Comval romps awards in the “Digital Governance Awards 2019”

Compostela Valley Province--- ComVal garnered two National Awards in the recently concluded “Digital Governance Awards 2019” held at Jose Rizal Hall, Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Complex, Pasay City on November 26, 2019. 

In a plaque signed by DICT Sec. Gregorio B. Honasan II, DILG Sec. Eduardo M. Ano and National ICT Confederation of the Philippines (NICP) President Jonathan D. De Luzuriaga, the province was recognized for “Best In Government Inter-operability Award (G2G) Provincial Level” and 2^nd Place in the “Best in Business Empowerment Award (G2B) Provincial Level.’

Both awards were received by Gov. Jayvee Tyron L. Uy together with the Information Technology and Communication Development Division (ITCDD) Division Head Joyzel R. Odi, Provincial Voluntary Blood Services Program Coordinator Leonardo Merced and Information System Analyst Wilfredo M. Galagala.

The “Document Management System” developed by George Dan Hill (Computer Programmer) got the winning entry for the “Government to Government (G2G) Award” and the “Blood Distribution Management System” developed by Kent Vincent Gonzales (Computer Programmer) won the “Government to Business (G2B) Award”.

The Digital Governance Awards is annually celebrated which aims to search for best practices among local government units through the use of ICT in promoting effective and efficient public service. In line with the Provincial Government of Comval’s 4Ps+ Program, both systems were developed to provide convenience for the Comvaleños’ as well as for the good governance in the province.

"Thank you for the support and leadership Gov.Jayvee Tyron Uy and Vice Gov. Maricar Zamora, and to my team, the ICT ManCom and ITCDD, we made it again. I would like to specially mention George Dan Gil Duran and Kent Vincent Gonzales, the developers of the the systems. " said Joyzel Odi, the ITCDD Division Head. (Jasteen P. Abella/ID COMVAL

Comval celebrates “1st Comval Coconut Summit”

Compostela Valley Province--- a total of 300 Coconut Farmers and stakeholders attended the “1^st Comval Coconut Summit” held at the Provincial Capitol of Compostela Valley on Novemeber 27, 2019.

Targets of the newly commenced Coconut Summit is to “REVIVE, VALUE ADDING and R&D Market!” for the Coco industry. It also serve as the convergence of the different National Government Agencies such as the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Compostela Valley State College (CVSC) and the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) to pool their resources in order to revive the industry.

One of the main highlights of the summit was to directly link the  Coconut Farmers to different investors giving them a good pricing opportunity. Three big markets attended the summit that day; Franklin Bayer, First in Commodities Marketing, Inc. (FIC) and Legaspi Oil in Maco.

According to the OIC -PCA Administrator Ruel Rosales, the government is currently working to address the concerns of Coconut Farmers through the different Component Ventures namely; Coco Hybridization, Farm Venture, Agri-Biotech Venture, Bio Fuel Venture and the Food and Non-food Ventures as part of the “New Thinking in Coconut Industry” in the Philippines.

The DOST thru its R & D Program offers to add value to local products and processes thru Science and Technology interventions such us product quality improvement, SET-UP program (acquisition of equipment for processing), cost minimization, and other operation-related activities.

Land Bank of the Philippines also presented its Coconut Production and Processing Financing Program that offers a loan even to small farmers (below 5 hectares) for coconut planting and development projects.

The event was also attended by the MinDA new Chairman Manny Piñol who supported the event and made it sure in supporting the Coconut Framers thru market-linkaging.

“Coconut Farmers should be involved in added-value production, dapat matudloan sila ug  buhat ug virgin coconut oil ug uban pang value added products.” And aside from that, Minda, since we are involve in marketing promotions, nagapangita pud mi ug merkado for our matured and young coconut, but at the same time makatabang sa atuang advocacy nga madala sa barangay level ang processing facilities para makabuhat ang mga farmers ug produkto nga high-value,” the MinDa chief said. (Jasteen P. Abella, ID COMVAL)

A total of 300 Coconut Farmers and stakeholders attended the “1st Comval Coconut Summit” held at the Provincial Capitol of Compostela Valley on November 27, 2019. (Photo by: M. Lasaca, PS Comval)

Gov. Uy delivers Local State of the Children’s Report

Compostela Valley Province---“We made significant progress in promoting the core rights of our children- the right to survival and development, the right to protection and the right to participation. Our aspiration is simple to have a gold life for all most especially to every child in the province,” this was part of the message of Governor Jayvee Tyron L. Uy as he deliver his Local State of the Children’s Report (LSOCR) at the Arresgado Auditorium, Tagum City, Davao del Norte on November 26, 2019.

