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25/07/2025

Drug Den sa Tangub City: Upat Nadakpan sa Buy-Bust Operation sa PDEA ug Kapulisan

Tangub City, Misamis Occidental – Malampusong nasikop sa mga operatiba sa Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Misamis Occidental ug Tangub City Police Station ang usa ka giilang drug den ug nadakpan ang upat ka mga persona sa gihimong buy-bust operation sa Purok 2, Barangay 3, Tangub City, sa kaadlawon sa Sabado, Hulyo 26, 2025.

Ang operasyon nga gipahigayon pasado alas 12:26 sa kaadlawon gipangulohan ni IA V Elvis M. Taghoy Jr. sa PDEA ug ni PMAJ Ghuniel Halapit Cañete, Team Leader sa City Drug Enforcement Unit (CDEU) sa Tangub CPS. Nadakpan ang mga suspetsado samtang nagahimo sa ilang ilegal nga kalihukan, hinungdan sa pagkumpiska sa ilegal nga droga ug drug paraphernalia sulod sa giilang drug den.

Gidakop sa maong operasyon mao sila:
• Novem Lascoña Tagbacaula, 30 anyos, walay trabaho, residente sa Purok 2, Brgy. 3, Tangub City;
• John Ryan Gamos Silada, 26 anyos, stockman, residente sa Isidro D. Tan, Tangub City;
• Kilven Karl Entero Batoon, 24 anyos, Job Order employee sa Tangub City Water District, residente sa Brgy. 3, Tangub City;
• Joseph Mark Gamos Silada, 33 anyos, walay trabaho, residente sa Purok 4, Isidro D. Tan, Tangub City.

Nakuha sa operasyon ang mosunod:
• Usa (1) ka sachet nga adunay sulod nga giilang shabu gibug-aton og 0.05 gram, nga gigamit isip buy-bust item;
• Baynte-dos (22) ka assorted sachets sa giilang shabu nga gibug-aton og kapin-kulang 9.5 grams;
• Total nga gibug-aton: 10 grams
• Gibanabana nga street value: Php 25,000
• Standard value: Php 68,000

Apil usab sa nakumpiska mao ang daghang drug paraphernalia ug mga butang nga dili droga, sama sa:
• Glass pipe
• Improvised tooters
• Foil strips
• Mga lighter
• Mga cellphone
• Ignition keys
• Bamboo sealer
• Improvised torch
• Gunting
• Aluminum foil
• Duha (2) ka motorsiklo (Honda Wave plate no. 7178KH ug Yamaha Mio plate no. 229KCX)
• Usa (1) ka tinuod nga ₱500 nga kwarta nga adunay serial number AM7168384 nga gigamit isip marked money sa buy-bust.

Ang mga suspetsado atubang karon og daghang kaso ilawom sa Republic Act No. 9165 o Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, lakip na ang:
• Section 5 – Pagbaligya sa illegal nga droga
• Section 6 – Pagdumala og drug den
• Section 7 – Pagtambong sa drug den isip empleyado o bisita
• Section 11 – Pagpanag-iya sa illegal nga droga
• Section 12 – Pagpanag-iya sa paraphernalia
• Section 15 – Paggamit sa dangerous drugs

Gisiguro sa PDEA ug Tangub Police nga luwas ug accounted ang tanang operatiba pagkahuman sa operasyon. Ang mga nadakpan gitipigan karon sa kustodiya samtang naghulat sa pormal nga pagsaka sa mga kasong kriminal.

18/07/2025

PERANGAT OZAMIZ FESTIVAL 2025 MAKES HISTORY WITH TRIPLED PRIZES

OZAMIZ CITY, Philippines – Against a backdrop of relentless rain and unwavering spirit, the Perangat Ozamiz Festival 2025 cemented itself as the city’s most historic and empowering cultural celebration to date.

Held on July 16 in commemoration of Ozamiz City’s 77th Charter Anniversary and the Feast of Nuestra Señora dela Concepcion y del Triunfo de la Cruz de Migpangi, the festival turned city streets into living stages for Subanen-inspired rituals, youth-led performances, and a celebration of community identity.

