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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.

Lintugop, Aurora

Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur

Provincial human resource management office of santo niño pagadian city

Civil Service Commision office in santo niño pagadian city

Army chief lauds Tabak for keeping peace, stability in ZamPen region

• Source: http://zamboangatimes.ph/top-news/14825-army-chief-lauds-tabak-for-keeping-peace-stability-in-zampen-region-.html
• Sunday, May 10, 2015 15:40

By GIDEON C. CORGUE (FPG/GCC/PIA9-Zamboanga del Sur)

LABANGAN, Zamboanga del Sur – The 1st Infantry (Tabak) Division, Philippine Army was lauded for its outstanding contributions to peace, prosperity and progress in the region.

Lt. Gen. Hernando Iriberri, commanding general of Philippine Army (PA) in his message delivered by MGen. Rodolfo Demosthenes Santillan, PA’s vice commander, during the 79th founding anniversary of Tabak Division on Tuesday at the division grandstand, Camp Major Cesar Sang-an in Barangay Pulacan here said “the leadership of Philippine Army salutes the troopers in its long, faithful and courageous service to the unit.”

“ I proudly salute the leadership of the Tabak division especially the officers, enlisted personnel, civilian personnel, and stakeholders for their contributions to achieving peace in Zamboanga Peninsula (ZamPen) region and its neighboring provinces.

“By your faithful service, you earned the respect and admiration of our fellow Filipinos,” Irriberri added.

“I convey the gratitude to my fellow soldiers for your continued outstanding service and fulfillment of pledge to the nation. I also take this opportunity to recognize our fellow soldiers who offered their lives for the accomplishment of Tabak’s mission,” he declared.

“Ang tema ng inyong pagdiriwang ngayon ‘Tapat Na Nanungkulan Tungo sa Mapayapa at Maunlad Na Bayan’, ay isang panata sa matayog ninyong kasaysayan at magiting ninyong serbisyo tungo sa kapayapaan at kaunlaran,” he said.

(Your theme, “Sincere service for a peaceful and progressive country,” is a pledge for your long history and your continued gallant service in attaining peace and development.)

As a tradition, the Army chief awards a number of service personnel for their bravery and distinguished service in every anniversary celebration.

“Sixteen deserving military personnel were awarded for their unflinching devotion and dedication to the cause of the nation,” Iriberri announced.

“The awardees exemplified the best that we can in the pursuit of peace and in defense of our people. Their accomplishments remind us of the pledge we made and the duty to defend the country,” Irebiri pointed out.

Among those present during the celebration were the provincial governors and congressmen of the provinces of Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay, Misamis Occidental and Lanao del Sur.

LTO deputizes additional batch of policemen in Pagadian City

• Source: http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?nid=2&rid=759987
• Saturday, May 9, 2015

(PNA), LAP/TPGJR/HIROHITO D. CADION

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur, May 8 (PNA) -– The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has deputized another batch of policemen to assist them in the implementation of Republic Act 4136 otherwise known as the Land Transportation and Traffic Code in this city.

Johan Macaumbos, LTO district chief, said Friday the second batch of policemen deputized by his office composed of nine personnel from the local police station.

Macaumbos said they completed Thursday their two-day training on Republic Act 4136 and other traffic rules and regulations, which is a requirement before the LTO can deputize policemen to assist them.

“We need more policemen to be deputized by the LTO due to the high incidents of vehicular accident along the national highway and within the city streets,” Supt. Glen Dulawan, local police chief, said.

Dulawan disclosed that 40 percent of the 491 cases of physical injuries they recorded last year were caused by vehicular accidents.

Dulawan said they are conducting a half-day seminar every Friday for motorists caught violating traffic rules and regulations aimed to reduce cases of vehicular accidents

The deputation of the nine policemen has brought to a total of 19 policemen deputized by the LTO.

The first batch the LTO has trained last month composed of 10 policemen.

Palad-Palad Festival highlights Bayog town’s 48th founding anniversary

• Source: http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/1371431063767/palad-palad-festival-highlights-bayog-town-s-48th-founding-anniversary
• Friday, May 8, 2015

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

BAYOG, Zamboanga del Sur, May 8 (PIA) – The municipality of Bayog marks its 48th founding anniversary today featuring street dancing competition locally known as “Palad-Palad Festival”.

Palad-Palad Festival, which is held annually showcases tribal dance and music with the participants in indigenous costumes.

