ASENSO MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL

    MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL--Parallel to implementing the primary vision of the province—the Asenso Misamis Occidental, Provincial Governor Henry S. Oaminal is also determined about pushing a peaceful, prosperous, and joyful living conditions for all Misamisnon. This he believes would become possible through the guidance of the province 5Ms development thrust—Misamisnon Magpuyong Malinawon, Malambuon ug Malipayon. The implementation of this initiative has been pushed starting with each village. Here, it is stressed that leaders must stand as good examples or role models to the people so that they will follow the good habits promoted. Looking back, Misamis Occidental was once considered one of the poorest provinces in the Philippines. In 2003, it ranked seventh, and in 2006, it landed on the tenth spot. However, the place has unshackled itself and made it out from the list of the poorest provinces, although the province still logged 18.3% poverty incidence. The history als...

  OROQUIETA, Misamis Occidental--The Department of Health-Northern Mindanao (DoH-10) on Tuesday honored the unwavering commitment and sacrifices of the healthcare workers during the COVID-19 health crisis. In partnership with the Provincial Government of Misamis Occidental through the Provincial Health Office, the DoH-10 wrapped up the 2023 HRH KAMUSTAHAN SA MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL with the theme “Striking a balance by integrating the 12S of stress management“ held at MOPAC Grandstand, Oroquieta City on November 28. In his opening remarks, MPH Development Management Officer Dr. Geric O. Entia said the annual activity serves as expressing gratitude to healthcare workers relentlessly providing health services to the people of Misamis Occidental. “Usa ni ka activity sa DOH para ma check nato kung kumusta na ang atoang health workers nga na assign dinhi sa Misamis Occidental,” he said. Dr. Entia cited Governor Henry S. Oaminal’s full support to the health workers assigned in Misamis...

  Thousands flocked to the Christmas Symbols Capital of the Philippines – Tangub City in Misamis Occidental to witness the official launching of this year’s “Pasko sa Pamilya Year 2 and Christmas Festival of Lights,” at the City Plaza Friday night, November 24. (Photo by: John Albert Banque) TANGUB CITY, Misamis Occidental--The Tangub city government in Misamis Occidental welcomes the holiday season with the launching of its “Pasko sa Pamilya Year 2 and Christmas Festival of Lights” intended to bring joyous festivity to its constituents. Tangub Mayor Ben Canama graced the ceremonial lighting of Christmas decorations, glittering lights, and ornaments last Friday at the City Plaza—showcasing the rich culture and tradition of Tangubanons during this holiday season. In his welcome remarks, Canama said the lighting of Christmas trees and decors symbolizes hope for the progress of the entire Misamis Occidental. “Mga igsuon ko nga Tangubanon, silingan niining gabi-una atol sa atong ...

  OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental--The noontime show Eat Bulaga has brought its "G sa Gedli" segment to Ozamiz City providing opportunities for Misamisnon to be included in the national airing of the variety program. Eat Bulaga hosts Yorme Isko Moreno and Buboy Villar, Paolo Contis, and Arra San Agustin jammed with the people of Ozamiz with their games show segment and cash prizes. Warmly welcomed by the Misamisnoon, the noontime show hosts expressed excitement to bring joy to the people and extended opportunities to their viewers. “We're very excited, Everyday sinasabi namin sa bagong Eat Bulaga na gusto namin na makapagbigay tulong at saya all over the country. Sometimes it's not easy kasi sxempre palagi kaming nasa Metro Manila. We're very thankful that with your help lalo kaming nakakagala ng malalayo ngayon dito sa Misamis and of course with the help of the Local Government, natutupad namin yung gusto namin mangyari para sa mga tao,” said Paolo Contis. Meanwh...

  The Provincial Government of Misamis Occidental, in collaboration with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)-MisOcc and 17 municipal and city governments, trains a total of 490 newly-elected Sangguniang Kabataan chairpersons in the province of Misamis Occidental.  TANGUB CITY, Misamis Occidental --Some 490 newly-elected Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) chairpersons in the province of Misamis Occidental completed the 4-day training on good governance and crafting of substantial local legislation. The training was integrated into the provincial government’s push for Misamisnon Magpuyong Malinawon, Malambuon ug Malipayon (5Ms) program.  The training, which was organized by Misamis Occidental together with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), in partnership with local government units, was recently held in Tangub City on Nov. 17 to 20.  Working Governor Henry S. Oaminal initiated the 4-day training for the newly elected young leader...

  OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental--Families affected by the flooding in Ozamiz City received relief assistance from the local government office.  Ozamiz Mayor Henry "Indy" Oaminal Jr., represented by Vice Mayor Simplicia “Bebe” Neri, recently led the distribution of food items and other needs of flood-affected residents in various villages in the city. The rescue teams from the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (CDRRMO), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), and Ozamiz City Police personnel and Ozamiz Maritime Police Station were able to rescue and assist the flooded residents from barangays of Maningcol, Doña Consuelo, San Antonio, and Pulot, of Ozamiz City.  Affected residents were safely housed in an evacuation center at Ozamiz City Gym.  Vice Mayor Neri visited the flood victims and reiterated the city government’s commitment to assisting families affected by the flooding due to the persistent pouring of heavy rains brought by the low-pressure area. ...

OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental--Some six families, consisting of 24 individuals, that were badly hit by the fire that raged in Purok Rizal, Barangay Bacolod, Ozamiz City received assistance from the Misamis Occidental provincial government. Misamis Occidental Governor Henry Oaminal, represented by Board Member Eduardo “Tata” Cebedo, and Ozamiz Mayor Henry “Indy” Oaminal Jr., also represented by his Vice Mayor, Simplicia Neri, led the distribution of financial aid amounting to Php10,000  for each family. The fire victims also got relief goods and bottled water.  “Atong programa sa good governance, ato kanang gi practice sa tibuok probinsya labaw na sa Ozamiz nga makahatag gyud sa saktong proyekto tungod kay ang pundo gi-ampingan nato. So kami sa probinsya among gi-ampingan ang pondo aron makahatag kaninyo ug mga ayuda sama sa financial assistance nga Php10,000 ug food packs,” Cebedo said during the distribution of assistance to the fire victims, as he expressed Oaminal’s commi...

  Governor Henry S. Oaminal responded to the urgent needs of 164 families affected by flooding in some barangays in Ozamiz City through an extended cash assistance and family food packs distributed on Nov. 17 at the Ozamiz City Gym. 164 residents received P3,000 cash each and food packs consisting of six kilos of rice, 20 canned goods, and 20 liters of potable water. The governor also provided sleeping mats and bedsheets. Governor Oaminal said that he want to make sure that the evacuees were comfortable in the evacuation center. MisOcc 2nd District Board Member Eduardo "Tata" Cebedo, on behalf of Governor Henry S. Oaminal, rest assured that the Asenso Administration will always be responsive to calls for assistance in the province. “Nanghinaot kami nga sa bisag gamay namo nga mga tabang sa inyoha kami makatabang sa inyong pang adlaw-adlaw ug sa mga kinahanglan ninyo," she said. Natividad C. Trinidad, 83 and resident of Purok Malipayon, of Barangay Maningcol recounted her...

  The provincial government of Misamis Occidental has expressed interest in hosting the conduct of Palarong Pambansa (National Games) in 2026. The Department of Education’s Palarong Pambansa secretariat has sent a technical inspection team for an ocular visit, from Nov. 14 to 17, in the province’s sports facilities—in lieu of early preparation for the 2026 national games. The team has checked the capabilities of Misamis Occidental to hold a national event that would house a huge number of delegates from 18 regions nationwide, as they surveyed different schools in the province. Vice Governor Rowena “Wheng” Gutierrez, representing Governor Henry S. Oaminal welcomed and met the DepEd inspection team at the DepEd MisOcc, Division Office. Gutierrez echoed the provincial government’s target to push for "holistic development and inclusive growth that cuts across all, especially the sector of the future leader's youth." “Grounded on our firm belief that Misamis Occident...

