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Rising from the ashes, Banga has

triumphantly celebrated its 73rd Foundation
Anniversary as a settlement district.
Dubbed as the 10th Pasundayag
Multitude swarms fnal day
Vol. I No. 3 January- March 2014
Festival, the weeklong celebration started
from February 26 and ended on March 4, 2014,
bearing the theme: Kapitbisig sa Makabagong
Whats Inside
Quo Vadis....................................................2
Pride of Banga............................................4
Fisher folk...................................................5
Hiligaynon...................................................9
Banga Kickers...........................................12
Municipal Mayor Albert D. Palencia thru
Vice Mayor Aguinaldo G. Inocente, Action
offcer of Banga Municipal Disaster Risk
Reduction Management Offce (MDRRMO)
is intensifying the implementation of disaster
mitigating projects to pre-empt possibilities
on Bangas 73rd Foundation Anniversary
Mayor Palencia strengthens campaign against climate change
of soil erosion due to fooding during rainy
seasons. In line with this, the offce conducts
regular quarterly council meeting embracing
calls for risks reduction activities in the
municipality.
In his message during the quarterly
meeting, Vice Mayor Inocente accentuated
preventive measures to safeguard communities
from natural calamities like fashfoods and
landslides which may cost lives as what
tragically happened in some provinces affected
by typhoons like Yolanda, which devastated
some parts of Visayas a year ago. Inocente,
the towns second highest offcial, gained
support from all sectors especially from our
Municipal Mayor, Hon. Albert D. Palencia. In
See Multitude swarms...8
See Mayor Palencia...8
World Bank evaluates 1.5M MRDP
project in Brgy. Rang-ay
Banga, South Cotabato- Photo shows
Municipal Mayor Albert D. Palencia
delivers his message before the members of
Peoples Organization, World Bank visitors,
provincial and local offcials during the World
Bank-Community Fund for Agricultural
Development (CFAD) and Investment for
Governance Reform (IGR) Pre-Support
Mission during the evaluation and consultation
dialogue last February 24, 2014 in Barangay
Rang-ay, Banga, South Cotabato.
The Rang-ay Credit Cooperative of
Barangay Rang-ay is a recipient of 1.5 Million
Post-Harvest Facility under the Community
Fund for Agricultural Development (CFAD),
a component program of Mindanao Rural
Development Program (MRDP).
The visitors together with Governor
Daisy Avance-Fuentes, municipal and
barangay offcials huddled with the Peoples
Organization and exchanged thoughts
concerning the post-projects impact to
farmers lives and strengthened strategies
towards the project sustainability and
development. (Darwin B. Tolete)
DA Secretary turns-over 4.5M project in Brgy. Cabuling
Banga, South Cotabato- Four Million Five
Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php 4.5 Million)
worth of reinforced Box Culvert CLS Project
in support to Agri-Infrastructure Program
was personally turned over by Department
of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Proceso J.
Alcala to the Provincial offcials, Municipal
and Barangay leaders of Banga last February
7, 2014 in Barangay Cabuling, Banga, South
Cotabato.
Thru his speech, Secretary Alcala inspired
farmers by declaring that DA Region XII got the
second highest budget of all regions nationwide.
With the budget which rose from Six Hundred
Thousand (Php 600,000.00) in 2011 to more
than Three Million this year, farmers will surely
experience greater benefts that would uplift
their lives and be proud of being farmers,
Alcala articulated. He also bestowed giveaways
to farmers from different Peoples Organizations
See DA Secretary...8
Banganhons jampacked at municipal plazas covered court on
the fnal day of Bangas 73rd Foundation Anniversary (Photo
taken during celebrity Night March 4, 2014)
Standing from left: Banga Mayor Albert D. Palencia, Gov. Daisy
Avance Fuentes, Congressman Ferdinand Hernandez (partly
hidden), D.A. Regional Dir. Amalia J. Datukan D.A Secretary
Proceso Alcala and Dir. Bea Agarao.
Banga river waterway rerouting in Brgy. Yangco.
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w he re a re w e g o ing ?
Visualizing the future is a potent tool
of development. One mustnt be carried
by a song Que Sera Sera which mean
whatever will be will be. Future according
to smart people could be planned. Planning
the future based on school of thoughts must
always be Specific, Measurable, Accurate,
Realistic and Time bounded. It is known in its
acronym as SMART.
SMART planner as discussed and being
a smart person may belong to one caliber
but may differ in substance and implication.
Sometimes a smart person could even
outsmart a SMART planner. We call it in
our vernacular as wedo. Smart people
surround us daily and some of them are
our local officials and employees whom the
people voted and the one that are appointed
in the local offices by those that are elected.
People in the government be it elected
and appointed at least must possess both
those potentials. That is for being a SMART
planner and smart. For having the two will
greatly enhance governmental services and
will lead to the attainment a quality of life
of the people we serve. SMART planner is
made and programmed while being smart
person is more of an inborn. If we think
that being smart is not inborn to us then
go for SMART and youll become smart. Have
you gotten me? Then go, if not adopt your
own that might be more scientific than us .
The Local Government Code (LGC)
mandates that the services to be delivered
to the people must satisfy the general
welfare clause. Being a local government
reactionaries, its imperative for us to know
those things so that we have directions
in planning, executing and delivering the
governmental services and basic facilities to
the people. Section 16 of the LGC provides
that the local government shall endeavor to
undertake the following ; x x x preservation
and enrichment of culture, promote health
and safety, enhance the right of people to
balance ecology, encourage and support the
development of appropriate and self-reliant
scientific and technological capabilities,
improve public moral, enhance economic
prosperity and social justice, promote full
employment among the residents, maintain
peace and order, preserve the comfort of the
inhabitants.
In addition to that, all government officials
and employees must abide with the standard
norm set forth in RA 7613 otherwise known
as the Code of Ethical Standard of Public
Officials and Employees. This law directs us
that , x x x at all times be accountable to
the people and shall discharge their (our)
duties with utmost responsibility, integrity,
competence and loyalty, act with patriotism
and justice, lead a modest lives, and uphold
public interest over personal interest.
So let us then be up and doing with our
heart and mind focused on the foregoing
premises. Lets not rest of thinking what are
the best that we can do to the people.
By: Romeo A. Casinto
E D I T O R I A L
The renaissance of the Municipalitys offcial publication Handurawan hopes to
reawaken and enhance awareness of the people of its surroundings. Spurs consciousness and
reactivate participation in the developmental efforts and fnally bring the local government
closer to the people.
Handurawan derived from a root word handuraw which means to glance or to
visualize. It is more of Hiligaynon term usually spoken in Ilolilo and Capiz in Panay Island.
What is signifcant of it, is its deeper meaning that once a person does the act of handuraw
it carries with it the passion of admiration and adoration. It never get tired of visualizing at it
repetitiously even in his entire lifetime That is exactly what it meant by this verb handuraw
and its noun form handurawan.
Access to information and the right of the people to be informed is basic in a democratic
society. Handurawan will fll the gap and sustain the needs of the people to information.
Matters that directly affect them will be published. The basic services and facilities that are
embarked and delivered by the local government will be featured. Each one will have a chance
to fnd-out, evaluate, validate and even appraise its importance and signifcance to their lives.
It will answer the questions: What is the local government doing for them? As well as, what we
could do to help our local government?
The local election had been through and the new set of offcials were installed. All have
their platform of governance and promised for a better quality of life to its people. Whether true
or not to its promises will be divulged by this publication. The entire staffs of this periodical that
are named in the editorial box will see to it that it will spare nothing for the sake of information
and struggle that it will be freed from biases.
The new administration headed by Municipal Mayor Albert D. Palencia with Vice Municipal
Mayor Aguinaldo G. Inocente in tandem with the Sangguniang Bayan, always handuraw
and expect that the people of Banga will be a well-informed-citizenry, hence this publication.
