by Elaine O. Ratunil
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, March 6 (PIA)—The Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) in Bukidnon joins the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) in all its efforts to maximize tax collection and be an active partner in all its tax campaign efforts.
Thus echoed CPA and Business Romeo Hernandez, representing PICPA-Bukidnon chapter and Adviser of the Bukidnon League of Local Government Accountants (BULGA).
“For and in behalf of PICPA Bukidnon and as adviser of BULGA, I hereby pledge our solidarity support to the 2011 tax campaign kick-off with the theme “Buwis Mo Para sa Bagong Pilipinas (Your Taxes for a New Philippines)” as launched by BIR,” Hernandez said.
He said the Provincial Government of Bukidnon where he serves as Provincial Accountant has been a consistent Outstanding Government Withholding Tax Agent as recognized by the BIR.
On the occasion of the 100th year anniversary of the BIR, the province of Bukidnon was awarded among the Top 12 Outstanding Government Withholding Agents Nationwide by the BIR.
“A record we can brag about and pledge to maintain,” he said.
With the economic boom of micro, small and medium agricultural investments in Bukidnon as a result of record high production and better farm gate prices of corn, sugar and other high value crop, the province offers an expanded tax base for Region 10, cited Hernandez.
Meanwhile, Regional Esmeralda Tabule of BIR Revenue Region 16 (BIR RR16) said the bureau’s enforcement of tax laws is not only to raise revenues for the government but also to get rid of society violators. (PIA10)
Gingoog City Water District backs BIR tax campaign
by Elaine O. Ratunil
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, March 6 (PIA)—The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is intensifying community awareness on its tax campaign efforts for the public to cooperate in its call to pay corresponding taxes promptly and honestly.
As it launched its Tax Campaign for 2011 in Cagayan de Oro on March 2 with the theme “Buwis Mo Para sa Bagong Pilipinas (Your taxes for the News Philippines),” the Gingoog City Water District (GCWD) signified its support to the bureau’s advocacy.
Engr. Danilo Gabia, Administrative Officer of GCWD which was created under Presidential Decree No. 198, otherwise known as the “Water Utilities Act of 1973” is mandated to adhere to government laws and guidelines.
Our way of adherence to such laws is our sign of commitment to the Philippine government advocacy to serve the people with utmost sincerity and dedication. As a law abiding institution, GCWD has to leap its steps towards real development by sharing the part of our revenues to the sagging economy of our nation, Gabia said.
He said, water districts as water utility institutions are government-owned and controlled corporations and should therefore be part of this development towards nation building founded under the new scheme of national leadership.
Pres. Benigno S. Aquino III is bringing a new vision for our country with his serious commitment to the truth by enhancing tax collections through his reform agenda “Tungo sa Bagong Pilipinas (Towards the New Philippines).”
These actions could be the new signs of the times of another spiritual and moral revolution for the better life of generations to come. Contented with his kind of national leadership, GCWD expressed another years of commitment, Gabia said.
“We pledge our undeniable support to the national government, the BIR and to the Revenue District No. 97 of Gingoog City headed by RDO Gledonio B. Teope, Jr. to maintain our friendly relationships and pay our taxes as required by law.
We acknowledge the mercy of our Creator for allowing us to utilize water resources without much difficulty. We thank Him more for our upliftment and growth and because of that we were able to pay our taxes on time with commitment,” the GCWD Admin Officer said.
“Our awards which we received as consistent Top Government Withholding Agent from the government sector for two years, may not only be considered as our success, but it is also yours, because of your RDO who remained steadfast in terms of their amiable approaches with integrity to persuade us to pay the correct taxes” Gabia added. (PIA)
PhilHealth eyeing to raise TB benefit package
by Jorie C. Valcorza
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, March 6 (PIA) - The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is examining the possibility of raising the Tuberculosis (TB) Outpatient Benefit Package of Directly Observed Treatment Short-Course (DOTS) facilities to P5,000.00 from its old flat rate of P4,000.00.
This was revealed by Gerion Cabang, Social Insurance Officer of PhilHealth during the re-orientation workshop of TB control partners on the Comprehensive and Unified Policy for TB Control (CUP TB), held in Cagayan de Oro, recently.
Cabang highlighted before the group the TB-DOTS package. He noted that payment will only cover fees of physicians, healthcare workers, referral center, additional services rendered and for the extension of treatment.
The amount of P2, 500 will be given to the facility during the intensive phase or after the second month treatment and the remaining P1, 500 will only be released after the completion of the six-month maintenance phase.
The DOTS facility, in return, will provide free sputum examination, consultation services and anti-tuberculosis drugs the patient requires for the whole 6 months of treatment.
These will give ease and convenience to the patients when accessing quality health care services for tuberculosis.
However, PhilHealth will put a certain patient in exclusion of the benefit package if the treatment will result to failure or relapse, Cabang added.
This move is devised to ensure strong partnership and commitment between patients and accredited DOTS facilities to efficiently diagnose and complete treatment of TB. (PIA 10)
Gunmen release truck driver in Lanao del Sur
By: Apipa Bagumbaran
MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur, March 6 (PIA) – Gunmen freed Roberto Tacbobo last Thursday afternoon the delivery truck driver they abducted in Masiu town on March 1.
The 50-year old Tacbobo, driver of a white ten-wheeler cargo truck and a resident of Barangay Tubod, Iligan City, was forcibly taken by them at about 12nn, last March 1, along the national highway in Barangay Sawir, Masiu town, Lanao del Sur (LDS).
