Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental - The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency cornered another suspected drug pusher in the city, Feb. 3.
Operatives of PDEA, region 10, led by Director Lt. Col. Edwin F. Layese (Ret)., conducted a buy-bust operation at around 4:00 p.m., at Barangay 31, Sto. Niño, known as “shabu tiange” of Cagayan de Oro City, after receiving information from a concerned citizen.
The operation led to the arrest of the suspect Emon Daturomampat y Limogas, female, 40 years old, widow and residing at the said barangay.
She was arrested after selling one (1) piece heat sealed transparent plastic sachet containing white crystalline substance believed to be shabu to PDEA agent who acted as the poseur-buyer.
Confiscated from her possession and control were four (4) pieces heat sealed transparent plastic sachets containing white crystalline substance believed to be shabu and five (5) pieces one hundred peso bill.
Director Layese said PDEA 10 office will entertain credible information coming from our hotline numbers (cellphones, landline and email address) which will be validated by our intelligence personnel.
He further emphasized that he will not hesitate to arrest people (pushers) who are not giving importance to the lives of innocent people killed/commit crimes because of the use of dangerous drugs.
“Ang alarming ani is that, ila gamiton ang mga minors sa ila drug trade, louy kayo mga bata” (What is alarming is that they use minor children in their drug trade. I pity these kids), Layese said.
Arrested suspect is now temporarily detained at PDEA 10 office for proper booking and documentation while confiscated drugs will be brought to PNP Crime Laboratory for comprehensive examination. Case for violation of RA 9165 is now being prepared for filing appropriate charges in court. (PDEA 10)
Newly-organized CdeO disaster body met
Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental - As intermittent rains due to the weather disturbance affecting the entire country nowadays, disaster officials in Cagayan de Oro City has strengthened its response capabilities with the reorganization of the local disaster body.
This developed after the newly-organized Cagayan de Oro City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CDRRMC), headed by City Mayor Vicente Y. Emano as chairman, held yesterday its first meeting at the City Mayor’s Office Conference Room.
The CDRRMC is actually the new name for the Cagayan de Oro City Disaster Coordinating Council by virtue of Executive Order # 003-2011 issued by Mayor Emano on Jan. 7, 2011 in response to Republic Act No. 10121, otherwise known as “Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010.”
The meeting, presided by Vice Mayor Caesar Ian E. Acenas, was attended by City Councilors President D. Elipe, Alexander S. Dacer, Liga ng mga Barangay President Dometilo C. Acenas, City Social Welfare and Development Officer Marisa M. Tagarda, City Fire Marshal F/Sr. Insp. Reynante Lorono, City Police Director P/SSupt. Benedicto B. Lopez, Oro Chamber President Antonio Uy, Acting City Administrator Griscelda M. Joson, City Treasurer Lino D. Daral, City Hospital Chief Dr. Rose P. Salta, Office of Civil Defense Regional Director Carmelito A. Lupo, Ricardo A. Mercado of PAGASA, and other representatives of the council’s operation teams.
Highlights of the meeting are the discussion on the overview of recent and current weather trends by PAGASA 10 chief Mercado and the orientation on the implementing rules and regulations of RA 10121 given by OCD 10 Director Lupo.
Suggestions for the issuance of a new executive order drafting the new structure and its composition, new guidelines and the review of proper utilization of the allotted funding were also tackled. (City Information Office)
Iligan implements 5Ps
Iligan City, Lanao del Norte - Mayor Lawrence Ll. Cruz signed a directive for the implementation of the program called Panginabuhi-an Para sa Pagkaon sa Pamilya or 5Ps Livelihood Program of the city government.
This is an alternative method that will answer the daily needs for food for the family that have no regular income.
In accordance with the directive of the chief executive, 5Ps will include three aspects which are food production, food for work and capability building.
Food production calls for organizing a group that will tend communal garden that will be the source for food. Surplus products will be sold, the revenues will be divided to purchase additional needs of the group.
The City Agriculture Office is tasked to teach associations the proper way of farming, provide seeds and fertilizers.
Under the food for work, the city will provide each member of the association a kilo of rice, sardines, and noodles every day while training until planting season which will last for 32 days.
In capability building, each association will be taught the importance of being industrious, frugal and about cooperatives.
Mayor Cruz has created a committee tasked to implement the program that will be headed City Councilor Roy Openiano, Chairman of the Committee on Cooperative and Livelihood in the city council. (mta)
Iligan dad creates committee to monitor city development projects
Iligan City, Lanao del Norte - Mayor Lawrence Ll. Cruz created a committee tasked to monitor all development projects of the barangays as well as those of city level.
The mayor said he wants transparency in the implementation of the projects since it is funded by the people’s money.
