points, the 2010 Miss Oroquieta City Tourism will be declared and adjudge the reigning queen.