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Teenager shot in Zamboanga Sur
- Source: http://www.mindanaoexaminer.com/news.php?news_id=20141009120331
- Friday, October 10, 2014 1:03:31 am
- (Mindanao Examiner)
PAGADIAN CITY – A young man was shot dead in an attack in the town of Labangan in the southern Philippine province of Zamboanga del Sur, police said Thursday.
Police said Saidaron Tahir Bago, 19, was only buying cigarettes at a convenience store in the village of Bulanit when a man, armed with a .45-caliber pistol, shot him several times. The gunman fled on a motorcycle after the killing.
Bago, a resident of Tawagan village in Pagadian City, died instantly from the attack.
Police said Bago was shot at least four times without any apparent reason. “The victim sustained gunshot wounds in his head and different parts of the body,” said Inspector Dahlan Samuddin, a regional police spokesman.
He said police are investigating the motive of the murder.
Senior citizens show off talents during elderly week culmination
- Source: http://news.pia.gov.ph/index.php?article=1371412749466
- Thursday, October 9, 2014
- By Gideon C. Corgue (FPG/GCC/PIA-Zamboanga del Sur)
PAGADIAN CITY, Oct. 9 (PIA) – It was a day of entertainment when more than 600 senior citizens from the different barangays flaunted their talents during the culmination of elderly week celebration on Tuesday at the covered court in Plaza Luz here.
Sultan Pangsayan Radi Sr., president of the Federation of Senior Citizen Association of the Philippines (FESCAP)-Pagadian City chapter, said the elderly week celebration last Oct. 1-7 was capped by a foot parade along the city’s major thoroughfares.
This year’s celebration has for its theme, “Ang Nakakatanda ay Yaman. Katuwang sa Pag-unlad ng Bayan, Pangalagaan Kanilang Karapatan.”
“This is the first time that the city’s enthusiastic elderlies hold parade around the city,” Radi said adding “the weeklong celebration focuses on the vital role of senior citizens and their valuable contributions to our society.”
The FESCAP, Radi said, also conducted a free medical mission, gave recognition to six most active FESCAP chapters and organized a whole-day entertainment program for the members to show off their talents before the public.
“Senior citizens were happy to share their talents through songs, dances, poems, etc. during the yearly event,” Radi said.
Radi also thanked the local government unit (LGU) through Mayor Romeo Pulmones for actively supporting the said activity by extending financial assistance and helping promote and enforce the rights and wellbeing of the elderly.
Sixty-five-year-old Lumen Abacahin, FESCAP member of Lumbia chapter and former employee of City Agriculturist Office, said she enjoyed seeing her fellow senior citizens – composed mostly of retirees from public and private organization - gathered together. “This is the only day that all senior citizens come together to mingle with each other.”
“I hope that the city government and DSWD will continue to support us- the senior citizens - particularly on our rights because when we served the government, we have contributed our knowledge, skills and experience for the improvement of our society,” she added.
Bayog town observes Senior Citizens’ Week
- Source: http://news.pia.gov.ph/index.php?article=1351412730514
- Wednesday, October 8, 2014
- By Claro A. Lanipa
BAYOG, Zamboanga del Sur, Oct. 8 (PIA) – To pay tribute to elderly persons for their contributions to the community and in nation building, the municipal government here has feted the senior citizens with a program at the municipal gymnasium to mark the start of the Senior Citizens’ week celebration last Oct. 1.
In his inspirational message, Mayor Leonardo L. Babasa, Jr. reiterated the salient provisions of Republic Act 9994, better known as the “Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010,” that provides more benefits and privileges to elderlies.
Under this law older persons are entitled to 20% discount on the purchase of certain goods and services. Special 5% discount on prime commodities and basic necessities, and 5% utility discount on electric and water consumption.
On top of these, eligible indigent senior citizens are also entitled to a monthly social pension of P500 under the government social pension program implemented by the DSWD.
It can be recalled that Presidential Proclamation No. 470 has declared every first week of October each year as “Elderly Filipino Week.”
This year’s theme is “Nakakatanda ay Yaman, Katuwang sa Pag-unlad ng Bayan, Pangalagaan Kanilang Kapakanan.”
Some 700 senior citizens from the municipality’s 28 barangays turned up in said activity with Vice Mayor Celso Matias and some members of the Sangguniang Bayan.
To make the program more entertaining and lively, different games and contests were given to the participants by the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO) led by Gloria Magtortol.
