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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

Mother’s work is world’s most difficult task, says US study

• Source:http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/1351457501032/mother-s-work-is-world-s-most-difficult-task-says-us-study
• Thursday, March 10, 2016

(ALT/CAL-PIA9-Zamboanga del Sur)

PAGADIAN CITY (PIA) – The most difficult task in the world is the work of mothers, a study conducted in the United States regarding the work of a full-time mother revealed.

Thus shared Ms. Irma Astilla Balulot, governor of the Philippine Council of Women (PCW) in her keynote speech yesterday during the International Women’s Day celebration held at the city gymnasium here.

“That is why I would not say to myself that I am only a housewife. The work of a full-time housewife is equivalent to a chief executive officer (CEO) of a medium-sized company dealing with 300 to 500 employees,” she said.

The study further showed that a full-time housewife does the budgeting and she sees to it that the budget for her family for the week or month is sufficient.

“Her time is budgeted, starting when she wakes up early in the morning until she goes to rest and sleep at night,” Balulot said. “She monitors her children including her husband, does the marketing and buys nutritious food for her family.”

“The work of a housewife is complete, it involves financial management, human resources management, cooperation management and many more.That is why the role of a full-time mother belongs to a CEO category,” Balulot emphasized.

“Let us congratulate ourselves,” she said as she addressed more than 500 women representing the 20 women’s groups in the city who gathered to celebrate women’s day.

“We are not weak, we are strong, she underscored, saying that a mother bears and carries a child in her womb for nine months and can overcome the agonizing pain during delivery,” she cited.

“Using this strength, let us unite and bring our voices to the national level and get involved in nation-building,” Balulot challenged the women.

DA allots Php44M for El Niño interventions in Region 9

• Source:http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?nid=2&rid=864800
• Wednesday, March 9, 2016

(PNA), ZST/TPGJR/R.G. ANTONET A. GO

ZAMBOANGA CITY, March 9 (PNA) -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) has allocated PhP44 million to provide assistance to farmers affected by the prolonged dry spell brought about by the El Niño phenomenon here in Region 9.

Ray Anthony Credo, DA regional focal for El Niño, told the Philippines News Agency (PNA) on Wednesday that the assistance include distribution of seeds and shallow tube wells to affected farmers.

Credo said the seeds they distributed for free to farmers affected by the El Niño include rice, corn, vegetables, peanut and of high-value crops.

He said they also purchased vitamins for livestock and farm animals.

He said that PhP92.3 million worth of crops have been damaged in the different parts of region by the prolonged dry spell.

The province of Zamboanga del Sur, he said has incurred the highest damage at PhP31 million. The affected towns were Aurora, Bayog, Dumalinao, Mahayag, Midsalip, Ramon Magsaysay and Tabina.

He also said that PhP26.5 million worth of rice and corn crops were damaged in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, specifically in the town of Labason.

In this city, PhP21.7 million of crops and fruits were destroyed by the prolonged dry spell.

Meanwhile, some PhP13.1 million worth of crops were damaged in Zamboanga Sibugay province, particularly in the municipality of Diplahan.

Credo said that they prioritized in providing assistance to affected local farmers since it is only this city has declared under state of calamity.

In the meantime, he said they encouraged farmers to shift to short gestation crops such as mung bean in order for them to have income even during the El Niño phenomenon.

ZamboSur PNP to undertake PGS compliance stage “revalida” presentation

• Source:http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/1371457320185/zambosur-pnp-to-undertake-pgs-compliance-stage-revalida-presentation
• Tuesday, March 8, 2016

By Gideon C. Corgue (ALT/GCC/PIA9/ZamboSur)

PAGADIAN CITY (PIA) – The Zamboanga del Sur Police Provincial Office (ZSPPO) will pursue the next stage of Performance Governance System (PGS) in the 26 municipal police stations (MPS) of the province on March 7-12 dubbed the “Compliance Stage Revalida Presentation.”