Bayog, a third class municipality located some 78 kilometers from Pagadian City, became the 29th municipality of the province on May 8, 1967, by virtue of Republic Act No. 4872 authored by the then congressman Vincenso Sagun.

Mayor Leonadro Babasa Jr. said the town’s 28 barangays, which are grouped into four clusters participated in the festival, each depicting the culture, tradition and way of life of the tribes living in the municipality through dances.

Almost 300 dancers composed mostly of high school students dressed in colorful and outlandish costumes show off their dancing skills to the delight of the audience.

In the three-hour showdown, cluster 2 barangays-Kahayagan, Dipili Pulangbato, Dimalinao, Bantal, Liba, and Conacon-emerged as grand prize winner, taking home P80 thousand.

Cluster 4 consists of Balukbahan, Bobuan, Caoayan, Datagan, Deprorehan, Matin-ao and Sigacad bagged the second prize of P60 thousand.

Cluster 3, which comprises Poblacion, Matun-og, Camp Blessing, Supon, Kanipaan, Baking and Dagum was declared second runner up and took home P40 thousand.

While Cluster 1, composed San Isidro, Depore. Balumbunan, Lamare, Salawagan, Damit and Depore, was adjudged third runner up and received P30 thousand.

Cluster 2 was chosen by the judges as best in headdress, while the 19 year-old Sheena Mejares of cluster 4 was chosen as festival queen.

NGAs, LGUs convene for ASAP program implementation

• Source: http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/1351430959058/ngas-lgus-convene-for-asap-program-implementation
• Thursday, May 7, 2015

By Claro A. Lanipa (FPG/CAL/PIA-9)

PAGADIAN CITY, May 7 (PIA) – National Government Agencies (NGAs) involved in the implementation of the Accelerated and Sustainable Anti-Poverty Program (ASAP) led by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources convened here recently to discuss the implementation of the said program.

DENR-9 Regional Director Arleigh J. Adorable, ASAP lead convenor in the region, said the said program is the product of the survey conducted by the Human Development and Poverty Reduction Cabinet Cluster and NEDA Board-Social Development Committee to address the poverty problem in the country to achieve inclusive growth among the populace.

Ten provinces across the country were identified as pilot areas with high number of poor families, but not necessarily the poorest provinces for the implementation of this program, namely, Pangasinan, Quezon, Camarines Sur, Negros Occidental, Iloilo, Cebu, Leyte, Zamboanga del Sur, Davao del Sur and Sulu.

In Zamboanga del Sur, the municipalities of Mahayag, Aurora and Kumalarang were identified as potential areas to be developed and be converted to economic hub that can be radiated to other provinces or municipalities.

On the other hand, NEDA-9 Assistant Regional Director Phlorita Ridao in her presentation disclosed that the over-all goal of ASAP is to sustainably address the unfinished business of reducing poverty in the last 500 days of the Aquino administration, which is to hit our Philippine Development Plan (PDP) target of reducing the poverty incidence of the country to 18-20 percent.

Present during the meeting was the chairman of ASAP and focal point person of the Human Development and Poverty Reduction Cabinet Cluster and NEDA Board Social Development Committee Undersecretary Patrocinio Jude Esquerra III together with the vice chairman, NEDA Assistant Secretary Michelle Angelica Go, who presided over the meeting.

The regional directors and representatives of DENR, NEDA, DOLE, TESDA, DOH, DepEd, DSWD, DA,DILG, DAR, PCA, BFAR, NYC, CHED and PIA came to participate in the said meeting.

Provincial Administrator Anthony Padayhag together with some provincial officials, Mahayag Mayor Lorna Espina, Kumalarang Mayor Eugenio Salva and Planning Officer Leo Acenas representing Mayor Boen Dorotheo Cabahug of Aurora town turned up in the said gathering.

Subanen tribe leader bares rampant illegal mining in Zambo Sur

• Source: http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?nid=2&rid=759335
• Wednesday, May 6, 2015

(PNA), LAP/TPGJR/HIROHITO D. CADION

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur, May 6 (PNA) -– A Subanen tribe chieftain has expressed alarm over the rampant intrusion of illegal miners within their ancestral domain in this city and in the nearby towns of Sominot and Labangan.

