Sunday, January 12, 2025

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)

Top 5, top 7 MWP sa Bukidnon gisikop

Nasikop sa hiniusang pwersa sa kapolisan ang Top 5 ug Top 7 most wanted person sa Bukidnon kaniadtong Marso 31, 2023

Ang mga naaresto giila nga si Jonald Colanse y Bangalan, (Top 5 MWP), 43, adunay kapuyo, ug residente sa at P-5, Sitio Mahayag, St. Peter, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon.

Samtang ang isa naila nga si Rodem Gayonhay y Cahanggan, 42, minyo, mag-uuma, ug residente sa Purok 1, Sitio Ilignan, Brgy. Guihean, Impasugong, Bukidnon.

Base sa report nga nahipos sa Bukidnon Police Provincial Office, and duha nasikop sa ilang mga panimalay ug gisikop pinasubay sa warrant of arrest sa kasong statutory rape.

Si Colanse Temporaryong gidala sa Malaybalay CPS samtang si Gayonhay anaa ubos sa kustodiya sa Impasug-ong Municipal Police Station. (Diego M. Hidalgo)

Duha nakorner sa drug buy-bust sa Malaybalay

Duha ka lalaki ang nakorner sa kapolisan sa gipahigayon nga drug buy-bust operation sa Mampaalong Street, Zone 3, Barangay 6, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, niadtong Marso 31, 2023

And duha naila nga sila Andrew Cabinum y Navarro, Mechanic, 38, minyo, ug residente sa Purok 2, Barangay Mantibugaw, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon ug si Jigell Ayuban y Richa, Driver, 42, minyo, ug residente sa Purok 10, Barangay Butong, Quezon, Bukidnon.

Gikutlo ni Police Lt. Col. Julius Clark Prisco M. Macariola IV, OIC sa Malaybalay City Police Station nga nakuha gikan sa mga suspek ang gibana-bana nga 2.5 gramo sa gidudahang shabu nga adunay estimated market value nga Php17,000.00.

Ang mga naaresto uban sa mga nasakmit nga ebidensya gidala sa Malaybalay CPS.

Kasong paglapas sa R.A. 9165 ang giandam na batok sa mga arestado. (Omar Rashid Z. Abdullah)

Pagkahiusa sa 2023 Rabies Awareness, gisaulog

Gisaulog sa Provincial Government of Bukidnon, pinaagi sa Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO), ang pagsaulog sa Rabies Awareness Month nga nagdala sa tema; “Rabies-free na pusa’t aso, kaligtasan ng pamilyang Pilipino.”, Marso 31, 2023, The Gardens Party Venue, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon

Gipahigayon sa maong buhatan ang 3rd Bukidnon Rabies Awareness Poster Making Contest nga gisalmotan sa 11 ka partisipante nga elementary pupil (Grade V o Grade VI), usa ka representante gikan sa Malaybalay City, Valencia City, Impasug-ong, Cabanglasan, Manolo Fortich, Sumilao, Maramag, San Fernando, Kibawe, Don Carlos ug Pangantucan, Bukidnon. Nahimong mananaug ang mga musunod: 1st Placer Hesubelle C. Camilotes-Kibawe, 2nd Placer Daniel D. Lumactod Jr.-Malaybalay City ug 3rd Placer Jasline Yeexuan Chiu Bautista-Impasu-ong.

Dungan usab sa maong kalihukan ang Bukidnon Livestock Extensions Workers Meeting, diin gipresentar sa mga personahi sa PVO ang ilahang kalampusan sa 2022 ug mga target para sa 2023, nahisgutan usab ang mga update sa Animal Health Activity ug Artificial Insemination Program. (PR)

Malaybalay, Valencia Centenarian nakadawat og cash gift

Isa ka babayeng centenarian nga residente sa Barangay Sumpong, Malaybalay City ug isa ka lalaking centenarian gikan sa Purok 3b, Barangay Poblacion, Valencia City ang nakadawat sa ilang P100,000.00 nga cash gift gikan sa national government pinaagi sa Department of Social Welfare and Development 10

Ang Malaybalay centenarian nailang si Victoria Doliente Bulasa, kinsa gianak niadtong Disyembre 23, 1921. Samtang ang Valencia centenarian giilang si Carlos Cataloña Silva kinsa nagsaulog sa iyang ika 100 ka tuig niadtong Marso 29, 2023, isa ka World War II Veteran.

