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Tag: Malaybalay City

Pito ka tribu sa Bukidnon, naghiusa

Posted on by Diego M. Hidalgo

Naghiusa ang pito ka tribu sa probinsya sa Bukidnon alang sa kalihukan nga ilang gitawag og “Lambaga”

Base sa pahibalo sa LGU Bukidnon, ang Lambaga isa ka panagtagbo sa tanang tribu sa tumong nga isaulog ang pagpasalamat sa lugar sa probinsya.

Ang kalihukan gipahigayon atoll sa pagbukas sa Indigenous Peoples’ Month Celebration ning bulan sa Oktobre nga nagdala sa tema: “Sustainable Development through Strengthening Customs and Traditions of IP Communities”.

Gipahigayon kini niadtong Oktubre 2, 2023 sa Tulugan Building sa Kaamulan Park ning dakbayan sa Malaybalay.

Ang Lambaga isa ka pagpalig-on sa gilantaw nga kalinaw diha sa pagtuman sa mga lagda sa batasan uban sa kinaiyahan nga naplastar diha sa Republic Act No. 8371 o Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Act kon IPRA Law of 1997.

Agig pagsaulog sa IP Month, ang kalihukan nakatutok sa bug-os nga pag-ampo ug pagpasalamat sa Magbabaya, nga gitambungan sa mga tribal elders, mga datu ug bae sa tribung Talaandig, Umayamnon, Matigsalug, Higaonon, Tigwahanon, Bukidnon ug Manobo. (Diego M. Hidalgo)

PSPME holds consultations for children with endocrine disorders

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The Philippine Society of Pediatric Metabolism & Endocrinology (PSPME), in collaboration with the Malaybalay City Health Office (CHO) and the Department of Health – Northern Mindanao (DOH-CHDNM), hosted a consultation event on September 28, 2023, at Loiza’s Pavilion, Malaybalay City

The event aimed to provide essential follow-up care for children diagnosed with congenital hypothyroidism and congenital adrenal hyperplasia.

Distinguished members of the Philippine Society of Pediatric Metabolism & Endocrinology (PSPME) leading the event included Dr. Jedeabe Aragon and Dr. Maria Luisa Malabuyoc, both renowned experts in pediatric endocrinology. Additionally, healthcare professionals from Newborn Screening Continuity Clinics (NMMC and BPMC), including Dr. Rhona Ortencio-Ocho and Udall Armand Cabading from NMMC, and Dr. Aileen Dubrigue and Ian Roy Lapinid from BPMC, contributed their expertise. Dr. Miguel Antonio Prantilla, Chief of the Hospital at BPMC, and Dr. Melodee Aguirre, Pediatric Department Head at BPMC, were also in attendance.

Dr. Melirose Deticio, CHO-I and Medical Coordinator for Newborn Screening, along with dedicated CHO midwives and representatives from Human Resources for Health (HRH), played a crucial role in organizing the event. Kharl Karen Libot, the Nurse Coordinator for Newborn Screening, also ensured the smooth execution of the consultation.

Upon arrival, the children and their parents underwent registration and had their anthropometric measurements taken to monitor their growth and development.

Dr. Maria Luisa Malabuyoc delivered a lecture on endocrine disorders, providing valuable insights and guidance to the attendees.

The heart of the event revolved around consultations with 18 children diagnosed with congenital hypothyroidism and congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Of these, 16 hailed from Malaybalay City, while 2 were from Valencia City. These one-on-one consultations allowed for personalized care plans and addressing the specific needs of each child.

As part of the commitment to the well-being of these children, free levothyroxine medications were distributed, ensuring that they receive the necessary treatment to manage their conditions effectively.

