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DBP lends P1.4-B for 8.4MW Mindanao hydropower plant

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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (Nov. 26, 2023/PIA) — State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has extended a P1.4 billion loan to a top renewable energy firm as partial funding to construct an 8.4-megawatt hydroelectric power plant in Bukidnon in line with the national government’s efforts to expand new and sustainable energy sources, a top official said

DBP President and Chief Executive Officer Michael O. de Jesus said the bank approved the loan to INVESTCO BHPI, Inc. under its Financing Utilities for Sustainable Energy Development (FUSED) Program, which seeks to help increase access to electricity services, particularly in the countryside.

“We are honored to be a part of this worthy endeavor. The construction of the 8.4MW Maladugao River hydroelectric power plant bodes well for the people of Bukidnon and is a tangible manifestation of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s vision of an energy-sufficient Philippines,” de Jesus said.

DBP is the ninth largest bank in the country in terms of assets and provides credit support to four strategic sectors of the economy – infrastructure and logistics; micro, small, and medium enterprises; the environment; and social services and community development.

INVESTCO BHPI, Inc. is a stock corporation established in 2013 mainly involved in developing, operating, and managing renewable energy with its proposed 8.4MW Maladugao River hydroelectric power plant expected to be on stream by 2025.

De Jesus said that under the FUSED program, DBP has approved a total of P81.5 billion in loans to 95 borrowers, while total loan releases have reached P57.2 billion as of the end of September this year.

He said the First Bukidnon Electric Cooperative contracted the 8.4MW Maladugao River hydroelectric power plant to supply an initial 5.5MW of electricity to southern Bukidnon, including Valencia City. This move aims to mitigate the impact of a looming energy shortage in the province by 2028 based on data from the Department of Energy.

“More importantly, this project is seen to stimulate the growth of local industries and small businesses, fostering increased economic opportunities for the people of Bukidnon,” de Jesus said. (DBP/PIA-10)

37 bungi nakaangkon sa libreng surgical operation

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Mikabat sa 37 ka mga ngungo o bungi ang nakaangkon sa libreng surgical operation kaniadtong Nobyembre 16-18, 2023

Sumala sa kasayoran sa PGO Public Affairs, Information and Assistance Division, nahigayon ang operasyon sa Bukidnon Provincial Medical Center (BMPC) sa Malaybalay City.

Ang kalihokan gipaluyohan sa Provincial Government of Bukidnon (PGB) sa pakigtimbayayong sa Maharlika Charity Foundation kauban ang Smile Train Foundation ug ang Agila Shriners Temple 195-Bukidnon Chapter.

Si Dr. Miguel Antonio C. Prantilla, hepe sa BMPC miingon nga gumikan sa programa ang mga pasyente mahatagan sa halos normal nga kinabuhi.

Emosyonal nga mipaabot sa mensahe pasalamat ngadto sa mga tigpasiugda sa kalihokan ang isa ka inahan gumikan sa pagkalakip sa iyang anak sa maong free cleft lip surgical operation.

“𝑊𝑒 𝑤𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑 𝑝𝑢𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠 𝑎𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑎𝑣𝑜𝑟, 𝑘𝑎𝑠𝑖 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑠𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑒𝑜𝑝𝑙𝑒 𝑤ℎ𝑜 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑧𝑒𝑑 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑛𝑎𝑚𝑒𝑙𝑒𝑠𝑠, 𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑦’𝑟𝑒 𝑝𝑢𝑡𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑖𝑟 𝑡𝑟𝑢𝑠𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑓𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒, ℎ𝑜𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑖𝑟 𝑘𝑖𝑑𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑎 𝑏𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑙𝑖𝑓𝑒 𝑎ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑑. 𝑆𝑜 𝑖𝑛 𝑠ℎ𝑜𝑟𝑡, 𝑖𝑓 𝑤𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔

Nutrisyon: Pundasyon sa tanang programa sa panglawas

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“𝐼 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑟 𝑛𝑢𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑎𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑟𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑎𝑙𝑙 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑡ℎ 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚𝑠. 𝑃𝑎𝑔 𝑛𝑎𝑤𝑎𝑙𝑎 𝑎𝑛𝑔 𝑐𝑜𝑟𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑛𝑒, 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑐𝑟𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑙𝑒. 𝑆𝑜, 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡’𝑠 ℎ𝑜𝑤 𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑛𝑢𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑖𝑠 𝑠𝑎 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑡ℎ 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚. 𝐼𝑛 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦 𝑎𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑐𝑡 𝑜𝑓 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑡ℎ, 𝑛𝑢𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑖𝑠 𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦 𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡.”

