January to February 2010 Schedule for the Mabel At Your Service Livelihood Training Program

January 14, 2010 (08:00 A.M.-12:00NN)
Tocino & Chorizo making with The University of Mindanao 4^th Yr. Nursing Students at Km. 6, Matina Pangi, Davao City.

January 15, 2010 (1:00 P.M.-5:00 P.M.) Binangkal & Fishball making at Pantinople Village, Maa, DavaoCity

February 20, 2010 (1:00 P.M.-5:00 P.M.) Binangkal & Fishball making at Talomo, Cemento, Davao City.

February 22, 2010 (1:00 P.M.-5:00 P.M.) Binangkal & Fishball making at TimesBeach , Matina Aplaya, DavaoCity .

February 26, 2010 (1:00 P.M.-5:00 P.M.) Binangkal & Fishball making at Dumalag, Matina Aplaya, DavaoCity.

February 27, 2010 (1:00 P.M.-5:00 P.M.) Binangkal & Fishball making at Bliss, Bago Aplaya, DavaoCity.

February 28, 2010 (1:00 P.M.-5:00 P.M.) Binangkal & Fishball making at Purok Malambuon, Bucana, Davao City.

Regular Training sessions are scheduled every Tuesday & Thursday from 1:00P.M.-4:00P.M. at the M.A.Y.S. Livelihood Training Center. Bookings for training sessions in your Neighborhood, Barangay, School or Office and other inquiries, please contact:

The Office of Mabel Sunga Acosta, Rm-19, 2nd Flr., Sangguniang Panlungsod Bldg., San Pedro st., Davao City.
Tel.# (082) 222-08-55 Loc. 218, 418 (fax), mobile#0916-937-8496, 0916-894-6274 and look for
Mr. Ariel Capidos, Ms. Donna Metran-Escosora and Ms. Eden Colina.

Mabel at DXRD-AM's "Baruganan"

DXRD-AM has recently invited Councilor Mabel Sunga-Acosta to their morning talk show program "Baruganan" to discuss current issues and updates on the achievements of the City Council and Local School Board.

Councilor Acosta said that the City Government has continually provided windows of opportunities through technical and educational assistance to our less fortunate students where there is a strong number of recipients of the S.T.E.P. and A.L.S. graduates in the city as well as the graduates of the "Mabel At Your Service" Livelihood Training and Seminars.

With the program and commitment of the City Government in truly empowering the masses, students as well as people who seek skills development to augment their income, can easily sign up for the numerous types of livelihood trainings and seminars for free.

Councilor Acosta updated that since 2001, has also achieved significant development. The system is well tailored through carefully structured program designs to be more responsive to the needs of students, schools and teachers. The Arts and Culture Council as well as the Davao Museum has been established. Salaries of City-paid teachers is now at par with national-paid teachers. Even the issue of teachers salaries at Farmer's Bank has been solved at the shortest time. Elated with the fast results, some of the affected teachers sent her gifts last Christmas which she humbly refused, saying that "It is part of my work, it is my job to help."

List of Local Candidates for Davao City

MAYOR
1 Buezon, Rodrigo, Sr.
2 Duterte, Sara
3 Marcellones, Magdaleno
4 Nograles, Prospero
5 Sulamin, Rodrigo Jomoc

VICE MAYOR
1 De Guzman, Benjamin
2 Duterte, Rodrigo
3 Macaraeg, Roberto


CONGRESSIONAL

1st District
1 Acosta, Maria Belen
2 Custodio, Bernard
3 Duterte, Jocelyn
4 Millendez, Anacleto
5 Nograles, Karlo
6 Olan-Olan Robert Elnar
7 Zamora, Juan

2nd District
1 Alcebar, Dexter
2 Bian, Joji Ilagan
3 Dayanghirang, Danny
4 Garcia, Mylene
5 Mahipus, Diosdado

3rd District
1 Advincula, Victorio, Sr.
2 Al-ag, Wilberto
3 Braganza, Gerardo
4 Cañada, Gregorio
5 Lopez, Ruy Elias
6 Ungab, Isidro


