OATH-TAKING Newly-elected Barangay and SK officials

Newly-elected Barangay and SK officials took their oath en-masse before Mayor James “Bong” Gordon, Jr. on Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at the Olongapo City Convention Center (OCCC). Inset shows some of the Barangay Chairmen.

Winner of P741.176-M lotto jackpot - placed bet in Olongapo City

http://www.gmanews.tv/story/207162/finally-lone-winner-gets-p741176-m-lotto-jackpot

Weeks of suspense finally came to an end Monday night as a lone lucky bettor from Luzon managed to crack the biggest jackpot in the country’s lottery history, winning some P741.176 million.

Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) chairwoman Margarito Juico on Tuesday said the winning bet for the 6/55 Grand Lotto was placed in Olongapo City in Zambales province in Central Luzon.

“Ang alam lang namin tumaya siya sa pamamagitan ng Lucky Pick doon sa Olongapo City. Taga-roon siya o tumaya lang doon (What we know is that the winner either resides in Olongapo City or placed his or her bet using the Lucky Pick method in an Olongapo City lotto outlet)," Juico said in an interview on dzBB radio.

Earlier, PCSO assistant general manager for online lottery Liza Gabuyo said the winner will be P741,176,323.20 richer, for getting the winning combination: 11-16-42-47-31-37.

Juico said the winner should sign his or her name at the back of the ticket before going to the PCSO office at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC).

She said the winner can then bring the ticket to the treasury section of the PCSO at the Cultural Center of the Philippines complex in Pasay City.

If the winner is afraid of going there personally, he or she can have a lawyer with a special power of attorney represent him or her.

She said the winner can also opt to deposit the check immediately at a Land Bank of the Philippines branch inside the PCSO.

Juico said the PCSO will not advise the winner what to do with his or her winnings.

“Basta pagbigay namin ng tseke sila ang bahala ... ayaw namin lumabas na parang nagkainterest sa kanyang premyo (Once we turn over the check our job is done. We do not want to make it appear we are interested in a share of the winnings)," she said.

Filipino bettors – including lawmakers and Palace officials – had bought tickets in past weeks for a shot at becoming instant millionaires.

The betting had raised concerns from Catholic Church officials, who said the lotto fever may promote dependence on luck instead of hard work.

Juico said PCSO ticket sales for the Grand Lotto draw reached P266 million as of Monday night alone.

She said that while Grand Lotto started last May, sales only picked up in November when the jackpot reached P300 million.

“Nag-pick up ito noong November na, umabot ng P300 million doon nag-pick up, maraming tumaya (Sales picked up in November when the jackpot reached P300 million)," she said. — LBG, GMANews.TV

Olongapo Skills Training Center - Batch 159 & 160 trainees

Olongapo City - Gawang Gapo - Leny's Kakanin

This week's exhibitor for the Gawang Gapo Product Exhibit Booth is LENY'S KAKANIN - maker of special home-made kakanin.  (Owner  - Leny Santos)

BONGacious Major Major Job Fair

To celebrate the 77th anniversary of the Department of Labor (DOLE), Team Gordon HELPS, through the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) has launched the “BONGacious Major Major Job Fair” project.

The Jobs Fair will be open to all unemployed or underemployed skilled and unskilled workers, fresh college graduates, graduates of training institutions, displaced workers and employees seeking advancement.

Local and overseas employment await job applicants.

According to Mayor James “Bong” Gordon Jr. “we have a new strategy that will go beyond the traditional job fair events that makes job application easier and faster.”

Applicants may submit their resumes between 9 am to 3 pm on Thursday, December16 at Rizal Triangle Multi-Purpose Covered Court and FMA Hall at City Hall during the “BONGacious Major Major Jobs Fair.”

Olongapo City - Sports Musicale Night (1st Canvassing - City Fiesta 2010)

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KALAMPA JAM 2010 ARTS FESTIVAL IS OPEN FOR REGISTRATION

Public and Private school students are being encouraged to join Kalampajam 2010.

Kalampa Jam Art and Music Festival encourages students to form a group from each elementary, high school and college from all corners of Olongapo City to participate and show-off their talent.

Kalampajam is a project of Mayor James “Bong” Gordon, Jr. to tap the youth’s creativity and promote non-usage of any kind of fire crackers for the Christmas season and in welcoming the New Year.

The deadline for registration in the abstract Poster-making contest is on Wednesday, December 1 at FMA hall, Olongapo City Hall, 1pm.

Winners for Kalampa Jam abstract poster-making contest will get cash prize worth P2, 000 for the grand champion, P1, 000 for 1st runner-up and P700 for the 2nd runner-up. It does not stop there. The winning grand champion coach will also receive an incentive worth P1, 000.

