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Zamboanga del Norte Provincial News Network, Dipolog City (2025)

11/10/2025

ᴘᴀɢᴘᴀɴᴀʟɪᴘᴏᴅ ꜱᴀ ‘ᴍᴀʀɪɴᴇ ʟɪꜰᴇ’:
𝐎𝐏𝐈𝐒𝐘𝐀𝐋 𝐍𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐔𝐆𝐃𝐀𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐀𝐖𝐈𝐊𝐀𝐍 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐀 𝐃𝐀𝐊𝐁𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐍

DIPOLOG CITY, (Oktubre 11, 2025) --- Gisugdan na ang opisyal nga ‘Pawikan Season’ karong tuiga human matala ang unang itloganan sa pawikan sa baybayon sa dakbayan.

Ang City Environment and Natural Resources Office (City ENRO) midali sa pagtukod sa pensa ug pagbantay sa maong lugar aron mapanalipdan kini ug malikayan ang kadaot sa itlog sa maong ‘marine turtle’.

Tungod niini, gidasig sa City ENRO ang katawhan nga makighiusa sa ilang paningkamot sa pagpanalipod sa atong mga pawikan. Gihangyo ang publiko nga likayan ang paghikap o pagsamok sa mga pawikan nga nangitlog.

Gidili usab ang paggamit og flash sa kamera o bisan unsang hayag nga suga nga makapahadlok sa pawikan. Gikinahanglan nga malikayan ang saba ug ang pagtapok sa lugar diin nangitlog ang pawikan, ug gidili usab ang pagkalot o pagbungkag sa itloganan niini.

Gipahimangnoan ang tanan nga magpahilayo sa mga pawikan ug ilang itloganan, ug ipahibalo dayon sa City ENRO kung adunay makita nga nag-itlog nga pawikan o mga itlog niini sa baybayon.

Ang City ENRO mipahibalo sa kadaghanan nga “karong panahona kritikal kaayo para sa atong mga pawikan. Sa matag ‘nesting season’, aduna kita’y dakong papel sa ilang kaluwasan diin kinahanglan nga magtinabangay kita aron masiguro nga luwas ang ilang pagpangitlog.”

Padayon ang panawagan sa tanang lumolupyo nga suportahan ang kampanya alang niini ug sa pagpanalipod sa mga ‘endangered species’ sama sa pawikan.

Ang City ENRO andam modawat og report gikan sa komunidad ug mopadayon sa pagbantay sa mga baybayon sa tibuok panahon sa ‘nesting season’. Para sa dugang kasayuran sa pagsumite og report, kontaka ang City ENRO pinaagi sa ilang opisyal nga numero o page. ---30---

Photo Credits: Dipolog ENRO

11/10/2025

ᴘᴀᴅᴀʏᴏɴ ᴀɴɢ ᴘᴀɢ-ᴀʟᴀɢᴀᴅ...
𝗚𝗢𝗕. 𝗗𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗟 𝗨𝗬 𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗣𝗔𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗔 𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗞𝗔𝗟 𝗡𝗚𝗔 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔 𝗦𝗔 𝗠𝗚𝗔 𝗞𝗔𝗕𝗨𝗦 𝗡𝗚𝗔 𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗬𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘

DIPOLOG CITY, (Oktubre 11, 2025) --- Padayon gihapon ang serbisyong medikal nga gitanyag ni Gov. Darel Uy pinaagi sa Zamboanga del Norte Medical Hospital (ZNMC)- Medical Team, nga nagtumong sa paghatod og tabang ug paglaum sa mga pasyente bisan pa sa kalisod ug gilay-on niini. Niining semanaha, malampusong natabangan ang pipila ka mga pasyente gikan sa nagkalain-laing lugar sa probinsya nga nanginahanglan og mas komplikado nga medikal nga pag-atiman.

Usa ka pasyente gikan sa Roxas nga nag-antos sa 'Congestive Heart Failure' ang malampusong na-balhin og gi-admit sa Perpetual Succor Hospital. Samtang duha ka mga batang may 'Hydrocephalus' nga gikan sa Siayan ug Roxas ang gihatagan usab og espesyal nga pagtagad.

