Wednesday, December 18, 2024

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Heirs of Datus Mampaalong, Mansikiabo hold annual Sakub ritual

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MALAYBALAY CITY (BukidnonNews.Net/20 January 2024) The heirs of Datu Mampaalong and Datu Mansikiabo ancestors of the Bukidnon Tribe held a ritual on January 20, 2024, in Sakub, a riverine sacred historical site

Datu Maayun-ayun Arthur “Tiboy” Melendez led the annual ritual also known as Panungdan Panalawaig Pamuhat ta Sakub Salubseb, which pays respect to the spirits that guard the river and the water that flows through it.

Malaybalay City Mayor Jay Warren R. Pabillaran led dignitaries who attended the ritual. Also present were City Council Chair of the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, Councilor Allan Ryann Legaspi and City SK Federation President Christopher Lambert Tortola, Brgy 7 Punong Barangay Digs Ramos, Barangay 2 Punong Barangay Vinci Melendez, Brgy 7 Kagawad Emilio Cahilig, Brgy. 4 Kagawad Jet Tulang, and media personality Eric Cacay, based on reports by Erlow D. Talatala.

Datu Maayun-ayun Arthur O. Melendez, the tribal leader, told BukidnonNews.Net in 2020 the ritual should be held every year at the strike of new moon. He added that it is important for the tribe as well as the rest of the city to hold the annual ritual as it promotes mutual respect, understanding, and unity.

The datu cited free and prior informed consent and mutual sharing of information as among the principles promoted in the ritual. In the past, visitors to the town used to pay courtesy to the site as a sign of respect for the story of the town and its people.

Back in 2020, he added that the heirs do the ritual to mark a cultural reawakening in the city. They plan to hold cultural reorientation and education.

The ritual is usually attended by tribal elders and leaders from other parts of Bukidnon and other members of the community.

For him, Panalawaig is important for the city as water is important to life. In Binukid, water is “wahig”. He said they can trace the importance of paying respect to creations in the foundations of the city, even before the Spaniards declared it as a pueblo or town.

Datu Maayun-ayun relates to BukidnonNews.Net the story of ancestor Amay Manlanot, who came even before Datu Mampaalong and Datu Mansikiabo. The tribal leader came to the spring site one day. Somehow, he dropped his sakub (scabbard or sheath of a blade weapon) on one part of the river, and swam for it but never resurfaced.

Since then, the tribe has called the place Sakub, which is near the San Isidro Bridge in Impalambong, along the Sawaga River. It is close to the original market site of Malaybalay, along Bahada, in the boundary of Brgy 4 and Brgy. 7.

In September 2019, the City Government of Malaybalay passed an ordinance declaring Sakub a talengdanen (sacred site) and Salubseb spring as an anthropological and historical site of the indigenous peoples.

The ordinance, authored by City Councilor Louel M. Tortola and then Vice Mayor Jay Warren Pabillaran was sponsored by then City IP Mandatory Representative Bede Blaise Omao Maghilom. It recognized that the city government is duty-bound to maintain unity, peace, and understanding by promoting mutual respect among the city’s inhabitants.

Datu Maayon-ayon said in 2020 that the ordinance is important in the tribe’s efforts for cultural reawakening and the genuine development of the city.

Datu Mampaalong of the Melendez clan and Datu Mansikiabo, his counterpart in the Moreno clan are recognized forefathers of the Bukidnon tribe in Malaybalay City. (BukidnonNews.Net)

Datu Maayon-ayon Arthur “Tiboy” Melendez speaks during a portion of the ritual. (Erlow D. Talatala)


Tourists flocked to Don Carlos, Bukidnon on January 20 to 21, 2024 to join parishioners as they celebrate the town fiesta in honor of the Sto Nino (child Jesus). The local version of the Sinulog Festival was marked with religious, entertainment, and public showcases. Photos courtesy of Sinulog sa Don Carlos 2024 FB Page/LGU Don Carlos/BukidnonNews.Net

Malaybalay’s 1st centenarian gets P100K

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MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon (January 12, 2024) – The City Government of Malaybalay has provided a one-time incentive of P100,000.00 to a centenarian in Brgy. Managok here

City Mayor Jay Warren R. Pabillaran personally gave the incentive to Ms. Marina Marquez Encabo at her home in Purok 3, Brgy. Managok, January 10, 2024.

In addition, Encabo received a Certificate of Recognition for her extraordinary longevity.

According to a press release, the incentive for Encabo was granted in compliance with City Ordinance No. 988, series of 2021.

