EmMANUEL: A Christmas Feast, gilunsad sa LGU Monkayo

MONKAYO, Davao de Oro - Pormal na nga giabrehan sa Lokal nga Panggamhanan sa Lungsod sa Monkayo ang "EmMANUEL: A Christmas Feast" — ang selebrasyon sa munisipyo alang sa kapaskuhan.

Nahisama sa usa ka Christmas Village ang palibot sa Government Center human napuno kini sa kahayag sa mga suga nga maoy usa sa mga simbolo sa pasko. Napuno usab og mga dekorasyon ang palibot niini sama sa Belen, Parol ug Christmas Lights nga nagdungag og kanindot sa Christmas Village.

Adunay 21 ka mga parol ug 11 ka mga Belen ang opisyal nga gipasundayag ngadto sa publiko ug giatangan sab sa katawhan ang pagpasiga sa dako nga Christmas Tree nga adunay katas-on nga 12 metros nga masayran kutob Disyembre 25 ug ang Fireworks Display.

Sumala pa ni First District Congresswoman Maricar Zamora, “Ang tinood nga diwa sa pasko dili makita sa dekorasyon apan makita sa sulod sa kasing-kasing. Karong gabhiona, atong masaksihan ang pagpasiga sa pinakataas nga Christmas Tree nga atong nahimo sa lungsod sa Monkayo sukad pa sauna” Subay sa paglunsad, gi-abrihan sab ang Christmas Bazaar diin mga barato lamang ang baligya niini sama sa mga sinina, sapatos ug uban pa.

Anaa sab ang lamiang mga pagkaon sa Christmas StrEAT diin nahimong konsesyonaryo ang mga lokal food vendors.

Sa samang seremonya, gipakita usab ngadto sa katawhan ang usa ka presentasyon nga gitawag og “A Decade of Hope and Thanksgiving: Emmanuel (God is with Us)” isip paghinumdom sa ika- 10 nga anibersaryo sa Bagyong Pablo.

“Napulo ka tuig sukad nga ang lungsod sa Monkayo ug ang kinatibuk-ang probinsya nakangkon og usa ka dako nga pagsulay pinaagi sa Bagyong Pablo. Dinha sa napulo ka tuig, atong napamatud-an nga kaya diay natong mubangon tungod kay ang Ginoo kauban nato. Emmanuel, God is with us.” matod pa ni Congresswoman Zamora.

Anaa ang presensya sa tibook LGU Monkayo gipanguluhan ni Mayor Manuel "Way Kurat" Zamora kauban si Congresswoman Maricar Zamora, Vice Governor Jayvee Tyron Uy, Senior Board Member Herv Martelle Zamora-Apsay, Vice Mayor Manuel "Junjun" Brillantes, Jr., kauban ang Sangguniang Bayan Members Hon. Manuel "JayR" Zamora, Jr., Hon. Allen Cabag, Hon. Jocelyn Cabag-Burgos, Hon. Maria Ceniza, Hon. Bienvenido Esguerra, Hon. Kimberly Benazir May Codilla-Amad, Hon. Crison Martesio, Hon. Domingo Estrada, Hon. Ivan Jello Cajes, Hon. Carlos Duron, Hon. Moises Bacolod ug ang 21 ka mga Barangay Kapitan sa lungsod.

Gilingaw usab sa bandang Muses ang katawhan human nagpasundayag sa ilahang nindot nga mga sonata. Mulungtad ang EmMANUEL: A Christmas Feast hangtod Disyembre 25, 2022 ug sa matag adlaw niini adunay mga pakulo nag giandam ang Lokal nga Panggamhanan sama sa Live Band, Children Film Viewing, ug uban pa matag gabii.

Nakigduyog usab sila Board Member Renato Basañes, Board Member Eutropio Jayectin, Mayor Levi Ebdao, Mayor Gerald Ford Balbin, Vice Mayor Larry Pagalan, Vice Mayor Ricky Hechanova, Vice Mayor Joey Lungtad inubanan sa mga SK members sa matag munisipyo. 

