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Engkwentro 2013: A Voters’ Education Forum

May 3, 2013, 7:42 am
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With less than two weeks before the May 13 election, JCI General Santos "Twin Star" in partnership with the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster sa Pilipinas (KBP) Sargen Chapter invites the voting public to witness “Engkwentro 2013: A Voters’ Education Forum” happening this Saturday, May 4, 2013.

Engkwentro 2013 is a forum geared towards providing an avenue for the voting public to get to know their local candidates particularly those vying for the congressional seat of the 1st District of South Cotabato and General Santos City’s mayoralty and vice-mayoralty posts as well as learn their duties and responsibilities in the exercise of their right of suffrage. 

Representatives from different sectors has been invited by the organizers to listen on what candidates has to say and raise questions on vital issues and concerns that greatly affect the socioeconomic situation of the general public and would assess the capabilities and preparedness of the candidates to lead the city for the next three years.

Don't miss "Engkwentro 2013: A Voters’ Education Forum”. It will will start at 1:00 PM at the Trade Hall (3rd Floor) of SM City General Santos. 

See you there.
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Gaisano Grand Polomolok opening soon!

May 6, 2013, 10:46 am
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Gaisano Grand Polomolok will be opening soon.

As shown, Gaisano Grand Polomolok "opening soon" flyers can already be seen in  tricycles and some establishments around Poblacion, Polomolok.
Work on Gaisano Grand Polomolok has also sped up and its rumored opening next week, May 16, 2013 is not improbable.

Workers are now finishing the building's facade. A mall personnel told SouthCotabatoNews.Com that within this week we may see the large Gaisano Grand Polomolok logo installed outside the mall building. The personnel also disclosed that interiors are almost done and mall tenants were already allowed to start working on their respective spaces. 
A closer look at Gaisano Grand Polomolok...
Employees of the mall were also seen coming in and out of the building, perhaps in preparation for the much-awaited opening. 


The mall's main entrance is located facing the National Highway. Drainage around the Gaisano Grand Polomolok complex is also almost complete. The driveway and drop-off point was already paved as well as the wide parking area.

Gaisano Grand Polomolok will cater not only the needs of the people of Polomolok but also the neighboring town of Tupi which is just about 10-15 minutes away.

Gaisano Grand Mall of Polomolok as of May 6, 2013.  Can't wait to see the mall's finished interiors.
Always check back here and follow @southcotabato on Twitter  for more updates about the opening of Gaisano Grand Polomolok.
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Join Takladtamig Seis: Outreach Climb @ Mt. Melibingoy

May 6, 2013, 4:36 pm
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Hello dear readers, it's less than two (2) weeks before Takladtamig Seis, the outreach climb at Mt. Melibingoy I am joining this coming May 18-19, 2013. 

Takladtamig is an outreach climb organized by a group of independent and solo mountaineers from South Cotabato called Friends of Holon and Melibingoy (FHM) (click to know more about the group and updates about the climb), it will be the sixth of its kind this May and the 1st year anniversary of the climb. I am excited to experience for the first time the climb to Mt. Melibingoy (1756 above sea level) and see in person the beauty of Lake Holon in the town of T'boli, South Cotabato which is said to be one of the cleanest lakes in country. Aside from that, I am also looking forward to take part in tree planting activity and gift-giving of school supplies and slippers to 300 school children in Brgy. T'bolok. 

Hope you can join too! Check out the event poster and the itinerary below.