The event represents a significant step in providing continued care and support to these young patients, ultimately contributing to their better quality of life. (LGU Malaybalay)

Medicine Week 2023 celebrates with free consultations, health services to city employees

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The Bukidnon Medical Society, in collaboration with a team of dedicated internists, City Health Office doctors, nurses, and the PhilHealth E-konsulta team, marked the celebration of Medicine Week 2023 by providing valuable healthcare services to the city’s government employees

The event took place at the People’s Hall, New City Hall, Malaybalay City, as part of the Civil Service Month Celebration.

The medical team included internists and specialists, such as Dr. Apollo Roderick Tenorio (IM-Diabetologist), Dr. Stella Arcadio (IM), Dr. Elvie May Mamawag (IM), Dr. Hope Larot (IM), Dr. Jose Aguirre (IM), Dr. Pamela Ruth Mohan (IM), Dr. Kristina Anne Co (IM-Neurologist), Dr. Leah Balgoa (IM-Rheumatologist), and Dr. Donna Belle Dispo (IM).

The event aimed to provide free consultations to all City Government Employees and offered E-konsulta registration and PhilHealth updates. This initiative underscores the commitment of Bukidnon Medical Society to promote healthcare and well-being within the community while fostering collaboration with the City Government of Malaybalay.

The Medicine Week celebration not only highlights the importance of the medical profession but also demonstrates the spirit of public service among healthcare professionals, reaffirming their dedication to improving the health and wellness of the community they serve. (LGU Malaybalay)

Social pension sa mga senior citizens gi-apud-apud sa Malaybalay

Posted on by Diego M. Hidalgo

Gipang-apud-apud sa Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) ang Social Pension para sa mga kabus nga Senior Citizens nga nag edad ug 65 anyos pataas

Sumala sa pahibalo sa City Government of Malaybalay, mikabat sa 3,252 nga mga kabus, masakiton, ug mga walay supporta gikan sa ilang Pamilya nga mga Senior Citizens ang nakadawat sa pension.

Gidawat nila ang ilang ikaduhang semestral nga Social Pension nga nagkantidad og Php3,000.00.

Ang pag-pang-apod-apod unang gihimo sa Poblacion Cluster niadtong Agosto 15, sunod sa Upper Pulangi Cluster niadtong Agosto 16, ug ang ulahi sa Basakan Cluster niadtong Agosto 17. (Diego M. Hidalgo)

Duolan sa 300 ka small rice traders sa Bukidnon nakadawat og cash subsidy

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Mikabat sa 285 ka small rice traders gikan sa Malaybalay ug Kibawe ang nakadawat og cash subsidy niadtong Sept 26, 2023

Base sa pahibalo sa DTI Bukidnon, ang matag benepisyaryo nakadawat og Php15,000.00 nga hinabang ilalom sa Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) sa Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).

Ang gitunolan nga mga small rice traders mao ang naapektuhan sa pagpatuman sa Executive Order 39 o Imposition of Mandated Price Ceilings on Rice.

Ang Chief Executive mipagawas sa Executive Order niadtong Sep. 5, 2023, nga nagmando sa price ceiling nga Php41 sa regular milled rice ug Php45 sa well-milled rice. (MG Mayumi B. Madera)

DA invites firm to bid for coffee supply on expanded projects

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MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon – The Department of Agriculture in Northern Mindanao (DA-10) on September 21, 2023, invited a multinational firm and other companies to bid for coffee supply as it gears toward the sustainability and expansion of the agency’s projects

In a press briefing, DA-10 Technical Director Carlota Madriaga said they are looking for suppliers of certified-grade Robusta coffee plantlets for distribution to farmer-beneficiaries in the region.

Madriaga said Nestle Philippines, which operates the Bukidnon Integrated Coffee Center (BICC), is one of the main growers of certified Robusta coffee plantlets.

“There were many coffee players who used to bid before including Nestle but in the recent call for bidding there were no parties showing interest, so there was a failure to bid,” she said.

For parties to become qualified bidders, they must undergo training and accreditation from the Bureau of Plant and Industry.

