Davao de Oro celebrates “Thanksgiving Day “

Davao de Oro Province (Dec. 8, 2019, 11 AM)--- Grateful for all the triumphs received by the golden province for the entire year of 2019, Davao de Oro celebrates its annual interfaith “Provincial Thanksgiving Day” held at the Provincial Capitol Grounds on December 8, 2019.

The celebration came a day after the plebiscite was held for the renaming of Compostela Valley province to Davao de Oro. As of this writing, election returns have yet to be completed and submitted to the Provincial Plebiscite Board of Canvassers (PPBOC) at the New SP Session Hall, Provincial Capitol in Nabunturan.

The “Thanksgiving Day” aims to nurture universal values to all constituents to direct the institutionalization of the spiritual development as well as values restoration program implementation from provincial down to the barangay levels. The celebration was attended by all LGU officials from the 11 municipalities, different barangay officials together with the stakeholders in the National Government Agencies.

With the theme “Through him then, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God that is the fruit of lips that give thanks to his name” Davaweños,  with different religions were united as one during the event.

The Thanksgiving Day also gave way to help identified beneficiaries of calamities and crisis affected individuals through the offerings given by all attendees during the event. “For the last 21 years, more or less 22 years, maskin unsa man ang muabot nga delubyo o problema sa atung probinsya nga tan-aw nato lisod kaayo sulbaron pero ato gihapong na solusyunan as a province mao na nga diha nato makita ang true meaning sa atuang ngalan sa probinsya isip Davao De Oro.” said Governor Jayvee Tyron L. Uy. 

(Jasteen P. Abella, ID COMVAL)

Comval: Classroom Building and Governor's Birthday

Comval Governor Jayvee Tyron L. Uy celebrates his 34^th birthday at the IP community with the Matigsalob Tribe in a far flung area in Sitio Side 4, Barangay Mangayon, Compostela, Comval on May 8, 2019. This is also the opportune time of the governor for the battlecry of ‘Walang Iwanan’ (No one is left behind) has been heard loud and clear by the recipients during the Social Preparation stage of building a 1-unit 2-classroom school building in the area.(Photo by M. Lasaca, PS Comval)

Social preparation for building of 1-unit 2-classroom building in a GK way held in Comval

Compostela Valley Province--- The provincial government of Compostela Valley in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd), National Commission for Indigenous Peoples (NCIP), Gawad Kalinga (GK) and the Tindog Comval Foundation hold a social preparation which is organized into two cluster teams to build one-unit two classroom school buildings in the IP and conflict areas in Sitio Side 4, Barangay Mangayon and Sitio Puting Bato, Barangay Ngan in the municipality of Compostela on May 8, 2019.

Attending the social preparation were the provincial and local officials led by Governor Jayvee Tyron Uy, DepEd officials led by Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Reynante Solitario, Mayor Lema P. Bolo, Provincial Government Heads, and the Barangay Officials of the said Barangays.

The identified areas for the building of school classrooms were being run before by the revolutionary New Peoples Army (NPA) and even have their Salugpungan schools built to influence the mindset of the local kids.

During the program, kids of the Matigsalob tribe in Sitio Side 4 gathered for the discussion of the plan for the ‘Bayanihan sa Paaralan’ which will commence on May 15 as it also requires the help of the community in building a classroom in bayanihan-way for 15-days with the help also of the capitol employees.

According to Solitario, “usa kini ka tubag nato sa panginahanglan sa katawhan labi na sa mga nagpuyo sa mga Sitios nga matagaan gyud sila ug building para sa mga kabataan. Tungod kay layo gyud ang next school ani makita nato nga dunay mga kabataan diri nga wala gyud maka skwela sa mga tulunghaan. In fact naay uban nag-undang nalang ug nay uban nga nag skwela pero kailangan pa mubaktas ug layo. Tungod sa panginahanglan nga mag put-up ug school building na tubag gyud nga butangan ug school building ang maong mga lugar.

“As of the moment on our mapping, we have a total of 28 students nga masulod ani nga tulunghaan and as of now continue atong mapping with the help of our learning teachers and mobile teachers and hopefully naa pa gyud lain mga kabataan nga masulod sa tulunghaan,” Solitario added.

