OroChamber conducts maximizing productivity and job hazard analysis
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- Bukidnon Governor Alex P. Calingasan hosted on May 17, 2012 the 93rd meeting of the Northern Mindanao Regional Development Council in Malaybalay City.
In his welcome remarks, Governor Calingasan thanked the body for holding the meeting in the province as he is also given the opportunity to show the grandeurs of Bukidnon and for bearing with them the problem of traffic congestion in its roads due to the ongoing repairs/rehabilitation.
With 66% of the members in attendance, the Council endorsed/approved, among others, the following: 1) Additional US$200 Million Loan Financing for the Mindanao Rural Development Plan (MRDP) Phase 2; 2) Proposed Complementing Hi-Technology RADAR System for Weather and Climate Monitoring, Forecasting and Warning Capabilities of PAGASA Project; 3) Regional Technical Education and Skills Development Plan, 2011-2016; 4) TESDA Review and Endorsement of Technical-Vocational Education and Training (TVET)-related Budget Proposals of other government and Non-Government Agencies; 5) Harmonization and Strict Implementation of Policies on Gross Vehicle Weight Limits for Trucks/Trailers; and 6) Request for the Department of Transportation and Communications to Include in the Scope of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Arrangement for the Laguindingan Airport not only its Operation and Maintenance but also the Development or Enhancement of the Airport’s Capacity and Other Inclusions Ensuring International Standard Airport Services; and 7) RDC-X New Official Logo.
The body adopted the localization of the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN) and the use of the 2010-Based Interim Population Projections for Region X by Povince/Highly UrbanizedCities and Municipalities (2011-2016). It also expressed support on the Strengthening of the Presidential Commission of the Urban Poor (PCUP). The Council also urged all concerned agencies and institutions to address the priority action areas in the 2011 Regional Development Report.
For information, updates on the status of funding/implementation of programs and projects in the Strategic Action Plan for Sendong Affected Areas as well as the status of the Laguindingan Airport and its allied projects were also presented.
The occasion also marked the official launching of the “Enhancing Capacities on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management/Climate Change Adaptation (DRR/CCA)” Project with a ceremonial signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) and the local government units (LGUs)/concerned government agencies. This is in consonance with the operationalization of Administrative Order No. 1 issued by president Aquino directing LGUs to adopt and use the Guidelines for Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in Subnational Development and Land Use/Physical Framework Plans and NEDA to conduct capability-building activities for planning offices at the local, regional and national levels on the use of the guidelines. (Peleta B. Abejo/NEDA)
OroChamber conducts maximizing productivity and job hazard analysis
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- The Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation, Inc. (OROCHAMBER), in partnership with AGF Consulting Group Cebu, shall conduct a two-day training on Maximum Productivity in the Workplace and Effective Job Hazard Analysis on May 24 and 25 at the OroChamber-PUM Training Room.
Modules on Maximum Productivity in the Workplace shall be discussed on the first day of the training while topics on Job Hazard Analysis shall be tackled on the second day.
Maximum productivity introduces participants to the main elements of productivity and provides them with guidelines on how to evaluate and improve productivity in the workplace. Participants will also learn how to consistently and systematically apply processes to resolving productivity problems in the work environment.
On the other hand, job hazard analysis is a technique that focuses on tasks as a way to identify hazards before they even occur. The training shall focus on the relationship between the worker, the task, the tools and the work environment. The one day course is intended to provide information that will greatly help improve the quality of work environment, manage and reduce, if not eliminate, work-related hazards, improve absenteeism, help maintain a healthier workforce, reduce injury and illness rates, and make workers feel good about their work.
Expected participants for this training are supervisors, managers, executive secretaries, and assistants who directly report to supervisors and managers.
This training event is supported by BusinessWeek, Cagayan de Oro Electric Power and Light Company, Coke, Magnum Radio, PARASAT Cable, Pryce Plaza, Sunstar, and Zest-o.
Modules on Maximum Productivity in the Workplace shall be discussed on the first day of the training while topics on Job Hazard Analysis shall be tackled on the second day.