Mensahe kini sa pakigpolong ni Dr. Jose Rhoel De Leon, Bukidnon Provincial Health Sector Overseer, ang nagrepresenta kang Governor Rogelio Neil P. Roque sa gilusad nga Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) Forum and Recognition Day 2023, Nobyembre 21, 2023.

Nahigayon ang kalihokan sa Kaamulan Open Theater, Kaamulan Park, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon.

Gipasabot ni Dr. De Leon ngadto sa gikunsidera nga local heroes – ang BNS, nga ang nutrisyon mahinungdanon nga bahin sa kahimsog ug kalambuan. Ingon niya, nga kini may kalabotan sa pagpauswag sa kahimsog sa bag-ong himugso nga mga bata, ingon man sa mga inahan para sa mas lig-on nga immune system aron makalikay sa risgo sa non-communicable diseases, sama sa diabetes ug cardiovascular disease.

Mipadangat usab sa ilang mensahe-pagsuporta sa programa sa maayong panglawas sila Board Members Minerva Casinabe ug Ranulfo Jose Pepito, Jr.

Gipasalamatan ni Dr. Gary Guido C. Tabios, Jr, Provincial Health Officer si Gov. Roque sa nagapadayon nga mga programa sa Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Level Plan Implementation (MELLPI) Pro.

Butyag niya nga sa lima (5) ka probinsya sa Northern Mindanao, ang Bukidnon lamang ang nagpahigayon sa evaluation ngadto sa component LGUs niini.

Gipaambit sa dinapit nga mamomolong nga si Sherill Faith Espaňola, City Nutrition Program Coordinator sa Cagayan de Oro City ang ilang mga estratihiya o best practices sa pagpatuman sa nutrition program sa dakbayan.

Sa samang higayon, gipasidunggan sa Provincial Government of Bukidnon (PGB) ang mga aktibong lumilihok sa nutrisyon.

Sa 2022 Provincial Outstanding BNS: nag-una ang Barangay Kiara, Don Carlos; gisundan sa Sto. Niňo, Manolo Fortich; Poblacion, Impasugong; Laturan, Libona; ug San Jose, San Fernando.

Sa 2022 Provincial Outstanding Municipal Action Officer, 1. Ang MNAO sa Manolo Fortich, 2. Cabanglasan, 3. Sumilao, 4. Libona, 5. Don Carlos, 6. Maramag, 7. Pangantucan ug San Fernando, 8. Kitaotao, 9. Lantapan, ug 10. Impasugong.

Sa 2022 Provincial Outstanding Municipal Nutrition Committee, top 10 ang mosunod: Sumilao, Cabanglasan, Maramag, Pangantucan, San Fernando, Kitaotao, Impasugong, Lantapan, Talakag, ug Dangcagan.

Samtang Nutrition Honor Awardees ang mosunod nga LGUs: Manolo Fortich, Quezon, Don Carlos, Libona, ug Kadingilan.

Giila usab sa PGB ang kontribusyon sa mga BNS nga nagpahinungod sa ilang kinabuhi sa pagserbisyo sa katawhan sa barangay sulod sa taas nga panahon.

Ang MELLPI Pro mao ang monitoring and evaluation mechanism alang sa pagpatuman sa Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition sa local level nga gihimo sa matag tuig sa interagency nutrition evaluation team sa national, regional, ug local levels. (PGO-PAIA Division)

NorMin public warns of ‘bumblefoot’ contamination in poultry products

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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (November 22, 2023, 8:09 pm) – The National Meat Inspection Service Regional Technical Operation Center in Northern Mindanao region (NMIS RTOC-10) has warned the public against buying poultry meat products infected with bumblefoot disease

In a statement on Wednesday, the NMIS RTOC-10 said meat inspectors seized at least 459 kilograms of chicken infected with bumblefoot and were disposed of properly.

NMIS has advised the public not to patronize chicken feet with bumblefoot to avoid any health issues.

Bumblefoot, or ulcerative pododermatitis, is a common bacterial infection and inflammatory reaction that occurs on the feet of chickens and other birds. Rodents and rabbits can also get infected with the illness.

In time with the holiday season, the agency also told the public to always ensure the meat they purchased is safe.

Dr. Neonette Agreda, NMIS RTOC-10n chief, said consumers need to look for meat inspection certificates (MICs) for fresh meat or the certificate of meat inspection (COMI) for imported meat.

“MICs and COMIs are ways to assume that the meat you purchased was well inspected and passed for human consumption,” she said.

Agreda called on the public to be vigilant against food safety handling issues because contamination may occur during transportation, display, storage, and food preparation.

