BOTOY’S LECHON Talakag Branch

You don't have to go down Cagayan de Oro anymore for a "lechon fix", as Botoy’s Lechon Manok, Pork BBQ, Liempo and their latest Grilled Boneless Bangus are now available here in Talakag.  It's branch opened today at 8:00 am on the 8^th day of the 8^th month, which is believed to bring luck to any business.  It attracted the public’s attention early as promos for the day included: a Buy One Get One Free offer for the first 50 customers while the rest got either 2 sticks of pork BBQ or a 1.5 litre softdrink with every order made.

Botoy’s lechon promises quality meat, marinaded in special herbs/spices and cooked to perfection.  I’ve tried the pork BBQ which has passed my taste standard.  I also recommend the Grilled Bangus as a healthier option and because it’s boneless, it’s good value for money.  Check out Botoy’s Lechon soon to see what I’m talking about.

It’s located in Barangay 3 and owned/managed by “Pepoy” dela Pena and his wife.

Shop Location and Frontage

 

Grilling Station



Staff from Botoy's Head Office Overseeing First Day of Business

 

Grilled Bangus - A Healthier Option

 

Talakag's Elected Officials 2016 Proclaimed

The long wait is over!  The 2016 election results for Talakag have now been finalised and endorsed.  The newly elected officials were proclaimed late this afternoon.

Photos from LGU Talakag, Bukidnon Facebook page

Mayor  FACTURA, VERGITO (BPP)

Vice Mayor  NOBLE, AMADO JR (BPP)

Sangunniang Bayan Members: 

CEDEÑO, MARIO (UNA)
LAGUYAN, ENGRACIO (IND)
PACUÑO, ABDON (BPP)
TIANZON, ROMEO SR (BPP)
SULATAN, RENATO JR (UNA)
MONJE, ANGELO (BPP)
SABANG, YOLANDA (UNA)
TAQUEBAN, CARLOS (BPP)

 

Congratulations!

Election Watch – Talakag 2016

The voting is over and done when the polling stations closed at 5:00pm today.  However, it’s going to be a long night of waiting for the official election results in Talakag.  It’s a long-drawn process as we await the return of ballot boxes, printouts, machines and sim cards from all the barangays to the Sanguniang Bayan Building where the overall results will be totalled.


Printing the results at the polling station.

A copy of the printout is displayed outside the polling station.

A partial printout from one of the polling stations in Barangay 2

Transport carrying the ballot boxes, machines, etc arrives.

Ballot boxes, machines, etc being carried inside the SB Building.

Report & turnover to the Comelec Officials

Turnover of simcards to Comelec Officials

Simcards handed over for transmission.

Results from simcards uploaded as shown on screen.

Results simultaneously being shown on the big screen in front of the SB Building

More results waiting to be processed.

And here's more in the cue.

The crowd outside are eagerly & patiently waiting for the final results.

In the meantime, feel free to also check this LINK from GMA News Online for Talakag results as they come in.

Inside Ki Bathala Gardens in Talakag

If you have been travelling the Cagayan de Oro-Talakag route, you probably noticed the statue of a Carabao with a Lizard by the roadside of Barangay Balaon, not that far from Uguiaban Bridge.  Follow the narrow trail beside the statue leading to Ki Bathala Gardens for a jungle-like experience in a cool temperature with amazing views of the forest and Kalawaig river.

Today, we dropped by Ki Bathala Gardens to check out the preparations for Luna Musikalawaig Festival 5.  It's a three-nights concert they organise every April which also coincides with the Full Moon.  They're on their 5th year of running this event.  Revelers will have the opportunity to see Waway Saway of Lantapan, our very own Bukidnon Pride perform this weekend. This year's Festival will be April 21-24.

For more details contact:

Phone   0920 911 9282

Email   ahab_33@yahoo.com

Book early to take a pick of sleeping quarters of either the bamboo huts or bring your own tents.  They charge 1,500 pesos for 3 nights or 700 pesos for 1 night.

There is also an Art Gallery in the compound displaying artwork by various artists.  Even the toilet facility is a work of art itself.

Rene's son shows us how to unhusk a coconut and there's a lot of them around.