Maximum productivity introduces participants to the main elements of productivity and provides them with guidelines on how to evaluate and improve productivity in the workplace. Participants will also learn how to consistently and systematically apply processes to resolving productivity problems in the work environment.
On the other hand, job hazard analysis is a technique that focuses on tasks as a way to identify hazards before they even occur. The training shall focus on the relationship between the worker, the task, the tools and the work environment. The one day course is intended to provide information that will greatly help improve the quality of work environment, manage and reduce, if not eliminate, work-related hazards, improve absenteeism, help maintain a healthier workforce, reduce injury and illness rates, and make workers feel good about their work.
Expected participants for this training are supervisors, managers, executive secretaries, and assistants who directly report to supervisors and managers.
This training event is supported by BusinessWeek, Cagayan de Oro Electric Power and Light Company, Coke, Magnum Radio, PARASAT Cable, Pryce Plaza, Sunstar, and Zest-o.
Mis. Occidental spends P131.76M for road projects
By Rutchie C. Aguhob
OROQUIETA CITY, Misamis Occidental, May 18 (PIA) -- The provincial government has expended P131.76 million on project under the integrated Provincial Road Network Development Plan (PRNDP) of Misamis Occidental, as of December 2011.
This was revealed by Governor Herminia Ramiro who said the PRNDP aims to increase economic activities and improve public access to infrastructure and services.
“The PRNDP prioritizes road development activities over a five-year period supported by the multi-year budgeting and expenditure management strengthened by a capacity development program to improve skills, procedures and systems in Misamis Occidental,” Ramiro said.
She said the PRNDP is supported by the Provincial Roads Management Facility (PRMF), Special Local Road Funds (SLRF), Department of Agriculture (DA), Provincial Local Government Unit (PLGU) Local General Funds and Provincial Development Funds (PDF), which represents 20 percent of the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA).
Meanwhile, the following projects with their corresponding funds were implemented in the province under the PRNDP:
Implementation of eight (8) projects with a physical target of 5.497 km. involving the concreting of four (4), rehabilitation of three (3) and maintenance of one (1) km. of provincial road, Php8.34 million from the PDF.
Routine and periodic maintenance activities for 10 provincial roads with a total length of 28.42 km., Php9.82 million from the PLGU local funds.
Rehabilitation of one (1) road project, Php4.0 million from DA and of two (2) provincial road sections involving a length of 1.490 km., Php891,313 from SLRF.
Rehabilitation of three (3) provincial road projects: Lumipac-Mabini Punta Sulong Provincial Road Project in Baliangao town, Malibangcao-Guba-Sebase Road in Clarin, and Maular-Monterico Road in Aloran, Php54.95 million from PRMF Year 1.
Rehabilitation of three (3) provincial road projects: Maular-Monterico Road in Aloran town, Bunawan-Dacapan Bajo Road in Calamba, and Sapang-Dalaga-Medallo Road in Sapang-Dalaga, Php53.76 million from PRMF Year 2.
As to the status of PRMF Year 2, however, the projects have been bided out and notice of awards (NOA) already given to winning bidders who are still waiting for the notice to start (NTS).
Among others, Governor Ramiro said implementation of the PRNDP has improved the delivery of basic services in the communities brought about by improved roads and led to increased local revenue and reduced delinquency rate in tax payments. (PIA-10 Mis. Occ.)
This was revealed by Governor Herminia Ramiro who said the PRNDP aims to increase economic activities and improve public access to infrastructure and services.
“The PRNDP prioritizes road development activities over a five-year period supported by the multi-year budgeting and expenditure management strengthened by a capacity development program to improve skills, procedures and systems in Misamis Occidental,” Ramiro said.
She said the PRNDP is supported by the Provincial Roads Management Facility (PRMF), Special Local Road Funds (SLRF), Department of Agriculture (DA), Provincial Local Government Unit (PLGU) Local General Funds and Provincial Development Funds (PDF), which represents 20 percent of the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA).
Meanwhile, the following projects with their corresponding funds were implemented in the province under the PRNDP:
Implementation of eight (8) projects with a physical target of 5.497 km. involving the concreting of four (4), rehabilitation of three (3) and maintenance of one (1) km. of provincial road, Php8.34 million from the PDF.
