CDO turns over 10-classroom bldg in Mambuaya by City Information Office
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The city government of Cagayan de Oro formally turned over 10 new classrooms to Mambuaya Elementary School on April 27 to give comfort to students who suffer from old and almost ruined classrooms.
The said classroom building was made possible through the Special Education Fund as approved by the Local School Board. The city government aims to develop the education system by building new classrooms, and training
teachers and parents to supervise students in their studies. The 10-classroom building is just one of the 441 classrooms constructed by the city government in just two years.
Dads OK bus donation CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – With gratitude, enacted Ordinance No. 13058-2016, confirming and ratifying the Deed of Donation entered into by and between the city government of Cagayan de Oro and the Rural Transit Mindanao, Inc. (RTMI) covering one Isuzu bus under certain terms and conditions. Councilor President D. Elipe, chair of the committee on finance and ways and means, said the donation was made during the last quarter of 2015. He said the Deed of Donation was reviewed by his committee and it was noted that there is no monetary
consideration for such donation. “That’s the reason why we don’t see any reason why the committee on finance would not endorse such a donation considering that it is a gratuitous gesture on the part of the RTMI,” he cited. (CdeOSP)
LanaoNorte peace council convenes for peaceful May 9 polls by Lorry V. Gabule
TUBOD, Lanao del Norte – Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) of Lanao del Norte convened on April 21 for a meeting in preparation for the May 9 elections. PPOC chair, Governor Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo, said its objective is to strive, work hard, and coordinate with one another—all of the government agencies, especially the Philippine National Police (PNP), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Commission on Elections (COMELEC), and Department of Education (DepEd), that is to ensure that the province shall have successful and peaceful elections on May 9. The governor emphasized that his foremost concern is that the province of Lanao del Norte will come out as one
of the most peaceful provinces during the conduct of the May 9 elections. “I am praying for zero to minimal incidence of violence here in Lanao del Norte and we can only accomplish that by working together,” said Gov. Dimaporo. During the meeting, among the issues brought was to identify areas of concern, of which seven municipalities are considered. Other reports presented were coming from the PNP and AFP on peace and order situations in the province.
ARMM turns over P8.3M worth of livelihood projects to MNLF fisherfolk MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur – The Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) handed over PAMANA-ARMM fisheries assistance to Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) communities in a ceremonial turnover held on April 26, at the Parang Wharf in Maguindanao. The livelihood projects amounting input, motorized and non-motorized to about P8.3 M include seaweeds bancas, fish cages, and fishing nets.
These were implemented by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)-ARMM and funded through the PAMANA program’s 2014 budget amounting to more than P160 M. The beneficiaries were represented by at least three MNLF commanders present, all of whom are leaders in cooperatives based in MNLF communities. Michael Talib of the Kasanyangan Fishnet Producers Cooperative expressed his thanks to the regional government, especially to the regional governor, the PAMANA office, and the BFAR-ARMM. “These livelihood programs for MNLF members are an immense help for our municipality,” he said. “As MNLF members, we promise to push for community-based initiatives especially now with these livelihood programs. Together, we will put a stop to wrong deeds and thoughts so we can live in peace, and take care of our livelihood in the process,” Talib said. Among those present in the turnover ceremony were Commander Abdul Jabbar M. Ambal, chairman of the Darussalam Producer Cooperative based in Lanao del Sur. Their cooperative was among one of the beneficiaries who earlier received similar assistance through PAMANA. Ambal said that they are grateful for the banca and fishnets they received, along with other fishing implements. “This is the first time that
this many livelihood programs reached the MNLF communities as part of the 1996 peace agreement between the Philippine government and the Moro National Liberation Front,” he said. “In Lanao alone, more than 40 cooperatives were given livelihood programs. Imagine how many beneficiaries there are, with about 100 members in every cooperative. Even the children of MNLF combatants were give assistance as scholars, thanks to the regional and national government. Many of us are experiencing livelihood programs amounting to millions of pesos for the first time, thanks to Regional Governor Hataman’s leadership,” Ambal said. Other beneficiaries were also present. These include the BS Costal MNLF Multi-Purpose Cooperative represented by Abdullawi H. Ebrahim and the Fisherfolks Peace and Development Association represented by Taib Aragasi. The turnover program was headed by Engr. Dong Anayatin, Assistant Secretary for the Office of Special Concerns and PAPMO program manager, together with Elaine Josephine Basco, Project Development Officer of OPAPP-PAMANA Central Mindanao, and Johnell Raneses, area manager for OPAPP-Central Mindanao. BFAR-ARMM Director Janice Musali was represented by Datun Nur, provincial fisheries officer for Maguindanao. (BPI/PIA-10)
PNP identifies all areas in Lanao del Sur under election watchlist by Apipa P. Bagumbaran
MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur – All areas in Lanao del Sur was placed under election watchlist by the Philippine National Police (PNP). Police Chief Inspector Abubakar Alah, Police Community Relations officer of PNP Lanao del Sur, said 27 municipalities were identified under Category 2 Election Watchlist Areas (EWAs) while 16 areas were classified under Category 3. PCI Alah said areas are classified under Category 2 when there are serious armed threats posed by organized threat groups in the areas. Category 3 EWAS on the other hand, are areas where politically motivated violent incidents are likely to occur due to intense political rivalries and presence of armed groups. Placed under Category 3 are Marawi City and the towns of Butig, Bacolod Kalawi, Balabagan, Balindong, Marogong, Maguing, Masiu, Madalum, Malabang, Pagayawan, Tamparan, and Tugaya. As a result, PNP is further intensifying the conduct of checkpoints and chokepoints operations in the entire province to confiscate loose firearms to ensure that such firearms will not be used during elections. The PNP has earlier reported that the presence of threat groups,
proliferation of loose firearms, rido or family feud, and power supply stability are among the challenges in achieving peaceful and orderly elections in the province this May. Meanwhile, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) will give a power briefing to local media practitioners and officials from the PNP, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Commission on Elections, and Department of Interior and Local Government in the provinces of Bukidnon, Lanao del Norte and Lanao del Sur regarding NGCP’s elections preparations. Beth Ladaga, corporate communications officer of NGCP in Mindanao, said they will present the power outlook in May as well as the contingency plan and measures to ensure stable supply of power during elections. The power briefing will be held on Friday, April 29, in N Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City.