“Next year we have allocation for this school from DepEd para permanent gyud unya maningkamot pud ta nga himoon nato ning integrated school in the future para atong mga studyante dili lamang ma cater ang Grade 1 hangtud Grade 6 pati na ang Grade 7 – 12. Maningkamot ta nga ma budgetan ni puhon ug national paid teacher unya gikan pud sa ilahang tribu ang mutudlo para sa contextualize nga ginasunod nato sa pagtudlo,” said Solitario.

The said school building is for the school children who were deprived of education due to distance. Part of the budget that will be used are the proceeds from the Fun Run which the province regularly undertake every year during the opening of the Bulawan Festival celebration.

On the other hand right after the program Governor Uy celebrates his 34th birthday at the IP community in a far flung area in Sitio Side 4. This is also the opportune time of the governor for the battlecry of ‘Walang Iwanan’ (No one is left behind) has been heard loud and clear by the recipients during the Social Preparation stage.

Governor Uy also expressed his gratitude to all the partners and the members of the different community for making it possible. “Bisag unsa kalayo sa lugar kung tuyuan gyud nato sa paghatod ug serbisyo ug programa sa gobyerno nga makatabang sa atong katawhan sama niani wala gayuy imposible kung naa ang pag tinabangay.”

“As much as possible we want to reach those un-reached children and bring them to school for them to really learn because this is one of the advocacy of DepEd,” Solitario ended. (Rey Antibo, ID Comval)

Comval Governor Uy delivered his 2nd SOPA

Compostela Valley Governor Jayvee Tyron Uy delivered his second State of the Province Address (SOPA) on Tuesday, September 18 at Monkayo Dome, Comval.

Gov. Uy reported the province’s accomplishment in line with his “One Comval, One vision” highlivghting the4Ps of his administration; Planet, Prosperity, People and Peace.

In planet, the governor centered his speech in the effort done by the province in partnership with the Municipal Local Government Units and other partners in regards to the environment. One of which is the ongoing rehabilitation of the Diwalwal.

“Amid all the talks and noises covering this issue, let me restate my official position: Our priority is the rehabilitation of the Diwalwal,” the governor said.

With all the problems surrounding the shortage of rice supply, Gov. Uy proudly shared that Comval is 98% rice sufficient as drawn from the report of nine (9) rice-producing municipalities. In fact, the province is a consistent recipient of Department of Agriculture’s Rice Achiever Award.

For people, he mentioned the programs of the province that are innovative and participatory. The success of the Bayanihan Para saKalusugan – KusinangKalinga (BPsK – KnK) program had inspired the province to bring the BPsK-KnK into a new level. The PLGU plans to conduct a universal feeding, wherein elementary pupils, regardless of their nutritional status will be fed for 120 days during lunchtime in five pilot areas in the province, namely; Upper Ulip ES in Pantukan, Anagase ES in Monkayo, Lono-Lono ES in Mawab, LS Sarmiento ES in Laak and Libuak ES in Maco. The activity is set on October, this year.

The province peace agenda covers two important pursuits, the reduction of crime and curbing agency. The PLGU continue to strengthen the anti-drug abuse councils of every LGU and actively worked for the social and economic reforms in the geographically isolated and disadvantaged communities.

The governor ended his SOPA giving thanks and acknowledging the people behind the province’s achievements and encouraging his fellow public servant, particularly the Sangguniang Panlalawigan members to continuewhat they have started.

“Victories should not stop. It should continue. I intend to keep the bayanihan spirit alive to witness more victories. I intend to keep the vision of our province to see more triumphs. I intend to connect and reach out to more people. I intend to keep the unity. I intend to bring more peace, deliver more progress and change more lives. So that by the time that we rename our province’s name to Davao de Oro by next year, we will be stronger than before,” he said.(Sheldane Mahinay// ID Comval)

Compostela Valley Governor Jayvee Tyron Uy delivered his second State of the Province Address (SOPA) on Tuesday, September 18 at Monkayo Dome, Comval. the SOPA centered on the province’s accomplishment in line with his “One Comval, One vision” highlighting the4Ps of his administration; Planet, Prosperity, People and Peace. (Maryel Lasaca// ID Comval)

Gov. Uy leads donation drive for Marawi People

Gov. Uy leads donation drive for Marawi People

Compostela Valley Province (June 7) --- Capitol employees, public and private companies donated goods to extend help to the people of Marawi City who have been attacked by the Maute Group last May 23, 2017. This terrorist attack lessened economic activities in the city and caused people to be displaced.

