DISTRIBUTION OF CASH & FOOD ASSISTANCE TO OUR FIRE VICTIMS

Details: Written by lgu; Category: News; Published: 26 June 2024

DISTRIBUTION OF CASH & FOOD ASSISTANCE TO OUR FIRE VICTIMS

On June 25, 2024, the distribution of assistance to the fire victim of the June 22, 2024 incident in Purok 2 DBAN Calamba, Misamis Occidental took place. Eleven families were affected by the fire, including Gloria Manaquil, Roel Tutong, Merian Arce, Mylene Lumayog, Elsa Duhaylungsod, Ema Carsaban, Leonida Ong, Hazel Gwen Mananquil, Cosila Lumapac, Jacquelyn Minerales, and Nicefora Arce. Each family received financial assistance, 5,000 from Congressman Jason P. Almonte, 10,000 from Provincial Government and 10,000 along with Hygiene kit, Kitchen Kit and Sleeping Kit from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).

The distribution event was held at Calamba, Municipal Altrium and attended by several dignitaries, including Municipal Administrator Engr. Ezel T. Villanueva, Vice Governor Hon. Rowena Guiterrez, Board Member Donna Iyog, Alex Guantero Jr., Agnes Villanueva, and Tata Paylaga Lim.

During the event, Vice Governor Rowena Guiterrez and Municipal Administrator Engr. Ezel T. Villanueva delivered inspiring message, extend their deepest sympathies to those affected by recent fire. They emphasized that the entire community stands with the victim and is committed to providing support and assistance in any way possible.

The aimed of the distribution of cash assistance is to help the fire victim to cope with the losses. The victims expressed their gratitude to Governor Henry S. Oaminal for his support and financial assistance during this challenging time.

PAMBANSANG PABAHAY PARA SA PILIPINO (4PH) PROGRAM

Details: Written by lgu; Category: News; Published: 08 April 2024

GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY OF THE PAMBANSANG PABAHAY PARA SA PILIPINO (4PH) PROGRAM

The groundbreaking ceremony of the Pambansang Pabahay Pasa sa Pilipino (4PH) program took place on Febrauary 18, 2024, led by Governor Henry S. Oaminal and several distinguished guest. Among them was police Major Edgar Alan O. Okubo, who serve as a guest speaker, alongside DHSUD Regional Director Ariel Abragan, MNSA Randy Apdujan, Municipal Mayor Hon. Dr. Luisito B. Villanueva Jr., MNSA, Municipal Administrator Engr. Ezel T. Villanueva together with Hon. Mayor Andrea Cherry Pinky L. Gutierrez, Hon. Mayor Gadwin E. Handumon in Plaridel, Hon. Mayor Haneya Theresa Y. Chiong, Hon. Mayor Donjie Animas in Sapang Dalaga. Additonally Sangguniang Bayan Members, head of officies in Local Government of Calamba with the 19 Barangay Captain of Municipality of Calamba attended the event.

The 4PH project, with a valued at 1.10 billion pesos, is known as the Green Hills Village. It covers total lot area 11, 093sq.man comprises five buildings with six floors each. Each building contains 149 units, totaling 745 units. Situated in Northern Poblacion, Calamba, Misamis Occidental, the project aim to provide housing solution to Calambahanons seeking for affordable accommodation and viable housing option.

During ceremony the Municipal Mayor Dr. Luisito B. Villanueva Jr., MNSA and Regional Director Ariel B. Abragan signing of memorandum of understanding, while Municipal Mayor Dr. Luisito B. Villanueva Jr., MNSA and Mr. Randy M. Apdujan signed a memorandum of agreement .The Groundbreaking Ceremony was attended with P/MGen. Edgar alan O. Okubo, Governor Henry S. Oaminal, Municipal Mayor Dr. Luisito B.Villanueva Jr., MNSA, Mr. Randy M. Apduhan and Mr. Kik beng Him.

Municipal Mayor Dr. Luisito B. Villanue Jr., MNSA, expressed the gratitude to President Marcos Jr. to and the DHSUN team for supporting the 5Ms thrust of the Asenso Administrator and empowering Local Government Unit to address shelter woes. Under Department Circular 2023-2024 the Development of Human Settlement and Urban development (DHSUD) grants authority to partner LGU’s to execute and implement measure to bridge their respective housing gaps under the 4PH program.

National Women’s Month 2023

Details: Written by Roldan De Villa; Category: News; Published: 04 April 2023

National Women’s Month 2023

National Women’s month culmination March 28, 2023, healed at Municipal Gymnasium with the special guest Vice Governor Rowena “Wheng” Guierrez, Board member Donna Iyog in Municipal of Calamba Headed by our very active Municipal Mayor Dr. Luisito B. Villanueva Jr., MNSA, Municipal Administrator Engr. Ezel T. Villanueva, Municipal Vice Mayor Antonio Lawas together the Sanguniang Bayan member and women leaders with the theme” WE FOR GENDER EQUALITY INCLUSIVE SOCIETY”. The event started with a short walk parade with their different queen floats in downtown Calamba. After the parade, a special thanksgiving mass was commenced, led by Pastor Jaim of UCCP Calamba, to thank the Almighty Father for giving the women the skills, talents, and wisdom to participate productively contribute in civic movements and progress in society. The program proper immediately started after the mass. Political and government leaders acknowledged the importance of women in the field of public service. WE stand for Women and Everyone emphasizing the role of women themselves and everyone in the pursuit of gender equality. We also stand for Women’s Empowerment, which can only be achieved when agencies, mechanism, institutions, private partners, and duty-bearer from the local level provide women equal rights and opportunities, and women take these opportunities to further themselves. With women and everyone in synergy, We can make gender equality a possibility. Gender Equality is the first half of GEWE advocacy, and it is ultimate goal when we advance the rights of women. Inclusive society this is a call not only for a gender responsive society but an inclusive one.

Emergency Cash Transfer

Details: Written by lgu; Category: News; Published: 24 July 2023

Last June 27, 2023. Emergency Cash Transfer (ECT) Payout is an adaptive strategy of the DSWD and the Provincial Government of Misamis Occidental headed by hard Working Governor Gov. Henry S. Oaminal with the hard working Mayors of Local Government unit of Plaridel Mayor Hon. Gadwid Estabas Handumon, Local Government Unit of Baliangao Mayor Hon. Haneya Theresa Yap Chiong and Local Government Unit of Calamba Mayor Hon. Dr. Luisito B. Villanueva Jr., MNSA, together with the Sanguniang Bayan Member held at Municipal Gymnasium. Calamity cash assistance is a form of financial aid provided by government or organizations to individuals or households affected by natural disasters or calamities. It is intended to help people recover from the immediate of the disaster and meet their basic needs during the recovery period. The assistance is targeted towards those who have suffered significant losses or damage to their property, livelihoods, or have been displaced from their homes due to the disaster. In bridging the gap between disaster relief, humanitarian response and recovery support in disaster and emergency by providing unconditional cash assistance to disaster, affected families last December Shoreline Calamity. Emergency Cash Transfer Payout a total of 1640 beneficiaries from the Local Government Unit of Calamba, Plaridel and Baliangao.