The City Project Monitoring Committee is tasked to collect and process reports from agencies and offices concerned that executed projects and assess the status work progress. These will be sent to the mayor. This will also include problems, issues and needs of each project.
Engr. Jane Dacollos, City Director of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) with Dr. Rolando Cuizon of the City Mayor’s Office, Acting City Administrator Pacificador Lluch, Jr., City Legal Officer, City Budget Officer, president of civil engineer’s association and president of the Coalition of Lanao Utility Transport for Change (CLUTCH). (mta)
Councilor to pursue culture and arts Activities
Iligan City, Lanao del Norte - City Councilor Michelle Sweet will initiate efforts to promote local culture and arts.
In a press conference Tuesday held at Madelicious Native House, Councilor Sweet, Chairperson of the Committee on History, Culture and the Arts of the city council said she started the effort in the celebration of the National Arts Month of the entire month of February.
Councilor Sweet said she will make a directory of local artists and talents in Iligan City to give artists the opportunity to be known by the public by showing their talents.
The National Arts Month celebration was officially opened Tuesday through a press conference and an opening program at the Rizal Park. (mta)
Iligan chief activates Ad Hoc Committee to screen PNP applicants
Iligan City, Lanao del Norte - City Mayor Lawrence Ll. Cruz directed the activation of an ad hoc committee tasked to screen police applicants.
This is in fulfillment of the requirements of the recruitment process for uniformed policemen under Memorandum Circular 2007-09 of the National Police Commission.
However, up to this writing, it is not yet known when the screening of applicants will be conducted.
Mayor Cruz has delegated Vice Mayor Henry Dy to head the ad hoc committee with the city director of the Department of Interior and Local Government, city director of the Philippine National Police and representative of the academe of the Iligan City Peace and Order Council. (mta)
PCOO Sec. Coloma in Cagayan de Oro to address the MBMYC
by Rutchie Cabahug-Aguhob
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental – Secretary Herminio B. Coloma of the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) is set to grace the opening of the Mindanao Business and Management Youth Congress (MBMYC) scheduled Feb. 4-6, 2011, at Dynasty Court Hotel, this city.
A Don Jose Cojuangco Professor of Business Management, Sec. Coloma was conferred the “Triple A” (Asian Institute of Management Alumni Achievement) Award in 2004, the highest honor accorded by AIM alumni to its outstanding graduates and earned his PhD in Organizational Development in 2009.
He holds a Master in Business Management with Distinction from AIM in 1978 and a Bachelor of Arts degree, major in Political Science, minor in Philosophy, from the University of the Philippines in 1973.
He held the following positions during the administration of Pres. Corazon C. Aquino: Head, Presidential Management Staff (PMS) and Deputy Executive Secretary in the Office of the President (OP), Undersecretary, Dept. of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) and Undersecretary, Dept. of Agrarian Reform (DAR).
He also served in the administration of Pres. Joseph Estrada as DOTC Undersecretary where he supervised the maritime industry sector and headed the Philippine delegation to the biennial meetings of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in London, United Kingdom.
His consulting work included those for the Senate, House of Representatives, Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA), Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP), Social Security System (SSS) and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
He also had consultative services with the following international multilateral organizations: US Agency for International Development (USAID), Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), Asian Development Bank (ADB) and leading private corporations, namely: San Miguel Corp., Toyota Motor Philippines, Inc. Price Waterhouse Coopers, Philippines, Inc. Pfizer Philippines, Inc. Bristol Myers Squibb, Philippines, Central Azucarrera de Don Pedro Group and First Philippine Holdings Corp., among others.
While on work leave from AIM, Sec. Coloma served as President of the Air and Travel Division and Chief Learning Officer at the Transnational Diversified Group, an Asian conglomerate involved in shipping and logistics, ship management, air travel and tourism, information and communications technology and investments.
From 1996 to n1999, Sec. Coloma was President of the University of Makati. He was also the Vice-President for Corporate Affairs and Human Resource Management of the Far East Bank and Trust Company before he joined the academe in 1988.
He was Governor of Rotary International’s largest district in terms of membership and number of clubs, President of the Personnel Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) and Chairperson of the Federation of AIM Alumni Associations.
The PCOO Secretary also writes a weekly column, “Vector,” for Business World, the Philippines’ leading business daily newspaper. (PIA 10)
BANGSA holds roundtable discussion ARMM reform agenda
By: Apipa Bagumbaran
MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur - The Bangsamoro Solidarity Movement (BANGSA), Inc. in partnership with The Asia Foundation conducted on Thursday, Feb. 03, a roundtable discussion here bringing together key stakeholders to develop a reform agenda that is responsive to the needs of the people in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).
