The first Outgoing Investment Mission to Davao from the National Government last November 26, 2013 was conducted by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the National Economic Research and Business Assistance Center (NERBAC). It aimed to generate projects to promote economic growth with the support of 12 other private companies as sponsors, one of them being Ulticon Builders, Incorporated of Davao City.
The substantial generated investment through this effort will help assist the designated LGU’s from the different areas of Mindanao including but not limited to:
(1) Vic Lao Construction with LGU-GSC on slaughterhouse, cold storage, and public market projects;
(2) Frey-Fil Corporation with LGU-Lebak on a generator for ice plant/cold storage facility and airport improvement;
(3) NV Vogt with LGU-Lebak and LGU-GSC on a solar power plant;
(4) Dela Torre and Company with BAGEMPCO on a rubber cuplump processing plant;
(5) Mirae Asia Energy with LGU-Lebak on a solar project and PGO-South Cotabato on a biomass project;
(6) Edwin Glindro with LGU-GSC on an integrated food terminal; LGU-Tacurong on a transport terminal and public market expansion; LGU-Isulan on mall and supermarket;
(7) Hyper Green Energy Corp with PGO-South Cotabato on a biomass project; and,
(8) CM Pancho with LGU-GSC on an integrated food terminal, PGO-South Cotabato and LGU Isulan on mini-hydro projects.
Importantly for Ulticon with Carlos Gonzalez or “Charlie Gonzalez” of Davao, it is a must to constantly continue a 100% support to this endeavor of generated projects of the government and the private sectors. Through securing more inflow of projects into the region and participating in the efforts of the national government, Ulticon ensures that more people gets more opportunities to alleviate their lives and themselves lend hands for greater economic development.
On November 26, 2014, the Ateneo de Davao University (ADDU), SOS-Sakya Football Club (FC) and D’Davao Survivors (DDS) conquered their respective opponents as they improved in their standings in the 11th Acosta Cup ladies’ football tournament held at the Tiongko field. The tournament was organized through the initiative of the City Government of Davao and sponsored by Ulticon Builders Incorporated through the Sports Development Division of the City Mayor’s Office (SDD-CMO), and Davao Football Association (DFA.
The tournament ended with the blue-blooded spirit of Ateneo showcasing a convincing win, scoring 10-1, emerging victorious over the University of the Philippines Mindanao (UP). Meanwhile, the SOS-Sakya FC crushed the Philippine College of Technology (PCT) with a score of 14-1.
The objective of the tournament was to enhance and hone the skills of the young athletes, encourage sportsmanship and to provide a decent venue for the young people. In the avenue of sports, Ulticon Builders Inc., with Carlos or “Charlie” Gonzalez of Davao, shows its support through simple cash assistance.
Ulticon believes that sports will help build and prepare the young generation to improve their skills as well as their character. Ulticon hopes that through its humble donation they will help influence others to support our athletes and future sport events.
Hot Summer! Once again it’s Fire prevention month, a critical time of the year that is taken seriously by our firefighters. Summer always has the highest fire incidents so our dear firefighters believe in the need to educate the residents of Davao about fire prevention and proper response in case of fire incident.
The fire prevention role of a fire department mainly includes ensuring the safety of its people and their properties (homes, hotels, offices, factories, and so on) and to assure that in case of fire the inhabitants can safely evacuate the premises unharmed.
One of Ulticon’s supported NGO’s is the Filipino Chinese Firefighters Foundation of Davao. It is a non-profit organization Founded as an Emergency Fire and Rescue Operations Base. With Ulticon’s donation that support the department’s operations in terms of equipment like fire jackets and maintenance amongst others, the FIlipino Chinese Firefighters have a better chance in helping more people in case of fire.
Ulticon, with Carlos Charlie S. Gonzalez of Davao believes it is a must to provide assistance through a simple donation to some of many significant organizations that help protect and render service to the community. After all, the fact that our firefighters risk their lives for their fellowmen can never be compensated with any monetary value. Residents of Davao City can rest more comfortably at night knowing that the people who stay up in case of emergencies are also supported to be at their most conditioned state.
The Philippine Commission on Women is a governing association that aids women and envisions itself as the “government authority that champions women’s empowerment and gender equality”. They seek to let the more opportunities for women to contribute to the city and to share their talents and abilities. One of its major functions is to “Undertake continuing advocacy to promote economic, social and political empowerment of women and provide technical assistance in the setting-up and strengthening of mechanisms on gender mainstreaming”. Women nowadays are more than capable to contribute and strengthen society.
It is no longer surprising for us to hear people, organizations and companies help support the cause of others since it is a small price to pay for the lives that are touched and changed. That is why Ulticon makes sure to always support the advocacy of other organizations. This is most especially true if it is for the women and children who are in need of our great assistance. Thus, when PCW invited Ulticon Builders Inc. to be one of its donors, UBI has seen this as a wonderful chance of helping the women and children of Davao though PCW.
Its vision and mission which is to engage in projects that benefit the people in line with its Corporate Social Responsibility or CSR reach greater heights every time it works hand in hand with organizations and agencies committed to nation-building like the The Philippine Commission on Women.
