PYAP - Barangay Daja, Maasin, Iloilo

30/01/2026

𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐑 𝐎𝐅 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐘 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐆𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐊𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐀𝐍 𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒

📅 October 20, 2025 - May 18, 2026
👉Voter Registration Period (Nationwide except BARMM)

📅 May 1-18, 2026
👉Voter Registration Period in BARMM

📅 September 28 - October 5, 2026
👉Filing of Certificates of Candidacy

📅 September 28 - October 21, 2026
👉Campaigning is Prohibited

📅 October 3 - November 9, 2026
👉Election Period
👉Gun Ban

📅 October 22-31, 2026
👉Campaign Period

📅 November 1, 2026
👉Eve of Election Day
👉Liquor Ban
👉Campaigning is Prohibited

📅 November 2, 2026
👉ELECTION DAY
👉Liquor Ban
👉Campaigning is Prohibited

📅 December 2, 2026
👉Last Day to File Statement of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE)

References:
COMELEC Resolution No. 11177:https://comelec.gov.ph/php-tpls-attachments/2025BSKE/Resolutions/com_res_11177.pdf
COMELEC Resolution No. 11191:https://comelec.gov.ph/php-tpls-attachments/2025BSKE/Resolutions/com_res_11191.pdf

𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐑 𝐎𝐅 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐘 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐆𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐊𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐀𝐍 𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒

📅 October 20, 2025 - May 18, 2026
👉Voter Registration Period (Nationwide except BARMM)

📅 February 9 - March 31, 2026
👉Voter Registration Period in BARMM

📅 September 28 - October 5, 2026
👉Filing of Certificates of Candidacy

📅 September 28 - October 21, 2026
👉Campaigning is Prohibited

📅 October 3 - November 9, 2026
👉Election Period
👉Gun Ban

📅 October 22-31, 2026
👉Campaign Period

📅 November 1, 2026
👉Eve of Election Day
👉Liquor Ban
👉Campaigning is Prohibited

📅 November 2, 2026
👉ELECTION DAY
👉Liquor Ban
👉Campaigning is Prohibited

📅 December 2, 2026
👉Last Day to File Statement of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE)

❗️PAALALA: Suspended ang voter registration sa Antipolo City, Rizal mula January 19 - March 22, 2026 upang magbigay-daan sa mga aktibidad kaugnay ng isasagawang March 14, 2026 Special Elections sa 2nd Legislative District ng Antipolo City.

References:
COMELEC Resolution No. 11177:https://comelec.gov.ph/php-tpls-attachments/2025BSKE/Resolutions/com_res_11177.pdf
COMELEC Resolution No. 11191:https://comelec.gov.ph/php-tpls-attachments/2025BSKE/Resolutions/com_res_11191.pdf

25/01/2026

𝑯𝑨𝑳𝑨 𝑩𝑰𝑹𝑨 𝑻𝑼𝑳𝑻𝑼𝑮!!🎍🎋

With resounding pride and unbridled joy, the 𝑻𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒈𝒂𝒏 𝑭𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒍 of the 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻, 𝗜𝗹𝗼𝗶𝗹𝗼 once again rises to glory as 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗹𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻 of this year’s 𝐊𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐝𝐲𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐚 𝐊𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐰𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧 in celebration of the Dinagyang Festival 2026.

This triumphant victory is a powerful testament to the festival’s unwavering legacy—where culture, creativity, and community converge in a breathtaking spectacle that honors our heritage and elevates it to the grandest national and international stadium.

From the thunderous rhythms of bamboo instruments to the grandeur of towering props, every movement was woven with artistry and purpose. The meticulous designs, rich in symbolism and craft, came alive through the discipline, precision, and brilliance of the performers, props-men, and instrumentalists whose performance radiated excellence in every beat and step.

