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Congratulations to the City Government of Catbalogan for garnering the 2018 Seal of Good Financial Housekeeping (SGFH) of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG).

SGFH, formerly the Seal of Good Housekeeping, refers to the compliance of the local government unit with accounting and auditing standards, rules and regulations.

These include Unqualified or Qualified Commission on Audit Opinion of the immediately preceding year as well as Compliance with the Full Disclosure Policy of Local Budget and Finances, Bids and Public Offerings such as Annual Budget, Statement of Receipts and Expenditures, Annual Procurement Plan or Procurement List, and Bid Results on Civil Works, Goods and Services and Consulting Services, among others.

Catbalogan City has consistently passed for six (6) consecutive years since 2013 under the administration and leadership of City Mayor Stephany Uy-Tan.

“Ini usa nga pagpapamatuod nga malimpyo, tuptop, ngan tangkod an aton paggamit han lokal na pundo han aton pangobyernohan,” Mayor Step shares.

She further expressed that “this validates our stern financial management of our local funds with full transparency.”

The annual award of the SGFH of the DILG is aimed at sustaining the practice of accountability and transparency while espousing a pro-active financial management.

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“On this battlefield, man has no better weapon than his intelligence, no other force but his heart.”

Today, December 30 is commemorated as “Rizal Day” to remember the death of our national hero in 1896 whose works sparked the revolution leading to our independence in 1898 and whose life story and lessons lingers up to the present.

In our very own city plaza, a unique statue of our national hero stands proudly as a symbol of Catbalogan’s love and respect of history and our continuing efforts to protect it for the next generation.

By virtue of Executive Order Number 033 series of 2018, City Mayor Stephany Uy-Tan suspends work in government offices starting 01:00 PM today, December 28, 2018 due to Tropical Depression Usman.

Suspension of work in all private entities, companies and institutions in Catbalogan City shall be discretionary upon the management of such entities.

#UsmanPH #catbalogancity #walangpasok #stepforwardcatbalogan

The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CDRRMC) was convened for an emergency meeting today, December 27, 2018 at City Mayor’s Office as Tropical Depression Usman nears.

For the PAG-ASA Sever Weather Bulletin at 05:00 PM, Usman was estimated based on all available data at 410 km East of Guiuan, Eastern Samar (10.3 °N, 129.4 °E) with maximum sustained winds of 55 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 65 km/h.

Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal Number 1 has already been raised in Samar and Eastern Visayas as well as other nearby provinces and Usman may intensify into a Tropical Storm prior to landfall over Eastern Samar tomorrow afternoon (28 December).

Saludo kita han aton mga kabataan nga nakigduyog han aton Kapaskohan ha Katbalogan. Miski mauran-uran ngan bakasyon na, pinili la ngahaw nira magpakita han ira talento. Ha matin-aw nga paghulagway han aton mga kanta han Pasko ngan pagsurat ug pagbasa han siday, nabuhi an aton arte, kultura, ngan mga panurundon han kapaskuhan.

Maupay nga Pasko ngan Congratulations ha mga nagdaog!

Winners of the Siday Writing and Reading Contest (Mga Siday Han Kapaskuhan):
First Prize: “Ungod ka nga Santa Claus” ni Asel B. Dela Pena, 15 katuig an pangidaron taga Brgy. Guinsorongan
Second Prize: “Pasko na Sangkay” ni James B. Cataros, 14 katuig an pangidaron taga Brgy. Guinsorongan
Third Prize: “Hino an Ungod nga Pasko?” ni Lobela B. Bulos, 17 katuig an pangidaron taga Brgy. Mercedes.

Today, December 20 marks the 31st year since that tragic event when MV Doña Paz collided with MT Vector claiming more than 4,000 passengers with a little over 20 survivors.

Dubbed as Asia’s Titanic, that tragic event records as the deadliest ferry disaster in history during peace time.

With majority of the passengers coming from Samar and Leyte, a park now sits across the Church of St. Bartholomew with a memorial statue of the famous “La Pieta” of Michelangelo, serving as a reminder of the thousands of souls that were claimed by the Doña Paz tragedy.

Young Catbaloganons joined the Christmas Caroling Contest held tonight, December 19, 2018 as part of the “Kapaskohan ha Katbalogan” activity of the city government.

“An Mga Blanos” group representing Barangay San Pablo took home the first place; “Malunggay Family” from Barangay 06 Poblacion settled for second place; and “Kikay Squad” from Barangay 04 Poblacion placed third in the competition.

The newly-unveiled Christmas Belen by no less than City Mayor Stephany Uy-Tan served as the backdrop of the competition, which featured english, filipino and binisaya Christmas songs that filled the cool evening air of Catbalogan.

Commissioned by the City Government through local sculptor, Mr. Joel Alba Pragas, an eleven-piece nativity scene is currently displayed at the city stage and was officially unveiled last December 17, 2018 by no less than City Mayor Stephany Uy-Tan, signalling the start of the “Kapaskohan ha Katbalogan” activity in Catbalogan City.

Witnessed by various partners and stakeholders, series of activities are scheduled every night to promote our local culture while celebrating the most joyous season of the year.

Happening on December 19, 2018 (Wednesday), calling all amateur groups of five (5) to eight (8) members to join the “Christmas Caroling Contest” and win your way to amazing prizes!

Each group must sing two (2) Christmas songs: one (1) song must either be in English or Filipino and one (1) song must be in Binisaya or Waray-waray.

First Prize is P5,000.00; Second Prize is P3,000.00; Third Prize is P2,000.00; and non-winners will receive P1,000.00 consolation prize per group.