The province of Compostela Valley under the leadership of Gov Jayvee Tyron L. Uy initiated the Oplan Marawi Donation Drive to gather help from different sectors and organizations through the use of social media, radio, local TV stations. They have also linked with 3 stations as drop-off points namely: Yuyu (Tagum City), Penongs Sta. Ana Branch (Davao City) and PSWD Office (Nabunturan) to make collections easier and locations accessible for people.

The goods are now transported to Iligan City for distribution headed by Raul C. Villocino of Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO).

One of the remarkable values of the Comvalenyos is their will to serve their fellow Filipinos through the concept of bayanihan, holding on to their commitment that "no one shall be left behind".

"When we were struck by Pablo, we received donations from far-away places and people we don't even know. Now that our brothers and sisters in Marawi are in a serious crisis, it is our solemn obligation to help them as members of our own shared Filipino community", Gov. Uy said.

Gov. Uy further stressed that volunteerism or bayanihan has always been a practice in Compostela Valley.

To show his commitment to bayanihan tradition, Compostela Valley will host this Gawad Kalinga Bayani Challenge this June 7-11, 2017.

This event will gather volunteers from different parts of the country. The volunteers can engage into activities on social housing, nutrition and environmental protection. (allin joy camille, arianne dacalos//ids comval)

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(Marawi)

Food and non-food relief goods are now on their way as Compostela Valley province sends its team dawn of June 7, 2017. Gov Jayvee Tyron L. Uy initiates the Oplan Marawi Donation Drive to gather help from different sectors and organizations to help the internally displaced persons (IDPs) affected in the Marawi conflict.(albert dayao/ ids comval)

COMVAL conducts Training for SBB Youth Volunteers

Comval conducts training for SBB youth volunteers

Compostela Valley Province---The provincial government of Compostela Valley led by Governor Jayvee Tyron L. Uy through the Bayanihan Para Sa Karunungan Program (BPSK) conducts training workshop for the youth volunteers for the Summer Big Brother (SBB), a reading comprehension program for Grade 2 and Grade 3 elementary pupils who are identified as non-readers. With the theme, “We are Love. We are Hope. We are Volunteers,” the event was held on April 7-9, at Nabunturan National Comprehensive High School (NNCHS) in Poblacion, Nabunturan Comval.

With a total of 404 youth volunteers of the province who already completed the slots. The volunteers were called as Big Ates andKuyas who are going to serve the total target students of 3,030 non-readers for 101 implementing schools of the entire province for 15-day remedial classes.

Gov. Uy expressed his gratitude and inspired the youth volunteers saying "I assure you, you will enjoy this program and you will have a sense of fulfillment after na makahelp ta sa mga bata."

Governor Uy recalled how the BPSK started with only three schools when he was still the Chairman of the Committee on Education and expressed his utmost gratitude to all the eager youth volunteers for their willingness to help of the young Comvaleños.

He assured the youth volunteers that he will give his full support especially during their deployment.

Meanwhile, SP Member and Committee Chair on Education Hon. Vivencia L. Secuya joined the youth volunteers on their last day of training at NNCHS on April 9 and thanked the young people in ComVal who expressed their desire to become part of the program with powerful words of encouragement and left a challenge to the youth volunteers to continue embracing and fostering the Spirit of Volunteerism.

The SBB Season 4 will start on April 24 for the 101 implementing schools of the province. (Rey Antibo, IDS Comval)

Bulawan Festival Youth Day 2016

Cong. Wes Gatchalian graces Comval youth

Compostela Valley Province---- Party list representative of “ALAY BUHAY” Wes Gatchalian who represents Hon. Win Gatchalian graced the Summer Fun sa Bulawan (Youth Day) during the 9^thBulawan Festival and 18^th Founding Anniversary celebration of Compostela Valley on March 5 at the Capitol Ground.

Governor Arturo T. Uy, gives the welcome message and thanked the young leaders present for their active participation in all of the province's undertakings and urged them to continue being helpful and active.

