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23/02/2024

NIA CAGAYAN VALLEY REGION

𝐍𝐈𝐀, 𝐎𝐂𝐃, 𝐋𝐆𝐔 & 𝐈𝐀 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭-𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐨, 𝐈𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐚
February 16, 2024 - The NIA Isabela Irrigation Management Office (IMO) conducted field validation together with the Office of Civil Defense Region 2 (OCD-R2), San Pablo Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (MDRRMO), Local Government Unit (LGU) and Irrigators Association (IA) in Barangay Tupa, San Pablo, Isabela.

The activity aims to initially evaluate the Proposed Rehabilitation of the Eroded Slope Protection at the Intake Structure of San Pablo-Cabagan Irrigation System (SPCIS) for funding assistance. The damage situation sparked uncertainty to the local during the height of the Northeast Monsoon in December 2023.
(NIA Cagayan Valkey Region)

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23/02/2024

23/02/2024

Office of the Vice President of the Philippines

PAGDALAW SA MGA SUNDALONG NASUGATAN
Adventist Medical Center
Iligan City

Personal ko pong dinalaw kahapon, Pebrero 22, sa Adventist Medical Center, Iligan City ang dalawa sa mga nasugatan sa nangyaring engkwentro sa Munai, Lanao del Norte noong Pebrero 18 at 21, 2024.

Nakausap ko ang doktor at masaya ko pong nalaman na parehong stable at ligtas na silang dalawa ngunit kinakailangan pang operahan ang isa sa kanila.

Napansin ko na walang bantay na pamilya ang dalawang sugatan dahil nasa malayo ang kanilang mga mahal sa buhay. Ito po ang isa sa mga hamon ng pagiging isang sundalo, ang tiisin na malayo sa piling ng pamilya alang-alang sa pagserbisyo sa bayan.

Sa aking pakikipag-usap sa kanila, nagpasalamat ako sa taos puso nilang serbisyo para sa bayan sa gitna ng panganib at banta sa kanilang buhay.

Maraming salamat din po kay Dr. Nestor Molleda sa pag-aalaga at pagsig**o na maayos ang kalagayan ng ating mga pasyenteng sundalo.

Mabuhay po kayo, aming magigiting na sundalo. Maraming salamat sa inyong sakripisyo at kabayanihan alang-alang sa kapayapaan at kaayusan ng ating bayan.

Mga kababayan patuloy po tayong maging MATATAG tungo sa pagtaguyod ng isang Bansang Makabata at mga Batang Makabansa.

Lahat ng ginagawa namin ay para sa Diyos, sa bayan, at sa pamilyang Pilipino. (OVP)

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29/01/2024

Office of the Vice President of the Philippines

OVP: ABOT ANG BUONG PILIPINAS! 🇵🇭

Mula nang maupo si Vice President Sara Duterte bilang Pangalawang Pangulo, sampung programa at mga proyekto na ang naipatupad sa Office of the Vice President.

Katuwang ng Central Office ng OVP ang sampung Satellite Offices at dalawang Extension Offices sa Luzon, Visayas, at Mindanao sa implementasyon ng mga ito.

Nais ng OVP na palawakin ang serbisyo ng ating tanggapan at mapagsilbihan ang mga Pilipino hindi lamang sa National Capital Region o Metro Manila, kasama na ang buong bansa.

Ngayon ay malapit na sa ating mga kababayan ang Office of the Vice President.

Ito ang bisyon ng OVP: “To reach, serve, and create lasting impact on the lives of the Filipino people.” ( )

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23/01/2024

Presidential Communications Office

𝐏𝐂𝐎 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 ‘𝐁𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐬’ 𝐤𝐢𝐜𝐤-𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲

The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) is inviting the Filipino people to attend the “Bagong Pilipinas” kick-off rally at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila City on January 28, Sunday.

“Halina at maging parte ng pagbabago para sa ating sarili, komunidad, at bayan,” the PCO said on its official page, saying that the kick-off rally will start at 6:00 pm where President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is expected to attend.

Various government officials, celebrities and other personalities are also expected to attend the kick-off rally where some exciting performances from various artists will be staged beginning 3:00 pm.

The kick-off rally will also be live-streamed nationwide.

Before this, President Marcos urged the Filipino people in his New Year’s message to strive to fulfill their respective their New Year’s resolutions as he highlighted their importance to the “Bagong Pilipinas” campaign of the administration to usher the nation towards change and development.

President Marcos said that one of the best steps toward a “Bagong Pilipinas” is the individual and community involvement as he emphasized that it will only be achieved with the participation of the Filipino people.

In another development, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) urged the motorists to avoid the Rizal Park and all roads leading to the venue and take alternate routes to avoid inconvenience.

The MMDA said that Roxas Boulevard (Blvd.) from UN Avenue (Ave.) to P. Burgos Ave. will be closed to traffic including M. Kalaw (both sides from Roxas Blvd. to Taft Ave.); Burgos Ave. (both sides and Finance Road (Rd.); Orosa Street (St.); and Bonifacio Drive (Dr.) - from Anda Circle to P. Burgos Ave. (PCO)

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22/01/2024

Office of the Vice President of the Philippines

ETTAM NGANA TA ISABELA!

Ang Bambanti Festival ay ginaganap tuwing ikaapat na linggo ng Enero sa Isabela, ang pangalawang pinakamalaking probinsiya sa Pilipinas.

Sentro ng selebrasyon ang mga bambanti o scarecrow na nagsisilbing bantay ng mga bukirin at palayan ng mga rice farmer sa lugar.

Ang Isabela ang nangunguna sa produksyon ng mais at pangalawa sa produksyon ng bigas sa Pilipinas.

Ang Office of the Vice President ay kaisa ng mga Isabeleño sa pagdiriwang ng Bambanti Festival.

Ettam ngana ta Bambanti ( )
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15/12/2023

5th infantry "Startrooper" Division

𝟓𝐓𝐇 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐘 𝐃𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐇𝐈𝐋 𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐘, 𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐇𝐀𝐋 𝐍𝐀 𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐊𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐇𝐔𝐒𝐀𝐘 𝐍𝐀 𝐘𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓 𝐍𝐆 𝐇𝐔𝐊𝐁𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐊𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐇𝐀𝐍 𝐒𝐀 𝐁𝐔𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐒𝐀 𝐒𝐀 𝐊𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐏𝐎𝐒 𝐍𝐀 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐔𝐀𝐋 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐋
𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

Kinilala ang 5th Infantry Division (ID), Philippine Army bilang pinakamahusay sa lahat ng major units ng Philippine Army sa buong bansa sa pagiging disiplinado at sa pagpapatupad ng de-kalidad na serbisyo.
Sa naisagawang Annual General Inspection (AGI) 2023, nanguna ang 5th ID na nakakuha ng 94.5% na grado, kung saan tinalo nito ang 6th ID na nakakuha naman ng gradong 94.2% at ang 4th ID na mayroong 93.9% na grado.
Nabatid na nakita umano sa 5th ID ang mabisang pagpapatupad at paggamit sa resources ng pamahalaan, maging ang maayos na pamumuno ng mga opisyal ng dibisyon.
Labis naman ang pasasalamat ng pamunuan ng 5th ID, kung saan tiniyak pa ni commander MGen. Audrey Pasia na lalo pang paiigtingin ang kanilang pagsisikap para makapagbigay ng magandang serbisyo, hindi lamang sa kanilang mga kasamahan, kundi maging sa bawat mamamayan sa kanilang nasasakupan.
Ang AGI ay isang sukatan para malaman kung naisakatuparan ng mga unit ng organisasyon ang kani-kaniyang misyon gamit ang maaayos at de-kalidad na proseso at sistema. (5th Infantry Division, Philippine Army)

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09/12/2023

Office of the Vice President of the Philippines

Pinangunahan ni Vice President Sara Duterte ang awarding ceremony sa mga beneficiaries ng Mag Negosyo Ta ‘Day (MTD) sa Bacolod City National High School nitong November 16.

Apat na grupo mula sa Bacolod ang nabigyan ng funding pang-negosyo ng Office of the Vice President.

Bawat grupo ay makakatanggap ng 150,000 pesos bilang kapital sa kanilang mga iminungkahing negosyo na may kaugnayan sa agrikultura.

Kabilang sa mga beneficiaries ay ang grupong Adiangawan Small Farmers Association, ang Kabalaka People’s Livelihood Vendors Association, at ang Manayaosayao Farmworkers Association. Gusto nilang pasukin ang mushroom production.

