Philpost 6 embarked on a bloodletting activity, in coordination with the Philippine National Red Cross, on November 17, 2008. Chaired by Accounting Section Chief Romede Distajo, and assisted by Ms. Rebekkah Bedia of the Personnel Section, the program has attracted 77 volunteers coming from the different districts and educational institutions. However, only 24 passed the blood screening test conducted by PNRC personnel, Dr. Dennise M. Pasadilla, Katherine T. Lego, Ma. Josephine C. Sumalapao, May Florence C. Chu, and Bienvenido J. Belmonte. From these donors, a total of 10,800 ml of blood was drawn.
The Bloodletting Activity, which is a corporate-wide activity of the Philippine Postal Corporation, forms part of the 110th Postal Service Anniversary.
It was definitely a rewarding experience for those who actively took part in the program.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Tree Planting @ Moro Boro: The Experience of A Lifetime
Still in line with the celebration of the 110th Postal Service Anniversary, 140 officials and employees coming from the Regional Office, Iloilo City Post Office, Metro Iloilo District and Negros Occidental Post Offices trekked to the mountains of Dingle on November 12, 2008 to plant 100 seedlings of Batuan.
Tree-planting activity organizer, Noel A. Somes, coordinated with DENR officials of that area. A briefing was conducted by a DENR representative before the employees were allowed to move up the mountain.
Weeks before the activity, the employees have been cautioned to be in tennis shoes, pants and long-sleeved shirts, and to bring along bottles of mosquito-fighting lotion and the like, but no one came prepared for the two-kilometer walk to the top of the Bolabog Putian mountain. The trail was rocky and slippery, and it seemed to go on and on without end. Yet through it all, there were those of the bravest of hearts who dared to reach the top. And those who did could say how beautiful the world is from up there!
Some say it was more of a hiking activity than anything else, and many of them have funny stories to tell. Though the activity proved to be very tiring, everybody had a good laugh over it all. For many of us who have been there and done that, the tree planting activity was most certainly an experience of a lifetime.
The Postal District of Aklan Plants Trees in Numancia, Aklan
The Postal District of Aklan had its own tree-planting activity also on the same day. Led by the energetic Postal District Manager Fatima Abangan, twenty eight (28) employees from Kalibo and the different municipal post offices went to the tree-planting site in Laguinbanwa West, Numancia, Aklan --- an agricultural land of almost one hectare owned by the family of former Kalibo Post Office Letter Carrier, Alexis Nabor. The site was especially chosen because of its close proximity to a small creek, assuring sufficient water supply for the 100 Narra saplings (provided by DENR-Kalibo) that were planted there.
The Postal District of Antique Lines the Provincial Highway To Sibalom With Mahogany
The tree-planting activity of the Postal District of Antique was no less than exciting. Leading the pack of 50 postal employees was the ever bubbly Postal District Manager Elsa Pameroyan.
Ms. Pameroyan coordinated with DENR-Antique representatives, and made a courtesy call to Mayor Virginia G. Lotilla of the Municipality of Sibalom, for the planting of 100 mahogany seedlings along the Provincial Highway going to Sibalom.
The District of Capiz in San Rafael, Dumalag, Capiz
Postal officials and employees of Capiz and Northern Iloilo districts likewise enjoyed their tree-planting activity at San Rafael, Dumalag, Capiz. The activity was fully supported by the local government of the municipality.
All these tree-planting activities of the Philpost 6 ran simultaneously with the tree-planting activities of the Central Office and all the other regional offices of Philippine Postal Corporation.
Many years from now, thousands of trees will grow in the mountains, along the highways, beside the creeks, and anywhere else, making the Philippines a healthier and a more beautiful place to live in. When that time comes, we can proudly say that Philippine Postal Corporation has been a part of it.
