TUBOD, LANAO DEL NORTE-- The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has recently awarded the provincial government of Lanao del Norte a financial assistance worth P25 million to finance the implementation of the development of the province?s mariculture and aqua tourism project.
The awarding ceremony was held at the Office of the Provincial Administrator with Joselito E. Quibranza (Provincial Administrator), Letecia G. Ditucalan (Provincial Agriculture Officer), PGLDN employees and BFAR staff in attendance.
This BFAR assistance is an adherence to the Republic Act 8550 known as the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998 which mandated the BFAR for the development, management and conservation of the fisheries and aquatic resources including the improvement and productivity of aquaculture within ecological limits.
The Lanao del Norte LGU headed by Governor Khalid Dimaporo continues to be committed to the conservation and development of the province?s aquaculture resources and remains to be a strong ally of BFAR in the alleviation of the economic conditions in the coastal areas.
Further, the establishment of the Lanao del Norte Mariculture and Aqua Tourism Project of PGLDN is a government initiative to provide support to the fisheries sector primarily the ordinary fisherfolks, through appropriate technology and research, manage fisheries and aquatic resources in a manner consistent with the concept of an integrated coastal area management in line with the policies of the national government.
BFAR as an implementing agency for fisheries, through Regional Director Visa Tan-Dimerin of BFAR Regional 10 Office, funded the livelihood projects for the fishing communities in the 10 identified coastal towns of Lanao del Norte: Sultan Naga Dimaporo (SND), Tubod, Kolambugan, Maigo, Baroy, Lala, Kapatagan, Bacolod, Kauswagan and Linamon.
This livelihood assistance is the materialization of BFAR's commitment to tie up with the LGUs to effectively carry out its goal in providing and extending support to the fisheries communities throughout Lanao del Norte. (ARMS/PIO-LDN)
Friday, March 5, 2010
LDN to host last provincial concert of APO Hiking Society
TUBOD, LANAO DEL NORTE – Legendary singing trio APO Hiking Society has already started their farewell concert tour around the provinces and even in the US before going back to Manila on the last week of May for their biggest and possibly most emotional concert ever as APO finally lets the curtains fall on their colorful and storied singing career .
Jim Paredes, Boboy Garovillo and Danny Javier collectively known as APO Hiking Society first gained recognition in 1973 when they gave a farewell concert at the Meralco Theater in Pasig City, Metro Manila.
Over the span of three decades, the APO has made 22 record albums; hosted several television shows including their own noontime Sunday show "Sa Linggo nAPO Sila" and noontime show from Monday to Saturday "'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila"; and launched hugely successful major solo concerts and countless provincial, dinner, and corporate shows. They have performed in over 50 cities in the United States, in Canada, Singapore, Indonesia, Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Japan to bring Original Pilipino Music to Filipinos the world over.
“We are already finished with the negotiations and we are now in the event promotion phase”, Provincial Information Officer Lyndon Calica divulged.
The APO also earned international recognition for Jim Paredes' anthem on the bloodless Philippine revolution in 1986. "Handog ng Pilipino sa Mundo" was recorded by 15 Filipino artists in April 1986. In 2007, the group was awarded as "MYX Magna Award 2007" in the MYX Music Awards 2007 achieving the best of OPM pop music.
“We are very proud to be part of history because the APO Hiking Society is considered an icon in the Philippine music industry and for their last provincial tour to be held here in our province is truly a great honor for us”, Calica said.
Dubbed as “Paalam nAPO”, the concert will be held in the cavernous Mindanao Civic Center gymnasium on May 22, 2010 (Saturday). Ticket denominations are still being determined as of presstime. For ticket reservation, interested parties can contact the Provincial Treasurer’s Office or visit the Provincial Capitol Building, Pigcarangan, Tubod, this province. VNL/PIO-LDN
Jim Paredes, Boboy Garovillo and Danny Javier collectively known as APO Hiking Society first gained recognition in 1973 when they gave a farewell concert at the Meralco Theater in Pasig City, Metro Manila.