Kasama rin sa beneficiaries ang grupong Concerned Crop and Livestock Producers’ Association. Ang gusto naman nilang simulan ay isang egg laying production.

Ang MTD ay programa ng Office of the Vice President na may layuning magbigay ng entrepreneurial opportunities sa ating mga kababayan na kabilang sa vulnerable at disadvantaged sectors.( )
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20/11/2023

Office of the Vice President of the Philippines

OVP provides free bus rides for stranded commuters

The Office of the Vice President (OVP), in coordination with the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), provided free transport services to commuters stranded because of the transport strike on Monday.

The OVP Libreng Sakay routes were redirected to accommodate the affected commuters.

From the original routes from PITX to Monumento and Quaipo-Commonwealth, the Libreng Sakay buses re-routed their trips to respond to the lack of public utility vehicles for the metro commuters.

The OVP Libreng Sakay buses were deployed in Cubao to Divisoria and Quiapo to Divisoria routes from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

The MMDA identified the routes based on the number of stranded commuters.

On Tuesday, the two buses will be deployed on the same from 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

The OVP wishes to thank the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority and all units of the Philippine National Police for the proactive response that minimized the impact of the transport strike on Monday.

Your service ensured the convenience and safety of the public.
Daghang salamat (OVP MEDIA)
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19/11/2023

5th Infantry "Star" Division, Philippine Army

𝟓𝐃𝐓𝐒, 𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐒 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐓

Camp Melchor F Dela Cruz, Upi Gamu, Isabela- The 5th Infantry Division installed a new Commandant of the 5th Division Training School in a turn over ceremony held on November 15, 2023 at , Camp Melchor F Dela Cruz, Upi Gamu, Isabela.

The turnover ceremony was presided by Col. Narciso B Nabulneg Jr., Chief of Staff of 5ID.

In a distinguished transition, Lt. Col. Ronimar G Abrero assumed as the Acting Commandant. He succeeded Lt. Col. Magtangol G Panopio, who now embarks on a higher echelon in his military career.

Lt. Col. Ronimar G Abrero brings a profound wealth of experience and expertise, ideally poised to pilot the 5th Division Training School. With an impressive military background and a commitment to excellence, Lt. Col. Abrero is well-prepared to lead the training school into the future.

Meanwhile, Col. Nabulneg expressed his confidence in the incoming Acting Commandant and challenged him to put the finest quality on his duties and responsibilities to achieve the highest professional standards in the Division’s Training School. He also extended his gratitude to the outgoing Commandant for his outstanding service and wished him success in his future endeavors. (5th Infantry Division)

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19/11/2023

Office of the Vice President of the Philippines

OVP recognizes loyal employees

Twenty-five employees of the Office of the Vice President were recognized for their loyal service during its 88th anniversary celebration Wednesday.

In her speech, Vice President Sara Duterte expressed her gratitude to the OVP employees.

“I thank all of you for your hard work, dedication, and commitment to the vision and mission of the Office of the Vice President,” she said.

The employees, who had been working with OVP for ten years to 35 years, were given the Loyalty Incentive Award.

“Kinikilala rin natin ang mga tapat na empleyado ng OVP. Maraming salamat sa inyong paglilingkod sa bayan,” said the Vice President.

Here are the Loyalty Incentive Awardees:

10 years with OVP:

Candy Ruth V. Campol-Panitio
Eudardo G. Magahis II
Ma. Carla Concepcion C. Jizmundo-Depositario
Benny C. Beltran II
Roselle A. Pagara

15 years with OVP:

Albert D. Reyes
Deogracias L. Juan, Jr.

20 years with OVP:

Katherine C. Blanco
Winnie G. Dayego
Julius L. Talento
Caroline Lourdes P. Mangalili
Rodolfo D. Enalpe, Jr.
Rowena M. Akmad
Amvy V. Yeke

25 years with OVP:

Ronnel A. Caballero
Diosdado C. Casuncad, Jr.

