Ordinansa gipanday aron mapakgang ang pagsulod sa African Swine Fever sa probinsya

Pagadian City (September 27, 2019) – Isip pagmugna ug hinanaling aksyon aron pagpakgang sa African Swine Fever kon ASF ug uban pang makatakod nga sakit sa baboy sa pagsulod sa probinsya, mipanday ug usa ka ordinansa ang Sangguniang Panlalawigan aron sa pag-regulate sa pagbuhi, pagbiyahe, pag-ihaw ug pagbaligya sa buhing baboy ug mga produkto niini, apil na ang pag-organisar ug usa ka task force nga maoy molantaw sa kinatibuk-ang kalihukan sa lokal nga industriya sa baboy.  

Ang ordinansa No. 006-2019 nga gipangunahan ni Board Member Rogelio J. Saniel, ang chairperson sa Committee on Agriculture and Fishery, naglagda ug mga gikinahanglan nga aksyon aron malikayan ang pagsulod sa ASF sa probinsya sama sa strikto nga pagsusi sa mga pig farms, pig holding facilities, mga slaughterhouse, merkado, ug bisan pa ang pagpamaligya sa buhing baboy ug ang karne ug ubang produkto niini.

Nalakip usab sa maong ordinansa ang strikto nga pagpatuman sa animal disease surveillance ug monitoring system sama sa animal quarantine requirement.

Ang CSD-Task Force kon Contagious Swine Diseases Task Force, pinanguluhan ni Gov. Victor J. Yu, gimugna usab aron mahimong main authority sa paglunsad ug information campaign mahitungod sa prevention ug pagkontrol sa ASF lakip na ang paghimo ug mga rules and regulations alang sa suspension o cancellation sa mga lisensya sa mga buhatan may kalabutan sa negosyo sa baboy nga molapas unya sa nasampit nga balaod.

Dugang pa niinin, ang task force gilauman usab nga makig-coordinate sa Bureau of Animal Industry, Department of Agriculture, ug uban pang ahensya aron mapatuman ang siyentipikong pamaagi sa pagkontrolar sa maong sakit sa baboy.

Matud pa sa maong ordinansa, gidili ug illegal ang pag-transport sa mga baboy ug uban pang pork products sa mga pantalan ug airport kon kini gikan sa mga lugar ug nasud nga apektado sa ASF, ang pagbaligya sa mga karneng baboy nga walay hustong clearance gikan sa provincial veterinarian ug lehitimong ahensya niini, ang pag-ihaw ug baboy gawas sa gitugotan nga slaughterhouse, ug uban pang mga lagda.

Ang mapamatud-an nga personahe, buhatan o korporasyon nga makaplagang nakalapas sa ordinansa, makamulta ug P1,000 apan dili motaas sa P2,000 ug pagkabilanggo dili muubos sa 2 ka bulan ug dili molapas sa usa ka tuig.

Ang African Swine Fever kon ASF usa ka makatakod nga sakit sa kahayopang baboy nga paspas nga mitakboy sa dapit sa Luzon sugod bulan sa Agosto nga nagdala ug kabalaka sa local swine industry tungod sa epekto niini sa panginabuhi sa mga Pilipino ilabi na sa mga negosyante ug baboy. 

GROUND-BREAKING CEREMONY SA BAG-ONG BUILDING SA PRC REGION 9, GITAMBONGAN NI GOV. VICTOR YU, MAYOR SAMMY CO

                                                                                                                                      

Gipahigayon niadtong adlawng Martes, Septembre 24, ang pormal nga groundbreaking ceremony alang sa ipatukod nga regional office building sa Professional Regulation Commission kon PRC sa Regional Government Complex didto sa Brgy. Balintawak, ning siyudad sa Pagadian.

Personal kini nga gitambongan sa amahan sa lalawigan, Governor Victor J. Yu ug Mayor Sammy Co sa Pagadian, kauban sa Regional Director nga si Sharo Lo ug mga miembro sa Pagadian Regional Center Management and Coordinating Office.

