Park n Go Bakeshop Soon to Open in Talakag

This new bakery is situated just across the Plaza waiting shed. Since this establishment is owned by a Chinese family, I reckon it will open next week in time for the Chinese New Year. While taking photos of the development, you will notice (as indicated in the streamer) that it will be open 24 hours. Given the opening hours, I can see this become a favourite hangout for BSU college students attending evening classes and the Del Monte and Dole plantation people working on shifts. Park n Go Bakeshop will now bring the total number of bakeries operating in Talakag to 7.

HAPPY NEW YEAR TALAKAG!

Wishing all Talakagnons and friends

a peaceful and prosperous 2011.

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Please help Bukidnon Online Win in the 2010 Philippine Blog Awards

Two years ago when my husband and I decided to retire in Bukidnon from England, I started surfing the net for more information about Bukidnon. I was lucky to have come across Bukidnon Online. I found Bukidnon Online a reliable resource that’s up-to-date and interactive that I have bookmarked it.

So Bukidnon Online gets my vote in the 2010 Philippine Blog Awards for the following reasons:

• Bukidnon Online shares up-to-date information on what’s going on in Bukidnon with the rest of the world.
• Bukidnon Online takes pride in showcasing the Province of Bukidnon on the internet.
• Bukidnon Online actively promotes Bukidnon as a tourist destination in the Philippines.
• Bukidnon Online provides a free and voluntary service for the people of Bukidnon.

Recently, when Bukidnon Online organised the Bukidnon Bloggers to help promote Bukidnon and take an active role in initiating changes for the good of Bukidnon, my husband and I didn’t hesitate to join.

So I’m calling all Filipino bloggers out there with Bukidnon connections. Let’s help Bukidnon Online win in the 2010 Philippine Blog Awards. CLICK HERE TO VOTE.

Talakag Barangay Officials and SK Chairmen Sworn To Office

The new elected/re-elected Barangay Officials and SK Chairmen from the 29 Barangays of Talakag, Bukidnon took their oath in a ceremony held today in the Town Plaza. All the Municipal Officials led by Mayor Nestor Macapayag were in attendance to formally welcome them to Office. The guest speaker from the Office of DILG Region 10, in his speech, stressed the importance of upholding their duties and responsibilities. This was followed by the Municipal Treasurer’s talk on budgets, audit and accountability.

Congratulations to all Barangay and SK Officials and may you serve the Talakagnons well throughout your tenure.

Bukidnon Bloggers

It’s official - my husband Jim and I are now core members of the newly formed Bukidnon Bloggers. Visit Bukidnon Online to read all about it. We just got back from attending the Blogging 101 and How to Make Money Online Workshop held yesterday, November 6 in Malaybalay City.

We left Talakag in the early hours of the morning to get to Malaybalay on time, given that there were major roadworks along the Manolo Fortich stretch. The traffic wasn’t too bad and driving through the mist in the Impasugong area reminded us of being back in Scotland. We arrived in Malaybalay at 7:00am and went straight to Haus Malibu to check in and for some breakfast.

Then off we went to Sir Edwards Grill, the venue for the Blogging 101 and How to Make Money Online Workshop. We were met by Irene, the lady behind Bukidnon Online and responsible for organising the event. The registration fee of 200 pesos was really worth it – workshop with free flowing coffee, 2 snacks and lunch. There were surprises in between topics like raffle prizes won from various sponsors. Jim (for being 1st to register) won a keychain from Google. We also got the chance to try some chocolate cake from Mariela’s Bakeshop of Valencia City (the best chocolate cake in Bukidnon). But the big surprise came in the form of a video message from Senator Francisco Pangilinan.

The event was well attended – around 40 (from students, teachers, businessmen, bankers, government employees, to retirees, etc) including the CDO Bloggers who gave the lectures and shared their experiences. The workshop was informal yet very informative and interesting. The lecturers were fun and engaging and they were not even bothered when they found out that I was the only one there without a Facebook account! Oh well, I prefer Blogging (in my defense).

At the end of a long day, we were googled, bookmarked, tagged, flickered, facebooked, twittered, adsensed, zoomed, paypalled, etc. We all left after “picture, picture”, exchanges of contact details, promises to text, email, chat or check each other out in the social media, and truly inspired to start up or update our respective Blogs and promote Bukidnon along the way.

Thanks Irene and all the sponsors listed below for a wonderful day of Blogging experience.

BUKIDNONONLINE.COM
ASTERISK Events and Communications
CDO Bloggers, Inc
Mindanaoan.com
Senator Juan “Migs” Zubiri
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero
MGM Mountain Resort, Maramag, Bukidnon
DL8 Herbal Tea
SOTELCO
Core Solutions
Google Philippines
WomenTreats.com
WeddingsinPhilippines.com
AsiaTravelWonders.com
Mariela's Bakeshop, Valencia City (tel 09083052490)

Barangay Election Results for Talakag Poblacion

This is my first Barangay Election experience, having left Talakag and lived abroad for over 25 years. I went to my voting centre early to avoid the rush. Unlike the Big Election held last May, the Barangay Election was very quiet and basic. The ballot was like a ¼ sheet of blank bond paper and I had to write down the candidates’ names. Even if PCOS Machines were not being used, I (at least) expected all the candidates names preprinted on the ballot and all I had to do was tick the corresponding boxes. I went back to the voting centre later in the afternoon to observe and get the results first hand. Again the process was very basic with someone tallying on the blackboard with a piece of chalk. It was like going back in time!

Anyway, here are the official results I gathered from the COMELEC Office:

Barangay 5
Kapitan
Andresa Borreta
Kagawad
Hadven Tun-anan
Virginia Onda
Arthur Aningga
CrisantoWabe
Concepcion Victor
Danilo Almaden
Isagani Dimakuta

Barangay 4
Kapitan
Amando Noble III
Kagawad
Allan Mapano
Geronimo Dagunot, Jr
Pablo Bayron
Nenita Bagayna
Abner Pacuno
Delia Lopez
Alfredo Tagotongan

Barangay 3
Kapitan
Adolfo Petalcorin
Kagawad
Dionesio Co
Sulficia Teves
Eusebio Naca
Albert Gahiton
Marciana Heramis
Jesus Pajo
Jerry Saganahay

Barangay 2
Kapitan
Nenita Bacarro
Kagawad
Mercedes Burinaga
Arlyn Llenes
Trifon Rebuyon
Victorino Pajo
Timoteo Santiago
Samuel Bacungan
Rita Molina

Barangay 1
Kapitan
Avelino Sechico
Kagawad
Cliff Steven Gallentes
Pepe Galarce
Eulalio Clapano
Julieto Hallazgo
Lorna Ramos
Genesis Cabrillos
Jinky Binas

SK results are as follows:

Chairman for
Barangay 5 - Jonny Mark Borreta
Barangay 4 - Glenn Kiliron
Barangay 3 - Carlo Macapayag
Barangay 2 - Romeo Tianson, Jr
Barangay 1 - Ninos Vince Cedeno

Fire in Talakag Left Families Homeless

The fire started from the house owned by Mr Julio Suclatan at 11:00 last night. By midnight the fire gutted 13 houses in Barangay 3 just across the Talakag Community Hospital. Due to the houses built so close together and some LPG tanks exploding, the fire spread very quickly. Fire trucks from the Municipal Fire Department, Dole and Del Monte were at the scene to help tackle the fire. People were taken by surprise and so were not able to save many of their personal effects. As of this posting, nobody was reported hurt and the cause of the fire is still being investigated.

Pictures taken this morning: