11.5 KM sementadong “Farm to Market Road with 3 Bridge Components” sa New Bataan, Davao de Oro gi turn-over

Gi turn-over na mismo ni Gov. Jayvee Tyron Uy (JTU) ang “11.5 KM Cabinuangan-Magangit Farm to Market Road (FMR)” sa New Bataan nga nahuman pagpasemento sa probinsya gamit ang dakong pundo nga gihatag sa Davao de Oro ni President Rodrigo Roa Duterte (PRRD) pinaagi sa Department of Agriculture (DA) ilalom sa Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP).

Kining proyektoha jointly funded matud ni Gov. Tyron Uy sa PLGU Davao de Oro ug sa National Government pinaagi sa DA-PRDP, nga tungod sa tulo ka bridge components sa project miabot og kapin P191 Milyones ang nagastong pundo sa gobyerno.

Ang bag-o nahuman pagsementong karsada naga konekta matud pa niya sa lima ka mga Barangay sa New Bataan nga mao ang Magangit, Cogonon, Panag, Batinao, ug Cabinuangan nga gawas sa sayon ug komportable, dali na lang makaabot sa Nabunturan nga sa pagkakaron moabot na lang og tunga sa oras ang biyahe gikan duha ka oras panahon nga kining karsadaha wala pa masemento.

 

“Tungod sa sementadong kalsada, paspas na ang paglatas-latas sa produkto sa atong mag-uuma ug makabiyahe na og sakto ang katawhan. This project is jointly funded by the national government through the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rural Development Program (DA-PRDP) ug sa Provincial Local Government of Davao de Oro. Dako usab ang natabang para sa realization niini nga plano sa MLGU-New Bataan nga gipanguluhan ni Mayor Geraldford Balbin ug sa atong mga kapitan sa New Bataan nga kauban usab nato ganina nga mao sila Kapitan Alex Luga, Kapitan Everardo Mangubat sa Cogonon, ug Kapitan Serge Mabasa sa Cabinuangan. Daghang salamat sa tanang nagkooperar ug nagtinabangay para niining kabag-uhan nga atong nakab-ot- from inconvenient to accessible roads. This is the change we worked hard for.” Matud ni Gov. Tyron Uy. (Gilbert Magadan Cabahug PAO-ID DdO)

Davao de Oro: Making change happen

Davao de Oro Province--- From farm to market roads, to schools in the hinterlands, sustainable agricultural developments, livelihood for the marginalized sectors, infrastructure projects, digital innovations, tourism circuits, pandemic mitigating initiatives, and the eradication of insurgency are some of the significant achievements of Davao de Oro in the last five years.

Through its strategic 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), PLGU-Davao de Oro proved that change could happen, bringing its name into the limelight.

On October 25, 2021, Davao de Oro Governor Jayvee Tyron L. Uy delivers his 2021 State of the Province Address (SOPA), at Session Hall of the Legislative Building, Provincial Capitol, Nabunturan, Davao de Oro.

Not only did Dabawenyos witness this year’s SOPA of the Governor at the comfort of their homes, but also people from across the globe as the event was live-streamed via official social media platforms of the province reaching thousands of views and engagements.

Following health and safety protocols, the event was attended by the officials of the provincial government of Davao de Oro, municipal mayors of the province, Philippine National Police (PNP), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), and partners from the National Government Agencies.

The highlight of this year’s SOPA are the feats of Davao de Oro as a province that brought substantial changes to the lives of every dabawenyo.

“We had surely come a long way. We used to be the hotbed of insurgency, now our peace and order situation is one of the most stable in the Davao Region. From a place feared by many, we became one of the most visited provinces in the entire country by tourists even in the middle of a pandemic. From a laggard economy four years back, we are now one of the most competitive provinces in the Davao Region. Kaning tanan, atong kadaugan! It is our collective work that made the change happen. We made this change happen and let’s continue to make change happen. Dabawenyo, sa tanang panahon, magpabilin kitang bulawanon!”, said Governor Uy.

Just in time with the Governor’s SOPA is the celebration of the country’s golden festivity, Davao de Oro’s “Bulawan Festival”, from October 25-29, 2021, which will happen via online platforms.

The 5-day virtual celebration will highlight events such as “Pre-SOPA Broadcast Talkshow” giving a glimpse of the governor’s SOPA, “Bulawan Opening”, and “Sayaw de Oro” in the first day. On the second day will be the Bahandi, which will feature the “Peoples of Davao de Oro”, “Bulawanong Kalinaw” which will showcase peace initiatives of the province.

The third day of the virtual festivity will feature the “Shoplokal Launch”, an online portal that will showcase Davao de Oro’s local products, “Agri Oro” showcasing the best practices and stories of the farmers and fisherfolks of the province, and the “Byahe ni Gov” a virtual tour giving pride to the tourism circuit destination of the province.

The fourth day of the celebration will brandish the “Pasasalamat”, a tribute concert for the frontliners of Davao de Oro, featuring the renowned band in the country, “Ben&Ben”, and the last day of the online Bulawan Celebration will be the “Bulawanong Pahalipay”, a raffle activity inviting dabawenyos for the chance of winning special prizes and the “Tiktokan Bakunation Campaign” highlighting the province’s Bakunation Campaign. (Jasteen P. Abella, Information Division, Davao de Oro)

Following the wrong road?

My column in MINDANAO DAILY:

FOLLOWING THE WRONG ROAD?

Which road do you take right now, my dear readers? Are you sure, you're on the right track?

Many times, we compare our life with a path. We talk about "the way". We describe a determined man as, "He's on the right (or wrong ?) track". We go about our tracks, but we are reproved if we take a short-cut and not the path across a rice-field. We learn that there are many ways of solving problems.

We also don't want to stand in other people's way. Sometimes, we prefer to keep put of someone's way and plan to avoid getting in their way. Often we try to find the golden middle course... .Often - but not always. Sure, that's life!

Many different ways have been offered to us during our whole life. How can we be able to choose the right and correct one? Which signs at our way can be trusted blindly? These are urgent and vital questions for all of us, and, especially during this time, very important like never before.

In the past, traditions and customs are the paths, we took. Nowadays, we make decisions and long for the correct path - mostly on our own. Are traditions and customs still important for us?

The German atom-physician Werner Heisenberg (1901-1976) described it very impressively. The man of today is like a ship's captain. This ship is made out of iron. The compass needle is no longer able to show the Northern direction, as expected, because of the ship's iron inflexible body. You have one choice only: look up to the stars and study their guiding support!"

We're all happy and proud, when we have every need at our disposal. On the other hand, it only confuses our aims, goals, and objectives in life.

"I am the way" is NOT ONLY a traffic sign - or a shepherd without responsibility - or a religious founder, who thinks, that "only he is the right way, if one follows him"... .

HIS way is the only right way. Only His deeds colored our fates. Let's keep our eyes open for the important signs at our way. Think about an unselfish participation in the life of others!

Do you show courage to uncover prejudice in your surroundings? Are you ready to help the unprotected and defenseless? Where is your struggle for freedom and justice as well as your commitment for peace?

Most of all: Show and exercise love, which does not calculate and count. Love without measurements, boundaries and limits!

If you can share with others, you'll know one day in future, that someone walked this way - earlier then you - and FOR YOU!

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