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19/11/2024

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18/11/2024

Pioneering Journalist Pede G. Lu passes away at 83

The Pagadian Times and the wider community mourn the passing of its founder, Pedrito Gumantad Lu, known to many as “Pede G. Lu.” He passed away on November 17, 2024, at the age of 83, after a courageous five-year battle with chronic kidney disease.

Born on June 29, 1941, in the Municipality of Margosatubig, Zamboanga del Sur, Lu was a proud member of the Subanen indigenous group, with deep roots in the region's rich cultural heritage. His upbringing shaped his unwavering dedication to his community and his passion for journalism.

Lu founded The Pagadian Times in 1969, a publication that has remained a staple of local media for over 55 years, ensuring the community had access to accurate and reliable news. In addition to The Pagadian Times, he co-founded the Pagadian Express in 1983 and the Zamboanga Sibugay Tribune (now ZSTribune Today) in 2001, both of which played pivotal roles in informing and empowering the people of Zamboanga del Sur and Zamboanga Sibugay.

His journalistic career spanned more than five decades, earning him a respected place in regional media. He was a founding member of the Pagadian Press and Radio Club, served as regional director for the Publishers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PAPI), and worked as a correspondent for the Times Journal (now Philippine Daily Inquirer). Lu's work was recognized through accolades such as being named Most Outstanding Zambosurian in 2014 and Most Outstanding Pagadianon in 2024, affirming his lifelong commitment to public service and the media.

Beyond his professional achievements, Lu was a devoted Christian and elder at CMA Pagadian City Alliance Church, Inc. His faith led him to become deeply involved in church planting ministries across Zamboanga del Sur and Misamis Occidental. He also distributed Bibles and authored gospel tracts, including “Is Jesus Christ Only a Man?”, “Why Jesus Christ Only?”, “The Seven Invocations” and “What on Earth Am I Living For?”, sharing his faith locally and abroad.

He is survived by six children, 5 in-laws and 12 grandchildren, who carry forward his legacy of service, faith, and integrity.

Lu’s body lies at Fatima Funeral Homes in Pagadian City for public viewing. The family extends their gratitude for the love and support they have received during this difficult time.

The Pagadian Times, the community, and the many lives Pede G. Lu touched will forever remember his unwavering commitment to truth, service, and the betterment of his beloved region.

Rest in peace, Pede G. Lu. Your life’s work continues to inspire us all.

09/11/2024

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09/11/2024

2ND DISTRICT CONG. Victoria YU MITAMBONG SA GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY SA P22MILLION NGA FARM-TO-MARKET ROAD PROJECT SA LAPUYAN, ZAMBOANGA DEL

Usa ka seremonya ang gihimo niadtong Nobyembre 8 aron sa pagsugod sa P22 milyones nga road concreting project nga magdugtong sa Barangay Bulawan ug Barangay Sayog sa lungsod sa Lapuyan, Zamboanga del Sur. Ang proyekto naglakip og three-barrel culvert ug gilauman nga makatabang sa mga mag-uuma ug residente sa lugar pinaagi sa mas sayon nga pag-access sa merkado ug mga serbisyo.

Mitambong sa seremonya sila Cong. Victoria Yu, Mayor Joel Sulong, DILG 9 Regional Director Paisal Abutazil, ug DTI 9 Regional Director Engr. Al-Zamir Lipae. Ang proyekto gipondohan og 95% gikan sa International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) ug 5% gikan sa Local Government Unit (LGU).

Ang maayong kalsada ug culvert makatabang sa pagpasayon sa pagdala sa mga produktong pang-agrikultura, nga mopalambo sa kinabuhi sa mga tawo sa nasangpit nga duha ka barangay.

09/11/2024

𝐃𝐈𝐆𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐑 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐎 and LAUNCHING OF 𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐎 𝐏𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐍 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐖𝐈-𝐅𝐈

📆 November 7, 2024
📍 Asenso Covered Court, Plaza Luz, Pagadian City

Nagpahigayon ang DICT Region 9 with the support of the City Government of Pagadian og usa ka DIGITAL CAREER EXPO nga gitambongan sa mga estudyante sa nagka lain-laing tulonghaan ug uban pang mga IT stakeholders.

Gipaabot ni Mayor Sammy Co ang iyahang dakong suporta sa IT industry dinhi sa syudad sa Pagadian kini pinaagi sa pag launch sa ASENSO PAGADIAN FREE WI-FI.

Ang expo maglakip sa mga kalihokan sama sa usa ka career talk, pagpakita sa mga case study ug labing maayo nga gawi sa industriya sa IT, ug usa ka digital career awareness program.

Present sa maong okasyon si Vice Mayor Baldomero “Boy Baleleng” Fernandez, City Councilor Jigger Ariosa, aspirant City Councilor Iza "Ating" Bajamunde, aspirant City Councilor Django Durano, DICT Region 9 RD Cheryl Ortega, DICT RO9 Technical Operation Division Chief Jacob Mohammad, SEAVERSITY CEO Mr. Ephrem Dela Cerna, US-Asean Business Council Manager Mr. Enrique Lacambra III, from WMSU Pagadian Campus Ferlyn Calanda, and from DICT IX Engr. Vermond Apostol.

09/11/2024

Pagadian, I am happy to share with you the updates of your 𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐎 𝐆𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒 𝐆𝐘𝐌 located inside the Rotunda Hills.

Ongoing ang installation sa mga glass panels, tiles, stage renovation, high ceiling, plumbing for the public comfort rooms, and electrical wirings.

After completion, magamit na kini sa nagka lain-laing public and government events ug para kini sa inyohang tanan.

This is where your taxes go, Pagadianons. 🧡

09/11/2024

09/11/2024

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐑𝐎 𝐑𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲

CENRO Ramon Magsaysay, led by CENRO Dionisio B. Rago, joined the National Day of Charity on October 30, by conducting a tree growing activity in Brgy. Sigapod, Midsalip, and Datu-tutukan, Dumingag, Zamboanga del Sur.

Forty participants, including personnel from CENRO Ramon Magsaysay, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), barangay officials, and members of the Datu-Tutukan Farmers Association and Sigapod Watershed Farmers Association, planted 300 indigenous Narra and Bayog seedlings.

This activity served as a platform for community involvement, social responsibility, and cooperation. The agency aims to emphasize the importance of giving back to communities and the environment while ensuring a positive environmental impact through this initiative.

09/11/2024

𝐁𝐁𝐌𝐑 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐛 𝐮𝐠𝐦𝐚 (𝐍𝐨𝐯. 𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒) 𝐬𝐚 𝐙𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐙𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐒𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐲

Ang atong 𝑩𝒂𝒈𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝑩𝒂𝒚𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑴𝒂𝒈𝒔𝒂𝒔𝒂𝒌𝒂 𝑹𝒊𝒄𝒆 (𝑩𝑩𝑴𝑹) mabaligya na usab ugma sa presyo nga Php 29/kilo o Php 𝟐𝟗𝟎 𝐤𝐚𝐝𝐚 𝟏𝟎𝐤𝐠 𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐨. Makapalit kamo sa upat (4) ka NIA Kadiwa Centers sa Region 9:

1. SARIS, Molave, ZDS – 𝟓𝟎𝟎 𝐛𝐚𝐠𝐬
2. ZDS IMO, Labangan, ZDS – 𝟑𝟎𝟎 𝐛𝐚𝐠𝐬
3. ZSIMO, Ipil, ZSIB – 𝟐𝟎𝟎 𝐛𝐚𝐠𝐬
4. SVIS, Bayog, ZDS – 𝟑𝟎𝟎 𝐛𝐚𝐠𝐬

𝑭𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒆, 𝑭𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕 𝑺𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒆 ang sistema kay limitado ra ang stock sa BBMR. Priority gihapon ang atong mga vulnerable groups sama sa Senior Citizens, PWDs, solo parents, ug 4Ps beneficiaries. Ayaw kalimot magdala sa inyong mga 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐝 𝐈𝐃𝐬. Ang pagbaligya magsugod 𝟖:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌 𝐬𝐚 𝐛𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐠.

Kitakits, mga ka-BBMR!

09/11/2024

𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐁𝐁𝐌𝐑 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐲, 𝐙𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞

The people of Liloy, Zamboanga del Norte celebrate success of the 𝑭𝒂𝒓𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝑺𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒎 (𝑭𝑺𝑺𝑷) as they harvest the fruits of their labor. Hence, the 𝑩𝒂𝒈𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝑩𝒂𝒚𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑴𝒂𝒈𝒔𝒂𝒔𝒂𝒌𝒂 𝑹𝒊𝒄𝒆 (𝑩𝑩𝑴𝑹)was launched in the municipality, selling at an affordable price of 𝑷𝒉𝒑 29 𝒑𝒆𝒓 𝒌𝒊𝒍𝒐 or Php 290 for every 10-kilogram sack.

The launch held on October 31, 2024 was made possible through the collaboration of the NIA Zamboanga del Norte and the local government. Initially, 150 sacks of BBMR were sold, benefiting local families, especially the vulnerable sectors. As the harvest continues, more BBMR will be available, not only in Liloy but across other towns in the province.

09/11/2024

𝟏,𝟑𝟎𝟎 𝐛𝐚𝐠𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐁𝐌𝐑 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲’𝐬 𝑲𝒂𝒅𝒊𝒘𝒂 𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒖𝒍𝒐 𝒔𝒂 𝑵𝑰𝑨

A total of 1,300 bags of 𝑩𝒂𝒈𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝑩𝒂𝒚𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑴𝒂𝒈𝒔𝒂𝒔𝒂𝒌𝒂 𝑹𝒊𝒄𝒆 (𝑩𝑩𝑴𝑹) were sold today, November 8, 2024, across Zamboanga del Sur and Zamboanga Sibugay.

Four (4) Kadiwa centers were stationed in four locations: Salug River Irrigation System in Molave, ZDS with 𝟓𝟎𝟎 𝐛𝐚𝐠𝐬, Zamboanga del Sur Irrigation Management Office in Labangan, ZDS with 𝟑𝟎𝟎 𝐛𝐚𝐠𝐬, Zamboanga Sibugay Irrigation Management Office in Ipil, ZSIB with 𝟐𝟎𝟎 𝐛𝐚𝐠𝐬, and Sibuguey Valley Irrigation System in Bayog, ZDS with 𝟑𝟎𝟎 𝐛𝐚𝐠𝐬.

The event attracted a large crowd, with long lines of people excited to avail the affordable and high-quality rice. At just Php 29 per kilo (Php 290 per 10-kilo sack), BBMR is a dream come true for many Filipino households struggling with the rising costs of living.

09/11/2024

🌟 𝘿𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙈𝙞𝙨𝙨 𝙊𝙪𝙩! 🎶💃

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09/11/2024

08 November 2024

The RAPID Growth Project in Zamboanga del Sur marked a significant milestone with the successful groundbreaking ceremony for the much-anticipated Improvement of Bulawan to Sayog Farm-to-Market Road (FMR) with 3-Barrel Box Culvert. This infrastructure project was designed to enhance accessibility and boost the municipality's agricultural productivity with a total investment of Php 22,468,995.01. The RAPID Growth Project provided 95% of the funding, while the remaining 5% came from the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Lapuyan.

The ceremony was attended by key figures and stakeholders, highlighting the collaborative effort behind this development. Present were DTI 9 Regional Director, Engr. Al-Zamir I. Lipae; DTI Zamboanga del Sur Provincial Director, Marlon A. Alabata; BDD Division Chief, Elvis Q. Dablo; DILG Region 9 Regional Director, Paisal O. Abutazil, CESO III; Lapuyan LGU officials led by Mayor Joel B. Sulong; Bulawan Barangay Captain, Hon. Nick E. Maghuyop; Sayog Barangay Captain, Hon. Merlito M. Diringan; project beneficiaries, including the Bulawan Agrarian Reform Cooperative (BARCO) headed by Chairman Sergio Tilus and General Manager Prescilda Gonzaga, and the Bulawan Small Coconut Farmers Association (BUCOFA) led by Virginia J. Lantig. Additionally, 2nd District Congresswoman Jeyzel Victoria C. Yu graced the event.

This groundbreaking not only represents a commitment to sustainable development but also signals a transformative moment for the local farming communities, promising improved connectivity, reduced transport costs, and expanded market access for agricultural products. The project is poised to uplift the lives of farmers and traders by bridging rural and urban gaps, setting a precedent for infrastructure-driven progress in the region.

DTI R9
RAPID Growth Project 9

08/11/2024

PHOTO RELEASE | 𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗕𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗭𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗛𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗘𝗫𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗚𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧

𝗭𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 - In a day dedicated to celebrating excellence in local governance, the 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗚) 𝗜𝗫 gathered local leaders and honored barangays for their remarkable achievements at the 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆: 𝗞𝗮𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗼 𝘀𝗮 𝗧𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘆 held at 𝗟𝗠 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗼 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹, 𝗭𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 on 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟯𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰.

This annual event has, for three years, served as a platform to commend the accomplishments of barangay local government units (BLGUs) across the region, spotlighting their dedication to good governance and community welfare.

The distinguished barangays recognized during this year’s program have demonstrated exemplary performance, marked by their innovative solutions, efficient management and unwavering commitment to improving the lives of their residents. These stories of success serve as a beacon of inspiration, encouraging other barangays in Zamboanga Peninsula to pursue excellence in service and governance.

Barangays were honored across several prestigious DILG programs, including the 𝗟𝘂𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗽𝗮 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 (𝗟𝗧𝗜𝗔), which celebrates excellence in dispute resolution; the 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆𝘀 (𝗦𝗚𝗟𝗚𝗕), a hallmark of integrity and transparency in governance; and the 𝗞𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗔𝗡 𝘀𝗮 𝗕𝗮𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘀 Program, which recognizes initiatives promoting cleanliness and environmental stewardship. Through these awards, DILG IX continues to support and acknowledge barangay efforts in fulfilling their mandates for their communities, paving the way towards a brighter, more prosperous future for the entire region.

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(𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗚 𝗜𝗫 𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗡𝗧)

✒️ 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘇 𝗙𝗮𝘆𝗲 𝗚. 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗼𝗻
📷 𝗥. 𝗧𝗮𝗻, 𝗗. 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗹

08/11/2024

Congratulations to the 2024 Awardees of Zamboanga Peninsula for their exceptional achievements in the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶-𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗴 𝗔𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 (𝗔𝗗𝗔𝗖) 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀!

Your dedication to eradicating illegal drugs and promoting safer, drug-free communities is an inspiration.

Thank you for your relentless commitment to public service and community welfare. Keep up the outstanding work!

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(𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗚 𝗜𝗫 𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗡𝗧)

08/11/2024

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 | 𝐒𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 (𝟕) 𝐋𝐆𝐔𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐬 (𝐏𝐎𝐂𝐬) 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐙𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐚

𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟏 – Bayog, ZDS
𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟐 – Dumalinao, ZDS
𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟑 – Sominot, ZDS
𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟒 – Molave, ZDS
𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟓 – Labangan, ZDS
𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟔 – Tabina, ZDS
𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟔 – Ramon Magsaysay, ZDS

Department of the Interior and Local Government IX recognized the top-performing Local Peace and Order Councils (POCs) across the region. The abovementioned Local Government Units have excelled in the performance of providing and sustaining their peace and development programs to the community.

Moreover, all 27 LGUs in the Zamboanga del Sur are recognized as High Performing Peace and Order Councils (POCs) during the 2024 POC Performance Audit.

DILG Zamboanga del Sur extends its heartfelt congratulations to the exceptional Local Government Units! Your remarkable achievements and dedication to excellence truly set you apart.