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Water System Project gives flowing hope to people of Barangay Bonifacio, Calamba, MisOcc

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  In the heart of Misamis Occidental, Barangay Bonifacio in Calamba, there’s a government push for a transformative initiative—a testament that providing a quality public service to every Misamisnon is the primary vision of Governor Henry Oaminal. The provincial government’s water system project has become a lifeline for the residents in the province’s far-flung communities. For years, these people have been suffering from water scarcity, forcing them to exert extra effort to go through difficult digging just to acquire such essential life requirements. Tatay, a resident in the area, shared how hard for him to get water. He has to walk miles-after-miles while carrying heavy water containers rain or shine. When it’s muddy, it's harder for him to cross and trek the bumpy roads. He was teary-eyed while sharing his experiences. “I had to walk for miles, carrying heavy containers, just to fetch water. It was a grueling and time-consuming task. Our daily lives revolved around this quest

PSC, MisOcc gov’t partnering for more improved sports program

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  The Misamis Occidental provincial government and the Philippine Sports Commission are partnering to push for a more improved sports program in the province. This developed after PSC chairperson Richard Bachmann paid a courtesy visit to Misamis Occidental Governor Henry S. Oaminal on Tuesday, January 23. Both officials discussed future collaborations on major sports programs between local government units and the PSC. PSC Chairman Bachmann expressed gratitude to MisOcc LGU for warmly welcoming sports officials in the province. Bachmann conveyed PSC's plan to further expand and boost sports initiatives in Mindanao. He added that the PSC is also committed to helping improve the facilities in the province “I’m trying to regionalize training facilities and training of our national athletes because kids of today when they come to Manila after two months, no family support, they wanna go back to the provinces so it makes sense to Agri-hub LGUs or probinsya that I can identif

New MisOcc medical center to boost province’s healthcare system

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OROQUIETA CITY, Misamis Occidental—More improved medical services and health facilities can now be accessible to Misamisnons with the construction of the Asenso Misamis Occidental Medical Center located in Barangay Talairon, Oroquieta City. Governor Henry S. Oaminal inspected the ongoing hospital construction of the medical center which is seen to further boost the province’s healthcare system. He conducted assessment rounds along with the site engineer and Provincial Engineers Office who briefed him on the project’s status. The P1-billion project, realized under the Oaminal administration, is aimed at providing better health services and improving the quality of life of the people of Misamis Occidental. “The construction of the Asenso Misamis Occidental Medical Center is part of my administration’s ongoing efforts to improve the quality of life for our constituents. This project aims to provide accessible and affordable healthcare services to every Misamisnons, especially th

Ongoing Maldives-inspired infra project in MisOcc to boost tourism, local economy, says Oaminal

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  Misamis Occidental Gov. Henry S. Oaminal inspected the ongoing tourism infrastructure project at the Asenso Misamis Occidental Resort and Aquamarine Park in Barangay Libertad Bajo, Sinacaban town on January 21. Governor Oaminal was accompanied by Provincial Engineering Office head, Engr. Ophelia Gorre during the assessment of the project's progress. The construction of the multi-billion worth of infra project, dubbed as the Maldives of Mindanao, was inspired from the famous foreign tourist attraction, the Maldives resort. The project is aimed to boost the province's tourism industry. It is also expected to spur economic activities and more income opportunities in Misamis Occidental. Gov. Oaminal said the province targets to increase tourist influx, at the same time, attract more investors to  increase employment opportunities for Misamisnons and generate higher provincial revenues. “A united Misamis Occidental and Misamis Occidental that will strive to bring progres

LGU Ozamiz distributes livelihood assistance to rehabilitated PWUDs

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  The City Government of Ozamiz headed by Ozamiz City Mayor Indy Oaminal distributes livestock- chicken/piglets PWUDs as part of their sustainable livelihood program to ensure that these PWUDs will have a steady source of income while reintegrating themselves into their respective communities. (Photo credits to Asenso Ozamiz News Channel)   OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental---At least 67 renewed persons who used drugs (PWUDs) have benefited from the Ozamiz city government’s livelihood assistance program. These beneficiaries are residents of five drug-cleared barangays in Ozamiz City including Gala, Diguan, Pantaon, Dimaluna, and Gutocan Diot. The local government targets to provide alternative sources of income for PWUDs through agricultural activities while reintegrating them into their respective communities. Beneficiaries received three goats, 14 piglets, and 50 pairs of breeding chickens they could use to start an agricultural business. Ozamiz City Mayor Indy Oaminal, in coordinati

MisOcc now reaping gains of sustained economic growth

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  Misamis Occidental Governor Henry S. Oaminal said the province is now reaping gains from its efforts for viable economic growth while emphasizing that the provincial government will continue thriving to further advance the economic activities under his leadership. Parallel to pushing for sustainable economic growth, Oaminal said his administration is also keen to keep the province’s integrity and transparency in the delivery of public service to all Misamisnons. In a video message, Oaminal highlighted the province’s previous achievements anchored to the 5M’s development goal of Asenso Misamis Occidental: Misamisnon Magpuyong Malinawon, Malambuon ug Malipayon. Oaminal tackled the province’s agricultural development, wherein it has logged a significant increase in rice production—from 4.6 to 4.9 metric tons of yields in 2021, it spiked to 5.6 to 6 metric tons in 2023. The governor also mentioned the intensified education initiatives in the province which include the launching One Fam

Polls for Liga ng mga Barangay Federation orderly, smoothly held

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    OROQUIETA CITY, Misamis Occidental—The Provincial Government of Misamis Occidental has inducted a new set of officers for Liga ng mga Barangay (LnB) provincial federation following a successful election last January 12. Pablio Benitez Jr., provincial director of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in Misamis Occidental, lauded the conduct of an orderly and smooth election at the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Session Hall, Capitol Drive, Oroquieta City. Salvador JR. Cabaitan Canlas, the barangay captain of Tabid, Ozamiz City, was proclaimed as the new president of LnB Misamis Occidental Chapter along with Nanieth Maerl Bandala Acosta of Brgy. Poblacion I, City of Oroquieta as Vice President Misamis Occidental Chapter and Brgy. Sinonoc, Sinacaban Angeli Alegado Lood as auditor. The winning Board of Directors includes Freddie Bocayong Malicse of Brgy. Lapasan Clarin; Joseco Arquiza Roa of Brgy. Ospital   Aloran; Ken Allen Barcenas Lawas of Brgy. Don Bernardo