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==DSWD: govt’s 4Ps produces 23,354 high school graduates in Region IX==
*Source: http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?nid=2&rid=757726
*Thursday, April 30, 2015
:(PNA), RMA/TPGJR/R.G. ANTONET A. GO
ZAMBOANGA CITY, April 30 (PNA) – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said that 23,354 high school graduates for school year 2014-2015 here in Region IX are beneficiaries of the government’s Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps).
DSWD Regional Director Zenaida Arevalo said Thursday that 1,171 of the 23,354 students graduated as valedictorians, salutatorians and with honors.
Arevalo said the province of Zamboanga del Sur has the highest number of 4Ps beneficiaries who graduated high school at 8,222 graduates.
The other graduates are from the following areas: Zamboanga del Norte, 7,098; Zamboanga Sibugay, 4,487; and, 3,547 for the cities of Zamboanga and Isabela.
Families that are beneficiaries of the 4Ps program receive Php 500 health and Php 300 education assistance per child below 17 years old from the government through the DSWD.
A maximum of three children below 17 years old in a family can avail of the benefits given through the 4Ps program.
However, they have to comply with the following requirements: undergo regular check-up at the health center and must have complete immunization; pregnant women beneficiaries of 4Ps must complete the required prenatal check-up; at least 85 percent attendance in school for the students; and, required to attend the family development sessions being conducted by the DSWD.
==9 Arrested on Drug Charges in ZC and Zambo Sur==
*Source: http://pro9.pnp.gov.ph/index.php/public-relations/news-release/1238-9-arrested-on-drug-charges-in-zc-and-zambo-sur
*Wednesday, April 29, 2015
:By Police Inspector Dahlan T. Samuddin with report from PO2 Jonas D Macasa Jr. (RPIO9)
Zamboanga City - Operatives of SWAT Rapid Deployment Platoon under ZCPSC conducted a checkpoint operation in Purok 5, Brgy. Recodo at 11:15 in the evening of April 24, 2015. This resulted in the arrest of suspects Cikal Omar Ahmad, 22, of Purok 5, said barangay. Recovered from him were a sachet of suspected shabu, drug paraphernalia, a loaded Colt MK IV caliber .45 pistol, 53 empty sachets, and other paraphernalia.
His back rider identified as Adzmie Kahal Kahal, 18, of Purok 1B, Brgy. Recodo was also arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia. These two were riding a black Honda Wave motorcycle with license plate JS 5208. They were initially flagged down for travelling with no side mirror, with muffler emitting excessive noise, and both of them were not wearing helmet. Instead of pulling over, the driver made a u-turn but was blocked by advance security personnel. Ahmad pulled a pistol from his jacket but was grabbed by Police Superintendent Huesca, the team leader. Suspects and all confiscated items were turned-over to ZCPS9 (Ayala) for filing of appropriate cases.
Lapuyan, Zamboanga De Sur - Operatives of Provincial Intelligence Branch and Lapuyan Police Station and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) proceeded to Purok Kalimodan, Barangay Poblacion, and implemented a search warrant at 3:00 PM of April 21, 2015. Said warrant issued by Presiding Judge Joel G. Vercide, Municipal Trial Court In Cities, 9th Judicial Region, Branch 1, Pagadian City dated April 16, 2015, was served against Sherwin Angelo Praico a.k.a. “Winky”, and Jasmin Praico a.k.a. “Bai”, which resulted in the arrest of the couple. Confiscated during the search were twenty-nine sachets with varying sizes containing suspected shabu weighing 3.99 grams as per result from the Provincial Crime Laboratory Office, and assorted drug paraphernalia. The pair is temporarily detained at Lapuyan Police Station while appropriate case for violation of R.A. 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drug Act of 2002) was already filed before the Provincial Prosecution Office, Pagadian City docketed under I.S. No.  IX-09-INV- 15D-002-07 dated  April 22, 2015.
