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Tight guarding for Wuhan coronavirus in Zambo ‘Mayor Beng urges residents to maintain cleanliness, hygiene’
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AYOR BENG Climaco has urged residents in Zamboanga to always maintain cleanliness and good hygiene practises as the local government took steps to prevent the entry of the Wuhan coronavirus here and protect the public’s health. Dozens had died and gestion, headache, cough, in the implementation of health protocols and inthousands are feared sore throat, and a fever. “Let us maintain tensified screening proinfected by the deadly virus which broke out cleanliness in our sur- cedures for all passengers last month - although it roundings and proper and travellers, especially was first reported in De- hygiene to ensure good those who came from China and Malaysia - which cember - in Wuhan, the health,” Climaco said. She said the City has 4 reported cases of the capital of Central China’s Hubei province and Health Office (CHO) con- coronavirus - to prevent spread in other countries tinues to coordinate with the entry of the nCoV. by people who contract- the Department of Health Just recently, Vice ed the coronavirus, also (DOH), the Bureau of Mayor Rommel Agan also called nCoV and symp- Quarantine, and airport met with representatives toms include nasal con- and seaport authorities Continue on page 3
Medical workers perform medical treatment on a patient in Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University in Wuhan, central China’s Hubei Province, Jan. 24, 2020. (Xinhua/Xiong Qi)
Mayor targets to plant 100,000 trees before term ends
Mayors Beng Climaco and Sara Duterte-Carpio pose with Philippine Ambassador to the US, Jose Manuel Romualdez and other Filipinos. (Embassy photo)
Beng Climaco, Sara Duterte ‘remarkable women’ THE PHILIPPINE Embassy in Washington led by Ambassador Jose Manuel Romualdez branded Zamboanga Mayor
Beng Climaco and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio as “remarkable women” and gave them warm reception following
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A mangrove area in Zamboanga. (Mindanao Examiner) MAYOR BENG Climaco has pledged to plant 100,000 trees before her term ends and stood firm
against any form of mining in Zamboanga and urged lawmakers to pass measures protecting the
local watersheds. “We will plant 100,000 trees before I end my final term as mayor of the city. While I am the mayor, we will remain firm in our stand against mining in the city as we urge our Congressional Representatives (Cesar Jimenez Jr and Mannix Dalipe) to pass measures protecting all of our watersheds and their buffer zones,” said Climaco, an environment advocate. She said her administration continues to Continue on page 3
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Mayor targets to plant 100,000 trees before term ends Continued from page 1 develop and maintain the Zamboanga’s forest at the 19-hectare at Sitio Abong-Abong in Upper Pasonanca where the Climaco Freedom Park is located, and the mangrove forest in Barangays Talon-Talon and Mampang with a total area of 150 hectares. As part of Zamboanga’s environmental programs and projects, Climaco said the multi-sectoral technical working groups led in the completion of the environmental plans for the sustainable development of the natural resources and its habitats. She said with technical assistance from United States Agency for International Development (USAID) - Protect Wildlife Project and inputs from other national regulatory agencies, academe and stakeholders, the Office of City Environment and Natural Resources drafted developmental plans and frameworks which include the Management and Development Plans of the Great and Little Santa Cruz Islands Protected Landscape and Seascape and the Pasonanca Natural Park, the Forest Land
Use Plan for 2019-2027 and the Zamboanga City Central Mangrove Forest Framework covering Barangays Mampang and Talon-Talon and adjacent barangays that are teeming with mangrove forests to help stabilize the coastline and cushion the impacts of climate change to sustain livelihood and food security in the nearby communities. Climaco also said the local government has updated the draft management and development plan of priority watersheds under a co-management agreement with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources for the Ayala and Manicahan watersheds and pushed for the completion of Biodiversity Management Framework program for habitat and wildlife management as well as build-up the capacity of the local inter-agencies on law enforcement against wildlife trafficking. “One of last year’s noteworthy achievements in wildlife management in coordination with the City Tourism Office was at Sirommon Island in Barangay Dita and Barangay Panubigan by
setting-up of enclosures at the nesting sites of the endangered species of marine turtle hatchlings against predators and assisted in releasing them to their natural habitat,” Climaco said. “Similarly, the USAID - Strengthening Urban Resilience for Growth with Equity Project also provided assistance in organizing a multi-sectoral group in the drafting of the Environmental Code of Zamboanga City which aims to promote sustainable development and resiliency with its framework that contained and defined our environmental policies and regulations. It is now undergoing the review and consultation process by the Sangguniang Panlungsod for possible enactment into an ordinance,” she added. All these accomplishments made Zamboanga City a recipient of the prestigious Green Thumb Award by the Manila Times through its Philippines Top Model Cities, recognizing the local government through Climaco’s leadership that prioritizes the well-being of the environment. (Zamboanga Post)
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Tight guarding for Wuhan coronavirus in Zambo ‘Mayor Beng urges residents to maintain cleanliness, hygiene’
Continued from page 1 from the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office and CHO, and other stakeholders. He said there is a need to focus and intensify screening and assessment of passengers and travellers, including deportees from Malaysia since Zamboanga has a regular ferry service to Sandakan in Sabah. “We directed our CHO to coordinate with DOH to intensify screening and hopefully puede kita man prevent el entrada na Zamboanga City (del nCoV),” he said. City Health Officer Dr. Dulce Miravite said there has been no report of the Wuhan coronavirus in Zamboanga. “Here in Zamboanga, we do not have a case yet, and we want to keep it that way,” she said.
An inter-agency task force for the nCoV has been activated, and both local and national government agencies are regularly meeting to continuously thresh out protection measures and protocols. Miravite said individuals, who have history of travel in countries with confirmed nCoV cases, should take caution, self-quarantine, and seek immediate consultation with medical professionals. “Si etu sabe tu estaba tu este places tiene cases, man isolate kita, de ya anda na crowded places, si tiene cough and colds usa ya mask, y man consult earlier,” she said. Several countries have confirmed cases of the coronavirus, including France, Japan, Australia, United States, Canada, Malaysia, Nepal,
Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. Miravite echoed the mayor’s call to residents to maintain proper hygiene by regularly washing hands with soap and water, and drink enough water, avoid alcohol and smoking and to cover mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, and not to spit in public areas. According to Science Alert which quoted China’s National Health Commission Minister Ma Xiaowei, a person with the Wuhan coronavirus could be infectious to others before they know they have the virus. Xiaowei said someone with the virus could show no symptoms they have the coronavirus anytime between a day and 14 days. During that time, an
asymptomatic person is also infectious and could
spread the coronavirus to others, which makes it
difficult to stop its spread. (Zamboanga Post)
Beng Climaco, Sara Duterte ‘remarkable women’
Continued from page 1 were in the US for the project “Strong Cities, Strong Partnerships: A Comprehensive Approach to Preventing Terrorism in Southeast Asia” under the auspices of the International Visitor Leadership Program of the US Department of State. Romualdez led embassy personnel in welcoming “fellow public servants from the cities of Davao and Zamboanga, headed by remarkable women mayors Sara Duterte and Beng Climaco.” Climaco was accompanied by her executive assistant Michael Angelo Saavedra, who also thanked the US government for the opportunity to be part of the important event. “Thank you US State Department for the opportunity to be part of the International Visitor Leadership Program for the second time. Excited to be part of this dynamic team,” Saavedra said. He also chronicled Climaco’s activities and said the mayor met with other American officials during the 88th Winter Meeting of the US Conference of Mayors. He said the event touched on thematic discussions that
