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Lapuyan Falls: The favorite haunt of the fair Subanen maidens of Sitio Baga and all its neighboring areas, usual meeting place with many a young country swain in some secluded cavern beneath the rocky forest lane.

Lakewood, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines

Village of Pedagan

Wars of ancient history were about possessions, territory, power, control, family, betrayal, lover's quarrel, politics and sometimes religion. But we are in the Modern era and supposedly more educated and enlightened . Think about this. Don't just brush off these questions. Why is RELIGION still involved in WARS? Isn't religion supposed to be about PEACE? Ask yourself; What religion always campaign to have its religious laws be accepted as government laws, always involved in wars and consistently causing WARS, yet insists that it's a religion of peace? WHY?? There are only two kinds of people who teach tolerance: The Bullies. They want you to tolerate them so they can continue to maliciously deprive you. Do not believe these bullies teaching tolerance, saying that it’s the path to prevent hatred and prejudice. The victims who are waiting for the right moment to retaliate. They can’t win yet, so they tolerate.

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Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur

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Ombudsman creates investment protection team

• Source: http://news.pia.gov.ph/index.php?article=1351407370765
• Saturday, August 9, 2014

By Claro A. Lanipa (FPG/OMG/CAL/PIA9)

PAGADIAN CITY, Aug. 9 (PIA) – To provide protection to investors, Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales created the so called Investment Ombudsman Team (IOT) effective June 1, 2014.

The conceptual framework for the team was a product of collaborative effort between the Office of the Ombudsman and the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP), Morales said.

The IOT is where businessmen can lodge complaints against any of the agencies that make up the Investment Promotion Network, or that are involved in investment and business promotion, over bureaucratic red tape or delays in the establishment and conduct of business or any related issues.

It will also resolve complaints involving “solicitation, demand or request by a government official in exchange for the issuance of licenses, permits and certificates, the release of shipments and cargoes, as well as arbitrary assessment of fees,” Ombudsman Morales said.

Issuance of licenses, permits and certificates to any person not qualified for or legally entitled thereto, and any delay or refusal to comply with the referral or directive of the Ombudsman emanating from the grievance proceedings, Morales added.

The government believed that business should not be disrupted and must continue to operate in a strong, dynamic and competitive environment to generate more decent jobs. Thus, the institutionalization of investment protection program shows the serious attitude of the current government not only in attracting investments but ensuring that businesses will really thrive, even beyond 2016.

Breastfeeding saves 1.3 million lives of children yearly – Capistrano

• Source: http://news.pia.gov.ph/index.php?article=1351407400083
• Friday, August 8, 2014

By Claro A. Lanipa (FPG/CAL/PIA9)

PAGADIAN CITY, Aug. 8 (PIA) – “ The number one effective intervention to save lives of children is breastfeeding,” said Regional Nutrition Coordinator Evelyn Capistrano of the National Nutrition Council (NNC)-9 during a nutrition information caravan held at Guillermo Hotel here Wednesday, Aug. 6.

She said the first breast milk that comes out from the mother is very rich with colostrum (anti-bodies), giving the infants their first immunization against diseases.

Capistrano served as one of the resource speakers in the said forum, which was attended by the different Municipal Nutrition Action Officers (MNAOs), representatives from government agencies, public and private hospitals and other stakeholders.

It was also learned that the said activity was held in consonance with the observance of August as the National Breastfeeding Awareness month with the theme, “Breastfeeding: A Winning Goal in Life.”

“In this year’s theme we give emphasis on the acronym, ‘Breastfeeding TSEK,’ with ‘T’ as Tama (correct), ‘S’ as Sapat (complete), ‘EK’ as Eksklusibo (exclusive),” Capistrano said.

Breastfeeding is the only way that can give optimum nutrition to the infants, as they grow and develop. Breast milk has all the nutrients for the growth and development of the baby. An exclusive breastfeeding for at least six (6) is encouraged with no other food or liquids should be added, Capistrano explained.

