Iligan opens newly-renovated Anahaw amphitheater
13 Apr, 2022,
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By Lou Ellen L. Antonio
ILIGAN CITY (PIA) – After months of rehabilitation work and delays brought about by the pandemic and bad weather, the city government here has now opened the newly renovated Anahaw Amphitheater.
The amphitheater has a seating capacity of 7,000 people and is considered to be one of the largest open amphitheaters in the whole of Mindanao.
Aside from beautifying the amphitheater, improvements were also done to ensure the safety of the people.
“It started with the concept of safety first. In all infrastructures of the government safety is the first consideration. We have seen that the amphitheater has become very unsafe for our people, especially for our visitors during big events,” Vice Mayor Jemar Vera Cruz.
Since the amphitheater is located in the City Hall Compound, apart from various activities in the city, the flag-raising ceremony will also be held there.
“Natuman na gyud ang pagdawat nato kining maong pag-ayo sa atong amphitheater diri sa City Hall. Karon nia na gyud og akong i-announce, (sa) lunes, init ulan, ato nang i-conduct atong flag raising ceremony diri sa amphitheater,” said mayor Celso Regencia.
[Finally, the renovation of our amphitheater here at the city hall has been completed. I announce that starting on Monday, rain or shine, we will conduct our flag-raising ceremony at the amphitheater.]
Started in March 2021, the repair of the Anahaw Amphitheater was funded by the Department of Budget and Management through Local Government Support Fund Assistance to the cities in the fiscal year 2019 General Appropriations Act. (LELA/ PIA Lanao del Norte)
Aerial view of the newly-renovated Anahaw Amphitheater in Iligan City funded by the Department of Budget and Management through Local Government Support Fund Assistance to the cities in the fiscal year 2019 General Appropriations Act. (Angelo Dologmandin/ PIA Lanao del Norte)
Nagtalon: Election materials do not guarantee win in polls
12 Apr, 2022,
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By Lou Ellen L. Antonio
As the National and Local Elections in May gets near, the political bets here are reminded that posting campaign materials does not guarantee success in elections.
Acting City Election Officer Atty. Joel Dexter Nagtalon of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said that platforms for the people will make the political candidates win in the coming elections.
“Ang sa ako lang, dili mana makapadaog sa inyo [mga kandidato] ang mga karatula og mga campaign paraphernalia. Ang makapadaog sa ila kay ilang mga ipakita nga platforms nga maconvince nila ang mga botante nga dapat sila ang pilion nga muserbisyo sa syudad sa Iligan,” he said.
[For me, signs and campaign paraphernalia will not make them win over other candidates. What can make them win is their platform that they can convince the voters that they should be chosen to serve the city of Iligan.]
Nagtalon said that poll bets should adhere to the rules and regulations of the election campaign as this also manifests good governance.
“Sa pagsunod sa mga pamalaod, diha pud nato mapakita unsa atong kinaiya isip mga public servants kung mudaog man gale,” he added.
[By following the laws, you will also be able to show how you behave as public servants if you ever win.]
Recently, the Task Force Baklas composed of Comelec, Department of Public Works and Highways, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, and Bureau of Fire Protection conducted another ‘Operation Baklas’ or removal of “unlawful” election materials posted by political candidates across the City. (LELA/ PIA Lanao del Norte)
Acting City Election Officer Atty. Joel Dexter Nagtalon of Commission on Elections Iligan City presides the coordination meeting of Task Force Baklas together with Philippine National Police, Philippine Army, DILG, DENR, BFP, PIA and DPWH. (Angelo Dologmandin/ PIA Lanao del Norte)
DOE: Sanctions await LPG and gasoline trade violators
12 Apr, 2022,
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By Lou Ellen L. Antonio
Oil companies, gasoline station operators, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) dealers that will violate the rules and regulations will be sanctioned according to the Department of Energy (DOE).
Alpres Russel Bustillo, Senior Science Research Specialist of the Department of Energy, said that the Republic Act 8479 also known as the Downstream Oil Industry Deregulation Act of 1998, removed government control on the pricing of petroleum products. Hence, what they can do is monitor the prices and ensure the security of supply of all products.
“In cases nga naa ma'y mag violate, kami sa DOE mag-impose jud mi og fines and penalties by issuing them an inspection report and show cause order nga dapat within 10 days magbuhat sila'g corrective measures as well as ang ilahang explanation nganong na-commit to nila nga mga violations,” he said.