Philpost 6 Celebrates Postal Consciousness Week
The Opening Day, November 3, 2008
Philpost 6 began its celebration of the 110th year of the postal service with a motorcade on November 3, 2008. Leading the colorful and organized motorcade were the letter carriers from Iloilo City Post Office atop their motorcycles.
A dance competition followed the motorcade, with representatives from the different districts trying to outdo one another. The Negros Occidental dancers brought Maskara Festival to Iloilo City with their vibrant costume and well orchestrated dance steps. The Antique District team wowed the crowd with its no less than surprising dance moves. Postmasters from the Metro Iloilo District sashayed and swayed in time to the music. The Iloilo City Post Office dancers, for their part, did an interesting dance number, so did the Aklan District Team. Ballroom dancing was the forte of the Capiz District dancers. The Regional Office dancers, led by Acting Operations Director, Atty. Benjie S. Yotoko, were very composed, and their movements were well-coordinated, thus earning them the best performance award.
The highlight of the day was the Macho Gay contest in the afternoon. In charge of the program was the PDM for Metro Iloilo District, the ever bubby Arlyn C. Cababasay and she made sure that the program would be nothing less than interesting. There were seven contestants coming from the different postal districts who dared to look and feel like a woman --- for a day. They all looked gorgeous, but Renan Prado of Iloilo City Post Office was the clear favorite!
The contestants definitely loved the experience and those who have watched the show agreed that it was something certainly worth telling!
The Culminating Activity – November 7, 2008
November 7 bristled with sports activities and fun. The basketball games drew the most attention as teams from each participating postal district battled for the crown. The Iloilo City Post Office team was gearing up for its third straight win, but the Negros Occidental District Team gave them the surprise of their life. Winning by 10 points, victory has never been so sweet for the Negros Occidental Team.
At the end of the day, there was a program during which the participants and the winners were acknowledged and awarded with trophies and cash prizes. Postal employees who retired this year were also given due recognition. After the program and the dinner was the much awaited singing contest which gave participating postal employees the chance to showcase their talent. Besting all the contestants was Stanny Garcia of Antique District. Stanny went home with a bagful of memories, a cash prize of P 3,000.00, and the honor of being the Singing Champion for the year 2008.
Everybody certainly had fun during the weeklong celebration of the Postal Service anniversary, which was chaired by the vivacious and very active Marketing Specialist, Tess D. Planco. In the midst of all the fun and excitement, the spirit of camaraderie was strengthened.
The Regional Office was able to muddle through all the expenses for this activity because of the financial support of the Central Office and also because of the huge monetary contribution of the Philippine Postal Corporation Credit Cooperative 6, under the leadership of Atty. Stevenson G. Conlu, in the amount of P 70,000.00.
Philpost 6 began its celebration of the 110th year of the postal service with a motorcade on November 3, 2008. Leading the colorful and organized motorcade were the letter carriers from Iloilo City Post Office atop their motorcycles.
A dance competition followed the motorcade, with representatives from the different districts trying to outdo one another. The Negros Occidental dancers brought Maskara Festival to Iloilo City with their vibrant costume and well orchestrated dance steps. The Antique District team wowed the crowd with its no less than surprising dance moves. Postmasters from the Metro Iloilo District sashayed and swayed in time to the music. The Iloilo City Post Office dancers, for their part, did an interesting dance number, so did the Aklan District Team. Ballroom dancing was the forte of the Capiz District dancers. The Regional Office dancers, led by Acting Operations Director, Atty. Benjie S. Yotoko, were very composed, and their movements were well-coordinated, thus earning them the best performance award.
The highlight of the day was the Macho Gay contest in the afternoon. In charge of the program was the PDM for Metro Iloilo District, the ever bubby Arlyn C. Cababasay and she made sure that the program would be nothing less than interesting. There were seven contestants coming from the different postal districts who dared to look and feel like a woman --- for a day. They all looked gorgeous, but Renan Prado of Iloilo City Post Office was the clear favorite!
The contestants definitely loved the experience and those who have watched the show agreed that it was something certainly worth telling!
