Tugaya town artisans happy to promote products in summit

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur (PIA)--Local artisans from the municipality of Tugaya in the province of Lanao del Sur expressed their joy over the opportunity given to them to showcase their products during the recently held Meranaw Artisan Summit. 

Alirasul Panompang of the Tugaya Bros & Sisters Cooperative conveyed that the event was a big help in promoting and making their brasswares known to the public.

He recalled that their business was stable years ago but with the eruption of siege in the city here in 2017 followed by the coronavirus disease (COVID)-19 pandemic, they were drastically affected, thus, their sales dropped down. 

Panompang stressed that with the provincial government leading the summit, the constituents were reposted of their existence and struggle for survival. 

“Okay ni sa amoa para sa promotion ug mahibaloan sa nasud nga naay produkto didto sa amoang lugar sa Mindanao, sa Tugaya, nga mga antique,” he said. 

[This is okay to us for our promotion and so the country will know that there are products from our place in Mindanao, in Tugaya, which are antiques.]

Panompang added that if this summit would urge more customers to patronize their products, more Meranaws would likewise be encouraged to venture into the same field.

On the other hand, Master Artist Lantong Pangcoga also from Tugaya town showed his happiness, stating that the summit gave them a chance to reintroduce themselves to the people.

“Actually, hindi kami masyadong napapansin pero ngayon, napakasaya. Pagkakataon namin itong mga artisan. Matagal namin itong hinihintay,” he said. 

[Actually, we are not really given attention but now, we are happy. This is our time, artisans. We waited for this for a long time.]

Pangcoga is looking forward to the provincial government's continuing support as they would need it to survive. (CRG/PIA-10/Lanao del Sur)

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Aga Khan Museum exec: Meranaw Artisan Summit protecting local culture

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur (PIA)--The first-ever Meranaw Artisan Summit in the province of Lanao del Sur was a great means of securing the culture of Meranaws here, according to Dr. Linang Cabugatan, the director of the Aga Khan Museum of Mindanao State University.

Cabugatan underscored that artists, cultural workers and creative officials restart, reinvent and reconnect themselves as they likewise struggle for their survival and living. 

As such, she saw the successfully conducted summit as an avenue to deliver the needed support to ensure and sustain their existence. 

Cabugatan stated that the event is one way of showcasing the commitment of the local government officials to gather concerted efforts not only to preserve and promote but to safeguard as well the culture of Meranaws. 

She maintained that it is only necessary to provide a platform for artisans to convey and exhibit their craftsmanship 

“This is to inspire and renew our appreciation for our Meranaw culture and to galvanize all collective actions to rebuild the future we want for the Meranaws through harnessing the power of culture and arts,” said Cabugatan. 

The museum director underlined that without aiding the artisans, improvement would not likewise come their way.

“Kung wala sa inyo at sa puso niyo na gabayan at suportahan natin ang ating artisans, walang mangyayari sa kanila,” said Cabugatan. 

[If it is not in you or your hearts the urge to guide and support our artisans, nothing would happen to them.] (CRG/PIA-10/Lanao del Sur)

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‘Meranaw artisans are cultural bearers, masters’, says MSU Marawi prof

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur (PIA)--A well-known professor of the Mindanao State University (MSU) - Main Campus based here in the city has firmly underscored that Meranaw artisans are not just merely artisans, but rather, cultural bearers and masters that everyone should recognize.

Professor Tirmizy Abdullah from the History Department of the university stressed that he sees these artisans as upholders and masters as they also showcase the identity of their race in their respective productions. 

He noted that this is only part of the unseen intangible aspect of sustaining culture. 

This, as Abdullah raised that people at times fail to magnify the other side of culture which consists of nonphysical things. 

“Minsan, nakakalimutan natin makita is the intangible. Ang nakikita lang natin ay ang tangible, ang products. Ang nakikita lang natin ay ang issue ng economic viability pero hindi natin minsan nakikita ang associated na identity doon sa pinoproduce nila,” he said. 

