Thursday, May 09, 2024

CGM mihatag og pasidungog sa stallholders sa public market

Gipasidunggan sa City Government of Malaybalay (CGM) ang mga stallholders sa lain-laing seksyon sa public market

Sumala sa pahibalo sa CGM, ang mga stallholders gipasidunggan atol sa gipahigayon nga 2nd Monday Convocation Program sa city government niadtong Mayo 8, 2023.
Ang City Economic Enterprise Development Management Office (CEEDMO) maoy mitunol sa mga sertipiko.
Ang Certificate of Recognition – Outstanding Achievement Award gitunol ngadto sa mga stallholders agi og pag-ila sa ilang gihatag nga kontribusyon sa revenue generation sa lokal nga pangagamhanan alang sa tuig 2022 nga walay delingkuente sa milabay nga sunod-sunod nga tulo (3) ka tuig ug maoy nakapahimo kanilang Outstanding Public Market Stallholder.
Gitunol usab ang Plaque of Recognition – Outstanding Achievement Award agig pag-ila sa tinuod nga suporta sa paghatag og limpyo nga karne pinasubay sa City Ordinance No. 941 series of 2020. (MG Mayumi B. Madera)

SP Malaybalay miaproba sa MOA sa Project SAWAGA

Giaprobahan sa Sangguniang Panlungsod ang Resolution No. 2023-0309 – Isa ka Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) alang sa Project SAWAGA: Sustainability and Awareness on Water Adaptation, Governance and Action

Base sa pahibalo sa City Government sa Malaybalay, ang kasabutan gipirmahan sa Technical Educational and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) sa Bukidnon, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) sa Bukidnon, City Government of Malaybalay, Bukidnon State University (BukSU), Barangay 9 Government Unit, Sumpong, ug Kalasungay.

Ang Project SAWAGA nagtumong sa pagpasiugda og sustainable water source management.

Lakip niini ang pagpalambo sa kinatibuk-ang pagsabot bahin sa water adaptation, governance and action, ug paghatag og technical ug practical training alang sa lokal nga mga komunidad ug mga stakeholders. (Diego M. Hidalgo)

Malaybalay City Administrator Office Conducts Ethics Management Seminar

In upholding the code of conduct and ethical standards for public officials and employees, the City Administrator Office conducted a seminar on “Ethics Management: Professionalism in the Workplace” on April 12, 2023, at People’s Hall, New City Hall, Casisang, Malaybalay City

City Mayor Atty. Jay Warren R. Pabillaran emphasized the importance of conducting and attending a seminar not for compliance only but for one’s improvement. He added that public officials and employees must live according to ethical standards.

City Administrator’s Atty. Anna Marie R. Bergado stressed that as the public sector, whatever we do and wherever we go, we should always be ethical. She asked the participants, “Which is more important, being right or kind”?

Resource Speaker Ms. Jeanyben M. Dacalanio, CHRP, discussed RA 6713, the Code of Conduct, and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees. She stated, “This is not a seminar; this is a self-assessment if we are living in an ethical standard as a government employee.” She added that as public employees, we must practice strict personal discipline and remain faithful to the people; thus, our duty is to serve and be loyal to the public- to the people of Malaybalay City.

The seminar’s highlight was the participants’ sharing about the unethical and unprofessional behaviors observed among the officials and employees of the City Government of Malaybalay. The participants also suggested solutions to address the unethical and unprofessional dilemmas, such as the strict implementation of rules and being observant and assertive to ensure that the City Government of Malaybalay officials and employees work with honesty, professionalism, commitment, and integrity. Moreover, participants shared that a seminar like this must be conducted for all employees to remind them of the ethical standards and policies expected to effectively and efficiently serve the people of Malaybalay City. (LGU Malaybalay)

 

1st business forum kicks-off to promote agri-tourism, business investments

To promote Malaybalay City’s investment and incentives and opportunities to business partners and stakeholders, the City government held its first business forum last March 31, 2023, held at the People’s Hall of Malaybalay City Hall with the theme” Grow with Us, Invest in the City of Malaybalay.”

