Bagong Polomolok News and Government Updates

10/11/2026

𝗟𝗚𝗨-𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗞 𝗟𝗔𝗨𝗗𝗦 𝟵𝟲% 𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗡 𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗗𝗥𝗨𝗚 𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚

Mayor Bernie D. Palencia was happy with the 96% turn out of the Drug Testing Activity facilitated by the Human Resource Management and Development Office on November 9, 2026 at the Municipal Gymnasium.

This percentage is higher compared to the last conduct of the drug testing activity.

“𝑮𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒐 𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒏 𝒏𝒈𝒂 𝒎𝒂𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑫𝒓𝒖𝒈-𝑭𝒓𝒆𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒏 𝒏𝒈𝒂 𝑶𝒑𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒂. 𝑴𝒂𝒔 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒂𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒃𝒂𝒉𝒐 𝒌𝒊𝒕𝒂 𝒏𝒈𝒂 𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒂𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒚 𝒌𝒖𝒏𝒈 𝒌𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒆 𝒌𝒊𝒕𝒂 𝒔𝒂 𝒑𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒏,” Mayor Palencia shared during the preparation phase.

The Local Government Unit of Polomolok tried to be fully compliant to the DILG Policy for a Drug-Free Workplace across all government offices in consonance with Republic Act No. 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002) and related Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) and Civil Service Commission (CSC) guidelines.

There are employees who were not able to undergo the Drug Testing on the identified date due to their approved leave, scheduled official travel and transactions ahead of time. They were advised to go directly to the testing center upon their return.

Thanks to all LGU Employees who subjected themselves voluntarily for this process.

Sa Bagong Polomolok, May Bagong Pag-asa!

10/11/2026

𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗚 𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗛𝗔𝗦𝗜𝗭𝗘𝗦 𝗖𝗔𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗣𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗖𝗔𝗣𝗗𝗘𝗩 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗦

The Department of Interior and Local Government XII conducted a 4-day Workshop on the Capacity Development Formulation at The Farm, Carpenter Hill, Koronadal City on November 10-13, 2026.

This workshop highlighted the importance of developing the CapDev Agenda aligned to the Comprehensive Development Plan, Local Development Implementation and the Annual Investment Program.

Resource Persons emphasized to strategically consider the Capacity Pillars in deciding and designing the development agenda. Based on the local context, focus can be on structure, competency, knowledge and learning, management and systems, enabling policies and leadership.

Officials and employees from the MPDO, MSWDO, MENRO, MLGOO, HRMDO and Sangguniang Bayan represented the Local Government Unit of Polomolok in this activity.

10/11/2026

📢 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘

REAL PROPERTY OWNERS, TAKE NOTE!

The Municipality of Polomolok, through the Municipal Treasurer’s Office, reminds all real property owners to settle their Real Property Tax (RPT) obligations early and take advantage of the available early payment discounts.

ENJOY THE FOLLOWING EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNTS:

🔹 15% DISCOUNT – For payments made on or before December 15, 2026.

🔹 10% DISCOUNT – For payments made from December 16, 2026 to March 31, 2027.

Property owners are encouraged to pay within the prescribed periods to avail of these discounts and ensure the timely settlement of their tax obligations.

For payment and further inquiries, please visit the Municipal Treasurer’s Office, Municipality of Polomolok.

Your prompt payment contributes to the continuous delivery of public services and the development of our municipality.

𝑷𝑨𝒀 𝒀𝑶𝑼𝑹 𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑳 𝑷𝑹𝑶𝑷𝑬𝑹𝑻𝒀 𝑻𝑨𝑿 𝑶𝑵 𝑻𝑰𝑴𝑬. 𝑨𝑽𝑨𝑰𝑳 𝑶𝑭 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑬𝑨𝑹𝑳𝒀 𝑷𝑨𝒀𝑴𝑬𝑵𝑻 𝑫𝑰𝑺𝑪𝑶𝑼𝑵𝑻𝑺!

09/11/2026

📢 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄 | 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐄𝐃 𝐋𝐈𝐌𝐈𝐓 𝐃𝐑𝐘-𝐑𝐔𝐍

The Municipal Government of Polomolok, through its concerned offices and traffic management personnel, will be conducting a DRY RUN for the continued implementation of 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁 (𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗼. 𝟮𝟯, 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟰.)

This activity aims to strengthen traffic discipline, promote road safety, and ensure the orderly movement of vehicles along the municipality's roads.

All motorists, drivers, commuters, and other road users are advised to take note of the activity and familiarize themselves with the existing speed limits and regulations.

We encourage everyone to cooperate with our traffic personnel, follow traffic instructions, and observe proper road courtesy throughout the dry run.

This effort is aligned with the vision and leadership of our 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗿. 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗲 𝗗. 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮, who continues to champion a compassionate, responsive, and proactive local government committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of every Polomolokeño.

Let us work together in making our roads safer, more organized, and more accessible for everyone.

Your cooperation is essential in maintaining a safe and orderly Polomolok.

𝑩𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒂 𝑺𝒆𝒓𝒃𝒊𝒔𝒚𝒐 𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝑼𝒏𝒂, 𝑴𝒂𝒚 𝑩𝒂𝒈𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒂𝒈-𝒂𝒔𝒂 𝑺𝒂 𝑩𝒂𝒈𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒎𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒌!

📢 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄 | 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐄𝐃 𝐋𝐈𝐌𝐈𝐓 𝐃𝐑𝐘-𝐑𝐔𝐍

The Municipal Government of Polomolok, through its concerned offices and traffic management personnel, will be conducting a DRY RUN for the continued implementation of 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁 (𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗼. 𝟮𝟯, 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟰.)

1. 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆-𝟴 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗸 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 & 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮 - 𝟲𝟬 𝗸𝗽𝗵
2. 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗸 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗸 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁 & 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮 - 𝟱𝟬 𝗸𝗽𝗵
3. 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗸 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝗹𝗶𝘁 & 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮 - 𝟲𝟬 𝗸𝗽𝗵
4. 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝗴𝗼𝗰 𝘁𝗼 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮 - 𝟱𝟬 𝗸𝗽𝗵

This activity aims to strengthen traffic discipline, promote road safety, and ensure the orderly movement of vehicles along the municipality's roads.

All motorists, drivers, commuters, and other road users are advised to take note of the activity and familiarize themselves with the existing speed limits and regulations.

We encourage everyone to cooperate with our traffic personnel, follow traffic instructions, and observe proper road courtesy throughout the dry run.

This effort is aligned with the vision and leadership of our 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗿. 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗲 𝗗. 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮, who continues to champion a compassionate, responsive, and proactive local government committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of every Polomolokeño.

Let us work together in making our roads safer, more organized, and more accessible for everyone.

Your cooperation is essential in maintaining a safe and orderly Polomolok.

𝑩𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒂 𝑺𝒆𝒓𝒃𝒊𝒔𝒚𝒐 𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝑼𝒏𝒂, 𝑴𝒂𝒚 𝑩𝒂𝒈𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒂𝒈-𝒂𝒔𝒂 𝑺𝒂 𝑩𝒂𝒈𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒎𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒌!

06/11/2026

𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧!

Mayor Bernie D. Palencia officiated the wedding ceremonies of two couples, witnessing their exchange of vows as they began a new chapter of their lives together, bound by love, commitment, and the promise of forever.

Congratulations to the newlyweds:

💍 John Winfield A. Jansol & Marianie Joy J. Tugay
💍 Preston Cody King & Jossa Pearl Pandian

May your marriage be filled with unwavering love, patience, understanding, and countless blessings. May you continue to choose each other through every season of life and build a home founded on faith, respect, and genuine companionship.

Sa bawat pag-iisang dibdib, nagsisimula ang panibagong kuwento ng pagmamahalan.

06/11/2026

⚠️ 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘 | 𝐒𝐈𝐋𝐖𝐀𝐘-𝟖 𝐓𝐖𝐈𝐍 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐆𝐄, 𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐊, 𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐇 𝐂𝐎𝐓𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐎 ⚠️

𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐍𝐄-𝐖𝐀𝐘 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐌𝐄

The public is hereby advised that a 𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲-𝟖 𝐓𝐰𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐤, 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐨, 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 (𝟓:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌) 𝐭𝐨 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) due to ongoing reconstruction works.

To facilitate the maintenance while maintaining vehicle access, only one side of the bridge will be open to traffic at a time. Vehicles approaching from both directions will be allowed to cross alternately under the guidance of authorized traffic personnel. Motorists should expect possible delays while waiting for their turn to cross.

Motorists who wish to avoid waiting in line at the bridge may consider taking available alternate routes to reach their destinations. 𝐐𝐑 𝐜𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬. Motorists may scan the QR codes using their mobile phones to view the route options and choose the most suitable route based on their point of origin and destination. Please plan your trips accordingly, allow additional travel time, and observe directional signages and designated alternate routes, including but not limited to the following:

📍 Suggested Alternate Safe Route Available for Light Vehicles, IF PREFFERED ONLY:

(𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞) via Crossing Palkan-Palkan-Lamcaliaf-Cannery-Klinan 6 through Silway7 OR through Mabuhay (NGCP Road) to Gensan Circumferential Road

(𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞) via Crossing Repolyo-Lamcaliaf-Cannery-Klinan 6 through Silway7 OR through Mabuhay (NGCP Road) to Gensan Circumferential Road

(𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞) via Crossing Dagoc-Cannery-Klinan 6 through Silway7 OR through Mabuhay (NGCP Road) to Gensan Circumferential Road

🚧 𝐌𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐒 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐃 𝐓𝐎:

🔘 Reduce speed when approaching the bridge and reconstruction area.

🔘 Follow the instructions of traffic enforcers and authorized personnel.

🔘 Observe proper queuing and strictly avoid counterflowing or forcing entry onto the bridge.

🔘 Follow temporary traffic signs and road safety measures.

🔘 Exercise patience, allow additional travel time, or take alternative routes whenever possible.

The Local Government Unit of Polomolok, under the leadership of 𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐞 𝐃. 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚, appeals for everyone's understanding, patience, and cooperation during the implementation of these necessary road works.

𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙖𝙛𝙚𝙩𝙮 𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮. 𝙋𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙙𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙨𝙖𝙛𝙚𝙡𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙛𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘 𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨.

05/11/2026

𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗞 𝗜𝗦 𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗢’𝗦 𝟰𝗧𝗛 𝗜𝗡 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗨𝗘 𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
The Municipality of Polomolok is Top 4 in Mindanao in terms of local revenue generation. Data from the Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF) indicated the P351,354,279.20 sourced revenue within the municipality in CY 2025.
This shows how vibrant and robust our economy is.
Tax payers. Local industries. Agri-based companies.
Business conglomerates.
These are the main players in achieving this.
I remain committed to implement excellent fiscal leadership and be more aggressive to invite more investors, improve local economic climate and design programs and services that will benefit every Polomolokeño.
Sa Bagong Polomolok, May Bagong Pag-asa!

𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗞 𝗜𝗦 𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗢’𝗦 𝟰𝗧𝗛 𝗜𝗡 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗨𝗘 𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

The Municipality of Polomolok is Top 4 in Mindanao in terms of local revenue generation. Data from the Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF) indicated the P351,354,279.20 sourced revenue within the municipality in CY 2025.

This shows how vibrant and robust our economy is.

Tax payers. Local industries. Agri-based companies.
Business conglomerates.

These are the main players in achieving this.

I remain committed to implement excellent fiscal leadership and be more aggressive to invite more investors, improve local economic climate and design programs and services that will benefit every Polomolokeño.

Sa Bagong Polomolok, May Bagong Pag-asa!

04/11/2026

Salamat gid, DOLEFIL SDA, sa matahum nga pagbisita kag sa pagpaambit sang inyo talento. Padayon sa pagdamgo, kay kamo ang paglaum sang palaabuton!

04/11/2026

𝗟𝗚𝗨 𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗞 𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗦 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗟𝗬 𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗘𝗗 𝗣𝗛𝗬𝗦𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗡𝗦

Mayor Bernie D. Palencia welcomed Dr. Kaye Michelle Trinidad, RM, RN, MD, and Dr. Sarah Jane Adtogan, RM, RN, MD, newly licensed physicians from the University of the Philippines Manila School of Health Sciences, during their courtesy visit.

During the meeting, Mayor Palencia emphasized the importance of supporting graduates and postgraduate education, recognizing that their knowledge, skills, and professional expertise can contribute significantly to improving healthcare and other public services in Polomolok.

He also reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening the municipality's scholarship program and expanding educational opportunities so that more Polomolokeños can pursue their aspirations and contribute their expertise to the community.

As he expressed, “I support education through strengthening our scholarship program. Walang maiiwan sa administrasyon, lalo na sa edukasyon.”

Every graduate represents an opportunity to give back, share knowledge, and make a difference. By investing in education, we also invest in the future of our community.

04/11/2026

𝗟𝗬𝗥 𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗣 𝗢𝗙 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗦 𝗟𝗚𝗨 𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗞!

Representatives of the LYR Group of Companies, a leading distributor of home appliances, paid a courtesy visit to Mayor Bernie D. Palencia on November 4, 2026, at the Office of the Municipal Mayor.

The visit provided an opportunity for a cordial meeting and exchange, fostering good relations between the company and the Local Government Unit of Polomolok.

The LGU expresses its appreciation for the visit and welcomes continued engagement with various organizations and stakeholders.