Contamination of meat can also cause foodborne illnesses, such as diarrhea, dehydration, and even death, she added. (Nef Luczon/PNA)

DA-10 pushes for reliable, responsive Bantay Presyo Monitoring System in NorMin

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MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon — To improve its price monitoring in the region, the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-10) held its year-end assessment for data contributors to the Bantay Presyo Monitoring System (BPMS) on November 16 in this city led by Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado

The assessment, spearheaded by the DA-Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division, served as a venue for data contributors from Region 10 to report on their provinces’ price data submissions and share best practices for increased responsiveness to concerns resolution and improved data collection and reporting.

Jenny D. Alcobilla, section chief of Agribusiness and Industry Support Services (AISS), stressed in her message that the knowledge and information exchanged during the event will lead BPMS administrators to ensure a more reliable and responsive implementation of the program in Northern Mindanao.

In response to the issues and concerns reported by data contributors concerning 11 public markets in the provinces of Bukidnon, Lanao del Norte, and Misamis Oriental, the AMAD-AISS provided recommendations and suggestions to effectively address the same.

Moreover, three top-performing data contributors of the BPMS were also recognized, such as from the local government units of Ozamis City in Misamis Occidental, San Fernando in Bukidnon, and Gingoog City, in Misamis Oriental.

The event was supported by the Provincial Operations Center – Bukidnon represented by Engr. Arlene Almo, and AMAD staff. (GDA)

DA-PRDP, World Bank, EU visit IREAP enterprise in Damulog for 16th ISM

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DAMULOG, Bukidnon – The Department of Agriculture – Philippine Rural Development Project, together with the World Bank (WB) and the European Union (EU) visited the Crumb Rubber Processing and Marketing Enterprise subproject of the Migcawayan Tribal Agricultural Cooperative (MTAC) on November 16, 2023, as part of the 16th Implementation Support Mission (ISM)

Bukidnon Governor Rogelio Neil Roque welcomed the WB and the EU team to the province of Bukidnon and thanked them for their assistance to MTAC and to the province.

Mio Takada, WB Task Team Leader to PRDP said that the main objective of the mission is to hear from the proponent group on their preparation for the implementation of the given subproject, which includes addressing their apprehensions and constraints and providing direction to the group.

Further, the apprehensive about constraints that they are facing so they can address and provide direction for them.

Meanwhile, Mojca Krisper-Figueroa, EU Programme Manager, is glad that the EU was able to join the ISM for the first time and visit the subproject site.

“It’s great that the existing facilities are running, and there is enhanced workforce labor and enhanced price increase in the production, which is actually good. We are happy to be here, learn from you and exchange ideas with you, and of course, if there is something that we can do for the cooperative, we are happy to assist,” Figueroa added.

DA-10 Regional Technical Director for Operations and DA-PRDP Deputy Project Director (DPD) Carlota S. Madriaga affirmed the department’s commitment after noticing the perseverance, dedication, and drive of MTAC towards the success of the subproject.

Funded under DA-PRDP’s second additional financing (AF2) and European Union Co-Financing Grant, the medium enterprise proposed by MTAC has a subproject cost of Php 80,971,551.00 and will benefit greatly from the cooperative members, including a huge number of women, indigenous people, and rubber farmers in the barangay and nearby areas as it provides livelihood for them once the operation starts.

Gracing the activity are the WB team composed of Ning Bondoc, Shubham Singh, Mario Orilla, Cora Dankers, Tomas Sta. Maria, Gomer Tumbali, and Maya Villaluz, with representatives from the PRDP National Project Coordinating Office.

Also present in the activity are the Project Support Office Mindanao team led by DPD Noel Provido, the LGU of Damulog headed by Mayor Melino Buro, the Regional Project Coordinating Office 10 team, Migcawayan barangay officials, and MTAC members. (pr)

DPWH project shields Bukidnon communities from heavy flooding

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The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the construction of the flood control structure that will protect the public in Cabanglasan, Bukidnon against the overflowing river during heavy rains of long duration

Completed along Bobonawan River in Barangay Cabulohan in Bukidnon, the P57.2-million project involves the construction of a dike reinforced concrete, which has a length of 340 meters and a height of six meters, “will protect people’s lives and property, and areas close to the river will be better shielded from potential flooding during severe rainfall.’’

“We hope that this project will no longer cause the displacement of locals in the occurrence of typhoons and heavy rains and help increase economic activities in the area to further promote local industries and tourism in the Province of Bukidnon,” the DPWH Region 10 Office Director Zenaida Tan noted.

