MINDANAO DAILY TRUTH. JUSTICE. PROGRESS.
Volume IX, No. 378
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4th new Chancellor of MSU-Maguindanao assumed office By ASANGAN T. MADALE Contributor
(Right) Former Chancellor Bai Soraya Q. Sinsuat hand-on the Mace Symbol of authority MSU-Maguindanao to Bai Dr. Bai Nejira Sinsuat Macalandong-Limbona as 4th new Chancellor during the turn-over ceremony held at University Training Center on January 4, 2021. (Photo supplied)
MAGUINDANAO: Dr. Bai Hejira Sinsuat McalandongLimbona assumed office after a formal turn-over ceremony was held yesterday January 4,2021 at the University Training Center where former Chancellor, Dr Bai Soraya Q. Sinsuat ,has officially bequeathed her command and responsibility to the newly elected
and appointed Chancellor of MSU-Maguindanao in accordance with the existing policy of the Board of Regents (BOR) as mandated by law. The ceremony was attended by top officials of the municipality of Datu Odin Sinsuat led by Congressman Datu Roonie Q .Sinsuat, Board Member Bimbo Q. Sinsuat, former barangay Captain Datu Jamael Q
Sinsuat, and other members of Sinsuat Family, including officials of the Development Academy of the BARMM and honored guests. The newly designated Vice Chancellors together with the faculty members and staff also witnessed the said event. The event was highlighted by giving awards and plaques to include tokens of appreciation to former
Chancellor Bai Soraya Sinsuat from the MSU-Maguindianao Faculty, Union, Staff Association , Colleges and Departments in grateful recognition of her excellent service to MSUMaguindanao. In her message Chancellor Limbona mentioned some significant pieces of advise from her parents, former Chancellor
Moreno: Full public compliance to protocols crucial in defeating virus CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- “If the people of Cagayan de Oro cooperate wholeheartedly and consistently (by fully complying with minimum public health protocols) then I have no doubt that we will prevail over COVID-19.” Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Oscar Moreno voiced optimism over the low daily recorded average of COVID-19 cases in the city at the end of last month, which capped off both Christmas and New Year celebrations. “Right now our priority is to stop the virus from spreading and the city government cannot do this (without the public’s full support),” Moreno said. In her daily case update during Monday’s press Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Oscar Moreno voices optimism over the low daily recorded briefing, acting City Health average of COVID-19 cases in the city at the end of last month, which capped off both See COMPLIANCE, page 11
See ASSUMED, page 11
Misor kicks off 2021 Kuyamis Festival By MISAMIS ORIENTAL PROVINCIAL INFORMATION OFFICE
THE provincial government of Misamis Oriental officially commences the virtual activities of the 8th Kuyamis Festival and 91st Founding Anniversary of the province. During the flag raising rites, Governor Bambi Emano graces the ceremonial unveiling of this year’s festival. One of the highlights of this year’s festivity is the 8th Kuyamis Photo and Handicraft Exhibit at Centrio Ayala Mall Event Center. Indigenous Peoples (IPs) in Misamis Oriental made
all the handicrafts with earnestness and passion highlighting the coconutproduct as the main design. Kuyamis Festival is staged every year as a Founding Anniversary of Misamis Oriental. Kuyamis is derived from the coconut, locally called “Kuyamis” which is plentiful all throughout the borders of Misamis Oriental. This time, precautionary measures are highly observed in all activities. “We will continue with the 8th Kuyamis Festival, See KUYAMIS, page 11
Christmas and New Year celebrations. (CIO)
Environment Groups launch activities for Zero Waste Month
PHILIPPINE environment groups belonging to the Break Free From Plastic movement launched their activities in the opening of the celebration of the National Zero Waste Month. The Break Free From Plastic (BFFP) is a global movement working towards a future free from plastic pollution. In a webinar held on
Tuesday titled “Ang Tira, Gawing Bongga!”, Jove Benosa, Zero Waste Campaigner of Ecowaste Coalition, said that the whole country generates over 40,000 tons of garbage per day not to mention the pile up of disposable face masks due to the Covid-19 pandemic. “After the holiday festivities, we find our bins
filled to the brim again as if we are not yet throwing enough throughout the year. This is what we coined as “holitrash” meaning trash that we accumulate from the holiday season composed of disposable food containers, plastic and other packaging wastes, and food leftovers,” he bared. The virtual event talked
about Holiday Food Waste Management, Vegan Food Demonstration and Bokashi Technology. “Celebrations need not make the garbage situation worse. By consuming sustainably and by willfully segregating, reusing, recycling or composting discarded materials, we can all be part of the solution. See WASTE, page 11
A Misamis Oriental provincial tourism office staff member checks the displays made of coconut parts held at Centrio Mall. Cagayan de Oro City. The display is part of the 8th Kuyamis Festival celebration. Jan 4 & 8. 2021. photo by gerry lee gorit