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The officers of the Tabak Defense Press Corps (TDPC) led by Leah Agonoy, the president conducted a ceremonial tree planting of seedlings of fruit-bearing trees within the premises of the Division Public Affairs Office (DPAO), 1st Infantry (Tabak) Division, Philippine Army, Camp Major Cesar Sang-an, Pulacan in Labangan town on Saturday, April 1. The TDPC officers assisted by the DPAO staff led by Captain Jairus Mark Mira conducted the activity during their 1st quarter meeting to show their utmost care for the environment and to help reduce the impact of climate change.

The ZDS Online News congratulates Albert Lumanta and Brigette Dingding for their victory in the 2023 Philippine National Skills Competition (PNSC) held at the TESDA Auiditoirum, Taguig City on March 27-31. Lumanta who competed in Refrigeration and Airconditioning (RAC) Technology won the gold medal, while Kylle Brigette Dingding who also competed in Graphics Design won the silver medal. Once again, our warmest congratulations to you! Mabuhay ang TESDA-9!  (Photo grabbed from Zaiton Hermosilla's FB)

By Gideon C. Corgue PAGADIAN CITY, March 30—Governor Victor Yu was very happy with the surrender of 57 Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) members and supporters from barangays Saad and Dilud in the town of Dumingag in a ceremony held recently at the Covered Court, Zamboanga del Sur Police Provincial Office, Camp Abelon, Lumbia District here. "I am very happy to see Barangay Captain Jeffery and his colleagues who finally decided to surrender to the government. What they did was to show their solidarity with the government," Yu said. He also believes that if people are divided, it will not bring prosperity to the province. "Even though the governor is a good leader but the people are divided, it does not bring any benefit to his management of the affairs of the government," Yu explained. Barangay Captain Jeffrey Señara   said that he is also happy that some of the residents of their barangay who are supporters of the NPA, joined him in yielding to the governme...

At least 57 Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) members and supporters under Guerilla Front BBC and Barangay Revolutionary Committee, Western Mindanao Regional Party Committee (WMRPC) surrendered to the government in a ceremony held on March 29 at the Covered Court, Camp Abelon, Lumbia District, Pagadian City. The CTG members and supporters from Barangay Saad in Dumingag town took an oath of allegiance in front of Governor Victor Yu and pledged their full support to the government to achieve lasting peace.

The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), provincial office held a send off ceremony for Albert Lumanta and Mark Kenneth Pono (4th, 5th from left) at the Pagadian City airport, recently. Lumanta is the competitor for refrigeration and air conditioning, while Pono is the competitor for electrical installation in the Philippine National Skills Competition (PNSC) to be held at the TESDA Auditorium, Taguig City on March 27 to 31, 2023.  The other five (5) competitors from Zamboanga del Norte and Zamboanga Sibugay : Sihiide Mejia - Cooking, Aimee Anaredo- Restaurant Services, Stella Maris Quebete- Fashion Technology, Marc Steven Quebete- Electronics Technology, and Kylle Brigette Dingding- Graphic Design Technology along with their coaches/experts traveled by land, while bringing with them their equipment to be used in the competition.  (Photo courtesy: Denden Gaite)

By Gideon C. Corgue TUKURAN , Zamboanga del Sur, March 26— The Medical and Dental Civic Action (MEDCAP) of the 1st Cavalry (Tagapanguna) Battalion, Armor Division, Philippine Army benefited more than 200 residents of Barangay Manlayag in Tukuran town recently. The beneficiaries are as follows: 87- medical check up, 46- dental services, 40- free haircut-40, and others received free medicines and food. Major Adrian Aquino, executive officer said that MEDCAP is one of the pre-activities for the unit's 49th anniversary in April 2023 which carries the theme "Healing Hands, Caring Hearts, We are Here for You". "The event aims to bring basic health services to the people who live in far flung communities, especially barangay Manlayag which is one of our adopted barangays in the province. We made them feel that the government has not forgotten them in providing services especially to the Geographically Isolated and Disadvantage Areas (GIDAs)," Aquino explained. ...