30 years with OVP:

Jocelyn B. Besana
Evangeline R. Romena
Victoria V. Palma

35 years with OVP:

Aniceta C. Puzon
Ma. Carmelita S. Warren
Bobby J. Alegre
Elsa E. Navarosa
Imelda Z. Abon
Glen M. Lozano

The OVP also granted the Academic Incentive Excellence Level I Award to Lorena C. Sabado for completing her Master’s Degree in Public Administration at the University of Makati. (OVP MEDIA)
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19/11/2023

Office of the Vice President of the Philippines

PAGBISITA SA MGA NAMATAY SA LINDOL

Municipality of Glan, Province of Saranggani
November 19, 2023

Personal tayong bumisita ngayong araw sa ating mga kababayang naapektohan ng malakas na paglindol noong Byernes.

Pinuntahan ko ang Ladera Funeral Homes dito sa Glan, Saranggani upang bisitahin ang mga labi ng mag-inang namatay dahil sa landslide na nangyari sa kanilang tahanan sa Barangay Mudan, Province of Saranggani. Ipinaabot ko ang aking taos-pusong pakikiramay sa naiwang pamilya ng mga sumakabilang buhay.

Ipinaabot ko rin ang condolences ni Pangulong BBM bilang kanyang caretaker habang siya ay nasa ibang bansa para sa kanyang trabaho.

Makasubo gyud ang panghitabo labi na kung ang pagkamatay sa tao kalit lamang ug tungod sa isa ka trahedya. Wala pa instrumento makasulti sa pag-abot sa linog mao kinahanglan andam kita pirmi.

Mga kababayan, patuloy tayo maging MATATAG sa pagtaguyod ng isang Bansang Makabata at mga Batang Makabansa.

Ang lahat para sa Diyos, Bayan at Pamilyang Pilipino
Shukran. (OVP)

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19/11/2023

𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗵𝗽 𝟳 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗯𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝗣𝗔𝗣𝗥𝗨

PASAY CITY – The Senate approved on Wednesday, November 15, the proposed nearly Php 7 billion peace budget for the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) for the fiscal year 2024.

Sponsored by Senator Bato dela Rosa, Vice Chairperson of the Senate Finance Committee and Chairperson of Subcommittee C, the budget was subjected to interpellations from Senator Robinhood Padilla and Senate Majority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III, who also expressed strong support to the agency’s peacebuilding efforts.

A major portion of OPAPRU's nearly Php 7 billion budget is earmarked for the implementation of the Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan (PAMANA) Program, which carries out peacebuilding and socio-economic interventions in conflict-affected and conflict-vulnerable areas across the nation.

Having secured the Senate's approval, OPAPRU’s budget proposal will be tackled during the bicameral deliberations, where representatives from both houses of Congress will convene to finalize the 2024 national budget. (OPAPRU)



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12/09/2023

Office of the President

PBBM ENSURES A STABLE SUPPLY OF RICE

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has pledged to leverage new technology to ensure a stable supply of affordable rice in the Philippines.

Speaking at the 2023 Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU)-Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) rice paddy art launch, PBBM stressed the importance of translating laboratory innovations into practical agriculture, addressing climate change, and boosting rice production to stabilize market prices. He also highlighted the government's role in developing and bringing new agricultural products to the market while ensuring that farmers benefit from increased production. (Office of the President)
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12/09/2023

Office of the Vice President of the Philippines

NATIONAL TEACHERS' MONTH CELEBRATION

“Many dreams started inside the classrooms. Many dreams were inspired by teachers.”

Ito ang bahagi ng aking mensahe sa pagsisimula ng 2023 National Teachers' Month na ating pinangunahan dito sa Bohol Wisdom School sa Tagbilaran City ngayong araw.

Para sa taong ito, ang tema ng ating selebrasyon ay “Together4Teachers," na naglalayong ipagdiwang ang kahusayan at kadakilaan ng mga g**ong Pilipino na katuwang sa pagtataguyod ng makabayang mag-aaral at bansang makabata.

Ito ay isang buwang pagdiriwang para sa ating mga g**o na magtatapos sa October 5 sa pagdiriwang ng World Teachers’ Day.

Salamat, Sen. Imee Marcos, sa pakikibahagi sa pagdiriwang na ito.

“Happy National Teachers Month, kaninyong tanan. Malaki po ang respeto ko sa inyo.” (OVP)
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02/09/2023

Office of the Vice President of the Philippines

Good news sa mga learners sa malalayong lugar ng Pilipinas!

