More than 300 displaced families get livelihood support from PAMANA-ARMM

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur, Sept. 24 (PIA) – More than 300 conflict-affected families in 16 different barangays in Datu Piang town in Maguindanao will benefit from farm equipment provided by the Department of Social Welfare and Development-Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (DSWD-ARMM) as part of its livelihood support under the Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan (Pamana) program.

The agency distributed sets of farm equipment to 16 cooperatives with a combined worth of P4.8-million.  The set included a rice thresher, corn sheller, hand tractor (kuliglig) and floating tiller (bao-bao).

Rahima Datumanong-Alba, DSWD-ARMM assistant secretary for operations said the livelihood assistance is part of the help being provided by the government to families displaced by armed conflicts in the area.

Alba said the 16 recipient cooperatives are composed mainly of internally displaced families.

“We want to help them rebuild their lives and start over,” she said.

Datu Piang Mayor Genuine Kamaong thanked the ARMM government during the turn-over ceremony.

"We are grateful to the Hataman administration for the development programs they have provided to our people,” he said.

The 16 communities included in Pamana’s farm-based livelihood project are the barangays of Alonganen, Ambadao,  Balanaken, Balong, Buayan, Dado, Damabalas, Duaminanga, Kalipapa, Kanguan, Magasiong, Masigay, Montay, Poblacion, Reina Regente and Kitapok . (Bureau of Public Information-ARMM/PIA-10)

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ARMM entry wins major awards in travel trade exhibition fashion competition

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur, Sept. 9 (PIA) - - Delegates from the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) bagged two major awards in this year’s Patimpalak ng Kasuotang Filipino during the 25th Philippine Travel Mart held at SMX Convention Center in Pasay City on September 5 to 7.

The ARMM won in both female and male categories of the competition.

For the male category, ARMM bagged the grand champion. The same award was won by the region’s delegates last year. For the female category, ARMM won second place.

The entries in the fashion competition were made by Moro designer Akmad Kari Jr.

The materials used were weaved ethnic cloth from the five provinces of the region.

“The judges were very impressed with the ethnic fabric,” said Mustapha Ala Jr, head of the ARMM delegation.

Renowned designers Renee Salud, Frederick Peralta and John Herrera were the panel of judges during the fashion competition.

Philippine Travel Mart is the biggest travel trade exhibition in the promotion and marketing of domestic and inbound tourism. (Bureau of Public Information-ARMM/PIA-10)

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Lanao del Sur joins drive against measles, polio

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur, Sept. 4 (PIA) --- The nationwide measles immunization campaign was launched here Sunday, August 31, by the Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO) and the provincial government.

The campaign aims to reduce cases of measles and rubella in the country and sustain the country’s polio-free status it achieved in year 2000.

Dubbed “Ligtas sa Tigdas at Polio Mass Immunization,” the month-long campaign targets an estimated 11 million children, from nine months to below five years old to be immunized against measles and rubella.

IPHO chief Dr. Alinader Minalang said they have set aside 110,300 vaccines for measles and 129,000 for oral polio for the entire province.

Thus, he urged parents to bring their children below five years to the nearest health center for vaccination.

He said more than 500 health personnel were deployed across the province to facilitate the immunization. (Johaniah N. Yusoph/APB/PIA-10 Lanao del Sur)

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Lanao del Sur organizes women council

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur, Sept. 4 (PIA) --- Women from various organizations here have convened and organized the Provincial Women Council (PWC) Wednesday, September 3 to serve as the voice of the Ranao women.

PWC is a special body that will serve as a vehicle to empower women and mainstream gender and development in the province. - See more at: http://news.pia.gov.ph/index.php?article=1521409753101#sthash.ehcl1GvT.dpuf

PWC is a special body that will serve as a vehicle to empower women and mainstream gender and development in the province.

The organizational meeting was attended by women from the religious, media, academe sector, as well as from national line agencies, civil society organizations, and Lanao del Sur People’s Council (LDSPC).

The meeting ended with an election of council officers and setting of date for the creation of the PWC committees.

Elected as first officers were Dr. Padoman Paporo of the Philippine Muslim Women Council (PMWC) as chair, Bae Pesigue C. Tomawis of provincial government as the vice-chair and Bae Nabiha Lao as the Executive Director. (Johaniah N. Yusoph/APB/PIA-10 Lanao del Sur)
- See more at: http://news.pia.gov.ph/index.php?article=1521409753101#sthash.ehcl1GvT.dpuf

 PWC is a special body that will serve as a vehicle to empower women and mainstream gender and development in the province.

The organizational meeting was attended by women from the religious, media, academe sector, as well as from national line agencies, civil society organizations, and Lanao del Sur People’s Council (LDSPC).

The meeting ended with an election of council officers and setting of date for the creation of the PWC committees.

Elected as first officers were Dr. Padoman Paporo of the Philippine Muslim Women Council (PMWC) as chair, Bae Pesigue C. Tomawis of provincial government as the vice-chair and Bae Nabiha Lao as the Executive Director. (Johaniah N. Yusoph/APB/PIA-10 Lanao del Sur)

- See more at: http://news.pia.gov.ph/index.php?article=1521409753101#sthash.ehcl1GvT.dpuf

The organizational meeting was attended by women from the religious, media, academe sector, as well as from national line agencies, civil society organizations, and Lanao del Sur People’s Council (LDSPC).

The meeting ended with an election of council officers and setting of date for the creation of the PWC committees.

Elected as first officers were Dr. Padoman Paporo of the Philippine Muslim Women Council (PMWC) as chair, Bae Pesigue C. Tomawis of provincial government as the vice-chair and Bae Nabiha Lao as the Executive Director. (Johaniah N. Yusoph/APB/PIA-10 Lanao del Sur)
- See more at: http://news.pia.gov.ph/index.php?article=1521409753101#sthash.ehcl1GvT.dpuf

PWC is a special body that will serve as a vehicle to empower women and mainstream gender and development in the province. - See more at: http://news.pia.gov.ph/index.php?article=1521409753101#sthash.kw3KizAJ.dpuf

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PNP reminds public to stay vigilant

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur, Sept. 3 (PIA --- The Philippine National Police (PNP) here is reminding the public to be vigilant and practice security procedures at home.

Police officer (PO) 3 Isnaira M. Lucman of the Lanao del Sur Provincial Police Office (LSPPO) Community Relations Unit said that crimes occur because the public open themselves and their homes to criminal opportunities.

She reiterated that crime prevention is everybody’s responsibility and should start with oneself.

Lucman thus reminded the public to be extra cautious to avoid becoming a crime victim as she provided crime prevention tips during PIA’s Ozor ka, Ranao! radio program on Monday, September 1.

She also urged the public to report to the police authorities any suspicious individuals and activities in their respective areas.

Lucman said PNP stations across the province are open 24/7 to serve the public.

The first week of September has been declared as National Crime Prevention Week (NCPW) pursuant to Proclamation No. 461 to generate community awareness on the importance of crime prevention.

The theme for this year’s NCPW observance is “Krimen ay Labanan, Karapatan ay Igalang Tungo sa Mapayapang Pamayanan.” (APB/PIA-10)

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