PRO 12 PRESS CORPS

03/02/2022

MTDC re-echoes stern warn against illegal land claims, scam
By Lejan Dayagan Jr and Apple Gella

MALUNGON, Sarangani Province (February 03, 2022) – A ‘fuming’ Mayor Tessa D. Constantino issued a harsh warning against those fake organizations that are spearheading unlawful incursions' in several IP communities under the guise of being assigned to work on the reclamation of ancestral lands.

“We must follow what the NCIP laws provide on our land claims. Dili naton gamiton sa iban nga aspeto ang IPRA law ug dapat pud nga respituhon nato ang katungod sa ubang balaud. Dili nato gamiton ang pagiging tribo para magin abusado sa proteksiyon nga gihatag sa gobyerno. Kay kung ano man ang mga developments nga nakita nato subong sama sa pagpahapsay sa kabukiran, sa pagpadagan sa pang-gobyerno, ug sa kaayuhan sa tribo, kana kay tungod ang tribo ug mga krestiyano nagkahiusa sa pagsuporta para sa kada usa kag usa diri sa banwa sang Malungon,” said Constantino in a mixed patois as she talks before a huge crowd of tribal leaders and IPMRs during a recently held IPMR selection process at the Sunken Arena Covered Court.

Constantino’s action that was followed by a stern directive for local authorities to apprehend was stressed following reports of various groups that are persuading tribes to come and support their campaign of regaining back the legally acquired or purchased lands without even consulting or visiting the Local Government Unit of the said town.

This stemmed from earlier claims that certain people had been requesting monetary support and membership contributions from the poor and highland dwellers with the promise of giving them a specific piece of land, which ultimately turned out to be a deceptive hoax. (MIO News Team/ ippalma)

03/02/2022

26/10/2021

03/10/2021

Press Release
No revamp in SARANGANI as new SPPO chief assumes command
By Isagani P. Palma (MIO)

Malungon, Sarangani (October 02, 2021) – The newly assigned Sarangani Police Director said there will be no personnel changes in the SPPO command offices, as he assured Sarangans of a secure and well-guarded AOR against any unwanted circumstance that might provoke or challenge the province's current peaceful ambiance.

Police Col. Nicomedes P. Olaivar, who took over as new SPPO director on Thursday last week vice the outgoing chief, Col. Michael F. Lebanan, made the announcement amid a courtesy visit to Mayor Tessa D. Constantino here, October 01.

Aside from those who will go to school and be charged with other responsibilities by the Regional Command-12 Office, he said designated personnel in the various Sarangani-based offices will be at ease.

“So far ay wala tayong reshuffling. Pwede na magkakaroon tayo nito (re-assignments) pero due sa order na coming from the regional command. Siguro ay maaring may mga mapapalitan as replacements doon sa mag schooling, pero dito lang din sa atin sa SPPO mangagaling ang mga papalit sa pwesto,” said the soft spoken gentleman officer.

Olaivar’s visit was accompanied by MPS COP P/Major Yolyneil Intong. This was warmly welcomed by Constantino and was fitted with the modest serving of "kakanin" and a brief discussion about the municipality's current law and order situation.

Olaivar also claimed to be well familiar with his assigned jurisdiction, having previously served the SPPO leadership as Provincial Police Director for Operations (PPDO) in 2017.

Prior to his new assignment, he worked as the head of the Regional Headquarters Support Division, under the command of the concurrent Pro-12 Chief Police Major Gen. Michael John F. Dubria. He was also the former commander and DDPA in Lanao Del Norte in Region-10.