Ten (10) to 30 students per school may participate in the Music festival with performances allowed up to 15 minutes maximum to showcase the student’s talent using indigenous materials as instruments. Each group will be judged by music quality, delivery of message relevant to the city government’s “iwas-paputok” campaign and of course with the creativity and use of indigenous materials.

Top 5 from each elementary, high school and college will be announced randomly. The Magic 5 are automatically qualified for registration at the Kalampa Jam 2010 Music Festival which will be held on Wednesday, December 29.

Kalampa Jam Music Festival winners will receive cash prizes worth P15,000 for grand champion, P7,000 for 1st runner-up and P3,000 for 2nd runner-up.

Deadline for submission of registration is on Friday, December 3, 2010, 5pm at City Sports and Youth Development (CSYD) Office at 3F Olongapo City Hall. For convenience, school coordinators can also submit over email at csyd.gapo@gmail.com, simply notify CSYD at 0915-856-1110, text Registration sent to csyd.gapo@gmail.com, name, school.

Philippine Councilors League - 1st Day

Philippine Councilors League

3rd Series of 2010 Continuing Local Legislative Education Program

Day 1

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Olongapo City - Volunteers' Day Celebration

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11-24-2010

One-Day Orientation on Basic Function of the Labor Market and the Role of the Public Employment Service Office

Olongapo City - Genia Reyes Eclarino recognized by the Philippine Association of Social Workers Inc. (PASW)

Philippine Association of Social Workers Inc. (PASW) honors Genia Reyes Eclarino - Local Government Unit, Olongapo City in recognition of her outstanding performance and leadership as City Social Welfare Officer, promoting innovative interventions and services for the different sectoral groups in her areas of assignment, in close working relationship with social welfare agencies, over and above her function as implementer of the programs and services of the agency, excelling in child friendly efforts and for organizing Men Opposed to Violence Against Women Everywhere (MOVE), making her City cited consistently as Most Child Friendly City (Highly Urbanized Category) in Region 3 and in the national level.

Officers and Members of Third World Eye Care Society - Canada TWECS

Officers & Members of Third World Eye Care Society - TWECS Canada

Olongapo City - Gawang Gapo - LJ Creations

This week's exhibitor for the Gawang Gapo Product Exhibit Booth is LJ Creations - maker of fashion beads accessories.  Owner - Lesley Buqueron

Launching Ceremony - SupeRice (Iron Fortified Rice)

11-22-2010 at FMA Hall

YES TO SUPER RICE

Fortified with iron, formulated to fight malnutrition, this is Super Rice!

Super Rice is now in Olongapo City, launched recently by Mayor James "Bong" Gordon, Jr. and First Lady Anne Gordon in simple ceremonies at city hall.

“The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) aims to develop and implement iron food fortification and improve the nutritional well-being of people,” said DOST Secretary Mario Montejo in a message read by Didith Monte Vergel of DOST at the Super Rice launching.

Angie Pasos, nutrition counselor of region 3, also proudly announced that the 6 percent malnutrition rate among Olongapo City residents in recent years has already improved to 4 percent and with super rice available for everyday dietary requirements, malnutrition may become a thing of the past in the city.

First Lady Anne Gordon said the City Health Office should take a major role in promoting super rice for its health benefits.

“Health is important... we should have a well-developed body,” said Mayor Gordon.

Maria Vicenta Magpantay, nutritional counselor of region 3, Edna Elane, city councilor, Rich Torralba, city nutritionist, Department of Education (DepEd) representatives, Barangay representatives and rice dealers were also present at the launching ceremony.

A colorful dance presentation from selected students of Olongapo City Elementary School (OCES) and a free tasting of cooked super rice concluded the ceremony.

Olongapo City - Peace and Order Parade 2010

Part of the city’s effort to maintain a peaceful and orderly environment, a Peace and Order Parade has been made a yearly event in Olongapo.

The Peace and Order Parade is a laudable brainchild of Mayor James Bong Gordon, Jr. It is intended to show unity among law enforcers and the people of Olongapo in keeping the city peaceful and orderly.

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Olongapo City - Kalaklan River inspection

Ambassador of South Africa to the Philippines - Agnes Nyamande-Pitso, visited Olongapo City

1st Death Anniversary of Amelia J. Gordon

Medical Mission of Third World Eye Care Society of Canada (TWECS) in Brgy. Sta. Rita

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Brgy. Sta. Rita Covered Court

11-16-2010

Free Eyeglass & Cataract Operation from Third World Eye Care Society of Canada

Iram Covered Court, New Cabalan

11-15-2010

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Gawang Gapo - Iram Recycling Livelihood Project, Inc.

This week's exhibitor for the Gawang Gapo Project Exhibit Booth Is Iram Recycling Livelihood Project, Inc - maker of rags, doormats, pot holders, pillow cases made of recycled cloth. (Chairperson - Nerissa Cunanan)

Third World Eye Care Society (VOSH-BC/CANADA) Medical Mission at Old Cabalan

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11-14-2010