‘Grateful’, Gov Dorothy Montejo-Gonzaga takes oath

Nabunturan, Davao de Oro--- It’s a dawn of a new beginning for the golden province in Davao Region as the first lady governor-elect of the Davao de Oro province took oath today (June 30, 2022), at the Nabunturan National Comprehensive High School Gymnasium, Poblacion Nabunturan, Davao de Oro.

Governor Dorothy Montejo-Gonzaga is the first-ever lady governor-elect in Davao de Oro since its separation from Davao del Norte in the year 1998 as an independent province. During the oath-taking and thanksgiving ceremony, Dabawenyos from all-over the province converged at the NCCHS Gymnasium to witness the official ceremony of the new governor along with Congressman Ruwel Peter S. Gonzaga of District II, Vice Governor Tyron Uy, Sangguniang Panlalawigan Board Members, Department Heads and assistants, Municipal Mayors, National Government Agencies, Brgy. Captains and the people of Davao de Oro.

 “Ako gyung gihinay-hinay ug pronounce every word of the oath arun musil-sil sa atung alimpatakan ug sa akong huna-huna in the presence of everyone here nga mao gyud na ang buhaton namong mga bag-o ninyong gipili nga opisyales,” said Governor Gonzaga during the oath-taking ceremony reassuring commendable public service for the people of the province. The new governor took her oath before Judge Cresenciana DC-Cruz, the Executive Judge of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) 3.

“We will faithfully defend and promote the constitution at all times,” added Gov. Gonzaga. Unwavering support filled the atmosphere of the whole gymnasium of NNCHS as the people applauded and cheered the new face of governance, a brand that makes government work for the welfare of the people.

A thanksgiving mass was offered first before the official oath taking ceremony, and followed by a turn-over ceremony held at the Executive Building, Provincial Capitol of Davao de Oro. Vice Governor Jayvee Tyron L. Uy officially turned over the governance of the province to Governor Dorothy Montejo Gonzaga. (𝐽. 𝐴𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑎, 𝑃𝐴𝑂-𝐼𝑃𝑅𝐷 𝐷𝑎𝑣𝑎𝑜 𝑑𝑒 𝑂𝑟𝑜, 𝑝ℎ𝑜𝑡𝑜s 𝑏𝑦 𝐽. 𝐶𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑧 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐴. 𝐷𝑎𝑦𝑎𝑜)

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𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻-𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗼 𝗱𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗼.

Vice Governor-elect Tyron L. Uy, officially turned over to Governor-elect Dorothy Montejo-Gonzaga the governance of the province right after the oath taking ceremony. The turn-over ceremony was held at the 4th Floor Executive Building, Provincial Capitol of Davao de Oro.

The ceremony is an act required by the Department of Interior and Local Government  (DILG) as a manifestation of showing transparency, accountability and good faith.

𝐏𝐋𝐆𝐔 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐨 𝐝𝐞 𝐎𝐫𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐯’𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥

In the current times, it's innovative governance that takes the lead. The need of the people has never been constant in relation to the ever-changing time, and government services should cope with the demands of the public. 

To level up government service, the provincial government of Davao de Oro headed by Governor Tyron Uy implemented a reorganization based on the Provincial Ordinance No. 86-2021 approved by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of the province through Vice Governor Maricar Zamora, Senior Board Member Arturo Uy, and other provincial officials. 

On February 7, 2022, a total of 927 employees took their oath of office at the provincial capitol, 447 of which are casual employees and now made permanent as a result of the reorganization. The implementation of the administrative reform precedes efficient public service and provides security of tenure for the backbone behind the province’s triumphs---its workforce. 

The reorganization also strengthens existing government programs and services of Davao de Oro as some provincial offices were now separated as lone departments thereby expanding its scope and duties.

Among the offices that were upgraded is the Provincial Information and Communications Technology Office (PICTO) which spearheads the creation of various e-government programs utilized for an efficient workflow such as the Funds Utilization Management System (FUMS), Document Tracking System, Household Profiling Needs Assessment System (HPNA), and the Feedback Management System. PICTO also created much-needed online services accessible for all dabawenyos in the course of the pandemic such as the Call DdOC, 1DdO Helpline System, ShopLokal, and DdO iPortal which garnered awards and recognitions.

The internal audit workforce, formerly a division was also upgraded as the Provincial Internal Audit Office (PIAO) and continues its responsibility in auditing the operations, and activities of the provincial offices in adherence to laws, rules, and regulations. PIAO also received an award from the Department of Interior and Local Government Unit (DILG) in recognition of its establishment of a functional and resourced internal audit division and execution of an audit plan consistent with the guidelines issued by the Department of Budget and Management, and the Civil Service Commission.

