PAL Dipolog Manager Wilmer Regencia said that he had received a new advisory  from main office outlining the schedule.

He disclosed that their plane will be flying on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays every week.

The place takes off at 5:30 early morning in Cebu arriving Dipolog at 6:20 A.M.  It will take off Dipolog at 6:55 AM for Cebu and possibly arriving Cebu at 7:45A.M.

However, the airline manager said the company will have daily flight schedule of the Dipolog-Cebu route if passenger traffic is seen to be increasing.

PAL will be flying a 65-seater Canadian-made Bombardier. (Press Freedom, Vol. XX No. 35)

Dipolog started as a tribal settlement of Subanos or river people who were part of the second wave of Malay migration to the Philippines. In 1834, when a civil government was established by the Spanish Provincial Government of Misamis under which Dipolog as a town belong, a Spanish Recollect Missionary arrived in the town and upon meeting a native asked, "Donde esta el Capitan? The native understanding only the word "Capitan", pointed to the West and said in Subano word: DI…PAG" meaning across the river. The Padre guided by his muchacho went to the place pointed by the native and named it DIPAG. Through the years, this was corrupted by mispronunciation and the intermingling of Visayan and Subano words into what it is today…………..DIPOLOG.

Dipolog was declared as a municipality on July 1, 1913 by then Governor Mindanao, General john J. Pershing and became a full pledged City on January 1, 1970 after President Ferdinand E. Marcos signed Rep. Act No. 5520 into law on June 21, 1969.

The warm hospitality of the Dipolognons is recognized throughout thus, the official name, "ORCHID CITY", the symbol of achievement and magnetic beauty that compels people to flock to it. Moreover, Dipolognons are also famous for their artistic talents, deep religiosity, and easygoing nature.
 

Geography

Dipolog City is the capital of the Province of Zamboanga del Norte and it is situated in the northwestern part of the province. It is facing Cebu and Negros provinces and sits of the tip of Western Mindanao and is known as the "Gateway to Western Mindanao and Zamboanga Peninsula". Dipolog has an area of (13,598) 24,113 hectares mostly rolling hills with wide lowlands along its western coast facing Sulu Sea. It is composed of 21 barangays. Income classification is 2nd class.

Land Use:

Agriculture    9,787.0375

Forest land       676.0000 has.

Shrub land       329.8735 has.

Residential    1,920.0000 has.

Commercial       225.0000 has.

Institutional       165.5200 has.

Industrial       200.0000 has.

Parks & Recreation        56.6300 has.

Transport & Utility Zone       69.2200 has.

Planned Unit Development       15.0000 has.

Open Spaces (thoroughfares)    153.7190 has.
 

Climate / Topography

Dipolog has a mild and moderate climate where rainfall is more or less evenly distributed throughout the year. It has a distinct dry and rainy season. The dry season begins from February to April and the Wet season starts from June to January. The hottest month is April at 30 degree Celsius and the coolest month is December at 19 degree Celsius. The prevailing wind is northeast. Wind with velocity of 2 degrees and 7% exposure to typhoon. Mean temperature is 26.68 degrees Celsius.

Population / Languages & Dialects

The city has over 100,000 residents (108,570 as of 2002 projected) speaking mainly Cebuano/Visayan. English and Filipino (Tagalog) are also widely spoken. The original Subanon dialect is used in the highlands. Population density is 8 persons/hectare.

Religious Sects

Roman Catholic has the highest number of followers, which accounts 95% of the population. The remaining 5% comprise Christians of different denominations.

Ethnic Groups

The inhabitants of Dipolog are mostly migrants from Visayas, particularly from the Provinces of Cebu, Negros Oriental, Bohol, Siquijor, Leyte and Samar. There are few Ilonggos, Tausug and Pampagueños in the city. A significant number of Chinese also reside in the city. People from highland/tribal community are mostly Subanens.

Major Industries
Dipolog is basically an agricultural city. A few of its large agro-industrial establishments deal I rice and corn, fish, livestock and processing plants.

A great majority of the small manufacturing establishments are also agro-industrial such as saw mills, bakeries as well as small and medium scale cottage industry. NACIDA cottage industries activities involve metal craft, woodcraft, rattan craft, ceramic and food processing.

Major products are coconut, rice, corn, fish, and sardines in oil. Major source of livelihood are construction, fishing, agriculture and services.

Social and Health Facilities

Social & Health Indicators

Literacy Rate     99.00%

Mortality Rate      5.8

Morbidity Rate            158.

Infant Mortality      14.0

Maternal Mortality Rate         0.0

Crude Birth Rate      26.2

Crude Death Rate         5.85

No. and Percentage of malnourished children (0 preschoolers)

            Mild    4,431           23.64%

            Moderate        510   2.72%

            Severe           48   0.26%

Environment
Flora  Gemelina, Mahogany, Teakwood, Acacia,
                  Narra, Ipil-Ipil, Molave, Herbs & Shrubs
Fauna  Livestock, Hogs, Dogs, Horses, Cats, Birds
                  Monkeys
Revenue / Income
     

Tax Revenue      Php 174,766,160.85
      Operating & Miscellaneous Revenue              9,826,728.92
      Economic Enterprise Operation                       18,743,252.09

CITY OFFICIALS

Hon. EVELYN T. UY                 City Mayor

Hon. SENEN O. ANGELES   City Vice Mayor
 

CITY COUNCILORS:

      Hon. Peter Y. Co

      Hon. Horacio B. Velasco 

      Hon. Raul C. Barbaso  

      Hon. Marvelita N. Pinsoy

      Hon. Dante G. Bagarinao

      Hon. Julius C. Napigquit

      Hon. James P. Verduguez

      Hon. Romulo P. Soliva 

      Hon. Praxides P. Rubia

      Hon. Kenny Val U. Ong

      Hon. Janus Yu  - ABC President

      Hon.   Soliva  - SK President
 
BARANGAY OFFICIALS
 

• Barra

      Barangay Chairman:  Hon. Alfonso C. delos Reyes

      Barangay Councilors:  Hon. Leandro M. Clarito

                                    Hon. Ernesto D. Darcera

                                    Hon. Bibson M. Torres

                                    Hon. Moman P. Apura, Sr.