[Sometimes, we forget to see the intangible. We only see the tangible, the products. We only see the issue of economic viability but sometimes, we do not see the associated identity of what they produce.]

Abdullah emphasized that using the framework of cultural heritage, the citizenry should not limit themselves to tangible, movable and cultural property but they must likewise extend their perception to the intangible ones, especially the traditional craftsmanship. 

Highlighting the importance of the culture and its vital intangible side, he affirmed the necessary move for the transmission of such to further strengthen the adoption of their identity by the next generations to come.

Moreover, Abdullah shared his desire for the formation of a cultural institution given that the people who will be composing it are not just plain artisans but also the carrier of who they are as a race. 

“Once na hindi matransmit [ang culture], [Once [the culture] would not be transmitted,] that would be the end… They have to form a cultural institution, not just a cooperative kasi hindi lang sila [because they are not only] cultural artisans but cultural masters. They are cultural bearers,” he said. (CRG/PIA-10/Lanao del Sur)

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Meranaw artisans get a boost from Lanao Sur prov'l gov't

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur (PIA)--Some 25 registered cooperatives of local artisans in the province of Lanao del Sur received financial support from the provincial government to boost their social enterprise.

The P20,000 cash assistance to each cooperative was handed over by Provincial Vice Governor Mohammad Khalid “Mujam” Raki-in Adiong during the 1st Meranaw Artisans Summit held here Tuesday, Sept. 27.

In his message, Adiong encouraged the local artisans to continue what they have started and assured them that the provincial government is there to support them.

Provincial Tourism Officer Ahmad Nouraldinn Tamano Jr. said the summit and provision of financial assistance are just the beginning of their interventions to support local artisans and their crafts and products.

He said the provincial government is also planning to provide capacity-building assistance, especially on financial literacy and enterprise management.

The tourism officer further disclosed that they are eyeing to create a Meranaw Artisan Village in Tugaya where all the crafts and works of local artisans can be showcased. This, he said, will not only preserve the rich culture and heritage of Meranaws but will also boost cultural tourism development in the province.

"Sa lahat ng mga artisan ng Lanao del Sur, nandidito ang provincial government para kaagapay ninyo at tutulong sa kahit ano mang tulong na kakayanin namin [to all the artisans of Lanao del Sur, the provincial government is here to support you and will help you in whatever wat we can]," he further said. (APB/PIA-10 Lanao del Sur)

Provincial Tourism Office Ahmad Nouraldinn Tamano Jr. shares that one of the ways forward for the Meranaw Artisan Summit is the creation of a Meranaw Artisan Village in Tugaya where all the crafts and works of local artisans can be showcased. (Provincial Goverment of Lanao del Sur)

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Artisan sector stimulates cultural, economic dev't

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur (PIA)--A lawmaker in Lanao del Sur province underscored the need to invest in harnessing the skills of Meranaw artisans to boost the province's cultural and economic development. 

"This is the empowerment we need. We don't need to venture into new things, instead, let us invest in what we already have," said Board Member Ansary “Ringo” Usman Gandamra during the opening program of the 1st Meranaw Artisans Summit held at the provincial capitol gym Tuesday, Sept, 27.

Gandamra said the works of local artisans not only showcase the Meranaw culture but also serve as an instrument to change how others perceive Meranaws. 

"With this, we can show to the community that we, Meranaws, have the skills and the unlimited potential to contribute not just culturally but economically," he further said.

The board member also emphasized that they must not take for granted the artisans' work, especially at the height of technology and Westernization.

"We must double efforts not just to keep our Meranaw culture from being forgotten but also thrive on how to reach its full potential," he added.

On the part of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Gandamra conveyed their commitment to make ordinances and resolutions that would push forward the welfare of local artisans and promote Meranaw craftsmanship.

The Meranaw Artisan Summit was spearheaded by the Provincial Tourism Office to provide a platform for cross-sector collaboration to advance Meranaw crafts and culture as well as local tourism.

