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==DTI sets Balik-Eskwela Diskwento Caravan in Zamboanga==
*Source:http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?nid=3&rid=639319
*Wednesday, April 30, 2014
: (PNA), CTB/KMC
MANILA, April 30 (PNA) -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) sets Diskwento Caravan Balik-Eskwela Edition starting Wednesday (April 30) until June 7 in Zamboanga Peninsula which offers discounted prices of schools supplies.
Starting Wednesday until May 1 Balik-Eskwela Diskwento Caravan is in Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay; May 22-23 in Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur; May 24 in Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte; May 29 in Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur; May 29 - 30 in Isabela City, Basilan; and May 1 and June 6 – 7 in Zamboanga City.
”Diskwento Caravan is one of the banner programs of the DTI meant to help consumers stretch their budget through price discounts offered by participating manufacturers, distributors, and wholesalers,” DTI quoted Dr. Sitti Amina Jain, OIC-Regional Director of DTI-9.
Further, after the Balik-Eskwela Edition of Diskwento Caravan, DTI Region 9 mulls to roll out Diskwento Ramadan in time for Ramadan celebration on June 28 or 29 this year.
“If ever this pushes through, this will be the first such caravan in the country where halal food and other products will be sold at discounted prices and this will be simultaneously conducted in all the provincial capitals of Region 9”, Jain added.
==LTFRB finds offenses of bus in fatal accident==
*Source:http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?nid=2&rid=638933
*Tuesday, April 29, 2014 2:52 pm
:By Roel Pareño (philstar.com)
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines - - The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) discovered several violations on the ill-fated bus that crashed Sunday and left six people dead and 17 others injured in Zamboanga del Sur, an official said.
Abdulgafar Moammad, LTFRB regional director, said the findings were a result of the investigation they conducted following the fatal accident at Barangay Anonang in Aurora town about 12:10 p.m. Sunday.
He said their separate investigation was conducted to find out the circumstances of the accident and the possible violations committed by the bus operator Rural transit Mindanao Inc. (RTMI).
Mohammad said based on the investigation,  the bus with license plate KWA-252  whose driver Biato Dumpa Jr. tried to evade an incoming vehicle and went out of control before crashing on the ditch.
The accident left six people, including five minors, killed, and 17 injured.
However, Mohammad said further LTFRB investigation revealed that the ill-fated bus has no official receipt, no certificate of registration, and no franchise.
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He said the findings of their investigation have been forwarded to the LTFRB national office.
“It is now up to the LTFRB to act on the case whether to impose preventive suspension or cancellation of the bus franchise,” Mohammad added.
He said the same company was also slapped with suspension of operation of its 12 units two months ago following an accident in Siay, Zamboanga Sibugay province.
However, Mohammad stressed that the bus company has assisted the vcitims and their families for funeral and hospital expenses in the recent incident.
==(Feature) Wood Tech Builders: Best SETUP adopter in region 9==
*Source:http://news.pia.gov.ph/index.php?article=1431398403939
*Monday, April 28, 2014
:By Richel V. Umel (Inquirer Mindanao)
DUMALINAO, Zamboanga del Sur – Nearly a decade ago he used to place orders of solid panel doors, mouldings and other kiln-dried wood products for his lumber and hardware store in Pagadian City from Cebu. Today he is shipping the same wood products direct from his factory in Motosawa, Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur to Cebu.
Alvin U. Ang, 43, obliged with this writer an interview, sharing how his company, Wood Tech Builders, started some four years ago. He said the need for kiln-dried woods prompted him to establish his new business with the help of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).
Wood Tech Builders, which nestles in a six-hectare Mahogany plantation, adopts the furnace-type kiln dryer for lumber, a technology developed by DOST’s Forest Product Research and Development Institute (FPRDI).
The FPRDI has also provided the company with technical consultancy services and manpower training.
:DOST’s loan assistance
The company acquired its first kiln dryer equipment in 2010 through a loan assistance from the DOST under the “Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program” or SETUP, which is interest-free and payable within three years.
Alvin beamed with pride in saying that his company was able to fully pay the P1.8-million loan in less than three years. This enabled his company to again avail itself of another loan from the DOST to put up a bigger kiln dryer plant in the amount of P4 million.
:High recovery
With the kiln dryer, the wood’s moisture content (MC) could be brought down to 12% or below, resulting in high recovery of wood products. Kiln-dried wood is not prone to warping, keeping it stable and in good quality.
Saw dust is also used as fuel in the furnace to produce hot gases for the kiln dryer. “Practically nothing is wasted in the entire process,” Alvin declared.
:No minor workers
Absolutely child labor has no place in the premises of Wood Tech Builders. “We don’t hire minors or children as workers here,” Alvin said adding “we have female workers, though.” He also disclosed that these female workers, who are mostly the wives of his male employees, are also given easier tasks like painting, sanding and polishing. Female workers comprise 20 percent of the company’s more than a hundred employees.
:First of its kind
The furnace-type kiln dryer facility of Wood Tech Builders in Dumalinao town is the first of its kind in region 9. The nearest manufacturers of kiln-dried wood and lumber are Cebu in region 7 and the cities of Cagayan de Oro and Oroquieta in region 10.
:Market
“Ninety percent of our products are being shipped to Cebu with an average of one shipment per month. The remaining 10 percent are sold in local markets,” Alvin revealed.
According to DOST-9, “the Wood Tech Builders has become a multi-billion enterprise with an annual gross sales of over P13 million.” Its products bear the brand name “Creative.”
:Best SETUP adopter
In 2013 the company had been awarded by DOST-9 as “Regional Best SETUP Adopter” for utilizing DOST’s technology interventions and technical assistance resulting in the company’s impressive market performance and outstanding improvements in productivity and product quality.
Moreover, Alvin confided that treating every worker like a family has also contributed in no small amount to the productivity of his company.
==6 killed as mini-bus falls into ravine in Zamboanga del Sur village==
*Source:http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/597709/6-killed-as-mini-bus-falls-into-ravine-in-zamboanga-del-sur-village
*Sunday, April 27, 2014 5:37 pm
:By Richel V. Umel (Inquirer Mindanao)
Lanao del Norte, Philippines – At least six passengers were killed when a mini-bus fell into a ravine in the village of Anonang in Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur at Sunday noon.
Aurora mayor Boen Cabahug told the Philippine Daily Inquirer by phone that he received reports that several other passengers were hurt and were brought to hospitals in Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte and Ozamiz City.
Cabahug said the Aurora police were still investigating the cause of the accident as of Sunday afternoon
==Pagadian City holds 2014 pageant’s qualifying rounds==
*Source:http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?nid=2&rid=638232
*Saturday, April 26, 2014
:(PNA), CTB/TPGJR/HIROHITO D. CADION/PJN
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur, April 26 (PNA) -- The city government started the conduct of the qualifying rounds for the search of Miss Pagadian City 2014, an official announced.
Vice-Mayor Divina Grace Yu, chair of the charter day steering committee, said that so far 12 young ladies have qualified during the first screening held on Wednesday.
Yu said they will not limit the number of contestants in the search for Miss Pagadian 2014 citing that the second screening is set to be held May 1.
Yu said the qualifications include: the contestants must be 18 to 24 years old, 5’4” in height, at least six months residents of this city and with good moral character.
She said those who possess the qualifications and are interested to join the pageant may visit and see City Tourism Office-in-Charge Judith Jugtarap.
The search for Miss Pagadian is one of the highlights of the 45th Araw ng Pagadian.
The festivities will start June 12 and will culminate June 21.
==ZamboSur DOLE to celebrate Labor Day in a simple way==
*Source:http://http://news.pia.gov.ph/index.php?article=1371398390283
*Friday, April 25, 2014
:By Gideon C. Corgue (FPG/GCC-PIA-Pagadian City)
PAGADIAN CITY, April 25 (PIA) – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) officials and Tripartite Industrial Peace Council (TIPC) officers on Thursday convened at DOLE’s office to discuss and finalize activities for the 111th Labor Day celebration on May 1 with the theme, “ a Sipag, Tiyaga, at Talino, Buong Muindo Saludo sa Manggawang Pilipino."
The celebration recognizes the invaluable contribution of all Filipino employers and workers to the continued growth and resurgence of the Philippine economy.
DOLE-Zamboanga del Sur chief Lourdes Amores said the labor day celebration will be very simple compared to the previous celebrations.
In the two-hour meeting, the participants agreed to conduct the following activities: motorcade, short program, video showing, and parlor games.   
A motorcade will start at 1:00 p.m. from DOLE provincial office and will end at covered court, Plaza Luz. A short program will follow.
