Sunday, November 24, 2024

BPMC gets new CT scan machine

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon (March 28, 2024) – The Bukidnon Provincial Medical Center (BPMC) has received a new Fujifilm Healthcare Supria 32-slice CT Scan machine from the Department of Health (DOH)

According to the provincial government of Bukidnon (PGB), the turnover ceremony took place on March 26, 2024, at BPMC in Malaybalay City.

 

Dr. Ariel I. Valencia, assistant health secretary represented the DOH as the donor.

 

Valencia conveyed the goal of Health Secretary Ted Herbosa’s initiative, which aimed to make every Filipino feel well through cooperation.

 

He said, “In a hospital like this, it’s a big thing to have immediate diagnostic capacity to diagnose, and that’s lifesaving, the patient’s problem can be seen right away.”

 

Meanwhile, Provincial Governor Rogelio Neil P. Roque represented the PGB as the donee.

 

The Governor assured that the province of Bukidnon will take care of the CT scan machine.

 

The machine was provided by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) as part of the Health System Enhancement to Address and Limit (HEAL) Project.

 

It was done through the office of Bukidnon 2nd District Representative Jonathan Keith Flores.

 

It was given to DOH, who eventually handed over the machine to BPMC.

 

Rep. Flores stated that the project is an excellent example of how things can be accomplished quickly when several government entities work together.

 

Dr. Gina Factura, BPMC’s chief of hospital, revealed that the state-of-the-art CT Scan machine is available for free to admitted patients through the PhilHealth program.

 

For outpatients, she stated that there may be a price to cover the cost of utilities and other expenses, which would be determined and finalized by the hospital.

 

Dr. Sulpicio Henry M. Legaspi, Jr., regional director for the Northern Mindanao Center for Health Development, also attended the occasion. (melbmadera)

DA-10 backs Bukidnon’s Kadiwa ng Pangulo

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon (April 01, 2024/PIA) – The Department of Agriculture in Northern Mindanao (DA-NorMin) commits to support the continued rolling out of the Katuwang sa Diwa at Gawa Para sa Masaganang Ani at Mataas na Kita (Kadiwa) ng Pangulo or KNP across Bukidnon province

“As the lead convenor, DA will secure an ample supply of agri-fishery products in every KNP site by engaging local farmers and fisherfolk as sellers,” DA-NorMin Regional Executive Director Carlene Collado said.

 

He emphasized that KNP aims to stimulate consumer spending, assist local farmers in selling agri-produce, provide market opportunities to MSMEs, and ensure accessible and affordable goods.

 

The Kadiwa program adheres to the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Memorandum No. 2024-003, as reiterated by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in his State-of-the-Nation Address, citing the KNP as a system to enable the public to buy cheaper goods at cheaper rates and the farmers to sell their crops without having to worry about transportation costs.

 

The agriculture department started rolling out the Kadiwa in July last year, which seeks to empower the farming community by providing a direct and effective farm-to-consumer food supply chain.

 

In addition to ensuring a sufficient supply of agricultural products, DA is tasked with tracking the number of sellers and earnings for each Kadiwa event.

 

Through its Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division, DA-NorMin closely collaborates with the provincial government of the five provinces in Northern Mindanao to ensure a unified approach to KNP across the region.

 

During the recent Bukidnon Provincial Price Coordinating Council (PPCC) first quarter meeting, the DILG outlined the roles of involved government agencies in KNP, including the local government units (LGUs), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), DILG, and DA.

 

The Bukidnon PPCC urged all LGUs to conduct KNP twice a month, preferably on the 15th and 30th, complying with the circular.

 

It also pushed for activating the Local Price Coordinating Council (LPCC) in each town and city, in line with its recently developed action plan. (DA-10/PIA 10/Bukidnon)

Babaye, lalaki gipamusil sa Valencia

Biktima sa pagpamusil ang babaye ug lalaki sa Aguilar St., Purok 16, Brgy. Poblacion, Valencia City, Bukidnon

Sumala ni Police Lt. Col. Mitchell Clemencio, OIC sa Valencia City Police Station, ang krimen nahitabo pasado alas 3:30 sa buntag niadtong Pebrero 28, 2024.

 

Ang mga biktima isa ka 41-anyos nga lalaki ug 33-anyos nga babaye.

 

Sila gidala sa Adventist Medical Center sa Brgy. Poblacion, Valencia City apan ang lalaki gideklarar nga patay sa wala pa mahiabot.

 

Nasayran nga ang duha nag-inom sa D96 Minimart sa dihang isa ka wala mailhing tawo ang niduol kanila ug gikalalis niini ang babaye nga biktima.

 

Paglabay sa pipila ka minuto, nilakaw ang suspek ug mibalik nga nagdala og mubo nga armas dayon gipusil ang duha ka mga biktima nga naigo sa managlahing bahin sa ilang lawas.

 

Ang suspek daling misibat sa wala masayring direksiyon human sa insidente.

 

Nasayran nga ang lalaki isa ka sekyu nga taga Tanglaw, Davao del Norte samtang ang kaubang babaye taga Talomo, Matina Aplaya, Davao City.

 

Anggulong Love Triangle ang isa sa gilantaw nga hinungdan sa maong krimen.

 

Samtang ang kapolisan nagpadayon pa sa ilang imbestigasyon alang sa pag-ila sa misibat nga suspek. (Diego M. Hidalgo)

DOH-10 stresses need for proper health guidance amid El Niño concerns

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA/March 03, 2024) – “The phenomenon in the environment has an effect on the human body,” said Dr. Tristan Jedidah Labitad, head of the Non-Communicable Diseases Cluster, who shared points and mitigations on El Niño effects on the health of the people during the Kapihan sa PIA: El Niño Series on February 21, 2024, at Limketkai, Cagayan de Oro City

Labitad said El Niño is a phenomenon where certain parts of the surface water in the Pacific Ocean become warmer than usual, and this increased heat has a ripple effect on the overall global climate. He added that waterborne diseases, influenza-like illnesses, leptospirosis, and dengue (WILD) are diseases that can arise from such a phenomenon.

 

Labitad stressed the susceptibility of individuals of all ages, highlighting the vulnerability of everyone to these health risks. Despite the preparedness of health facilities to assist, he emphasized the role of consulting primary healthcare providers before heading to hospitals in cases of illness.

 

“Kung unsa’y gibati nimo nga dili maayo nga sakit, you seek medical consultation, diretso. Dili magpataka-taka og inom og any herbal supplements, I am not discounting any herbal supplements. However, conventional medicine would dictate nga dili jud alternative sa imong gibati karon ang mga herbal, good kung naa ka pero dili i-neglect nga based japon siya sa research,” he said.

 

[If you feel that you are sick, you should seek medical consultation directly. Do not drink any herbal supplements; I am not discounting these supplements. However, conventional medicine would dictate that herbals are not an alternative to what you feel now; good if you have them, but don’t neglect those that are based on research]

 

The doctor strongly advised seeking medical consultation and undergoing a health professional’s check-up, especially for individuals with co-morbidities, cautioning against the indiscriminate use of herbal supplements without proper guidance.

 

As for enhancing their preparedness for potential disease surges in their respective areas, Labitad said local government units and healthcare facilities, including rural health units and centers, hold regular meetings to also determine ways to address health issues in communities.

 

To maintain good health, Labitad urged the public to only rely on credible sources of information, such as the Department of Health and other reputable health entities. “Let’s avoid being swayed by various anecdotes. Consult with healthcare professionals for any health concerns,” he said.

 

The Philippine Information Agency-10 holds the Kapihan sa PIA: El Niño Series once a month to address pressing issues related to the El Niño phenomenon in the region. (Patricia Aisabelle C. Rosales/PIA-10)

6.2MW hydro plant eyed in Kalilangan

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon (March 1, 2024) – A 6.2 megawatt Canituan Hydroelectric Power Project is planned for the Municipality of Kalilangan, Bukidnon

According to the provincial government of Bukidnon, Oro Valle Energy, Inc. (OVEI) owns the proposed project.

 

The project is currently in the pre-development stage.

 

On February 26, the 27th Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) discussed the company’s letter of intent, addressed to Provincial Vice Governor Clive D. Quiňo.

 

Engr. Hanshel Z. Layaoen, OVEI’s director, presented the initiative during the SP’s Question Hour.

 

He explained the benefits that will be obtained if the project is realized, such as job creation and community share.

