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Cesafi MVP Kent Ivo Salarda: One of UV’s diamond-in-the-rough Bukidnon players

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By: Glendale G. Rosal – Multimedia Correspondent – CDN Digital

Kent Ivo Salarda (middle holding a cardboard) is joined by Cesafi officials, fellow Mythical Five awardees during the awarding ceremony of the Cesafi Season 23 men’s basketball finals. | Glendale Rosal

CEBU CITY, Philippines (Dec. 18, 2023 – 02:46 PM) — The University of the Visayas (UV) Green Lancers scouts didn’t fail mining diamonds in the rough in the province of Bukidnon in Mindanao throughout the years

The Green Lancers which hoisted its 15th Cesafi men’s basketball title last Saturday has fielded numerous top-tier players from Bukidnon with the likes of Cesar Catli and Poypoy Actub.

This time, one of the two Bukidnon-native Green Lancers, Kent Ivo Salarda is starting to make his name after winning the Cesafi Season 23 “Most Valuable Player” plum.

The 21-year-old Salarda was instrumental in winning UV’s 15th Cesafi title, and fifth title for his head coach Gary Cortes.

In the pivotal Game 3 last Saturday at the Cebu Coliseum, Salarda unloaded 14 points, while fellow Bukidnon native Raul Gentallan III chipped in 13 points to lead UV in scoring.

Salarda is one of four siblings from a family with no basketball background in Impasug-ong, Bukidnon, a sleepy town 65 kilometers north of the province’s capital in Malaybalay.

Salarda credited the entire UV Green Lancers team for helping him win the MVP title.

“Pasalamat kaayo ko sa Ginoo kay iyaha kong gihatagan ug ing-ani ng award. Ako pud gi credit ni sa akong coaches ug teammates kay tungod sa ilaha. Wala gyud ko mag expect ako modaog sa MVP kay kami tanan naningkamot ug duwa,” said Salarda, a second-year marketing management student in UV.

(I am grateful to the Lord because he gave me an award such as this. I also give credit to my coaches and teammates because of them (we won). I did not expect to win the MVP because all of us worked hard in the game.

Before joining UV in 2022, Salarda was already making his presence felt in the local basketball scene after winning the MVP title in the Pilipinas Super League (PSL) 21-Under Mindanao Conference Cup.

Defend the title
According to the 6-foot-1 Salarda, he wasn’t really focusing on winning the MVP but rather helping the team defend their title.

“Focus lang gyud gihapon mi sa goal nga kami mochampion mi ani nga season, wala kaayo nako gihuna-huna nga maMVP ko,” said Salarda.

(We all focused on the goal that we can become champions this season, I did not think a lot that I will become an MVP.)

“Kung naa mi sa court, akong mindset kay one game at a time ra gyud, pero confident ra gyud ko modaog mi kay grabe akong kahago sa training ug practice.”

(When we are on the court, my mindset is one game at a time, but I was confident that we could win because we really worked hard in training and practice.)

4ID honors injured soldiers toughens fight vs. NPA in NorMin, Caraga

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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (Dec. 18, 2023, 9:00 pm) – The Army’s 4th Infantry Division (ID) recognized on Monday injured troopers recuperating at the headquarters infirmary, even as it sent more troops to combat communist rebels in Bukidnon

“Their sacrifices in the line of duty are truly noble and deserve to be honored. In this Christmas season, we have to make them feel appreciated and supported as our most important resources,” Maj. Gen. Jose Maria Cuerpo II, the 4ID commander, said.
At least five injured troopers are recuperating at Camp Evangelista Station Hospital here. They received gifts from the 4ID.
Meanwhile, an additional 118 new batch of soldiers will augment troops in the Northern Mindanao and Caraga Regions fighting the communist New People’s Army (NPA).
The new troopers belong to the Candidate Soldier Course “Lagablab” Class 782-2023 and completed their Infantry Orientation Course at the 4ID Training School in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon.
The batch, comprised of 112 males and six females, started infantry familiarization training in October. (Nef Luczon/PNA)

MOA for Enhanced Kadiwa implementation inked

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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 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)

DA releases P122-M agri support to Bukidnon farmers

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MALAYBALAY CITY, BUKIDNON (Dec. 14, 2023) — The Department of Agriculture (DA)-PhilMech has provided agri interventions worth nearly P122 million to 60 farmers’ cooperatives, associations (FCAs), and local government units (LGUs) in Bukidnon

