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Harmony Knows No Borders: Tabernacle Choir’s Historic First Concert in the Philippines

Posted on by Lirha Villacanas-Cabuyaban

In a historic moment of musical grandeur, the globally acclaimed Latter-day Saints Tabernacle Choir is poised to make its inaugural appearance in the Philippines as part of their multi-year “Hope” world tour. The concerts, scheduled for February 27–28, 2024, at 8 PM, will take place at the iconic SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena in Manila, promising an unforgettable evening of soul-stirring melodies and cross-cultural celebration.

This much-anticipated event not only marks the choir’s first visit to the Philippines but also signifies a harmonious convergence of international musical excellence and the rich tapestry of Filipino artistry. The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra, renowned for their unparalleled vocal and instrumental virtuosity, will collaborate with esteemed guest artists from the Philippines to create a truly unforgettable experience.

The lineup of featured guest artists includes none other than the world-famous Broadway singer and actress, Lea Salonga, whose mesmerizing voice has left audiences in awe across the globe. Joining her on stage is the talented singer-songwriter Ysabelle Cuevas, celebrated for her soulful and heartfelt compositions. Adding a dynamic touch to the concert is the renowned Paolo Abrera and Suzie Entrata-Abrera, known for their captivating performances and infectious energy.

While the live concert promises an immersive experience for those attending at the MOA Arena, the Latter-day Saints Tabernacle Choir is taking a step further to ensure that the magic of their performance reaches a global audience. A special live stream of the event will be available for music enthusiasts around the world, providing an opportunity to witness this historic musical collaboration.

As part of this livestream initiative, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Claro M. Recto Chapel in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon will be hosting an exclusive broadcast of the concert. This venue, known for its serene ambiance and acoustics, will serve as a satellite location for those who wish to partake in the musical celebration but cannot attend the MOA Arena event in person.

As we eagerly anticipate this musical spectacle, join us in embracing this extraordinary musical journey, where the transcendent power of music knows no borders. Whether you’re in the grandeur of the MOA Arena or the intimate setting of the Claro M. Recto Chapel, let the Latter-day Saints Tabernacle Choir’s performance be a testament to the unifying force of music and the shared hope for a brighter tomorrow.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a musical journey that transcends time and space, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of all who tune in to witness the choir’s extraordinary performance.

PGB gives aid to 3 provinces hit by disasters

Posted on by Melchor Madera

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon (Feb. 12, 2024) – The Provincial Government of Bukidnon (PGB) has recently sent humanitarian supplies to its three neighboring provinces that have been affected by floods and landslides

The provinces of Davao del Norte, Davao de Oro, and Agusan del Sur each got P1 million in welfare goods from the PGB.

 

PGB distributed the relief aid through the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Division (PDRRMD), which is led by Israel Johan M. Damasco, Jr.

 

Ellen Salumintao, PGB’s social welfare and development officer, said earlier that instead of delivering ₱1-M cash to the three provinces, the receiving LGUs had requested that welfare commodities be supplied to them for direct distribution to the neediest people.

 

Each beneficiary LGU received 500 bags of 25 kilos of rice and canned products worth P1 million.

 

The PGB sent relief materials to the mentioned LGUs that were declared under a state of calamities as a result of the shear line and low pressure, which caused landslides and flash flooding. (melbmadera)

P99M student welfare center opens in Bukidnon

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MANOLO FORTICH, Bukidnon (Feb. 07, 2024/PIA) – Senate President and Majority Leader Juan Miguel F. Zubiri, together with other Bukidnon leaders, led the inauguration of Northern Bukidnon State College’s (NBSC) P99 million three-story student welfare and development center on February 2 in Sitio Kihare, Barangay Tangkulan

“We’ll make it a premiere state college for our eventual conversion to a state university,” Zubiri said, emphasizing that the only way to solve poverty in Bukidnon is through education. 