A cultural proclamation eleven contingents from barangays and schools across Ozamiz painted the city with motion and color through Subanen-themed street dances, ritual dramatizations, and vibrant musical showcases. The highlight? The Ritual Showdown and Festival Queen Coronation, which drew hundreds despite the inclement weather.

But what truly set this year apart wasn’t just the artistry—it was the prize fund, which was tripled for the first time in festival history.

Tripled Rewards, Tripled Impact; Thanks to the collaborative efforts of Governor Henry S. Oaminal, Second District Rep. Ando Oaminal, and Asenso Pinoy Party-list Rep. Atty. Indy Oaminal, what was once a modest cultural event has now become a game-changing competition, with financial support that validated not just talent—but dedication.

“This represents a pivotal moment,” said a teacher-coordinator from one of the winning schools. “For the first time, our youth felt seen—not just through applause, but through meaningful support.”

Official Winners – Perangat Ozamiz Festival 2025
Ritual Showdown Results:

• Grand Champion: Ozamiz City School of Arts and Trades (OCSAT)—₱1,050,000
• 2nd Place: Marcelino Sergio IS, Gala NHS & Kogon NHS Cluster – ₱750,000
• 3rd Place: Ozamiz City National High School – ₱450,000

Festival Queen 2025:
• 1st Place: OCSAT – ₱30,000
• 2nd Place: Misamis Institute of Technology (MIT) – ₱21,000
• 3rd Place: La Salle University – ₱15,000

Special Awards:
• Best in Street Dancing: Marcelino Sergio Integrated School, Gala NHS, Kogon NHS—₱100,000
• Best in Musicality: Pulot NHS, Tabid NHS, Labinay NHS, and Jose Integrated School – ₱40,000
• Best in Costume: Ozamiz City National High School—₱40,000

These prizes, the largest ever awarded in any local cultural event in the city’s history, elevated the festival from a simple celebration to a strategic investment in heritage, education, and youth development.

The asenso touch led by Mayor Sam Norman Fuentes, with the strong backing of the Oaminal leadership, the festival was a reflection of the Asenso governance style: cultural preservation, youth empowerment, and strategic celebration of identity.

The Asenso movement continues to reframe governance as not just service—but legacy: Recognizing greatness, Empowering communities, Commemorating identity.

As the final beats of the drums faded and the performers took their final bows, one message echoed across Ozamiz:

Prizes were tripled. Pride was magnified. In Ozamiz, no dream is too small to be celebrated.

The Perangat Ozamiz Festival 2025 is not just remembered—it’s now a benchmark for how culture can uplift a city, and how leaders can turn tradition into transformation

06/07/2025

OFFICIAL WARNING FAKE ACCOUNT ALERT

The public is hereby advised NOT to accept friend requests or interact with any suspicious social media accounts claiming to be Congressman Ando Oaminal.

This is to clarify that such accounts are FAKE and are not affiliated with the official account of Congressman Ando.

Please do not engage, do not share, and do not believe any posts or messages coming from these impostor accounts.

📢 We strongly urge everyone to report such accounts immediately to the platform to prevent the spread of misinformation and protect others from potential scams.

Let us all be vigilant and responsible.
Report fake accounts. Fight fake news.

04/07/2025

BAG-ONG AMBULANSYA NAGPALIG-ON SA EMERGENCY RESPONSE SA OZAMIZ CITY

OZAMIZ CITY, MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL — Mas napalig-on pa karon ang kapasidad sa Ozamiz City sa pag-atubang sa mga emerhensyang medikal human pormal nga nadawat sa lokal nga panggamhanan ang usa ka bag-ong ambulansya gikan sa Bureau of Fire Protection Region 10 (BFP-10).

