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.

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RTC Branch 19 Presiding Judge Hon. Romeo Descallar swears in reelected 2nd District Representative of Zamboanga del Sur Hon. Aurora E. Cerilles on June 28, 2013 at the Megayon Stage, Provincial Government Center, Dao, Pagadian City (cal)

  

Zamboanga del Sur Governor Antonio H. Cerilles swears in before RTC Branch 19 Presiding Judge Hon. Romeo Descallar on June 28, 2013 at Megayon Stage, Provincial Government Center, Dao, Pagadian City (cal)

City and municipal officials of Pagadian and 26 towns of Zamboanga del Sur took their oath before Zamboanga del Sur Governor Antonio H. Cerilles during the joint oath taking ceremonies held on June 28, 2013 at the Megayon Stage, Provincial Government Center, Dao, Pagadian City. (cal)

Re-elected First District Representative of Zamboanga del Sur Hon. Victor J. Yu took his oath before RTC Branch 19 Presiding Judge Romeo Descallar on June 28, 2013 at Megayon stage, Provincial Government Center, Dao, Pagadian City (gcc)

Zamboanga del Sur Governor Antonio H. Cerilles administers the joint oath taking of the newly elected members of the Provincial Board, city officials of Pagadian and the municipal officials of the 26 municipalities of Zamboanga del Sur. (alt)

Hand-over of the key of responsibility by Aurora outgoing Mayor Enrique Cabahug, Jr. to Mayor-elect Boen Dorotheo Cabahug (cal)

Mayor-elect Boen Dorotheo Cabahug receives official documents by the respective heads of municipal offices in Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur. The turn-over of documents from the administration of outgoing Mayor Enrique Cabahug, Jr. to Mayor Elect Boen Dorotheo Cabahug was stipulated under DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-13. (gcc)

Outgoing Mayor Enrique J. Cabahug, Jr. delivers his valedictory address during the inaugural program and swearing in of the winning candidates of Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur on June 28, 2013 at the municipal gym.(cal)

Regional Trial Court Branch 30 acting Judge Jaime Caberte (right) swears in Aurora Mayor-elect Boen Dorotheo R. Cabahug, Jr. and municipal councilors-elect during the May 13 midterm elections at the inaugural and oath-taking ceremonies held at the public gymnasium, Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur on June 28, 2013. The six municipal councilors-elect who took their oath of offices include (L-R) Bonimar Cabahug, Rogelio Tigue, Custodio Mayol, Adonis Enriquez, and Bonifacio Cabahug. (gcc)

  

Thanksgiving mass of the newly elected municipal officials of Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur, June 28, 2013 held at the newly constructed gymnasium (alt)

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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)