PDEA taps village officials in anti-drug campaign
- Source: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/zamboanga/local-news/2014/10/07/pdea-taps-village-officials-anti-drug-campaign-369710
- Tuesday, October 7, 2014
- By Bong Garcia
THE Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) is tapping the assistance of village officials to help them in the campaign against illegal drugs in Zamboanga Peninsula.
PDEA Regional Director Joseph Ladip said village officials will be of big help in the campaign against prohibited drugs, as “they are the first line of defense and know the people in the community.”
Ladip said the involvement of the village officials will further strengthen the campaign against prohibited drugs.
Ladip said they can help in the conduct of preventive education and community involvement program against the use of prohibited drugs.
He said the preventive education include the conduct of seminars in the villages as well as in schools.
PDEA-Zamboanga Peninsula covers the provinces of Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay, Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi and this city.
12 Mindanao student writers win top awards
- Source: http://manilastandardtoday.com/2014/10/06/12-mindanao-student-writers-win-top-awards/
- Monday, October 6, 2014 12:01 am
- By A. Perez Rimando
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur—Twelve student journalists from Mindanao, four of them from Zamboanga Peninsula, topped the writing and radio broadcasting contests during the recent National Schools Press Conference (NSPC) held by the Department of Education in Olongapo City.
Education Undersecretary Alberto T. Muyot through Memorandum 75, s. 2014 received by Region 9 Director Malcolm S. Garma, the annual NSPC for campus journalists and school paper teacher-advisers from 16 regions, identified the winning high school (HS) students as Johanna Dejito of Davao city who placed first in English (E) news writing; Revy Marata of Zamboanga del Sur, in (E) copy reading and headline writing; Raul Eguia of Dipolog City, in (E) photojournalism; Fainor Taug of Pagadian City, in Filipino (F) feature writing ; Bonna Claire Baliola of Zamboanga del Norte, in (E) best news presenter; and Madeline Arbis of Butuan City, in (F) best news presenter.
Ranked No. 1 in the elementary level was Surigao City’s Kristina Angela Jao in (E) editorial writing; Mati City’s Gerald Zaspa, in (E) sports writing; Koronadal City’s Nelsie Noserale, in (F) editorial writing; Cabadbaran City’s Janrove Alvez, in (F) photo journalism; Cabadbaran’s Josie Lastimosa, in (E) best anchor, and Agusan del Sur’s Michel Tumulak, in (F )best anchor.
Also cited were Mati City’s Allyster Astronomo, Davao del Sur’s Mary Claire Marcos, and Agusan del Norte’s Gessel Mae Hacan for second in (E) sports writing, in (F) health writing, and in (F )best presenter, respectively.
For the individual category, the winners were Koronadal’s Fennie Inocencio in (E) editorial writing, Maguindanao’s Denise Tonatos in (E) news writing, Bislig’s Andres Basalo in (E) news writing, and Agusan del Sur’s Denika Soberano in (F) best presenter.
Tagum’s “The Harbinger” was named best school publication followed by Zamboanga del Norte’s “The Singkulong”, and Dapitan City’s “The Equalizer.”
Cops, gunmen clash off Zambo Sur
- Source: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/zamboanga/local-news/2014/10/04/cops-gunmen-clash-zambo-sur-369226
- Saturday, October 4, 2014
- By Bong Garcia
SECURITY has been strengthened at the municipal waters of San Pablo, Zamboanga del Sur following a firefight between sea watchmen and gunmen involved in illegal fishing, an official said.
Police Regional Office-Zamboanga Peninsula (PRO) Information Officer-in-Charge Inspector Dahlan Samuddin said the firefight took place around 11:20 p.m. near Ticala Island, San Pablo town.
Samuddin said the gunmen opened fire when the police forces and sea watchmen led by San Pablo Councilor Ernesto Utlang were checking the reported illegal fishing activity in the area.
Samuddin said this prompted the lawmen to return fire, thus, the brief firefight ensued.
The gunmen aboard two motorized bancas fled towards the seawater of the nearby town of Dimataling upon sensing the arrival of reinforcement, Samuddin said.
No casualties were reported on both the lawmen and the outlaws.
Troops, police intercept rice smugglers in Zamboanga del Sur
- Source: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/382065/news/regions/troops-police-intercept-rice-smugglers-in-zamboanga-del-sur
- Friday, October 3, 2014 5:52 pm
- (JDS, GMA News)
A joint team of police and military personnel intercepted four trucks loaded with allegedly smuggled rice at a Zamboanga del Sur port, the Army's 1st Infantry Division said.