Gidala usab ngadto sa ospital alang sa operasyon ang usa ka pasyente gikan sa Barangay Burgos, Dapitan nga adunay 'Pott’s Disease o spinal tuberculosis'. Ug laing pasyente nga adunay dako nga 'thyroid mass' gikan sa Sibuco ang karon gi-admit sa Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center (VSMMC).

Ang tanang pasyente giubanan sa mga personahe sa Zamboanga del Norte Medical Center (ZNMC)-Medical Team, aron masiguro ang ilang kaluwasan ug hapsay nga pagdawat sa mga ospital nga ilang gi-admitan.

Nagpasalamat ang Medical Team sa VSMMC sa ilang mainitong pagdawat sa mga pasyente. Dako usab ang pasalamat sa mga maayong pag abi-abi nga ER Receiving Nurses, Doctors, ug sa Neuro ug Spine Surgery Teams, tungod sa ilang paspas ug epektibong koordinasyon.

Ang tibuok kalampusan sa maong inisyatibo dili mahimo kung wala ang padayon nga suporta ug liderato ni Governor Darel Dexter Uy ug ni Dr. Esmeralda Nadela, nga walay puas sa ilang pag-alagad ug tinuod nga pagpakabana sa kahimtang sa katawhan sa Zamboanga del Norte. ---30---

10/10/2025

ᴀꜰᴛᴇʀ ᴅᴀʏꜱ ᴏꜰ ʜᴇᴀᴠʏ ʀᴀɪɴꜱ...
𝗚𝗢𝗩. 𝗨𝗬 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗦 𝗔𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗩𝗘𝗬 𝗧𝗢 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗗𝗔𝗠𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝗜𝗡 𝗚𝗨𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗖, 𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗣𝗟𝗘 𝗦𝗕

DIPOLOG CITY (October 10, 2025) --- Governor Darel Dexter T. Uy, accompanied by key officials from the Office of Civil Defense (OCD-IX) and the Provincial Government, conducted an aerial survey to assess the extent of damage caused by continuous rains over the past several days in the municipalities of Gutalac, Baliguian, Siocon, Sirawai, and Sibuco.

Joining the governor were OCD-IX Regional Director Atty. Ruel S. Halanes; OCD Operations Section Chief Al-Emran Asani; PDRRMO Head Atty. Arvin L. Bonbon; OIC Provincial Engineer Lane John Lim; Acting Provincial Agriculturist Armie A. Bergado; Acting PSWDO Hanna Lou G. Mandantes; and Samuel Amatong of the Provincial Information Center.

The aerial assessment was initiated by the provincial government to determine the severity of weather-related impacts and identify urgent areas for intervention. Fortunately, the survey revealed no large-scale destruction in the affected municipalities. However, several areas were noted to have experienced substantial flooding and multiple landslides, which have already prompted responses from local government units (LGUs), Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Offices (MDRRMOs), and engineering teams.

Governor Uy had earlier ordered the deployment of a Rapid Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis (RDANA) team composed of personnel from the PDRRMO, PSWDO, and OPAg to the Triple SB and Gutalac areas to consolidate data and validate field reports from affected communities. One of the most severely impacted areas is the road from Barangay San Isidro to Sas Road, Pitawe, Matunoy, San Vicente, Salvador, Sibalic, Imelda, and Panganuran in Gutalac, where road access has become extremely difficult due to landslides, flooding, and road collapses.

Evacuations were also carried out in Barangays Matunoy and Salvador in Gutalac, with the local MDRRMO, Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), and Philippine National Police (PNP) facilitating the safe transfer of residents to evacuation centers.

Landslides have also been reported in Barangay Mamad, Sitio Brazil, Barangay Tanawan, and various other locations in Baliguian. Flooding in parts of Siocon and Baliguian has displaced residents and damaged properties.

In response, the Provincial Engineering Office (PEO), through Engr. Lane John Lim, has coordinated with its sub-office in Siocon to dispatch heavy equipment, including backhoes and graders, to begin debris-clearing operations.