Senior Superintendent Michael M. Nicolas, acting provincial director said as the ZSPPO sustains its momentum in its journey towards real and lasting transformation, it will pursue the next stage of the PGS by conducting a week-long assessment on the skills and knowledge of the MPS in the implementation of PNP P.A.T.R.O.L Plan 2030.

The PNP P.A.T.R.O.L (Peace and Order Agenda and Upholding the Rule of Law) Plan 2030, is a transformation strategy designed to attain its vision of becoming a highly capable, effective and credible police service by 2030.

During the second stage revalida presentation, Nicolas said the 26 MPS through its technical working group led by the chief of police will be assessed, evaluated, and rated by the Provincial Action Council (PAC) members.

The four stages of PGS include the following: initiation, compliance, proficiency and institutionalization.

Nicolas said the 26 MPS successfully hurdled the initiation stage, the first stage where the technical working group and the municipal advisory council were organized to facilitate the formulation of the strategy map and governance scorecard.

Meanwhile, Deputy Provincial Director for Administration Supt. James A. Turbela, chairman of the Police Provincial Strategy Management Unit (PPSMU) said that during the compliance stage revalida presentation, six (6) MPS will be accommodated in one day where each MPS will be given 2 hours for their power point presentation.

Turbela said the PNP is among the 6 pilot national government agencies which adopted the PGS to improve governance and ensure that reforms in the systems are sustained.

The agencies include: the Bureau of Internal Revenue, Bureau of Customs, Department of Education, Department of Public Works and Highways, Department of Budget and Management, and Philippine National Police.

Turbela is confident that the ZSPPO can complete the two remaining stages — the proficiency and institutionalization.

Women encouraged to keep Pagadian peaceful, vibrant

• Source:http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/1371457073563/women-encouraged-to-keep-pagadian-peaceful-vibrant
• Monday, March 7, 2016

By Gideon C. Corgue (ALT/GCC/PIA9/ZamboSur)

PAGADIAN CITY (PIA) – Women have a vital role to play in the maintenance of peace and order in our society.

Thus disclosed Mayor Romeo P. Pulmones in his message during the opening program of the Women’s Month celebration at the city gym on Tuesday, with the theme “Kapakanan ni Juana, Isama sa Agenda!”

Pulmones stressed that greater and equal participation of women at all levels of decision-making decisively contribute to accelerating the pace of development and the maintenance of peace.

Pulmones said women are more meticulous than men in gathering information particularly on the presence of suspicious–looking men or strangers in their community.

The chief executive encouraged the women to keep Pagadian peaceful and vibrant as ever.

“I urge you to be very alert, vigilant and report to authorities the presence of armed men,” Pulmones said adding that the city is under threat from armed terrorist groups due to Congress’ failure to pass the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL}.

He cited the Zamboanga siege on September 9, 2013 where the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) rebels stormed the city and fought the government forces, held civilians hostage, and left hundreds of people dead.

“In that tragic incident, majority of those who died were women. Worst is, they were abused by the armed groups, either Muslims or Christians,” Pulmones said quoting a media report.

“We don’t want that the unfortunate incident will happen in our place. We should all be prepared, stay alert and protect our peaceful city,” Pulmones concluded.

Suspect in the Slashing of 5 Persons Surrenders

• Source:http://pro9.pnp.gov.ph/index.php/public-relations/news-release/2504-suspect-in-the-slashing-of-5-persons-surrenders
• Sunday, March 6, 2016

By PCINSP ROGELIO C ALABATA (Chief RPIO9) with report from PO3 Bernard Tan (RPIO9)

Zamboanga Del Sur - Elements of Dumingag Municipal Police Station responded to a phone call from Barangay Chairman Edgar Tan of Sinonok, Dumingag at around 2:30 PM on March 1, 2016.

The barangay authorities turned-over Ricky Sumampon Bano, 28, a farmer residing in Purok 4, Barangay Bagumbayan, of said municipality who voluntarily surrendered to them. Bano is the suspect of a hacking incident in Barangay Bagumbayan, Sergio Osmeña on February 29, 2016 at about 3:00 PM wherein his victims were identified as Analyn Cudas Taata, Agapito Cudas and three others. Suspect is now under the custody of Dumingag MPS for proper disposition.

2 injured in Zamboanga del Sur shootout

• Source:http://www.sunstar.com.ph/zamboanga/local-news/2016/03/03/2-injured-zamboanga-del-sur-shootout-460527
• Saturday, March 5, 2016

By Bong Garcia

TWO people, including a police officer, were wounded in a shootout that ensued while the policemen were serving a search warrant in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, the police reported Thursday.

Senior Superintendent Michael Nicolas, Zamboanga del Sur police director, said the shootout took place around 4:30 a.m. Tuesday at Purok 4 in the village of Poblacion, Guipos municipality.

Nicolas identified the victims as Inspector Augustus Rosendo and Pahima Betor, the wife of Nicholas, who is the subject of the search warrant.

Nicolas said the shootout ensued when Betor (Nicholas) opened fire, hitting Rosendo after the policemen barged into the residence of the Betors when they ignored the lawmen despite introducing themselves properly.

He said Betor ran and managed to elude arrest, while his wife, Pahima, was hit in the crossfire during the shootout.

He said Rosendo and Pahima were taken to the hospitals for treatment while manhunt was launched in a bid to arrest Betor.

Zambo Sur enhancing investment potential via competitiveness index

• Source:http://www.mb.com.ph/zambo-sur-enhancing-investment-potential-via-competitiveness-index/
• Friday, March 4, 2016

By Nonoy E. Lacson

Zamboanga City – The Zamboanga del Sur Provincial Government has urged all municipal mayors in the province to participate and support the 2016 Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI) in order to effectively combat poverty by attracting investors thru the database that will be made available by the Department of Trade and Industry in Zamboanga Peninsula(DTI-9).

“This is our fight. We are fighting poverty and the future of the next generation. We have to march as a team, as a group”, said Zamboanga del Sur Governor Antonio H. Cerilles urged all the mayors and representatives from the 26 municipalities and one city of the province.

“That is why I asked DTI to help us, not just because we want to be competitive but we want investors to come to our province”, Cerilles said.

DTI-9 Director Sitti Amina M. Jain explained to the participants in a forum the significance of the CMCI in achieving the vision of the provincial government.

“Let us all start documenting our database. These will be a big factor in influencing investors to come to Zamboanga del Sur. If data on the infrastructure, policies and services are readily available for them, they can immediately see your potential”, Jain said.

Jain also asked for the full support of all the LGUs in the province to surpass last year’s ranking.

Last year, Zamboanga del Sur ranked 5th among over 82 provinces in the country in terms of competitiveness.

“I challenge you, then, to give us your full support because we want to maintain or even surpass our ranking last year”, she stressed.

The CMCI 2016 survey opened this March with the result to be submitted to the National Competitiveness Council (NCC) on April 15.

Stakeholders’ support cited for the success of gift-giving activity

• Source:http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/1371456898440/stakeholders-support-cited-for-the-success-of-gift-giving-activity-
• Thursday, March 3, 2016

By Gideon C. Corgue (ALT/GCC/PIA9/ZamboSur)

LABANGAN, Zamboanga del Sur, March 3 (PIA) – The 1st Cavalry (Tagapanguna) Squadron, Mechanized Infantry Division, Philippine Army and 1st Field Artillery Battalion (1FAB), Army Artillery Regiment, Philippine Army acknowledged the support of stakeholders for the success of the gift-giving activity dubbed “Bundles of Joy” and feeding program on Monday held at Upper Pulacan Elementary School, this municipality.

At least 50 indigent schoolchildren of Upper Pulacan Elementary School were given bags of canned goods and personal hygiene kits from GMA Kapuso Foundation.

A hundred pairs of slippers from the Philippine Army Finance Center Producers Integrated Cooperative (PAFCPIC) were distributed to the pupils.

Following the gift-giving activity, a feeding program was also conducted by the 1FAB.

1CAV commanding officer Lieutenant Colonel Charlemagne Batayola, Jr. in his message said it was a great joy and privilege for the 1CAV and 1FAB to partner with the stakeholders in the activity.

Batayola underscored the importance of stakeholders’ engagement in the implementation of their programs and projects.

“I thank all those who have contributed in one way or the other to make the “Bundles of Joy” and feeding program a resounding success,” Batayola proudly said. “Without the cooperation of key stakeholders, I am certain that this activity would never be possible,” Batayola added.

“Kini among pangandoy nga sa among gamay nga pamaagi makahatag kami ug kalipay ug paglaum sa mga kabataan dinhi sa Upper Pulacan Elementary School (It is our dream that in our own little way, we can give a little joy and hope to the children here in Upper Pulacan Elementary School),” Batayola said.

Meanwhile, Captain Clarence Bautista, operations officer of 1FAB said the civil-military operations (CMO) activities that they are conducting is designed to bring basic services to the people.

He was very happy to visit and serve the school where he completed his elementary education.

“Masaya po ako na bumalik at makapagsilbi sa paaralan na aking pinanggagalingan. Dito po ako nag-aral ng aking elementary education noong 1993. Nagagalak at natutuwa po ako na nakita ko ang aking mga guro,” Bautista, who hails from Nueva Ecija proudly announced.

He encouraged the schoolchildren to strive hard to be the best that they can be since poverty is not a hindrance to success.

Pagadian City police, radio group forge ties to strengthen crime prevention

• Source:http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?nid=2&rid=862074
• Wednesday, March 2, 2016

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

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur, March 1 (PNA) -- The local police have partnered with a radio communications group in a bid to strengthen the anti-criminality campaign in this city.

Supt. Michael Palermo, local police chief and Wellie Geographia, president of the Pagadian Emergency Communication Services (Pecoms), signed Monday a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) sealing the partnership.

Palermo said the partnership is aimed to strengthen the crime prevention campaign as well as hasten emergency response through communications.

Geographia said his organization has more than 200 bonafide members equipped with very high frequency (VHF) radio transceivers in this city and in the other parts of this province.

Pecoms is registered with the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) and duly licensed by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to operate VHF radio transceiver with 146.050 megahertz frequency on simplex band.

“Our primary concern is to serve the community by providing free communication assistance, especially in times of emergency,” Geographia said.

CSWDO, stakeholders convene to address issues on street children

• Source:http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/1351456819115/cswdo-stakeholders-convene-to-address-issues-on-street-children
• Tuesday, March 1, 2016

By Claro A.Lanipa

PAGADIAN CITY, 01 Mar (PIA) – The City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) together with other stakeholders convened yesterday to address the current social problems on the increasing number of street children and children at risk in the city, which was held at the conference hall, Senior Citizens Building, City Hall Complex.

One of the main agenda tackled during the meeting was the presentation of the CSWDO’s Comprehensive Plan for Street Children for the year 2016 which aims to minimize the presence of street children in the city.

Other stakeholders present were the Philippine National Police - Women and Children Protection Desk (PNP-WCPD), Department of Education- Alternative Learning System (DepEd-ALS), Philippine Information Agency (PIA), City Health Office, City Traffic Division, Sabakan, selected urban barangay chairmen/representatives with high incidence of street children, and non-government organizations.

CSWDO Children’s Center in charge Ms. Pilar Leslie S. Panduma presented the statistical data of street children served in 2015 as follows; Children’s Center – 40 male children, Lingap Center – 18 males and 10 females, and CSWDO (community-based) 21 males and 4 females with a total of 93 children.

As of December 31, 2015, sixty six (66) were released to their respective families, twenty two (22) absconded from the institutions and five (5) are still in the institution, Panduma added.

On the other hand, Ms. Teresita A. Roldan, CSWDO officer-in-charge expressed her gratitude to all the stakeholders present for their all-out support and contribution to the cause of the children. (ALT/CAL/PIA9-Zamboanga del Sur)