The roundtable discussion dubbed as "Prospects for Reform in ARMM Amidst Burning Issues on Peace Talks and Upcoming ARMM Elections” aims to bring to the national policy makers the different perspectives of the major stakeholders in the region.
Around forty (40) stakeholders from various government, private and civil society sectors based here and in the Lanao provinces actively participated in the roundtable.
The organizers led by former Youth Commissioner Pendatun Disimban believe that it is important to hear the views and insights of the local stakeholders in the region.
They are optimistic that the reform agenda can help and guide national policy makers in addressing the problems and challenges in the ARMM.
The direction of the region must not only be based on the judgement of those who live in the national capital but also by those who can personally feel the problem on a daily basis, Disimban said.
They are ultimate beneficiaries and the real victims of the complex problems of the autonomous region, he added.
The roundtable also tackled issues on the role of the autonomous region in relation to the GRP-MILF peace process as well as the holding or postponement of ARMM elections. (Apipa Bagumbaran/PIA 10 Marawi)
Feature: Saving energy when cooking
ILIGAN CITY, Lanao del Norte - Cooking is an activity that can cause a lot of energy and add pesos to our electricity bill.
If we can apply energy saving tips, we do not only use less power, but we also save money at the end of the month.
These Energy Conservation tips from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI-ENERCON) could be a year’s resolution to keep:
Defrost all frozen foods before cooking. Doing this can reduce cooking time by as much as 50 percent. The shorter the cooking time, the less electricity used. Always ensure your ingredients are prepared before turning on the stove.
Resist buying cheap pots and pans - they’ll cost you more in the long run. A good sturdy, thick walled set will last you a lifetime and while they take a little longer to heat up, the heat distribution is better and they’ll also store heat for longer. Glass and ceramic pots and pans are said to be the most efficient.
Cover pans while cooking to prevent heat loss. Also, use low and medium settings when possible. Make sure your pan covers the coil of your range. Otherwise, you will lose energy.
When using the oven, don’t peek in to see what it looks like. Every time the door is opened, 20 percent of the heat is lost. Keep that door closed to save time and energy.
Just before your food is cooked completely, turn off the oven or burner and allow the heat in the pot or pan to continue the cooking process for you.
Always make more food than you plan to use and freeze it for your own “fast food.” Leftovers take less energy to reheat on top of the stove rather than in the oven.
For pasta lovers, make extra, toss with olive oil, and keep in the fridge so you don’t have to heat an entire pot of water to the boiling point every time you want some.
The less liquid and fat you use, the quicker the cooking time. Try one-pot cooking. Stews, soups, and other great peasant meals only take one burner to cook.
Use the microwave or pressure cooker when possible because they cook in a fraction of the time and save energy.
Use other smaller appliances like electric skillets, toasters and waffle irons when possible as they use a lot less energy than that big stove. (LVGabule, PIA Lanao del Norte/DTI ENERCON)
All set for Kaamulan 2011
by Ruby Leonora R. Balistoy
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon - The Mindanao’s food basket, Bukidnon, is primed and ready for this year’s Kaamulan 2011 with big events to be done on a grand scale.
The soft opening is set on Feb. 18 with the traditional “pamuhat” (ritual) dedicated to the “Magbabaya” (deity) for a bounty harvest.
The traditional ‘Provincial Cultural Festival’ like indigenous mass wedding, tribal sports and cultural offering will run from Feb. 18 to March 10, while the much-awaited street dance competition will be on March 5.
Grand events include Kaamulan Rodeo, livestock and poultry show, agri-fair, garden show, and Kaamulan bazaar displaying indigenous products made in Bukidnon.
Provincial Administrator Marie Carmen C. Unabia, who is concurrent executive chairperson of the steering committee, said this year’s festival would be grander in terms of events and activities as there were added tourist attractions like the 1st Mount Kitanglad International Ragged Mountain Race.
Keenie Peralta, Provincial Tourism Officer, further said that Mt. Kitanglad Natural Park in Bukidnon is one of the famous heritage parks in Asia as declared by United Nations Educational Scientific Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Moto trail riding and off-road challenge, shoot fest competition, Kaamulan adventure race, Bukidnon Mountaineering clean and climb, mountain bike competition, drum and lyre competition, football festival, ethnic music and dance clinic, Bb. Bukidnon search, ’piniliyapan hu Bukidnon’ (a glimpse of Bukidnon) and the night of music with Bukidnon artists from the seven ethnic groups will highlight the month-long event.
Kaamulan is a yearly gathering and thanksgiving of Bukidnon’s seven ethnic tribes namely the Higaonon, Talaandig, Manobo, Matigsalug, Tigwahanon, Umayamnon and Bukidnon. (PIA 10 Bukidnon)
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