LBP approves Php 33 Million loan of LGU Banga
Banga, South Cotabato- The 16th
Sangguniang Bayan of Banga, through
Municipal Ordinance No. 123, series of 2012
has authorized the Local Chief Executive,
Hon. Albert D. Palencia to negotiate loan
with the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP).
The same Ordinance was ratifed by the 17th
Sanguniang Bayan of Banga thru Resolution
No. 23, series of 2013, where it specifcally
authorizes the Chief Executive to transact
borrowing with the LBP in accordance with
Municipal Ordinance No.123, series of 2012.
The said transaction resulted to the approval
of the term loan package with the LBP subject
to conditions.
The loan requirements include among
others the passage of an Ordinance as enacted
thru Municipal Ordinance No. 129, an
Ordinance Executing Acts of Reciprocation
with the availability of loan granted by the
Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) amounting
to Thirty Three Million (Php 33,000,000.00)
pesos. The said amount will be used to
purchase (3) dump trucks and (1) wheel loader.
These heavy equipment will be purchased in
preparation for the implementations of various
infrastructure projects specially farm to market
roads.
Presently, the municipal government used
to rent a wheel loader from private owners
and owns two 15-year old dump trucks but
are not that hundred percent serviceable due
to depreciation. With this heavy equipment
for Banga, infrastructure projects can be
implemented effectively and effciently.
(Darwin B. Tolete)
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Plunging in a quicksand (kumunoy) while
wandering in a vast desert could be very
unfortunate. While wallowing on it however,
one could feel the damp ground that can
ease the scorching heat of the sun. But that
easement will be replaced by drowning into
the lagoon of wet sand until it will claim
your dear life. One can imagine how tragic
your life will end if you could not be saved
by someone or by the prowess of extracting
yourself on the quagmire.
This phenomenon by correlation
happens in the local offices. Sweet tongue
is everywhere. That sweet and palatable
tongue might lead you into a desert that has
a quicksand. Soon you will just discover that
you are wallowing into it and might not dig-
out yourself.
Be cautious in dealing with these honey-
tongued-people. They are full of trickeries.
They are just everywhere and might be
besides you. Some of them are envious and
driven by that motive has to use their tongues
in convincing others to rally against their
subject. You will become their prey and you
will discover later on that you plunge into a
quicksand.
A concrete example is the previous
Politics nowadays is as dirty as you can
imagine it would be. Every night we can hear
news about political rivals killing each other
just to strengthen their grip to the coveted
power. If this trend will continue in the coming
years, the country will suffer from extreme
poverty leading people to commit crimes just
to survive their daily lives.
Our municipality, Banga, is not
exempted to this political drama, in fact,
we can hear gossips from everywhere about
people complaining regarding our current
government. Please note, our current Mayor
Albert D. Palencia and all the elected officials
are not perfect. No one is, and no one will
ever be! There may be flaws in the way
they handle things but its normal. In fact,
we should still be thankful that even though
rumormongers are doing everything to pin
our good leader down, still, he continues
to do his job well and is focused enough in
reaching his goal that is to bring a greener
pasture to the Banganhons. Sometimes
we have to shut up, swallow our pride and
accept that were wrong. Its not giving up,
its growing up
If we can remember during 2010
elections, almost everyone rooted for our
Romeo A. Casinto
Jett Abad Javellana
petition barring the designation of one of
the OICs in the local office. Sweet tongues
were motivated by the principally envious
person who is interested in that position.
The petitioners consequently were lead to
the quagmire. At first the principal feels
the easement. The victims however were
awakened and at the first scenario six
retracted the falsehood in a sworn statement
thus extracting them. The four were about to
be engulfed but manage to ask apology.
The three finally swallowed the clay sand
which until now could be seen in their lips.
Their eyes could not look straight even to the
shadow caused by the scorching sun.
The poor respondent was exonerated
and relieved. The principal who staked (hirit)
for the last moment by posting as anonymous
sender was saddened of the closure order
from the Ombudsman. The principal
immediately texted the tandem upon reading
it at the bulletin board and frustration could
be seen in the face. The truth prevailed. The
lie was overpowered by prudency. Honesty
after all is not such a lonely word. There are
still truthful of themselves although everyone
was so untrue as the song goes.
Have you ever seen a quicksand?
current President, Benigno Simeon C. Aquino
Jr., as he is the son of the first lady president,
the late Corazon C. Aquino and a former
senator and one of our national heroes,
Benigno Aquino Sr. We can only hear good
words for the former. Fast forward to the
future, a lot of people are now complaining
on how he deals with issues and problems of
our country. As a matter of fact, our President
is doing his job well to satisfy our needs;
therefore, we must also do our part. A good
leader wont provide food to our platter each
day, the leader will show us the right way on
how to hunt for food and we should need
to work hard for it in order to survive. Not
unless you were born with a golden spoon.
As a member of the community, all
we can do is help our leaders achieve our
common goal instead of complaining as if we
know everything. As what the great American
president John F. Kennedy said, Ask not
what your country can do for you, instead,
ask what you can do for your country.
We all live in the same municipality; lets
all work hand in hand to improve and better
our beloved homeland for the praise and
glory of God.
Most of us often put
things done in a hurry, no
matter what, no matter
how. In most cases, people who always demand
sudden results of their undertakings stumble
and fall, prolonging their agony and placed in
complication.
Its good to have quick results of our actions
and it is common in corporate world even in
public service, the earlier you could have it, the
better and efficient worker you are. Well, praise
be those who succeeded with their ambitions
swiftly.
Having the right path of our journey in this
wild world however could not be at that same
manner in performing our job, I mean in our
respective job its good to have quicker results
but in dealing our dear lifes goals, the sooner
is better but whether slowly but surely, is the
best.
As for experience, my previous jobs in
private and even in public service were always
in a hurry putting things done quickly and my
superiors thumbed up for that. But Im telling
you when I was rushing to be on top climbing for
recognition and stature, I fell down, a lot were
missed out, many were taken for granted, many
were forgotten, worst is, I even almost forgot
myself (smile). In short, I failed. So disappointing
and I began pointing someone or something
whom and which I felt caused my failures.
I began to scrutinize myself, where did I go
wrong?. As years passed by I said, yes, I realize
I was wrong in many ways. I understand my
setbacks and gradually learned to accept them
for a change. Because no matter how I pretend
of knowing myself but do not accept failure, I will
never change, nothing will happen to me, and I
will remain the same and go back to where I was
before. I tried changing a mindset, stay calm,
enjoying of what I am doing religiously and
efficiently, waiting for the right time slowly but
surely, then suddenly life has new meaning to
me. More than what I expect, more than what
others would have said.
Many of us cannot accept faults and even
fight for it and show that we are right even if we
know that we are wrong. What is that? pride?
Well, thats the greatest sin on earth. I wont
agree if one doesnt know what is right or wrong
or have some review of our high school EP as
GMRC could have been too deep. Try gazing
around there are plenty of them, maybe you
could be one. Consequently, ignoring our fault
fails us. And usually in our failures we tend to
put ourselves in vain and put blame to others.
We should not blame anybody else of
our failure, but ourselves. For if you succeed
it happens because of you not because of
someone else, neither your parents nor friends,
they were just there to support you, but its all
you who did for yourself. In same manner if you
fail, blame nobody else but yourself because it
is all you who bring yourself. Yes, we are all but
humans bound to commit mistakes, but we are
different from animals because we have intellect
and will.
Learn to accept faults, never do the same,
change a mindset , go for a change and
SUDDENLY life has new meaning to you. Till
next issue.
By: Darwin B. Tolete
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Isidore John A. Democrito
Advertizing In-charge
Pride of Banga: A corn farmer
A l m o s t
25 years of
d e d i c a t i o n
to corn
p r o d u c t i o n ,
a small time
farmer is now
harvesting the
fruits of his
labor.
M r .