The Culminating Activity – November 7, 2008
November 7 bristled with sports activities and fun. The basketball games drew the most attention as teams from each participating postal district battled for the crown. The Iloilo City Post Office team was gearing up for its third straight win, but the Negros Occidental District Team gave them the surprise of their life. Winning by 10 points, victory has never been so sweet for the Negros Occidental Team.
At the end of the day, there was a program during which the participants and the winners were acknowledged and awarded with trophies and cash prizes. Postal employees who retired this year were also given due recognition. After the program and the dinner was the much awaited singing contest which gave participating postal employees the chance to showcase their talent. Besting all the contestants was Stanny Garcia of Antique District. Stanny went home with a bagful of memories, a cash prize of P 3,000.00, and the honor of being the Singing Champion for the year 2008.
Everybody certainly had fun during the weeklong celebration of the Postal Service anniversary, which was chaired by the vivacious and very active Marketing Specialist, Tess D. Planco. In the midst of all the fun and excitement, the spirit of camaraderie was strengthened.
The Regional Office was able to muddle through all the expenses for this activity because of the financial support of the Central Office and also because of the huge monetary contribution of the Philippine Postal Corporation Credit Cooperative 6, under the leadership of Atty. Stevenson G. Conlu, in the amount of P 70,000.00.
Philpost 6 and Koro Kartero in Sikat Ka, Iloilo
Philpost Regional Director Lilia O. Barcelon, Acting Operations Director Benjie S. Yotoko, and Chief Legal Officer Atty. Stevenson G. Conlu, appeared in the popular and highly-rated local TV show of ABS-CBN, Sikat Ka, Iloilo, on November 5, 2008.
The three most important postal officials of the region talked about the challenges of the postal service amidst the growing popularity of modern technology, and emphasized that the Post Office is still stronger than ever.
Sikat Ka, Iloilo also featured Koro Kartero singing My Fair Share. Koro Kartero is, of course, the famed singing group composed of Iloilo City Post Office Letter Carriers. Organized on July 25, 2008 by two musiclally-minded postal employees, Marketing Specialist Tess D. Planco, and PSO II Tina C. Españo, Koro Kartero has been making waves since then. Hopefully the group stays on for many more years. With the support of the central office and local officials of Philpost, notably, Regional Director Lilia O. Barcelon, A/Operations Director Benjie S. Yotoko, A/Adfin Director Iris G. Sargado, the PDMs, and the Philpost Cooperative 6, most likely it will.
Philpost 6 is truly “sikat” in Iloilo!
The three most important postal officials of the region talked about the challenges of the postal service amidst the growing popularity of modern technology, and emphasized that the Post Office is still stronger than ever.
Sikat Ka, Iloilo also featured Koro Kartero singing My Fair Share. Koro Kartero is, of course, the famed singing group composed of Iloilo City Post Office Letter Carriers. Organized on July 25, 2008 by two musiclally-minded postal employees, Marketing Specialist Tess D. Planco, and PSO II Tina C. Españo, Koro Kartero has been making waves since then. Hopefully the group stays on for many more years. With the support of the central office and local officials of Philpost, notably, Regional Director Lilia O. Barcelon, A/Operations Director Benjie S. Yotoko, A/Adfin Director Iris G. Sargado, the PDMs, and the Philpost Cooperative 6, most likely it will.
Philpost 6 is truly “sikat” in Iloilo!
PNRC PEP TALK
In line with the Bloodletting Activity to be held on November 17, 2008, Philippine National Red Cross conducted a pep talk/seminar on October 22, 2008.
PNRC Director, Dr. Judith Jimena, talked about the blood donation program, healthy lifestyle, and HIV awareness and prevention.
Said briefing was attended by 55 postal employees.
PNRC Director, Dr. Judith Jimena, talked about the blood donation program, healthy lifestyle, and HIV awareness and prevention.
Said briefing was attended by 55 postal employees.
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