The 1-day activity was spearheaded by the Local Economic Development and Investment Promotions Office (LEDIPO) together with the collaborative effort of the distinct business entities and business sectors from Malaybalay City Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI).

City Mayor Jay Warren R. Pabillaran assured the private entities the full support of the City government intending to promote the City as the center of Agri-tourism destination as well as to entice other businesses to invest in the City.

City Vice Mayor Estelito R. Marabe expressed optimism that the coming of big businesses will triple employment and will support local producers. Also, Vice Mayor Marabe gave due credit to Mayor Pabillaran for the initiative to encourage businesses to invest in the City of Malaybalay.

Moreover, Marabe emphasized the sustainability of programs and projects for the business entities and stakeholders in promoting Malaybalay as the center of Agri- tourism citing the significance with “Saka ta Malaybalay“ branding to be an investor-centered initiative.

The keynote speaker Mr. Matias Regis, Jr. from Davao City Investment Promotion Center (DCIPC) shared insights and salient features of Davao City on their common success factors and areas of improvement. He stressed the essential role of the private sectors and the urgency to go out of the comfort zone and the need to develop linkages.

The highlight of the activity was the awarding of the 2022’s highest taxpayer from 14 categories and special awards on the highest employment of the city and oldest business establishment of the city that still exists.

In addition, speakers from City Government of Malaybalay, Provincial, Regional, and National agencies also rendered their respective talked on topics to help participants have ease in doing their business, availing of grants and incentives as well as the introduction of technology and technical support in their respective business undertakings.

Also, the open forum was an avenue for the audience to raise their queries and concerns. At the end of the day, participants expressed their gratitude to the City of Malaybalay for the opportunity to attend the activity with the new insights and garnered business opportunities. Likewise, products from MSMEs and the help desk center from DOST and DTI were showcased at the entrances of the hall. (LGU Malayabalay)

SP approves the formulation, preparation and implementation of Forest Land Use Plan (FLUP)

The Sangguniang Panlungsod approved Resolution No. 2023-0297 – A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the City Government of Malaybalay (CGM) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) regarding the joint formulation, preparation, and implementation of the Forest Land Use Plan (FLUP)

On March 7, 2023, Hon. City Mayor Jay Warren R. Pabillaran endorsed to the Sangguniang Panlungsod requesting a resolution authorizing him to enter into and sign the said Memorandum of Agreement.

Under Executive Order No. 192 (1987), the DENR is the primary government agency responsible for the sustainable development and management of the country’s environment and natural resources.

Pursuant to the national policies, the Local Government Units (LGUs) are mandated to share with the national government the responsibility for maintaining the ecological balance with their territorial jurisdictions.

This MOA shall serve as a vital system paramount to a collective, objective, and appropriate delivery of technical assistance and support services to the beneficiaries of LGU-Malaybalay to improve the governance of natural resources in forest and forestlands within their jurisdiction.

Both parties agreed to the terms and conditions stated in the said MOA.

After thorough deliberation during the 36th regular session on March 28, 2023, Hon. Alan Ryann O. Legaspi recommended and duly seconded to pass a resolution authorizing Hon. City Mayor to enter into and sign the said Memorandum of Agreement.

Through this, the city government ensures the effective use of our natural resources, especially in the forest and forestlands. (PR)

SP approves the implementation of Community-Based Drug Rehabilitation Program

The Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) approved Resolution No. 2023-0299 – A separate Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the City Government of Malaybalay (CGM) represented by City Mayor Jay Warren R. Pabillaran with Mt. Calvary Baptist Church-Malaybalay City and the Journey Home Wellness Center relative to the implementation of Community-Based Drug Rehabilitation Program

On March 14, 2023, City Mayor Jay Warren R. Pabillaran endorsed the SP requesting legislative authorization relative to the said MOA.

