14/07/2026
LGU Butig Convenes Joint Councils for 3rd Quarter Meeting to Advance Peace, Disaster Resilience, and Public Health
BUTIG, LANAO DEL SUR — In a comprehensive effort to strengthen local governance and community safety, the Municipal Government of Butig successfully convened its 3rd Quarter Joint Meeting for the Municipal Peace and Order Council (MPOC), Municipal Anti-Illegal Drug Abuse Council (MADAC), and Local Health Board (LHB) on July 14, 2026. Held at the Conference Hall of the Municipal Hall in Bayabao Poblacion, the joint session unified key department heads, security forces, and local stakeholders to assess ongoing programs and lay out strategic interventions for the municipality.
The high-level meeting commenced with an opening message from Municipal Mayor Hon. Bin Khalifa L. Pansar, who also served as the presiding officer, emphasizing the importance of proactive, collaborative leadership across all local councils.
Following the preliminary proceedings, the session opened with a detailed briefing on the local peace and order situation under MPOC matters, presented jointly by Chief of Police PCpt. Andrew S. Dujali and representatives from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). Their reports highlighted current security metrics and reinforced the active coordination between local law enforcement and military units to sustain peace across the municipality's barangays. Shifting the focus to environmental safety and emergency preparedness, Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Officer (MENRO) Saipoding Rangiris discussed pressing environmental concerns impacting public safety. Following this, Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer (MDRRMO) Mailack Unte delivered the formal Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis (DANA) concerning the recent impact of Bagyong Inday, outlining the immediate rehabilitation steps required to support affected sectors.
The anti-illegal drugs campaign took center stage during the MADAC portion of the agenda. MADAC Action Officer Sitie Amina Ronda presented the council's performance audit results covering the years 2024 and 2026. Working alongside the Chief of Police and the Municipal Health Office, Ronda provided crucial updates on the Barangay Drug Clearing Program and highlighted implementation updates regarding the Community-Based Drug Rehabilitation Program (CBDRP) training, which aims to strengthen grassroots rehabilitation efforts.
To conclude the scheduled presentations, Municipal Health Officer (MHO) Dr. Zorah Disomimba addressed the Local Health Board regarding the municipality's primary healthcare challenges. Dr. Disomimba briefed the attendees on critical health issues and public health concerns, subsequently laying out a series of proposed health interventions aimed at upgrading local medical response capabilities and improving healthcare access for all constituents.
The joint assembly concluded with an open forum to discuss cross-cutting issues and forge collective agreements, followed by closing remarks from Mayor Pansar, solidifying the leadership's shared dedication to fostering a secure, climate-resilient, and healthy environment for every Ibutigen.