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Bulawan Festival 2023, gipabati sa hilit nga lugar sa probinsya

Subay sa umaabot na selebrasyon sa Bulawan Festival 2023 ug 25th Founding Anniversary sa Davao de Oro, gipabati pag-usab sa panggamhanang probinsyal sa pagpangulo ni Governor Dorothy Gonzaga ang bulawanong selebrasyon niini sa mga hilit nga lugar sa probinsya. 

Karung adlawa, March 4, 2023, ubay-ubay nga mga probisyon ug serbisyo, mapa pang-edukasyon, panglawas, pang-agrikultura ug uban pa, ang nadawat sa katawhan sa Sitio Estabillo, Brgy. Andili sa Mawab.

Lakip niini ang libreng medical check-ups, gupit, tuli, alis bukol, vaccination, dental, maternal health services, animal health services, legal services, ug ang pagpanghatag sa mga school/hygiene supplies, tanom, tambal, food packs ug uban pa.

Namulong sa maong kalihokan si Governor Gonzaga diin mihatag og gibug-aton sa kamahinungdanon sa maong lakang ug pagsiguro nga ang matag lugar adunay access sa mga batakang serbisyo, bisan asa pa ang lokasyon niini. Gipasiugda usab niya ang papel sa security sector sa ilang presensya, hinungdan sa paghatag sa usa ka luwas nga probinsya ug arun mahatud ang mga angay nga serbisyo sa katawhan.

Mapasalamaton ug malipayon gayud si Brgy. Tribal Chieftain Angel Tabid sanglit nadungog gayud sa gobyerno ang ilang mga hanyu ug naghinaot usab sila sa dugang pa nga programa nga muabot kanila sama sa dugang dalan arun hapsay ang pagbiyahe sa ilang mga produktong uma ngadto sa sentro.

Dugang pa, gipakita sa katawhan ang ilang mainitong pagpasalamat pinaagi sa usa ka Cultural Dance Presentation nga nagtanyag usab sa dato nga kultura sa kumunidad. 

Nakigtimbaya usab sila 2nd District Rep. Congressman Ruwel Peter Gonzaga, BM Teodoro Arancon, Mayor Ruperto Gonzaga III, 28IB Commander Ronilo Desingaño, PSWDO head Josephine Frasco kauban ang mga local nga opisyales, kapulisan ug kasundaluhan. 

Sa musunod nga mga semana, pagahitabuon usab ang parehong serbisyo caravan sa Brgy. Ngan, Compostela, Brgy. San Vicente, Montevista, ug  Brgy. Ampawid, Laak sa umaabot nga March 11, 18 ug 25.

Ang Bulawanong Hatud Serbisyo kabahin sa mas dako nga inisyatibo sa gobyerno, kauban ang security sector, nga gitumong sa pagdala og kalambuan sa mga lugar ilabina sa mga kanhing conflict affected o vulnerable areas sa probinsya. (Jaynus Fernandez, Photos by Jonie Cadiz)

'David Foster and Friends' live in Manila

 Solaire Resort Entertainment City presents an unforgettable night with legendary hitmaker David Foster as part of its 10th anniversary celebration. "David Foster and Friends, Live at The Theatre at Solaire" is the first of its kind – an eight-show residency happening on March 21 to 26.

Fans and the audience can expect to hear some of his greatest hits sung and interpreted by his guest artists.

Together with David, show-goers will also hear singer and actress Katharine McPhee, Pia Toscano and Daniel Emmet.

"David Foster and Friends, Live at The Theatre at Solaire" will also feature some of the most prolific Filipino voices showcasing the distinct and world recognized Pinoy showmanship to an already incredible performance lineup.

The Philippines' Concert King Martin Nievera will join the hitmaker on stage every show, while Asia's Phoenix Morissette enchants with her voice from March 21 to 22 and March 24 to 26 at the 8 p.m. shows.

Foster's career has spanned over four decades which has garnered him the title of "The Hitman," having written and produced many chart-topping songs that have propelled several artists to star status and have gone down the music industry's history as legends, such as Whitney Houston, Madonna, Celine Dion, Barbra Streisand and Michael Bublé.