                                    Hon. Joseph Harvey A. Sy

                                    Hon. Shienel E. Yap

                                    Hon. Trinidad B. Alegrado

• Biasong

      Barangay Chairman:  Hon. Gomercindo C. Calagui

      Barangay Councilors:  Hon. Jack B. Quijano

                                    Hon. Richard E. Campomanes

                                    Hon. Wilfredo R. Tesaluna

                                    Hon. Miguel P. Parajado

                                    Hon. Richard D. Neslie

                                    Hon. Harold A. Uy

                                    Hon. Phil Adams G. Briones

• Central Barangay

      Barangay Chairman:   Hon. Rosanna D. Diaz

      Barangay Councilors:  Hon. Ocibys C. Sybico

                                    Hon. Dawn Syringe C. Pañares

                                    Hon. Estrella B. Paluca

                                    Hon. Edward V. Chiong

                                    Hon. Basil Gregori L. Gonzales

                                    Hon. Roje M. Montifalcon

• Cogon

      Barangay Chairman:  Hon. Paquito L. Paño

      Barangay Councilors:  Hon. Gene P. Ramayla

                                    Hon. Fe P. Moncada

                                    Hon. Rey A. Silva

                                    Hon. Angelo B. Morandarte

                                    Hon. Guillermo P. Morandarte

                                    Hon. Galvin G. Morandarte

                                    Hon. Jerry P. Mirafuentes 
 
      Dicayas

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• Diwan

      Barangay Chairman:  Hon. Nathaniel B. Patangan

      Barangay Councilors:  Hon. Crisostomo G. Julian

                                    Hon. Alexander D. Librando

                                    Hon. Alicia B. Maglinao

                                    Hon. Patricio M. Papon

                                    Hon. Luciano E. Austero

                                    Hon. Samuel R. Oliva

                                    Hon. Samuel S. Bandibas

• Estaka

      Barangay Chairman:  Hon. Leonardo V. Tan, Sr.

      Barangay Councilors:  Hon. Noel O. Gako

                                    Hon. Frederick Tulse B. Ocupe

                                    Hon. Luciano A. Hamoy

                                    Hon. Panfilo D. Tagab, Jr.

                                    Hon. Julius K. Nazario

                                    Hon. Irvin A. Banga

                                    Hon. Geram Raymond L. Lee

• Galas

      Barangay Chairman:  Hon. Eutiquio L. Carpitanos

      Barangay Councilors:  Hon. Teotimo B. Cuenca

                                    Hon. Angelito G. Nob

                                    Hon. Jose Neri G. Refugio

                                    Hon. Godofredo S. Amarille

                                    Hon. Alfredo C. Cuenca

                                    Hon. Jose M. Ulla

                                    Hon. Felicidad G. Bellino

• Gulayon

      Barangay Chairman:  Hon. Mary Jane V. Cuenca

      Barangay Councilors:  Hon. Narciso P. Cubalan

                                    Hon. Violeta B. Medina

                                    Hon. Thelma R. Bagarinao

                                    Hon. Jose R. Nayal, Jr.

                                    Hon. Engelberto B. Pedros

                                    Hon. Aida N. Dano

                                    Hon. Rodrigo J. Bolando

• Lugdungan

      Barnagay Chairman:  Hon. Elsie Q. Jebone

      Barangay Councilors:  Hon. Paterno L. Laclac, Jr.

                                    Hon. Anatalia V. Carpio

                                    Hon. Sonia B. Laclac

                                    Hon. Joselibe B. Laclac, Sr.

                                    Hon. Elisa A. Salaveria

                                    Hon. Reanne S. Nastor

                                    Hon. Nestor F. Galeza
 
Minaog

      Barangay Chairman:  Hon. Ricardo O. Albarote

      Barangay Councilors:  Hon. Roger L. Luna

                                    Hon. Danilo A. Laurente

                                    Hon. Edilberto N. Jasulin

                                    Hon. Nilo D. Nalzaro, Sr.

                                    Hon. Mequilita U. Padayhag

                                    Hon. Salvador D. Acas, Jr.

                                    Hon. Nory O. Lim

• Miputak

      Barangay Chairman:  Hon. Janus I. Yu

      Barangay Councilors:  Hon. Eric U. Velasco

                                    Hon. Ranulfo B. Velasco, Jr.

                                    Hon. Noe B. Divinagracia

                                    Hon. Paul Clark R. Gudmalin

                                    Hon. Ricarido C. Mendoza

                                    Hon. Rosita P. Calape

                                    Hon. Epifanio G. Woo
Olingan

      Barangay Chairman:  Hon. Juanito B. Cabale

      Barangay Councilors:  Hon. Francisca L. Maquiling

                                    Hon. Jerry D. Mutia

                                    Hon. Felipe M. Panama

                                    Hon. Jorge P. Soliva

                                    Hon. Jaime S. Dangcalan

                                    Hon. Rory L. Sarceno

                                    Hon. Jaime R. Castillon, Sr.

