LGU Kids Special Dance Number

Lovely little girls of some LGU employees of Carles, Iloilo add spices to the just concluded coronation night of May Flower Festival Queen (Nesette Sabando, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Nestor & Rosette Sabando). Held May 31, 2012 at Carles Covered Court Gym, Carles, Iloilo.

CONGRATULATIONS!

FAMILIA BETITA 1ST GRAND REUNION

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CARLES JOINS 3RD KANAWAY FESTIVAL

Carles joins 3rd Kanaway Festival

The Municipality of Carles thru the effort of the Municipal Mayor Arnold A. Betita in cooperation with the Tourism Department joins 3rd Kanaway Festival at Estancia, Iloilo, Philippines.

The 1st Kanaway Festival was celebrated at the Municipality of Lemery, Iloilo in the year 2010. The 2nd Kanaway Festival was then held at Estancia, Iloilo last year, 2011, where the Municipality of Carles joined and won 2nd place at the Tribe Dancing Competition.

Now, the 3rd Kanaway Festival will be held on March 1-4, 2012 still at Estancia, Iloilo. Eight performing tribes coming from different NIPSC colleges will battle to win the tribe dancing.

One of the highlights of the festival is the "Crafts, Trade & Food Fare" which will showcase various products, cultures and trades of the Municipalities from the 5th district of Iloilo. The trade is located along the highway infront of the Municipal Plaza. Carles Display Center is at Kiosk number 2.

The Municipality of Carles displays different crafts and products of the various barangays of Carles especially products from Islnad barangays such as coming from Gigantes Islands.

The tribe dancing competition will be held on March 4, 2012 to be held at NIPSC parade ground.

Festival is celebrated to commemorates cultures, histories, traditions and future innovations. It is a thanksgiving and a celebration of an abundant life through festivities.

NECROLOGICAL PROGRAM

In honor of the late

NECROLOGICAL PROGRAM

January 28, 2012

7:00 AM

Carles Municipal Hall Lobby

PROGRAM

I. Doxology................................................................ Carles Central School Teachers

II Flashback on life of Leonardo A. Bandojo, Sr. .... Mr. Rolly De Roja, son-in-law

III. Welcome Remarks .............................................. Hon. Arnold A. Betita

                                                                                     Municipal Mayor

IV. Reminiscing the life of a dedicated Municipal Official

      As Vice Mayor ................................................... Brig. Gen. Cesar C. Betita (Ret.)

      As an SB Member .............................................. Hon. SB Member Marlou Lopez

     As a friend ........................................................... Hon. Vice Mayor Edsel I. Betita

V. Special Song ........................................................ Grandchildren

VI. Recalling the good and happy memories of a beloved member of the family

      As a father ............................................................ Engr. Rodney C. Bandojo

      As a grandfather ................................................... SKMF President Faye B. Tupas

      As a brother ........................................................... Mrs. Anita B. Cepida

VII. Finale Song .......................................................... Tarong Elem. School Teachers

VIII. Response from the Family .................................. Engr. Rogie C. Bandojo

CAMEA CHRISTMAS PARTY 2011

CARLES PARENTS MASS DANCE

MERRY CHRISTMAS CARLES!

Mayor Arnold Betita Wed 70 New Couples

Mayor Arnold Betita of Carles, Iloilo wed 70 or more indigent couples from different barangays of Carles, Iloilo just this afternoon November 26, 2010 at around 2:00 pm at Carles Public Plaza. Thanks to the 4Ps (Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program)of the government a Conditional Cash Program aide to the many indigent residents of the municipality of Carles.

One of the prerequisites of becoming a beneficiary is that both of the couple are legally married. Some of the newly wed had no excuse of getting married now that they are already a 4Ps beneficiary.

The municipality of Carles has more than 6000 4Ps beneficiaries.

Carles get its bests...

Our congratulations to Miss Ma. Teresa B. Betita, Teacher I of Carles Central School won 4th place for the Search for Top 10 Most Oustanding Teacher in the whole Division of Iloilo for School Year 2009-2010.

