Light for Peace

The 6th Infantry Division, Philippine Army, along  with the members of the press and the Civil Society and Non-Government Organizations, joined in a symbolic simultaneous country-wide ceremonial lighting of candles last February 8, 2011 at the 6th Infantry Division flag pole. This was in support for the quest of lasting peace in the country. The candlelight ceremony started at 6 o"clock in the evening.

Court Employees' Year End Party

"Uniting the Pillars of Justice for Better Public Service". This was our theme as we held our office's 2011 Year End Get Together party last December 20, 2011 at the Hall of Justice, ORG Compound, Cotabato City. The guests and attendees arrived at 3:30 in the afternoon. The program proper started at four (4) o'clock in the afternoon. The invocation was led by our Honorable Executive Judge Ibrahim followed by the roll call of the court employees in attendance. Atty. Noel Ben, president of Integrated Bar of the Philippines Cotabato Chapter delivered his opening remarks while the executive judge delivered his inspirational message. During the event, recognition of retired  court employees was awarded to our three beloved office mates. Of course, the party will never be complete without the traditional exchange gifts and will never be FUN without the parlor games for the seniors! Everyone danced the night away with the 6th ID Live Band playing the danceable songs. =)

By the way, I played the role of the master of the ceremony whether I like it or I like it very much. I was tasked by my boss to do it so I have no choice but to follow the order. =) 

The court employees with the lady judge

The gorgeous master of ceremony wearing blue dress =)

Thank you Aiyen Bondoc for gracing our get together party and for the intermission number. You have such a beautiful voice everyone will envy. =)

Medical and Surgical Mission

JCI Cotabato and Marine Battalion Landing Team 7 (MBLT-7) in partnership with Cotabato Regional and Medical Center (CRMC), Department of Health (DOH-12), and City Government of Cotabato Office on Health Services conducted a "Medical and Surgical Mission (Operation Tuli)" at the Barangay Hall and Day Care Center of Barangay Poblacion 2, Cotabato City last February 23, 2011 which spearheaded by new JCI member Hershey Banabatac as her first project for the year.

Photos below: Courtesy of Stephen Henry Chin. Me being interviewed by the media. =)

Be better! =)

Dental Outreach Program

The Rotary Club of Cotabato City-South in partnership with Junior Chamber International-Cotabato, Philippine Dental Association, Kalasag Development Initiative Foundation, Inc., City Arcade Pharmacy, City Government of Cotabato Office on Health Services, Dep-Ed Cotabato, NDHSM, and Marine Battalion Landing Team-7 did a very successful community service last February 18, 2011 at Tamontaka Provincial High School, a dental outreach program in celebration of the Oral Health Day. This project was spearheaded by then baby jaycee Stephen Henry Chin who is also a member of Rotary Club of Cotabato City- South.

The recipient of the project were the students of the said school. We also distributed free toothbrush and toothpastes.

Admin Course

Going back to my JCI events, the second project conducted during my term in 2011 was the Chapter Management Training and Team Building Seminar held at Sardonyx Plaza last February 5, 2011. The seminar was supposed to start at 1:00 o"clock in the afternoon but unfortunately members and officers arrived at 4:00 o'clock in the afternoon. What I can do, JCI time is always JCI time. That is why I added a short phrase to our slogan "Be Better" late than never. lolz! It was okay though. It was only attended by only few of the members and officers. It's perfectly normal, I cannot please everybody. I cannot just drag them to attend. So, as gift to the early bird and everyone present, I gave them JCI pin to show my gratitude in attending the said seminar.

The seminar was conducted by 2007 LO President Donjie Vertuoso as Head Trainer and 2011 Vice President for Individual Development Oliver Makilang. It was a fun-filled and exciting training-seminar. =)

Modern-Indie Wedding

Last December 18, 2011 at Alnor Complex, Cotabato City, I witnessed a modern-indie wedding of a lovely couple King and Liza. All the sponsors and the bridesmaids were wearing a modern-indie dress while the bride was wearing a traditional white long gown. This wedding was close to perfection from the solemnity of the occasion, the fabulous and colorful indie dresses, the venue and the decor.

Photo by blogger Harris

This was the first time for centuries that I attended a wedding ceremony again. I stopped gracing this kind of special events because I hate to hear people pressuring me that I should be the next walking down the aisle. Well, so much for that story. 

 The Groom

     The Bride

The Parents of the Groom

The occasion was also graced by the former Congressman of the first district of Maguindanao Datu Digs Dilangalen as one of the primary sponsor.

Digs Dilangalen

The newly wed couple together with the primary sponsors wearing a very colorful modern-indie dress.

 Of course, I will not end this blog post without showing my picture. =) To my left is my sister Jackie who's also one of the primary sponsor wearing a light blue Muslim dress. To my right is my niece and at my back is my partner in crime Jam. =)

I took the pictures of course and some were photos by blogger Harris. =)

JCI Cotabato's Free Influenza A (H1N1) Vaccine

The first project of JCI Cotabato for year 2011 during my term was the free Influenza A (H1N1) virus vaccination and blood pressure monitoring in coordination with the City Health Medical Staff  on Health Services of Cotabato City which spearheaded by then Baby Jaycee Stephen Henry Chin. It was a two-day activity held on January 12 and 13 last year. Among the recipients were Marine Battalion Landing Team-7, Cotabato Light and Power Company employees, families and members of JCI-Cotabato, and other residents of Cotabato City. There were 279 dosages given to the target recipients.


The objective of the project was to be able to support the community-wide immunity against Influenza A (H1N1) virus which was recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) during the post-pandemic period. After two (2) days of vaccination, we were able to get feedback from the community, accordingly it provides immunity to the system against the flu A (H1N1) virus.