[In cases where there are violators, we at the DOE will impose fines and penalties by issuing them an inspection report and they must show a cause order within 10 days they will take corrective measures as well as their own explanation of why they committed violations.]
With a joint inspection of five gasoline stations and three LPG stores in the city held by the Local Price Coordinating Council together with DOE, it was found out that out of the five gasoline stations inspected four have violations. These include outdated calibrating buckets, no calibration logbooks, no free tire air pressure filling, prices on the price display board, dispensing pumps that do not match and dispensing in inappropriate containers.
Moreover, three LPG establishments were inspected. It was reported that one establishment has no Standards Compliance Certificate while another one has 1 underfilled LPG cylinder.
Meanwhile, Iligan City Permit and License Division’s licensing officer Maria Rhodora Omlero reminded the owners of the gasoline and LPG stations to be compliant with the requirements of DOE and to provide fair services to the public. (LELA/ PIA Lanao del Norte)
The Department of Energy together with the Local Price Coordinating Council inspects the quantity and quality of the liquefied petroleum gas products in Iligan City. (Angelo Dologmandin/ PIA Lanao del Norte)
LPCC, DOE inspect gasoline stations and LPG stores
12 Apr, 2022,
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By: Arafia Kiram
To ensure good quality and fair pricing and distribution of petroleum products, the Local Price Coordinating Council (LPCC) together with the Department of Energy (DOE) conducted a joint inspection among gasoline stations and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) stores here.
Since the implementation of Republic Act 8479, also known as the Downstream Oil Industry Deregulation Act of 1998, the pricing, exportation, and importation of petroleum products are no longer under government control.
“Tungod naa nata'y deregulation law or kato R.A. 8479, wala na gyu'y control ang government sa prices sa atoang mga LPG og diesel fuels. So ang ginabuhat namo karon is to monitor the prices as well as to secure or ensure the security of supply sa tanang petroleum products,” said DOE Senior Science Research Specialist Alpres Russel Bustillo.
[Since we now have the (oil) deregulation law or the R.A. 8479, the government has no more control over the prices of our LPG and diesel fuels (products). So, what we did is monitoring the prices as well as ensure the security of supply of all petroleum products].
Moreover, as part of the inspection, Licensing Officer Maria Rhodora Omlero of Iligan City Permit and License Division said their office is focused on ensuring the compliance of the operators and dealers to business permits and other requirements.
The LPCC is composed of CHO, Permits & Licenses Division of City Mayor’s Office, Department of Trade and Industry, Bureau of Fire Protection, City Information Office, and Philippine Information Agency. (ASK/PIA)
Senior Science Research Specialist of the Department of Energy Alpres Russel Bustillo checks the weight of liquefied petroleum gas. (Angelo Dologmandin. PIA Lanao del Norte)
DepEd Iligan assures safety of students during F2F classes
4 Apr, 2022,
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For the fourth quarter of classes, the Department of Education - Iligan City Division is committed to ensuring the safety of the students during the limited face-to-face (F2F) classes.
Reyno Alemania, DepEd Iligan’s Disaster Risk and Reduction Management Service Officer, said the guidelines imposed by the COVID-19 Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases are strictly followed.
“Salig gyud mo nga committed gyud ang atoang Superintendent, si SDS Roy Angelo Gazo na safe ang atong mga bata kung mubalik na sila dinhi sa eskwelahan. Tungod kay ang protocol sa IATF, grabe jud siya ka strikto nga ato gyud gisunod,” he said.
[We assure you that our Superintendent, SDS Roy Angelo Gazo is committed to keeping our children safe when they return to school. Because the IATF protocols are strictly followed.]
Alemania shared the salient requirements in order for a school to undergo F2F classes. He said that the teachers must be fully vaccinated or had booster shots. For the students, they should be at least vaccinated with one dose provided that they will get shots months after.
The school vicinity should also have handwashing facilities, markers or signages, temperature checker, and hand sanitizers.
DepEd Iligan recently monitored and evaluated the preparations of Estenzo-Comendador Memorial School in Barangay Upper Tominobo and Suarez National High School for the F2F classes. (LELA/ PIA Lanao del Norte)
A student of Estenzo-Comendador Memorial School in Barangay Upper Tominobo, Iligan City washes her hands before entering her classroom. (Angelod Dologmandin/ PIA Lanao del Norte)
Iligan intensifies vax drive thru Sulod Syudad program
21 Mar, 2022,
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To intensify its campaign on vaccination against COVID-19 the City Health Office here launched Sulod Syudad (Vaccination around the City).