On November 20, 2014, Ulticon Builders Inc., was one of the donors of the 25th Grand Tournament of the Durian Tee. The Durian Tee Invitational Golf held its Grand 25th tournament at the Apo Golf and Country Club course with some 175 teams seeing action. “The year’s competition bannered the theme “Golfing with Friends, Investing In the Future”, according to Apo Golf and Country Club president Mario Luis Jacinto, with its tournament celebrating 25 years. The tournament fee was P5,000 per player. The fee was inclusive of gift certificates for golf products, a complimentary practice round from November 15 to 19, 2014 and a grand awards dinner and multiple chances of winning a Mitsubishi Montero GLX, a Ducati/KTM motorcycle, two brand new golf sets and P500,000 worth of raffle items.
There was also a separate raffle for mulligan prizes reaching up to P150,000. The tournament followed the member-guest team format that was limited to only the first 175 teams who have registered on or before November 10, 2014. The tournament was capped by the awards ceremony which was held at the Philippine Women’s College of Davao Convention Center.
Proceeds of the tournament will primarily go to the Apo Golf’s Junior Program, Junior Caddies Program, Educational Fund and the assistance to Dr. Jovito S. Francisco Elementary School in Bago, Talomo District.
The whole tournament was a success and Ulticon Builders Inc., headed by Carlos “Charlie” S. Gonzalez, looks forward to supporting more events that geared towards community development and which would benefit our fellow Davaoenos.
On (Mar.16,2013) The Junior Chamber International Duwaling Chapter has recognized 30 valedictorians and 30 salutatorians from the preferred 30 public and private high schools here in Davao City. Irelan Abapo, president of JCI Duwaling Chapter, once said in a statement to the regional newspaper Mindanao Examiner, “Through this award, it is our enduring aspirations for all young people to continue to be successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors to our community, to our society and to the nation,”
Ulticon Builders Inc. was also given another opportunity to lend a helping hand through donating cash assistance for the education of the scholars of Junior Chamber International (JCI). Junior Chamber International (JCI) is a non-profit international non-governmental organization with members all around the globe from a hundred different countries. Its constituents are between the ages 18-40 years old. Some of the well-known former members of JCI are:
JCI and Ulticon seek to produce well-rounded, competent and determined youths for the development of a better nation. Wise men have said, “It is not your fault if you were born without a silver spoon in your mouth. However, you have a great amount of responsibility not to die without it.”
Ulticon Builders Inc. believes that the children of today are the future leaders of our country tomorrow. This is the very purpose why Ulticon Builders Inc., headed by Carlos “Charlie” Gonzalez, of Davao City makes certain that foundations like JCI which help the youth in their dream of a brighter tomorrow are given the ample encouragement and support to make the said dream come true.
The month of October is known as the Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Ulticon Builders Inc. seized this opportunity to demonstrate its concern for the wellbeing of the members of the community. Ulticon believes that education, awareness, and early detection are all equally important to prevent the disease that has plagued not only women but also men. That is why last October 12, 2014, in line with the theme “Save the boobies, RUN to your doctor now!”, Ulticon Builders Inc., headed by Carlos “Charlie” Gonzalez of Davao City, sponsored the CDO Pink Run 2014: D’Feeting Breast Cancer, one of the annual activities organized by Circle Productions.
THRIVE, the Cagayan de Oro Breast Cancer Awareness Advocacy Core Group, the Northern Mindanao Cancer Detection Center or NMCDC, the Philippine Society of General Surgeons, and Centrio Mall were behind the successful run event. Aside from Ulticon Builders Inc., other supporters included the following: ADDEX de Oro Enterprises, Arch. Heinrich & Mrs. Christine Joie Lim Ty, Cagayan Universal Hardware, Edna F. Shekker, Grandblocks Corporation, Human Heart Nature CDO, KAPHIDS Construction, Lifestyle District, Lifetime Study Center, Mr. & Mrs. Loi Obsioma, Mrs. Azucena Cadiz, Richard & Vel Emano, Spruce, Ulticon Builders, and Zonta Club International of CDO II.
Registration for the race started last September 22, 2014. There were four race categories from which the runners can choose: 1K, 3K, 5K, and 10K. The starting point was at the Centrio Mall and participants assembled themselves at 5 AM. Simultaneous with the event was a free breast examination that took place at the Centrio Activity Center backstage.
CDO Pink run 2014 is just one of many campaigns for Breast Cancer Awareness in the month of October that intend to raise breast cancer awareness and encourage early screening and test. In being one with the nation in celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Ulticon Builders, Inc. has shown that it is one with the men and women who are in their own bouts against the disease and it is a battle not only of the health sector but of the whole community as well.
Ulticon Builders Inc., headed by Carlos “Charlie” Gonzalez, has always had the passion for nation building. It is not everyday that we are able to rejoice and celebrate with one another so UBI saw a great opportunity in partnering with The DUAW Dabaw Festival Foundation for the 76th Araw ng Dabaw. This foundation headed by the former executive director of Duaw, Lisette Marquez, is a non-profit organization which promotes tourism in the city. It is also a proud private partner of the City Government of Davao for the (2013) 76th Araw ng Dabaw celebration.
