Sunday, March 30, 2025

DSWD-10 grants P8.1-M livelihood projects to 23 SLPAs in Malaybalay

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Region 10, together with partner organizations and local government officials, conducted a turnover ceremony for Social Livelihood Program (SLP) grants on October 26, 2023

The turnover, held at the City Agriculture Office Conference Room, has distributed of a total of PhP8,100,000.00 to 23 Social Livelihood Program Associations (SLPAs).

The initiative aims to empower poor, vulnerable, and marginalized households and communities, facilitating socio-economic improvement through access to necessary assets for establishing and sustaining thriving livelihoods.

Representing the DSWD at the event were Ronald Ryan Cui, Assistant Regional Director Officer (ARDO), and Glen Inovero, the SLP Provincial Coordinator. Additionally, Mayor Jay Warren R. Pabillaran and Councilor Cromwell Kiril Dinlayan, along with partner organizations, Engr. Richard B. Leono of City Agriculture and Rey Valdez of City Social Welfare and Development Office attended the turnover ceremony.

The 69 representatives from the 23 SLPAs were not only recipients of the grants but also participants in a comprehensive capability-building program.

The program included training sessions on financial literacy and microenterprise development to equip them to undertake group projects using the capital extended by the DSWD.

The recipients of the SLP programs and their respective grant amounts are as follows: Shine Miglamin SLPA (PhP255K), Uswag Dalwangan SLPA (PhP450K), Biotifull SLPA (Sinanglanan) – PhP360K, Budakan SLPA (Caburacanan) – PhP450K, Golden Chick SLPA (Sinanglanan) – PhP360K, Impaquebel SLPA (Linabo) – PhP435K, Kahulogan SLPA (Magsaysay) – PhP405K, Mt. Pinulutan SLPA (Mapulo) – PhP405K, Paiwaig SLPA (Linabo) – PhP165K, Romuk-at Tayo SLPA (Simaya) – PhP435K, Livelihood Dreamers SLPA (Apo Macote) – PHp375K, Bangcud Small Business Association – PhP435K, Maligaya Dumayas Bagong Silang – PhP390K, Sagan Ka Bukid Saint Peter SLPA – PhP345K, Santo Niño Mabuligon SLPA – PhP360K, Zamboanguita Rising Farmers SLPA – PhP375K, Kulaman EO 70 SLPA – PhP300K, Mapulo EO 70 SLPA – PhP300K, Nalumusan Agri-Supply EO70 SLPA – PhP300K, Pigbuligaan San Jose EO70 SLPA – PhP300K, Can-ayan Pamana SLPA – PhP300K, Kibalabag Pamana SLPA – PhP300K, and Manalog Pamana SLPA – PhP300K.

The grants will be subject to ongoing monitoring by the DSWD in collaboration with Project Development Officers and Monitoring Staff, ensuring the effective utilization of funds for their intended purposes. (CSWDO-NADA/melbmadera)

MOA for Enhanced Kadiwa implementation inked

MALAYBALAY CITY, BUKIDNON – The Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-10) recently inks a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with farmers’ cooperatives, associations (FCAs) and local government units (LGUs) from the provinces of Misamis Oriental and Bukidnon for the implementation of the P25.5 million (M) worth of Kadiwa Financial Grant Assistance program

The signing ceremony was held at the Northern Mindanao Agricultural Crops and Livestock Research Complex (NMACLRC) in Brgy. Dalwangan.

According to DA-10 Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado, the said program aims to help facilitate food accessibility, quality, and affordability to consumers through partnerships with LGUs and FCAs and improve the food distribution system at the same time.

Collado, together with Mayor Anthony A. Uy og Impasugong and Mayor Ernie R. Devibar of Lantapan, signed the agreement for the PhP5 million construction of trading posts in their respective localities in the presence of their municipal staff.

The agri Department also sealed a partnership with the Mindanao Farmers Agrarian Reform Community Cooperative (MFARCC) of Magsaysay, and Kabangasan, Mapua Dahilig Agrarian Reform Community (KMDARC) of Balingoan, both from Misamis Oriental to finance each their P3.5-M transport and delivery vehicle.

Further, Pangantucan, Maramag, Kalilangan Farmers’ Dairy Cooperative (PMKFDC) of Pangantucan and PITAC Multipurpose Cooperative (MPC) of Malaybalay City, both from Bukidnon are set to avail P3.5-M for the purchase of a refrigerated van and equipment for the enhancement of their milk processing plant and P5-M for the purchase of a wing van, respectively.

For the FCAs’ part, they have inked the agreement through their respective chairpersons: Romil C. Ravilla (MFARCC), Weny N. Enterina (KMDARC), Rodolfo Belleza (PMKFDC) and Christery May Dinoy (PITAC MPC).

As partners for the said program, all beneficiaries have at least 20 percent counterpart of the total project cost.