Ang ceremonial turnover gipahigayon sa Misamis Occidental diin personal nga mitambong si Ozamiz City Mayor Sam Norman G. Fuentes uban si BFP-10 Regional Director FCSUPT Romel Tradio ug si Misamis Occidental Governor Henry S. Oaminal. Ang maong ambulansya gikatakdang gamiton sa mga medical emergency responses, lakip na sa mga aksidente sa kalsada, kalit nga panghitabo sa barangay, ug uban pang kahimtang nga nagkinahanglan ug dali nga pagresponde.

Kini nga dugang nga ambulansya magamit sa BFP - Ozamiz ug maghatag og dakong tabang sa pagdala sa mga pasyente ngadto sa ospital sa pinakapaspas nga panahon. Pinaagi sa bag-ong sakyanan, mas maserbisyohan ang mas daghang katawhan labi na kadtong anaa sa hilit nga mga barangay.

Gikonsiderar sa lokal nga panggamhanan nga ang maong ambulansya usa sa mga prayoridad nga hinabang alang sa pagpangandam sa mga emerhensiya ug usa ka konkretong lakang sa pagpalig-on sa public health services. Ang maong kalihokan kabahin sa estratehiya sa syudad nga magtutok sa kahimsog ug kaluwasan, ilawom sa tumong nga mahimong disaster-resilient ug health-responsive ang dakbayan.

Gipakita sa maong turnover ang lig-on nga koordinasyon tali sa mga lokal ug nasyonal nga ahensya aron maseguro ang kaluwasan ug kaharuhay sa katawhang Ozamiznon. Ang pag-abot sa ambulansya usa sa mga ebidensya nga ang syudad seryoso sa pagpalambu sa serbisyo publiko alang sa katawhang Ozamiznons.

30/06/2025

Naghiusa nga Panumpa: Lideres sa Asenso Misamis Occidental Nagsugod sa Bag-ong Yugto sa Panaghiusa ug Serbisyo

via Bhal Abad Cabrera | July 1, 2025

Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental — Usa ka lig-on nga hulagway sa panaghiusa ang mitungha sa lalawigan sa Misamis Occidental human ang tanang lider sa Asenso Misamis Occidental — gikan sa probinsyal nga panggamhanan hangtod sa mga lokal nga opisyales — misalmot sa usa ka naghiusang panumpa sa serbisyo publiko.

Nanguna sa maong seremonya si Governor Henry S. Oaminal, kauban nila Vice Governor Rowena Gutierrez, 1st District Congressman Jason P. Almonte, 2nd District Congressman Ando Oaminal, ug Asenso Pinoy Partylist Representative Congressman Indy Oaminal. Uban sa ila, mipanumpa usab ang tanang napili nga opisyales sa 17 ka LGUs ug mga miyembro sa Sangguniang Panlalawigan.

Ang panumpa dili lang simbolo sa pag-ilis og liderato — apan usa usab ka pagpanghimatuud sa panaghiusa ug kolektibong katungdanan sa Asenso nga koalisyon nga gisang-at sa katawhan.

“Ang panumpa nga kini buhing pamatuod sa pagsalig nga gihatag sa katawhan,” matod ni Gov. Oaminal. “Kini nagpasabot og labaw pa sa kadaogan—nagpasabot kini og responsibilidad nga maghiusa aron makahatag og tinuod nga kausaban.”

Sumala ni Cong. Ando Oaminal, ang dakong suporta sa katawhan nagpamatuod nga gusto nila og panaghiusa ug padayon nga kalambuan. “Dili lang kini personal nga kadaogan. Kini mandato sa katawhan nga magtinabangay para sa Misamis Occidental.”

Sa nagkahiusang Asenso Misamis Occidental, padayon ang ilang baruganan nga maghimo og mas kusgan, mas molambo nga lalawigan — usa ka panumpa, usa ka panan-aw, usa ka Misamis Occidental.

27/06/2025

23/06/2025

OPINYON | Prime Water Ozamiz: Walay Klarong Serbisyo Sakit sa Ulo

via Bhal Abad Cabrera | June 24, 2025

Water is a basic human right. It is not a privilege. And yet, here in Ozamiz City, it often feels like a privilege to have running water — thanks to the dismal performance of Prime Water Ozamiz.

