Crissan Charls D Bantaya

26/08/2026

With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of our dear father, LTC CRISPIN BANZAL - BANTAYA PN(M), on August 24, 2026.

To all our relatives, family friends, and those who knew and loved him, we thank you for the memories you shared with him throughout his life.

We will be gathering to celebrate his life and say our final goodbyes:

First Viewing: August 26 - August 30, 2026

Venue: Doit-Bantaya Residence, Purok Mongo, Bong-Ao, Valencia, Negros Oriental

Second Viewing: August 30 - September 2, 2026

Venue: Banzal-Bantaya Residence, Noreco Rd., Mangnao, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental

Interment will be on:

Date: September 2, 2026

Burial Mass: St. Catherine of Alexandria Cathedral Parish (10AM)

Final Resting Place: Memorial Park, Dumaguete City

31/07/2026

ABTIK, Cebu Province!

The Provincial Government of Cebu through the Cebu Provincial Youth Development Office conducted the ABTIK Camp 2026. The camp gathered SK Officials and LYDC Members to enhance their leadership skills and understanding on various issues that directly or indirectly affect the well-being of the youth sector.

The National Youth Commission through its Cebu Area Office assisted the CPYDO by discussing the provisions of RA 10742 and 11768 as well as on the Updated Guidelines for the Local Youth Development Council.

For, By, and With the Filipino Youth!

19/07/2026

A bit older, a lot more grateful.

Thank you so much to everyone who greeted me yesterday!!🎂🥂

Disclaimer: AI used to enhance lighting and color.

18/06/2026

LOOK: With the recent decision by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to raise interest rates to 4.75% from 4.5%, local government units should revisit, if not REFRAIN from, availing of loans, as it may only jeopardize the LGU’s fiscal capacity in the long run.

11/05/2026

Daghang Salamat, Province of Samar!

It was an honor to represent the National Youth Commission - Cebu Area Office in engaging with SKPPs, LYDOs, and LYDC Members of Samar.

May we all continue to serve as beacons of hope, contributing to nation-building and nurturing the next generation of Filipino leaders.

Kabataan, Kaagapay sa Kaunlaran!🇵🇭❤️

05/05/2026

Joint Statement of Coun. GG Esmeña, Coun. Rey Lawas and Coun. Renz Macion

We support the call to reconvene the City Development Council (CDC) to ensure a transparent, thorough, and lawful review of the P2.185 billion projects to be funded through a loan as an addendum to the
2026 Annual Investment Plan.

During our regular session today, a motion was made to reconsider the approval on first reading, with a recommendation for the CDC to reconvene. We supplemented this with a resolution containing specific recommendations to correct the defects in the CDC meeting on April 20, 2026, including requiring briefings from the City Engineer’s Office, City Economic Enterprise and Development, and the Local Finance Committee on their studies and findings.

Our proposal was disapproved for being “moot and academic.” We respectfully disagree. It is not moot, it is supplementary, and it ensures that the CDC reconvenes with clear guidance for proper deliberation.

The official CDC minutes show the meeting lasted from 2:10 PM to 2:37 PM, with only about 12 minutes effectively spent discussing ₱2.185 billion worth of projects yet it was claimed there was “due deliberation.”

We were also told the projects were understood through “word of mouth.” This is unacceptable. Public decisions must be based on official records and formal discussions, not assumptions.

We remain hopeful that when the CDC reconvenes, all issues and discrepancies will be properly addressed.

While our proposal was not approved, we remain steadfast. We will continue to uphold our duty, ensure that public funds are properly scrutinized, and stand for transparency and accountability in governance.

Dumagueteños deserve nothing less than a process that is clear, lawful, and truly deliberative.

30/04/2026

“Debt is the slavery of the free.”

24/04/2026

21/04/2026

LIVE NOW AT THE SUPREME COURT!👨‍⚖️⚖️

The Supreme Court of the Philippines resumes its oral arguments on the UNPROGRAMMED FUNDS and BUDGET INSERTIONS in the 2024, 2025, and 2026 General Appropriations Acts.

You may witness the oral arguments via the Supreme Court PH page.

30/12/2025

PahimangKNOWS pt. 11: Goodbye 2025!

Maayong adlaw!

The year 2025 is almost over and I’m here to remind you that you did great throughout the year. I hope and I sincerely pray that in the next year, you will do even better.

Amping!