VOLUME I, ISSUE 1 MAY - DECEMBER 2017 Bayog bags SGLG twice in a row The Local Government of Bayog under the management of Mayor Leonardo L. Babasa, Jr. received the Seal of Good Local Governance from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) for the second time last November 29, 2017 at Manila Hotel, Tent City, Manila. Bayog is among the 448 LGUs all over the country, 28 are provinces, 60 are cities, and 359 are municipalities who have proven their worth to grab the 2017 Seal of Good Local Governance. Other municipalities in Region IX who also received the SGLG were Labason, Manukan, Piñan, and Siocon from Zamboanga del Norte; Imelda, Siay, and Tungawan from Zamboanga Sibugay; and Bayog, Dumalinao, Mahayag, Molave, Ramon Magsaysay, San Pablo, and Vincenzo Sagun from Zamboanga del Sur. “Hopefully, we will be a Hall of Famer next year if everybody will continue to do their part in this LGU,” Mayor Left to Right: Mario A. Baterna, LGOO VI-DILG, Mayor Leonardo L. Babasa‟s statement when he presented the seal to the LGU Babasa, Jr., Vice Mayor Celso A. Matias, together with Arnel F. officials and rank-and-file employees. Gudio , Provincial Director of DILG Zamboanga del Sur. Bayog holds Leadership Summit The Local Government Unit of Bayog in Development and Interpersonal cooperation with the 44IB, Philippine Army held Communication. a Youth Leadership Summit on October 18-21, On the other hand, the 2017 at the Municipal Gymnasium, this participants were grouped to Municipality with the theme “Strengthening compete for various contests Agriculture thru Organic Farming towards like Literary and Musical Con- ASEAN Development”. test, Disk Gardening and Land- The summit was attended by 240 scaping, Sweet Potato Pro- participants of the municipality, 5 from each cessing, Coconut Dehusking, barangays, and from secondary schools and JH Coconut Grating, Organic Cerilles State College Bayog ESU. Beverage Making, and Duck Mayor Babasa gave his message of Meat Cooking, Quiz Bee and support which stresses his desire to prepare the The Search for Mr. & Ms. 4H youth in his municipality as good leaders 2017. especially in the field of agriculture. Guests of honor and Lined up activities during the 3-day speakers during the summit were summit were lectures and some contests. These LTC Jonathan P. Obena, INF lectures are delved on the following topics: (GSCV) PA, Commanding Officer, Family and Community by DepEd, Deception 441ID, PA, LTC Marces T. Gayat, INF (GSC) PA, Acting Chief of Staff Strategy of NPA and Bayanihan by 44IB, PA, The for Personnel, G1, PA, LTC Virgilio Role of the Youth in the Disaster Management Top to Bottom: Mayor Jun Babasa during the Opening Program; the participants; C. Hamos, Jr., INF, (GSC) PA, by the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and LTC Jonathan P. Oena, INF (GSC) PA, Commanding Officer, 53IB, 1ID, PA Management Office (MDRRMO), and Leadership Commanding Officer, 44IB, 1ID, PA. respectively. 2 ABANTE BAYOG NEWS May-December 2017 THE LCE’S CORNER As we begin with 2018, I am happy to recognize not only the growth and development that lies ahead of us but also the tremendous opportunities for our people to come together to continue making Bayog a great place. Two years ago, we have been awarded by DILG for 100% compliance for the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG). This commitment was fully supported by all sectors. I am proud to say that we have achieved this goal and we have met it again for 2017. We have built a strong foundation for our municipality while delivering the level of service that our people expect. Congratulations for everyone’s involvement. We have many exciting new events and endeavors planned for 2018. Also the LGU is consistently committed to maximizing your access to municipality information and our ability to hear from you. This newsletter, our radio station and Facebook page are important tools – a gateway “We have built a strong to LGU services that provides new opportunities for interaction and involvement. foundation for our We are shaping the future we want for our beloved Bayog. municipality while Continue to join us on this journey as we move towards prosperity and a greater opportunity. Dissemination delivering the level of Abante na ta sa Bayog!! service that our people expect.” LEONARDO L. BABASA, JR., MBA, CPA Municipal Mayor DTI opens Negosyo Center Bayog DTI Negosyo Center (NC) was officially launched last November 6, 2017 after the blessing and ceremonial cutting of ribbons by Local Chief Executive, Hon. Leonardo L. Babasa and Maria Socorro Malate-Atay, Provincial Director, DTI-Zamboanga del Sur; assisted by Ms. Pamela Matias Peconada, Chairman-Bayog Chamber of Commerce. It is located at the Municipal Government Center of this town. In a brief overview of the center, M. S. Atay said “Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) services can now be accessed as fast as 