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07/12/2024

𝙎𝙞𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙖 𝙣𝙞 𝙈𝙖𝙮𝙤𝙧 𝘿𝙚𝙭𝙩𝙚𝙧, 𝙖𝙣 𝙠𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙮𝙚𝙣-𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙣 𝙠𝙖𝙨𝙪𝙜𝙗𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙠𝙪𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙙 𝙪𝙜 𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙠𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙗𝙪𝙩𝙖𝙣!

Women have played and continue to play a significant role in the arts throughout history, as creators, patrons, collectors, critics, and more.

Women are not just mere subjects of arts and exhibit but the outputs that feature women must inspire audiences to think, to contemplate, to imagine, and even to take up space towards whatever causes or reasons.

As one of the identified activities included the 2024 Gender and Development (GAD) Plan under the Catbalogan City Tourism, Culture, Arts & Information Office (CTCAIO), the exhibit showcased different cultural heritage that depicted women in varying roles and interpretations.

Visible were paintings made by local artists from various competitions organized by the office as well new commissioned works; trophies showcasing women as partners in the livelihood and in arts; and information materials containing different sites, location and events in the city featuring but not limited to women engagement.

This was coincided last December 05, 2024 during the 4th Quarter City Hall at your Doorstep Caravan of Government Services at Barangay Albalate wherein nearly 100 individuals from upland barangays were recorded to have visited the exhibit and the Tourism and Information Desk.

This activity is greatly supported by City Mayor Dexter Uy through the KAMAATAMAN KATBALOGAN and KULTURA KATBALOGAN development thrusts towards the achievement of the 2040 Derecho Uswag Catbalogan Vision.

𝘿𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙤 𝙐𝙨𝙬𝙖𝙜 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙖𝙣!

06/12/2024

𝙆𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙠𝙤𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙝𝙖 𝙆𝙖𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙜𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙖𝙢𝙬𝙖𝙠 𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙣 𝙞𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙮𝙝𝙖𝙠, 𝙠𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙖 𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙣 𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙞𝙮𝙖 𝙞𝙜𝙥𝙖𝙙𝙖𝙮𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙖!

Showcasing elements of our Catbaloganon identity, this year's Nativity Scene or Christmas Belen as designed by Catbalogan City Tourism, Culture, Arts & Information Office (CTCAIO) features the theme of 'Music and Manaragat'.

The left side of the stage is a symphony with cutouts of musical notes at the backdrop with a variety of Christmas trees made of 'dayami' or rice straw sourced from agricultural barangays accentuated by shells in varying sizes with a recycled parol on top or star-shaped lanterns made by inmates at Catbalogan City District Jail in 2022.

At the other end of the tableau is a 'bahay kubo' or nipa hut made up of 'pawud' or nipa roofing with abstract of carolers or 'mananarit' carrying different musical instruments and a wooden boat with 'pukot' or fishing net and a buri hat typically used by local fisherfolks with an assemblage of fishing gears like 'bubo' or fish trap and 'sudsud' or push net.

And at the center of the tableau is the eleven-piece sculpture of the Nativity Scene made by local artist, Mr. Joel Pragas, which was commissioned in 2018 by then City Mayor now City Councilor Stephany Uy-Tan.

It can be recalled that in 2023, the theme of the Christmas Belen was on the culinary heritage of Catbalogan that featured local dishes and delicacies traditionally found on the tables of families at home during Christmas; in 2022, a sandy shoreline setting highlighted the different fishing gears used traditionally by our 'Manaragat' as part of the efforts to highlight our cultural identity; and in 2021 with the all 'amakan' or woven split bamboos used in typical homes in Catbalogan.

The Christmas Belen displayed at the city stage is meant to remind Catbaloganons of the real meaning of Christmas and that is Christ – His birth and our salvation.

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“Kapaskohan ha Katbalogan” is anchored on the rich cultural tradition of families, from flavorful feasts to musical and fun-filled performances, and the gatherings of cheerful people that always find reason to celebrate.