Labangan Zamboanga Del Sur - Elements of Labangan Police Station received a call from Barangay Binayan Chairman Ian Buscabos, informing them that they conducted a citizen’s arrest in Purok Kuatro, at 8:30 AM on April 23, 2015. The arrested persons were identified as John Louie Daguman y Napiñas, 20, Belnard Gift Tilitili y Baliton, 24, Edmund Guisado y Cirera, 21, all residents of Alta Tierra Barangay Tiguma Pagadian City. Elements of Labangan Police Station led by Police Senior Inspector June Lawingan, OIC, proceeded to the aforesaid place, and recovered from their possession two small sachets of shabu, and a large sachet of same substance. Suspects and confiscated items were turned-over to Labangan Police Station by the arresting personnel. Suspects are temporarily detained at said MPS while appropriate cases are prepared in court.
Zamboanga City - ZCPS 7 (Sta. Maria) SAIDSOTG operatives conducted a buy-bust operation in Rennit Drive, Km. 4, Pasonanca, Zamboanga City at 10:00 in the morning of April 24, 2015. The operation resulted in the arrest of Marcos Caner Jr y Uddih, 31, of Hipolito Drive, San Roque, for violation of R.A. 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Acts of 2002). Confiscated items include four sachets of suspected “shabu”, Php 200.00 marked money, and a black and white XRM 125 with license plate 8133. Subject and the confiscated items were turned over to the assigned investigator. The aforesaid suspect is now under the custody of ZCPS7 Sta. Maria while the confiscated drugs were turned-over to RCLO9 for laboratory examination.
Zamboanga City - ZCPS 11 SAIDSOFT operatives together with ZCPS5 (Divisoria) conducted a joint buy-bust operation in Barangay Lunzuran at 4:00 PM of April 24, 2015. The operation resulted in the arrest of Yamato Sony Francisco y Francisco, 18, resident of Purok 7, Brgy. Recodo. Confiscated from him were two sachets of suspected “shabu” and Php 200.00 marked money. Arrested person and the confiscated items were brought to ZCPS11 for further investigation and documentation, while the prohibited substance was taken to Regional Crime Laboratory Office 9 for quantitative and qualitative examinations.
==NGAs offer scholarship programs to 4Ps student-beneficiaries==
*Source: http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/1371430127858/ngas-offer-scholarship-programs-to-4ps-student-beneficiaries
*Tuesday, April 28, 2015
:By Gideon C. Corgue (FPG/GCC/PIA9-Pagadian City)
PAGADIAN CITY, April 28 (PIA) – Life is full of opportunities for Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) student-beneficiaries, as the different national government agencies (NGAs) have offered them scholarship programs during the recently concluded mass graduation program for 4Ps student-beneficiaries here recently.
The agencies that came to present their scholarship programs were the Technical Education Skills and Development Authority (TESDA), Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), and others.
Dubbed “Pagtatapos Niyo, Tagumpay Ng Pipilino: Pagdiriwang para sa Pantawid Pamilya Graduates ng 2015,” the mass graduation program was designed to recognize the Pantawid student-beneficiaries who graduated valedictorian, salutation and honorable mention from high school and to help them avail of the scholarship programs offered by government agencies concerned.
The different colleges were also invited in the open house booths set up by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to apprise the new graduates of the different courses offered by their schools.
Provincial Director Eualalio Lumactod of TESDA-Zamboanga del Sur informed the graduates that TESDA is offering scholarship grants for technical-vocational courses this year.
“To the new graduates who are interested to pursue technical and vocational courses such as welding, electronics, electricity, tourism-related and agriculture-related courses, TESDA offers 1,000 scholarship slots for Zamboanga del Sur this year,” Lumactod announced.
Lumactod encouraged the new graduates to enroll agriculture-related courses saying that it is the national government’s top priority program and most in demand these days.
DOLE-Zamboanga del Sur chief Milo Encila, on the other hand, said the agency has been implementing the Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES) giving opportunity to poor but deserving students to pursue their college education through the support and sponsorship of the local government units and private establishments in a 60-40 sharing scheme.
Encila said for Zamboanga del Sur, a total of 12,987 slots are allotted to high school students who are interested to avail of the SPES program. “The program has 12.7-million budget for the province’s two districts,” he concluded.
==DENR-9 turns-over research center at Labangan town==
*Source: http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/1351430111760/denr-9-turns-over-research-center-at-labangan-town
*Monday, April 27, 2015
:By Claro A. Lanipa (FPG/CAL/PIA9)
LABANGAN, Zamboanga del Sur, April 27 – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)-9 formally inaugurated and turned-over the Forest and Timber Resources Research Center (FTRRC) to the Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau (ERDB) in a simple rites recently held at Barangay Pulacan this municipality.