COUNCILORS

1st District
1 Abellera, Nilo, Jr.
2 Andolana, Domingo
3 Antolin, Rodolfo Farma
4 Avila, Lester Lawrence
5 Avisado, Wendel
6 Bonguyan, Jo Anne
7 Bornea, Inocentes, Jr Ripdos
8 Braga, Pilar
9 Cirilo, Carlos
10 Delos Reyes, Hector
11 Dolor, Shane
12 Fuentes, Eddie
13 Galicia, Emmanuel
14 Galido, Arlex
15 Gonzaga, Edwin
16 Ho, Jeff
17 Ibuyan, Edgar
18 Laviña, Evelyn
19 Leonar, Ranoelo Carillo
20 Librado, Leah
21 Lim, Christian
22 Lu, Ferdinand Carabuena
23 Macasaet, Ernesto, Jr.
24 Magandia, Mangompora
25 Manding, Amil Bangsa
26 Militar, Napoleon
27 Mojica, Prospero
28 Paconia, Rogelio
29 Parilla, Pablito
30 Ponteras, Randy
31 Quitain, J. Melchor
32 Ramirez, William
33 Reyes, Stella Marissa
34 Rivera, Benjamin
35 Santos, Joel
36 Tabelo, Michael
37 Vergara, Antonio
38 Villarente, Rene
39 Virador, Joel
40 Yap, Alberto
41 Yap, Jocelyn

2nd District
1 Alcebar, Richard
2 Alejandre, Alryan
3 Alterado, Ernie
4 Alterado, Senforiano, Jr.
5 Amban, Jose
6 Aportadera, Angelo
7 Aportadera, Michael
8 Apostol, Dante
9 Aquino, Leonardo
10 Bangoy, Gerald
11 Bonguyan, Louie John
12 Cabling, Arnolfo
13 Cagatin, Leopoldo
14 Casilao, Ariel
15 Dayap, April Marie
16 Dureza, Jimmy
17 Galido, Dino Ferdinand
18 Lapitan, Lito
19 Lumanog, Joji Jude
20 Monteverde, Tomas IV
21 Noriega, Rhoda
22 Orcullo, Bethoven
23 Orcullo, Nenita
24 Pichon, Anthony
25 Rodriguez, Luis, Jr.
26 Salvador-Abella, Marissa Pacaldo
27 Saucejo, Joseph
28 Sederiosa, Elvira
29 Unla, Richard

3rd District
1 Aballe, Lyndon
2 Adalin, Magno
3 Advincula, Victorio, Jr.
4 Al-ag, Bernard
5 Baluran, Conrado
6 Bantiles, Rogelio
7 Bello, Karlo
8 Caingles, Salvador
9 Casumpa, Genaro
10 Dalodo, Domingo
11 Dalodo-Ortiz, Myrna
12 Dolor, Allan
13 Gerodias, Ernesto
14 Guillen, Daniel
15 Gutierez, Lucio
16 Lasay, Samuel
17 Layao, Aldion
18 Lopez, Rene Elias
19 Mata-Marañon, Teresita
20 Manaois, Cecilio, Jr.
21 Montajes, Rogelio
22 Pantig, Gregorio
23 Reyes, Reynaldo
24 Saberon, Caminero
25 Santander, Angelico
26 Sucayre, Lolito
27 Sumandang, Allan Joy
28 Trinidad, Eduard
29 Villafuerte, Jose Louie
30 Zozobrado, Rachel

Pasko Fiesta 2009, Pahalipay ni Mayor Rody Duterte

Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte and his youngest daughter, Veronica, led the traditional switching on of the Christmas lights of the Rizal Park. The Mayor expressed his gratitude to the people of Davao City as the annual activity has become a symbol of hope and happiness to the common Davaoeño.

The Pasko Fiesta 2009, Pahalipay ni Mayor Rody Duterte, was a crowd drawer as there were presentations coming from the the Magallanes Alumni Rondalla, Matina Central Elementary School Choir and U.I.C. Girls Choir.