The delivery truck with plate number RHF-404 is owned by Macarambon Calandada of Barangay Bliss Bubong, Saguiaran town.
Tacbobo had just delivered sacks of rice in Lumbayanague town, LDS and while traversing the highway back to Saguiaran, he was flagged down by eight unidentified armed men riding in tandem onboard four (4) single motorcycles.
Provincial Director SSupt. Rodolfo Asejo Llorca said the victim was safely released at about 4:00p.m. last March 3 in Barangay Sandab, Butig town, LDS.
The release was made possible through the collaborative efforts of the Philippine National Police (PNP), Philippine Army (PA) and National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) with the help of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) and the LDS Provincial Government, as well, as the local government units of Butig, Masiu, and Lumbayanague.
“We exerted all efforts and worked together in order to secure the safe release of the victim,” Llorca emphasized.
He also assured the people of LDS that the PNP and both the offices of the ARMM Regional Governor and the LDS Provincial Governor are on top of the situation in the province.
Llorca also disclosed that they are still conducting thorough investigation to identify the culprits for filing of appropriate charges in court.
On the other hand, NBI Supervising Agent Rod Bangi, said once the culprits are identified and the case is filed, the victim will be put in the witness protection program to ensure his safety.
Meanwhile, the Commanding Officer of the 103rd Infantry Brigade, Philippine Army, based in Kampo Ranao here expressed unwavering support to the enforcement operations of the PNP and all government agencies so as to deter any further kidnappings in the province.
“We, in the Philippine Army, are giving our full support and we are one with you in stopping these kidnappings in the province,” Colonel Daniel Lucero said.
Furthermore, ARMM Governor Ansaruddin Alonto-Adiong lauded the unified efforts of the PNP, PA, NBI and all those who extended help for the immediate release of Tacbobo.
Lucero also urged all his constituents to help the authorities to combat kidnappings in the province. (PIA-10)
National Science Camp to be held in Iloilo
By R. A. Macabodbod, Jr.
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, May 6 (PIA) -- Calling on all science enthusiasts! Be a CHEMstructor!
April 7-10, 2011 is the date to watch for, as the Philippine Society of Youth Science Clubs, Inc. (PSYSC) spearheads the 2011 National Youth Science, Technology and Environment Summer Camp, at the Sarabia Manor Hotel and Convention Center, General Luna St., Iloilo City.
The year’s camp theme is “Under CHEMstruction: Restore the Environment’s Equilibrium, Provide a Greener Solution.”
The activity will highlight the significance of Chemistry in aiming for a greener Earth through seminars on Eco-Chemistry, Inno-Chemistry and Geo-Chemistry, workshops and ecological fieldtrips.
The event will also feature the Masquerade Costume Party and the famous Pasalubong Festival to promote the native delicacies of each region in the country.
The annual environment summer camp is an activity of the PSYSC, an organization geared towards promoting public understanding and awareness among Filipino youths on the role of Science and Technology in maintaining environmental sustainability.
It also aims to keep the young ones abreast with the latest environmental issues and awaken their passion towards a greener and better Earth.
Interested participants must accomplish a registration form and pay a corresponding reservation fee of Php700 to cover the food, board and lodging, kits, shirts, field trip expenses and insurance during the event.
Payment may be done through Postal Money Order or deposited to the Philippine Society of Youth Science Clubs, Inc., Account Number 0702-1020-65, in any Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) branches nationwide.
Deadline for reservation and submission of registration forms is on March 30, 2011. For more information, please contact (02)332 8151, (02)393 4384 or visit www.psysc.org or go to the National Youth Science, Technology & Environment Camp 2011 facebook fanpage.
Forms are distributed to Science Clubs in Region 10 and are also available at the DOST Regional and Provincial Offices of the Dept. of Science and Technology (DOST).
For more details, you may contact RAMacabodbod Jr. with email address: yukyoshiro@yahoo.com. (PIA-10)
Gerald Buhia is 2011 Singing Ambassador of Lanao Norte
TUBOD, Lanao del Norte, March 6 (PIA) -- The Search for Lanao del Norte’s (LDN) Singing Ambassador officially ended with the declaration of Gerald Buhia as grand winner.
The one-day singing competition was held on March 3, 2011 at the Provincial Capitol Bldg., Pigcarangan, Tubod, this province.
A nursing student from Mindanao State University- Maigo School of Arts and Trade (MSU-MSAT), Buhia had been joining and already won several singing contests in the past, both in the local and national scene.
His winning performance came after he sung Martin Nieveras’s “Promise of Love,” captivating the crowd with his powerful rendition of this popular love song.
Buhia bested four (4) other singers in the competition who were judged based on the following
criteria:
Voice Quality, diction/enunciation, voice distinction and tonal quality, 40%; Stage Performance, showmanship, timing, projection, confidence, 30%; Star Quality, total personality packaging, style, bearing, appropriateness of attire, 20% and audience impact, ability to capture audience attention, 10%.
Organized by the provincial government through its Tourism Office headed by Minda Regis, the search for LDN Singing Ambassador is one of the highly-anticipated event, next only to the recently concluded Culinary Festival here in the province.
Buhia will represent LDN in the regional competition to be held in Cagayan de Oro City for the chance to represent Region 10 in the national finals, the proclaimed winners of whom will enjoy the opportunity to travel and perform in cultural and tourism-related activities as its singing ambassador.
The other winners in the competition were Glorianne Banawa who won second place and Ella Cotamora, who won third place. (PIO-LDN/PIA-10)
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