He also requested that the Municipal Information Office express his utmost gratitude to Sarangani Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon, the local gov’t chief executives of the seven comprising municipalities, and most especially Major General Dubria for the trust and confidence in him to serve and watch over Sarangani Province. (MIO News Team, with reports from PRO-12 PNP Press Corps)

01/08/2021

With due reverence:
MTDC view PRRD’s last State Of the Nation Address

Malungon, Sarangani Province (July 28, 2021) – Clad on her Monday ‘gala’ attire, Mayor Atty. Maria Theresa D. Constantino stands still as a gesture of respect, as the virtual presentation of the President’s SONA starts at the Mayor’s Conference Hall here, July 26. Apart from President Rodrigo Roa Duterte's many commendable accomplishments during his six-year tenure as the country's highest leader, Constantino, a then regional lawyer of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA-XII), saluted Duterte for all his efforts that had made a significant impact on the government's nationwide war against illegal drugs. (Isagani Palma, MIO editor-in-chief)

09/07/2021

PLAY & WIN CASH PRIZES | In the first ever Local Gov't Unit's MOBILE LEGENDS TOURNAMENT.

Here are the mechanics:

1. The contest is open to all bonafide residents of Malungon.
2. Each Team must consist of 5 players. (6th player and Team Coach is optional)
3. The tournament will be conducted online/virtually.
4. The teams must sign-up/register starting today thru this link https://forms.gle/MM2yhhMnJvdUmPwQA and upload proof of residency (ID/Voter Certification/Cedula) of the team members. The assigned team representative must register in behalf of the entire team.
5. Only the first 32 teams to register are allowed to join in the tournament.
6. The team players must provide their own mobile devices (tablet or mobile phone) and ensure their own internet or mobile date connection.
7. Decisions made by the tournament organizers are final.

Prizes:
1st Prize: 30,000.00
2nd Prize: 20,000.00
3rd Prize: 10,000.00
4th-8th Consolation: 5,000.00

This is one of the highlighted virtual activities in celebration of the most awaited 52nd Foundation Anniversary this month of July.

Please don't forget to click the heart reaction, mention your friends, and share this post to reach more Malungonians.

Padayon ta sa pagSubida!

(MIO NEWS TEAM)

08/06/2021

Of Strengthening Our Newlines
06.07.21

On behalf of the Local Government Unit of Malungon in Sarangani Province led by our beloved Mayor, Atty. Maria Theresa D. Constantino, we would like to extend our sincere gratitude to The Mindanao Bulletin, The ‘fightingest' Newsmaker, and SAPOL NEWs for the unwavering support in our information distribution efforts. This as we look forward to a more tightened and blissful decade of partnership, from this year - beyond. (MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE)

18/04/2021

Mga mi-graduwar sa Balay Silangan, midawat ug starter kits

Malungon, Sarangani Province (Abril 16, 2201) - MIKABAT sa 29 ka iskolar gikan sa “Balay Silangan” nga gipadagan sa lokal nga kagamhanan sa Malungon ug sa Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Region 12 ang midawat og starter kits human sila mi-graduwar sa usa ka libreng technical course nga gitanyag sa Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA-12) pinaagi sa service provider, ang Mindanao Polytechnic College.

Matud ni PDEA Investigation Agent Rodrick I. Gualisa, ang 29 ka mi-graduwar mao ang 2nd ug 3rd batches sa mga indibidwal nga kanhing nalulong sa bawal nga druga nga nakumpleto ang ilang reporma sa wala pa magsugod ang COVID-19 pandemic kaniadtong Marso sa mi-aging tuig 2020.

“They (clients) have not formally taken their graduation rites dahil nga naabutan tayo ng lockdown. But however, I am certain na matutuloy na ito this month of April kasabay sa gagawing pagbubukas ng bagong Balay Silangan Reformatory Center ng ating lokal na pamahalaan,” ang pahayag ni Gualisa.

Ang gihatag nga starter kits mao ang mga kagamitan sa elektrisidad nga gitunol sulod sa Mayor's Conference Room sa Malungon Municipal Hall.

Gipasalamatan usab ni Mayor Tessa Constantino ang Anti-Illegal Drug Agency sa tanan nga tabang sa padayon nga paningkamot sa gobyerno sa munisipyo nga pakigbatokan ang pagkaadik ug ang padayon nga pagsulay sa pagpakaylap sa ginadiling droga sa sulud sa lugar nga nasakopan niini.

