Lapu-Lapu City Public Information Office

28/01/2024

Here are the winners of the annual Sinulog sa Pajac in the presence of Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard "Ahong" Chan, ABC President Jasmine Chan, Pajac Barangay Captain Bonifacio Ompad, council members and Sangguniang Kabataan officials, which took place yesterday, January 27, 2024.

RITUAL SHOWDOWN :

1st Place ( GRAND CHAMPION )
#4 Tribu Sagrado Corazon De Jesus, Sacred Heart of Jesus parish

2nd Place
#2 Maampuong Mananayaw sa Banay Abunohanon, Abuno High School

3RD Place
#3 Hugpong Mananayaw sa Sidlak Pajac

MAJOR WINNER

BESTIN STREET DANCING :
#2 Maampuong Mananayaw sa Banay Abunohanon, Abuno High School

MINOR WIINERS

Best in Costume
#4 Tribu Sagrado Corazon De Jesus, Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish

Best in Festival Queen Costume :
#2 Maampuong Mananayaw sa Banay Abunohanon, Abuno High School

Festival Queen 2024 :
#2 Maampuong Mananayaw sa Banay Abunohanon ,Abuno High School

Best in Choreography :
#4 Tribu Sagrado Corazon De Jesus, Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish

27/01/2024

MORNING PRAYER🙏
January 28, 2023 | Sunday

O Señor Sto. Niño, who shed Your blessings on whoever invokes Your name, look kindly on us who kneel humbly before Your holy Image, and hear our prayers.

We commend to Your mercy the many poor and needy people who trust in Your Divine Heart. Lay Your all-powerful hand upon them and help them in their needs.
Lay Your hand upon the sick, to cure them and sanctify their suffering; upon those in distress, to console them; upon sinners, to draw them into the light of your divine grace; upon all those who, stricken with grief and suffering, turn trustingly to You for loving help.

Lay Your hand also upon all of us and give us Your blessing. O little King, grant the treasures of Your divine mercy to all the world, and keep us now and always in the grace of your love! Amen..

O Señor Sto. Niño, have mercy on us!

26/01/2024

PRESS RELEASE

The Department of Labor (DOLE), through Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan, distributed 100 sewing machines worth more than half a million pesos to displaced workers here in the city.

Public Employment Service Office (PESO) head Kim Francisco said Mactan Apparels Incorporated, a garment factory exporter, donated these sewing machines for their former workers.

Months ago, Mactan Apparels closed operations and thousands of their garment sewers lost their jobs.

The company gave them separation pay, the government provided them with cash assistance, and some were given a livelihood.

Francisco added that this is part of Lapu-Lapu City’s livelihood program for displaced workers.

Oponganon workers who lost their jobs also received Mayor Chan’s assistance through Social Welfare's Assistance for Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) and livelihood through DOLE.

Lapu-Lapu City Cooperative and Livelihood Resource Center (LCLRC) also trains and provides livelihoods to city residents and housewives.

Francisco said sewing machine beneficiaries may open a tailoring or garment shop to start a livelihood business.

Mactan Apparels officially turned over these sewing machines to the city, and Mayor Chan in turn distributed them to beneficiaries.

There are four types of sewing machines, mostly single-needle machines, and some special machines.

Special sewing machines like bartack machines to sew buttonholes; thread overlock machines to lock cloths to close garments; and cover stitch machines to form zigzag sewing.

The labor department identifies beneficiaries through records profiling and through their submitted project proposals.

Held at the City Auditorium basketball court in Barangay Poblacion, the turn-over was graced by DOLE officials Seymoun Hamoy and Rosana Velado, Association of Barangay Council President Jasmine “Daday” Chan, Poblacion Barangay Captain Tirso Tumulak and council members.

26/01/2024

TAN-AWA | Human nga mag-trending sa social media ug mi-ani og nagkalain-laing reaksyon, Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard "Ahong" Chan wala makauyon sa gihimong paagi sa pag-pukaw sa usa ka kawani sa city hall ngadto sa mga libud-suroy nga nangatulog daplin sa kalsada sa Barangay Pusok.

Samtang, City Administrator Danilo Almendras dali nga mihimo'g pakisusi sa hitabo diin iya usab nga gikahinabi ang maong indibidwal nga nag-trending.