• Punta

      Barangay Chairman:  Hon. Armando S. Drilon

      Barangay Councilors:  Hon. Angel J. Tubil

                                    Hon. Levi D. Mawili

      Hon. Ildefonso C. Jimenez
      Hon. Albello M. Padayhag
      Hon. Olympio T. Deloria, Jr.
      Hon. Lilia D. Villaflores
      Hon. Dioscoro E. llo, Sr.

• San Jose

      Barangay Chairman:  Hon. Edwin S. Sumalpong, Sr.

      Barangay Councilors:  Hon. Romeo S. Gomez, Sr.

      Hon. Ester S. Obnimaga
      Hon. Elisio N. Enero
      Hon. Rey S. Abequibel
      Hon. Iluminado S. Gomez
      Hon. Adriano N. Dacua
      Hon. Nelson D. Paglaluman

• Sangkol

      Barangay Chairman:  Hon.

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Sicayab

      Barangay Chairman:  Hon.

      Barangay Councilors:  Hon.

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• Sinaman

      Barangay Chairman:  Hon. Dionisio P. Dangase

      Barangay Councilors:  Hon. Genaro L. Batocael, Jr.

      Hon. Bernardino L. Zamoras
      Hon. Celso G. Enoy
      Hon. Francisco G. Bebiro, Sr.
      Hon. Elmer M. Dangase
      Hon. Jerry M. Bebiro
      Hon. Salvador A. Montederamos

• Sta. Filomena

      Barangay Chairman:  Hon. Nelson S. Saldon

      Barangay Councilors:  Hon. Armando A. Beliganio

      Hon. Jovencio D. Timtim
      Hon. Guillermo L. Dequito, Jr.
      Hon. Jimmy E. Tulang
      Hon. Dannyl T. Sagrado
      Hon. Nida E. Sy
      Hon. Rolando F. Baluma

• Sta. Isabel

      Barangay Chairman:  Hon. Dioscoro G. Endab

      Barangay Councilors:  Hon. Crispina C. Caermare

      Hon. Rolando H. Vergara
      Hon. Demetrio D. Martus
      Hon. Beltran S. Culanculan
      Hon. Virgie S. Villariaza
      Hon. Clemente M. Elba
      Hon. Jupiter W. Becalas

• Turno

      Barangay Chairman:  Hon. Maynard R. Baes

      Barangay Councilors:  Hon. Edmund Pancratius A. Montaño

      Hon. Robinson T. Pampilo
      Hon. Ramonito G. Barbaso, Jr.
      Hon. Rid D. Velasco
      Hon. Rey A. Villacrucis
      Hon. Eriberto S. Sorronda
      Hon. Jose Reid S. Baes
 
 
 TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

      Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Cathedral - Erected by the Spanish friars sometime in 1895, records show that the original altar was designed by Dr. Jose Rizal, the sketch of the altar was patterned after that of San Ignacio Church in Manila.

      Sta. Cruz Marker - Spot where migrating Boholanos from the Visayas landed on and planted the cross for Christianity on May 3, 1905.

      City Hall Building - The same edifice which was erected and inaugurated by then Governor General of Mindanao John J. Pershing on July 1, 1913 wherein Dipolog was formerly declared as a municipality.

            Dipolog's Three Prominent Pioneers Statue:

HON. PASCUAL T. MARTINEZ (1882-1947) - Appointed by Gen. John J. Pershing, Governor of the Department of Mindanao as the FIRST MUNICIPAL MAYOR OF DIPOLOG (1913-1918). He was later elected Municipal Mayor in 1918 following the First General Election of Dipolog and served until 1921.
REV. FR. NICASIO Y. PATANGAN (1897-1967) - First Filipino Diocesan Priest of Mindanao. Appointed Parish Priest of Dipolog in May 1940 and served the office until 1967.
EUGENIO R. MARGATE (1886-1963) - A farmer for 25 years, He discovered the MARGATE SYSTEM OF PLANTING RICE. Authored the book "HUMAY", 100 KABANES MATAG HEKTARYA." Declared by Free Press as "MAN OF THE YEAR" 1954. Served as Technical Assistant in the field of Agriculture during the Administration of Presidents Ramon Magsaysay and Carlos P. Garcia.
      Tulwanan Village (Old Town Site of Dipolog) - Sitio Tulwanan in Barangay Lugdungan is the original settlement of Dipolog's early inhabitants, the Subanons. About 6 kilometers from the city proper and along the Dipolog River which the Subanons used to transport their products to trading posts and markets in the early days. To preserve its historical significance and for the younger generation to see and reflect on their cultural history the City Government constructed replicas of Subanen houses in the site.

Man-Made
      3003 Steps to Linabo Peak - Concrete steps winding along tunnel of verdant trees lead to a panoramic vista of sky, plains, and sea and a spectacular view of the twin cities of Dipolog and Dapitan. This is Dipolog's highest elevation point - 486 meters above sea level. The 14 Stations of the Cross punctuate the way up. At the peak is a community chapel for prayer and contemplation. Plaza Magsaysay - A landscaped park providing an oasis of greenery right in the center of Dipolog City. It is a converging point for many people from all walks of life for simple strolling and relaxing. The hectare-sized lot just beside the City Hall and fronting the Holy Rosary Cathedral is an ideal place for small outdoor meetings in a nature setting. 

