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editor-in-chief: FE F. MAESTRE, writers: GRACE J. ALMEDILLA, GILBERT M. CABAHUG, REY M. ANTIBO, photographers: ALBERT A. DAYAO, REYNALDO S. RENOBLAS, videographers: CHARLESTON L. ARCALES, graphic artist & design: MARC KERVY B. LIM, administrative staff : NORA M. SENORIO, HENRICO PORTES

USWAG ComVal MAGAZINE is published quarterly by the Offi ce of the Governor, Provincial Government of Compostela Valley. Articles and photos for publication may be sent to the Editor, Uswag ComVal Magazine, Information Dissemination Section, Offi ce of the Governor at 3rd Level, Provincial Capitol, Cabidianan, Nabunturan, Compostela Valley Province with Telephone No. (084) 376-0943 or by e-mail to [email protected]. Articles, photos and other materials in this publication may be reproduced in any media with permission and proper attribution.

PROVINCIAL ELECTED OFFICIALSCOMPOSTELA VALLEY PROVINCE

Governor: HON. ARTURO T. UYVice Governor: MANUEL E. ZAMORA

House Representatives: 1st District - HON. MARIA CARMEN S. ZAMORA; 2nd District - HON. ROMMEL C. AMATONG

Sangguniang Panlalawigan Members:1st District - RAMIN L. GENTUGAYA, PAUL P. GALICIA, ARVIN DEXTER M. LOPOZ, JOSEPH T. JAUOD, NERI R. BARTE; 2nd District - JAYVEE TYRON L. UY, RUWEL PETER S. GONZAGA, CESAR D. RICHA, MORAN B. TAKASAN, MACARIO T. HUMOL

Ex-offi cio Members: CC/IP Representative: AUGUSTO S. BLANCO JR.; PCL- RAUL C. TIMOGTIMOG; LNMB- FELISA A. NAVARRO

Four provincial government employees were given certifcates of recognition as the top Blood Donor-Galloner for consistently donating nine times from the bloodletting activities held at the Capitol. Aside from the certifi cate of

recognition, they also received one sack of rice & T-shirt each.Spearheaded by the Provincial Health Offi ce (PHO), the

certifi cates and tokens were given during the employees’ regular convocation program on October 27, 2014 to Luzminda Horcasitas of the Provincial Accountants Offi ce (PACCO), Wilfredo Galagala of Provincial Governors Offi ce - Information Technology and C o m m u n i c a t i o n Development Division (PGO-ITCDD), Rolan Gallano of PGO-A d m i n i s t r a t i v e Division (PGO-ADMIN), and Gerald Abaya of Provincial General Services Offi ce (PGSO).

PLGU recognizes 4 top blood donor employees

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The national government through the Department of Health (DOH) confers the 7th Grand Slam Award to Gov. Arturo “Chiongkee” Uy on

the occasion of the 16th National Sandugo Awards for Outstanding Local Government Executives on December 9, 2014 at Limketkai Center, Cagayan de Oro City.

Under DOH’s National Voluntary Blood Services Program, the governor was cited for his “outstanding support, commitment and active involvement in the promotion of voluntary blood donation for 7 consecutive years towards the achievement of the vision

of RA 7719 or the National Blood Services Act of 1994.” The plaque was signed by Phil. Red Cross Chairman and CEO Richard Gordon, Phil. Blood Coordinating Council President Dr. Diosdado Jovian E. Domingo, and DOH Acting Secretary Dr. Jannette Loreto-Garin.

The province was able to donate a total of 11,301 of 500 cc bags of blood from various bloodletting programs conducted among Comvalenyos.

Aside from this, the province remains having the most number of Local Chief Executives honored for the National Sandugo award in the country. A total of

125 Local Government Executives from Comval include the 114 Brgy. Captains and 10 Municipal Mayors.

On December 15, a ceremonial enactment was held at the provincial capitol during the employees’ regular convocation with Assistant PHO Chief Dr. Georgie Arvin Legaspi presenting the award to Senior Board Member Tyron Uy and Executive Assistant Isabelo L. Melendres.

According to Assistant PHO Chief Dr. Jeorgie Arvin Legazpi, donating blood is a big help “especially to patients suffering from severe blood loss, Leukemia, Hemophilia, mothers giving birth with complications, those having major trauma, transplant patients, and others.”

He added that not only the recipients can benefit from it but also the blood donors as they are given free tests/screening that can look into certain illnesses on its early stages. And although still inconclusive, some international research shows donating blood reduces the risk of heart attack. n (gmc, fe maestre)

Gov. Uy is 7th time “National Sandugo Grand Slam Awardee

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ComVal achieves HR excellence, now a CSC PRIME-HRM level 2

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) awarded the provincial government with a Certificate of Level II Accreditation for

having met all the requirements of the Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence in Human Resource Management (PRIME-HRM), as signed by CSC Chairman Dr. Francisco T. Doque III, Commissioner Robert S. Martinez, and Commissioner Nieves L. Osorio.

With this level of the PLGU’s

competencies, one way of the Commission to continue capacitate the agency in its human resource management performance is when an employee’s appointment is signed by the appointing authorities of the province, in accordance to the Commission’s guidelines, it is deemed valid and no longer needs CSC approval. However, submission of pertinent records is still required.

According to Provincial Human Resource Management Officer Lara

In a bid to achieve a 100% Tobacco Free Environment, ComVal holds its 2nd Provincial Red Orchid Award 2014 held at the capitol social Hall on December 15 with Gov. Arturo Uy conferring the certificates, plaques and cash prizes to the Red Orchid Awardees. Assistant PHO Chief Dr. Georgie Arvin legaspi, DOH Region XI

Non Communicable Diseases Cluster Head Dr. Sharon Valdez and DOH Region XI Non Communicable Diseases Coordinator Rosemarie Basañes also join in the ceremony.