This program is conducted in various business establishments and offices.
During the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council virtual meeting on Wednesday, acting city health officer and Emergency Operations Center - Health Cluster manager Dr. Belinda "Bunz" Lim said that they are targeting to vaccinate 4,000 individuals more for the city to be qualified to be in alert level 1 status.
Lim also reported that as of March 15, there are 399,135 individuals vaccinated out of the 447,822 target.
Moreover, the Resbakuna Vaccination Units also continue to vaccinate residents in hinterland barangays.
Robert Cabije, a resident of Brgy. Buruun said that the vax drive was convenient for those who live far away from the city.
“Opportunity ni nga gianhian jud mi sa CHO diri. Dili na daghan ang proseso nga muadto pa sa barangay, adto pa sa Robinsons nga makaplite pa og taas ang pila. Salamat jud sa ilaha nga nianhi jud sila sa mga barangay,” he said.
[This is a great opportunity for us because the CHO is finally here. We no longer have to undergo tedious processes or spend a lot of time going to Robinsons Mall and wait in a long queue. We are thankful that finally, they are visiting barangays.]
Meanwhile, vaccination for 5 to 11 years old and 12 years old and above also continues in Gaisano Mall, Robinsons Place Iligan, Adventist Medical Center, and Mercy Hospital. (LELA/ PIA Lanao del Norte)
A resident in Iligan City gets vaccinated against COVID-19 through the Sulod Syudad ( Vaccination around the City) program of the City Health Office. (City Health Office)
Toktok Bakuna launched in Lanao del Norte
21 Mar, 2022,
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By Lou Ellen L. Antonio
TUBOD, Lanao del Norte (PIA)-The Provincial Health Office (PHO) of Lanao del Norte has launched the Toktok Bakuna (house-to-house vaccination) to boost vaccination against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
According to Dr. Charmaine Canopin-Pongase of PHO, the province has the lowest vaccination rate in Northern Mindanao. Hence, they exerted efforts so that more residents can be vaccinated.
"So far karon, ang pinakabago namo nga ginabuhat is balay balay na bakuna. Manuktok misa panimalay. We also have rekoreda, muadto sa areas, sa mga pinakaubos, we go there. We converse with locals what they want unsa ilang pagtoo sa vaccine. We educate them," Pongase said.
[So far now, the latest thing we are doing is house-to-house vaccination. We also conduct information drives and go to far-flung areas. We converse with locals to know what they want and their doubts about the vaccine. We educate them.]
PHO also continued the vaccination of children aged five to 11 years where the vaccination team wear party or fairytale costumes to alleviate the fear of children.
According to father Ryan Masias who is a resident of Lala town, his son is excited to get vaccinated, as well as to return to face-to-face classes.
"Excited akong anak mabakunahan kay gusto sad siya makasulod sa eskwelahan, para maka face to face na sa amoang pamilya, gatuo mi nga safe jud (vaccine) kay ang gobyerno ra pud nang e-sure nga protective og efficient ang mga tambal (vaccine)," said Masias.
[My child is excited to be vaccinated because he also wants to go to school, for the face-to-face classes. Our family believes that it (vaccine) is really because the government ensures that the vaccines are safe and efficient.]
As of March 15, only one new case of COVID-19 was recorded in the province. (LELA/ PIA Lanao del Norte)
A resident of Lanao del Norte gets a jab against COVID-19 through the Toktok Bakuna program of the Provincial Health Office. (Richard Tan)
50 schools in Iligan to start Face to face classes
21 Mar, 2022,
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Out of the 115 public schools here, 50 schools are set to start face-to-face classes next week.
The Department of Education recently conducted simulation exercises (SIMEX) for the limited face-to-face classes in Iligan City National High School.
The SIMEX aims to determine the readiness of the school to provide safety and well-being of the learners while having classes.
“We will not be offering this in all grade levels in all our schools. But instead to 50 initial schools with 1 or 2 sections only. Because the experience that we can derive from this will be our gauge whether to expand or to cover all our schools and all our grade levels and for that matter, all teachers to organize the limited face-to-face (classes),” said schools division superintendent Roy Angelo E. Gazo.
