Panguil Bay Journal

12/12/2025

Congratulations, Cyril Cabrera — Managing Editor of TriMedia Digital (Panguil Bay Journal | Malindang NewsLine) — for securing 1st Place in the Nationwide UMALOHOKAN Essay Writing Contest at the CARD MRI Panaghiusa Media Awards 2025 in San Pablo City, Laguna.

A powerful milestone for grassroots journalism and community-centered storytelling.

10/12/2025

CARD MRI LAUNCHES 1st PANAGHIUSA MEDIA AWARDS, HONORS JOURNALIST NATIONWIDE

via Bhal Abad Cabrera | December 10, 2025

CARD MRI formally launched its 1st Panaghiusa Media Awards 2025, recognizing journalists and media institutions across the country for their role in amplifying the organization’s work in microfinance, community development, and poverty reduction.

In his message, Founder and Chairman Emeritus Dr. Jaime Aristotle Alip underscored the weight carried by media practitioners in shaping public understanding.
“Media is very powerful. Hindi biro ang maging isang journalist, mahirap ito,” Alip said, noting that responsible reporting remains central to ensuring communities receive accurate and meaningful information.

The event gathered media partners from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, reflecting CARD MRI’s wide network of storytellers who help bring its programs to the public — from livelihood support to social protection initiatives.

Recognizing Media Excellence Nationwide, the awards were divided into several categories, highlighting regional champions and longstanding partners.

Huwarang Tagabando
South Luzon
• Amihan
• Laguna Express

Central & North Luzon
• Newscore Bulacan
• Facts and Figures

Visayas
• Boracay Island News
• Daily Guardian

Mindanao
• Periodico Norte
• Mindanao Journal

Kasangga sa Pag-unlad
Print Media
• Rapids Journal
• Wednesday Herald
• Dateline

Broadcast Media
• Radyo Pilipinas Lucena
• DZJV Calamba

Natatanging Kabalikat ng Taon
• Laguna Courier
• Radio Natin Calapan

UMALOHOKAN Essay Writing Contest, the ceremony also highlighted the winners of the UMALOHOKAN Essay Writing Contest, which aims to showcase impactful storytelling aligned with CARD MRI’s mission.

2nd Placer - Ms. Carmi Isles, Radyo Pilipinas Lucena

1st Placer - Mr. Cyril Cabrera, TriMedia Digital (Panguil Bay Journal), Ozamiz City

Cabrera’s essay focused on community empowerment and the transformative impact of microfinance, earning top recognition for its narrative depth and personal insight.

Strengthening Partnerships; CARD MRI said the Panaghiusa Media Awards will be an annual platform to acknowledge journalists who demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and commitment in covering stories that often emerge from underserved and rural communities.

By honoring its media partners, the institution reaffirmed its belief that journalism plays a vital role in expanding the reach of development programs and ensuring that the stories of ordinary Filipinos — especially those working toward financial independence — are heard.

10/12/2025

Marawi couple nabbed with ₱3.4M shabu in MisOr buy-bust

LAGUINDINGAN, Misamis Oriental — A couple from Marawi City believed to be part of a regional drug supply chain was arrested in a police buy-bust operation, yielding P3.4 million worth of suspected shabu, authorities said.

Initial investigation suggests the pair had been operating since 2024, allegedly sourcing their supply from Maguing, Lanao del Sur, a known trafficking corridor in Northern Mindanao.

Police said the suspected shabu was distributed across multiple areas, including Lanao del Norte, Iligan City, Cagayan de Oro City, and Tagoloan, indicating a broader network that spans provincial borders.

The arrest adds to the growing list of anti-drug operations in the region as authorities intensify efforts to dismantle distribution lines feeding urban centers.

| Courtesy: PRO-10

10/12/2025

'BRIDGE THE GAP': ASENSO PINOY CONGRESSMAN OAMINAL PUSHES STRONGER MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT IN STATE UNIVERSITIES

via Bhal Abad Cabrera | December 10, 2025

In a bid to strengthen student well-being alongside academic excellence, Asenso Pinoy Representative Atty. Indy Oaminal joined the House Committee on Higher and Technical Education on Wednesday for the initial deliberation of proposed measures aimed at enhancing mental health services in State Universities and Colleges (SUCs).

Lawmakers are eyeing reforms that would ensure SUCs are equipped with trained mental health professionals, adequate facilities, and accessible support systems for students—a growing priority as universities continue to report rising cases of stress, burnout, and mental health struggles among the youth.

During the discussion, Oaminal pressed the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to present a concrete plan to address what he described as a critical shortage of guidance counselors nationwide. The lack of qualified personnel, he said, threatens the implementation of mental health programs mandated under existing laws.

“We cannot talk about strengthening mental health services without fixing the scarcity of guidance counselors. CHED must tell us how we bridge this gap,” Oaminal emphasized during the session.

The lawmaker underscored that state universities must not only deliver quality instruction but also safeguard the emotional and psychological well-being of students—a responsibility he described as “central to shaping a brighter future for the Filipino youth.”