For this year, our theme is “KAPASKOHAN HA KATBALOGAN: Peace, Progress and Prosperity” to highlight the call for global unity and amidst the current crisis among nations and even within our country, to highlight the importance of progress among people towards sustainable prosperity among the community.

Endorsed by the Local Culture & Arts Council of Catbalogan City (LCAC) and the Catbalogan City Tourism Council (CTC), this celebration is not just about our culture and identity but to strengthen our communities through enriched faith and revived thanksgiving to the Almighty Creator for the bountiful blessings received despite the current challenges caused by the different calamities that struck our region.

𝘿𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙤 𝙐𝙨𝙬𝙖𝙜 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙖𝙣!

06/12/2024

𝙆𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙠𝙤𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙝𝙖 𝙆𝙖𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙜𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙖𝙢𝙬𝙖𝙠 𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙣 𝙞𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙮𝙝𝙖𝙠, 𝙠𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙖 𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙣 𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙞𝙮𝙖 𝙞𝙜𝙥𝙖𝙙𝙖𝙮𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙖!

For posterity, City Mayor Dexter Uy posed at the unveiled and blessed Nativity Scene earlier tonight, December 06, 2024 at the City Plaza together with city department representatives as part of the 2024 Kapaskohan ha Katbalogan.

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“Kapaskohan ha Katbalogan” is anchored on the rich cultural tradition of families, from flavorful feasts to musical and fun-filled performances, and the gatherings of cheerful people that always find reason to celebrate.

For this year, our theme is “KAPASKOHAN HA KATBALOGAN: Peace, Progress and Prosperity” to highlight the call for global unity and amidst the current crisis among nations and even within our country, to highlight the importance of progress among people towards sustainable prosperity among the community.

Endorsed by the Local Culture & Arts Council of Catbalogan City (LCAC) and the Catbalogan City Tourism Council (CTC), this celebration is not just about our culture and identity but to strengthen our communities through enriched faith and revived thanksgiving to the Almighty Creator for the bountiful blessings received despite the current challenges caused by the different calamities that struck our region.

𝘿𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙤 𝙐𝙨𝙬𝙖𝙜 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙖𝙣!

06/12/2024

𝙆𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙠𝙤𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙝𝙖 𝙆𝙖𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙜𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙖𝙢𝙬𝙖𝙠 𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙣 𝙞𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙮𝙝𝙖𝙠, 𝙠𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙖 𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙣 𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙞𝙮𝙖 𝙞𝙜𝙥𝙖𝙙𝙖𝙮𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙖!

And to officially close the ceremony, Katig Manarayaw Organization performed its finale production to a medley of popular Christmas songs earlier tonight, December 06, 2024 at the City Plaza as part of the 2024 Kapaskohan ha Katbalogan.

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“Kapaskohan ha Katbalogan” is anchored on the rich cultural tradition of families, from flavorful feasts to musical and fun-filled performances, and the gatherings of cheerful people that always find reason to celebrate.

For this year, our theme is “KAPASKOHAN HA KATBALOGAN: Peace, Progress and Prosperity” to highlight the call for global unity and amidst the current crisis among nations and even within our country, to highlight the importance of progress among people towards sustainable prosperity among the community.

Endorsed by the Local Culture & Arts Council of Catbalogan City (LCAC) and the Catbalogan City Tourism Council (CTC), this celebration is not just about our culture and identity but to strengthen our communities through enriched faith and revived thanksgiving to the Almighty Creator for the bountiful blessings received despite the current challenges caused by the different calamities that struck our region.

𝘿𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙤 𝙐𝙨𝙬𝙖𝙜 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙖𝙣!

06/12/2024

𝙆𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙠𝙤𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙝𝙖 𝙆𝙖𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙜𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙖𝙢𝙬𝙖𝙠 𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙣 𝙞𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙮𝙝𝙖𝙠, 𝙠𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙖 𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙣 𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙞𝙮𝙖 𝙞𝙜𝙥𝙖𝙙𝙖𝙮𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙖!

As the Nativity Scene at the City Plaza was officially unveiled and blessed earlier tonight, December 06, 2024, City Mayor Dexter Uy shared his message for the yuletide season -- evoking a sense of gratefulness for the blessings received; of togetherness among families, friends, and among our loved ones this Christmas season; and of hopefulness, that despite the current challenges each may face, the hope for a better year we must always pray for.

All these as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ our Savior and as part of the celebration of the 2024 Kapaskohan ha Katbalogan.

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“Kapaskohan ha Katbalogan” is anchored on the rich cultural tradition of families, from flavorful feasts to musical and fun-filled performances, and the gatherings of cheerful people that always find reason to celebrate.

For this year, our theme is “KAPASKOHAN HA KATBALOGAN: Peace, Progress and Prosperity” to highlight the call for global unity and amidst the current crisis among nations and even within our country, to highlight the importance of progress among people towards sustainable prosperity among the community.

Endorsed by the Local Culture & Arts Council of Catbalogan City (LCAC) and the Catbalogan City Tourism Council (CTC), this celebration is not just about our culture and identity but to strengthen our communities through enriched faith and revived thanksgiving to the Almighty Creator for the bountiful blessings received despite the current challenges caused by the different calamities that struck our region.

𝘿𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙤 𝙐𝙨𝙬𝙖𝙜 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙖𝙣!

06/12/2024

𝙆𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙠𝙤𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙝𝙖 𝙆𝙖𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙜𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙖𝙢𝙬𝙖𝙠 𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙣 𝙞𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙮𝙝𝙖𝙠, 𝙠𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙖 𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙣 𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙞𝙮𝙖 𝙞𝙜𝙥𝙖𝙙𝙖𝙮𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙖!

Leading the blessing of the Christmas Belen or the Nativity Scene was Rev. Fr. Christian Custodio of the St. Bartholomew Parish - Catbalogan City as witnessed by City Mayor Dexter Uy together with the city officials, city departments, stakeholders and communities earlier today, December 06, 2024 at the City Plaza as part of the 2024 Kapaskohan ha Katbalogan.

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“Kapaskohan ha Katbalogan” is anchored on the rich cultural tradition of families, from flavorful feasts to musical and fun-filled performances, and the gatherings of cheerful people that always find reason to celebrate.

For this year, our theme is “KAPASKOHAN HA KATBALOGAN: Peace, Progress and Prosperity” to highlight the call for global unity and amidst the current crisis among nations and even within our country, to highlight the importance of progress among people towards sustainable prosperity among the community.

Endorsed by the Local Culture & Arts Council of Catbalogan City (LCAC) and the Catbalogan City Tourism Council (CTC), this celebration is not just about our culture and identity but to strengthen our communities through enriched faith and revived thanksgiving to the Almighty Creator for the bountiful blessings received despite the current challenges caused by the different calamities that struck our region.

𝘿𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙤 𝙐𝙨𝙬𝙖𝙜 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙖𝙣!

06/12/2024

𝙆𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙠𝙤𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙝𝙖 𝙆𝙖𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙜𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙖𝙢𝙬𝙖𝙠 𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙣 𝙞𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙮𝙝𝙖𝙠, 𝙠𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙖 𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙣 𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙞𝙮𝙖 𝙞𝙜𝙥𝙖𝙙𝙖𝙮𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙖!

Katig Manarayaw Organization led the unveiling with a stellar dance interpretation of the song "Pasko Hain Ka Na" as performed by the Philippine Madrigal Singers that led to the installation of the Baby Jesus in the Nativity Scene.

This was part of the commencement of the 2024 Kapaskohan ha Katbalogan led by City Mayor Dexter Uy earlier tonight, December 06, 2024 at the City Plaza.

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“Kapaskohan ha Katbalogan” is anchored on the rich cultural tradition of families, from flavorful feasts to musical and fun-filled performances, and the gatherings of cheerful people that always find reason to celebrate.

For this year, our theme is “KAPASKOHAN HA KATBALOGAN: Peace, Progress and Prosperity” to highlight the call for global unity and amidst the current crisis among nations and even within our country, to highlight the importance of progress among people towards sustainable prosperity among the community.