𝑩𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝑴𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒄
𝑩𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝑪𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒖𝒎𝒆
𝑩𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑫𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒏
𝑩𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑴𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝑫𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓
𝑪𝒊𝒓𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒓 𝑪𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑨𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅
𝑩𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒕 𝑫𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈
𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑲𝒂𝒔𝒂𝒅𝒚𝒂𝒉𝒂𝒏 𝒔𝒂 𝑲𝒂𝒃𝒂𝒏𝒘𝒂𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒏 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Once more, Tultugan Festival did not merely perform—it told a story, claimed a victory, and etched its name in history of the Philippine Festivals.

06/01/2026

𝑴𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒑𝒂𝒚𝒐𝒏 𝒏𝒈𝒂 𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒔𝒚𝒐𝒏 𝒔𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝑻𝒓𝒆𝒔 𝑹𝒆𝒚𝒆𝒔! ✨

Gindumduman naton ang pag-abot sang Tatlo ka Hari nga amo sanday Melchor, Gaspar, kag Baltazar, nga nagsunod sa bituon pakadto kay Bata nga Hesus. Naghalad sila sang bulawan, insenso, kag mira bilang tanda sang ila pagtoo, paghigugma, kag pagsimba sa matuod nga Hari.

Ang Tres Reyes nagapahanumdum sa aton nga mangin mapinadayunon sa pagpanita kay Hesus bisan ano pa ang kabudlayan sang dalan. Pareho sang tatlo ka hari, ginatawag man kita nga maghalad indi lang materyal nga butang, kundi ang aton kasingkasing, oras, kag buot nga mag-alagad sa Ginoo kag sa isigkatawo.

Ang importansya sang sini nga selebrasyon amo ang pagpahayag nga si Hesus ginpakilala sa tanan nga pungsod. Paandam ini sa aton nga sundon ang kahayag sang Ginoo kag padayon nga mangin saksi sang iya gugma sa aton kabuhi.

31/12/2025

Happy New Year, PYAPips!! 🤩🙌🏻

May 2026 brings us abundant blessings, strong and lasting relationships, good health, and exciting adventures as we journey through life together. Thank you for staying strong despite everything you went through last year. Keep growing, keep dreaming, and keep chasing your passions and goals.

Always remember—this 2026, PYAP Maasin is still here for you and for the community, more eager than ever to serve, support, and create lasting impact.

Here’s to a fruitful year ahead—guided, blessed, and filled with purpose. 🫂❤️

30/12/2025

Happy Fiesta, Maasin! 🎍🙌🏻

Maasin, Iloilo comes alive as we joyfully celebrate our fiesta in honor of the Feast of Santiago El Mayor—a time of faith, unity, and thanksgiving. From heartfelt prayers to vibrant streets filled with music, dance, and smiles, we honor our patron saint who inspires courage and devotion in the hearts of the Maasinanons. Truly, this celebration reflects our deep-rooted faith and our strong sense of community.

Proudly known as the home of the world-class Tultugan Festival, Maasin showcases its rich culture, creativity, and resilience—turning simple materials into powerful symbols of hope and joy. As we celebrate, let us be reminded of God’s blessings: “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights.” (James 1:17).

Viva Señor Santiago! Viva Maasin, Iloilo!

Happy Fiesta, Maasin! 🎍🙌🏻

Maasin, Iloilo comes alive as we joyfully celebrate our fiesta in honor of the Feast of Santiago El Mayor—a time of faith, unity, and thanksgiving. From heartfelt prayers to vibrant streets filled with music, dance, and smiles, we honor our patron saint who inspires courage and devotion in the hearts of the Maasinanons. Truly, this celebration reflects our deep-rooted faith and our strong sense of community.

Proudly known as the home of the world-class Tultugan Festival, Maasin showcases its rich culture, creativity, and resilience—turning simple materials into powerful symbols of hope and joy.

As we celebrate, let us be reminded of God’s blessings: “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights.” (James 1:17).

Viva Señor Santiago! Viva Maasin, Iloilo!

30/12/2025

Si Dr. José Rizal, ang ating pambansang bayani, ay patuloy na nagbibigay-liwanag sa diwa ng pagiging makabayan.

