Its 9 days more to go into the celebration of the 385th Foundation Day and Fiesta Celebration of the town of Jagna! Viva Senior San Miguel!
Today marks the start of the 9-day long novena at the church of St. Michael the Archangel, the patron saint of the town. The 9-day novena will be followed with the 9-nightly entertainments organized by the Local Government Unit. As a tradition, it is the national, provincial and local government agencies to open the nightly celebrations thus this year’s opening salvo is anchored on the theme LIVABLE JAGNA: A Community for Change, A Church of Mercy. A presentation of the mission and vision of the town crafted by the local government unit aimed at presenting to the Jagnaanons and Jagnaanons-at-heart the essence of its mission and vision to be inculcated in each one’s mind and heart thru songs and dances.
A most important part of day 1 of the 9-day series of entertainments is the launching of a tourism program – a desire from long ago – now given much attention and application. This plan is to anchor on the five pillars of tourism development – ecotourism, historical-cultural attractions, natural attractions and special events for the upliftment of the lives of the Jagnaanons thru tourism.
Tourism in Jagna has always remained a minor driver of socio – economic activity despite the presence of sites that are potential crowd –drawing attractions. Jagna is rich in tourism and cultural attractions. Evident to these are twenty –two (22) identified existing and potential tourist spots located in the different barangays. Per Jagna Tourism Plan of Action and Marketing Strategy, it adopts the following 1) Establishment of Tourist Assistance Center; 2) Develop and consolidate present product offering; 3) Tourist destination assistance and linkages to prime tourist destinations; 4) Training and employment of tour guides and service crews; 5) Endorsement in the drafting of legislations in the operations and regulations of tourism activities and others.
With all of the above-mentioned, the concept of “A Day in Jagna” tour package sprung to life utilizing what is existent as crowd-drawing attractions. A Day in Jagna features a culinary tour, with a touch of eco-culture, the present and thriving micro-economic enterprises of Jagna with cultural and socio-economic significance in the evolution of the town. These are: Ching’s Calamay ( The traditional Way of making the calamay), JACAPCO Facility ( Jagna Calamay Producers Cooperative presents the modern calamay making) ,Tableya de Binsoy at Municipal Agriculture Office in Tubod Monte, Banana Chips & Ubi Food Processing in Tubod Monte, Virgin Coconut Oil Processing in Kinagbaan, Jagna Cookies in Nausok, St. Michael the Archangel Parish at the Poblacion and the Capt. Gregorio Caseñas Statue at the municipal plaza. This will be launched on September 20, 2016 at 8:00 in the morning starting off with a motorcade and a program thereafter to be held at the Jagna Gym.
Presently, the LGU has been organizing tours to Jagnaanon students and pupils to familiarize them with what is being offered. For those interested in the “A Day in Jagna: Culinary Tour Package”, you may contact the Tourism Office at (038) 5318001.
The Local Government of Jagna thru its Tourism Office in cooperation with the Jagna Sustainable Micro Enterprise Development (JaSMed) is conducting a 2-day Practical Local Tour Guiding Training on August 30-31 at the Looc Barangay Hall. 
The seminar is in preparation for the program “A Day in Jagna” tour package which will highlight the different culinary practices of the town.
Resource person is Ms. Angelie Tiu, a Jagnaanon and a former municipal councilor, engaged in the business of tour guiding.
The 2-day program includes presentation of the Vision of the Jagna Tourism Industry by SB Committee Chairperson on Toursim Councilor Maricris V. Jamora; What is Tourism by Ms. Teresa Gina Ranan, Tourism Officer; Overview of the Dynamics of Tourism, Tour Guiding Seminar, Mock Tour for Culinary Tour on the Jagnaanon products Calamay, Tableja, Banana Chips, Ube, Pancit Yaning ang a tour of the Public Market and scriptwriting will be tackled by Ms. Tiu.
The Tourism Industry has lagged in the past years. The desire of the Local Chief Executive and the municipal officials to uplift the lives of the Jagnaanons believing that it is the tourism industry who will be the catalyst for the desired speedy progress felt in the barrios has taken its utmost priority this time. Thus, to kick this off is a training for the local women and men involved in the production of these products to capacitate them for the inclusion of Jagna in the Bohol Tourism Roadmap. (asb)
JAGNA – The Local Government Unit of Jagna and St. Michael the Archangel Parish are in the thick of preparations for the coming 385th Foundation Day and Fiesta celebration in honor of its patron St. Michael the Archangel on September 28-29, 2016. This year’s theme is anchored on the LGU’s new vision and the church’s theme combined to come up with LIVABLE JAGNA: A COMMUNITY FOR CHANGE, A CHURCH OF MERCY.