included public safety, policing, among others. Saavedra said Climaco also had meetings with “Strong Cities Network Mayors,” such as Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer, Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. And Climaco spent a whole day at the State Department for various meetings with Ambassador Atul Keshapt, of the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs; and Ambassador Nathan Sales, of the Bureau of Counterterrorism. They also visited the headquarters of the United States Agency for International Development and met with Gloria Steele, Asia Bureau and former Mission Director to the Philippines. Climaco, Saavedra added, attended meetings with the Department of Homeland Security and ADAMS (All Dulles Area Muslim Society) Center. ADAMS, in Virginia, is one of the largest mosques in the US and serving 5,000 Muslim families. It offers a wide variety of services. Some are of religious nature such as Islamic and Arabic classes, while others are of communal nature such as Boy and Girl
Scout activities Climaco also had discussions on the fundamentals of US Governance, including elections and Federalism with Sarah Nugent, of the US State Department and Dr. Steven Billet, of George Washington University. Netizens, who are following the Facebook page of the Philippine Embassy in Washington, praised Climaco’s hard work and her dedication as chief executive of Zamboanga. “Congrats to our Mayor, Madam Beng Climaco,” said JVM RD. “The two best women Mayors in the Philippines keep up the good works,” Toledo Curay Arlisa said. Jose Balenton also commented that: “Our Mayor of Zamboanga is the best.” And Jocelyn Sczepanski said she is proud of Climaco. “Good job we are proud to have you mayor Beng.” Even Saavedra was mentioned by Masocorro Reyes: “Congrats Madam Beng and Michael.” And Maria Aizon said Climaco is a world-class mayor. “Our world class mayor,” she wrote on the social media page of the Philippine Embassy. (Zamboanga Post)
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National Housing Authority OIC Region 9 Director Roderick IbaĂąez met with Mayor Beng Climaco recently to personally relay the message of NHA General Manager Marcelino Escalada Jr. on the approval of the additional funds for the remaining Z3R projects as well as the realignment of the remaining Z3R funds to complete the entire Z3R package.
Vice Mayor Rommel Agan together with City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer Dr. Elmeir Apolinario, convened members of the health sector and other stakeholders to discuss measures as well as formulate mechanisms against the Wuhan coronavirus.
Vice Mayor Rommel Agan joins National Painter and Sculptor Nemesio Miranda Jr. and CEO personnel during an inspection at the R.T. Lim Boulevard where the Philippine Scouting Centennial Monument is undergoing finishing touches.
Health workers during the anti-polio campaign dubbed Sabayang Patak Kontra Polio for children less than 5 years old using mOPV in barangays Ayala and Pasonanca.
Officers and members of the Eleven Islands Community Guide Association take their oath before Vice Mayor Rommel Agan at City Hall.
National Chairman of the Philippine Councilors League Danilo Dayanghirang calls on Vice Mayor Rommel Agan at City Hall on the sidelines of his visit to Zamboanga to keynote the Regional Convention of Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.
The Oversight Committee of the Zamboanga City Anti-Drug Abuse Council organized a planning workshop and training for concerned agencies to ensure an integrated and synchronized plans, programs and activities on the campaign against illegal drugs in the city.
The City Government released some P214,000 worth of financial assistance to victims of a fire incident that broke out in Campo Islam October 20.
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Zamboanga Mayor Beng Climaco and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio in the United States for a series of lectures and meetings. (By Michael Angelo Saavedra)
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Z3R projects get more funds
Buggoc transitory site. (Photos courtesy of the Mindanao Examiner Regional Newspaper.)
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OOD NEWS for the remaining beneficiaries of the government housing project under the Zamboanga City Roadmap to Recovery and Reconstruction (Z3R) because the National Housing Authority (NHA) has allocated additional P692.83 million funding for the purchase and development of properties where permanent houses will be constructed.
