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THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2016
CDO approves added funds for econ enterprise dep’t
CAMP ALAGAR, Cagayan de Oro City – The City Economic Enterprise Department (CEED) of the city government of Cagayan de Oro targets to provide orderly and clean market for sellers and buyers after the approval of an additional funding for the sector.
Part of the P1.18B supplemental budget is the P17 million funding for the augmentation of the CEED. In line with this, the city government is set to implement the rehabilitation of Cogon Market where the re-sectioning of the food and cafeteria will be prioritized. “Himuon nga food court aron maexperience sa mga vendor ug buyer ang mall type nga merkado (This will be made as a food court so that the vendors and buyers will experience a
mall type market),” said Councilor Ian Nacaya, CEED chairman. Nacaya recently strolled around the market to determine the things that should be included in the rehabilitation. Part of the rehabilitation plan is the repair of drainage systems and canals in Cogon Market as well as the ventilation of the area. The plans set by the CEED is highly supported by City Mayor Oscar Moreno.(ALR-CIO/PIA10)
Residents urged to join clean-up drive MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur – In a bid to address the adverse impacts of solid waste to health and eco-tourism, the city government of Marawi is calling all residents in the city to get involved in the on-going clean-up drive. The intensified cleaning activity dubbed “Limpiyo a Marawi: Pantag ka, Limpiyo Inga” (Malinis na Marawi: Tapat Mo, Linis Mo) is launched to stir-up the value of having a clean environment. It also aims to encourage residents to maintain cleanliness in their respective areas. The clean-up drive also included the clearing and declogging of canals, cutting of grasses, and removal of unnecessary tarpaulins in the 96
barangays of the city. Government offices, schools and private establishments are urged to join the cleanliness campaign by keeping their areas clean and clutterfree. (APB/PIA-10)
1000 residents benefit from army, local govt ‘Hatud Serbisyo’ mission IMPASUGONG, Bukidnon – More than 1,000 residents from remote Kalabugao and Hagpa villages, benefited from the two-day “Hatud Serbisyo” mission conducted by the army’s 8th Infantry Battalion, 4th Infantry Division and local government unit (LGU) of Impasugong town, Bukidnon. With the theme “Serbisyuhan ang katawhan ug panalipdan ang yutang natawhan (Serve the people, protect and defend homeland),” the ‘Hatud Serbisyo’ activity was organized by Impasugong LGU led by Mayor Anthony A. Uy, with the army’s full support as part of the unit’s advocacy in upholding peace and development through stakeholders’ engagement. Lt Col Lennon G Babilonia, 8IB commanding officer, said the army’s participation in the mission is part of the soldiers’ role in the 21st century—focusing, among others, in providing basic health services to the people—as imbibed in the Internal Peace and Security Plan Bayanihan, the government’s counterinsurgency program. The ‘Hatud Serbisyo’ activities happened at Kalabugao covered court at 9:00 a.m, 12 August 2016, where services like releasing of pension, circumcision, medical consultation, massage, tooth extraction, and haircut were provided. On day-two, in Hagpa village, similar services were also conducted as Mayor Uy and the town councilors
led the mission. Likewise, other government agencies also shared some information on programs, thrusts, and services of their respective organizations. Impasug-ong town mayor commended the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine National Police, LGU, and other concerned agencies for making the two-day “Hatud Serbisyo” program a success. “This activity is the result of the government’s strong desire in making sure that services reach remote communities. Through continuous stakeholder engagement, the convergence program that emerged from consolidation of efforts from line agencies with different functions were all shared with only one goal. That goal is to help the Filipino community build a nation,” the mayor said. (Erwin P. Bugarin, CMO, 8IB, PA/RLRB, PIA10Bukidnon)