Municipal Information Office Local Government of Monkayo

December 4, 2022

Women’s group in Monkayo receives BDP’s livelihood project worth P1M

Davao de Oro --- To provide and create income-generating opportunities, the Mt. Diwata Women’s Association in Monkayo received PHP1-million worth of livelihood project funded from the Local Government Support Fund-Barangay Development Program of the National Task Force ELCAC on August 27, 2021.

Governor Jayvee Tyron Uy led the turn-over ceremony represented by Vice-Governor Maria Carmen Zamora together with 1st District Congressman Manuel Zamora, Barangay Captain Pedro J. Samillano, LTC Elson G Ballena of 25th Infantry Battalion, and PCOL Leonard Luna of PNP-Davao de Oro.

 Barangay Mt. Diwata is one of the 65 identified barangays in the province that were cleared from the influence of New People’s Army (NPA) and is now entitled to P20 million funding under the BDP.

 The BDP is a hallmark initiative of the NTF-ELCAC which seeks to bring government programs and development in formerly identified as conflict-affected from the communist groups.

 Alma A. Avila, Barangay Human Rights Focal and Mt. Diwata Women’s Association Vice President thanked the government for helping them earn a steady and sufficient income through the livelihood project named “Table Egg Production Enterprise”.

“Sa ngalan sa grupo sa kababaehan, mapasalamaton kami tungod sa programa sa gobyerno nahimo kaming bulahan pinaagi sa gihatag nila nga proyekto (manokan) diin dako kining tabang sa amoang pang adlaw-adlaw nga kinahanglanon para sa amoang pamilya ug para sa kalamboan sa amoang asosasyon”, Avila said.

 She also encourage all the members to work together and properly manage the livelihood project. “Let us cherish the livelihood project given to us so that this will grow and help us improve our lives”, she added. (Rheafe Hortizano – Provincial Information Office, Photos by PSWDO-DdO)

Once upon a time in the Philippines (I)

Exploring Mindanao 1989: Mawab, Monkayo, Diwalwal etc.

Comval holds another "Oplan Pagbabago Tunol Serbisyo"

The province of Compostela Valley under Governor Jayvee Tyron L. UY holds another  "Oplan Pagbabago Tunol Serbisyo" program in the far-flung and conflict affected areas at Purok 4, Barangay Rizal, Monkayo Comval on July 12, 2019.

More than 500 beneficiaries of the said Barangay availed of the different types of government services offered by the different participating National Agencies, private stakeholders and the Provincial and Municipal Government.

The programs and services offered are the distribution of fingerlings by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), consultation and support program for crop insurance by the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), turnover of SLPA PAMANA project amounting to Php 300,000.00, facilitate and addressed queries relative to Pantawid Pamilya Program, and information dissemination of DSWDs AICs by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).

The Department of Agriculture (DA) also turns over 1 unit rice harvester, as well as the conduct of  information dissemination and mobile registration of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), information education campaign for integrated pest management and master listing of farmers by the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA), and provided ready to eat food samples product by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).

On the other hand, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) conducts training needs assessment profiling and free haircut services, while the Department of Education (DEPED) provides schools supplies from kinder to grade-1 students. 

The Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) offered libreng tsenilas for school children, libreng gupit and feeding program as well as the Medical and Dental Services by the AFP.

Another services availed by the beneficiaries are the free legal consultations, notarization of documents, late registration and other documents by the Provincial Attorneys Office (PAO). 

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) also conducted information education campaign and student permit application while the Deapartment of Labor and Employment (DOLE) conducted a rigestration program for rural workers association and orientation of livelihood program and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) conducted distribution of fruit bearing trees.

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) conducted orientation on child protection policy for parents and group dynamics for children ages 5-12 years old. 

The private partners joined the program are the Sumiftu which they augmented three nurses and conducted information and education campaign and distributed ripe bananas to the beneficiaries, while the Davao del Norte Electric Cooperative (DANECO) conducted a free membership seminar, received electric bill payments and catered queries of their consumers.