Meanwhile, the City Inter-Agency Task Force for Emerging Infectious Diseases incident commander Patrick Nuñez also emphasized that a series of meetings were conducted with the Department of Education to ensure safe procedures for the students who will be engaged in F2F classes.
Emergency Operation Center (EOC) manager Dr. Belinda Lim said that the best defense against the COVID-19 virus is vaccination. (LELA/ASK/PIA Lanao del Norte)
Students of Iligan City National High School undergo simulation exercises for the limited face-to-face classes next week. (ICNHS- The Cascade)
LDN governor: New projects proof of province's resiliency
19 Jan, 2022,
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NUNUNGAN, Lanao del Norte (PIA)--As new infrastructures will soon rise here, provincial governor Imelda Quibranza-Dimaporo conveyed that such manifested that the province is resilient even amid the coronavirus disease (COVID)-19 pandemic.
She stressed that for the past two years with the battle of the unseen enemy, the provincial government has been focused on combating the effects and mitigating the spread of the noble virus which has disrupted the normal functioning of everyone’s daily lives.
“Our economy went haywire with either closure or under capacity operation of business establishments affecting many small and medium enterprises. Despite the enormous challenges, we were able to move on and gradually arrived at a better state which we call the new normal. Today’s event proves that indeed, we have bounced back,” said Dimaporo during the ceremonial groundbreaking for the construction of the multi-purpose building and Torogan, Friday, January 14/
Dimaporo underscored that as the town is positioned as the premier ecotourism destination of the province, the proposed projects appropriately embody the strong connection between the community’s cultural heritage and the place’s natural environment.
Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri sponsors the multi-purpose building project while the provincial government funded the building of Torogan.
Dimaporo said torogan symbolized the power of the Sultanate of Lanao and the core of Maranao, traditional statecraft, customs, art and culture but such was gradually forgotten as years passed by.
“I am delighted that we have this opportunity to reminisce about our colorful tradition and to uphold our rich culture,” she said.
Accordingly, the allocated budget for the multi-purpose building and the Torogan is P3 million and P10 million, respectively. (CRG/PIA-Lanao del Norte)
New projects are up for the province of Lanao del Norte, particularly in the municipality of Nunungan. Provincial governor Imelda Quibranza-Dimaporo says this is proof that the province was able to bounce back despite the challenge brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. (PIA-Lanao del Norte)
Nunungan town bats for dev’t, environmental protection
19 Jan, 2022,
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NUNUNGAN, Lanao del Norte (PIA)—Aiming for a well-established name and betterment of its populace, the municipal government here is now batting for further development while championing environmental protection.
Town mayor Marcos Mamay stressed that the municipal government with the aid of provincial government officials has always been striving to pave the way for peace and development after being deprived of such for the past three decades, and leaving the community suffering and clamoring for change.
“We are exerting much effort in making Nunungan a better place to live in. We are exerting effort on how to make Nunungan a competitive municipality not just in Lanao del Norte but the whole country,” he said.
As part of the eyed progress, infrastructures will soon rise in the town with the breaking of grounds Friday, January 14, for the construction of a P3-million multi-purpose building and P10-million Torogan through the sponsorship of Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri and the provincial government, respectively.
Provincial leaders have likewise backed the concreting of roads networking the municipalities of Sapad and Nunungan extending down to Sultan Naga Dimaporo while the Poblacion to Nunungan Lake access road is rehabilitated as well.
Meanwhile, to support environmental protection, the municipality in collaboration with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and GN Power LTD Co. planted tree seedlings to augment the count of trees in the area.
Moreover, as the municipality’s Mt. Inayawan Range Natural Park is aspiring for the ASEAN Heritage list, the local government here is at the forefront of the preservation of nature through intensifying the anti-illegal logging campaign to save the environment from the risk of deterioration.
Provincial Governor Imelda Quibranza-Dimaporo, who conveyed gladness for seeing the present picture of the municipality as a beautiful place to visit, challenged law enforcers, especially the Philippine National Police to tighten the surveillance of illegal cutting of trees and inflict appropriate actions upon those proven violators.
She also appealed to the public to stop the unlawful activity for the sake of future generations.
“That means kung ASEAN Heritage na ang atong Mt. Inayawan, bawal na gyud ang magputol og kahoy… Undangi nana ninyo para sa future sa inyong mga anak ug mga anak sa inyong mga anak. Dapat inyo nanang iappreciate what we have, what God has given us,” said Dimaporo.