The event was attended by artisans from different municipalities in the province and several organizations helping to promote local artisans' products. (APB/PIA-10 Lanao del Sur)

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Lanao del Sur holds summit to promote local artisans

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur (PIA)--The provincial government of Lanao del Sur through its Tourism Office spearheaded the first Meranaw Artisan Summit Tuesday, Sept. 27, to promote the craftsmanship and products of local artisans.

Provincial Tourism Officer Ahmad Nouraldinn Tamano Jr. said the summit forms part of the first 100 days development agenda of Governor Mamintal Alonto Adiong Jr.

The gathering, he said, aims to serve as a venue for the artisans to raise their concerns on the sustainability of their craftsmanship as well as provide a platform for them to exhibit their crafts and finished products.

"Matagal na kasing hindi nakikita yung importance ng artisans natin. So kanyang priority is ma-market ang mga artisans at kanilang handicrafts [the importance of our artisans has not been seen for a long time. So his priority is to market the artisans and their crafts]," he said.

The summit featured fora with six panelists each sharing experiences and insights on culture and creativity, financial literacy and cooperative sustainability, and how Meranaw artisans can thrive in a competitive market.

Tamano said the summit also seeks to encourage local artisans to form registered cooperatives so that they can avail of support from the local governments and other government agencies.

As initial support to boost their economic enterprise, the provincial government gave P20,000 financial aid to 25 registered cooperatives during the summit, benefiting roughly 100 artisans in the province.  (APB/PIA-10/Lanao del Sur)

A mamandiang maker demonstrates the intricacies of beadweaving.

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MTIT cites tourism as catalyst for peace, dev't

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur (PIA)--The Ministry of Trade, Investment and Tourism (MTIT) here in Lanao del Sur highlighted the essential role of the tourism sector in peacebuilding and economic development of the province.

MTIT Senior Tourism Operations Officer Prince Shoudery Galo said tourism generates employment and is an integral source of income for the people.

"Tourism is a business, it creates employment and generates income. It is a great vehicle for peace and development," he said.

Seeing the potential contribution of tourism to the growth and development of the province, MTIT held a two-day seminar workshop on the Filipino Brand of Service Excellence (FBSE) and tourism product development to upskill tourism stakeholders on service delivery and tourism promotion.

"One of the challenges in Lanao del Sur is that they don't see the tourism industry as a priority. So we thought of convening our tourism stakeholders para makita nila gaano ka importante ang tourism [for them to see how important tourism is]," he said

Alongside the FBSE workshop, Galo said they are also strengthening the promotion of local festivals and destinations to attract more tourists as this can build up socio-economic activities.

For July to September this year, the MTIT registered 3,910 tourist arrivals of which 3,786 are domestic tourists while 124 are foreigners.

Meanwhile, the provincial government of Lanao del Sur is also intensifying its campaign to promote the province as a tourist destination. 

The province is participating, as part of the Bangsamoro region contingent, in this year's Philippine Travel Mart expo, the longest-running travel trade exhibition in the country.

The tourism office likewise spearheaded on Sept. 27 the Meranaw Artisan Summit featuring the craftsmanship and products of local artisans (APB/PIA-10 Lanao del Sur

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MTIT trains Lanao Sur tourism officers on Filipino brand of service

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur (PIA)--The Ministry of Trade, Investments and Tourism (MTIT) Lanao del Sur Provincial Office conducted a seminar-workshop on the Filipino Brand of Service Excellence (FBSE) for key frontliners in the tourism industry in the province.

A total of 45 participants, composed of tourism officers of the local government units in Lanao del Sur and representatives of the transportation and security sectors, as well as, owners/managers of accommodation establishments and other tourism-related establishments underwent the training held on Sept. 26-27, 2022 in Go Hotel, Iligan City.

"This is to equip our tourism stakeholders on how to deliver quality tourism services to tourists in accordance with the distinct Filipino brand of service," said MTIT's Senior Tourism Operations Officer Prince Shoudery Galo.

He said part of the workshop was the upskilling of the tourism stakeholders on customer service and tourism product development.

"We decided with the Association of Lanao del Sur Tourism Officers or ALTO that we need this training, especially that we have emerging tourism sites like in the province such as the ground zero of Marawi City and other emerging tourism establishments," he added.