The administrative reforms made by the provincial government with full support from the Provincial Human Resource Management and Development Office (PHRMDO) magnify the strength of the province’s 4Ps Plus program in its continued service for the welfare of DdO’s greatest treasure---its people. (JA, PAO-IPRD, photos by J. Cadiz)

Gov Tyron Uy delivers his State of the Province Addresss

Davao de Oro---Governor Jayvee Tyron L. Uy delivers his State of the Province Address (SOPA) 2020 on Monday, January 20, 2020 at the session hall, new Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) building, Cabidianan, Nabunturan, Davao de Oro during its 28th regular session of the 8th Sanggunian.
The SOPA is an annual report of Gov. Uy that highlights the accomplishments of the provincial government of the previous year as well as the major plans and programs for the ensuing year, based on 4Ps plus.

The 4Ps+ the PLANET for Environmental Management and Disaster Preparedness; PEOPLE for Social Protection and Human Development; PROSPERITY for Economic Development; PEACE for Peace Justice and Security and PLUS for Good Governance.

In the morning, Gov. Uy gives time for the press before he delivers his SOPA at the SP multi-purpose hall attended by the members of the press for print, radio and mainstream media from Tagum City, Davao City as well as from the province of Davao de Oro.

The members of the school paper campus writers from Nabunturan National Comprehensive High School (NNCHS) and Manat National High School (MNHS) together with their class advisers were also present during the press conference.

Vice Governor Maricar Zamora was also present during the press conference were the Governor expressed his gratitude for the full support of the Vice Governor as well as the members of the legislative body for their strong support and commitment as partners in implementing the plans and programs for the province.

Kim Kayel Calabio, a student from NNCHS asked the Governor about what to expect on education and environment program were the governor happily answered it by informing everyone about the several programs that were successfully implemented during the past years and the plans for the incoming years.

On the other hand, this will be the 1st SOPA delivered after the renaming of the province to Davao de Oro and the second time that the governor made it more accessible to the people of the province by organizing different venues in the 11 municipalities and streaming it live on social media (Facebook).

Under the new vision, “By 2030, Davao de Oro is a top investment and tourism destination in Mindanao with healthy, peaceful, resilient and safe communities.”

“We will see more greens and blues, more homegrown talents and countless opportunities in this golden era. This is the promise of Davao de Oro. This is us. This is who we are becoming. And with our becoming comes our golden identity,” the governor said. (Rey Antibo, ID DDO)

Photocaption Press  Con 1- On January 20, 2020 a press conference  was held at the Legislative Building, Provincial Capitol Ground,Nabunturan, Davao De Oro. The opportunity was attended by various media partners coming from the neighboring provinces of Davao De Oro together with journalism students from National High Schools.  The event was held to give room for queries regarding the 2020 State of the Province Address of Governor Jayvee Tyron L. Uy.(photo by A. Dayao, ID DAVAO DE ORO)

Photocaption SOPA-   Davao De Oro Governor Jayvee Tyron L. Uy  delivers his State of the Province Address on January 20, 2020, 1 PM at the new session hall of the Legislative Building at the Provincial Capitol Compound, Nabunturan, Davao de Oro. Governor Uy  delivers the achievements of the province's 4PS+ Program which stands for Planet (Environmental Management and Disaster Preparedness), People (Social Protection and Human Development), Prosperity (Economic Development), Peace (Peace, Justice, and Security), and Plus (Good Governance). (photo by A. Dayao, ID DAVAO DE ORO)

Governor Tyron Uy set to deliver State of the Province Address on January 20

Nabunturan, Davao de Oro- Davao de Oro Governor Jayvee Tyron L. Uy is set to deliver his State of the Province Address on January 20, 2020, 1 PM at the new session hall of the Legislative Building at the Provincial Capitol Compound, Nabunturan, Davao de Oro. This is the first major event after the renaming of the province last December 7, 2019.

The governor is expected to outline the accomplishments of the provincial government under the Bayanihan 4P’s Framework, which stands for Planet (Environmental Management and Disaster Preparedness), People (Social Protection and Human Development), Prosperity (Economic Development), Peace (Peace, Justice, and Security), and Plus (Good Governance).

Governor Uy is expected to highlight the advancements of Davao de Oro, especially its rise in the business competitiveness index, its low malnutrition incidence, the ongoing campaign against illegal drugs, and many other achievements.

The governor quipped that his state of the province will adopt a simpler tone this time.

“We will deliver a report that is short, simple yet substantial. We will be more transparent. We’ll do away with glitz and glamour. We will focus on reporting on the milestones we achieved together and the things we are still yet to realize,” he said.

The State of the Province Address will be shown through Facebook. Viewing stations will be mounted in all eleven municipalities so that many can listen and access the governor’s report.

Governor Uy also mentioned that the province’s new seal and hymn will be launched on the same date as his State of the Province Address. Last year, heformed the Davao de Oro Transition Committee to lead the creation of the new corporate seal and hymn of the province.

The new name of the province was ratified overwhelmingly last December 7, 2019 in a plebiscite supervised by the Commission on Elections.(AJC, DDO Info)

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.

Kahimunan Festival in Laak

Gov Tyron Uy joins the celebration of the 9^th Kahimunan festival in Laak on September 21, 2019 with other guests and officials. (M. Lasaca/ID Comval)