Dangerous Drugs Board passed Board Resolution No. 4, Series of 2016, entitled “OPLAN SAGIP-Guidelines on Voluntary Surrender of Drug Users and Dependents and Monitoring Mechanism of Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Campaign” wherein LGUs were mandated through their Anti-Drug Abuse Councils (ADACs) to facilitate the establishment of a community-based treatment program and rehabilitation and intervention to surrenders found to be low-risk or having a moderated substance use disorder.

The LGU has implemented of Community-Based Drug Rehabilitation Program (CBDRP) which provided community-based treatment and support services to Persons Who Used Drugs (PWUD) as part of continuum care.

The LGU also continues to strengthen the Dangerous Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Program by sustaining the brief Intervention, referral to treatment, aftercare, and reintegration program for PWUD.

Mt. Calvary Baptist Church-Malaybalay City, being a religious institution, is capable of providing psycho-socio-spiritual support to PWUDs through the use of spiritual doctrines and spiritual/faith-based structured interventions aimed at influencing the well-being of the PWUDs.

Journey Home Wellness Center is a treatment center for people who suffer from alcoholism, drugs, and other addiction and provides recovery programs, services, and treatment to drug dependents directed towards physical, emotional, psychological, vocational, social, and spiritual rehabilitation and has advocated for drug abuse prevention.

The parties agreed to the terms and conditions stated in the said MOA.

After thorough deliberation during the 36th regular session on March 28, 2023, Hon. KathleenCecille C. Pagaling, Chairman of the Committee on Health and Social Services recommended and duly seconded to pass a resolution authorizing Hon. City Mayor to enter into and sign the said Memorandum of Agreement. (PR)

Pag-implementar sa livelihood program aprobado na sa SP

Giaprobahan na sa Sangguniang Panlungsod ang Resolution Nos. 2023-0283 mao ang Memorandum of Agreement tali sa City Government of Malaybalay ug Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Regional Field Office 10 mahitungod sa pag implementar sa livelihood program

Base sa pahibalo sa lokal nga panggamhanan, kaniadtong Marso 3, 2023, si Mayor Jay Warren R. Pabillaran nag endorso ngadto sa SP uban sa paghangyo nga siya pagatugutan sa pagsulod sa isa ka kasabutan mahitungod sa nasangpit nga programa.

Tumong ug tinguha sa programa nga matabangan og mapalambo ang panginabuhian sa katawhan labi na sa mga kabus dinhi sa dakbayan.

Gi-uyunan usab sa duha ka partido ang uban pang mga termino nga natala sa nasangpit nga kasabutan. (Diego M. Hidalgo)

Turn-over sa DA hydroponics project, paglunsad sa LGU corn seeds and fertilizer distribution gipahigayon sa Malaybalay

Ang Department of Agriculture Region 10 ug ang City Government of Malaybalay nagkahiusa sa pag-turn-over sa DA hydroponics project ug ang paglunsad sa pagpang-apod-apod sa LGU corn seeds and fertilizer niadtong Marso 20, 2023 sa City Agriculture Office Compound, Casisang, ning dakbayan

Base sa pahibalo sa lokal nga panggamhanan, isip duha sa nag-unang mga ahensiya nga gahatag og pundo sa City Agriculture Office, tumong niini nga madugangan ang produksiyon ug kita sa mga mag-uuma aron makatampo sa paglambo sa ekonomiya sa dakbayan.

Ang kinatibuk-ang kantidad alang sa mga interbensyon mokabat sa Php2,948,115. (Diego M. Hidalgo)

City of Malaybalay celebrates its 25th Charter Day

In celebration of the 25th charter day, the City Government of Malaybalay spearheaded a program on March 22, 2023, at the Bukidnon Folk Arts Theater, Kaamulan Grounds, this city

The 22nd of March calls for a citywide special nonworking holiday to particularly look at how far it has gone since the Malaybalay City Charter Day proclamation. Since the year Malaybalay was proclaimed one of the cities in the Philippines, the city’s growth has been nonstop.

In its 25th year, the theme “SAKA ta Malaybalay” focuses on the resounding tourism sector of the city. It is an abbreviation for sports tourism, adventure tourism, cultural tourism, and agri-ecotourism as a new tourism promotional branding of the city.