[That means if M. Inayawan is an ASEAN Heritage, cutting of trees must already be prohibited… Stop that for the future of your children and the children of your children. You should appreciate what we have, what God has given us.]
With the help extended to the town, the municipal chief executive expressed his utmost gratitude seeing that the potentiality of his place as an ecotourism site shall prosper.
“Dako kini og katabang. Ang Nunungan man gud is developing pa. Daghan kakulangon sa amo diri after being deprived of peace and development… We are very much overwhelmed and thankful for all the blessings and countless projects na ginabubo diri sa atong national government and provincial officials,” said Mamay.
[This is a big help. Nunungan is still developing. There are still lots of needs here after being deprived of peace and development… We are very much overwhelmed and thankful for all the blessings and countless projects poured here by our national government and provincial officials.] (CRG/PIA-Lanao del Norte)
The municipality of Nunungan in the province of Lanao del Norte is eyeing further development and environmental protection after being deprived of such for 30 long years. Now, the town's Mt. Inayawan Range Natural Park keeping with it the Nunungan Lake is aspiring for the ASEAN Heritage list. (PIA-Lanao del Norte)
BIR RR16 reminds taxpayers to file annual ITR early
16 Jan, 2022,
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The Regional Director of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Revenue Region (RR)16 reminded taxpayers to file their annual income tax return (ITR) before the deadline.
"As early as ngayon, January, ay dapat magfile na sila ng ITR para ma avoid natin ang rush period," Director Emir Abutazil said in an interview during his visit the city on Tuesday, January 11.
[As early as today, January, they should file their ITR to avoid the rush period.]
He said the inconvenience due to the last-minute rush and penalties for late filing would also be avoided.
Meanwhile, Abutazil assured taxpayers affected by typhoon “Odette" that they can still pay or remit their taxes without penalties.
"Kung di pa sila nakabayad ng taxes pwede nilang lapitan ang RDO (revenue district office) upang tanggapin ang bayad nila na walang penalties," he said.
[If they have not yet paid their taxes, they can approach the RDO (revenue district office) to accept their payment without penalties.]
To offer relief to personal and corporate taxpayers, BIR earlier extended the deadline for taxes due in December 2021 to January 2022 in Odette-hit areas. (APB/PIA Lanao del Norte)
Bureau of Internal Revenue Region 16 Director Emir Abutazil urges taxpayers to file their annual income tax return (ITR) early to avoid inconvenience during the rush period. (Michale John Paclar/PIA Lanao del Norte)
PGLDN breaks ground for Torogan project in Nunungan
16 Jan, 2022,
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To further promote the colorful Maranao tradition and culture, the Provincial Government of Lanao del Norte (PGLDN) broke ground on Friday, January 14, for the construction of a Torogan house in the municipality of Nunungan.
The capsule laying held in Brgy. Pantar, the same location of Nunungan Lake, was led by Governor Imelda "Angging" Quibranza-Dimaporo and Nunungan mayor Marcos Mamay.
"Today, I am delighted that we have this opportunity to reminisce our colorful tradition and uphold our rich culture," said Dimaporo who emphasized that Torogan which is the core of Maranao's traditional customs, arts, and culture was gradually forgotten by fellow Maranao people. She said Torogan, in the past, symbolizes the power of the Sultanate of Lanao.
The P10 million Torogan project is also eyed to boost the influx of tourists in Nunungan Lake and Mt. Inayawan Range Natural Park that was earlier nominated as an ASEAN Heritage Park.
Aside from the Torogan, a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a multi-purpose building was also held in the same barangay. Dimaporo said the Torogan project is funded by the provincial government under its 2021 budget while the multi-purpose building is funded by Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri.
Prior to the groundbreaking rites, a greening (tree planting) activity was conducted in the area to promote the protection of Mt. Inayawan Range Natural Park.
"Nunungan is positioned as the province's premier ecotourism destination and the proposed projects embody the strong connection between our cultural heritage and the natural environment," the governor said.