Routine and periodic maintenance activities for 10 provincial roads with a total length of 28.42 km., Php9.82 million from the PLGU local funds.
Rehabilitation of one (1) road project, Php4.0 million from DA and of two (2) provincial road sections involving a length of 1.490 km., Php891,313 from SLRF.
Rehabilitation of three (3) provincial road projects: Lumipac-Mabini Punta Sulong Provincial Road Project in Baliangao town, Malibangcao-Guba-Sebase Road in Clarin, and Maular-Monterico Road in Aloran, Php54.95 million from PRMF Year 1.
Rehabilitation of three (3) provincial road projects: Maular-Monterico Road in Aloran town, Bunawan-Dacapan Bajo Road in Calamba, and Sapang-Dalaga-Medallo Road in Sapang-Dalaga, Php53.76 million from PRMF Year 2.
As to the status of PRMF Year 2, however, the projects have been bided out and notice of awards (NOA) already given to winning bidders who are still waiting for the notice to start (NTS).
Among others, Governor Ramiro said implementation of the PRNDP has improved the delivery of basic services in the communities brought about by improved roads and led to increased local revenue and reduced delinquency rate in tax payments. (PIA-10 Mis. Occ.)
PCCI welcomes creation of Mindanao Power Corporation
By Apipa P. Bagumbaran
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has expressed its support to the move of the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) for the creation of Mindanao Power Corporation (MinPoCor).
“We are one with the MinDA in this proposal,” said Ricardo C. Juliano, PCCI Vice President for Mindanao. He said the Agus-Pulangi hydro plants are Mindanao’s patrimony and it should be in government hands.
MinDA Chairperson Luwalhati Antonino told members of the press on Tuesday that President Benigno S. Aquino III has instructed her to study the viability of the recommendations during the recent Mindanao Power Summit, which included the setting-up of a government-owned and controlled entity that will operate the hydroplants in Mindanao in lieu of the National Power Corporation (NAPOCOR).
She said she submitted her report to the President last May 14, showing the viability of the proposal and detailing the profitability of the hydro plants based on the NAPOCOR's financial statements.
“Our numbers would show that if it is run by Mindanawons as a GOCC, then we will be able to pay the debts that are attributable to Mindanao grid, maintain low prices, and even provide about P200 million annual budget for the protection of watersheds around the hydro plants,” she emphasized.
She also reiterated her previous statement that the hydropower complex earned P68 billion or an annual average of P6 billion since 2001.
MinDA has issued a press release last May 9 reacting to the statement Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management (PSALM) President Emmanuel Ledesma, Jr. regarding the reported losses of up to P15 billion between 2001 and 2011 from its operation of the government’s power assets in Mindanao.
In the press release, Antonino said PSALM’s financial statement validated Mindanao stakeholders’ stand that indeed the operations of Agus and Pulangui facilities had resulted in operating profits as was presented during the Mindanao Power Summit.
Citing the financial report of PSALM, the MinDA reported that Agus and Pulangui earned P68 billion net income but it was used to cover operating losses of other government facilities such as coal, geothermal and diesel-fired plants which accumulated a net loss of P83 billion over an eleven-year period, resulting in an overall loss of P15.03 billion for government power assets in Mindanao.
“PSALM, however, failed to state that P15.03 billion was not an actual loss because of what is called depreciation expenses or non-cash item amounting to P16.35 billion. Under strict cash basis accounting policy, factoring this yields P1.32 billion real net profit,” Antonino explained.
She also cited an item on amortization totalling of P5.679 billion for the 210 MW STEAG coal-fired power plant in Misamis Oriental which should not be computed as part of losses since this represents capital lease amounting to P1.089 billion annually since 2007 onwards until 2032, when the coal plant built under BOT scheme shall have been turned over to the government.
Meanwhile, the PCCI expressed concern on the need for affordability of power rates in Mindanao. “The ASEAN integration of economy will start by 2015 and by that time we will become a big local market,” he said.
