SAPAD, Lanao del Norte, Aug.. 17 (PIA) – Grade school pupils of Sapad Elementary School, Barangay Poblacion, here, received brand new books from Allied Bank, recently.
Dubbed as ‘Books Across the Seas’ Project, the books were given by donor countries from the different corners of the globe, through Allied Bank as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) program.
Instrumental in bringing the project to the interior town of Sapad were soldiers of the 35th Infantry (Makamandag) Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, Philippine Army, who nominated the school as one of the recipients of the project.
''I would like to thank the 35IB soldiers for nominating my school to be a recipient of the books from Allied Bank. Now, the children will be very happy because they have now new books to make learning more interesting," Assistant School Head Editha Dela Cruz said.
1Lt. Francis Damian of 35IB’s Charlie (Mabangis) Company, stationed in the municipality, assisted Branch Manager Roque Gumapak of Allied Bank-Maranding Branch in turning over the books to the beneficiary-school.
"The Army soldiers under the 35th IB are very keen on finding projects to benefit the constituents of the province. Kudos to the officers and men of the unit", Gumapak remarked. (PIO/PIA-10)
Lanao Norte gov’t execs/residents air complaints on defective infra projects
By: Vincent N. Labial
TUBOD, Lanao del Norte, Aug. 17 (PIA) – Some 16 defective portions have been discovered by a joint inspection team (JIT) on three (3) road segments of the Metro Iligan Regional Infrastructure Development Project (MIRIDP).
Considered the biggest infrastructure project in the province, the MIRIDP is expected to pump prime the economic development in municipalities covered by its implementation, especially, the interior towns of Lanao del Norte.
However, provincial and municipal executives are now scrutinizing the project after receiving mounting complaints from local residents.
“We need to point out these defects while the Defect Liability Period (DLP) has not yet expired. During the DLP, the contractor is obligated to repair any and all defects observed in the project,” said Provincial Project Director Dennis Aguipo.
Funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the MIRIDP is contracted by Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction Company Limited (Hanjin).
Acting on the alleged failure of Hanjin to maintain the three (3) road projects, Tagoloan Mayor Mighty Dimakuta will file charges at the Department of Justice (DOJ) for violation of the contract.
As agreed by the Lanao del Norte provincial government and Hanjin, the latter shall maintain the road projects for at least a year after completion.
Dimakuta will also ask the Bureau of Immigration (BI) to deport the officers of the Korean construction firm.
“The Hanjin leaders or officers must be serious in their dealings with the local residents or provincial leaders particularly about the contracts they signed as every provision or agreement stated in the contract should be complied with,” Dimakuta said in an interview.
The legal action arose after repeated requests from the Tagoloan Mayor allegedly remained unheeded by Hanjin.
Comprising the JIT were representatives from PGLDN, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Oriental Consultants International and Hanjin which submitted a
report showing the following number of defective portions:
Six (6), along Segment 3, the Kauswagan-Delabayan-Munai Road, three (3) on Segment 2A, MIRAIC Area, four (4) in Segment 2a and 2, MIRAIC area-Linamon-Matungao-Baloi Road, and three (3) on Segment 2 and 1B, Tagoloan-Baloi Road. (PIO/PIA-10)
BFAR still raises red tide alert for Mis. Occ. Bay
By Jorie C. Valcorza
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, Aug. 18 (PIA) – Murcielagos Bay in the boundary of Misamis Occidental and Zamboanga del Norte, is still positive for paralytic shellfish poison or “red tide” based on the latest bulletin released by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR).
Thus, BFAR has warned the public not to harvest, sell, buy, or eat all types of shellfish or “alamang (minute shrimps)” in the area as it is found to contain poison beyond the regulatory limit and will not be safe for human consumption.
Similar warning has also been issued by BFAR with Dumanguillas Bay in Zamboanga del Sur and Masinloc Bay in Zambales.
Regional Director Visa Tan-Demiren of BFAR-10, however, clarified that fishes are still safe to eat but advises the public to thoroughly clean it and have the internal organs removed before cooking.
She also said squids, shrimps and crabs are also confirmed to be safe for consumption.
Other areas found by BFAR to be free of toxic red tides in its latest laboratory result include the following coastal areas:
Tanguines Lagoon in Benoni Mahinog of Camiguin, Biliran waters in Biliran Province, Hinatuan, Bislig and Lianga Bays of Surigao del Sur and Balite Bay in Mati, Davao Oriental.
Pilar, President Roxas, Pontevedra, Panay, Roxas City, Ivisan and Saplan in Capiz, as well, as waters of E.B. Magalona, Pontevedra, Pulupandan, Valladolid, Talisay City, Silay City, Bacolod City, Hinigaran, Cadiz City, Victorias City, Bago City.
