Saturday, January 18, 2025

Tag: National

Ordinansa alang sa mga gabaligya og uniporme, insignias sa PNP ug AFP giaprobahan

Posted on by Melchor Madera

Niadtong Enero 8, 2025, gipirmahan ni Mayor Jay Warren R. Pabillaran ang Ordinance No. 1048, Series of 2024

Ang ordinansa nagamando sa tanang establisamiyento nga nalambigit sa paghimo, pagbaligya, ug pag-apod-apod sa uniporme, insignia, ug uban pang mga kagamitan sa Philippine National Police (PNP) ug Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), nga magkuha og Certificate of Conformity o Certificate of Manufacturer/Distributor gikan sa PNP ug AFP.


Kini unang giduso ni Konsehal Royland M. Orquia niadtong Abril 23, 2024.


Sumala sa kasayoran sa city government, nakalusot kini sa konseho atol sa 120th Regular Session niadtong Disyembre 2, 2024.


Tinguha sa lakang nga malikayan ang ilegal nga paggamit ug pagbaligya sa mga uniporme ug kagamitan nga posibleng magamit sa dautang mga elemento alang sa pagbuhat og krimen. (melbmadera)

COMELEC Prepares for 2025 Elections, Issues Voter Guidelines

Posted on by cmn

MISAMIS ORIENTAL – The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) announced that the number of registered voters in Northern Mindanao has surpassed 3 million, covering the provinces of Bukidnon, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental, and Camiguin. Misamis Oriental leads with over 1 million voters

Atty. Carlito Ravelo, Misamis Oriental’s Provincial Election Supervisor, highlighted that Region 10 ranks among the Philippines’ vote-rich regions, with a total of 3,190,362 voters across five provinces.


“Region 10 ranks among the vote-rich regions of the Philippines, with 3,190,362 voters spanning five provinces,” Ravelo said.


Ravelo also provided a breakdown of voter distribution across two congressional districts in Misamis Oriental:
• District 1 (Balingasag to Magsaysay, including Gingoog City) has 302,235 registered voters and 429 clustered precincts.
• District 2 (Lugait to Jasaan, including El Salvador City) has 393,285 voters.


In Cagayan de Oro, the 1st District (24 barangays) has 212,016 registered voters and 233 clustered precincts, while the 2nd District (56 barangays) accounts for 204,885 voters and 249 precincts. Combined, Misamis Oriental and Cagayan de Oro have 1,112,421 voters and 1,452 clustered precincts.


Election Schedules and Processes


As the 2025 elections approach, COMELEC emphasized the importance of key dates and processes:
• The national campaign period begins on February 11, 2025, and ends on May 10, 2025.
• The local campaign period starts on March 25, 2025, and ends on May 10, 2025.


Election Day, May 12, 2025, will see voting from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Special voting hours for persons with disabilities (PWDs), senior citizens, and pregnant women will be from 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with priority polling places operating from 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM.


Special arrangements will be made for persons deprived of liberty (PDLs), with special electoral boards ensuring that PDL voters can cast their ballots from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.


Voters will elect 12 senators, one party-list representative, one congressional representative per district, a provincial governor, a vice governor, provincial board members, mayors, vice mayors, and municipal councilors. Misamis Oriental voters will elect five board members for each district, while Cagayan de Oro voters will select eight city councilors per district.


Ensuring Transparent and Secure Voting


COMELEC assured the public of the security of the Automated Counting Machines (ACMs) used in the May 2025 elections. These machines are equipped with rechargeable batteries to prevent interruptions, and backup machines are on standby, along with technical personnel for repairs.


To prevent transmission issues, COMELEC will utilize satellite technology, including Starlink, to ensure 100% nationwide transmission from ACMs. The transparency of the process will be further supported by parallel counting conducted by accredited organizations and political parties, ensuring credible results.


Election results will be transmitted to the City/Municipality Board of Canvassers, Central Server, Accredited Citizens’ Arms 1 and 2, Dominant Majority, Dominant Minority, and Media Server.


Voters are reminded to check the list of registered voters posted outside their precincts to confirm their sequence and number. After identity verification and ensuring their finger is not marked with indelible ink, voters will follow the procedure to cast their ballots and feed them into the ACM.


Voters are advised to shade the circles fully on their ballots for accurate counting. Ballots contain security features, so it is prohibited to mark them in any way that may cause rejection. Voting receipts will be issued and must be deposited in designated compartments at the precinct.


COMELEC reiterated its commitment to upholding electoral integrity and maintaining public trust and encouraged citizens to exercise their right to vote and actively participate in the upcoming elections. (Jan Albert K. Araña/PIA-10)

Hatud Serbisyo sa Barangay Alanib sa Lantapan nagmalampuson

Posted on by Melchor Madera

Sama sa naandan, nagmalampuson ang gipahigayon nga unang Hatud Serbisyo ning tuig sa Barangay Alanib sa Munisipyo sa Lantapan

Gidumog sa katawhan ang programa nga nagdala sa mga serbisyo sa covered court sa barangay kaniadtong Enero 3, 2025.


Sumala sa kasayoran, ang kalihokan gipangunahan ni Lantapan Mayor Ernie R. Devivar.


Ang mga National Offices sama sa LTO, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, ug SSS nakig-layon sa kalihokan.


Nakighiusa usab ang mga miyembro sa Sangguniang Panlalawigan ug Provincial Agriculture Office, lakip na ang mga serbisyo medikal gikan sa probinsya.


Sa maong kalihokan, napahigayon usab ang public hearing alang sa pag-usab sa karaang Revenue Code nga nalatid pa sugod sa dos mil singko.


Ang bag-ong Revenue Code mao na unya ang mahimong basehan sa pagkolekta sa buhis alang sa mga tigpatigayon sa munisipyo. (melbmadera)

Hedcor turns over ₱5.1M royalty shares to Bukidnon IP communities

Posted on by cmn

MANOLO FORTICH, Bukidnon (December 29, 2024) — Hedcor, the renewable energy asset manager of AboitizPower, has turned over ₱5,140,167.01 in royalty shares to Indigenous Peoples (IP) communities in Bukidnon for 2022-2023. These funds directly benefit the host communities of Hedcor’s Manolo Fortich 1 and 2 hydroelectric power plants, advancing inclusive growth and sustainable development

Five Indigenous Peoples (IP) organizations received their royalties, signifying progress for their communities. The Santiago Tribal Community (SANTRICO), Inc. and Impakibel, Apo Man Asilan Tribal Association were each awarded ₱1,401,529.47. Meanwhile, the Lumikapaw Ka Guihean Tribal Council of Elders and Guilang-Guilang Apo Datu Nanikunan Association, Inc. each received ₱935,578.60. The Buklod Kayantang Tribal Association, Inc. was granted ₱465,950.87. These funds embody a commitment to empowering and uplifting Indigenous communities, going beyond mere financial support.
The funds will be used for initiatives identified by the IP communities themselves, including livelihood assistance, skills training to strengthen economic resilience, scholarships for Indigenous youth, and elder care programs.
The projects will also help empower women entrepreneurs, preserve traditional practices, and advance environmental efforts such as reforestation.
Bae Priscilla Cariaga, President of Buklod Kayantang Tribal Association, Inc., expressed gratitude for the turnover.
“Ang pagtinabangay uban sa Hedcor nagpalambo sa among komunidad. Ang mga pondo makatabang sa pagpreserba sa among kultura, pagtubag sa mga kinahanglanon, ug paghimo og mga oportunidad para sa umaabot nga henerasyon,” she said.
(Working together with Hedcor has developed our community. The funds help preserve our culture, address our needs, and create opportunities for future generations.)
Implemented closely with the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) Region 10, the program ensures that projects align with cultural preservation and ancestral domain protection.
“Through joint efforts, we achieve meaningful progress for Indigenous Peoples, safeguarding their heritage while promoting development,” said lawyer Dexter B. Precioso, NCIP regional legal officer.
Hedcor Vice President for Corporate Services Noreen Vicencio said the giving out of royalty shares underscores Hedcor’s zeal to collaborate with IP organizations to enhance community well-being.
“This turnover is more than just meeting our obligations—it reflects our commitment to a meaningful partnership. We are honored to support the IP organizations’ efforts to advance livelihood, education, and cultural heritage.
By working side by side, we help ensure a lasting, positive impact that strengthens their communities and enriches their future,” Vicencio said.
She reiterated that by returning these royalty shares to the communities, Hedcor continues to advance renewable energy while strengthening communities, protecting cultural identities, and fostering long-term growth and opportunity. (Hedcor-AboitizPower/PIA-10/Bukidnon)

Bukidnon aims to be PH’s Arabica Capital with coffee roadmap

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MALAYBALAY CITY (August 28, 2024/PIA) — “Bukidnon’s coffee beans, renowned worldwide for their quality, have elevated the province as a global coffee destination. We have world-class coffee beans right here in our backyard. It’s time to unleash their full potential,” declared Governor Rogelio Neil P. Roque

Despite this international acclaim, the governor emphasized that the local coffee industry remains weak and underdeveloped. However, he believes the province’s coffee industry is on the cusp of a transformation.

