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NGCP and ZANECO link up host communities along transmission lines. (maa)

Some 110 students from Danao Elementary School of Sergio Osmena, Zamboanga del Norte received school supplies with NGCP mascot and Transmission Line Safety and Security reminders on the front and back covers of the notebooks, pencils and NGCP eco bags.

  

The Danao Elementary School of Sergio Osmeña and Labrador Elementary School of Polanco were just two of the 145 recipient-schools nationwide.

The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) successfully conducted on June 26 this year its Balik Eskwela Program to selected schools in barangays where its transmission facilities are located. (maa)

Zamboanga del Norte Electric Cooperative (ZANECO) through its feeding program has partnered with the NGCP for its corporate social responsibility projects like the Balik Eskwela Program. (maa)

The 144th Regional Development Council (RDC) IX Meeting at Top Plaza Hotel, Dipolog City last Friday, June 28. (maa)

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As PIA9 advocates healthy kidney and a healthy lifestyle, it joins the celebration of Kidney Month (June) with this year's theme: "Malusog na Bato, 'yan ang Gusto Ko!" (maa)

(L-R) PIA 9 Assistant Regional Director Franklin P. Gumapon, kidney patient Rufu Paitan, his wife, Radyo Natin Anchor Mary Grace Parilla, and Dr. Michael Abutazil were chitchatting outside the announcer's booth after Dr. Abutazil's formal interview about the importance of kidney.

Dr. Abutazil, a Nephrologist, said that to avoid kidney diseases one must avoid salty foods, those high in uric acid like sardines, nuts, and oily foods during his radio guesting at Radyo Natin, Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte. (maa)

In celebration with the Kidney Month, last June 25 this year the Phil. Information Agency of Region IX organized a radio guesting with Dr. Michael Abutazil, a Nephrologist from Zamboanga City to talk about matters relating to kidney at Radyo Natin, Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte.

Rufu Paitan was the first successful kidney transplant patient who was operated in Zamboanga City last 2011. (maa)

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Gov. Wilter Y. Palma of Zamboanga Sibugay Province delivers his inaugural message on June 29, 2013.

The family of Governor Wilter Y. Palma, a constant source of inspiration and strength in his political career.

Gov. Palma candidly answers questions raised by the media in a press conference held after his inauguration in Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay.

Zamboanga Sibugay Gov. Wilter Y. Palma reiterating his administration's platform - Transparency, Accountability and Good Governance in line with President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III's Daang Matuwid.

Congresswoman Dulce Ann K. Hofer receives a token from the 2nd District of Zamboanga Sibugay Province.

Congresswoman Dulce Ann K. Hofer with the father of Zamboanga Sibugay province, her dad former Governor George T. Hofer, mom Dr. Dulce K. Hofer and other family members.

Zamboanga Sibugay 2nd District Congresswoman Dulce Ann K. Hofer giving her message to beloved Sibugaynons

  

Gov. Wilter Y. Palma share a candid moment with media practitioners after the press conference.

Happy to be back and to serve her beloved Sibugaynons once again, Congresswoman Dulce Ann K. Hofer outlines her plans for Zamboanga Sibugay.

More roads and infrastructure projects, health services and a lot more for her beloved Sibugaynons, says Congresswoman Dulce Ann K. Hofer.

PIA RD Noemi B. Edaga and IO Alma L. Tingcang with the young and dynamic lady solon of Zamboanga Sibugay's second district, Congresswoman Dulce Ann K. Hofer.

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Zamboanga City 2nd District Councilor VP Elago is inducted into office as friends and family look on last Sunday, June 30 in Centro Latino.

Former Deputy Speaker for Mindanao, now Zamboanga City Mayor Ma. Isabelle G. Climaco-Salazar takes her oath of office on Sunday, June 30, along with other new local government officials. Court of Appeals Justice Ramon Garcia administers the oath. Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Mr. Bill Tweddell witnesses the ceremony with the new mayor's family and close friends. (dis)

Newly-elected Zamboanga City District 2 Congresswoman Lilia Nuño takes her oath before Judge Peter V. Eisma on Sunday, June 30 as relatives and close friends witness. Prior to being elected as the second district representative, Rep. Nuño was one of the city's councilors. (dis)

Former Zamboanga City Mayor Celso L. Lobregat takes his oath as the new District 1 Representative on Sunday, June 30. Congressman Lobregat has served three full terms as the city's mayor. (dis)

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Member-agencies of the Regional Committee on Disability Affairs (RCDA) gathered today at Sky Park hotel, ZC, to discuss among others the upcoming National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) week celebration set on Jul. 17-23 (jpa)

Ms. Leila Awis, SWO IV and DSWD focal person on Persons With Disabilities (PWD) Program presided over the 2nd Quarter RCDA Meeting held today at Sky Park Hotel, ZC where 16 member-agencies were in attendance (jpa).