Endorsed by the Local Culture & Arts Council of Catbalogan City (LCAC) and the Catbalogan City Tourism Council (CTC), this celebration is not just about our culture and identity but to strengthen our communities through enriched faith and revived thanksgiving to the Almighty Creator for the bountiful blessings received despite the current challenges caused by the different calamities that struck our region.

𝘿𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙤 𝙐𝙨𝙬𝙖𝙜 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙖𝙣!

06/12/2024

𝙆𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙠𝙤𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙝𝙖 𝙆𝙖𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙜𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙖𝙢𝙬𝙖𝙠 𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙣 𝙞𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙮𝙝𝙖𝙠, 𝙠𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙖 𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙣 𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙞𝙮𝙖 𝙞𝙜𝙥𝙖𝙙𝙖𝙮𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙖!

Earlier tonight, December 06, 2024 during the official unveiling of the Nativity Scene, City Mayor Dexter Uy led the activity together with city councilors, city departments and other stakeholders as part of the 2024 Kapaskohan ha Katbalogan.

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“Kapaskohan ha Katbalogan” is anchored on the rich cultural tradition of families, from flavorful feasts to musical and fun-filled performances, and the gatherings of cheerful people that always find reason to celebrate.

For this year, our theme is “KAPASKOHAN HA KATBALOGAN: Peace, Progress and Prosperity” to highlight the call for global unity and amidst the current crisis among nations and even within our country, to highlight the importance of progress among people towards sustainable prosperity among the community.

Endorsed by the Local Culture & Arts Council of Catbalogan City (LCAC) and the Catbalogan City Tourism Council (CTC), this celebration is not just about our culture and identity but to strengthen our communities through enriched faith and revived thanksgiving to the Almighty Creator for the bountiful blessings received despite the current challenges caused by the different calamities that struck our region.

𝘿𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙤 𝙐𝙨𝙬𝙖𝙜 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙖𝙣!

06/12/2024

𝙆𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙠𝙤𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙝𝙖 𝙆𝙖𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙜𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙖𝙢𝙬𝙖𝙠 𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙣 𝙞𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙮𝙝𝙖𝙠, 𝙠𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙖 𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙣 𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙞𝙮𝙖 𝙞𝙜𝙥𝙖𝙙𝙖𝙮𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙖!

Later this evening, December 06, 2024 is the official unveiling of the Nativity Scene to be led by City Mayor Dexter Uy as part of the 2024 Kapaskohan ha Katbalogan.

“Kapaskohan ha Katbalogan” is anchored on the rich cultural tradition of families, from flavorful feasts to musical and fun-filled performances, and the gatherings of cheerful people that always find reason to celebrate.

For this year, our theme is “KAPASKOHAN HA KATBALOGAN: Peace, Progress and Prosperity” to highlight the call for global unity and amidst the current crisis among nations and even within our country, to highlight the importance of progress among people towards sustainable prosperity among the community.

Endorsed by the Local Culture & Arts Council of Catbalogan City (LCAC) and the Catbalogan City Tourism Council (CTC), this celebration is not just about our culture and identity but to strengthen our communities through enriched faith and revived thanksgiving to the Almighty Creator for the bountiful blessings received despite the current challenges caused by the different calamities that struck our region.

𝘿𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙤 𝙐𝙨𝙬𝙖𝙜 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙖𝙣!

06/12/2024

Damo nga salamat Samar Mountaineering and Outdoor Club, Inc. (SAMOC)!

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Members of the Samar Mountaineering and Outdoor Club, Inc. are refreshing their skills in Single Rope Technique (SRT) in preparation for the upcoming Technical Cave Expedition.

This expedition will collaborate with the first official government-led exploration, documentation, and geo-mapping of Catbalogan City's natural resources, led by the Catbalogan City Tourism, Culture, Arts & Information Office (CTAIO).

06/12/2024

𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙗𝙞𝙨𝙮𝙤 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙫𝙖𝙣, 𝙝𝙖 𝙪𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙗𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙣𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙣!

Last December 05, 2024, the City Government of Catbalogan went to Barangay Albalate for the 4th Quarter City Hall at your Doorstep Caravan of Government Services.