Locally funded for the current year, the Kadiwa program is implemented by DA-10 through its Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division. (TJTL/melbmadera)

Agri NorMin, PhilRice prompt Malusog Rice production in Bukidnon

MALAYBALAY CITY, BUKIDNON – The Department of Agriculture – Northern Mindanao (DA-NorMin), through its Research Division, and the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) recently held a Farmers’ Forum for Malusog Rice Production at the Northern Mindanao Agricultural Crops and Livestock Research Complex (NMACLRC), in this city

In a press release, the DA-10 stated that prospective farmer-cooperators were acquainted with Malusog Rice in terms of production and marketing potentials, taking into account Bukidnon’s climate and market opportunities as a new rice variety for the Filipino palate.

Dr. Gerardo Estoy, Jr., DA-PhilRice Agusan branch director, emphasized the potential of Malusog Rice farming, whose production is nearly equal to that of ordinary rice kinds.

Malusog Rice, formerly known as Golden Rice, is a beta-carotene-enriched rice variety created by PhilRice primarily to alleviate malnutrition.

Preschool children, pregnant and nursing moms, and those at risk of Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) can all benefit from Malusog Rice.

PhilRice, in collaboration with DA-NorMin, is stepping up its promotion of Malusog rice in Northern Mindanao, notably in Lanao del Norte, which has a high prevalence of VAD.

Carmelito R. Lapoot, CEO of NMACLRC, stressed the market potential of Malusog Rice as the preferred healthy staple for locals.

He urged rice seed producers and commercial rice growers in Bukidnon to venture into Malusog Rice production not only as a viable source of income but also to assist the community in generating healthier food options.

DA-NorMin Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado stated that the agency has created two demonstration farms in its research stations in Bukidnon, one at NMACLRC and the other at the Research Center for Upland Development (RCUD) in Dangcagan, Bukidnon, to support the Malusog Rice Program.

The demonstration farms, located in Southern and Northern Bukidnon, which range in height and rainfall patterns, will demonstrate the province’s climatic adaptability for extensive Malusog Rice cultivation. (ATT/melbmadera)

Capitol releases financial aid to barangay volunteers

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon (Dec. 12, 2023) – This year, the Provincial Government of Bukidnon (PGB), through its Provincial Treasurer’s Office, has begun awarding financial subsidies to all volunteers in the province’s 464 barangays

The PGB stated in a press statement that the release began on December 11, and it is done according to schedule.

Every December, the PGB distributes financial aid to all barangay volunteers in the province.

Barangay Health Workers (BHW), Barangay Service Point Officers (BSPO), Development Child Workers (DCW), Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS), and Barangay Sanitary Inspectors (BSI) are all eligible for a PhP24,000.00 stipend.

Meanwhile, each Civilian Volunteers Organization (CVO), Purok Leader, and Lupong Tagapamayapa would receive financial aid PhP3,000.00. (melbmadera)

96 villages in Bukidnon get Patient Transport Vehicle

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon (Dec. 06, 2023) – The Bukidnon Provincial Government (PGB) has distributed the first batch of brand new Patient Transport Vehicles (PTVs) to 96 barangay recipients in the landlocked province

The blessings and turnover ceremony were held in front of the Provincial Government of Bukidnon (PGB) Office in Malaybalay City on December 5, 2023.

A news release said Provincial Governor Rogelio Neil P. Roque oversaw the handover of the automobiles to the beneficiary barangays.

“We’re here today to turn over our Patient Transport Vehicle Units.” These units are merely a part of what we envision as the “Patient Navigation and Referral System” and our “One Hospital Command,” Roque explained to the audience before the vehicles were released.

The 96 automobiles were among the 105 new vehicles purchased by PGB.

The vehicles are Toyota Hilux FX 4×2 MT – M2-11, color ultra-white 2.4L, with rear AC.

The PGB has allocated PhP158,025,000.00 for the purchase of 105 new vehicles.

The six new vehicles of the 105 units were provided to the PGO-Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Division, with the remaining three units going to the PGB.

Gov. Roque explained that the aforementioned Patient Transport Vehicles are only the first batch of units that the PGB intends to acquire for the barangays.

“This is only the first batch; we hope to have another batch next year. For the time being, we have 96 units that will be given to the barangays that require it the most. So, on behalf of the Bukidnon Provincial Government, the Governor’s Office, and the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, we hereby give these Patient Transport Vehicles to our barangays,” Roque stated.

The Governor stated that the scheme is in accordance with the Universal Health Care Act and aims to improve the province’s healthcare system.

He stated that it is regarded to be one of the few that can deliver the best and most appropriate services to the people through a quality healthcare system that is comprehensive, fast, and free for those in need.

The Governor praised the SP, led by Vice Governor Clive Quiño, for making the program feasible by collaborating with the PGB’s working offices in the implementation of programs for the people.

