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24/11/2025

CARD MRI opens new Islamic bank branch in Marawi, boosts Shari’ah-compliant services in BARMM

via Bhal Abad Cabrera | November 24, 2025

MARAWI CITY, Philippines – CARD Mutually Reinforcing Institutions (CARD MRI) expanded its presence in the Bangsamoro region with the opening of the CARD Islamic Bank – Marawi City Branch, further strengthening access to Shari’ah-compliant financial services in BARMM.

Bureau of Bangsamoro Organic Investments (BBOI) Chairperson Mohamad Omar Pasigan and Board of Governor Datu Habib Ambolodto attended the launch, along with high-ranking officials from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), underscoring national-level support for Islamic finance expansion. They joined CARD MRI Founder and Chairman Emeritus Dr. Jaime Aristotle Alip in the ceremonial opening.

Alip said the Marawi branch is a strategic step in CARD MRI’s mission to provide ethical, culturally grounded, and accessible financial services to Muslim communities—many of whom remain underserved by traditional banking institutions.

The Marawi branch is CARD Islamic Bank’s second in the region, following its first Islamic banking unit in Cotabato City launched in 2024. The expansion aligns with the growing demand for Shari’ah-compliant financial products in the Bangsamoro, especially among microentrepreneurs, women’s groups, and families rebuilding livelihoods after conflict.

Local officials from Marawi City and Lanao del Sur also attended the opening, expressing support for initiatives that open more pathways to capital, livelihood opportunities, and long-term economic stability.

The presence of BSP officials highlighted the national government’s support for strengthening Islamic finance as part of its broader financial inclusion agenda. BSP’s participation also signaled a continuing collaboration between regulators and development institutions to expand responsible banking in the region.

BBOI Chairperson Pasigan said the opening reflects BARMM’s direction in promoting ethical, community-centered investments that uplift local enterprises and drive regional growth.

CARD MRI officials said the branch will serve microentrepreneurs, families, and community organizations seeking transparent, affordable, and faith-aligned financial services.

With this expansion, CARD MRI strengthens its push for financial inclusion, community resilience, and accessible Islamic banking—an approach that continues to resonate across the Bangsamoro region.

04/11/2025

17/03/2025

PhilHealth Region 10 Disburses ₱8.1 Billion to Hospitals, Strengthens Financial Support for Healthcare Providers

Ozamiz City | via Bhal Cabrera | March 17, 2025

PhilHealth Region 10 has released ₱8.1 billion in claims reimbursements to hospitals across Northern Mindanao, providing much-needed financial support to healthcare providers. This move is part of a ₱20.1 billion nationwide disbursement from December 27, 2024, to January 25, 2025, reflecting a 38% increase in hospital reimbursements compared to last year.

According to Regional Vice President Delio Aseron II, this financial boost ensures that hospitals can continue providing uninterrupted medical services without facing funding shortages. Claims processing time has also been reduced to 19 days, addressing past delays that strained hospital operations and medical staff salaries.

PhilHealth emphasized its strict enforcement of the No Co-Payment Policy, ensuring that patients admitted under basic ward accommodations do not pay beyond what their coverage allows. This policy aligns with the Universal Health Care Act, preventing indigent and sponsored members from incurring unexpected medical expenses.

With faster reimbursements, hospitals in Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental, Bukidnon, Lanao del Norte, and Camiguin can now sustain their operations more efficiently. The improved financial flow is expected to benefit public hospitals and smaller private facilities, which rely heavily on PhilHealth payments.

Looking ahead, PhilHealth plans to introduce the Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG) payment model, which standardizes hospital reimbursements to ensure fair and transparent funding. Additionally, expanded Z Benefit Packages will provide increased financial assistance for cancer, heart disease, and other critical illnesses.

As PhilHealth marks its 30th anniversary, these initiatives reflect its commitment to strengthening healthcare access, easing financial burdens on patients, and ensuring hospitals remain financially stable in Northern Mindanao.

04/03/2025

Top 10 Most Wanted (Provincial Level) Captured in Ozamiz City

Ozamiz City | via Bhal Cabrera | March 4 2025

A suspect listed among the Top 10 Most Wanted (Provincial Level) for Violation of Acts of Lasciviousness in relation to R.A. 7610 has been arrested in Barangay Carangan, Ozamiz City.

The operation was successfully carried out by the all-women elite tracker team of the Ozamiz City Police Station, led by PMAJ Euridecy Despi Revillas, Deputy Chief of Police/Admin/CCAD/WCPD Officer, under the supervision of PLTCOL Harvey Serrano Abellanosa, Officer-In-Charge. The team’s relentless pursuit led to the suspect’s capture, ensuring that he would be held accountable for his alleged crimes.

The arrest was made by virtue of a warrant of arrest for three (3) counts of Acts of Lasciviousness in relation to R.A. 7610, with case numbers RTC-10600, RTC-10601, and RTC-10602. The warrants, issued on March 3, 2025, were signed by Honorable Grace Libo-on Yulo, Presiding Judge of RTC, Branch 15, 10th Judicial Region, Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental.

The court recommended a total bail bond of Php 180,000.00 (Php 60,000.00 per count) for the suspect’s temporary release and liberty. However, authorities remain firm in ensuring that justice is served for the victims of the alleged offenses.

This successful police operation highlights the unwavering commitment of the Ozamiz City Police Station in upholding the law and protecting the community, particularly vulnerable individuals affected by crimes of abuse and exploitation.