“Ang problema sa druga sukad sa una, nagpadayon. So ang gobyerno mupadayon gyapon sa pagtrabaho para ang mga kabataan dili gayud masulod sa dili maayo nga bisyo. Unta ang inyo kinabuhi mahimong ehemplo ug testimonya sa uban,” ang pahayag sa Alkalde.

Sa pagpatik niini nga balita ang LGU Malungon ug PDEA-12 milihok na sab alang sa opisyal nga pagbukas sa balor P10 milyones nga bag-ong Balay Silangan Reformatory Center dinhi sa lungsod nga gipondohan sa Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG).

Kini napatigayon human mihupas ang bisa sa Memorandum of Understanding (MOA) tali sa mga tag-iya sa kanhing reformatory center sa Villareal Resort sa Barangay Nagpan. Atangi lang ang dugang pa unyang mga balita kabahin niini. (Malungon Information Office/ ipp)

07/03/2021

P**A NGA KUMUNISTANG BANDILA, GISUNOG SA MALUNGON

Malungon, Sarangani Province (Marso 07, 2021) - Isip pagkondina sa terorismo nga mugna sa grupong gapabiling misilong sa landong sa mga komunistang New People’s Army (NPA), ma-isogong gipakita sa publiko ang pagsunog sa lokal nga kagamhanan sa Malungon, Sarangani Province sa kolor pulang bandila sa NPA ning milabay’ng Martes.

Gilusad ang maong aktibidad sa Sunken Arena Covered court nunot sa programang End Local Communist Armed Conflict (ELCAC) nga nakalatid sa Executive Order (EO) 70 ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte ug sa presentasyon sa Anti Terrorism Act 2020.

Maoy nanguna sa maong aktibidad si Malungon Municipal Mayor TESSA CONSTANTINO, kaabag ang kapulisan ug militar, ingon man ang ubang mga opisyal sa ahensiya sa gobyerno sama sa National Intelligence Coordination Agency (NICA) Region 12 pinaagi ni Ret. Col. Eduardo Marquez.

“Ipabatyag, ihatod, ug ipakita ang mga programa ug maayong serbisyo sa gobyerno sa mga lagyo nga kabukiran para maundang ang insurgency,” ang pahayag ni Mayor Constantino atubangan sa publiko.

Sa tinuig nga gihimo nga kalihokan nga nagpakita sa pagduso sa gobyerno batok sa terorismo, gipasidunggan sa Mayor ang nangaging mga pinuno nga lig-ong mibarug sa pagdili kaniadto sa nagkadako nga pagsulud sa mga terorista sa lokalidad ug nagmalamposon sa ilang pakigbisog alang sa mga batan-on aron matagamtam ang malinawon nga kahimtang karon.

“Security is everyone’s concern. So we must remain vigilant and resolutely reject any alleged sporadic communist terrorist recruiting that is taking place on a clandestine basis, targeting the youth and IP communities in far-flung villages,” ang dugang pahayag sa Alkalde.

Gipasalamatan pag-ayo sa Mayora ang presensiya ni NICA-12 Regional Director Eduardo Marquez atol sa nasampit nga aktibidad.

Samtang, gidayeg usab ni Marquez ang epektibo nga pagpatuman sa gobyerno nga gipangulohan sa Constantino sa mga proyekto sa inprastraktura ug pasilidad nga makahatag serbisyo publiko sa mga tawo, labi na ang mga minoryang hut-ong.

Lakip sa gihisgutan ni Marquez ang pag-apod-apod ngadto sa LGU og mga salakyanan sa pagluwas sa mga konstituwente nga mga barangay niini, ingon man ang nagpadayon nga pagbukas sa mga proyekto sa kalsada, inprastraktura, ug elektripikasyon.

Giingon niya nga ang makanunayon nga paningkamot sa gobyerno makatabang kaayo sa pagwagtang sa presensya sa mga kontra-grupo, ug maghatag dalan alang sa husto nga edukasyon nga mahimong usa ka dakung hinungdan sa padayon nga pag-angat sa ekonomiya.