 

Ronaldo Pahang, who heads the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) 3rd Engineering District of Bukidnon, said the project cost totaled the revised amount of P99 million from its original P92.8 million and was completed in 629 calendar days.

 

Phase two of the project, which includes the provision of a parking area, was completed within 300 calendar days, totaling P49.5 million. The project is funded under the Local Infrastructure Program-Multi-Year Contractual Authority (LIP-MYCA).

 

Zubiri also promised to look into the construction of NSBC’s road networks and asked the DPWH 3rd Engineering District of Bukidnon to do the survey and cost estimates.

 

“As far as Bukidnon is concerned, we are working together to provide whatever is needed for our education sector,” Rep. Jose Manuel Alba said, adding that with the support of Zubiri, NBSC now has an additional P86 million for its 2024 NBSC budget.

 

The NBSC envisions itself as a leading institution in research, innovation, sustainable academic programs, and services that cultivate educational, personal, and professional growth for its learners; thus, NBSC President Dr. Catherine Roween Almaden expressed gratitude to the senator and all the leaders of Bukidnon for the realization of the now-inaugurated facility.

 

“At the core of this facility are the modern amenities that will host various types of student services, one of which is our cultural and creative innovation hub, a space that celebrates and preserves the traditions of our IP communities—a place where creativity and tradition converge, fostering an environment that encourages the exploration and expression of our unique cultural heritage,” Almaden said.

 

Among the amenities is a laboratory for its Fine Arts program, which focuses on product design; a simulation laboratory for teachers; and 21st-century classrooms, which serve as hubs for research addressing unique challenges faced by students and their stakeholders.

 

The NBSC student welfare and development center will house two 300-seater conference halls with state-of-the-art technology. Almaden said that the procurement process is now underway.

 

“Mao gyud na atong gidamgo nga mahatagan nato og edukasyon atong mga kaigsuonan, hilabi na katong naa sa mga hilit nga mga kabarangayan [This has always been our dream to give quality education to our constituents, especially those in the hinterland barangays],” said Manolo Fortich Mayor Rogelio Quiño.

 

He also revealed that the local government of Manolo Fortich has allocated a budget for 300 scholars of the NBSC. 400 senior high school students also benefit from the local government’s P2,500 per semester allowance. With the help of the municipal council, Quiño hopes to raise the number of scholars this year to a total of 1,000 students. 

 

NBSC has emerged as a modern-era academic institution. Its humble beginnings trace back to 2005 as a community college under the municipal ordinance number 368-2005. The institution started opening its classes for AY 2005–2006, leading to its eventual conversion into a state college in 2020 via Republic Act 11284, or An Act Converting the Northern Bukidnon Community College in the Municipality of Manolo Fortich, Province of Bukidnon, into a state college to be known as the Northern Bukidnon State College. (Shaun Alejandrae Y. Uy/PIA-10)

DA-10 launches upland hybrid rice demo farm in Bukidnon

Posted on by cmn

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – To further boost Northern Mindanao’s rice production capacity, the Department of Agriculture – Region 10 (DA-10) through Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado formally launched its first hybrid upland rice production technology demonstration farm in Bukidnon province

Together with the Bukidnon Tagoloanon Mulahay Ha Kabukalagan Agriculture Cooperative (BUKTAMACO), Bukidnon Provincial Agriculture Office, Malaybalay City Agriculture Office, and Seedwork Philippines, DA-10 recently held its inaugural planting of the three-hectare upland rice production technology trial demo farm in barangays Sumpong and Can-ayan, in Malaybalay City. 

 

The project is designed to undergo a trial phase before full-scale implementation of the eyed 300-hectare demonstration farm, to give way for production technology fine-tuning and area compatibility assessment. 

 

In her message, DA-10 Regional Technical Director for Research and Regulations, Cora A. Dumayaca said the project is pivotal to the DA’s goal to increase the region’s rice sufficiency by utilizing upland production areas. 

 

Using an area modeling approach, the project will optimize the potential and opportunities in developing the Ancestral Domains of Indigenous Peoples (IPs) as an upland rice production area in the region. 