A l f o n s o
A l b e r t o ,
together with
his wife, Irene has always been putting
tremendous efforts to produce healthy corn
crops. As a product of his hard work, he was
nominated as one of the candidates for the
regional award for Gawad Saka.
Mr. Alberto is not only hardworking
but also helpful and generous. He provides
employment to a lot of people that lives near
his farm, most especially the IPs (Indigenous
People). He is also helping the children of his
loyal workers in their school expenses.
Indeed, Mr. Alberto deserves this award
and we should be proud of him as he is our
own; a true pride of Banga!
GPB Process: An Overview of Gradual Progress
The Offce of the Municipal Planning
and Development Coordinator (MPDC) of
Banga, in exercise of its function to promote
peoples participation in developmental
planning within the local government unit
as mandated by the Local Government
Code, currently involve itself in sustaining
good governance within the locality
through Grassroots Participatory Budgeting
(GPB) process, formerly called Bottom-
Up Budgeting (BUB). This undertaking
shall ensure the implementation of priority
poverty reduction projects as identifed at
the municipal level through participatory
planning and budgeting process. The local
government believes that such undertaking
should be disclosed to the public given that
it requires the involvement of Civil Society
Organizations (CSOs). See GPB Process...8
Grassroots Participatory Budgeting
(GPB), as defned by DBM-DILG-DSWD-
NAPC Joint Memorandum Circular No.
5, refers to the approach in preparing
budget proposal of agencies, taking into
consideration the development needs of
cities/municipalities as identifed in their
respective local poverty reduction plans that
shall be formulated with strong participation
of basic sector organizations and other civil
society organizations. The process will
also motivate partnership between local
government and civil society.
The GPB process stresses out
participatory governance in action and can
strengthen LGU-CSO relations in local
development planning and budgeting. It
highlights the signifcance of convergence,
Banga South Cotabato- Mayor Albert D.
Palencia delightedly received the Turn-over
certifcate of Mindanao Rural Development
Program (MRDP). For the Improvement
and Construction of Sagrada-Cabudian
Farm to Market Road (FMR) in Banga. The
said certifcate was given by Department of
Agriculture (DA) Secretary Proceso J. Alcala
during the Turn-over of FMR projects, Cum:
Phasing out MRDP and Phasing in PRDP
last March 6, 2014, held in Libungan, North
Cotabato.
The Sagrada-Cabudian Farm to Market
Road (FMR) project under MRDP in
Barangay Cabudian includes Rehabilitation
and Construction of 4.12 km. gravel road with
grouted Riprap (erosion) and construction
of cross drainage with a total project cost of
12,368,655.82. The Barangays primary farm
crops are corn, rice and coconut.
Other than Infrastructure projects, Banga
is also a recipient of various sub-projects under
MRDP amounting to PhP10,000,000.00 in
Community Fund for Agricultural Development
(CFAD), and Adaptable Program Loan
(APL) which was implemented in different
Barangays.
Thank You MRDP, welcome PRDP
The turn-over ceremony included the
highlight of Phasing out of MRDP and Phasing
in of the Philippine Rural Development
Program (PRDP). PRDP is a six-year national
government platform for an inclusive, value-
chain oriented and climate resilient agriculture
and fsheries sector. Program components
include investments in Advanced Farm
Management Program (AFMP), planning at the
Local and National Levels (I-PLAN), Intensifed
Building up of Infrastructure and Logistics
for Development (I-BUILD), Investments in
Rural Enterprises and Agriculture and Fisheries
Productivity (I-REAP) and Implementation
Support to PRDP (I-SUPPORT).
The turn-over program was attended by
awardee-farmers and project recipient LGUs
thru the Governors, Mayors, Sanggunian
Panlalawigan members and some local offcials
from different provinces and municipalities
within region 12. Banga is also one of the
benefciaries of PRDP clustered with Norala in
which the project implementation is expected
to commence in the second quarter this year.
In his keen direction towards greater
economic sustainability and development for
Banga, Mayor Albert D. Palencia instructed the
Acting Municipal Planning and Development
Coordinator (MPDC), Mr. Romeo A. Casinto
and Ms. Charito Losaria, the OIC Municipal
Agriculturist and other concerned offces to
expedite the submission of required documents
for PRDP implementation. (Darwin B. Tolete/
Charito Losaria)
Mayor Palencia receives Certifcate
of turnover from DA Secretary
Former Mayors of Banga
Creation thru Executive Order No. 612. September 11 1953
Thank You for making Banga, what it is now today.
*1953 First Appointed Mayor -Gregorio Hechanova, Sr.
(Deceased)
*1955 First Elected Mayor -Jose A. Improgo, Jr.
*1959 Election -Magno B.F. Reyes
*1963 Election (Re-elected/Second Term) -Magno B.F. Reyes
*1968 Election -Jose A. Improgo, Jr.
*1971 Election (Re-elected/Second Term) -Jose A. Improgo, Jr
(Deceased)
*October 17, 1957 Vice Mayor was -Francisco V. Punla
Accelerated Municipal Mayor by
virtue of his right to succession by
operation of law
*December 1975 Reorganization of the -Francisco V. Punla
Municipal Council to the Sangguniang
Bayan as mandated by P.D. No. 826 and
DILG MC No. 75-86 was conducted but
Municipal Mayor was retained/not affected
*January 6, 1976 -Francisco V. Punla
Municipal Mayor was sworn
to Office by the then
Hon. Sergio B. Morales M.D.
Provincial Governor of South Cotabato
*January 30, 1980 first local election under -Francisco V. Punla
the New Society (Deceased)
*March 3, 1986 appointed -Mary Lou M. Solomon
Officer-in- Charge Municipal Mayor
*January 18, 1988 appointed -Juan B. Bravante, Sr.
OIC-Municipal Mayor (Deceased)
*January 18, 1988 Election -Mary Lou M. Solomon
*May 11, 1992 Election -Samuel L. Ladot
*May 9, 1995 Election (Re-elected 2nd Term) -Samuel L. Ladot
*May 11, 1998 Election (Re-elected 3rd Term) -Samuel L. Ladot
*May 14, 2001 Election -Isidro J. Janita
*May 10, 2004 Election (Re-elected 2nd Term) -Isidro J. Janita
*May 14, 2007 Election (Re-elected 3rd Term) -Isidro J. Janita
*May 10, 2010 Election -Henry L. Ladot
(July 1, 2010 - June 30 2013)
*May 13, 2013 Election -Albert D. Palencia
(July 1, 2013 To date) Incumbent
The turnover of MRDP project in Libungan, North Cotabato.
Mr. Alfonso Alberto
Hon. Magno A. Reyes, Jr. Hon. Arnel M. Wanan
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Banga Fisher Folk Rodriguez eyes for National Award
Congressional and Governors Night enchants Banganhons
The Municipality of Banga thru the
Honorable Mayor Albert D. Palencia indorses
Mr. Marciano L. Rodriguez, a Tilapia and Hito
Hatchery Operator of Barangay Elnonok, Banga,
South Cotabato, as the official nominee of the
Municipality to the Annual Search for Gawad
Saka under Outstanding Fisher folk (Aquaculture
Category). Rodriguez is the concurrent regional
awardee of said category and eyes to bag the
national award this year.
Mr. Rodriguezs rise to success started on
his venture to duck raising by acquiring a loan
of Twenty Two Thousand Pesos (Php 22,000)
from the Land bank of the Philippines through the
assistance of Mr. Boy Silva and Ms. Aida Gulac
both from Koronadal City.
In 1989, when market price of duck eggs was
not attractive that time, Mr. Rodriguez dispatched
his 1,500 ducks and bought a parcel of land
with an area of 1/4 hectare where he started to
hollow out a pond of 10x10 square meters and
started his tilapia hatchery with 400 fingerlings.