Si Silva nakadawat og dugang P50,000.00 gikan sa City Government sa Valencia.

Ang maong gasa natunol niadtong Marso 29, 2023 sumala sa pahibalo sa Malaybalay ug Valencia City Social Welfare Development Office.

Ang matag pinoy kinsa naka abot sa edad 100 ka tuig adunay katungod nga makadawat sa award ubos sa Republic Act 10868, nga nailhan usab nga “Centenarian Act of 2016.”

Ang balaod naghatag pasidungog sa tanang Pilipino nga moabot sa maong edad, nagpuyo man sa Pilipinas o sa gawas sa nasud, isip pag-ila sa ilang taas nga kinabuhi. (MG Mayumi B. Madera)

Kaamulan 2023 National Dart Tournament nagmalampuson

Nagmalampuson ang National Dart Tournament nga gipahigayon alayon sa kasaulogan sa Kaamulan 2023 nga gilangkuban sa mga partisipante gikan sa nagkadaiyang dapit sa nasud

Base sa pahibalo sa lokal nga panggamhanan, ang maong tournament gipahigayon sa Municicpal Gym sa Kisolon, Sumilao, Bukidnon niadtong Marso 25 ngadto Marso 26.

Ang tournament naglangkob sa walo ka kategoriya ug gidaugan sa mga musunod:

OPEN SINGLES (93 Players) Champion: Ryan Galceran-GMD Pacman; CLASSIFIED DRAW TRIPLES (129 players) Champion: Marion Omac-The One CDO, Johnpaul Janobas-Kusinamba Qdarts, Reynan Quilang-Komentarista; BUKIDNON GOVT. EMPLOYEES DOUBLES (16 players) Champion: Vice Mayor Jim Baula-LGU Sumilao, Nolly Cabilas-Malaybalay MMO; CLASSIFIED DRAW DOUBLES (208 players) Champion: Vincent Gayoso-Sinanglanan Dart Chambers, Roel Sale-Kisolon Fine Throwers; FIXED FOUR PERSON TEAM (37 Teams) Champion: DOT ROBSON CDO (Alex Tagarao / DJ Tongcopanon, John Mark Bracero / Boyet Majomot); LADIES SINGLES (14 players) Champion: Aileen Oclarit: Butuan; GOLDEN SINGLES – 50 YRS. OLD & ABOVE (26 Players) Champion: Eboy Yagao – Hard Headed; ug YOUTH SINGLES (16 players) Champion: Vincent Gayoso-Team Pacman. (MG Mayumi B. Madera)

2nd Igpaaha-Malaybalay Short Documentary Film Competition held

In line with the celebration of the city’s 25th Charter Day, the City Government of Malaybalay has once again held the IGPAAHA – Short Documentary Film Competition

The 2nd IGPAAHA – Short Documentary Film Competition have 4 categories: Inspiring stories of sports achievement (1st category); Outdoor Adventure Promotion (2nd category); Culture and Arts, Histories and community engagement (3rd category); and Success stories of agri eco-tourism businesses (4th category).

The Best Films for the 1st category were: A Warrior’s Path by No Zero Days (1st); Aya by Hawid Creatives (2nd); and Padayon by Partum Productions (3rd).

For the 2nd category, the winners were: Pura Vida by Inside Malaybalay (1st); Experience Malaybalay by Julius Niels Perspective (2nd); and Malaybalay Tourist Diaries by Master Film Studios (3rd).

The 3rd category best film were: Sabanagan with Erlow Talatala by No Zero Days (1st); A glimpse of the Untold Story of Torre ni David by Humanista Productions (2nd); and Panalawahig by Kadumahan Film Creative (3rd).

The best films of the 4th category were: Mushroom City by No Zero Days (1st); Bahandi by Bukidnon Graphics (2nd); and Samuyaw by Hawid Creatives (3rd).

The prizes for the 1st & 2nd category amounts to: P20,000.00 (1st place); P15,000.00 (2nd place); and P10,000.00 (3rd place).

For the 3rd and 4th category, the prizes amounts to: P30,000.00 (1st place); P20,000.00 (2nd place); and P10,000.00 (3rd place). (MG Mayumi B. Madera)

5 outstanding photos taken from 25th Malaybalay Charter Day fireworks competition awarded

The photographers of the top 5 excellent images captured at the City Hall Grounds on March 22, 2023, for the 25th Charter Day FIREWORKS COMPETITION received awards

With the #25thCharterDay, the participants uploaded their best-captured photos during the Fireworks Competition on Facebook and the City Admin – Info Division chose the top photos.