The project is implemented by DPWH Bukidnon 1st District Engineering Office headed by District Engineer Flordelis C. Enriquez and Assistant District Engineer Jan Paulo C. Lisondra funded under the General Appropriations Act of 2023. (Trixee Rosel/MANILA BULLETIN-Nov 22, 2023 03:47 PM)

Cops seize firearms, suspected drugs in Valencia raid

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MALAYBALAY CITY (Nov. 21, 2023) – On November 20, 2023, police officers raided a farmer’s home in Valencia City and seized firearms, bullets, and suspected drugs

Police report said authorities raided the 45-year-old man’s home in Sitio Acuba, Brgy. Guinoyoran at around 6:00 a.m.

The confiscated evidence included a cal.45 pistol, one M4A1 Carbine Caliber 5.56mm rifle with attached scope and black sling, one Rifle Grenade, some steel and plastic magazines, several bullets, bandolier, holsters, suspected shabu worth Php 22,600.00, suspected dried marijuana leaves worth Php 3,180.00, and drug paraphernalia.

Two Barangay Officials in the area witnessed the implementation of the Search Warrant for a violation of Republic Act 10591 (Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulations Act).

All confiscated items and the arrested person were brought to Valencia CPS for proper disposition.

The composite raiding team included personnel of the PIU Tracker Team, the Valencia City Police Station (VCPS), and the 2nd Bukidnon Provincial Mobile Force Company (BUK PMFC). (melbmadera)

Students from 23 schools in Bukidnon receive bags, school supplies

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MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon – Selected students from 23 schools in the landlocked province of Bukidnon were recently given backpacks and school supplies

The 403rd Brigade in a press release said that the program was spearheaded by the Office of the Vice President (OVP) Davao Satellite Office through its special project called PagbaBAGo program.

Peoples’ Organizations (POs) and schoolchildren are the program’s intended beneficiaries.

A series of activities were held in conjunction with the planting of 2,000 Narra trees in Brgy. Kalasungay on November 8, 2023, which was followed by the distribution of backpacks containing school supplies to Bukidnon’s identified underprivileged schoolchildren from November 8-10, 2023.

A total of 4,019 school bags were provided to students from various schools in Malaybalay City (2,890 beneficiaries), Impasugong (973 beneficiaries), and Cabanglasan (156 beneficiaries).

Furthermore, the aforementioned operations were carried out in collaboration with the Office of the Provincial Governor, the 403rd Infantry “Peacemaker” Brigade, Bukas Kalinaw, 8th Infantry Infantry Battalion, 88th Infantry Battalion, and 16th Infantry Battalion under 402nd Infantry Brigade.

Ms. Regina Rose D. Tecson, the OVP Officer-in-Charge of the Davao-based satellite office noted that the Tree planting and distribution of bags are the flagship program of Vice President Sara Duterte that are shown to be beneficial to the community even during her term as Mayor of Davao City.

The OVP is optimistic that the bag distribution will encourage pupils to work hard despite their poverty and to harvest what they sow in the future.

Meanwhile, Brigadier General Michele B Anayron Jr, commander of the 403rd Brigade, expressed gratitude to the Vice President for selecting Bukidnon, primarily in the Area of Responsibility of the 403rd Brigade, to be the beneficiary of the PagbaBAGo program.

“We in the Philippine Army in collaboration with the Bukas Kalinaw and other stakeholders and government agencies will continue to support in extending social services to the community for the sustainable peace and development effort in order to finally end the insurgency”, Anayron said. (melbmadera)

CMU nursing student hangs self – report

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MALAYBALAY CITY – A graduating nursing student from Central Mindanao University (CMU) was found dead, and it was suspected that the victim has committed suicide

According to a police report, the incident occurred at Purok 16, Sampaguita, Musuan, Maramag, Bukidnon.

The victim’s identity was not released, but he was a 22-year-old male victim who lived in the area.

Accordingly, his brother discovered him hanging with a nylon rope knotted around his neck and fastened to a tree branch around 5:40 AM on November 17, 2023.

Police officers and Maramag Rural Health Unit (RHU) workers responded to the incident site.

The body of the fatality was taken in the Maramag rescue vehicle to RHU Maramag for a physical examination.

The report said that other than the tie marks on his neck, there were no signs of physical trauma on the fatality’s body.

According to the fatality’s father, his son had an on-and-off relationship with his girlfriend which is in Australia.

He went on to say that his son has posted several suicide attempts on social media.

Police Major Erwin R. Naelga, OIC of the Maramag Municipal Police Station, has directed that the case be thoroughly investigated. (melbmadera)