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๐ƒ๐ˆ๐‹๐† ๐ˆ๐— ๐‰๐จ๐ข๐ง๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“ ๐๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐ƒ๐ข๐ฌ๐š๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐‘๐ž๐ฌ๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐กThis July, the ๐ƒ๐ž๐ฉ๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ˆ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐จ๐ซ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐‹๐จ๐œ๐š๐ฅ ๐†๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ง๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ...
03/07/2025

๐ƒ๐ˆ๐‹๐† ๐ˆ๐— ๐‰๐จ๐ข๐ง๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“ ๐๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐ƒ๐ข๐ฌ๐š๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐‘๐ž๐ฌ๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ก

This July, the ๐ƒ๐ž๐ฉ๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ˆ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐จ๐ซ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐‹๐จ๐œ๐š๐ฅ ๐†๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ง๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ (๐ƒ๐ˆ๐‹๐†) ๐‘๐ž๐ ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ˆ๐— proudly joins the nation in celebrating the ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“ ๐๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐ƒ๐ข๐ฌ๐š๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐‘๐ž๐ฌ๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ก (๐๐ƒ๐‘๐Œ) with the theme:

"๐Š๐”๐Œ๐ˆ๐Š๐ˆ๐‹๐Ž๐’ (๐Šayang ๐”maksyon ng ๐Œamamayan na ๐ˆsabuhay ang ๐Šahandaan ng bawat ๐ˆsa para Maging Ligtas sa ๐Žras ng ๐’akuna) ๐๐€๐‘๐€ ๐’๐€ ๐Š๐€๐‡๐€๐๐ƒ๐€๐€๐, ๐Š๐€๐‹๐ˆ๐†๐“๐€๐’๐€๐ ๐€๐“ ๐Š๐€๐“๐€๐“๐€๐†๐€๐."

Through this month-long observance, DILG IX reaffirms its commitment to empowering LGUs and communities in building safer, stronger, and more resilient localities.

Together, let us act now, prepare always, and strive for a future where every Filipino is ready and resilient in the face of disasters.

#๐๐ƒ๐‘๐Œ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“ | #๐Š๐”๐Œ๐ˆ๐Š๐ˆ๐‹๐Ž๐’ #๐–๐ž๐€๐ซ๐ž๐ƒ๐ˆ๐‹๐†๐ˆ๐— | #๐‹๐š๐ฒ๐š๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž | #๐ƒ๐ˆ๐‹๐†๐™๐š๐ฆ๐๐ž๐ง
(๐——๐—œ๐—Ÿ๐—š ๐—œ๐—ซ ๐—ฅ๐—”๐——๐—œ๐—”๐—ก๐—ง)

PROJECT UPDATE: ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ% ๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ž๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐๐ก๐š๐ฌ๐ž ๐Ÿ โ€“ ๐’๐ฎ๐ง๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ž ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ž๐ฏ๐š๐ซ๐ ๐’๐ž๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐…๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐š ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐…๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐žDapitan City, Za...
03/07/2025

PROJECT UPDATE: ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ% ๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ž๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐๐ก๐š๐ฌ๐ž ๐Ÿ โ€“ ๐’๐ฎ๐ง๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ž ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ž๐ฏ๐š๐ซ๐ ๐’๐ž๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐…๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐š ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐…๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž

Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte โ€“ The ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฎ๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐’๐ฎ๐ง๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ž ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ž๐ฏ๐š๐ซ๐ in Dapitan City โ€“ Phase 1 has been successfully completed as of ๐Œ๐š๐ฒ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”, ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“. Funded under the ๐‹๐จ๐œ๐š๐ฅ ๐†๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ง๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐’๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ ๐…๐ฎ๐ง๐ โ€“ ๐…๐ข๐ง๐š๐ง๐œ๐ข๐š๐ฅ ๐€๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐ญ๐จ ๐‹๐จ๐œ๐š๐ฅ ๐†๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ง๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐”๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ (๐‹๐†๐’๐…-๐…๐€๐‹๐†๐”), the project received a national allocation of ๐๐‡๐ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ” ๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐จ๐ง, promising a new era of accessibility and economic vibrancy for the historic city.

