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)

Mahinog celebrates 62nd charter day

The Municipality of Mahinog celebrates its charter day today, July 1, 2010 with lots of activities.

Mahinog was first established as a civil town on September 14, 1869.

Mahinog remained a town until 1903, when the Americans abolished Mahinog as a town and absorbed it as a barrio of Mambajao.

Mahinog restored its status as a town on July 1, 1948 by Executive Order No. 122 of President Manuel L. Roxas.

The municipal mayor of Mambajao at that time of separation of Mahinog from Mambajao was Meliton Limbaco. The Vice-Mayor was Pio Cagmat.

Sixto Abao, a civic leader from Hubangon, was appointed by the President of the Philippines as municipal mayor of Mahinog.

Appointed officials of the newly created municipality of Mahinog on July 1, 1948, were:

Municipal Mayor: Sixto Abao

Municipal Vice-Mayor: Tomas Estrobo

Municipal Councilors:
Agripino Pacuribot
Nicomedes Patangan
Indalicio Jajalla
Torcuato Dayao
Gregorio Castro
Policarpo Sajol

In February 11, 1997, Congress passed Republic Act No. 8253, declaring July 1 of every year a special non-working public holiday in the municipality of Mahinog, to be known as "Mahinog Charter Day."

This law was authored by Camiguin Representative Pedro P. Romualdo.

Below is the program and activities for 62nd Mahinog charter day celebration.

June 30, 2010
1:00PM
Engkwentro sa Kabayo

July 1, 2010
7:00 A.M.
Holy Mass at Mahinog Outdoor Stage

8:00 A.M.
Civic Military Parade

9:00 A.M.
Charter Day Program

Invocation by Mahinog National High School

Nutrition Month Prayer by Ms. Neolida P. Salon

Singing of National Anthem by Mahinog National High School Choir

Provincial Song by Mahinog National High School Choir

Welcome Remarks by Vice Mayor Rogerio C. Acle

Vocal Rendition by Mr. Prescilo L. Cocamas

Presentation
• Columbia St. Michael's Parish High School (CSMPHS)
• Mahinog Central School

Inspirational Talk by Mayor Alex R. Jajalla

Presentation
• Mrs. Daniela P. Ocate
• Mahinog National High School
• Mahinog Central School

Charter Day Message by Governor Jurdin Jesus M. Romualdo

Presentation
• Hubangon Women’s Association
• Hubangon Elem. School

Distribution of Workbooks for 14 Daycare Centers by Mayor Alex R. Jajalla & Vice Mayor Rogerio C. Acle

Keynote Address by Congressman Pedro P. Romualdo

Presentation
• Mahinog National High School
• CSMPHS

Closing Remarks by Councilor Rey Lawrence K. Tan

Master of Ceremony
Ms. Florelyn Ladesma and Mr. Arlino C. Arca

10:30 A.M.
Opening of agri-products
Display of products by barangay
Pinaka contest

12:30 pm
Karambola Sa Manok

1:00 pm
Engkwentro Sa Kabayo

RIC Modern Dance Contest

2:00 P.M.
Larong Pinoy

4:00 P.M.
Awarding Ceremony

7:00 P.M.
Disco and Live band

P4.6 M covered court inaugurated

Mahinog, Camiguin, Dec. 28, 2009, – Camiguin Lone District Congressman Pedro P. Romualdo and Governor Jurdin Jesus M. Romualdo inaugurated yesterday the newly-completed P4.6 million covered court in barangay Hubangon this municipality.

The Romualdos led the ribbon cutting along with Vice Governor Leo G. Lasacar, Mayor Alex R. Jajalla, Vice Mayor Rogerio C. Acle, Sangguniang Bayan (SB) members, Barangay Captain Epifanio V. Yamit and members of the barangay council.

The inauguration was held during the 12th Grand Alumni Homecoming of Mahinog National High School, which formally opened with a caravan around the island province in the same day.

The barangay covered court which stands at the vicinity of the Mahinog National High School, is another flag ship project of the Romualdo administration which aims to provide residents here of a conducive facility for their sports activities and public assemblies.

Barangay Captain Yamit thanked Cong. PPR and Gov. JJ for making the barangay covered court into reality especially in time with their barangay fiesta.

"This year's fiesta celebration is different because today we mark another milestone in our barangay history as we inaugurate our new covered court," Yamit said in his published fiesta message.

The barangay executive further said this facility is considered one of the first in the province, where the social, cultural, political and sports activities of the barangay could be held "rain or shine."

"I wish to express my thanks and gratitude to our beloved Congressman PPR and Gov. JJ for making our dream come true. Appreciation also goes out to our town officials led by Mayor Alex R. Jajalla and Vice Mayor Rogerio C. Acle for their all out support for this landmark project of the barangay," he said.

Ivy Mirzi T. Javier is Miss Mahinog Tourism 2009

by Homer R. Jajalla

MISS IVY Mirzi T. Javier has been chosen as Miss Mahinog Tourism 2009 during the pageant night at Mahinog municipal gym on May 7, 2009.

Miss Javier is the daughter of Ariel Javier and Ruby Tabasa from Benoni, Mahinog. She is 17 years old and incoming 2nd year student in BS Business Administration at Capitol University, Cagayan de Oro City. Ivy will represent Mahinog to the annual search for Miss Camiguin Tourism this coming Camiguin Lanzones Festival in October.

As the reigning Miss Mahinog, Miss Javier will be the Mahinog’s official ambassador of goodwill and will be actively involved in promoting the town’s rich culture, arts and tourism and instills a spirit of community involvement among the youth. She also won the eco tourism essay writing contest which is part of the competition.

Other winners were: Ira Joy J. Sasil, 1st Runner Up Miss Mahinog-Mantigue Island; Loryvic Jo. G. Macamay, 2nd Runner Up Miss Mahinog-Macao Spring; Mae Shela T. Alingasa, 3rd Runner Up Miss Mahinog-Taguines Lagoon; Dara E. Caslam, 4th Runner Up Miss Mahinog-Queobe Eco Park.

The pageant was part of the highlights of Mahinog town fiesta celebration last May 7-8, 2009.

In his welcome address, Mayor Alex Jajalla said that since “Mahinog” comes from the word “hinog” which means to ripen, it can be well said that Mahinog is really blossoming into a model municipality ripe with great potential and opportunities.

“Those of you who have been to Mahinog before will quickly appreciate how much and how far Mahinog has changed today. Mahinog’s pace of development has largely improved in terms of infra structure, environment, cleanliness and beautification, peace and order, tourism, trade and commerce, economic and livelihood opportunities and good governance.”

The mayor further stressed that Mahinog is blessed with its scenic spectacle, both natural and man-made adding that “the municipality is ripening or bursting with incomparable God and Man-made designs like our Mantigue Island which we fully develop into an eco tourism site as our way of preserving the environment and restoring the island’s glorious past.”

He concluded: “ug unsa ka katam-is, katahom ug malamboon ang lungsod sa Mahinog ug ang iyang katawhan… ato kining mahulagway pinaagi sa mga matam-is, matahom, mapahiyomon kaayo nga mga kandidata karong gabhiona… mao kana ang lungsod sa Mahinog… I therefore welcome you all to the clean and beautiful town of Mahinog, our Town, our Pride, we Care. (Mahinog Municipal Information Office)