“When I became governor in 2007 my first priority also is education, alam ko kung gaano kahalaga ang maging edukado at edukada,” said Gov. Uy.

He added that “I am inviting our speaker because he is one of those who responded to us during Typhoon Pablo. We have the same advocacy to prioritize education.” The governor also expressed his deepest thanks for giving him the “opportunity to help and serve you.”

Congressman Gatchallian in his message, shared that he feels happy and excited for it is his first time to be in ComVal. He urged ComVal youth to get involved in activities for sports and community development being the chairman of Youth and Sports in Congress.

“Wag po kayong matatakot na tuparin ang iyong mga pangarap especially on sports dahil kayong mga kabataan ay may malaking halaga sa ating bayan,”  Gatchalian said.

He also stressed out that his brother is the author of the House bill no. 5905 or the “Free Higher Education Act”. “If we can make free for our High School and Elementary, gawin na po nating libre ang ating kolehiyo.”

Meanwhile, Ma. Lourdes Eudela- SSEYAP Facilitator gives inputs on the youth leadership in disaster preparedness and risk reduction through a power point presentation and discussion.

The Summer Fun sa Bulawan (Youth day) is an annual event for youth leaders coming from the different youth organizations in the province to honor them for their active involvement in community development. These are the Pag-asa Youth Association of the Philippines (PYAP), Prov'l Youth Development Council (PYDC), Comval Scholarship Program (CVSP)/SPES, and other youth groups. (Rey M. Antibo, PGO-IDS Comval)

 

 

Bulawan fest 2016: drumbeats “Kasikas sa Kapitolyo”  

 

Compostela Valley Province  -  Kiss the sun rays, hear the loud noise of percussions and sway with the rhythm as the 9^thBulawan Festival features “Kasikas sa Kapitolyo” 2016 at the Provincial Capitol, Cabidianan, Compostela Valley on March 6, 2016.

Kasikas sa Kapitolyo is a Drum and Bugle Competition of public and private elementary schools and high schools within Compostela Valley Province.

Prior to the competition, Miss Josie T. Bolofer, Officer-in-Charge, Assistant School Division Superintendent, ComVal shared a quote from Howard Cosell, “The ultimate victory in competition is derived from the inner satisfaction of knowing that you have done your best and that you have gotten the most out of what you had to give.” And added, “Let us all remember this, because this competition is not a competition against each other.” This reminds the participants about core value of competition and winning it.

 

There are seven (7) competing entries for both Elementary and High School categories. Among the 7 competitors in Elementary, Mawab Central Elementary School bagged the first place. Cabinuangan Central Elementary School of New Bataan got the second place. And, third place went to Langtud Elementary School of Laak.

 

In addition, this year’s Kasikas sa Kapitolyo adds enthusiasm with special awards. For elementary, Best production design goes to Cabinuangan Central Elementary School; Best Majorettes to New Sibonga Elementary School of Nabunturan; Best in synchronization music & choreography goes to Mawab Central Elementary School, and; Best Band Major to Monkayo Central Elementary School.

         

On the other hand, the fiery red costumes of the Municipality of Nabunturan represented by Manat National High School made their way to earn the first place. Second place is Monkayo National High School and Assumption of Academy of the municipality of Compostela in the 3^rd place.

 

Whereas, in High School category, Manat National High School garnered the Best production design and Best in synchronization, music & choreography. Best Majorettes goes to Assumption Academy of Compostela and Best Band Major to New Bataan National High school.

 

Meanwhile, cash prizes for the first place is Php 50,000.00, second prize is Php. 40,000.00 and third is Php. 30,000.00. While, special awards for the Best production design (uniform, props, color, costume) is Php.10,000.00; Best Majorettes is Php. 5,000.00; Best in synchronization, music & choreography (Garnered the maximum total points for the criteria: On quality of music and mastery of piece) is Php. 7,000.00; Best Band Major (pupil) is 3,000.00. All these are given with plaque. Also, other competing entries receive Php. 15,000.00 as consolation prizes.