 

He stated that 80 percent of the workforce for the operation and maintenance of the plant will come from the community.

 

He also said that host communities can receive one cent per kilowatt hour of total electricity sales as a share under ER 1-94.

 

The project requires the approval of the barangay council, the Sangguniang Bayan (SB), and the Sangguniang Panlalawigan. (melbmadera)

PGB, Bugemco seal 30-year lease contract for new commercial building

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon (February 29, 2024) – The Provincial Government of Bukidnon (PGB) and the Bukidnon Government Employees Multipurpose Cooperative (BUGEMCO) has engaged in a 30-year lease arrangement for the use of a new 3-storey Commercial Building II

The signing ceremony was held on February 27, 2024, during the inauguration of PGB’s new commercial facility on Fortich St. in Brgy. 7. Malaybalay City, Bukidnon.

Provincial Governor Rogelio Neil P. Roque signed the MOA on behalf of PGB, while Ms.  Venus Lubguban, Bugemco’s chief executive officer, signed on behalf of the cooperative.

The terms and conditions of the contract are specified in Resolution No. 2024-2890 of the 27th  Sangguniang Panlawigan (SP).

The PGB in a press statement said the monthly lease payments of ₱800,000 net of tax are due on the 10th of each month.

The new Bukidnon Commercial Building II of the PGB will house the BUGEMCO-Malaybalay Branch Office, BUGEMCO Mart, a training facility for cooperative affairs, and future plans to deliver quality services to its members and the community.

Governor Roque thanked former Governor and current 3rd District Representative Jose Ma. R. Zubiri, Jr. in all his efforts for initiating the project during his term as governor.

During Zubiri’s stint as Governor, the PGB has allocated ₱100,999,905.00 from the 20 percent Development Fund.

Jejor’s Construction Corporation completed its work on July 21, 2022, and the Certificate of Occupancy was entirely gained on December 18, 2023, after overcoming PGB obstacles. (melbmadera)

Philippine Eagle rescued in Bukidnon

MANILA, Philippines (March 4, 2024) — A Philippine Eagle has been rescued in Pangantucan, Bukidnon

The eagle was found by a resident in Barangay Nabaliwa on Feb. 24, according to Dennis Salvador, executive director of the Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF).

The group appealed to Filipinos to help finance the eagle’s rehabilitation.

“The eagle was turned over to the Bantay sa Yutang Kabilin for safekeeping. The BYK contacted us through our partners in the Xavier Science Foundation,” Salvador said.

He said the PEF sent a team of animal experts to examine the eagle.

“X-ray examinations conducted on the eagle at Doc Bayani’s Animal Wellness Clinic in Davao City showed two air gun pellets inside the bird. The pellets were surgically removed and the eagle is now recovering at the Philippine Eagle Center in Malagos, Davao City,” Salvador said.

Experts said the eagle, which was named Kalatungan, could be between 1.5 and two years old.

“The bird’s crop was empty, which indicated it had not eaten for days,” the PEF said.

The group said the pellets were lodged above the raptor’s right collarbone and thigh.

“The pellets were lodged beneath the skin, and the absence of entry wounds indicates that it was shot a few months ago,” the PEF said. (Bella Cariaso /The Philippine Star)

 

The eagle was found by a resident in Barangay Nabaliwa on Feb. 24, according to Dennis Salvador, executive director of the Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF).

P9.9-M View Deck, Board Walk gipabarug  

Gisugdan na ang pagpabarog sa View Deck ug Board Walk project sa Kaamulan complex. Sumala sa kasayoran, ang proyekto nga nagsugod na niadtong Enero 12, 2024, iya sa Provincial Government of Bukidnon (PGB).

Mikabat sa ₱9,979,458.28 ang pondo sa proyekto nga nagsumikad sa 20 percent Development Fund sa PGB.

Kini ipahimutang sa likod sa Capitol Main Building sa Capitol Compound, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon.

Ang proyekto ipatuman pinaagi sa pagdumala sa Provincial Engineering Office (PEO).

Ang SPEC Construction Services and Supplies ang nakontrata sa sa proyekto. (Diego M. Hidalgo)

Programa sa clean and green sa kabarangayan gisusi sa LGU-Malaybalay

Gilantaw na sa City Clean and Green Evaluators ang nahimo sa mga kabarangayan pinaagi sa pagpahigayon sa tinuig nga Search for the Cleanest and Greenest Barangay

Nunot kini sa makanunayon nga paningkamot sa lokal nga Pangagamhanan sa Malaybalay nga masiguro ang kalimpyo ug kahapsay sa kalikopan.

