Mahinog declares award-winning choreographer as adopted son

Harold B. Antallan

MAHINOG, Camiguin – Award winning choreographer Harold Beldas Antallan is now an adopted son of the municipality of Mahinog in the Province of Camiguin.

This was after the Municipal Council of Mahinog unanimously approved on Monday a resolution declaring the Lanzones Festival acclaimed choreographer from Surigao City as an adopted son of Mahinog.

The resolution which was authored by Councilor Rey Lawrence K. Tan was attested by Vice Mayor Rogerio C. Acle and approved by Mayor Alex R. Jajalla.

The move was in recognition of Antallan’s achievement for bringing the municipality of Mahinog to four champion titles and hall of Famer of Camiguin Lanzones Festival.

“For the fame and honor he brought to the municipality as trainor and choreographer to our contingents, he deserved to be declared an adopted son of the municipality,” the resolution said.

“The Municipality is very grateful for the services he extended as a choreographer of Mahinog for five years since 2008 up to the present and during these years that he trained our contingent we always won in the Lanzones Festival,” the resolution noted.

“He has made every Mahinognon really proud and happy,” the resolution added.

“Mahinog being a fourth time champion is a feat achieved by no other in the province in the 33 years of Lanzones Festival,” the resolution noted.

“Winning the Lanzones Festival this year is again the confirmation of what Mahinog is known for, the home of the champions and town of the best people,” the resolution noted.

“Giving his unwavering dedication, profound and high regard to the municipality, behooves upon us to adopt Harold Antillan as beloved son of the municipality of Mahinog,” the resolution said.

Antallan, blessed with creativity and talent, also won multiple championship titles in Paladong Festival in Hinatuan in Surigao del Norte 7^th times and in Sinulog sa Dapa in the municipality of Dapa in Surigao del Norte 5^th times.

Before he became choreographer of Mahinog in 2008, Antallan was the dance master of another Surigaonon choreographer Randel B. Ruaya when Fatima College of Camiguin dancers represented the province of Camiguin in the famed Sinulog Festival in 2006 and brought home the championship title in the free interpretation category.

Antallan, as choreographer, also became the grand prize winner for his contingents he handled in other major dance festivals like Bonok-Bonok Festival in Surigao City, Sangyaw in Tacloban, Kahimunan in Butuan City, Serong Festival in Dinagat Province, Lukaylukay Festival in Burgos, Surigao del Norte, Bakhaw Festival in del Carmen, Surigao del Norte, and many others.

In 2011 he also choreographed the Camiguin Cultural Group to the Pasundayag Northern Mindanao “Power 10” at Mall of Asia, Pasay City organized by the Department of Tourism.

Antallan finished his Bachelor of Science in Commerce major in Management and Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education at Northeastern Mindanao Colleges (Nemco), Surigao City.

Born and raised in Libuac, a barangay in Surigao City, Harold is the eight of nine children, whose family runs a fishing boat venture in their place.

In 2002 after a brief stint as high school teacher in Nemco, Harold focused on choreography. He quickly gained popularity after a contingent that he choreographed in “Banuahon Festival” in Mat-i, Surigao City won the grand prize.

“Before sa Mat-i daghan nakoy nadag-an wala lang nako na dumduman unsa to nga mga festival kay at that time nag focus paman ko sa pag skuyla,” Harold recalled.

He said he started doing choreography in 1997 when he was in college and the first contingent that he handled was his birthplace barangay Libuac in Bonokbonok Festival barangayanon category which was awarded second place, best in costume and street dancing.

With such a jump in popularity, a blogsite for Bonokbonok Marajaw Karajaw Festival described Harold Antallan as “one of Surigao's main weapon in the field of dance festival.” 
http://bonokbonokfestival.blogspot.com/2009/07/harold-antallan-next-val-lusada.html

“Murag kulba kaayo sa ako nga part kay main weapon man jud diay ko (laugh), Harold replied when asked about how did he feel being described as “Surigao’s main weapon in the field of dance festival”. 