“Ang pang-gobyerno sa Malungon maayo, maong nakaabot ang mga serbisyo ngadto sa bukid. So dapat ipahibalo sa tanan, nga ang mga tawo sa bukid wala ginapasagdan,” Marquiz said,

“Ang pang-gobyerno sa Malungon maayo, maong nakaabot ang mga serbisyo ngadto sa bukid. So dapat ipahibalo sa tanan, nga ang mga tawo sa bukid wala ginapasagdan,” Marquiz said, emphasizing that the government, from the national level down to the barangay level, is putting in all of its resources and efforts to provide quality public service.” Ang dugang pahayag ni NICA-12 Marquez. (Malungon Information Office/ ipp)

21/02/2021

Mayor Tessa is SPPDO, PNP-12 Intel-seminar Guest of Honor, Speaker

09/02/2021

Lady Exec welcomes new Police OJTs

25/01/2021

Pilipino Photo News
Mga Sarangan Agila, Nagsagawa ng ‘One-Stop-Shop’ sa Probinsiya
Ni Isagani P. Palma (MIO)

Alabel, Lalawigan ng Sarangani (Enero 12, 2021) – Bakas man sa mukha ang pagod ay makikita naman sa larawan ang saya nina Board Member (Kuya) Joseph Calanao, Presidente ng Fraternal Order of Eagles in the Philippines - Sarangani Chapter, at (Ate) Malungon Mayor Atty. Tessa D. Constantino, Sarangani LMP Chapter President at kasalukuyang nat’l executive VP for operations ng Liga ng mga Munisipalidad sa Pilipinas, at ng mga kasamahang ‘Agila’ sa pagtatapos ng dalawang araw (Enero 22-23) na bloodletting at issuance ng License To Own and Possess Fi****ms (LTOPF), kasama na ang renewal ng mga nag-expire na lisensiya ng mga baril sa Police Provincial Headquarters sa Brgry. Kawas noong araw ng Sabado.

Ayon kay SPPO Provincial Director, Col. Michael Lebanan, ang pagbibigay ng pakakataon para magkaroon ng LTOPF, at maging nang renewal ng mga expired na lisensiya ay ibinabahagi ng pulisya para sa patuloy ng kampanya nito laban sa mga loose fi****ms at pamamahagi ng sapat na kaalaman hingil sa proper gun-handling na may kaakibat na tamang responsibilidad sa mga gun holders ng bansa.

Sinabi naman ni Constantino na ang pagpapakita ng kaukulang suporta ng LMP na kung saan, halos lahat nito ay pawang mga kasapi ng samahan ng mga agila, ay isang makahulugang ehemplo na nagnanais ng patuloy na kapayapaan at pagkakaroon ng mga responsible gun handlers dito sa probinsiya.

Kaugnay nito, binigyan ng mainit na pasasalamat ni Agila Chapter President Calanao ang Liga ng mga Mayores sa pamumuno ni Constantino na siya ring National Exeutive Vice President ng Mayors League of the Philippines, sa pagiging primary sponsor nito 'di lamang sa presensiya, kundi maging sa kinakailangang suporta financial na ayon pa'y naging daan para maisakatuparan ang sinasabing 'One-Stop-Shop' ng mga Agila sa bahaging ito ng Rehiyon-12.

Ang Sarangani LMP ay binubuo ng mga aktibong m'yembro ng Fraternal Order of Eagles in the Philippines na sina: Glan Mayor Dr. Vevien Yap; Malapatan Mayor Exodus Sumbo, Alabel Mayor Vic Paul Salarda, Maasim Mayor Zyrex Pacquiao, Kiamba Mayor Bogie Martinez, at Maitum Mayor Alexander Bryan Reganit.