The PGLDN has been working hand in hand with the municipal government of Nunungan not just in ensuring peace and stability in the municipality but also in protecting its natural resources especially in fighting illegal logging activities. (APB/PIA Lanao del Norte)
Lanao del Norte Governor Imelda "Angging" Quibranza-Dimaporo and Nunungan mayor Marcos Mamay lead the groundbreaking rites for the construction of a Torogan near the Nunungan Lake. (Michael John Paclar/PIA Lanao del Norte)
Lanao del Norte kicks off COVID-19 vaccine booster
7 Jan, 2022,
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The provincial government here has kicked off the booster shot drive against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
This is after the announcement of the Department of Health (DOH), allowing those who are fully vaccinated to receive their booster shots which can increase antibodies and provide further protection from the COVID 19.
Under the new policy of DOH, boosters may already be given to adults at least three months after the second dose of a primary two-dose vaccine of Sinovac, AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Moderna, and Gamaleya Sputnik.
Meanwhile, those individuals with the Janssen vaccine are allowed to have their booster at least two months after the primary single-dose vaccine is given. The booster shots will be accessible to all available vaccination sites in every local government unit. The vaccination card issued must be presented to avail the third jab.
“It is very important to get the COVID 19 booster to shore up our immunity against COVID-19 especially for those vulnerable sectors," said Governor Imelda ‘Angging’ Quibranza Dimaporo.
Dimaporo also extended her appreciation to all frontliners for their continued service during the holiday season.
Governor Dimaporo also encourages everyone to avail of the ongoing vaccination rollout to achieve the common goal of attaining herd immunity in the first quarter of 2022. The Provincial Governor further conveyed to everyone not to be complacent.
Meanwhile, Marujetta Opamen of the Provincial Health Office, vaccinations are still being carried out at various vaccination sites in the province. (PIO-LDN)
Provincial Governor Imelda ‘Angging’ Quibranza Dimaporo receives COVID 19 Vaccine Booster at Kapatagan Provincial Hospital. (PIO LDN)
Mt. Inayawan Range in LDN nominated for ASEAN Heritage Park
23 Dec, 2021,
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With its natural beauty and keeping with it the vast Nunungan Lake, Mt. Inayawan Range Natural Park situated at the heart of the municipality was nominated for ASEAN Heritage Park (AHP).
Nunungan Municipal Mayor Marcos Mamay shared that representatives from the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) visited the spot on December 13-15 to validate whether it qualifies for heritage recognition.
"Optimistic kami na pasok na kasi doon pa lang sa press con[ference] namin, pasok na. It is a matter of document na lang. Nagbase kami sa feedback nila. Puro magaganda iyong mga feedback," he said in an interview Tuesday, December 21.
[We are optimistic because, in our press con[ference], it is already in. It is just a matter of documentation. We based on their feedback and their feedback is all great.]
Mamay further said that to advance the development in the area, architects from Cambodia came over to the town to pursue a proposal.
Accordingly, a circumferential road will be built around the lake for triathlon purposes, and with the approval of the P40-million budget for the electrification from the boundary of the municipalities of Sapad to Nunungan, a cable car traveling around and a zip line crossing the lake will be both prioritized. Such projects will also be developed by a group of developers from Davao City.
Actor Robin Padilla who also visited Nunungan assured support by promoting the tourist spot to the public.
Awed by the Mt. Inayawan Range Natural Park and Nunungan Lake, he said, “Ipopromote ko ito bilang isang artista at vlogger na rin. Kailangan natin ipangalandakan sa ating mga kababayan at sa buong mundo na mayroong ganitong lugar dito sa Lanao del Norte."
[I will promote this as an artist and also a vlogger. We need to boast to our countrymen and the whole world that we have this kind of place here in Lanao del Norte.]
While the municipal government alongside the provincial and national governments strives to provide improvement in the tourist destination, Mamay conveyed they are already in awe of the positive impact in the tourism sector brought about by good leadership even before the present plan of progress.
"We are very much grateful and overwhelmed upon experiencing the influx of tourists here in Nunungan, particularly here in Nunungan Lake. This is a proof or testimony of good governance here in Nunungan," he said as he expressed his gratitude for the collaboration between the national, provincial, and municipal government which is believed to be the driving factor for their effort to have gone productive.
As known, Mt. Inayawan, a protected area and the last frontier of the province, stands on more than 3,500-hectare land area and is roughly 1,365 above sea level. When officially recognized, it will become the 10th AHP of the Philippines. (CRG/PIA-Lanao del Norte)
Mt. Inayawan Range Natural Park keeping with it Nunungan Lake is now aspiring to be the Philippines ' 10th ASEAN Heritage Park. This tourist spot situated in the municipality of Nunungan in the province of Lanao del Norte is said to have boosted the tourism sector of the locality. (Angelo D. Dologmandin/PIA-Lanao del Norte)
LDN guv aims to solidify holistic approach towards dev’t
24 Nov, 2021,
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In a joint virtual meeting that convened members of the provincial councils for Development, Peace and Order, Anti-illegal Drug Abuse, and Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict, Governor Imelda “Angging” Quibranza-Dimaporo shared her vision to strengthen holistic approach for the development of the province.