Giisip ni Gov. Victor Yu nga dako ug katabang ang bag-ong edipisyo nga dili lamang sa tibuok probinsya kondili sa mga silingang dapit nga mokuha unya sa ilang mga dokumento sa nasangpit nga ahensya.

Gikalipay usab ni Mayor Co ang pagasugdan pagtukod nga regional office sa PRC sa dakbayan diin iyang gipamahayag ang kontribusyon sa administrasyon ni President Rodrigo Duterte alang sa katumanan niini.

Matud pa sa mayor nga nagpasalamat siya sa suporta sa national government sa local nga pangagamhanan alang sa pagpalit ug lote nga gidonate sa mga regional offices inubanan sa pondo alang sa pagtukod sa mga opisina sa rehiyon.

Ang bag-ong building sa PRC usa ka bag-ong development sa siyudad diin gilantaw nga makahatag ug nindot nga pagserbisyo sa tanang katawhan nga mo-apply ug licensure exams apil na ang pagkuha sa mga professional licenses gikan sa nagkalain-laing dapit sa Rehiyon 9.

Ang building project nagkantidad ug P109,481,958 nga gikuha gikan sa pondo sa DPWH base sa General Appropriations Acts ilalom sa multi-purpose buildings.

Gilauman nga mahuman ang konstruksyon sa PRC regional office sa dili pa matapos ang tuig 2020.

Zambosur 67th Anniversary: Showcasing a bundle of “firsts”

Pagadian City (September 18, 2019) – The festive celebration of the 67^th Araw ng Zamboanga del Sur ended with a bang. It was a week filled with fun and exciting activities prepared for every Zambosurian under the new administration of Gov. Victor J. Yu.

In this year’s commemoration of the province’s founding anniversary, a bundle of “firsts” was introduced by the provincial government carrying the theme “Hawak Kamay Tungo sa Tagumpay: Angat ang Bawat Zambosurian” – a perfect statement that embodies the unique and diverse culture of tri-people – Moro, Subanen and local settlers.

Aside from the first-term administration of Gov. Yu, here’s a list of “firsts” for this year’s 67^th Araw ng Zamboanga del Sur:

FIRST COLOR FUN RUN. It’s the first time in many years that the provincial government organized a color fun run activity that ushered in the anniversary celebration. It was participated by more than 6,000 people from all towns who dared the 6-km, 4-km and 2-km run from the city boulevard, capitol complex and Brgy. Dao.

FIRST BOODLE FIGHT ALONG THE ROAD. Hundreds feasted on sumptuous boodle fight after the grand anniversary opening at the Megayon hall. Local officials, employees, and people from all walks of life savored the lunch treat together on the first day.

FIRST INTER-AGENCY SPORTSFEST. For the first time, the stamina and fitness of government workers were tested as they engaged in sports activities during the anniversary of the province. Four events namely basketball, volleyball, badminton and tennis were competed by clustered national and provincial agencies. The inter-agency sports activities happened the whole week at the Government Complex in Dao and at the Provincial Covered Court. 

FIRST EMPLOYEES NIGHT. The provincial employees took a break from their monotonous tasks and unleashed their “superhero” within as they battle in a dance extravaganza. Drawing a multitude of cheerers from all offices and departments, the provincial workers were all ecstatic for giving them the chance to express themselves through their talents.

FIRST VISUAL ARTS PAINTING COMPETITION. With its aim to boost art tourism, the province held its first oil on canvass painting competition where 24 visual artists showcase their skills in the “realism” genre of painting. All the artworks were displayed at the Provincial Tourism Gallery.

FIRST MOTORCROSS COMPETITION WITH FREE ADMISSION. Motorcross aficionados were thrilled to watch various tricks and exhibitions of motor riders hailing from both local and neighboring provinces and it was FREE. The event held at the Pagadian City Oval was teeming with people who really enjoyed the treat of the provincial government in line with the 67^th Araw ng Zamboanga del Sur.