      Goodtimes Café & Art Gallery - A private mini-park-cum-art gallery and restaurant. It is about 1,000 square meters with a two-storey ancestral house with artwork collections. Everywhere are objects and collectibles including chinaware, figurines, paintings, sculptures, gruesome papier mache masks, odd-shaped driftwood, and a twenty -five year old stereo from which soft music flows all day and night. Kapilya Juliana, a chapel for all religions, can be seen at the garden. Cut marbled tiles forming a scattered rays of the sun made up the design of the floor of this open chapel. Several artistic works of Dipolog known artists are also displayed at Galeria Indolencio at the yard.

      P’gsalabuk Circle/Rotunda - The three figures of the artwork symbolize the diverse cultures prevailing in Dipolog City. Inspite of the diversity the people are united by a common vision and hope.

      The bowl raised to the heavens is a gesture of thanksgiving and offering to God Almighty for the generous outpouring of graces and blessings, bountiful harvests and sustained peace and prosperity.

      Dipolog Boulevard(Seawall & Foreshore Dev't.) - In order to provide protection to the shoreline and its environs, a seawall which extends approximately six hundred seventy (670) meters long was built from the end of the foreshore development area at Tomas Claudio up to the intersection of Velasco St. This Foreshore Development project which was conceptualized by the City Government of Dipolog and the Office of the President thru the Department of Finance Local Government Finance and Development (LOGOFIND), includes rehabilitation of the existing seawall and the construction of a new one to protect the area from the effects of the waves of the Sulu Sea. An open area will also be constructed consisting of about sixteen thousand (16,000) square meters excluding the paved roadways and promenading area which extends approximately eight thousand seven hundred (8,700) square meters.

      At present, the project provides protection of the shoreline. A perfect site for promenaders, physical buffs and recreational activities.

Natural
      OISCA Pamansalan Forest Park - 64 hectares of lush forests, flora and fauna give trekkers an unforgettable experience. A showcase of nature conservation and ecological balance, it is home to exotic birds as a declared bird sanctuary.

      Dipolog Beach - A velvet stretch of fine gray sand, exquisite solitude as the fiery sun dies in the horizon to the onset of twilight, broken only by the distant cries of fishermen returning to shore with the day's catch.

      ZN Eco Park & Plant Tissue Culture - An ecological mini-park and Plant Tissue laboratory managed by the provincial government of Zamboanga del Norte located at Upper Turno, Dipolog City .

       ECOTOURISM COMPLEX - Dipolog City's premier ecological destination and a favorite site of visiting local and foreign nature enthusiasts.

Cogon EcoTourism Park- So named after its entrance location in the hinterlands of Barangay Cogon, this environmental rest area park and forest preserve stretches into the neighboring Municipality of Polanco and covers a total land area of 344 hectares.

      An upshot of massive tree-planting activities regularly undertaken since its establishment as a reforestation area way back 1958, the area now hosts a range of mature planted trees and other important floral varieties. Within the park's vast expanse also lies a 40-hectare natural forest that is home to at least ten documented rare fauna species.

      Just a few meters from the park's entrance is located the Aviary, where visitors can catch a glimpse of exotic birds endemic to the area. Further ahead is an exact replica of a typical Subanen Village where real Subanen tribesmen actually living within the buffer zone of the project area, on their colorful native costume and perform traditional Subanen dances and rituals for the benefit of interested visiting groups. This is also where visitors can witness Subanen women as they demonstrate the art of weaving baskets and other novelty items mainly from Nito vines.

      In nearby Barangay Diwan, another natural wonder awaits visitors with the cool, cascading waters of Sungkilaw Falls. This splendid gift of nature gives one a wonderful view of the clear foamy water that gushes down from a seemingly dry formation of huge pockmarked rocks.

      Where nature is at its best, the Cogon EcoTourism Complex (Cogon EcoTourism Park and Sungkilaw Falls) offer such exciting outdoor sports and adventures as camping, trail trekking, bush walking, rapelling, cañoneering, swimming and Tyrolean traverse. 
 
 
TRAVEL AGENCIES / TICKETING OFFICE
ALOHA TRAVEL AGENCY - Ms. Josefina Vasquez

Rizal Ave., Dipolog City / Tel. No.: (6365) 212-3525
ASIALINK TRAVEL & TOURS - Dr. April Lopez

Cana’s Cakes, Millenium Bldg., Padre Ramon St., Dipolog City / Tel. No.: (6365) 212-9030 
CEL-AIRE INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL INC. - Ms. Vivian Maglantay/Ms. Liezel Yabo

Gen. Luna St., Dipolog City / Tel. No.: (6365) 212-5585 / 5586
DIPAG TRAVEL - Engr. Natividad Sumilak

Bonifacio St., Dipolog City / Telefax No.: (6365) 212-8229
EXCELINE TRAVEL & TOURS - Mr. Bryan S. Lim

Osmeña St., Dipolog City / Tel. No.: (065) 212-3785
GLEMART TRAVEL AGENCY (AIR PHILIPPINES TICKETING) -Mr. Gleen Martalla

Cor. Arellano and Mabini Sts., Dipolog City / Tel. No.: (065) 212-8554
HEMISPHERE TRAVEL & TOURS - Ms. Myrna Famor

Rizal Ave., Dipolog City / Tel. No.: (6365) 212-9162
LIFESTYLE INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL & TOURS - Ms. Janette R. Asprer

026 Burgos St., Barra, Dipolog City
ROYAL FRIENDSHIP TOUR SERVICES - Ms. Rowena L. Orillo

Dipolog City / Mobile No.: 09193843552
SAKAY NA TRAVEL & TOURS - Mr. Andrew R. Morselo

