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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).

Photo Releases

Aurora outgoing mayor Enrique Cabahug, Jr (right) and wife, municipal councilor Bonimar Cabahug lead the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the newly renovated municipal library and museum and gymnasium in Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur on June 28, 2013. (gcc)

Aurora parish priest Rev. Father Felix Tigoy (extreme right) officiates the inauguration and blessing ceremonies of the municipal library and museum and gymnasium on June 28, 2013 in Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur. (gcc)

Aurora National High School media arts teacher Weavster Blanco with his 3rd year and fourth year students pose for a photograph in front of the municipal library and museum after the inauguration and blessing ceremonies held on June 28, 2013 in Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur. (gcc)

Aurora National High School theater arts teacher Marvin Abao briefs his students during their visit to the newly renovated municipal library and museum in Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur on June 28, 2013.(gcc)

Selected third year and fourth year students of Aurora National High School with their special program and the arts teacher Robilla Opada (in yellow school uniform) pose for a photograph in front of newly renovated municipal library and museum in Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur on June 28, 2013. (gcc)

A participant connects a hose during a simulated fire drill held at Pagadian City Sports Complex on June 26, 2013. (gcc)

Zamboanga del Sur fire safety enforcement division chief Fire Officer II Perlito Bustamante (in color orange t-shirt) gives instruction to the participants.(gcc)

The Bureau of Fire Protection training staff and participants of the 3-day training on forest fire control and community based integrated management. (gcc)

Zamboanga City Mayor Celso L. Lobregat led the tree planting at Cesar C. Climaco Freedom Park, Sitio Abong-Abong, Pasonanca, during the June 25 Philippine Arbor Day (PAD) observance. The tree planting activity was immediately followed with the tagging of metal plates of declared "Heritage & Century" trees. In Zamboanga, the PAD was highlighted with a city-wide celebration dubbed as "Arbor Day na Ciudad de Zamboanga". (jpa)

Mutli-sectoral group during the commemorative ceremony in consonance with the Philippine Arbor Day celebration, held June 25, at the Cesar C. Climaco Freedom Park, Sitio Abong-Abong, Barangay Pasonanca, Zamboanga City. (jpa)

Rain or shine, it's Arbor Day na Ciudada de Zamboanga as the country celebrates the Philippine Arbor Day on June 25. It is also the day officially designated as the start of the planting pursuant to City Ordinance No. 281 which provides for active public participation in tree planting activities (jpa)

Patients wait their turn for the free eye cataract surgery at Kuta Cesar Sang-an Station Hospital in Pulacan, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur on June 23, 2013. (gcc)

1st Infantry (Tabak) division assistant commander Amadeo Azul, Jr. (on microphone) delivers his message during the opening program of 2-day eye cataract surgery at Kuta Cesar Sang-an Station Hospital, Pulacan, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur on June 22, 2013. (gcc)

1st Infantry (Tabak) division assistant commander Amadeo Azul, Jr. interviewed by members of the Zamboanga del Sur-Pagadian City Press Club, Inc. during the free eye cataract surgery at Kuta Cesar Sang-an Station Hospital, Pulacan, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur on June 22, 2013 (gcc)

Acting chief of staff Col. Manuel Orduña delivers his welcome remarks during the 2-day free eye cataract surgery of the 1st Infantry (Tabak) Division, APO-SOZA ALAS and Mabuhay Deseret Foundation dubbed “Operation Sight Saving” held at Kuta Cesar Sang-an Station Hospital, Pulacan, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur on June 22, 2013. (gcc)

Retired 2nd Lt. Edgar Llarena of Dao, Pagadian City thanked the 1st Infantry (Tabak) division, APO-ZOSA SOLAS and Mabuhay Deseret Foundation for choosing him to be one of the 68 lucky patients to avail eye cataract surgery. (gcc)

Pagadian City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council action officer Haron Damada, Jr. with DSWD staff on Thursday morning distribute relief goods to 33 affected families in Kawit barangay hall. (gcc)

Maura Cabanes (left) , a resident of barangay Kawit, Pagadian City donates one (1) bag of assorted used clothings to social welfare officer IV Melanie Bendicion (center) at Kawit barangay hall on June 20. (gcc)

Assorted used clothings are ready for distribution to 33 affected families in barangay Kawit, Pagadian City.

Pagadian City acting mayor Romeo Pulmones (2nd from left) leads the distribution of relief goods to 33 families whose houses were destroyed by fire that struck Purok Bakhaw in barangay Kawit on Tuesday. The activity was held on June 20 at kawit barangay hall. (gcc)

Fire victim Emma Malayan receives goods from the city government of Pagadian during the distribution of relief assistance conducted by the CDRRMC , DSWD, and Kawit barangay council at the barangay hall on June 20. (gcc)

Felisa Tampos, 82 Social Pensioner expresses her gratitute to the Social Pension Program of the government through the DSWD.

Ms Evelyn Lingatong, DSWD-9 Regional Social Pension Coordinator disclosed during the PIA Media Forum that series or re-orientation, consultation dialogue will be conducted in the province on the Social Pension Program of the government. (cal)

The training committee gives 15-minute break to candidate soldiers for their parents to hug and greet them as they prepare to undergo 6 months rigorous training at the 1st Division Training School, Camp Major Cesar Sang-an, Pulacan, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur. (gcc)

The 144 newly recruited candidate soldiers attend the opening ceremony of the Candidate Soldier Course Class 318-13 at the Tabak Division Grandstand, Camp Major Cesar Sang-an, Pulacan, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur.(gcc)

1st Division Training School officer-in-charge Maj. Jonathan Obena accepts the 144 new recruits and at the same time, presents the training committee to assistant division commander Col. Amadeo Azul, Jr.(gcc)

Maj. Eduardo Monjardin of G1 reads the appointment order and subsequently turns over the 144 new candidate soldiers to the officer-in-charge of 1st Division Training School.(gcc)

Member-agencies of the Regional Youth Advisory Council (RYAC) during the 2nd Quarter RYAC Meeting Held June 14, 2013 at the NATIONAL YOUTH COMMISSION Zamboanga Area Office, Zamboanga City.(jpa)

Regional Youth Advisory Council (RYAC) members during the 2nd Quarter meeting , June 14, in Zamboanga City, presented their agency-accomplishment and future activities (youth related-activities).(jpa)