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Mag-uuma nga naapektuhan sa pagbaha, landslide sa Malaybalay gitunolan og cash aid

Posted on by Omar Rashid Z. Abdullah

Gitunolan ang mga mag-uuma sa dakbayan sa Malaybalay nga naapektuhan sa flashfloods ug landslides og cash aid niadtong Agosto 16

Sumala sa pahibalo sa City Government of Malaybalay, niadtong Hunyo 21, lain-laing mga barangay sa dakbayan ang naapektuhan sa Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) nga nagdala og flashfloods ug pagdahili sa yuta, hinungdan nga gideklara ang State of Calamity sa dakbayan sa Malaybalay

Kinatibuk-ang 22 ka mga barangay ang apektado nga adunay 1,265 ka mag-uuma kansang mga tanom ug fishpond nangadaot.

Ang matag mag-uuma nga adunay totally damaged nga luna nakadawat og Php5,000.00/hectare samtang kadtong adunay partially damage nakadawat og porsiyento sa maong kantidad.

Samtang sa fishpond, ang matag mangingisda nakadawat og Php2,700 matag 100 ka metro kwadrado.

Ang kinatibuk-ang tabang nga gihatag sa mga mag-uuma nagkantidad og Php4,438,302.70. (Omar Rashid Z. Abdullah)

Malaybalay City gov’t culminates National Disaster Resilience Month with Kapihan Media Forum

Posted on by cmn

The City Government of Malaybalay, in collaboration with the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Council, successfully concluded the National Disaster Resilience Month with a Kapihan media forum held at the Peoples’ Hall, City Hall, on July 28, 2023

City Administrator Anna Marie R. Bergado warmly welcomed the attendees, highlighting the importance of collective efforts and resilience during calamities. She emphasized that such challenging times are moments when people turn to a higher power for strength and guidance, and she expressed her confidence in the collaborative efforts among stakeholders to implement effective disaster risk reduction and management action plans.

City Administrator Bergado expressed gratitude to the media for their pivotal role in disseminating critical information to the public, educating them about potential risks, and rallying efficient and effective responses from both the government and other stakeholders.

Bearing the theme, “Building a Stronger Filipino Well-being towards Disaster Resilience,” the event brought together media personalities from across the province to discuss and showcase the accomplishments and plans of the DRRM thematic areas. The focus areas included disaster preparedness, response and early recovery, prevention, mitigation, and recovery and rehabilitation.

A comprehensive report was also tackled on the recent flooding incident that affected 13 barangays. The incident led to the declaration of a State of Calamity in the city, which enabled the swift coordination between various response clusters and agencies to address the immediate needs of the affected communities.

In his message, Exec. Asst. John Valmores, representing City Mayor Jay Warren R. Pabillaran, underscored the significance of unity during times of disaster. He acknowledged the government’s preparedness and the crucial role played by communities in disaster resilience. Valmores also expressed his gratitude to the media for their invaluable contributions to disaster plans and programs.

The culminating activity also featured an open forum, where media representatives raised various issues and concerns addressed and clarified by the panelists.

As National Disaster Resilience Month came to a close, the City Government of Malaybalay affirmed its commitment to enhancing disaster preparedness and response measures for the safety and well-being of its citizens. (LGU Malaybalay)

Malaybalay City declares ‘State of Calamity’ as floods devastate barangays

Posted on by cmn

In response to the widespread devastation caused by heavy floods resulting from torrential and continuous rains triggered by the Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), the Sangguniang Panlungsod has approved SP Resolution No. 2023-0409, declaring Malaybalay City under a “State of Calamity.”

This declaration enables the City Government to access calamity funds and immediately assist the affected communities.

The resolution was endorsed by City Mayor Jay Warren R. Pabillaran, who presented CDRRMC Resolution No. 007, Series of 2023, to the Sangguniang Panlungsod on June 26, 2023, seeking approval for the declaration. The City Mayor highlighted the urgency of the situation and the need for coordinated efforts to address the challenges faced by the affected barangays.

Rapid Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis (RDANA) report revealed that at least 13 barangays in Malaybalay City experienced significant damage on June 21, 2023. The floods caused substantial damage to residential properties, public structures, schools, and business establishments, as well as local farmers’ agriculture and livestock products.

Following careful deliberation during the 49th regular session on June 27, 2023, Councilor Royland M. Orquia, Chairman of the Committee on Peace and Order motioned to declare Malaybalay City under a State of Calamity. The august body unanimously agreed on the resolution, emphasizing the urgent need to provide immediate relief and support to the affected communities. (LGU Malaybalay)