26/01/2024

TAN-AWA | Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard "Ahong" Chan, dismayado human mag-positibo ang laing duha ka mga kawani sa Clearing Team atol sa gihimong kinalit nga drug test sa City of Lapu-Lapu Office for Substance Abuse Prevention (CLOSAP) sa miaging adlaw.

Samtang, mga nagpositibo sa drug test, gitangal na sa serbisyo matud ni Garry Lao, Executive Director, CLOSAP.

26/01/2024

TAN-AWA | TAN-AWA | Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard "Ahong" Chan, dismayado human mag-positibo ang laing duha ka mga kawani sa Clearing Team atol sa gihimong kinalit nga drug test sa City of Lapu-Lapu Office for Substance Abuse Prevention (CLOSAP) sa miaging adlaw.

Samtang, mga nagpositibo sa drug test, gitangal na sa serbisyo matud ni Garry Lao, Executive Director, CLOSAP.

25/01/2024

Morning Prayer
January 26, 2023 | Friday

"O Blessed Virgin Mary,
Mother of God and our Mother,
We come before you with love and devotion.
You are the Queen of Heaven and Earth,
and we humbly ask for your intercession.

Birhen sa Regla,
You who are known for your compassion and grace,
Please listen to our prayers and petitions.
We come to you seeking your maternal protection
and guidance in our lives.

Through your example, teach us to be faithful to God,
to be humble in all our ways, and to love one another.
Help us to live virtuous lives and to follow your Son, Jesus.

Birhen sa Regla,
We entrust ourselves to your loving care.
Watch over us, guide us, and intercede for us.
In times of joy, be with us, and in times of sorrow,
comfort us with your motherly presence.

We offer this prayer with trust and confidence,
knowing that you will always listen to your children.
Bless us, O Blessed Virgin Mary,
and keep us close to your Son, now and forever.

Amen.

25/01/2024

Thunderstorm Advisory No. 2 - Visayas PRSD
Issued at 3:59 AM, Friday, January 26, 2024

Moderate to occasional heavy (5.5-7.5 liters/meter² per hour) rainshowers with lightning and strong winds due to thunderstorms are expected over
(Sierra Bullones, Batuan, Catigbian, San Isidro, Bilar, Balilihan, Sevilla, Antequera, Loboc, Sikatuna); (Balamban, Toledo City, Naga City, Minglanilla, Talisay City); and nearby areas within 30 minutes to an hour.

The above conditions are being experienced in Leyte (Hinundayan, Anahawan, San Juan, Libagon, Hinunangan, Saint Bernard, Maasin City, Bontoc, Tomas Oppus, Sogod, Silago); (Inopacan, Hindang, Hilongos, Matalom, Bato); (Danao City, Carmen, Compostela, Lapu-Lapu City, Consolacion, Liloan, Mandaue City, Cordova, Cebu City); (Loon, Calape, Tubigon, Clarin, Inabanga, Buenavista, Jetafe, Talibon, Bien Unido, Pres. Carlos P. Garcia, Ubay, San Miguel, Trinidad, Danao, Dagohoy, Sagbayan, Carmen, Mabini, Alicia, Pilar); which may persist within 1 to 2 hours and may affect nearby areas.

All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impacts associated with these hazards which include flash floods and landslides. Keep monitoring for updates.

Thunderstorm Advisory No. 2 - Visayas PRSD
Issued at 3:59 AM, Friday, January 26, 2024

Moderate to occasional heavy (5.5-7.5 liters/meter² per hour) rainshowers with lightning and strong winds due to thunderstorms are expected over
(Sierra Bullones, Batuan, Catigbian, San Isidro, Bilar, Balilihan, Sevilla, Antequera, Loboc, Sikatuna); (Balamban, Toledo City, Naga City, Minglanilla, Talisay City); and nearby areas
within 30 minutes to an hour.
The above conditions are being experienced in Leyte (Hinundayan, Anahawan, San Juan, Libagon, Hinunangan, Saint Bernard, Maasin City, Bontoc, Tomas Oppus, Sogod, Silago); (Inopacan, Hindang, Hilongos, Matalom, Bato); (Danao City, Carmen, Compostela, Lapu-Lapu City, Consolacion, Liloan, Mandaue City, Cordova, Cebu City); (Loon, Calape, Tubigon, Clarin, Inabanga, Buenavista, Jetafe, Talibon, Bien Unido, Pres. Carlos P. Garcia, Ubay, San Miguel, Trinidad, Danao, Dagohoy, Sagbayan, Carmen, Mabini, Alicia, Pilar); which may persist within 1 to 2 hours and may affect nearby areas.

All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impacts associated with these hazards which include flash floods and landslides. Keep monitoring for updates.

25/01/2024

LOOK | Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard "Ahong" Chan inspected the road construction and drainage project in Carajay Timpolok to determine whether the contractor adhered to their agreement to work overtime, aiming to fast-track the construction process.

25/01/2024

LOOK | Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan inspected the road construction project in Sitio Suba Masulog up to Sitio Suba Panas in Basak.

25/01/2024

LOOK | City Mayor Junard "Ahong" Chan met with all the contractors involved in the road projects in Lapu-Lapu City. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss and provide updates on the current status of various projects related to roads, drainage, and coordination initiatives within the city. The meeting took place in the mayor's conference room on Thursday.

Mayor Chan was accompanied by City Engineer Perla Amar, City Traffic Management System head Mario Napuli, and a representative from the Office of Congresswoman Cindi King-Chan, Engr. Jonathan Gambe.

Mayor Chan asked all the contractors to complete all the projects before the IRONMAN event in April 2024. This means they need to fast-track the construction without compromising the quality of their work. This urgency is particularly emphasized for projects in Sitio Timpolok in Barangay Babag to Sitio Carajay in Barangay Gun-ob, including Sitio Suba-panas going to Sudtunggan in Barangay Basak and in Fuentes Road in Barangay Pajac.

Additionally, Mayor Chan is urging the public to understand the city's rehabilitation and construction projects. Upon completion, these endeavors will restore normalcy and result in wider roads for everyone to benefit from.

25/01/2024

PRESS RELEASE

A Lapu-Lapu City Hall employee is under investigation after a video went viral, capturing him forcefully shoving street children away from the welcome signage of Lapu-Lapu City near Airport Road in Marina Mall. The incident, caught on camera, has sparked backlash and a call for action from netizens.

In an interview with Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard "Ahong" Chan, he acknowledged that sleeping at the signage is prohibited because more tourists are passing through that area. However, he disapproved of the employee's unprofessional approach in handling the situation. Mayor Chan emphasized that a more humane and compassionate method should have been employed to address the issue.

"While we discourage anyone from sleeping at the signage, we cannot condone the employee's actions. There are proper channels and procedures to handle such situations, especially involving children," Mayor Chan stated during the interview.

He suggested that the employee could have gently awakened the children and coordinated with the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) or coordinated with the barangay for appropriate assistance.

Taking swift action, Mayor Chan talked to City Administrator Atty. Danilo Almendras to address the matter.

Atty. Almendras expressed concern over the employee's behavior, noting that the individual might be reassigned to the field. At the same time, he clarified that the employee's actions were inappropriate, given that it was not within his job description to handle such situations.

"It is evident that the employee may have overstepped his duties. We are currently investigating the matter further, and appropriate disciplinary measures will be taken," Atty. Almendras said.

25/01/2024

PRESS RELEASE

The City of Lapu-Lapu Office of Substance Abuse Prevention (CLOSAP) subjected 26 workers of the City Clearing Team to a surprise drug test yesterday, Wednesday, January 24.

After the results, two individuals, one being a casual employee and the other a job order worker, tested positive. This falls under the mandate of Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard "Ahong" Chan, who has ordered a series of drug tests to eliminate drug use among city hall employees.

Mayor Chan and City Administrator Danilo Almendras initially met with all of them, and then CLOSAP Executive Director Garry Lao led them to the atrium for their surprise drug test.

Weeks ago, a driver of the City Clearing Team, Aldrin Peñaranda-Dungog, and Rodel Asuque-Mojado, a barangay tanod, formally confessed to prosecutors, accusing two other clearing team workers as the brains behind the killing of Executive Assistant for Market Operation in Lapu-Lapu City, Christopher Ceniza, last January 2.

Dungog reportedly contacted the gunman, while Mojado, who is a barangay tanod, served as the gunman’s getaway driver.

The alleged gunman was arrested and is now in the custody of the Lapu-Lapu City Police Office, seven days after the shooting, for drug pushing.

Mayor Chan vowed to cleanse the city government by removing drug users through surprise drug tests.

The other day, Mayor Chan cited this shooting incident and mentioned that one of those involved is a regular drug user.

Mayor Chan’s marching order to Lao is to conduct surprise drug tests for all City Hall workers.

Last Monday, CLOSAP conducted drug tests for workers in CLOSAP, the Human Resource Office, the City Administrator's Office, City Marshals, and traffic enforcers.

A total of 115 were tested, and three out of the 40 randomly picked City Traffic Management System traffic enforcers tested positive for drugs.

The mayor stated that those who tested positive would be terminated and may be readmitted after six months of successful rehabilitation.

Meanwhile, Dangerous Drug Board Regulation 2 Series of 2017 mandates the dismissal from the service of all public servants who are found positive for illegal drug use in random drug tests undertaken by their respective agencies.

The issuance of the regulation also aligns with the sanctions of the Civil Service Commission (CSC), which considers illegal drug use as grave misconduct punishable by dismissal at first offense.

25/01/2024

𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗕𝗜𝗦𝗬𝗢 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗔 𝗦𝗔 𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗢𝗡

Mga pinangga kong Oponganon, malipayon akong ipahibaw kaninyung tanan, ang mga nagkadaiyang social services nga ma-avail dinhi sa atong opisina. Kita nga abli kanunay andam mohangop ug mo-alagad kaninyu. Labi na sa panahon sa kalisod, makasiguro kamo nga ako, isip inyung representante magpabiling tinuod sa pagpanerbisyo ug pag-abag kaninyu. Ato usab timan-an nga ang atong Educational Grants ug TUPAD Program mag-depende sa availability sa slots ug funds.

Akong pasalamat usab sa atong mga partner agencies nga maoy atong katambayayong sa paghatod sa mga serbisyo sa katawhang Oponganon. Para sa mga pangutana, pwede kamung motawag sa atong hotline numbers 0927-878-1067 / 0966-296-9385 o ba kaha mo-message sa atong official page: Congresswoman Ma. Cynthia "Cindi" King Chan.

25/01/2024

Morning Prayer
January 25, 2023 | Thursday

"Dear Our Lady of the Sacred Heart,
As I begin this new day, I come before you with a grateful heart. I thank you for your loving presence in my life and for your intercession on my behalf. Help me to embrace this day with joy, faith, and a spirit of service.

Bless my thoughts, words, and actions today. Guide me in making choices that honor God and bring forth goodness in the world. Fill my heart with love, compassion, and understanding, so that I may reflect your divine qualities to those I encounter.

Mother Mary, please wrap your mantle of protection around me and my loved ones. Watch over us throughout this day, shielding us from harm and leading us closer to God. Help me to be a vessel of your grace, bringing hope and healing to those in need.

I entrust this day and all its challenges, joys, and opportunities into your hands. May I find strength and inspiration in your example and walk in the path of faith and humility.

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, pray for us.
Amen.

24/01/2024

LAPU-LAPU CITY COLLEGE WILL ACCEPT ONLINE APPLICATIONS FROM NEW INCOMING FIRST YEARS AND TRANSFEREES FOR THE FIRST SEMESTER OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2024-2025

Application Period:

February 1–April 27, 2024
1st Batch: February 1–25, 2024
(Exam: March 1, 2024)

2nd Batch: February 26–March 10, 2024
(Exam: March 15, 2024)

3rd Batch: March 11–31, 2024
(Exam: April 5, 2024)

4th (last) Batch: April 1–27, 2024
(Exam: April 29, 2024)

Admission Link: https://www.portal.llcc.edu.ph/public-form/admission (Link opens on February 1, 2024)

A. College of Education
Grade requirement: 85% and above
Programs:
1️⃣ Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd)
2️⃣ Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSEd) - English
3️⃣ Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSEd) - Filipino
4️⃣ Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSEd) - Mathematics
5️⃣ Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSEd) - Social Studies

B. College of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Grade requirement: 83% and above
Programs:
1️⃣ Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management (BSHM)
2️⃣ Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management (BSTM)

C. College of Technology
Grade requirement: 83% and above
Programs:
1️⃣ Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology (BSIT) - Computer Technology
2️⃣ Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology (BSIT) - Electronics Technology
𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐒
1️⃣. Accomplish the Admissions Survey Form using the link provided, then proceed with the on-site submission.
2️⃣ Follow instructions carefully and provide all necessary information or attachments.

𝐀𝐃𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒

1️⃣A. Photocopy of First Semester Grade of AY 2022-2023 (FOR CONTINUING SHS STUDENTS)
1️⃣B. Photocopy of Report Card (Form 138) (FOR SHS GRADUATES)
1️⃣C. Photocopy of Certificate of Transfer Credentials/Informative Copy of Transcript of Records (TOR) (FOR TRANSFEREES)
2️⃣ Authenticated Birth Certificate from PSA/NSO
3️⃣ 2 pcs. 2x2 colored picture with white background and name tag
4️⃣ 1 pc. long size white folder with a plastic cover
5️⃣ 1 pc. plastic long envelope

After completing the online application, student applicants MUST SUBMIT hard copies of documents at the guardhouse of Lapu-Lapu City College, located on Don B. Benedicto Road, Gun-ob, Lapu-Lapu City. On-site submissions are accepted every Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒
▪️ Any misrepresentations (or giving false/incorrect information) will automatically INVALIDATE your admission to the College.
▪️ Strictly, no INC, NG, DR, or FAILED remarks in TOR or Report Card.
▪️ REAPPLICATION IS NOT ALLOWED. Each student applicant can apply to only one program per Academic Year.
▪️ The College will only accept applications from qualified applicants meeting the above requirements.
▪️ This online application is an alternative means to assess admission intent; therefore, only qualified student applicants will get a slot for the upcoming entrance examinations.
▪️ Entrance examinations will be scheduled and posted per batch on the LLCC Public Information Office page based on the number of qualified student applicants after a thorough evaluation.
▪️ Only admissions-related inquiries will be entertained in the comment thread.

MS. ELVIE S. ESPINOSA, MEd, RGC
Guidance Counselor
Admissions Officer

24/01/2024

PRESS RELEASE

Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan will construct a 600-unit tenement for the fire victims of Sitio Sta. Maria, especially those who were residing on the General Milling Corporation (GMC) lot before their homes were razed by the fire.

Mayor Chan disclosed this during a press conference last Tuesday, January 23.

He mentioned that GMC is planning to donate a one-hectare lot at the back of the Felicity Island Hotel, the former SSS building, which is near the location in Barangay Pusok.

"If GMC donates to the City of Lapu-Lapu, the city will take over and implement the project (the tenement building)," the mayor said.

He added that to fund the construction of the tenement, the city will secure a loan from the bank.

Occupants will then make payments to the city through PAG-IBIG, and these payments will be utilized to repay the loan.

The mayor stated that, at the moment, the city is in discussions with GMC.

A massive fire devastated Sitio Sta. Maria, at the back of Island Central Mall in Pusok, left more than 1,575 families homeless on December 12.

The city promptly provided cash assistance, including rent subsidies, for three months, amounting to P15,000 for each family.

Mayor Chan, Congresswoman Cindi King-Chan and the city council members expressed gratitude to senators, congressmen, partylist representatives, and high government officials for their generous donations to the fire victims, which now total Php 14,734,741.00. The Office of the City Treasurer has certified the receipt in the trust fund account.

On December 22, victims received assistance to help them rebuild their homes. Additionally, an extra PHP 24,714.33 in assistance is set to be released very soon for the 561 verified homeowners whose residences were completely destroyed by the fire.

The city is currently reblocking the area razed by the fire to accommodate access roads within the sitio and allow emergency vehicles in and out of the area. PIO

24/01/2024

PRESS RELEASE

Starting the New Year right, Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan is now conducting a series of surprise drug tests to eliminate drug-using employees.