City Mayor Jay Warren Pabillaran joins the celebration along with City Vice Mayor Estilito Marabe, the city’s councilors, department and division heads, city employees, men in uniform, and barangay captains and its councils.

In his welcoming remarks,City Vice Mayor Mayor Marabe stressed that “a city should be competitive. Kay if dili kita magsugod, dili kita mo asenso. We will not wait for things to happen in Malaybalay; we should make things happen in Malaybalay. Dili na nato hulaton ang mga butang nga atong gi pangandoy, kinahanglan sugdan nato karon.”

Also, for this year’s celebration, the city conducted a series of activities that invited its private organizations, government sector, public schools, and generally any willing Malaybalaynons to participate.

In his State of the City Address, City Mayor Pabillaran highlighted the SHIELD development program accomplishments, plans, and various awards received by the city. “A flagship program that aligns with the development agenda of this administration for the people As I said during the inauguration, I cannot do it alone. I need the help of my fellow public servants. I need the help of all barangay officials. I need the help of God and my ancestors. Ang pinaka importante ako nangayog tabang sa mga, tao sa inyo. The people whom I served.”

“Malaybalay is what we have. We may have inherited it from our ancestors, but our ultimate responsibility is to make it a better place. A community we can be proud of and a more memorable place for the next generation. And I cannot do this alone. I have to share this vision.” he added.

A token of recognition was also given to the late municipal mayor and congressman, Hon. Reginaldo Tilanduca, who authored the cityhood and has contributed so much to making the city of Malaybalay we see today.

In her closing remarks, City Administrator Atty. Anna Marie R. Bergado delivers a short and concise message for everyone. “I became a living witness to the grandeur and beauty of Malaybalay. It may be corny to say pero na in love, gyud ko sa atong lugar. Sometimes we don’t realize it. Most of our tourists see what a treasure we have here in Malaybalay, and I know a lot of you share this feeling, this love, or this passion. And if we have loved, we will go a long way. Maka saka ta sa pinakataas nga bukid. We’ve come a long way since 25 years ago, and we will continue for the next 25 years to come. Saka nata Malaybalay.”

The city has a lot more space to improve, develop, and prosper.

This year, Charter Day is celebrated more simply as it celebrates the city’s progress while remembering the past, acknowledging the present, and armoring the future for all Malaybalaynons. (PR)

Malaybalay city gov’t honors the late Cong. Warly Tilanduca

The City Government of Malaybalay on March 22, 2023, recognized the late Congressman, Hon. Reginaldo “Warly” N. Tilanduca for his outstanding contribution to the City of Malaybalay, during the 25th Charter Day culminating program held at Kaamulan Folk Arts

Tilanduca, a three-term lawmaker during the 10th congress, representing the second district of Bukidnon authored House Bill No. 6275 for the Cityhood of Malaybalay.

He was a staunch public servant who also served as the Malaybalay Sangguniang Bayan member (1976-1980) and municipal mayor (1980-1986; 1988-1992) before he was seated in the congress. He chose to stay as a true son of Malaybalaynon in exchange for a lucrative profession as a renowned lawyer and certified public accountant.

25 years have passed and people have witnessed the progress and development. It is rightful and just to recognize the pride of Malaybalay, dubbed as the father of the City who authored the said house bill.

On February 11, 1998, the late former President Fidel V. Ramos approved and signed into law as cited in RA 8490, converting the municipality of Malaybalay into a chartered city.

The City and her people then celebrated Charter day on March 22. 25 years ago the voice of the people were heard through a referendum making Malaybalay the first component City in the province of Bukidnon.

In the program, City Mayor Jay Warren R. Pabillaran together with the City Officials presented and gave the token of recognition to the sister of Congressman Tilanduca, Ms. Aida Tilanduca-Solis.

Ms. Solis thanked the city government for remembering her brother’s stint as a public servant and leader. She expressed that the latter has great dedication and love for Malaybalay along with his great vision for the city. (PR)