Ulticon thought it best to participate in the festivities by donating cash to the Duaw Dabaw Festival Foundation and help it with the implementation of the events. Thus, with the help of both the public and private sectors, the various events of Araw ng Dabaw which included the opening program, Mutya ng Dabaw, Araw ng Dabaw Talent Competitions (Sayaw Pinoy, Saywan sa Da’n, Laban Labandz), and Hudyakaan sa Araw ng Dabaw were held successfully.
The official events handled by the City Government of Davao were also a success.. These are the 76th Araw ng Dabaw Appreciation Program, 76th Araw ng Dabaw Athletes Recognition Program, Araw ng Dabaw Sportsfest, Davao City Hall Employees Association Sportsfest, Parada Dabawenyo and Datu Bago Awards respectively.
Davao City prides itself as one of the major cities the Philippines can be proud of and showcase to the whole world. Ulticon, believes that for it to retain its glory as a world-class city, all sectors must and can contribute in whichever way possible. In helping Duaw Dabaw Festival Foundation, Ulticon has proven its dedication in being a supportive member of the Davao City community.
Ulticon Builders, Inc. (UBI) reached yet another milestone as one of the country’s most reliable contractor companies. For two consecutive years, UBI was recognized by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) as Top Corporate Taxpayer in CARAGA Region.
The first plaque was awarded on the August 8, 2013 to UBI in the occasion of the 109th anniversary (BIR) celebration at Luciana Convention Center, Butuan City. The said plaque was signed by the Regional Director of BIR CARAGA. In the succeeding year, another Plaque of Appreciation was awarded to UBI, again, for being the Top Corporate Taxpayer in the region. The second plaque was awarded on August 12, 2014, Inc. by the BIR and was signed by Bargos S. Saransamun (Revenue District Officer), Rodrigo D. Simporios (Chief, Division Collection), and Norberto D. Vitug (Regional Director).
The Bureau of Internal Revenue is an agency of the government which is responsible in collecting more than one-half of the total revenues of the government. Therefore, it is every individual and corporation’s responsibility to timely pay its proper amount of taxes, being one of the ways to help the government in its continuous efforts in nation building.
Furthermore, UBI, under the leadership of its President and CEO, Carlos “Charlie” Gonzalez, considers proper filing of returns and payment of taxes as means of adhering to its corporate social responsibility (CSR). Receiving the plaques of recognition and being listed as Top Corporate Taxpayer were humbling experiences but the true reward exists in knowing that the taxes paid by UBI will be utilized to improve the lives of Filipinos through provision and improvement of government facilities, services and infrastructure.
Compostela Valley (ComVal) is the 78th province in the country by virtue of Republic Act No. 8470, signed by the former President Fidel V. Ramos on January 30, 1998. It is located in the Davao Region in Mindanao. Compostela Valley is divided into 2 districts and is composed of 11 towns. The municipality is originally dependent on mining and in Barangay Kingking alone, gold is estimated to be at 10.3 million ounces with copper deposits of 5.4 billion pounds. However, aside from mining, some of the communities within the area thrive through agricultural means.
The descendants of Compostela Valley (COMVAL) came from different ethnic tribes such as the Mansaka tribe, Mandaya, Manobo, Mangguangan, Dibabawon, Aeta, Kamayo, Davaweño and Kalagan. They mostly speak in Cebuano as it is the dominant language in Mindanao.
Unfortunately, on December 4, 2012 this beautiful place was left defenseless against Typhoon Bopha, known in the Philippines as Typhoon Pablo. It was the strongest tropical cyclone to ever hit the Southern Philippine island of Mindanao as of 2012, making a landfall as a Category 5 super typhoon with winds of 175 mph (280 km/h).
According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) the death toll reached up to 184 in Compostela Valley alone and the typhoon caused destruction in Mindanao, leaving thousands of families homeless and more than 600 fatalities. The Tropical Cyclone destroyed homes, electricity lines, bridges, roads, etc. Even the road in Andap-Cagan Road which was constructed by Ulticon Builders, Inc. did not escape the wrath of typhoon Pablo.
The damage in agriculture and infrastructure in Compostela Valley province reached at least 4 billion pesos, equivalent to €75 million or $98 million U.S., with the typhoon destroying 70-80% of plantations, which were mostly bananas grown for export.
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) sought help from Davao City contractors. Ulticon Builders Incorporated, headed by Carlos “Charlie” S. Gonzalez of Davao, heeded the call and donated in kind a substantial amount of relief goods and GI sheets for the survivors of bagyong Pablo in Compostela Valley. This simple and kind donation by Ulticon touched the lives of our countrymen who were in need and certainly has gone a long way in helping them rebuild what was lost and destroyed by Typhoon Pablo.
Photo source: “Homes destroyed by Typhoon Bopha in Cateel, Davao Oriental” by Sonny Day from Davao City, Philippines – Aftermath of Typhoon Pablo (Bopha) – Cateel, Davao Oriental. Licensed under CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons – [link]
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