As of this report, road clearing and rehabilitation efforts are ongoing, with the gradual restoration of accessibility in affected areas. The provincial government continues to monitor the situation closely and assures the public of continued support and a prompt response to affected communities. ---end---

10/10/2025

𝐃𝐈𝐋𝐆 𝐙𝐍 𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐋 𝐍𝐆𝐀 𝐍𝐀𝐆𝐁𝐔𝐊𝐀𝐒 𝐒𝐀 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐒𝐘𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐀 𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐆𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐃𝐄 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐇

DIPOLOG CITY (Oktober 10, 2025) - Pormal nga gisugdan sa Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Zamboanga del Norte ang Local Government Code Month Celebration pinaagi sa usa ka kick-off ceremony nga gipahigayon karong adlawa, Octubre 10 , sa Plenary Hall, Zamboanga del Norte Convention and Exhibition Center, Dipolog City.

Nagsugod ang programa sa usa ka Motorcade. Gisundan kini sa hamubo nga seremonya pinaagi sa paunang mensahe ni Anabella A. Jatico, Cluster I Head nga nagsaysay sa kamahinungdanon sa paghandum sa Local Government Code of 1991.

Gipakita usab sa kalihokan ang usa ka Video Message, gikan kang Engr. Carmelo Erique B. Libot, Assistant Regional Director/Officer-In-Charge sa DILG Region IX. Ang mensahe nag-awhag sa padayon nga kooperasyon ug epektibong pagdumala tali sa DILG ug mga LGUs sa rehiyon.

Si Program Manager Moses D. Aya-ay mipresentar sa Calendar of Activities alang sa tibuok bulan sa selebrasyon, diin gipakita ang mga umaabot nga kalihokan nga naglangkob sa mga forum, orientation ug capacity-building sessions nga magpalig-on sa kahibalo ug partisipasyon sa lokal nga pamunuan ug komunidad.

Ang Local Government Code Month giselebrar matag bulan sa Oktubre. Kini usa ka tinuig nga pagtuman sa Republic Act No. 7160 o Local Government Code of 1991, nga naghatag ug gahum sa mga lokal nga panggamhanan aron mahimong mas madasigon,epektibo ug matinud-anon ang pagserbisyo sa katawhan.(PIC-mgp)

10/10/2025

𝐏𝐑𝐃𝐏-𝐏𝐏𝐌𝐈𝐔 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐌𝐈𝐀𝐃𝐏-𝐋𝐏𝐌𝐈𝐔 𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐃 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐇𝐋𝐘 𝐂𝐎𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆

DIPOLOG CITY [October 10, 2025] –The Philippine Rural Development Project-Provincial Project Management and Implementation Unit (PRDP-PPMIU) and the Mindanao Inclusive Agriculture Development Project–Local Project Management and Implementation Unit (MIADP-LPMIU) assembled for their monthly coordination meeting today, at the Zamboanga del Norte Convention and Exhibition Center, Plenary Hall.

The meeting began with a presentation of updates on the ongoing infrastructure activities under both PRDP and MIADP. Among the projects reported were the Rehabilitation/Concreting of Lanawan-Tambalang-Balakan, Salug-Sarawagon-Raba, and Godod Farm-to-Market Roads (FMRs) under PRDP, and the Improvement/Concreting of Sitio Kulibato (Logdeck) to Sitio Binawing, Lintangan FMR under MIADP.

Progress reports were presented per component and unit, including PRDP I-Plan Component / MIADP C-1, PRDP I-Build Component / MIADP C-2, PRDP I-Reap Component / MIADP C-3, and PRDP I-Support Component / MIADP C-4. Each unit outlined its recent accomplishments, current challenges, and ongoing coordination activities with partner local government units and stakeholders.

The council also reviewed the recent accomplishment reports of capacity-building activities, including the PRDP SIDLAN training held on August 18-22, 2025, the MIADP Basic Occupational Safety and Health (BOSH) training on September 8-12, 2025, and the PRDP Grievance Redress Mechanism workshop on September 24-26, 2025.

The meeting acted as a venue to align updates, address implementation concerns, and strengthen coordination between the PRDP and MIADP project management teams in sustaining agricultural and rural development initiatives in the province.

