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Provincial Meet features 25 sporting events, 3,000 athletes and coaches

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  By Gideon C. Corgue PAGADIAN CITY, January 19--- The Provincial Athletic Meet of Zamboanga del Sur was held in Pagdian City from February 17 to 20, 2025 at the Blue Oval in Barangay Dao here. The provincial meet featured 25 sporting events and around 3,000 delegates, coaches, and technical officials from six (6) Quality Learning Circle (QUALCIs). The Provincial School Board chaired by Governor Victor Yu announced that this is yet another occasion that the province-wide sports tournament for student athletes under the Department of Education (DepEd) was held in Pagadian City. Aside from the sports events, the provincial meet also showcased cultural activities for elementary and high school students from 27 competing municipalities in the province. Winners will advance to the next level, representing Zamboanga del Sur in the Zamboanga Peninsula Regional Athletic Association (ZPRAA) games in February in Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte. As chairman of the Provincial School Boar...
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Pagadian City secures 40th spot of wealthiest cities in the Philippines

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BY Gideon C. Corgue PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur, Dec. 15 - Mayor Samuel Co was delighted to know that the city of Pagadian has secured the 40th spot in the list of the wealthiest cities in the Philippines according to the Commission on Audit (COA's) Annual Financial Report for LGUs 2023 out of 149 Cities (HUCs, ICCs, and Component Cities). (File photo) Co said that the people of Pagadian City are proud that Pagadian was ranked as one of the richest cities in the Philippines. "The people of Pagadian City are very proud and happy because for the longest time it has not been classified as a first class component city, it has only been in the 2nd class city," Co explained "Indeed, this good news is a Christmas gift given from the Almighty to the city of Pagadian. Thus, we are very grateful to Him. In the same vein, the local chief executive said that during his tenure as mayor in 2004, the city of Pagadian ranked only No. 87 from the 118th cities in the Ph...
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Pagadian Mayor Sammuel Co files COC for reelection bid

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  BY GIDEON CORGUE PAGADIAN CITY, OCTOBER 14 – Pagadian City Mayor Samuel Co on Tuesday, October 8 filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) at the City Comelec office to formalize his bid for his third and final term as local chief. executive. Atty. Baldomero Fernandez, the city's incumbent vice mayor also seeking reelection will run alongside Co in the 2025 polls. In his weekly radio program "Mayor's Report,   Co announced that he is happy that he formed their group which he called Asenso Team. Co also announced that the   line-up of his city councilors   included the following: incumbent city councilors Jigger Ariosa, Dodong Duterte, Dra. DicKy Fernandez, former vice mayor Ernesto Mondare, former city councilors Django Durano, Glavys Gavenia, and Nonoy Pameron, and newphyte candidates Lance Co and Che Tampus. CO said that the mayoral derby in the city is interesting because it is a two-way fight between him and the sitting governor, Victor Yu. When the loca...
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City gov't provides COVID-19 financial assistance to Pagadianons

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By: Gideon C. Corgue The Pagadian City government has provided financial assistance to the residents of the city who are victims of the Covid-19 pandemic. The distribution of financial assistance was held at the Covered Cour here on September 24. Audrey Cabato, the supervising officer of the Pagadian City Emergency Operations Office said that out of 208 Covid-19 deaths, 117 beneficiaries came to their office and claimed financial assistance of P5K each and out of 1,281 Hospital Admitted Covid-19 Patients, 943 claimants came to their office and submitted requirements to claim the benefit of P3K each. "Although some Covid Death beneficiaries and hospital admitted Covid-19 patients who have not claimed and have not been processed yet are now submitting themselves to claim for their assistance," Cabato explained. "We have announced the financial assistance wayback May 2024 but some opted not to come forward. They only came now after hearing or on the news that the Pa...
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Gov. Yu encourages business leaders, entrepreneurs to embrace digitalization, innovation

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By: Gideon C. Corgue PAGADIAN CITY, September   30- Governor Victor Yu encouraged business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors and citizens to embrace the power of digitalization. In his message delivered by 1st District Board Member Maphilndo Obaob said that the 2024 Zamboanga Peninsula Exposition or ZAMPEX which carries this year's theme "Digitalize, Diversify, Dominate" has always been a beacon of innovation, collaboration that encapsulates the essence of what we envisioned for the future. : (Photo courtesy: Helbert D. Lualhati/PPB) Yu said that digitalization in today's rapidly evolving global market is no longer an option but t is a necessity, as this years industries and economies around the world shift towards smarter technologies. "ZAMPEX recognized that embracing the digital revolution is essential for staying competitive from e-commerce platforms, digital tools are empowering businesses to reach new heights, streamline operations and engaged with ...
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Mayor Co leads turn over of P100-K to centenarians

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By Gideon C. Corgue PAGADIAN CITY, September 18- Mayor Samuel Co took the lead in turning over the benefits of the two centenarians in the city. The centenarians were: 1 Matilde Dagahas (100 years old) of barangay Tuburan; 2. Esperanza Valdez (10 years odl) of barangay San Francisco. Co personally visited their homes and handed the centenarians P100,000.00 each. Co was accompanied by Evangilene Poquita, the City Social Welfare and Development Officer and her staff. The good mayor is hoping that with the benefits, the centenarians will be motivated to live longer. The cash benefit will help them the means to purchase medicines and other necessities. Meanwhile, the local chief executive was impressed by the two centenarians for they remained strong and could walk without the use of assistive devices. "It's my first time that   I've seen centenarians who are strong and can stand without the use of a cane. In the past, the centenarians that I have given the 100...
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Governor Yu encourages students to take Science related courses

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GIDEON C. CORGUE PAGADIAN CITY, August 19, 2024 – Governor Victor Yu challenged the teacher-leaders of the province   to encourage their students including their parents to give great attention to the importance of Science related courses and careers. (Photo courtesy: Helbert D.Lualhati) Speaking in front of hundreds of teacher-leaders during the 2nd Zamboanga del Sur Assembly of Teacher-Leaders at the mega gym in barangay Dao here, Yu, the event’s guest of honor and speaker said that he observed that the number of students taking Science courses is decreasing. The governor saw the importance of the Science related course when a number of technical men in China from Chinese Energy Engineering Corporation   consisting of civil engineers, geologists, and hydrologists visited his office to announce their plan to put up a hydroelectric power plant project in province. "Their presence is what prompted my attention to the careers they took," Yu said. (Photo courtesy: Helbert D....
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