Encabo is the first centenarian to earn such an accolade from the City Government of Malaybalay.

The granted funds came from the city government’s Gender and Development (GAD) budget.

Pabillaran presented Encabo with the cheque and the certificate of appreciation in the presence of representatives from the Office of Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA) and the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO).

Encabo was born on March 16, 1922.

She was recognized in accordance with Republic Act 10868, often known as the Centenarian Act of 2016.

This law recognizes and pays tribute to Filipinos who attain the astounding milestone of reaching 100 years of age, regardless of their location inside the Philippines or overseas.

This initiative reflects the City Government’s commitment to acknowledging and celebrating the important achievements and longevity of its older residents. (melbmadera)

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City Mayor Jay Warren R. Pabillaran personally presents Ms. Marina Marquez Encabo with a one-time P100,000 incentive and a Certificate of Recognition at her residence at Purok 3, Brgy. Managok on January 10, 2024. (PR)

Brgy. San Martin beat secures ‘Miss Malaybalay 2023’ crown!

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MALAYBALAY CITY – On December 28, 2023, the Kaamulan Open Theatre witnessed the grandeur of the most anticipated event in Malaybalay, where 15 equally stunning and remarkable women vied for the prestigious title of Miss Malaybalay 2023

The competition encompassed four categories: the production number, where candidates showcased their dance routine titled “SAKA ta Malaybalay” – the city’s phenomenal promotional theme song, swimwear, preliminary Q and A (held earlier in the morning), and evening gown.

At the conclusion of the event, Ms. Genirose Calambro, a Master of Business Administration student at Capitol University from Barangay San Martin, emerged victorious.

Ms. Calambro not only secured the Miss Malaybalay 2023 title but also garnered several special awards, including Best in Swimsuit, Best in Gown, Pretty Fresh Choice Award, Avail Beauty Philippine Choice Award, and Miss El Clinica Dental.

The first runner-up (Miss Malaybalay – Agri Eco Tourism 2023), Ms. Krissha Nely C. Tago from Barangay San Jose, clinched the Ms. Luxrynph02, Ms. Gemma’s Choice Award, Ms. Congeniality, and Best in Production Number.

Other members of the winning circle were Ms. Christine Roselle Angela G. Torres of Barangay 05 – 2nd Runner Up (Miss Malaybalay – Kultura 2023), Ms. Apple Mae Lucero of Barangay 11 – 3rd Runner Up (Miss Malaybalay – Sports Tourism 2023), and Ms. Liz Leanna M. Lapuz of Barangay 02 – 4th Runner Up (Miss Malaybalay – Adventure Tourism 2023).

Other finalists of the pageant included Ma. Sheinah M. Salvo – Patpat, Deejay Claire L. Jabayjabay – Can-ayan, Ms. Trixie Lapar of Barangay 07, who also received the Darling of the Press and Miss Photogenic Awards, Reizel Jean Gorre of St. Peter, Necolle S. Sario of Kalasungay, Aryhen Mae D. Ranoa of Laguitas, Maria Michaela R. Boral of Barangay 09, Aya Katrice D. Genosa of Sinanglanan, Erica Jhude P. Sulatan of Casisang, and Kheena April C. Litanon of Sumpong.

The glittering night was graced by the presence of the country’s most sought-after personalities in pageantry, including Ms. Michelle Arceo – Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas 2023, Jan Mendajar – World-renowned pageant and runway coach, Mr. Norman Tinio – Pageant Blogger, Dr. Erwin John Elmido – Dentist of the Stars, and Mr. Francis Chee – Creative Director of Miss World Philippines. The event was hosted by Cagayan de Oro’s renowned hosts, Ms. Christer Kim and Elton Ladd.

City Mayor Jay Warren R. Pabillaran, in his speech, emphasized that competitions like this provide a platform for young women in Malaybalay to showcase their beauty, talent, and causes.
Ms. Calambro, as the newly crowned Miss Malaybalay 2023, is set to have an exciting year ahead, participating in various programs and activities of the city and representing the city in Miss World Philippines later this year.

The event’s success was made possible through the efforts of the Technical Working Group, headed by City Administrator Atty. Anna Marie R. Bergado, with members including City Councilors Hon. Kathleen Cecile C. Pagaling and Hon. Royland M. Orquia, Ms. Honolu Marie C. Cruzin – Supervising Tourism Operations Officer, Dr. Dennis P. Sangalang – City Health Officer, Mr. Carlito R. Juarez – City Accountant, Ms. Dioscora R. Niere – CGSO Designate, Ms. Ma. Anita L. Fernandez – City ENRO, Mr. Romeo R. Lapeciros -CCEDM Officer Designate, and Mr. Alan J. Comiso – CDRRM Officer. The City Government of Malaybalay, headed by Mayor Pabillaran, played a crucial role in the event’s success.

The event was brilliantly staged and choreographed by Ms. B Productions, led by Ms. Beatrize Eduave. (Contributor: Marven Jan A. Nadela, City Tourism-NADA)

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Nagkatag ang mga basura sa Upper Rehab area sa Brgy. Casisang, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon sa wala pa ang bag-ong tuig. Gumikan niini, si City Mayor Jay Warren R. Pabillaran miapelar sa katawhan nga dili magpataka og panglabay sa mga basura bisan asa. Ang nagkatag nga mga basura gihipos sa personnel sa City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) sa Malaybalay human kini nila masayre. (Hulagway nakuha gikan sa Facebook Account ni Mayor Pabillaran)

Ordinansa sa pagparehistro sa mga binuhing hayop sa Malaybalay aprobado na

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Giaprobahan na ni City Mayor Jay Warren R. Pabillaran ang ordinansa nga magpangrehistro sa mga binuhing hayop sa kabarangayan sa Malaybalay

Sumala sa kasayoran sa kagamhanang lokal sa dakbayan, gipirmahan ni Mayor Pabillaran ang Ordinansa kaniadtong Disyembre 4, 2023.

Ang ordinansa nakalusot sa Konseho sa syudad human sa masusing pagtuon atol sa ika-70 regular session niadtong Nobyembe 28, 2023.

Unang giduso ni konsehal Alan Ryann O. Legaspi ang ordinansa mahitungod sa pagpa-rehistro
sa mga binuhing hayop sa kabarangayan kaniadtong Hulyo 25, 2023 atol kini sa ika-53 regular
session.

Nasayran nga ang pagpangrehistro sa mga kahayopan mao ang pagsiguro nga matabangan ang
mag-uuma sa pagpalambo ug pagprotektar sa mga binuhing hayop pinaagi sa paghatag kanila sa
tabang teknikal.

Dugang rason sa maong ordinansa nga masiguro nga ang mga binuhing hayop himsog, bakunado
ug luwas kini sa mga sakit nga posibleng makatakod sa ubang hayop ug mga tawo.

Gisiguro usab sa maong ordinansa nga malikayan ang pagkuyanap sa mga sakit pinaagi sa pag
monitor niini.

Tungod niini, mas mapalambo pa ang mga mag-uuma ug maprotektahan ang mga kahayopan ug
katawhan sa mga makatakod nga sakit. (melbmadera)

P11.2M Dairy processing plant gitukod sa Bukidnon

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Isa ka Dairy processing plant nga adunay kinatibuk-ang balor nga PhP11,224,221.10 ang gitukod sa Bukidnon

Gipahigayon ang Product Launching ug Turn-over sa Dairy Processing Plant (DPP) sa Brgy. Dalwangan, Malaybalay City niadtong Nobyembre 30, 2023.

Ang proyekto gihimo alang sa Dalwangan Malaybalay United Dairy Agrarian Reform Cooperative (DAMAUDARC).

Mitambong sa kalihokan ang gikan sa National Dairy Authority- Northern Mindanao nga gipangunahan ni Department Manager Mr. Jester John P. Jadap, DOST-X Regional Director Engr. Romela N. Ratilla, Engr. Arlene P. Almo gikan sa POC Bukidnon, ug Ms. Jacqueline Julia Lagamon, acting Provincial Agriculturist.

Diha usab si City Mayor Jay Warren R. Pabillaran ug pipila ka mga miyembro sa 9th Sanggunian, City Agriculture Office-OIC Engr. Richard B. Leono, City Nutritionist Ms. Eza
Canonigo, CAFC Chairperson Mr. Leonard O. Leyros, DAMAUDARC BODs, Punong
Barangay sa Dalwangan nga si Royville G. Pasco, department heads, mga stakeholders, ug ni
former city agriculturist Ms. Remedios R. Sarzuelo.

Si Leono mi-presentar og isa ka video presentation mahitungod sa estado sa DPP.

Nasayran nga ang DPP mibalor sa PhP11,224,221.10.

Ang PhP1,640,000.00 sa pondo gikan sa Department of Science and Technology (DOST), PhP 4,080,000.00 ang gikan sa Department of Agriculture BUB Fund, ug PhP 5,504,221.10 nga kantidad ang gikan sa Local Government Unit (LGU) sa dakbayan.

Gihagit ni Pabillaran sa iyang mensahe ang organisasyon nga lig-onon nila ang ilahang kooperasyon aron malungtaron ang maong proyekto.

Dugang niya nga importante ang pag-tinabangay sa matag-usa ug importante usab ang pinansyal nga aspeto sa grupo nga mamaayo ang pagdumala niini.

Kini, ingon ni Pabillaran, isa sa mga mamahimong hinungdan sa kalamposan sa DPP.

Ang kanhi city agriculturist nga si Sarzuelo mipaambit usab ug isa ka background kung giunsa pagsugod og mugna ang DPP.

Mihatag siya sa dakong pasigarbo nga human sa isa ka dekada nga pagproseso sa mga papeles sa maong proyekto nahuman na kini.

Ingon niya nga nabati na gyud ang kalampusan ug natukod na ang maong pasilidad uban niini ang mga makinarya ug gamit sa pagproseso sa gatas. (Chloe Jean B. Beronilla/melbmadera)

Malaybalay tribal group gets 40 new homes

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Family beneficiaries of Daraghuyan Tribal Village housing project pose after the awarding ceremony held at Daraghuyan Ancestral Domain in Damitan, Brgy. Dalwangan, Malaybalay City on Dec. 14, 2023. (Photo lifted from Mayor Pabillaran’s Facebook account)

Malaybalay tribal group gets 40 new homes

MALAYBALAY CITY (Dec. 15, 2023) – Forty (40) recently built housing units were turned over to the family recipients who are members of Daraghuyan Tribal group at Damitan, Brgy. Dalwangan here

The Daraghuyan Tribal Village housing project’s awarding ceremony took place on December 14 at the project’s location, Daraghuyan Ancestral Domain, according to a news statement from the city government.

Bae Inatlawan Adelina Tarino, chieftain of the Daraghuyan tribe led the customary rite that opened the event.

The Daraghuyan Tribal Village project was a joint undertaking initiated by the National Housing Authority (NHA) and the City Government of Malaybalay.

NHA represented by its District Manager Engr. Madeleine Gilda Abellera and OIC- Regional Manager Engr. Homer Cezar graced the event.

City Councilors Brian Flores, Erwin Damasco, Alan Ryann Legaspi, and Melchor Maramara were present at the event.

The Governor’s Office personnel, tribal leaders, and guests from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) were among the forty project beneficiaries who attended the ceremony.

The project was initiated during the term of late City Mayor Florencio “Doc Boy” T. Flores Jr. and was diligently ensured for completion by Mayor Jay Warren R. Pabillaran, who secured the necessary counterpart funding.

Vice Mayor Estelito Marabe and the members of the 8th and 9th Sanggunian Panlungsod provided unwavering support for the project.

The Daraghuyan Tribal Village showcased a model house, which was inaugurated during the
event.

The housing staff took great care with the interior design and landscape.

This noteworthy accomplishment is a result of the collaborative efforts of the local government and the NHA, providing the Daraghuyan people sustainable housing solutions. (melbmadera)

Annual Christmas Lighting Ceremony sa Malaybalay gipahigayon

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Ang Panggamhanan sa Dakbayan sa Malaybalay nagdan-ag sa kapistahan sa kapaskuhan pinaagi sa tinuig nga Christmas Lighting Ceremony nga gipahigayon sa City Hall niadtong Disyembre 6, 2023, alas 6:00 sa gabii

Nagtapok sa City Hall ang mga opisyal, empleyado, ug residente sa dakbayan aron pagsaksi sa seremonyal nga pagpasiga, isa ka tradisyon nga nagsimbolo sa mga mithi sa kalinaw, gugma, paglaom, ug pagpasaylo.

Si Mayor Jay Warren R. Pabillaran, sa iyang pakigpulong, mipadayag sa kamahinungdanon sa kalihokan isip kabahin sa tinuig nga tradisyon sa dakbayan.

Iyang gipaabot ang mainiton nga imbitasyon sa mga residente ug mga bisita, nga nag-awhag kanila sa pagsaksi sa mga suga sa Pasko samtang ang Siyudad nagsaulog sa malipayong kapaskuhan.