Vienna B. Pico, DOT-accredited FBSE trainer and ASEAN national trainer and assessor, served as the resource speaker during the two-day workshop. In her discussion, she reminded the tourism stakeholders to continue enhancing their skills to become competent and deliver quality tourism services. 

She also emphasized their essential role in promoting the campaign branding of the Bangsamoro region dubbed "CHOOSE BANGSAMORO." 

The FBSE is a banner tourism program designed to instill a culture of service excellence among tourism stakeholders and promote such service excellence in all tourism-related establishments. (APB/PIA-10 Lanao del Sur)

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PNP’s revitalized KASIMBAYANAN gains approval from Lanao Sur religious sector

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur (PIA)--The launching of the revitalized Kapulisan, Simbahan, Pamayanan (KASIMBAYANAN) of the Philippine National Police (PNP) here received endorsement from the religious sector of Lanao del Sur province. 

Msgr. Rev. Fr. Ramonito Torres of the Prelature of St. Mary in Marawi emphasized that such an endeavour was a reciprocation to God’s love for the people as everyone was enjoined to work together as partners towards the goal of a total transformation in coordination with the PNP and the community to ensure public safety and God-centered society with a long-lasting peace and development in the country. 

He conveyed his support for the program seeing this as a platform for Muslims and Christians to engage with the PNP, and have a deeper involvement in inter-religious dialogue, thus, an act that is worthy of the highest commendation. 

“This is, above all, the communion of men and women in total surrender to God with the hope that all can have a change of heart and participate in the building of His kingdom whose completion he alone can lovingly bring about,” said Torres.

On the other hand, Mindanao State University (MSU) - Main Campus King Faisal Center for Islamic, Arabic and Asian Studies (KFCIAAS) Faculty Aleem Ihsan Manaol shared that during their Friday sermon, they would always remind faithfuls of the goal of everyone which is to attain peace, order and progress. 

He stated the churches of Catholics and Muslims teach peace as both also believe that it is here that they achieve development in this material world and even in the afterlife.  

Likewise giving a thumbs up on the KASIMBAYANAN, Manaol pronounced that his center is a companion, partner and helper in spreading peace towards prosperity. 

He also urged citizens to reveal to authorities whatever unlawful deeds they would witness. 

“Kung sinuman ang makakakita sa inyo ng mga nakakasira sa mamamayan at pagkatao ng tao ay pigilan ninyo ito. Isumbong niyo sa local government unit at mga kapulisan para makausap, at kung hindi ito titigil ay gagamitan ng naaayon sa kanyang gawain,” said Manaol. 

[Whoever you see destroying society and human nature, you must hinder. Report it to the local government unit and policemen so that they would be reached out, and if they do not stop, appropriate actions would be applied.] (CRG/PIA-Lanao del Sur)

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MILG-Lanao Sur affirms collaboration key to achieve peace, dev’t

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur (PIA)--Seeing the good fruits it may bear in the nearest future, the Ministry of the Interior and Local Government (MILG) firmly maintained its stand that collaboration among all citizens of any sector composing the community is highly necessary for the attainment of peace and development in Lanao del Sur province. 

On Monday, September 26, the Lanao del Sur Police Provincial Office (PPO) launched the revitalized Kapulisan, Simbahan at Pamayanan (KASIMBAYANAN) underscoring the need for the intervention of the religious sector and the whole society for effective safety and protection for each individual.

With the initiative nurturing the value he similarly promoted, MILG Lanao del Sur Provincial Director Mcmillan Lucman stressed that this symbolizes the awareness that the engaged sectors alongside the Philippine National Police (PNP) strongly serve as a vital force in contributing to peace and order, stability and progress of the community.

“This is a noble and worthy undertaking that is in full consonance with the practice of ensuring a vibrant democracy where there is respect for the rule of law,” he said. 