Timuay Langhap Rio Olimpio Lingating of the Subanen tribe claimed Wednesday the concerned government agencies are not lifting a finger to investigate and stop the intrusion of illegal miners despite their request through a resolution.

Lingating said the resolution they adopted earlier was addressed to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ (DENR) Mines and Geosciences Bureau and National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) and other concerned agencies.

Lingating said it pains him to see the unabated and rampant intrusion of illegal miners since he is instrumental in the acquisition of the Subanen’s Certificate of Ancestral Domain Title (CADT).

The ancestral domain of Lingating’s group, known as the Pikumpungan Gataw Tebed, Inc., encompasses Barangays Lourdes, La Suerte, Dampalan, Deborok and Lower Sibatang, this city; Barangays Datagan, Bag-ong Baroy, Lumangoy, Picturan, and Sawa, Sominot; and, Barangays Noboran, Cogonan, Binayan, and Langapod Labangan.

Specifically, Lingating said illegal mining operations are rampant in Barangay Lourdes and a processing plant has been constructed in Barangay Deborok.

“Miners come and go but the Subanens will remain and stay forever in these areas because this is what we call our home, our ancestral domain handed to us by our forebears. We have to protect it at all cost. If they will not heed our call to stop, we will find ways to make them stop,” Lingating said.

He said the intrusion of the illegal miners within the ancestral domain is prohibited under the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA) of 1997 and “it is punishable by law.”

Lingating suspects that “power personalities” could be behind the illegal mining activities the reason why it remains unabated.

DAR names new director for Region IX

• Source: http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?nid=2&rid=758971
• Tuesday, May 5, 2015

(PNA), RMA/TPGJR

ZAMBOANGA CITY, May 5 (PNA) – The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has new regional director here in Region IX.

This, as Julita Ragandang, who has served as regional director for 10 years, has relinquished her post to Eng’r. Felix Aguhob in a recent simple turnover ceremony held in this city.

Atty. Ramon Madronal, DAR assistant regional director, paid special tribute to Ragandang for her contribution to transform and improve the lives of the Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARBs) here in the region.

Aguhob expressed delight and lauded Ragandang for the remarkable achievements during her term as regional director here in the region.

“The only permanent thing in this world is change, and I’ am ready for this challenge,” Agbuhob said.

He noted that one must be respectful, skillful and dedicated to public service in order to win the respect and admiration of the people.

He pledged his fullest commitment as he assumes the responsibility to implement the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program in the region as the new regional director.

Ragandang said she had no regrets leaving the post though she faced numerous challenges during her administration.

Ragandang said she was proud to leave with clean hands, noting that her legacy to be astute and diligent public servant will forever remain in the hearts of the people she worked with.

Ragandang has been assigned as the new regional director of CARAGA Region.

The turnover ceremony was attended by key officials and employees of DAR from the provinces of Zamboanga del Norte, Zambongadel Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay and DAR officials and representatives of Region X.

DOLE, TIPC lead labor day celebration in Pagadian City

• Source: http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/1351430717963/dole-tipc-lead-labor-day-celebration-in-pagadian-city
• Monday, May 4, 2015

By Claro A. Lanipa (FPG/CAL/PIA-9)

PAGADIAN CITY, May 4 (PIA) – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)-Zamboanga del Sur Field Office in coordination with the Tripartite Industrial Peace Council (TIPC) spearheaded the observance of Labor Day last Friday, May 1, at the city’s covered court here.

To highlight the celebration, over P800 thousand DOLE’s Integrated Livelihood and Emergency Employment Program (DILEEP) livelihood funds and more than P700 thousand worth of kabuhayan starter kits were turned- over by DOLE-Zamboanga del Sur field Office officer-in-charge Camilo Encilla Jr. to four people’s organization in the province and 63 parents of child labor workers in this city.

In his welcome remarks, TIPC vice chairman Levi Cabatcha said “it is in this celebration that we give honor to our workers either white-collar job, professionals, skilled workers and all other types of laborers to include the kasambahay (household help) workers.”

“We consider them the living heroes, for they are the backbone of our society in the upliftment of our socio-economic development and progress,” Cabatcha emphasized.

“In other words, they are our partners in economic growth and stability in order to become globally competitive in terms of manpower and production in the near future,” he added.

Meanwhile, TIPC chairman Mayor Romeo Pulmones said in his message as read by Public Employment Service Office (PESO) Manager Virginia Almerol that “with the prevailing economic uncertainties, his administration is finding ways and strategies with regards to providing employment and livelihood for our constituents.”