The activity is in line with the “27^th National Children’s Month Celebration” with the theme: “KARAPATANG PAMBATA: Patuloy na Pahalagahan at Gampanan Tungo sa Magandang Kinabukasan.”

Attending the program were the Provincial Officials, Municipal Mayors together with their child development workers of the eleven municipalities, municipal social welfare and development officers (MSWDO), child development learners, parents of the learners, sulong dunong beneficiaries and from the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO).

Governor Uy reported that there are 503 functional development centers in the province, nearly half of which are accredited by Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). This means that they have passed standards set by the national government. These centers are functional due to hard-work of the 505 child development workers; 51 percent of which are accredited by DSWD and the centers cater to nearly 18,000 learners all around the province.

The governor also expressed his gratitude that he was given the opportunity to deliver his State of the Children's Report in front of the children, parents and child development workers. “We shared the milestones we achieved recently- lowest child malnutrition incidence in Davao Region, Seal of Child Friendly Governance, schools built in a matter of days etc.”

“Daghang salamat sa atong mga social workers, atong mga municipal local social welfare officers, mga day-care workers, atong mga ginikanan ug sa PSWDO sa tanan nilang ginabuhat aron tagaan ug maayong kaugmaon ang atong kabatan-onan,” the governor said.

Meanwhile, right after the LSOCR they immediately proceed to the part two of the program the "Provincial Bulilit Festival" which is showing and competing the different talents of every learners for the 11 municipalities such us the Song Solo, Tula, Folk Dance, and a fun games for Bulilit Goes to Child Development Center and Shoe lacing.

The event was spearheaded by the PSWDO headed by Ms. Josephine Frasco - PSWDO Officer in collaboration with the provincial government of ComVal together with the DSWD. (Rey Antibo, ID Comval)

Comval opens 22nd CVPAA meet 2019

Compostela Valley Province-

For the second time the local government unit of Montevista is again the host of this year's prominent "22nd Compostela Valley Province Athletic Association (CVPAA) Meet 2019".

The provincial meet 2019 was officially opened on November 11, 2019 at the Montevista Sports Complex, Montevista, Compostela Valley Province.

The CVPAA is anchored with the theme: "Bridging Unity, Teamwork and Excellence through Sports".

The opening program started with a grand parade with the athletes, coaches and technical officials throughout the province.

The conduct of this year's provincial meet is co-hosted by the municipality of Monkayo, Compostela and Nabunturan.

During the program, the entrance and hoisting of CVPAA banner 2019 was led by Comval DepEd and followed by the provincial government banner and the municipal delegation banner.

The declaration of the formal opening of the 2019 palarong panlalawigan was led by Dr. Reynante A. Solitario - OIC- Schools Division Superintendent.

According to Mayor Eutropio S. Jayectin that the people of Montevista is ever proud of this rare opportunity to be the home of CVPAA meet 2019.

He added that, Montevista is totally aware of the boundless responsibility to incur being a modest 3rd class municipality; however, the municipal officials has sturdily accepted the accountability to grasp the event regardless of the shortfall of human resource, possessions and most of all deficiency of funds.

"Our highest regard is to help out our student athletes achieved its individual goals excel in its choice of sports. We want to be part of the aspirations and dreams of the growing athletes; that once in their lifetime Montevista has become a fragment of their success in their field of sports," the mayor added.

Meanwhile, Solitario expressed his gratitude to the leaders of the provincial government headed by Governor Jayvee Tyron L. Uy, Vice Governor Maria Carmen Zamora, District 1 Representative Manuel E. Zamora, District 2 Representative Ruwel Peter S. Gonzaga and to the host Mayor Eutropio S. Jayection and to all municipal mayors.

Solitario added that, sports play an important role both individually and collectively. It inculcates irreplaceable core values of sheer hard work, self awareness and discipline a combination that ultimately sums up into excellence.

“All of these can transcended into having a better nation. Collectively, these individual attributes, when applied consistently, can transmute into social cohesiveness and productivity, which are important part of nation building. This is why the Department of Education, together with the public and private stakeholders, is spearheading this annual event," said Solitario.

