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25/05/2026

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𝟕𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐰 𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐨 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧!

Get ready to witness the BEST talents of Dumalinao as we celebrate the municipality’s 70th Founding Anniversary with the theme:
Dumalinao @70: Kalambuan Taliwala sa Kalisud

🎶 𝐃𝐔𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐎 𝐕𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑 (Solo Singing Competition)
🎧 𝐃𝐔𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐎 𝐒𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐖 𝐒𝐀 𝐊𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐔𝐀𝐍�(Hip-hop Dance Competition)

📅 June 13, 2026�🕖 7:00 PM�📍 Municipal Gymnasium

🎤 Vocal Star is open to all bona fide residents of Dumalinao aged 18 years old and above, representing the 8 clustered barangays.

Sayaw sa Kalambuan is open to Dumalinao residents, preferably Junior High School to Senior High School students, with 10–15 members per group representing schools and clustered barangays.

Let us celebrate talent, creativity, unity, and the Dumalinaon spirit!

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23/05/2026

MANGROVE PROPAGULES PLANTING, COASTAL CLEAN UP ACTIVITIES| In the nationwide celebration of Month of the Ocean 2026, the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkasker ng Pilipinas (KBP), Zamboanga del Sur chapter led by Melchor Coronel, together with stakeholders actively joined the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) personnel in simultaneous coastal clean up and mangrove propagules planting in Barangay Poloyagan, Pagadian City on Saturday, May 23, 2026.

The stakeholders collected 16 sacks of trash consisting of plastics and bottles weighing an estimated 80 kilos and around 100 mangrove propagules (seedlings) were also planted in the coastal area.

Winnie Cariazo, head of the Regional Strategic Communications and Initiatives Group (RSCiG), said the initiatives are aimed at contributing to the restoration and protection of coastal and marine ecosystems through mangrove rehabilitation and the removal of marine debris.

This year's observance of the Month of the Ocean carries the theme “Sustaining Ocean Health, Sailing Resilient Nation”.

22/05/2026

MEETING FOR MEDIA AWARDS NIGHT | The managers of radio stations (AM/FM) in Pagadian City and the officers of the KBP, Zamboanga del Sur Chapter attended the meeting called by the Committee on Media Awards chaired by Esteban Soriano, the City Information Officer on Friday, May 22, 2026 at the Asenso Convention Center, Rotunda Hills, Pagadian City.

Soriano formally informed the participants of the established guidelines and criteria, the procedure for selecting nominees for celebrating excellence in journalism and broadcasting.

The Media Awards Night which will be held on June 19, is one of the highlights of the activities in the celebration of the Founding Anniversary of Pagadian City on June 21, 2026.

16/05/2026

LIFE SKILLS TRAINING: LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM| The Local Government Unit (LGU), Dumalinao through Mayor Raul Famor with the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) in collaboration with the Phil Red Cross, Zamboanga del Sur Chapter initiated a Learn-to-Swim Program for kids this summer at Belle’s Spring Resort, Barangay Tickwas, Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur on May 4-15.

The 10-day training which was held in a weekdays session, was designed to teach kids to gain confidence and fundamental swimming skills in a safe environment and was managed by certified instructors from PRC led by Danilo Caballero, and with the assistance of MDRRM Officer Junmar Suganob.

The swimming program was participated by 15 kids but only 12 successfully completed the program.

12/05/2026

FINAL EXAM OF A COLLEGE SEMESTER | To assess their aggregate knowledge at the end of the semester, the BS Criminology and Bachelor of Ats in Theology students of Yllana Bay View College (YVBC), Pagadian City took their final exam of a college semester on Tuesday at YBVC Annex 1 Building, Gatas District, Pagadian City

These students feel that the end of finals means they can finally stop focusing exclusively on academics and return to personal interests and relaxations.

12/05/2026

DISTRIBUTION OF HYBRID, IBRED RICE SEEDS| The Municipal Agricultures Office (MAO) in coordination with the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) program on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 distributed high-quality hybrid ad in**ed rice seeds, along with yellow corn seeds to farmers of the municipality of Dumalinao, to boost local agricultural production, enhance farmer income, and ensure food security.