The winners of the best photo competition were Oliver Atienza (1st & 2nd place); Mark Denard Abratiguin (3rd place); Francis Dave Azores (4th place); and Nie Yao De Ai (5th place).

The winners claimed their P1,000.00 from the Admin Office of Malaybalay. (MG Mayumi B. Madera)

Malaybalay holds City’s first business forum

The City Government of Malaybalay, in celebration of the 25th Charter Day, spearheaded the First Business Forum with the theme “Grow with Us, Invest in Malaybalay,” on March 31, 2023, at the Peoples Hall, this city

The said activity aimed to foster engagement, collaborations, and direct relationships with businesses, entrepreneurs, and local investors across the region.

City Mayor Jay Warren Pabillaran joined the forum along with City Vice Mayor Estelito Marabe, City Councilors, department heads, the Philippine Information Agency (PIA), the Department of Trade and Industries (DTI), the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), the Board of Investments (BOI), and the Malaybalay City Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCCI).

In his welcoming remarks, Hon. Cromwell Kiril D. Dinlayan emphasized we must work together to grow the economy and reduce poverty, adding, “I urge everyone (in the government) to take this opportunity to consolidate and reinforce your commitment towards a brighter future for Malaybalay.”

Meanwhile, Mayor Pabillaran, in his message, stressed, “The aim of the City Government is that integrity will be intact. Mao nana ang atong standard, kay kung walay integrity ang gobyerno, kinsa man ang magsalig sa gobyerno?”

He added, “If gusto ta mulambo ang Malaybalay, tarongon nato ang pagdala gikan sa gobyerno, and that is important in order for our city to prosper.”

Also, Vice Mayor Marabe reiterated the importance of unity. “As business people, we should unite; we should strengthen our group. If you look at Malaybalay, we are the center of government as the capital city of Bukidnon. We are the center of education. We are the center of religious activities. We were the center of tourism before, and we would like to get that again.”

“If things do not come our way, we will look for things to come our way. If there are no opportunities coming our way. We create opportunities,” he added.

Mr. Christian D. Cambaya, DCIP-IASU Head, was the keynote speaker for the event. He gave insights on the immense opportunities for local economic development (LED) and how to address the challenges that are unique to the local context, which is also the advantage of local government units focusing on the approach concerning LED programs and strategies in the city.

During the session, plenary speakers, namely: Ms. Lourdes Ellen Kionisala, BOI Chief Investment Specialist, discussed labor incentives law; Mr. Romeo R. Lapeciros, Jr., LEDIP Officer on Malaybalay City local investment and incentives code; Ms. Ritchie L. Guno, DOST Provincial Director on innovation support to entrepreneurs; and DTI Provincial Director, Ms. Famelah Raquel D. Villanueva, on DTI current programs.

The first-ever Malaybalay City Business Forum organized by the City Government marks the beginning of a new era in promoting business development and opportunities propelled to reaching new heights of innovation and sustainability in the city and the region as well. (PR)

CHO-PopDev intensifies info drive on young adult’s sexuality, reproductive health

The City Health Office – Population & Development (POPDEV) of Malaybalay conducted the “Adolescent Sexuality and Reproductive Health (ASRH)” class at Saint Michael High School, Barangay Linabo last March 30, 2023

The one-day activity was attended by 355 students who actively participated. Various topics presented were discussed by two POPDEV speakers, Ms. Fruitelyn Z. Vicente and Mr. Edel L. Singson who have significant knowledge in the field of sexual health education.

The activity began with an introduction by the speakers, who emphasized the importance of discussing the topic of adolescent sexuality and reproductive health. They explained that many young adults are unaware of the risks and consequences of engaging in sexual activity.

Further, it provides the youth with accurate information and knowledge so they will be able to grasp informed decisions.

In addition, the CHO-POPDEV aims to intensify the conduct of information, education, and communication campaigns among adolescents’ reproductive health and the delays of sexual debut as the number of teenage pregnancy cases here in our City is significantly increasing.

This can only be attained through the help of the local stakeholders and the cooperation of all concerned individuals. (PR)