In a makeshift tent set up in front of the refurbished research center, Regional Director Arleigh J. Adorable turned-over the key of responsibility to Antonio M. Dano, assistant director of ERDB-9.
In his message, Marcial Amaro, assistant secretary for field operations, hoped that the center would not just continue with what had been started in 2012 but continue maintaining, upgrading and ensuring that the researches are being done insofar as far as clonal preparation of planting materials is concerned to support the National Greening Program which will end in 2016.
It can be recalled that the clonal facility was inaugurated and started its operations in July 2012 with Assistant Secretary Amaro and Undersecretary Ernesto Adobo as the guests of honor during the said occasion.
At the start of the program, Ruben Tabora, head of ERDB-9 reported that the clonal facility had produced 20 thousand seedling in 2012, 30 thousand in 2013 and 50-thousand last year. It is now targeting to produce 90 thousand seedlings of various indigenous trees  this year.
Amaro also challenged the officers and personnel manning the facility to further enhance and work more seriously in the years to come.
Meanwhile, Assistant Director Antonio Dano of ERDB-9 in his acceptance message said, “ to us in the research sector, it is a reminder of what are we going to do. Our role is very important and the expectation of DENR from us is very high that we really have to support the program of the DENR particularly the NGP.
“With this clonal facility we are expected to produce quality planting materials,” Dano pointed out.
“It is a big challenge for us, with the expected target as presented earlier, we always emphasized that we want to produce  quality planting materials,”  Dano said.
Also in attendance during the occassion are Gil Ona, assistant regional director for DENR’s Management Services, and PIA-9 Regional Director Noemi B. Edaga as well as the entire staff of the facility.  Rev. Fr. Francisco Pintac, parish priest of Lantian officiated the blessing of the facilities and the motorcycles for its working force.
==Man Wanted on 4 Counts of Murder Cuffed in Hospital; 4 Other Wanted Persons Arrested==
*Source: http://pro9.pnp.gov.ph/index.php/public-relations/news-release/1234-man-wanted-on-4-counts-of-murder-cuffed-in-hospital-4-other-wanted-persons-arrested
*Sunday, April 26, 2015
:By Police Inspector Dahlan T. Samuddin with report from PO2 Radzben S. Jul (RPIO9)
A man listed in Sibuco municipality as its No. 10 Most Wanted Person was arrested during a police operation carried out by Sibuco MPS in Zamboanga City Medical Center at about 12:30 PM of April 23, 2015. Suspect Fredolyn Delos Reyes Bello, a known follower of Jamaruddin Samson Alih alias “Boy Takas”, was arrested at said hospital where he is confined.
This is by virtue of warrant of arrest for four counts of murder docketed under Criminal Case Nos. 838, 839, 840 and 841, non-bailable, issued by Presiding Judge Laarni N. Dajao of RTC9, Branch 27, Siocon, Zamboanga Del Norte. Bello is still under medication at Zamboanga City Medical Center while under police custody.
Zamboanga del Norte - A fisherman from Barangay Arena Blanco, Zamboanga City was arrested for frustrated murder during a law enforcement operation conducted by Liloy and Salug MPSs in Barangay Baybay, Liloy at about 2:00 PM of April 23, 2015. Mike “Toto” Muallam y Jama, 42, was arrested by virtue of alias warrant of arrest for Frustrated Murder docketed under Criminal Case No. L-002134 with bail bond fixed at ₱200,000.00, issued by Judge Oscar D. Tomarong of RTC9, Branch 28, Liloy, ZDN dated December 2013. Said arrested person was subsequently brought to Liloy MPS for proper disposition.
Sibutad, Zamboanga del Norte - A man was arrested for violation of RA 7610 during a police operation carried out by Sibutad MPS at about 9:00 AM of April 23, 2015. Police Inspector Pocholo R. Cortez, Sibutad Police Chief, identified the arrested suspect as Francisco Montano y Ageas, 68, resident of Purok 1, Barangay Poblacion. He was nabbed by virtue of warrant of arrest for Violation of Section 10-A of RA 7610 docketed under CC No. 19450 with recommended bail bond of Php 80,000.00, issued by Presiding Judge Rogelio D. Laquihon of RTC9, Branch 7, Dipolog City, dated February 27, 2015. Said wanted person is arrested at his residence and is detained at Sibutad MPS for proper disposition.