Meanwhile, same congratulations to Mrs. Lynie B. Chavez, Principal II of Carles Central School also won 4th place in the Search for Top 10 Most Outstanding School Administrator in whole Division of Iloilo for School Year 2009-2010.

Carles Municipal Fiesta 2010 concludes..

October 15, 2010 was the celebration of the Municipal and Religious Fiesta of the Municipality of Carles. Prior to that, various celebrations were held starting October 10, 2010 which was the Opening of the Agro-aqua which displayed various products of the different barangays of the municipality followed at night by the awarding of all the winners of the "Sambuwa 2010" at the covered gym which was graced by all the competing teams and municipal officials. The awarding of the "Sambuwa 2010" had brought the LGU team to the spotlight, hailed champion.

On October 11, 2010 pm was the celebration of the CAMEA Night, a multi-purpose cooperative of all the Municipal employees of the municipality of Carles which was done successfully.

Fish Port Night was celebrated on October 12, 2010 which was sponsored by all the Fish Boat owners and operators. They featured the Soundslave band from Roxas that gave the night a groovy celebration.

October 13, 2010 am was the DepEd Celebration that highlighted many cultural competition to many pupils of the municipality, both elementary and high School which followed their night in the evening.

On October 14, 2010 at 1:00 PM was the parade of all the sectors of the municipality which showcased the now Municipal Fiesta Queen Samantha Margarita Bartolome Palacio, a typical Filipina beauty, a campus beauty queen of Cawayan National High School, the grand daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Artemio Palacio of brgy. Cawayan, Carles, Iloilo.

On October 14, 2010 pm, was the Globe Night, a night sponsored by the Globe Telecommunications Company which featured Crayons Band from Iloilo City.

Alas, October 15, 2010 am, the people of Carles celebrated the municipal fiesta. Each house in the Brgy. Poblacion, Carles, Iloilo managed to prepare for the celebration. It was a joyous day to be remembered. And of course, in the night was the coronation of the Fiesta Queen Samantha I which served as the finale of the celebration.

People of Carles never failed to reminisce these days, it was an opportunity to celebrate and enjoy with friends and relatives...

Until then next year.. Congratulation to the people of Carles.

LGU of Carles held CAMEA Night, successful!

In the anticipation of the forthcoming municipal fiesta 2010 of Carles, Iloilo, one of the highlights is the CAMEA Night last October 11, 2010, 6PM at Carles, Gymnasium.

CAMEA is a multi-puropose cooperative of the municipality among all the regular and job hired employees.

But unfortunately, most of the employees were clueless of the forthcoming celebration that no advance preparation was planned. Yet, despite of the surprise announcement, a surprise impromptu preparation was done among employees.

The highlight of the Night was to pick a surprise King & Queen and its entourage. The instant King of the Night was Mr. Florentino Lozanez, Ms. Hazel Tupas was the Queen of the Night with Mr. Rex Tupas and Mrs Marlen Soriano were picked to be the 1st prince and princes while Mr. Pompei Betita, Jr. and Ms. Ayla Betita were the 2nd prince and princess. There were also an entourage with Mr. Renato Delos Reyes and Mrs. Ruby L. Betita as the Crowns Bearers, Ms. Joy Josue as the Scepter Bearer and Mrs. Lenie Ignacio as the Sash bearers.

This event was an opportunity among LGU employees to show alertness and preparedness during emergency situation. It displays team building among co-employees and had realized that the show must go on despite everything.

In the end, most of the employees ended the night with a smile in their face, had a good time and found a little pleasure in life despite the hectic schedule of the days ahead.

Sambuwa 2010 concludes successfully

The Sambuwa 2010 of the Municipality of Carles concluded uccessfully last night October 10, 2010 at Carles Covered Gym.

Championship for the Basketball men goes to the LGU Team while the Pioneers of PNP settles for the 1st Runner Up with DepEd Elementary get hold of the 2nd Runner Up.

Teresito Baltazar of the LGU Team was chosen to be this year's MVP. The Mythical Five are: Regie Bernal and Sammy Jun Bantillo of LGU Team chosen as Best in Point Guards, Abner Bangalisan of Pioneers and Marlou Lopez of LGU Team are Best in Forwards and Teresito Baltazar of LGU is the Best in Center. Another award was given to Abner Bangalisan as Most Improved Player as well as to his Team Pioneer of PNP awarded as Best in Sportsmanship.