“In short naka salalay sa ako ang mga umaabot nga kadungganan sa amo syudad in the field of arts, in my part as long as maayo pa ang lawas ug daghan pa mga maayo nga mga idea mo flash sa ako mind padayon pa gihapon ang pag hatag dungog sa ako syudad with God’s guidance,” Harold added.

Considered also as a “trend setter of festival” in Mindanao and Surigao, he said he worked under pressure just to live up to others expectations.

“Pressured sa ako part nga ang mga Surigaonon nag expect nga pag uli namo sa Surigao, we can bring home the bacon and that’s my promise to my beloved Surigaonon that we strive to bring pride and fame to our beloved city,” Harold said.

“Every year mag biyahe me paingun sa Camiguin start me sa alas dos sa kadlawon, since my house is around the city proper muagi jud me sa tunga sa syudad going to bus terminal, tulog pa tanan Surigaonon makig storya ko sa Surigao sa hunahuna nga ako e promise nga magdala me pag uli sa trophy usahay maka cry ko sa hilom while nag hunahuna,” Harold added.

Asked what is his technique of being an award-winning choreographer, Harold answered most of the important things are unity, hard work, dedication and Christ centered contingent.

He added time management is also an important thing because we have target dates to be accomplished.

“One week before the final finished na tanan… 3 am nako mag sleep while on the period of mounting the choreography para maka plan unsa napud ako e apply for the next rehearsal. Just like a teacher mag lesson plan gyud,” Harold explained.

Asked being a 4th time champion what it did for him and for the municipality as well, Harold answered:

“Speaking on a personal note, winning is always a sweet achievement and great source of pride,” he said.

“I guess same goes for the town of Mahinog, for CSMPHS and the students,” he added. He said it is because he believes that that for the past four years “our collective efforts, hard work and determination have fostered discipline, unity and friendship among all sectors involved, the local officials, the school, the community, and the trainors alike."

Antallan said Mahinog is already his second home not only because of the good response of the participants to him but also the warm support of all Mahinognons.

Harold Antallan is working with the following production assistants: Assistant Choreographer - Cyril Biasong; Dance Masters - Jayson Villarante, Lester Culdora, Jackpol Casinillo, Gino Sagrado; Musical Director - Jaymar Villarosa; Assistant Musical Director -  Dondick Taliman and Benjie Seraspe; Liaison Officer - Vergelio P Dy; Writer -  Junnar "Ybong" Garrido; Make Up Artist- Mutya Caballes.

Mahinog contingent scores four consecutive wins in Camiguin Lanzones Fest, eyeing to join Sinulog Fest 2013

Mahinog, Camiguin, Oct. 29, 2012 - For four consecutive years, the contingents from the Municipality of Mahinog was declared as the grand champion in the recently concluded 33rd Camiguin Lanzones Festival held at Camiguin Tourism Complex in Balbagon, Mambajao, Camiguin on Saturday.

Mahinog won the coveted title in what was generally considered a tight match between the contingents from the municipality of Sagay with the large crowd enthralled by their amazing performances.

With their phenomenal victory, Mahinog contingent is eyeing to join for the first time in the Sinulog Festival Grand Parade in Cebu City this coming January 2013, Mahinog Mayor Alex R. Jajalla disclosed during the “Pasalamat” (thank you) program held at the municipal hall grounds on Monday.

“We are now considering the possibility of joining the Sinulog Festival in Cebu next year,” Mayor Jajalla said quoting the statement of Camiguin Governor Jurdin Jesus M. Romualdo during the declaration of winners at Camiguin Tourism Center.

Mahinog contingent which also copped the Music Showdown and Lanzones Festival Queen, was represented by the students from Columbia St. Michael’s Parish High School and was choreographed by multi-awarded choreographer Harold B. Antallan who also grabbed the Best Choreographer Award.