The Oplan Pagbabago Tunol Serbisyo program of the province is another strategy in response to the Executive order no.70 issued by President Rodrigo Duterte for the whole of nation approach to deliver government services to the Geographically Isolated and Depressed Areas (GIDAS) in Comval. Last July 5, the same Tunol Serbisyo was also given to the beneficiaries in Brgy. Araibo, Pantukan. #YestoDavaoDeOro  (Rey Antibo, ID Comval)

Comval celebrates "Farmers and Fisher Folks Month"

Compostela Valley Province – Approximately 700 farmers attend the annual for the “Farmers and Fisherfolks Month Celebration” at the Municipal Dome at Monkayo, Comval Province.

The celebration was held on Wednesday, May 23, 2019, with the theme “Magsasaka’t Mangingisdang Pilipino, Saludo ang Bansa sa Sipag, Tibay at Lakas.”

The farmers were given calamansi seedlings and durian seedlings, along with rice seeds for crops for their attendance of the celebration.

Among officials in attendance were Mayor Ramil Gentugaya, who gave a welcome message at the event and PAGRO Chief Minda Agarano  also gave a rationale of the events in the celebration. New Calape MPC Chair Lope Padilla was also present and as well as Congressman Elect Vice Governor Manuel “Way Kurat” Zamora, who gave an inspiring message, were also in attendance.

DA Region XI Dir. Ricardo Oñate also gave his message of support for the farmers and fishermen for the development of the province’s agriculture, and 11th EastMinCom Commander Lt. General Felimon R. Santos Jr. also gave a keynote message during the event.

The giving of the “Award sa mga Gawad Saka: Provincial Level” was one of the highlights of the event through the recent winning of the recent Philippines Coffee Competition. Dr. Jaime Anter also explained the progressive innovations of the coffee products along with CEO and Founder Felicitas B. Pantoja, as they also explained the potentials of coffee within the market. Curriculum Instruction Division (CID) Chief Josie Bolofer also addressed the highlights of the “Liwanag ng Pamilya” program as made by Comval DepEd.

The “Farmers and Fisherfolks” celebration, made possible by the Department of Agriculture (DA) is an annual celebration held every May for the Filipino farmers and fishermen for their hard work to provide food to Filipino tables.

Different corporations, companies, and  DA-Regional Field Offices (RFOs) also volunteer in the activity to express their appreciation of the farmers and fisherfolk’s important role in the implementation of agriculture and fisheries programs. (Sean Seismundo,  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)

We have one common goal

Monkayo Mayor Gentugaya on saving Naboc: "We have one common goal" 

"We have one common goal - to clean the Naboc River. Win-win solution ang gusto nato."

Monkayo Mayor Ramil Gentugaya emphasized his conviction to clean the Naboc River during the Diwalwal Mining Reservation Area (DMRA) Information Summit on August 9, 2018 at Monkayo Dome, Poblacion, Monkayo, Compostela Valley Province.

“Duha na ka SONA niya (President Duterte) gihisgutan ang Monkayo, di nata musugot nga mahisgotan pa ta’g katulo,”  Mayor Gentugaya added.

The summit with the theme, "Save the Naboc River" is attended by 1,000 participants from five barangays in Monkayo, namely; Brgy. Mt. Diwata, Brgy. Upper Ulip, Brgy. Tubo-tubo, Brgy. Salvacion and Brgy. Naboc. Residents from Brgy. Manggayon in Compostela were also present.

Years of irresponsible waste disposal, particularly of cyanide and mercury, resulted to the contamination of the Naboc River which affects the health of the residents and the agricultural production in the said barangays.

With the regionalized Task Force Naboc River, the task force aims to rehabilitate the  Naboc River, just like the island of Boracay.

Comval Governor Jayvee Tyron Uy assures his support to the program saying, “Ang atong tumong niini nga ma refresh ta sa plano sa gobyerno last 2012 ni na approve sa NEDA o sa National Economic Division Authority.  Kay aron mahatagan og saktong panginabuhi ang atoang mga constituents dinhi at the same time ma protektahan ang atoang environment.”