Malangas,  Zamboanga Sibugay - A man was arrested for direct assault during an operation carried out by operatives of Malangas MPS in Purok Maabi-Abihon, Brgy. Poblacion at about 5:30 PM on April 23, 2015. Police Senior Inspector Mickel Argus, Malangas Chief of Police, said that suspect Joseph Roel Suan, resident of the aforementioned place, was arrested through the warrant of arrest filed under Criminal Case Number 4206-M with bail bond of Php 6,000.00, issued by Presiding Judge Shene Cañete of 5th Municipal Circuit Trial Court, 9th Judicial Region, Imelda, Zamboanga Sibugay. Suan is now under the custody of Malangas MPS for proper disposition.
Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur - A man facing an estafa case was arrested during a police operation carried out by intelliegence operatives of Labangan MPS in Barangay Dalapang at about 8:30 AM of April 23, 2015. Police Senior Inspector Junie Lawingan, Labangan Police Chief, said that suspect Ladie  Aberin was arrested  at  his residence by  virtue  of  warrant  of arrest  for  Estafa  with  Criminal  Case  Number  12005-2k15  issued  by  Judge  Rolando    Goan    of    RTC  9th Judicial  Region  Branch 21 Pagadian City. Arrested  person  is  detained at the said police station while waiting for court order.
==PRO9 Units Conferred for Completing PGS Initiation Stage==
*Source: http://pro9.pnp.gov.ph/index.php/public-relations/activities/1219-pro9-units-conferred-for-completing-pgs-initiation-stage
*Saturday, April 25, 2015
:By Police Inspector Dahlan T. Samuddin
Police Regional Office 9 was conferred in the Performance Governance System by the PNP National Headquarters, Camp Crame, Quezon City, for passing the Initiation Stage.A total of 88 line units under PRO9 was accorded with PGS certificates.
Of this total, two police stations under Zamboanga City Police Office, Isabela City Police Station, two  maneuver companies of Regional Battalion 9 and Provincial Public Safety Company of Zamboanga del Sur Police Provincial Office bagged the Silver Eagle Award, the second highest award, for garnering the score of 90%-95.99%.
The awarding ceremony was held at Centro Latino, Paseo del Mar last April 14, 2014.  Police Chief Superintendent Wilfredo Dalis Franco, Deputy Director of the Directorate for Personnel and Records Management conferred the awards to the recipients. The conferment of said certificates was supposed to be done last year, but due to unavoidable circumstances, the awarding was only done recently. 
Members of the Regional Advisory Council of Police Regional Office 9 representing the academe, business, health, media, judiciary and other sectors received the certificate of appreciation for their invaluable support to PRO9 who contributed immensely in making PRO 9 pass the Initiation Stage.
The Performance Governance System makes the works of the Philippine National Police more manageable, simple and organized by utilizing the balanced scorecard concept.  It improves the crime solution, as well as crime prevention and control in partnership with all stakeholders, and ensure effective use of police intelligence.   
The PGS has four stages which satisfy the Performance Governance System of the Philippine National Police. They are the Initiation, Compliance, Proficiency, and Institutionalization Stages. 
The initiation stage is the hardest stage among the four. In order to attain the strategic measures of this stage, the Police Regional Office 9 formed the technical working groups, the Multi-Sectoral Governance Council and the Strategy Map of Governance Charter Statement, such as Mission, Vision and Value.
Police Regional Office 9 is now in the process of fulfilling the second stage, which is the compliance stage after passing the first one. PRO9 cannot proceed to the next stage without passing the initiation stage.  Hence, PRO9 leadership commended the members of the Technical Working Group for their untiring efforts in the formulation of strategies.
==Man wanted in Zambo del Sur killed in Cebu encounter==
*Source: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/475598/news/regions/man-wanted-in-zambo-del-sur-killed-in-cebu-encounter
*Friday, April 24, 2015 12:24 pm
:By Joel Locsin / LBG (GMA News)
A man wanted in Zamboanga del Sur for a double murder case was shot dead in an encounter with police in Cebu province on Thursday.
