BRGY. SAN MIGUEL INUWI AND 2nd INTER-BARANAGY BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

By: April and Honey Muring

Pinagharian ng SK Brgy. San Miguel ang 2^nd SK Inter-Barangay Basketball League 2009 at sa ikalawang pagkakataon ay nasukbit nila ang kampeonato nuong Mayo 27, 2009 na ginanap sa Rotary Gym, Tagum City.

Nagsalpukan ang labing pitong Barangay at pinangunahan ng mga SK Chairpersons ang kani-kanilang koponan sa hangaring manalo, at sila ay hinati sa dalawang bracket, A at B. Hindi nakalasap ng talo ang Barangay San Miguel sa “Elimination Round” at madali lamang nakapasok sa “Best of Four” katunggali ang Barangay Magugpo West samantalang Brgy. Visayan Village kontra Brgy. La Filipina ang nasa kabilang panig.

Binulsa ng Kampyong Brgy. San Miguel ang Tumataginting na P 7,000 na may kasamang Trophy at P 30,000 worth of Project. P5,000 with trophy at P 20,000 worth of project naman ang nakamit ng 1^st runner-up na Brgy. Visayan Village at inuwi naman ng 2^nd runner-up na Brgy. La Filipina ang P 3,000 with trophy at P 10,000 worth of project. Hindi naman umuwing luhaan ang ibang Barangay na may P 1, 000 consolation Prize.

Umarangkada ang Liga noong May 4-27, 2009 sa pangunguna ng Sangguniang Kabataan City Federation of Tagum sa liderato ni SKCF Pres. CYRIL LEONARD L. MURING sa tulong ni Mayor Rey T. Uy, Hon. De Carlo Uy- City Sports Action Officer, Anthony G. del Rosario – Provincial Sports Coordinator at ni SKPF Pres. Dennis Café sa mga papremyo at sa pag implementa ng nasabing programa.

Dinagsa at dinumog ng mga manonood ang kagila-gilalas at makapigil hiningang sagupaan ng bawat kupunan na nagpamalas ng kanilang galing sa larangan ng sports at sa hangaring mahubog ang pisikal at mental, disiplina at pagkakaisa ng mga Kabataan sa lungsod ng Tagum at sa patuloy na programa laban sa ipinagbabawal na gamot.

COUNCILOR MILLAN DELIVERS INDEPENDENCE DAY MESSAGE

Today we commemorate the 111TH anniversary of the proclamation of our independence with the Theme: “Kagitingan, Kagalingan at Kasipagan tungo sa tunay na Kalayaan. Maraming mga aganap o nangyari sa isang daan at labing isang taon and to mention a few liberation from centuries of Spanish rule, take-over by the American Government, the Japanese occupation, World War II, Insurgency Problems, Martial Law, Edsa Revolution, the 1987 Constitution, Impeachment Proceedings, ZTE Deal, Corruption Issues, Overpricing, Global Crisis, A (H1N1) Virus, Poll Automation of the 2010 Elections, Sex Scandals, the very controversial constitutional assembly (CON-ASS) lifting of term limits, left and right rallies, and many more.

Asa man ta padulong ani? What have we learned from the lessons of history? After all these years masasabi ba natin na tunay nga tayong Malaya? Or like the song “Impossible dream” we continue to search for that very elusive tunay na kalayaan. Daghan sa ato gabagutbot. Imbis na “Pilipinas Kong Mahal”, ingon nila “Pilipinas ang Mahal”. Mahal ang gasolina, mahal ang bugas, mahal ang edukasyon, halos mahal na tanan. We are quick to blame others, pero ang pangutana, Nagpakabana ba ta?

Are we better off today than 111 years ago? Some say YES, while others might say NO. We can debate for as long as we like but we can all be in agreement that much is still to be done to uplift the lives of the Filipinos and move our country forward. Independence is synonymous with freedom and with freedom comes responsibility. Ours is a government of laws and not of men. One’s freedom ends where the rights of others begin.

The 1987 constitution is very clear and specific. Ours is a government of the people, by the people and for the people. Authority emanates from them. We cannot remain passive and wait for another Dr. Jose Rizal or Andres Bonifacio to come. We can all be heroes in our own right, and in our small and unique ways.

The former president of the United States, the late John F. Kennedy once said: “Think not what your country can do for you. Think of what you can do for your country”. Now is the time to change. Change, we can. Bag-ohon nato ang atong mga kaugalingon and changing our society will follow. Love of God and of country we must at all times uphold. Huwag natin basta lang kantahin ang Lupang Hinirang at masdan an gating watawat na parang malayo ang tingin. Isapuso, isaisip, at isagawa natin ang kahulugan nito at proud nating isigaw sa buong mundo na tayo ay Pilipino.