Sa kanyang mga akda, talino, at sakripisyo, ipinakita niya na ang tunay na pagmamahal sa bayan ay hindi nasusukat sa dahas kundi sa paninindigan para sa katotohanan at katarungan.

Tulad ng kanyang tanyag na paalala, “Ang kabataan ang pag-asa ng bayan,” patuloy niyang hinihikayat ang mga Pilipino—lalo na ang kabataan—na gamitin ang kaalaman at konsensya para sa ikabubuti ng bansa.

Mahalagang alalahanin si Rizal hanggang ngayon dahil ang kanyang mga aral ay nananatiling napapanahon. Sa gitna ng mga hamon ng lipunan, ang kanyang halimbawa ay paalala na may kapangyarihan ang edukasyon, malasakit, at pagkakaisa.

Ang pag-alala kay Rizal ay hindi lamang paggunita sa nakaraan, kundi panawagan na ipagpatuloy ang kanyang adhikain para sa isang malaya, makatarungan, at maunlad na Pilipinas. ✊🏻🇵🇭

24/12/2025

𝙋𝙔𝘼𝙋 𝘽𝙧𝙜𝙮. 𝘿𝙖𝙟𝙖, 𝙈𝙖𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙣, 𝙄𝙡𝙤𝙞𝙡𝙤 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙢𝙡𝙮 𝙬𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙨 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙖 𝙈𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘽𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙢𝙖𝙨! 🫂❤️

May this season of celebration bring us more compassionate hearts, understanding minds, and the courage to always do what is right for one another. As we joyfully welcome the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, let us share love, kindness, and compassion with everyone around us.

"Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests” (Luke 2:14).

Sharing Christ’s love this Christmas. 🎄✨

18/12/2025

Honoring Graciano Lopez Jaena Day
December 18, 2025

Today we honor Graciano López Jaena, the proud Ilonggo son of Jaro, Iloilo City, born on December 18, 1856. From a young age, he stood up against injustice, using his sharp mind and fearless pen to challenge unfair treatment under Spanish colonial rule. It was in Jaro where he first wrote his bold satire “Fray Botod,” a story that exposed abuses by Spanish friars and marked the beginning of his life as a reformist thinker.

López Jaena would go on to sail to Spain, where he became a leading voice for Filipino rights. There he founded and edited the reformist newspaper La Solidaridad — a key platform of the Propaganda Movement advocating equality and freedom of speech for Filipinos under colonial rule.

Iloilo City and Province commemorates this day in honor of one of its greatest sons—an Ilonggo who carried the voice of his people from Jaro to the world, inspiring patriotism, freedom, and love of country.

Honoring Graciano López Jaena Day
December 18, 2025

Today we honor Graciano López Jaena, the proud Ilonggo son of Jaro, Iloilo City, born on December 18, 1856. From a young age, he stood up against injustice, using his sharp mind and fearless pen to challenge unfair treatment under Spanish colonial rule. It was in Jaro where he first wrote his bold satire “Fray Botod,” a story that exposed abuses by Spanish friars and marked the beginning of his life as a reformist thinker.

López Jaena would go on to sail to Spain, where he became a leading voice for Filipino rights. There he founded and edited the reformist newspaper La Solidaridad — a key platform of the Propaganda Movement advocating equality and freedom of speech for Filipinos under colonial rule.

Iloilo City and Province commemorates this day in honor of one of its greatest sons—an Ilonggo who carried the voice of his people from Jaro to the world, inspiring patriotism, freedom, and love of country.

18/12/2025

𝙎𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨—𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙥 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙, 𝙣𝙤 𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙨𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙡, 𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨 𝙪𝙨 𝙘𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙩𝙝, 𝙥𝙪𝙧𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙚, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚 𝙬𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚. 🫂❤️

Another year draws to a close, another chapter gently ends, and a new journey awaits us in the coming year.