Art Baria, Nestle’s agri-services head, said they will look into bidding requirements, noting that “it takes time to grow these plantlets, and we will make sure we can provide the needed number.”

Other than a direct source for the processing of its coffee products, Nestle’s BICC is also a certified training school for Coffee Production Level 2 for farmers and students. It is accredited by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority and DA’s Agriculture Training Institute reviving the coffee industry.

Meanwhile, DA-10 Director Carlene Collado spoke of a “coffee industry renaissance,” pointing to the previous achievements of farmer groups who have gained a reputation for providing high-quality coffee.

“From 2017-2018, DA-10 was able to procure certified Robusta coffee from Nestle worth 1.65 million pieces,” he said.

Madriaga reiterated that DA-10 and its allied stakeholders are committed to the Philippine Coffee Industry Roadmap (PCIR).

The PCIR has a 2023 to 2027 timeframe with objectives and action plans related to enhancing the growth of the coffee industry.

A five-year data from DA-10 showed that from 2016 to 2020, Robusta coffee had the highest yield in Northern Mindanao with an average of 5,000 tons; Excelsa variety coffee had 266 tons, while Arabica coffee dwindled from 334 to 198 tons. (Nef Luczon/PNA)

Aggie dept showcases promising corn cultivars in Dangcagan town

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BARONGCOT, DANGCAGAN, BUKIDNON – The agriculture department of Northern Mindanao (DA-10) helmed by Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado in partnership with private seed companies stages the first in the series of its Corn Derby Field Day for this year’s wet season, showcasing promising hybrid corn cultivars here on Friday, September 22

Seated at about a 1.9-hectare portion of DA-10’s Research Center for Upland Development (RCUD), 16 different corn varieties from seven companies were exhibited, to gauge their performance and adaptability in a low elevated area.

“Mapuslanon ni siya [technology showcasing] para sa atong mga mag-uuma,” Carlota S. Madriaga, DA-10 regional technical director for operations, in her message to about the 150 farmers and agricultural extensionists participating from the towns of Dangcagan, Damulog, Kibawe, Don Carlos, Kadingilan, Kitaotao, Maramag, and Kalilangan of Bukidnon province.

Yellow corn varieties along with their corresponding package of technologies include NK6410BGT, NK6130BGT and NK6505BGT from Syngenta Philippines, Inc.; DK8131S and DK8899S (Bayer Crop Science Philippines); H101G and B9909G (BioSeed Research Philippines, Inc.); and AH SUPREME 5150 RRYYG and J505 RRYG (Asian Hybrid Seed Technology Inc.).

Rounding up the list of yellow corn varieties exhibited are P3582YHR and P3530YHR (Corteva AgriScience); EVO 9815 (Evo Gene Seeds, Corp.); and MAIS SWERTE and MAIZE D30, and MAIS-TISA, a white corn variety from Vigour Seeds Development, Inc.

Importantly, the crop cut results were presented, factoring in agronomic and yield components such as number of plants, ears, and yield per plot; garb incidence; total cob and kernel weights; shelling recovery; field moisture content; yield and weight of grains; population density; ear length and diameter; number of kernel line and kernels per ear.

She likewise underscored the significance of conducting corn derbies over the years with the private seed companies.

“Labaw na sa amoa na kami [department] karon nga gi-manduan sa national government pinaagi sa atong President [Marcos] na mao atong [DA] secretary na tagaan og dakong pagtagad ang agrikultura,” RTD Madriaga remarked.

Generated results show that the corn varieties employed yielded the highest at 10.03 tons per hectare at 14% moisture content (MC) to the lowest at 5.69 tons/ha at 14% MC.

As the agency through the Corn Program will procure P281 million of hybrid corn seeds, comprising GM hybrid yellow corn seeds and hybrid white corn flint seeds next year, Dir. Madriaga highlighted that the corn derby results would form part of the basis of the department’s procurement of seeds.