Mr. Rodriguez feeds his tilapia fingerlings
with rice milled tiki-tiki mixed with azolla or duck
weeds three times a day. This undertaking rapidly
progressed from time to time that he continued to
introduce innovations by expanding the pond and
increasing the number of fingerlings. Gradually
he created a market in the nearby municipalities
and even in the whole region. Through pain and
sweat, he developed business networks through
his regular connection in the fish growing project
and as years went by, Mr. Rodriguezs tilapia
hatchery business grew swiftly and has been
producing 250,000 fingerlings for every cycle.
Having ecstatic results in his tilapia hatchery,
Mr. Rodriguez tried another specie similar to
tilapia which is very much in demand in the local
market, and that is, hito of catfish hatchery.
Today, hito hatching and tilapia breeding
are the major sources of income of Mr.
Rodriguez and his family. The gain he got from
this endeavor allowed him to send his children
to college and finished their chosen degree. He
has been expanding his business connections
by joining different organizations like: Municipal
Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management
Council (MFARMC), Self Employment Assistance
para sa Kaunlaran (SEA-K) Cinco Samahang
Nayon Multi-Purpose Cooperative (CSNMC) and
Banga Agrarian Reform Community Cooparative
(BARCCO). He became an active member to
these organizations and was designated as
President of SEA-K of Riverside association and
last year, he was elected as president of South
Cotabato Hatchery Operators Association.
Aside from hito and tilapia, Mr. Rodriguez
is also collecting and producing different fish
species such as Koi, Bangus, Red Pacou, Indian
Rojo, Bed Head carp, Pangasius, Golden Tilapia,
White & Black Molly, Gold Fish, Black Moore,
Flower Horn, Guppies and Swordtail. And just
recently, he won a prize on ornamental fish show
during the 73rd founding anniversary of Banga.
Mr. Rodriguez also conducts trainings on
how to reproduce pangasius, bed head carp,
koi and Indian Rojo. He also teaches the art of
fish processing, feed formulation and fish organic
aqua culture. He as well breeds American
doves, ducks, chickens, cow and goats. Also, he
Cultures Vermi, azolla & duck weeds which he
uses to produce organic fertilizer and fish feeds
supplement.
As we look beyond Mr. Rodriguezs
achievements, who will ever thought that a man
of poverty and hopeless dreams will obtain all of
these? The secret is determination, perseverance,
thrift, and HARDWORK. Cause yonder all the
unpleasant odds if youll work for your dream it
will just soar into the sky like a kite. Maybe in times
of hardships no winds will push him through but
once he has been already in the fulfillment of his
dreams he will always be there as long as he keep
the strings goodness to his fellow firmly attached
through his attitude as it stays intact and within the
ground of upright morals. Not only that he gained
more profit in his pocket, but Mr. Rodriguez
bestowed pride and honor as well in this humble
town of Banga. And the self-actualization of these
dreams placed him in 7th Heaven.
Mayor Palencia is very hopeful that Mr.
Rodriguez will bring home the national award
considering his tremendous contribution to amplify
this towns in-land fishing production through his
venture in tilapia and hito or catfish hatchery.
Mabuhay ka Mr. Marciano Rodriguez, keep
up the good work and good luck to the National
Gawad Saka Award. (Edmund de Ala)
Banga, South Cotabato- One of the
highlights of the celebration of 73rd
Foundation Anniversary and 10th Pasundayag
Festival was the Congressional and Governors
Night last March 3, 2014. The event was
spearheaded by South Cotabato Governor
Daisy P. Avance-Fuentes and Congressman
Ferdinand L. Hernandez together with the
Local Government offcials of this town
with the South Cotabato Performing Arts
performers showcasing the local talents and
skills of the people of South Cotabato.
Different genres of dances have been
presented that evening such as: Hiphop, Retro
and Interpretative performed by the Extreme
Dancers, Ground Zero and the Medal Kolon
performers.
MENRO takes the lead in Clean and
Green Program
The South Cotabato Chorale also
performed their own versions of some popular
songs like Muntik na kitang Minahal and
Na sayo na ang lahat as well as some local
folk songs like Waray waray. Truly it was
an outstanding and exceptional performance
by the group.
Rondalla, a group of young individuals
with small guitars was also present and
performed uniquely as they strum their
bandorya gracefully.
It was an amazing night for the citizens
of Banga as they experienced and witnessed
different performances by the South Cotabato
Performing Arts which we can be proud of and
be presented not just locally but internationally.
(Maria Lou Delos Santos)
Annual Search for Gawad Saka
-Drives employees
-Depends on authority
-Inspires fear
-Says, I
-Places blame for the
breakdown
-Knows how it is done
-Uses people
-Takes credit
-Commands
-Says Go
-Coaches them
-On goodwill
-Generates enthusiasm
-Says, We
-Fixes breakdown
-Shows how it is done
-Develops people
-Gives credit
-Asks
-Says, Lets go
BOSS LEADER
Oplan Broadcastreeing Activity in Rizal (Bo.3) Banga,
South Cotabato.
A campaign towards a Solid Waste- free community.
South Cotabato Performing
Arts presentation on the
7th day (March 3) of the
Pasundayag 2014.
Mr. Marciano L. Rodriguez with Mr. Edmund de Ala.
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Distinctive display of talents, skills, the uniqueness of the people
and the coordinated efforts of the municipal officials of Banga made
the celebration of 73rd foundation anniversary of this humble town as a
settlement district, a victorious one.
The once considered highlight of every fiesta celebration which is the
Search for Pinaka-maanyag nga Lin-ay sang Banga was even more
meaningful when the battlecry of Banganhons Maanyag Banga was
launched on the 5th day of the celebration.
But what charmed me most was the Sayaw Pinoy or NCCA Night
(March 2) for it was the first time that Banga witnessed world class
cultural presentations with performers coming from different places of
the country.
Let me tell you a story why the Sayaw Pinoy or NCCA captivated
me and the hearts of every Banganhons.
In our Iloilo visit for tourism undertakings last January 24-28 2014,
we were fortunate enough to meet personally Dr. Corazon Agustin, the
National Center of Culture and Arts (NCCA) Commissioner assigned in
Mindanao. Dr. Agustin was born and raised in Barangay Cinco, Banga
South Cotabato.
Our encounter with her directed us of bringing her knowledge,
expertise and passion for culture and arts to her native town of Banga
as she presented a plan to Mayor Albert D. Palencia, paving the way to
initiate a small yet determined step that will bring us closer in realizing
the LGUs programs thrust in the field of tourism endeavors.
SayawPinoy is a program of the national government, gathering
young Filipino dance groups showcasing their talent and giving them a
chance of a lifetime; that is the opportunity to perform and learn from
powerhouse professional dance companies. The flagship project of the
NCCA National Commission on Dance under the dynamic leadership
of Shirley Halili-Cruz strongly upholds stage performances of different
forms of dances. Municipality of Banga is indeed, a recipient of this rare
opportunity to witness the grandeur and prestige of the said event.
On the night of March 2, 2014, the fifth day of a weeklong
celebration in consonance with the 73rd Foundation Anniversary of Banga
as a Settlement District marked the day of exceptional platform of dance
that made our hearts touched by internationally acclaimed Halili-Cruz
Ballet Company through their excellent and admirable performances.
There is also the BATANGAN DANCE ENSEMBLE, a group of talented
dancers from Batangas City, who has the passion for folkloric dances.They
really showed a superb performance. There was even a lady performer who
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mesmerized
me by dancing
the entire dance floor
with six layers of jar atop her
head. The DABAWNON DANCE
COMPANY showcased the ingenuity of
Mandaya Tribe, Predominantly, a native of
Davao Region. Their aesthetic genre manifests the
ethnicity of their beloved tribe. HINUGYAW DANCE
AND THEATER COMPANY, hailed from Koronadal City and
fresh from a successful performance abroad, also graced this
memorable event by keeping us entertained by their world-class
piece that depicts citys pride. KEHELEGEL DANCE COMPANY, which
is the pride of Lake Sebu,and comprised purely of tboli dancers, also
took their part and made a scene-stellar performance by showcasing
their unique dance masterpiece that depicts Tboli Tribe. The distinctive
portrayal of their culture deserves commendable interpretation.