We extend our sincerest gratitude for your unwavering support and active participation in the programs and activities of the PYAP Maasin, Iloilo Chapter. Despite every challenge we faced—amid doubts, uncertainties, moments of exhaustion, and countless deliberations—we stood firm and moved forward together. Through it all, we are proud to say that what we have accomplished was never for personal gain nor solely for the organization, but always in service of the youth, the community, and to the Maasinanhons, whom—we are honored to serve.

Through the collective efforts of the PYAP Maasin, Iloilo Chapter officers and the dedicated PYAP Barangay Presidents, we made this journey meaningful. With strong collaboration, enthusiastic participation, and sustained commitment to our programs, we were able to stand as an example of unity, resilience, and purposeful leadership.

Thank you for walking this journey with us throughout 2025. As we look ahead, know that PYAP Maasin, Iloilo Chapter will always remain your home, your partner, and your support in pursuing your goals and in creating the positive change we all aspire for.

See you in the year ahead—stronger, united, and hopeful.

02/12/2025

A huge Happy Birthday shoutout to the amazing President of PYAP DAJA, Mardive John! 🎂🎉

Today, December 2nd, we celebrate the man leading the charge for our organization! President Pitalgo, your visionary leadership and unwavering commitment continue to inspire every member of the PYAP DAJA family.

Your dedication towards our goals is what makes our collective mission a success. We truly appreciate the hard work you put in day after day!

We hope you have a fantastic day celebrating with loved ones, and that the year ahead brings you as much joy and success as you bring to PYAP DAJA!

01/12/2025

𝑶𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒏 𝑲𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒂𝒔𝒂𝒏: 𝑻𝒓𝒆𝒆 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑨𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒕𝒚
𝗠𝗮𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲
𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟯𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

A meaningful day for nature as the One Visayas Alliance, together with various organizations from Iloilo City and the Municipality of Maasin, gathered for a united cause—to plant, grow, and protect trees for a greener future. The event was graced by Ma’am Noemi Magullado, MENRO Officer of Maasin LGU, and OVA Vice President Marlon Fernandez, whose leadership continues to inspire collective environmental action.

The PYAP Maasin, Iloilo Chapter proudly reaffirms its unwavering commitment to this tree-growing initiative—an effort that goes beyond today’s planting activity. It is a lifetime shared responsibility that nurtures our ecosystem, enriches biodiversity, and safeguards the planet for future generations.

As the great Wendell Berry once reminded us: “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧.” May this serve as a call for all to continue caring for our environment with purpose and compassion.

𝑻𝒐 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆: 𝑴𝒂𝒚 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒍𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒆 𝒘𝒆 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝒊𝒔 𝒂 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆, 𝒉𝒐𝒑𝒆, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂 𝒃𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒐𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒓𝒐𝒘. 𝑳𝒆𝒕 𝒖𝒔 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒔 𝒖𝒔

30/11/2025

Watershed Reserved Forest, Maasin, Iloilo — A total of 66 volunteers from various partner organizations gathered over for Oplan Kalikasan, a large-scale tree planting initiative organized by the One Visayas Alliance Organization (OVA).

The activity, which aimed to promote environmental sustainability and community involvement, was carried out in partnership with LGU Maasin, SK Federation Maasin, PYAP Federation Maasin, Kabataan Kontra Droga at Terorismo Maasin, Proyekto Volunteers Network, Inc., Power of Rainbow, Iloilo City Pride Circle, Automotive Mechanical HVAC-RT WAFT Student Organization ISAT-U, SK Kinalkalan Balasan, Clothes Savers Laundry Services, and Team Buddies Events Planning and Management.

Under the leadership of Marlon Fernandez, OVA Vice President and Project Director, and supported by OVA Officers led by President Rodel Delos Santos, the collaborative effort resulted in the successful planting of 200 seedlings in the designated area.

The Oplan Kalikasan event marks another step toward reforestation and climate protection efforts in the municipality. Organizers hope that the seedlings planted today will grow into a sustainable reminder of the community’s unity and dedication to environmental preservation.