FIRST EVER TRIATHLON EVENT. Hundreds of participants trooped to Pagadian City for the first ever triathlon in the province on the 6^th day.  It was participated by local triathlon groups and other participants from Cebu, Davao, Ozamiz, and Lanao del Norte. The event was also graced by Cebuano celebrity triathlete Paul Jake Castillo.

FIRST SIMULTANEOUS TREE PLANTING ACTIVITY. Twenty-six towns and one city planted together 50k seedlings of endemic trees as part of the environmental advocacy of the Yu administration aimed at protecting the watershed areas of the province. Police, military, the academe, government agencies – all participated in the tree planting activity during the anniversary day.

FIRST EVER FLOAT PARADE. Another first in the province is the grand float parade which attracted a crowd of spectators from all over the province. On the anniversary day, colorful and creative floats were paraded along the main thoroughfares of Pagadian City. Each structure is skillfully designed with indigenous materials that represent the livelihood and culture of each municipality.

FIRST STREET DANCE COMPETITION DEPICTING THE TRI-PEOPLE. For the first time, a street dance parade that truthfully represents the tri-people was organized by the Provincial Tourism Office in coordination with the National Center for Culture and the Arts. Participating towns were divided into three groups namely Subanen, Moro and local settlers. Their performances were based from the traditions that revolved around each tribe. And for the first time, the Megayon Festival street dance was “non-religious” in nature since all of the dances do not bear any religious image or figures.

It was also the first time the provincial government awarded big, big prizes for the Street Dance Competition which is not just cash-based but project-based for all winning contingents.  

Aside from these, the celebration is also memorable for the people of Zamboanga del Sur after they witness a star-studded lineup of guests in the persons of Bb. Pilipinas International 2019 Bea Patricia Magtanong, Miss Hispano-Americana 2019 Wynwyn Marquez, Enzo Pineda, Robin Padilla, Philip Salvador and Erwin Tulfo plus a number of national dignitaries occupying the top government posts who graced the occasion– Sen. Bong Go, Sen. Francis Tolentino, Sec. Ano (DILG), Sec. Bautista (DSWD), and no less than the Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo.

It’s also fitting to acknowledge that a mobile passport on wheels was initiated in the province in time for the Araw ng Zamboanga del Sur, through the effort of Congw. Divina Grace Yu and the office of the foreign affairs, to serve the people of Zamboanga del Sur in their passporting needs.

And the list goes on…

This is just the beginning of a new era. A brand of leadership patterned on the principles of good governance where true power emanates from the people and its aspirations.

Quoting the very words of Gov. Victor Yu, the new administration aims to deliver a genuine kind of service, like what they have promised to its constituents, conscientiously establishing a form of governance that looks after the welfare of every Zambosurian.

“This is the main purpose of this new government: Gusto namo nga malipayon ang mga katawhan sa Zamboanga del Sur,” the father of the province said.

ANNUAL MEDICAL CHECKUP SA MGA PROVINCIAL EMPLOYEES, IPATUMAN NI GOV. YU SUGOD 2020

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Pagadian City (Septembre 16, 2019) - Atol sa gipahigayong flag raising ceremony adlawng Lunes, Setyembre 16, 2019 sa may Provincial Capitol Complex, gibutyag sa gobernador sa lalawigan sa Zamboanga del Sur Hon. Victor J. Yu atubangan sa mga empleyado ang iyang plano mahitungod sa pagahimuong annual laboratory check up alang sa tanang empleyado sa provincial government sugod karung tuig 2020.