San Enrique in Negros Occidental, Irong-irong, Maqueda and Villareal Bays in Samar, Matarinao Bay in Eastern Samar, Ormoc, San Pedro, Cancabato and Carigara Bays in Leyte.
Cavite, Las Piñas, and Parañaque in Navotas, Bulacan and Bataan in Manila Bay, Bolinao, Anda, Alaminos and Bani in Pangasinan.
Milagros and Mandaon in Masbate, Juag Lagoon in Matnog and Sorsogon Bay in Sorsogon, Honda and Puerto Bays in Puerto Princesa City and Inner Malampaya Sound in Taytay, Palawan. (PIA 10)
CSC still accepting entries for essay writing contest
By Jorie C. Valcorza
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, Aug. 18 (PIA) – The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has launched, this year, a new set of profile activities, in a bid to increase awareness of public servants of their roles in providing effective, efficient and excellent service.
“One of these activities is the essay writing contest which aims to drum up the Philippine Civil Service (PCS) 111th Anniversary and encourage active involvement of the whole bureaucracy,” Atty. Lourdes Clavite-Vidal, Regional Director of CSC, region 10, said.
The essay shall focus on the role of government employees in public service delivery and how they can become servant heroes in the eyes of God and country.
Anchored on the theme “Kawani, Kaya Mong Maging Lingkod Bayani,” the entries should answer the question “Ano ang Lingkod Bayani?” or “What is a Servant Hero?” on the perception of a public servant.
All entries must be original, unpublished and not included in any previous essay writing contest administered by government agencies and must be submitted via registered mail, courier or personally delivered to the Civil Service Commission No. IV, 139 Panay Avenue, South Triangle, Quezon City.
Thus, she has called on all interested government employees to submit their entries now as the deadline will be on August 24.
She also encourages them to visit the CSC regional field offices first and secure entry forms as well as to be oriented on the mechanics of the entry.
First prize winner gets Php10,000 cash and plaque, while second and third place awardees will also receive a plaque and cash worth Php7,000 and Php5,000, respectively.
Other activities organized in observance of the anniversary next month includes a fitness walk, fun run, inter-agency friendship games, trade fair, bloodletting, photography, musical and the honor awards rites.
This year’s celebration is anchored on President Aquino’s call for reform for “Daang Matuwid,” and on his pledge to implement change in government, thus the PCS 111th Anniversary theme: “Championing R.A.C.E.: Public Servant at Full Speed.”
The theme urges civil servants, nationwide, to respond to the call for change and be servant heroes by joining CSC in building a responsive, accessible, courteous, and effective public service or R.A.C.E. (PIA 10)
CSC digital book cover contest to highlight heroic role of civil servants
By Apipa Bagumbaran
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, Aug. 18 (PIA) --- The 2011 Philippine Civil Service (PCS) Digital Book Cover Contest will highlight government employees as servant heroes in their own right and as civil servants, they directly uphold national interest and public service.
Conducted by CSC, in partnership with the National Book Development Board (NBDB) to celebrate the 111th PCS Anniversary, the contest which runs from July 22 to August 21 is open to all public servants, nationwide, with the penchant for illustration and graphic design.
Lawyer Lourdes Clavite-Vidal, Regional Director of the Civil Service Commission (CSC), region 10, said the book cover design should reflect the concept “Lingkod Bayani ang Bawat Kawani,” in full color, high resolution, 8.5”x 11”in size.
It should be submitted in digital form or JPEG format to csc.pmrd@gmail.com, along with the signed and scanned official entry form and certificate of employment, attached to the e-mail.
The CSC and NBDB will only accept original and unpublished designs which the contestants will ensure by signing the contest form.
If the contestant is using a photograph or artwork of another person as part of or inspiration for the design, he or she must secure written permission from the copyright owner.
The entries will be judged by a panel in terms of the following criteria: relevance to the theme, 50 percent, creativity, 30 percent, and impact, 20 percent.
The grand prize winner will receive Php10,000 cash prize while the second and third placers will get Php6,000 and Php4,000, respectively.
Certificates of Recognition shall also be given to the respective offices of winning contestants.
As additional incentive to winners, the winning book covers will be used by the CSC for its various official publications and promotional materials with proper acknowledgement of the winning artists, Vidal added. (PIA-10)
DepEd-10 supports campaign to vote for PPUR as one of the N7WN
By Rutchie Cabahug-Aguhob
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, Aug. 17 (PIA) – The Department of Education (DepEd), region 10, has supported the campaign for the Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR) as one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature (N7WN).