Roque also thanked the municipal mayors for their assistance with this program.

The beneficiary barangays were likewise grateful for the new patient transport vehicles.

The PGB has transferred the ownership of the donated vehicles to the respective barangays. (melbmadera)

Malaybalay gideklarang Best PESO sa Component City Category

Nakuha sa Public Employment Service Office (PESO) sa Malaybalay City ang Best PESO sa Component City Category sa Bukidnon

Nahitabo kini human nakuha sa dakbayan ang lima ka awards atol sa gipahigayon nga Provincial Year-End Performance Assessment niadtong Nobyembre 29, 2023.
Ang PESO sa Malaybalay City, ubos sa pagdumala ni PESO Manager Atty. Anna Marie Bergado, nakadawat sa maong mga pasidungog isip pagpamatuod sa ilang pag-alagad sa komunidad.
Ang mga pasidungog nga nadawat sa PESO Malaybalay City mao ang:
Best in TUPAD Implementation – kini ang pag-ila sa ilang labing maayo nga pagpahigayon sa Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program.
Highest Number of Youth Employed through SPES – nag-ila kini sa ilang labing maayo nga kontribusyon sa pag-employ sa mga kabatan-onan pinaagi sa Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES).
Highest Number of Students Coached through Career Guidance & Employment Coaching Advocacies – timaan kini sa ilang dedikasyon sa paghulma sa kaugmaon sa mga kabatan-unan pinaagi sa paghatag og giya ug coaching ngadto sa mga studyante.
Highest Number of Encoded Registrants in the NSRP-PEIS – nagseguro kini sa ilang maayong pag-rehistro ug pagdumala sa mga nag-aplay sa trabaho pinaagi sa National Skills Registration Program – Public Employment Information System (NSRP-PEIS).
Best Performing PESO – kini isa ka hiniusang pasidungog nga nagapamatuod sa kinatibuk-ang maayo nga performance sa PESO Malaybalay City sa nagkalain-laing bahin sa public employment services.
Ang achievement sa nagkalaing kategoriya mao ang naghatag sa PESO Malaybalay City sa titulo nga Best PESO sa Component City Category sa lalawigan sa Bukidnon.
Kini nga recognition nagapakita sa dedikasyon og commitment sa pagtrabaho sa tibuok pwersa sa PESO Malaybalay City.
Ang PESO sa Malaybalay City sa pagpanguna ni Bergado, nagpasalamat alang sa nadawat nga recognition ug gipasalig ang ilang dedikasyon sa paghatag og maayong serbisyo.
Ang PESO nagpabilin nga andam sa pag-atubang sa mga molabay nga hagit ug ang mga nadawat nga pasidungog magsilbi nga inspirasyon sa pagtabang sa komunidad ug sa paghimo og isa ka mas lig-on ug malamboong pwersa sa pagpangempleyo sa Dakbayan sa Malaybalay.
Ang awarding gipahigayon sa The Garden’s Party Venue sa Malaybalay City.
Gipasiugdahan kini sa Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Provincial Field Office sa Bukidnon.
Nagkatapok sab didto ang mga PESO Managers og representante gikan sa 20 ka mga lungsod ug 2 ka siyudad sa lalawigan. (melbmadera)

Tunghaan sa Valencia nakaangkon og bag-ong 2-story building

Ang Valencia City Central School (VCCS) nakaangkon og bag-ong 2-storey building nga adunay walo ka mga classrooms

Sumala sa kasayoran sa City Government of Valencia, ang proyekto gidonar sa pribadong sector.
Pormal nga giturnober sa Security Bank Foundation, Inc. (SBFI) ug Security Bank Corporation ngadto sa DepEd Division of Valencia ang maong proyekto.
Si Mr. Rafael Simpao Jr., chairman sa SBFI ang nanguna sa pagtunol sa maong proyekto.
Emosyonal usab niya nga gipadangat ang iyang kalipay nga mapahimuslan na kini sa mga magtutudlo ug mga estudyante sa nasangpit nga tulonghaan.
Samtang gikalipay ni Mayor Azucena Huervas ang pagtapos sa proyekto nga gisuportahan sa lokal nga pangagamhanan.
Iya usab gipasalamatan ang SBFI ug ang uban pa nga mga mipaluyo sa proyekto sa pagpili sa dakbayan sa Valencia nga mahimong unang benepisyaryo sa probinsya sa Bukidnon ubos sa “Build a School, Build a Nation” Program.
“It is our goal that ‘No Valencianos shall be left behind.’ Thus, I believe that through this school building, we can provide a better and conducive learning environment for our young Valencianos – as our youth is the hope of our nation,” matod ni Huervas.
Mapasalamaton sab sila Assistant Schools Division Superintendent Sunny Ray Amit ug si VCCS Principal Miguelito Bendijo nga nanguna usab sa pagdawat sa maong proyekto.
Mipasalig sab ang duha nga ampingan sa DepEd ang maong pasilidad.
Mitambong usab sa maong seremonya sila Councilor Annalou Zambrano, chairperson on Education, Science and Technology, Arts and Culture; Barangay Poblacion Officials; Ms. Melissa Aquino, SBFI Trustee and Corporate Secretary; Ms. Roziel Yap, Security Bank Valencia Branch Channel Manager; Ms. Hershey Mae Oro, Security Bank Valencia Business Manager; ug si Dr. Carmelita Oracion, Ateneo de Manila University Center for Educational Development Managing Director. (melbmadera)

