Igniting Real Change: Northern Mindanao’s GAD Communication Revolution Sparks Now!

COURTESY: PIA 10

The Signing That Powers Up Gender Equality

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The Philippine Commission on Women-North Mindanao Field Office (PCW-NMFO) and the Philippine Information Agency (PIA)-10 sign a memorandum of agreement on March 26. They strengthen gender and development (GAD) communication in Northern Mindanao. Signatories include PCW Executive Director Nharleen Santos-Millar, PIA-10 Regional Head Franklin Gumapon, Regional Gender and Development Committee-10 Chairperson and Commission on Population and Development-10 Regional Director Neil Aldrin Omega, and PIA-10 Information Officer Retchie Paculba. So they launch the partnership with clear purpose.  

Under the agreement, PIA-10 features PCW-NMFO programs in its NorMin Plus e-magazine. They allocate two pages for gender and development content.  

Fresh Tools That Make Equality Easy to See and Share

PIA-10 and PCW-NMFO co-develop the “Giya sa Gender-Sensitibo nga Pagbalita.” They create a digital media guide for private media, regional line agencies, local government units, and information officers of state universities and colleges. Moreover, this guide supports stakeholders in delivering gender-responsive services and reporting.  

They also co-produce “AlaGAD sa DYES,” a quarterly video magazine. It features initiatives, women’s stories, and gender and development practices. The first video magazine appears during the signing and covers gender-fair language, Pasundayag, and a “Myth vs. Fact” on GAD concepts.

Dawn Devotions Unleashed: Malasag Ecopark Turns Good Friday into a Soul-Stirring Sunrise Spectacle

COURTESY: CIO

The Faithful Flood In at First Light

Devotees packed the trails before the roosters even crowed. EARLIER: Devotees were seen as early as 5:00 AM at Malasag Ecopark to participate in the Stations of the Cross this Good Friday. They walked quietly yet purposefully, prayers mixing with the cool morning mist while the sun peeked over the hills.  

Moreover, the energy felt electric yet peaceful. Families huddled together, friends supported each other up the slopes, and everyone reflected deeply on sacrifice and hope.  

Safety Squad Keeps the Peace

Meanwhile, the pros stayed sharp and ready. Members of the Incident Management Team (IMT) composed of CDRRMD, COCPO, TASK FORCE ORO, and Brgy. Force Multipliers, were also present in the area to ensure the safety and security of the public. They moved smoothly through the crowds, chatting with devotees and scanning every corner.  

Furthermore, their calm presence let everyone focus on the moment. No worries, just pure devotion under the watchful eyes of the team that turned potential chaos into smooth, sacred vibes.

Blaze Blitz at the Dump: Heroes Crush Landfill Inferno in Record Time!

COURTESY: LGU CDO - Office of the City Agriculturist

𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐏𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐋𝐔𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐍 𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐅𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐄, 𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐋𝐘 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐃

Pagalungan, CdeO — Emergency responders swiftly acted after a portion of the Pagalungan Sanitary Landfill caught fire earlier today, April 2, preventing the situation from escalating. First, flames roared up fast, yet crews jumped right in and tamed the chaos before it spread.

Initial reports indicate that the fire had already intensified upon discovery but was immediately addressed through coordinated efforts from multiple response teams. Moreover, fire trucks from the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department rolled out strong, and teams kept refilling water nonstop to soak every last ember.

Landfill Heroes Team Up Like Pros

APOO’s Engr Gabriel Francis De Guzman, ABE Division Chief, charged in alongside Bernard Tumaneng and Michou Gee Tobil with their backhoe unit after an urgent call from Engr. Bernie. Then, heavy equipment from the City Engineer’s Office joined the fight, pushing dirt and smashing hot spots like true MVPs. 

City officials emphasized that the swift and coordinated response reflects the directive of Mayor Rolando “Klarex” Uy, who has consistently pushed for unity and teamwork among all departments during emergency situations. Finally, responders prepped the site for soil covering once the waste cooled, and the Earthworks group requested backup to lay down that protective “tambon” layer. No injuries popped up, and crews still watch the spot close to stop any sneaky re-ignition.