Sigun pa niya nga ang maong annual laboratory check up pagahimuon sa Zamboanga del Sur Medical Center. Sa maong check up kinahanglan makuha ang mga blood test sa tagsa-tagsa ka mga empleyado ug gidugang pa usab niya nga kung gikinahanglan makuha ang EKG apil ang ultrasound buhaton kini tungod kay gusto niya nga ang mga empleyado himsog ug anaa sa maayong panglawas tungod kay gusto niya mahibaw-an unsay angay buhaton aron mapugngan ang mga sintomas nga dili maayo nga makaapekto unya sa ilang trabaho.

Gibuhat niya kini tungod kay gusto niyang masiguro nga anaa sa luwas nga kahimtang ang panlawas sa mga empleyado ug kay dili lang puro trabaho ang asikasuhon. Iya kining gihatagan ug pagtagad isip amahan sa lalawigan aron maipakita nga dili lang ang mga empleyado ang dapat muhatag sa ilang serbisyo ngadto sa katawhan apan lakip na usab sila ang pagahatagan. Usa usab kini sa pagpakita nga gihatagan ug importansya sa amahan sa lalawigan ang matag-usa.

Dako usab ang kalipay sa mga empleyado tungod kay sa dugay nga panahon nahatagan sila ug importansya ug napakita sa ilaha nga aduna silay bili sa provincial government. Nasayran nga mao kini ang una unyang laboratory check up sa mga empleyado sa provincial government nga mahitabo sa lalawigan sa Zamboanga del Sur. Makita sa mga panagway sa mga empleyado nga malipayon kaayo sila sa maong balita tungod kay libri kini ug makatagamtam ang tanang empleyado sa lalawigan.

ZAMBOSUR HOLDS FIRST EVER OIL ON CANVAS PAINTING COMPETITION

Pagadian City (September 14, 2019)– With its purpose to boost art tourism, the provincial government of Zamboanga del Sur in coordination with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) organized the first ever painting competition in line with the 67^th Founding Anniversary of the province from September 13 to 14 at the Tausug Hall, Provincial Government Complex, Pagadian City.

The event spearheaded by the Provincial Press Bureau was participated by gifted visual artists from Pagadian City and 23 municipalities all over Zamboanga del Sur who took the challenge to paint their famous local tourist destination applying the “realism” genre.

After two days of careful picking of colors, stroking and polishing their masterpieces, the participants presented their finished works at the provincial art gallery where they briefly explained how they came up with such concept and piece.

Three judges were tasked to critic their work: Randel Villanueva, Rainer Duhaylungsod, Dr. Armin Virata and Mr. Japhet Monsion, the chairman of the board of judges.

The three art critics picked the top 10 art works and from them three (3) masterpieces were declared 2^nd place, 1^st place and the champion.

Molave artist Gieward Hulagno received the 3^rd place with a cash prize of P9,000 while Dominic Escobar from Tukuran garnerned the second prize of P13,000.

The pride of Aurora, Jhon Paul Alivio, snatched the first place and brought home the prize of P20,000.

Board Member Francisvic Villamero, guest honor of the event, congratulated the local painters for showcasing their artistry and encouraged them to continue to hone their craft and keep their passion for painting. 

ZAMBOSUR WOMEN SHOWCASE GLOBAL-THEMED DANCE COMPETITION

Pagadian City – Talented women took center stage as this year’s provincial founding anniversary highlighted the World of Dance Competition on Thursday night featuring the members of KALIPI (Kalipunan ng Liping Pilipina) from 26 municipalities and one city of Zamboanga del Sur.

A first of its kind competition in the province, the dance battle was inspired by the dances and costumes of different countries around the world. Each group were all geared up in their spectacular performances which left the audience thrilled and astounded.

Gov. Victor Yu, delighted with the presentation of each contenders, was convinced to put additional amount to the cash prizes for the winners.

In the end, three women’s groups were announced as winners.

Tambulig bearing the Indian dance concept was declared champion and bagged the prize of P80,000. The Ukranian-themed dance of Lapuyan won the first prize of P60,000 while the Mexican-inspired dance of Pagadian City brought home the second prize of P40,000.