After the performances, LGU-Banga represented by first lady,
Mrs. Evangeline Palencia, Mr. Romeo Casinto, the acting MPDC and
Mrs. Minda A. Estepar, the designated Tourism Officer extended warmest
commendation on the five performing dance troupes. Aside from the
plaque they all received, a standing ovation coming from the participative
audience, gave me chills and goose bumps.
I myself could attest their brilliance and skillfulness. I watched with
awe and exuberance from the first act down to the final curtain call. As
I headed back home, the memoirs of the show still lingers in my head.
Im not really a dance enthusiast but I really appreciated the beauty of
their moves, the elegance on how they flick their hands and the dramatic
emotions they gave, as if it was the last performance of their lives.
SayawPinoy is not only a dance activity but a humanitarian cause
to help save Filipino children from any form of cruelty and violence.
Therefore, the crew and staffs never danced just to impress but they
dance to express their concerns.
Truly the 10th Pasundayag festival is a testimony that we can bring
excitement and satisfaction to the banganhons as we celebrated a
legendary and astonishing fiesta to remember. (Roman Carlo Blando)
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Municipal Treasurers Offce
of Banga garners an award
LGBT Seeks acceptance from the public
According to the Philippine Association of Local
Treasurers and Assessors, Inc. (PHALTRA) President,
Mr. Nestor Quimbao, the Treasurers are the Fiscal
Managers of the local Government units,. He added
that the treasurers and assessors had an indispensable
role being at the forefront of our nations growth
through their exemplary revenue raising strategies and
sound fscal management practices.
In consonance with the aforementioned
PHALTRA Presidents` exemplary revenue raising
strategies; Ms. Lucia P. Casinto, MPA, Local
Assessment Operation Offcer II who assumed as In-
charge of Offce (ICO) of the Municipal Treasurers
Offce in the Municipality of Banga wastes no time
in implementing the exemplary revenue raising
strategies.
Upon her assumption last July 1, 2014, she
adopted measures in order to increase the collection of
local revenues of this locality. Together with the whole
team of her offce, Market collection for Calendar
Year 2013 got a huge leap by getting 41.02% (Php
222,512.50) increase from Php 542,486 in 2012 to
PhP764, 998.50 in 2013.
In Real Property Taxes, there is also a big
improvement from getting Php 12,618465.81 in 2012
to Php 16,351,637.54 in gross in 2013, an increase
of 29.58% (Php 3,733,171.73). In Business Taxes,
there is another 34.61% (1,501,847.20) increase
from collecting just 4,339,882.44 in 2012 to Php
5,501,847.20 in 2013. In Toll Fees, the municipality
was able to increase the collection by 20.30% (Php
76,140.00) from 375,000.00 in 2012 to Php 451,140.00
in 2013.
Such material increase in the collection of local
revenues was a result of an intensive house to house
campaign, massive information dissemination and
effective monitoring on the delinquent Market Stall
rentals. Together with Mayor Albert D. Palencia, she
conducted a dialogue with the Market Committee to
ensure better relations and beneft both the market
stall owners and the Municipality. As a result, they
all agreed to settle their delinquent/arrears on a daily
basis (hulugan).
During the Bureau of Local Government Finance
(BLGF) Region XII Annual Conference, Awarding
Ceremony and Regional Association of Treasurers and
Assessors (REGATA) Annual General Assembly held
at FB Hotel, last March 18-20, 2014, the BLGF Offce
of the Regional Director Region XII, Koronadal City
had given recognition to the Municipality of Banga
through Mayor Albert D. Palencia together with OIC
Municipal assessor Gigi V. Puro, REA and the ICO-
Municipal Treasurer Lucia P. Casinto, MPA,
The award giving body jointly recognized for
their said offcials efforts and consistent commitment
resulting to success of Real Property Tax Collection
Program for having obtained 102.04% collection
effciency against Annual target of PhP 16,685,601.59
and ranked 7th for C.Y. 2013 municipal level in whole
Region XII.
Likewise, Ms. Casinto received recognition
for her distinctive performance as ICO-Municipal
Treasurer of Banga for the successful Local Revenue
Collection program of business taxes/Fees and
charges/ Economic Enterprises with 112.18%
collection effciency against assigned BLGF Targets
of PhP 9,770,423.90 for C.Y. 2013. Banga also ranked
20th for Municipal Level in the whole Region XII.
Indeed, number of years in service is not the basis to
improve the municipality of Banga; its on how one
conscientiously and willfully performs his job.
With all these accomplishments, Ms. Casinto is
extending her sincerest gratitude to the Sanggunian
Bayan members headed by Municipal Vice Mayor
Aguinaldo G. Inocente, and most especially to Mayor
Albert D. Palencia for approving the appropriation
for IT equipment (Computer server) which makes the
offce of the Municipal Treasurers transactions fast
and convenient to the public. (Zosima M. Lacar)
LGBT- An acronym used for a group of
individuals who are ostracized in the society
today. They are also known as Lesbian, Gay,
Bisexual and Transgender who are subject of
humiliation and indifferences. On the contrary,
this group of individuals were formed and
organized by adept citizens of the same sexual
orientation to give a hand in nation formation.
Being a freedom loving people, LGBT
continuously upholds equality among the
Filipinos and the rest of the world. In the end,
LGBT as a group believes that change is the
only constant thing in this world. Though
partly unacceptable for some, in the near
future, members will slowly be understood
and accepted by the government, the society
and the rest of the world. (Jay-R L. Inocente III)
Pamamaraan ng Pag-unlad Tungo sa
Masaganang Kinabukasan demonstrated the
collaborative effort of banganhons to attain
a brighter future for their beloved town.
During the seven-day celebration,
residents from all walks of life gathered;
sharing their talents, skills, culture and various
agricultural products that best describe Banga
as Maanyag, which means beautiful or
captivating.
Being the festa director general, Mayor
Albert D. Palencia extolled participants in
various activities and commended residents
and visitors who came and witnessed the
different presentations from day one until
March 4.
Among the highlights of the celebration
were the launching of Food Court, agri-
trade fair, drum-line competition, farmers
day, womens day, larong pinoy, katribu
day and salo-salo. Sports activities such
shooting competition, fun run & zumba, dart
Multitude swarms...
tournament, basketball league, football and
volleyball tournaments and derby ng bayan
brought excitement to sports enthusiasts.
There were also entertainment and activities
in the evening such as LGU/LIGA night,
LGBT night (Miss Gay 14), DepEd night,
sayaw pinoy (NCCA night), hip-hop and
team ballroom competition, Governors &
Congressional night and one of the highlights
of the evening events was the search for
pinakamaanyag nga lin-ay sang Banga,
which astounded hundreds of viewers.
On the fnal night of the celebration
(March 4), party goers flled streets including
the food court and everybody was into lively
feasting. Celebrity guests, Princess Velasco
and Martin Del Rosario charmed spectators on
the fnal night and wowed the crowd with their
singing and dancing.
The celebration opened and ended with
freworks display that gave wide smiles to the
residents of the municipality as well as the
visitors. from neighboring towns. (Darwin
Tolete/ Jett Javellana)
Mayor Palencia...
his statement earlier, Mayor Palencia stressed
the need to make actions now and be prepared
while we are still in summer season before
calamities may strike. Lets not wait for the
time when we are in trouble, let us act now
before it is too late, Palencia added. As of
today, the MDRRMC has already implemented
various projects that aim to resist ill-effects of
calamities. One (1) million worth of Reinforced
Concrete Box Culvert (3x3) at Sitio Tboli,
Brgy. Kusan has been completed. There is also
a 1 million worth of ongoing 1st phase Gabion
Type Revetment project in Brgy. Improgo and a
2nd phase project in Brgy. Yangco. Fire Hydrant
was also installed at Banga Public Market that
costs Php 35,000.00. Heavy equipment like
backhoe worth Php 5 million pesos was also
purchased to be utilized on the continuing
Oplan Limpyo Kalog.