Outreach Climb at Mt. Melibingoy Itinerary

Day 0 – May 17, Friday
Start of on-site registration at Koronadal City

Day 1 - May 18, Saturday

05:00 AM Assembly time
Assembly area: in front of Marvella Plaza Hotel
6:00 AM ETD to Municipality of Tboli
7:00 AM ETA Tboli Municipal Park, Briefing with the tourism office /Menro 
7:30 AM ETD to Brgy. Tbolok 
8:30 AM ETA Tbolok, Start of Outreach program, Tree Growing
10:30 AM Start Trek to Camp 1
11:30 AM ETA Camp 1, Lunch on trail
12:15 PM Start assault to the Summit
3:30 PM ETA Melibingoy Summit, pitch tent, dinner preparation, Explore the summit
6:00 PM Dinner
10:00 Lights Off

Day -2 May 19 Sunday

6:00 AM Kape by the peak, Breakfast time
9:00 AM Start descent to Camp 1
11:00 AM ETA Camp 1, proceed to Brgy. Tbolok
1:00 PM ETA Brgy Toblok, pick-up time
1:30 PM Travel back to Poblacion Tboli
Home sweet home!


FHM still accepts donations in forms of school supplies and or slippers for the 300 school children of T'bolok, if your interested to donate please contact John Jay at 09285550875.
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Mother's Day Buffet Lunch at The Farm @ Carpenter Hill

May 7, 2013, 8:32 am
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Mother's Day is just around the corner. This year treat Mom to The Farm @ Carpenter Hill's All-New Menu Buffet Lunch. It will start around 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM on Sunday, May 12, 2013 at the Fiesta Filipino Ball Room.

Tickets are priced at P350.00/head for adults and P200.00/head for kids below 10 years old.

For tickets & reservation,  contact: 
(083) 228-1888 
(083) 228-9010
09189210425
09177260721
09228489098

The Farm @ Carpenter Hill is located at Gensan Drive, Brgy. Carpenter Hill, City of Koronadal.

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VIDEO: The Governor "Dodo" Pingoy Administration

May 7, 2013, 10:56 am
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Sharing here this video presentation about the provincial government of South Cotabato under the leadership of Governor Arthur "Dodo" Y. Pingoy, Jr. This 21-minute video presentation contains only some of the projects and programs initiated by the provincial government, as well as the achievements of Gov. Pingoy's administration during his first three years as the chief executive of the province of South Cotabato. 

Watch the whole presentation dear readers, and please share so South Cotabateños here and abroad will know more about the different projects and programs of the provincial government under the leadership of Governor Arthur "Dodo" Y. Pingoy, Jr. M.D.

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Mother's Day Lunch Buffet with a bit of Splash @ Cinco Niñas!

May 8, 2013, 9:08 am
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Mother's Day is just around the corner. Still looking for a  place to bring mom and the whole family to enjoy this special day? Consider Cinco Niña's Mother's Day Lunch Buffet with a bit of Splash a perfect treat.

Enjoy a lunch buffet composed of 10 main dishes and 3 desserts and a Paraiso Verde Day Pass for only P 300.00 per ticket. Check out the poster below:
CINCO NIñAS FILIPINO CUISINE is located just beside Shell Gas station and few meters away from Paraiso Verde Resort and Water Park at Zone 1, General Santos Drive, City of Koronadal.
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Asian Tongue to invade Polomolok soon

May 10, 2013, 10:45 am
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The people of Polomolok has another thing to cheer about. Aside from Gaisano Grand Mall of Polomolok which is rumored to open next week, Asian Tongue Restaurant which is one of our favorite dining destinations in General Santos City is also set to open it's second branch outside Gensan. Asian Tongue offers an array of Asian cuisines at affordable prices, just recently it also opened it's branch in the City of Koronadal.

Filjoken Bldg at Zenia Street
Asian Tongue Polomolok will be located at Filjoken Building which is just in front of the COMELEC Office in Zenia Street, Brgy. Poblacion.
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Mother's Day 2013 Deals & Promos in Koronadal City

May 10, 2013, 3:03 pm
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Mother's Day 2013 is here! Celebrate this special occasion and show mom  that we appreciate her for all her hard works, achievements and all the things she have done for us. Here are Mother's Day deals and promos in some restaurants in the City of Koronadal.

Asian Tongue

A week of celebration from May 6-12, 2013. Eat-All-You-Can for only P99/head with Acoustic band at night.

