17/04/2026
The Guimaras Island Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. joins MDRRMC 2nd Quarter Meeting of Jordan, Guimaras which highlights Safe and Successful Pagtaltal sa Balaan Bukid 2026.
The GICCII took part in the MDRRMC 2nd Quarter Regular Meeting of the Municipality of Jordan, Guimaras held on April 8, 2026, at the Municipal Conference Hall.
The meeting was presided over by Municipal Mayor John Edward G. Gando, where key highlights included the successful conduct of Pagtaltal sa Balaan Bukid 2026, recording zero major incidents.
Mayor Gando credited this achievement to the strong coordination among partner agencies, municipal staff, traffic enforcers, and council members.
A report from the Municipal Tourism Office revealed a significant increase in pilgrims, with over 18,000 attendees during Maundy Thursday and Good Friday this year, compared to more than 6,000 in 2025.
Meanwhile, PLT Benjie Ganancial, Deputy Chief of Police, reported 15,808 tourists recorded in a single day (April 3), highlighting effective inter-agency collaboration that ensured a safe and orderly event. Key observations included smooth operations at Parola Wharf, full vessel deployment, and no health-related incidents reported.
Stakeholders also shared recommendations to further enhance future events, such as:
*Replicating the Zoom Monitoring System;
*Ensuring fire extinguishers per cluster;
*Installing clear directional signage; and,
*Continuing the child-tagging system for safety.
The MDRRMC reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening disaster preparedness and coordination, with Mayor Gando encouraging continuous teamwork and improved planning for upcoming activities.