Moreso, DA-10 is set to procure P19.7 million worth of GM hybrid yellow corn seeds and hybrid white corn seeds to serve as buffer stocks, in case of disasters and calamities.

As the techno demo displayed different corn varieties and planting protocols to augment farmers’ productivity and earnings, the DA-10 official also urged the farmers to form corn clusters to attain economies of scale.

This will enable them to greatly trim down their cost of operations, reap bountiful harvests, link to large-scale buyers, and earn bigger incomes.

“Dako kaayo akong pasalamat sa DA-10 sa ilang gipahigayon nga programa sa mga ka-mais, diin adunay bag-ong mga technology nga gi-showcase nga milangkob sa low ug high elevation nga corn cultivars ug magdepende sab ang performance sa klase sa yuta gikan sa mga nagkalain-laing kompanya sa mais,” conveyed Lilibeth P. Galandez, president of the Narukdukan Kisanday Banana, Cassava, Coconut, Corn Farmers’ Association (NAKBACCCOFA) of Maramag town.

Following said corn derby, DA-10 is slated to conduct the same activity at the Northern Mindanao Agricultural Crops and Livestock Research Complex in Dalwangan, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, and Research Center for Hillyland Development in Lanise, Claveria, Misamis Oriental in early October, this year.

Also supporting the event were Regional Technical Director for Research and Regulations Cora A. Dumayaca, Provincial Operations Center of Bukidnon chief Janet D. Lopez, DVM, RCUD chief Catalino S. Soriano, Jr. and other DA-10 staff. (DA RFO-10)

Turnover, Blessing of new city gov’t vehicles, motorcycles held

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The City General Services Office (CGSO) hosted the “Blessing for Newly Acquired Vehicles and Motorcycles of the City Government of Malaybalay” ceremony on September 21, 2023, at the City Hall’s parking lot. City Mayor Jay Warren R. Pabillaran, along with esteemed officials from the Sangguniang Panlungsod, graced the occasion, marking another important event in the city’s public service

Mayor Pabillaran expressed his appreciation for the arrival of a new fleet of government vehicles, acknowledging the late Mayor Florencio Flores for initiating this significant move. He shared his hopes that these newly acquired vehicles would enhance and expand the services offered to the city’s constituents.

The event, attended by various department heads and distinguished guests, witnessed the blessing of 14 service vehicles and 11 motorcycles. Father Mariano Chia officiated the blessing ceremony.This milestone underscores Malaybalay City’s commitment in improving public services and fulfilling its mandate. The new vehicles and motorcycles are expected to enhance government efficiency, furthering the city’s mission of providing better and more accessible services to its constituents.

The breakdown of vehicle allocations is as follows:

Toyota Hilux Pick-up Trucks (5 units) are allocated to the City Agriculture’s Office, City Engineer’s Office, Office of the Building Official (OBO), Philippine National Police (PNP), and TMC.

Mitsubishi Strada Pick-up Trucks (4 units) allocated to the City Assessor’s Office, CDILG, City Veterinary Office, and Malaybalay City Government Water Supply System (MCGWSS); Toyota Innova designated for the City Administrator’s Office; Mitsubishi Montero SUV assigned to the City Health Office; Toyota Hi-Ace Transport Commuter Van turned over to the Barangay Government of Sto. Niño; and Toyota Avanza (2 units) allocated to SP Flores and SP Orquia.

Motorcycles were also distributed to various city offices: Honda CFT 125 (5 units) for OBO; Honda XR-150 (4 units) City Treasurer’s Office; Honda CRF to MCGWSS; and Honda Click to Parole and Probation Office. (LGU Malaybalay)

Malaybalay City hosts 1st region-wide swine artificial insemination training

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The first region-wide training on Swine Artificial Insemination (AI) reached its successful conclusion on September 22, 2023, at the Veranda in Casisang, Malaybalay City. The event brought together a total of 27 participants hailing from various localities within Region 10, making it a significant milestone for the local livestock industry

Key participants in this initiative included the City Veterinarian, the City Veterinary Office Livestock Production Section, and the Administrative Training Committee. Also in attendance were Regional and Provincial AI Coordinators, as well as members of the ATI Training Management Team.