“Employment and livelihood opportunities for the city’s unemployed sector is one of the top priorities of this administration since I assumed office in 2013,” Pulmones stressed.

“We want jobs wherein workers can grow as persons and develop positive attitudes and habits in the context of this year’s theme - Disenteng Trabaho at kabuhayan Alay Natin sa Bayan,” the mayor said.

On the other hand, 17 other parents/fishermen of child workers in barangay Dumagoc here were also given one pumpboat worth P10 thousand each. Other recipients were given complete sets of kitchen utensils and carpentry tools for them to start their own livelihood.

HPG-9 in ZS files anti-fencing case against suspect

• Source: http://zamboangatimes.ph/top-news/14732-hpg-9-in-zs-files-anti-fencing-case-against-suspect.html
• Sunday, May 3, 2015

By Allen Abastillas

The Highway Patrol Team of Zamboanga del Sur based in Camp Abelon Pagadian City has filed a criminal case against a person for violation of the Anti- Fencing Law.

Inspector Joseph Fontanilla Jr., ZDSPHPT chief, in a report to HPG-9 Chief Sr. Supt. Severino B. Agustin, said that while they were conducting an anti-carnapping operation along JP Rizal Avenue in Pagadian City, they spotted a light beige Toyota Hi Lux with plate number NIG 787.

After the vehicle was flagged down, the driver was found to have been using an unauthorized improvised plate number without an authority from the Land Transportation Office-9. Even though he is already in the age of majority, the driver was using an expired student permit to drive which is a violation of the Traffic Code of the Philippines.

The motorvehicle chassis and engine number of the Toyota pick-up was also checked with the Vehicle Information Management System ( VISM ) where it was discovered to be under a hold order under alarm with number 20141120. The registered owner of the pickup is A. B Maranget of Caloocan City. The name of the driver was withheld pending the filing of a criminal case against.

The HPG operatives behind the successful recovery of the motorvehicle are SPOI Bobby Solis, SPOI Gether P. Abo-Abo, PO3 Tanoan M. Sangcopan, PO3 Apolinario P. Vilvestre Jr., PO1 Jerix Culanculan and men of the Pagadian City Police Station.

Agustin lauded the team for a job well done.

Health orientations held for Zampen LGUs

• Source: http://zamboangatimes.ph/top-news/14744-health-orientations-held-for-zampen-lgus.html
• Saturday, May 2, 2015 15:56

By Allen Abastillas

The Department of Health-9 under Regional Director Nimfa B. Torrizo conducted a series of health orientations for the different local government units of Zamboanga Peninsula on April 29-30,2015 at the Guillermo Hotel in Pagadian City.

Councilor Vincent Paul “VP” Elago, chairman of the City Council’s Committee on Health and Sanitation, who attended the orientation, said that the DOH-9-sponsored orientations aimed to inform local government units in the region on the importance of R. A 7883 otherwise known as the “Barangay Health Workers Benefits and Incentives Act of 1995.”

Different Association Barangay Councils (ABC) presidents from the region attended the orientations.

“It is very important that the ABC presidents in the region to attend the orientations because they are serving the people and they are in the forefront of barangays in the Zamboanga Peninsula,” Elago emphasized.

Here in Zamboanga City the ABC President is Councilor Gerry “ Totng” Perez.

Elagolauded DOH-9 for giving importance the role of barangay health workers.

Pagadian City crafts new contingency plan

• Source: http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?nid=2&rid=757986
• Friday, May 1, 2015

(PNA), FFC/TPGJR/HDC

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur, May 1 (PNA) -– The participants of the three-day Pre-Disaster Risk Assessment (PEDRA) workshop has crafted a new Contingency Plan for the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CDRRMC).

Emilia Julhajan, Office of the Civil Defense (OCD) OIC-regional director, said those who attended the three-day workshop that ended Friday included the first responders, civil society organizations, government agencies and peoples organizations.

Julhajan said the newly-crafted plan is an update version of the 2005 contingency plan based on the current situation

She said the new plan was the result of collective and coordinated effort of the workshop participants.

She the plan will be submitted to the city mayor for review and endorsement to the city council for approval.

From the scale of 1 to 10, she rated 8 the CDRRMC in terms of preparedness in responding to man-made and natural disaster.