All employees who test positive for illegal drugs will be terminated, said Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan. However, they may be given a second chance after six months of successful drug rehabilitation.

In the surprise drug test last Monday, January 22, three out of the 40 randomly picked City Traffic Management System traffic enforcers tested positive for drugs.

Then, on January 12, 69 personnel and staff of Barangay Basak underwent a surprise drug test, and one of them tested positive.

On January 15, in Barangay Pusok, 86 underwent testing, and seven tested positive.

On December 28, of the 115 City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (LDRRMO) personnel, three tested positives for drugs.

On December 11, last year, 60 newly elected punong barangays and SK chairmen underwent testing, and all of them tested negative for illegal drugs.

The recent surprise drug tests are just the start, the mayor said.

“That’s our direction, tanan gyud, not only for certain departments but the entire workplace of the government, and we will include the barangays,” the mayor told reporters in an ambush interview.

He said it is important that the city’s workplaces are drug-free since most of the crimes are drug-related.

He cited in the recent major shooting incident that one of those involved, a city clearing team worker, is a “regular” drug user.

“Ato gyud buhaton ang tanan, it’s my marching order to the CLOSAP to conduct a surprise drug test on all government workers in the City of Lapu-Lapu," Mayor Chan told reporters.

The mayor urged all city workers to stay away from drugs, as it will only give them problems.

He said a drug user only has two fates: “motikungkong” or "motikangkang.”.

"Motikungkong,” or curling up in jail when arrested, "motikangkang," spreads one’s legs when one gets killed.

He said one's relationships with one’s family and one’s financial needs will not be enough if one is into illegal drugs. PIO

24/01/2024

Morning Prayer 🙏
January 24, 2023 | Wednesday

Mother of Perpetual Help, today we face so many difficulties. Your picture tells us so much about you. It reminds us to reach out and help those in need. Help us understand that our lives belong to others as much as they belong to us.

Mary, Model of Christian love, we know we cannot heal every ill or solve every problem. But with God's grace, we intend to do what we can. May we be true witnesses to the world that love for one another really matters. May our daily actions proclaim how fully our lives are modeled after yours, Mother of Perpetual Help.

Amen!

23/01/2024

LOOK | To support students facing financial challenges in pursuing higher education, the Office of Congresswoman Cindi King Chan, in partnership with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), distributed a total of 1.85 million Pesos this morning, January 23, under the Student Monetary Assistance for Recovery and Transition (SMART) Grant. Seventy-four qualified students hail from various colleges and universities, including CNU, CTU, LLCC, UCLM, ACT, ACLC, IAU, Rizwoods College, and Santo Niño Mactan College was identified as one of the beneficiaries of this generous initiative.

The SMART Grant aims to provide financial assistance to students in need, particularly for their tuition and miscellaneous expenses. The program comes as a timely solution to help alleviate the financial burden faced by many students, enabling them to focus on their studies without the added stress of financial constraints.

Expressing profound gratitude for the program, one beneficiary shared that the SMART Grant has significantly lightened his financial load, allowing him to concentrate on his education throughout the entire semester. Such testimonials highlight the tangible impact of targeted financial assistance on the lives of students striving for academic excellence.

Congresswoman Cindi King Chan, who is also a staunch educational advocate, expressed her commitment to supporting the youth in their educational pursuits. She emphasized the importance of students actively seeking funds and exploring various avenues to aid their educational needs. Chan believes that investing in education is key to building a brighter future for the nation.

23/01/2024

LOOK | Yesterday, Congresswoman Cindi King-Chan met with the barangay officials of Mactan, led by Barangay Captain Efren Aying, to address additional projects required by the barangay in 2024. These initiatives aim to benefit all residents of Mactan. Particularly last week, Congresswoman Cindi officially handed over a multipurpose building to the barangay officials.

