SPIRITUAL ENHANCEMENT

Being spiritually healthy deep within oneself will lessen and reduce stresses in dealing with different situations in daily activities. Health problems may appear due to excessive ingestion of foods containing high cholesterol. More and more individuals are facing serious health problems. Common illnesses may appear at early 20s-30s like rheumatism, high blood pressure, diabetes etc. - these are the basic symptoms nowadays. Hence, a spiritual enhancement program was endorsed by some group of individuals whose concerns are responsible womanhood in the community and having healthy lifestyles.

The main point of the said activity was to promote a positive and healthy self-image and to reduce weary spirits through self discipline and dedication to God by committing oneself to Him. Dr. Sol Matugas lead this concerned citizensgroup in this one of a kind humanitarian awareness activity together with some doctors

who were the main speakers.

It was a great help to townspeople for this chance and opportunity that could enhance their quality of life. In coordination with the Local Government Unit of Gigaquit as a host municipality, this activity was done last January 28, 2010 at Saint Augustine Parish. It was participated by some selected leaders of different organizations, barangay officials and PPS Municipal Coordinators. Other municipalities also fully supported the program like Bacuag, Claver, Mainit, etc.

Community Fund for Agricultural Development (CFAD)

The Department of Agriculture region-13 (RFU-13) through the Local Government Unit of Gigaquit in realization of different CFAD (Community Fund for Agricultural Development) subprojects has conducted a turn-over ceremony last March 9, 2010 at the Municipal Multi-purpose Building. The theme was “Improving peoples’ lives, reaching further and wider” and was hosted by the Local Agriculture Office headed by the newly appointed Officer-in–charge Mrs. Gilda Bersabal and staff. The Mindanao Rural Development Program 2 ensures livelihood projects to qualified organizations in accordance with the main source of living in a certain community. This program temporarily sustains living conditions of individuals specially the IP beneficiaries.

DA Regional Executive Director Mr. Constancio Maghanoy, Program Support Office Mrs. Lorna Elisaca and CFAD Coordinator Mr. John Gamboa represented the ceremony for wide variety of projects. Fortunately, the town was among the selected beneficiaries through the efforts of Mayor Carlos M. Egay Sr..

The activity was participated by different Barangay Officials, Chairmen of different subprojects and their members, SB Members, and Vice Mayor Felixberto Jala. The turn-over include subprojects such as; flat bed mechanical dryer, mud crab and bangus poly-culture, pre and post harvest facilities, solar dryer with many warehouses and footbridges given to its recognized barangay. With this, the beneficiaries could conveniently exercise farming procedures.

Description

This major component aims to give disadvantaged and vulnerable sectors in Mindanao opportunities for increased income from agriculture and fishery production, including allied value-adding activities, that make use of appropriate and sustainable technologies preferred and selected by the target groups. It will ensure their meaningful participation in decision-making over the entire sub-project cycle. Ultimately, it aims to make them capable of handling projects basic to their development.

Objectives

• To address diverse investment priorities of rural communities, through the financing of subprojects which meet community preferences and local priorities
• To increase participating household incomes for vulnerable groups

Subcomponents

These component have the following four(4) subcomponents:

1. Food security interventions
2. Community-Managed Livelihood and Agribusiness Activities
3. Alternative Income-Generating Enterprises
4. Small Support Infrastructure

GIGAQUIT, SURIGAO DEL NORTE
MARCH 9, 2010

Mayor Carlos M. Egay Sr.'s 72nd Birthday

It was last January 27, 2010 when the 72nd birthday bash of Hon. Carlos M. Egay Sr., Municipal Mayor of Gigaquit, held at the Municipal Multi-purpose Building. It was participated by some political leaders of the (PPS) political party especially the founders, Hon. Lalo T. Matugas and Guillermo A. Romarate with the presence of their wives Dr. Sol F. Matugas and Mrs. Myrna Romarate, PPS Municipal Coordinators, leaders in different Barangay Chapters, Barangay Officials, teaching staff in both elementary and secondary level, Municipal Employees, SB Members, special friends and common friends.

The main point of the celebration was a huge thanksgiving for all the blessings and graces bestowed upon the Mayor by the Almighty. The day started with a thanksgiving mass, supported by his wife Dr. Elvira A. Egay honoring the Almighty for HIS unending love despite of the consequences of being in public service and pursuing the risks for the sake of the community and his people. An extraordinary man who is full of dedication and commitment to God and his people. With that, a warm gratitude and appreciation to you MAYOR…..

Photos during the morning mass . . .

Mayor Carlos M. Egay Sr.'s 72nd Birthday (Photos)

January 27, 2010

Birthday Cake

The Celebrant

The Celebrant and the First Lady

Singing Sons: Prov'l Board Member Junjun and the youngest son Alvin

Mrs. Romarate (Wife of Cong. Romarate)

Atty. Marietta Egay Eviota (Sister of the Celebrant)

The Venue

The Stage

Other Photos

First Las-ay Festival (Video)

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Jinawa Festival 2009 (Video)

NOTE: This story was originally posted in this site last Nov. 18, 2009 without the videos.

For several years the Local Government of Gigaquit had been staging Jinawa plays. This originated many years ago as amusement for the local ancestors of the municipality and the Spanish priests. A traditional cultural show performed by Gigaquitnons through a play with dances and music. It had been the usual practice of performing Jinawa during the festivity of the town every 28th day of August honoring Patron St. Augustine

Recently, the Tourism Council decided to make it as a separate stand alone festival instead of being part of the fiesta celebration. November 1 was chosen as the official schedule of the event due to the play's relevance to souls/spirits.

Last November 1, 2009 the 2nd Jinawa Festival was held at Doot Beach, Gigaquit, Surigao Del Norte (the first was last November 1, 2008). There were entertaining performances from the two (2) barangays in the town proper . . . barangays Alambique and Ipil. These are very supportive communities headed by their active barangay captains. The street dancing started at exactly 5PM and went around the town proper. The general public positively responded. The participants with "evil" costumes caught the attention of the audience. The performers were given cash gifts for being participative and for sharing talents and efforts for the sake of the town's traditional folklore.

Gigaquit Wine Making on GMA 7 Davao

Kabilin 2009