Nearly 100 individuals from upland barangays were catered by City Tourism, Culture, Arts & Information Office (CTCAIO) through the Tourism and Information Desk alone while other offices and partner agencies provided other government services to this upland barangay during the said ‘Serbisyo Caravan”.

This quarterly conduct led by City Mayor Dexter Uy is part of his administration’s commitment of providing services to all constituents especially for those areas far from the city hall — ensuring a government that serves and cares.

𝘿𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙤 𝙐𝙨𝙬𝙖𝙜 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙖𝙣!

05/12/2024

𝙋𝙖𝙙𝙖𝙮𝙤𝙣 𝙣𝙜𝙖 𝙥𝙖𝙜𝙥𝙖𝙝𝙪𝙨𝙖𝙮 𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙣 𝙥𝙖𝙜𝙥𝙖𝙪𝙥𝙖𝙮 𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙢𝙤 𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙖𝙣, 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙙𝙤 𝙣𝙞 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙈𝙖𝙮𝙤𝙧 𝘿𝙚𝙭𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙐𝙮!

In coordination with Catbalogan City Engineering Office (CEO), the first phase of the rehabilitation project at Cabugawan Eco Park was inspected today, December 05, 2024.

Managed by the Cabugawan Eco Park Association (CEPA), the said site was first opened to the public in 2018 as one of the eco-tourism projects of then City Mayor now City Councilor, Stephany Uy-Tan that showcases a 3-hectare mangrove area that originally had five gazebos as pitstops through a 750-meter boardwalk but were totally destroyed after several typhoons that hit the city.

Located at Barangay Cabugawan, one of the three barangays at Buri Island where the Catbalogan Airport is located, the eco park is registered under the Philippine Registry of Cultural Property (PRECUP) of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) as one of the cultural properties in the city under tangible immovable property as landscapes and marinescapes.

With the completed first phase, the second phase is to be endorsed for funding to include the remaining stretch of the boardwalk and several gazebos as well as other needed elements like solar lights, kiosks, display area, benches, and other essential additions.

City Mayor Dexter Uy strongly supports the development of local tourism sites as anchored on KAHUSAY KATBALOGAN development program towards the achievement of the 2040 Derecho Uswag Catbalogan Vision.

𝘿𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙤 𝙐𝙨𝙬𝙖𝙜 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙖𝙣!

05/12/2024

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The Online Content Creation category of Young Creatives Challenge Season 2 Regular Edition is waiting for your creativity! Share your boldest ideas through videos, reels, or posts that captivate and connect.

🌟 Reminder: The clock is ticking—make sure your entry hits all the marks. Full criteria are at www.youngcreativeschallenge.com.

🗓️ Deadline’s almost here! Submit your masterpiece by December 6, 2024, 11:59 PM. Show the world what you’ve got!

05/12/2024

𝗗𝗜𝗗 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪?

Republic Act No. 11313, popularly known as the Bawal Bastos Law, is a landmark legislation in the Philippines aimed at curbing gender-based sexual harassment in all spaces, including streets, workplaces, educational institutions, public transportation, and online platforms.

A key provision of the Bawal Bastos Law is its prohibition of remarks that suggest or demand sexual favors, whether subtle or explicit. Such acts are classified as gender-based harassment and are punishable by fines, community service, or imprisonment, depending on the gravity of the offense.

04/12/2024

Calling All Creative Industry Players! 📣

The British Council East Asia is conducting the ASEAN Cultural and Creative Sectors Survey—and we need your voice!

This is a unique opportunity for government and private sector stakeholders in the creative industries to contribute to shaping the future of culture and creativity across the ASEAN region. By participating, you’ll help provide valuable insights into the challenges, opportunities, and potential collaborations that can further drive innovation and growth within the creative sector.

📌 Who should join?
- Creative professionals and entrepreneurs
- Policymakers and government representatives
- Private sector leaders and investors in the cultural and creative industries

📌 Why participate?
- Influence regional policies supporting creativity and culture
- Share your experiences and perspectives to guide future programs
- Be part of a regional movement to strengthen creative collaboration

Your insights will be vital in building a thriving, interconnected creative ecosystem across ASEAN. Don’t miss the chance to make your mark on the future of creativity in our region!