Tradition dictates that the Jagnaanons celebrate its foundation and fiesta with gaiety and merrymaking as well as a look back into the past towards Jagna’s evolution up until the present. Religion has played a major role in the cohesiveness of the Jagnaanons. It is a vital factor in the successful fusion of culture and tradition with reality and practicality.
The Local Council for Culture and the Arts (LCCA) has since June planned the major activities for this year’s foundation and fiesta. Topping are the major highlights: 9-day novena and nightly entertainment starting September 20, Tabo sa Jagna opening on September 23, SAKAY SAKAY 2016 and SINUOG ESTOKADA – a religious and cultural showcase on September 29.
This year’s foundation day and fiesta celebration is expected to draw in visitors to the town to witness the different activities the Jagnaanons have prepared. The LCCA chaired by local chief executive Atty. Fortunato R. Abrenilla with the different committees – 9-day novena is spearheaded by the St. Michael the Archangel Parish; nightly entertainment by Vice Mayor Bonifacio J. Vurtudes, Jr. and Councilor Rodrigo Lloren; Tabo sa Jagna by Councilo Maricris V. Jamora and MAO Camilo Rizano; Sakay Sakay 2016 by Vice Mayor Boni facio J. Virtudes, Jr. and Rev. Fr. Tereso Lumacang and Sinuog Estokada by Ms. Lovella E. Acebes. The Jagna Tourism Office is in charge of the tourism aspect of the different activities headed by Ms. Teresa Gina Ranan.
The Municipal Nutrition Council met to discuss the comments and observations of the Provincial and Regional evaluators during the 2015 Nutrition Evaluation conducted recently. Among the issues in the discussion is on the alarming rate of increase in malnutrition among school children compared to the previous 2 years.
MNAO Anita Ocmeja urged the DepEd teachers present to look into the possibilities contributory to the issue at hand most especially the selling of junk food outside the perimeter of the schools.
Mayor Fortunato R. Abrenilla suggested continuous feeding to the severely wasted and wasted 380 school children in 2015-2016 which is at 8.28% as compared to the .65% in 2014-2015.
Among the reasons on the increasing prevalence of malnutrition pointed by the teachers is the defective weighing scale used. The body agreed to use a standard weighing scale and requested the presence of the Municipal Nutrition Action Officer (MNAO) during the weighing in schools.
DA staff Amelia Virtudazo informed the body that the Municipal Agriculture Office (MAO) has a chicken and piglet dispersal program which may be availed by parents of the identified wasted and severely wasted school children. The program is on a first come first serve basis. A MOA will be signed which will require the parent-beneficiary to return two chicks to the MAO once the chicken have produced an offspring. The same goes with piglet dispersal. Vegetable seeds for planting are also available for these focused beneficiaries.
On the other hand, in celebration of July as Nutrition Month, the municipality will launch nutrition month celebration on June 29, 2016 and culmination activity will be done on July 29, 2016.
Among the activities for the month-long celebration are Nutrition Quiz, Drawing Contest and Poster Making Contest open to elementary pupils and secondary students. A Buntis Congress will be spearheaded by the Municipal Health Office.
July as Nutrition Month is annually celebrated with the purpose of continuous education and awareness to parents, pupils and students of the importance of good nutrition in the homes. (ASB)
JAGNA – The Local Government Unit of Jagna thru the Municipal Tourism Office is now accepting entries to the different contests for the 2-day 2nd Calamay Festival 2016 celebration on April 29-30, 2016.
Best Calamay Decorated Pedicab, Most Laden Habal-Habal and Best Tabanog ni Calamay/Kite Flying Competition entries are being accepted from 8:00AM to 5:00PM at the Municipal Engineering Office care of Tourism staff.
Only 10 entries to the Best Calamay Decorated Pedicab , Most Laden Habal-habal and Best Tabanog ni Calamay/Kite Flying competitions are accepted. This will be on a first come, first serve basis.
The criteria in judging the different competitions are as follows:
Best Calamay Decorated Pedicab
Originality ——————— 30%
Artistry/Creativity ———– 25%
Craftsmanship —————- 20%
Relevance to the theme —- 25%
Most Laden Habal-Habal
Originality ———————- 25%
Artistry/Creativity ———— 25%
Balance & Stability ———– 25%
Balance & Weight ———— 25%
Best Tabanog ni Kalamay
Originality ———————- 25%
Craftsmanship —————– 25%
Impressiveness —————- 25%
Flight Performance ———– 25%
Best Calamay Decorated Pedicab and Most Laden Habal-Habal entries will participate in the motorcade. Judging will be done right after the motorcade in the morning of April 29, 2016. Best Tabanog ni Calamay/Kite Flying competition will be at 2:00 in the afternoon to be held at the Jagna Insular Plaza.
For inquiries, please dial 531-8925 and look for JR and Sweet.
Come and witness the 2nd Calamay Festival 2016!