๐—ฆ๐—˜๐—˜ ๐—™๐—จ๐—Ÿ๐—Ÿ ๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—ฌ: https://tinyurl.com/mssk5yxj

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โœ’๏ธ๐†. ๐‚๐š๐ซ๐š๐œ๐š
๐Ÿ“ท๐‘. ๐ญ๐š๐ง

HAPPENING NOW || 2025 Palarong Pambansa Postโ€‘Evaluation Conference Pagadian City, July 2, 2025 โ€“ Executives and Sports ...
03/07/2025

HAPPENING NOW || 2025 Palarong Pambansa Postโ€‘Evaluation Conference

Pagadian City, July 2, 2025 โ€“ Executives and Sports Officers of DEPED IX convened today at the RNEAP Hall in Pagadian City for the Palarong Pambansa 2025 Postโ€‘Evaluation.

This meeting has reflected on the outcomes from the national games held from May 24โ€“31 in Laoag, Ilocos Norte.

Meantime, the team assessed Region IXโ€™s athlete statistics, medal tallies, logistical efficiency, and support services during the Palaro.

Moreover, it also identified challenges. As such, it focused on critical issues encounteredโ€”transportations, accommodation hurdles, athlete welfare, funding gaps, and other concerns.

Division superintendents cited positive strategies in their respective divisions and committed partnerships with local government units to strengthen support in the area of sports.


Improved Connectivity for Region 9 Through Newly Completed Road ProjectIn Region 9, a vital infrastructure project has b...
03/07/2025

Improved Connectivity for Region 9 Through Newly Completed Road Project

In Region 9, a vital infrastructure project has been completed to enhance connectivity between the municipality of Sergio Osmeรฑa in Zamboanga del Norte, Don Victoriano in Misamis Occidental and Josefina in Zamboanga del Sur.

Funded under the General Appropriations Act of 2024, the P50million project serves as a crucial inter-provincial route that facilitates the movement of people, goods and services across the three provinces.

The project was implemented by the Zamboanga del Norte 1st District Engineering Office, based in Segabe, Piรฑan.


โ€ŽEnhancing Rural Health Services: RxBox Deployed in Sergio Osmeรฑaโ€Žโ€ŽDOST-IX has deployed 1 unit of RxBox device to Sergio...
03/07/2025

โ€ŽEnhancing Rural Health Services: RxBox Deployed in Sergio Osmeรฑa
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โ€ŽDOST-IX has deployed 1 unit of RxBox device to Sergio Osmeรฑa Rural Health Unit situated in the province of Zamboanga del Norte on July 1, 2025.
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โ€ŽThe team was welcomed by Medical Center Officer Dr. June Marie E. Saga and some of the medical and nursing staff of the said facility.
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โ€ŽThe RxBox device includes components like a blood pressure monitor, pulse oximeter, electrocardiogram (ECG), fetal heart monitor, maternal tocometer, and temperature sensor.
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โ€ŽIt is designed to provide better access to life-saving health care services in isolated and disadvantaged communities nationwide.
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Ousec RO
DOST - Regional Operations
DOST Philippines

๐Ÿ“ท credits to SORHU

๐ƒ๐€๐‘ ๐ˆ๐— ๐‡๐จ๐ง๐จ๐ซ๐ฌ ๐’๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐…๐ข๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐š๐ค๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ ๐š๐ญ ๐๐ž๐ฅ๐ข๐ค๐ฎ๐ฅ๐€๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ซ๐ฒ๐จ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“ ๐€๐ฐ๐š๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐  ๐‚๐ž๐ซ๐ž๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐ฒStudent filmmakers of eleven short films, spotl...
03/07/2025

๐ƒ๐€๐‘ ๐ˆ๐— ๐‡๐จ๐ง๐จ๐ซ๐ฌ ๐’๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐…๐ข๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐š๐ค๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ ๐š๐ญ ๐๐ž๐ฅ๐ข๐ค๐ฎ๐ฅ๐€๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ซ๐ฒ๐จ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“ ๐€๐ฐ๐š๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐  ๐‚๐ž๐ซ๐ž๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐ฒ

Student filmmakers of eleven short films, spotlighting the stories of Filipino farmers and agrarian reform beneficiaries, took center stage at the PelikulAgraryo 2025 Awarding Ceremony, held on June 30, 2025, at Valencia Hall, Marcian Garden Hotel.

The event honored college students from Ateneo de Zamboanga University (AdZU), Western Mindanao State University (WMSU), and Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University (ZPPSU).

With the theme โ€œPag-ani sa mga Pangarap: Mga Kwento ng Pag-asa at Tagumpay sa Agraryo,โ€ the awarding ceremony celebrated films that reflect hope, perseverance, and transformation in agrarian communities.

In his opening remarks, Regional Director Atty. Ramon E. Madroรฑal, Jr., emphasized the significance of the event: โ€œIt is time to showcase the successes of our agrarian reform beneficiaries and agrarian reform beneficiary organizations. That is the essence of PelikulAgraryo 2025: to let the struggles and successes of our ARBs and ARBOs be heard and recognized through cinematic storytelling by the student filmmakers here tonight.โ€

Assistant Secretary Jose Jenil C. Demorito of the Special Concerns and External Affairs and Communications Operations Office (SCEACOO) and Concurrent Director for Public Information Services (P*S) and Strategic Communications Lead Coordinator for Project SPLIT graced the Awarding Ceremony and expressed his gratitude to the students and their schools for โ€œanswering our nationwide clarion call. He stated, โ€œTonight, we honor our farmers, whom we fondly call our agrarian reform beneficiaries at DAR. We also honor our students, the youth, who represent the hope of our fatherland, for responding to our call. By submitting your eleven short film entries, you have demonstrated your love for your country.โ€

A total of 11 finalist films competed in two categories: the Agrarian Reform Beneficiary Organization (ARBO) Category and the Agrarian Reform Beneficiary (ARB) Category. Each film group was awarded a certificate of participation along with a cash prize of โ‚ฑ5,000 before the formal awards were presented.

The winners of the technical and performance awards are as follow:
๐Ÿ… Best Cinematography
Bukang Liwayway (Ateneo de Zamboanga University)
Cinematographer: Leo Leireen C. Magpantay

๐Ÿ… Best Editing
Bukang Liwayway (Ateneo de Zamboanga University)
Editors: Lianne A. Lacastesantos, Leo Leireen C. Magpantay, & Marie France M. Fernandez

๐Ÿ… Best Screenplay
Paglaum sa Maayung Ugma (Western Mindanao State University)
Writers: Gian Labrado Werta, Jr. & Raiza Ahiron

๐Ÿ… Best Actor
Ricole Directo
Mata Nin Paglaum (Western Mindanao State University)

๐Ÿ… Best Actress
Farrah Yasmin Loong
Bukang Liwayway (Ateneo de Zamboanga University)

๐Ÿ… Best Director
Mata Nin Paglaum (Western Mindanao State University)
Director: Rosalyn Pacis

๐Ÿ…๐Ÿ…๐Ÿ…Best Films
Agrarian Reform Beneficiary Organization (ARBO) Category
๐Ÿฅ‰ 3rd Best Film
Bunga ng Pangarap (Zamboanga Polytechnic State University)
๐Ÿฅˆ 2nd Best Film
Dagta (Western Mindanao State University)
๐Ÿฅ‡ Best Film
Paglaum (Western Mindanao State University)

Agrarian Reform Beneficiary (ARB) Category
๐Ÿฅ‰ 3rd Best Film
Paglaum sa Maayung Ugma (Western Mindanao State University)
๐Ÿฅˆ 2nd Best Film
Paglaum (Western Mindanao State University)
๐Ÿฅ‡ Best Film
Mata Nin Paglaum (Western Mindanao State University)

The best films in both the ARB and ARBO categories will proceed to compete at the National PelikulAgraryo Film Festival, with the awarding ceremony slated for August 7, 2025 in Manila.

In his closing remarks, Atty. Marcelino Marata, the OIC-Assistant Regional Director for Admin and Legal, commended the filmmakers for using cinema to elevate the voices of rural communities and showcase the impact of agrarian reform. He said, โ€œOn social media, we see many reels from vloggers sharing all kinds of information. However, the success stories of our farmers often remain sidelined. This event is a timely effort to contribute narratives that inspire our agrarian reform beneficiaries, and the younger generation, encouraging them to engage in farming or to utilize social media to share stories that are worth telling.โ€




PNP personnel from Pagadian City Police Station led by PCPT VIRGINIE P BARTIANA, Chief CCAD under the supervision of PLT...
03/07/2025

PNP personnel from Pagadian City Police Station led by PCPT VIRGINIE P BARTIANA, Chief CCAD under the supervision of PLTCOL JERWIN S. CAGURIN, Acting Chief of Police, conducted a barangay visitation and assessed the functionality of the Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Council (BADAC) in Barangay Lapedian, Barangay Kalasan, Barangay Napolan and Barangay Bomba of this City.

PAGADIAN CITY POLICE STATION
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The ๐Ÿ“๐ญ๐ก ๐Š๐€๐Š๐€๐Ž ๐…๐„๐’๐“๐ˆ๐•๐€๐‹ is coming to Caniangan, Ramon Magsaysay โ€” and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) - Zamboa...
03/07/2025

The ๐Ÿ“๐ญ๐ก ๐Š๐€๐Š๐€๐Ž ๐…๐„๐’๐“๐ˆ๐•๐€๐‹ is coming to Caniangan, Ramon Magsaysay โ€” and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) - Zamboanga del Sur proudly reaffirms its steadfast commitment to the growth and sustainability of the cacao industry in Zamboanga del Sur! ๐Ÿซโœจ

From a modest beginning to a full-blown annual celebration, the Kakao Festival now marks its fifth year as a symbol of local pride, collaboration, and progress โ€” a journey made possible through the collective efforts of our farmers, MSMEs, and devoted stakeholders.

Join us on July 4, 2025 (Friday, 8:00 AM) for the much-anticipated launch of the Zamboanga del Sur Coffee & Cacao Processing Center โ€” a significant milestone in advancing value-adding initiatives for cacao and coffee in the province, made possible through the dedicated support of the Provincial Local Government Unit of Zamboanga del Sur.

๐Ÿ“… Donโ€™t miss the learning opportunities!
Participate in workshops, connect with fellow growers and processors, and discover innovations in cacao and coffee farming.

Explore a vibrant showcase of ZDSโ€™ finest coffee and cacao products, proudly presented by our passionate and hardworking local MSMEs throughout the 4-day celebration.

See you there โ€” and letโ€™s raise our cups of Sikwate in celebration! โ˜•๐Ÿซ

๐˜๐˜ฎ๐˜ข๐˜จ๐˜ฆs ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ณ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜บ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ง ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜—๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ท๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ค๐˜ช๐˜ข๐˜ญ ๐˜Ž๐˜ฐ๐˜ท๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต ๐˜ฐ๐˜ง ๐˜ก๐˜‹๐˜š

#๐’๐’‚๐’Ž๐’ƒ๐’๐‘บ๐’–๐’“๐‘น๐’†๐’‘๐’๐’“๐’•๐’”: ๐—จ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ด ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ข๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ป๐—ถ ๐—š๐—ผ๐˜ƒ. ๐——๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ ๐—ฌ๐˜‚: ๐— ๐—ฎ๐˜€ ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ด-๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜†๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ด๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐˜€ ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ ๐˜€๐—ฎ ๐— ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ด ๐—ญ๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜‚...
02/07/2025

#๐’๐’‚๐’Ž๐’ƒ๐’๐‘บ๐’–๐’“๐‘น๐’†๐’‘๐’๐’“๐’•๐’”: ๐—จ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ด ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ข๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ป๐—ถ ๐—š๐—ผ๐˜ƒ. ๐——๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ ๐—ฌ๐˜‚: ๐— ๐—ฎ๐˜€ ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ด-๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜†๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ด๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐˜€ ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ ๐˜€๐—ฎ ๐— ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ด ๐—ญ๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—ป

Wala maglangan si Zamboanga del Sur Governor Divina Grace Yu sa paglatid sa iyang unang mando atol sa iyang inaugural speech: mas palig-onon ang mga programa sa panglawas ug ipaduol ang basic medical services sa matag pamilya sa lalawigan.

Atubangan sa mga opisyales, bisita, ug katawhan, gipasabot ni Gov. Yu ang direktang pagpapatuman sa mga lakang aron mapaayo ang pagserbisyo sa primary healthcare โ€” gikan sa pagtukod og mga lying-in facilities, pag-establisar og mga fully functional Rural Health Units (RHUs), pagpalig-on sa mga barangay health centers pinaagi sa dugang pundo ug personnel, hangtod sa renovation sa Outpatient Department (OPD) sa Zamboanga del Sur Medical Center (ZDSMC).

Lakip usab sa inisyatiba ang libreng regular nga checkup para sa mga kabataan ug senior citizens aron masiguro nga ang labing nanginahanglan makadawat og kanunay nga pag-atiman. Apil usab sa mando ni Gov. Yu ang paghatag og libreng snacks alang sa mga pasyente nga magpacheckup, aron mas mahimutang ug mabati ang mainitong pagserbisyo sa panglawas.

Pinaagi niini nga direktiba, gihingusgan sa lalawigan ang pasalig nga ipadayon ug palapdan ang H.E.A.R.T.S. legacy โ€” nga ang panglawas maoy sentro sa tinuod ug sinserong pag-alagad sa katawhang ZamboSurian.

#๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฌ๐˜‚๐—ญ๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐—ฆ๐˜‚๐—ฟ
#๐—Ÿ๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด๐—›๐—˜๐—”๐—ฅ๐—ง๐—ฆ
#๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ด๐—™๐—œ๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—ฆ

LOOK | 53IB Strengthens External Defense with Site Survey for CAA Patrol Base RelocationDimataling, Zamboanga del Sur โ€“ ...
02/07/2025

LOOK | 53IB Strengthens External Defense with Site Survey for CAA Patrol Base Relocation

Dimataling, Zamboanga del Sur โ€“ On July 1, 2025, in line with its ongoing efforts to strengthen external defense and enhance security operations in Zamboanga del Sur, the 53rd Infantry (MATAPAT) Battalion, Philippine Army, conducted a site visitation and survey for the proposed relocation of CAA Patrol Base.

The activity was led by LTC ROLANDO E VARGAS JR INF (GSC) PA, Commanding Officer of the 53rd Infantry (MATAPAT) Battalion who was joined by CPT NIEL KIM M GARCIA (INF) PA, Acting Operations Officer, and 1LT FERNANDO PANTALEON Jr, Company Commander of Alpha โ€œARCHERSโ€ Company of the unit.

The team began the activity with a visit to the existing Patrol Base. During the visit, LTC VARGAS personally interacted with deployed troops, boosting morale and reaffirming the unitโ€™s commitment to mission readiness and operational excellence. He emphasized the importance of the patrol base in deterring threats and maintaining peace in the area.

Following this, the team proceeded via seaborne patrol in the coastal waters of Dimataling to conduct a site survey for the proposed CAA Patrol Base. The planned relocation is part of the unitโ€™s strategic efforts to expand its operational reach to external defense, enhance rapid deployment capabilities, and ensure a sustained presence in geographically isolated disadvantaged areas.
The relocation of the CAA Patrol Base is envisioned to improve area security, facilitate swift military response to emerging threats, and provide a stronger shield for local communities against lawless elements.

The 53IB remains steadfast in its mandate to uphold peace and security across Zamboanga del Sur.

LOOK | Beyond Finance: AFPSLAI Enhances 53IB Troop Welfare Through Meaningful Donation and DialogueGuipos, Zamboanga del...
02/07/2025

LOOK | Beyond Finance: AFPSLAI Enhances 53IB Troop Welfare Through Meaningful Donation and Dialogue

Guipos, Zamboanga del Sur โ€“ On July 2, 2025, in a continuing effort to support the well-being and morale of uniformed personnel, the Armed Forces and Police Savings and Loans Association, Inc. (AFPSLAI) formally donated a television unit to the 53rd Infantry (MATAPAT) Battalion during a turnover ceremony held at Camp Major David P. Sabido in Poblacion, Guipos, Zamboanga del Sur.

The turnover was spearheaded by AFPSLAI Branch Manager Ms. Joan Grace J. Abiol and warmly received by LTC ROLANDO E VARGAS JR INF (GSC) PA, Commanding Officer of the 53IB. The donation represents more than a simple gesture of support; it signifies AFPSLAIโ€™s enduring commitment to enhancing the quality of life for soldiers by contributing to their rest and recreation, particularly for those deployed in operationally demanding environments.

Beyond the ceremonial handover, the visit also opened opportunities for dialogue on strengthening future collaborations. Discussions included the implementation of initiatives such as financial literacy programs and capacity-building efforts aimed at empowering soldiers and their families. These initiatives align with AFPSLAIโ€™s mission to provide not only financial assistance but also holistic support to the military community.

โ€œWe are grateful for the warm welcome we received and look forward to more fruitful collaborations,โ€ said Ms. Abiol, emphasizing AFPSLAIโ€™s dedication to sustaining meaningful engagement with the Philippine Army.

In response, the 53rd Infantry (MATAPAT) Battalion expressed heartfelt gratitude for AFPSLAIโ€™s consistent support. The battalion highlighted the importance of such partnerships in fostering the morale, welfare, and resilience of soldiers, cornerstones in maintaining operational readiness and service excellence.

IN PHOTOS | Strengthening Peace and Reintegration: 53IB Joins Local Amnesty Board Meeting in Pagadian CityPagadian City,...
02/07/2025

IN PHOTOS | Strengthening Peace and Reintegration: 53IB Joins Local Amnesty Board Meeting in Pagadian City

Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Su- On july 2, 2024, in a strong demonstration of support for national peacebuilding and reintegration initiatives, the 53rd Infantry (MATAPAT) Battalion, under the leadership of Commanding Officer LTC ROLANDO E VARGAS JR INF (GSC) PA, actively participated in the Local Amnesty Board meeting held at C3 Mall, Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur.

This significant gathering brought together key government stakeholders and legal experts to collaboratively address the processing and facilitation of amnesty applications for former rebels and returnees, referred to as Friends Rescued (FRs). The meeting is part of a broader national agenda aimed at fostering reconciliation, upholding justice, and promoting sustainable peace across the region.

Prominent officials in attendance included PLTCOL Christopher M. Mendoza, Deputy Provincial Director for Operations of the Zamboanga del Sur Police Provincial Office (ZDSPPO); Atty. Georgina L. Ariosa-Lopez, Legal Counsel of Pagadian City, and Atty. Kenny Sabellano, President of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines, Pagadian City Chapter. Their participation highlights the multi-sectoral approach being taken to ensure that friends rescued are afforded legal assistance and institutional support throughout their transition back into mainstream society.

The 53rd Infantry (MATAPAT) Battalion's involvement in this initiative reflects the 1st Infantry (TABAK) Division and the whole Philippine Army's unwavering commitment to peace and nation-building. In supporting programs that offer legal pathways for reintegration, helping rebuild lives, restore trust, and strengthen communities to a more responsible citizenry.

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