Meanwhile, Capistrano said there are already seven hospitals in the province that are accredited and given the certificate of commitment as a Mother-Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (MBFHI). These are the Zamboanga del Sur Medical Center, Hamelarin Hospital, IZAH Medical Hospital, Cabahug Hospital and Pagadian Metro Specialist Hospital in this city and Igano Salug Medical Center & Blancia Hospital in Molave, Zamboanga del Sur.

FEATURE: Dumalinao, newest agricultural hub of ZamboSur

• Source: http://news.pia.gov.ph/index.php?article=1361407327334
• Thursday, August 7, 2014

By Alma L. Tingcang (FPG/ALT-PIA9/Zambo Sibugay)

Dumalinao, classified as a 3rd class municipality of Zamboanga del Sur is a gently sloping land of verdant hills and mountains nestled on a wide expanse of crystal clear waters, located 9 kms away from Pagadian City, the provincial capital.

It comprises 30 barangays, of which 7 are coastal barangays with abundant fish species, corals and other marine flora and fauna. The fertile land is suited to rice, corn, coconut, banana production and other crops such as cassava and camote.

With corn as its main agricultural crop, farming and fishing are the major economic activities for local folks and its proximity to the city provides a ready market for their products.

MOA with Nestle Philippines

In October last year, Mayor Ace William E. Cerilles inked a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with Nestle Philippines to pilot a Coffee project in Barangay Sebucao through the Small Coconut Farmers Organization (SCFO), which aims to address the challenges faced by coffee farmers in the province.

“This collaboration is part of Nestle’s efforts to make coffee farming a sustainable and attractive livelihood, and such initiative is essential to nurture the country’s coffee industry and improve long-term crop supply,” the young mayor said.

He is positive that this will be a model project that can be replicated in other municipalities, boosting agricultural sustainability and development in terms of coffee production.

LGU support

Municipal Agriculturist Ponciano Edano said the project is a joint undertaking of Nestle and the Philippine Coconut Authority which provides free yearly supply of fertilizer (Salt) for the coconuts. The coffee seedlings will be planted under the coconut trees, explained the agriculturist.

“There are 12 SCFOs in our town with approximately 200 members who availed of free fertilizers,” according to Edano.

The local government of Dumalinao under Mayor Cerilles, Edano remarked, is focused on agricultural development to uplift the economic condition of the local folks.

He added that very soon, Dumalinao will be a recipient of a machinery for Coco Coir production through the Department of Trade and Industry. Coir is a natural fiber extracted from the husk of coconut and used in products such as floor mats, doormats, brushes, mattresses and many others. It is the fibrous material found between the hard, internal shell and the outer coat of a coconut.

The counterpart of the farmer organization is the building which is almost completed and other needs will be provided by the local government unit of Dumalinao.

SCFOs as beneficiaries

Mr. Velly M. Naciongayo, former Outstanding Farmer of the Philippines awardee (Koi Farming), a member-beneficiary of the coffee program and PIO of Dumalinao SCFO, said he is thankful to the Philippine Coconut Authority and Nestle Philippines.

“Sila (Nestle) ang naghatag sa seedlings ug ang PCA naghatag ug abono sa lubi nga mao ang asin. Ang mga kape gitanom ilalom sa kalubihan. Lahi ra gyud ang lubi nga giabonohan ug asin. Dako kayo kini ug ikatabang sa farmers kay imbis bakante ang ilalom sa kalubihan, matamnan pa kini ug kape nga makahatag usab kanamo ug dugang income,” Velly quoted as saying.

(Nestle provided the seedlings and PCA gave us fertilizer (salt) for our coconut farm. The coffee seedlings were planted under the coconuts and we observed that applying salt to fertilize our coconut trees produces more yield. This is a great help to us farmers since it provides additional income.)

Velly expressed his gratefulness to Mayor Cerilles for giving priority to agriculture and helping farmers cope with the challenges of life in the countryside.