021 Cor. Lopez Jaena & Osmeña Sts., Biasong, Dipolog City

SUEDER'S TRAVEL & TOURS AGENCY - Mr. Ervin Gawchua

Echavez St., Dipolog City / Tel. No.: (6365) 212-7424

RECREATIONAL & AMUSEMENT CENTERS / FITNESS CENTERS 
COUNTRY LAWN TENNIS CLUB

Mibang, Dipolog City

Tel. No.: 212-3545
ELLYN'S BOWLING ALLEY                 

Garcia Street, Dipolog City
CHICO'S GYM

Arellano St. Dipolog City
CYBERFLEX FITNESS CENTER

Quezon Ave., Miputak, Dipolog City

Tel. No.: 212-4626
PURE MUSCLE GYM

2/F Roadway Motorcycle

Quezon Ave., Dipolog City

Tel. No.: 212-
DIPOLOG BADMINTON CENTER

Galas National Highway, Dipolog City
 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES

BUREAU OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Gonzales St., Biasong, Dipolog City / Tel. No. (6365) 212-4755

CRUZ TELEPHONE COMPANY (CRUZTELCO)

Gonzales St., Dipolog City / Tel. No. (6365) 212-6372

PHILIPPINE LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE (PLDT)

Lacaya St., Dipolog City / Tel. No. (6365) 212-2170

PT&T

Balintawak St., Dipolog City / Tel. No. (6365) 212-3283

RCPI / INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION CORPORATION

Quezon Avenue (Beside Ivy), Dipolog City / Tel. No. (6365) 212-4788

SMART WIRELESS CENTER

Cor. Echavez & Osmeña Sts., Dipolog City / Tel. Nos. (6365) 212-5599 / 6226

BROADCAST MEDIA
DXAA-FM 92.5 MHz

Manager: Mr. Jet C. Opilac

ABC Gym, Dipolog City / Tel. No.: 212-6581

DXAQ-FM 95.3 MHz

Manager: Ms. Melinda P. Lear

Burgos St., Central Brgy., Dipolog City / Tel. No.: 212-4648 / 2618

DXDR-AM (RMN) 98.1 KHz / DXZZ - FM (RMN) 94.1 KHz

Manager: Mr. Radem L. Gutang

Lower Turno, Dipolog City / Tel. No.: 212-2801 / 2864 / 4654

DXKD-AM (RPN) 105.3 KHz

Manager: Mr. Romeo Sangcap

Lopez Jaena St., Biasong, Dipolog City / Tel. No.: 212-2526 / 3453

DXFL-FM 88.9 MHz

Manager: Mr. Franklin Y. Lim

Rizal ave., Dipolog City / Tel. No.: 212-2439 / 2972 / 5653

DXBD HOT FM 89.7 MHz

Manager: Dr. Gerald T. Concha

Rizal Ave. cor. Gonzales St., Dipolog City / Tel. No.: 212-8320

STAR FM 93.3 MHz

Manager: Ms. Christy M. Credo

Lordel Bldg., Dipolog City / Tel. No.: 212-6595 / 6596

PRINT MEDIA
ANG MATA

Publisher: Mr. Athanasius Dennis M. Arcenal

Editor: Mr. Angel C. Nano / Tel. No.: 212-6379

THE DIPOLOG CHRONICLE

Publisher: Mr. Victor Reyes

Editor: Mr. Milan A. Laput / Tel. No.: 212-2218

THE MINDANAO OBSERVER

Publisher: Mr. Joel S. Amatong

Editor: Atty. Ephyro L.S.B. Amatong / Tel. No.: 212-3331 / 3770

THE NEW NANDAU TODAY

Publisher: Atty. Aniceto Young

Editor: Mr. Nick Carbonel / Tel. No.: 212-7190

THE PRESS FREEDOM

Publisher: Atty. Aniceto U. Young

Editor: Atty. Rose Lorena-Broce / Tel. No.: 212-8126 / 2863

TINGOG PENINSULA

Publisher:

Editor: / Tel. No.: 212-5639

HANDICRAFT / SOUVENIR OUTLETS
A.D.S BAMBOO CRAFT - Ms. Alfe Suganob

Sicayab, Dipolog City / Tel. Nos.: 212-8663; 212-9691; 0910-2240461
DIPOLOG NITO WEAVING ASSOCIATION

Gulayon & Pamansalan-Diwan, Dipolog City / Tel. No.: 0918-7117364
BAYTION FOOD ENTERPRISES

Sicayab, Dipolog City
BUENO SARDINES

Gen. Luna St., Dipolog City / Tel. No.: 212-2617
DE MARI FOOD PRODUCTS

P. Garcia St., Dipolog City / Tel. No.: 212-5555
DIPOLOG PASALUBONG CENTER / MONTAÑO FOODS CORP. - Mr. Thad Montaño

Rizal Avenue / Martinez Village - Turno, Dipolog City / Tel. No.: 212-7755; 212-2737
DIPOLOG SCHOOL OF FISHERIES SARDINES (DSF)

Olingan, Dipolog City / Tel. No.: 212-5237; 212-7247
DIPOLOG SUNRISE MULTI-PURPOSE COOP.