 

DA-10 Deputy Director for Mindanao Inclusive Agriculture Development Project (MIADP), Joel S. Rudinas, said the project provides the base for future agricultural development. 

 

He said by employing an area-based development system, this undertaking can spin out to other commodities in the value chain and integrate other agricultural livelihood activities that can significantly address poverty situations among the IP communities. 

 

Using Seedworks Philippines’ TH-82 hybrid rice production technology, the upland rice demo farm is set to be fully established during the 2024 wet cropping season. 

 

Also, in attendance during the hybrid upland rice technology demo farm launching ceremony are Atty. Burt M. Estrada, BUKTAMACO General Manager, Jacqueline Julia A. Lagamon, Bukidnon Provincial Agriculturist, Engr. Richard B. Leono, Malaybalay City Agriculturist, Janet D. Lopez, DVM, DA-10 Bukidnon Provincial Operations Center chief, Lucille T. Minguez, DA-10 Regional Crops Protection Center chief. (ATT)

Malaybalay gets new P15-M IP Tulugan center

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MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon (February 26, 2024) – The Indigenous Peoples (IP) of the City of Malaybalay got its new P15-million worth Tulugan Center constructed inside the City Hall Complex in Brgy. Casisang

The freshly finished project’s turnover ceremony took place on February 22, 2024, according to information given on the local government’s official Facebook page.

 

The occasion began with a traditional “pangagda” rite, followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Atty. Jonathan Keith T. Flores, representative of Bukidnon’s 2nd Legislative District.

 

Mayor Jay Warren R. Pabillaran, Vice Mayor Estelito R. Marabe, Indigenous People Mandatory Representative (IPMR) Renato Sumbongan, and Tribal Chieftain Harry Sumbongan assisted Rep. Flores in the ceremony.

 

Also, in attendance were members of the 9th Sangguniang Panglungsod (SP), tribal chieftains, and representatives from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) District 2.

 

The office of Rep. Flores took the initiative to get the budget for the project from his development fund.

 

During the ceremony, the center’s responsibility was officially given to IPMR Sumbongan, who thanked Rep. Flores and Mayor Pabillaran for their contributions to the preservation of IP culture.

 

Sumbongan emphasized the center’s significance as the first of its sort in the province, acting as a tribal court and gathering place for the city’s IP leaders and guests from 46 barangays.

 

Rep. Flores reiterated the government’s commitment to promoting IP communities and their culture.

 

He emphasized the importance of utilizing the center for its intended purpose.

 

Mayor Pabillaran congratulated the city’s recognized tribes – the Bukidnon, Higaonon, and Umayamnon – for their unity and thanked Rep. Flores for the project.

 

He also stressed the city’s position as an example for conserving and fostering intellectual property of culture, traditions, and welfare.

 

The IP Tulugan Center also provides amenities such as guestrooms, 70 seats, and CCTV surveillance.

 

The multipurpose structure is designed for tribal meetings and ceremonies.

 

Devrex Construction Services built the facility under the direction of DPWH District 2.

 

Its construction began on February 8, 2023, and ended on December 15, 2023.

 

On the same occasion, Rep. Flores was bestowed with the title of “Datu Makatuntay” in a traditional ceremony, recognizing his consistent support and help to the IP communities in times of need. (melbmadera)

Pipila ka kalohokan sa Kaamulan 2024 gipangandaman sa NCIP Bukidnon

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Gipangandaman sa National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP)-Bukidnon Provincial Office ang pipila ka mga kalihukan nga gisalig kanila sa Provincial Government of Bukidnon (PGB) alang sa nagsingabot nga Kaamulan 2024

Sumala sa press release sa PAIA, isa ka Meeting uban sa Indigenous People’s Mandatory Representatives (IMPRs) ang gipangunahan sa NCIP Bukidnon niadtong Enero 26, 2024 nga gipahigayon sa Provincial Office niini sa Malaybalay City, Bukidnon.