Next was a dance number from the group Housemates, the smooth music from the Kaliwag Theater Collective and a Tibetan inspired dance number from the Philippine Academy of Sakya which drew wows from the crowd.

Mabel At Your Service and the T.G.I.F. Project

Team Mabel with the group Dabaw Anonymous has recently culminated its "Adlaw with Nanay", and the highlight was the awards of Project: T.G.I.F. (Thank God It's Feedin' Day), with 5 pupils who were awarded "Best Gainers" coming from the different Grade levels of S.I.R. Elementary School.

The Project:T.G.I.F. focuses on activities promoting health and wellness of the pupils of S.I.R. Elementary School along with their parents, this with the energetic Davao Anonymous group composed of: Juan Gadi, Rica Villanueva, Raffy Sucaldito, Melissa Gandionio and George Peponio. The T.G.I.F. project focuses on sustaining the eating and dietary lifestyle of students as well as hygiene and basic school needs.

The event that sunny Friday morning was was packed with different activities for the pupils, parents and teachers. An exercise session with members of the BeefitGym, a slogan making contest where members of Team Mabel distributed school supplies for the pupils, a free medical check-up for parents and a deworming session for pupils with volunteer doctors:

Dr. Shalon Victoriano, Dr. Karol Lesiguez and Dr. Seurinane Espanola was also conducted. After that, a hearty lunch of pancit lomi guisado with vegetables prepared by volunteer parents was shared by the participants and organizers.

The 5 winners for the monthly challenge for pupils who showed robust health improvement aptly called the "Best Gainers" won a free expenses tour to some of Davao's tourist attractions as well as a free shopping spree. The event was also supported by School Principal, Mr. Ronaldo Seras and School Nutrition Head Officer, Mrs. Leonila Laroza.

30 AMPC members, the newest M.A.Y.S. Free Livelihood Training & Seminar Graduates

Some 30 members of the Agdao Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Inc. has completed all the courses offered by the Mabel At Your Service Livelihood Training last Thursday, November 26, 2009 at the M.A.Y.S. Livelihood Training Center.

The graduates, composed of AMPC members who availed the M.A.Y.S. free training seminars were all satisfied with their newly acquired skills on: Cooking, Handicrafts, Baking, Food processing, Accessories and Jewelry making, Bread and Pastries making, Home Decorations & Souvenir items, Candle making, Soap making, Flower Arrangement & Gift Wrapping, etc.

The commencement excercises was lead by Team Mabel with Donna, Kuya Ariel, Ate Eden and special guests.
After the awarding of certificates, the attendees were treated to a sampling of the graduate's favorite recipes and the salu-salo that afternoon was indeed a feast! Congratulations to the new Graduates!

For Bookings and inquiries, interested individuals or parties please contact:The Office of Councilor Mabel Sunga Acosta, Rm. 19, Sangguniang Panlungsod Bldg., San Pedro St., Davao City. Tel. Nos. (082)222-0855 loc 218/418, (fax) Mobile# 09169738496 / 09168946274 look for Ariel Capidos or Donna Metran-Escosora

The 6th ACOSTA CUP

The 6th ACOSTA CUP

Ladies Football Tournament

November 22, 2009

10-under Category

CHAMPION: Don Marcelino

1st Runner-up: Ateneo

2nd Runner-up: Holy Child

Elementary School Category

CHAMPION: Ateneo

1st Runner-up: SOS Children's Village

2nd Runner-up: Holy Child

High School Category

CHAMPION: Lady Knights (Ateneo)

1st Runner-up: Holy Child

2nd Runner-up: Catalunan Grande H.S.

This year saw 17 teams taking part in the 6th installment of the ACOSTA CUP. Other schools who participated in the tournament are Zonta Elementary School and Los Amigos Elementary School.

The Office of Councilor Mabel Sunga Acosta would like to thank the following for making the one-day festival a tremendous success: Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte, City Sports Development Division, RDL Pharmaceutical Lab,Inc., Jollibee-JTC Davao, MY Hotel, Davao Football Association and UP Mindanao.