On the other hand, Gov. Uy extends his warmest felicitations to all participating athletes, coaches and schools of the provincial athletic meet in Montevista.

He said that, exposure in sports will also build our young people's mental threshold, their social skills and their sense of community.

"The holding of this year's provincial meet is indeed very special. This is the gathering of our province's best athletes. We will choose the student-athletes that will represent our province in the upcoming Davao Regional Athletic Association (DAVRAA) meet for 2020 which by the way will be held in our province. I am excited by this upcoming opportunity to host as it will not only exhibit our province's capabilities to host but to show our province as a learning destination in Mindanao," the governor said.

The conduct of the CVPAA meet 2019 will end on November 15, 2019.

(Rey Antibo, ID Comval)

COMVAL WINS GREEN BANNER AWARD ...

... and  RECORDS LOWEST CHILD MALNUTRITION INCIDENCE IN DAVAO REGION

Davao City- On the second consecutive year, Compostela Valley Province bagged the highly coveted Green Banner Awards. The distinction is given to local government units that recorded the lowest child malnutrition incidence. Senior Board Member and former Governor Arturo T. Uy along with employees from the Provincial Health Office-Nutrition Council received the award before National Nutrition Council-XI Program Coordinator Maria Teresa L. Ungson last October 28, 2019 at SMX Convention Center, Davao City.

 Due to the 95.18 percent that Compostela Valley garnered during the Annual Monitoring and Evaluation of the Nutrition Programs conducted by the Inter-Agency Regional Technical Working-Group to all provinces and cities in Davao Region. Compostela Valley also recorded the lowest child malnutrition incidence in the region recording 2.9 percent.

Since 2007, Compostela Valley rolled out programs that address hunger and malnutrition especially among children. Among these programs are the Adopt a Child, the Kusina Ng Kalinga, supplemental feeding among children in their early development phase, provision of vitamins and other services to pregnant women.

Reading the message in behalf of Governor Tyron Uy, Senior Board Member Uy said that the award is a product of convergence between local government units, non-government organizations and national government agencies.

“Through the bayanihan of the employees of the provincial government, we were able to rescue many children from the bondage of hunger and poverty”, he said.

 The former governor continued that addressing malnutrition is an urgent matter. He underscored that a truly progressive society is one that is characterized by well-nourished citizens.


“We can never build a peaceful world out of empty stomachs and human misery because the foundation of a truly peaceful and progressive community is always a healthy and well-nourished society”, he quips.

Compostela Valley helps quake-hit areas...

... of North Cotabato and Davao Del Sur

Compostela Valley Province--- It is now time for the people of Compostela Valley to help and show their support, this time in the earthquake-stricken areas of North Cotabato and Davao del Sur.  Gov. Tyron Uy,  himself, visited the affected areas on November 3 and met with the local officials there. 

Employees from the different departments of the Provincial Capitol of Comval Province extended their services in preparing for the relief operations. Among the distributed goods were packed meals, boxes of mineral water and rolls of tent that would be of great help for the affected residents.

“We will device a mission nga makatabang ta didto in one way or another, being a Dabawenyo and also as our brothers and sisters of Mindanao.” said Governor Uy. “Kita mismo naka experience ug calamity ug very thankful pod ta kay ang mga ubang taga laing probinsya nitabang pod sa atua ug maoy  nagsagop sa atua sa pila ka weeks nga lisod ug pait gyud ang supplies sa pagkaon, tubig ug uban pa.” he added.

The Province of Compostela Valley experienced the wrath of Typhoon Pablo way back in the 2012 bringing the whole province into its darkest days. Neighboring provinces and cities of Comval helped the Comvaleños to rise up in all possible ways they could offer.

Now is the time for Comval to return the favor and help its Mindanaoan brothers and sisters to rise and recover. (Jasteen P. Abella, ID COMVAL)

 Photocaption relief 1 & 2- Governor Jayvee Tyron Uy together with other government officials and government employees in Comval Province gave relief operations to the quake-hit areas of North Cotabato and Davao del Sur. Comval helps Mindanaoan brothers and sisters to rise and recover.

In Comval: Signing and Groundbreaking Ceremony ...

... for Proposed DOLE Provincial Office

Compostela Valley Province--- Deed of Usufruct Signing and Groundbreaking Ceremony for proposed DOLE Provincial Office took place at the Provincial Capitol Lobby, Cabidianan, Nabunturan, Compostela Valley Province on October 21, 2019.

