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Thursday, August 22, 2013



Pagadian City mayor Romeo Pulmones, assisted by Vice Mayor Divina Grace Yu and 1st district representative Victor Yu, unveils a marker during a commemorative ceremony along F.S. Pajares corner Warlito Pulmones Avenue. A powerful earthquake and tsunami struck the city on August 17, 1976 that killed 1,440, injured 7,701, and 49,498 residents were left homeless. (gcc)


Elementary and high school students from public schools participate the earthquake and tsunami drill at F.S. Pajares corner Warlito Pulmones Avenue on August 17, 2013, to evaluate their preparedness in times of disaster .The drill was also participated by the constituents from the coastal barangays and other stakeholders in the city .(gcc)


Pagadian city mayor Romeo Pulmones delivers his message during the commemorative program of a powerful earthquake and tsunami that struck the city on August 17, 1976. The program was held at F.S. Pajares corner Warlito Pulmones Avenue.Saturday August 17, 2013 with various stakeholders. (gcc)
LtCol. Antonio John B. Divinagracia, Commanding Officer, 1Cav Sqdrn, Mech Div, PA introduces the guest of honor and speaker during the 37th Founding Anniversary of the 1st Cavalry (Eagle Eye) Squadron on Aug 16, 2013 at Camp Col Jacobo E. Zobel, Pulacan, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur (cal)
BGen Mayoralgo B. de la Cruz, Asst Div Commander, Mechanized Div, PA interviewed at the sideline by PIA-Zamboanga del Sur staff Jhun Corgue during the 37th Founding Anniversary of the 1st Cavalry (Eagle Eye) Squadron on August 16, 2013, Camp Col Zobel, Pulacan, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur. (cal)
Members of the 1st Cavalry (Eagle Eye) Squadron sings their theme song "Awit Armor" led by BGen Mayoralgo dela Cruz, Asst Division Commander, and LtCol Antonio John Divinagracia, CO, 1Cav Sqdrn, Mechanized Div, PA during their 37th Founding Anniversary held at Camp Col Jacobo E. Zobel, Pulacan, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur on August 16, 2013. (cal)


(L-R) Singwangcha vs. Escaner posed for the "Bakbakan sa Dipolog: Philippine Super Flyweight Championship", a Livehouse Production in cooperation with the City Government of Dipolog on August 12,2013 at the Dipolog Sports Center, Olingan, Dipolog City. (maa)


1st Cavalry (Eagle Eye) Squadron commander Lt.Col. Antonio John Divinagracia (on microphone) delivers his message during the blood letting activity on August 14, 2013 at Camp Col. Jacobe Zobel, Upper PUlacan, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur . The activity is one of the highlights of cavalry squadron’s 37th founding anniversary on August 16 .2013. (gcc)


Zamboanga del Sur Integrated Health Office medical officer Dr. Delia Pastoriza (wearing stethoscope) leads medical staff in doing a general review of medical history, blood pressure check, weight, height and body mass index of the officers and men of the 1st Cavalry (Eagle Eye) Squadron. (gcc)
35 officers and men of the 1st Cavalry (Eagle Eye) Squadron roll up their sleeves and donate blood as part of their commitment to saving lives.(gcc)
A total of 11,250 cc of blood were collected by the medical staff of Zamboanga del Sur Integrated Health Office from the officers and men of 1st Cavalry (Eagle Eye) Squadron during the blood letting activity on August 14 at Camp Col. Jacobe Zobel, Upper Pulacan, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur. (gcc)

Monday, August 5, 2013

TESDA provincial director Eulalio Lumactod delivers his message during the Advocacy Programs and Community Skills Training coinciding the agency’s 19th founding anniversary at Covered Court, Gaisano Capital on August 2, 2013. (gcc)

TESDA9 regional operations division’s officer-in-charge Alma Gudmalin delivers the message of regional director Lorenzo Macapili during the short program held at the Covered Court, Gaisano Capital, Pagadian City on August 2, 2013. (gcc)

Electrical installation and maintenance instructor Arn Loiue Barnido (standing right) supervises a tech-voc student during a demo class at the covered court, Gaisano Capital, Pagadian City on August 2, 2013.(gcc)

The TESDA Advocacy Programs and Community Skills Training on Friday (August 2) highlights skills demonstration on wellness massage, beauty care, hairdressing, plumbing, computer hardware, refrigeration and airconditioning servicing, and electrical installation and maintenance at Covered Court, Gaisano Capital, Pagadian City on August 2, 2013.(gcc)

Service providers from technical-vocational schools offer free massage therapy services to the public as part of their advocacy on TESDA’s programs at the covered court, Gaisano Capital, Pagadian City on August 2, 2013. (gcc)

Friday, August 2, 2013


The 101st Infantry Brigade Tabak Division of Philippine Army in Pinan, Zamboanga del Norte conducted a two-day "Open House and Static Display" with invited participants from the media and secondary schools of Dipolog City. (maa)

The invited guests and participants of the "Open House and Static Display" were enjoying the mouth-watering food in a "Budol Fight" prepared by the 101st Infantry Brigade Tabak Division of Philippine Army at Del Pilar, Pinan, Zamboanga del Norte. (maa)
  
The Philippine Army showed to the people during their recently conducted "Open House and Static Display" at Brgy. Del Pilar, Pinan, Zamboanga del Norte that soldiers will not just fight against the enemies of law but also treat the wounded and injured. (maa)

Wednesday, July 31, 2013


Teachers from Dumalinao Regional Pilot School teach dance numbers to 1,250 elementary students during the culmination program of 39th Nutrition Month Celebration at Dumalinao Regional Pilot School gymnasium, emphasizing that exercise has a beneficial effect on the human body.(alt)

Dumalinao mayor Ace William E. Cerilles delivers his message during the culmination program of 39th Nutrition Month Celebration at Dumalinao Regional Pilot School gymnasium, Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur on July 30, 2013. Cerilles encouraged elementary students to eat GO, GROW and GLOW foods to attain normal growth and development. (gcc) 


Mayor Ace William E. Cerilles interviewed by the local media during the culmination program of 39th Nutrition Month Celebration at Dumalinao Regional Pilot School gymnasium, Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur on July 30, 2013. (alt) 

Mayor Ace William Cerilles visits tables laden with fresh fruits and vegetables during the culmination program of 39th Nutrition Month Celebration at the gymnasium, Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur on July 30, 2013.(gcc) 
  
San Miguel Foods joins the 39th Nutrition Month Culmination Program by providing free Purefoods Tender Juicy hotdogs and Magnolia juice drinks to 1,250 elementary students. (gcc)

Tuesday, July 30, 2013


Zamboanga del Sur police provincial director Sr. Superintendent Thomas Abellar said he issued directive to all police chiefs to intensify their campaign against illegal gambling and go against the operators and their protectors. Abellar also said he will not hesitate to file criminal and administrative charges against those PNP personnel who are involved in their campaign against illegal gambling. (gcc)

Zamboanga del Sur police provincial director Sr. Superintendent Thomas Abellar interviewed by a PIA9 staff in his office at Camp Abelon Headquarters, Lumbia District, Pagadian City on July 30, 2013. (gcc)

ZSPPO provincial director Sr. Supt. Thomas Abellar (right) with Provincial Public Safety Company (PPSC) commander Supt. Michael Palermo on Tuesday (July 30) inspect the 24 slot/confiscated video karera machines (VKMs) stored at the PPSC office. The VKMs were seized by his men in the different parts of the city, a day after governor Antonio Cerilles declared an all-out war against illegal gambling on July 26, 2013 at Provincial Governors’ Office, Pagadian City. (gcc)

"There must be a closer coordination with the national, regional and provincial offices of the Department of Agriculture (DA) to local government units in cities and municipalities to achieve self-sufficiency in food staples toward ensuring food security," said Dipolog City Councilor and Chairman on Agriculture, Atty. Peter Y. Co during the forum on "Food Staples Sufficiency Program" held at Mibang Hotel, Dipolog City last July 25, 2013. (maa)
The Department of Agriculture Region 9 Technical Director for Extension, LGU Support and Infrastructure, Constancio G. Alama said that aside from rice we should also eat and try other staples like adlai, banana, potato, cassava, sweet potato, corn and gabi which are even more nutritious than rice. (maa)
At the end of the program, the participants and the facilitating team recited the "Panatang Makapalay," with right fist on the chest, stating among other things the responsible consumption of rice. (maa)

The Department of Agriculture of Region 9 conducted a forum on "Food Staples Sufficiency Program" participated by different LGU's in Zamboanga del Norte and the members of the media held at Mibang Hotel, Dipolog City last July 25, 2013. (maa)

Anti-illegal gambling task force chairman P/Sr. Supt. Thomas Abellar (right) signed the covenant against illegal gambling during a press conference on Friday (July 26, 2013) at Provincial Governor’s Office, Pagadian City.(gcc)

Zamboanga del Sur governor Antonio Cerilles answers questions fielded from members of Zamboanga del Sur-Pagadian City Press Club, Inc. during a press conference on Friday (July 26, 2013) at Provincial Governor’s Office following his declaration of an all-out war against illegal gambling in the province.(gcc)

Zamboanga del Sur governor Antonio H. Cerilles on Friday (July 26) declared an all-out war against illegal gambling activity in the province as he warned that a one-strike policy will be applied to policemen who are protectors in this nefarious activity. Cerilles in a press conference held at the Provincial Governor’s Office, said he would not hesitate to file charges against cop-protectors of illegal gambling. (gcc)

Zamboanga del Sur governor Antonio Cerilles leads the signing of covenant against illegal gambling during the press conference held at the Provincial Governor’s Office on July 26, 2013.(gcc)

Members of Sangguniang Panlalawigan and local media in Zamboanga del Sur attend the press conference held on July 26, 2013 at Provincial Governor’s Office, Pagadian City. (gcc)
DENR 9 Regional Executive Director Arleigh J. Adorable (center) chats with his technical directors/staff during the 5-day DENR 9 Exhibit 2013 at C3, Pagadian City 

Thursday, July 25, 2013

A group of students actively participated with the activities conducted during the celebration of the World Population Day in Dipolog City. (maa)

The Zamboanga del Norte Federation of Parents Association (ZNFEPA) organized the celebration of the World Population Day in Dipolog, in partnership with the Population Commission and the City Government of Dipolog. (maa)

Students during the celebration of World Population Day at Top Plaza Hotel in Dipolog were not reluctant to ask questions regarding teenage pregnancy. (maa)

“Teenage pregnancy is not only the responsibility of the parents but the local government also so that our teenagers would feel more love, care and support,” Mayor Evelyn T. Uy said during the World Population Day celebration in Dipolog. (maa)
PCA OIC-regional manager Ralph Hamoy delivers his message during the technical briefing on scale insect infestation held at DA RFU-IX conference room, Zamboanga City on July 19, 2013. (gcc)

PIA9 information center managers, PCA and DA staff attend the technical briefing on scale insect infestation held at DA RFU-IX conference room, Zamboanga City on July 19, 2013.(gcc)

PIA9 assistant regional director Franklin Gumapon (on microphone) presents strategies of collaboration in the conduct of information dissemination for the control of scale insect during the technical briefing on scale insect infestation held at DA RFU-IX conference room, Zamboanga City on July 19, 2013.(gcc)

PCA officer-in-charge Rudy Corsame of Isabela City gives update on scale insect infestation and control during the technical briefing on scale insect infestation held at DA RFU-IX conference room, Zamboanga City on July 19, 2013.(gcc)

PIA9 regional director Noemi B. Edaga delivers her message during the technical briefing on scale insect infestation held at DA RFU-IX conference room, Zamboanga City on July 19, 2013. (gcc)

Wednesday, July 24, 2013


DENR 9 Exhibit 2013 on ENR Technologies & Programs, (July 22-26) at the lobby of C3, Pagadian City (cal)

DENR 9 Exhibit 2013 : "Rediscovering Research in Zamboanga Peninsula" (cal)

DENR 9 Exhibit 2013, (July 22-26) lobby City Commercial Center (C3) (cal)
City Health Officer Dr. Noel Ceniza delivers his welcome remarks during the orientation on Natl Filariasis Elimination program city-wide mass treatment implementation held last Thursday at Anastacia Pension House, Pagadian City (cal)

Doctors, nurses, midwives, medical technologies, barangay health workers and other non-government health groups attended the orientation on the National Filariasis Elimination Program at Anastacia Pension House, Pagadian City (cal)

Dr. Sitti Nurussamsi Amilasan, medical coordinator for mosquito borne-disease explains the causes and treatment of Lymphatic Filariasis during an orientation held last Thursday at Anastacia Pension House, Pagadian City (cal)