Once we are integrated, we will not just compete for investments with Luzon and Visayas but also with everybody else in the ASEAN region, thus, we need to have competitive power rates vis-à-vis the ASEAN countries, Juliano said.
The PCCI is, however, optimistic that the integration will provide more opportunities for Mindanao in terms of cultural aspect especially that majority of the ASEAN market are Muslims. (APB/PIA-10)
“We are one with the MinDA in this proposal,” said Ricardo C. Juliano, PCCI Vice President for Mindanao. He said the Agus-Pulangi hydro plants are Mindanao’s patrimony and it should be in government hands.
MinDA Chairperson Luwalhati Antonino told members of the press on Tuesday that President Benigno S. Aquino III has instructed her to study the viability of the recommendations during the recent Mindanao Power Summit, which included the setting-up of a government-owned and controlled entity that will operate the hydroplants in Mindanao in lieu of the National Power Corporation (NAPOCOR).
She said she submitted her report to the President last May 14, showing the viability of the proposal and detailing the profitability of the hydro plants based on the NAPOCOR's financial statements.
“Our numbers would show that if it is run by Mindanawons as a GOCC, then we will be able to pay the debts that are attributable to Mindanao grid, maintain low prices, and even provide about P200 million annual budget for the protection of watersheds around the hydro plants,” she emphasized.
She also reiterated her previous statement that the hydropower complex earned P68 billion or an annual average of P6 billion since 2001.
MinDA has issued a press release last May 9 reacting to the statement Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management (PSALM) President Emmanuel Ledesma, Jr. regarding the reported losses of up to P15 billion between 2001 and 2011 from its operation of the government’s power assets in Mindanao.
In the press release, Antonino said PSALM’s financial statement validated Mindanao stakeholders’ stand that indeed the operations of Agus and Pulangui facilities had resulted in operating profits as was presented during the Mindanao Power Summit.
Citing the financial report of PSALM, the MinDA reported that Agus and Pulangui earned P68 billion net income but it was used to cover operating losses of other government facilities such as coal, geothermal and diesel-fired plants which accumulated a net loss of P83 billion over an eleven-year period, resulting in an overall loss of P15.03 billion for government power assets in Mindanao.
“PSALM, however, failed to state that P15.03 billion was not an actual loss because of what is called depreciation expenses or non-cash item amounting to P16.35 billion. Under strict cash basis accounting policy, factoring this yields P1.32 billion real net profit,” Antonino explained.
She also cited an item on amortization totalling of P5.679 billion for the 210 MW STEAG coal-fired power plant in Misamis Oriental which should not be computed as part of losses since this represents capital lease amounting to P1.089 billion annually since 2007 onwards until 2032, when the coal plant built under BOT scheme shall have been turned over to the government.
Meanwhile, the PCCI expressed concern on the need for affordability of power rates in Mindanao. “The ASEAN integration of economy will start by 2015 and by that time we will become a big local market,” he said.
Once we are integrated, we will not just compete for investments with Luzon and Visayas but also with everybody else in the ASEAN region, thus, we need to have competitive power rates vis-à-vis the ASEAN countries, Juliano said.
The PCCI is, however, optimistic that the integration will provide more opportunities for Mindanao in terms of cultural aspect especially that majority of the ASEAN market are Muslims. (APB/PIA-10)
Cebuano news: Probinsiya sa Mis. Occ. mipatuman sa P131.76-M nga mga proyekto ilalom sa PRNDP
By Rutchie Cabahug-Aguhob
OROQUIETA CITY, Misamis Occidental, Mayo 18 (PIA) -- Mokabat sa P131.76 milyon ang kantidad sa mga proyekto nga gipatuman ilalom sa hiniusang PRNDP kun Provincial Road Network Development Plan sa probinsiya sa Misamis Occidental, niadtong milabay nga tuig.
Kini ang gipadayag ni Gobernador Herminia Ramiro kinsa miingon nga ang PRNDP gimugna alang sa malungtaron nga kalambuan sa mga karsada nga nagkutay sa lain-laing dapit sa probinsiya.