Let’s not sugarcoat this: your service is poor, inconsistent, and downright frustrating. Ang tubig nga ginabayran matag bulan, kalit lang nga mawagtang, walay advisory, walay klarong explanation. Pagmata sa buntag — way tubig. Pag-uli sa trabaho — way tubig. Hapit na lang tanan oras sa adlaw, kinahanglan pa mi mangimbestiga kung asa napadung ang serbisyo.

Prime Water, you are not a cooperative like MOELCI-II. You are a privatized for-profit entity, earning millions from Ozamiznons. Kung naa moy kasing-kasing, ipakita nga ang inyong kita walay pulos kung ang serbisyo way klaro. You claim to be investing in infrastructure, yet pipelines still leak, pressure is laughable, and entire barangays go for hours — even days — without water.

This is unacceptable. This is not just inefficiency — this is a slap in the face of every household, every business, every student, every senior citizen nga nagsalig sa tubig para sa ilang adlaw-adlaw nga panginabuhi.

If you can’t handle the infrastructure, then say it. If maintenance is beyond your capacity, then step aside. Ayaw ninyo himoang joke ang inyong trabaho. Ang tubig dili pwede malangan. This is not just about inconvenience — this is about health, sanitation, and dignity. Ang mga bata nanginahanglan maligo. Ang mga ginikanan manglaba. Ang mga pasyente sa hospital kinahanglan ug limpyo nga tubig. Di ni dapat debatehan pa.

You issue advisories when it’s too late. You use technical terms that don’t explain anything. Ug inyo pa gyud gamiton nga linya nga “we apologize for the inconvenience.” That is not enough. Your apology does not refill our water containers. Your apology cannot wash dishes. Your apology does not represent accountability.

Let’s be brutally honest here: you owe us more than apologies. You owe us better service, clearer communication, and real action. Your business depends on our money, and we demand results.

You once said, “We are being monitored.” Good. Because yes, we are watching. And we are angry. And yes, we will remember, every single day nga wala’y tubig. Every time we fetch from a neighbor, every time we’re late for work because of your failure.

We are not unreasonable. All we ask is that you do your job. Fix the leaks. Improve your pressure. Inform us properly. Provide the most basic thing you were paid to deliver — reliable water.

Tubig lang ni. Dili ni rocket science. So what’s the excuse?

Prime Water Ozamiz, paminaw mo. The people of this city deserve more than incompetence. The city is growing, and your service should grow with it. Ayaw ninyo pugsa nga moabot ang punto nga ang katawhan mangayo ug accountability in more serious ways.

Improve. Now.

Thank you — from frustrated, tired, and still water-less consumers.

23/06/2025

OPINYON | MOELCI-II’s Php15.4M Payment: Maayo, Pero Dili Pa Suficiente

via Bhal Abad Cabrera | June 23, 2025

Let’s not sugarcoat it — ang pagbayad sa Misamis Occidental II Electric Cooperative, Inc. (MOELCI-II) sa dugay na kaayong Php15.4 million nga utang ngadto sa City Government of Ozamiz is a long overdue act. It is a welcome move, yes — pero dili kini ang katapusan sa istorya.

This is not a trophy. This is a receipt. MOELCI-II paid an obligation nga ilang dugay na unta gibayran. That’s not a grand achievement. That’s a bare minimum of what accountability should look like.

Yes, we recognize the efforts of the current MOELCI-II leadership. Hats off to Board President Mayeth Romero Sy, Vice President Pempe Deguilmo, and Project Supervisor Cesar Faeldon. They did what their predecessors failed to do for years — and for that, they deserve credit.

Pero dili pasabot nga tungod bayad na ang utang, limpyo na tanan.

Kay let’s not forget, for years, MOELCI-II was the face of mismanagement: taas kaayo ang singil sa kuryente (over Php17/kWh!), poor customer service, frequent brownouts, delayed responses to complaints — ug ang trust sa publiko halos nawala.

Ang pagbayad sa Php15.4 million usa lang ka first step sa taas pa nga lakang padulong sa tinuod nga reporma.

On the other hand, klaro kaayo nga ang City Government of Ozamiz, pinaagi ni Mayor Indy Oaminal, deserves a firm round of applause. They held the line, insisted on accountability, and used their political capital to make sure nga dili lang malimtan ang obligasyon. In fact, under the Oaminal leadership — from the city to the province to Congress — giisa gyud ang sumbanan sa pagdumala og tinud-anay.

But now, the challenge shifts back to MOELCI-II.

Bayad na mo sa utang — good. Rates have gone down — maayo. But let’s talk real progress:
• Still too many power interruptions.
• Still complaints of unexplained charges.
• Still limited presence sa barangay-level customer service.

MOELCI-II, you don’t just owe money. You owe the people better service.

Be transparent with your billing. Invest in infrastructure to improve stability. Put systems in place that protect consumers, not exploit them. In short: act like a true cooperative, not a monopoly in disguise.

And to the local government — padayon sa pagpugos og accountability. This breakthrough should lead to long-term policies, MOAs, and ordinances nga makapugos sa tanang utilities nga motuman sa ilang obligasyon sa katawhan.

This Php15.4 million payment should not be the end of a problem — it should be the beginning of real change.

We, the consumers, are watching.
And this time — we will not forget.

20/06/2025

Happy Birthday Cong. Jason Paredes Almonte and Maam Ruvy Ala. May your special day be filled with joy, laughter, and shared wonderful celebrations. 🎂🎊🎉

18/06/2025

18/06/2025

STRICTER TRAFFIC RULES PROPOSED IN OZAMIZ CITY; MAYOR INDY OAMINAL URGES PUBLIC CONSULTATION

via Bhal Abad Cabrera | June 18, 2025

OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental—The City Government of Ozamiz has unveiled a draft ordinance proposing tougher traffic rules and stiffer penalties for violators, aiming to improve road discipline, reduce congestion, and strengthen public safety.

The proposed measure, prepared by the City Legal Team led by Mayor-Elect Atty. Sam Norman Fuentes, endorsed by the City Council under Vice Mayor Simplicia “Bebie” Neri, details sanctions for red light violations, jaywalking, obstruction of intersections, and unauthorized tampering with traffic devices.

Under the draft, running a red light would carry a ₱5,000 fine and a mandatory traffic seminar for first-time violators. Repeat offenders face community service or imprisonment. Jaywalkers will be fined between ₱3,000 and ₱5,000 depending on frequency. The ordinance also emphasizes compliance with road signs like “No U-Turn” and “Turn Right Anytime with Care” and includes penalties for crossing solid lines.

Implementation will be handled by the City Traffic and Management Services (CTMS), which is tasked with issuing citation tickets. Offenders have 72 hours to settle fines—excluding weekends and holidays—or risk escalation to legal proceedings and vehicle tagging.

Mayor Atty. Indy Oaminal, in a post on his official social media page, clarified that the measure is still subject to change, pending public input. “Mao kini ang mga PROPOSED penalties sa mga dili mutuman sa traffic lights sa Ozamiz City! ” Oaminal wrote, citing the collaborative efforts behind the ordinance.

“This was done with the view of further improving the City’s traffic situation,” he added. “But as part of Team Asenso’s consultative governance, it may still be revised depending on the inputs from consultations with Ozamiznons and subsequent readings of the draft.”

Encouraging dialogue, Oaminal directly called on citizens to get involved: “So Ozamiznons, unsa inyo lantaw ani na proposal? His open invitation signals a strong push for participatory governance.

The draft also mandates CTMS to submit monthly reports to the Office of the Mayor and includes standard legal clauses to ensure adaptability and compatibility with existing laws.

Through this initiative, Mayor Oaminal emphasizes that discipline must go hand in hand with inclusion, balancing firm enforcement with public involvement in shaping a more orderly and responsive Ozamiz City.