In line with the Provincial Government of Compostela Valley Province’s 4Ps+ program, the construction of the Provincial DOLE Office will contribute to the province’s  prosperity and easy access for all Comvaleños in terms of employment concerns .

The ceremony was attended by Governor Jayvee Tyron Uy, Dole Regional Director Raymundo G. Agravante and other government officials of of the province. The proposed Dole Provincial Building is worth 30 Million pesos and will be constructed within the Provincial Capitol Complex of Compostela Valley.

Together with Governor Uy, Dole Regional Director Raymundo G. Agravante signed the contract and was grateful for granting the said project witnessed by PG Department Head of PHRMDO/ Provincial PESO Manager Lara Zaphire Kristy N. Bermejo together with DOLE Provincial Director Albert Degamo.

The proposed 30 Million worth building will become a 1 two-storey building which will serve as the DOLE Provincial Office and 1 building as a training center for all activities by DOLE in Comval. (Jasteen P. Abella, ID COMVAL)

Comval Tourism receives six pearl awards

Compostela Valley Province-- Six (6) pearl awards were received by the Provincial Tourism Office through the Supervising Senior Tourism Operations Officer (SSTOO) Ms. Christine Dompor of Compostela Valley during the conduct of the 20th Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines (ATOP) National Convention on October 2-5, 2019 at the Fort Ilocandia Resort, Ilocos Norte.



With this year’s theme, “Tourism and Jobs: A Better Future for All”, tourism officers and tourism stakeholders from all over the country had convened to share their knowledge, build networks, immersed in different communities and learned from these visits towards sustainable tourism.


According to Dompor, ATOP is an organization of tourism officers from all over the country who aims to strengthen its capabilities in tourism development, strive towards the highest standard of information and services for tourists, promote the welfare of its members and other partners, and foster unity in the industry.

Dompor added that the highlight of the four-day event of the DOT in Ilocos is the pearl awards were the association are being recognize for their exemplary practices, programs, and innovations employed by the Local Government Units (LGUs) in tourism governance. Together with the Department of Tourism (DOT), ATOP encourages Local Chief Executives to actively participate in the country’s tourism development initiatives. The award-giving program also is supported and partnered with the technical partner, the University of Sto. Tomas (UST).

Now on its 15th year, the PEARL AWARD: ATOP-DOT Best Tourism Practices of the Philippines Awards, honors local governments, and tourism officers who have contributed the significantly towards achieving sustainable tourism development in their respective communities.

“As of this year, ATOP added a new set of categories open to all levels, provincial, city and municipal were out of 300 plus entries all over the country, Compostela Valley was able to reap 6 pearl awards,” the tourism officer said.

For Provincial Category Comval were able to receive the 1st Place for Best Tourism Month/Week Celebration for the Tourism Month 2018 activities and 1st Place for Best Tourism Event Sports Festival for Visit Davao Summer Fun in Comval.

While for the Municipal Category Grand Champion for the Best Tourism Festival as Contemporary/other art form in NABIFILMEX of Nabunturan; 1st Place for Best Tourism Event Festival as Heritage Conservation for Lyurot Festival of Golden Valley in Mabini; 2nd Place for the Best Tourism Event-Adventure for the Tapok Tunob sa Langub Caving activity in Mawab, and a Special Citation for Best Tourism Event Festival as Thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest during the conduct of Simbalay Festival in the municipality of Nabunturan

All in all, 6 trophies garnered by the Comval delegation with two (2) LGUs already making names out of its tourism programs and projects.

Attending and receiving the award were led by Christine T. Dompor together with her office staff Prescila A. Decena and Larrah Jay M. Caparas, Jimmy Catamora Municipal Tourism Staff of LGU Mabini, and Leah M. Calamba – Municipal Tourism Officer of LGU Nabunturan. (Rey Antibo, ID Comval)

PWDC Chair Sholai Lim strengthen ties with China for greater opportunities

Provincial Women Development Council (PWDC) of Compostela Valley Province Chairperson Ma'am Sholai Lim participated as part of the Philippine delegation to the recently concluded dialogue at the National People's Congress in Beijing, China.

The bilateral talks and institutional visits were arranged by the Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines H.E. Zhao Jianhua for DUMPER Partylist Representative Hon. Claudine Bautista where fellow women leaders like Vice Mayor Josephine Mariscal of Municipality of Sta. Maria, Davao Occidental and Atty. Mary Kristine Joy Paras of the Office of President were also present.

