PIA-Bukidnon

 By: Bernadith G. Epan MALAYBALAY CITY (PIA)--Rescuers from the local disaster stations in 20 towns and two cities of Bukidnon played their roles in the week-long 4th Rescue Olympics hosted by the provincial government through its Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO). Governor Rogelio Neil Roque led the opening ceremony on July 17. He underscored the event's relevance in honing skills. "To the strong men and women from various local disaster stations in the province, your roles in fostering readiness for disaster response are crucial. The games you play here will help save lives someday," he said. The life-saving Olympics bring together participants from various municipalities, eagerly engaging in a series of challenging exercises, which include the Fire Mixed Combat Challenge that simulates real-life firefighting scenarios such as climbing ladders, dragging hoses, and breaching doors, among other obstacles that participants may face during th

 Ni: Bernadith G. Epan MALAYBALAY CITY (PIA)--Ang mga ‘Rescuers’ gikan sa mga lokal nga ‘disaster station’ sa 20 ka mga lungsod ug duha ka dakbayan sa Bukidnon mipakita sa ilang kahanas atol sa usa ka semana nga pagpahigayon sa 4th Rescue Olympics nga gi-organisa sa provincial government pinaagi sa Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO). Si Bukidnon Governor Rogelio Neil P. Roque maoy nangulo sa pagbukas sa 4th Provincial Olympics niadtong Hulyo 17, nga gisugdan pinaagi sa motorcade sulod sa dakbayan sa Malaybalay uban sa pakigtambayayong sa nagkalain-laing stakeholders.  "Strong men and women from the various DRRs in the province welcome to the Rescue Olympics, wherein the games you play, will help save lives someday," matud ni Roque. Ang National Disaster Resilient Month (NDRM) ginasaulog sa tibuok nasud matag bulan sa Hulyo. Sa tema nga "BIDAng Pilipino: Building a Stronger Filipino Well-being towards Disaster Resilience," tuyo sa NDRM

By: Jessa M. Cleopas IMPASUGONG, Bukidnon (PIA)--The Office of Civil Defense (OCD-10) honored more than 80 rescuers and responders from various provinces in Northern Mindanao after completing the rigorous Community First Responders Training Course held at the National Fire Training Institute-satellite campus in Impasug-ong, Bukidnon. Aimed to improve the knowledge and skills of participants in providing quick and systematic responses during disaster situations, the training course ensued in collaboration with the Regional Disasters Risk Reduction and Management (RDRRM) Council. The Philippine Army and the Philippine Coast Guard also shared their expertise in the training sessions. Assistant Regional Director Gilbert Conde of OCD-10, who handled the training, emphasized the significance of strengthening the abilities of rescuers in assessing and managing emergencies, as they are the first to arrive on the scene in an emergency call. "Those comprehensive methods instilled in the tra

  By Ruby Leonora R. Balistoy   VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon (PIA)—Pulangui River's shores in Valencia City set the stage for the vibrant Gakit Festival, depicting Filipinos' resilience and ingenuity in facing adversities.   Amidst the alluring sounds of ethnic 'Bantola' instruments and the rhythmic beat of gong drums, gracefully sailing bamboo rafts, locally known as Gakit, display abundant farm harvests, telling the tale of a bubbling city that once thrived despite daunting challenges.   “This festival commemorates our humble beginnings. The 'Gakits' ferry passengers and goods across the Pulangui River, promoting trade and friendship among Valencianos and neighboring towns,” Mayor Azucena Huervas said during the opening ceremony of the three-day festivities.   Mayor Azucena P. Huervas and Department of Tourism-10 Regional Director Marie Elaine Unchuan led the opening of the 1st Gakit Festival at Pulangui River in Valencia City. (LGU-Valencia) Getting all set and re

  By Ruby Leonora R. Balistoy   MALAYBALAY CITY (PIA)--To provide substantial support to the rice farming community, the Department of Agriculture (DA) has joined forces with the Universal Storefront Services Corporation (USSC) in distributing 8,988 Farmers Interventions Monitoring Cards (FIMCs) to qualified rice farmers in Northern Mindanao.   DA-10 Regional Director Carlene Collado said the turnover of FMICs by USSC Area Manager William Parantar on June 27 marks a significant milestone in streamlining the distribution process of nearly P45 million Rice Farmers Financial Assistance (RFFA).   "The Rice Tariffication Law gives P5,000 financial assistance to rice farmers tilling two hectares and below until 2024. These FMICs serve as an identification card and a cash card, enabling farmers to access financial assistance and other agricultural interventions,” Collado said.   With the cash cards, he said farmers can now conveniently receive the RFFA funds directly deposited into their