Over the span of three decades, the APO has made 22 record albums; hosted several television shows including their own noontime Sunday show "Sa Linggo nAPO Sila" and noontime show from Monday to Saturday "'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila"; and launched hugely successful major solo concerts and countless provincial, dinner, and corporate shows. They have performed in over 50 cities in the United States, in Canada, Singapore, Indonesia, Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Japan to bring Original Pilipino Music to Filipinos the world over.
“We are already finished with the negotiations and we are now in the event promotion phase”, Provincial Information Officer Lyndon Calica divulged.
The APO also earned international recognition for Jim Paredes' anthem on the bloodless Philippine revolution in 1986. "Handog ng Pilipino sa Mundo" was recorded by 15 Filipino artists in April 1986. In 2007, the group was awarded as "MYX Magna Award 2007" in the MYX Music Awards 2007 achieving the best of OPM pop music.
“We are very proud to be part of history because the APO Hiking Society is considered an icon in the Philippine music industry and for their last provincial tour to be held here in our province is truly a great honor for us”, Calica said.
Dubbed as “Paalam nAPO”, the concert will be held in the cavernous Mindanao Civic Center gymnasium on May 22, 2010 (Saturday). Ticket denominations are still being determined as of presstime. For ticket reservation, interested parties can contact the Provincial Treasurer’s Office or visit the Provincial Capitol Building, Pigcarangan, Tubod, this province. VNL/PIO-LDN
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Lanao Norte gears up for Sinulog 2010
TUBOD,Lanao del Norte--In a bid to finally capture the elusive championship in the biggest cultural stage of the Philippines—Cebu’s Sinulog Festival, the provincial government of Lanao del Norte is again sending its own contingent in the much anticipated cultural competition.
“This is the fulfillment to our promise to last year’s winning group in the Municipal Festival contest during our Golden Araw Anniversary. And with their spectacular win, we are sending this year the Kapatagan National High School to the Sinulog to be our contingent,” explained Governor Khalid Dimaporo.
This is the second time that the provincial government is sending an official contingent in the Free Interpretation category where Lanao del Norte placed 4th over-all in a category that saw 25 groups compete.
Last year, Lanao del Norte was also able to grab the coveted title of Best in Costume despite being a first-timer in the festival.
“We are very thankful for the all-out support of Governor Dimaporo. We are inspired to reach for the top prize this time and bring home the trophy here in Lanao del Norte,” said Tourism Officer Minda Regis.
This year, the province’s Sinulog contingent is composed of 95 dancers, 50 propsmen, 30 instrumentalists and 24 support group personnel. Lanao del Norte will also be sending 2 candidates in the prestigious Sinulog Queen Pageant, namely Emilyn Opada of Maranding, Lala and Lota Correos of Tubod.
“This is another chance for us to showcase to the whole world that Lanao del Norte is indeed a beautiful and peaceful province where people live in unity and harmony with one another,” said Information Officer Lyndon Calica. The Lanao Norte group will depart for Cebu on January 12 for early rehearsals, while the actual Sinulog competitions will be on January 17. (VNL/PIO-Lanao del Norte)
“This is the fulfillment to our promise to last year’s winning group in the Municipal Festival contest during our Golden Araw Anniversary. And with their spectacular win, we are sending this year the Kapatagan National High School to the Sinulog to be our contingent,” explained Governor Khalid Dimaporo.
This is the second time that the provincial government is sending an official contingent in the Free Interpretation category where Lanao del Norte placed 4th over-all in a category that saw 25 groups compete.
Last year, Lanao del Norte was also able to grab the coveted title of Best in Costume despite being a first-timer in the festival.
“We are very thankful for the all-out support of Governor Dimaporo. We are inspired to reach for the top prize this time and bring home the trophy here in Lanao del Norte,” said Tourism Officer Minda Regis.
This year, the province’s Sinulog contingent is composed of 95 dancers, 50 propsmen, 30 instrumentalists and 24 support group personnel. Lanao del Norte will also be sending 2 candidates in the prestigious Sinulog Queen Pageant, namely Emilyn Opada of Maranding, Lala and Lota Correos of Tubod.
