Manila fully vaccinates 117K minors aged 12-17

By Marita Moaje

MINOR JAB. Manila Vice Mayor Dr. Honey Lacuna-Pangan injects a minor with the Covid-19 vaccine at the Manila Zoo on January 19. The city has fully inoculated 117,027 in the 12-17 age bracket as of Sunday (Jan. 30, 2022). (Photo courtesy of Manila-PIO)

MANILA – A total of 117,027 minors aged 12 to 17 years old have been fully vaccinated in Manila against the dreaded coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).

As of Sunday, 254,287 Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine doses have been administered to the age group.

The capital city is now preparing for the vaccination of 5 to 11-year-olds, with the initial rollout in select venues set this coming Friday.

The newly renovated Manila Zoo will be one of the six initial sites while the Bagong Ospital ng Maynila is also ready once needed.

The Manila Health Department was informed the low-dose Pfizer vaccines for the youngest age group will arrive on February 2.

As of January 26, a total of 11,281 aged 5 to 11 and 186,302 aged 12 to 17 have registered for Covid-19 jabs, according to the Manila Public Information Office.

As of Sunday noon, Manila has 1,351 active Covid-19 cases, down from the previous day’s 1,488. (PNA)

 

 

The Street Light in Sanraymundo brightens their night - MPW- 1st DEO Jolo

 By: Becky D.

There are a number of benefits to street lightings. It can be used to promote security in urban and rural areas and to increase quality of life and it can improve safety in every streets.

The MPW-1st DEO  District Engineer Ajan Ajijul under the supervision of MPW-BARMM Minister Archt. Eduard U. Guera installed street lights along Barangay Sanraymundo, Jolo, Sulu. 

Accordingly, there are portion of barangay roads that are really dark at night due to lack of street lights in different municipalities of Sulu.

The MPW-BARMM continue to deliver a good services  to the people here. (The Redline News/Becky)

 

 

 

Cotabato, SGA NGOs to benefit from MOST’s processing equipment, buildings

 

COTABATO CITY—Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) turned over Friday, Jan. 28, 1-unit of processing equipment and 1-unit building to each of MSR Enterprises and Carmen OFW Family Association (COFA)—both are non-government organizations here in this city and Special Geographical Area (SGA)

 MOST Minister Engr. Aida Silongan graced the ceremonies saying, “binigyan natin ang COFA at MSR ng proyekto upang maka-produce sila ng quality native delicacies. Bawat proyektong itinurn-over ay nagkakahalaga ng Php1-million.”

“It has a great impact to the recipients because, maka-produce sila ng mass productions and it is one of the requirements to avail license to operate. If they get certification of License to Operate, they have an access to sell in malls and supermarkets,” Silongan said.

Meanwhile, COFA manager Hadja Farida Aplal shared, “maraming nag-order sa amin; nitong pandemya na display ang aming produkto sa Manila. Ipinadala ko lang ang ilang karton ng banana chips at kumita ng mahigit 10,000 pesos.”

The COFA’s products are Moro foods and native delicacies and they cater social function activities like weddings, as well. On the other hand, MSR enterprises’ major product is a native coffee, which is packed in a sachet like teabags.

Silongan stressed that the Bangsamoro Government is helping local associations that have potential so that they can sell their products in different stores and supermarkets.

More turn-over of projects is expected in the coming months not only in mainland provinces but also in the island provinces of BARMM. (Majid Nur/BIO)

Brighter color in Sulu reconnect people today - Rainbow Bridge attracts tourism

 By Becky de Asis

Many people fascinating with rainbow colours, and they are indeed beautiful and powerful. We Noticed that there are Seven Colors in total; Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet.

Accordingly, the seven magical number has a mystical connotations like a sum of Four and Three, a total of seven represents the material sphere, while the number Three, the spiritual sphere.

The rainbow also is packed with symbolism of different religions and beliefs because in the Genesis, the rainbow was described as being a sign of the mercy and reflection of God.

The Rainbow colours symbolizes the passion, love, happiness, enthusiasm, vitality, security, endurance and more meanings that represent the positivity in all aspects.

I do believed that persons like a rainbow colors is a happy, positive  powerful and development oriented person like Sulu today, the rainbow colours has totally painted in different development projects in MPW-1st Engineering District like Rainbow Bridge in Walled, Jolo, Basket Ball Court and among others.

The positive response of Moral governance of BARMM is totally implemented just because the people behind this projects are honest and willing to served their people.

District Engineer Ajan Ajijul together with MP Archt. Eduard Uy Guera of Ministry of Public Works initiated this projects in order to gave a good reflections and acceptance of the people about the effort of the BARMM government.(The Redline News PH)

 

 

 

Moral Governance successfully implemented in Sulu - D.E Ajan Ajijul

Maimbung, Sulu water system project

Cotabato City (The Redline News/Becky de Asis)  -  Moral Governance is a main goal of BARMM in achieving lasting peace by delivering a basic needs and projects to alleviate the economy and the living condition of the Bangsamoro people here.

The efforts and sacrifices of those people behind the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao or BARMM ignites the hopes and love because they have a good intentions to improve and pursue the dreams of every Bangsamoro.

It can be recalled that Chief Minister Ahod “Al Haj Murad” Ebrahim since he established the Moral Governance, the LGU embraced it and prioritize the main rule of the Bangsamoro.

One of the Ministry of BARMM embraced Moral Government is the Ministry of Public Works which is their achievements is to give a good and honest implementation of their projects in their areas of responsibility.

Rainbow bridge in Waled, Jolo, Sulu

One of the good example of Moral Governance is the MPW-Sulu 1st Engineering District because of their  honest implementations  like the water system in Maimbung Sulu that cater a thousands of families and other adjacent municipalities of Sulu. Farm to market roads, mosque, school buildings, bridges, sea walls, ports and among others.

Engineer Ajan Ajijul – District Engineer of MPW-1st Engineering District said that he serve his best for the success of  everybody and the  whole BARMM government as well.

A self-determination is the key to success; “no one can stop you’ if you have a genuine hearts to help your constituents. (By: Becky D. de Asis)

 

 

 

 

 

SEAL awardees each get P2.5-M incentive, 18k gold medallion from MILG

 

COTABATO CITY – For the first time since its launching in December 2020, the Ministry of Interior and Local Government (MILG) granted the Salamat Excellence Award for Leadership (SEAL) to six (6) local chief executives (LCEs) in the Bangsamoro region.

Named after Moro Islamic Liberation Front’s (MILF) founding chair Sheikh Salamat Hashim, the prestigious SEAL award is given to LCEs whose leadership qualities demonstrate those of Salamat’s –  accountable, participatory, and service-oriented.

The six LCES who were conferred the award are Mayors Hanie Bud of Maluso, Basilan and Ali Sumandar of Piagapo, Lanao del Sur; and Maguindanao Mayors Abdulkarim Langkuno of Paglat, Datu Shameem Mastura of Sultan Kudarat, Mibpantao Midtimbang Jr of Guindulungan, and Ramon Piang Sr. of Upi.

Each of them received a cash incentive worth Php2.5-million and 18 karat gold medallion worth Php311,000.00.

Granting the SEAL was the highlight of the MILG’s PAGKILALA: Awarding Ceremony of BARMM LGUs held last week, January 19, at the Shariff Kabunsuan Cultural Complex in the city. The ceremony was part of the recently concluded 3rd BARMM founding anniversary celebration.

 

Best performing LGUs

During the PAGKILALA event, MILG also recognized more than a hundred best performing local government units (LGUS) – from the barangay level up to the provincial –  for their accomplishments in the areas of local legislation, administration, social services, economic development, and environmental management.

“Today we recognize, as part of the major program of the Bangsamoro Government, the exemplary performance of local chief executives of the Bangsamoro region from different levels of government… those who have truly performed and delivered on their mandate and have shown exemplary service to their constituents. They truly deserve our recognition,” MILG Minister Atty. Naguib Sinarimbo said in his opening message.

Under the Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentives Award (LTIA) category, twenty-nine (29) Barangay Local Government Units (BLGUs) were recognized for their exemplary capacity in settling disputes at the barangay level. Each awardee received a cash incentive and a plaque.

The champions in different categories, which received Php160,000.00 incentive, are:

- Barangay Rempes, Upi, Maguindanao – 1st to 3rd Class Category,

- Barangay Kauran, Ampatuan, Maguindanao – 4th to 6th Class Category,

- Barangay Limo-ok, Lamitan City, Basilan – Champion, City Category, and

- Barangay Tumbras, Midsayap 1 – Champion, Special Geographic Area (SGA) 1st to 3rd Class Category.

In another set of award, twenty-four (24) barangays that manifested great examples of how governance should be enacted at the grassroots were conferred with  the Seal of Good Local Governance for Barangays (SGLGB)— the first time in the region. Awardees each received Php50,000.00 cash incentive  and a plaque.

Still on the barangay level, nine(9) BLGUs were cited in the Search for Model Barangays (SMB)— one of the newest incentive programs of MILG, aimed to recognize barangays with exemplary performances, and serve as a fine example and aspiration on good governance. Brgy. Rempes of Upi, Maguindanao got the first spot with Php1-million cash incentive and a plaque. The rest of the finalists each received Php100,000.00 cash grant and a plaque.

For the Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ADAC) Functionality, thirty-eight (38) ADACs were recognized for their functionality and effectiveness and exceptional performance.

Furthermore, sixty-six (66) LGUs were recognized for passing the Local Government Functionality Appraisal (LoGFA) — a functionality and performance oversight tool developed by MILG using 7 categories of functionality such as: Presence of Government Center with Facilities; Presence of Working Elected and Appointed Officials and Functionaries; Functional Local Special Bodies; Functional Local Legislative Body; Approved Mandated Plans and Budget; Available, Visible, and Accessible Basic Services; Sound Fiscal Management.

Finally, twelve LGUs (10 in 2020 and two in 2021) that have shown innovative and excellent local governance practices that demonstrate sustainability and has potential for replication by other local government units were awarded through the LGU Grant Assistance for Innovative Practices (LGAIP) Program of the MILG.

LGAIP 2020 awardees were:

-Parang, Maguindanao - Comprehensive Program for Person with Disability;

-Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao – BISITA sa Barangay (Bringing Integrated Services and Innovation thru Team Approach);

-Buldon, Maguindanao – Balik-Baril Program;

-Buadiposo Buntong, Lanao del Sur – Serbisyong may puso para sa pangkapayapaan: The Dadayan Peace Initiative;

-Taraka, Lanao del Sur – Maternal and Child Care Program;

-Taraka, Lanao del Sur – 3M Drive: “Makinig,Matuto, at Magbayad Program: Intensive Tax Campaign”;

-Wao, Lanao del Sur – Ensuring Protection of Forestland and its Occupants through the Issuance of Individual Property Rights;

-Wao, Lanao del Sur – UYAKAP Program (Unang Yakap, Aaruga, Kalinga, Alay para sa Mag-ina Program);

-Upi, Maguindanao – Search for Model Barangay: Bridging Good Governance to the Grassroots; and

-Upi, Maguindanao – Upi Youth Governance Program: Nurturing Young Leaders in Good Governance.

Meanwhile, LGAIP 2021 awardees were:

-Paglat, Maguindanao - Creation of Community Leaders and Military Police-Advisory Council, and

-Taraka, Lanao del Sur - Summer Reading Program.

Each of the LGAIP awardee will receive PhP2.5-million incentive which shall be invested in program enhancement, expansion and/or innovation that shall be outlined in project proposal, to be submitted by the awardees and accounted for in program reports within one year from the date of receipt of the grant fund.

Minister Sinarimbo said that providing incentives to top performing LGUs is MILG’s commitment in improving governance in the region. (Abdullah Matucan/BIO) Press Release

The Rainbow Bridge in the South – Build your dreams here in Sulu

(By Becky de Asis)

There were more rainbow bridges in different countries like  China that painted rainbow colors  as cyclists pedestrian lane  and painted also to attract tourism in their localities.

The rainbow Colour is clearly beautiful and may attract commuters and tourism industry.

Therefore, the Ministry of Public Works in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao - 1st Engineering District of Sulu under District Engineer Ajan Ajijul creating a very attractive rainbow pedestrian lane in one of some bridges in Jolo, Sulu to give a good ambiance and tourists spot.

The long rainbow pedestrian lane was very amazing because it gives  more positivity to the people who were stressful because of the current pandemics and other problems come in their daily lives.

One and foremost rainbow bridge in the south that emerge the whole Sulu province that the 1st DEO of Sulu gives their whole support to the people  in order to give a total peace restoration and to uplift the living conditions here.

Engineer Ajan Ajijul initiated the rainbow lane  along the bridge in Jolo, Sulu  because he wants to help the people away from any unlawful activities  because while seeing the rainbow bridge alone, the positivity and dreams comes your way.

A bridge of dreams comes in your way while you visit in Jolo today. (Photo Credit to Thadz Askali)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Over P200-Million worth investment companies to operate in BARMM capital

 Edited/posted by Becky de Asis/The Redline News/PRESS RELEASE

COTABATO CITY – Bangsamoro Government’s Regional Board of Investments (BBOI) announced on Wednesday, Jan. 5, the approval of two (2) investment companies worth over Php200-million here in the city.

The investment companies, which were considered as an opening salvo in BARMM for this year, include Hanabana Construction and Equipment Corporation—a company based in Cagayan de Oro City for the project on independent bulk water supply, and Pagana Kutawato Corporation for container van type of hotel and restaurant expansions. Both shall be operating in the region’s capital – Cotabato City.

BARMM Coordinator of Hanabana, Engr. Samim Yusoph, explained the nature of the project in areas of BARMM, particularly in Cotabato City to establish the viable source of potable water within the city to utilize its own water resources to supply its residents according to their daily consumption.

"Actually, our company was contracted with Metro Cotabato Water District (MCWD) for the project to build a bulk source of potable water system in the city using our modified water equipment or technology amounting to more than Php100-M," Engr. Yusoph said.

"As agreed in the contract, the MCWD will not pay any single centavos for the use of our water technology or equipment but the volume of water to be pumped out going to the residences in Cotabato City of around 7,000 cubic meters daily will be payable by them monthly once it is operated", Yusoph added.

This pilot project on the water system to be established will initially benefit the areas of Barangay Poblacion 8, 9, Rosary Heights 5, and some areas of Barangay Rosary Heights 3 with a plan to expand in all Barangays 1 to 5 of Tamontaka.

Meanwhile, the Kutawato Pagana Corporation will establish a tourism type of hotel and restaurants using the container van to attract more tourists or visitors in the city.

"Our purpose of expanding our hotels and restaurants in a new innovative design is to cope with the increasing demand of our visitors on accommodations and foods, which Muslims are commonly like to eat in a restaurant," company owner Atty. Anwar Malang said.

Malang was also aiming to promote their halal native foods and delicacies in the city to boost the tourism-related industry.

RBOI Chairman Atty. Ishak Mastura was happy to welcome the new investors and sees it as a good sign for the region for more possible investments to come in this year.

"We are eyeing for an increase in investments in the BARMM like what happened last year, in which we generated investments more than our target," Mastura said.

Last year, amidst the continuous surge of the Covid-19 pandemic and call for the BTA extension, RBOI generated a total of Php2.8-billion worth of investment, contrary to its Php2.5-billion investment target.

The meeting was attended by Board of Governor Mohamad O. Pasigan, along with Ex-Officio Board of Governors MTIT Minister Abuamri A. Taddik, MAFAR Minister Mohammad S. Yacob, and MFBM Deputy Minister Atty. Ubaida C. Pacasem.  (Bangsamoro Information Office)

Local official insists No Rubout in Pikit Operation

North Cotabato Police Provincial Director PCol Henry Villar responded to all questions from local reporters during a news conference on Wednesday organized by Cotabato Provincial Police Office while Datu Turno Sultan, president of the town’s Association of Barangay Captains (right) listens and PLt. Col. Ruben Ramos, provincial chief of the PNP-Highway Patrol Group (2nd right). The Press conference held at the provincial Capitol in Kidapawan City. (By Mark Navales)

COTABATO CITY - Five suspects were killed while four policemen were injured during the firefight that lasted for about three hours. The slain suspects were identified as Muhien, Mantok, Asrap Masulot, Badrudin Malid, Bunta Kabunto and Arbaya Panisares. Sultan, who lives in a nearby village, maintained that a gunfight ensued between the policemen and the armed group led by Manampan which fired at the arresting team tasked to effect the arrest of the wanted person.  

“There was no rubout or massacre during the police operation but was an encounter,” Sultan told a news conference on Wednesday January 5, 2022 

Sultan made the statements amid allegations from the suspects’ families that the slain suspects were summarily executed.

PCol. Henry Villar, Cotabato police provincial director, clarified that the area was a haven of lawless elements involved in carnapping, gun-for-hire and illegal drug trade contrary to the claims of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front that the area is an MILF- controlled territory. He said the only recognized MILF camp in North Cotabato is Camp Rajamuda located in Barangay Rajamuda, Pikit.

“Our target based in two warrants of arrest and listed as Most Wanted Person-National Level with reward amounting to Php175,000.00 covered by DILG Memorandum Circulars dated June 11, 2021 is criminal gang leader Joel Manampan alias Maula Manampan” Villar said

“Satar Kabunto alias Expander was the one who fired at us first even though we used a police marked vehicle and Joel Manampan alias Maula Manampan the subject person of the warrant of arrest who was able to escape from the operating troops” Villar added.

Datu Turno Sultan, president of the town’s Association of Barangay Captains, said the encounter broke out after several armed men opened fire at a police convoy wounding four policemen who were on their way to serve the arrest warrant against Joel Manampan, a wanted criminal who is facing string of murder cases.

PLt. Col. Ruben Ramos, provincial chief of the PNP-Highway Patrol Group, said some 20 recovered motorcycles from 400 were reported to have been carnapped after the owners showed up to the police provincial headquarters and brought pertinent documents which proved their ownership over the stolen vehicles.

Two motorcycle owners appeared during the news conference and alleged that their motorcycles were forcibly taken from them by gun-wielding suspects aboard a motorcycle in Kidapawan City and Tulunan town in 2019 and 2020.  

"Galing ako sa South Cotabato papunta ng Roxas going to Tulunan, huminto ako para uminom lang sana ng tubig ng may huminto at likuran ko at tinutukan ako at sinabihan ako na relax lang, at nakita ko sa aking unahan na may bumaba rin at nakita ko na may dala rin itong baril at tuluyan ng tinangay ang motor ko." Carnapp victim said.

("I'm came from South Cotabato to Roxas going to Tulunan, I stopped to drink water when someone stopped and went behind my back pointing gun and told me to just relax, and I saw another person in front of me and I saw he has a gun also and they took my motorcycle”)

Sultan said the local government of Pikit had conducted a verification to determine the authenticity of the business permits allegedly issued to Malid family to run a buy and sell trading of motorcycles in the area amid allegations by the slain suspect’s relatives that they are into legitimate trading of motorcycles.

He said the business licensing office of the municipal government is looking into reports that there were permits issued by the local government and the Department of Trade and Industry for the trading of the Malids in Barangay Gokotan and Barangay Poblacion.

Local officials here debunked reports of a rubout involving a bloody encounter between security forces and lawless armed group in Barangay Gokotan last December 29 while policemen were serving an arrest warrant against a suspected criminal gang leader in the area.  (with report by Mark Navales)