AHK joins Eid il-fitir al-mubarak 2015

The new Aim High Kabataan Federation Officers through the leadership of AHK Prexy Sid Alao celebrated with our Muslim brothers and sisters in Barangay Tambler as they end Ramadan. Eid al-Fitr or the "Festival of Breaking of the Fast", is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide. 

General Santos City is home to different tribes where people resides in peace and harmony. With a goal of preserving the peace and unity the city is currently enjoying, the Aim High Kabataan initiated a special feeding and merry-making for the Muslims in Barangay Tambler.

The non-Muslims prepared a simple hot meal for our almost 500 Muslim brothers and sisters which was served after their "Eid".

Parlor Games and a Basketball Game was also sponsored by the group.

AHK would like to thank its loyal partners for making this activity possible:

AIM Family through Ma'am Darlene Antonino-Custodio

Honorable Congressman Pedro B. Acharon Jr.

Honorable City Councilor Richard Atendido

Honorable City Councilor Eduardo Leyson

Honorable City Councilor Elizabeth Bagonoc

Honorable Barangay Kagawad Rock Garay

AHK Barangay Labangal

AHK Barangay Tambler

Ms. Suraya Tacbil 

Happy  Eid il-fitir al-mubarak!

AHK: Back to Regular Programming

 After the long hiatus, Aim High Kabataan is so back!

With former members getting older while some have different priorities, new breed of Aim High Kabataan arises.

After month-long Responsible Sexuality Orientation all over General Santos City, the 26 barangays now have new set of Aim High Kabataan officers.

Last May 10, 2015, a General Assembly took place wherein all the officers were inducted by Hon. Pedro B. Acharon Jr. Federation Officers were also elected among the presidents.

Cheers to an active AHK!

AHK joined TreeVolution

It's been awhile that the Aim High Kabataan got together to do something worthwhile. As a call for Mindanaons to come together to break the Guinness World Record (GWR) of India –“Most Trees Simultaneously Planted in Multiple Locations", AHK actively answered the call.

 AHK Planters at the Site

On September 26, 2014 around 3 in the morning, thirty-six young and vibrant AHK members trooped to Upper Labay, one of the many locations in Mindanao for the Greening Mindanao activity geared to plant trees and be part of the Mindanao history.

A tiring but very productive activity, the participants need to pass by 5 rivers and has to walk before reaching the exact planting sites. The record will cover approximately 9,272 hectares (500 seedlings/hectare) in all six (6) regions in Mindanao.

 As of 5:00 pm of September 26, 2014, a total of Three Million, Fifty-Eight Thousand, Six Hundred and Twenty Five trees (3, 058, 625), were planted!

Photos courtesy of: Ronald Velasquez and Jenny Adapon

THE PRICE TO PAY

We will never be INVISIBLE, yet we will be INVINCIBLE

We will continue the FIGHT!

We have EYES. We are EVERYWHERE. So BEWARE!

 

AHK NEW SET OF OFFICERS ELECTED

Pursuant to the Aim High Kabataan Constitution-and-by-Laws, election of officers shall be done every three years. Last February 8, 2013, new set of officers were elected:

 PRESIDENT - Jane Calunsag
VICE PRESIDENT - Johnrex Beltran Galdo
SECRETARY - Kingtot Kiko Tabaranza
TREASURER - Ana Licel Baito Sago
AUDITOR - Nova Requilme Racho
P.I.O - Jaykel Agustin & Mae Ann Tapel

AHK led the SONA ng Boss ni Pnoy in Gensan

Before the talked about 3rd State of the Nation Address of Pnoy last July 23, 2012, another SONA took place at the Oval Covered Court of General Santos City in the afternoon of July 20.

Tagged SONA ng BOSS ni Pnoy, it aimed to grab the attention of the national government on the real stand of the majority of Mindanaoans of the proposed privatization of the Agus Pulangi Hydro Power Plant.