23/01/2024

Morning Prayer 🙏
January 23, 2023 | Tuesday

𝖮 𝖲𝖾ñ𝗈𝗋 𝖲𝗍𝗈. 𝖭𝗂ñ𝗈, 𝗐𝗁𝗈 𝗌𝗁𝖾𝖽 𝖸𝗈𝗎𝗋 𝖻𝗅𝖾𝗌𝗌𝗂𝗇𝗀𝗌 𝗈𝗇 𝗐𝗁𝗈𝖾𝗏𝖾𝗋 𝗂𝗇𝗏𝗈𝗄𝖾𝗌 𝖸𝗈𝗎𝗋 𝗇𝖺𝗆𝖾, 𝗅𝗈𝗈𝗄 𝗄𝗂𝗇𝖽𝗅𝗒 𝗈𝗇 𝗎𝗌 𝗐𝗁𝗈 𝗄𝗇𝖾𝖾𝗅 𝗁𝗎𝗆𝖻𝗅𝗒 𝖻𝖾𝖿𝗈𝗋𝖾 𝖸𝗈𝗎𝗋 𝗁𝗈𝗅𝗒 𝖨𝗆𝖺𝗀𝖾, 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗁𝖾𝖺𝗋 𝗈𝗎𝗋 𝗉𝗋𝖺𝗒𝖾𝗋𝗌. 𝖶𝖾 𝖼𝗈𝗆𝗆𝖾𝗇𝖽 𝗍𝗈 𝖸𝗈𝗎𝗋 𝗆𝖾𝗋𝖼𝗒 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗆𝖺𝗇𝗒 𝗉𝗈𝗈𝗋 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗇𝖾𝖾𝖽𝗒 𝗉𝖾𝗈𝗉𝗅𝖾 𝗐𝗁𝗈 𝗍𝗋𝗎𝗌𝗍 𝗂𝗇 𝖸𝗈𝗎𝗋 𝖣𝗂𝗏𝗂𝗇𝖾 𝖧𝖾𝖺𝗋𝗍.

𝖫𝖺𝗒 𝖸𝗈𝗎𝗋 𝖺𝗅𝗅-𝗉𝗈𝗐𝖾𝗋𝖿𝗎𝗅 𝗁𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗎𝗉𝗈𝗇 𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗆 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗁𝖾𝗅𝗉 𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗆 𝗂𝗇 𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗂𝗋 𝗇𝖾𝖾𝖽𝗌. 𝖫𝖺𝗒 𝖸𝗈𝗎𝗋 𝗁𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗎𝗉𝗈𝗇 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗌𝗂𝖼𝗄, 𝗍𝗈 𝖼𝗎𝗋𝖾 𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗆 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗌𝖺𝗇𝖼𝗍𝗂𝖿𝗒 𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗂𝗋 𝗌𝗎𝖿𝖿𝖾𝗋𝗂𝗇𝗀; 𝗎𝗉𝗈𝗇 𝗍𝗁𝗈𝗌𝖾 𝗂𝗇 𝖽𝗂𝗌𝗍𝗋𝖾𝗌𝗌, 𝗍𝗈 𝖼𝗈𝗇𝗌𝗈𝗅𝖾 𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗆; 𝗎𝗉𝗈𝗇 𝗌𝗂𝗇𝗇𝖾𝗋𝗌, 𝗍𝗈 𝖽𝗋𝖺𝗐 𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗆 𝗂𝗇𝗍𝗈 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗅𝗂𝗀𝗁𝗍 𝗈𝖿 𝗒𝗈𝗎𝗋 𝖽𝗂𝗏𝗂𝗇𝖾 𝗀𝗋𝖺𝖼𝖾; 𝗎𝗉𝗈𝗇 𝖺𝗅𝗅 𝗍𝗁𝗈𝗌𝖾 𝗐𝗁𝗈, 𝗌𝗍𝗋𝗂𝖼𝗄𝖾𝗇 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝗀𝗋𝗂𝖾𝖿 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗌𝗎𝖿𝖿𝖾𝗋𝗂𝗇𝗀, 𝗍𝗎𝗋𝗇 𝗍𝗋𝗎𝗌𝗍𝗂𝗇𝗀𝗅𝗒 𝗍𝗈 𝖸𝗈𝗎 𝖿𝗈𝗋 𝗅𝗈𝗏𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗁𝖾𝗅𝗉.