🗓️ Scan the QR code to complete the survey today and help us envision a brighter future for ASEAN’s creative industries!

Survey Link: https://bit.ly/ASEANCCSSurvey

04/12/2024

𝙑𝘼𝙒 𝘽𝙞𝙜𝙮𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙒𝙖𝙠𝙖𝙨, 𝙉𝙜𝙖𝙮𝙤𝙣 𝙣𝙖 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙊𝙧𝙖𝙨!

In compliance with the memorandum issued by City Mayor Dexter Uy in observance of the “18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women and their Children (VAWC), the staffs of Catbalogan City Tourism, Culture, Arts & Information Office (CTCAIO) wore orange today, December 04, 2024 for the .

The 18-Day Campaign to End VAW supports the Philippine government’s goal of protecting the human rights of women and girls by upholding its commitment to address all forms of gender-based violence as enshrined in the 1987 Constitution.

By virtue of Republic Act 10398 or the Act declaring November 25 of every year as the National Consciousness Day for the Elimination of VAWC, government agencies are mandated to raise awareness on the problem of violence and the elimination of all forms of violence against women and girls.

𝘿𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙤 𝙐𝙨𝙬𝙖𝙜 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙖𝙣!

04/12/2024

Big shout out to our newest top fans! 💎

Lyner Gruta, Joyce Nabore, Acceber Carañagan Gaya, Pureza Leanda Hurtado, Mitos S. Orbeta Cuenco, Kristen Laine Olandiz, Fe Gatil Hernando, Anarose Ladesa, Jeanel Mañoza Langcuyan

Drop a comment to welcome them to our community,

04/12/2024

𝙏𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙢𝙤 𝙣𝙜𝙖 𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙜-𝙤𝙣, 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙣 𝙣𝙜𝙖 𝙢𝙜𝙖 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙖𝙣𝙤𝙣!

As led by Catbalogan City Public Employment Service Office (CPESO), a reelection was held among members of the Cabugawan Eco Park Association (CEPA) last December 02, 2024.

This was a follow-up to the recent workshops and sessions conducted by Catbalogan City Tourism, Culture, Arts & Information Office (CTCAIO) for the project entitled, "Comprehensive Tourism and Cultural Heritage Master Development Plan for Catbalogan City".

Congratulations to the new officers, namely:

President - QUIMPO, Evelyn T.
Vice President - VILLOCORTES, Alecia D.
Secretary - APIS, Rechel V.
Treasurer - MORES, Maricel C.
Auditor - ARCABAL, Maricris S.
PIO - NIEVA, Marissa R. and TEJERO, Antonia G.
Book Keeper - GRUTA, Cristina D.
Business Manager - ESPLANA, Jennalyn C.

Board of Directors
- PENADO, Lydia N.
- ABEJO, Adela T.
- MORIS, Analiza M.
- MERONIO, Marina M.
- Castañas, Mary Ann N.

CEPA is the community-based tourism organization managing the Cabugawan Eco Park located in Barangay Cabugawan, Buri Island and the first phase repair and rehabilitation of the boardwalk and gazebos have been completed recently.

In 2023, members were trained on ‘nito’ weaving for souvenir items like for leis, small containers, and baskets however, due to the difficulty in raw materials, it was temporarily halted. For 2024, they are set to attend a souvenir-making training using recycled and recyclable materials.

𝘿𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙤 𝙐𝙨𝙬𝙖𝙜 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙖𝙣!