Sicayab, Dipolog City
ETCH KIU FOOD PRODUCTS - Mr. Henry Quiñanola

Bolicon, Lower Turno, Dipolog City / Tel. No.: 212-3365
MENDOZA SARDINES

Sicayab, Dipolog City / Tel. No.: 212-4571
NAM-NAM SARDINES (NCWP) – Mr. Regie Uy

Fishport, Dipolog City / Tel. No.: 212-2218
SEVEN TREASURE'S BOUTIQUE - Ms. Vanessa Y. Uy

Top Plaza Hotel Ground Floor, Echavez St., Dipolog City / Tel. No.: 212-5777; 212-5888
TANGCAY SARDINES

Turno, Dipolog City
THE YELLOW SHOP - Ms. Marcelina Tunguia

Gen. Luna St., Dipolog City / Tel. No.: 212-5780
TITO MIKE'S FOOD COMPANY - Mr. Mike Cases

Old Airport, Dipolog City / Tel. No.: 212-8956
TOURISM DISPLAY CENTER - Ms. Cora Paz Gako

Dipolog Airport, Minaog / Tel. No.: 212-2495
URQUIAGA SARDINES - Mr.

Rizal Ave., Dipolog City / Tel. No.: 212-2297
ZARAGOSA PASALUBONG CENTER - Ms. Marites Uy

Gen. Luna St., Dipolog City / Tel. No.: 212-5298 
 
(to be cont'd)