Initiated by the Mindanao Women Commission, the project was actively supported by Aim High Kabataan by facilitating and preparing the activity in the city of General Santos.

Aim High Kabataan strongly OPPOSED to the Privatization of the Agus Pulangi Hydro Power Plant.

Details and more pictures of this activity can be found at the SocServ page of Aim High Kabataan.

BARANGAY TWGs INDUCTED

After a month-long consolidation and expansion activity of Aim High Kabataan, a Barangay based Technical Working Group was organized to effectively coordinate with the Technical Working Group Heads-City Level. Technical Working Group are as follows: Committee on Training and Education, Committee on Social Services, Committee on Recruitment and Expansion, Committee on Ways and Means, and the Committee on Transportation.

These TWGs were inducted last June 30, 2012 by Honorable Pedro B. Acharon Jr. Part of the activity was a Leader's Forum for the TWGs of the 26 barangays, which was held at the Oval Covered Court. Meanwhile, the induction proper was held at the Robinson's Place GenSan.

The activity was made possible by the offices of Honorable Pedro B. Acharon Jr., Honorable Virginia Llido, Honorable Beth Bagonoc and Honorable Remus Declaro, thru the initiative of the Committee Chairperson on Recruitment and Expansion Mark Esber.

Special thanks to Robinson's Place Gensan and Mercantiendas.

AHK Accepts STORYTELLING Invitation

 

The Aim High Kabataan had been part of the City Hall sa Barangay for the past year through the Storytelling Project of the City Mayor's Office. , Aim High Kabataan has spool of speakers specially trained to become effective Storytellers.

If your group needs Storytellers, AHK is open for partnership. 

AHK February Get-away in Pictures

A tiring yet memorable gathering of AHK! First Out-of-Town for Aim High Kabataan! A well deserved treat for a busy year ahead!

AHK eyes for a better 2012

Aiming to revitalize the group, Aim High Kabataan conducted their very first meeting for the year 2012 last January 8, 2012. With its officers, founders, core groups and barangay youth leaders, updates and group direction was discussed to ensure an active membership for the days to come. A whole year plan of activities and projects was also considered. A number of activities was laid down from environmental advocacy to education, health, outreach and so on.

Watch out for the Calendar of Activities of Aim High Kabataan for the year of the Dragon! Be posting it once FINAL!

Its going to be a good year for AHK!

Sulong AHK!

AHK tied up with GSC Junior Officials 2011

Last December 30, 2011 at 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon, some Aim High Kabataan members and General Santos City Junior Officials Batch 2011 spent time with the kids of the Processing Center for Children and the Temporary Shelter for Children, under the supervision of the City Social Welfare and Development Office - General Santos City.

Instead of the usual merry making with the group as a Christmas party, some members decided to make the holidays and Rizal Day memorable by sharing their time, talent and a bit of treasure with some orphans and some Children in Conflict with the laws at the mentioned institution.

Aside from soliciting for toys and cash assistance from different individuals and groups, days before the activity, the Aim High Kabataan - Fatima Chapter through the initiative of Mr. Mark Esber and Mr. Rhyde Petaca conducted a fund raising through Miss Gay pageant - where half of the proceeds were used for the Gift-Giving and the other half was donated to the Typhoon Sendong Victims. 

The AHK and GSCJO played games with some of the kids, shared toys, candies and school supplies and prepared a simple feast of Arrozcaldo and Bihon as snacks.

The Aim High Kabataan would specially thank the following:

Youth Affairs & Development Office

City Social Welfare and Development Office - GSC

General Santos City Junior Officials Batch 2011

Shalom Crest Wizard Academy - Academic Scholars and Sir Jovar Pantao 

Miss Jea Elaiza Amadeo - Junior Vice Mayor 2011

General Santos City Junior Officials 2011

Aim High Kabataan 

Let's have RIZAL in our heart and continue playing as RIZAL for others!