  TUDELA, Misamis Occidental--The provincial government of Misamis Occidental has highlighted the need to push a more comprehensive approach catering to the concerns of the Indigenous Peoples (IPs) in the province.  Hence, the Misamis Occidental government has partnered with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to implement Php 4.5 million worth of livelihood assistance for IPs residing in the province’s six municipalities.  Under the Enhanced Support Services Intervention (ESSI) for IPs, the provincial government started the distribution of livelihood assistance to a total of 1,144 beneficiaries on Thursday at the Working Congressman Sports and Cultural Center in Tudela town. Among the ESSI beneficiaries are 236 individuals from Clarin, 344 from Don Victoriano, 43 from Jimenez, 158 from Panoan, 22 from Sinacaban, and 341 from Tudela. Each beneficiary is contracted to work for 11 days in exchange for compensation that will be computed ...

  The provincial government of Misamis Occidental headed by Governor Henry S. Oaminal handed over cash aid and relief goods to fire victims in Barangay Baybay, Bonifacio town. BONIFACIO, Misamis Occidental--About 19 families, consisting of 53 individuals, affected by the fire razed on 14 November in Barangay Baybay, Bonifacio Town have received immediate cash assistance from the provincial government of Misamis Occidental. Board Member Tata Cebedo, representing Governor Henry S. Oaminal, led the distribution of financial aid to the fire victims on Thursday, 16 Nov., with each family getting cash amounting to P10,000.  The fire victims were also provided with relief goods and potable water. During his meeting with the fire-affected families, Cebedo reechoed Oaminal’s heartfelt sympathies to those who had lost their properties during the unprecedented event.  He also reiterated the provincial government’s commitment and genuine care to the fire victims by providin...

  Subanen cultural heritage is alive and thriving in Misamis Occidental as shown in the second Perangat Festival — the heart of the province's 94th Anniversary Celebration. The Festival is also a thanksgiving event for the abundance of blessings among the Subanen tribe and Misamisnons. OROQUIETA CITY, Misamis Occidental--Honoring the bountiful harvest and progress of the province and its agro-industrial produce, traditions, and tourist attractions, the province of Misamis Occidental celebrated its colorful culture in the 2nd Perangat Festival 2023 held at Misamis Occidental Provincial Athletic Complex (MOPAC) Grounds, Oroquieta City.   The Perangat "Pag-asenso" festival featured the Subanen Tribe's traditions, culture, beliefs, and a thanksgiving celebration for the abundance of blessings among the Subanen tribe and Misamisnons. Perangat Festival could not be possible without the strong leadership of working Governor Henry S. Oaminal with the full support of the p...

  Misamis Occidental 2nd District Representative Sancho Fernando "Ando" Oaminal has urged the House of Representatives to conduct an investigation into the "series of assassination attempts" against the governor of his hometown province. The House Resolution No. 1401, co-introduced by Cong. Oaminal and Cong. Jason Paredes Almonte, directing an appropriate committee to conduct an inquiry over the killing attempt of Misamis Occidental Governor Henry S. Oaminal on Oct. 15 at Brgy. Lapasan in Clarin, Misamis Occidental. The resolution stated that the governor, along with his entourage, was en route to his residence after attending an official engagement in Clarin when an improvised explosive device (IED) suddenly exploded. The governor’s convoy vehicle was hit by the IED shrapnels. This was not the first that the governor was assassinated. Also, stated in the resolution the previous attack against Gov. Oaminal which took place in Tangub City, Misamis Occidental ...

    Ozamiz Archbishop Martin S. Jumoad urged the people of Misamis Occidental to be vigilant against acts of criminalities in the province. “Makab-ot lang nato ang kalinaw, kaayohan ug kalamboan kung dunay panaglambigit ug cooperation ang atong mga civilian. Ang kalinaw nagdependi gyud sa civilian. Mao nang dili maayo nga magpakahilom lang ta. (We can only attain peace, welfare and progression if there’s a unity among civilians. Peace really depends on civilians. That’s why it is not advisable to shut up),” Archbishop Jumoad said in a statement. He also encouraged civilians to actively coordinate with the police authorities should they notice unusual activities being conducted that would possibly compromise peace and order in the province. "I appeal to the civilians, people of goodwill. We need to cooperate with our men and women in uniform so that peace and order will remain in the province.  (I am appealing to civilians, those people that have good heart. We nee...

