Robredo's Plaque

Emblem of good governance – (Left) The Department of the Interior and Local Government has confer the local government of Malungon town, a commemorative inscription of good governance from no less the late DILG Secretary Jesse M. Robredo on Wednesday (September 20, 2012), amid the celebration of the 112^th Civil Service Month dubbed as “Kawani, Ikaw ay isang Linkod Bayani” in Malungon, Sarangani Province. Also in photo is Mayor Reynaldo F. Constantino, as he cheers government workers for job well done. For more information, visit malungon.blogspot.com (JoJo Gocotano-MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE/ ippalma).

Sarangani town Dad induct new CenMin scribe patrollers

Induction for new GSC-SK JAMG members – League of Mayors in the Municipalities (LMP-Sarangani) chapter president Mayor Reynaldo ‘Bong’ Constantino of Malungon town officiated the induction of 21 new Journalists Action Motor Group (JAMG) members in Tierra Montana Hotel, General Santos City. The affair was also grace by no less former Sultan Kudarat representative Sultan Pax Mangudadatu, who is said to be vying for a congressional post in the Autonomous Region for Muslim Mindanao in the forthcoming elections, and director for Central Mindanao, P/Chief Supt. Alex Paul Monteagudo. For more information, visit malungon.blogspot.com (Isagani Palma-MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE/ photo courtesy of Rey Remegio-Priodico Banat Socksargen).

A ‘wind’ beneath the wing - Journalists Action Motor Group chairman Ronald ‘Boboy’ Mascardo (3^rd-L), with JAMG board members (L-R) Toto Mina of RPN-9,  Punto News columnist Richard Basilio and Sultanate News publisher Rolly Fabrigar  confers Malungon town Mayor Reynaldo ‘Bong’ Constantino plaque of appreciation for the chief executive’s unrelenting support to journalists during JAMG’s 1^st –year anniversary celebration dubbed as “ Let the Lord have His way in your life everyday,’ at Tierra Montana Hotel in General Santos City. For more information, visit malungon.blogspot.com (Isagani Palma -MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE/ photo courtesy of Rey Remegio-Periodico Banat Socksargen).

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GENERAL SANTOS CITY – A number of 21 local and Sultan Kudarat-based media practitioners took oath as new members of the Journalists Action Motor Group during the recently held JAMG 1^st anniversary celebration in Tierra Montana Hotel, here.

 

The induction, officiated by no less Sarangani League of Mayors in the Municipalities (LMP) president and Malungon town Mayor Reynaldo ‘Bong’ Constantino, was also solemnized by former Sultan Kudarat representative and governor Sultan Pax Mangudadatu and P/ Chief Supt. Alex Paul Monteagudo, police director for Central Mindanao before the presence of over a hundred JAMG members from all over Region 12. 

 

In a message, Constantino, who is a distinguished fourth estate advocate in the nearby province of Sarangani, have urged media friends to continuously unite and strengthen the cannons of the profession through fair and honest news reporting, in such manner to maintain the dignity of the profession. 

 

“I will always be a friend and supporter to press freedom, and at the same time, a big brother to remind you of your actions in a bid to maintain the dignity of the profession,” said Constantino, in a plea for the press not to take unfair advantage against their fellow ‘working’ journalists.    

 

                “The art of reconciliation, understanding and firm union among you journalists is among God’s greatest gift that will always protect you from harm, specifically while conducting your tour of duty on the field,” Constantino, in a huddle with newsmen, said. 

 

Mangudadatu, who is said to be vying for a congressional post in the Autonomous Region for Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) in the forthcoming 2013 elections, likewise stress his message of support to the media profession.

 

In impromptu, Police Gen. Monteagudo also assured the press of ample police protection against the enemies of press freedom.  

 

JAMG chairman Ronald Mascardo said the organization of motor-riding reporters covering Sarangani-General Santos and Cotabato City was established in an aim to fortify accurate access and camaraderie among press travelers, specifically to those who frequently trips the country’s most dangerous zones.