DA Secretary...
(POs) present thru raffe draws. Raffed prizes
include; 100 bags of high breed corn seeds, 200
certifed rice seeds, 2 threshers, 10 carabaos and 1
hand tractor with trailer.
In his message, Banga Mayor Albert D.
Palencia lauded the DA chief for his personal
encounter to the local folks and encouraged farmers
to properly maintain the project as it brings great
help to them in transporting their products from
their farm going to the market. This project helps
not just our farmers but also our school children who
used to cross the waterways going to school before
the project was implemented, the good Mayor
added. The project started its implementation last
December 12, 2013 and was completed on March
31, 2014.
Among the distinguished visitors present
during the turn-over ceremony were Governor
Daisy Avance-Fuentes, Congressman Ferdinand
Hernandez, DA Regional Director Amalia Jayag-
Datukan, Director Bea Agarao and municipal
offcials. (Darwin Tolete)
GPB Process...
participation, and empowerment. Likewise, it
aims to achieve community empowerment by
encouraging citizens to take active roles in the
community by articulating their needs to the
government and determining what projects are
responsive to their needs. The result of all the
local planning and budgeting is the union of
plans and priorities as projects are harmonized
at the national level by national government
agencies in their programs and budget for
implementation
The local planning offce, in
coordination with the National Anti-Poverty
Commission (NAPC) and Department of
Interior and Local Government (DILG),
has undergone the process of identifying
GPB projects which will be included in the
Local Poverty Reduction Plan (LPRAP).
The plan contains programs and projects
which will directly address the needs of poor
constituencies and marginalized sectors in
the municipality. At present, the offce is
working in the adoption of the fnal list of
priority projects by the local Sanggunian
which will subsequently be submitted at
DILG Regional Offce. This endeavor merely
manifests that the local government, amid
the existing predicament which hampers
rapid development, continuously embrace its
objective of placing the welfare of the public
above private interest. With this, the LGU
is optimistic that through the support from
the citizenry, it could attain aspirations for
progress within the municipality. (Ivy Casinto)
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Binalaybay ni Romeo A. Casinto
ni Romeo A. Casinto
Ang suguilanon sang Banga/ isa ka daku nga maragtas
Katulad sang isa ka iloy/ nga naga panimakas
Nga ang iya panimalay/ may kahabugayaan
Nga dapat maambitan/ sang iya kabataan
Abaw inday kag nonoy/ kon inyo masayran
Ang suguilanon sang Banga/ makatingalahan
Ginsugdan sadtong tuig/ 1941
May 73 na ka tuig/ ang nagtaliwan
Gintatap kag gintukod/ ining aton duog
Sang 180/ ka mga tumandok
Tanan may paghandom/ nga sila makadangop
Sang lamharon nga duta/ nga ila masakop
Ang ulay nga duog/ gintawag nga Banga
Ginsuno sa palma/ kag kilala nga Buanga
Nga sang anay sadto/ damo diri makita
Nga naga tululubo/ sa banwa sang Banga.
May nagsiling man sadto/ nga mga tumandok
Nga ang duog nga ini/ ila ginatawag nga Bong Ngo
Kataga sang Blaan/ sang Suba nga Daku
Gani ginpangadlan nila ini sadto/ nga Bong Ngo
Ngalan man sang Palma/ okon kataga nga Bong Ngo
Ang ginpangadlan sa Banwa/ nga aton ginabuko
May suguilanon ini/ sa mga ulihing tubo
Ang iya maragtas/ nga tuman ka subo
Ang pagpaumwad sang Banwa/ nahintulad sang Nanay
Nga ginatatap niya maayo/ ang iya panimalay
Sa iya gid sabakan/ dira naka-salalay
Pag amlig sa pangabuhian,/ bata kag amay
Gina alalayan sang iloy/ ang paglambo sang banwa
Nga Nahintulad sang pagbatiti/ sang mga bata niya
Gina amat-amat tuytoyan/ tubtub nga magdaku
Ang ila pa ino-ino/ kag lawasnong pagtubo.
Ang iloy nga nagapadaku/ ginbali-wala ang kakapoy
Antuson ang tanan/ bisan naga panghakroy
Gikan sa iya handom/ kag mga panan-awan
Dalamguhanon sang ginikanan/ indi mapaslawan
Ang Banga tuhay gidman/ kabudlay padakuon
Sang mga tumandok/ nga diri nag tililipon
Gin-antos, ang malaria,/ kasubo kag kagutom
Para ang lamharon nga duta/ ila gid maagum
Ang mga kabataan sang banwa/ sa karon mga hamtong na
Kag ang kakugi sang katigulangan/ gina tamasa na nila
Ang palibot may paghublag/ sa agrikultura kag industriya
Mapabugal nga banwa/ sa ekonomiya sang probinsya
Sa aton karon pag saulog/ sang ika 73 ka tuig nga anibersaryo
Sa pagtukod sini/ bilang isa ka luluntaran nga distrikto
Bunga sang pag antos/ sang katigulangan sadto
Karon tuhay na kanami/ kag tanan nagkagusto
MAANYAG BANGA:/ Padayon nga Paghili-usa kag Binuligay/
para sa katawhayan kag kauswagan
Ang aton hurubaton/ nga ginkaisahan
Pagtingob sang paghimud-os/ kag tanan nga masarangan
Bilang inanak sang banwa/ nga mga masaligan
Katahom sang kina-iyahan
Sa sidlak sang tun-og sa dahon
Sa huni sang mga kapispisan
Sa dapya sang balod sa baybayon
Katahom sang kina-iyahan
Sa matingil nga kadlaw sang mga batan-on
Sa udyak kag hinugyaw sang mga lamharon
Sa tagsing sang gitara sa malinong nga kagab-ihon
Katahom sang kina-iyahan
Sa nagabawod nga balangaw kag maanyag tan-awon
Sa pagdagu-ob sang kilat nga nagkurit sa gal-om
Sa masanag nga bitoon sa tion sang pilipiting dulom
Katahom sang kinaiyahan
Sa pagtuktura-ok sang sulog sa kaagahon
Sa pagharab sang kasapatan sa wayang tubtob maghapon
Sa huganas kag tagsik sang matin-aw nga ulan sa gamhon
Katahom sang kina-iyahan
Sa pag-amat-amat sirom sang kahapunanon
Sa pagmuklat sa aga sa mabugnaw nga panahon
Sa pagsidlak sang adlaw nga maypagka-bulawanon
Katahom sang kina-iyahan
Ilabi nagid kon may pag-amlig ang tinugang tawhanon
Kag matapna ang pag-guba sang aton mga talon
Sa pagkab-ot sang buas damlag nga mangin-tayuyon
A man isnt poor if he can still laugh
Harry was sick and tired of being constantly badgered by
his wife Barbara for spending so much time at the bar. Hoping
it would help matters, Harry invited Barbara along with him.
So what would you like? Harry cordially asked, as she
took her seat next to him. Oh I dont know Barbara replied, I
guess Ill take the same thing as you.
OK said Harry to the bartender,
well take two Johnny
Walkers on the rocks!
Barbara barely took
a sip of the drink before
she started gagging Oh
my gosh! Get me a cup of
water! This stuff is horrible!
How do you drink this
garbage?
See? said Harry
and you think I come
here just to have a
good time?!
Boozers Excuse
10 11 10 11
INAUGURAL ADDRESS OF MUNICIPAL MAYOR ALBERT D. PALENCIA
ON THE 17TH SANGGUNIANG BAYAN
JULY 3, 2013; 9:00 IN THE MORNING
SB SESSION HALL
The Local Government Code mandates for the
Chief Executive to present his program thrust at the
opening of the regular session. That is the reason why I
am here in this chamber and in front of the people who
represent the cross section of our municipality.