To achieve this revitalization, Roque aims to establish Bukidnon as the “Arabica Capital” of the Philippines. In a recent state-of-the-province address, he referred to the coffee potential as a hidden treasure, underscoring the untapped opportunities.

He said that with the right strategies and investments, Bukidnon can become a shining example of how to turn agricultural resources into economic prosperity.

To turn this vision into reality, the provincial government has established a technical working group (TWG) dedicated to crafting a comprehensive coffee roadmap.

This collaborative effort brings together farmers, processors, sellers, café owners, baristas, and coffee enthusiasts to chart a course for the industry’s growth.

The roadmap will prioritize improving coffee quality and marketability using advanced processing techniques.

Bukidnon seeks to boost its local economy and generate new opportunities for farmers and entrepreneurs by reinventing raw coffee beans into high-value products like roasted and ground coffee.

“We want to add value to our coffee beans. We aim to increase farmers’ income and establish Bukidnon as a leader in the global coffee market,” Roque said.

He explained that the newly created TWG is a significant milestone for Bukidnon’s coffee sector because the expertise and experience of various stakeholders could develop a sustainable and profitable coffee industry that can compete globally.

Bukidnon envisions a future where local products, including coffee, are celebrated domestically and internationally.

As the province embarks on this pursuit, the successful implementation of the Coffee Roadmap could serve as a model for other regions seeking to harness their unique agricultural products for economic development. (Bernadith G. Epan/PIA 10-Bukidnon)

Notice to vacate na-serve ngadto sa BTL, MILFA

Posted on by Melchor Madera

Kaniadtong Agosto 19, 2024, na-serve na sa Sheriff Office ang Notice to Vacate ug writ of execution ngadto sa mga myembro sa Buffalo-Tamaraw-Limus (BTL) Multipurpose Cooperative ug Musuan Inhabitants’ Landless Farmers Association (MILFA)

Sumala sa kasayoran nga napaskil sa official social media account sa Central Mindanao University (CMU), ang grupo gihatagan sa 15 ka adlaw sa paghawa sa dapit.

Ang lakang may kalambigitan sa paborableng hukom sa korte sa kasong forcible entry nga gipasaka sa CMU batok sa duha ka grupo.

Ang notice gipangkatag ngadto sa mga balay nga gipatindog sa mga myembro sa BTL ug MILFA lakip ang isa ka dakong billboard sa notice of vacate daplin sa dalan.

Diha ang mga personahe sa Philippine National Police (PNP) aron masiguro nga malinawon ug hapsay ang pagpatuman sa mando sa korte. (melbmadera)

Agri-10 rolls out P2.934-M fuel subsidy to Valencia City farmers

Posted on by cmn

VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon – The Department of Agriculture – Northern Mindanao (DA-10), helmed by Regional Executive Director Jose Apollo Y. Pacamalan, rolled out about P2.934 million (M) in fuel subsidies to farmers who own or rent functional agricultural machinery for food production

On August 19, some 978 eligible farmers received their fuel assistance allocation worth P3k each, which was loaded into the DA Intervention Monitoring Card (IMC), issued in partnership with the Universal Storefront Services, Corp.

Per implementing guidelines of the Fuel Assistance to Farmers Project for FY 2023, the fuel subsidy aims to temper the farmers’ brunt on fuel expenses, which forms part of the important operating costs in farming; thereby, enhancing their resiliency and cushioning the impact of the surge of oil price hikes in the agricultural sector.

Eligible recipients are either individual farmers or farmer-members of a Farmer Cooperative Association (FCA) with proof of machinery ownership or rental agreement uploaded in the Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Management Information System (ABEMIS), and further, they must be listed in the Registry System for Basic Sectors in Agriculture (RSBSA).

Valencia City Mayor Azucena P. Huervas, a staunch supporter of the local farming community, has been instrumental in facilitating the provision of fuel assistance from the national government through the DA. Her efforts are particularly noteworthy given the challenges that farmers in the locality are facing, such as the El Niño-triggered effects on their planting and other farm operations.

DA-10’s partner on the ground in the validation of farmer-beneficiaries, the city agriculture’s office of Valencia headed by Connie L. Dalangan, congratulated the farmers to have been granted intervention by the government, as the fuel assistance will help mechanize and modernize their agricultural production systems.

“I hope that you have felt the presence and sincerity of the government, that through this gesture [of providing fuel subsidy], it may serve as an inspiration [to all our farmers] to work even harder to augment their yield and income.” the city agriculturist remarked.