AHK Congratulates the 2011 GSCYAA Winners

Last December 8, 2011 at the Robinsons Place Atrium, General Santos City, a number of young leaders and achievers gathered to witness the awarding of the new set of Young Achievers in General Santos City, through the premier venue for the selection of outstanding young individuals and youth groups of the City - the decade and a year old General Santos City Youth Achiever's Award.

Aim High Kabataan would like to express its warmest congratulations to the following:

INDIVIDUAL

IN-SCHOOL CATEGORY (High School)

1.  ROMEO A. DEQUITO, JR. | SPED Integrated School - Awardee

2. THEA DANIELLE B. CARTOJANO | Shalom Crest Wizard Academy - Awardee

3. JOSELV E. ALBANO | Holy Trinity College High School Department - Awardee

4. MELCHEN MAE N. MACHAN | SPED Integrated School - Finalist

5. PAULINE AUBREY S. PACHECO | Shalom Crest Wizard Academy - Finalist

IN-SCHOOL CATEGORY (College)

1. LURVIE JAMES N. FRUTO |Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges - Awardee

2.KHRISTIAN IAN C. CASTILLON |Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges - Finalist

3.JOHN REX B. GALDO |Mindanao State University - Finalist

Young Professional, Workers and Entrepreneurs Category

1. ALDRIN A. MATO |Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges - Finalist

2.MEIKKO JAY D. FORONES |Mindanao Polytechnic College - Awardee

3.HAIRONESAH M. DOMADO |Asia Foundation - Finalist

GROUP

TRI-YOUTH MOVEMENT - Special Citation for Youth Organization on Peace and Community Development

JUNIOR ECOLOGIST MOVEMENT - Special Citation for Youth Organization on Environmental Advocacy.

Another hands down for the Youth Affairs and Development Office through the leadership of their head Sir Elmer Cequiña!

Padayun Young Generals! Lets continue in proving the world that we are indeed home of the champions!

SUMMERKADAHAN 2011 Officially OPENS

April 25, 2011 - "It is better late than never". That cliche must be on the back of the minds of the people behind Summerkadahan 2011. Now on its 9th Year, Summerkadahan is no longer a Congressional Tournament due to the changes and limitations on the Priority Development Assistance Funds (PDAF) of the House Representatives. Click this to know more. For the past eight years, Summerkadahan is one of the programs that is funded by the Congressional Office of 1st District of South Cotabato, with the help of the dynamic City Mayor of General Santos City who initiated Summerkadahan nine years ago, the Youth Summer extravaganza pushed thru with the City Mayor's Office and Sangguniang Kabataan as its funding agency.

The Opening jumped started with a parade. The Summerkadahan Players clad in their basketball jersey went around the downtown area, minding not the scorching heat of the sun. They proceeded to the Carlos P. Garcia Covered Court for the Opening Program.

Still parading, each Team or Barangay was introduced either together with the SK Chairperson or the Punong Barangay as they enter the venue.

Parade of Teams

Present were the Honorable Congressman Pedro B. Acharon Jr and Honorable City Mayor Darlene Antonino-Custodio who both gave their inspirational messages. The Honorable Representative of the 1st District of South Cotabato on his message gave a hint that Summerkadahan will continue till the years to come with the financial support from the Congressional's Office basing on the recent development on the PDAF. Meanwhile, Mayor Darlene Antonino-Custodio is delighted to see that all 26 Barangays of General Santos joined this years' program, making Summerkadahan 2011 with the most number of participants since it started. Both expressed their prayer of developing camaraderie among the youth and the Barangays through sports.

Other local officials present were, City Councilors: Meg Santos, Nepthalie Natividad, Beth Bagonoc, Vic Dante, Association of Barangay Captains President Lourdes Casabuena and other Punong Barangays.

Most Participated Year for Summerkadahan History

Aside from the Summerkadahan Players, it was also a day for the Sangguniang Kabataan Officials of General Santos City for it is the very first big activity that they managed.The Sangguniang Kabataan serves as the managers for each participating team and their roles includes providing uniforms, food, transportation and other support to their team.