“This is another chance for us to showcase to the whole world that Lanao del Norte is indeed a beautiful and peaceful province where people live in unity and harmony with one another,” said Information Officer Lyndon Calica. The Lanao Norte group will depart for Cebu on January 12 for early rehearsals, while the actual Sinulog competitions will be on January 17. (VNL/PIO-Lanao del Norte)
Leading peace maker of LDN laid to rest
TUBOD,LDN--The remains of Board Member Robert Matalines were finally laid to rest in his home town of Linamon, this province as hundreds of people came to pay their last respects to a well-loved peace advocate in this part of the country.
Many religious leaders from both the Christian and Muslim faith came to give tribute to a legislator who championed the peace-building initiatives in Lanao del Norte.
“He (Matalines) is a big loss to the province. He’ll be missed and he will never be forgotten”, expressed Governor Khalid Dimaporo during the necrological mass last December 30 at Linamon municipal hall.
Board Member Matalines and his son Matthew both drowned during a water baptism ceremony he conducted as pastor of a local church in Linamon. A third man, Generoso Sumalipong, Jr. , a church member who attended the baptism also drowned as he tried to rescue the pair.
“It’s really painful to lose both your husband and son at the same time. But throughout this ordeal, I never questioned God”, said Grecille Matalines (widow of BM Matalines).
“He love to serve the people and seeing the many people who mourned with us has somehow ease the unspeakable pain we are experiencing,” Grecille added.
BM Matalines was very instrumental in helping bridge the gap between the Muslims and Christians created by the August 18, 2008 atrocities in the towns of Kauswagan and Kolambugan. He also spearheaded numerous multi-sectoral dialogues and prayer rallies to help strengthen the peace and order in the province.
Representative Abdullah Dimaporo of the 2nd congressional district of Lanao del Norte and former Governor Imelda Quibranza-Dimaporo were also on hand to give tribute to a provincial lawmaker who contributed much to their battlecry of lasting peace and order in northern Mindanao.
“It’s very hard to picture a Lanao del Norte without Robert (Matalines), I guess that’s how important he was to us and everyone whose lives he touched”, lamented Governor Dimaporo.
Board member Matalines was chairman of following important committees in the Sanggunian Panlalawigan: Committee on Ways and Means, Committee on Commerce, Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, and the Committee on Water Service.
His widow, Grecille, will serve the remainder of Matalines’ term in the provincial legislature. VNL/PIO-LDN
Many religious leaders from both the Christian and Muslim faith came to give tribute to a legislator who championed the peace-building initiatives in Lanao del Norte.
“He (Matalines) is a big loss to the province. He’ll be missed and he will never be forgotten”, expressed Governor Khalid Dimaporo during the necrological mass last December 30 at Linamon municipal hall.
Board Member Matalines and his son Matthew both drowned during a water baptism ceremony he conducted as pastor of a local church in Linamon. A third man, Generoso Sumalipong, Jr. , a church member who attended the baptism also drowned as he tried to rescue the pair.
“It’s really painful to lose both your husband and son at the same time. But throughout this ordeal, I never questioned God”, said Grecille Matalines (widow of BM Matalines).
“He love to serve the people and seeing the many people who mourned with us has somehow ease the unspeakable pain we are experiencing,” Grecille added.
BM Matalines was very instrumental in helping bridge the gap between the Muslims and Christians created by the August 18, 2008 atrocities in the towns of Kauswagan and Kolambugan. He also spearheaded numerous multi-sectoral dialogues and prayer rallies to help strengthen the peace and order in the province.
Representative Abdullah Dimaporo of the 2nd congressional district of Lanao del Norte and former Governor Imelda Quibranza-Dimaporo were also on hand to give tribute to a provincial lawmaker who contributed much to their battlecry of lasting peace and order in northern Mindanao.
“It’s very hard to picture a Lanao del Norte without Robert (Matalines), I guess that’s how important he was to us and everyone whose lives he touched”, lamented Governor Dimaporo.
Board member Matalines was chairman of following important committees in the Sanggunian Panlalawigan: Committee on Ways and Means, Committee on Commerce, Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, and the Committee on Water Service.
His widow, Grecille, will serve the remainder of Matalines’ term in the provincial legislature. VNL/PIO-LDN
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Saulog rules Lanao del norte motocross
TUBOD, Lanao del Norte – Taking advantage of an unexpected accident of series leader Glenn Aguilar, Jovy Saulog rode his bike to victory in a neck-to-neck race against local rider Quimboy Pineda of Team Lanao del Norte and star rider Donark Yuson.