By Gideon C. Corgue PAGADIAN CITY, March 25-- As a show of concern for the environment, the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP)-Zamboanga del Sur chapter along with stakeholders participated in the regionwide simultaneous estero and coastal clean-up drive here recently . Bringing their cleaning tools such as rakes, empty sacks, gloves and trash pick up sticks, the local chapter led by Melchor Coronel went to the beach in barangay San Pedro especially on the side of the Boulevard and picked up the garbage floating on the beach. Coronel is happy that the members of the local chapter continue to show their active participation in coastal clean-up by removing garbage that harms marine life and human health. "I am happy with the strong unity shown by the broadcasters from the various AM and FM radio stations in Pagadian City in participating in the coastal clean up. This only explains the great love and concern of the KBP members for our environment," Colonel sa...

The local chief executives of Zamboanga del Sur together with the local media jointly supported the campaign of the Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO) to raise public awareness and strengthen efforts to end the global TB epidemic by signing the pledge of commitment in a program held at Subanen Hall, Provincial Government Center, Barangay Dao, Pagadian City on Thursday, March 23, 2023.

As a show of support to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR-9) in celebrating World Water Day, the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP)-Zamboanga del Sur chapter under the leadership of Melchor Coronel, the chairman participated in the regionwide simultaneous estero and coastal clean-up activity with government agencies and private sector partners on Wednesday, March 22. The KBP officers and members brought cleaning materials such as rakes, empty sacks, gloves and   gathered together and picked up the garbage on the side of Boulevard, Barangay San Pedro, Pagadian City.  The theme of this year's celebration is "Accelerating Change Through Partnerships and Cooperation."

By Gideon C. Corgue LABANGAN, Zamboanga del Sur, March 21—About forty three thousand two hundred (43,200cc) of blood was collected from 96 altruistic volunteer blood donors in the recent bloodletting activity conducted by the 1st Cavalry Battalion, Armor Division, Philippine Army, in partnership with the Amai Pakpak Medical Center (APMC) at Camp Colonel Jacobo Zobel in barangay Pulacan here. LtCol. John Mark Competente, the commanding officer said that the activity which carries the theme: "Dugo Ko, Sagip Buhay Mo" is part of the series of activities in connection with the upcoming 49th Founding Anniversary of the unit on April 2023. "I am grateful that the unit has conducted a bloodletting activity after couple of years of not conducting the activity due to the strict COVID-19 health restrictions implemented by the government," Competente happily announced. Competente warmly thanked the various stakeholders who voluntarily donated their blood because it hel...

By Gideon C. Corgue PAGADIAN CITY, March 20—The local government unit of the province has allocated P80-M funds for the college scholarship program this year 2023. Governor Victor Yu in his message to groups of women in Pagadian City during the women's forum held recently in the covered court of provincial capitol said that the provincial government allocated funds for the college scholarship program to help ensure that education is accessible to all especially the poor and deserving students. Yu added that the said funds come from the congressional funds of the two (2) representatives and the provincial government and this includes P30 million from 1st district representative Divina Grace, P30 million from 2nd district representative Jezel Victoria, and P20 million from the provincial government. The good governor happily announced that the funds will soon be downloaded by the two congressmen to the treasury of the provincial government so that it can be used to implement ...

A total of forty-three thousand two hundred (43,200cc) of blood was collected from 96 qualified donors in the bloodletting activity conducted by the 1st Cavalry Battalion, Armor Division, Philippine Army and in partnership with the Amai Pakpak Medical Center held recently at its headquarters at Camp Colonel Jacobo Zobel,Pulacan, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur. The activity which carries the theme: "Dugo Ko, Sagip Buhay Mo" is part of the series of activities in connection with the upcoming 49th Founding Anniversary of the unit on April 2023.