 

“Kabalo man ambi ta kung ano kadelikado para sa aton ang mag byahe. Gani mas maayo gid nga may yara kita sang sarili nga organisasyon para makabulig sa tanan bisan na lang sa panahon nga kita ma break-down sa dalan, o yara sa indi maayo nga sitwasyon. Kay ang aton baya nga rota nasulod sa lugar kung diin sobra 30 ka mga kaupod ta nga mga media ang ginpang patay sadtong mga nagligad lang nga katuigan,” said Mascardo in a vernacular. 

 

New JAMG members to include the list of180 member-affiliates in Region-12 were as follows: In General Santos City - Mauricio Flores of SAPOL News; Frankie Gatbonton (Radio Pilipino/ DXGS); Cris Legaspi (Radyo Alerto); Keith Toralba (Sutla Balita); Jazztein Jubelag (The Mindanao Bulletin); Marvic Quintong (Saksi Balita); Kathy Kasayan (Radyo Alerto); Neth Ortiz (The Frontliner); Sannie Medina (Sutla Balita); Bonie Padayao (Publisher-Saksi Balita) and Arman Chavey Rabia of Radyo Alerto/Abante Socsargen.

 

JAMG  newly sworn affiliates in Sultan Kudarat are: George Soriano (Publisher-Eagles Journal); Jose Flores Jr. and Junie Roquero of Periodico Banat; Shiela Medina (Mindanao Review); Jennifer Corpuz (Sutla Balita); Rich Teodoro (The Mindanao Inquirer); Charifie Binan (Eagles Journal); Hairia Katiandagho of Sutla Balita. (With reports from PRO-12 PNP Press Corps).

Relief distribution to flood-affected families

MDRRMC relief operation - Municipal Social Welfare and Development personnel Mercy Parcutilo (2^nd-R), assisted by MDRRMC personnel stress relief assistance to flood victims Thursday, amid a Pacquiao-LGU weekly ‘Lingap sa Barangay’ program led by Mayor Reynaldo F. Constantino at the Malandag Gymnasium. Officials said a total of 432 households were affected during the September 8 flashflood that swept 15 villages and left 61 houses into total debris. (Isagani Palma-MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE).

Immediate Assistance – A mother awaits for a bag of medicine and food supplies on Thursday (September 13, 2012) as MDRRMC, local government, NGOs and other concern government agencies distribute relief goods to 61 families that sought refuge in Malandag Gymnasium, following the September 8, 2012 deluge that left dozens of houses in total wreck at  the 15 flood-affected villages of Barangays Datal Tampal and Malandag in Malungon, Sarangani Province.  For more information, visit malungon.blogspot.com (Isagani Palma-MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE).

 

Malandag Relief Distribution- Municipal government and barangay workers lead by (from left) MSWDO Mildred Dela Cuesta, Association of the Barangay Captains and Malandag Chairman Delia F. Constantino (3^rd-L), Vice Mayor Benjamin Guilley and Roselyn, better half of Mayor Reynaldo ‘Bong’ Constantino distribute relief assistance Thursday (September 13, 2012) to flood-hit victims. The MDRRMC has reported a number of 432 households affected during the recent flash flood that swept at least 61 houses in Barangay Malandag and Datal Tampal, Malungon, Sarangani Province. For more information, visit malungon.blogspot.com (Isagani Palma-MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE).

 

A shelter for flood victims – Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council personnel extends appropriate assistance to flood victims in Malandag Gymnasium on Thursday (September 13, 2012, amid a Pacquioa-LGU weekly ‘Lingap sa Barangay’ program led by Mayor Bong Constantino in Malandag, Malungon, Sarangani. Reports said the September 8 flashflood has caused the displacement of 432 families, and left 61 houses into wreckage.  For more information, visit malungon.blogspot.com (Isagani Palma-MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE).

A father’s friend, recollecting the past – (Standing L-R) Former Sultan Kudarat governor and congressman Sultan Pax Mangudadatu stress some good recollections of the late Sarangani vice governor Filepe K. Constantino to the latter’s son, Malungon town Mayor Reynaldo ‘Bong’ Constantino Saturday night (September 8, 2012), while JAMG president Ronald Mascardo (standing right) looks on amid the 1^st year anniversary celebration of Journalists Action Motor Group that was in Tierra Montana Hotel, General Santos City. For more information, visit malungon.blogspot.com (Isagani Palma-MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE/ photo courtesy of Rey Remegio-Periodico Banat Socsargen).