Housing Division OIC Rodrigo Pagotaisidro said once fully implemented, these projects will benefit families affected by the September 2013 siege of Zambo-
anga by followers of Moro National Liberation Front Nur Misuari. He said some 77 families remain in transitory sites at Masepla in Mampang, Asinan, Rio Hondo
All set for ‘Dia de Zamboanga’ celebration PREPARATION IS under way for the celebration of the 83rd Dia de Zamboanga, one of the most important celebrations in Zamboanga City where in February 26, 1937 the first set of city officials, led by Mayor Nicasio Valderrosa, was sworn into office. The Dia de Zamboanga, a special non-working holiday, is celebrated with various activities and among the events prepared for the celebration are the Zamboanga Hip-Hop Competition, Dia de Sen. Roseller Lim, #ZamboLoveFest, Zamboanga Film Festival, Inter-school Drum and Lyre Competition, Zamboanga Hip-Hop Dance and Open Cheer Dance Competition and the Zamboanga Music RunVolution 4.0. A program will also be held at the Joaquin F. Enriquez Memorial Sports Complex and followed by civic-military parade. History According to Wikipedia,
the leadership of Zamboanga was in the hands of the commander of its Spanish garrison, Fort Pilar, during the Spanish era (15211898). When General Vicente Alvarez established Zamboanga as a sovereign republic, the leadership was vested upon its president. Upon the firm establishment of American colonization and dissolution of the Republic in 1903, Zamboanga, as a municipality, was placed under the Moro Province, a semi-military government consisting of five districts: Zamboanga, Cotabato, Davao, Lanao and Sulu. During this period, Zamboanga hosted a number of American regional governors, including General John J. Pershing, who was military commander and governor of the Moro Province from 1909 to 1914. On September 15, 1911, the Legislative Council of the Moro Province passed Act No. 272 converting the municipality into a city with a commission form of gov-
ernment but was amended to be effective on January 1, 1912. Frederick Christopher Bader was appointed mayor of the city. After Bader’s term ended in 1914, Victoriano Tarrosa, a native Zamboangueño was appointed to replace him. Upon the establishment of the Department of Mindanao and Sulu in 1914, Zamboanga City was reverted into a municipality run by a municipal president. When the Commonwealth government was established in 1935, calls to convert Zamboanga into a city increased. On September 23, 1936, through Assemblyman Juan Alano, the National Assembly of the Philippines passed Commonwealth Act No. 39 making Zamboanga a chartered city consists of the present territorial jurisdiction of the municipality of Zamboanga, the municipality of Bolong, the municipal district of Taluksangay, the whole island of Basilan and the adjacent islands,
the municipality of Isabela, the municipal district of Lamitan, and the municipal district of Maluso. It was later signed by President Manuel Quezon on October 12, 1936. The charter made Zamboanga as the largest city in the world in terms of land area. The charter also called for a government headed by a city mayor to be appointed by the President of the Philippines; and a city council to be composed of the city engineer, city treasurer, three elective councilors and two appointive councilors. In a jubilant celebration held outside the City Hall, the new city government was formally inaugurated on February 26, 1937 and Valderrosa was appointed as mayor while Doroteo Karagdag, Agustin Natividad, Santiago Varela, Faustino Macaso and Pedro Cuevas, Jr. were appointed as councilors. Although born in Bacolod, Negros Occidental on October 11, 1891, Valderrosa spent most of
his career in Western Mindanao, mainly in Zamboanga and Basilan. In 1930, he was appointed Secretary and Treasurer of the province of Zamboanga and served until his appointment as mayor in 1937. At this time, the city mayor is directly appointed by the President of the Philippines. During his term, he was known for transferring the Moro village from the thriving tourist spot of Cawa-Cawa Boulevard to its present location in Campo Islam. He also constructed the road network in Basilan. In 1939, Valderrosa on the request of President Quezon, was assigned to the newly created chartered city of Baguio, which was experiencing administrative problems as a fledgling city. He became also Basilan’s first city mayor when it separated from Zamboanga in 1948. The street that passes through the Zamboanga City Hall is named in honor of Valderrosa. (Zamboanga Post)
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and Buggoc. In his letter to Mayor Beng Climaco, NHA General Manager Marcelino Escalada Jr, said the additional funds will cover the acquisition of the Chiong property at P23.15 million; development of Chiong property for Ayer Village III at P62.87 million; acquisition of Omar property at P25 million; development of Omar property at P98.53 million; acquisition of SPDA property covered under Presidential Proclamation 471 at P20.92 million; concreting of 4 foot bridges projects at P100 million; completion of Vale Vista Phase IV for the remaining 417 units at P137.34 million and the concreting of 5 foot bridge projects at P225 million. All these will cost a total of P692.83 million. Climaco said the NHA also approved the realignment of remaining Z3R funds amounting to P105 million for the provision of solar panels to houses on stilts, concreting of foot bridges at Sitio Hongkong in Rio Hondo and the immediate repairs of Z3R wooden foot bridges. All the projects will be implemented by the NHA. She said the local government will undertake the repair of wooden foot bridges. (Zamboanga Post)