Lucman underlined that while the law enforcement sector heightens its move against illegal drugs and other forms of criminality in the province, there is a critical need to institutionalize collaborative efforts with the public to uphold integrity and transparency in the conduct of police operation and administration, and in the unwavering commitment of pushing for human rights while targeting for inclusive change, and prosperous and peaceful life for all. 

Earlier, he conveyed his positivity that the religious sector, with its moral ascendancy and influence over all sectors of society, can face and accept the challenge of guiding the people to perform exemplarily their duties within the boundary of moral fiber and integrity.

“With the Bangsamoro region noted to be guided by the Islamic tenets, it is only necessary to put a premium on moral governance as this navigates the transition period,” said Lucman. (CRG/PIA-10/Lanao del Sur)

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LDS police positive to promote collaboration with revitalized KASIMBAYANAN

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur (PIA)--The Lanao del Sur Police Provincial Office (PPO) is optimistic that they would be able to promote once again the spirit of collaboration among the Philippine National Police (PNP), the religious sector, and the entire community. 

This, following the launching of the revitalized community mobilization dubbed as Kapulisan, Simbahan, Pamayananan (KASIMBAYAHAN) Monday, September 26. 

“We, in the PNP, are doing our best. Positive ang pagtingin namin dito… Positive rin naman ang response ng community,” said PCol. Jibin Bongacayao, the provincial director of the Lanao del Sur PPO.

[We, in the PNP, are doing our best. We see this positively… The community also responded positively.]

Bongcayao explained that this nationwide initiative enhances prior activities of the PNP so that it may be pursued anew for the peace, order and development of the whole society. 

He shared that with the successful renewal of this program, some undertakings are lined up for future implementation involving the public, such as the medical mission, continuous security operations, provision of assistance to civic organizations, and distribution of relief goods. 

“Ginagawa na natin ito actually but we would like to revitalize these activities para ang community ay magsupport [Actually, we are already doing this but we would like to revitalize these activities so that the community will support]. We will inculcate in the community that peace, order and development is everybody’s business, lalo na ang anti-drugs at iba pang anti-criminalities sa ating lugar [especially the anti-drugs and other anti-criminalities in our place],” said Bongcayao. 

Alongside its positivity of having a productive KASIMBAYANAN, the Lanao del Sur PPO likewise strengthened its call to the populace here to take part and play their respective roles to achieve peace and order towards prosperity. (CRG/PIA-10/Lanao del Sur)

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Revitalized KASIMBAYANAN intensifies tie of PNP, church, community

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur (PIA)--As part of its commitment to support and promote a synergized partnership with the community, the Lanao del Sur Police Provincial Office (PPO) launched Monday, September 26, the revitalized Kapulisan, Simbahan at Pamayanan (KASIMBAYANAN) attended by the religious sector and various community members here. 

 

The event highlighted the collaboration of the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the general public through the intervention and help of the religious sector and the entire society to attain a holistic transformation in the service of protecting society. 

 

Lanao del Sur Police Provincial Director PCol. Jibin Bongcayao expounded that this initiative was labeled as revitalized as this only renewed the existing program previously pursued by the PNP to achieve its prime goal of securing peace, order and development through tapping partners and stakeholders in the society. 

 

“Ang peace and order, security and development ay hindi kaya ng ating kapulisan na ipatupad at ipalaganap [Our policemen alone cannot enforce and spread peace and order, security and development] without the help of the community and stakeholders,” he said.

 

Bongacayao further stressed the need to push for this reinvigoration taking into account the population ratio of police force and the citizenry in Lanao del Sur province whereby it was logged that one policeman has to safeguard at least 700 individuals in its area of responsibility. 

Meanwhile, the religious sector delivered its support as they see this endeavor truly fostering peace, order and prosperity in the province. 

Prelature of St. Mary in Marawi Msgr. Rev. Fr. Ramonito Torres conveyed that the KASIMBAYANAN is a manifestation of the will of the Almighty which is to make His people unified to maintain peace in this world.

“This is indeed a reciprocation to God’s love for us by working together as partners towards the goal of a holistic transformation that involves the PNP and the community it serves and protects for public safety and God-centered society with a long-lasting peace and development in our country,” he said. 