New Sarangani PNP director pays courtesy visit in Malungon

Courtesy Visit – P/Senior Supt. Edwin Minion (center) pays courtesy visit to Malungon town Mayor Reynaldo ‘Bong’ Constantino (left) Monday, following his assumption into office as new Sarangani Police Director from outgoing P/SSupt. Florendo Quidilla on September 4, 2012. Also in photo are P/Supt. Carlos Hallado, police deputy provincial director for operations, and Kawayan, Malungon Brgy. Capt. Emma Samaringa. For more information, visit malungon.blogspot.com (Isagani Palma-MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE/ Pro-12 PNP Press Corps).

Sarangani peacemakers – Long-time friend Mayor Reynaldo ‘Bong’ Constantino and P/Sr. Supt. Edwin Minion gestures for a renewed anti-crime partnership Monday, following the latter’s assumption into office as new Sarangani police provincial director vice P/Sr. Supt. Florendo Quidilla on Sept. 4, 2012. In year 2004, Constantino who was then a municipal vice mayor and former PDEA-12 chief Minion, spearheaded the biggest devastation so far of marijuana plantations at the provincial triangular boundaries of South Cotabato, Davao Del Sur and Sarangani. Also in photo is Kawayan, Malungon Brgy. Capt. Emma Samaringa. For more information, visit malungon.blogspot.com (Isagani Palma-MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE/ Pro-12 PNP Press Corps)

New Sarangani police director, staff visit – Newly assumed police director, P/Senior Supt. Edwin Minion (3^rd from left) and ranking Sarangani police officials’ pays courtesy visit Monday to Mayor Reynaldo ‘Bong’ Constantino in Malungon town. Minion assumed the command on Sept. 4, 2012 over a turn-over ceremony presided by P/Chief Supt. Paul Monteagudo, police director for Central Mindanao, at the PNP Provincial Headquarters in Kawas, Alabe, Sarangani. Also in photo are (L-R) P/Chief Insp. Rodolfo Inoy, SPPO chief operation officer; P/Supt. Carlos Hallado, deputy provincial director for operation and Malungon police station chief, P/ Chief Insp. Lurobe Rojo. For more information, visit malungon.blogspot.com (Isagani Palma-MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE/ Pro-12 PNP Press Corps).

Malandag Flashflood

Gathering bits and pieces – Weary residents’ start to collect scraps from the leftovers of home, following a water rampage that harshly struck on Tuesday night (September 8, 2012) the neighboring villages of Malandag and Datal Tampal in Malungon, Sarangani. (JoJo Gocotano-MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE)

Flashflood debris – A young lass help her father in retrieving whatever thing that is found to be ‘still’ useful atop a concrete floor of their past home. Over 265 houses were reportedly swept by rampaging flood waters on Tuesday night (September 8, 2012) at the neighboring villages of Malandag and Datal Tampal in Malungon, Sarangani. The natural catastrophe has affected over 265 families, and left behind at least 48 households, homeless. (JoJo Gocotano-MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE/ ippalma).

Tattered home - A young father gape to nowhere as he sits the facade of a broken home in Barangay Malandag, Malungon, Sarangani. Local government authorities said the Tuesday night (September 8, 2012) flashflood has swept over P7M-worth of properties excluding the cost of damages to livestock and farmlands. The MDRRMC said the catastrophe has severely affected 265 households, and have left a total of 48 families to be, homeless. For more information, visit malungon.blogspot.com (JoJo Gocotano-MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE/ ippalma).

Wreckage left by (September 8-9, 2012 Malungon flashflood

Tattered Homes – Debris of torn houses spread all over Malandag and Datal Tampal villages after a rampaging flashflood has overblown Buayan River and swept Malungon town on Saturday night (September 8, 2012) in Sarangani. (JoJo Gocotano-MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE).