By Elaine O. Ratunil
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, March 29 (PIA) –- A multi-sectoral orientation seminar on energy efficiency and conservation program is slated on Friday, March 30, 1:00 p.m. at the Pilgrim Christian College Auditorium, in Cagayan de Oro City.
Jointly undertaken by the Department of Energy (DOE), World Wildlife Fund for Nature Philippines (WWF), and the Philippine Information Agency (PIA), the seminar is part of DOE’s National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Program (NEECP), which aims to implement the use of energy efficiency and conservation measures to gain access to affordable, cost-efficient, and environment-friendly energy sources.
Participants will be oriented on the impact of climate change including the threat of global warming. Topics include DOE's Energy Efficiency Plans and Programs and household tips on energy conservation.
The activity targets 300 participants from the local government units, academe, businesses, non-government organizations, regional line agencies, and various consumers.
The seminar is also in preparation from the WWF-spearheaded “Earth Hour,” a global campaign addressing global warming through a simultaneous switching off of lights and other non-essential electric devices set on March 31 at 8:30 p.m.
Earth Hour began in Sydney, Australia in 2007. In just three years it has grown to be the largest voluntary mass-action event in human history, uniting over one billion people worldwide. (PIA 10)
NorMin to go dark on March 31
By Elaine O. Ratunil
PhilHealth offers 50% discount to members
By Apipa P. Bagumbaran
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, March 29 (PIA) -- Individually paying members of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) can avail of a 50 percent discount on their annual premium contribution.
They can avail of the 50 percent discount if they are going to pay their whole year premium contribution within the first semester this year, said PhilHealth-10 Information Officer Merlyn H. Ybañez.
She said these members, earning an average monthly income below P25,000, are now required to pay an annual premium contribution of P2,400 effective this year.
However, members paying their annual contribution within January to June will only need to pay P1,200 instead of P2,400, she further said.
Self-employed professionals earning an average monthly income of more than P25,000 shall continue to pay their annual premium contribution of P3,600, Ybañez added. (PIA 10)
Power shortage causes prolonged brownouts
by Fredelyn L. Ragandang
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon, March 29 – The Bukidnon Second Electric Cooperative (BUSECO) was forced to implement the 2.5 hours rotational brownouts because it has a power shortage due to the increased peak demands of the member-consumers.
Based on the data presented during the press forum with BUSECO officials, the month of March has a total peak demand of 22 megawatts but the approved contract with the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management or PSALM is only up to 14 megawatts.
Moreover, the total peak demand this April is 19.98 megawatts while it has contracted only 9.90 megawatts.
With this, BUSECO said they already signed a 5-megawatt power supply agreement with Aboitiz-owned Therma Marine Inc. (TMI) to somehow address the power shortage.
BUSECO, however, said they are still negotiating the approval of the TMI agreement with the Energy Regulatory Board (ERC).
Buying power from TMI means charging higher power costs to consumers, which is allowed only upon approval by the ERC.
This is why BUSECO is now seeking the help of Governor Alex Calingasan and asking the Sangguniang Panlalawigan to pass a resolution urging the ERC to approve it soonest.
But even if the ERC approves it this month, BUSECO said this won’t stop the power curtailment.
BUSECO is continuously pushing its advocacy on energy conservation and energy saving tips to consumers like turning off the refrigerators from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. (PIA 10-Bukidnon/FLR-PGO Public Affairs, Information & Assistance)
Normin police all set for the regionwide observance of the Holy week
By PSupt. Ronnie Francis M. Cariaga
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, March 29 -- Police Regional Office (PRO), region 10, has put in place its security and safety preparations as most Catholics celebrate the traditional observance of the holy week starting this 2nd day of April 2012.
PCSupt. Jufel C. Adriatico, Regional Director, PRO-10, approved Letter of Instruction (LOI) 07/12 or “Semana Santa 2012” which will be implemented in all police units in Northern Mindanao. This LOI sets forth the operational guidelines of ensuring peace and order and public safety as people converge to observe the Lenten season and spend holidays in different places.
Likewise, PCSupt. Adriatico has approved earlier the Security Plan for Summer Vacation (SUMVAC), in conjunction with LOI Semana Santa 2012. Other occasions such as town fiestas, ‘flores de mayo’ and beach parties are expected to generate numerous commuters and tourists who will travel to different places and tourist destinations in the city and nearby towns and these may cause peace and order concerns including traffic congestions, accidents and other crimes.
Police units under PRO-10, as well as all attached Philippine National Police (PNP) support units in the region, are directed to establish police assistance hubs to assist commuters and motorists, and to tie up their security and safety preparations with their respective local government units, other government agencies and existing volunteer groups.
Members of the Regional Public Safety Battalion (RPSB) will be utilized to augment the provincial and city police offices upon instruction of the Regional Director. A standby reaction group from this unit will also be maintained for immediate response in case any unforeseen or uncontrollable event may happen. Provincial and city public safety companies will also be utilized to assist the police stations in the conduct of fixed visibility points and random checkpoints to preempt movement of criminal elements and firearms.
The focus of police deployment and security enhancement covers not only in the streets but all public places such as malls, beaches, tourist destinations, airport, seaport and terminals to prevent criminal activities and terrorist threats. (PRO/PIA-10)
Lanao del Norte holds 1st Provincial Youth Congress
TUBOD, Lanao del Norte, March 29 – More than 2,000 youth from the 22 municipalities of this province gathered for the first ever Provincial Youth Congress last March 23-34, 2012.
In celebration of the youth congress, the organizers conducted a clean-up drive last March 23 at the Provincial Children’s Playground in Pigcarangan, Tubod, which was followed by a short program at the Mindanao Civic Center (MCC) Grand Stadium late in the afternoon.
Highlighting the event was a solidarity night which featured a local live band.
The theme for the youth congress was “Kabataan: Kaya Nating Abutin Ang Ating Mga Pangarap Sa Pamamagitan Lamang ng Responsabling Pagsisikap.”
A candle lighting activity was also initiated by the Youth for Development (Y4d) to symbolize harmony and cooperation among Muslims and Christians in the province particularly the young generation.
On the second day, a caravan from Linamon to Kapatagan was held early morning and followed by the presentation of newly elected municipal Y4D (Youth for Development) officers.
The first Provincial Youth Congress is part of the Kabataan Sigurado Program of Gov. Khalid Q. Dimaporo, 1st District Representative Imelda Q. Dimaporo and 2nd District Representative Aliah Q. Dimporo.
“Poverty is not a hindrance to our success in life. You just have to work harder and take the initiative”, Provincial Legal Officer Jonathan Puno expressed during his inspirational message to the youth. (SMB/LAR/VNL/PIO-LDN)
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, March 1 (PIA) -- Northern Mindanao will once again be engulfed in darkness for one hour on March 31, starting 8:30 p.m. as the region joins forces for Earth Hour, sending a powerful global message that is imperative to take a positive action on global warming.
The Department of Energy (DOE), in partnership with world Wildlife Fund Philippines (WWFF) and in coordination with the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) shall be holding a half-day orientation seminar on energy efficiency and conservation program with multi-sectoral participation from the local government units, students/teachers, business, non-government organizations, various consumers and the media in Cagayan de Oro City.
The seminar primarily aims to inspire the public to go beyond the hour and make long-term commitments to do more for our planet.
Earth Hour is a global event organized by WWF and is held on the last Saturday of March annually, calling households and businesses to turn off their non-essential lights for one hour to raise awareness towards the need to take action on climate change.
This year’s campaign, “I will If You Will,” intends to engage the growing global community to go beyond the hour. (EOR-PIA 10)
By Apipa P. Bagumbaran
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, March 29 (PIA) -- Individually paying members of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) can avail of a 50 percent discount on their annual premium contribution.
They can avail of the 50 percent discount if they are going to pay their whole year premium contribution within the first semester this year, said PhilHealth-10 Information Officer Merlyn H. Ybañez.
She said these members, earning an average monthly income below P25,000, are now required to pay an annual premium contribution of P2,400 effective this year.
However, members paying their annual contribution within January to June will only need to pay P1,200 instead of P2,400, she further said.
Self-employed professionals earning an average monthly income of more than P25,000 shall continue to pay their annual premium contribution of P3,600, Ybañez added. (PIA 10)
Power shortage causes prolonged brownouts
by Fredelyn L. Ragandang
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon, March 29 – The Bukidnon Second Electric Cooperative (BUSECO) was forced to implement the 2.5 hours rotational brownouts because it has a power shortage due to the increased peak demands of the member-consumers.