Mindanao State University (MSU) - Main Campus King Faisal Center for Islamic, Arabic and Asian Studies (KFCIAAS) Faculty Aleem Ihsan Manaol further assured that they would back security initiatives of the PNP, deeming this within the bounds of their Islamic faith. 

“Ang simbahan ay kaagapay, katuwang at katulong niyo sa pagpapalaganap ng kapayapaan tungo sa kaunlaran,” added.

[The church is your companion, partner and helper in spreading peace towards prosperity.] 

The Lanao del Sur PPO bared that different activities are set to be kicked off to live out the purpose of the revitalization of KASIMBAYANAN here. (CRG/PIA-10/Lanao del Sur)

Partners and stakeholders from the Philippine National Police (PNP), government agencies, religious sector and community pledge to commit their support in the revitalized Kapulisan, Simbahan at Pamayanan (KASIMBAYANAN). (Jason Casas/PIA-10/Lanao del Sur)

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Religious sector in Lanao Sur supports KASIMBAYANAN

leem Ihsan Manaol of King Faisal Center for Islamic, Arabic and Asian Studies (KFCIAAS) affirms his support for the PNP in spreading peace towards prosperity. (JCC/PIA-10 Lanao del Sur)

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur (PIA)--Representatives of the religious sector here have conveyed their all-out support for the revitalized Kapulisan, Simbahan, at Pamayanan (KASIMBAYANAN) program of the Philippine National Police (PNP).

"The launching of the revitalized KASIMBAYANAN is indeed our reciprocation of God's love in us by working together as partners toward the goal of a holistic transformation that involves the PNP and the community that exhorts and protects public safety and a God-centered society," said Msgr. Rev. Fr. Ramonito Torres.

Torres said the Prelature of St. Mary in Marawi strongly supports the revitalized PNP KASIMBAYANAN as this is an avenue for Muslims and Christians to partner with the PNP and have a deeper engagement for inter-religious dialogue. "This is an act that is worthy of the highest commendation," he added.

Aleem Ihsan Manaol of King Faisal Center for Islamic, Arabic and Asian Studies (KFCIAAS) also affirmed the same support sharing that they would always remind the people during their Friday sermon that what everyone dreams of is to have peace toward development.

"Kami ay kaagapay ninyo, katuwang at katulong ninyo sa pagpapalaganap ng kapayapaan tungo sa kaunlaran," he said.

[We are your companion, partner, and assistant in spreading peace towards prosperity.]

The KASIMBAYANAN was launched in Lanao del Sur on Monday, Sept. 26. It was highlighted with the pledge of commitment, a ceremonial signing of commitment, and the pinning of the KASIMBAYANAN pin buttons to police personnel, religious sector representatives, and key stakeholders present. Ministry of the Interior and Local Government Provincial Director Mcmillan Lucman also joined the provincial launching. (APB/PIA-10 Lanao del Sur)

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MILG: Religious sector plays vital role in promoting peace, stability

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur (PIA)--The Ministry of the Interior and Local Government (MILG) here underlined the critical role of the religious sector in promoting peace, stability, and progress in Lanao del Sur.

During the launching of the revitalized KASIMBAYANAN (Kapulisan, Simbahan, at Pamayanan) program on Monday, Sept. 26, MILG Provincial Director Mcmillan Lucman noted that the religious sector has the power to shape social values and influence practices.

"The religious sector, with its moral ascendancy and influence over all sectors of the society, can face and accept the challenge of serving as the guide of the people to have an exemplary performance of their duties within the boundary of moral fiber and integrity," he said.

As such, Lucman lauded the Lanao del Sur Police Provincial Office for launching the revitalized KASIMBAYANAN engaging the religious sector and the community as a whole.

"While the law enforcement sector intensifies the campaign against illegal drugs and other forms of criminality in Lanao del Sur province, there is indeed an urgent need to institutionalize and strengthen collaborative efforts with the religious sector and the community to maintain integrity and transparency in the conduct of police operation and administration, as well as to show unwavering commitment to the cause of human rights as we usher the province to an inclusive change and prosperous and peaceful way of life," he said.

