Support Jinawa Festival 2009!

Posted by Steven Egay

For Gigaquit Civic Club
October 10, 2009

(2nd Jinawa Festival)
November 1 is fast approaching and its time for the Second Jinawa Festival! The preparations suffered some initial setbacks when the supposed participants from different schools in other towns decided to back out only this first week of October. Fortunately, our very own Gigaquitnon kababayans from the different barangays would not allow this affair to be cancelled. Led by their respective gallant Barangay Captains and leaders, the following groups responded by joining the Jinawa Festival contests! They are as follows:

1. Bgy. Ipil
2. Bgy. Alambique
3. Bgy. Mahanub
4. Bgy. Villaflor and Villafranca cluster
5. Bgy. San Antonio, Bgy. Anibongan and Bgy. Camboayon cluster

GNSHI might join but not yet confirmed as of today, while SAI will join as a non-competing performer.

Anyhow, the organizer of the Jinawa Festival led by the LGU wish to appeal to all Gigaquitnons for donations in terms of prizes. The amounts needed are as follows:

First Prize: P7,000
Second Prize: P5,000
Third Prize: P3,500

Consolation prizes: P2,000 each non-winner

The above amounts are just small compared to the honor and pride that this event will bring to our beloved Gigaquit.

To all concerned Gigaquitnons, please respond immediately as time is running out . . .

Mabuhay an mga Gigaquitnons!


Video below from First Jinawa Festival . . .

Originally posted by Steve Egay at http://gigaquitnons.ning.com/

GOL Digest Volume 10

Posted by Steven Egay

For Gigaquit Civic Club
October 7, 2009

Greetings to all Gigaquitnons!

Marajaw na Pista dijo hurot! Once again we enjoyed another lively fiesta celebration in our beloved Gigaquit last August 28. We hope that our Patron Saint Augustine will continue to watch over our town and shower it with blessings.

Gigaquit Online is now on its 10th volume and still going steadily forward. We remain committed in this mission of bringing the latest news and updates regarding Gigaquit and Gigaquitnons around the world. In this regard, please allow me to go directly in wishing our appeal for financial support for mobilizing personnel necessary in our news gathering efforts. For more details please click here.

Also, we are very pleased to report that our first GCC scholar has been doing very well in school . . . doing us proud with his excellent performance. The second semester is almost close at hand and it means enrollment time again. As you may guess correctly, we would like to appeal again for your continued financial support. More details regarding this matter to be posted at GOL soon.

Mabuhay an mga Gigaquitnons!

Steven A. Egay
GCC President

Ms. Gigaquit 2009

Originally posted by Steve Egay at http://gigaquitnons.ning.com/


Gigaquit
August 27, 2009

Every year the search for Miss Gigaquit happen every fiesta. The event play an important role as it is capable of contributing financially for the benefits of the town. The proceeds of this event would be for the various projects of the municipality.

Miss Gigaquit 2009 and entourage

The occasion was actively participated by three organizations in different sectors, such as the local government, Schools and Association of Barangay Captains. As what have been the tradition, winning is based largely on the ability of the contestants to raise the funds for the incoming projects of the municipality.

Outgoing Miss Gigaquit 2008 Vanessa Go carried to the stage like royalty.

The candidates were:

a) LGU representative Ms. Jonalyn Galanida
b) DepEd sector Ms. Janette Cubelo, and
c) ABC sector Ms. Stephanie Molina

Crowned as Miss Gigaquit 2009 is Ms. Stephanie Molina.

  LGU representative Ms. Jonalyn Galanida

DepEd sector Ms. Janette Cubelo

The coronation night was held last August 27, 2009 at the Municipal Multi Purpose Bldg. supported by the sponsoring groups, municipal and barangay officials, SB Members including the general public. Invitees were provincial representatives, DAR Assistant Secretary Ms. Rachel Madelo who clothed the cape of responsibility, Board Member Arturo Carlos Egay and Victor Borja who pinned the sashes of the queen (ABC) and 1st Princess (DepEd). Local businessman Hilario Go pinned the 3rd Princess (LGU) together with the parents of the candidates.

Prov'l Board Member Edera representing Cong. Romarate, assisted by Prov'l Board Member Carlos A. Egay, Jr.

The guest speaker throughout the affair was 2nd District Hon. Congressman Guillermo Romarate with his wife Myrna Romarate. The awarding of Plaque of Appreciations and bouquet offering was done by Mayor Carlos M. Egay assisted by vice Mayor Felixberto Jala and all SB Members. The event was fascinating which broght joy to the masses.

Awarding the plaques Mayor Egay, V-Mayor Jala, Councilor Pepino, Councilor Tejada, Councilor Parba and Councilor Cubelo.

