My Barangay Daliao

The Department of Labor and Employment, through the initiative of Rep. Isidro Ungab, distributed various fishing gears to 57 small fishermen in Barangay Daliao last December 10, 2014. Engr. Albert Ungab encouraged the fishermen to do their part by taking care of their livelihood. PB Oping Te thanked DOLE, Cong. Ungab, the BFARMC and Kgd. Ryan Maboloc for initiating this program. "Kgd. Maboloc made sure that this project will be realized for the sake of small fishermen," he said. Hosted by B/Sec. Munding Zapanta, the activity was also graced by Ms. Aimee Evora of DA-BFAR, Kgd. Rene Pe Benito, Kgd. Bong Dumogho, BFARMC Coordinator Manolito Seguerra, and other barangay officials.

The LGU-Daliao Tech-Voc Training Center, the first duly accredited barangay-based training center in Davao City, held the culmination program for the 7th batch of trainees in welding, consumer electronics and electrical installation. A total of 95 training competency certificates for forty-five graduates were awarded by TESDA and the Training Center in the program which was graced by TESDA senior specialist Araceli Guazon, PB Rodolfo Te, Kagawad Joseph Dumogho, Kagawad Ryan Maboloc, Kagawad Susan Tega and Kagawad Rene Pe Benito. B/Sec Raymond Zapanta was the host of the program. TESDA announced that trainees can avail of free NCII assessment at TESDA this April. Also in attendance were Tech-Voc supervisor Manolito Seguerra, Instructor Teodoro Espera, Jerson Beduya and Froilan Divino.

The new Barangay Hall of Daliao, built with a budget of 5 million through the initiative of Rep. Isidro Ungab, will be inaugurated this coming November 28, 2014, as per announcement by PB Rodolfo B. Te during the flag raising ceremony last November 17, 2014. The new building will house the Office of the Punong Barangay, Lupon Tagapamayapa Mediation Center, Women's Concerns Room, Barangay Councilors' Lounge, and the Barangay Services Line Offices.

Barangay Daliao has successfully held the First Panagat Festival from October 25-28, 2014. The event included the Bancathon 2014, Basketball Tournament, HB1 Outreach, Reyna ng Panagat, Pasundayag, Sugba-sugba sa Barangay, and Grand Parade. PB Rodolfo Te was happy with the participation of Barangay constitutents, especially those who come from the fisherfolk sector. The event celebrates the rich tradition and history of Barangay Daliao as a fishing community, beginning in the 60's.

PB Rodolfo Te announced that the Annual Budget of Barangay Daliao for 2015 is 11.4 million pesos. The IRA Share of the Barangay is 10.6 million pesos while share from local taxes reached 800 thousand pesos, including fees collected from barangay ordinances on permits and filing fees. The BDF is 2.07 million which will be allocated to various infra projects next year. Social and other basic services will be the priority of the Sangguniang Barangay next year.

Barangay Daliao won the TESDA Regional Kabalikat Award in awarding ceremonies last September 2, 2014 at Grand Men Seng Hotel. The LGU-Daliao Tech-Voc Center bested all barangays in Region XI. The barangay gives free Tech-Voc trainings to its constituents in welding and consumer electronics. Since 2011, the barangay has awarded more than 500 certificates of training. The barangay allocates 150,000 pesos annually to run the center.

Kagawad Ryan Maboloc has sponsored two projects in the Barangay, the completion of the San Vicente road and the deep well project at Sitio Rovical. These two projects have been requested by the residents of the said sitios. The road completion project has since been completed in early September 2014 while the deep well project will be started in October. PB Oping Te and Kagawad Maboloc met with the officers of Rovical to determine the area for the deep well project which is expected to give potable water to the households.

The Barangay Development Council has endorsed the Southern Mindanao Food Terminal project, initially funded with 70 million by the National Government in 2015. In March 2014, the SCHEMA Group, the firm tasked to design the Food Terminal, presented the proposed plans and designs for the conversion of the old-Daratex into a mixed-used development. The group, which was commissioned by the National Development Company, made consultations with barangay officials, residents of Sitio Pogi-lawis, and those residing inside the Daratex compound regarding their concerns, most notably on relocation. Kgd. Ryan Maboloc opined that this development should be welcomed as it will give employment opportunities to the people and that the barangay should be open-minded to progress and development. PB Rodolfo Te encouraged those in attendance to support the project as this will be beneficial not only to the barangay but to the city and Mindanao's economy as a whole.

The Barangay Daliao MARLINS Disaster Quick Response Team was organized last March 2014 in order to respond to potential threats from natural calamities. Supported by a budget of 110,000 pesos sourced from the 2014 Annual Fund, the 21-member team underwent a training under the City's 911 on the different skills and competencies needed for disaster preparedness and mitigation. PB Rodolfo Te, Engr. Bong Dumogho, and Kgd. Ryan Maboloc graced the 8-day training held at the Barangay Hall and in on-site locations along the coastlines of the barangay.

The Daliao Small Fishermen Livelihood Association is now registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. This was the report of Kgd. Ryan Maboloc during the second regular session of the Sangguniang Barangay held last January 5, 2014. In addition, he also informed that the association, which consists of members and officers of the BFARMC, Fish Warden and Bantay Dagat, will also be registered as a cooperative to avail of livelihood assistance from the government. The aim, he mentioned, is to help improve the income of poor fisherfolks. The plan was finalized during the BFARMC meeting held last December 30, 2014, which was attended by Kgd. Bong Dumogho, Kgd. Maboloc, BFARMC pointman Manoling Seguerra and TechVoc supervisor Ariel Rubia.

The Sangguniang Barangay has identified projects that will be implemented through the Barangay Development Fund. The projects include the completion of road at San Vicente St., water system at Sitio Rovical and Pogi-Lawis, drainage improvement at Fish Port Avenue (Acosta clinic side), road entrances at San Roque and St. Michael, and the repair of Day Care and Project Hope Centers. The total cost of these infrastructure projects is 1.4 million pesos.