09/10/2025

ᴇxᴘᴀɴᴅɪɴɢ ᴀᴄᴄᴇꜱꜱ ᴛᴏ ᴄᴀʀᴇ:
𝗭𝗡𝗠𝗖 𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗦 𝗣𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗦

DIPOLOG CITY, October 9, 2025 — The Zamboanga del Norte Medical Center (ZNMC) has officially been accredited by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) as a provider of outpatient cancer screening services. This accreditation recognizes ZNMC’s compliance with the requirements under PhilHealth Circular No. 2025-0014, specifically for breast ultrasound, liver ultrasound, low-dose chest CT scan, and colonoscopy.

Effective from September 24, 2025 to December 31, 2025, the accreditation allows eligible PhilHealth members and their dependents to avail themselves of these essential cancer screening procedures at ZNMC, with corresponding benefit coverage. These tests play a crucial role in the early detection of various types of cancer and are now more accessible to the people of Zamboanga del Norte through this government hospital.

PhilHealth conveyed its appreciation to ZNMC through a letter addressed to Hospital Administrator Dr. Esmeralda A. Nadela, highlighting the facility’s dedication to expanding health services in the province. The letter was signed by Regional Vice President Paolo Johann C. Perez.

To ensure continuity of services under the National Health Insurance Program, ZNMC is advised to submit its renewal application with complete documentation from October 1, 2025 until the last working day of the year. Failure to do so within the prescribed period may result in a lapse in accreditation.

As an accredited health care institution, ZNMC is encouraged to stay updated with PhilHealth policies by regularly visiting www.philhealth.gov.ph.

This accreditation marks a major step forward for ZNMC and reflects its ongoing commitment to providing accessible, affordable, and quality diagnostic services. It also supports the broader goals of the Universal Health Care Act by enhancing early cancer detection and improving public health outcomes in the region. --- 30---

09/10/2025

ʙᴀɢ-ᴏɴɢ ꜱᴄʜᴏʟᴀʀꜱʜɪᴘ ᴘʀᴏɢʀᴀᴍ, ɢɪᴘɪʀᴍᴀʜᴀɴ:
𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗔 𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗔 𝗠𝗚𝗔 𝗞𝗔𝗕𝗨𝗦 𝗨𝗚 𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗬𝗡𝗚 𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗬𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗘 𝗦𝗔 𝗭𝗔𝗠𝗕𝗢𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔 𝗗𝗘𝗟 𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗘

DIPOLOG CITY, OKTUBRE 9, 2025) ---Usa ka makasaysayanong lakang alang sa sektor sa edukasyon sa Zamboanga del Norte ang opisyal nga gipirmahan karong adlawa ni Gobernador ang Provincial Ordinance No. ZN-25-222, kon “An Ordinance Institutionalizing the Provincial Scholarship and Educational Assistance (PSEdA) Program of Zamboanga del Norte for the Poor and Deserving Students.”

Kini nga ordinansa nagtukod sa Provincial Scholarship and Educational Assistance (PSEdA) Program, usa ka inisyatibo sa bag-ong administrasyon nga nagtumong sa paghatag og lig-on nga suporta sa mga kabus apan angayng estudyante nga buot makapadayon sa kolehiyo o technical-vocational nga edukasyon.

Ang programa gilaraw aron makatabang sa mga estudyante nga adunay potensyal apan kulang sa pinansyal nga kapasidad, ug gituohan nga pinaagi niini, ilang matabangan ang ilang kaugalingong pamilya, komunidad, ug ang tibuok probinsya sa umaabot.

Gipahigayon ang pagpirma sa ordinansa uban sa presensya nila Vice Governor Julius Napigquit, Board Member Peter Y. Co, nga mao usab ang principal author sa maong ordinansa ug si Ms. Marilou Y. Calibo, Executive Assistant IV. Ang ilang presensya nagpakita sa suporta ug panaghiusa sa mga opisyal sa lalawigan sa pagpaluyo sa edukasyon isip yawe sa kalambuan.

Ilawom sa ordinansa, ang PSEdA Program adunay kaugalingong ‘organizational structure’ ug pondo. Kini maoy magdumala sa pagpili sa mga benepisyaryo, pag-apod-apod sa mga benepisyo, ug pagmonitor sa kahimtang sa mga scholars aron masiguro ang kalampusan sa programa.

