By Apipa Bagumbaran
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, Sept. 29 (PIA) --- The Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF), commonly known as Pag-IBIG, mandates the government and private employers to have their workers registered as HDMF members.
This was reiterated by HDMF President Atty. Darlene Marie B. Berberabe, who said that the membership to the fund was made mandatory with the signing of Republic Act 9679.
Otherwise known as the Home Development Mutual Fund Law of 2009, RA 9679 mandates the membership of all private and government employers and their respective employees in the HDMF, regardless of employment status or nature of employment, effective January 1, 2010.
She said membership to the Fund shall be mandatory for all employees, workers, professionals, officers and companies who are compulsorily covered by the Social Security System (SSS) and the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS).
She, further, said that uniformed members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the Philippine National Police (PNP), the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) are also covered by the new law.
Likewise, Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and Filipinos employed by foreign employers, whether deployed locally or abroad, are required to register as HDMF members.
Meanwhile, Berberabe said the HDMF has tied-up its database with that of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), and Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), among others, to enforce strict implementation of the RA 9679.
She said they will be running after those erring employers who will be violating the HDMF Law.
Here in the city, a preliminary investigation is due at the City Prosecutors Office for the case filed against a security services company charged with various violations of the HDMF Law including the refusal to register new employees, under registration of its actual number of employees, and failure to remit contributions to the Fund.
Also, the HDMF Cagayan de Oro Branch has filed another case at the Malaybalay City Prosecutors Office in Bukidnon against a company for its failure and refusal to remit monthly contributions. (PIA-10)
Kapatagan, Lanao Norte is best-managed town in Region 10
By: Vincent N. Labial
TUBOD, Lanao del Norte, Sept. 29 (PIA) – In celebration of the 111th anniversary of the Civil Service Commission (CSC), the municipality of Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte was adjudged outstanding agency based on its Pagasa Award.
The Pagasa Award is part of the annual Honor Awards program of the Civil Service Commission that recognizes government officials and employees who have displayed outstanding work performance.
The conferment of honor awards aims to motivate or inspire government employees to improve the quality of their performance and instill deeper involvement in public service.
This year’s search culminated with the recognition and conferment of awards to winning public servants during the celebration of the anniversary of the Philippine Civil Service on Sept. 28, 2011 at the SM City Atrium, this city.
Mayor Benjie Baguio of Kapatagan was also declared as Outstanding Head of Agency/Local Chief Executive while the municipality was included in the Honor Roll on Anti-Red Tape Act (ARTA) Implementation by CSC Region 10.
Last June 7, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), region 10, also chose the coastal town of Kapatagan as its pilot municipality for the implementation of the convergence program.
The said program provides the three factors necessary to address extreme poverty: Social programs (supplied by 4Ps); Infrastructure projects (supported by KALAHI-CIDSS); and livelihood support (granted by SEA-K).
“We are thankful for this recognition. This will inspire us more to continually give the best public service to our people,” Mayor Baguio said.
Several barangay officials from Kapatagan were also on hand to witness the awarding ceremony and show their support to Mayor Baguio.
Meanwhile, Governor Khalid Dimaporo and Congresswoman Fatima Aliah Dimaporo of the 2nd District of Lanao del Norte also extended their congratulations to Baguio and his town officials on their latest feat in government service. (PIO/PIA-10)
PDEA-10 seizes more than half a Php1.0M worth of shabu
By: Juliet Cagaanan
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, Sept. 29 (PIA) -- More than half a Php1.0M worth of shabu were confiscated in three (3) consecutive buy-bust operations in the provinces of Bukidnnon and Lanao del Norte, conducted last Sept. 26-27.
Regional Director Roberto S. Opeña of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, (PDEA), region 10, said the operations was simultaneously conducted with the serving of search warrants by the Provincial Special Enforcement Teams (PSET) of both provinces.
He said last Sept. 26, about 8:00 a.m., the Bukidnon PSET conducted a buy-bust operation, at the same time, serving Search Warrant Number 10-11 led by IO1 Randy T. Pulmano at Sitio San Miguel Barangay Lumbo, Valencia City, Bukidnon.
The warrant was issued by Judge Mirabeaus A. Undalok of RTC Branch 8, Malaybalay City, against the following arrested suspects, who were all are residing at the afore-mentioned place:
Monaraga Madali, who is listed as Priority #7 Drug Personality in Bukidnon and Target Drug Personality of Operational Plan “DOS”), female, married, 33 years old.
Naeim Yusop Namyama, Madali’s live-in partner, male, 28 years old, single and brother Kairama Yusop, male, 18 years old.