The Farm @ Carpenter Hill

Mother's Day Buffet Lunch featuring All-new Menu. Celebrate Mother's Day in style with The Farm @ Carpenter Hill's All-New-Menu BUFFET LUNCH , Adults @ P 350.00/head, Kids 10 years old below @ P 200.00/head.

Cinco Niñas Filipino Cuisine

Mother's Day Lunch Buffet with a bit of a Splash. Get a great lunch buffet at Cinco Niñas and get a free day pass at Paraiso Verde Resort & Water Park! For only 300 pesos.

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Perspectives of Jollibee Polomolok out!

May 11, 2013, 10:20 pm
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Perspectives of the proposed Jollibee outlet in Polomolok has been uploaded yesterday on Facebook. Here take a look.


As shown in the perspectives, the proposed 2-storey Jollibee Polomolok will have a drive-thru which is very good and recommended since the rumored location will be at the former location of Danni's Bakeshop along the National Highway.


If this is true, people of Polomolok and including the neighboring town of Tupi will no longer need to go to nearby General Santos City just to avail of services and products of this popular food chain. 

There are also reports that the soon to open Gaisano Grand Mall of Polomolok will have its own Jollibee store.We will wait for more development. 

More progress Polomolok!
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South Cotabato Election Results | May 2013

May 13, 2013, 5:15 pm
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Here is the partial/unofficialSouth Cotabato Election results representing 40.86% of the South Cotabato Election Returns.

Partial unofficial tally as of 2013-05-14 08:27:43 representing 40.86% of the South Cotabato Election Returns. (365 of 893 Election Returns)

South Cotabato

Provincial Governor

AVANCE-FUENTES, DAISYNPC73,879
PINGOY, DODOUNA71,411
MIGUEL, FERNANDOLAKAS60,701

Provincial Vice-Governor

DIEL, INDAYUNA85,950
CATEDRAL, ERNINGNPC77,835

Member, House of Representatives - First Legdist

ACHARON, PEDRO JR.NPC107,859
PACQUIAO, RUELUNA99,436

Member, House of Representatives - Second Legdist

HERNANDEZ, DINANDNPC74,115
TOLOSA, DOC ELMOUNA56,148
BICLAR, EFRENIND764
VARONA, NETZIND183

Member, Sangguniang Panlalawigan - First Provdist

MARIANO-TRABADO, GLYNPC26,098
TAMAYO, ROMEONPC25,193
BAITUS, JOBEEUNA24,990
PESCADERO, LOLOYNPC23,713
TUBO, ETIUNA19,336
BARRIENTOS, GERRYUNA18,819
AKMAD, FAIZALIND7,254

Member, Sangguniang Panlalawigan - Second Provdist

LUNTAO, ERVINUNA53,467
CATORCE, ESTERUNA51,677
DE JESUS, VICNPC51,318
SUBERE-ALBIOS, GRACENPC50,511
DEMA-ALA, TINGNPC49,451
SOLIVIO, MULONGUNA49,370
DAR, DARDANILONPC46,312
LADOT, SAMUNA45,454
OLIVARES, ROMARNPC42,507
AGUIRRE, JOSE HENRYLAKAS41,420
LEDDA, JOENPC38,305
ARAQUIL, PHINNEYUNA30,347
MONDAY, SAGINLAKAS27,843
GARROVILLO, NOELNP27,608
UGAL, EDMUNDUNA27,405
SIASON, EDUARDOUNA26,898
VILLANUEVA, CARDINGIND13,129

We will be updating this post, bookmark this page for the 2013 South Cotabato Election Results.(source: GMANews.Com / Comelec Rappler Mirror Server)
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GenSan City Election Results | May 2013

May 13, 2013, 9:35 pm
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The people of General Santos City have spoken and the winners of the May 13, 2013 elections has been proclaimed.

People Champ Movement's Ronnel Rivera is the newly elected city mayor  and incumbent vice-mayor Shirlyn Bañas also from PCM-UNA is re-elected after getting the most number of votes in the recently concluded May 2013 local elections. In the Sangguniang Panlungsod seven (7) candidates of PCM were proclaimed and five (5) from AIM.