Cor. Echavez St. & Quezon Ave., Dipolog City

(065) 212-5777/212-5888

• MIBANG HOTEL

Mibang, Sta. Filomena, Dipolog City

(065) 212-6689/212-3585

• HOTEL CAMILA I & II

Gen. Luna St. & Turno, Dipolog City

 (065) 212-3008/212-3009 & 212-5533/212-5534

• TOP PLAZA PENSIONNE

Cor. Malvar St. & Quezon Ave., Dipolog City

(065) 212-8650

• WEST END COURT

Echavez St., Dipolog City

 (065) 212-5300-02

• BUENSALIDA MANOR

Capitol Ext., Dipolog City

 (065) 212-4748 / (065) 800-0051

• RAGIN PENSION HOUSE

Quezon Ave., Dipolog City

(065) 212-6320

• VILLAGE HOTEL

Sicayab, Dipolog City

 (065) 212-2338

• CL INN

Rizal Ave., Dipolog City

(065) 212-3216

• GREEN MELLOW COURT

Capitol Ave., Egot, Dipolog City

(065) 212-6839

• RANILLO PENSION HOUSE

Bonifacio St., Barra, Dipolog City

 (065) 212-3536

• MONTAÑO INN

Turno, Dipolog City

(065) 212-2824

• PEPIC’S LODGE

Cor. Herrera & Malvar Sts., Dipolog City

 (065) 212-5781

• NANYANG PENSION HOUSE

Martinez St., Miputak, Dipolog City

 (065) 212-9350

• FSA TRADER’S INN & APARTEL

Tomas Claudio & Quezon Ave., Dipolog City

 (065) 212-5244

• CASA JOSE PENSION HOUSE

Bonifacio St., Dipolog City

(065) 212-4240

• ZAMBO. DEL NORTE CONVENTION CENTER

Gen. Luna St., Dipolog City

 (065) 212-2910

• MARILYN’S PENSION HOUSE

Martinez Village, Sta.Isabel, Mibang, Dipolog City

(065) 0921-5304528 / 0906-9271955

• JAGIS BEACH RESORT

Baybay Galas, Dipolog City

(065) 212-7402

• SEABREEZE DRIVE INN LODGE

Gampis Sicayab, Dipolog City

(065) 212-6025/212-2283

• ALEJO’S PENSION

Sta. Isabel, Dipolog City

(065) 212-6195

WHERE TO DINE

• 1948 CAFETERIA

Padre Ramon St., Dipolog City  212-2837

• ALISON’S FOOD PLAZA

Gen. Luna St., Dipolog City  212-6503

• AN SEAFOODS HOUSE

Cor. Arellano & Zamora Sts., Dip. City  212-3252

• BIG JOE’S CAFÉ

Gen. Luna St., Dipolog City  212-3025/212-4539

• BON’S CAFÉ

031 Gonzales St., Dipolog City  212-4832

• CAFÉ ANTONINA

Estaka, Dipolog City 212-2995

• CAFÉ ISABELLE

Sta. Isabel, Dipolog City  212-7978

• CANA’S CAKE HOUSE

Padre Ramon St., Dipolog City  212-6974

• CHIP’N LECHON MANOK

Bonifacio St., Dipolog City  212-5966

• CIRCUS CAFÉ

Calibo St., Dipolog City  212-9097

• CITA’S SEAFOOD & GRILL

Magsaysay St., Dipolog City  212-9475

• CL FASTFOOD

Rizal Ave., Dipolog City  212-3215

• COUP DE FOUDRE BISTRO CAFE

Quezon Ave., Dipolog City  212-6168

• DADDY DON’S PIZZA

Bonifacio St., Dipolog City  0920-7631695

• DIPOLOG CHINESE CUISINE

Malvar St., Dipolog City  212-7788

• EL GARAJE

Capitol Ext.,Dipolog City  212-8106

• FRIEND’S BURGER & RESTAURANT

Cor. Quezon & Rizal Ave., Dip. City  212-2553

• GOODTIMES CAFÉ & ART GALLERY

C. P. Garcia St., Dipolog City  0910-8813512

• GRANDMA’S BEST

Cor. Mabini & Arellano Sts.,Dip. City  212-3396

• GREENWICH PIZZA

Rizal Ave., Dipolog City  212-5000

• HAVEN GRILLE CHICKEN ATI-ATIHAN

Quezon Ave., Miputak, Dipolog City  212-5506

• JOLLIBEE – FIRST DIPOLOG FASTFOOD

Rizal Ave., Dipolog City  212-2419

• JO’S CHICKEN INATO

Gen. Luna St., Dipolog City  212-8545

• KAMALIG BAR & RESTAURANT

Turno, Dipolog City  212-2856

• KENDOUGHMAGIC KAFFEI

Quezon Ave., Dipolog City  212-6043/6000

• MORGIA’S BARBEQUE & LECHON MANOK

Echavez St., Dipolog City  212-3477

• NEW CLS FOOD PLAZA

Magsaysay & Echavez Sts., Dip. City  212-2882

• PAMMAE SNACK CORNER

Rizal Ave., Dip. City  212-4793

• RHEKO’S PIZZA

Gomez St., Biasong, Dipolog City  212-2250

• SEVEN TREASURES BAR & RESTAURANT

Top Plaza Hotel Ground Flr., Dip. City  212-5777

• SUNBURST FRIED CHICKEN

Hotel Camila I Ground Flr., Dip. City  212-3010

• TOP DINERS FASTFOOD & DIMSUM

    Echavez St. & Quezon Ave., Dip. City  212-5437

• TSIBUGAN SA DIPOLOG

Rizal Ave., Dipolog City  212-4568

• VALDIA GARDENS

Sicayab, Dipolog City  212-9187

HANG OUTS / NIGHTLIFE

• 24 R COFFEE SHOP & CONVENIENT STORE

Minaog Highway, Dipolog City

(065) 212-9571

• 55^th AVE. BAR & ENTERTAINMENT CENTER

Burgos St., Central Barangay, Dipolog City

(065) 212-9597

• 8^th FOOD PARK

Tomas Claudio St., Central Barangay, Dip. City

(065) 212-4688

• BREWS & CUES

Mibang Hotel 2^nd Floor, Mibang, Dipolog City

(065) 212-3585

• CLUB JUCARDE  & CRIB BAR

Estaka, Dipolog City

(065) 212-

• FAT CAT RESTO BAR

Cor. Echavez & Katipunan Sts., Dipolog City

(065) 212-9791

• GAT’S RESTO BAR

C. P. Garcia St., Dipolog City

(065) 212-

• GOODTIMES CAFÉ & ART GALLERY

Garcia St., Biasong, Dipolog City

0910-8813512

• JAZZ COOL-J BAR

Ortega St., Estaka, Dipolog City

(065) 212-4488

• MOON BURST RESTO BAR

Gen. Luna St., Dipolog City

☎ (065) 212-6109 or c/o Sunburst 212-3010

• NEW CHIP’N SPORTS & MUSIC BAR

Baybay Galas, Dipolog City

(065) 212-7596/212-7489

• OCTAVE MUSIC LOUNGE & COCKTAIL BAR

Tomas Claudio St., Dipolog City

(065) 212-4688

• SEABREEZE CAFÉ

Gampis Sicayab, Dipolog City

(065) 212-6025/212-2283

• TOP PLAZA PENSIONNE DISCO & BAR

Top Plaza Pensionne Ground Flr., Dipolog City

(065) 212-8650

• TURNPIKE RESTO BAR

Hotel Camila II, Turno, Dipolog City

(065) 212-5533/212-5534

• ZPOL BAR & BALLROOM

Rizal Ave., Dipolog City

(065) 212-4793

Governor Yebes cheered for ZaNorte volleyball players as they punched Team Isabela City in the volleyball men secondary division tourney.

The governor was accompanied by his junior and youngest son., Rolando “Jun-Jun” Yebes, Jr. (ZPRAA Trumpeter, Vol.1 No.6)Credits: The ZPRAA '08 Trumpeter is the Official Gazette of the Zamboanga Peninsula Regional Athletic Association Meet

]]> http://dipolognews.prepys.com/2008/03/28/president-underscores-importance/feed/ http://dipolognews.prepys.com/2008/03/14/first-ever-brain-operation-in-zanorte/ http://dipolognews.prepys.com/2008/03/14/first-ever-brain-operation-in-zanorte/#comments Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:43:09 +0000 allan Uncategorized http://dipolognews.prepys.com/2008/03/14/first-ever-brain-operation-in-zanorte/ For the first time in the history of Zamboanga del Norte, two cases of brain surgery were performed recently at the operating room of Dipolog Medical Center by neurosurgeon Dr. Gaudencio Arseno Tan Ligutom III.

Using DMC’s state-of-the-art neurosurgery equipments, Dr. Ligutom operated on a gunshot victim who sustained a through-and-through bullet wound on the front area of the head. The surgery, which lasted just over eight hours, was done to limit the damage in the brain’s frontal lobe and remove bone fragments driven by the impact of the bullet. Prognosis for the case was not very promising due to the initial involvement of the patient’s other body systems which became detrimental factors for recovery and also due to complications expected in major trauma cases.

The second brain operation involved the removal of a meningioma, or a tumor on the brain’s protective sheet-like covering, which started to compress the patient’s brain structures in addition to being outwardly manifested in the head like a horn. The procedure was performed by Dr. Ligutom the day after the gunshot case, and was completed after a mind-boggling ten hours. Full recovery was expected for the patient, who was discharged after 8 days; successive check-ups showed no negative signs or symptoms.

Under the vigilant supervision of DMC’s Medical Director, both surgical operations went through without a hitch, serving as a huge milestone in the history of the fast-growing hospital and as a quantum leap in the history of Zamboanga del Norte as well. In both cases, veteran nurses and midwives Maria Lindy Jandug, Doreen Lacay, Marife Divinagracia, Aileen Abapo, Gerry Balladares and a few volunteer student-nurses assisted the neurosurgeon, making him relaxed during the operation and rendering recovery easier for the patients. It was through the marvelous insights and efforts of the Surgical and Nursing Staff that DMC made such history.