Cebu provincial police intelligence operatives shot Edgar Degamo after he allegedly tried to fire at them, GMA Cebu's Alan Domingo reported Friday.
The encounter occurred in Barangay Canjulao in Lapu-Lapu City, when the police were serving an arrest warrant against Degamo for double murder and multiple attempted murder.
Police said Degamo tried to draw his handgun but police operatives beat him to the draw.
Degamo died from four gunshot wounds to the chest.
==High-Ranking NPA Leader Captured in Piñan; 4 Other Wanted Persons Arrested==
*Source: http://pro9.pnp.gov.ph/index.php/public-relations/news-release/1211-high-ranking-npa-leader-captured-in-pinan-4-other-wanted-persons-arrested
*Thursday, April 23, 2015
:By Police Inspector Dahlan T. Samuddin with report from PO2 Radzben S. Jul (RPIO9)
Piñan, Zamboanga Del Norte - Elements of Piñan MPS together with the personnel from Regional Intelligence Unit 9, PRO9 Regional Intelligence Division, and CIDT-Zamboanga Del Norte arrested a former Exe Com member Sec SSC-NBC (lied-low as of the 4th Quarter of 2006) and back to active status as Deputy Secretary of NG-KARA, CPP/NPA/NDF Western Mindanao Regional Party Committee (PSR Listed as of year 2012), during a manhunt operation in Barangay Sta. Fe at about 1:00 AM of April 19, 2015.
Suspect identified as Rodrigo Tayasan was arrested by virtue of warrant for Multiple Murder with Quadruple Frustrated Murder and Damage to Government Property docketed under Criminal Case Number 508 issued by Acting Presiding Judge Bernadette S. Paredes-Encinareal of RTC 10th Judicial Region, Branch 36, Calamba, Misamis Occidental. Another arrest warrant for Murder docketed under Criminal Case No. S-4888 issued by Presiding Judge Reymar L Lacaya of RTC 9th Judicial Region, Branch 11, Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte was also served against him.  Tayasan is currently under police custody for proper disposition.
Zamboanga City - A man listed as the no. 7 Most Wanted Person in Zamboanga Police Station 9 AOR fell into the hands of said police station during a police operation carried out by ZCPS9 led by Police Senior Inspector Ramon I. Bautista, Jr. at the inner part of Barangay Anuling at about 1:35 PM on April 18, 2015.Suspect identified as Noel Rojas y Inclan, 39, resident of Sitio Pole Diutay, Lapaz. was arrested by virtue of warrant of arrest for two counts of murder filed under Criminal Case No. 30305 and 30306, with no bail recommended, issued by Presiding Judge Gregorio V. Dela Pena, III of RTC, Branch 12, Zamboanga City dated March 30, 2015. Arrested man is presently detained at the said station.
Polanco, Zamboanga del Norte - Operatives of Polanco MPS nabbed a man during a manhunt operation in Barangay Letapan at about 10:00 AM of April 18, 2015. Police Senior Inspector Edison Francisco Alviar – Polanco Police Chief, identified the arrested man as Donato Esmade y Jamolod, 18, resident of said place. He was arrested by virtue of warrant docketed under Criminal Case No. 3350 issued by Judge Deborah P. Garcia-Nazario of MTC Polanco, ZDN dated Feb 20, 2015 and Criminal Case No. 19481 with bail bond amounting to ₱10,000.00 each, issued by Judge Victoriano DL Lacaya Jr. of RTC Branch 9, Dipolog City dated February 25, 2015. Suspect is now temporarily detained at Polanco MPS for proper disposition.