Zamboanga del Sur Marks 67th Founding Anniversary

Pagadian City (September 11, 2019) – Zamboanga del Sur marked its 67^th Founding Anniversary with festive and colorful activities bearing the theme “Hawak Kamay Tungo sa Tagumpay: Angat ang Bawat Zambosurians”.

The week-long celebration was ushered in with its first ever Provincial Color Fun Run participated by around 6,000 participants from different sectors of the community.

After the fun-filled event, an ecumenical mass, raising of banners and grand ritual opening was held at the Megayon Stage signifying the official start of the celebration.

The opening program was attended by Gov. Victor Yu, 1^st District Congw. Divina Grace Yu, 2^nd District Cong. Leonardo Babasa Jr., Vice Governor Roseller Ariosa, Pagadian Mayor Sammy Co, Major General Roberto Ancan of the 1^st Infantry Division, PNP Regional Director Brig Gen Froilan Quidilla, DILG Regional Director Faisal Abutasil, Napolcom Regional Director Atty. Pablito Abad, Provincial PNP Zambosur Director Redentor Retusto, board members, local chief executives, and government workers.

Cong. Leonardo Babasa gave his welcome address where he emphasized the celebration as a time to embody the qualities of camaraderie, vitality and compassion, and to showcase the province’s colorful traditions and bountiful resources.

DILG Secretary Eduardo Año, the guest of honor during the event, was introduced by the first lady of the province, Congw. Divina Grace Yu.

In his keynote speech, Año said the Megayon Festival is a celebration of life, success, and bountiful harvest.

He also praised the accomplishments of the new administration of Gov. Yu, and for upholding the principle of “good governance” under his leadership.

The secretary shared thoughts on the challenges of nation-building and urged Zambosurians to take part in governance until it becomes one of the leading provinces in the country.

“My beloved Zambosurians, nation-building is no easy task. There will be a lot of heartaches and frustrations along the way but it is a dream that is believable, doable and reachable,” the secretary said.

Meanwhile, Governor Victor Yu explained that he wanted the people to personally experience the difference between this year’s celebration and the previous years.

He recounted that the past celebrations became a challenge for the new administration to reflect and improve.

“The (leadership) experience we had in the past 67 years became a challenge for us on how to improve ourselves especially this year…This is a showcase for this new government,” Yu pointed out.

The father of the province once again said that people’s participation is crucial for the success of any democratic leadership.

 “I know that no matter how good a government is, if there’s no people participation, we can’t be successful,” the governor pointed out.

1st Provincial Color Fun Run Ushers In 67th Araw ng Zamboanga del Sur

Pagadian City (September 12, 2019) - The opening day of the weeklong celebration of the 67th Araw ng Zamboanga del Sur drew large crowd for its first Color Fun Run on Tuesday.

Around 6,000 participants trooped to three different starting locations in Pagadian City. All runners experienced the obstacles and color craze and finished the run at the Blue Oval in Dao Government Complex.

Spearheaded by the Provincial Medical Center led by Dr. Maria Rovel Blancia, the fun-filled activity had three categories. The 6k category kick-started at the Pagadian City Boulevard, the 4K category started at the Provincial Capitol, and the 2k category set off at the 9RCDG headquarters.

Board Member John Regala thanked the thousands of participants from the 26 municipalities and the city of Pagadian for spending their time for the memorable event.