Confiscated from the suspects were two (2) pcs. of large and one (1) piece medium-sized heat-sealed transparent plastic sachet containing white crystalline substance believed to be shabu weighing more or less 60 grams amounting to more than Php 600,000, and one (1) piece, each of round black plastic container, blue sling bag and small pocket-sized weighing scale.
Another buy-bust operation conducted on or about 2:45 p.m. last Sept. 27, in Purok 3, Saray, Iligan City by the Lanao del Norte PSET led by IA3 Rey D. Pavillar which resulted to the arrests of Jennifer Aguilar Alperito, a.k.a EPE, female, 35 years old, single, and Lucita Aguilar Alperito, Epe’s mother, a.k.a. Cita, female, 56 years old, widow, both residing at the above-mentioned place.
Bought from the suspects by the PDEA Agent was one (1) pc. Small size heat-sealed transparent plastic sachet containing shabu.
Also recovered from their possession and control were: four (4) pcs., small, one (1) pc. medium and two (2) pcs. big sizes heat-sealed transparent plastic sachets containing white crystalline substance believed to be shabu weighing more or less 12 grams amounting to Php84,000, one (1) pc. pair of scissors, two (2) pcs. Forceps, one (1) pc. lighter and multiple pieces of small size open plastic sachets.
Likewise, a follow-up operation conducted by same Lanao del Norte PDEA agents in Bacayo Mercy Celdran, Iligan City on or about 10:45 p.m. of Sept. 27, resulted to the arrest of Anisah Magandia Macadato, the shabu supplier of Epe and Cita Alperito, female, 27 years old, married, jobless and residing at the aforesaid place.
Macadato was arrested after delivering two (2) pcs. medium size heat-sealed transparent plastic sachet containing white crystalline substance believed to be shabu weighing more or less 10 grams of shabu with an estimated value of Php70,000 to PDEA agent who posed as buyer. Also recovered from her possession is one (1) unit Nokia 1280 cell phone.
All these drug and non-drug evidences were brought to the PNP Crime Laboratory for qualitative and quantitative examination while the arrested suspects are now temporarily detained at Iligan City Police Station and PDEA-10 Detention Cell for booking and documentation.
Opeña said charges for violation of RA 9165 is now being readied for filing in the proper court against the suspects. (PDEA/PIA-10)
XU starts construction of new CIT buildings
By: Vanessa Gorra
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, Sept. 29 (PIA) -- Xavier University (XU) marked the construction of two new buildings of the Center for Integrated Technologies (CIT) at the Manresa campus with a blessing and foundation laying ceremony on Sept 28.
The two new CIT buildings are part of a larger plan to develop Manresa as the new XU campus.
The new structures will house classrooms, laboratories and workshops, canteen, library, auditorium and administration offices.
University Chaplain Rev Fr Calvin Poulin, SJ, who presided the blessing, remarked that the buildings being erected signify Xavier’s continuing service to the Church and the country.
He acknowledged the expansion of CIT, which started out being a small vocational-technical school but has now grown to have its own complex in Manresa.
A technical unit of XU, CIT aims to address the industrial needs of the region for competent technicians.
It also provides alternative education opportunities for students who favor more technical and practical skills. (XU/PIA-10)
Open ship of vessels at berth in Port of Cag. de Oro is on its 4th day
By: Galileo Garcia
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, Sept. 29 (PIA) – The open ship of vessels at berth in the Port of Cagayan de Oro continues on the 4th day of the National Maritime Week (NMW) observed from Sept. 25 to Oct.1, this year.
Engr. Emmanuel B. Carpio, Regional Director of the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), region 10, said the open ship, which started last Sept. 6, gives the would-be sea passengers the opportunity to know the comforts offered by the different shipping companies to the sea- traveling public.
During the open ship, the sea-travelers are given a guided tour by the ship’s crew on the important sections of the ship, such as, exits, mess hall, engine room, fire-fighting equipment, life jacket, and the location of other gadgets, which may be operated in an emergency situation while at sea.
Meanwhile, Carpio said a 2-day exhibit by the different maritime agencies runs at the Capitol University (CU) Gym, here, starting today, Sept. 29, until tomorrow, Sept. 30.
On display are information materials on the procedures and other services offered by the passenger shipping lines, the tugging/mooring/manning ship agents and providers of overseas medical service, Maritime Training Centers, Maritime Review Centers, colleges and universities offering Maritime courses.
Also included are government agencies with programs and services for the seafarers, such as, MARINA, Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Overseas Workers’ Welfare Administration (OWWA), Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), etc.
Carpio said a friendship bowling game have been arranged, this afternoon, at the Xavier Estates Bowling Lanes, as a team-building activity to develop the unity of the NMW member agencies. (PIA-10)
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