Below are the newly-proclaimed winners of the May 2013 local elections in General Santos City.

General Santos City  Election Results

Mayor
RIVERA, RONNEL (PCM-UNA)

Vice Mayor
BAÑAS, SHIRLYN (PCM-UNA)

Sanggunian Panlungsod Members
1. LAGARE, DOM-DOM (UNA)
2. BAGONOC, BETH (AIM)
3. MELLIZA, MONCHING (UNA)
4. GACAL, JENG (UNA)
5. NUÑEZ, LITA (UNA)
6. LLIDO, SHANDEE (UNA)
7. TAN, LIKLIK (PCM)
8. ATENDIDO, RICHARD (AIM)
9. CLOMA, ART (UNA)
10. DINOPOL, VIVENCIO (AIM)
11.  OCO, JAN-JAN (AIM)
12. LEYSON, ED (AIM)

Congratulations to all the winners! And as most of you promised during your campaigns -create measures to solve the energy crisis - ASAP!

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Avance-Fuentes still leads Pingoy, Miguel in South Cotabato governorship as of 5:50 AM

May 14, 2013, 3:37 pm
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South Cotabato 2nd District representative Daisy Avance-Fuentes continues to lead over Governor Arthur "Dodo" Y. Pingoy Jr. in the race for governorship of South Cotabato.

As of 5:50 AM today May 15, 2013, Avance-Fuentes leads by 1,265 votes against Pingoy and more than 12,000 votes against Miguel. 

The data represents 43.78% of the South Cotabato Election Returns or 391 of 893 Election Returns and 233,507 of 669,432 Registered Voters in the province.

Read More HERE.

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In Pictures: UP Manila - School of Health Sciences (UP-SHS) Koronadal City campus

May 15, 2013, 1:15 pm
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The following are photos taken from the UP Manila - School of Health Sciences (UP-SHS) extension campus in Koronadal City.
UP-SHS Koronadal City Campus is located along the National highway in Barangay Carpenter Hill, City of Koronadal. It is the third School of Health Sciences (SHS) extension campus of UP Manila. The other  two campuses are located in Palo, Leyte and Baler, Aurora.
UP-SHS Koronadal City Campus is situated in a two-hectare lot donated by the provincial government of South Cotabato. It started operation last June 2011 with two freshmen classes with a total of 35 students  each coming from all over region 12.
The famous UP Oblation at the UP-SHS Koronadal City Campus.


UP SHS in Koronadal City offers ladderized health science curriculum that begins with a certificate program on community health work that progresses to BS Nursing and to Doctor of Medicine.
The goal of the school is to train midwives, nurses and doctors who will stay and serve in depressed and underserved areas of the Philippines rather than go abroad. Special privileges of a student in the UP-SHS include all students are "Iskolar nga Bayan." They do not take the UP College Admission Test which is very competitive, they will avail of free tuition and matriculation fees and use of library facilities.

They will also have other scholarship benefits such us, monthly living subsidy, and lodging allowance, transportation allowance while on training, book allowance per quarter, uniforms, medical equipment, student council contributions, support during service leave and board examination which is the responsibility of the sponsoring local government unit/barangay/NGO. NGOs sponsoring scholarship at SHS will shoulder all the benefits/allowance of their scholars. Likewise the NGO shall shoulder all standard fees due to the University as stipulated in the MOA between them.


UP SHS Koronadal City's first batch of midwifery graduates successfully passed the Midwife Licensure  Examination given last November 2012  with a 100 % passing rate with two of it's graduates landed on the Top 10.


Additional building are currently being constructed beside the main building of  UP SHS Koronadal City campus.
Interested individuals who are interested to study at the UP Manila - School of Health Sciences (UP-SHS) Koronadal City campus must be:
  • a high school graduate
  • preferably 16 to 25 years old upon admission
  • may have more than one year of college experience
  • if out of school youth, preferably for not more than 3 years
  • must come from a depressed community in dire need of workers distant from health facilities
  • parents and scholars are permanent residents of the community sending the scholar
  • the applicant must have resided in the sending community for at least one year prior to the nomination
  • He or she must be nominated by the community through a Barangay resolution signed by 75% of household heads
  • family income of P80, 000.00 or lower 
  • must be physically and mentally fit
  • must be committed to stay and serve in underserved areas of their municipality/province/region
  • outstanding BHW and traditional birth attendants are encouraged to be nominated
  • willing to sign a return service agreement of 2 years for every year of training


Student's dormitories at the UP Manila - School of Health Sciences (UP-SHS) extension campus in Koronadal City

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Daisy Avance-Fuentes proclaimed new South Cotabato Governor

May 16, 2013, 7:15 am
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COMELEC has finally proclaimed South Cotabato 2nd District representative Daisy Avance-Fuentes of the Nationalist People's Coalition (NPC) as the newly elected governor of the Province of South Cotabato.

After 100% of Election Returns, Fuentes gained 117,855 votes while her closest rival incumbent governor Arthur Y. Pingoy, Jr. only managed to get 111, 214 votes from the 10 towns of South Cotabato and the City of Koronadal.

Daisy Avance-Fuentes is back as South Cotabato Governor
Also proclaimed today May 16, 2013 at the Session Hall of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of South Cotabato in Koronadal City is lawyer Cecile Diel of the United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) as the new vice governor of South Cotabato, the (10) Sangguniang Panlalawigan Members, and Ferdinand Hernandez and Pedro Acharon Jr. as the duly elected congressmen of South Cotabato's 2nd and 1st districts, respectively.

South Cotabato's newly-elected provincial officials

Congressman
1st District - ACHARON, PEDRO JR. (NPC)
2nd District - HERNANDEZ, DINAND (NPC)

Governor
AVANCE-FUENTES, DAISY (NPC)

Vice-Governor
DIEL, INDAY (UNA)

Sangguniang Panlalawigan
1st District
1. MARIANO-TRABADO, GLY (NPC)
2. TAMAYO, ROMEO (NPC)
3. BAITUS, JOBEE (UNA)

2nd District
1. DE JESUS, VIC (NPC)
2. CATORCE, ESTER (UNA)
3. SUBERE-ALBIOS, GRACE (NPC)
4. LUNTAO, ERVIN (UNA)
5. DEMA-ALA, TING (NPC)
6.SOLIVIO, MULONG (UNA)
7. LADOT, SAM (UNA)



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Bamboo Live in Koronadal City!

May 16, 2013, 8:25 am
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Catch Bamboo, the man behind popular songs like 214, Himala and Pinoy Ako! as he perform live at the South Cotabato Gymnasium and Cultural Center in Koronadal City this Saturday, May 18, 2013!

Bamboo Live in Koronadal City is presented by KCC Department Store. For tickets and other inquiries visit KCC Mall of Marbel.

It's another big event not to be missed this weekend! See you there!
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FB Benlyn Hotel now hiring head cook, accounting head

May 16, 2013, 10:05 am
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The newest business hotel in South Cotabato - FB Benlyn Hotel is opening soon and is now hiring qualified individuals for the positions of head cook and accounting head. Check out the qualifications below.

Head Cook
  • With at least 3 years experience in the kitchen in a a supervisory or managerial position
  • With at least 5 to 10 years (total) experience in cooking for restaurants or hotels 
  • Excellent knowledge in inventory management and food costing
  • Training and/or certification in food safety and HACCP
  • Knowledge in menu development
  • Preferably from a hotel, resort or events venue 
  • Knowledge in people management 
  • Formal culinary education will be an advantage.
  • Willing to move to Koronadal City.
Accounting Head
  • With at least 2to 3 years experience in a supervisory or managerial experience in financial
  • accounting at least 5 years total in relevant capacity
  • Bachelor’s Degree in accountancy or any related course
  • Preferably a CPA
  • Good numerical and analytical skills
  • Excellent IT skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
  • Experience in the hotel or food industry will be an advantage
  • Excellent knowledge of current accounting methods and BIR orders
If you think you’re qualified and you need a job, why don’t you try it.


Applicants can email their resumes to benlynhotel@gmail.com
or send to:

FB BENLYN HOTEL
c/o Phoenix Petroleum Station, Alunan Avenue, Koronadal City
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Fit for Faith : Fun Run for the Construction of Christ the King Cathedral

May 18, 2013, 10:00 pm
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Association of the Knights of Columbus in the Diocese of Marbel together with LGU- City of Koronadal invites everyone especially the Koronadaleños to join FIT FOR FAITH.

A fun run that aims to raise funds for the construction of Christ The King Cathedral, "Fit For Faith" will be held on May 25, 2013 Saturday.

Registration Fees for "Fit for Faith" are as follows:
  • 3K Category - P150.00 (inclusive of race t-shirt, race bib and certification)
  • 5K Category - P200.00 (inclusive of race t-shirt, race bib and certification)
  • 10K Category - P250.00 (inclusive of race Singlet, race bib and certification)
  • 21K Category - P350.00 (inclusive of race Singlet, finishers medal, race bib, loot bag and certification)
Registration areas are located at Christ the King Cathedral and at Koronadal City Hall.
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Photos: Our Lady of Lourdes Parish | Polomolok, South Cotabato

May 21, 2013, 9:56 am
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Visited a long lost friend living in Polomolok, South Cotabato last week and prior to our meet up, I happened to passed by the Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Pioneer Avenue near the Municipal Hall of Polomolok. I noticed that there's an on-going construction at the main entrance of the church so I decided to drop in and took some pictures. Below are latest pictures of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Polomolok, South Cotabato.


On-going construction of the entrance

It was my first time to enter the Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Polomolok and I find the church very small as compared to the population of the town, the design of the interiors, ceiling and the altar area is simple but unique.
Inside the church, the ceiling are being repainted with white.
A worker is also seen painting on the ceiling near the main altar

Perspectives of the proposed entrance and side canopy of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish

The area outside the church where the grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes is located.

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Dolefil Fun Run 2013: My Run. My Treebute this June 1!

May 21, 2013, 12:21 pm
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Series of activities has been lined up by the management of  Dole Philippines, Inc. (Dolefil)as it turns 50 years this coming month of June and I am especially excited for Dolefil Fun Run 2013: My Run. My Treebute.

Yes, I am joining this fun run which is not just in celebration of Dolefil's Golden Jubilee Year but also part of the company's advocacy towards the environment.

Dolefil Fun Run 2013: My Run. My Treebute is a fund raising campaign to support Dolefil's Treebute which is  the company's tree-planting activity this year. Dolefil's Treebute aims to plant over 50,000 seedlings on select areas in the region. 
Dolefil Fun Run 2013 Singlet

Dolefil Fun Run 2013: My Run. My Treebute has two categories (5K and 10K) and registration is only P150.00 (with singlet). It will happen on June 1, 2013 5 AM in Polomolok, South Cotabato.

For registration inquiries, contact Dolefil's Human Resources Division at (083) 500-2500 local 3183, 3382 and 3112.

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(UPDATED!) SOCOTECO-2 BROWNOUT SCHEDULE | May 2013 Power Interruptions | Feeder Assignments

May 21, 2013, 1:12 pm
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Power Interruptions is back! Yes, consumers of SOCOTECO-II will once again experience rotational brownouts starting May 22, 2013 but are reduced to up to two and a half (2.5) hours duration per group  daily. This is according to a power advisory published at the SOCOTECO-2 official website.

Full power advisory from SOCOTECO-2 for May 22 - May 26, 2013 below:

Check this site regularly for updates to this schedule and/or other announcements from SOCOTECO-II. Please also take note that SCHEDULE OF BROWNOUT/POWER INTERRUPTION MAY CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.

SOCOTECO-2 covers the whole Province of Sarangani, the entire City of General Santos and the  municipalities of Polomolok, Tupi and Tampakan in the Province of South Cotabato.
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