  There’s nothing that can stop the Misamis Occidental’s commemoration of its 94th founding anniversary despite the series of untoward incidents logged within the vicinities of the province. Senator Francis Tolentino was unfazed by the incidents as he personally attended the province’s “Kasalan sa Kapitolyo” or mass wedding ceremony held at the Bay Front Arena, Oroquieta City last November 8. Apart from being the event’s guest speaker, Tolentino also stood as “godfather” to 201 couple-beneficiaries of the program. In his remarks, Tolentino stressed the importance of such gatherings for the province, which also pushes for unity of the people and the provincial government. “Napakahalaga ng pagtitipon nito sa ikakasal, napakahalaga din po sa lalawigan ng Misamis Occidental dahil sa 2029, 100 years na kayo. Bihira po ang umaabot ng 100 years na meron napapakitang pagkakaisa, meron napapakitang kaunlaran kaya tamang tama po yung inyong tema na Misamisnon Magpuyong Malinawon, Mal...

  The provincial government of  Misamis Occidental province welcomes  Chess grandmaster Eugene Torre and top players from  Visayas and Mindanao who join  the first-ever Governor Henry Oaminal 8-in-1 Chess exhibition  which kicks off today Nov. 10 at the Ozamiz City Gymnasium. Rey Cris Urbiztondo, director of the National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) and president of the Asenso Misamis Occidental Chess Association (AMOFCA), said the province hosts the simultaneous exhibition match with Asia’s chess Grandmaster Torre. This as, International Master Roderick Nava will facilitate the   series of chess training sessions and lectures for the promising young  players in Ozamiz. "This is the first time that the finest from Visayas will be pitted against the best from Mindanao,” Urbiztondo said. The tournament includes  chess rapid and blitz matches across four different categories with a total cash prizes of P500,000. Moreover, the ...

  OROQUIETA CITY, Misamis Occidental—The provincial government of Misamis Occidental will soon conduct its annual “Kasalan sa Kapitolyo” or mass wedding with Senator Francis N. Tolentino gracing the event scheduled on Nov. 8 in Bay Front Arena, Oroquieta City. The annual mass wedding is fully sponsored by the provincial government with each newlywed will also get a free wedding cake and P20,000 cash gifts. This year’s “Kasalan sa Kapitolyo” is set to be participated by 201 couples across the province. Ozamiz City Archbishop Martin Jumoad will officiate the mass wedding.   Also, included in the province’s sponsorship will be the prenuptial photoshoot package; P2,500 worth of wedding dress and suit or tux rental per couple; and P1,600 worth of hair and makeup during prenuptial and wedding day; as well as the bridal bouquet. The provincial government noted that the “Kasalan sa Kapitolyo” will be among the highlights of the Misamis Occidental’s 94th founding anniversary. ...

CALAMBA, Misamis Occidental---Misamis Occidental Governor Henry Oaminal strongly condemned the brutal killing of a radioman while on duty. “I am disheartened and I am in grief, as I denounce in the strongest terms, the untimely death of radioman Juan Jumalon alias Johnny Walker who was brutally killed while doing his media work,” Oaminal said in a statement on Sunday. The victim was shot to death by an unidentified man at 5:35  a.m. on November 5 inside an announcer’s booth located within his residence at Purok 2, Brgy. Don Bernardo A. Neri in Calamba, Misamis Occidental. The suspect immediately ran away in an unknown direction after shooting the radioman. He also took away Jumalon’s necklace after firing a gun against the victim. Jumalon was declared dead on arrival at the hospital. The governor has ordered the police authorities in the province to look into the inhumane incident, immediately. “I am ordering Provincial Police Director Col. Dwight Monato to leave no sto...

  BONIFACIO, Misamis Occidental--The Team Asenso is pleased to announce that the majority of its members—candidates for barangay captains in Bonifacio—have been reelected and gained anew the support of their constituents. About 24 out of 28 incumbent barangay captains, who sought reelection during the recently concluded Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE), have dominated the polls. They will be given another two-year term to serve as village captains. Four of their members, meanwhile, failed to sustain their posts after losing the BSKE but vowed they would continue services to people in their own capable ways, even as members of the community. Despite this, the winning Team Asenso members remain adamant about continuing the reforms they have started with the provincial government of Misamis Occidental. The winning Team Asenso members believe that their active community participation and push for good governance in their respective villages contributed to ...