My proposal covers three-cluster of endeavors,
THE TRI-FOLD AGENDA. Tri-fold because the
efforts are classifed into three sets of program
thrusts. Each one contributes to a goal that will spur
progress and hopefully improve the quality of life of
our people. From these clusters, the sanggunian will
link their agenda. These will be fnally converted into
government services.
My Tri-fold-Agenda are as follows: the Pro-
people Advancement the Revenue Generation and
the Administrative Enhancement. Let me discuss
these, one after the other.
1. PRO-PEOPLE ADVANCEMENT, consist
of;
a. Free education
b. Improve medical attendance, free-on-hand
medicines and ready ambulance
c. Suffcient agri-assistance, and livelihood
support program
d. Better mobility through ideal roads and
bridges
e. Stable peace and order condition and quick
response to calamity
f. Low cost housing for the informal settlers
g. Environmental protection and sanitation
program
h. Provision of basic infrastructure and
facilities
i. IPs centered program and cultural
promotion
Pro-people advancement is socio-economic
services... Consisting of free educationwhich open
up brighter future to poor students. Availability
of medicines and immediate attendance to patient.
Technical and agricultural input assistance that will
increase productivity. Giving livelihood assistance that
promotes self suffciency and self reliance. Providing
post-harvest facilities like farm-to-market road that
reduce the cost of transporting farm products.
What is signifcant however is a peaceful
community. We shall secure our people with protective
services. We shall augment the police personnel.
Strengthen the CVOs. Establish intelligence network.
Create Hot Lines for quick response both for
crimes and calamities. All these require legislative
intervention.
Newscast reveals that Metro Manila are relocating
thousands informal settlers along the esteros and
river banks. Their shanties clog the water ways that
trigger the fooding of the metropolis. We shall avoid
this to happen in our municipality. We shall endeavor
to provide low cost housing to our informal settlers that
presently dwell along dead roads. The Sangguniang
Bayan must legislate measures and scout sites and
funding agencies that could provide their needs.
Global warming triggers abnormal weather
pattern. We have now typhoon in Mindanao, even
severe that claimed thousands of lives in Compostela
Valley. We shall contribute to the reduction of the green
house effect that give rise to weather abnormality.
We will plant trees. Counter erosion. Manage the
disposal of our waste. Maintain the cleanliness of our
surrounding and update ordinance on anti-littering.
We are in dire need of basic facilities such as:
Market building. The triple A slaughterhouse. The
elliptical walk lane around the public plaza. The
enclosure of municipal site. The ideal motor pool
building with garage area. Seek sources of funds
for these ambitious projects, so that while we are
providing our people with these facilities, we are at
the same time generating revenues.
The indigenous cultural community is now
represented in this Body by Hon. Arnel Wanan. He had
lobbied the preservation of the Tagabili Reservation by
urging for the stoppage of its disposal, while respecting
the right of the in-placed occupants. We will assist him
attain his dream for his sector, the Tbolis and Blaans.
We will support his proposals to preserve their culture
since this is our priceless heritage.
2. REVENUE GENERATION, deals with;
a. Updating of Revenue Code
b. General revision of real property
assessment
c. Formulation of CLUP (Comprehensive
Land Use Plan) and Investment Code
d. Operational economic enterprise
e. Identifcation and development of tourist
potentials
Our municipality is so dependent on Internal
Revenue Allotment. We shall try to be self-reliant
by looking for other sources of income. I am urging
you to assess the Municipal Revenue Code which
was passed in year 2002. I have observed that its
impositions are so cheap nowadays. Update, revise
and modify it so that we could increase our collection
and have additional income.
We based our real property tax collection on its
assessment. There are thousand parcel of lands that
are already subdivided by the DAR but were not yet
transferred to the current owners. It therefore grabs
us of revenues. There are also RPT assessments that
were not updated and revised. Try to evaluate what we
could do so that we can conduct the general revision.
We are using an obsolete zonifcation plan dated
as early as 1980. Our town is becoming congested
and we had experienced oppositions against the
construction of gasoline station. The reason is so
simple. Our zonifcation plan is no longer viable today.
Pass that Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP)
soonest.
We must attract investors and offer incentives.
We must manage our resources and identify what to
invest. We have no Investment Code. Legislate this,
so that we could be guided of what to do with our
resources and what to venture.
Economic enterprises are potent sources of
revenue for the LGUs. However, our economic
enterprise is not gaining. These are the public market,
slaughter house, auction market and the cemetery. The
maintenance we spent is more than the income we
derived from it. Please pass appropriate measures for
its resolved.
We can increase our income if our town is tourist
destination. We have our spacious plaza to convert,
inland waters to be developed that could attract
tourists. We can devise a tourism plan to sell our town
to be attractive and popular among foreign visitors.
j. ADMINISTRATIVE ENHANCEMENT,
includes the following,
a. Sound fscal administration
b. Transparent governance
c. Promote personnel effciency and
capability
d. Upgrading of staffng pattern
As the Local Chief Executive, I will strictly
abide with the budgeting process. Sound fscal
administration emanates from exhaustive review,
legislative authorization, austerity in spending and
respect for accountability. All of which results to a
transparent governance.
Furthermore, government employees must be
equipped with values, capabilities, profciency and
ability to deliver government services. With this
concept, we shall support employees growth through
continues education.
Mr. Presiding Offcer, Members of the
Sangguniang Bayan May this executive agenda
guide you in formulating your legislative proposals.
Trusting that this meeting of minds will be formalized
into an EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE AGENDA.
May this pave-a-way to a CHANGE. That is, from
good to better and better to best.
MAAYO NGA AGA LIWAT KAG MADAMO
GID NGA SALAMAT.
MSWD Offce celebrates Municipal Womens Day
Republic Act 7192 (1992) refer to
Women in Development and Nation
Building. In line with this, the Municipality
of Banga celebrated Municipal Womens
Day last March 2, 2014 with a theme: Juana
ang tatag mo ay tatag natin sa pagbangon at
Pagsulong. Four hundred seventy-fve (475)
women coming from different association such
as; [Kap ili(Katipunan ng Liping Pilipino),
RIC(Rural Improvement Club), Religious
Sectors and the 4L(Lady Local Legislators
League)] joined the celebration in consonance
of the 73rd Foundation Anniversary of Banga
as a Settlement District.
A lot of activities were conducted to
enhance the beauty of Banganhons such
as Parlor ng Bayan availed for free. These
includes haircuts, hair color, manicure/
pedicure and foot/hand spa. Other activities
such as Hip/hop dance competition, modern
dance and video-k challenge were showcased
to the public and it was one of the highlights
of the said event. Womens group coming
from Rizal Poblacion is the overall champion
and got a cash prize of Php 3,000.00, the 2nd
place came from Barangay Benitez and with a
cash prize of P 2,000.00 and Barangay Reyes
garnered third place with a cash of P 1,000.00.
The winner of the Video-k challenge was from
Barangay Cinco.
The offce had also given Social Pensions
to the residents. Three hundred thirty-three
(333) Qualifed Pensioners will avail 1,500
pesos each per quarter and will enjoy the
service for one whole year. The 1st batch of
benefciaries is composed of 309 pensioners;
while 70 pensioners are lined up for the 2nd
batch. The total funding for the mentioned
activity which came from the National fund
sums up to 2 million pesos.
Banganhons enjoyed free beauty treats during Womens
day March 2, 2014.
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Know Your Municipal Offcials
Hon. Albert D. Palencia
Municipal Mayor
Hon. Alex D. Garcia
Hon. Isidro J. Janita
Hon. Alicia A. Corneta
Hon. Janem Free B. Reyes
Hon. Magno A. Reyes, Jr.