Neurosurgery is the most difficult field of specialization in medicine, and there are only less than one hundred doctors in the entire Philippines who are qualified neurosurgeons. Neurosurgery cases usually include those which cannot be treated by any other conventional means, and some of them are trauma cases, such as those due to vehicular accidents that involve the brain, spinal cord, or nerves. Often, brain operations imply that the alternative is irreversible, severe or fatal.

About the Neurosurgeon:

Dr. Gaudencio Arseno T. Ligutom III, Dipolog Medical Center’s resident neurosurgeon, is a brilliant specialist whose extraordinary skill is about as rare as it is amazing, given the sensitivity of the body system he deals with. His career started off with an incredible academic record that was highlighted with his being a two-time Medical Board Topnotcher, one for his pre-med course Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (8th Place, 1996 Pharmacist Licensure Exam), and the other for his Doctor of Medicine degree (7th placer, 2001). He graduated from the University of San Carlos in his pre-med, and from the Cebu Institute of Medicine for his medical degree; he had his General Surgery Training in the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center (Quezon City, Manila) from 2002-2003. He was also appointed as the chief resident of UERMMMC from 2003-2006, during which he was a recipient of the Philippine College of Surgeons, Johnson & Johnson Philippine Surgical Residency Scholarship Program. Dr. Ligutom is now a certified Diplomate in the Philippine Neurosurgery Society.

Dr. Ligutom was born in Talisay, Cebu, and it was perhaps because of his roots that he decided to share his expertise not in the medically advanced cities of Manila but in Mindanao . On March of 2007, he came to Ozamis to explore the possibility of practicing neurosurgery in the area, and in the process convince Ozamis doctors to develop their neurosurgery unit. He set foot in Misamis University Medical Center in the morning and was immediately at the operating room in the afternoon, operating on a head trauma patient who had bleeding inside his head. The patient was discharged after 2 weeks.

In the next five weeks, Dr. Ligutom performed six neurosurgical operations in Ozamis City . Realizing that neurosurgery is a real need even in areas where people have not really grasped its significance, he decided to look into extending further his service, and later met with Dr. Stephen Yap, Medical Director of Dipolog Medical Center.

Dr. Ligutom emphasizes that neurosurgery per se is not just about the procedure, which is not something ordinary people can do itself, but it is also taking care of the patient after the operation. He further states that he looks forward to a revolutionized neurosurgery practice in Zamboanga del Norte, especially looking into the not-so-healthy practice of having to send critical patients to Cebu or Dumaguete due to unavailability of local specialists, increasing the risks of further injury. The need is there, and the neurosurgeon has demonstrated a commitment, in addition to his prodigious skill, to answer to that need. (Press Freedom, Vol. XX No. 20)

He disclosed that the City Mayor assured him of the occupancy permit after all reports are finalized. “Gitawagan ko ni Mayor Uy nga ila pang gi finalize ang ilang report ug mao nalang ang akong gihulat,” the governor disclosed hoping that the hospital will finally be in operation. He refused to give other details of the agreement as regards to the occupancy permit saying that it would be better that City Hall and the Provincial Capitol would come out with their own explanations as regards to the delay in the release of the permit to occupy and the delay in the opening of the hospital.

“If the city mayor were true to her promise, the hospital opens during the last week of this month or the first week of March,” the governor hoped. After the Pre-occupancy Inspectorate Task Force completed their inspection of the controversial Sewerage Treatment Plant (STP) which was alluded to as “higanteng arinola,” the governor was confident that the hospital would finally serve the public by the first week of March. “As I see it, there’s no more problem as regards to the STP… I think Ok na,” Gov. Yebes optimistically said.

He stressed that the transfer of the provincial to its new site shall be done by the department to make it easier. This is to say, he pointed out, the first to go are the out-patient department and the dialysis department as others follow. Saying that PEO workers are still making tables and chairs, the governor wanted the transfer to occur by March. “Sama sa pagbalhin sa bag-ong balay, inig-abot nimo daghan pa diayng gikinahanglan. . . so gihinayhinay nag trabaho sa Engineering,” he reasoned.

Some officials who have observed the several breakdowns in the talks between City Hall and Provincial Capitol were just hoping that it would be “for good” this time. “Maayo untag tinood na aron pod ang katawhan maserbehan na ug dili na maangin sa pamolitika,” one Dipolognon commented. (Press Freedom, Vol. XX No. 19)

Although the department has not yet disclosed the initial amount it could release, Gov. Yebes was confident that the port could ease up the problems met at Pulauan Port, Dapitan under PGMA’s Strong Republic Nautical Highway Project. Looking at the growing traffic at Pulauan with nine ro-ro trips for Dumaguete every day, the provincial governor felt that the Ro-ro port at Katipunan is an urgent need of the province.

He disclosed that the management of the Ceres Bus Liner had already informed him that it would field 20 bus liners if ever the port would be in operation already.  However, at the moment, such plan was stalled yet due to lack of boats to ferry the buses.

Yebes stressed that with Katipunan Roro port, it would only take two hours from Mabinay, Negros Oriental to Katipunan which is presently taking four hours from Dapitan to Dumaguete. “The opening of a new route to Dumaguete and to the rest of Visayas and Luzon will be giving our provincial economy a greater vitality,” the governor was optimistic. (Press Freedom, Vol. XX No. 11)