PYC 2022 Through The Lens Of SNSHS SSG Leaders

      PYC 2022 through the lens of SNSHS SSG Leaders

By: Gems Andro S. Ravelo


     Three Supreme Student Government (SSG) leaders of Siargao National Science High School (SNSHS), namely: Micheal Collins G. Cervantes, president; Gems Andro S. Ravelo, vice president; and Ma. Erich E. Mingalana, secretary, bagged spots out of four as Siargao Division’s delegates in the first ever Philippine Youth Convergence (PYC) that happened last June 15–17, 2022 in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan.

The PYC 2022 was developed in response to the Department of Education's (DepEd) push to review, restructure, and prioritize its youth-related projects in order to be more responsive to the needs of youth. The activity intends to provide participants from high school seniors with the necessary tools, skills, background, and perspective to assess the context and needs of learners in their respective school division offices (SDOs) or regions; identify appropriate solutions and relevant opportunities to address these needs; and create the Youth Education Agenda, which will reflect common sentiments and outlooks, constructive feedback, and policy recommendations.

In an interview conducted during the arrival of SNSHS SSG officers back in Siargao, Pres. Cervantes found the PYC a life-changing experience and a once in a lifetime opportunity because of the learning a student leader can get supplemented by different talks given by expert personalities in different fields of leadership and the potential of the event in molding youth leaders to success.

Meanwhile, VP Ravelo expressed that the event was indeed successfully conducted despite the post-normal situation of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). He added that the implementation of strict health protocols in the event was the key to success from delegates’ arrival, rested hotels, and the venue of the event, which is in the City Coliseum.

"I am just overwhelmed by how the government of Puerto Princesa City handled the event despite the health crisis." Everyone was safe from day 0 until day 4. It was the strict implementation of health protocols that made the event successful."

Furthermore, Sec. Minglana summarized her experience and called the event "Sulit," a Tagalog word for utmost content.

In the end, all of them shared that their expectations were met and that they are looking forward to more PYC in the upcoming years.


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Top Students Forum: Career Guidance and Opportunities Towards a Successful Professional Life

 

Gov. Matugas Ingenuity to a More Successful Life of Students takes into a Forum

As part of the initiative to mold students’ perception towards a bright future amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, the provincial government of Surigao del Norte, in partnership with the Department of Education, have come to realize the conduct of guiding Grade 11 top performer students among tri-division; Surigao del Norte, Surigao City and Siargao Division, of choosing career path through a series of talks given by three prestigious universities namely; Caraga State University (CSU), University of Southeastern Philippines (USeP) and Surigao State College of Technology (SSCT) – Main Campus. The said event was entitled “Top Students Forum 2022” with the theme “Career Guidance and Opportunities Towards a Successful Professional life” and was held last March 23, 2022 at Philippine Gateway Hotel, Surigao City. 

Provincial Governor Atty. Francisco T. Matugas, in his message, said that the increasing demand and lack of professional workers in different fields in the province, especially in medicine, is a concern that must be given an attention and that by giving a forum like this to top performer students is a great act to produce professionals that will fill the gaps of services.

Furthermore, among the professionals who attended that made the event come to its essence was Dr. Gregorio Z. Gamboa, Jr. Ph. D., the president of SSCT, who made the first talk and was followed by the program head of the USeP, Dr. Virnalisi C. Mindana, Ph. D., and the third and last speaker of the forum, Dr. Merliza F. Libao Ph.D., director of the Office of Admission and Scholarship of CSU. The three speakers, in order to expand students’ perception about career choice and decision making, highlighted their program offerings of their respective schools and the scholarship offerings they have for students to apply. 

Moreover, after the series of talks given by the expertise, an open forum was conducted to assess students’ concerns and problems regarding with their education. 

The event ended successfully leaving students who attended, as well as the advisers, delighted and inspired of their journey to success through education.

Author: AG S. Ravelo 

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Mining Companies to Adopt a Municipality in Siargao

Mining companies to adopt a municipality in Siargao to provide construction materials, food and potable water for the period of 6 months

Sa panawagan ni Governor Lalo Matugas, tumugon ang mga mining companies na mag-ampon o sumuporta ng isang munisipyo sa loob ng anim (6) na buwan. Ang layunin nito ay para matugunan ang pangunahing pangangailangan ng mga tao sa bawat lungsod lalo na ang mga lubos na nawalan ng tirahan.  

Layon din ng adopt-a-municipality program na by April 30, 2022, bilang target date,  lahat ng totally damaged houses ay mabigyan ng maayos na tirahan. 

