Wednesday, January 22, 2025

PWDs get P250-K in livelihood aid from DOLE-Bukidnon

MALAYBALAY CITY – As part of its year-round turnover of livelihood grants to marginalized and disadvantaged informal workers in the province, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)-10, through Provincial Director Raul Valmores of Bukidnon Provincial Field Office (BukPFO), recently turned over livelihood assistance—with Abag Kalambuan Inc. (AKI) as the Accredited Co-Partner (ACP)—to Sinanglanan Parents and Persons with Disability Association (SiPaPDA)

The SiPaPDA, which consists of 21 parents and persons with disabilities (PWDs), chose Agrivet and Farm Supply as their livelihood project in the amount of P250,000 from the DOLE Integrated Livelihood Program (DILP).
Valmores said that through the DILP, the Department took various endeavors to help integrate marginalized and disadvantaged informal workers, including PWDs, into the mainstream and enable them to participate in its social and economic development.
Valmores also acknowledged Malaybalay local government and its Public Employment Service Office (PESO) for their continued support as DOLE’s program partner.
Malaybalay City Mayor Jay Warren Pabillaran urged the recipients to use the grants wisely. He assured them that the city government stands ready to help those in need.
In the meantime, AKI Chairperson Bienvenido Narciso Jr. has expressed his confidence in the beneficiaries’ ability to meet their daily needs with the livelihood grant. He underscored the importance of maximizing it to create a positive ripple effect, benefiting not only themselves but also enabling them to extend help to others in need.
Virgilio Arenido, SiPaPDA president, is grateful for the opportunity to change their lives. He said the association could now meet the daily needs of their families while also creating employment opportunities in their community.
“We are thankful to DOLE for giving us, the PWDs, a chance in life. We thank the government for this tailored project for marginalized groups. Indeed, the government sees us and has not forgotten us,” Arenido said.
Prior to the turnover, the group attended skill-building sessions such as financial literacy and basic entrepreneurship. The DOLE designed the training to provide SiPaPDA with the knowledge and skills needed to manage livelihood endeavors.
The DOLE Livelihood Development Specialists will continue to monitor the associations and their livelihood activities after the turnover. This step makes sure that technical support is guiding the association.
The DOLE has always been a staunch advocate for promoting the rights of people with disabilities, protecting their rights, and promoting the economic empowerment of people with disabilities.
DILP, or the Kabuhayan Program of DOLE, is a flagship program of the agency that aims to help marginalized groups such as self-employed workers who are unable to earn sufficient income, unpaid family workers, low-waged and seasonal workers, workers displaced or to be displaced, marginalized and landless farmers, marginalized fisherfolk, women and youth, persons with disabilities, senior citizens, indigenous peoples, victims of armed conflicts, rebel returnees, and parents of child laborers. (DOLE-10 Buk PFO/PIA-10/Bukidnon)

Financial assistance ngadto sa pamilya sa barangay officials nga mipanaw, ordinansa na

Giaprobahan na sa Sangguniang Panlungsod ang Ordinance No. 1013 Series of 2023 mao ang mahatagan og tabang pinansyal ang pamilya sa nipanaw o deceased incumbent, appointed, og elected barangay officials

Kaniadtong Setyembre 27, 2022, unang giduso ni Councilor Brian Nelson Flores nga tukma lang nga pagahatagan ug tabang pinansyal ang mga pamilya sa mga opisyales sa barangay sa panahon sa ilang kasub-anan ug gi basa kini sa ikaduhang higayon kaniadtong Pebrero 21, 2023.

Pinasubay usab kini sa balaud nga ang mga opisyales sa barangay adunay mga benepisyo nga madawatan apan limitado lamang kini.

Hibaluan nga ang nag-una sa paghatag ug serbisyo sa katawhan mao ang mga opisyales sa kabarangayan. Sila usab ang unang dalangpanan sa panahon sa kalamidad labi na sa mga katawhan nga nanimuyo sa hilit nga dapit. Luyo niini haduol usab sila sa mga peligro ug disgrasya.

Tumong ug tinguha usab niini nga matabangan ang pamilya ug maibsan ang ilang kaguol sa panahon sa ilang pag taliwan.

Human sa masusing pagtuon, atol sa ika 34th regular session niadtong March 14, 2023, sa ikatulong higayon giduso ni Councilor Flores ug Councilor Zoltan Dindo D. Dinlayan ug hiniusang giuyunan sa konseho nga aprobahan ang nasangpit nga ordinansa.

Ang maong ordinansa gi aprobahan ug gi pirmahan kini sa halangdong Mayor Jay Warren Pabillaran kaniadtong Marso 26, 2023. (PR)

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)

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 saved P57M by broadcasting online bidding sessions – Mayor Pabillaran

MALAYBALAY CITY – Live broadcast of online bidding sessions conducted by the bids and awards committee (BAC) as part of the “initiative for competitive bidding” enabled the local government to save P57 million, City Mayor Jay Warren R. Pabillaran said

”Transparency in the delivery of public service has been my utmost thrust. Every day I commit myself to give everyone a fair share of their taxes,” he said in his State of the City Address during the 25th Charter Day Celebration program on March 22 at the Folk Arts Theatre here.

Pabillaran cited that his first directive was to require the BAC to reach out to more eligible bidders in Malaybalay. All bidding sessions are now broadcast live via social media, he said.

”I firmly believe that transparency deters corruption. For corruption weakens the rule of law and erodes the confidence of our people in our government,” he added.

The mayor said the city government appropriated a total of P651 million for 253 infrastructure projects in 2022.

He said the projects included buildings, roads, bridges, water systems, flood control, electrification, and other infrastructures.

He noted that through the concerted effort of different offices and divisions, Malaybalay increased its Consolidated Gross Local Income to P221 million in 2022, “the highest” so far for the city.

Pabillaran highlighted the accomplishments so far of his administration’s SHIELD flagship programs and reported the savings under “Integrity in governance and public service”.

In his inaugural speech in June 2022, the mayor presented his six-point governance agenda dubbed “S.H.I.E.L.D.” or kalasag in Binukid. The acronym represents the thrusts of his administration: Safety, Health, Integrity in governance, Environment, Leading to agricultural eco-tourism, and Development in infrastructure.

Pabillaran started serving as mayor from March 2022, when, as vice mayor, he assumed the post by succession, following the death of Mayor Florencio T. Flores Jr. He won the mayoralty race in May 2022.

He called for cooperation in boosting the faith and wisdom of the people in governance and public service.

He said the city bagged last year the Seal of Good Financial Housekeeping from the Department of the Interior and Local Government for its transparent, accountable, and timely financial reports.

Valencia City, Bukidnon’s other component city, and 15 of the province’s 20 towns also passed the evaluation for the seal.

Pabillaran also noted that the year-round one-stop-shop business registration also increased the number of establishments that registered thereby spurring economic activities after the pandemic.

Innovation in the assessment process by the City Assessor’s Office resulted in P55 million worth of real property tax in 2022, he said.

He thanked the city council for the live broadcast of its sessions and urged its members to build on the spirit of unity based on commonalities.

”We may have different approaches but our priorities do not need to contradict,” he added.

Malaybalay became a component city of Bukidnon through Republic Act No. 8490. It was Republic Act No. 8813 that declared March 22 as the Charter Day of the city.

The local government recognized the role of former Malaybalay mayor and 2nd District representative Reginaldo N. Tilanduca, who authored the conversion of Malaybalay into a city. During the Charter Day celebration on Wednesday, the city government awarded the late official a plaque, which was received by his sister Aida T. Solis. (MindaNews)

“Oplan Dakip Aso” 2023 sa Malaybalay nagmalampuson

Malamposon nga gipahigayon sa mga miembro sa City Veterinary Office ang Oplan Dakip Aso o pagpangdakop ug iro sa mga kadalanan ning syudad sa Malaybalay. Kini hugot nga gipatuman pinaagi sa City Ordinance 668 subay sa “Animal Welfare Act of 1998” ug “Rabies Act of 2007”

Gipanghingusgan sa syudad agig suporta sa nasangpit nga ordinansa nga ipaabot sa mga katawhan ang “Responsible Pet Ownership” o Responsable nga pagpanag-iya sa mga hayop.

Si City Mayor Jay Warren Pabillaran inubanan sa City Veterinary Office mapahiubsanon nga nagahangyo sa mga katawhan nga adunay mga binuhing hayop sama sa iro nga kini pagahiktan ug dili pasagdan nga maglatagaw sa kadalanan. Gi awhag usab ang mga pet owners nga kini iparehistro ug pabakunahan. (PR)

375k cheque gi-turnover sa duha ka SLPA sa Malaybalay

Cheque nga nikantidad og ₱375,000 gi-turnover sa duha ka Sustainable Livelihood Program Associations (SLPA) sa Malaybalay City.

Base sa pahibalo gikan sa facebook page ni City Mayor Jay Warren Pabillaran, and cheque gi turn-over ngadto sa Patpat Malipayon SLPA ug Patpat Madasigon SLPA.

Ang pag turn-over gi-representahan ni DSWD Bukidnon Provincial Coordinator Glenn I. Inovero.

Tumong sa Sustainable Livelihood Program mao ang pagminus sa kakabos pinaagi sa pagmugna og trabaho sa mga kabus nga panimalay ug pinaagi sa pagpalambo ngadto sa malungtarong panginabuhian ug sa kalig-on sa ekonomiya. (Diego M. Hidalgo)