The MILG provincial director said KASIMBAYANAN is a noble and worthy undertaking that is in full consonance with the practice of ensuring a vibrant democracy where there is respect for the rule of law. (APB/PIA-10 Lanao del Sur)

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Peace, order, dev't is everybody's business, says LDSPPO director

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur (PIA)--Every member of the community has a part to play in ensuring public safety and attaining progress and development, according to the director of the Lanao del Sur Provincial Police Office (LDSPPO)

During the provincial launching of the revitalized KASIMBAYANAN (Kapulisan, Simbahan, at Pamayanan), PCol. Jibin Bongcayao emphasized that providing a safe, orderly, and progressive community is the concern of every sector of society.

"Hindi kaya ng kapulisan na ipapatupad o ipapalaganap ang [the police cannot enforce or spread] peace and order without the help of the community, without the help of stakeholders without the help of the community, without the help of stakeholders," he said noting that some are not yet convinced that being collaborative and cooperative will contribute to peace and order and development.

He said every member of the community must stand and work together to fight all forms of criminalities and lawlessness.

'Hinihikayat ko ang lahat ng membro ng community na isaisip natin na ang peace and order, security and development ay everybody's business at kailangang pagtulung-tulungan natin ito," he further said.

[I encourage all members of the community to keep in mind that peace and order, security, and development is everybody's business and we need to work it on together.]

On the part of the PNP, Bongcayao said they have been intensifying efforts to push for a stronger partnership between the police and all sectors of society for the prevention of crime, promote public safety, and maintain peace and order.

"Kung meron kayong reklamo, police response or police services na kailangan ay [if you have a complaint or need a police response or police services] feel free to go to the nearest police station," he said assuring that the police officers under the command of LDSPPO are always ready to assist the public. (APB/PIA-10 Lanao del Sur)

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PNP launches revitalized KASIMBAYANAN in Lanao del Sur

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur (PIA)--The Lanao del Sur Provincial Police Office (LDSPPO) launched here the revitalized KASIMBAYANAN or Kapulisan, Simbahan, at Pamayanan program on Monday, Sept. 26, to bolster peace and development in the province.

The said community mobilization program puts a premium on the synergized and collaborative partnership between the police, the religious sector, and the general public. 

In his message, LDSPPO Provincial Director PCol. Jibin Bongcayao underscored the crucial role of the community in maintaining peace and order and achieving progress in the province.

"Ito ay revitalized collaboration ng kapulisan, simbahan at pamayanan na nakaangkla dun sa pinakamithiin ng kapulisan natin na peace and development. Naniniwala kasi ang kapulisan na ang kaunlaran ay makakamtan kung may tunay na kapayapaan at ang kapayapaan ay makakamtan kung mayroon pagtutulungan at pagsama-sama ng kapulisan, simbahan, at pamayanan," he said.

[This is a revitalized collaboration between the police, the church, and the community anchored in the ideals of our police force, which is peace and development. Because the police believe that development can be achieved if there is true peace and that peace can be achieved if there is cooperation and togetherness between the police, the church, and the community.]

LDSPPO Provincial Director PCol. Jibin Bongcayao cites the crucial role of the religious sector and the community in maintaining peace and order and achieving progress in the province. (Jason Casas/PIA-10 Lanao del Sur)

Bongcayao said the program specifically includes the religious leaders seeing their influence in encouraging moral uprightness and lawfulness. "Sila din ang nagbibigay ng [they also provice] moral fibers sa [to] community," he added.

The KASIMBAYANAN launching was highlighted with the pledge of commitment and ceremonial signing of the commitment wall, as well as the pinning of the KASIMBAYANAN pin buttons to police personnel, religious sector representatives, and key stakeholders present.

Meanwhile, Bongcayao said more engagements on the ground will be conducted, especially in the municipalities of the province, to cascade the KASIMBAYANAN. 