Maaring magpatuloy ang kasunduang ito matapos ang anim na buwan depende sa pangangailangan ng LGUs. 

Narito ang napagkasunduang Adopt-a-Municipality partnership: 

- Taganito Mining Corporation (TMC) para sa Gen. Luna at Pilar LGUs

- THPAL para sa Sta. Monica, Burgos at Socorro LGUs

- HMC para sa San Benito at Dapa LGUs

- PGMC para sa Del Carmen at San Isidro LGUs

Muli, maraming salamat sa inyo! 

Source: Cong Bingo Matugas

Typhoon Odette Leaves Siargao Devastated

Please help Siargao. All Municipalities are damaged, limited internet access, limited food, no electricity, no phone signal. 

Typhoon Odette leaves Siargao devastated!
 
Del Carmen





Santa Monica (Sapao)
 

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Free Wifi Setup With Two Satellite Telecoms at the Siargao Sayak Airport



The Office of the Civil Defense camped out with their two Satellite Telecoms at the Siargao Sayak Airport. #FreeWifiForAll #OCD #NDRRMC #workingPCOO

Typhoon Odette leaves Siargao devastated. 

Source: Sec. Martin Andanar 

President Rodrigo Duterte Conducts Aerial Inspection in Siargao

PRESIDENT DUTERTE AND SENATOR BONG GO, PERSONALLY VISIT SURIGAO DEL NORTE AND SOUTHERN LEYTE AFFECTED BY Typhoon ‘ODETTE’

On Saturday, December 18, President Duterte personally visited the areas affected by typhoon ‘Odette’ to see the condition of our fellow Filipino in Siargao; Surigao City; Maasin, Southern Leyte; and Dinagat Islands, some of the areas severely damaged by typhoon Odette.

Senator Bong Go was also involved in the aerial inspection conducted by the President to preview the damage caused by the typhoon in the said typhoon-affected areas. According to the Senator, many have been stranded so the government continues to coordinate with some volunteers and rescuers to immediately meet the needs in the provinces devastated by the typhoon.

Tatay Digong and Kuya Bong Go also assured our countrymen that the government is always ready to help especially in their time of need, and it will continue to find ways to overcome any challenges we face as a people.

Source: Senator Bong Go 

Burgos, Surigao Del Norte, Certified List of Candidates, MAY 9, 2022 Local Elections

Burgos, Surigao Del Norte 
Certified List of Candidates 
 MAY 9, 2022 LOCAL ELECTIONS

MAYOR
1. ARCENA, ANGIE BONONO - FEMALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

2. NIER, ANTHONY SELISANA - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY


VICE-MAYOR
1. GOÑA, CHONA MACALDO - FEMALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

2. NOGUERRAZA, ANIELYN BONARES - FEMALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY


COUNCILOR
1. CAGAS, SABINO ARCENA - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

2. DOMIÑOS, PEDRITA VIRTUDAZO - FEMALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

3. DULPINA, RENE BUO - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

4. ESPANTO, VALENTINA VIRTUDAZO - FEMALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

5. GALAGAR, MARICHU PLATIL - FEMALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

6. GOÑA, BEBERLY ESPANTO - FEMALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

7. GOÑA, ROGELIO POMOY - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

8. MACALDO, FRANKLIN GOÑA - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

9. MALINAO, JOSE, JR. NOGALIZA - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

10. MALINAO, LIEZL ESPEJON - FEMALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

11. NIER, ROSALIE HANTUD - FEMALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

12. NOGALIZA, RENATO ALCALA - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

13. PERNIA, FEDILA MAGDULA - FEMALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

14. POMOY, CHARIE MAY BUBELA - FEMALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

15. TIU, IMELDA SALVACION - FEMALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

16. VIRTUDAZO, MARLON MALINAO - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

Source: COMELEC

Dapa, Surigao Del Norte, Certified List of Candidates, MAY 9, 2022 Local Elections

Dapa, Surigao Del Norte 
Certified List of Candidates 
 MAY 9, 2022 LOCAL ELECTIONS

MAYOR
1. MATUGAS, ELIZABETH TINIO - FEMALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

2. RUAYA, YULIE YANGSON - FEMALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY


VICE-MAYOR
1. ABEJO, GERRY MATUGAS - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

2. RUAYA, PETER JADE YANGSON - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY


COUNCILOR
1. ALMADEN, ERIC BAPTISMA - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