From good followers come great leaders. Transparency and leadership by example leads to good governance. The voice of the people is the voice of God. And to those who have less in life should have more in law. United we stand, divided we fall. Kagitingan, Kagalingan at Kasipagan ang susi sa tunay na kalayaan. Mabuhay ang Pilipinas! Tagum City padayon sa pag-uswag.

THE BLENDS OF LEGISLATIVE DIMENSIONS THAT IMPEL KGD. NICKEL T. SUAYBAGUIO

by: Gracelyn M. Mabida

What does one in the Sanggunian do? Well, we all know that Local Government administration is generally carried out through the implementation of policies embodied in laws and legislations. Where an LGU expands in population and resources, it takes under their dominion the conditions which need to be addressed through responsive blends of legislative dimensions.

Kgd. Nickel T. Suaybaguio Jr. then takes on the job of legislation and infuses into the system of laws the political dimension required by the temper of the times particularly on matters of shelter and urban development.

It lends himself well to political administrative cooperation being duty bound to assist the Local Chief Executive in establishing policies to support the processes of development in the city.

As a manifestation, Kgd. Nickel tapped the participation of our existing Urban Poor Associations in the city through its Federation President Mr. Fidelito Blando in developing their own developmental processes. He continues to instill in them the values of freedom, solidarity and justice as the guiding principle within the framework of development policy commitment.

From the socio-cultural dimension, Kgd. Nickel said that the community association becomes the guardian of its mores. This implies responsibility of the community association to carry its undertakings and for those who are unable to stand up for their own rights to an effort to achieve social justice and overcome
poverty. From these, our legislations were socially constructed, and have impelled us to help those who are not strong enough to represent and assert their own interest, as in the case of the Urban Poor Community Associations, which in turn renders them incapable of fully utilizing the opportunities that their lives have to offer.

It can be deduced that while the original intent of certain legislation was political, yet, the economic implications are so substantial as to affect the policy formulation itself. We have to quantify the economic effects of our interventions to the community associations. After all, legislations to be effective must not merely take into account the substance and form but the socio-cultural, economic and political dimensions as well.

Apart from his legislative works, Kgd. Nickel has also undertaken reach-out activities to community associations particularly those affected by private demolitions and has extended humble assistance to them. In fact, during the opening of classes, he spearheaded the conduct of FREE GUPIT to around 130 students in the Urban Poor Associations as one of the economic interventions.

On provision of livelihood assistance, Kgd. Nickel has coordinated with the Public Employment and Services Office (PESO) to avail of the ‘’Grow Micro’’ Livelihood Program of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). Ten (10) slots were given to the Urban Poor Sector in which identified beneficiaries are Greenland HOA (Mankilam), Gabayan HOA (Visayan Village), Laureta Homes (San Miguel), Sta. Teresa-Phase II (Cuambogan), PANITAN HOA (San Isidro), Cebole HOA (Visayan Village), Zafra Malinawon (Apokon), BUHAI (La Filipina), Malinawon HOA (East), and Sacred Heart HOA (Cuambogan).

On utilizing his SRA-MBN Fund Allocation he has yielded to the requests of some Barangays for provision of water dispensers, weighing scale, paints, cements, roofing and lighting materials and the like to augment their need for resources.

These and more spell the adage that ‘‘One man with courage makes a majority.’’

SK STRESSES RESPONSIBILITY IN SOCIETY

By: April Joy and Kathleene Muring

The works of the youth reflect the future of our nation. It is the youth that comprise the largest sector of the populace and their idealism, dynamism, and vitality make them the most potent segment in our quest for a genuine development.The Sangguniang Kabataan City Federation of Tagum headed by SKF President Hon. Cyril Leonard L. Muring in coordination with the Department of Interior and Local Government headed by CLGOO Eliza P. Mendoza, MPA conducted the 2^nd Phase Iskolar- BOS and Group Dynamics last April 4-5, 2009 at Magnaga Resort, Pantukan, Comval Province with a theme “SK Ako… Pagbabago Now Na!”. A total of 96 youth coming from the 23 barangay of Tagum City participated in the activity. The 2-day seminar enabled the participants to observe and learn the right manner in conducting barangay sessions and were able to know their duties and responsibilities as well as the projects to be undertaken and rights and limitations pertaining to disbursement of funds at their respective level. As young leaders in the barangay and as persons in authority, involving the youth groups at the barangay level is of great importance.Meanwhile, the activity was made possible through the active support of local functionaries who were invited to give lectures on the very basic yet vital topics.