With the revitalized program, the provincial director hopes that the public would be encouraged to do their part in achieving peace and development in Lanao del Sur. (APB/PIA-10 Lanao del Sur)

Representatives of the religious sector, media, government agencies, Salaam Police join the launching of the revitalized KASIMBAYANAN of the Philippine National Police. (Jason Casas/PIA-10 Lanao del Sur)

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IPHO Lanao Sur reiterates appeal to citizens to get COVID-19 jabs

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur (PIA)--Amidst the attainment of positive progress in terms of the coronavirus disease (COVID)-19 pandemic response here in the province, the Integrated Provincial (IPHO) alongside the provincial government of Lanao del Sur continues to reecho its call to the citizenry to be immunized through taking the COVID-19 vaccines. 

IPHO Chief Dr. Alinader Minalang firmly appealed to the public to get themselves vaccinated as no one would know when they would be infected with the deadly virus. 

He stressed that it is in this way that they would be able to prevent having severe symptoms when suffering from the disease. 

Minalang also called on those who already completed their primary doses to be inoculated with their booster doses to sustain their immunity. 

Accordingly, all people aged five years old and above can now receive their jabs.

Minalang emphasized that the people should not be swayed by their fears and misconceptions about the COVID-19 vaccines as these were already recognized to be a great ally in this era of health crisis.

“Hindi sila dapat mabahala dahil proven naman na ang ating mga bakuna ay safe, effective, makakaprevent talaga sa pagkakaroon ng severe symptoms ng COVID kaya nakakasave siya ng buhay, at libre siya. Let us avail of the COVID-19 vaccines, complete our doses and have our booster doses,” he said. 

Apart from pleading with the general population, Minalang also urged government officials, non-government organizations, Muslim religious leaders, social media influencers, and media to fully support the Bakunahang Bayan and PinasLakas campaign being the ones who bear a crucial role in the success of all the efforts. 

“Pagkakaisa at solidarity kasi nandoon tayo sa ating shared vision na maging safe ang Lanao del Sur at buong bansa,” he said. 

[We need unity and solidarity because we are after our shared vision which is to make Lanao del Sur and the whole country safe.] (CRG/PIA-10/Lanao del Sur)

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Lanao del Sur logs spike in COVID-19 vax coverage

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur (PIA)--After months of toiling and tapping any available means, Lanao del Sur has finally recorded a remarkable increase in the coverage of its coronavirus disease (COVID)-19 vaccination.

Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO) Chief Dr. Alinader Minalang bared that the vaccination turnout of the province, fortunately, spiked up after over three months of extensive efforts with 66.09% of the eligible population already fully immunized with primary doses. 

He indicated that this was due to the help of partners from local government units (LGUs), government agencies such as the Ministry of Basic, Higher and Technical Education (MBHTE), and the security sector, as well as the non-government organizations (NGOs) here. 

“Ito ay napataas natin sa loob lamang ng three months kasi three months ago, nasa 20% lang tayo pero dahil sa tulong ng ating stakeholders, lahat sila tumutulong sa atin hanggang doon sa barangay level,” said Minalang. 

[We were able to increase this within three months because three months ago, we were only at 20% but because of the help of our stakeholders, all of them helped up until at the barangay level.]

The IPHO chief added that this could also be attributed to the initiated awareness drive wherein Muslim religious leaders were engaged to help in making the public better understand the essence of vaccination, especially in the context of Islam. 

He further noted that while more than 65% of the target population here has already received their primary doses, the province, however, still struggles with the low vaccination rate for booster doses as only 10% received such. 

“Kaya pinalakas natin ang ating PinasLakas para mas mapalapit tayo doon sa ating target na gustong maabot, especially during this first 100 days na target ng ating national government,” said Minalang. 

[That is why we are strengthening our PinasLakas so that we can reach our target that we are desiring, especially during this first 100 days target of our national government.] 

As per the September 26 record, 66.09% of the target population was already inoculated with full primary doses of COVID-19 vaccines while booster doses were administered to 10% of the eligible individuals. (CRG/PIA-10/Lanao del Sur)

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