ISDA Mambuaya Association

29/10/2025

𝙄𝙎𝙈𝘼𝘼 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙆𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙂 𝙒𝙖𝙫𝙚 4

The ISDA Mambuaya Association showed its commitment to youth leadership as delegates
𝘾𝙟𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙖 𝘼𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙚 𝘿𝙖𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙩𝙖 (𝙄𝙎𝙈𝘼𝘼 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙞𝙧𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙤𝙣) and 𝙅𝙤𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙚 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙚 𝘽𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙖𝙣𝙤𝙣 (𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙙) joined KATIG WAVE 4: Forming Scholar-Leaders for the City, hosted by Cagayan de Oro’s City Education and Development Office (CEDO) from October 24–26, 2025.

Held at Country Village Hotel, the 3-day leadership camp brought together scholars from across the city for workshops, team-building exercises, and dialogues on civic engagement. We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to City Education and Development Office (CEDO) for their empowering initiative that strengthened the ISDA Community.

Words by | Joanne Marie Bandianon
Pubmat by | Theresa Miles Fullon

14/10/2025

𝐈𝐒𝐌𝐀𝐀 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠

The ISDA Mambuaya Association held its first in-person and second General Meeting at the Senior Citizen Hall on October 12, where members finalized the General Plan of Action (GPOA) for 2024–2025. Headed by ISMAA Chairperson Cjania Alendelle Daayata, the officers reviewed proposals to enhance scholar and community programs.

Key priorities under the GPOA include improving education, and launching youth-led programs. The first face-to-face meeting is productive in tackling the future projects of the association.



Words by | Joanne Marie Bandianon
Pubmat by | Theresa Miles Fullon

14/10/2025

𝐈𝐒𝐃𝐀 𝐌𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐔𝐀𝐘𝐀 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐎𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐒 𝐀𝐈𝐃 𝐓𝐎 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐄-𝐇𝐈𝐓 𝐁𝐑𝐆𝐘. 𝟏𝟕 𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐒

From 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟯 𝘁𝗼 𝟱, the 𝗜𝗦𝗗𝗔 𝗠𝗮𝗺𝗯𝘂𝗮𝘆𝗮 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗜𝗦𝗗𝗔 𝗠𝗮𝗺𝗯𝘂𝗮𝘆𝗮 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀) conducted a 𝘁𝘄𝗼-𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 to extend assistance to the families affected by the recent fire in 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟳, 𝗖𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗼 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆. Within that period, the association successfully gathered 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟯 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗳𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀, and 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 used to purchase purified water, noodles, and rice for distribution.

This initiative was in partnership with the 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 and the 𝗜𝗦𝗗𝗔 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. Supported by 𝗜𝗦𝗠𝗔𝗔, 𝗦𝗞 𝗠𝗮𝗺𝗯𝘂𝗮𝘆𝗮, and the Mambuaya community. The collective effort reflects the true spirit of bayanihan—showing that even small contributions, when united, can make a big and lasting impact.

The 𝗜𝗦𝗗𝗔 𝗠𝗮𝗺𝗯𝘂𝗮𝘆𝗮 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 extends its heartfelt gratitude to everyone who shared their blessings and took part in this cause. You may scan the QR code provided to view the complete list of donated goods.



Words by | Joanne Marie Bandianon
Pubmat by | Theresa Miles Fullon

13/10/2025

05/10/2025

Flames rose, and so did we.

In response to the recent fire outbreak in Brgy. 17, the scholars of ISDA Mambuaya extended compassion & support to families affected by sharing in-kind donations of necessary essentials.

A huge gratitude to our scholars, ISMAA, SK Mambuaya who helped in the transport, and those who shared kindness by sharing our post. Praying for healing and strength as these families rebuild their lives.

02/10/2025

📣𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐃𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 | 𝐁𝐑𝐆𝐘. 𝟏𝟕 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐄 𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊

Yesterday, a massive fire struck 𝘽𝙧𝙜𝙮. 17, leaving many of our fellow Kagay-anons homeless and in need of urgent support.

As 𝙄𝙨𝙠𝙤𝙡𝙖𝙧 𝙨𝙖 𝘿𝙖𝙠𝙗𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙣 (𝙄𝙎𝘿𝘼), let us stand together and live out our true spirit of Higalaay by extending help to those affected. We encourage everyone to 𝙙𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙨, 𝙘𝙡𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙨, 𝙬𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙧, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙗𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙘 𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 to aid our brothers and sisters during this difficult time.

You may donate any of the following:

•𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝- canned goods, coffee, milk, milo, sugar
•𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐞 - can be small amount like 1kilo
•𝐔𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐬 - spoon, fork, baso, plates, luwag, kalaha
•𝐇𝐲𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐞 𝐤𝐢𝐭𝐬 - soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, laundry soap
•𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫
•𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬
•𝐒𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬
• Functional 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬 (old but working)
• And other daily essentials

Together, let us show that being a Kagay-anon means more than just belonging to a city—it means being a 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗔𝗟𝗔, ready to help in times of need.

For donations and inquiries, please contact the following drop-off contact person below:

21/09/2025

"Excite. Equip. Empower."

On September 20, ISDA Mambuaya Association officers actively boarded in the Iskolar sa Dakbayan Leadership Academy (ISLA) 2025 – Module 1: Hugpong, setting foot at PHINMA Cagayan de Oro College (COC) Auditorium.

Module 1 emphasized starting points in handling an organization such as general plan of action, organizational development, and united scholar-leaders from diverse backgrounds to enhance leadership skills and be able to help the community in need.

Words by Joanne Bandianon
Pubmat by Theresa Miles Fullon

21/09/2025

On September 20, the dedicated members of the ISDA Mambuaya Association generously volunteered their time and effort at the Klarex Serbisyo sa Baryo, held from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Mambuaya Elementary School.

The Klarex Serbisyo sa Baryo offered a range of crucial services including free medical check-ups and essential medicines, addressing the immediate healthcare needs of the residents. In addition to these vital services, the program also celebrated academic excellence by hosting an awarding ceremony to honor the scholars who achieved Dean’s List status in the previous semester.

Words by Joanne Bandianon
Pubmat by Theresa Miles Fullon

07/09/2025

𝐊𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐊𝐚, 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐊𝐚!

On September 6, 2025, officers from the ISDA Mambuaya Association actively engaged in BUGSAY 4.0, held at the City Tourism Hall from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. This city-wide event brought together representatives from 40 ISDA Barangay Associations, marking the commencement of their year of service with an oath-taking ceremony and engaging discussions.

Their collective presence showed a shared commitment to community development and leadership. BUGSAY 4.0 became a starting point of the shore towards our dreams and collective goals, setting an upward paddle for the year of service.

Words by | Joanne Bandianon
Pubmat by | Theresa Miles Fullon

07/07/2025

𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 — 𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲!

Are you ready to become a driving force in your community and amplify the voice of your fellow Iskolar sa Dakbayan?

The 𝐈𝐒𝐃𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 is now open!

We’re calling on committed and passionate youth leaders from District 1 ISDA Community-Based Organizations to step up and apply for executive positions for 2025. This is your chance to lead with impact, serve with purpose, and strengthen grassroots efforts in your barangay and beyond.

📝 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤: https://bit.ly/ISDAApplicationDis1

Don’t wait—your community needs you.
Let’s build a stronger, more united ISDA—by the community, for the community.

24/05/2025

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐧!

Cheers to you on your special day from your ISMA Family!
May this year bring you growth, new adventures, and endless blessings.

We’re proud to have you in the family—𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! 🎂

21/05/2025

𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮, 𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐘𝐞𝐚 𝐄𝐮𝐧!

On your special day, your 𝐈𝐒𝐌𝐀𝐀 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 sends all the love and best wishes your way! May this year bring you closer to your dreams and overflow with beautiful moments.

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲!🥳