15 minutes processing time. She further stated that the center will also serve as a link between our local businessmen to business financing institutions, maintains daily Left to Right: Pamela M. Peconada, Chairman Bayog Chamber of Commerce, Maria Socorro Malate-Atay, Provincial Director DTI ZdS, posting on prices of natural rubber based in Singapore, etc. Mayor Jun Babasa and Vice Mayor Celso A. Matias. Therefore, in the microcosm, the services that a businessman needs On the other hand, Mayor Babasa thanked becomes readily available. the DTI for this endeavor in making this LGU as partner in serving the small and medium enterprise and barangay micro business enterprise for they will no longer have travel to Pagadian City just for the business registration. He expressed his 101% support of this program. “We have great desire that Bayog‟s economy will grow with the support of the private sectors; kay dili man kita tanan ang nag bu-bo og pohunan dinhi kung di ang mga private sectors”, He added. Moreover, the launching was attended by the local officials of this municipality together with LGU department heads and some personnel from DTI- Zamboanga del Sur. Blessing and ceremonial cutting of ribbons of Bayog Negosyo Center. 3 ABANTE BAYOG NEWS May-December 2017 Bayog is Outstanding Rice Achiever in the country Department of Agricul- Mayor, Leonardo L. ture named Bayog as one of the Babasa, Jr., on behalf of our fifteen (15) Outstanding Munici- town received the award on palities and Cities in the country May 23, 2017 at the Philippine through the 2016 Rice Achievers International Convention Cen- Award. ter (PICC), Pasay City. He was This is the second time accompanied by Ms. Nora A. that the Municipality got the Paredes, Municipal Agricultur- same distinction in 2012. ist, Ms. Edwina E. Caray, Agriculturist II and Ronilo Mag- tortol, Agricultural Technologist who were also recognized as Outstanding Agricultural Exten- sion Workers (OAEW). This is the result of the Left to Right: Mayor Leonardo L. Babasa, Jr., Nora A. Paredes, collaborative efforts of every- Municipal Agriculturist, Edwina E. Caray, Agriculturist II, and Ronilo body. The Farmers Field School Magtortol, Agricultural Technologist. established in our clustered barangays, the distribution of High Yielding Technology Adaptation (HYTA) seeds, the conduct of Rice Crop Management(RCM) for the proper application of fertilizer, and etc. All of which we have employed to our agricul- ture sector is a part of our 10 point agenda, the „LETS GO SHADES”, Mayor Babasa said. On the other hand, Bayog received P1M worth of project and cash prize of P20K for each OAWs. The other 14 winners are Luna in Apayao, Solsona in Ilocos Norte, Santiago City in Isabela, Victoria in Tarlac, Pila in Laguna, Paluan in Occidental Mindoro, Ligao City in Albay, Valladolid in Negros Occidental, Talibon in Bohol, Hinundayan in Southern Leyte, Lala in Lanao del Norte, Hagonoy in Davao del Sur, Lambayog in Sultan Kudarat, and Prosperidad in Agusan del Sur. Bayog Street Dance Team is Champion Bayog Street Dance Team (BSDT) bags the grand champion during the Megayon Street Dance Competition held last September 13, 2017 at Dao, Pagadian City. The team was composed of 101 LGU Bayog scholars consequently enrolled at the JH Cerilles State College (JHCSC) Bayog External Studies Unit, trained by Mr. Fil Am Canillas with Mr. Pablito A. Matias, MEEO, as the Manager. LGU Bayog recognizes DCWs To recognize the Workers‟ Week Celebra- of the DCWs. contributions of Day Care tion on June 23, 2017 at At present, there Workers (DCWs) who the Municipal Government are 45 DCWs who provides substitute parental Center. manned the 33 daycare care and early childhood The week-long centers in this Munici- education to young kids in celebration was in pality. the Daycare Centers of the consonance to the national Municipality, LGU Bayog week celebration for the thru its Municipal Social Day Care Volunteers. It Welfare and Development was filled with learning Office (MSWDO) led the activities designed to National Day Care enhance the teaching skills 4 ABANTE BAYOG NEWS May-December 2017 New NCDC is turned-over to Bayog Newly constructed National Child Development Center (NCDC) was turned-over to LGU Bayog on July 24, 2018 after the blessing and ceremonial ribbon cutting which was witnessed by municipal officials and LGU department heads together with some DepEd-Bayog personalities. It is located at the municipal government center, just right beside the Rural Health Unit. NDC, commonly known as Bulilit Center (BC) is a joint flagship project of the Early Childhood Care & Development (ECCD) Council The newly constructed National Child Development Center (NCDC) in the and LGUs Municipality of Bayog, Zamboanga del Sur. particularly the mayors of the of ECCD activities specifically on health, nutrition and municipalities most especially early childhood education through the and cities.