The final race in the open professional category drew loud cheers from the crowd as they egg on their local rider but in the end Saulog’s experience proved too much for the crowd favorite.
“This is a bitter sweet victory for me. I’m thrilled to finally get a win because it’s been years now since I last got one. But I’m also sad on what happened to Glenn (Aguilar) in his last race”, said the Open Professional Category champion.
However, with Aguilar out of the race, Donark Yuson team captain of Therasil KTM Access Plus, was able to muster enough points to grab the lead in the over-all series point tally and be proclaimed as Rider of Year in the Pro Open Category.
“I am very happy with the outcome of the motocross championships. This is an unprecedented turn-out of top riders in a national competition”, said Governor Khalid Dimaporo.
The record-breaking turn-out of professional riders in the 2009 Gov. Khalid Dimaporo National Motocross Championships established Lanao del Norte as the top motocross racing venue in the country and solidify its title as the Motocross Capital of the Philippines.
“Come next year, we hope to hold at least one asian motocross championships here and expose our local riders to international-level competition”, Dimaporo said.
Other series winners are: Car Michael Santos (50cc category), Mclean Aguilar (65cc category), Jacob Orbe (85cc category), Hermes Bantoc (Executive category), Dexter Bacabac (Veterans category), Joey Barba (Underbone Open category), Butch Flores (Underbone Local category), Ryan Magalona (Local Enduro category), Ryan Magalona (Open Enduro category), Joey Barba (Beginner Production category), Dexter Bacabac (Novice Open Production category), Noynoy Abraham (Intermediate category), Donark Yuson (Pro 125 category). VNL/PIO-LDN
The final race in the open professional category drew loud cheers from the crowd as they egg on their local rider but in the end Saulog’s experience proved too much for the crowd favorite.
“This is a bitter sweet victory for me. I’m thrilled to finally get a win because it’s been years now since I last got one. But I’m also sad on what happened to Glenn (Aguilar) in his last race”, said the Open Professional Category champion.
However, with Aguilar out of the race, Donark Yuson team captain of Therasil KTM Access Plus, was able to muster enough points to grab the lead in the over-all series point tally and be proclaimed as Rider of Year in the Pro Open Category.
“I am very happy with the outcome of the motocross championships. This is an unprecedented turn-out of top riders in a national competition”, said Governor Khalid Dimaporo.
The record-breaking turn-out of professional riders in the 2009 Gov. Khalid Dimaporo National Motocross Championships established Lanao del Norte as the top motocross racing venue in the country and solidify its title as the Motocross Capital of the Philippines.
“Come next year, we hope to hold at least one asian motocross championships here and expose our local riders to international-level competition”, Dimaporo said.
Other series winners are: Car Michael Santos (50cc category), Mclean Aguilar (65cc category), Jacob Orbe (85cc category), Hermes Bantoc (Executive category), Dexter Bacabac (Veterans category), Joey Barba (Underbone Open category), Butch Flores (Underbone Local category), Ryan Magalona (Local Enduro category), Ryan Magalona (Open Enduro category), Joey Barba (Beginner Production category), Dexter Bacabac (Novice Open Production category), Noynoy Abraham (Intermediate category), Donark Yuson (Pro 125 category). VNL/PIO-LDN
Friday, December 4, 2009
PPOC reports significant improvement on peace situation
TUBOD, Lanao del Norte-In the recently concluded Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) meeting called to order by PPOC Chairman Governor Mohamad Khalid Quibranza Dimaporo on November 18 at the Macapagal Training Center, this town, the council reported that the peace and order situation in the province significantly improved “as a result of inter-agency collaboration” among and between the Philippine Army, Philippine National Police, other national and local agencies, Non-Government Organizations and all other stakeholders herein.
“The peace and order condition in the AOR is relatively stable during the period under review and while the hazards posed by the presence of threat groups as well as criminals and other lawless elements still exist, the situation has remained normal and the atmosphere of tranquility prevails in the province,” PNP Provincial Director P/SSupt Minoy R. Darimbang reported.