Presently, the provincial government of Comval in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and University of the Philippines (UP), is having an ongoing parallel testing using the Community Led Integrated Non-Cyanide Non-Mercury Gold Extraction Method (CLINN – GEM) at the Integrated Gold Copper Mineral Processing Plant in Brgy. Katipunan, Nabunturan. (Sheldane Mahinay // ID Comval)

The Program Monitoring and Coordination Center conducted Diwalwal Mining Reservation Area (DMRA) Information Summit on August 9, 2018 at Monkayo Dome, Poblacion, Monkayo, Compostela Valley Province. Discussions include the DMRA Development Plan, Status of Naboc River, Ill Effects of the Chemicals Used by Mining Operators, and Naboc River Action Plan.  (Maryel Lasaca // ID Comval)

Bulawan Queen Taga-Monkayo

Taga-Monkayo ang “2018 Bulawan Queen”

Compostela Valley Province--- Si Elaisa Monica M. Mascariñas sa lungsod sa Monkayo maoy gikuronahan ni Gov. Jayvee Tyron Uy nga “2018 Bulawan Queen” sa Compostela Valley human gideklarang mananaug sa mga hurado atol sa bag-o nahumang “Bulawan Queen Pageant Night” niadtong Marso 5, 2018 sa gabii nga ikaduhang adlaw sa lima ka adlawng selebrasyon sa “11^th Bulawan Festival” ug 20^th Founding Anniversary” sa probinsiya.

Parte sa Contest ang interview portion nga tungod sa maayong pagpanubag ni Miss Mascariñas misaka ngadto sa 90.20% ang  total points nga gihatag kaniya sa mga hurado, ug nagsunod kaniya si Bulawan Earth 2018 Princess Faye T. Fernandez sa Laak sa Total Points nga 87.60%.

Apil sad sa mga mananaug sa Major Awards sila 1^st Runner Up Winner Recell Jean A. Bitanga sa Compostela, 2^nd Runner Up Winner Goldy Bless Esmeralda sa Nabunturan, ug 3^rd Runner Up Winner Marielle Zyra V. Go sa Mabini.

Dugang attraction sa “Bulawan Queen Pageant Night” ang Serenade Portion ni Cris Lawrence- usa sa mga labing sikat nga singer sa nasud nga mihatag sad og dugang pa nga mga paglingaw sa mga katawhang Comvaño.

Alas 8:00 sa gabii niadtong Marso 5,2018 gisugdan ang “Bulawan Queen Pageant Night” sa Opening Remarks ni Bulawan Festival Action Office SP Member Joanna Aileen Gentugaya ug human niini ang Festival Message ni Gov. Jayvee Tyron Uy.

Gipasabot sa gobernador nga timely ang pag-evolved sa Bulawan Queen karong tuiga ngadto sa taas nga lebel sa Beauty Contest tungod mas gipakusog ang Women Empowerment labi na nga International Womens’ Month ang Marso ug Womens’ Day ang Marso 8 nga Founding Anniversary sa Compostela Valley. (Gilbert M. Cabahug, IDS-Comval)

Monkayo's Pride is Garbo Comvalenyo 2017

by Fe F Maestre

Compostela Valley Province--- This year’s Garbo Comvalenyo proves to be another hit “as it progresses to another new interactive format to intensify the suspense and drama.”  Adding to the suspense, the most anticipated event in the week-long 10^thBulawan festival and 19^th Founding Anniversary of Compostela Valley also has its new twists that are also introduced in the selection of the final round.

"Producing a world-class show like Garbo Comvalenyo is a privilege to be immersed in the most challenging situations. It requires a lot of patience, dedication and passion for us to be able to 'deliver' the ambitious output," said Tourism Officer Christine Dompor who spearheads the event.   She is joined by the power team, Artistic Director Dennis Bautista, soundman Ryan Rellon, Pureplay band, and the soundsystem provider Techno Core.

Monkayo’s pride, Jlou Claide S. Florentino, is this year’s Garbo Comvalenyo Season 8 besting all other hopeful singers on the night of March 7.  He brings home P30,000 cash prize, a plaque and a CVSP Scholarship.

The 21-year old Florentino gets the judges’ nod as he proves his vocal power and strength of a singing superstar as he belts out all the challenge rounds with gusto. He also won the Best in Jukebox Music, one of the challenge rounds, featuring the favorite OPMs with the likes of Imelda Papin, Rico Puno, Eva Eugenio, among others, and automatically won the corporate award as Beautederm Ambassador.  

Danica Ella L. Hipos of Compostela came in next winning P25,000 cash prize while 2^nd runner-up is Romeo M. Loquinte Jr. of Mawab  with  P20,000. Each also receives a plaque and entitles them of CVSP Scholarship.

"From the five contestants who made it to the final round, it is only Jlou who offered diversity in terms of song choice while others are so focused to belt out some high notes. We heard that a lot in the preliminaries. Jlou tackled the song with ease and soothing voice not overly decorated with riffs and voice histrionics. His rendition of that tagalog song was like a growing emotion; the more you listen the more it pierces your heart," explained artist Edson Cachuela, one of the 5-member panel of judges.

                                         

Another challenge round is a medley of current popular songs showcasing their star quality, vocal range and interpretation with Ethel Mae Cagape of Maragusan winning the Best Performance of a Current hit.  Finally, it’s a test of stamina as they sing and dance to the current dance hits of K-Pop with Compostela's bet winning the Best in K-Pop Dance.

The other equally talented singers who also showed off their best are: from Montevista’s Faith Precious Andre C. Inguillo who won both the Globe Texters Choice Award and Beautederm Star Appeal;  Maco’s Rachelle Mae Ann Bomediano;  Mabini’s Angelica Vince Bermoy; Nabunturan’s Jovie Lasaca; New Bataan’s Melanie Lagrama; Pantukan’s Janrose De Gracia; and Laak’s Hazel Grace Garbo.  They get to bring home consolation cash prize of P10,000 each.

It was in 2010 when Monkayo also won the Garbo Comvalenyo Season 3 champion in the person of Jonna Mae Asio. Since then, the event has levelled up each year, offering something new in terms of production and concept. (fe f. maestre/ids comval)

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This year’s Garbo Comvalenyo proves to be another hit as it progresses to another new interactive format to intensify the suspense and drama on March 5.  The event is part of the weeklong 10^th Bulawan festival and 19^th Founding Anniversary of Compostela Valley. (Maryel Lasaca/ids comval)

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The winners for the Garbo Comvalenyo Season 8 held on March 7 in time for the Bulawan festival of Comval. Grand Champion is Monkayo’s pride, Jlou Claide S. Florentino followed by Danica Ella L. Hipos of Compostela, 1st runner-up and Romeo M. Loquinte Jr. of Mawab  as 2^nd runner-up. (Maryel Lasaca/ids comval)

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Garbo Comvalenyo Season 8 is again another crowd-drawer. This event is part of the week-long 10^th Bulawan festival and 19^thFounding Anniversary of Compostela Valley.  (Maryel Lasaca/ids comval)

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Fil-Am singer, dancer, songwriter Billy Crawford is the guest artist for the Garbo Comvalenyo Season 8 on March 7. This event is part of the week-long 10^th Bulawan festival and 19^th Founding Anniversary of Compostela Valley.  (Maryel Lasaca/ids comva

Conquer Compostella Valley in Mindanao

Compostela Valley is a province of the Philippines located in the Davao Region in Mindanao - also one of my favourite spots while travelling in Mindanao. The province, called COMVAL for short, used to be part of Davao del Norte, until it was made independent in 1998. The province borders Davao del Norte to the west, Agusan del Sur to the north, and Davao Oriental to the east. To the south west lies the Davao Gulf.

Compostela Valley is subdivided into 11 municipalities namely Compostela, Laak (San Vicente), Mabini (Dona Alicia), Maco, Maragusan, Mawab, Monkayo, Montevista, New Bataan and Pantukan.

The capital town of Nabunturan is only a two-hours drive from Davao City. There are also several privately owned airstrips in the province, mostly owned by multinational companies.

Come and conquer COMVAL!

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(My deepest gratitude to Miss Fe Fuentes Maestre, PGO Comval Province!)