View more photos by clicking the album below . . .

Mutya ng Parokya 2009

Posted by Steven Egay

For Gigaquit Civic Club
October 1, 2009

Gigaquit
August 26, 2009

“Isa ka Relihiyosong Timaan, Isa ka Halandumong Kasinatian” (The further we go toward God, the better realization that only in Him alone we find true consolation).

The above is the theme for the 159th Annual Patronal Fiesta an event which always have religious dimensions. Such religious activity is one way of overviewing and reflecting on Gods Love through our Patron St. Augustine ... a sign of commemorating the good deeds of our Almighty through His great love to us.

Rev. Fr. Jhun Baleberia, DCS. The driving force of the event.

Last August 26, 2009, a novena mass was done as a traditional fellowship lined in the first of the activities, followed by the” Kainan ng Bayan” exclusively for the neighboring barrios living in rural area. This was partly a way of expressing gratitude from all the graces and blessings showered upon the Parish. The highlight of the event is the” Mutya ng Parokya 2009” participated by the 22 lovely ladies from different chapels in town. Like what other beauty searches did, it is basically a money matter activity. Whoever collects the highest amount will be proclaimed and given the title as the “1st Muyta ng Parokya”.

The one who had the winning appearance came from Brgy. Mahanub of Birhen del Rosario Chapel, she was Ms. Cris Ann Papeleras Tapia as the newest Mutya in the history of the parish, followed by the 1st Princess Ms. Maria Rosario Canda from Alambique of San Vicente Ferrer Chapel.

First Mutya ng Parokya Miss Cris Ann

Some invited guests came from the Diocese of Surigao, Sr. Benilda Avelino the Indigenous Peoples Apostolate Coordinator of SSpS, who clothed the cape of responsibility to the Mutya assisted by the Bec Coordinator Mr. Alex Natad of Mahanub. The entrusting of scepter was given to Dr. Elvira A. Egay Ph.D as well as President of Parish Formation Team, who also gave inspirational message to fellow Gigaquitnon.

The crowning of Mutya was done by Ms. Grace Roa Gonzales, a balikbayan, assisted by Rev. Fr. Ernesto Virgen DCS. The pinning of sashes and giving of bouquets was also done by the parents of the candidates and some CPC officials.

Mrs. Grace Roa Gonzales crowned the Mutya ng Parokya 2009 assisted by Fr. Virgen, then delivered a speech being the guest speaker for the evening.

Through the coordination of different organizations and parties who contributed efforts behind the activity, a “Pa Raffle sa Parokya” was done featuring various appliance showcase and others. The distribution of tickets in every chapter was done thoroughly. Responsible selected officials took lead the contribution process. The lucky 1st prize winner came from Brgy. Mahanub.

The royal entourage

The following are the list of candidates during Mutya ng Parokya:

Mutya - Ms. Cris Ann Papeleras Tapia (Mahanub) - Birhen Del Rosario Chapel

1st Princess - Ms. Maria Rosario Canda (Alambique) - San Vicente Ferrer

2nd Princess - Ms. Judith Guiritan (San Isidro) - San Isidro Labrador Chapel

3rd Princess - Ms. Aizel Canda (Villaflor) - San Pedro/ San Pablo Chapel

4th Princess - Ms. Rowelyn Catong (Ipil) - Inahan sa Kanunay Panabang

5th Princess - Ms. Yves Biera (Poneinte) - Inahan sa Kanunay Panabang

6th Princess - Ms. Mary Rose Canda (Kinabutan) - Birhen sa Fatima

7th Princess - Ms. Juliet Aguilles (Lahi)

8th Princess - Ms. Janessa Lorejo (Tuya-Tuya)

9th Princess - Ms. Mylene Parnada (Villafranca)

10th Princess - Ms. Divina Gracia Canumay (San Antonio)

11th Princess - Ms. Emelyn Cano (Sico-Sico)

12th Princess - Ms. Necelyn Pedraza (Anibongan)

13th Princess - Ms. Maria Yangco (Camboayon)

14th Princess - (Sto. Niño)

15th Princess - Ms. Rachel Berong (Buya)

16th Princess - Ms. Jesyl Mae Morada (Baoy)

17th Princess - Ms. Weljemar Pandilingan (Poyo)

18th Princess - (Camam-onan)

19th Princess - Ms. Grace Guiritan (Tumurok)

20th Princess - (Poctoy)

21st Princess - (Poyo-Poyo)

22nd Princess - Catherine Pecante (Nagubat)

The Emcees

Twister from one of the dancers . . .

View more photos by clicking below image . . .