Magkakaroon na kayo ng pagkakataon na magkaroon ng kaalaman hinggil sa information and communications technology sa pamamagitan ng Mobile E-Learning Hub Project ng Armed Forces of the Philippines.

Pinasinayaan natin ang pagbubukas ng Mobile E-Learning Hub noong Martes sa Lahug, Cebu City.

Ang Mobile E-Learning Hub ay isang customized container van na maihahalintulad sa isang computer shop on wheels.

Dadalhin ito ng AFP sa mga komunidad tuwing magsasagawa sila ng mga peace-building at developmental activities sa lugar.

Sa pamamagitan ng Mobile E-Learning Hub, magiging bahagi na ng mga aktibidad ng AFP ang promosyon ng edukasyon at digital training ng mga kabataan.

Naging posible ang proyektong ito sa pamamagitan ng pakikipagtulungan ng iba’t ibang ahensya ng gobyerno at pribadong sektor.

Isa sa mga isinusulong ng MATATAG Agenda ng Department of Education ang pagpapatibay ng nagkakaisang responsibilidad ng pribado at pampublikong sektor sa larangan ng edukasyon.

Patuloy tayong magtulungan para sa isang Bansang Makabata at Batang Makabansa! (opv)
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02/09/2023

Office of the Vice President of the Philippines

VP SARA DUMALO SA NTF-ELCAC MEETING

Dumalo tayo sa 2nd Executive Meeting ng National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) kahapon.

Naging saksi din tayo sa oathtaking ng Cabinet Officers for Regional Development and Security (CORDS) na ipinangasiwaan ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Ang CORDS ay binubuo ng 17 na mga cabinet members na naatasang isulong ang mga plano natin para sa kaularan at kapayaan ng bansa, kabilang na dito ang ating kampanya laban sa insurhensiya.

Bawat rehiyon sa bansa ay mayroong nakatalagang miyembro ng kabinete.

Patunay lamang ito ng sinseridad ng pamahalaan sa pamumuno ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr na pandayin ang isang matatag na bayan.(ovp)
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02/09/2023

Local peace engagement is the most effective approach to weaken the influence of communist-terrorist groups in the countryside, an official of the country’s anti-insurgency task…

29/06/2023

Short moral story:

THE FLOWER BOY

There was a poor boy who hawked flowers on the highway. One day, an old man stopped him and said.

"Why do you hawk flowers on such a busy and dangerous road?"

The boy responded.
"My family is poor and can't afford my school expenses"

The old man said.
"But you're doing it wrong little boy. You take so much risk by running through the main road. Do you know that you could get hit by a vehicle?"

The boy whispered.
"I just need to earn money so I can get back to school"

The old man snapped.
"But your life is more important than education. So many people did not attend school but ended up becoming great people. Are you going to die all because you want to be educated? Now listen, if you get hit by a car, you're going to die, and if you die, there would be no education for you. Do you understand me?"

Then the old man added.
"Education is not the key to success. Don't risk your life for it"

The poor boy pondered over the old man's words as he watched him walk away. For many days, he thought and thought until he vowed to himself never to sell flowers again.

Fifteen years later, the poor boy had grown into a young man and was poorer without any source of income. One day, he met an old man and pleaded.

"Excuse me sir, can you spare some change?"

The old man stormed.
"Urgh! Why didn't you study to become useful for yourself?"

The young man replied.
"My parents were poor and couldn't send me to school"

The old man blurted out.
"Don't blame your parents. So many people worked really hard and risked their lives as kids to pay their school expenses, because they knew the importance of education. But you did nothing, so it's all your fault!"

The young man felt hurt and downcasted by the old man's words. And even more when he realized he was the same old man he met fifteen years ago.

How often do you listen to people who try to discourage you from doing the things you want to do? How often do you let the opinions of others consume you? Do you know that the people who discourage you from chasing your dream, are the same people who will blame you for not reaching your dream? They are quick to judge your job, but won't help you when you're broke. Take control of your destiny. Believe in yourself. Ignore those who try to discourage you. You decide who you want to become and other people's opinions shouldn't matter.