On the other hand, Joel Naciongayo, a cousin of Velly and president of the SCFO said 100 hectares has been targeted to be planted with 500 seedlings per hectare.

“The demo farm of Nestle is in Tagum City and they deliver the seedlings here. Aside from our barangay, Camanga, Mecolong, Upper Dumalinao, Tickwas and Tina are also beneficiaries of this program,” Naciongayo said in vernacular.

Sure market

In Sebucao alone, 40 farmers have benefited from the project CoCoBED or Coconut Coffee-Based Enterprise Development Project. “We are encouraged because we have a sure market which is Nestle,” said Naciongayo.

The coffee seedlings are expected to be fruit bearing in 2 to 3 years, providing a lucrative and worthwhile income for farmers.

According to Nestle Philippines, the Philippines is supplying 20% of their coffee demand and 80% is being sourced out from other countries. Hopefully, this partnership will address the gap in coffee production.

Under the MOA, Nestle will manage and oversee the implementation of the project and provide training programs in sustainable farming practices, technical assistance in the areas of coffee production and post-production, introduction of green coffee quality standards technology and the establishment of a seedling nursery.

The agreement also states that Nestlé will purchase the beneficiary cooperative’s produce provided it passes the company’s quality standards.

PENRO Borja urges studes to plant, grow tree

• Source: http://news.pia.gov.ph/index.php?article=1351407212145
• Wednesday, August 6, 2014

By Claro A. Lanipa (FPG/CAL/PIA9)

DUMALINAO, Zamboanga del Sur, Aug. 6 (PIA) – “In a nutshell, the simplest thing to do to address climate change is to go back to the basic: plant and grow a tree,” Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer Adelaida Borja told the students of Dumalinao National High School here.

In her message during the Information Education and Communication (IEC) Campaign on Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction held at the Dumalinao National High School on Friday, PENRO Borja said that it is not merely tree planting, but “tree planting and tree growing.”

“We must have to nurture and take care of the seedling we have planted,” Borja emphasized.

She said “every one of us is accountable for the impact of climate change; it’s everybody’s responsibility to protect the remaining natural resources.”

“The protection of our environment is not only the duty of the government, nor the work of Maam or Sir, not only the work of our barangay officials and other workers, but it is the duty of us all. So, let us help protect our environment,” Dr. Borja said.

“Every citizen shall see himself as part of a solution to environmental problems,” said the lady PENRO.

The activity was attended by some 500 students, teachers together with the barangay officials of Paglaum where the school is located.

Meanwhile, Roservirico Tan, chief, Regional Public Affairs Office discussed the strategies on Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation, National Greening Program and Biodiversity Conservation.

Other speakers were Maribel “Hasanah” Enriquez, Chief Meteorological Officer of PAGASA, who discussed Understanding Hydro-Meteorological Hazards while Joselito Casinillo of the Office of Civil Defense (OCD)-9 talked on Early Warning System and Building Emergency Evacuation Plan (BEEP). He also led the emergency drill.

DENR officials urge teachers, students to prepare for disaster

• Source: http://news.pia.gov.ph/index.php?article=1371407207491
• Tuesday, August 5, 2014

By Gideon C. Corgue (FPG/GCC/PIA9-Zamboanga del Sur).

DUMALINAO, Zamboanga del Sur, Aug. 5 (PIA) – “We should prepare at all times for any disaster,” said the message of Community Environment and Natural Resources Officer Vitaliano Valdez as read by Forester Romeo Ansale before the students and teachers of Dumalinao National High School in Barangay Paglaum here over the weekend.

Speaking during the culmination program of the observance of the National Disaster Consciousness Month and the launching of Climate Change Information and Education Campaign, Valdes cited the natural calamities which struck the country in recent years specifically super typhoon Yolanda (international name Haiyan) that left 6,300 dead, 28,000 injured and P30-billion worth of properties/infrastructures destroyed.