According to a press statement, members of the 53rd Infantry Battalion and Margosatubig Municipal Police Station conducted the raid on sacks of rice offloaded from M/L Amesia in the town's port last week.
"The combined forces of military and police [then] established [a] blockade at the gate of the sea port to avoid pilferage or loss of the intercepted contraband," the division said.
The 7,689 25-kg sacks have been transported to Pagadian City. The rice, valued at P8 million, will be kept at the National Food Authority while the Bureau of Customs conducts an investigation.
M/L Amesia has meanwhile been escorted to Zamboanga City by a Navy patrol boat. The Customs bureau will have custody of the cargo ship once it reaches port, the division said.
"The successful operation was a result of information given by [a] concerned citizen about a suspicious sea vessel floating in Margostubig waters," Lt. Col. Alvin Luzon, commanding officer of the 53rd IB, said.
DENR-9, Ramon Magsaysay town ink MOA on Bambusetum establishment
- Source: http://news.pia.gov.ph/index.php?article=1431412207079
- Thursday, October 2, 2014
- By Franklin P. Gumapon (FPG/PIA9)
RAMON MAGSAYSAY, Zamboanga del Sur, Oct. 2 (PIA) – A memorandum of agreement (MOA) between the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)-9 and this town has been signed here yesterday for the establishment of a “Bambusetum” in the municipality with Regional Director Arleigh Adorable and Mayor Leonilo D. Borinaga Sr. as signatories.
Once completed, this Bambusetum (a bamboo demonstration area) is the second in region 9; the first one was set up in a one-hectare lot in Pasonanca, Zamboanga City.
In his welcome statement, Mayor Borinaga said that bamboo is the municipality’s one town, one product (OTOP), as it is producing a variety of bamboo crafts such as “sawali” (woven split bamboo mats), baskets, furniture and many others.
Borinaga also disclosed that this bamboo craft making in his town has been in existence for more than 50 years now since it was introduced by people from Cebu and Siquijor who migrated here.
The municipality will soon be producing engineered bamboos for floor tiles, furniture, tabletops and wall panels, as the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has allotted some P3.5 million for the procurement of machineries for the purpose.
To encourage the locals to go on bamboo production, the Technology Transfer Division (TTD) of DENR’s Ecosystems Research and Development Service (ERDS) is now conducting a two-day forum on bamboo production and utilization with the members of Ramon Magsaysay Bamboo Association (RAMAGBA) and those living in the municipality’s flood-prone areas as participants. The said forum will end today.
Speaking before the participants, ERDS Regional Technical Director Gil Ona told them “bamboo is now called ‘green gold of the century’ as a potential export commodity.”
Subscribing to Ona’s statement, Director Adorable has encouraged the participants to plant bamboos to ensure a continuous supply for the bamboo craft industry in the municipality.
DTI boosts Zambo Sur bamboo industry
- Source: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/zamboanga/local-news/2014/10/01/dti-boosts-zambo-sur-bamboo-industry-368654
- Wednesday, October 1, 2014
- By Bong Garcia
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has released Wednesday P3.4 million worth of equipment and machines to boost the Bamboo Industry in the Municipality of Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga del Sur.
DTI-Zamboanga del Sur Provincial Director Ma. Socorro Atay said the equipment and machines were released during the launching of the Bamboo-based products at a nursery in Ramon Magsaysay.
Atay said the equipment and machines they released include wood-fired kiln drier, twin rip saw, bamboo pole cutter and laminating press with pneumatic cylinder.
Atay said the beneficiary of the equipment and machines is the Ramon Magsaysay-based cooperative engaged in the production of furniture and other products made of bamboo.
Department of Environment and Natural Resources Bamboo Specialist Gregorio Santos has likened Bamboo to a coconut.
Santos said if the coconut is dubbed as the “tree of life,” bamboo too can be considered as one “because every part of bamboo, like coconut, is useful.”
Santos said that there are at least 200 species of bamboo in the country.
Meanwhile, the DTI has conducted “Pulong-Pulong sa Industriya sa Kawayan” in Pagadian City as part of the agency’s consultation and at the same time an education and information campaign to Bamboo Industry stakeholders.
The activity was held in partnership with the DENR, Department of Agriculture, Department of Education, Department of Science and Technology, Department of Labor and Employment, Department of Agrarian Reform, and Technical Education Skills and Development Authority.