Here's the list of winners:

Most Participative Municipality

1st - Pagadian City

2nd - Sominot

3rd - Tabina

Most Colorful/Wackiest Group

1st - Sominot (P5,000)

2nd - Pagadian (P3,000)

3rd - Josefina (P2,000)

Oldest Runner - Wenceslao Melo, 64 years old

Youngest Runner - Zech Rafael Luchana, 4 years

6k Category

(1st) Keemar Adjuran

(2nd) Prence Owyne Bodjes

(3rd) Brices Jadman

4k Category

(1st) Rene Tuastomban

(2nd) Najar Taug

(3rd) Jhon Rey Ferrer

2k Category

(1st) Mario Jaculbe

(2nd) Ryan Mendez

(3rd) Christopher Oliverio

Zambosur Provincial Gov’t Clarifies Medicine Shortage Problem at ZDSMC

Pagadian City (September 5, 2019) – The provincial government of Zamboanga del Sur has responded to the complaint of patients and their families on the shortage of medicines at the Zamboanga del Sur Medical Center (ZDSMC).

In an exclusive interview, Atty. Baldomero “Baleleng” Fernandez, chairman of the Committee on Health of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, shed light on the issue and quoted the actions undertaken by the provincial government to solve the problem.

In an official statement, Gov. Victor Yu said despite the commitment of the provincial government to implement the No Balance Billing System, the medical center has encountered problems in the procurement of medical supplies.

Gov. Yu explained that the usual bidding procedure has been availed but failed in the end because bidders couldn’t cope up with the standards provided by the Drug Price Reference Index of the Department of Health.

Under the DOH policy, low ceiling prices are being offered for medicines excluding the cost for freight and handling, a factor that disinterest bidders since it causes clear loss on their part.

Currently, the provincial government resorted to Small Value Purchasing (SVP) through cash advance procedure but only as a “band-aid” solution. Under the SVP practice, only small quantity of drugs and medicines can be purchased which resulted to recurring shortage of medical supplies. Moreover, such procedure cannot be done permanently since the Commission on Audit has warned that it can only be practiced during emergency cases.

Atty. Fernandez revealed that Gov. Yu sought the help of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan to grant him authority to create a Consignment Committee based on the provisions of Republic Act 8194 otherwise known as “Government Procurement Reform Act”.

The governor considers the consignment scheme as a legal and faster way to address the problem on medicine shortage of the government-owned hospital. It is also the usual practice used by LGU and DOH hospitals around the country.

In the consignment scheme, the province will accredit all pharmaceutical dealers and suppliers to become consignors where they can put medicines in the pharmacy of the hospital and will be paid based on the consumed items at a designated period of time.

Fernandez said the Provincial Board has approved the request of Gov. Yu during the last week’s session and they are just waiting for the official copy of the resolution regarding the matter.

Finally, Atty. Fernandez explained that the problem on medicine shortage couldn’t be solved overnight but he affirmed that the current administration is doing its best to address any concerns of the medical center in order to provide better services to the people of Zamboanga del Sur.

Zambosur Provincial Gov’t Formally Opens First Ever Inter-Office Sportsfest

Pagadian City (September 2, 2019) – The Zamboanga del Sur Provincial Government formally opened its first Inter-Office Sportsfest on Monday during the flag raising ceremony at the Capitol Grounds, Pagadian City.

The sportsfest will be participated by government employees who will compete in various games events such as basketball, badminton, table tennis, lawn tennis, volleyball, firing and others.

All provincial offices were divided into clusters who will play the sports activities at the Provincial Covered Court and Dao Government Complex.

In his short message, Governor Victor Yu said that the activity is one way to strengthen the unity and relationship of all employees in the province.

He added that the four-day inter-office sportsfest is aimed to leave good memories for the players and remove relational gap in every department as workers serving one provincial government.

The chosen players of each department along with game officials simultaneously did the pledge of sportsmanship as a sign of their obedience to the rules and regulations.

Provincial Sports Committee Chairman Cesar Julu Dacal official announced the start of the games while the ceremonial tossing was spearheaded by Gov. Yu at the provincial covered court.

At the end of his speech, Gov. Yu emphasized that the essence of the activity is not on winning but on establishing teamwork and sportsmanship that can be demonstrated by each participant – a stepping stone for the provincial government for a better and stronger Zamboanga del Sur.