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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...

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 ...

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...