San Miguel, Zamboanga del Sur - Two wanted persons, one of whom is listed as the no. 6 most wanted in this municipality, were arrested during a police operation in Purok Talisay, Barangay Dao-an, San Miguel at about 4:20 PM of April 18, 2015. Police Inspector Willie Joy B. Pogado, San Miguel Police Chief, identified the arrested suspects as Jenny Cege Molehon a.k.a. "Jenny" (No. 6 Most Wanted Person - municipal level), 27, resident of Barangay Legarda, Dinas. She was arrested by virtue of warrant for murder docketed under Criminal Case Number 13-085, and for Robbery with Violence/Intimidation docketed under Criminal Case Number 07-041 issued by Presiding Judge Edilberto Absin of RTC, Branch 29, 9th Judicial Region, Pagadian City with recommended bail bond of Php 40,000.00. The other arrested man was identified as Junrey Mañaneta Estomo a.k.a. “Ren-Ren”, 18, resident of Barangay Dao-an, who was arrested for attempted homicide docketed under Criminal Case Number 1640-SM, issued by Presiding Judge Maria Teresa Pangilinan, 6th MCTC, San Miguel-Dinas-Lapuyan with bail bond worth Php 12,000.00. Arrested suspects are temporarily detained at San Miguel MPS awaiting court disposition.
==499 youth finish TESDA skills training==
*Source: http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/1351429670586/499-youth-finish-tesda-skills-training
*Wednesday, April 22, 2015
:By Claro A. Lanipa (FPG/CAL/PIA-Zamboanaga del Sur)
PAGADIAN CITY, April 22 (PIA) –  A total of 499 students finished a community-based training program known as Special Training for Employment Program (STEP) for the year 2014,  implemented by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)-IX based at Dao, this city.
The mass graduation ceremony was held Thursday, April 16, at the city’s gymnasium with Representatives Victor Yu and Aurora Cerilles of the first and second congressional  districts of Zamboanga del Sur, respectively, as guests of honor.
Yu and Cerilles were the ones who initiated and allotted funds entrusted to TESDA for the skills development program of their respective constituents who successfully graduated from the different technical-vocational programs.
The graduates were given not only certificates of training signed byTESDA Secretary Noel Villanueva but also National Competency Assessment or National Certificates (NC-II) as their their license to practice their profession and tool kits for them to be able to immediately start and practice their acquired knowledge and skills.
In her message, the lady lawmaker told the 499 graduates that “through this  training your acquired power and skills will help you overcome poverty.  Hard work is the key to your success.”
On the other hand, Congressman Yu also said that the provincial and municipal officials have acknowledged the importance of human resources in our province. “Human resources are very important in a community,” he said.
To answer this call, the provincial government led by Governor Antonio Cerilles has focused on improving our educational systems, starting with the basic education, elementary, high school and the tertiary education, Yu disclosed.
Other programs like scouting and sports development are also being enhanced by the governor, because he wants that the child, while still young, learns correct values and discipline, Yu said.
==Earth Day activities set==
*Source: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/zamboanga/local-news/2015/04/21/earth-day-activities-set-403601
*Tuesday, April 21, 2015
:By Bong Garcia
THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said that mangrove propagule planting will be the main highlight during Wednesday's observance of the 45th Philippine Earth Day Zamboanga Peninsula Region.
DENR Regional Director Arleigh Adorable said the Earth Day observance, which falls on April 22 of each year, is in line with the Presidential Proclamation 1481, series of 2008.
The mangrove propagule planting, Adorable said, will be held in Barangay Bulanit in Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur.
He said the activity will be participated by the DENR personnel, people's organization and beneficiaries under the National Greening Program (NGP), Labangan Municipal Government employees, youth, residents, and other stakeholders.
It will be followed by a beach clean-up activity at Tukuran Beach in Tukuran, Zamboanga del Sur, according to Adorable.
He said they have lined up several other activities in the event. These include: wildlife trafficking meeting of the technical working group, bird identification/orientation and organization of bird club, attendance to the wildlife conservation society of the Philippines symposium, attendance to the national caving congress, site visits to Mount Timolan protected landscape, wildlife handling, permitting and enforcement training workshop, and the conduct of a local bird festival.
This year's observance is anchored on the theme: "Earth Day Every Day, Everywhere, for Everyone."
The Earth Day celebration is an international event started in 1970 by its founder United States Senator Gaylord Nelson. It is the largest civic event in the world celebrated simultaneously by people of all backgrounds, faiths, and nationalities.
==New DENR-9 regional office building inaugurated==
==New DENR-9 regional office building inaugurated==
*Source: http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/1431429503552/new-denr-9-regional-office-building-inaugurated
*Source: http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/1431429503552/new-denr-9-regional-office-building-inaugurated
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