By the way, no bringing of food and drinks from outside is allowed.  However, drinks and food home-cooked by Tess (Rene's wife) will be sold on the premises, using fresh and organic ingredients.  Please note that our dog Molly is not on the menu!

The clearing behind me is the concert area and here's some of the volunteers taking a break from setting up the stage.

Laga Ta Talakag 2016 Winners

There were 10 Candidates vying for the Laga Ta Talakag 2016 title.

Candidates in their Swimwear

Candidates in their Gown

Then at tonight's final selection, the number was narrowed down to the magic 5.

Congratulations and well done to all the winners:

Laga Ta Talakag 2016
Candidate #2 - Elvan Raymundo from Barangay 2

First Runner-Up
Candidate #1 - Donna Rose Sayson from Barangay San Isidro

Second Runner-Up
Candidate #8 - Sheila Mae Lee from Barangay 5

Third Runner-Up
Candidate #10 - Shanelle Suezzane Villalobos Odevilas from Barangay Tagbak

Fourth Runner-Up
Candidate # 4 - Raha Alexa Bustalino from Barangay 4

Special Awards went to:
Candidate #1 - Miss Photogenic
Candidate #2 - Best in Swimwear, in Ethnic Attire and in Gown
Candidate #4 - Best in Talent

Candidates for Laga Ta Talakag 2016

The candidates vying for the Laga Ta Talakag 2016 title and crown have been selected.  Follow this LINK to check them out.

Note the Pageant Schedule below:

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES
March 14, Monday

TALENT COMPETITION
March 17, Thursday

CORONATION NIGHT
March 20, Sunday

Anlaw Ta Talakag 2016 Schedule of Activities

Once again, here comes the annual celebration of the Anlaw Ta Talakag.  This is a week-long celebration which will run from March 14–20.  If you’re planning to visit Talakag, make it this time.  Join in the fun as there’s plenty to see and do.  Check out the tentative schedule of activities below:

March 14 – Monday
Pamuhat Ritual
Thanksgiving Mass
Grand Parade
Ribbon Cutting and Opening Programme
Drum & Lyre Presentation
Higaonon Jam
Horse Racing
Presentation of Laga Ta Talakag 2016 Candidates
Fireworks Display
Wet and Wild Party

March 15 – Tuesday
Fun Run
Boxing
Elite Models Fashion Show by Gaisano

March 16 – Wednesday
Women’s Parade
Tree Planting
Basketball Championship

March 17 – Thursday
Larong Pinoy
Basketball Parokya
Pareng Bukid Concert
Talent Night Laga Ta Talakag 2016

March 18 – Friday
Basketball Championship
Night Café

March 19 – Saturday
Motocross
Dos Pakatok

March 20 – Sunday
Derby
Table Tennis Competition
Coronation Night Laga Ta Talakag 2016
Fireworks

PLEASE NOTE as this year is the 99^th Anlaw Ta Talakag, you have to mark your calendars in advance for next year when we celebrate the 100^th Anlaw Ta Talakag.  It’s a must HOMECOMING for any Talakagnon.  Big plans and more activities are being drawn up so check back here for any updates.

Still Here!

Just back from our travels abroad, that’s why it has been quiet in here for a couple of months.   

Anyway, here I am - ready to start blogging again.  As it's been awhile and I'm rusty, I will aim for at least one post a month.  We’ll see …..

The Official List of Talakag Candidates for May 2016 Elections

The deadline for filing of Certificates of Candidacy (COC) was last Friday, October 16 at 5pm.  Now here’s the official list of candidates for the May 2016 Elections as released by the COMELEC Office of Talakag:

MAYOR

BIGCAS, Lynard Allan Saliring – IND

ELIGAN, Andres, Jr. Almaden – IND

FACTURA, Vergito Ociones – BPP

TINOY, Rodnie Lupiahan – IND

YAMBA, Patrick Caseres – UNA

VICE MAYOR

NOBLE, Amado, Jr. Zayas – BPP

PERMA, Camilo Hagtos – IND

SULATAN, Renato, Sr. Roa – UNA

COUNCILOR

ALMADEN, Danielo Lato – IND

ALMINE, Brylle John Mainit – IND

AMATIAGA, Aileen Balones – BPP

BACUNGAN, Rommel Runas – IND

BORRETA, Eugenio Bernabe Aquino – UNA

CATA-O, Romeo Pabayos – IND

CEDENO, Ninos Vince Guzman – UNA

GAYONAN, Susan Bustillo – UNA

GOLINSAO, James Lagunday – UNA

LAGARE, Angelito Amora – IND

LAGUYAN, Engracio Salona – IND

LLADAS, Raul Naveses – IND

MACAPAYAG, Ryan Noble – BPP

MANTE, Geralyn Ombod – IND

MONJE, Angelo Obod – BPP

NERI, Samuel Maandig – BPP

PACUNO, Abdon Villanueva – BPP

SABANG, Yolanda Sotelo – UNA

SANSANAN, Rosenio Samontao – UNA

SENO, Wilfredo Deveza – UNA

SINGCAHON, Nicasio Ondayan – BPP

SULATAN, Renato, Jr. Salientes – UNA

TAQUEBAN, Carlos de Castro – BPP

TIANZON, Romeo Blanco - BPP

Bukidnon Paglaum Party (BPP)
United Nationalist Alliance (UNA)
Independent (IND)

Please go to BukidnonOnline for the Provincial List of Candidates for Bukidnon.
 

Kaamulan 2015 Map of Activities

Thank you BukidnonOnline for sharing this valuable information.  It's very helpful.

If like me you're heading to Malaybalay for the Kaamulan 2015 Festival, it is very important to know when and where to go for the particular activities that you're interested in.  I am a regular Kaamulan visitor and I know my way about.  However, I must admit the change of some venues for the major events this year are worth noting!

Check out BukidnonOnline's prep photos HERE.

Kaamulan Festival 2015 Schedule

The Kaamulan Festival celebrating the annual gathering of Bukidnon’s 7 hill tribes will be held from October 1-31 this year.  The main events are listed below:

October 1

• Grand Opening
• Pamuhat (Opening Ritual) followed by a parade

October 3 – Kaamulan Fun Run

October 4 – 1st Kaamulan Phil. Circuit Mountain Festival (Mt Kalatungan, Mt Kitangland, Mt Dulang)

October 9 – 1st Kaamulan Dart Tournament

October 10 – Opening of Kaamulan Horsemanship Competition

October 17 – Opening of Kaamulan Rodeo

October 18 – Rodeo Night

October 19 – National Day of IPs

October 20

• Tribal Wedding
• Kaamulan Ethno Cultural Festival

October 21 – Ethnic Sports

October 23

• Tribal Convention
• Piniliyapan Hu Bukidnon

October 24

• Pamuhat Ritual
• Street Dancing Competition

October 27 – Laga Ta Bukidnon Talent Night

October 29 – Laga Ta Bukidnon Coronation Night

October 30 – Opening of Kaamulan Motocross

All throughout October, there will be Food Fest, Agri Fair, Indigenous Bazaar, Garden Show, Livestock And Poultry Show.  For a complete Kaamulan Festival 2015 Schedule, please visit BukidnonOnline.

Whilst Talakag was last year’s Centennial Major Winners of the Street Dancing and Float Competitions, it will be not be competing for these categories this year.  However, watch out for our own Laga Ta Talakag, Miss Artango, who will be competing at the Kaamulan’s Laga Ta Bukidnon 2015.

A Talakagnon Is Amongst The Top 10 Social Worker 2015 Board Exam Scorers

Early this week, the results from the Social Worker Licensure Examination administered by the Board for Social Workers held July 29-30, 2015 have been released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).

We are proud to see that KRISTINE ELLEN ACERET NGASO of Talakag, Bukidnon who graduated from Lourdes College in Cagayan de Oro City is among the top ten (10) highest scorers (see list below and click HERE for a complete list of results).

Congratulations Kristine and well done! 

Laga Ta Talakag 2015 Candidates

"Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the fairest of them all."

Presenting to you the Candidates for Laga Ta Talakag 2015:

Source: Official Page for Laga Ta Talakag 2015.  For more info and photos check out this LINK.