 

All awards and plaques are given by Bulawan Festival Action Officer Senior Board Member Jayvee Tyron Uy together with OIC-PHO Dr. Mary Cyrel Pasaol and the working committee.(Honeylyn T Sayson, ids comval)

 

 

Photos:

 

Elementary and secondary students vie it out in the “Kasikas sa Kapitolyo” 2016 drum and bugle competition in the continuation of the 9^th Bulawan Festival of Comval on March 6, 2016. (a. dayao/ids comval)

 

 

It’s the Compostela youth who won the Caribbean dance-inspired contest during the Youth day of the 9^th Bulawan festival of ComVal on March 5, 2016. (a. dayao, m. lasaca/ids comval)

 

"TINDOG COMVAL! WALANG IWANAN!"

Going the extra mile for public service

(Comval SP Member  Uy’s journey to Brgy. Manurigao, New Bataan)

By Fe F. Maestre

New Bataan, Compostela Valley –   Sans a chopper or any convenient mode of transportation, Senior Board Member (BM) Tyron Uy choose to brave the long, bumpy and difficult road going to one of the far-flung barangays in New Bataan. Intermittently  hiking uphill and downhill for several hours then riding on a single motor, the young legislator wanted to personally experience and see for himself the needs and situation of the tribal villagers.

“I'm not an outdoor climber, not a seasoned backpacker and definitely not the bravest man in town but because of public service, there are some things that I am willing to risk for the benefit of my constituents...I chose what's in my heart and  be able to feel and experience the life of our people way beyond our comfort zones,” Uy said.

Manurigao, a predominantly Mandaya tribe, is 36 kilometres away from the main town Cabinuangan of New Bataan or about a 5-hour travel by single motorcycle. This only mode of transportation is also modified with its wheels wrapped in drive chains to help it have more traction on the sandy and gravelly road, it also has a motor trail.

Motor drivers are also a league of their own as they expertly traverse through winding and sometimes treacherous road with the fare ranging from P500-P1,000 each plus a P10/kilo  fee for the goods they bring with them.

Aside from the road condition, BM Uy, who heads the Committee on Health and Social Services, also took note of their health concerns.

“It is very hard for the people there who have health issues as they have to travel long distances. What’s more during emergency cases as they might not be able to get to the hospital quickly,”  he said. 

To date, initial road development plans were already put in place by the local government while work is in progress to answer the need on road access in the area. Meanwhile, after his trip to Manurigao and discussing the town’s issues and concerns,  the provincial government commits to conduct medical outreach on September or within the year through the Health Office (PHO).

Welcome sight

Arriving at past 2 in the afternoon of July 14, BM Uy, DepEd-Comval  Education Supervisor Ruben Reponte, and the rest of the team were met warmly by the townsfolk. Indeed, a welcome sight among the villagers who seldom meet and see visitors due to the remoteness of the place. 

“Di masukod ang among kalipay sa pag-abot nila labi na nga nagselebrar mi sa ika-9^th Araw ng Manurigao tungod kay daghan ang misaksi sa among mabulukong selebrasyon,”  said Barangay Captain Marcos Lino.
  

Most especially, he took note of the time and effort exerted by BM Uy’s group just to be with his people and hear their concerns. In fact, the young legislator is the first provincial elected official who ever set foot on this quaint town.

BM Uy, who is also the Education and Information Technology chairman, also commented on the lack of a public high school in the barangay as an aftermath of Typhoon Pablo and, again, has already raised the concern to the Department of Education-Comval.

“We target to re-open (HS) on August this year creating an integrated school for elementary and high school in Manurigao,”  Reponte said. 

Cultural immersion and nature beckons

And yet despite the difficult road travel, one can’t help but be amazed by the lush greenery and wide mountain range of New Bataan.  It is a blissful respite as, along the way, they’re greeted with wild flora, fresh spring water and a picturesque view of nature’s bounty. The fresh air, already crisp and cold, at a height reaching more than 1,500 above sea level (ASL). 

And topping it all is the barangay’s pride---the Malumagpak falls. It is about a two-hour trek from Manurigao passing Sitios Tuwali and Biyangungan and has three cascading waterfalls. Each waterfall reaches so high that it will dwarf a person standing below it.

It was also an immersion for the group as they experience Mandaya’s culture and way of life. Their brand of hospitality showing as they tasted the locally produced wine “biya-is,” which is made of wild ginger they call “pangla” and food cooked in bamboo or “lyurot.”  All the while, they are entertained with the sweet, haunting music emanating from a flute-like instrument they call “Tuwali.”

“Mao ni ang ginapatugtug sa mga Mandaya kung gikapoy siya gikan sa trabaho, o sa kalaay...kung naa siya sa kaguul ug ingon man sa kalipay o kun naa siya’y gipahinungdan sama sa usa ka babaye,”  Teacher Shen, who is an elementary school teacher, explained.

All in all, it was an unforgettable and significant experience for BM Uy as he thanked the people of Manurigao and those who went with him including Councillor Geraldford Balbin and  the rest of the group.

“The best part of our journey?  It’s the people. Their smiling faces really captivated our hearts and brought us hope--a hope for a better future,” he ended.  (Fe F. Maestre/IDS Comval)

"TINDOG COMVAL! WALANG IWANAN!"

A Dinner for a Cause

by Grace Almedilla

COMPOSTELA VALLEY PROVINCE-----The Provincial Government has scheduled a  Dinner for a Cause on February 20 at the Function Room 3, SMX Convention Center of SM Lanang, Davao City  at 6:00 p.m.  This is in partnership with the Gawad Kalinga Development Foundation, Inc.

The dinner proceeds shall support the rebuilding efforts of the province in repairing school classrooms, Daycare Centers, and school facilities in the typhoon hardly hit municipalities:  Laak, Monkayo, Montevista, Compostela, and New Bataan.

Governor Arturo T. Uy created a Provincial Committee to facilitate the preparation of the coming activity dubbed as “Kalinga sa Kabataan Dinner for a Cause” for the typhoon victims, delegating Vice Governor Ramil L. Gentugaya to lead the Committee.

According to Executive Assistant IV Isabelo L. Melendres that the province is inviting those who have generous hearts to take part of the endeavor.  A gate pass pass shall be issued and stubs of raffle tickets shall be sold to those who will join.  Each stub costs P25,000.00 containing 25 raffle tickets.  These tickets will be drawn at the Capitol on March 8, 2013 during the celebration of the 6th Bulawan Festival and 15th Founding Anniversary of Compostela Valley. 

Amazing prizes await the lucky winners.  The 1^st Prize Winner shall own a brand new Mitsubishi 4X2 Pick-up.  There will be 2 winners for the 2^nd Prize with Yamaha YBR as the winning items.  Another 2 winners for the 3^rd Prize who will each receive a Honda Scooter while the Consolation Prizes are 4 Samsung Galaxy III Cellular Phones and another 2 Samsung Tab units. 

In his recent visit to the province, it is also reported that TV Host Boy Abunda has bought 100 raffle tickets to support the program.  (grace almedilla/ gilbert m. cabahug, ids-comval)

Compostela Valley - Stands Up!

The Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation visits ComVal and conducts relief goods distribution and medical mission on January 5 in Compostela and January 6 in New Bataan.  Guiding them were Governor Arturo T. Uy and Congresswoman Maricar Zamora. The Foundation has four major Missions consist of Charity, Medicine, Education, and Humanity.  It is said that the founder, Dharma Master Cheng Yen is often referred as  “The Mother Teresa of Asia.”  (A. Dayao/ IDS ComVal)

It's More Fun in Compostela Valley... Let's visit Governor Uy!

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SOPA of Governor Uy

Governor Arturo Uy delivered his State of the Provincial Address (SOPA) on February 29, 2012 at the ComVal Capitol.

Topping his achievements for the past year is the TOP 10 Best performing provinces in the Philippines by the DILG. It was attended by local officials, national agencies and new private sector people.

Young Leaders In ComVal

The First Sangguniang Kabataan Congress was held in ComVal with the theme "Super Kabataan para sa Kalikasan" on February 11 - 12, 2012 at the Lorenzo Sarmiento Sr. National High School.

Almost 1,000 youths from the eleven municipalities had a chance to get together and enhance their leadership skills as the second day event took place. 

The young leaders also launch  "War on Waste Program" and the Search for Most Outstanding SK 2012.

Governor Uy was very thankful for the dynamism and management  the batch of youth showed in his administration. Uy was challenging everyone to serve their constituents honestly with huminity.