This year, a total of 13 agencies and institutions received the “Red Orchid Awards” for its implementation and advocacy in support to a tobacco-free environment. The awardees include LGU Laak; LGU Monkayo; Police Station-New Bataan; Provincial Police Office; Apex Mining (Masara); Police Station-Laak; CVPH – Pantukan; CVPH

Zaphire Kristy N. Bermejo, the newly approved Human Resource (HR) Plan of the province is a major contributor to the received award.

The Plan contains the Functional Mechanism of Human Resource and Management, Organizational Structure of the PLGU’s HR Systems that include Merit Selection Plan (MSP), Systems of Ranking Positions (SRP), Grievance Mechanism (GM), Internal Administrative Disciplinary Rules on Sexual Harassment (CODI), Revised Rules on Administrative Cases (RRCAS), Strategic Performance Management System (SPMS) and SPMS Forms, Training and Development Pre-Retirement Plan, Employees’ Health and Incentives for Service Excellence (PRAISE), Qualification Standards. n (grace almedilla)

ComVal holds Red Orchid Awards

– Maragusan; Monkayo National High School; Brgy. Sta. Maria, Nabunturan; Brgy. Panag, New Bataan; Brgy. Upper Ulip, Monkayo; and the 71st IB, Pangibiran, Mabini.

The Pink Orchid Awards were also given to Brgy. San Miguel, Compostela; Brgy. Olaycon, Monkayo; Police Station-Nabunturan; Compostela National High School; and Police Station-Monkayo as well as the Brgy. Cabidianan, Nabunturan; Brgy. Langgam, Maco; Brgy. Pasian, Brgy. Tubo-tubo, and Brgy. Rizal in Monkayo; Brgy. Kapatagan, Laak; Pantukan National High School; 25th IB, Monkayo; and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology.

The entries this year rose to 87 as compared to last year’s of only 37 in the Provincial Red Orchid Award. n (gmc, fem)


PGO fi esta honors Queen of the Holy Rosary - A giant replica of the “Holy Rosary” made of fl ying balloons was released by the offi cials and employees during the successful celebration of the Annual Thanksgiving & 7th Provincial Governors Offi ce (PGO)-Fiesta of the “Queen of the Most Holy Rosary” in front of the Capitol on October 28, 2014. Provincial Administrator Virgilia S. Allones, Assistant PA Fernando T. Juab lead the symbolic release of the Holy Rosary.

Comval holds culmination day of “Bayanihan sa Karunungan”

A total of 98 dynamic couples who volunteered and were trained as parents-leaders in the entire province

gathered at the Capitol for the Culmination Day of the “Bayanihan Para Sa Karunungan Program” on December 12, 2014 with the theme: “We mentored parents. We strengthened families.”

Attending the program were Hon. Jayvee Tyron L. Uy, Chairman, Committee on Education & Information Technology; Dr. Hilda Opeña representing DepEd Comval; Ms. Jennilyn E. Lansang, BPSK Program Manager; Rey Millan from the private sector, teachers and staff of the BPSK.

The parents leaders are the volunteers who give eff ort and skills during the conduct of School-Based Parents Mentoring Session

for Grade 3 parents in the public elementary schools bearing the theme “High-Grading Parental Qualities.”

Mr. Ronilo Celada, one of the parent leaders from Compostela, said that “Pasalamat gyud ko ug dako nga nahimo ming part ani nga programa, kay nakatabang gyud ni ug dako. Kini maayo nga programa, ug daghan unta ta, para daghan ta ug matabangan.”

Meanwhile BM Uy in his report said that for transparency of public service, the fi nancial resources raised from the private partners and the PLGU for this program total to Php 559,320.00 and “this is the total cost of expenses for the parent-leaders training and the conduct of parent mentoring.”

BM Uy added that at present, a total of

3,240 parents were successfully mentored on the basic skills of enriching their education. “Upon hearing the testimony of our parents, na-touch gyud ko kaayo sa iyang gisulti ug e-expand nato ni nga programa, and we will relay this to the Governor and let’s continue to inspire others.”

During the program, parents were given certifi cates of recognition as well as the launching of the work book for the Grade 3 students was held with a total of 4,042 work books made only in three month’s time .

The goal of this program is to strengthen public-private partnership in delivering quality basic public education and ensuring its literacy impact to the pupils. n (Rey M. Antibo)


A huge gathering of public school teachers all over Compostela Valley troop to the Provincial capitol in Nabunturan to celebrate the “National

Teachers’ Month and World Teachers’ Day” celebration on October 5 sponsored by the provincial government under Gov. Arturo Uy and Vice-Gov. Manuel Zamora.

DepEd Sec. Bro. Armin A. Luistro, FSC extended his congratulations to all teachers through a message delivered by Region XI Quality Assurance Division Chief Dr. Reynante Solitario.

“We applaud the unwavering hard work of our educators in igniting the passion of each Filipino learner…continue to be an inspiration to our dear students. Remember that every one of you, my dear educators, is a vital part of this country’s daunting task for further growth and development,” he said in his message.

Highlight of the celebration is the turn-over of a modernized building constructed by the provincial government worth P30.0 Million. Construction cost of P20.0 Million was shouldered by the PLGU and P10.0 Million by the DepEd.

“We are very much thankful to the provincial government as they also added another P1.9 Million for the air-conditioning facilities and P3.0 Million for the furniture and fixtures,” said Asst. Schools Division Superintendent Dee D. Silva, OIC of DepEd Comval.

The event started early morn with a “Titsersays” or Zumba fitness hour and followed by a Thanksgiving mass officiated by Rev. Fr. Tom Avila and Rev. Fr. Edgardo Bonghanoy. After which, formal program follows and in the afternoon, teachers had a fun day with Gurolympics, a sportsfest tapping Larong Pinoy as the major games and were also

treated to various Healthy Lifestyle and Beauty Care such as massage, haircut and nail care services—all for free.

Other guests and officials were also present to lend their support and give honor to the teachers such as DepEd Region XI Dir. Nenita Lumaad; 1st Dist. Cong. Maricar Zamora; Senior Board Member Tyron Uy; SP Members Raul Timogtimog, Macario Humol, Ramil Gentugaya and Joseph Jauod. Municipal Mayors as well as other DepEd officials, ASDS Josie Bolofer, Education Supervisor Ruben Reponte, Education Program Supervisors and Coordinators, District Supervisors, and School Principals. n (fe f maestre)

ComVal LGU gives tribute on World Teachers’ Day


The plan, which took almost two years to complete, was presented by Vice Governor Zamora together with PAGRO-ENRD’s Eugene Alaba and the nine municipalities through their MENROs, Municipal Engineers, and four Municipal Mayors namely Alvera Rimando of Maco, Evalina Jampayas of Mawab, Lorenzo Balbin of New Bataan, and Roberto Yugo of Pantukan on November 19-22 at the DENR-EMB Central Office in Manila.

Among the most important content of the 10-year Provincial Ecological Solid Waste Management Plan include the best practices in Solid Waste Management (SWM) and other strategies to achieve the plan which include Source Segregation; Waste Diversion Initiatives through the tightened “No Segregation, No Collection Policy”; the ongoing composting by natural, heap, and vermicast production; conduct of Search for Best SWM Implementers; the establishment and maintenance of Material Recovery Facility (MRF); and the ongoing recycling activities which include production of

recycled materials. Also included in the plan are strategies

such as the strict implementation of “No Plastic Bag Policy,” giving hazard pay and other incentives to garbage collectors, giving awards to chosen “Waste Segregation Champions,” and among others.

On disposal, it is planned that all remaining controlled dumps in the province will be converted to Eco-Parks and all existing Eco-Parks will be improved to conform with the mandates of RA 9003 or the Solid Waste Management Act.

The provincial government targets to achieve an 87% waste diversion for the whole province by 2022, while the municipal LGUs individually project an 87 % to 100 % waste diversion also by 2022.

To achieve these diversion targets, Information and Education Campaign (IEC) activities will be intensified and relevant ordinances, policies and impositions will be strictly enforced. On grassroots level, Barangay Solid Waste Management

Committees will be strengthened and supported to be able to function and comply with the mandates of the law for barangay LGUs on SWM.

For the period of five years alone, the implementation of the plan costs around PhP 109 million for the personal services and maintenance and other operating expenses (MOOE) province-wide. It is estimated that the investment requirement for the five-year period is at PhP 92.5 million which will be drawn from grants and or loans and LGU allocations.

The successful presentation and impressive responses to questions thrown by the panel from NSWMC resulted to positive impressions and approval of the 10-year plan by the province and the other nine municipalities.Relative to this, it can be remembered that the Solid Waste Management plans of Monkayo and Maragusan were earlier approved by the NSWMC last 2013. n ( james labrigas/rey antibo)

After the successful presentation and defense by Vice Gov. Manuel “Way Kurat” Zamora, along with other representatives from the

nine municipalities, Compostela Valley is now the first province in the country to have a complete 10-year Solid Waste Management Plan approved by the National Solid Waste Management Commission (NSWMC).

ComVal’s 10-Year Provincial Ecological Solid Waste Management Plan is first in PH


Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard Gordon and other officials grace the turn over of additional 350

houses for Typhoon Pablo survivors and the turn-over of new rescue equipment and soft opening of the “Philippine Red Cross Chapter Office and Blood Bank” Building in Poblacion Nabunturan on November 6, 2014.

One ambulance was donated by the United Arab Emirates Red Crescent and the Rescue Equipment from the Finnish Red Cross comprising Rubber Boat with Motor, 2 Kayak Octa, First Aid Kits, Life Vests, Buoy, Spine Boards, Body Splints and others.

The ceremonial turn-over of houses, 320 of this for New Bataan and 30 for Monkayo, was held in New Bataan Gymnasium with Vice Gov. Manuel “Way Kurat” Zamora representing Gov. Arturo “Chiongkee” Uy, 1st District Cong. Maricar Zamora, PRC Sec. Gen. Dr. Gwendolyn Pang, IFRC Delegation Head Marcel Fortier, New Bataan Mayor Lorenzo Balbin, PRC Comval Administrator Joseph Randy M. Loy, and Board of Directors of the Philippine Red Cross Comval Chapter.

Board of Directors of the PRC Comval Chapter are Gov. Arturo “Chiongkee” Uy-Honorary Chairman, Dir. Louie I. Zerrudo-Chairman, Dir. Lilian Calicdan-Vice Chair Person, Dir. Iluminada Cabuga-Secretary, Dir. Joel Reterba-Treasurer, Dir. Juanito I. Aquino-

Auditor, and Dir. Macario T. Humol-Counselor.

M e m b e r s are Dir. Ludovico B. Abellar, Dir. Generoso A. Boyose, Dir. Sisenio G. Calamba, Dir. Mariano R. Halog Jr., Dir. Rosalie Maghinay, Dir. Dr. Danielo O. Rubillos, Dir. Elizabeth D. Uy, and Nabunturan Vice Mayor Dir. Mario Angelo M. Sotto.

Meanwhile, together with Chairman Gordon are other PRC officials, Secretary General Dr. Gwendolyn Pang, IFRC Delegation Head Marcel Fortier, IFRC Relief and Recovery Delegate Regina Kandler, Country Representative Johanna Klinge, and Necephor Moghendi of the IFRC International. n (g. cabahug, fem)

Phil. Red Cross CEO Gordon leads turn over of equipment, additional 350 houses

School children in Tapia Elementary School in Montevista, Comval now has 1 storey-5 classroom

building funded by PAGCOR from which they can now have a comfortable and secure classrooms.


The AY Foundation turns over a total of 8-Classroom Buildings in various public elementary schools in Compostela on December 18. The AY Foundation is a non-profi t, non-stock organization of the Yuchengco Group of Company and has been a partner in Comval on its rebuilding and recovery eff orts from Typhoon Pablo.

Gov. Arturo Uy and the ABS-CBN Davao led by its “Mag-TV Sadya Ta” program led the turn-over ceremony of 1-unit 2 Classroom building which they donated to Andap Elementary School in New Bataan on December 17.


NHA turns over additional HousiNg project for comVal

“Compostela Valley, you have done a great job!,” these were the words of Sec. Jose Rene D. Almendras, Task Force Pablo head, who graced the ceremonial grand turnover of more than 3,000 new housing units held at the New Bataan Resettlement Project 1 in Brgy. San Roque on November 25. The various beneficiaries converging came from New Bataan and towns in Compostela, Montevista, Monkayo and Laak affected by the Typhoon Pablo.

Speaking in local dialect, Sec. Almendras underscores the local governments’ efforts in pushing for immediate recovery and rehabilitation. “Selebrasyon ni kay atong gipakita sa tibuuk Pilipinas nga kung magtinabangay ta, kung mag uban ta, walay dili nato (imposibleng) buhatun,” he said.

Meanwhile, during his project briefing, Atty. Chito M. Cruz, NHA General Manager, reveals that for TS Pablo victims, a total of 17,202 housing units are in various stages of development with 14,111 of these in Comval and the rest in Davao Oriental.

“Kami po ay naatasan ‘to build back better’ upang makatiyak na mabibigyan ang ating mga kababayan ng mas maayos, mas ligtas at mas magandang permanenteng tirahan,” he added.

Implemented under the Rehabilitation Program of the NHA, the duplex-type house and lot package is worth P220,000.00 each.

In the day’s ceremonial program, the housing units include the following: San Antonio Village in Brgy. Maparat, Compostela; Lower Ulip Resettlement Project in Poblacion, Monkayo; Sariwarain Village in Brgy. Union, Monkayo; New Bataan Resettlement Project 2 in Brgy. Andap, New Bataan; Vida Vista 3 in Brgy.

Compostela Valley, you have done a great job!

New Visayas, Montevista; Mont Eagle Ville in Brgy. Kidawa, Laak and the New Bataan Resettlement Project 1 where the program venue was held, with 1,214 housing units turned over.

Comval officials led by Gov. Arturo Uy, Vice Gov. Manuel Zamora, SP Members and Municipal Mayors of the beneficiaries

expressed their gratitude to the national government through the NHA for their continued assistance. The governor extended his heartfelt thanks to the President saying “Daghan kaayong salamat nga wala mi ninyo gibiyaan” and hopes that the village will become a model community. n (fe maestre)


Ushering the 1st day of December, it was also their early Christmas gift as teachers, school children, parents and local officials happily welcomed the members and generous sponsors of the foundation.

Dharma Master Cheng Yen, founder of Tzu Chi Foundation firmly believes that “education is the foundation on which our future is built, and thus cannot wait.” Master Cheng Yen is a Buddhist nun from Taiwan and has been a recipient of several awards and nominated in the Nobel Peace Prize because of the foundation’s selfless works.

Aware of the emotional toil especially among the children, the Tzu Chi Foundation, Phils. under its CEO Alfredo Li, wasted no time in helping them in the rehabilitation after Typhoon Pablo greatly damaged the school.

According to CEO Li, aside from the many relief operations and assistance they give to various disaster-affected areas such as those affected by Typhoon Yolanda, “this is the 2nd time that the Tzu Chi foundation build a school in the country.”

The structures are built in high quality standard with high ceilings offering comfort to the class. It has fiberglass insulation such that it lessens the heat and the sound of the rain pounding on the roofs. In all, about P40M was spent for the construction of the school by Tzu Chi including the provincial and municipal government’s assistance such as the 2,300 truckloads of sand and gravel.

Overwhelmed by the generous support, Gov. Arturo Uy, together with Department of Education Reg. Dir. Nenita Lumaad, Vice-Gov. Manuel Zamora, Mayor Lema Bolo and other local officials, expressed their gratitude to the foundation saying “I could not say thank you enough” and said he plans to personally thank Master Cheng Yen in Taiwan.

Mangayon ES Principal Ruth Gunida said the school has about 678 enrollees as of July 2014 and felt very honored that Tzu Chi has chosen their school as recipient. She recalled how the strong wind and rain of Typhoon Pablo flown the roofs and walls greatly damaging their classrooms and books. With the new and comfortable classrooms, they now have another reason to smile and promised to keep the school at its best. n (fe maestre)

It is not just a few structure but a whole school complete with 14 classrooms, a function room, a faculty room, a library and a computer room that are finally turned over by the Tzu Chi Foundation to the Comvalenyos, particularly, to the Mangayon Elementary School in Brgy. Mangayon, Compostela.

Tzu chi Foundation turns over school, brings love to Mangayon ES


Two years after Typhoon Pablo struck the province, Comval holds the “Al’law sang Pagdumdom” as a way of remembering those who have

perished at the same time honoring the survivors, rescuers and all who have helped in the Tindog Comval movement.

On December 4, a Bike for Peace or “Padya Kapayapaan” was held with more than 100 bikers from the different municipalities of Comval and from nearby areas in Davao del Norte.

The bike for Peace started at 5:30am at the 10th Infantry Division Brgy. Tuburan, Mawab going to Brgy. Andap, New Bataan. From there, tree planting activities and a holy mass was officiated by Monsignor Eulysis Perandos – Vicar General, Diocese of Tagum with Rev. Fr. Edgar L. Tuling – Parish Priest of New Bataan.

At the same time in New Bataan, a rosary walk or pilgrimage was held starting in front of the Mary Mediatrix of All Grace Shrine at San Antonio de Padua Compound at the Poblacion going to the so called “ground zero” at the GKK San Roque Chapel in Brgy. Andap.

An Ecumenical Prayer led by the different religious sectors was also offered to the victims of typhoon Pablo at the Chapel Ground after the mass.

The program was attended by various officials: Mayor Lorenzo L. Balbin, Jr.; Vice Governor Manuel “Way Kurat” Zamora; MGEN Eduardo M. Año, Commanding Officer, 10th Infantry Division, Philippine Army; CSUPT Federico L. Dulay Jr., Regional Deputy Director for Administration, PNP Regional Office XI; Atty. Lucky Siegfred M. Balleque, DTI Provincial Director-Comval; and other municipal and barangay officials.

Mayor Balbin is very thankful for the full support of the provincial officials led by Governor Arturo

T. Uy and also to the Humanitarian partners “nagpasalamat gyud ko ug dako sa mga opisyales sa Comval ug sa mga Humanitarian partners nga hangtud karon nihatag pa ug tabang aron nga ang Lungsod sa New Bataan makabangon ug makatindog gayod.” He added that since they were hit by the typhoon, they never left them, “Dako kaayo akong pasalamat ug sa mga taga New Bataan.”

Major General Eduardo M. Año in his message said that ‘on these hallowed grounds saw the last remaining moments of our loved ones, these rocks and surviving structures are witnesses to how faithfully our loved ones clung to their lives, some succeeded, some did not. At last the will of Almighty Father prevailed. “Bilang pag-alala po sa naturang pangyayari atin pong isabuhay ang kanilang kabayanihan, hindi lamang ang kanilang paglisan sa ating piling. Kaisa po ninyo ang buong hanay ng kasundaluhan ng 10th Infantry Agila Division

sa patuloy na pagbangon.”Meanwhile, a ceremonial turnover of

check worth P1,050,000.00 from the San Pedro College Disaster Risk Reduction & Management Research Program is given to the Mary Mediatrix Foundation Cooperative, Inc. (MMAGFI) with the LGU New Bataan. The fund will be used for the construction of 10 permanent shelters for the victims of typhoon Pablo. A signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was also held with the LGU led by Mayor Balbin and Fr. Tuling as the CEO of the MMAGFI.

In addition, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) –Typhoon Pablo Rehabilitation Project led by Atty. Balleque also turned over 10 units of Livelihood Kabuhayan Carts or Nego-Kart to the beneficiaries. He said that the project will also include other 4 hardest-hit municipalities by the typhoon. n (Rey M. Antibo)

Comval commemorates heroism,

Typhoon Pablosurvivors of


50 entrepreneurs in Comval are sure to start the new year with promise. A total of 50 Kabuhayan Carts, all

amounting almost a million pesos, will be distributed to the 5 Typhoon Pablo hardest-hit municipalities of Compostela Valley.

An initial 10 Kabuhayan (Livelihood) Carts was provided by DTI Comval as part of its Task Force Pablo Rehabilitation Projects. DTI Comval OIC Atty. Lucky Siegfred M. Balleque turned-over the units to the beneficiaries, together with Mayor Lorenzo Balbin in Barangay Andap, New Bataan during the commemoration of the Typhoon Pablo tragedy 2nd Anniversary on December 4, 2014.

The Kabuhayan (Livelihood) Carts is a start-up mobile push cart appropriate for entrepreneurs engaged in street food business. Made of steel frame, marine plywood with stainless casing and equipped with a glass food display, each unit amounts to P 20,000.

DTi gives initial 50 Kabuhayan Carts in Comval

Compostela Valley Scholarship Program (CVSP) of the Provincial Government produces top ranking

professionals under the leadership of Hon. Governor Arturo T. Uy. CVSP gives poor but deserving students opportunity to pursue four-year college education or technical and vocational education.

One of the CVSP’s pride is Ralph D. Remulta, who graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree of Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSED), major in Biological Science at the University of Mindanao (UM)- Tagum Campus on March 2014. He passed his Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) on August 17, 2014 as Top 4 in the entire country.

Remulta said that being a CVSP grantee is a big help financially to his family who comes from a poor family, his father is a small scale miner and her mother as a housewife.

Another proud CVSP scholar is Mr. Kim F. Baloca a Magna Cum Laude finishing Bachelor of Science in Accountancy at the

UM Tagum Campus last 2012, and now an Accountant II of the Provincial Government of Comval particularly assigned at the Provincial Accountant’s Office (PACCO).

He took the Board Examination for Certified Public Accountant (CPA) on October 2012 right after he finished college. On January 2014, Baloca was officially employed at the PACCO and said he will now focus on helping his 4 younger siblings to finish their

The push carts, conceptualized after series of livelihood trainings on food processing, is DTI Comval’s tangible intervention to develop entrepreneurship among victims of Typhoon Pablo and hasten their recovery. This two-pronged approach of providing the knowhow and the capital equipment has been DTI Comval’s strategy for its TF Pablo Rehabilitation “Bayanihan

para sa Kabuhayan” Project. Before the year ends, DTI Comval is

hopeful that the series of livelihood trainings, including provision of business starter kits, have reached most of the communities in need for rehabilitation and recovery from Typhoon Pablo disaster. n (contr. Kim Evangelio-DTI Comval)

studies and become professionals. “Pasalamat gyod ko kay dako kaayo’g

natabang ang CVSP sa akong pag-eskwela. Karon ang mga kaayohan labi na ang maayong oportunidad sa panarbaho akong paningkamotan nga mabalik pinaagi sa maayong trabaho nga akong mahatag isip usa ka Acountant sa kapitolyo,” said Baloca.

Other CVSP grantees who recently make it with top honors (Cum Laude) and

are now employed in the province are Janice Naquila and Maya Pelandas, both CPA working together at the PACCO, Don James Villano, Julius Custoy and Randy Collin Remis are now working in the office of Senior Board Member Tyron Uy, Alvin Ros Gisma at the PGO.

Nhie Dotollo at Provincial Social Welfare & Development Office (PSWDO); Jasmin Sibla at the office of Board Member Raul Timogtimog; Roger Socias of Provincial General Services Office (PGSO), Alexis Micutuan, Mildred Artita, Emie Vallestro, and Grace Gabutan at the Human Resource and Management Development Office (HRMD). n (Rey M. Antibo)

CVSP produces


ComVal execs reaffirm

Leaders of this province pledged anew to continue their program to preserve the cultural heritage of the Mansaka people

of this hinterland village, 25 kilometres or a one-hour ride from the national highway in the town of Mawab.

Governor Arturo Uy renewed his continuing support in messages read for them by his representative at the 6th Mangiyan-iyan Lyurot Festival held at the barangay hall grounds on November 22.

In his message, Governor Uy reassured tribal leaders, barangay officials, and the Mansaka community gathered at the village’s jampacked gym that the provincial government is committed to pursuing the socio-economic development of the Mansaka, particularly the education of the youth.

The provincial government sees education as a major influence in changing the lives of communities and maintains a program through provincial board member Jayvee Tyron Uy, chairman of the committee on education of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, to provide desks, tables, chairs, computers, school supplies, and classrooms to schools throughout Compostela Valley including in this upland Mansaka village.

Governor Uy said the provincial government through the provincial tourism office headed by Christine Dompor continues to ensure the preservation of the rich customs and tradition and cultural heritage of Golden Valley by encouraging the holding of Mansaka dances, music, chants, and tribal sports at the festival.

This year’s festival mostly featured young Mansaka performers in native attire which, according to tourism officer Dompor, assures that the tribal culture will continue to thrive to the next generation.

“We started helping the holding of the festival in 2010. We are happy that in a small way we are contributing to preserving our province’s cultural heritage. Tourism-wise, culture tourism is a popular attraction,” the provincial tourism officer said.

In 2011, the provincial tourism office entered Lyurot Festival in the Pearl Award competition of the Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines and the Department of Tourism (ATOP-DOT). It ended up as a national finalist and received a national special citation on best cultural practice.

The Lyurot festival pays tribute to the Mansaka art of cooking food on bamboo and producing a delicacy unique to the indigenous tribes of Mindanao.

In the past, in the heydays of the Matikadong and the Baganis and before the arrival of the Spaniards and migrants from Luzon and the Visayas, cooking of this exotic food was strictly a warrior’s task. The reason is now shrouded by time.

Understandably, it is a food specialty that does not deteriorate and could last for some four days, making it convenient for a warrior to bring for nourishment on a long hunt in the forests or marching with other warriors to raid a rival tribal camp.

History of Golden Valley Golden Valley was originally called the

village of Maraut for the river that flowed from the mountains and through the valley. The river was named Maraut, a Mansaka term to describe the deaths inflicted on the tribe when calamity struck the place four years before World War II.

At that time, a storm of heavy rains and very strong winds of catastrophic proportion washed the mining areas of Lost Horizon, Maenig, and portions of Pangas. Floodwaters rushed down the hills and swelled and changed the course of the river.

The calamity left uncounted number of freshwater fish dead on the empty river bed and were then harvested by the tribes people. An unknown number of them subsequently died of poisoning. From then on the community called the river, Maraut.

Many believed the tragedy was caused by bad spirits. Others believed the fish were poisoned by the chemicals the Japanese miners had abandoned hidden when they left the village at the outbreak of the Second World War. They claimed the floodwaters could have burst open the hidden chemical containers and washed the contents down into the roaring river poisoning the fish that the people later harvested and ate.

Mining in Golden Valley started in 1921 when Don Manolo Elizalde, a treasure hunter and miner from Luzon, opened and operated gold mining activities in sitios Palale, Maenig, and Lost Horizon in Settler I. The firm was called Davao Gold. The miners were Japanese. Operations stopped in the later part of 1941 with the outbreak of World War II.

In 1950, gold mining resumed under the Samar Mining Corporation (SAMICO) of Manuel “Manda” Elizalde, Jr. and centred in the same mining sites of Palale, Maenig, and Lost Horizon. Mining dragged on for another decade (1960-1970).

With mining also came logging that denuded the once-thickly-forested mountains and hills of the valley Other tribal people like the Mandaya and Samal and many Mansaka from the lowlands gradually settled in the area.

Golden Valley covers 21 puroks or sitios and straddles a rich valley in the highlands of Mabini.

The valley is inside the Mansaka ancestral domain and includes the 8,444-hectare Community-Based Forest Management area of the Tribal Multi-Purpose Cooperative since 1998. Ninety percent of the population of Golden Valley are Mansaka. The rest are non-Mansaka. n (contr. Jimmyabayon/ tourism)

Mansaka culturepledge To preserve


Considered as the One Town One Product (OTOP) industry in the town of Monkayo, Compostela Valley, revitalizing the Jewelry

making business gets a boast with the provision of machines and equipment from the Department of Trade and Industry-Compostela Valley (DTI Comval) thru its Shared Service Facilities (SSF) Project.

Once a thriving cottage industry in the town known for its gold-rich mountain of

classrooms built through comVAl’s BAyANiHAN sa paaralan progrAm

Gone are the days of disturbed and uncomfortable learning for the pupils of Langtud Elementary School in Laak, Compostela Valley

as they are now enjoying a new conducive-to-learning classroom built through the “Kalinga sa Kabataan: Bayanihan sa Paaralan” program initiated by the provincial government of ComVal headed by Gov. Arturo T. Uy.

The one-unit classroom building was turned over by Board Member Jayvee Tyron Uy to Vice Mayor Milagros Camile of Laak, Brgy. Captain Arturo F. Miao, Remegia L. Caburnay – Principal 1, Municipal Officials, teaching staff, parents, and students of

Langtud ES on December 9.According to Caburnay, when the

governor visited their school last year, they told him of the school’s need for an additional classroom for their pre-school pupils as they were only using a makeshift classroom. She did not expect that they will have it sooner and said, “Wala gyud mi nagdahum nga mahatagan mi og classroom para sa among pre-school. Nalipay gyud mi og dako kay bisan sa among kalayo nahatagan gyud mi.”

Pre-school teacher Janilyn M. Salces said that she is very happy and thankful that they now have a decent classroom to be used. “Sauna, mahadlok ug maglisod ko sa mga bata pagbantay katong makeshift pa among

gamit kay open man kaayo unya magsigi og latagaw ug saka-saka ang mga bata, basin og mangahulog,” Salces said in an interview.

On the same day, another classroom was also turned over by the provincial government to Naga ES in Laak. Another classrooms were also turned over to Amor Cruz ES still in Laak on December 12, and to Nabunturan Central ES on December 15.

Since its launch on September 2011, there are already 76 school buildings under the KKBSP with 70 classrooms, 2 day care center buildings, 3 multi-purpose buildings, and one Home Economics (H.E.) building. n ( james labrigas/rey antibo)

DTi revives Jewelry Making industryDiwalwal, jewelry making business declined after Typhoon Pablo swept the Monkayo to ruins on December 4, 2012. The calamity brought the town into survival mode, prioritizing food and shelter before anything else. With jewelries considered more of a luxury than a necessity, jewelry makers also stopped producing and looked for other trade and livelihood. Apart from this, the Jewelry Training Center established by the Local Government Unit of Monkayo was

also completely destroyed by the Typhoon, taking away the jewelry making tools and equipment and edifice for training future artisans.

Before the Typhoon Pablo disaster, DTI Comval has conceptualized the establishment of a Shared Service Facility for in Monkayo to cater to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) involved in

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Ralph Remulta and Luwalhati Millana-Nasol still could not contain their happiness as they receive certificates of

recognition from the provincial government of Compostela Valley during the employees’ regular convocation at the capitol on November 3.

Remulta placed 4th in the recent Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) together with Nasol, who placed 7th in the national exam. Nasol, is currently the Municipal Administrator of Laak, Comval.

Remulta is also a recipient of the Comval Scholarship Program (CVSP) which gives poor but deserving bright students opportunity to pursue four-year college education or technical and vocational education.

Remulta, who hails from Pindasan, Mabini, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree

on Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSED), Major in Biological Science in UM Tagum Campus last March 2014 and thereafter took LET the following August.

Handing the certificates signed by Gov. Arturo Uy are Senior Board Member Tyron Uy-Chairman on Committee on Education and Information Technology and SP Members Macario Humol and Neri Barte. BM Uy also said the governor will personally give them laptop each for giving honor to the province.

Likewise, other LET passers who are CVSP scholars were also recognized during the program, namely: Jovy Gonzales of Mawab; Almera Jusay of Maco; New Bataan’s Sheryl Mae Otom, Melysin Calago, and Meljurie Rebucas; and both graduated Cum Laude Irish Michelle Calipayan of Monkayo and Norman Jalmaani of Mabini. n (fe maestre)

Maco Power Volts leads over-all 17th Comval Provincial Meet

2 Comvalenyos among ToP 10 LET PaSSErS

and Pantukan Blue Shark. “For the second time, Comvalenyos warm

spirit of sportsmanship and comradeship will be enunciated right in our hospitable and progressive town. Our province’s name is included in the roster of renowned places that have produced numerous athletes in various fields for sports and have become one of the country’s prides,” he said.

Gov. Arturo Uy also extended his congratulations to the organizers of the event particularly to the Department of Education (DepEd-Comval) under Asst. Schools Division Supt. Dee D. Silva and its host municipality under Mayor Cesar C. Colina Sr.

“This year’s provincial meet articulates the

The 17th Compostela Valley Provincial Athletic Association Meet successfully comes to a close with Maragusan hosting

this year from October 20-24, 2014 bannering the theme, “Aim high: Sports, Unity and Development.”

Over-all champion in the recent CVPAA Meet 2014 is the Maco Powervolts with 57 gold, 37 silver and 28 Bronze medals. This was followed by the Monkayo Bansilaw with 45 gold, 32 silver and 30 bronze medals and placing among the top 3 is the Nabunturan Black Mamba with 43 gold, 38 silver and 40 bronze medals.

In the Elementary level, the Monkayo Bansilaw emerged as the champion followed by the Maco Power Volts and Mawab Splashers. While in the Secondary level, Maco Power Volts bags the top post followed by Nabunturan Black Mamba and Maragusan Maroon Knights.

Maragusan under Mayor Cesar Colina welcomes guests and officials from Department of Education, various LGUs, the 11 delegations composed of the Monkayo, Maco, Nabunturan, Maragusan, Mawab, Compostela White Dragons, Montevista Sky Movers, New Bataan Gems, Laak Caver, Mabini Beach Lines

relevance of personal discipline to each young people through sports at the same time creating the culture of oneness as an instrument for peace and harmony,” said Gov. Uy.

Among the games played were Athletics, Taekwando, Gymnastics, Arnis, Archery, Badminton, Baseball and Softball, Football, Table Tennis, Basketball, Boxing, and Chess as well as Volleyball, Lawn Tennis, Billiards, Futsal, Wusu, and Wrestling. n (fe maestre)


In line with the Cooperative Month Celebration, around 362 Coop Leaders and Coop Managers in the province

gathered for a Cooperatives’ Business and Economic Forum on October 10, 2014 at the Capitol as spearheaded by the Provincial Cooperative Union of Compostela Valley (PCU-ComVal) and the Provincial Cooperative Development Council (PCDC) chaired by Governor Arturo T. Uy.

In his message, Governor Uy inspired the crowd and manifested his continuing support to the endeavors of the Cooperative sector.

The Forum was also attended by Vice Governor Manuel E. Zamora, SP Member Macario Humol- Vice Chair of the Committee on Cooperative, Government, and Non-Government Organization, and Cooperative Development Authority Region XI Director Elma R. Oguis.

The participants were grouped by sector. Sector A was for Business Partnership facilitated by DTI Provincial Director Atty. Lucky Seigfred M. Balleque and ComVal Cooperatives’ Managers Association President Engr. Marcelo G. Sumampong. Sector B was for Credit Facilitation with Bangko Sentral

Ng Pilipinas Assistant Manager on Department of Loans & Credit Nilo N. Iglesias, CPA and ComVal Koopnegosyo Surety Fund Chairman Rodolfo D. Reyes as the facilitators. Sector C was for Government Interventions as facilitated by CDA Regional Director Elma R. Oguis, CSEE and Provincial Cooperative Union Vice Chair Francis M. Secuya.

A Plenary Session was conducted right after the sectoral inputs. It was led by Provincial Cooperative Union Chairman Eliseo C. Tan. n (grace almedilla)

Coop Leaders gather for a Business and Economic Forum

Jewelry Trade. The facility would become a production center to produce in volume various designs of jewelries. DTI Comval identified an association of jewelry makers as co-operator of the project. However, the identified association was not able to come up to its counterpart in the project, forcing DTI Comval to look for another co-operator.

Fortunately, the LGU Monkayo accepted the DTI offer to become the co-operator for the project. Exactly two years after Typhoon Pablo devastation, the long

dreamed Jewelry making production center has finally materialized. The Shared Service Facility (SSF) project for Jewelry Making was formally launched in Monkayo on December 4, 2014. DTI provided almost half a million worth of Jewelry making machines and equipment to make volume production possible for small jewelry makers not only in Monkayo but for neighbouring areas as well. Monkayo Mayor Joselito Brillantes and DTI Comval OIC Atty. Lucky Siegfred Balleque signed the Memorandum of

Agreement during a simple ceremony made as one of the activities to also commemorate Typhoon Pablo anniversary in Monkayo.

Atty. Balleque said that despite the disasters and other challenges, DTI would not let this industry be neglected, being not only the OTOP of Monkayo but of the province as well. Thus, DTI is working hard to revive the jewelry making industry thru its SSF project. n (contr. Kim Evangelio-DTI Comval)

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ComVal wins 6 Pearl

awards on

The province has garnered six (6) Pearl Awards during the 15th Annual Convention of the Association of the

Tourism Offi cers of the Philippines (ATOP) held at L’ Fisher Pavillion, Bacolod City on October 2-6, 2014.

The awards received in a ceremony on October 4 were given by the Department

ComVal offers “fun-tastic” Christmas eventsIt was a fun-fi lled and unforgettable experience for Comvalenyos and those who went home during the Yuletide Season. First off was the Comval capitol with its

Christmas Candyland theme in all its colorful and “yummy” glory, one would likely wants to take a bite. The cupcakes, lollipops, ginger breads, peppermints, candy canes, candies, cookies and scores of other oversized Christmas decors were just

cut-outs though but no less fun and a sight to behold.

Festival” as the 1st Runner-Up Winner on “Best in Cultural Festival- Municipal Level Category,” “Most Outstanding Tourism Offi cer of the Philippines” 2nd Runner Winner in the person of Mr. Rodel Bautista of Maco.

Included also in the Top 5 Awardees are the 6th Summer Beach Feast of ComVal held at its coastal municipalities- Maco, Mabini, and Pantukan under the “Sports and Wellness Province Category,” the 1st Cross Country Mountain Bike Competition of Montevista under the “Sports and Wellness Municipal Level Category,” and the Kaimonan Festival of Maco under the “Cultural Festival Municipal Level Category.”

In a ceremony at the Capitol, before the presence of the province’s offi cials, heads and employees, the Plaque of Awards were formally turned-over by Ms. Dompor to Governor Arturo T. Uy and Provincial Administrator Virgilia S. Allones. n (grace almedilla)

tourismtourismof Tourism (DOT) and the Association of Tourism Offi cers of the Philippines. DOT Secretary Ramon Jimenez was represented by Senior Offi cer of the Tourism Promotions Board Mr. Dominggo Ramon C. Enerio –III.

These awards according to Provincial Tourism Offi cer Christine Dompor include being the 1st Runner-up Winner on “Best Tourism Month Celebration- Provincial Level Category,” Montevista’s “Diwanag


The provincial government through the Provincial Agriculturist Office (PAGRO) declares winners to the Search for

2014-2015 Best School Garden Implementers in the public elementary and secondary schools.

Executive Assistant Isabelo Melendres and PAGRO Chief Dr. Rolando Simene confer the cash prizes and certificates in the awarding ceremony held on December

ComVal sponsors “Kasalan sa Kapitolyo”

ComVal LGU awards Best School Garden implementer

The provincial government conducts mass civil wedding dubbed “Kasalan sa Kapitolyo” on December 8, 2014 at the Capitol

Lobby.Through this event, the provincial

government is helping the poor live-in couples to attain their legal status. There were 40 unwed couples who are now officially married through a civil wedding officiated by Judge Dorothy M. Gonzaga as the solemnizing officer. 26 of these couples are parents of the Adopt-A-Child program beneficiaries from 1st batch to 5th batch

while 14 of them are Capitol employees.The ceremony was attended by Gov.

Arturo T. Uy, Madam Eunese L. Uy, Cong. Maricar S. Zamora, Board Member Macario T. Humol and Joseph T. Jaoud, Provincial Administrator (PA) Virgilla S. Allones, and Executive Assistant Isabelo L. Melendres as the principal sponsors.

The “Kasalan sa kapitolyo” initiated by the Adopt-A-Child focal persons was one of the highlights during the Provincial Thanksgiving Day Celebration.

PA Allones said that thru the “Kasalan sa Kapitolyo” the couples spend less

in their wedding as they were assisted by their focal in the processing of their certificate of no marriage (CENOMAR), Birth Certificates for the late registrations and other requirements for the marriage license.

The couples were also given free wedding rings made of silver and framed photos as their souvenir.

This event is part of the 7th Comval Provincial Thanksgiving and Interfaith Day opened with a dawn prayer pursuant to Gov. Uy’s issuance of Executive Order No. 042-2008. n (Rey M. Antibo)

Childrens Party Clowns, magic tricks and ABS-CBN Promil I-Shine Winner 2014 Yesha Nicole Camili, who hails from Laak, entertain the children of employees at the Comval capitol on December 22 sponsored by the provincial government.

1 during the regular employees Convocation Program.

Four schools were declared 1st Prize winners in the Provincial Elimination round namely: Kao Elementary School (ES) in Nabunturan under the Field Garden Category, Elementary Level and Manat National High School (HS) in the same category for the High School Level; Mawab Central ES in the Container Category Elementary Level and

Montevista National HS for the High School Level.

The “Search for Best School Garden Implementers” is part of the “Gulayan sa Paaralan Program” spearheaded by the province under Gov. Arturo Uy, Vice Gov. Manuel Zamora, and Senior Board Member Tyron Uy.

Manat Central Elementary School, a 3-year consistent winner in the provincial and regional level, is currently the entry for the Best Garden Implementer 2014-2015 in the national level. n (fem, gmc)


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