In a report by Captain J-jay Javines, the Philippine Army assigned herein which is the 104th Infantry (SULTAN) Brigade of the 1st Infantry (TABAK) Division, headed by Col Benito Antonio T de Leon, through their participation and conduct of humanitarian and poverty reduction activities, securing and facilitating socio-economic development and rural infrastructure and promoting the culture of peace and harmony, good environmental management, support good governance and strengthening security and crime prevention, it resulted to reduced lawless elements’ strength; defection of MILF members; zero Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs); hasten psychological and emotional recovery of people; continuation of development projects; improvement of general peace and order situation; swelling support from LGEs; heightened “stakeholders” attention to peace efforts.
In the same forum, Governor Dimaporo posed a question to all municipal mayors present thereat whether or not their communities support the presence of the Philippine Army of which unanimously favored by the LGUs while they strongly oppose to whatever lawless elements in their areas much more the presence of members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) rebels.
With this result, the young Governor declared to the august body that he will lobby to the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace Process (OPAPP) for the province of Lanao del Norte to be 100% free from MILF rebels and strongly supports Suspension of Military Offensives (SOMO) sanctioned by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and support as well the efforts of reviving peace negotiations to attain a lasting peace not just in herein province but for Mindanao as a whole.
In addition, Mayor Abdulmalik Manamparan of Nunungan town, who is also the President of the Provincial Mayors’ League moved for the allocation of funds to reactivate and re-orient CAFGUS to strengthen the peace force and deter harassments or lawless activities especially since the 2010 elections is just around the corner, which proposal was agreed by all with the organization of an Oversight Committee or Advisory Council composed of representatives from the Department of Interior and Local Government, Philippine National Police, 5th Infantry Battalion, 104th Infantry (SULTAN) Brigade, LMP District 1 or 2 depending on the municipality concerned.
Finally, Governor Dimaporo reminded the august body that they should work together not just the military and the police but it includes the mayors as well. “I don’t like this to be a pointing game. We should be willing to work together,” said Dimaporo. Breezy C. Jimenez/PIO staff
“The peace and order condition in the AOR is relatively stable during the period under review and while the hazards posed by the presence of threat groups as well as criminals and other lawless elements still exist, the situation has remained normal and the atmosphere of tranquility prevails in the province,” PNP Provincial Director P/SSupt Minoy R. Darimbang reported.
In a report by Captain J-jay Javines, the Philippine Army assigned herein which is the 104th Infantry (SULTAN) Brigade of the 1st Infantry (TABAK) Division, headed by Col Benito Antonio T de Leon, through their participation and conduct of humanitarian and poverty reduction activities, securing and facilitating socio-economic development and rural infrastructure and promoting the culture of peace and harmony, good environmental management, support good governance and strengthening security and crime prevention, it resulted to reduced lawless elements’ strength; defection of MILF members; zero Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs); hasten psychological and emotional recovery of people; continuation of development projects; improvement of general peace and order situation; swelling support from LGEs; heightened “stakeholders” attention to peace efforts.
In the same forum, Governor Dimaporo posed a question to all municipal mayors present thereat whether or not their communities support the presence of the Philippine Army of which unanimously favored by the LGUs while they strongly oppose to whatever lawless elements in their areas much more the presence of members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) rebels.
With this result, the young Governor declared to the august body that he will lobby to the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace Process (OPAPP) for the province of Lanao del Norte to be 100% free from MILF rebels and strongly supports Suspension of Military Offensives (SOMO) sanctioned by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and support as well the efforts of reviving peace negotiations to attain a lasting peace not just in herein province but for Mindanao as a whole.
In addition, Mayor Abdulmalik Manamparan of Nunungan town, who is also the President of the Provincial Mayors’ League moved for the allocation of funds to reactivate and re-orient CAFGUS to strengthen the peace force and deter harassments or lawless activities especially since the 2010 elections is just around the corner, which proposal was agreed by all with the organization of an Oversight Committee or Advisory Council composed of representatives from the Department of Interior and Local Government, Philippine National Police, 5th Infantry Battalion, 104th Infantry (SULTAN) Brigade, LMP District 1 or 2 depending on the municipality concerned.