“I would like to appreciate it if we could solidify our holistic approach to a sustainable resource in our province,” she said.
Dimaporo recognized the efforts of the agencies to sustain and maintain the order in the province as they performed their duties well. However, she emphasized that continuous efforts are still needed to address issues faced in the communities.
“There are some tasks we have committed ourselves to addressing that will take longer to complete. Therefore, constant support is needed to continue work for issues until they are addressed,” said Dimaporo.
She also hoped that they could develop new ideas to intensify campaigns and end illegal drugs in every community.
Agencies that presented updates during the meeting are the Provincial Police Office, 2nd Mechanized Infantry Brigade, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Lanao del Norte (LDN), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (LDN), and Department of the Interior and Local Government LDN. (LELA/ PIA Lanao del Norte)
Local and national government agencies and organizations that are part of the provincial councils for Development, Peace and Order, Anti-illegal Drug Abuse, and Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict to discuss updates and address issues concerning the councils.
Community dev’t plans seen to transform MILF communities
24 Nov, 2021,
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With the harmonization efforts of stakeholders in this province through community development plans, Camp Bilal and its three based commands are seen to be transformed into progressive communities.
In a virtual meeting, Department of the Interior and Local Government-Lanao del Norte provincial director Bruce Colao presented the framework on the harmonization and convergence approach on the MILF Camp Transformation and Community Development.
“The framework will be further endorsed to the council to intensify and strengthen the processes needed to accomplish the said development plan and provide immediate help to all the communities in the province,” he said.
Colao also shared the proposed projects and programs planned out by the MILF communities namely 123rd Base Command in Tagoloan town, 125th Base Command in Tangcal, 127th Base Command, and Camp Bilal in Munai.
Some of the projects and programs proposed were the construction of school buildings, barangay health station, water system, irrigation system, madrasah schools, among others. Peace leadership training for former combatants and capacity development were also recommended specifically.
Colao said that the proposed plans and projects of 123rd Base Command during the harmonization workshop were already identified by the municipality of Tagoloan.
He was also amazed that the 125th Base Command in Tangcal included the construction of a playground for their children. According to him, this is important to provide psychosocial support and healing for children, especially in a conflict-affected area.
This effort is related to the Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) Resolution No.4, series of 2021 that seeks to harmonize the MILF Community with the local government unit development plans. (LELA/ PIA Lanao del Norte)
Department of the Interior and Local Government-Lanao del Norte provincial director Bruce Colao presents updates on the harmonization and convergence approach on the MILF Camp Transformation and Community Development.
Gov. Dimaporo appeals to LCEs, NGAs help boost vaccination
24 Nov, 2021,
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-Governor Imelda “Angging” Quibranza-Dimaporo appealed to the local chief executives (LCEs) of municipalities here and national government agencies (NGAs) to help in boosting vaccination rates in the province.
“Unta [Hopfeully] our LCEs, NGAs, will convince, try to make them [public] understand how important ang magpavaccine. It is not for ourselves but for those people whom we love na nagpuyo sa isa ka balay [who lives in one house],” said Dimaporo.
The governor was also elated after receiving a report from the provincial health office that as of yesterday, the vaccination rate increased from 19% to more than 40%.
“Dako kaayo ang improvement and once again I am appealing to this municipalities to support us in this pagvaccine sa atong kaigsoonan,” she added.
[There is a big improvement and once again I am appealing to the municipalities to support us in this vaccination rollout for our brothers and sisters.]
Dimaporo is also optimistic that the 70% target will be reached before the end of this year.
The governor also shared that she sought assistance from intelligence units of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and Philippine National Police to address the issuance of fake vaccination cards in the province.
Local government units and national government agencies recently convened through a virtual joint meeting of the provincial councils for Development, Peace and Order, Anti-illegal Drug Abuse, and Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict. (LELA/ PIA Lanao del Norte)
Governor Imelda “Angging” Quibranza-Dimaporo appeals to the local chief executives (LCEs) of municipalities here and national government agencies (NGAs) to help in boosting vaccination rates in Lanao del Norte.