Lanzones Festival Achievement Records

Municipality of Mahinog

(For Street Dancing and Tableau Competitions)

Mayor Alex Jajala receives award from PNP

MAHINOG Mayor Alex R. Jajalla is one of the three local chief executives in Region X who received award from the Philippine National Police (PNP) in region 10 during its 17th Police Community Relations (PCR) Month held at the PNP-10 headquarters in Cagayan de Oro City, July 4, 2012, said Police Inspector Lemuel S. Sabanal, Chief of Police of Mahinog, Camiguin.

At the flag raising ceremony here this morning, Sabanal said the award that Mayor Jajalla received is in recognition of his full support to the mission and duty of the PNP to continually maintain the law and order and bring about peace and safety of the people in communities in our areas of responsibility (AOR).

Other awardees for local chief executives were Governor Herminia M. Ramiro of Misamis Occidental and Mayor Mario T. Okinlay of Impasug-ong, Bukidnon.

Police Chief Superintendent Jufel Adriatico, PNP-Northern Mindanao director, presented the awards assisted by Cagayan de Oro Councilor Ian Mark Nacaya who served as guest of honor and speaker for the occasion.

Mahinog alderman named model municipal councilor by press media group

EXEMPLARY PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD. Councilor Liberato E. Babanto, member of the Municipal Council of Mahinog in the province of Camiguin shows the plaque he received in recognition of being chosen as Model Municipal Councilor and Foremost Advocate of Good Government of the Philippines given by Press Media Affair Center Sept. 17, 2011 at Manila Hotel.

LGU Mahinog to receive P1M award from DILG for excellent performance

MAHINOG, Camiguin - The Local Government Unit of Mahinog will receive a Performance Challenge Fund (PCF) of P1-million from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) for their “good housekeeping” or excellent performance in good governance.

The recognition will be held on August 19, 2011 at Pearlmont Inn, Limketkai Drive, Cagayan de Oro City at which event the LGU Mahinog together with other LGU qualifiers in the region will be conferred with the "seal of good housekeeping," according to DILG-X regional director Loreto T. Bhagwani in a fax message sent to the office of the mayor of Mahinog.

The “good housekeeping seal” is given to LGUs that have excelled in key government areas which include planning, fiscal management, transparency and accountability, and valuing performance management.

These LGUs have also fully complied with the full disclosure policy and have no adverse reports from the Commission on Audit (COA).

The DILG established this program as a way of rewarding LGUs for their high performance, reports said.

Out of the 5 municipalities in the province of Camiguin, only the town of Mahinog passed the standards of the Seal of Good Housekeeping (SGH) program, it was learned.

Among the 4th to 6th class municipalities and cities in the region (Northern Mindanao) that passed the standards are the following:

1. Sumilao Bukidnon

2. Mahinog, Camiguin

3. Aloran, Misamis Occidental

4. Bonifacio, Misamis Occidental

5. Don Victoriano, Misamis Occidental

6. Lopez Jaena, Misamis Occidental

7. Tudela, Misamis Occidental

8. Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte

9. Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte

10. Linamon, Lanao del Norte

11. Magsaysay, Lanao del Norte

12. Matungao, Lanao del Norte

13. Munai, Lanao del Norte

14. Salvador, Lanao del Norte

15. Alubijid, Misamis Oriental

16. Gitagum, Misamis Oriental

17. Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental

18. Libertad, Misamis Oriental

19. Sugbongcogon, Misamis Oriental

20. Tangub City

Mahinog mayor Alex R. Jajalla said that the prize will be used to augment funds for the establishment of a passenger terminal going to Mantigue Island in Katunggan Park, in sitio Queobe in barangay San Miguel.

Once the project is completed, ferry and passenger terminal going to Mantigue island will be relocated from barangay San Roque to Barangay San Miguel, where the Katunggan Park (that mangrove area) is located and a mangrove boardwalk was constructed.

