Free Clinic for Guihulnganons: Triskelion’s 16th chapter Anniversary’s Advocacy

Free Clinic for Guihulnganons: Triskelion’s 16th chapter Anniversary’s Advocacy
Guest Writer: Amber Ross B. Ramos

In connection with the annual celebration of the Triskelion’s 16th chapter anniversary, the Tau Gamma Phi/ Sigma Fraternity and Sorority Guihulngan chapter conducted a Free Clinic Program for Guihulnganons today Monday, December 28, 2009.

Starting at around 9 in the morning, the event kicked off with a motorcade participated by members of the said organization. People coming from the different barangays of Guihulngan City converged at the city’s Multi-Purpose Gymnasium as they anticipated with much excitement the free clinic services offered by the organization.

Anatalio Bugwad, 60, a resident of Lagcagon Mckinley was one of the lucky participants who had availed the free clinic services. He pointed out that the program was really a big aid to him and to the others who, like him, could not afford buying medicines.

In an interview, Bonjon Palomares, Vice Governor General of Negros Oriental Provincial Council and Triskelion Global Coordinating Council Director for Visayas, said that it was their solemn advocacy to render an outreach program annually involving free clinic services.

Among the free services rendered were Blood Sugar Testing and consultations. Free medicines given in the outreach were donated by Rite Med Unilab and Pro health.

Aside from the free clinic, the organization also held a feeding program and rendered free hair cut services.

Palomares said they had been giving these services annually for the past eight years. He pointed out that feel more encouraged and fulfilled to offer such services to fellow Guihulnganons in their own little way as an organization. He added that they would be looking forward to render their services again in the coming years by God’s grace.

Duane Canillas, the President of Guihulngan Triskelion Alumni Organization (GTAO) expressed his gratitude towards the people who eagerly participated and cooperated to ensure the success of their event.

The event was a one day celebration and had been participated with the different Chapters in Negros Oriental including Ayungon Chapter, NORSU-G Chapter, Canlaon City Chapter, Pacuan Chapter, Guihulngan Triskelion Alumni Organization (GTAO) along with Guihulngan City Chapter. ( Amber Ross B. Ramos)

Pitogo farmers

Very recently, I was in Pitogo, in Brgy P Zamora,Guihulngan, where there is an ongoing seminar called the Farmer Field School on Corn. About 60 participants are attending this 4-month long seminar on corn production, each farmer is asked to attend regular classes every Monday morning.

Farmers are required to tend (by group) a plot of corn using different treatments (like trials on variety or trials on different organic fertilizers) and they report their findings to the big group. Afterwards, technicians from the Municipal Agriculture Office conduct lectures on various phases of corn production, and also on special topics. Last week, the special topic was on artificial insemination of large cattle conducted by Mr. Oscar Vittorio "Donga" Trinidad

I wish this group of farmers all the best in their endeavors. Congratulations to Guihulngan Municipal Agriculture Staff for showing much dedication in their work!

Guihulngan girds for Christmas celebration

Time flies by so fast, now, Christmas season is in the air....This year will be marked by simple celebrations, at least, for the Municipality of Guihulngan.
As with the previous years, our citytown of Guihulngan will celebrate 11 nights of Christmas to be spearheaded by various agencies.
Dec 11, Friday -- To be sponsored by ABC Kiddie Center
Dec 12, Saturday -- St Francis College
Dec 13, Sunday -- Bankers: Guihulngan Branches of Land Bank of the
Philippines, Philippine National Bank, Rural Bank of Guihulngan, Baptist Church, Guihulngan Retired Teachers Association (GRETA), Philippine Ports Authority, Bureau of Fire Protection, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, Bureau of Internal Revenue, Post Office, Senior Citizens
Dec 14, Monday -- Regional Trial Court, Municipal Trial Court, Public Attorney's Office, Prosecutor's Office, Parole and Probation Office, Philippine National Police,Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Department of Agriculture, National Food Authority, Governor William Villegas Memorial Hospital and Department of Public Works and Highways
Dec 15, Tuesday --Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) - Guihulngan Campus
Dec 16, Wednesday -- All secondary schools
Dec17, Thursday -- Guihulngan North District, Dept of Education
Dec 18, Friday -- Guihulngan South District, Dept of Education
Dec 19, Saturday -- Local Government Unit offices and Dept of Interior and Local Government
Dec 20, Sunday -- All accredited NGOs and POs, Roman Catholic Church, Philippine Independent Church and Couples for Christ, City of Guihulngan Lawn Tennis Association
Dec 21, Monday -- Association of Barangay Captains (ABC) and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK)

Happy Holidays, my fellow Guihulnganons!!!