Ang kalihokan nagtimaan sa isa ka malipayon nga pagsugod sa kapaskuhan, nagpalambo sa isa ka pagbati sa panag-uban ug kalig-on sa mga residente sa Malaybalay City. (melbmadera)

DSWD-10 grants P8.1-M livelihood projects to 23 SLPAs in Malaybalay

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MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Region 10, together with partner organizations and local government officials, conducted a turnover ceremony for Social Livelihood Program (SLP) grants on October 26, 2023

The turnover, held at the City Agriculture Office Conference Room, has distributed of a total of PhP8,100,000.00 to 23 Social Livelihood Program Associations (SLPAs).

The initiative aims to empower poor, vulnerable, and marginalized households and communities, facilitating socio-economic improvement through access to necessary assets for establishing and sustaining thriving livelihoods.

Representing the DSWD at the event were Ronald Ryan Cui, Assistant Regional Director Officer (ARDO), and Glen Inovero, the SLP Provincial Coordinator. Additionally, Mayor Jay Warren R. Pabillaran and Councilor Cromwell Kiril Dinlayan, along with partner organizations, Engr. Richard B. Leono of City Agriculture and Rey Valdez of City Social Welfare and Development Office attended the turnover ceremony.

The 69 representatives from the 23 SLPAs were not only recipients of the grants but also participants in a comprehensive capability-building program.

The program included training sessions on financial literacy and microenterprise development to equip them to undertake group projects using the capital extended by the DSWD.

The recipients of the SLP programs and their respective grant amounts are as follows: Shine Miglamin SLPA (PhP255K), Uswag Dalwangan SLPA (PhP450K), Biotifull SLPA (Sinanglanan) – PhP360K, Budakan SLPA (Caburacanan) – PhP450K, Golden Chick SLPA (Sinanglanan) – PhP360K, Impaquebel SLPA (Linabo) – PhP435K, Kahulogan SLPA (Magsaysay) – PhP405K, Mt. Pinulutan SLPA (Mapulo) – PhP405K, Paiwaig SLPA (Linabo) – PhP165K, Romuk-at Tayo SLPA (Simaya) – PhP435K, Livelihood Dreamers SLPA (Apo Macote) – PHp375K, Bangcud Small Business Association – PhP435K, Maligaya Dumayas Bagong Silang – PhP390K, Sagan Ka Bukid Saint Peter SLPA – PhP345K, Santo Niño Mabuligon SLPA – PhP360K, Zamboanguita Rising Farmers SLPA – PhP375K, Kulaman EO 70 SLPA – PhP300K, Mapulo EO 70 SLPA – PhP300K, Nalumusan Agri-Supply EO70 SLPA – PhP300K, Pigbuligaan San Jose EO70 SLPA – PhP300K, Can-ayan Pamana SLPA – PhP300K, Kibalabag Pamana SLPA – PhP300K, and Manalog Pamana SLPA – PhP300K.

The grants will be subject to ongoing monitoring by the DSWD in collaboration with Project Development Officers and Monitoring Staff, ensuring the effective utilization of funds for their intended purposes. (CSWDO-NADA/melbmadera)

Opisyales sa barangay manumpa sa katungdanan

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Nanumpa na sa katungdanan ang bag-ong napili nga mga opisyal sa Barangay sa dakbayan sa Malaybalay

Sumala sa kasayoran, ang mass oath-taking ceremony gipasiugda sa Lokal nga Pangagamhanan sa dakbayan ug inabagan sa Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) niadtong Nobyembre 20, 2023.

Ang mga bag-ong napili nga opisyales gikan sa 46 barangay councils nanumpa atubangan ni Huwis Edmundo V. Raagas sa entablado sa Bukidnon State University Gym. Nanguna sa pagsaksi sa seremonya si Mayor Jay Warren R. Pabillaran kauban ang konseho sa Malaybalay nga gipangulohan ni Vice-Mayor Estelito R. Marabe.

Naa usab ang presensya sa Department Heads, bisita ug pamilya sa mga nanumpa. Gipaabot ni Mayor Pabillaran ang iyang hingpit nga suporta ug mainitong pag congratulate sa tanang opisyales nga molingkod diha sa bag-ong katungdanan.

“Buhata inyong mandato nga maka edukar sa katawhan,” sumala pa sa paunang mensahe sa Mayor.

Sa makausa pa, gipahimundom ni Pabillaran nga ang “public office is a public trust” og huptan kini nga pulong alang sa pagserbisyo diha sa matarong.

Sumala pa sa DILG-Malaybalay FB post, nauna na ang mass oath-taking ceremony sa SK Officials niadtong Nobyembre 13, 2023 didto sa People’s Hall, City Hall, Casisang, ning syudad.
(melbmadera)