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𝙆𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙠𝙤𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙝𝙖 𝙆𝙖𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙖𝙣 𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙥𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙙𝙖𝙮𝙤𝙣 𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙖𝙜𝙞 𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖 𝙣𝙞 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙈𝙖𝙮𝙤𝙧 𝘿𝙚𝙭𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙐𝙮! Let's spread the Kapaskohan feels by taking snaps around Catbalogan City using your mobile phones! Calling all mobile photographers in Eastern Visayas to join the 2024 Mobile Photography Contest as part of the 2024 Kapaskohan ha Katbalogan organized by The City Government of Catbalogan headed by City Mayor Dexter Uy through the Catbalogan City Tourism, Culture, Arts & Information Office (CTCAIO) as supported by the Catbalogan City Tourism Council (CTC) and the Local Culture & Arts Council of Catbalogan City (LCAC). Register at bit.ly/2024kapaskohanphotog only until December 19, 2024 and submit online your entries at [email protected] only until December 20, 2024.

Let's spread the Kapaskohan feels by taking snaps around Catbalogan City using your mobile phones!Calling all mobile photographers in Eastern Visayas to join the 2024 Mobile Photography Contest as part of the 2024 Kapaskohan ha Katbalogan. Register at bit.ly/2024kapaskohanphotog only until December 19, 2024 and submit online your entries at [email protected] only until December 20, 2024.

Dance your way to amazing prizes this Kapaskohan ha Katbalogan!Calling all talented dance groups in Eastern Visayas regardless of genre to join the 2024 Step High Christmas Dance Craze as part of the 2024 Kapaskohan ha Katbalogan. Register at bit.ly/2024kapaskohanstephigh only until December 19, 2024 and live finals will be on December 21, 2024 at SEASIDE CITY.

𝙏𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙢𝙤 𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙣 𝙋𝙖𝙣𝙪𝙧𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙤𝙣 𝙣𝙜𝙖 𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙜-𝙤𝙣, 𝙠𝙖𝙪𝙜𝙤𝙥 𝙠𝙞𝙩𝙖 𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙣 𝙣𝙜𝙖 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙖𝙣𝙤𝙣! Day 04 of the series of Sessions and Workshops for the "Comprehensive Tourism and Cultural Heritage Master Development Plan for Catbalogan City".

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to my weekly engagement list! 🎉 Joel Amora, Madelyn Davantes Dilena, Clighd Lobres, Khurt Bryan Delejiro Rueda, Samantha Belle Bermejo Davantes, Jay Patrick

𝙏𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙢𝙤 𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙣 𝙋𝙖𝙣𝙪𝙧𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙤𝙣 𝙣𝙜𝙖 𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙜-𝙤𝙣, 𝙠𝙖𝙪𝙜𝙤𝙥 𝙠𝙞𝙩𝙖 𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙣 𝙣𝙜𝙖 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙖𝙣𝙤𝙣! Day 03 of the series of Sessions and Workshops for the "Comprehensive Tourism and Cultural Heritage Master Development Plan for Catbalogan City".

Big shout out to my newest top fans! 💎 Jeanel Mañoza Langcuyan, Lyner Gruta, Joyce Nabore, Acceber Carañagan Gaya, Mitos S. Orbeta Cuenco, Kristen Laine Olandiz

Market Market kada Monday ngan kada Miyerkules, damo nga salamat City Mayor Dexter Uy han suporta!

Big shout out to my newest top fans! 💎 Jeanel Mañoza Langcuyan, Lyner Gruta, Joyce Nabore, Acceber Carañagan Gaya, Kristen Laine Olandiz, Fe Gatil Hernando

𝙆𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙖 𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙣 𝙆𝙖𝙝𝙪𝙨𝙖𝙮 𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙖𝙣, 𝙠𝙖𝙪𝙥𝙤𝙙 𝙖𝙣 𝙠𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙖𝙣 𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙣 𝙠𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙮𝙚𝙣-𝙖𝙣, 𝙜𝙞𝙣-𝙪𝙪𝙜𝙤𝙥𝙖𝙣 𝙣𝙞 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙈𝙖𝙮𝙤𝙧 𝘿𝙚𝙭𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙐𝙮 𝙠𝙖𝙨𝙪𝙜𝙗𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣 𝙎𝙎𝙐 𝙣𝙜𝙖 𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙥𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙣!

Nagin manilampuson an kanina nga MARKET MARKET! Damo nga salamat mga KALOKAL!

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