Panguil Bay Journal

24/03/2026

IN THE ZONE: Panabo student-athlete Noel Cabrera Jr. outruns limits in IRONMAN Sunrise Sprint 2026

DAVAO CITY — Not all victories are loud. Some are built quietly—before sunrise, after class, in the in-between hours when no one is watching.

For 23-year-old Noel Jeffrey P. Cabrera Jr., this is where the race truly began.

A student from Davao del Norte State College taking up Disaster Resiliency and Management, Noel isn’t your typical athlete with full backing and structured support. Instead, he is a product of routine, sacrifice, and relentless discipline—kanang klase sa paningkamot nga dili permi makita, pero klaro kaayo sa resulta.

At the IRONMAN Sunrise Sprint 2026, Noel delivered the performance of his life—1st place in the 20–24 age group and 2nd overall finisher. A breakthrough finish that didn’t happen overnight.

“Before pa ko musulod sa klase, mag-training na ko. Then after school, balik na pud,” Noel shares. Walay shortcuts. Walay pahulay nga dugay. Just a cycle of showing up, every single day.

But behind this routine is a reality many athletes know too well—limited support.

Dili dako ang tabang nga iyang nadawat gikan sa lokal nga sistema, but Noel chose to move anyway. He leaned on what he had: a few private sponsors, the support of families like Sombilon and Sabuga, and guidance from his mentor, fellow triathlete Marvin Malia. Gamay, pero igo para makapadayon.

And sometimes, that’s all it takes.

This wasn’t his first IRONMAN. In his debut, Noel placed 11th—respectable, but far from the podium. Instead of settling, he treated it as a checkpoint, not a conclusion.

“Gihimo nako tong learning experience. Kabalo ko naa pay mas mahatag,” he says.

So he returned—stronger, sharper, hungrier.

What makes Noel’s story resonate isn’t just the podium finish. It’s where he comes from. A Panabo-based athlete with roots in Ozamiz City and Clarin in Misamis Occidental, carrying not just personal ambition but a quiet representation of every young athlete trying to make it despite constraints.

Iyahang dagan karon, dili lang para sa medalya. Para ni sa posibilidad.

Possibility that a student-athlete can thrive in both worlds.
Possibility that discipline can outwork disadvantage.
Possibility that even without full support, excellence is still within reach.

“Padayon lang. Bisan lisod, basta consistent lang ka, naa gyud kay maabtan,” Noel says.

In a sport that demands endurance, Noel Cabrera Jr. is proving that the real race isn’t just on the course—it’s in the everyday decision to continue.

And for now, he’s not slowing down.

21/03/2026

18/03/2026

MANDANAS MYTH: ATONG KLAROHON

Daghan karon og posts nga nag-ingon nga ang mga proyekto sa probinsya—sama sa rescue vehicles sa barangay—dili daw tungod sa liderato kundi tungod lang sa Mandanas Ruling.

Tinood nga ang Mandanas Ruling nagdako sa pondo sa LGUs.
Apan dili sakto nga mao ra gyud kini ang rason sa tanang proyekto.

FACT #1

Tanang LGU sa Pilipinas nakadawat og Mandanas funds.

Kung mao ra gyud ni ang rason,
ngano man nga dili parehas kadaghan ang proyekto ug serbisyo sa tanang probinsya?

FACT #2

Ang budget magdepende gihapon sa PRIORITIES sa liderato.

Ang kwarta sa gobyerno dili automatic mahimong serbisyo.
Kinahanglan gihapon og klarong plano ug leadership.

Sa Misamis Occidental, gipili sa Asenso Administration nga iprioritize ang:

• Rescue vehicles ug disaster response
• Health services ug hospitals
• Agriculture support
• Infrastructure development
• Peace and order programs

Kini desisyon sa liderato, dili automatic nga epekto sa Mandanas.

FACT #3

Mandanas gives opportunity.
Leadership creates results.

Daghang LGUs nga nakadawat og parehas nga pondo pero wala parehas nga serbisyo.

Ngano?
Kay ang kalainan naa sa pagdumala sa pondo.

FACT #4 – IMPORTANTENG CONTEXT

Ang Mandanas Ruling gi-finalize sa 2018 ug nagsugod og implement gikan 2019 hangtod 2022.

Sa panahon nga nagsugod ang pagtaas sa pondo,
lahi pa ang gobernador sa Misamis Occidental.

Kung ang Mandanas Ruling ra gyud ang rason sa daghang proyekto, usa ka importante nga pangutana ang angay ipangutana:

Ngano man nga wala man nabuhat ang parehas kadaghang proyekto sa panahon sa kanhi liderato?

Kini nagpakita nga dili lang ang pondo ang factor — kundi kung giunsa kini paggamit.

BOTTOMLINE

Tinood nga nagdako ang pondo tungod sa Mandanas Ruling.

Apan ang mas dako nga kamatuoran:

Ang pondo mahimong oportunidad,
pero ang maayong liderato maoy naghimo niini nga serbisyo para sa katawhan.

Sa Misamis Occidental, ang Asenso Administration nagpakita nga ang budget mahimong konkretong serbisyo kung adunay klarong direksyon ug tinuod nga pag-alagad sa katawhan.