Headed by their SK Federation President Mac Alejandre Tablazon, the Sangguniang Kabataan headed the Opening Program which also includes the traditional Ceremonial Toss for each event. After the ceremony, a 3 Point Shoot-Out Contest took place with one representative from each participating Barangays wherein Raphael Lape of Barangay Buayan won.

Another addition to the Opening Salvo was the SK's version of ShowTime. Barangay Fatima's representative went home as Champions while Barangay Apopong and Barangay Bula bagged the 1st and 2nd Place respectively. Click this for a detailed Post on the SK: Showtime.

Moreover, the Summerkadahan Games are being played at these venues, Carlos P. Garcia Covered Court (Basketball & Volleyball), Covered Courts of Barangay Ligaya and Barangay Tambler(Basketball) and Notre Dame of Dadiangas University Open Field (Baseball/Football).

Please come back for the schedule and updates of Games.

Summerkadahan 2011 KICKED-OFF with AHK

The Summer Youth Extravaganza of the then 1st District of South Cotabato Representative Darlene Antonino- Custodio - SUMMERKADAHAN is going strong on its 9th Year. Continued by the current 1st District Representative Pedro B. Acharon, the Congressional Office tied up with the City Mayor's Office thru Mayor Darlene A. Custodio and its constant partner the Sangguniang Kabataan.

Group Picture with Barangay Katangawan Team

For the past 8 years, Summerkadahan had been a Congressional Level Competition for the young Basketball and Volleyball Players of the District. This year though, due to the constrictions of the PNoy Administration on the spending of the Priority Development Assistance Funds (PDAF) commonly known as the "PORK BARREL" of each Congressman; Summerkadahan will be just a City-Level Tournament for us here in General Santos City. 

What made Summerkadahan 2011 extra special is the the inclusion of the Inter-School Competitions as part of the Sports Program of the Local Government. Tournaments includes, softball, baseball, football/soccer and more. For the Inter-Barangay, Basketball and Volleyball competitions still continue.

To understand more on the importance of Pork Barrel click this.

Since its inception, it may sound mediocre but Summerkadahan's primary objective is to keep the young people away from the bad vices most especially Drug Addiction. Partnering with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, Summerkadahan Sports Tournament will not be complete without the conduct of Orientation for the participants focusing mainly on the topics: RA 9165, Effects of Drug Abuse and the likes.

Maam Michelle of PDEA at Barangay Labangal

On its 9th Year, Aim High Kabataan has been tapped to spearhead the Summerkadahan Orientation. A 3-hour Orientation/Workshop for each barangays was designed for this year. With the the theme, GEARING THE YOUTH FOR A POSITIVELY HEALTHY COMMUNITY THROUGH SPORTS, the AHK Speaker's Bureau added the concentration on the Aspects of a Healthy Sports Environment which includes, Sportsmanship, Teamwork and Good Ethics. Together with the Preventive Education and Community Involvement Division of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, the Aim High Kabataan bringing the name of Summerkadahan went around the 26 Barangays of General Santos City for 6 days. 

Puzzle Game with the Participants

The group also conducted a One-Time, Big-Time Orientation last March 29, 2011 for the Inter-School Participants at the Oval Covered Court.

Aim High Kabataan would like to thank the following: Hon. Pedro B. Acharon, Hon. Darlene Antonino-Custodio, City Mayor's Office, Sports Division., Youth Affairs and Development Office, Sangguniang Kabataan Officials, PDEA, Summerkadahan Participants, Coaches, Teachers and the Summerkadahan Technical Working Group.

The Opening of Summerkadahan 2011 will take place on April 25, 2011. A parade of participating Schools and Barangays will start at around 3pm and the Official Opening Program will follow after.