The discussion highlighted the now better relationship status of the Philippines and China under President Rodrigo Duterte's leadership, and the importance of political stability in pursuing genuine developments for the people.

Cong. Bautista and Ms. Lim are set to implement vital projects and programs for the women sector of Davao de Oro. Initial planning was done between the two women leaders on how they can help public utility drivers and empower their families, especially the mothers.

Hon. Mayor Jason Joyce of JAS, Marketing & Communications Consultant Mr. Reymond Pepito, Mr. JP Gabareto of DUMPER Partylist and Mr. Shadrach Lindong of the Office of the Governor Jayvee Tyron Uy were also present during the discussions

(PDWC FB Page/ID Comval)

Another Bayanihan school in Comval opens

By Fe F Maestre

Pantukan, Compostela Valley – Grade 8 student, Jerry Kim Baltazar, goes to school everyday at 6 in the morning to walk about an hour and a half just tokan reach the nearest school in Sitio Sapanglubog, Barangay Tibagon in Pantukan. 

Used to be made of a makeshift tent, the 18-year old student has the more reason to be excited in the morning of October 9, 2019 as this will be the first time they will have their classes inside the newly-built 1 unit-3 classroom building in the said sitio.

“Ok ra magbaktas kog layo, ang importante makahuman ko kay gusto ko mag-maestro ug makatabang nila ma’m puhon diri,” he said, referring to the only 4 teachers assigned in the area.    

Named the Gintong Pag-asa Integrated School, the school was built through Bayanihan sa Paaralan (BSP) initiated by the provincial government of Compostela Valley in partnership with the local governments, national agencies and private partners. The scheme  follows the bayanihan way and the whole of nation approach as a peace-building initiative as it reaches geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDA) and conflict-affected areas (CAA) in the province.

“We want to see to it that the farthest communities will not be left behind, they deserve our attention more. Kadtong lisod ang dalan, kadtong wala pa naabot sa serbisyo sa gobyerno ang dapat tutukan. Wala’y lisod nga problema basta magtinabangay,” said Gov. Tyron Uy.

Also joining the turn-over ceremony were Pantukan Mayor Roberto Yugo,  Ltc Esteveyn E. Ducusin of 71^st IB, Cong. Ruwel Peter Gonzaga,  DepEd SDS Dr. Reynante Solitario,  and other local officials.

The school has a total of 55 Kinder to Grade 8 students according to Mellisa Quirol, Teacher in-charge. “Nagsugod mi ug tudlo diri paghunong gyud sa Salupungan aron dili madelatar ang pag-eskuwela sa mga bata. Katong makeshift pa lang among school, naglisud jud mi kay guut kaayo mao nga lipay kaayo mi nga dali kaayo nahuman ug conducive kaayo ang maong eskuwelahan,”  Quirol said.

This is the 3^rd series of newly-built schools that was turned over under the Bayanihan sa Paaralan project with the construction finished in just several weeks. Particularly, a 1 unit-2 classroom building each was turned over on October 3 in Purok 3, Brgy. Panansalan in Compostela and another on October 4 in Sitio Bongloy, Brgy. Pagsabangan, New Bataan.

At the end of this week, another 1 unit-2 classroom building will soon be turned over on October 12 at Side 4, Brgy. Mangayon in Compostela.  These four school sites kicked off the build just on September 20, 2019.

While the last school to be turned over will happen on October 13 at the remote Sitio Danawan, Brgy. Manurigao in New Bataan with its kick-off ceremony held just last September 29, 2019.

What’s more, aside from the classroom buildings, a teachers’ cottage to house the teachers who will be staying for the whole week due to distance, a Kusina ng Kalinga kitchen, and a Gulayan sa Paaralan vegetable garden were also put up as component to the Bayanihan sa Paaralan project.   