Special mention also to Mayor John S. Johnson of Don Marcelino, Davao Del Sur for gracing the event and supporting the development of girls' football in his municipality.

Watch Out: The ladies Open Category of the 6th ACOSTA CUP will kick-off on January 16, 2010 at Tiongko Football Field in Agro, Quimpo Blvd., Davao City.

Alternative Medicine

With the soaring prices of medicine, people have turned to alternative medicine not only as an option to save money, but also the trendy and natural approach in therapy.

“Dok Alternatibo” Edgar Delibo, members of Philippine Society of Traditional & Alternative Medicine and members of the Davao Inventors Association were the guests of Mabel At Your Service.

Dr. Delibo said that with herbal medicine, we do not only treat illnesses, we can also prevent it simply with the plants commonly found in our backyards and immediate surroundings. He stressed that with the use of herbs, it does costs only a fraction in comparison to synthetic medicine. He cited a few common plants such as sweet potatoes, siling labuyo, guava leaves can be an effective cure of illnesses such as hypertension, ulcers, psoriasis among others.

Mr. Virgilio Sangutan of the PSTAMI and DIA said that the use of herbal medicines is being widely practiced and promoted even by rich and developed countries not only in Asia but in other parts of the world. Although the Philippines not far behind in harnessing its use, we do have the capacity in natural resources to be able to meet the needs of the people.

Mr. Manolo Tamparong also from PSTAMI and DIA added that the promotion of Alternative Medicine is not only a better choice but also a natural approach in treating a wide number of illnesses, not only that it is fast gaining popularity, the herbal option is increasingly being approved.

Ms. Romelyn Latonio of INTREX Philippines said that their herbal products symposium has increased not only in the local scene but also promoted and patronized abroad.

Mr. Edgar Banzon of HIDAK Exclusives added that Alternative Medicine before is looked upon as “old”, but with the current developments and effectiveness, the use of herbal medicine is getting better for the good of the common man.

UN-CRC 20th Anniversary Parade for Childrens Rights

Top Photo: Team Mabel at the parade.

Bottom Left Photo: The "Hudyaka sa Kabataan" was a success even under the umbrellas.

Bottom Right Photo: Team Mabel pauses for the camera in front of the stage.

Despite the rainy weather that afternoon, the Council for the Welfare of Children, The Mindanao Coalition for Children’s Rights, Bantay Bata 163, Team Mabel and other child-focused organizations, pushed through with the Children’s Foot Parade at the People’s Park last Friday.

The event was spearheaded by the Davao City Council for the Welfare of Children in celebration of 20^th Anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child with this year’s theme: “CRC 20 na: Ano na?”

After the symbolic foot parade around the People’s Park, highlighting the occasion was the “Hudyaka sa Kabataan “program where different organizations had their presentations.

The event was in commemoration of the birth of the legally binding international instrument in teaching people to value children’s rights and a reminder to place children at the heart of human development.

The First Mindanao Micro & Small Entrepreneurs Summit & Trade Caravan

From Top to Bottom Photo: Ate Eden, Tita Nene, Councilor Mabel, and Kuya Luis demonstrates the preparations in making Ice Cream; Tita Nene shows how to make a tasty Chicken Ham; Councilor Mabel in a relaxing moment at the M.A.Y.S. Booth; Bottom Photo: Councilor Mabel joins Ate Eden and Tita Nene in sharing their special cooking tips.

The Mabel At Your Service Livelihood Skills Training Center participated the First Mindanao Micro & Small Entrepreneurs Summit and Trade Caravan at the NCCC Mall Activity area.

Showcased on the Trade Fair were products and services from individuals and small organizations coming from different places in Mindanao. Booths were filled with food products, handicrafts, health care & beauty products, herbal & ornamental plants as well as business capital and technical support organizations.

People flocked the booths as business seminars from participating groups and training videos was presented throughout the Fair as well as the Livelihood Workshop from the M.A.Y.S team with Councilor Mabel Sunga Acosta showing her skills in the culinary arts. Presented for that activity was Ice Cream making, Chicken Ham making and Liquid Detergent making.