304 families in ELCAC brgys benefit from ENR project
24 Nov, 2021,
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A total 304 families from End Local Communist Armed Conflict (ELCAC) barangays in Iligan City and this province have benefitted from the Environmental and Natural Resources (ENR) Project.
The project is implemented by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) from 2019 to 2021.
DENR Lanao del Norte Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer (PENRO) Samer Ambola shared that the program is implemented through the national greening program.
Trees such as falcata and mahogany have been planted in a total of 1,230 hectares of land.
The families who benefited from the said program are from the barangays in Iligan City and in the municipalities of Pantar, Sultan Naga Dimaporo, Kapatagan, Tubod, Tangcal, Munai, and Sapad.
During the joint virtual meeting of the provincial councils for Development, Peace and Order, Anti-illegal Drug Abuse, and Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict, PENRO LDN also reported that they had apprehended illegal forest products from the towns of Maigo and Linamon. (LELA/PIA Lanao del Norte)
DENR Lanao del Norte Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer (PENRO) Samer Ambola shares updates on the Environmental and Natural Resources (ENR) Project for the End Local Communist Armed Conflict (ELCAC) barangays in Iligan City and Lanao del Norte.
295 barangays in LDN now "drug-cleared" - PDEA
24 Nov, 2021,
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A total of 295 barangays across the province have already been cleared from illegal drugs as of Oct. 25 according to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA).
Davidson Aranton, assistant provincial officer of PDEA Lanao del Norte, announced this during the virtual joint meeting of the provincial councils for Development, Peace and Order, Anti-illegal Drug Abuse, and Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict.
Out of 461 barangays in the province, 88 barangays are affected, two remain unaffected and 77 were certified unaffected barangays. In total, 19.09% of the barangays only remain affected by illegal drugs.
Aranton also said they conducted Community-based Anti-illegal Drugs Advocacy Trainer’s Training on Nov. 15 and 16 in Sultan Naga Dimaporo and Kolambugan municipalities, respectively. Another training in Kauswagan is currently ongoing.
The training aims to capacitate members of the Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Council (BADAC) for them to sustain and maintain their drug-cleared and drug-free barangays through preventive education.
Aranton said the training empowers the BADAC to create mechanisms to sustain their barangays as drug-cleared.
“Sila [BADAC] mismo mutrain ug mulecture sa ilang area para maprevent ang recurrence sa drug use ug drug pushing,” he said.
[They themselves will train and lecture in their area to prevent the recurrence of drug use and drug pushing.]
Participants of the training came from 73 barangays from the municipality of Sultan Naga Dimaporo, 26 barangays from Kolambugan, and 12 barangays from Kauswagan. (LELA/ PIA Lanao del Norte)
Davidson Aranton, assistant provincial officer Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Lanao del Norte, shares updates on the Barangay drug clearing program.
DPWH turns-over 2-storey Health Center to Brgy. Poblacion
24 Nov, 2021,
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ILIGAN CITY (PIA)--The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) particularly its Lanao del Norte 2nd District Engineering Office recently turned over a newly-completed two-storey multi-purpose building to the barangay council of Poblacion, this city.
In a simple turn-over ceremony, DPWH Assistant District Engineer (ADE) Saidale Mitmug handed over the key of responsibility to Poblacion Punong Barangay Anthony Pacaña.
“We are thankful to Congressman Frederick Siao for this beautiful building. We intend to use this as our Barangay Health Center so our residents can have a bigger and better facility for immunizations and other health-related activities," said Pacaña.
The two-storey building was built by Jamray Builders and Enterprises for the contract amount of P3.9-million.
“With this new building, we hope barangay Poblacion will be able to deliver better health services to its constituents which is very important now especially during this pandemic," said Mitmug.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony was also attended by members of the barangay council, DPWH personnel, staff from the lone congressional district of Iligan City, and barangay health workers. (VNL/DPWH-PIO)
1: Poblacion Punong Barangay Anthony Pacaña raises the key of responsibility in jubilation during the turn-over rites of their newly completed multi-purpose building. Also in the picture (left to right) are Ryan Sarip of Jamray Builders (leftmost), Congressman Frederick Siao (center), DPWH Assistant District Engineer (ADE) Saidale Mitmug, and Project Engineer Aldyn Quinto (rightmost).