The BSP school sites were led by management teams from the different offices of the provincial government and partnered with Municipal and barangay LGUs, Department of Education and other national agencies, and other private partners.  The Provincial Agriculturists Office, Prov’l Veterinary Office, Prov’l Assessor’s Office, Prov’l Engineering Office, Comval Provincial Hospital-Pantukan, MLGU Pantukan, MLGU Mabini, DepEd Pantukan District, BLGU Tibagon, and 2^nd Dist. Congressional Office managed the said school build in the area. (fe maestre/ id comval)

TURN-OVER

Comval Governor Jayvee Tyron L. Uy together with Congressman Ruwel Peter Gonzaga, Pantukan Mayor Roberto M. Yugo and OIC-Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Reynante A. Solitario led the turnover  of the newly-built 1 unit-3 classroom building in Sitio Sapanglubog, Barangay Tibagon in Pantukan, Comval on October 9, 2019. (Photo by:M. Lasaca, ID Comval)

Comval celebrates “United Nations International Day of Peace Commemoration in Pantukan

Compostela Valley Province---The provincial government of Compostela Valley celebrates the “United Nations International Day of Peace Commemoration” at Pantukan Sports Complex, Pantukan, Comval Province on September 21, 2019 with the theme: "Tapang at Malasakit para sakapayapaan." 

Sparked with the early morning sunshine of Pantukan’s Municipality, the United Nations International Day of Peace started with the registration of Participants at 5 o'clock comprised with Local Government Unit (LGU) Officials, 11 IPs of the eleven municipalities, Barangay Captains, Women's Group, Barangay Officials of Pantukan, PPDOC Comm. Member, PNP and the AFP and directly followed by the "Peace Walk" at 6 in the morning. 

The ceremony proper was opened by the welcome message of the Mayor of the Municipality of Pantukan, Hon. Roberto Yugo highlighting the importance of peace that should root in our hearts leading to listening and whole-heartedly forgiving others.

The United Nations International Day of Peace Commemoration envisions to bring together multi-sectoral groups such as civil society, religious groups, youth organizations, security sectors and others in a common activity where the international celebration will promote awareness in peace issues and showcase peace initiatives.

Compostela Valley Provincial Women Development Council (PWDC) chairperson Sholai Lim was set as the ambasdor of the International Women's Peace Group (IWPG). "My goal is to foster friendship among nations, to share and find consensus in the various issues the world faces today and hopefully restore our faith in humanity," said Lim.

Peace Consuls of Mindanao and other dignitaries attended the event namely Lt. Gen. Felimon Santos of AFP the Commander Eastmincom, BGEN Marcelo C. Morales Director Police Regional Office II and Emmanuel Manny Fantin Pinol the Chairman of MNDA. 

Highlights of the event were the turn-over of balls from Maharlika Sports and Football for Humanity and the Launching of the Solidarity Garden. " Dako akong pasalamat sa paghatag sa amua ug mga bola kay magamit namo sa among practice ug tournament. Sa Futsal nako nakuha ang akong kalipay ug puhon posible nga makaeskwela ko ug libre tungod sa futsal," said Jean Templanza, a member of the Pantukan Futsal team. 

The Solidarity Garden is a joint project of the Provincial Government of Comval and the LGU Pantukan and will be opened for the public soon. #YEStoDavaoDeOro (Justeen Abella, ID Comval) 

Comval's Family Health Fair

Compostela Valley Province

The provincial government of Compostela Valley through the Provincial Health Office (PHO) in partnership with the Department of Health (DOH) conducts "12th Family Health Fair" (FHF) with the theme: "Bringing Families Towards Universal Health Care" at the far-flung area in Barangay Melale, Municipality of Laak, Compostela Valley Province on September 10, 2019.



Attending the program were Laak Mayor Antonio L. Libuangan together with Board Members Renato B. Basañes and Vivencia Secuya, PHO Chief Dr. Antonio P. Ybiernas Jr., Executive Assistant for Health Dr. John Edward M. Coloma, PHO Doctors and personnel, and the barangay officials of Melale led by Barangay Captain Peter Elsan Molero.

Among the services offered during the conduct of the health fair are the IMCI Screening, Prenatal Check-up and Family Planning under Family Health cluster and for the Infectious Disease Cluster is the HIV Counseling and Testing for the different individuals. The Environmental Health and Sanitation also offers Food Handler's Class.  For the Non-Communicable Disease they conducted Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid and for the Population Management is the Teen Counseling.

On the other hand, the Provincial Council of Women offers 'Libreng Gupit' Free Haircut for all the participants in the community while the Basic First Aid Training and techniques was also conducted by the Health Emergency Management System.

Furthermore, the Oplan Pagbabago of the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office offers Information Education Campaign (IEC) on Youth Welfare Program and Services, PHIC Enrollment on Pregnant Women and Pantawid Pamilya Program Queries.