LIGA ng mga Barangay-President
Hon. Arnel M. Wanan
Indigenous Cultural Communities/ Indigenous
People Mandatory Representative
Hon. Mario C. Madero, LLB
Hon. Elmer S. Aguirre
Hon Rose Grace J. Achurra
Hon. John O. Rosete, Jr.
Hon. Aguinaldo G. Inocente
Municipal Vice Mayor
Sangguniang Bayan Members
List of Newly Elected
Punong Barangay
Brgy. Benitez-Napoleon D. Parreno
Brgy. Cabudian-Jonathan L. Ladot
Brgy. Cabuling-Josefino S. Ancino
Brgy. Cinco-Amado T. Villacanas Jr.
Brgy. Derilon-Rodrigo C. Llasos
Brgy. El nonok-Magno A. Reyes, Jr.
Brgy. Improgo-Fermin M. Dorego
Brgy. Kusan-Leon S. Pillado
Brgy. Lam-apos-Erencio G. Simpao
Brgy. Lamba-Ernesto L. Bustamante
Brgy. Lambingi-Sonia B. De Vivar
Brgy. Lampari-Abrila N. Miskinan
Brgy. Liwanay-Jimmy C. Sancho
Brgy. Malaya-Danilo P. Gonzaga
Brgy. Punong Grande-Bobby D. Delalamon
Brgy. Rang-ay-Andre S. Singsing
Brgy. Reyes-Aliardo D. Divinagracia, Jr.
Brgy. Rizal Poblacion-Pedro G. Bolivar, III
Brgy. Rizal Bo. 3-Rudy S. Pagulong
Brgy. San Jose-Ariel N. Nualda
Brgy. San Vicente-Juan L. Celis
Brgy. Yangco-Arman P. Palomar
P/Supt. Benito C. Verona
Chief of Police, Banga Police Station
Fire Insp. Henry M. Pereira
Municipal Fire Marshall
Engr. Eugenio G. Ortega
Manager, Banga Water District
Nida S. Canos, MPA
Election Officer
Shalimar A. Disomangcop
OIC-CENRO
Marijovy C. Manzano
Mun. Local Govt. Operations Officer
Winefredo E. Gonzaga
Municipal Agrarian Reform Officer
Rey R. Escalada
OIC-Post Master
Hon. Marlo C. Brasales
Mun. Circuit Trial Court(Banga/Tantangan)
Raymond T. Ponteres
Revenue Collection Officer
Head of Offices Heads of National/
Provincial Offices
Romeo A. Casinto, MPA
Secretary to the Sanggunian
Acting Municipal Planning & Dev't. Coordinator
Maria Venus N. Montao, RSW
Municipal Social Welfare and Development Officer
Elizabeth B. Berso, CPA
Accountant II/OIC-Municipal Accountant
Lolita E. Tillan
Fiscal Examiner II/OIC-Municipal Budget Officer
Juanito L. Emboltorio, CE
Building Inspector/OIC-Municipal Engineer
Charito L. Losaria
Agricultural Technologist
OIC-Municipal Agriculturist
Gigi V. Puro, REA
Taxmapper I, Provincial Assessor's Office
OIC-Municipal Assessor
Elmer M. Tira
Agricultural Technologist/MENRO-Designate
Sanie D. Nualda
Municipal Nutrition Action Officer
Maria Josefa H. Gelmo
Market Supervisor I
Ruben E. Suratos, MPA
Municipal Civil Registrar/Resident Ombudsman
Ellen D. Quidilla, M.D.
Municipal Health Officer
Cynthia G. Corneta, M.D.
Rural Health Physician
Juvy G. Bendoval
Local Legislative Staff Officer II
OIC-Secretary to the Sanggunian
Lucia P. Casinto, MPA, REA
Local Assessment Operation Officer I
ICO-Municipal Treasurer
Lucia D. Bastareche
Assistant Municipal Treasurer
Serafinito A. Lloren
Human Resource Management Assistant
PESO Manager Designate/BMEA President
CTEC Designate
Chinette P. Lagar
Private Secretary II
OIC-General Services Office
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On the 73rd Foundation Anniversary of Banga
Banga kickers dominate
soccer tournament
Banga, South Cotabato- Even the furious
weather couldnt stop the scorching competition
of different sports enthusiasts across Banga as
competitors set the town sweat-burning during
the Simultaneous Sports Activities in connection
to the celebration of this towns 73rd Foundation
Anniversary.
Football Club Great River of Banga and
Guinsang-an Football Club kicked the sand into
ashes as they bagged the silverware over the
contending teams on Mens Open and 12-Under
categories during the Mayor Albert D. Palencia
seven-aside Football Festival. However, the
victors path were never been a bed of roses as
all competing teams guarded and kicked the
crossing pass of victory so tight, yet they still
managed to dispose the ball towards the goal and
grab the crown of victory.
In other events
The hard court breaks into pieces as the
competition heated up between Brgy. Rizal (Bo.
3) and Brgy. Reyes when the two teams met in
the fnals. Brgy. Reyes raised the championship
trophy with a cash prize of PhP 20,000 during the
2nd Mayor Albert D. Palencia basketball league
(Open category). In the mini-division, still Brgy.
Reyes dribblers emerged as champions against
Brgy. Punong Grande.
Other sports activities during the 73rd
founding anniversary of Banga were as follows:
Shooting competition held at Javellana Shooting
Range in Brgy. Benitez, Volleyball, Fun run and
zumba and dart competitions were all held at
the municipal plaza. Players in different events
showed the true spirit of sportsmanship and
excitements to the delight of the spectators.
These sporting endeavors aim to establish
utmost unity among youth and strengthen
the campaign against drug addiction through
active participation in community activities
and nation building. Proper coordination and
sound cooperation would bring greater hope that
every sporting events we have, will continue and
improve more than what we have started. As
stated by our sports coordinator, former Brgy.
Captain Herman Jevellana, the success of the
event became possible due to the joint efforts of
Banga LGU, offcials, employees, members of
the private sector and the participative residents
of the Municipality. (Jenny Ross Rabia)
Count the feathers
Olympic badminton
rules say that the bird has
to have exactly fourteen
feathers.
Whoa!
Shaquille ONeal
wears size 22 shoes. He
puts on a brand new pair
before every game
Dead for a Goal
On March 16, 2009,
in Hilla, about 60 miles
south of Baghdad, two
local teams in Iraq were
playing a heated game of soccer. Toward the
end of the game, a fan shot dead a player of
the opposing team who was
about to score a goal.
Ginger is one of the worlds oldest and
most popular medicinal spices. It is known
to greatly aid in digestion and assimilation
and is widely regarded to help prevent colds,
fu, motion sickness, and vertigo. Ginger
can also help to alleviate menstrual cramps,
nausea, heart burn, migraines, sore throats,
exhaustion, fatigue, and constipation and it
is great in providing relief from the stomach
fu and food poisoning. Ginger also contains
potent anti-infammatory compounds called
gingerols and is a powerful painkiller which
makes it especially
benefcial for those
who suffer with joint,
muscle, and nerve
pain. Ginger has
incredible immune-
boosting and germ
fghting abilities and
has even been shown to
help provide protection and relief from E.coli,
Staph infections, and Candida albicans. In
ancient times, ginger was highly regarded
as a spiritual cleanser and used before and
during holy days as a way to awaken and
purify the body, mind, and spirit.
Fresh ginger is one of the most potent
ways to receive its health benefts. Try
making a liter of ginger water or tea everyday
by adding freshly grated ginger in water and
let steep for 10-20 minutes.
Adding some raw honey and fresh
squeezed lemon juice will enhance its
favor and add to its protective and healing
properties. Fresh ginger is also excellent
juiced with apples and celery for an energizing
and immune boosting drink. Using fresh
ginger in any of your cooking or preparing of
food will also provide healing benefts and
should be added whenever possible. If you
fnd fresh ginger too strong for your liking,
then try using ginger in powder, capsule, tea,
or tincture form that can be found online or
in your local health food store.