Mayor Raul Famor actively led the distribution of hybrid and in**ed rice seeds and he was assisted by Vice Mayor Lorenzo Alcantara, Engr. Gina Calunsag, the Municipal Agricultural Officer, Liga ng mga Barangay President Joel Famor and Sangguniang Bayan Officials.

The distribution is typically aimed at registered farmers especially those registered in the Registry System for Basic Sectors in Agriculture (RBSA).

07/05/2026

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BENCHMARKING ACTIVITY| LGU officials of Siay, Zamboanga Sibugay conducted a benchmarking of local traffic ordinances and CCTV implementation with LGU-Dumalinao on Thursday, May 7, to adopt best practices and enhance traffic management and security in their town.

The team comprising the Vice Mayor, MDRRM officer, Sangguniang Bayan Secretary, Legislative Staff, and chief of Police also paid a courtesy call on Mayor Raul Famor at the Municipal Mayor’s Office, and observed the CCTV Security cameras at the 2nd Floor of the Municipal Building.

Knowledge-sharing sessions were also held between the Traffic Management Division Head and local leaders of LGU, Siay, to adopt successful strategies in the field of traffic management.

29/04/2026

2026 ADAC AUDIT PROPER |To provide necessary documentation and justifications for their scores on Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ADAC) Performance Audit, Teresita A. Catalbas (extreme right), the acting Municipal Local Government Operations Officer (MLGOO) of DILG, Dumalinao together with Ryan James Balasabas, (on virtual attendance), the Municipal Anti-Drug Abuse Council Focal Person responded questions from the Provincial Audit Committee on Wednesday in the audit held at the DILG Functional Hall, Barangay Dao, Pagadian City.

The audit is designed to evaluate how effective local councils are in planning, implementing, and monitoring anti-drug programs in their respective LGUs.

Provincial Focal Person Chrisjoe Morales (center), the LGOO VI managed the validation of the documents submitted by the auditees in the DILG portal. It was also attended by Dave Barrot, the Acting Provincial Director of DILG.

27/04/2026

2025 ADAC PERFORMANCE AUDIT| Members of the Provincial Audit Committee (PAC) led by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Monday, April 27, started evaluating the 27 Municipal Anti-Drug Abuse Councils (MDACs) on Monday, April 2, 2026., to assess the functionality and effectiveness and compliance with anti-illegal drug policies of local ADACs based on the criteria established by the DILG.

The ADACs are rated based on the performance in the year 2025 on the following indicators:
1. Reconstitution of Local ADAC
2. Conduct of Meetings
3. Allocation of Funds & Implementation of Plans
4. Support to Component ADACs
5. ADAC General Supervision
6. Conduct and Sustainability of Barangay Drug Clearing
7. Ensuring Accessibility to Rehabilitation and Reintegration Program
8. Local Test of Integrity

On the first day of the assessment, the MADACs evaluated were from the following LGUs: Pagadian City, Dumingag, Josefina, Labangan, Ramon Magsaysay, and Mahayag.

The Provincial Audit Team consists of representatives from DILG, Philippine National Police (PNP), Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), and Civil Society Organizations (NGOs).

The assessment is expected to be completed by April 30, 2026.

27/04/2026

MISS DUMALINAO 2026 SASHING CEREMONY| The 10 Semi-fanalists of Miss Dumalinao 2026 were officially presented to the public in a sashing ceremony held at the Multi-Function Hall, Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur on Monday, April 27. The event marked the official start of their competition and they represented their respective communities.

The candidates are the following:
1. Justine Singue
2. Rosemarie Cabasura
3. Jelian Faith Beloy
4. Princess Liboon
5. Jalaine Rosal
6. Marialle Awa
7. Mecel Caparoso
8. Jana Abrenica
9. Mariz Orapa
10. Jhoanie Balbuena

The program was attended by the local officials, pageant organizers, and members of the community.

25/04/2026

KBP REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING| The officers of Kapisanan ng mga Broadkaster ng Pilipinas, Zamboanga del Sur chapter led by Melchor Coronel, the chairman held their 4th regular monthly meeting on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at DXPR radio station, Pagadian City, to discuss the following agenda: Submission of Accomplishment Report, Payment of monthly dues, and Adopt-a-House Program dubbed ‘Balay ni Juana’.