Sa pagpakisayud ni Melinda Tulba, OIC sa Bukidnon Provincial Office, siya miingon nga “Yearly nga activity sa Bukidnon ang Kaamulan. Ang among participation sa NCIP isip lead agency nga magtabang sa atong mga kaigsoonang lumad, ang pagtan-aw sa kaayohan ug pagplastar sa mga kaigsoonan nga magpartisipar.”

Sa maong tigum sa IPMRs, gi-usa-usa pag-presenta ang mga kalihukan sa Kaamulan 2024, ug gipalawoman ang pagtuki sa Culture and Arts Exhibits, ingon man ang mga gabayan sa bag-o nga Laga ta Kaamulan, ug uban pa.

Sa Culture and Arts Exhibits, gisiguro sa pagkuha ang commitment sa matag IPMR sa 22 ka mga LGUs sa Bukidnon kabahin sa adlaw nga sila mag-presenta.

Gikahinaman usab sa mga tribal leaders ang maong pagpasundayag, sanglit ning higayona, aduna na’y nakataganang pondo isip pa-premyo kanila.

Mamahimong criteria sa gipangandaman nga Municipality/City ICCs/IPs Cultural Presentation ang mosunod: Exhibits nga 40 porsyento nga naglangkub sa kamahinungdanon sa butang sa kultura, pagkatinuod sa produkto o ginama sa IP, ug pagkanindot sa presentasyon.

Saysenta-porsyento usab sa Presentation sa ilang mga kulturanhong sayaw, kanta, mga traditional nga mga estorya, panultihon, ug mga kasaysayan nga nahimong tamdanan sa matag tribu.

Mitambong sa maong tigum si Regional Director Ordonio P. Rocero, Jr. sa NCIP Region X, kung diin mipadayag sa iyang pagdayeg sa kalig-on sa tribu sa Bukidnon.

Anaa usab si Provincial IPMR Atty. Arbie S. Llesis, kinsa mipadangat sa iyang pakigtimbayayong sa NCIP-Bukidnon ug gidasig ang kahiusahan sa pito ka tribu.

Kamulo pa usab gi-finalize ang mamahimong gabayan sa Laga ta Kaamulan ug gilauman nga magpatawag og laing panagtagbo alang sa pagplastar sa Free and Prior Informed Consent (FPIC) alang sa Kaamulan Street and Ground dancing contingents. (melbmadera)

Pagsukod sa Kaamulan 2024 booths gisugdan na

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Ang Kagamhanang Probinsyal sa Bukidnon nasugod sa pagsukod alang sa mga booth sa Kaamulan 2024

Ang Provincial Engineer’s Office ang nagpahigayon sa pagsukod sa mga booth subay sa Site Development Plan, sumala sa kasayoran sa provincial government.

Gitino sa buhatan ang dapit sa cottages alang sa small, medium ug large capacity sa rentable spaces, LGU ug private company booths, tourism ug media booth, accessories, t-shirts ug furniture, ug ang 7 tribes booth sa Kaamulan Park (Capitol Grounds), Malaybalay City, Bukidnon.

Gipasabot ni Albert D. Yulo, provincial engineer nga sa pagkakaron, dili pa mahatag kung pila ba gayud ang mamahimong ihap sa mga booth hangtud nga mahuman sila sa aktwal nga pagsukod sa matag cottage classification. (melbmadera)

Free medical mission sa eye problems gilan-aw sa Bukidnon

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Isa ka free medical mission nga maghatag sa kasolbaran sa depektibong panan-aw ang pagahatagan sa pagtagad sa dili madugay

Ang provincial government sa Bukidnon sa isa ka kasayoran, mibutyag nga nangandam na kini alang sa pakigtimbayayong sa kaabag nga grupo.