𝖫𝖺𝗒 𝖸𝗈𝗎𝗋 𝗁𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝖺𝗅𝗌𝗈 𝗎𝗉𝗈𝗇 𝖺𝗅𝗅 𝗈𝖿 𝗎𝗌 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗀𝗂𝗏𝖾 𝗎𝗌 𝖸𝗈𝗎𝗋 𝖻𝗅𝖾𝗌𝗌𝗂𝗇𝗀. 𝖮 𝗅𝗂𝗍𝗍𝗅𝖾 𝖪𝗂𝗇𝗀, 𝗀𝗋𝖺𝗇𝗍 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗍𝗋𝖾𝖺𝗌𝗎𝗋𝖾𝗌 𝗈𝖿 𝖸𝗈𝗎𝗋 𝖽𝗂𝗏𝗂𝗇𝖾 𝗆𝖾𝗋𝖼𝗒 𝗍𝗈 𝖺𝗅𝗅 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗐𝗈𝗋𝗅𝖽, 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗄𝖾𝖾𝗉 𝗎𝗌 𝗇𝗈𝗐 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝖺𝗅𝗐𝖺𝗒𝗌 𝗂𝗇 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗀𝗋𝖺𝖼𝖾 𝗈𝖿 𝗒𝗈𝗎𝗋 𝗅𝗈𝗏𝖾! 𝖠𝗆𝖾𝗇.

𝖮 𝖲𝖾ñ𝗈𝗋 𝖲𝗍𝗈. 𝖭𝗂ñ𝗈, 𝗁𝖺𝗏𝖾 𝗆𝖾𝗋𝖼𝗒 𝗈𝗇 𝗎𝗌!

22/01/2024

PRESS RELEASE

The wheels of justice are now in motion as prosecutors formally subscribed to the judicial confession of Aldrin Peñaranda-Dungog and Rodel Asuque-Mojado on Monday. The two, in their judicial confession, identified the alleged masterminds, who are also city hall workers, involved in the killing of Christopher Ceniza on January 2.

Dungog, a Lapu-Lapu City Clearing Team driver, reportedly contacted the gunman identified as the middleman, while Mojado, a barangay tanod, served as the gunman's driver.

“Tungod na sa pagtinabangay, sa atoang kapulisan, CCTV cameras, sa atong witnesses, ug usa niana ang pagtabang sab sa atoang pagtutok, pag follow-up sa maong panghitabo, nga matagaan og hustisya ang kamatayon sa usa sa atoang empleyado, nga sinaligan sa atoang merkado publiko,” stated Mayor Junard "Ahong" Chan during a press briefing.

Mayor Chan, accompanied by the police and Ceniza’s family, participated in the formal subscribing of the judicial confessions.

In response to questions about the involvement of other City Hall workers, the mayor stated, “Naa may due process kinahanglan tubagon na ang maong pasangil sa mga nag self-confession ang driver ug ang agent sa maong pag-contact sa gunman."

According to Lt. Col. Christian Torres, the spokesperson of the Lapu-Lapu City Police Office, the gunman, who is not a city hall worker, was apprehended in a buy-bust operation on January 9, seven days after the killing.

“Naa ra na sa mastermind, sa pagtubag niya sa mga statements gikan sa self-confession nga involve niining pagpatay,” Mayor Chan emphasized.

Meanwhile, City Prosecutor Ruso Zaragosa informed reporters that he plans to establish a three-member panel of prosecutors to evaluate the evidence. He also mentioned the possibility of considering one of those involved in the crime as a state witness, but he refrained from identifying any potential candidate. The decision on the state witness, Zaragosa noted, will be determined by the panel of investigators as they assess and evaluate the available evidence.

22/01/2024

LOOK | City Mayor Junard "Ahong" Chan, along with Barangay Pajo Councilor Jill Ceniza, witnessed the filing of the case with the prosecutors at the Palace of Justice in Lapu-Lapu City. The office officially received the judicial confession from the middleman Aldrin Peñaranda-Dungog and driver Rodel Asuque-Mojado, who implicated the alleged masterminds in the January 2, 2024, killing of Executive Assistant for Market Operation in Lapu-Lapu City Christopher Ceniza earlier this morning.

The gunman reportedly shot and killed Ceniza and was arrested not for murder on January 9, but in a buy-bust operation, according to the spokesperson of the Lapu-Lapu City Police Office, Lt. Col. Christian Torres.