 Other services are the feeding program or libreng lugaw and champurado as well as the Provision of Iron, Ascorbic Acid and Zinc for the Nutrition cluster.

According to Board Member Dr. Basañes, this is the first time that the conduct of the FHF was held at the Barangay or in a far-flung Barangay as mandated by the governor as part of the Oplan Pagbabago and 4Ps plus agenda.

"Ang katuyuan ani nga programa nga kamong mga katawhan masayod gyud kung unsa ang mga serbisyo sa gobyerno nga angayan maavail sa mga katawhan nga libre ug walay bayad. Ma aware tang tanan kung unsa ang available services sa atong probinsiya pinaagi sa health ug uban pa," Basañes added.

Also gracing the event were the eleven (11) municipal health officers of the Rural Health Units (RHUs) of the entire province together with the participation of the four (4) hospitals of the province namely; the Compostela Valley Provincial Hospital (CVPH) Montevista, CVPH Laak, CVPH Pantukan and CVPH Maragusan.

The National Offices and Private partners such as Apex Mining Company, Thermamarine also offers free multi-vitamins and render other health services with their medical specialist while the Mindanao Pranic Healing Training Center offers consultations for the energy healing. The members of the community in Barangay Melale as well as the neighbouring Barangays availed of the different services during the conduct of the FHF.  #YEStoDavaoDeOro (Rey Antibo, ID Comval)

Philippine Travel Mart Exhibition

The provincial government through the Tourism Office joins the Philippine Travel Mart together with the other provinces in the Region sponsored by the Department of Tourism at SMX Convention Center from August 30-Sept.1, 2019.  This is the longest-running travel trade exhibition in the Philippines and Comval is part of the highlighted pavilion being next year's dive and climb caravan feature on the 2020 Visit Davao Summer Fun. (Tourism, PLGU COMVAL )

Development Academy of the Philippines

The provincial government in Comval in partnership with the Development Academy of the Philippines conducts Training Course on ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) Requirements and Documentation, on September 3-5, 2019 in Davao City. The training course is for the Core team to develop in depth understanding of the QMS concepts, principles and requirements. (Credits: VGO)

Comval celebrates 119th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary

Compostela Valley Province---The provincial government of Compostela Valley joined the celebration of the Philippine Civil Service Anniversary with the theme: “Civil Service at 119: Upholding Integrity and a High Trust Society,” on September 2, 2019 at the capitol lobby, Cabidianan, NabunturanComval.

Attending the program were Governor Jayvee Tyron L. Uy together withComvalProvincial Director of the Civil Service Commission (CSC) Nancy Alex Tuason, Regional Director of the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) Ma. Teresa Tuburan-Pacudan, Vice Governor Maricar S. Zamora, Provincial Officials, Provincial Government (PG) Heads and Assistant PG Heads, Heads of the National Agencies, officials from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Philippine National Police (PNP), and the provincial capitol employees.

Director Tuason, congratulates all the members of the CSC for their dedication, sacrifices and loyalty to the Philippine Government.

 “Those who have been in the Civil Service for more than 20 or 30 years and those who are new to the civil service especially the millennial who prepared toward in the government instead of the private sector or going into business or going abroad you all deserve to be congratulated,” said Tuason

“You have won my admiration because the government needs young blood with fresh and proactive mind and strong conviction na kayanatinitoparasapagbabago,” she added.

 Tuason also explains about the importance of integrity in the government service. “Upholding integrity in our work is not a walk in the park, hindiganunkadali. It is emotionally challenging when we become friends with our clients and associate. The pakikisamais so important.

Meanwhile, the provincial government also celebrates the National Crime Prevention Week for the bureaucracy achievements and contributions of the men and women in uniform in government who uphold the country’s societal goals and overall mission.

 On the other hand Governor Uy, expressed his gratitude to the Comval CSC Director and the NAPOLCOM Regional Director for gracing the convocation program as jump-starting the Civil Service Month and the National Crime Prevention Week.

 “We have to observe those qualities of a good public servant isipkitaangmgafrontlinersnamgdeliver in terms of government services in our province,” said Governor Uy.

“We have to work with passion, we have to work that our clients and our constituents ngasilaangatoangbidapermi,” the governor added.

The anniversary celebration is also anchored on one of the “Ambition Natin 2040” key areas for development planning which is building a high trust society.

#YEStoDavaoDeOro (Rey Antibo, ID Comval)