Oaminal’s active participation in the deliberations reflects his continued advocacy for education reforms and student support systems, aligning with broader efforts in Congress to integrate mental health care more deeply into the country’s higher education landscape.

As the committee continues its review, lawmakers are expected to refine the proposed measures to ensure SUCs are fully capable of providing comprehensive, responsive, and accessible mental health services across campuses nationwide.

04/12/2025

04/12/2025

P496.5K NGA EXCESS BILLING SA MUMC, WALAY NABAYRAN ANG PAMILYA HUMAN MIDUOL SA ATONG OPISINA

Bisan pa man sa kasakit sa pagkawala sa ilang amahan tungod sa komplikasyon sa pneumonia, nahupayan ang pamilya Labadan human masulbad ang usa ka dakong problema nga nagdugang sa ilang kaguol — ang halos half a million pesos nga bayronon sa hospital.

Si Elthon Van Rubio Labadan, taga-Locsoon, Tudela, mapasalamaton kaayo tungod naka-avail sila sa Asenso Segundo Distrito Free Hospitalization Program.

Ang P496,598.66 nga bayronon sa iyang papa nga si late Elecito Labadan, 60 years old, sa MUMC, nasulbad gyud.

Dili kini ang unang higayon nga natabangan ang ilang pamilya. Sa miaging panahon, gi-zero usab nato ang P20,455.44 nga bill sa iyang amahan sa Faith Hospital. Ug sama sa ilang pamilya, daghan pa kitang natabangan—ug tabangan pa.

03/12/2025

Governor Oaminal’s MAS ASENSO Agenda Gains Regional Support at 143rd RDC-10 Full Council Meeting

via Bhal Abad Cabrera | December 4, 2025

Misamis Occidental | The Provincial Government of Misamis Occidental hosted the 143rd Regional Development Council (RDC)-10 Full Council Meeting in Sinacaban, where regional leaders formally endorsed the 2026–2028 MAS ASENSO Agenda, Governor Henry S. Oaminal’s development framework for Northern Mindanao.

Held at the Asenso Misamis Occidental Resort and Aquamarine Park (AMORAP), the meeting marked Governor Oaminal’s first session as RDC-10 Chair. In his presentation, he outlined the MAS ASENSO Northern Mindanao Framework, which is anchored on six key pillars: modern governance and digital transformation, accelerated investments, strengthened infrastructure and security systems, enhanced human capital and social protection, innovation-driven industries, and efficient land and resource management.

Oaminal said the MAS ASENSO Agenda provides a clear direction for regional development and encouraged local government units to align their priority projects with RDC-10’s goals. He added that endorsed projects will be proposed for inclusion in the 2027 National Expenditure Program, increasing access to national funding support.

During the session, the Full Council approved 48 resolutions, covering initiatives related to agriculture value chain improvements, infrastructure development, youth and mental health programs, land tenure reforms, and RDC fiscal priorities for Fiscal Year 2026.

The meeting highlighted the growing regional support for the Asenso governance approach, which emphasizes accountability, innovation, and coordinated planning. With the MAS ASENSO Agenda now endorsed by RDC-10, Misamis Occidental is expected to play a stronger role in helping shape Northern Mindanao’s development priorities in the years ahead.

02/12/2025

JUST IN: Agents from the National Bureau of Investigation’s Organized and Transnational Crimes Division, carrying a court-issued inspection order, entered a condominium in Taguig City on Tuesday, Dec. 2.

The inspection targeted two units reportedly owned by resigned Congressman Zaldy Co.

Authorities said the operation aimed to secure documents that could serve as evidence in an ongoing investigation into anomalies in a flood control project and prevent their possible destruction. | via MOJO

01/12/2025

01/12/2025

KAPIN ₱300K NGA HOSPITAL BILL, GI-ZERO SA ASENSO FREE HOSPITALIZATION PROGRAM UG NAGHATAG KAHUPAYAN SA ANAK NGA NANGAYO UG TABANG

Dakong kalipay nga makadungog ug mensahe sama sa mensahe-pasalamat ni Jo-ann Pata Gonzales nga nagpakita sa epekto sa atong mga programa sa kinabuhi sa katawhan.

Si Jo-ann unang beses nga miduol sa akong opisina tungod sa seryosong kahimtang sa iyang inahan nga si Vivincia Pata, 61 anyos, nga na-ICU sa Medina General Hospital tungod sa stroke nga may bleeding sa utok ug komplikasyon sa kasing-kasing, ug high blood.

Tungod sa lisod ug grabe nga kahimtang sa iyang mama, ang ilang excess bill miabot ngadto sa ₱312,896. Kini nga kantidad hingpit nga na-zero. Pinaagi sa Asenso Free Hospitalization Program, bug-os nga nabayaran ang ilang bill nga ₱312,896.

Bisan pa man sa kasakit sa pagkawala sa iyang inahan, si Jo-ann ug iyang pamilya nahupayan kay wala na sila nabug-atan sa gasto ug nasinati nila ang tinuod nga serbisyong Asenso.

Ang among saad klaro:

Kung nanginahanglan mo, naa mi. Kung mosaad mi, tumanon gyud namo. Padayon ang tinuod nga tabang. Padayon ang Asenso.