This event exemplifies the spirit of collaboration and knowledge sharing among stakeholders, charting a brighter future for the region’s agricultural sector. Dr. Michele C. Miquiabas, the City Veterinarian, expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to lead this endeavor and recognized its potential to enhance the regional livestock sector.

Dr. Omar T. Cahanap, Livestock Veterinarian, took pride in the fact that Malaybalay City was the first in the Philippines to host an entire region, generously sharing its technical expertise. He stated, “Indeed, Malaybalay City is a catalyst of change. Saka Ta Malaybalay,” underscoring the city’s commitment to pioneering advancements in the industry.

Alexis I. Flores, A.I. Center Chief of Malaybalay, emphasized their dedication to extending knowledge beyond the city’s borders, asserting that knowledge should know no boundaries. Phil Rae M. Bonngo assured the participants of their support, saying, “We are here to help you and will guide you in establishing your own swine artificial insemination breeding centers.”

Jeric L. Cabatac, a Training Specialist from the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI), emphasized that this marks only the beginning of numerous future collaborations between ATI and the City Veterinary Office of Malaybalay, highlighting their enduring commitment to advancing regional livestock practices.

Regional A.I. Coordinator Johnson Petalcurin highlighted the critical role that artificial insemination technology plays in addressing food sufficiency challenges posed by animal diseases. He stressed that this training would significantly contribute to improving food production and ensuring a secure food supply for the region. (LGU Malaybalay)

SP Bukidnon urges BIR to refund BSKE registration fee

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The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) Bukidnon is urging the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to refund the Php535.00 collected registration and official receipt booklet fee of the candidates for the October 30, 2023, Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Election (BSKE)

On September 26, the 27th SP during its 59th regular session unanimously passed the resolution on the purpose upon motion of SP member Nemesio B. Beltran Jr.

In a statement, the Provincial Government of Bukidnon (PGB) said that the SP considered the resolution as urgent.

The SP also resolved that copies will be sent to the Revenue District Office (RDO) – 99 of the BIR based on Malaybalay City and to all its field offices in Bukidnon and other concerned government agencies for their information and reference.

Earlier, the SP passed a resolution upon motion by Beltran urging the BIR and Commission on Elections (Comelec) to hold in abeyance the requirement of registration by the BSKE candidates pending appropriate information campaign by the BIR legally acceptable answers to the valid and legitimate queries and concerns of the citizens of the province of Bukidnon. It also sought the swift intervention and assistance of Senate President Juan Miguel F. Zubiri.

The previous resolution came out in response to the implementation of the Memorandum Circular No. 22-2022 dated February 21, 2022, requiring all candidates to submit duly accomplished BIR forms and payment of the Annual Registration Fee (ARF) within 30 days after filing their Certificate of Candidacy (COC) with the Comelec.

Beltran said that the memorandum caused undue confusion among the BSKE candidates in Bukidnon as they are caught off-guard with these requirements due mainly to the lack of a substantial and appropriate information dissemination campaign on the part of the BIR.

On September 20, 2023, the Comelec through the Deputy Director for Operations timely issued an Urgent Advisory to all Regional Election Directors and Provincial Election Supervisors nationwide, to notify all candidates in their respective jurisdiction by whatever means possible that “BIR registration and payment of the corresponding BIR registration of candidates are not required for filing of a certificate of candidacy nor are they prerequisites for continuing as candidates”.

As disclosed by the SP, based on the Comelec list, there are more than 15,000 candidates who are vying for the BSKE positions from the 464 barangays in the province.

As of press time, the Central Mindanao Newswatch is seeking comments from RDO-99 regarding the issues. (MG Mayumi B. Madera)