SIGAW KABATAAN: Battle of the Bands POST-ACTIVITY REPORT

POST-ACTIVITY REPORT

EVENT TITLE:          SIGAW KABATAAN: “Battle of the Bands sa Paskuhan sa Gensan”

EVENT DATE:           December 12, 2010;

                                    Time Started – 8:00pm; Time Ended – 11:45pm

VENUE:                      OVAL STAGE

EVENT ORGANIZER

            Manager:         LOU BERNADETTE C. DULAY

            Director:          MARK ESBER

            Staffs:             AIM HIGH KABATAAN Core Group/Volunteers

                                    SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN FEDERATION Officers

                                   

EVENT DESCRIPTION

General Santos City is known to be “HOME of the CHAMPIONS.” The city is overflowing with talents from different fields waiting to be tapped.

For this year, the Sangguniang Kabataan of General Santos City in partnership with Aim High Kabataan will take part in the celebration of PASKO SA GENSAN! Sangguniang Kabataan and Aim High Kabataan will provide our local, fresh and young bands a venue to showcase their talents.

With this years’ ANIMATED theme for PASKO SA GENSAN, competing bands will be facing a great challenge in incorporating their song presentations with the theme “Ani’mi sa Gensan, Anime ang Paskuhan”.

Competing bands will be performing their own versions of popular and favorite Christmas songs giving the Generals a Merrier Christmas Celebration.

MECHANICS & GUIDELINES OF COMPETITION

1. Contest is open to all amateur bands in the 1^st District of South Cotabato with a minimum of 3 - 8 members.

2. All band members must not be above 25 years old.

3. Participating bands will be required to perform any appropriate cover song, and their own version of Christmas Song.

4. Band members should incorporate the theme “Ani’mi sa Gensan, Anime ang Paskuhan” with their look/get-up.

5. Screening will be on December 4, 2010.

6. The top 10 groups from the screening will be competing on the SK night, December 13, 2010 at the Oval Stage.

7. Ranking system shall be used.  Should there be a tie between contingents; the rating system shall go back to the actual average points. In case a tie still ensues, the Chairperson will have to break the tie.  In no instance shall a tie for the top prize shall be declared.  The decision of the judges will be final and executory.

8. Judging will be based on the following criteria:

Musicality (30%)

-       covers the appropriateness of music.

-       Material. How unique did the songs sound? Did the songs fit the set? Did the songs fit the genre?

Quality of performance (30%)

-       Confidence/Competence. Did the band look at ease while playing? Did the band appear to be able to do what they wanted to do?

- Set Dynamism. Did the band’s setlist appear to play according to a plan i.e. was it well constructed and able to manipulate the audience’s mood?

-  Stage Presence. Did the band use the stage effectively? Did the band appear positive about their performance? Did the band interact effectively on stage? How did the band cope with any problems they may have encountered?

-  Conformance to contest rules. Did the band followed the rules stated in the contest i.e. time limit, profanity?

Presentation (30%)

- Attitude. Did the band’s on-stage attitude appear suitable to their genre i.e. were they ‘Punk’ if Punk, ‘Raucous’ if Rock?

- Appearance. Did the band show personality on stage? Did the band appear to enjoy what they were doing?

- Entertainment factor/Showmanship. Did the band entertain? Did one or the entire band display showmanship towards the crowd?

Audience Impact (10%)

- Verbal Interaction? Did the band introduce themselves at all? Did the band talk to or with the audience?

- Physical Interaction? Did the band physically participate with the audience e.g. Eye contact, head nod, acknowledgments, waving, gesturing, dancing with the audience or giving hand signals.\

- Confidence. Was the band confident in their interaction with the audience?