Ang programa gilauman nga makabenepisyo sa mga estudyante nga residente sa Zamboanga del Norte nga kabus apan adunay maayong ‘academic standing’. Lakip sa mga posibleng kwalipikado mao ang mga graduating senior high school students ug kasamtangang college students nga gikan sa marginalized sectors, sama sa mga mag-uuma, mananagat, Indigenous Peoples (IP), solo parents, ug uban pa.

Gipahibalo usab sa Provincial Government nga ang detalyado nga pamaagi kung giunsa pag-aplikar sa PSEdA Program ipagawas sa umaabot nga mga semana. Ang implementing guidelines pagahimoon ug ipanghatag sa tanang lokal nga opisina ug eskwelahan, ug ipahibalo usab sa opisyal nga social media pages sa probinsya.

Matod pa sa gobernador, “Ang edukasyon mao ang yawi sa kagawasan gikan sa kakabus. Pinaagi sa PSEdA Program, among giablihan ang purtahan sa kahigayonan para sa mga kabus nga estudyante. Kini nga programa usa ka pamatuod nga seryoso kita sa atong panlantaw nga ang kalambuan magsugod sa edukasyon.”
Kini nga mga lakang sa Provincial Government usa ka timaan nga ang edukasyon gihimong usa sa mga prayoridad nga programa sa pagpangamhanan karon. Ang pag-institutionalize sa scholarship program dili lamang temporaryo nga solusyon apan usa ka ‘long-term investment’ alang sa human development sa probinsya. Gilauman nga ang PSEdA mahimong tinubdan sa paglaum ug inspirasyon sa liboan nga kabatan-onan sa Zamboanga del Norte nga nagdamgo og mas hayag nga kaugmaon. (PIC-mgp)

09/10/2025

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝗭𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 (𝗭𝗡𝗠𝗖) 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝟏𝟎𝟎% 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵’𝘀 ‘𝗡𝗼 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴’ 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗨𝘆?

𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝘆. 𝗚𝗶𝗹 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗿. 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗮 𝗭. 𝗢𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗮𝘆.

09/10/2025

𝐙𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐎𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀 𝐃𝐄𝐋 𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐃𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐏𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐋 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝟒𝐓𝐇 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆

DIPOLOG CITY (October 9, 2025) - The Provincial Development Council (PDC) of Zamboanga del Norte convened today, October 9, at the Plenary Hall, Ground Floor, Zamboanga del Norte Convention and Exhibition Center, Dipolog City to discuss key development programs and budget proposals for the province.

The session was formally opened by Provincial Governor Darel Dexter T. Uy, who presided over the meeting. He also delivered the opening message and emphasized the importance of collaborative governance and proactive planning in achieving the province’s development goals.

The PDC Secretariat presented the updates on the DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2025-090, reiterating the streamlined process for permitting the construction of telecommunications and internet infrastructure.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), represented by Maibel O. Bermejo, Deputy Regional Program Manager, introduced the KALAHI-CIDSS “Panahon ng Pagkilos” Program, highlighting its role in empowering communities and strengthening local resilience.

Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer Atty. Arvin L. Bonbon read several PDRRMC and Peace and Order Council (PPOC) resolutions for endorsement to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP). These measures aim to enhance disaster preparedness and sustain peace and security initiatives across the province.

In alignment with the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028, the council also discussed the reprogramming of continuing appropriation under the Local Development Fund to bolster climate and disaster risk resilience programs.

Provincial Budget Officer Ms. Ma. Glendora T. Deloria presented key financial proposals for approval and endorsement to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP). The 2026 PDP-Aligned Expenditure (CCET-AIP) and the Updated Provincial Development Investment Program (PDIP) 2026-2028 were also submitted for council approval and endorsement.

The meeting underscored the provincial government’s continued commitment to sustainable and inclusive development through integrated planning, transparency, and coordination among local and national stakeholders.(PIC-mgp)

09/10/2025

𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐂 𝐎𝐊𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔–𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟖 𝐏𝐎𝐏𝐒 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍

DIPOLOG CITY [October 9, 2025] —The Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) of Zamboanga del Norte came together for its 4th Quarter Meeting on October 8, 2025 (Wednesday) at the Zamboanga del Norte Convention and Exhibition Center, Plenary Hall, to deliberate and act on several key resolutions aimed at sustaining peace, order, and development in the province.