NAGKAHIUSANG MGA KONSEHAL SA TAGUM SA PAGPANGHATAG UG KOMPYUTER

Ni: Rae Karen P. Joseph
Gikalipay ug dako sa opisina sa Municipal Trial Court in Cities (MTCC) - Tagum City nga gipangulohan Ni Atty. Arlene I. Lirag -Palabrica sa dihang tulo ka konsehal ang nag apud apud ug pagpanghatag ug tulo (3) ka kompy cuter diha sa ilaha gumikan sa ilang hangyo nga matabangan sila arun mapadali ang matag-adlaw nila nga bulohaton sa mga nagkalaing-laing mga kaso sa dakbayan sa Tagum ug sa uban pang lugar. Wala mag makuli sa pagpanghatag sa maong gamit sila Hon. Raymond Joey D. Millan, Hon. Vicente C. Eliot, Sr. ug Hon. Cyril Leonard L. Muring. Pormal kining gi turn-over diha sa ilang opisina niadtong Mayo 5, 2009. Bincungan Brgy. Kapitan Norma C. Fuerzas midawat sa mga medisina inubanan sa iyang mga empleyado ug staff ni Konsehal Millan. Sa lain pang bahin nanghatag sab ug mga Medisina si Konsehal Millan pinaagi sa iyang MBN program, naningkamot siya na mahatagan ang mga programang panglawas diha sa Barangay Bincungan nga pormal pud kining gidawat ni Kapitan Norma C. Fuerzas.

MEGAPHONE, DVD PLAYER, MESH NETS UG MEDICAL EQUIPMENT NAHATAG PINAGI SA MBN FUNDS NI KOSEHAL JOEDEL T. CAASI

By: Bob Q. Otaza

Naka dawat ug megaphone ang Purok Country Homes sa Barangay Mankilam, Tagum City. Dugay na kining gi handom nila didto aron magamit sa ilang mga aktibidadis sa matag karon ug unya. Busa dako kaayo ang pasalamat kang konsehal Joedel Caasi didtong dapita sa mga kaigsoonan ilabina gayod ang mga opisyales sa purok.

Samtang ang Laureata National High School iya usab gi hatagan sa DVD Player aron magamit sa maong tulunghaan. Mismong ang Principal nga si Mr. Jeffrey Villarosa ang midawat sa opisina ni Hon. Caasi sa maong player aron magamit sa Records Section and Functional Reading Center. Ang kugihan nga konsehal wala gayod mag makuli sa pag-abot sa maong gamit. Pinaagi sa iyang MBN program naningkamot gayod sa pagpalit sa mga gamit sa eskwelahan . Matod pa ni konsehal Caasi bisan unsa ka gamay sa pondo basta e prioritize ang gikinahanglan kaayo sa mga tao, mapuslan ug mabulokon ang sangputan kay kini tinuoray man pag serbisyo. Dili pa lamang dugay naghatag ug mga pukot (mesh nets) usab si Hon. Caasi sa mga taga coastal barangays sa Liboganon ug Bingcungan alang sa ilang panginabuhian o livelihood. Haduol kini sila (mga gagmayng mangingisda) sa iyang dughan, matud pa ni Caasi.

Bulan sa hunyo 2009 nakadawat usab ang Honey Club of Davao Ragional Hospital sa mga 20 boxes of strips and lancets medical equipment alang sa pagkuha ug glucose blood sample. Kung mahinumduman nato ang Honey Club usa ka Accredited Non Government Organization(NGO) upat na ka tuig ang milabay. Ubay-ubay ang miembro niini nga dunay sakit sa diabetes. Ang suporta sa City Government nag padayon niining usa ka sector sa atong komunidad diin si Konsehal Caasi nag tan aw gayod sa kaayohan sa panglawas. Himsog nga katawhan, himsog usab ang siyudad, dugang pang sulti ni konsehal.

Dako ang kalipay sa mga hingtungdan nga na hatagan sa ilang mga gikinahanglan. Matod pa sa atong halangdong konsehal “basta alang sa mga katawhan nga lumulupyo sa syudad iya kining gi paningkamutan mahatagan bisan sa mga gagmayng mga butang nga maka tabang kanila. Bisan sa personal o purok, barangay nga mga request sama sa kawayan o bamboo sa iyang kaumahan sa walay pagpihig iya kining gihatag sa atong katawhan.