After the program, the department will conduct an video showing dubbed “Labor Employment and Education Services (LEES)."
Amores said the department  decided to conduct LEES where all programs and services of the agency will be showcased through promo videos.  “ The LEES seeks to provide employment and livelihood, promote peace and safety in the work environment , and many other advocacies,” Amores explained. 
A friendship and harmony games will also be held to foster good relations between the employers and employees.
Amores said the activities would be participated in by the management, employees, and employers sectors to include beneficiaires of the DOLE’s government internship program (GIP).
==Tabak, CHO to conduct free medical services on May 3==
*Source:http://piazampen.blogspot.com/2014/04/tabak-cho-to-conduct-free-medical.html
*Thursday, April 24, 2014 3:45 pm
:By Gideon C. Corgue
PAGADIAN CITY – A joint medical mission is slated to be held come May 3 at Barangay Deborok here by the Philippine Army’s (PA)1st Infantry Tabak Division and the City Health Office (CHO).
Division Public Affairs Office (DPAO) chief Capt. Jefferson Mamauag said the medical outreach program is one of the highlights of activities lined up in support of the division’s 78th founding anniversary which will be celebrated on May 7.
Mamauag said the medical team will offer free services such as medical consultation,  dental services (tooth extraction), circumcision, distribution of medicine, deworming, and Vitamin A drops for children.
Asked why the division had chosen Deborok from among the 54 barangays for this outreach program , Mamauag said “Deborok had been infiltrated with the New People’s Army (NPA) more than a decade ago.”
“We want that the people to feel the sincere presence of the government by providing them with free medical and dental services from the Philippine Army and the local government unit,” Mamauag said.
Deborok is a rural barangay and is approximately 35 kilometers away from the city proper.
The DPAO chief said the activity is a manifestation of the government’s great concern to effectively deliver the basic services to the stakeholders.
The activity is also a component of the government’s anti-insurgency campaign -  the Internal Peace and Security Plan (IPSP) of Philippine Army dubbed “Bayanihan” -  which seeks to win the hearts and minds of the stakeholders through prompt and effective delivery of basic social services.  .
“With the sustained efforts between the military and civilians, we hope to attain internal security and peace in the country,”Mamauag stressed.
The IPSP Bayanihan was unveiled by President Benigno Aquino III during the celebration of the military’s founding anniversary in December 2010.
==Muslim Women holds assembly in Zamboanga Del Sur ==
*Source:http://www.luwaran.com/index.php/welcome/item/943-muslim-women-holds-assembly-in-zamboanga-del-sur
*Wednesday, April 23, 2014
:By Tirso S. Tahir
The assembly was primarily undertaken to enlighten the Moro Women in the province on the GPH –MILF Peace process and the features of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB) signed on March 27, 2014 at Kalayaan Grounds, Malacanang Palace, Manila.
The participants came from the different areas of the province and barangays from nearby municipalities representing their respective sectors and professions. The registered attendees were 1,118 that jam-packed the venue at AID Compound, Purok Arabic, Banale, Pagadian city.
Officials from the Bangsamoro Leadership and Management Institute (BLMI), peace advocates from the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), and a radio announcer from Cotabato City-based DXMY were among the invited resource speakers.
Women participation in Islam have played very important roles even during the the time of the prophets and the caliphates. Their level of sacrifices on matters of upholding the Faith and determination even surpassed those of the men, the Islamic Scholar said.
Professor Raby Angkal, MILF Peace advocate articulated the matrix of the Moro Struggle and updates on the GPH-MILF Peace Process updates. He also elucidated the causes and effects of the Moro Armed struggle in Mindanao and its history by citing colonial cruelty and oppression on the Moro people that inspired them to reassert their inherent rights usurped from them.
Sheikh Sam Alabat, BLMI Extension Service Unit Officer stressed the importance of Shari’ah and discussed Politics in Islam. He also delved on the fundamental articles of Faith and its applications to mankind.
Amay Samrod of DXMY – SUARA MINDANAO emphasized the importance of registering with the Commission on Elections in preparation for the plebiscite for ratifying the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL). He urged the Bangsamoro Women present to play their role in state-building endeavors by participating not only during the plebiscite and the 2016 elections but on other productive undertakings. 
Hadji Salik Zainal, member of MILF Political Affairs Committee inspired the audience when he said that whatever undertaking must be anchored on Islamic Faith. World must be viewed as our only source of temporal survival, that there is still another destination that awaits us which is eternal. “Dignity is our face value where we must not be compromised under any circumstances” he said.