“The disastrous event brought the country to the spotlight because of the great extent of damage wrought on the people and the communities,” he added.

Valdez also cited the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck Bohol province on October 15, 2013, killing more than 200 people and leaving million worth of properties devastated.

Valdez said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical Astronomical Services Administation (PAG-ASA) had reported that El Nino phenonomenon would affect the country this year. “We will will experience again a very long dry spell,” Valdez quoted the PAG-ASA report.

He also disclosed that the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) has provided the local government units (LGUs) geo-hazard maps to guide them in disaster preparedness. “In the maps, the LGUs can take note of the areas declared as highly susceptible for flooding and landslide,” Valdez said.

He likewise encouraged the teachers to implement proactive measures by training their students on how to properly respond to calamities.

In a related development, Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer Adelaida Borja on Friday encouraged students to advocate the National Greening Program (NGP) of government to help mitigate the impact of climate change.

“We need to actively involve ourselves in planting and nurturing trees to lessen the adverse impact of climate change on our families and communities,” Borja explained.

The Climate Change Information and Education Campaign had already been conducted Barangay San Jose-Gusu, Zamboanga City, Poblacion, Imelda , Zamboanga Sibugay as well as in Sergio Osmena National High School in Zamboanga del Norte, and Dumalinao Natinal High School in Zamboanga del Sur.

City disaster council well-equipped, says Mayor Pulmones

• Source: http://piazampen.blogspot.com/2014/08/city-disaster-council-well-equipped.html
• Monday, August 4, 2014 5:36 pm

By Claro A. Lanipa

PAGADIAN CITY – The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CDRRMC), with the support of line agencies culminated the celebration of the National Disaster Consciousness Month (NDCM) Tursday at the lobby of the City Commercial Center (C3).

CDRRMO action officer HaronDamada, Jr. in his welcome remarks said this year’s theme, “Kahandaan at KaligtasanngPamayanan, PundasyonngKaunlaran,” reminds us to be more vigilant, sensitive and pro-active, with initiatives that will somehow lead us to safety and peaceful environment.

City Mayor Romeo P. Pulmones, whose message was read by City Administrator Lauro Mendoza expressed his gratefulness for the support and cooperation of the different concerned agencies in making the city’s NDCM observancefruitful and significant.

“Disaster prevention really requires vigilance and awareness to signs and manifestations of developing emergencies,” the chief executive said, adding that preparation for disaster entails money, organization, training and stock piling of equipment and supplies needed for disasters.

“I am proud to tell you that all these things are now in place with the creation of the DRRMC office headed by our action officer HaronDamada, Jr.,” the mayor said.

To create wider awareness on disaster, the CDRRMO conducted earthquake drills in selected elementary and high school campuses, coastal clean-up, medical outreach, painting, risk profile exhibit, film showings, poster making and essay writing contests.

NPA rebels strafed army patrol base in Zamboanga Sur

• Source: http://www.mindanaoexaminer.com/news.php?news_id=20140803091303
• Sunday, August 3, 2014 10:13:03 pm

(Mindanao Examiner)

PAGADIAN CITY (Mindanao Examiner / Aug. 3, 2014) – Suspected communist rebels strafed an army detachment before dawn Sunday in the southern Philippine province of Zamboanga del Sur, but police said there were no reports of casualties.

Police said the attack was believed carried out by the New People’s Army which is fighting for a separate Maoist state.

It said the gunmen strafed the detachment in the village of Libayoy in Tigbao town used as patrol base by members of the 10th CAAC of the army.

“The enemy approximately prepositioned at more or less a distance of three hundred meters away direction from the said patrol base particularly at the bridge situated at said place.”

“The strafing incident lasted for about two minutes. The AFP troops detailed in the area deployed at their respective sector of fire and observed the enemy’s location whereby the enemy withdrew towards unknown direction. There was no reported killed or wounded during said incident,” police said.

Just recently, one soldier was also wounded in a rebel attack in the village of Tuburan, also in Tigbao town, a known stronghold of the NPA in the province.

Soldier wounded in clash

• Source: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/zamboanga/local-news/2014/08/02/soldier-wounded-clash-357410
• Saturday, August 2, 2014

By Bong Garcia

A SOLDIER was wounded in a fresh firefight between the government forces and the New People’s Army (NPA) rebels in the hinterlands of Zamboanga del Sur, the police reported Saturday.

Zamboanga del Sur police director Senior Superintendent Sofronio Ecaldre said the fresh fighting broke out around 8:25 a.m. Friday at Sitio Kamanse in the village of Tuburan, Tigbao municipality.

Ecaldre identified the wounded soldier as a certain Corporal Sakilan of the Army’s 14th Division Reconnaissance Company (DRC) based in Zamboanga del Sur.

Ecaldre said the clash ensued as the soldiers backed by policemen caught up with around 20 NPA rebels as offensive against them continue in the hinterlands of Tigbao town.

The NPA rebels belong to the Front Committee Kara of the NPA’s Western Mindanao Regional Party Committee (WMRPC) led by a certain Ka Natan, Ecaldre said.

He said the NPA rebels fled following a 10-minute firefight. They were believed to have suffered casualties but were dragged by the fleeing comrades.

Friday’s clash came four days after the government troops overrun an NPA camp in the same area.

The continued offensive was launched after the NPA has staged an ambush last Sunday that injured four soldiers at the Deorok Bridge located in the boundary of Maragang and Lacupayan villages in the town of Tigbao.

Pagadian culminates National Disaster Consciousness Month

• Source: http://news.pia.gov.ph/index.php?article=1371406862460
• Friday, August 1, 2014

By Gideon C. Corgue (ALT/GCC/PIA9-Zamboanga del Sur)

PAGADIAN CITY, August 1 (PIA) – The Pagadian City government through the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) culminated the observance of this year’s National Disaster Consciousness Month (NDCM) at the City Commercial Center (C3) here yesterday.

The awarding ceremony for various competitions such as extemporaneous speech, essay writing and on-the-spot digital poster making highlighted the brief program.

CDRRMO action officer Haron Damada, Jr. said the contests, held a day before the culmination were anchored on this year’s theme: “Kahandaan at Kaligtasan ng Pamayanan, Pundasyon ng Kaunlaran.”

Jestoni Oculam of Zamboanga del Sur National High School (Sta. Lucia Annex) bagged the First prize for Extemporaneous Speech; 2nd Prize was garnered by Emmanuel Dano of Southern Mindanao Colleges (HS Dept.) while the 3rd prize went to Jam Christian Carpio of Pagadian Junior College.

For the Essay writing contest, Johndel Amoguiz of Saint Columban College got the First Prize; second prize – Jovan Pasatiempo of EmcoTech; and Rey Ryan Valles of Zamboanga del Sur Maritime Institute of Technology won the 3rd prize.

The First Prize for on-the-spot digital poster making contest went to Christian Obedencia and Beverlyn Duran, 2nd prize - Raphael Muerong and Lindley Adrian Devilleres, and 3rd prize -Jason Jay Aniban and Irene Mae Moncada.

Damada said the winners received cash prizes, trophies and certificates of appreciation.

Vice Mayor Divina Grace C. Yu led the awarding ceremony, ably assisted by city administrator Lauro Mendoza, city local government operations officer Paulina Gadiano, city fire marshall Sr. Inspector Regie Olmedo, and chief admin. Inspector Julieto Asiniero.

Damada said the CDRRMO conducted various activities during the month-long observance of NDCM such as information campaign on disaster preparedness to the 54 barangays of the city, academe, public and private organizations, including exhibits and film showing on disasters and calamities. They also planted mangrove trees in the coastal barangays.

The CDRRMO was created by Mayor Romeo P. Pulmones on July 2, 2013 as mandated by Republic Act 10121 otherwide known as “An Act Strengthening the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management System.”