Kabilang din sa mga pinasalamatan nina Lebanan at Calanao ay ang mga ayuda mula sa mga personahe ng Philippine Red Cross, at nina Congressman Ruel D. Pacquiao; Provincial Government ng Sarangani sa pangunguna ni Gov. Steve C. Solon, Regional Civil Security Unit 12, Regional Crime Laboratory 12, PNP Health Center 12, at ng Gun Safety Office. (PRO-12 PNP PRESS CORPS)

17/11/2020

09/11/2020

On behalf of MAYOR MARIA THERESA D. CONSTANTINO, honorable members of the14th Sangguniang Bayan headed by Vice Mayor Mariano Escalada Jr., Local Government Unit and the entire people of Malungon:

Thank You Senator MANNY D. PACQUIAO, Congressman RUEL D. PACQUIAO and the Provincial Government of Sarangani headed by Governor STEVE C. SOLON for the unrelenting support that made Malungon Municipality as one among the leading towns in terms of progress and development in this part of South-Central Mindanao Region. (The MIO Editor-in-Chief)

31/10/2020

30/10/2020

30/10/2020

With laid arms, docs and explosives:
Police-12, LGU welcomes back new batch of ‘red’ returnees
Isagani Palma (MIO)

Maasim, Sarangani Province (October 30, 2020) – POLICE and local government authorities here presented a batch of 31 former hardcore NPA guerrillas of the MAKIMA-based (Maasim, Kiamba and Maitum) CPP-NPA Front 73 on Wednesday, October 28.

The group of former rebels was welcomed by Brigadier General MICHAEL JOHN F. DUBRIA, Police Director for Central Mindanao Region; Maasim town Mayor Zyrex C. Pacquiao, Sarangani Police Provincial Director, PCol. Michael F. Lebanan, representatives from various government-line agencies, and other police and AFP ranking officials in a simple yet formal acceptance ceremony that was highlighted in accordance with the government’s “End Local Communist and Armed Conflict” or ELCAC program.

Dubria said the fresh set of surrenderees lifted the recent number of more or less 260 former New People’s Army insurgents that earlier returned to the folds of the law, bringing along with them an assortment of several hundred fi****ms, explosives, ammunition and subversive documents.

He said the consistent thrust of law enforcers to maintain law and order even in the midst of the ongoing pandemic, has not only given the chance to the ex-members of the communist armed group to avail the government beneficial support, but likewise the opportunity to enjoy the right to live as a common tao and productive members of the society.

The 33 year-old amazon, Evelyn (not her real name), who is a mother of 3 young siblings said - “Sobra-sobra na gyud ang kalisud sa among kahimtang ug kahadlok sa bukid mao nga nidisisyon me pagbalik sa sabakan sa atong gobyerno. Mao, nga karon pa lang namatikdan na gyud nako ug sa akong bana (also a returnee) ang mamahimong kaayuhan sa among kinabuhi. (We had suffered too much in the mountain, same as to our fear that make us to decide of returning back to the government. Thus, as of now, I and my husband have already felt the would be changes in our lives).

“The government will provide you the assistance you need to enhance your learning and technical skills through proper training, including fair and honest protection upon your return. That, as long as you have not committed serious crimes and will push through on your pledge to be by now a law abiding citizen of our nation,” Duria told the returnees in a vernacular.

Mayor Pacquaio, who also initiated the surrender by campaigning the reconciliation process of the government, too committed the assistance that the LGU could provide, in a bid to put a dot against insurgency movement in his AOR.

Meanwhile, Congressman Ruel D. Pacquiao, through representative Ms. Adeline Jalagpas, likewise distributed rice, food packs and different kinds of aid through the “Ronda sa Probinsiya Program.”

This includes the call for those who would like to avail the provision of educational support through the Congressional Office scholarship grants and – TESDA, or the government-run Technical Education and Skills Development Authority. (With photos by Jeb Galindez of The Southern Review/ PRO-12 PNP PRESS CORPS)

29/10/2020

29/10/2020

Thank You Jay Galindez of The Southern Review News Publication ...

29/10/2020

Big thanks Agwantara, Brigada (print) News Editor ...

29/10/2020

Thank you Rem Agdon of Brigada News and PPC-12...

29/09/2020