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)

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 

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)

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)

DOST Undersecretary for Regional Operations Dr. Carol Yorobe delivers her keynote address at the Opening Ceremony of the 2013 Regional Science and Technology Week held on July 16 at City Commercial Center, Pagadian City. (gcc)

SETUP booths were installed by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST9) at the City Commercial Center, Pagadian City on July 16, 2013 during the product display and exhibits. (gcc)

Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) exhibitors from Zamboanga Peninsula join the product display and exhibits during the 2013 Regional Science and Technology Week at City Commercial Center, Pagadian City on July 16, 2013. The activity is one of the highlights of the RST week slated on July 16-19, 2013. (gcc)

Wood Tech Builders proprietor Alvin Ang, the 2013 Best SETUP adaptors’ awardee, poses inside the booth during the Product Display and Exhibits of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST9) at the City Commercial Center, Pagadian City on July 16. (gcc)

Zamboanga del Sur 1st district representative Victor Yu delivers his message during the opening ceremony of the 2013 Regional Science and Technology Week at City Commercial Center, Pagadian City on July 16. (gcc)

Tukuran Municipal Budget Officer Roberto Sayson asks questions regarding the use of 5% Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund (LDRRMF) during the 3-day Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Training at LGU Beach Resort, Lower Bayao, Tukuran, Zamboanga del Sur on July 10, 2013. (gcc)

Civil defense officer Angelito Casinillo delivers lecture on the Philippine Disaster and Risk Reduction and Management System at LGU Beach Resort, Lower Bayao, Tukuran, Zamboanga del Sur on July 10, 2013. (gcc)

Office of Civil Defense 9 regional director Adriano D. Fuego delivers lecture on the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act 0f 2010 (RA 10121) and Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis at LGU Beach Resort, Lower Bayao, Tukuran, Zamboanga del Sur on July 10, 2013.(gcc)

Tukuran mayor Atty. Francisvic S. Villamero expresses his strong support for the implementation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010 during the 3-day Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Training at LGU Beach Resort, Lower Bayao, Tukuran, Zamboanga del Sur on July 10, 2013. (gcc)

Tukuran Mayor Atty. Francisvic S. Villamero delivers his welcome address during the 3-day Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Training at LGU Beach Resort, Lower Bayao, Tukuran, Zamboanga del Sur on July 10, 2013. (gcc)

Pagadian City Mayor-elect Romeo Pulmones answers questions from members of the Zamboanga del Sur- Pagadian Press Club, Inc. during ZPPI’s courtesy call to the chief executive on July 9, 2013 at the Executive Function Hall, City Mayor’s Office, Pagadian City. (gcc)

Hardline news editor Charnyl Albaracin asks questions to mayor-elect Romeo Pulmones on the status of the City Commercial Center during ZPPI’s courtesy call to the chief executive on July 9, 2013 at the Executive Function Hall, City Mayor’s Office, Pagadian City. (gcc)

Members of the Zamboanga del Sur- Pagadian City Press Club, Inc. led by its president Victor Del Pilar (standing with microphone) pay courtesy call on Mayor-elect Romeo Pulmones at the Executive Function Hall, City Mayor’s Office, Pagadian City on July 9, 2013.

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There were over 5,000 people participated during the the Centennial Anniversary grand parade of Dipolog City when it was first established as a political unit on July 1, 1913. (maa)

Photography: Gesabel Dingal Catarbas

The City Government of Dipolog made a fabulous float showing the old City Hall and former public officials during the establishment of Dipolog as a political unit. (maa)

Photography: Gesabel Dingal Catarbas

International singer-songwriter David Pomeranz has added color to this city’s centennial celebration with his live concert last July 1 at the Dipolog City Sports Complex. (maa)

Senator Bam Aquino was the invited guest speaker during the Centennial Anniversary of Dipolog City last July 1, 2013. (Photo Courtesy: Gesabel Dingal Catarbas) (maa)

OCD Civil Defense Officer II Angelito Casinillo delivers his message during the observance of National Disaster Consciousness Month, July 4, 2013 at Executive Function Hall, Pagadian City.

Mussaendra G. Tee, BCMS, PAWCZMS, DENR-9 answers questions during the PIA Media Forum on Philippine Biodiversity, July 4, 2013, Anastacia Pensionne House, Pagadian City (cal)

DENR-9, Environment Management Specialist II Georgina Fernandez (middle) discusses the government's program on the preservation and protection of Philippine Eagle during the PIA Media Forum on July 4.

Pagadian City Mayor Romeo P. Pulmones express his all out support in the activation of CDRRMC during a simple program in observance of National Disaster Consciousness Month on July 4, 2013, Executive Building.

The city government of Pagadian in coordination with the provincial government of Zamboanga del Sur and Office of Civil Defense hold a motorcade in observance of National Disaster Consciousness Month on July 4, 2013.

PIA-9 Asst Regional Director Franklyn Gumapon (with microphone) in his welcome message during the PIA Weekly Media Forum with DENR officials on July 4, 2013 at Anastacia Pensionne House.

PIA9 regional director Noemi B. Edaga (left) fields questions during a press conference at PZCCIFI office, Taclobo Stage, Pagadian City. (gcc)

PZCCIFI executive director Celene Clarrise Ann Dumagan (left) explains to local media practitioners the rationale of Pagadian City’s 3rd Annual Business Week Celebration. (alt)

Zamboanga del Sur-Pagadian City Press Club, Inc. members pose for a photograph with PZCCIFI president Mercedes Lourdes Quisumbing (first row, right) during the press conference on 3rd Annual Business Week Celebration held at PZCCIFI office, Taclobo Stage, Pagadian City.(alt)

Pagadian -Zamboanga del Sur Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation, Inc. president Mercedes Lourdes Quisumbing answers questions from local media during the press conference on 3rd Annual Business Week Celebration held at PZCCIFI office, Taclobo Stage, Pagadian City. The event, an annual gathering of business and industry leaders, policy and decision makers, entrepreneurs, investors and stakeholders is scheduled on July 5-12, 2013 in Pagadian City. (gcc)

Pagadian -Zamboanga del Sur Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation, Inc. president Mercedes Lourdes Quisumbing presides over a press conference at PZCCIFI office, Taclobo Stage, Pagadian City.(gcc)

Dipolog City bagged for the second time the Red Orchid Award given by the Department of Health (DOH) during the Zonal Awarding Ceremonies for Mindanao last June 20 at SMX Convention Center, Davao City. (maa)

Elected City Councilors of Dipolog took their oath of office before Victoriano Lacaya Jr, presiding judge of RTC Branch 9 in Dipolog City at the city sports complex last June 29 this year. 

Mayor Evelyn T. Uy took her oath of office with her family and loving husband, Zamboanga del Norte Governor Roberto Y. Uy on her side during the Joint Oath-Taking Ceremonies of elected officials in Zamboanga del Norte. 

Vice Mayor Horacio Velasco took his oath of office before RTC Judge Rogelio D. Laquihon on June 29, 2013 at Dipolog Sports Complex, Olingan, Dipolog City. 

Zamboanga del Norte Governor Roberto Y. Uy said that justice shall be served against those officials who betrayed the trust of the public in his speech during the Joint Oath-Taking Ceremonies of the Municipal, City, Provincial and Congressional Elected Officials of Zamboanga del Norte at the Dipolog Sports Complex.