In the Volleyball competition, The MAVAC (Market Vendors Association) champions the game, DepEd Secondar won the 1st Runner Up and Dimple Star Team got the 2nd Runner Up.

All that starts well ends well for the Sambuwa 2010, but more events to come in the anticipation of the 2010 Municipal fiesta.

ORDER OF PARADE

Municipality of Carles Annual and Religious Fiesta 2010
October 10-15, 2010

Assembly Time: 1:00 PM
Place: Carles Central School Playground

1. Marshall - National Colors and Philippine National Flag
2. PNP - Carles Chapter
3. Municipal Officials, Municipal Provincial and National Employees
4. Federated Veterans Association, Carles Chapter
5. Senior Citizens, Retired Teachers and Government Employees Association
6. Drum & Lyre Corps - Carles Central School
7. DepEd - District of Carles Faculty & Staff
8. Drum & Lyre Corps - WON IL Christian School
9. WON IL Christian School Faculty, Staff & Students
10. Zone I - Barangays officials, BHWs, CVO's and Brgy Organizations
11. Zone II - Barangays officials, BHWs, CVO's and Brgy Organizations
12. Zone III - Barangays officials, BHWs, CVO's and Brgy Organizations
13. Zone IV - Barangays officials, BHWs, CVO's and Brgy Organizations
14. Drum & Lyre Corps - Cawayan National High School
15. Cawayan National High School Faculty, Staff, PTA Officials
    
16. Talingting National High School Faculty, Staff, PTA Officials
17. San Fernando National High School Faculty, Staff, PTA Officials
18. Zone V - Barangays officials, BHWs, CVO's and Brgy Organizations
19. Zone VI - Barangays officials, BHWs, CVO's and Brgy Organizations
20. Zone VII - Barangays officials, BHWs, CVO's and Brgy Organizations
21. Zone VIII - Barangays officials, BHWs, CVO's and Brgy Organizations
22. SK Federated Association Officers & Members
23. Drum & Lyre Corps - DCANHS, Carles, Iloilo
24. DCANHS Faculty, Staff, PTA Officials
25. Granada National High School Faculty, Staff, PTA Officials
26. Ballesteros National High School Faculty, Staff, PTA Officials
27. HIJAS DE JESUS SCHOOL
28. ROYAL FLOAT
29. MAVAC
30. Ambulance
31. Carles Motorcycle Association (Viaje Vrrom)
32. Carles Tricycle Association
33. Carles Jeepney Association
34. KALAHI-CIDDS: MT - Vehicle Projects
    

Mayor Arnold Betita commences 2010 Iloilo Confesor Council Jamborette

The Municipality of Carles, Iloilo is located at the Northeaster tip of Panay island yet chosen to be the host of the 2010 Iloilo Confesor Council Jamborette of the Province of Iloilo. For Mayor Arnold A. Betita, it was a privilege and a challenge to host such historical event in the Municipality of Carles.

The Jamborette piloted last September 29, 2010 and expected to end on October 2, 2010. It was attended by different boy scouts and girl scouts all over the Province of Iloilo. The entire event will be held at Camp Arnold Betita, Brgy. Punta, Carles, Iloilo.

Many municipal mayors and officials coming from different towns of Iloilo graced the grand opening of the jamborette, even the very supportive Provincial Governor of Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor was there to grace the event.

Heavy rains poured out during the grand opening nevertheless the event continues.

Fiesta is in the air to the people of Carles, Iloilo.

On October 15, 2010, the Municipality of Carles will be celebrating its Annual Municipal & Religious Fiesta, one of the most anticipated events of the year.

The just concluded "Sambuwa 2010" opening last September 11, 2010 indicated more events to come. "Sambuwa 2010" is a Sports Event made possible through the cooperation of Local Government Unit headed by the Municipal Mayor Arnold A. Betita and Vice Mayor Edsel I. Betita who is now the Director of the Municipal Fiesta.