Ang Fred Hollows Foundation nga gipangunahan sa ilang Country Manager nga si Dr. Maria Victoria Rondaris, isa ka International Non-Government Organization pormal nga nakigtagbo kang Gov. Rogelio Neil P. Roque sa Provincial Governor’s Office Conference Room, Kaamulan Park, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon kaniadtong Enero 22, 2024.

Ang Fred Hollows Foundation nakatakdang muhatag og serbisyo sa katawhan nga adunay problema sa panan-aw.

Pinaagi sa gihan-ay nga free medical mission, mapahimuslan sa katawhan nga nagkinahanglan niini nga serbisyo; ang libre nga antipara ug financial assistance alang sa optometrists nga mag-assist sa maong kalihukan alang sa libre nga opera.

Kini isa ka 4-year project nga gititulohan og “Eye Health System Strengthening Project” nga nakalinya sa DOH-National Prevention of Blindness Program.

Sumala sa kasayoran, kung masugdan sa Bukidnon, mao kini ang pinaka-una sa Mindanao.

Sa pagkakaron, giplanohan pa kung asa ang mamahimong venue sa nasangpit nga Fred Hollows Foundation Medical Mission. (melbmadera)

21 NPA mitahan sa Malaybalay

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Mibalik na sa meanstream society ang 21 ka kanhi miyembro sa New People’s Army (NPA)

Ang grupo matod pa ubos sa Sub-Regional Committee (SRC) 2 sa NPA-Communist Terrorist Group nga kaniadto Guerilla Front 89.

Sumala sa kasayoran sa Facebook Page ni Malaybalay City Mayor Jay Warren R. Pabillaran, mitahan sila kaniadtong Enero 21, 2024.

Gidawat sila ni Mayor Pabillaran inubanan usab sa tropa sa Regional Intelligence Unit sa PNP 10 ug 1003rd Battalion ug pakigtimbayayong sa 48IB ug sa atong mga kaigsuonang lumad.

Ang Gobyerno padayon nga nanawagan sa mga rebelde nga mosurender ug magsugod og bag-ong kinabuhi.

Kahinumdoman nga nagpabilin pa sa impluwensya sa NPA ang pipila ka mga barangay sa Malaybalay.

Mangani, niadtong Disyembre 25, 2023, napulo ka mga miyembro sa NPA ang napatay sa pag-atake sa military sa hilit nga bahin sa Sityo Kiito sa Barangay Can-ayan sa Dakbayan. (melbmadera)

Malaybalay mupatuman sa urban gardening program

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Sa dili madugay ipatuman sa Dakbayan sa Malaybalay ang programa nga giilang “Go Urban Gardening: Making Food Available (GUGMA).”

Nahitabo kini human gi-aprobahan na sa Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) ang Resolution No. 2024-0585, isa ka Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) tali sa City Government of Malaybalay (CGM) ug sa Department of Agriculture (DA) pinaagi sa Agricultural Training Institute-Regional Training Center 10 kabahin sa pagpatuman sa GUGMA program.

Human sa masusing pagtuon, atol sa ika-74 nga regular session niadtong Enero 9, 2024, giduso ni Konsehal Alan Ryann O. Legaspi ug hiniusang giuyonan sa Konseho nga pagahatagan og pagtugot ang Mayor sa pagsulod sa nasangpit nga MOA.

Si City Mayor Jay Warren R. Pabillaran ang nag-endorso ngadto sa SP uban sa paghangyo nga pagatugutan siya sa pagsulod sa isa ka kasabutan aron mapatuman ang maong programa.

Ubos sa administrasyon ni Mayor Pabillaran, siya nag-aghat ug nag-promote sa urban agriculture aron matabangan ang panginahanglanon sa pagkaon, molambo ug maprotektahan ang kinaiyahan pinaagi sa paglatag sa eco-friendly nga pamaagi sa pag-garden.

Ang DA makipagtimbayayong sa CGM sa pag-implementar sa nasangpit nga programa nga mahatagan og kapasidad ang komunidad labi na dinhi sa urban area nga makahimo og isa ka healthy garden. (SP-NADA/melbmadera)