For this year, the municipality allocated additional PhP 100,000.00 for the project, which may serve as counterpart fund of the LGU to the PCF.

The project is geared to boost tourism and local economic development in the town, local officials said in a resolution.

Meanwhile, the Sangguniang Bayan on Monday passed a resolution authorizing the mayor to sign the MOA with the DILG to access the PCF.

LGU honors retired employees

THE local government unit of Mahinog honored on Friday five employees who recently retired after years of dedicated service to the municipality in simple ceremonies and party at LGU-run Queobe Eco Park and Training Center.

Apolinaria A. Babanto, Deodora A. Lim, Nerio Y. Galochino, Leoncio Somobay and Misael R. Jajalla received the LGU's Achievement Award in sincere appreciation of their years of outstanding dedication and service to the Municipal Government of Mahinog.

Apolinaria A. Babanto served in the government for more than four decades. She started as public school teacher in 1966 before she was appointed as municipal budget officer in 1981, the position she held from 1981 until she retired on July 27, 2010. She completed the mandatory retirement at age 65.

Deodoria A. Lim started in the municipal government in 1971 as barangay clerk, civil registry clerk, bookkeeper until she became assistant municipal treasurer from 2004 until she retired on March 31, 2010. She retired after 39-years of service to the municipality.

Nerio Y. Galochino served as municipal secretary from 1986-87. He served as sanggunian bayan (SB) member from 1992-1995, then elected as vice mayor from 1995-2001. He served again as SB member from 2001 until his retirement last June 30, 2010. He completed his full three terms as SB member.

Leoncio P. Somobay, before entering in politics, began his public career as police officer. He served as SB member from 2004 until June 30, 2010.

Misael R. Jajalla, after 21-years of service retired due to physical disability. He served as barangay kagawad in Poblacion from 1989-99. He was in the police service from 1991-92. In 1992 he entered in the municipal government as office aide, then human resource management aide until he became administrative officer from 2005 until he retired on March 31, 2010.

Outstanding lupons, councilors and brgys recognized

Best-performing lupons, local councilors, and barangays were recognized last April 8, 2010 by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 10.

In a celebration of local autonomy, 20 local government units brought home trophies and cash prizes as regional winners of the Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentives Award (LTIA), Galing Barangay (GABAY) Awards and Local Legislative Award, respectively.

Local Sanggunians who excelled in legislative actions (laws and ordinances) which contributed to the attainment of desirable socio-economic and environmental outcomes were awarded that day under the Local Legislative Award.

Top prize went to the local legislators of Iligan City as Outstanding Sangguniang Panlungsod under the Highly Urbanized Cities category, while local legislators of Valencia City won under the Component Cities category.

Outstanding Sangguniang Bayan awards under the 4th-6th Class Municipalities conferred to the local councilors of Mahinog, Camiguin while local legislators of Mambajao, Camiguin won under the 1st-3rd Class Municipalities categories.

Other LGUs with Outstanding Sanggunians were: for Highly-Urbanized Cities category Cagayan de Oro City (1st Runner-up), for Component Cities category El Salvador City (1st Runner-up), and for the 1st-3rd Class Municipalities category Lugait, Misamis Oriental (1st Runner-up).

Local arbiters of Barangay Bugo of Cagayan de Oro City, Barangay Kalasungay of Malaybalay City, Barangay Liboran of Baungon, Bukidnon, and Barangay Poblacion of Libertad, Misamis Oriental emerged as the regional winners of LTIA under the Highly-Urbanized Cities, Component Cities, 1st-3rd Class Municipalities and 4th-6th Class Municipalities categories, respectively.

On the other hand, best-performing barangays were also recognized under the Galing Barangay or GABAY Awards. GABAY recognizes the best performing barangays and aims to strengthen good barangay governance and stimulate innovations in the barangays.