Dr. Luz S. Almeda, Regional Director of DepEd-10, in her directive to the different Schools Division Superintendents (SDS) of the region, said her office is extending support to the campaign.
“I strongly encourage your benevolent support relative to the campaign for the PPUR as one of the N7WN, through text and online voting,” she told the SDS.
Meanwhile, per DepEd Memo No. 150, s. 2011, bookmarks and other materials on the campaign have been sent to the different regions, nationwide, DepEd Undersecretary Rizalino D. Rivera, said.
He has also asked to be furnished with updates regarding the campaign including the number of votes sent every end of the month until Nov. 10, 2011.
President Benigno S. Aquino III issued Presidential Proclamation No. 182 declaring a national and international promotion campaign for the PPUR as one of the N7WN, last June 4.
Such proclamation intends to awaken the sense of patriotism and national pride of the 30 million Filipino internet users and 77 million Filipino mobile phone subscribers by encouraging them to support the campaign.
Voting can be done by logging on the website: http://www.puerto-undergroundriver.com, http://www.new7wonders.com/n7w or thru texting, text PPUR15 and send it to 2861. (PIA-10)
Cebuano news: Mga OFWs nga mibalik sa Pilipinas hatagan ug hinabang sa gobyerno (Returning OFWs to be given government assistance)
By Ruby Leonora R. Balistoy
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon, August 18 (PIA) – Mipasalig ang Malacanang nga hatagan ug hinabang sa gobyerno ang mga Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) nga naapektuhan sa mga dautan nga panghitabo sa ilang gipangtrabahu-an.
Atol sa ‘press briefing’ sa Malacanang, si Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda miingon nga ang mga hingtungdan nga mga ahensya sa kagamhanan kamulo karon nga nagatrabaho aron mahatagan ug kasulbaran ang mga kalisod nga nasinati sa mga OFWs nga namakwit tungod sa padayon nga kagubot sa Syria.
“Atong suta-on kung unsa ang labing maayo nga mahimo sa Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) aron maseguro usab nga matabangan ang mga nasangpit nga OFWs.
Miingon usab si Lacierda nga ang Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) nagapangita usab ug paagi aron makahatag usab ug ayuda.
Si President Benigno S. Aquino III miingon nga ang gobyerno dunay gihan-ay nga ‘quick response plan’ ug ‘contingency measure’ diin andam kanunay ang kagamhanan bisan unsang orasa kung ugaling gasigi pa ang pamakwit sa mga trabahanteng Pilipino didto sa Syria.
Dako ang kabalaka didto sa Syria, tungod kay mokabat sa 17,000 ka mga trabahanteng Pilipino ang naa sulod sa nasangpit nga nasud, ug 95 porsyento (95%) niini mga katabang sa panimalay kon ‘domestic helpers’.
Miingon si Lacierda nga ang hinabang sa gobyerno alang gayod sa tanan nga naapektuhan.
“Makala-um kamo nga dili gayod sila pasagdan sa kagamhanan,” dugang sa Presidente. (NCR/PIA-10)
Cebuano News: Feasibility Study sa Laguindingan Seaport, gisugdan na
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, Aug. 18 (PIA) Hayan matukod na ang usa ka seaport kon pier sa lungsod sa Laguindingan.
Kini human gisugdan ang feasibility study (FS) sa maong proyekto sa Syconsult Inc, ang kompanya nga gi-commission sa Philippine Ports Authority (PPA).
Usa ka coordination meeting ang gipahigayon sa buhatan ni Gov. Oscar s. Moreno kalabot niini.
Ang maong FS maoy mag-determinar kong angay bang buhatan sa usa ka pier ang Laguindingan.
Susihon sa maong FS ang gidaghananon sa turista nga musulod ug gawas sa Misamis Oriental, kon pila ka flights sa eroplano ang mutugpa sa Laguindingan airport, kon unsay epekto niini sa ekonomiya sa Northern Mindanao.
Lakip sa susihon ang area diin giplanong tukoron ang pier aron masuta kon haom ba kini alang sa proyekto.
Kon makit-an sa maong FS nga angayan ang maong proyekto, gilaumang apilon kini sa planong tukoron nga mga seaports sulod sa Northern Mindanao.
Usa si Gov. Moreno sa hugot nga misuporta sa maong proyekto sa tinguha nga madugangan ang value sa hapit na mahuman nga Laguindingan airport.
Gilantaw nga mahimong koneksyon ang maong seaport ngadto sa Camiguin, Bohol, Ozamis, Siquijor ug uban pang lugar sa Visayas ug Mindanao.
Giduso usab ni PPA manager Necitas Loyola Jr. ang pagtukod sa fastcraft berth kon dunggu-anan sa fastcraft didto sa Laguindingan. (PIO/PIA-10)
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