Pag-update sa Environmental Code sa Bukidnon gitutokan

Gitutokan pinaagi sa sunod-sunod nga workshop on Policy Analysis and Formulation ang pag-update sa Bukidnon Environmental Code

Ang kalihokan gipartisiparan sa mga Chief of Hospital, City/Municipal Health Unit, City/Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Officer, ug mga pribadong sector.
Ang panagtigum gipasiugdahan sa Bukidnon Environment and Natural Resources Office (BENRO).
Gipahigayon kini sa Loizas Pavillion, Malaybalay City niadtong Nobyembre 29-30, 2023.
Sumala sa press release sa buhatan sa Gobernador, ang Bukidnon Environmental Code giproklamar niadtong Marso 27, 2001 pinaagi sa Ordinance No. 001-03.
Kini gikinahanglan nga ma-update isip sumbanan sa epektibo ug malungtaron nga pagpanalipod sa limpyo ug hamugaway nga palibot, malungtaron nga pagdumala sa mga natural resources, ingon man ang pagdumala sa province-wide risk reduction management ug mga lakang sa climate change adaption measures. (melbmadera)

4 ka Bukidnon Provincial Hospitals ug LGU Valencia midawat og pasidungog

Upat ka mga hospital nga gidumala sa Provincial Government sa Bukidnon ug City Health
Office sa Valencia ang nakadawat og pasidungog

Sumala sa kasayoran, ang mga Hospital mao ang Bukidnon Provincial Hospital sa Manolo
Fortich, BPH Maramag, BPH San Fernando ug BPH Kalilangan.
Awardee sila sa Integrated Hospital Operations and Management Program (IHOMP).
Ang pasidungog gitunol sa Health Facility Development Unit sa Department of Health – Center
for Health Development (DOH-CHD) Northern Mindanao.
Nahigayon ang awarding atol sa Program Implementation Review sa IHOMP niadtong
Nobyembre 23, 2023 sa Pearlmont Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City.
Sa laing bahin, ang CHO Valencia giila sab sa DOH-CHD Northern Mindanao. Ang pag-ila
nahigayon sa Deluxe Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City niadtong Nobyembre 29.
Ang CHO Valencia giila nga Best Performer sa Formation sa Community-Based Rehabilitation
Area alang sa Health and Wellness Program nga magtutok sa Persons with Disability. (melbmadera)

2 nga taga Bukidnon midaug sa Search for 2023 DA-10’s Outstanding Rural Woman

Duha ka mga babaye nga taga Bukidnon ang midaug sa Search for 2023 Department of Agriculture (DA) Northern Mindanao Outstanding Rural Woman

Sumala sa kasayoran sa DA-10, ang duha mao sila Fe Q. Sangco sa Manolo Fortich ug Francis B. Malatamban sa Malaybalay City.
Si Sangco ang nakakuha sa 2nd Place samtang 3rd Place si Malatamban.
Nabitbit ni Sangco ang P30K cash samtang P20K cash ang kay Malatamban.
Ang unang puwesto nakuha ni Mylin V. Tayapad sa Munisipyo sa Lagonglong, Misamis Oriental.
Si Tayapad sab ang representante sa rehiyon ngadto sa national level alang sa “Gawad Parangal sa Katangi-Tanging Kababaihan sa Kanayunan” sa DA.
Ang mga mananaog nakadawat sab og Plaque of Recognition sa DA.
Ang kalihokan gihimo aron pag-ila sa papel ug kontribusyon sa kababayen-an sa kalamboan sa agrikultura.
Gipasiugdahan ang pasidugnog sa DA-NorMin’s Gender and Development (GAD) Unit uban sa Department of Agriculture Women Employees’ Association (DAWEA).
Ang paghatag sa pasindungog sa NorMin’s Outstanding Rural Women sa DA nahigayon sa dakbayan sa Cagayan de Oro niadtong Nobyembre 29.
Giatol kini sa observance sa annual-18-day campaign to end Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC).
Ang DA-NorMin nakighiusa sa gobyerno sa kampanya niini alang sa panaghiusa ngadto sa Violence Against Women-Free (VAW-free) Philippines. (melbmadera)