For this year, Barangay Suarez and Barangay Ubaldo D. Laya both of Iligan City were the Regional Winners under the Highly-Urbanized Cities Urban and Rural Barangays categories,respecti vely. Meanwhile Barangay Aglayan of Malaybalay City and Barangay Catumbalon of Valencia City were the Regional Winners under the Component Cities Urban and Rural Barangay categories, respectively.

Misamis Oriental Governor Oscar Moreno appreciated the giving of such awards to the local officials as initiated by the DILG, saying that “this isn’t only mere contests or competitions but others will be benefited from the best practices emerging from these outstanding local government units.”

DILG Undersecretary for Local Government Austere Panadero affirmed the Governor’s message saying that with effective teamwork the job will be easier and productive, especially for the sanggunians. He also mentioned that the good performance of the GABAY awardees is a concrete manifestation that local government devolution works.

“This award to the barangays also proves that indeed there are heroes among us who continue to work hard for their constituents.”

LTIA, GABAY and Local Legislative Award are part of the DILG’s Local Government Unit Awards program that recognize the local officials and the barangays who did well in exemplifying good local governance at the grassroots level.

According to Undersecretary Panadero, the DILG, as part of its legislative agenda, will continue to present to Congress the Department’s budget which includes certain budget for the barangays and the lupons in order to give the two entities adequate support, especially trainings and incentives for the lupons.

Also present during the awarding ceremony were Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Constantino Jaraula, City Councilor Ian Mark Nacaya, Philippine Councilors League Region 10 President Librado Abesamis, Liga ng mga Barangay Regional President Arsenio Kho, Jr., DILG-10 Regional Director Loreto Bhagwani, Assistant Regional Director Ananias Villacorta, Liga ng mga Barangay Provincial and City Chapter Presidents, PCL Board of Directors, and DILG-10 field commanders.

Director Bhagwani is proud to bestow these awards to the winners as these gave honor and pride to the performing the barangay and local officials, while inspiring others to also strive for excellence in local governance. (DILG Press Release)



The Sangguniang Bayan of Mahinog led by Vice Mayor Rogerio C. Acle (7th from left) personally receives the award as regional winner and national finalist of the prestigious Outstanding Sangguniang Bayan Award for 4th-6th Class Municipalities recently at Dynasty Court Hotel and Restaurant in Cagayan de Oro City. In this photo: Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Constantino Jaraula (5th from left), DILG Undersecretary for Local Government Austere Panadero (6th from left), Philippine Councilors League Region 10 President Librado Abesamis (4th from left), Liga ng mga Barangay Regional President Arsenio Kho, Jr. (2nd from left) - Photo by Homer R. Jajalla

Mahinog SB awarded most outstanding legislative body in the region

THE Municipal Council of Mahinog has recently bested other towns as it won the most outstanding Sangguniang Bayan (SB) for 4th-6th class municipalities all over region X.

The awarding was held recently during the Philippine Councilor's League (PCL) Regional General Assembly and Convention at Capitol Convention Center in Mambajao, Camiguin.

Mahinog will now represent the region in the same competition and category at the national level.

On the other hand, the city council of Iligan City also emerged as the most outstanding Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) for urbanized cities, Valencia City as most outstanding SP for component city and Mambajao town as most outstanding SB for 1st -3rd class municipalities.

The city and municipal councils were rated according to these criteria: effectiveness of the legislative agenda, effectiveness of the legislative tracking system, availability of legislative documents, efficiency of performance of the sanggunian, and the quality of office setup and staff complements.

The Local Legislative Award is a program of the PCL, in partnership with the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), in order to accord official recognition to the sanggunians that excel in legislative laws which ultimately contribute to the attainment of desirable socio-economic and environmental outcomes.