A vehicular accident occurred in Purok Tinangkong 2, Barangay Balintawak, Pagadian City at 3:30 on Sunday, March 19, 2023. The incident involved a white Nissan Urvan vehicle driven by Henderson Husayan from Vicenzo Sagun, ZDS, and Mazda Bongo driven by Arnold Quirante, a resident of Napolan, Pagadian City. It was learned that while the Nissan Urvan vehicle with 11 people on board was traveling from Pagadian City to V. Sagun and the Mazda Bongo vehicle from Dumalinao to Pagadian, accidentally collided in the area. The vehicles were heavily damaged and all the people in the vehicles sustained injuries and were taken to the Zamboanga del Sur Medical Center for treatment. (Report from Zamboanga del Sur Police Provincial Office. Photo courtesy: Melchor Coronel, RMN DXPR radio station, Pagadian City.)

Presiding Judge Analyn Costanilla of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) branch 30 in the town of Aurora informed the women of Pagadian City regarding the laws that protect them during the women's forum at the Covered Court, Provincial Capitol, Pagadian City recently. Costanilla, the resource speaker revealed that the government recognizes the role and influence of women in the Philippines, which is why many laws have been crafted to guarantee their protection and well-being which include the following: RA 9262, RA 7275, RA 7877, RA 8353, RA 9710, and RA 8505.

The provincial government of Zamboanga del Sur is ready to host the Zamboanga Peninsula Regional Athletic Association (ZPRAA) Qualifying Meet slated on April 22-27, 2023 at the Provincial Government Center, Barangay Dao, Pagadian City. Dr. Mario Shoji Romarate, the Education Program Supervisor and Sheila Rose Apiag, the chief, Education Support and Services Division in the press conference, officially announced that Zamboanga del Sur is ready to host the sporting event after Governor Victor Yu approved the request of DepEd-9 officials to hold it in the province. A total of 6,300 participants consisting of learner-athletes, coaches, technical officials and chaperons from eight (8) schools division in Zamboanga Peninsula are scheduled to participate in the event.   

By Gideon C. Corgue CEBU CITY, March 16--- Senator Ronald 'Bato" Dela Rosa conveyed his warmest congratulations to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), region 7 for hosting the 2023 National Fire Olympics held at SM Seaside here. Dela Rosa, the guest of honor and speaker said that he congratulated the BFP-7 for hosting the national event because the national fire olympics is important and has helped a lot to the fire fighters and fire volunteers. Dela Rosa said that the annual BFP event not only enhanced the firefighting skills of the firefighters but also developed their spirit of camaraderie, friendship and unity. "The national fire Olympics is not only on the competitive side but it also develops the spirit of camaraderie, friendship and unity among firemen. You traveled here in Cebu City because you wanted to be with your fellow firefighters from different regions of the country. Your culture is different but you are united as firefighters," the senator a...

Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa congratulated the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) for holding the 2023 National Fire Olympics in SM Seaside, Cebu City on March 16 to 17, 2023. Dela Rosa, the guest of honor and speaker said that the event attended by more than a thousand firefighters, fire volunteers, and fire brigade personnel coming from different parts of the country showed not only their firefighting skills but also promoted their camaraderie, unity and rapport. (Photo courtesy: Supt. Rheno Cimafranca, BFP, ZDS)

By Gideon C. Corgue PAGADIAN CITY, March 16--- The local government of the city offers a livelihood program for women. Thus, disclosed Mayor Samuel Co in his message to women during the celebration of Women's Month held at the Covered Court here. Co said that First Lady Priscilla Ann Co, chairperson of the Local Council of Women (LCW) in the city encouraged him to provide a livelihood program to women so that they can become productive members of society and help improve their economic condition. "Women not only gather and dance during the celebration of Women's Month, but it is necessary that they also work and create sustainable livelihood programs to help improve their economic status, Co said quoting the First Lady. The local chief executive said that the group of women is required to start and grow their businesses that will last for a long time. He specifically pointed out the common livelihood activities such as: sardines making, soap making, production of...