Spearheaded by the Regional Agricultural Engineering Division of the DA-10, the agency is set to cap off this week’s fuel assistance distribution tomorrow, August 20, in Kitaotao town, where P1.212-M will be dispensed to 404 farmers in the said locality via their DA IMC. (JLO)

NCIP, LGU Manolo Fortich ink MOA on P226.9M FMR in Kalugmanan

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The drafting and signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the concreting of the farm-to-market road in Sitio Balakbakan, Barangay Kalugmanan, took place on August 19, 2024, at the Barangay Kalugmanan covered court

The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) and the Local Government Unit of Manolo Fortich signed the agreement.

The project involves concreting a 7.8-kilometer Farm-to-Market Road (FRM) under the Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP), with a budget of 226,992,990 million pesos from the Department of Agriculture.

The road concreting will begin at Sitio Balakbakan and continue to Kalugmanan proper.

This project aims to assist farmers in Barangay Kalugmanan by facilitating the easier transportation of their farm produce to the Municipal Public Market in Barangay Tankulan.

Municipal Mayor Rogelio N. Quiño was present during the MOA drafting and signing. He expressed his enthusiasm for infrastructure programs, particularly road projects.

“Matod pa, himoon nato ni nga dako nga kalipay nga ang atong karsada gikan didto sa Café by the Ridge, musangko dinhi sa atong tulay, pasubida paingon sa ila ni Mr. Perrine, ug gani naa pay sobra nga budget, I think nga e-semento pa paingon diri. Nindot na kaayo mga programa nato mga roads section sa atong lungsod sa Manolo Fortich. Including ang atong Sankanan road, ang atong gi-plano nasad ang Lindaban paingon sa Dahilayan atong sementohon, so nangita tag budget para ana,” Mayor Quiño stated.

Farmer Sirapin Buyoc, 67 years old, from Zone 2, Kalugmanan, expressed his gratitude for the road project, which has made transporting their agricultural products easier.

“Ang ako lang, nga makadugang benepisyo niining muabot ang dalan nga kami di nami maglisod sa among mga produkto, sama sa mga mais, cassava, mga utanon, daghan mi mga utanon diha sa Ilaya. So sayon ra gyud kaayo ang pag-deliver sa produkto paingon sa atong market ug sa Cagayan,” said Buyoc.

Also in attendance were Municipal Administrator Engr. Joie Caesar M. Gaid, Sangguniang Bayan Member IPMR Coun. Alex Payangga, NCIP Regional Legal Officer Atty. Dexter Precioso, the Barangay Council of Kalugmanan, and Indigenous Peoples (IP) community members, including the Higaonon, Talaandig, and Bukidnon tribes.

Heads of offices and representatives from focal departments of the Local Government of Manolo Fortich, such as the Municipal Agriculture Office, Municipal Engineering Office, Municipal Assessor’s Office, Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office, and Municipal Planning and Development Office, also attended the MOA signing. (PR)

SOPA, Foundation Day 2024 gipangandaman na

Posted on by Omar Rashid Z. Abdullah

Gipangandaman na sa Provincial Government sa Bukidnon ang umaabot nga State of Provincial Address ni Provincial Governor Rogelio Neil P. Roque

Sumala sakasayoran sa PGB, lakip sab nga gipangandaman ang ika-110th Founding anniversary sa probinsya.

Ang panagtigum sa Provincial Events Committee natigayon kaniadtong Hulyo 15, 2024 sa PHRMO Conference Room sa Provincial and National Building, Capitol Compound, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon.

Nahisgutan ang mga kinahanglanon alang sa traffic scheme, kahusay ug kalinaw, ug mga imbitado sa SOPA.

Samtang ang mga kalihokan sa foundation day naglakip sa misa, parada, tree planting, air sports show, concert, hot air balloons ug uban pa. (Omar Rashid Z. Abdullah)

Bukidnon giila nga lymphatic filariasis free province

Posted on by Diego M. Hidalgo

Ang probinsya sa Bukidnon giila isip Lymphatic Filariasis Free o mas naila nga elephantiasis free

Sumala sa kasayoran sa provincial government sa Bukidnon, base kini sa gipagawas nga datos ni Ms. Avril Melissa C. Bughaw sa Provincial Health Office.

Nadayag niya kini atol sa “Maayong Panglawas Mo, Kaugmaon Mo” radio program sa niaging semana.

Ang bulan sa Hulyo giila sa Department of Health National Elimination Program nga Filariasis Mass Drug Administration Month.

Niining bulana, labing gihingusgan ang pagsumpo sa filariasis.

Ang filariasis isa ka balatian nga makuha sa kagaw o parasitic worms nga resulta sa pinaakan sa lamok.

Base sa datos, unom pa ka probinsya sa nasod ang dili pa gawasnon sa maong sakit. (Diego H. Hidalgo)