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THE LAND Transportation Office or LTO resumes its operations in the Zamboanga Peninsula after the Inter-Agency Task Force on Infectious Diseases placed the whole country under general community quarantine, except for the National Capital Region, Cebu City and Laguna province. This was also confirmed by LTO Regional Director Atty. Aminola Abaton and said their ir operations started May 13 in the following owing areas – Ipil District Office and Buug uug Extension Office in Continue on page 9
May 18-24, 2020 DESPITE being jobless and livelihood affected by the coronavirus pandemic, the Department of Trade and Industry or Continue on page 9
A DTI photo shows the Diskwento Caravan Rolling Store in the village of Divisoria.
Zambo rolling stores offer cheaper goods
‘Muchas gracias alcaldesa Beng’
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ILES DEL maga residentes el ya expresa gratitud con el alcalde Beng Climaco por su ayuda y dalida del relief assistance na todo 98 barangay de la ciudad de Zamboanga. Videos de residentes tance como parte del proque agradecen a la al- grama para los pobres. Del Abril, el gobiercaldesa Beng estan en su no local ya distribui food pagina de Facebook. El gobierno local ta packs na mas de 173,350 continua hasta ahora el familia na todo 98 barandalida del maga arroz y gay como primera ola de productos enlatados por distribucion de alimentos. medio de la esfuerzo del Y ahora, el gobierno local City Social Welfare and ta continua el segundo Development Office y distribucion de alimentos – un saco de arroz y prooficiales del baranbgay. Las ultimas sema- ductos enlatados – para nas, el gobierno local todos las barangay. ya destribui relief assisContinue on page 3
A local recipient of the relief assistance of Zamboanga City Government smiles after receiving a sack of rice and grocey items. She thanked Mayor Beng Climaco for the food aid.
Zamboanga now under GCQ MAYOR BENG Climaco reminded the public to strictly follow government guidelines as Zamboanga City transitioned to general community quarantine or GCQ. Climaco, head of the local task force on Covid-19, has signed an executive order outlining new quarantine guidelines set by the national government. However, the wearing of face mask and
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physical distancing will strictly remain to prevent the spread of the deadly novel coronavirus or Covid-19. This was also echoed by Dr Dulce Amor
Miravite, calling the practice implemented here since the start of the community quarantine in March the “new normal.” IATF The mayor said she was informed by Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on decision of the Inter-Agency Task Force on Covid-19 or IATF to place Continue on page 2
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Zamboanga now under GCQ der GCQ, the movement of people will still be guided by the quarantine pass. Public transport will resume based on 30% rationalized route and lim-
Mayor Beng Climaco with Carlito Galvez. (City Hall Photo) Continued from page 1 Zamboanga City under GCQ based on the moderate number of Covid-19 cases here. Lorenzana also told Climaco that she can impose a lockdown in any areas in Zamboanga when there is risk of Covid-19 infection. Climaco said the current curfew hours from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. will remain and that travel restrictions stay. “Under GCQ, it is not the time to let our guards down tene siempre quita curfew, imposition of quarantine passes will be implemented. Tene siempre maga restrictions del movimiento del travel del de atun maga vivientes,” the mayor said. She explained that no less than the IATF Chief Implementer Secretary Carlito Galvez said that “we cannot endure the ECQ for an extended period because of time and government resources are limited.” Supporters Climaco also thanked all those who are supporting the efforts of the local government in combating Covid-19, especially the private sector. “With the help of the national government y tambien el de atun maga partners in the private sector, we are ramping up our (Covid-19) testing capabilities and we are heeding Secretary Galvez’s call to implement the T3 – Trace, Test and Treat,” she said. Climaco said the T3 is very important in combating the deadly virus. “We are also expediting the operation of the laboratory facilities, bien importante gayot el de atun testing y claro masquin ya declara ya man y decidi el gobierno nacional del IATF para declara GCQ, este el de atun guidelines
implementa quita,” she said. Impressive Even Dr Tony Leachon, of the Manila Doctors Hospital, who was recently in Zamboanga with Galvez to inspect the Covid-19 testing facilities, said: “The only way to get out of ECQ or GCQ in the next few weeks leading to new normal life is to do massive testing - this is clearly the game changer.” Leachon also praised Climaco for her leadership in battling the pandemic. “We are extremely impressed by the able leadership of City Mayor Isabelle Beng Climaco,” he said. Climaco also renewed
prisoners and jail guards infected with Covid-19. But the number of infected prisoners is expected to increase as more Covid-19 test results come out. The local government has been effective in controlling the Covid-19 pandemic because of the early imposition of the enhanced community quarantine and continued information campaign in villages. And Dr Justin Paber, a spokesman for the Zamboanga City Medical Center, said the last reported single community transmission of the virus was early in April and Covid-19 is now concentrated at the jail.