Sumala sa kasayoran sa kagamhanang lokalsa Malaybalay, ang evaluation napatuman subay sa direktiba ni Mayor Jay Warren R. Pabillaran.

Gisuta sa evaluating team nga gibahin sa duha ka grupo niadtong Pebrero 1-23, 2024 ang 46 ka barangay kabahin sa kinatibuk-ang kalimpyo sa palibot pinaagi sa ilang lakang ug stratehiya nga nahimo.

Gilantaw sab sa evaluating team ang pagpakita sa pinasahi nga inisyatiba sa kabarangayan sa pagprotekta sa kinaiyahan.

Lakip na gitan-aw ang pagpatuman sa mga lakang nga gimando diha sa ordinansa numero 962 mahitungod sa ecological solid waste management (ESWM).

Gisusi usab ang kamahinungdanon nga palisiya sama sa paggahin og pundo sa programa ug kalihokan sa clean and green.

Nagpasalamat ang mga opisyales sa barangay nga sila nagiyahan sa mga gingbuhaton labi na nga matutokan ang komitiba sa clean and green, ESWM, ug green brigade.

Dugang pa, nahatagan usab og importansya ang pagmugna sa communal garden basi sa ordinansa 1016 s. 2023 ug ingon man ang ordinansa 668 mahitungod sa responsable nga pagpanagiya sa kahayopan.

Gisuta usab ang aktibo nga partisipasyon sa komunidad labi sa pag-atiman sa palibot, gulayan sa barangay ug panimalay, pagpatukod sa material recovery facility ug nursery, recycling activities, landscaping, tree planting, pag-amuma sa tree park ug paglikay sa galatagaw nga kahayopan sa publikong lugar.

Gilangkuban sa duha ka kategorya ang 46 ka barangay.

Sa category A, mao ang Poblacion Barangays 1, 9, 10, 11, Aglayan, Apo Macote, Bangcud, Cabangahan, Can-ayan, Casisang, Dalwangan, Kalasungay, Laguitas, Linabo, Magsaysay, Managok, Miglamin, Patpat, Silae, San Jose, San Martin, Simaya, ug Sumpong.

Sa category B, mao ang barangays 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Busdi, Caburacanan, Capitan Anghel, Imbayao, Indalasa, Kibalabag, Kulaman, Maligaya, Manalog, Mapayag, Mapulo, Sinanglanan, Sto. Niño, Violeta, St. Peter, ug Zamboagita. (Diego M. Hidalgo)

Serbisyong optikal alang sa mga kabus nakalusot sa SP

Giaprobahan sa Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) ang Resolution No. 2024-0593 nga naghatag og pagtugot kang Mayor Jay Warren R. Pabillaran sa pagsulod sa isa Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) tali sa City Government of Malaybalay ug sa D’ Vintage Vision Inc

Sumala sa kasayoran, ang kasabotan mahitungod sa serbisyong optikal nga itabang sa mga nailang kabus sa syudad sa Malaybalay.

Human sa masusing pagtuon, atol sa ika 76th regular session niadtong Enero 23, 2024, giduso ni Konsehal Cromwell Kiril D. Dinlayan resolusyon nga hiniusang giuyonan sa konseho.

Nasayran nga kaniadtong Enero 2, 2024, ang buhatan sa mayor nag-endorso ngadto sa SP uban sa paghangyo nga pagatugotan si Pabillaran sa pagsulod sa isa ka kasabotan nga dako og ikatabang sa katawhan labi na kadtong mga kabus nga nanginahanglan sa nasangpit nga serbisyo.

Gidawat sa City Government of Malaybalay ang ilang tanyag sa nasangpit nga serbisyo ug ang duha ka partido miuyon sa uban pang mga termino ug kondisyon nga natala sa nasangpit nga MOA.

Nasayran nga ang D’ Vintage Vision Inc., isa ka optical shop corporation with SEC Registration No. CS201535609 nga nagahatag serbisyo ug produktong optikal. (Omar Rashid Z. Abdullah)