The Sambuwa 2010 is a Sports Fest joined by various sectors of the Municipality such as LGU, DepEd Elementary, DepEd Secondary, MAVAC. Comelec, ABC, Fish Port and a lot more. The Sports that will be played are basketball for men, volleyball for women and also boxing competition to amateur boxers.

The Events will be held every weekend Saturdays and Sundays and scheduled games for basketball on weekdays which will start by 4:00 o'clock in the afternoon.

The Sports Coordinator of the "Sambuwa 2010" is Mr. Valentine "X" Doronila.

The newly built PNP Police Station of Municipality of Carles, Iloilo has now been blessed and inaugurated just this morning, August 13, 2010 at exactly 10:00 AM.

Rev. Father Gil Mediana, Carles Parish Priest lead the celebration by blessing the New Home of the Carles PNP. After which is the cutting of ribbon headed by P/CSupt. Samuel D. Pagdilao Jr., CEO VI Regional Director of Region VI together with Hon. Mayor of Carles Arnold A. Betita and Provincial Director of Iloilo P/Supt. Renato A. Gumban, CEO VI.

According to Regional Director Pagdilao that the building is good and it seems to stand out among other buildings. That he said may the services that comes out from this building should gain the trust and confidence of the people.

The building is constructed within the land donated by the Municipality of Carles and it had made possible through the effort of the ever supportive Mayor Arnold Betita.

The program closed by turning over the key of the building from the building contractor to P/CSupt. Pagdilao, Hon. Mayor Arnold Betita, Hon. Vice Mayor Edsel Betita and Chief of Police P/Insp. Errol C. Guatche.

The inauguration was attended by many municipal officials, employees and other Carlesenos.

Lunch then been served after the program.

Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipinas Program 4Ps of DSWD in cooperation with the Local Government Unit of Carles through the effort of Municipal Mayor Arnold Betita and other municipal officials has conducted the releasing of cash grant to all the 4Ps beneficiaries of Carles at the Municipal Gym last August 10, 2010.

Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) - is a poverty reduction and social development strategy of the national government that provides conditional cash grants to extremely poor households to improve their health, nutrition and education particularly of children aged 0-14.

4Ps has dual objectives:

• Social Assistance - to provide cash assistance to the poor to alleviate their immediate need (short term poverty alleviation); and
• Social Development - to break the intergenerational poverty cycle through investments in human capital.

4Ps helps to fulfill the country’s commitment to meet the Millennium Development Goals, namely:

1. Eradicate Extreme Poverty and Hunger
2. Achieve Universal Primary Education
3. Promote Gender Equality
4. Reduce Child Mortality
5. Improve Maternal Health

Targeting System

The poorest households in the municipalities are selected through a Proxy-Means Test. This test determines the socio-economic category of the families by looking at certain proxy variables such as ownership of assets, type of housing, education of the household head, livelihood of the family and access to water and sanitation facilities.

Eligible Households

1. Residents of the poorest municipalities based on 2003 Small Area Estimates (SAE) of NSCB;
2. Households whose economic condition is equal to or below the provincial poverty threshold.
3. Households that have children 0-14 years old and/or have a pregnant woman at the time of assessment;
4. Households that agree to meet conditions specified in the program.

To avail of the cash grants beneficiaries should comply with the following conditions:

1. Pregnant women must avail pre- and post-natal care and be attended during childbirth by a trained health professional;
2. Parents must attend responsible parenthood sessions, mother’s classes and parent effectiveness seminars;
3. 0-5 year old children must receive regular preventive health check-ups and vaccines;
4. 3-5 year old children must attend day care or pre-school classes at least 85% of the time.
5. 6-14 year old children must enroll in elementary or high school and must attend at least 85% of the time.
6. 6-14 years old children must receive deworming pills twice a year.

Program Coverage

4Ps operates in 80 provinces covering 672 municipalities and 61 key cities.

The 4Ps targets to cover 1 million households in 2010.

The newly elected officials of the Municipality of Carles, Iloilo had taken their Oath of Office last July 01, 2010 together with the celebration of the 146th Foundation Day with Hon. Kim Oliver Enojas. The event was held at the Municipal Covered gym.