The turnover took place at this city’s Northern Mindanao Agricultural Crops and Livestock Research Complex in Brgy. Dalwangan on December 12.
The beneficiaries received 94 pieces of agricultural machinery and rice production technology from the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PHilMech) and the Department of Agriculture’s Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10).
The recipient FCAs and LGUs are from the municipalities of Malitbog, Cabanglasan, Impasug-ong, Lantapan, San Fernando, Damulog, Don Carlos, Kibawe, Kitaotao, Maramag, Quezon, Kalilangan, Pangantucan, and the cities of Valencia and Malaybalay.
The funding for these interventions came from the mechanization portion of the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF), which is supported under RA 11203, otherwise known as the Rice Tariffication Law.
The interventions, which total P121,855,000, have been given to Bukidnon’s four congressional districts, according to Dr. Rodelio G. Idago, PHilMech Interim Director for Extension.
These include 29 units of floating tillers, 22 units of four-wheel tractors, 20 units of mobile rice mills, 16 units of rice combine harvesters, 15 units of rice threshers, four units of recirculating dryers, four units of hand tractors, three units of rice reapers, two units single pass rice mill, and one walk-behind transplanter.
According to Carlene C. Collado, DA-10 Regional Executive Director the said turnover of agri-machineries is in harmony with the agency’s thrust to boost the productivity and profitability of rice farmers in the country, including Northern Mindanao.
Based on data from the 2022 PSA, Bukidnon was the province that produced the most rice in Northern Mindanao, with an annual production of 295,686 metric tons, or over 63 percent of the total rice produced in Region 10.
Jacqueline Julia A. Lagamon, the acting provincial agriculturist of Bukidnon, along with Roan R. Fernandez of Impasug-ong, Coleen Ambos of San Fernando, Herberto L. Tan of Damulog, Merlyn C. Los Baños of Don Carlos, Armand S. dela Cruz (Maramag), Edgar A. Cantones (Kalilangan), Teodor B. Quirante III (Pangantucan), and other PHilMech employees have all backed the initiative. (GDA/melbmadera)

Kanhi NPA gisikop sa Lantapan gumikan sa daghang mga kaso Nasikop sa hiniusang puwersa sa kapolisan ug military ang kanhi miyembro sa New People’s Army (NPA) gumikan sa daghang mga kaso

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Sumala sa report sa kapolisan, ang maong tawo nakorner sa Brgy. Kibangay, Lantapan pasado alas 4:30 ang takna sa hapon niadtong Disyembre 10, 2023

Siya giilang isa ka alyas “Ariel”, 38, adunay kapuyo ug residente sa Brgy. Adtuyon, Pangantucan, Bukidnon.

Gisikop siya pinasubay sa outstanding warrant arrest sa kasong multiple frustrated murder ug multiple attempted murder nga nakadokit sa kaso kriminal numero 33338-19 ug 33339-19 pinetsahan Enero 30, 2020.

Ang korte mirekomenda sa piyansa nga PhP 200,000.00 ug Php120,000.00 alang sa iyang temporaryong kagawasan.

Si alyas Ariel gisikop sa mga miyembro sa Sumilao MPS uban sa 3SF Coy, 1SFBN, 1ST BUKPMFC, Bukidnon PIT, ug RIU-10.

Ang nasikop gidala sa Sumilao MPS alang sa dokumentasyon ug gikatakdang itugyan ngadto sa 3rd Special Forces (Mabalasik) Company, 1st Special Forces Battalion. (melbmadera)

96 villages in Bukidnon get Patient Transport Vehicle

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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)

Armas, gidudahang shabu nasakmit sa buy bust sa Kalilangan

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Isa ka revolver ug gidudahang shabu ang nasakmit sa hiniusang puwersa sa kapolisan sa buy bust operation nga nahigayon sa Purok 3, Macatol, Macaopao, Kalilangan, Bukidnon hapon sa Disyembre 3

Sumala sa report ni Police Major Christian D. Serdeña, hepe sa Kalilangan Municipal Police Station, nasikop sab nila ang duha ka mga lalaking suspek nga nag-edad 30 ug 31 anyos.
Lakip sa mga nasakmit sa kapolisan gikan sa mga suspek ang isa ka Smith and Wesson Cal .38 revolver without serial number nga kargado sa tulo ka mga bala, ug gidudahang shabu nga mitimbang sa 51.5 gramos nga adunay street value nga Php 350,200.
Ang nga nasikop ug mga ebidensya ang gidala ngadto sa Kalilangan MPS. Samtang ang mga drug pieces ang itugyan ngadto sa Bukidnon Forensic Unit alang sa qualitative ug quantitative
examinations.
Sa pagkutlo ning balita, gihikay na sa kapolisan ang kasong violation sa Sections 5 ug 11 sa Article II sa R.A. 9165 kon Comprehensive Dangerous Drug Act of 2002 ug violation sa R.A. 10591 kon “Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act”.
Kauban sa buy bust operation sa Kalilangan MPS ang Bukidnon Provincial Intelligence Unit (BUK PIU). (Omar Rashid Z. Abdullah)

Pipila ka business stalls sa Valencia nasunog

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Isa ka sunog ang miabo sa pipila ka business stalls sa Purok 6, Bagontaas, Valencia City, Bukidnon buntag sa Disyembre 2

Sumala sa report sa kapolisan sa Valencia, ang mga mga stalls iya ni Jose Joven Go.
Base sa inisyal nga imbestigasyon sa duty investigator sa kapolisan ug arson investigator sa dakbayan ug Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Valencia, ang sunog nagsugod sa Gemma Letchon Manok stall.
Ang kalayo mikaylap ngadto sa Sari-sari store, 5G Food Express, Glamour Litson, Angel Agrivet Suppiles ug Totchemor Eatery.
Giingon nga nagsugod ang kalayo pasado alas 7:50 sa buntag ug nadeklarar sa BFP ang fire out pasado alas 8:07 am.
Walay namatay o nasamdan sa hitabo apan ang damyos gibanabana nga moabot ngadto sa Php450,000. (Diego M. Hidalgo)

Malaybalay gideklarang Best PESO sa Component City Category

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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

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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)