Authorities urge the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to local law enforcement to further strengthen peace and order in the city.

26/02/2025

KAMPANYA BATOK DENGUE: LGU OZAMIZ GIPAHUGTAN ANG IMPLEMENTASYON SA "ABKD" UG "5S STRATEGY"

Ozamiz City | via Bhal Cabrera | February 26, 2025

Tungod sa padayon nga pagsaka sa mga kaso sa dengue sa dakbayan, gibalik ang estrikto nga pagpatuman sa MEMORANDUM NO. 25-HFOJ-005 nga nagmando sa STRICT IMPLEMENTATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF “ABKD” – AKSYON BARANGAY KONTRA DENGUE AND THE “5S STRATEGY”.

Ubos sa direktiba ni Mayor Atty. Indy Oaminal, sugod Pebrero 22, 2025, gipahugtan na sa tanang barangay sa Ozamiz ang daily clean-up drives aron malikayan ang hulga sa dengue epidemic. Gipangusgan usab ang pag-monitor ug pag-dokumento sa ilang anti-dengue nga kalihokan, diin gikinahanglan nga ipost kini sa ilang opisyal nga barangay social media pages.

Sumala sa memorandum, ang kapakyasan sa mga barangay sa pagtuman sa maong mando, lakip ang dokumentasyon sa ilang mga kalihokan, mahimong hinungdan sa pagpasaka og kaso batok kanila. Kini usa ka seryosong lakang aron mapadali ang koordinasyon ug masigurado nga ang matag barangay aktibong naglihok batok sa dengue.

Ang "5S Strategy" batok dengue naglakip sa:

Search and destroy – Pagtangtang sa mga lugar nga mahimong tambayanan sa lamok.

Self-protection measures – Paggamit og mosquito repellent ug pagsul-ob og sinina nga nagtabon sa lawas.

Seek early consultation – Pagpakonsulta dayon sa doktor kung adunay mga sintomas sa dengue.

Support fogging/spraying – Pagsuporta sa regular nga spraying sa mga komunidad nga may taas nga dengue cases.

Sustain hydration – Siguraduhang aduna’y saktong tubig sa lawas aron malikayan ang komplikasyon sa dengue.

Gidasig sa lokal nga kagamhanan ang tanang katawhan sa Ozamiz nga moapil ug mosuporta sa mga inisyatiba sa ilang barangay aron malikayan ang pagkuyanap sa dengue sa dakbayan. "Dili lang kini obligasyon sa barangay, kundili usa ka kolektibong paningkamot alang sa atong kahimsog ug kaluwasan," matud pa ni Mayor Oaminal.

14/02/2025

2025 ASENSO CLARIN JOB FAIR, GIHIMO UG NAGMALAMPUSON..
CLARIN, MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL - Nipadayag sa pinasahi nga pamaagi ang Lokal nga Panggamhanan sa Lungsod sa Clarin, Misamis Occidental o mas naila ta nga ROAMINAL ADMINISTRATION nila ni Action Man Mayor Jojo Dacer Roa ug sa Ate ng Bayan VM Ging Oaminal-Delos Santos ug pagpadayag sa gugma niini sa mga Lungsoranon. Kini tungod kay sa adlaw mismo sa mga Kasing-kasing, Pebrero Katorse (14), 2025, gipahigayon ang 2025 ASENSO CLARIN JOB FAIR AND ONE STOP SHOP SERVICES.

Pinaagi sa Public Employment Service Office (PESO) Clarin nila ni PESO Manager Jhanil Cuevas ug Assistant niini, Anthony Fernandez, daghanan nga mga unemployed Misamisnons hilabi na mga Clarinhons ang mahatagan unya ug Oportunidad nga makasugod na ug hatag katumanan sa ilang mga damgo tungod sa mga Trabaho nga ilang nasudlan pinaagi sa maong Job Fair.

Sa Barangay Poblacion 2 Covered Court, naghugpong ang mga managlahi nga Kompanya, Lokal ug Nasyonal nga mga Buhatan, Internasyonal o Lokal nga Pribadong mga kasigo sa mga kapasidad sa mga nanimpalad sa trabaho.

Samtang mapasalamaton si Ma'am Ebba Acosta, ang Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Provincial Director ngadto sa Lokal nga Panggamhanan sa Clarin diin nahitabo na usab kini sa Lungsod. Kay matud pa ni Konsehal Erwin Japay, unsaon man ang pangandoy nga mo Asenso kung daghan ug unemployed. Busa, ang Lokal nga Panggamhanan sa Clarin, nihatag sa nasangpit nga Kalihukan.

Mapasalamaton usab ang Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) pinaagi sa Provincial Director niini, Dr. Noralaine Rasul diin nihatag kini sa iyang Message of Support pinaagi sa pagpalawom sa "Panaghiusa".

Nahimo usab nga mabulokon pa'g samot ang maong Job Fair tungod kay nahatagan usab ug diyutay nga Lecture ang mga Aplikante sa pag likay sa "Illegal Recruitment/Recruiters" pinaagi ni Atty Michael Thomas Arao, ang Hepe sa Migrant Workers Protection Division sa Regional Office X sa Department of Migrant Workers (DMW).

Atangi ang uban pa nga mga Detalye sa pipila pa ka mga Balita niining atong mga Social Media Platforms.

Via AKSYON TV Mews Team