Among the notable agenda items of the meeting was the passage of a resolution approving the Provincial Peace and Order and Public Safety (POPS) Plan for 2026–2028, which outlines the province’s strategies and programs in maintaining public safety and promoting peace and stability.

The council also approved a resolution authorizing the reprogramming of a portion of the 2025 POPS Fund, originally allocated for infrastructure support to conflict-affected and conflict-vulnerable communities, to finance the construction of a one-storey, three-door conjugal building with electrification and water system at Sta. Isabel, Dipolog City.

During the meeting, 102nd Brigade Commander Col. Jimmy Sanz presented a security situation update, highlighting sustained military efforts in maintaining peace across the province for the third quarter of the year. He also discussed ongoing initiatives toward unification and continuous development within their area of jurisdiction.

The PPOC likewise approved the passage of a resolution expressing support for the establishment of standby reserved platoons in the municipalities of Zamboanga del Norte to further strengthen local peace and order and enhance public safety.

Photos by Paul Gabriel Facturan | OSAC-Provincial Governor's Office

08/10/2025

𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢 𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗭𝗜𝗟 𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗟𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗥𝗢𝗔𝗗 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗔𝗡-𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗡

A heavy landslide occurred early Thursday morning, October 9, 2025, along the road connecting Baliguian to Gutalac, causing a complete road blockage and halting all types of vehicular traffic.

According to initial reports, the landslide happened at around 4:35 AM in Sitio Brazil, Tan-awan, covering the entire width of the road with large rocks and debris.

Local government units and disaster response teams are currently assessing the situation and coordinating clearing operations.

Travelers are urged to stay updated through official advisories and exercise caution during ongoing inclement weather conditions that may cause further ground movement.

Photo Courstesy: TajMahal Esmali

08/10/2025

ꜰʀᴏᴍ ᴘʟᴀɴꜱ ᴛᴏ ᴀᴄᴛɪᴏɴ:
𝐆𝐎𝐕. 𝐔𝐘 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐒 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓 𝐄𝐗𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆, 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐒 𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄

DIPOLOG CITY, (October 8, 2025) --- Zamboanga del Norte Governor Darel Dexter T. Uy led his first Executive Management Meeting today, marking his 100th day in office as the provincial chief executive.

The meeting, held at the Plenary Hall of the Zamboanga del Norte Convention and Exhibition Center, brought together department heads from various provincial offices, as well as chiefs of district hospitals, including the Zamboanga del Norte Medical Center (ZNMC). It served as a platform to assess the performance of key governance initiatives and to reinforce a unified administrative direction under Governor Uy’s leadership.

One of the highlights of the meeting was the presentation on the accomplishments of the One-Stop Assistance Center (OSAC), Governor Uy’s first Executive Order. The report, delivered by Executive Assistant IV Ernesto Rojo, focused on the effectiveness of the OSAC initiative in delivering essential services to the public, as well as identifying areas for improvement to further streamline government response and assistance.

Acting Provincial Administrator Charmie Asprer-Yu also presented a comprehensive report on the governor’s activities and accomplishments during his first 100 days in office. The presentation provided an overview of programs and engagements undertaken to enhance public service delivery across the province.

In addition, the meeting addressed key administrative matters, including the flow of documents, personnel management, procurement processes, submission of purchase requests, and concerns related to provincial hospitals. These discussions aimed to ensure a more efficient and orderly delivery of services across all provincial departments.

In his message, Governor Uy emphasized the importance of strong coordination, transparency, and unity among all departments to improve the quality of governance in Zamboanga del Norte.

"We must continue to strengthen our collaboration and ensure that our services are aligned with the needs of our people. Our shared commitment to good governance will bring lasting progress to our province," the governor said.

Governor Uy also reiterated his unwavering dedication to implementing efficient, transparent, and people-centered governance for the continued development of Zamboanga del Norte. ---30---

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