  By Gideon C. Corgue PAGADIAN CITY, March 12--- Pagadian City Mayor Samuel Co urged the public to be more vigilant in implementing fire safety protocols to prevent property damage and loss of life. In the Mayor's report program, Co said that the city government has been urging the people to be vigilant because the whole country observes the month of March as Fire Prevention Month where usually in this month, there are fire incidents reported to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP). "Every month of March, the weather is very hot and the plants are also very dry which is why the fire spreads very easily. If a person lights a fire, he should extinguish it by immediately pouring water," Co advised. Co also mentioned the 'kaingin system' of farming where the farmer cuts, burns and clears the forest and if he does not control the fire it will spread rapidly which will result in the destruction of the plants and the burning of houses. He also admonished the res...

Pagadian City Mayor Samuel Co urged the public to be more vigilant in implementing fire safety protocols to prevent damage to properties and loss of lives. Co warned that every month of March, the weather is very hot where the things including the plants are also very dry causing the fire to spread more easily. (Photo gabbed from Asenso Pagadian's FB page)

LANTAW: Si BGen. Neil Alinsangan, Regional Director sa Police Regional Office -IX sa dakbayan sa Zamboanga nagpasalamat og dako sa mga stakeholders sa ilang mahinungdanong natampo nga nakapasar ang PRO-9 sa Institutionalization Evaluation Process sa Performance Governance System (PGS).  Jun Corgue #MalindangPH #LatestnewsinZamboangaPeninsula

  By Gideon C. Corgue ZAMBOANGA CITY, March 11--The Police Regional Office -9 (PRO9) successfully passed the Institutionalization Evaluation Process and Performance Governance Reporting held at Camp Col. Romeo Abendan, Mercedes, Zamboanga City recently. LtGen. Michael John Dubria, the chief directorial staff of the Philippine National Police and chairman of the Technical Working Group for PNP P.A.T.R.O.L. Plan 2030 chaired the 8-member panel. Brigadier General Neil Alinsangan, the regional director of PRO-IX presented the accomplishment report of the unit which includes the accomplishment of the provincial police stations that highlighted their breakthrough results. The breakthrough result of the audit includes the reduction of crimes, continued improvement in index crimes solution and crime clearance efficiency, improvement in satisfaction index, and continued increase in safety and security index in police stations. The panel asked the chairpersons of the Regional and P...

The Police Regional Officer-IX of Zamboanga City successfully passed the institutionalization stage--the last stage of the Performance Governance System (PGS) during the performance audit conducted by the Technical Working Group of the PNP P.A.T.R.O.L. Plan at Camp Col. Romeo Abendan, Mercedes, Zamboanga City on March 8. Apart from meeting the criteria, the audit team was also very impressed with the best practices implemented by ZSPPO and PAGPTD which helped reduce the crime rate in Zamboanga Peninsula and the strengthening of good relations between the police and the community.   

As a show of concern and sympathy for the bereaved family, the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP)-Zamboanga del Sur chapter headed by Melchor Coronel, the chairman visited the wake of Protacio Albiso, the father of Teodoro Albiso, station manager of DXKV (FM) and officer of the local chapter on Wednesday, March 8 in Tangub City. The officers  also brought flowers and offered words of prayer to the deceased.

  By Gideon C. Corgue PAGADIAN CITY, March 05--- The Person with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO) is pushing for the implementation of national laws that have provided benefits to persons with disabilities (PWDs). Miriam Llanos, the provincial head said that they insist on the implementation of Republic Act 10070 otherwise known as "A law that establishes the institutional mechanism to ensure the implementation of programs and services for PWDs in all provinces and municipalities in the country,”   and in order to improve the living condition of the PWD sector. Llanos, who is also the PDAO National President received reports online that some of her fellow social workers in the municipalities reported to DILG that their PDAO was functional even though they know that in reality there are non-existent PDAOs in some municipalities just to pass the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) evaluation. Llanos said that the PDAO will conduct a surprise visit to the LGUs to know ex...