Based on the data presented during the press forum with BUSECO officials, the month of March has a total peak demand of 22 megawatts but the approved contract with the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management or PSALM is only up to 14 megawatts.
Moreover, the total peak demand this April is 19.98 megawatts while it has contracted only 9.90 megawatts.
With this, BUSECO said they already signed a 5-megawatt power supply agreement with Aboitiz-owned Therma Marine Inc. (TMI) to somehow address the power shortage.
BUSECO, however, said they are still negotiating the approval of the TMI agreement with the Energy Regulatory Board (ERC).
Buying power from TMI means charging higher power costs to consumers, which is allowed only upon approval by the ERC.
This is why BUSECO is now seeking the help of Governor Alex Calingasan and asking the Sangguniang Panlalawigan to pass a resolution urging the ERC to approve it soonest.
But even if the ERC approves it this month, BUSECO said this won’t stop the power curtailment.
BUSECO is continuously pushing its advocacy on energy conservation and energy saving tips to consumers like turning off the refrigerators from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. (PIA 10-Bukidnon/FLR-PGO Public Affairs, Information & Assistance)
Normin police all set for the regionwide observance of the Holy week
By PSupt. Ronnie Francis M. Cariaga
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, March 29 -- Police Regional Office (PRO), region 10, has put in place its security and safety preparations as most Catholics celebrate the traditional observance of the holy week starting this 2nd day of April 2012.
PCSupt. Jufel C. Adriatico, Regional Director, PRO-10, approved Letter of Instruction (LOI) 07/12 or “Semana Santa 2012” which will be implemented in all police units in Northern Mindanao. This LOI sets forth the operational guidelines of ensuring peace and order and public safety as people converge to observe the Lenten season and spend holidays in different places.
Likewise, PCSupt. Adriatico has approved earlier the Security Plan for Summer Vacation (SUMVAC), in conjunction with LOI Semana Santa 2012. Other occasions such as town fiestas, ‘flores de mayo’ and beach parties are expected to generate numerous commuters and tourists who will travel to different places and tourist destinations in the city and nearby towns and these may cause peace and order concerns including traffic congestions, accidents and other crimes.
Police units under PRO-10, as well as all attached Philippine National Police (PNP) support units in the region, are directed to establish police assistance hubs to assist commuters and motorists, and to tie up their security and safety preparations with their respective local government units, other government agencies and existing volunteer groups.
Members of the Regional Public Safety Battalion (RPSB) will be utilized to augment the provincial and city police offices upon instruction of the Regional Director. A standby reaction group from this unit will also be maintained for immediate response in case any unforeseen or uncontrollable event may happen. Provincial and city public safety companies will also be utilized to assist the police stations in the conduct of fixed visibility points and random checkpoints to preempt movement of criminal elements and firearms.
The focus of police deployment and security enhancement covers not only in the streets but all public places such as malls, beaches, tourist destinations, airport, seaport and terminals to prevent criminal activities and terrorist threats. (PRO/PIA-10)
Lanao del Norte holds 1st Provincial Youth Congress
TUBOD, Lanao del Norte, March 29 – More than 2,000 youth from the 22 municipalities of this province gathered for the first ever Provincial Youth Congress last March 23-34, 2012.
In celebration of the youth congress, the organizers conducted a clean-up drive last March 23 at the Provincial Children’s Playground in Pigcarangan, Tubod, which was followed by a short program at the Mindanao Civic Center (MCC) Grand Stadium late in the afternoon.
Highlighting the event was a solidarity night which featured a local live band.
The theme for the youth congress was “Kabataan: Kaya Nating Abutin Ang Ating Mga Pangarap Sa Pamamagitan Lamang ng Responsabling Pagsisikap.”
A candle lighting activity was also initiated by the Youth for Development (Y4d) to symbolize harmony and cooperation among Muslims and Christians in the province particularly the young generation.
On the second day, a caravan from Linamon to Kapatagan was held early morning and followed by the presentation of newly elected municipal Y4D (Youth for Development) officers.
The first Provincial Youth Congress is part of the Kabataan Sigurado Program of Gov. Khalid Q. Dimaporo, 1st District Representative Imelda Q. Dimaporo and 2nd District Representative Aliah Q. Dimporo.
“Poverty is not a hindrance to our success in life. You just have to work harder and take the initiative”, Provincial Legal Officer Jonathan Puno expressed during his inspirational message to the youth. (SMB/LAR/VNL/PIO-LDN)
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