Mahinog municipal council is composed of vice mayor and presiding officer Rogerio C. Acle, councilors Rey Lawrence K. Tan, Valentin F. Babanto, Nerio Y. Galochino, Jonard B. Labadan, Kaiser A. Abao, Leoncio P. Somobay, Manolo V. Tabamo, and Liberato E. Babanto. E-officio members Epifanio V. Yamit representing the barangay captains and Jorene G. Salvaleon representing the sangguniang kabataan. (Homer R. Jajalla – Mahinog IO)

Mahinog Sangguniang Bayan bags 2009 Gov. JJ Romualdo Legislative Award

Mahinog, Camiguin – The 17th Municipal Council under the leadership of Vice Mayor Rogerio C. Acle was adjudged winner in the 2009 1st Governor Jurdin Jesus M. Romualdo Local Legislative Award (4th to 6th class municipality category) in the province of Camiguin.

The awarding was held at Camiguin Tourism Center during the celebration of 42nd Camiguin Week which runs from January 7 to 9, the official kick-off of which was highlighted by the Governor’s State of the Province Address (SOPA).

"This award gives honor and pride to the municipality and will inspire the Sangguniang Bayan to pass more measures essential in the foundation of meaningful local administration and attainment of desirable socio-economic and environmental management," Vice Mayor Acle said.

The Mahinog SB will represent the province to the regional competition in the same category, according to DILG Provincial Director Nilo P. Castanares at the awarding ceremony.

The Local Legislative Award is a program of the Philippine Councilor's League (PCL), in partnership with the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), and the Provincial Government of Camiguin, in order to accord official recognition to the Sangguniang Bayan that excel in legislative laws which ultimately contribute to the attainment of desirable socio-economic and environmental outcomes.

It also seeks to highlight innovation and excellence in the legislative process with the end in view of inspiring other local legislatures to perform better and to institutionalize a system of recognition to the local legislative body for their exemplary performance.

The criteria includes: effectiveness of the legislative agenda, effectiveness of the legislative tracking system, availability of legislative documents, efficiency of performance of the sanggunian and quality of office set-up and staff complement.

From the period July 1, 2007 to December 31, 2009, the present Municipal Council has passed 29 ordinances and over 389 resolutions. These ordinances and legislative measures were passed with prior consultations with the people and were conducted in the development of the executive-legislative agenda that also promotes provincial, regional and national priority development thrusts.

Among the landmark legislations approved by the Council were the A.L.E.X executive legislative agenda (ELA), Cleanliness, Sanitation and Solid Waste Ordinance (otherwise known as Lex's Clean Mahinog Ordinance), Amendment to Traffic and Transportation Code, Delineation of Municipal Waters, Children's Welfare Code, Avian Influenza Prevention and Control Ordinance, Scuba Diving Ordinance, Copra Buying Regulatory Ordinance, Mantigue Sea Transport Ordinance, Citizen's Charter, Mantigue Island Nature Park and Zoning Ordinance, Comprehensive Development Plans, Annual Investment Plans, Appropriation Ordinance, and many others. (Homer R. Jajalla –Mahinog Information Office)

Multi-awarded CSMPHS dancers get recognition

THE Municipal Council last Monday passed a resolution to extend its deep appreciation and commendation to the dancers from Columbia St. Michael’s Parish High School for their stunning performance that placed them as grand slam winner in tableau and street dancing competitions in this year’s Lanzones Festival held recently.

The resolution, authored by Councilor Liberato E. Babanto and unanimously seconded by all members, cited the CSMPHS students and teachers for bringing greater honor, glory and prestige to our beloved municipality.

“They not only gave vast honor and fulfillment to their school and parents but also distinct pride and esteem for every Mahinognon,” the councilors said.

The Council also extended its deep appreciation to all the parents of the dancers for their enduring support and approval that contributed to the overwhelming success of our contingent.

The amazing success that we earn clearly demonstrates the dedication and quality of the people of Mahinog to do their part for the interest of our town, the councilors said in the resolution.

Mayor Alex R. Jajalla said this victory had united and inspired Mahinog people. “I hope this spirit of unity and the pride for the town will be exemplified by every Mahinognon in other fields of endeavor,” he said.