2. BONCAROS, ARNULFO DURERO - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

3. CORO, RAQUEL GERARCAS - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

4. CORO, MARLON MATUGAS - MALE
PADAJON SURIGAO PARTY

5. CORPIN, JOHN DAVID ATILANO - MALE
ABAG PROMDI

6. DONES, CARLITO CAMINGUE - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

7. DULGUIME, HENRY SINDAY - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

8. ESPARRAGO, IVAN-BRETT CONDE - MALE
INDEPENDENT

9. MADERA, JOVENCIO GOLINDANG - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

10. MANTILLA, RAMIL RANZA - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

11. NAVARRO, HERLEND TESIORNA - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

12. PORPAYAS, NEOPITO TESIORNA - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

13. RUAYA, JOSEPHINE ALIPAYO - FEMALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

14. SINDAY, PETE PORPAYAS - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

15. TESADO, EDELITO GUARTEL - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

16. TESIORNA, JEFFERSON ESPINELI - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

17. TESIORNA, MACKENLEY ARGANA - MALE
INDEPENDENT

18. TINIO, FERDINAND MINDAÑA - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

19. TIU, ERNESTO RUAYA - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

Source: COMELEC

General Luna, Surigao Del Norte, Certified List of Candidates, MAY 9, 2022 Local Elections

General Luna, Surigao Del Norte 
Certified List of Candidates 
 MAY 9, 2022 LOCAL ELECTIONS

MAYOR
1. MATUGAS, SOL FORCADILLA - FEMALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

2. PLAZA, GLORIA ALIPAYO - FEMALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY


VICE-MAYOR
1. SAJULGA, ROMINA RUSILLON - FEMALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN


COUNCILOR
1. CAMINGUE, JOHN VINCENT RAVELO - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

2. DELGADO, DIXTER ORTOJAN - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

3. DOLERA, VAN HAROLD LANUTAN - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

4. FIGURON, ARNEL AGUDO - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

5. GORGONIO, JOEMAR EBUÑA - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

6. KOZASA, GINA GUBATON - FEMALE
INDEPENDENT

7. MAGALONA, MARCELINO BALDO - MALE
INDEPENDENT

8. PLATIL, EFREN SOLLOSO - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

9. PLAZA, CHARLITO BETANSUS - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

10. RUSILLON, ENRICO JACE LUPERTE - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

11. SAAVEDRA, JOLAN EGOT - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

12. SILVOSA, JOHN CHRISTOPHER CONSISTENTE - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

13. SOLLOSO, VERONICO GALELA - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

14. TIU, KERR ALIPAYO - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

15. TOKONG, FERNANDO GLORIA - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO

Source: COMELEC

Pilar, Surigao Del Norte, Certified List of Candidates, MAY 9, 2022 Local Elections

Pilar, Surigao Del Norte 
Certified List of Candidates 
 MAY 9, 2022 LOCAL ELECTIONS

MAYOR
1. PATRIANA, REMEGIO JR TAN - MALE
INDEPENDENT

2. RESURRECCION, MARIA LIZA GERONA - FEMALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

3. SALVALOZA, EDITO ESPAÑOLA - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY


VICE-MAYOR
1. BOCOTA III, FORTUNATO ESCATRON - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

2. GONZALES, JEASA CONTRERAS - FEMALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN


COUNCILOR
1. BUO, FELICIDAD ENHAYNES - FEMALE
PADAJON SURIGAO PARTY

2. COMETA, ALI ESPINILE - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

3. ESPIEL, ANALIZA ELIMANCO - FEMALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

4. ESCATRON, WILFREDO BORJA - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

5. ZERDA, APRIL ESCUYOS - FEMALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

6. SPAÑOLA, MANUEL NOGUERRA - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

7. GOLANDRINA, PILARITO SUMALINOG - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

8. JUMAWAN, MARISOL OREJAS - FEMALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

9. OMBOS, MYLOU LITERATO - MALE
INDEPENDENT

10. OREJAS, EDGARDO CURADA - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

11. POLANGCO, EDGARDO SEVILLA - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

12. PORPAYAS, TEOFREDO ESCUSORA - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

13. RESURRECCION, LORETO JR GERONA - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

14. SALVALOZA, GOMELYN ESCUYOS - FEMALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

15. SALVALOZA, RONITO ESPAÑOLA - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

16. SALVALOZA, MARICOR BASTES - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

17. SOLLOSO, CRYSTHEMAR MADREDIJO - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

18. SULAPAS, JESUS GONZALES - MALE
INDEPENDENT

19. TRIGO, SAMUELITO GONZALES - MALE
INDEPENDENT

Source: COMELEC

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