Author: Chima_Dickson Official
(Disclaimer from the creator)

26/06/2023

𝗕𝗔𝗚𝗨𝗜𝗢 𝗦𝗞 𝗟𝗔𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗗 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗕𝗘𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗬’𝗦 𝗕𝗘𝗦𝗧

City officials recently congratulated and commended the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) council of the city for being one of the nine most outstanding SK councils in the country.

In a resolution, local legislators stated that the local government extends its warmest greetings and commendation to the SK council of the city which is one of the nine outstanding SK councils in the country and salute them for their hard work and dedication to the service bringing pride and honor to the city.

Earlier, the Positive Youth Network and Galing Pool organized the 4th Philippine Sagguniang Kabataan Awards which was held on June 12, 2023 at the Iloilo Convention Center in Iloilo City.

Republic Act (RA) 10742 otherwise known as the SK Reform Act of 2015 provided that the State recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation building and thus, promotes and protects their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and social wellbeing, inculcates in them patriotism, nationalism and other desirable values and encourages their involvement in public and civic affairs.

The Baguio SK federation headed by Councilor Levy Lloyd Orcales was among the 20 national federation finalists for outstanding SK councils of the Philippines for the year 2023.

Copies of the approved resolution will be forwarded to the SK federation of Baguio city for information, guidance, ready reference and further needed action. (By Dexter A. See)

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26/06/2023

Philippine Navy

Breaking News:

Naval Forces Central Renders Rescue and Assistance to a Distressed Motorized Boat at the vicinity Seawaters off Brgy Pooc, Talisay City, Cebu

Headquarters Naval Forces Central (HNFC), Naval Base Rafael Ramos (NBRR), Brgy Looc, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, June 23, 2023 – Naval Forces Central (NFC) through Naval Special Operations Unit 5 (NAVSOU5) and Naval Reserve Center – Eastern Visayas (NRCen-EV) rendered rescue and assistance to a distressed motorized boat at vicinity seawaters off Brgy Pooc, Talisay City, Cebu.

On June 18, 2023, after the conduct of Water Search and Rescue (WASAR) Training in Talisay City, Cebu, PN personnel from this Command composed of members from NAVSOU5 and NRCen-EV with PN Reservists while proceeding to Pier 3, Cebu City came across with a group of civilians in a motorized boat on a verge of sinking. The PN personnel noticed that said group is sending distressed signals by waving their arms to get their attention. Immediately, the PN personnel on board a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) redirected their course towards the distressed motorized boat, and conducted rescue and assistance at the vicinity seawaters off Brgy Pooc, Talisay City, Cebu.

The said efforts resulted in the successful rescue of five (5) civilians including the retrieval of the motorized boat, and safely ferried and towed to the nearest shoreline in Talisay City, Cebu. Likewise, the rescued civilians were properly turned over to Talisay City Local Government Unit (LGU) for proper disposition.

Naval Forces Central, Your Navy in the Visayas will continue its advocacy and unwavering commitment as a reliable partner in bringing prompt, responsive, and effective assistance in ensuring the safety and protection of our fellowmen in need in the maritime domain throughout the Visayas Region( )

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20/06/2023

Light corner:

An old man meets a young man who asks:

“Do you remember me?”

And the old man says no. Then the young man tells him he was his student, And the teacher asks:

“What do you do, what do you do in life?”

The young man answers:

“Well, I became a teacher.”

“ah, how good, like me?” Asks the old man.

“Well, yes. In fact, I became a teacher because you inspired me to be like you.”

The old man, curious, asks the young man at what time he decided to become a teacher. And the young man tells him the following story:

“One day, a friend of mine, also a student, came in with a nice new watch, and I decided I wanted it.

I stole it, I took it out of his pocket.

Shortly after, my friend noticed the his watch was missing and immediately complained to our teacher, who was you.

Then you addressed the class saying, ‘This student's watch was stolen during classes today. Whoever stole it, please return it.’
I didn't give it back because I didn't want to.

You closed the door and told us all to stand up and form a circle.
You were going to search our pockets one by one until the watch was found.

However, you told us to close our eyes, because you would only look for his watch if we all had our eyes closed.
We did as instructed.

You went from pocket to pocket, and when you went through my pocket, you found the watch and took it. You kept searching everyone's pockets, and when you were done you said ‘open your eyes. We have the watch.’