her appeal to residents to follow quarantine guidelines and maintain cleanliness at all times. “Ta apela lang quita na de atun maga vivientes, queda quita mas abrido el de atun maga pensamientos, queda quita educated on the issue of Covid-19 so as not to allow our fear to take a better hand of our decisions,” she said. Covid-19 Epicenter Zamboanga now has over 100 Covid-19 cases, mostly prisoners at the penitentiary being run by the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology. It is now the epicenter of the virus here. There are now dozens
It was unknown how the prisoners contracted the virus since the penitentiary has been off limits to visitors since the start of the enhanced community quarantine in March. But there were suspicions that jail guards who were unaware they had been infected with the disease may have spread the Covid-19 to prisoners. Had jail officials been strict with the quarantine guidelines at the penitentiary, the spread of Covid-19 may have been prevented. Zamboanga still has over 700 suspected Covid-19 cases. And un-
ited load as per order of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board. Some establishments will be allowed to open,
although regulated and quarantine control or check points shall remain in the barangays to regulate movement of people. (Zamboanga Post)
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‘Muchas gracias alcaldesa Beng’ Continued from page 1 El gobierno de la ciudad tambien ayudo en la distribucion de Special Amelioration Program para del maga beneficiaries pobres por medio de la asistencia del maga oficiales del barangay. Todos esos esfuerzos de la alcalde Climaco en medio de la pandemia de Covid-19 y otros problemas. El alcaldesa hace un llamamiento a todos para rezar y sanar como uno El Zamboanga esta ahora bajo cuarentena general de la comunidad y el alcalde Beng le recordo al publico que debe seguir las regulaciones de cuarentena. “Ta apela lang quita na de atun maga vivientes, queda quita mas
abrido el de atun maga pensamientos, queda quita educated on the is-
sue of Covid-19 so as not to allow our fear to take a better hand of our deci-
sions,” segun col el alcalde Beng. Recientemente, el
Presidente Rodrigo Duterte elogio a la alcaldesa Beng por su arduo traba-
jo y dedicacion al servicio publico. (Zamboanga Post)
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Bongao Extension Office in Tawi-Tawi; and in Zamboanga City. Abaton reminded the public that health and sanitary protocols upon entering the LTO offices are strictly followed such as the wearing of face mask, social distancing practice, taking of body temperature, hand san-
itizing and stepping on disinfection foot mat. He said while under GCQ, all LTO offices will not allow persons below 21 years old and 60 years old and above, and pregnant women to transact any business as part of the health protocols set by the IATF guidelines. (Zamboanga Post)
Zambo rolling stores offer cheaper goods Continued from page 1 DTI said its “Diskwento Caravan Rolling Stores” continue to rake huge sales in different villages in Zamboanga City. DTI Director Grace Aduca said only recently they hit a record sale of over P265,000 in just one day in the village of Divisoria. She said the huge sales of various grocery items, fresh poultry, fish and vegetables reached a new milestone. The program, she said, gives consumers access to basic necessities and prime commodities at a reasonable or discounted prices. Aduca said the Diskwento Caravan Rolling Store is one of the programs of DTI under its
Recovery and Rehabilitation Plan. “It is DTI’s way of helping consumers get value for their money amid the Covid-19 pandemic. In addition, we are also able to help business enterprise owners with their revenue generation, especially those who have been participating since day one,” Aduca said. The Diskwento Caravan Rolling Store, she said, was participated by distributors and wholesalers, and OK Department Store and Supermarket which generated the highest amount of sales and served the most number of consumers. Aduca also thanked Mayor Beng Climaco for her strong support to the