He has created culture-defining soundtracks for blockbuster films and the genius behind timeless holiday tunes that have become the anthem of the season like Josh Groban's "Noel", Michael Bublé's "Christmas", Celine Dion's "These Are Special Times", Rod Stewart's "Merry Christmas Baby", and Andrea Bocelli's "My Christmas."

His record-breaking work in the industry awarded him 16 Grammy Awards, an Emmy, and Golden Globe award, three Oscar nominations, and the famous star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame to state a few. Foster's popularity in Asia proves to be unmatched with sold-out shows at every stop of his David Foster & Friends Asia Tour.

In recent years, the world-renowned entertainer has toured across the United States to stage various performances of his show "An Intimate Evening with David Foster" some of which have been broadcasted on television across the country.

Northern Mindanao transport group not joining week-long nationwide transport strike

by Franck Dick Rosete

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY –- The National Confederation of Transport Union (NCTU) Northern Mindanao has decided not to join the scheduled weeklong nationwide transport strike starting on Monday, March 6.

The NCTU has earlier said it would join the nationwide transport strike as its way to express their opposition to franchise consolidation and traditional jeepney phaseout.

In a sudden change of heart, the transport group decided not to join anymore but did not cite reasons for its decision. 

However, NCTU Northern Mindanao coordinator Joel Gabatan said in a phone interview on Saturday, March 4, that despite their nonparticipation, the NCTU Northern Mindanao still called on the national government to address various concerns of the jeepney operators pertaining to the franchise consolidation that is part of the public utility vehicle modernization program (PUVMP).

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) extended the franchise consolidation deadline until the end of this year.

Gabatan said there were jeepney operators who are also cooperative members who voiced concerns because of the expensive fees and the fear to raise concerns due to the possible consequences.

“Pagmureklamo sila ignon dayon nga i-drop imong franchise ilabi na nga naka-consolidate naka; kay paghuman consolidate, ang tag-iya ana ang coop na (If they complained, they would say they will drop the franchise, especially that they were already consolidated; because after consolidation, the owner will be the cooperative),” Gabatan said. 

The NTCU regional coordinator said this could be the reason why there were still several jeepney drivers and operators who were not in favor of the consolidation.

Aminoden Guro, LTFRB Region 10 director, advised members of transport cooperatives to directly report their concerns or complaints about their management to the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA).

“Para and CDA na ang musita ana nga ccoperaive nga ngano dili mo gasunod sa inyong balaod (So that the CDA would be the one to call out that cooperative asking why you’re not following your rules),” Guro said in a separate phone interview with the Manila Bulletin on Saturday.

Guro underscored the importance of consolidating the individual jeepney operators in order to have better fleet management in the transportation system.

The LTFRB-10 director said 98% of the PUVs in the region have already formed into cooperatives and consolidated their franchises.

Despite the extension of the franchise consolidation deadline, the planned transport strike next week will still continue, said Manibela chairman Mar Valbuena. 

During the public hearing Thursday, March 2, the Senate Committee on Public Services chaired by Senator Grace Poe urged the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the LTFRB to fix their problem first before providing a deadline.

The LTFRB previously set a March deadline for the traditional jeepney consolidation, but it was extended on June 30 as many transport groups objected.

Meanwhile, the Northern Mindanao Federation of Transport Service Cooperative (NOMFEDTRASCO) also expressed opposition towards nationwide transport strikes.

The NOMFEDTRASCO said its members already consolidated their franchises and voiced support for the public utility vehicle modernization program of the government.

“There were 20 transport service cooperative members that already have operational modernized units that is 45 percent of the total membership,” it said in a statement released on March 1.

The group stressed that the implementation of nationwide transport strike could prejudice the right of the riding public to access public transportation and could deplete the purpose of the PUVMP.

The said transport federation has almost fifty (50) transport cooperatives from the five provinces in the Northern Mindanao region.

Just in case there is transportation paralysis, the LTFRB regional office 10 secured its contingency plans by coordinating with the transport groups and transport corporations to have their buses offer ‘Libreng Sakay’ to government employees, barangay workers, and students, among others.

“This office assures the public that in case of strike, it is ready to fill the routes affected by the said strike and is prepared to cushion the effects of the strikes of transport groups,” the LTFRB-10 said.