Finally, Governor Dimaporo reminded the august body that they should work together not just the military and the police but it includes the mayors as well. “I don’t like this to be a pointing game. We should be willing to work together,” said Dimaporo. Breezy C. Jimenez/PIO staff
Radyo natin opens 7th year anniversary with peace caravan
TUBOD, Lanao del Norte-To formally declare the month-long 7th Year Anniversary of 93.5 FM Radyo Natin Lanao commencing on November 21 to December 30, a peace caravan has been organized by its management headed by Ms. Edelyn “Kabiso Bulhing” de la Cruz-Balungcas and other religious leaders.
Under the theme “Kalinaw sa Lanao: Ipadayon pinaagi Kanimo ug sa responsableng Pagbalita” or more or less means that the peace in Lanao del Norte should be continued or maintained through every resident and that of relaying responsible news or information, peace advocates gather round the Freedom Park in Kapatagan town eager to be a part of a peace covenant that the attainment of peace and order is in fact and indeed a shared responsibility. Cooperation, unity and harmony are needed for a lasting peace situation herein. The same would then result to peaceful co-existence despite the sheer cultural differences and inevitably led to economic progress and social development.
The event commenced with a Peace Song led by Pastor Jun Ramos, host of Pulong sa Kinabuhi, Church of God, Seventh Day Adventist followed by a prayer in Christian Pastor Romeo Cube, host of Unsay Gisulti sa Biblia, Bible Baptist Church while the Muslim prayer is led by Ustad Salim Ansar, host of Mensahe sa Islam, Muslim Cultural Islam Convert of the Philippines. Afterwhich, an overview of the activity was given by Pastor Edilberto “Jun” Paguican, Vice-Chairman, Radyo Natin Club.
With the first part of the program finished, a motorcade followed from the said Freedom Park to Lala, Baroy then to the Provincial Capitol in Tubod where Ms. Balungcas formally launched the RNC Television Network and LDN Today Newspaper. On the other hand, Pastor Freddie Inovejas led the launching of Mahal Nato Ang Lanao del Norte.
Signing of the Peace Covenant by representatives and blocktimers and Peace Symbol is released to seal the covenant.
To celebrate the success of the activity, a get-together-dinner is sponsored by Sagguniang Bayan Member of Lala Jhing Perez.
The program was ably hosted by RNC Meriam Paguican, RNC Jun Paguican and LDN Today Edwin Paypa. Breezy C. Jimenez/PIO staff
Under the theme “Kalinaw sa Lanao: Ipadayon pinaagi Kanimo ug sa responsableng Pagbalita” or more or less means that the peace in Lanao del Norte should be continued or maintained through every resident and that of relaying responsible news or information, peace advocates gather round the Freedom Park in Kapatagan town eager to be a part of a peace covenant that the attainment of peace and order is in fact and indeed a shared responsibility. Cooperation, unity and harmony are needed for a lasting peace situation herein. The same would then result to peaceful co-existence despite the sheer cultural differences and inevitably led to economic progress and social development.
The event commenced with a Peace Song led by Pastor Jun Ramos, host of Pulong sa Kinabuhi, Church of God, Seventh Day Adventist followed by a prayer in Christian Pastor Romeo Cube, host of Unsay Gisulti sa Biblia, Bible Baptist Church while the Muslim prayer is led by Ustad Salim Ansar, host of Mensahe sa Islam, Muslim Cultural Islam Convert of the Philippines. Afterwhich, an overview of the activity was given by Pastor Edilberto “Jun” Paguican, Vice-Chairman, Radyo Natin Club.
With the first part of the program finished, a motorcade followed from the said Freedom Park to Lala, Baroy then to the Provincial Capitol in Tubod where Ms. Balungcas formally launched the RNC Television Network and LDN Today Newspaper. On the other hand, Pastor Freddie Inovejas led the launching of Mahal Nato Ang Lanao del Norte.
Signing of the Peace Covenant by representatives and blocktimers and Peace Symbol is released to seal the covenant.
To celebrate the success of the activity, a get-together-dinner is sponsored by Sagguniang Bayan Member of Lala Jhing Perez.
The program was ably hosted by RNC Meriam Paguican, RNC Jun Paguican and LDN Today Edwin Paypa. Breezy C. Jimenez/PIO staff