program, and the Department of Agriculture. “We are thankful for the City of Zamboanga and the Department of Agriculture for allowing us to join in the Kadiwa on Wheels. We hope that this collaboration will continue to serve the people of Zamboanga City,” she said, adding, the rolling store continues to go from one village to the other so it can benefit more people. Kadiwa is the acronym of “Katuwang sa Diwa at Gawa para sa Masaganang Ani at Mataas na Kita” which sells fresh farm produce at low prices. The program gives the opportunity to farmers and fisher folks to sell their produce. (Joe Darryl Jaron. Zamboanga Post)
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Zambo virtual concert brings hope, tears to locals A
VIRTUAL concert paying tribute to frontliners battling the novel coronavirus pandemic here brought refreshed hope, love and faith to the locals, but also moved many of them to tears as the health crisis enters its 3rd month in Zamboanga. The musical, dubbed as “Lum- Festival 2020 Best Actress), RB Bandibre: A Concert of Hope” banded ola (Guitarist, Madeline and Unica/ dozens of local artists for one night Maldita), Donna Mae Bacay (Vocalist, of music and prayer for the heart Quiet Noize Band), Jeremiah Saaveand soul as a tribute too, to all brave dra (Tawag ng Tanghalan Contender, and hardworking frontliners fight- 2016), Dora de Zamboanga (Comeing the deadly pandemic. The con- dian/Singer/Vlogger), Paolo Onesa cert went viral on social media with (The Voice of the Philippine Season 1), Marjorie Escobar (Cosplayer), thousands of views overnight. The live streaming one-hour Chris Sison (Frio), Dorothy Cathermusical which was also broadcast ine Rabino (Nurse/Worship Leader), on a local television channel re- Al-rass Amarillo (Original Chavacano cently was hosted by Mayor Beng Video Music Festival 2019 Champion), Ino Makata (WUT/Champion, Climaco. “Este Concierto de Esperanza, RAPTure 2019) and Jelo Bangcal (VoLumbre dedicao na de atun front- calist, Comic relief ). “Wow! Bravo,” said Pika Angelo liners - el de atun maga heroes que ta combate contra el Covid y por Bazan in reaction to the concert. One woman, Estellita Reyes, said amor de ila ta continua para todo quita sale victorioso contra Covid she and her husband were in tears while listening to the variety of songs na favor de Dios.” “Con gran agradecimiento del - from original compositions to relientero ciudad de Zamboanga, ta gious and Muslim songs – performed dale kame este de atun dedicao by the local artists. “Tumatayo nag voz para con todo con ustedez que yun mga balahibo namin habang ta dale kanamun inspiracion para nakikinig sa mga songs. Naawa tuloy no mas siempre perde esperanza kami kay Mayor Beng at sa mga frontcay na de atun dificultad ustedez liners natin at alam namin na pagod el de amun luz el que ta guia kana- na pagod na talaga sila. Sana matatun para na un futuro lleno de paz, pos na itong pandemic,” she said. Catimbang Mayumi Lara Chesca amor y tambien lleno de esperanalso praised the artists, saying: “Sobra za,” Climaco said. The Zamboangueño artists who (ang) galing nilang lahay. Pang-Clash participated in the concert were isa laban sa lahat.” She was referring Tweena Campos (Vocalist, New to the Clash, a GMA television realiSoul Band), Armando Cruz (GMA ty talent competition show originally The Clash Finalist), Jullienne Tu- hosted by Regine Velasquez, Andre azon (Original Chavacano Video Paras and Joyce Pring. “Congratulations Madam (MayMusic Festival 2017 Finalist), Dave Alvarado (Vocalist, The Cousings or) Beng for hosting this concert,” | Zamboanga Idol 2019), Francel wrote Loida Beldad Lim on her comde Leon (Vocalist, Maldita), Darla ment to the Facebook page of ClimaSheen Malcampo (Zamboanga Film co. (Zamboanga Post)