On political system and governance, this writer, BLMI Research Unit Officer talked on the Ministerial form of Government and other pertinent features of the FAB and CAB.
Questions on the issue of Contiguous areas and the Bangsamoro women empowerment and participation were among the questions raised by the participants..
At the end of the program, the organizers expressed their profound gratitude to the resource speakers for the valuable knowledge shared to them. They committed to exert more efforts in supporting the peace process, BBL and the future Bangsamoro Government.
==Tabak to commemorate 78th founding anniversary==
*Source:http://news.pia.gov.ph/index.php?article=1371398124878
*Tuesday, April 22, 2014
:By Gideon C. Corgue (FPG/GCC-PIA-Pagadian City)
LABANGAN, Zamboanga del Sur, April 22 (PIA) – The Philippine Army’s 1st Infantry (Tabak) Division based in this town will celebrate its 78th founding anniversary come May 5.
Tabak, which specializes in anti-guerilla warfare, was established on May 5, 1936 as the 1st regular division of the Philippine Commonwealth Army and was stationed at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City.
On December 4, 1989, it was transferred and stationed in Camp Major Cesar L Sang-an in Barangay Pulacan, Labangan, Zamboanga Del Sur.
The division is known as world's best anti-guerilla fighters in Asia combating terrorists in Southern Mindanao.
In a press release issued by the Division Public Affairs Office, it said that several activities were lined up for the month-long celebration, which formally commenced last April 8 with no less than the Tabak commander, Maj. Gen. Felicito Virgilio Trinidad Jr. as guest of honor and speaker during the opening ceremony held at the division grandstand.
A squad challenge was held on the opening day with participants from the different battalions under 1st Infantry (Tabak) Division. They competed for a week to test their individual and collective competence as squad and to promote teamwork, leadership and unity.
An inter-color sports fest was also held with eight teams actively participating in different fun games, basketball, lawn tennis and badminton.
On April 26 at 9 a.m., a photo exhibit will be conducted at Gaisano Mall to update the public on the army’s capabilities in safeguarding Filipino people and protecting the country’s sovereignty. This will be followed by a fun run on May 3 to be held at Pagadian City starting at Plaza Luz to rotunda.
The event, which will start at 4 a.m. will have the following features: a 3-kilometer, 5-kilometer, and 7-kilometer run. It aims to foster harmonious relationship with the stakeholders in support of the Army’s Internal Peace and Security Plan dubbed as “Bayanihan.”
Following the fun run, a motorcade will also be held from Plaza Luz to barangay Kawit to be capped by a clean-up drive at the coastal area of said barangay.
On May 3, a medical and dental outreach program for indigent patients will also be conducted at Barangay Deburok, Pagadian City.
At 10 a.m. on May 7, an anniversary parade and arrival honors will be held at the Tabak Grandstand, and in the evening, an anniversary night will be held at the 1st Infantry Divisions old parade ground.
==Zambo Sur police chiefs commended for peaceful Holy Week observance==
*Source:http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?nid=2&rid=636648
*Monday, April 21, 2014
:(PNA), LAP/TPG/HDC/SGP
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur, April 21 (PNA) –- Police director Senior Supt. Sofronio Ecaldre has commended all the police chiefs for a job well-done that led to the peaceful observance of the Holy Week.
Ecaldre made the commendation as he announced Monday that the observance of the Holy Week in the entire province was generally peaceful.
Ecaldre’s command covers 26 municipalities and this city, which is the capital of the province.
Ecaldre said he is very happy to inform the public that there was no untoward incident that happened in all of the venues of religious activities here.
Policemen in coordination with the military forces were deployed in all venues of the Holy Week activities like churches.
Checkpoints were also set up in strategic places to as the campaign against loose firearms continue in the entire province.
Ecaldre also expressed his gratitude to the motorists who cooperated with them during security inspections.
==DRIVER AND BACKRIDER ARRESTED FOR POSESSING ILLEGAL DRUGS==
==DRIVER AND BACKRIDER ARRESTED FOR POSESSING ILLEGAL DRUGS==
*Source:http://pro9.pnp.gov.ph/index.php?&view=article&id=2931
*Source:http://pro9.pnp.gov.ph/index.php?&view=article&id=2931
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