You didn't tell on me and you never mentioned the episode. You never said who stole the watch either. That day you saved my dignity forever. It was the most shameful day of my life.
But this is also the day I decided not to become a thief, a bad person, etc. You never said anything, nor did you even scold me or take me aside to give me a moral lesson.

I received your message clearly.

Thanks to you, I understood what a real educator needs to do.
Do you remember this episode, professor?

The old professor answered, ‘Yes, I remember the situation with the stolen watch, which I was looking for in everyone’s pocket. I didn't remember you, because I also closed my eyes while looking.’
This is the essence of teaching:

If to correct you must humiliate; you don't know how to teach.”

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16/05/2023

Breaking News:

Benepisyaryo ng namayapa nating Kabayan mula sa Ilagan City, Isabela nakatanggap ng livelihood package na nagkakahalaga ng Php 15, 000.00 sa ilalim ng ELAP - livelihood assistance na ipinagkakaloob sa naiwang pamilya ng namayapang OFW OWWA active member.

Ang nasabing assistance ay gagamiting pandagdag puhunan para sa carinderia ng may bahay ng ating kabayan.

Education and Livelihood Assistance Program (ELAP) for the Dependents of Deceased OFW Members ay isang programa ng OWWA na naglalayong matulungan ang mga nabubuhay na kamag-anak ng mga namayapang OFW na aktibong miyembro ng OWWA noong oras ng kanilang pagpanaw, pati na rin ang mga pamilya ng mga OFW na nakakulong o nahatulan ng kamatayan sa ibang bansa.

Ito rin ay naglalayong magbigay hindi lamang ng tulong pinansyal para sa patuloy na edukasyon ng isang qualified na dependent, kundi pati na rin ng pagkakaroon ng kabuhayan ng naiwang pamilya ng OFW.

*Livelihood Assistance- Php 15,000.00
*Educational Assistance- intended for deceased OFW with school-age qualified dependent. The eldest or the first born shall be the qualified dependent, in cases where the eldest/first born is not qualified or able the next born child shall be elected.
The assistance covers education assistance from PRIMARY (Kindergarten)- Php 5,000.00, SECONDARY- Php 8,000.00 and TERTIARY- Php 10,000.00 education. (OWWA Region two Cagayan Valley)
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29/04/2023

Breaking News: Sobrang nakaka TOUCH ang KABAITAN ng Ating PANGULO walang PAHINGA. At walang SINASAYANG na ORAS...LORD GABAYAN mo po PALAGI ang aming BUTIHIN AT MAHAL na PANGULO PBBM...🙏🇵🇭

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Louise Araneta Marcos host a sports day for children, featuring basketball Hall of Famer Yao Ming and eight-division boxing world champion Manny Pacquiao, at the Malacañan Palace Grounds on April 29, 2023.

Yao Ming is in the country as part of the International Basketball Federation (Fédération Internationale de Basketball or FIBA) Central Board in the upcoming FIBA World Cup 2023. He and Manny Pacquiao impart brief inspiring messages for the children.

Also present are Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Cheloy Velicaria-Garafil, Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman, and Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian.

Children from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) - Reception and Study Center for Children in Lubao, Pampanga; Bahay Kalinga in Valenzuela City, and from the Presidential Security Group (PSG) community are treated to a magic show, bubble show and snacks from various food carts. (Ashley Garbin)

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08/04/2023

Philippine Navy

Breaking News: LOOK | PH holds Flag Raising Ceremony atop the Mavulis Island peak in Batanes

The Philippine Navy's Jose Rizal-class frigate, BRP Antonio Luna (FF151), spearheaded a flag raising ceremony on April 1 at the far-flung, northernmost island of Mavulis in the province of , part of the ship’s activities as they patrol the country's maritime domain.

Among others, BRP Antonio Luna also assisted the troops stationed in Mavulis in troubleshooting the island’s generator, as well as reprovisioned them with food and drinking water.

The Philippine Navy will always continue to be at the forefront in protecting the country's maritime domain and interests.

📝/📸 ©️: BRP Antonio Luna FF151

Hukbong Dagat Ng Pilipinas: Lakas Mula sa Karagatan, Kakampi at Tagapagtanggol ng Mamamayan (Philippine Navy)

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