9. Groups must submit:

1.    Filled- up registration forms

2.    Photocopy of members’ birth certificate and one valid ID

3.    Certification from the Barangay or school represented

PRIZES

Prizes shall be as follows:

Champion       -           - P15,000 cash prize + trophy

1^st Place          -           - P 10,000 cash prize + trophy

2^nd Place         -           - P 8,000 cash prize + trophy

Consolation prize        - P3,000 cash prize x 7 competing bands

PARTICIPATING BANDS (FINALISTS)

1.    Kamoteng Bakal               Champion                                           

2.    We Live in P                      1^st Place                                             

3.    Sayanara                          2^nd Place                                            

4.    Input                                  Consolation                                        

5.    Vertica Ledge                    Consolation                                        

6.    Overdue                            Consolation                                        

7.    Alcomix                             Consolation                                        

8.    Sweet Rhum                     Consolation                                        

9.    No Choice                         Consolation                                        

THE WINNERS

Champion      -           Kamoteng Bakal

1^st Place         -           We Live in P

2^nd Place         -           Sayanara

THE JUDGES

1.    Marte Angelo Reyes

2.    Israel Guangco

3.     

STRENGTHS

1.    Effective partnership with different establishments and institutions in General Santos City:

·         Golden State College Instructor Chammy Villamor & Students

·         AMA Computer Learning Center – Computerized Judging & Tabulation

·         San Miguel Beer – Party Zone (Venue for 3-day Screening)

·         Bar_ko – Drink and Dine Resto (Dinner of Judges)

·         Chuya Clothing Line (give-aways)

·         Campus Radio – Official Media Partner

2.    Active volunteerism from the Sangguniang Kabataan and Aim High Kabataan.

3.    Agreeable initiative from the event’s main movers.

4.    Commendable support from the Local Government Unit most especially to CEMCDO, CMO, and GSO.

WEAKNESS

1.    Mechanics lacks with the guideline that bands should provide their own band instruments except for the drums.

2.    Started late.

3.    Late Information Dissemination.

RECOMMENDATION

            The Battle of the Bands during Pasko sa Gensan is a good add-on to the festivities highlights. It can have its Chrismasy Feel thru the songs that the bands will be performing and the costumes they are required to wear during the contests.

            The organizing committee of this event suggests that during the screening and finals, band instruments should be provided including the bass, rhythm guitars, drums and drumsticks so more neophyte yet talented bands can join.

            It would also be best, if spreading of invitation and information will be a month or two ahead of the date, to give the interested groups ample time to prepare and practice. Thus, competing bands for the finals will the best among the best.

            For the FINALS, it should be stated clear that tardiness is a factor in winning or losing in the competition.

            Overall, the SIGAW KABATAAN: Battle of the Bands sa Pasko sa Gensan is successful. The majority are satisfied with the outcome and quiet a number of spectators are present.

           

ACTUAL COST

Particulars	No./Unit	Proposed Amount	ACTUAL Amount	Total
Prizes   -    Grand Champion	1 pax	P  15,000.00	P  15,000.00
-          First Runner-Up	1 pax	10,000.00	10,000.00
-          Second Runner-Up	1 pax	8,000.00	8,000.00
-          Consolation Prize @ P 3,000.00	7 pax	21,000.00	21,000.00	P  54,000.00
Honorarium of judges @ P 1,500.00	3 pax	4,500.00	4,500.00	4,500.00
Hotel Accommodation of Judges	3 pax	3,000.00	3,000.00	3,000.00
Travel Allowance of Judges	3 pax	700.00	none	2,100.00
Communications  Expense @ P 300.00/card	3 pcs.	900.00	900.00	900.00
Fuel Expense (Premium Gasoline)	50 liters	50.00	Refer to Congresional
Meals (Staff, Guests and Judges)	30 pax	100.00	refer to CMO
Honoraria -   Staff @ P 500.00	10 pax	5,000.00	none
Program Host	2 pax	1,000.00		2,000.00
T-shirt for Judges and Staff	20 pax	350.00	none
Tarpaulin	1 pc.	1,000.00	none
Trophies for Winners	3 pcs.	500.00	refer to CEMCDO
Grand Total				P  66,500.00