He added with “courage and steadfast faith” in ourselves as a people, we will succeed in our goal in making Mahinog a better and more creative place to live. (Homer R. Jajalla – Mahinog Information Office)

RDCC NorMin bares Gawad Kalasag winners

THE Mahinog Response 143 in the province of Camiguin has been cited the Gawad Kalasag Best Private/Volunteer Organization in Northern Mindanao for 2007.

An acronym for “Kalamidad at Sakuna Labanan, Sariling Galing ang Kaligtasan,” “Kalasag” also connotes “shield” used by early Filipinos as a means of protection from attacks of enemies or harmful animals.

“Gawad Kalasag” was conceived to protect or shield high risk communities against hazards by encouraging participation of various stakeholders in designing and implementing disaster risks management (DRM) programs.

As it is, the Gawad Kalasag provides a mechanism in obtaining sustained commitment and support from the highest level of government by recognizing the exceptional contributions of the various DRM practitioners in rebuilding the resilience of communities to disaster.

At the same time, it continues to promote the spirit of volunteerism among agencies and individuals in providing the much needed help during the response phase of DRM by the local DCC’s that serve as front liners in preparing for, responding to and recovering from any type of disaster or emergency.

Regional Director Carmelito A. Lupo of the Office of Civil Defense, region 10, said the Gawad Kalasag recognizes the outstanding performances of local DCC’s and private, volunteer and government organization emergency responders (GOER).

“It also recognizes individuals, groups or institutions who have shown extraordinary courage, heroism, capacity for self-sacrifice, and bravery against all odds in times of natural and/or man-made disasters and emergencies.

Lupo who heads the Gawad Kalasag Regional Selection Committee said the following DCC’s and Private/Volunteer Organizations have been declared Gawad Kalasag winners for 2007 in their respective categories:

Best Provincial DCC - Bukidnon, first place, Camiguin, second place and Misamis Oriental, 3rd place and Best Municipal DCC, 4th-6th Class Municipality - Lugait, Mis. Or. (lone entry).

Best Urban City DCC – Iligan City, first place and Cagayan de Oro City, second place and Best Component CDCC – Oroquieta City, first place, Ozamiz Cty, 2nd place and Malaybalay City, 3rd place.

Best Urban Barangay DCC – Mantic, Tangub City, first place (lone entry), Best Rural Baragay DCC – BDCC Suarez, Iligan City, first place, Lumbo, Valencia City, second place and Lubilan, Naawan, Mis. Or., 3rd place.

Best Private/Volunteer Organization – Mahinog, Camiguin Response 143 – first place.(Mahinog IO)

MAHINOG RESPONSE 143 CITED AS OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER FOR GROUP CATEGORY

The Regional Development Council (RDC-10) gave recognition to the national winner and regional qualifiers for the 2006 Search for Outstanding Volunteers during its 74th Full Council Meeting on February 27, 2007 at the Emperor’s Court, Grand Caprice, Cagayan de Oro City.



The Mahinog Response 143 of Camiguin was adjudged outstanding volunteer and regional qualifier for the Group Category. The group was represented by Mr. Homer R. Jajalla, the Founding Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.



Along with Mahinog Response 143, RDC-10 also recognized Mr. Glen T. Quilab, President of the Philippine National Red Cross, Oroquieta City-Chapter, who qualified for the Individual (Youth) Category.



Ms. Teresita L. Doydora, President of Valencia City Federation of Tribal Councils, Inc., was recognized as national awardee of the 2006 Search for Outstanding Volunteers (SOV)-Adult Category.



The SOV, sponsored by the Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA), is an annual national search for outstanding Filipino volunteers for their exemplary performance and dedication to service in building strong communities. The search is open to all Filipino citizens and Filipino volunteer organizations. It also highlights the celebration of the National Volunteer Month (NVM) declared every December of the year. (PIA-Mahinog Municipal Information Office)