17/03/2026

📍𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧

16/03/2026

Happy Birthday Cong. Ando Oaminal

The Panguil Bay Journal extends its warmest birthday greetings and heartfelt appreciation for your steadfast leadership and unwavering dedication to the people of the Second District of Misamis Occidental.

We are grateful for the opportunity to witness and support the work of public service alongside you. Your commitment to uplifting communities and advancing meaningful programs continues to inspire hope and progress in our district and our province.

May your special day be filled with joy and gratitude, and may the year ahead bring you continued strength, wisdom, and success in your mission of service. God bless you always!

14/03/2026

14/03/2026

JOINT ANTI-DRUG OPERATIONS SEIZE ₱1.5M STREET VALUE SHABU IN TUBOD,LDN

via Bhal Abad Cabrera | March 14, 2026

Tubod, LANAO DEL NORTE – Authorities seized around 500 grams of suspected shabu with an estimated street value of ₱1.5 million during a buy-bust operation in Tubod, Lanao del Norte early Saturday, March 14.

The anti-drug operation was conducted at around 2:35 a.m. in Purok 1, Barangay Kakai Renabor, leading to the arrest of five individuals allegedly involved in illegal drug activities.

The operation was carried out through a joint operation led by PDEA RIX ZNPO with support from several law enforcement units, including the PDEA Regional Office 10 – Lanao del Norte Provincial Office, PDEA Regional Office 10 – Misamis Occidental Provincial Office, the Philippine National Police Drug Enforcement Group Special Operations Unit 10 (PNP-DEG SOU 10), the Naval Intelligence and Security Group – Western Mindanao (NISG-WM), and the Regional Intelligence Unit 10 (RIU-10).

Authorities recovered eight heat-sealed transparent plastic sachets containing suspected methamphetamine hydrochloride, commonly known as shabu. The seized illegal drugs have an estimated street value of ₱1.5 million, with a standard drug value pegged at about ₱3.4 million.

Also confiscated during the operation were ₱1.5 million worth of boodle money used as buy-bust money topped with a genuine ₱1,000 bill, along with a yellow plastic cellophane, a brown paper bag, and ₱2,650 in cash of different denominations.

Arrested were Jhasmin Pido, 44; Sisil Ampoan, 41; Patrick Daryl Fernandez, 30; Abdul Jabar Bocowa, 20; and Pat Lamama, 30. Authorities said most of the suspects are residents of Barangay Kakai Renabor in Tubod, while one is from Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur.

The suspects are set to face charges for violation of Section 5, Article II of Republic Act No. 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, which penalizes the sale and distribution of illegal drugs.

Authorities said the arrested individuals and the confiscated pieces of evidence are now under proper custody for documentation and case filing, while further investigation is ongoing to determine possible links to wider illegal drug operations in the region.

13/03/2026

11/03/2026

RECMAR Officially Signs as Purple Yam Brand Ambassador

Popular digital creator Recmar Artis, widely known online as “RECMAR – Page ni Recmar,” has officially signed a contract as the Brand Ambassador of Purple Yam, marking the beginning of an exciting partnership aimed at strengthening the brand’s presence and community engagement.

The contract signing was held in the presence of Purple Yam CEO Oyos Mendoza, who expressed confidence that RECMAR’s creativity, authenticity, and strong connection with online audiences will help amplify the brand’s vision and reach.

Through this collaboration, Purple Yam aims to bring more innovative campaigns and engaging content that resonate with a wider audience. With RECMAR’s growing influence in the digital space, the partnership is expected to open new opportunities for creative storytelling and meaningful brand engagement.

09/03/2026

𝐏𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐧 𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐤𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐤𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐬𝐚 𝐈𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐚 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐡𝐢!

Bisitaha ang among Digital Transformation Centers ug Provincial Offices sa aron makagamit sa libre nga high-speed internet, gamit sa computer or laptop, ug teknikal nga pagtabang.

📡 Para sa pamilya sa OFWs nga nanginahanglan og koneksyon sa ilang mahal sa kinabuhi nga naa sa gawas sa nasud.

🕗 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐬𝐲𝐨 𝐠𝐢𝐤𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐧-𝐒𝐚𝐭, 𝟖:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐨𝐝 𝟖:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌

09/03/2026

From school stalls to mall shelves: Cadiz woman grows tamarind jam business across Negros

CADIZ CITY, Negros Occidental — What began as a small livelihood outside school gates has grown into a thriving local enterprise for Jennifer Llanera, a tamarind jam maker from Cadiz City.

Llanera and her husband started the business in 1994, selling their products mainly to students. To expand their market, she later introduced the jam to stores in neighboring cities and attended training programs to improve product quality and packaging.

In 2019, Llanera became a client of CARD, Inc., a microfinance institution that provided capital to sustain her production. The tamarind used in her jam is sourced from San Carlos City, Negros Occidental, where she buys around 100 to 300 kilograms during peak harvest season.

Despite personal hardships—including the loss of a child in 2016 and her husband during the COVID-19 pandemic—Llanera continued running the business to support her family.

Today, her enterprise produces up to 500 packs of tamarind jam daily, reaching 12 cities across Negros Occidental and even making its way to mall shelves.

Llanera hopes to expand further by acquiring a delivery van and increasing her capital to secure more raw materials during harvest season.

“Nakakaproud lang na makita ang aking mga tamarind jam na dati ay mabibili lamang sa labas ng eskwelahan ngayon ay nakadisplay na rin sa mga malls,” she said.

06/03/2026