Nagsilbi usab ang PRNDP nga kagamitan sa pagplano aron masuportahan ang kagamhanan sa probinsiya nga madugangan ang mga kalihokan nga ekonomikanhon aron mapa-ayo o mapahapsay ang serbisyo sa imprastraktura sa probinsiya.
Matud pa usab ni Gobernador Ramiro, ang PRNDP nag-una sa mga kalihokan sa probinsiya sa mosunod nga lima ka tuig nga pagdumala sa paggahin ug paggasto sa pundo nga paga-ubanan sa linig-on nga pagdugang sa kahanas ug mga paagi sa sistema sa panggobyerno.
Ang PRNDP suportado sa Provincial Roads Management Facility, Special Local Road Funds, Department of Agriculture, Provincial Government Unit-Local General Funds ug Provincial Development Funds nga ginakuha nga baynte porsento sa Internal Revenue Allotment.
Samtang ang mga proyekto sa Mis. Occ. PRNDP ug ang ilang kantidad naglangkub niining mosunod:
Pagpatuman sa walo ka mga proyekto alang sa 5.497 km. nga karsada nga naglakip sa pagpasemento sa upat, pagpa-ayo sa tulo ug pagmentenar sa usa ka kilometro nga provincial road nga nagkantidad sa P8.34 milyon gikan sa Provincial Development Funds.
Mga kalihokan kabahin sa naandan ug makanunayon nga pagmentenar sa mga karsada sa probinsiya nga adunay gitas-on nga 28.42 km., nga adunay kantidad nga P9.82 milyon gikan sa Provincial Local Government Unit local funds.
Pagpa-ayo sa usa ka karsada nga mokantidad sa P4 milyon gikan sa Department of Agriculture ug duha ka provincial roads sections nga adunay gitas-on nga 1.490km., nga nagkantidad sa P891,313 gikan sa Special Local Road Fund.
Pagtul-id sa tuloka provincial road projects: Lumipac-Mabini Punta Sulong Provincial Road Project sa lungsod sa Baliangao, Malibangcao-Guba-Sebase Road sa lungsod sa Clarin, ug Maular-Monterico Road sa lungsod sa Aloran, nga nagkantidad sa P54.95 milyon gikan sa Provincial Road Management Facility Year 1.
Pagpa-ayo sa laing tulo ka mga provincial road projects: Maular-Monterico Road sa Aloran, Bunawan-Dacapan Bajo Road sa lungsod sa Calamba, ug Sapang-Dalaga-Medallo Road sa lungsod sa Sapang-Dalaga, nga nagkantidad sa P53.76M, gikan sa Provincial Road Management Facility Year 2.
Samtang si Gobernador Ramiro usab miingon nga ang pagpatuman sa Provincial Road Network Development Plan nakatabang sa pagpalambo sa mga nag-unang serbisyo sa mga komunidad tungod sa mayo nga kadalanan ug mga karsada sa probinsiya.
Nakatabang usab kini aron madugangan ang kita sa buhis ug nagpakunhod sa delinquency rate o pagkalangan sa pagbayad sa buhis, ang Gobernador midugang pag-ingon. (PIA-10 Mis. Occ.)
Kini ang gipadayag ni Gobernador Herminia Ramiro kinsa miingon nga ang PRNDP gimugna alang sa malungtaron nga kalambuan sa mga karsada nga nagkutay sa lain-laing dapit sa probinsiya.
Nagsilbi usab ang PRNDP nga kagamitan sa pagplano aron masuportahan ang kagamhanan sa probinsiya nga madugangan ang mga kalihokan nga ekonomikanhon aron mapa-ayo o mapahapsay ang serbisyo sa imprastraktura sa probinsiya.
Matud pa usab ni Gobernador Ramiro, ang PRNDP nag-una sa mga kalihokan sa probinsiya sa mosunod nga lima ka tuig nga pagdumala sa paggahin ug paggasto sa pundo nga paga-ubanan sa linig-on nga pagdugang sa kahanas ug mga paagi sa sistema sa panggobyerno.
Ang PRNDP suportado sa Provincial Roads Management Facility, Special Local Road Funds, Department of Agriculture, Provincial Government Unit-Local General Funds ug Provincial Development Funds nga ginakuha nga baynte porsento sa Internal Revenue Allotment.
Samtang ang mga proyekto sa Mis. Occ. PRNDP ug ang ilang kantidad naglangkub niining mosunod:
Pagpatuman sa walo ka mga proyekto alang sa 5.497 km. nga karsada nga naglakip sa pagpasemento sa upat, pagpa-ayo sa tulo ug pagmentenar sa usa ka kilometro nga provincial road nga nagkantidad sa P8.34 milyon gikan sa Provincial Development Funds.
Mga kalihokan kabahin sa naandan ug makanunayon nga pagmentenar sa mga karsada sa probinsiya nga adunay gitas-on nga 28.42 km., nga adunay kantidad nga P9.82 milyon gikan sa Provincial Local Government Unit local funds.
Pagpa-ayo sa usa ka karsada nga mokantidad sa P4 milyon gikan sa Department of Agriculture ug duha ka provincial roads sections nga adunay gitas-on nga 1.490km., nga nagkantidad sa P891,313 gikan sa Special Local Road Fund.
Pagtul-id sa tuloka provincial road projects: Lumipac-Mabini Punta Sulong Provincial Road Project sa lungsod sa Baliangao, Malibangcao-Guba-Sebase Road sa lungsod sa Clarin, ug Maular-Monterico Road sa lungsod sa Aloran, nga nagkantidad sa P54.95 milyon gikan sa Provincial Road Management Facility Year 1.
Pagpa-ayo sa laing tulo ka mga provincial road projects: Maular-Monterico Road sa Aloran, Bunawan-Dacapan Bajo Road sa lungsod sa Calamba, ug Sapang-Dalaga-Medallo Road sa lungsod sa Sapang-Dalaga, nga nagkantidad sa P53.76M, gikan sa Provincial Road Management Facility Year 2.
Samtang si Gobernador Ramiro usab miingon nga ang pagpatuman sa Provincial Road Network Development Plan nakatabang sa pagpalambo sa mga nag-unang serbisyo sa mga komunidad tungod sa mayo nga kadalanan ug mga karsada sa probinsiya.
Nakatabang usab kini aron madugangan ang kita sa buhis ug nagpakunhod sa delinquency rate o pagkalangan sa pagbayad sa buhis, ang Gobernador midugang pag-ingon. (PIA-10 Mis. Occ.)
DoLE-10 releases P235,560 livelihood grant to Camiguin beneficiaries
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY- The Department of Labor and Employment, Regional Office No. 10 (DOLE-10) under the leadership of Director Johnson G. Cañete approved the release of the swine fattening livelihood grant that will employ 45 members of the Mga Kababaihan Laban sa Kahirapan of the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Mahinog in the province of Camiguin.
The livelihood grant, amounting of P235,560, was released by Ricardo D. de Dios, Officer-In-Charge of the DOLE Camiguin Provincial Field Office, and turned-over to Governor Jurdin Jesus M. Romualdo.
The turn-over ceremony held in Mahinog Municipal Hall last March 28 and was attended by the employees of the LGU, headed by Mayor Alex R. Jajalla, who expressed gratitude to DOLE on its continued support towards the welfare and development of the workers of the informal sector of the province.
The release of the grant was in line with President Benigno Aquino III’s 22-Point Labor and Employment Agenda, to alleviate poverty in the countryside by generating community livelihood and employment for nation building. (Mildred E. Dablio, DoLE-10/APB, PIA-10)
The livelihood grant, amounting of P235,560, was released by Ricardo D. de Dios, Officer-In-Charge of the DOLE Camiguin Provincial Field Office, and turned-over to Governor Jurdin Jesus M. Romualdo.
The turn-over ceremony held in Mahinog Municipal Hall last March 28 and was attended by the employees of the LGU, headed by Mayor Alex R. Jajalla, who expressed gratitude to DOLE on its continued support towards the welfare and development of the workers of the informal sector of the province.
The release of the grant was in line with President Benigno Aquino III’s 22-Point Labor and Employment Agenda, to alleviate poverty in the countryside by generating community livelihood and employment for nation building. (Mildred E. Dablio, DoLE-10/APB, PIA-10)
RR16 collects P814.12-M in April, exceeds target by 4%
By Apipa P. Bagumbaran
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, May 18 (PIA) -- Revenue Region 16 (RR16) of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) posted a total of P814.12 million tax collections during the month of April this year, beating its goal of P783.19 million by four percent.
Revenue District Office (RDO)-98 in Cagayan de Oro City recorded the largest collections with P440.86 million, followed by RDO-101 in Iligan City with P125.14 million and RDO-99 in Bukidnon with P115.66 million, Alberto Daba Jr., chief of the Special Investigation Division of RR16, reported during the Regional Law Enforcement Coordinating Council, yesterday.
Daba further reported that taxes generated by RR16 for the period January to April of CY 2012 reached P2.34 billion surpassing its target by P109.87 million or five percent.
This also exceeded our collections during the same period, last year, by 25 percent or P466.74 million, he added.
RD-98 remains the biggest contributor among the six RDOs under RR16 during the period posting P1.18 billion tax revenues. Collections of the other RDOs are as follows: RDO-101, P376.45 million; RDO-99, P350.72 million; RDO-100 in Ozamiz City, P213.86 million; RDO-102 in Marawi City, P130.62 million; and RDO-97 in Gingoog City with P91.89 million.
Meanwhile, RR16 Director Atty. Alberto S. Olasiman said they will further intensify their efforts in order to reach their collection goal of P7.2 billion this year. (APB/PIA-10)
Revenue District Office (RDO)-98 in Cagayan de Oro City recorded the largest collections with P440.86 million, followed by RDO-101 in Iligan City with P125.14 million and RDO-99 in Bukidnon with P115.66 million, Alberto Daba Jr., chief of the Special Investigation Division of RR16, reported during the Regional Law Enforcement Coordinating Council, yesterday.
Daba further reported that taxes generated by RR16 for the period January to April of CY 2012 reached P2.34 billion surpassing its target by P109.87 million or five percent.
This also exceeded our collections during the same period, last year, by 25 percent or P466.74 million, he added.
RD-98 remains the biggest contributor among the six RDOs under RR16 during the period posting P1.18 billion tax revenues. Collections of the other RDOs are as follows: RDO-101, P376.45 million; RDO-99, P350.72 million; RDO-100 in Ozamiz City, P213.86 million; RDO-102 in Marawi City, P130.62 million; and RDO-97 in Gingoog City with P91.89 million.
Meanwhile, RR16 Director Atty. Alberto S. Olasiman said they will further intensify their efforts in order to reach their collection goal of P7.2 billion this year. (APB/PIA-10)
BIR-Marawi tops 1st Q target by 16%
By Apipa P. Bagumbaran
MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur - A total of P94.51 million was collected by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) District 102 in the first quarter of 2012, surpassing its collection target of P81.58 million for the quarter.
This figure is also 37 percent higher compared to the P69.03 million it collected during the same period of last year, said Revenue District Officer Aminoden Macarampat.
Collections from income taxes contributed the largest share to the total collections posting P71.36 million, up by 38 percent or P19.81 million from the collection in the same quarter of 2011.
This was followed by value-added taxes at P19.79 million which exceeded the P15.76 million collection last year by P4.03 million or 26 percent.
Revenue from other taxes also went-up by 88 percent, from P1.59million to P2.98 million while percentage taxes climbed to P379,500, exceeding the P132,000 collection last year by 186 percent.
Macarampat said the success in its collection performance was attributable to the intensified information tax campaign they have conducted.
"Aside from carrying-out tax mapping of business establishments, we also conducted door-to-door information campaign and explained the benefits of paying taxes," he said.
He added that close coordination with the Landbank and Philippine National Bank in the area, and with local government units, from the provincial to barangay level, also contributed to their positive performance. (APB/PIA-10)
This figure is also 37 percent higher compared to the P69.03 million it collected during the same period of last year, said Revenue District Officer Aminoden Macarampat.
Collections from income taxes contributed the largest share to the total collections posting P71.36 million, up by 38 percent or P19.81 million from the collection in the same quarter of 2011.
This was followed by value-added taxes at P19.79 million which exceeded the P15.76 million collection last year by P4.03 million or 26 percent.
Revenue from other taxes also went-up by 88 percent, from P1.59million to P2.98 million while percentage taxes climbed to P379,500, exceeding the P132,000 collection last year by 186 percent.
Macarampat said the success in its collection performance was attributable to the intensified information tax campaign they have conducted.
"Aside from carrying-out tax mapping of business establishments, we also conducted door-to-door information campaign and explained the benefits of paying taxes," he said.
He added that close coordination with the Landbank and Philippine National Bank in the area, and with local government units, from the provincial to barangay level, also contributed to their positive performance. (APB/PIA-10)
Youth leaders gain Lanao del Sur guv’s support
By Apipa P. Bagumbaran
MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur - The Network of Meranaw Youth Leaders and Professional (NMYLP) got the support and commitment of Gov. Mamintal A. Adiong Jr. to further promote youth development in the province.
The provincial governor expressid his support by forging a partnership with the network during the Provincial Youth Summit held in Achiever Convention Hall, last week, said Abulkhair Alibasa, chairman of the NMYLP.
Under the agreement, the provincial government will work closely with the NMYLP and will provide for the operating expenses in carrying out youth programs and activities.
NMYLP, on the other hand, will propose and facilitate youth programs and activities that are in line with the youth agenda the governor has approved during the youth summit.
Alibasa said the youth agenda includes the creation of Provincial Youth and Sports Office, institutionalization of annual youth fellowship program, establishment of Ranaw Youth Day, youth exposure through educational tour, and conduct of youth sports fest, art war, photo exhibit, among others.
The NMYLP is a non-government organization composed of Maranao youth leaders and professionals working towards promotion of youth in Lanao del Sur. (APB/PIA-10)
The provincial governor expressid his support by forging a partnership with the network during the Provincial Youth Summit held in Achiever Convention Hall, last week, said Abulkhair Alibasa, chairman of the NMYLP.
Under the agreement, the provincial government will work closely with the NMYLP and will provide for the operating expenses in carrying out youth programs and activities.
NMYLP, on the other hand, will propose and facilitate youth programs and activities that are in line with the youth agenda the governor has approved during the youth summit.
Alibasa said the youth agenda includes the creation of Provincial Youth and Sports Office, institutionalization of annual youth fellowship program, establishment of Ranaw Youth Day, youth exposure through educational tour, and conduct of youth sports fest, art war, photo exhibit, among others.
The NMYLP is a non-government organization composed of Maranao youth leaders and professionals working towards promotion of youth in Lanao del Sur. (APB/PIA-10)
GSIS scholarship program to benefit students in Region 10
By Apipa P. Bagumbaran
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - Deserving students in Region 10 will soon benefit from the enhanced College Scholarship Program of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS).
Ma. Luz Ilano-Briones, GSIS Cagayan de Oro branch manager, said the GSIS has opened 200 college scholarship grants for the school year 2012-2013 and 11 slots are allocated for the region.
She said the scholar will be entitled to the actual cost of tuition and miscellaneous fees not exceeding P20,000 and a monthly stipend of P2,000. He/she may also opt to take a four- or five-year course but must meet the scholastic requirements set by the school for student retention under the program.
This week, the GSIS announced that it has revised the scholarship program to ensure that low-income members will be given the opportunity to send their children to colleges and universities that provide quality education.
Under the revised program, the selection of scholars will no longer be done through an electronic raffle but instead through the nomination of low-income members or those with a salary grade of 24 or below, or its equivalent. The nominee of parents with the lowest salary grades will be given priority in the scholarship grant.
However, the nominee must be a child of the member and an incoming freshman accepted in the schools identified by the pension fund.
Briones said the list of GSIS-accredited educational institutions is available at their office or at their website www.gsis.gov.ph. (APB/PIA-10)
Ma. Luz Ilano-Briones, GSIS Cagayan de Oro branch manager, said the GSIS has opened 200 college scholarship grants for the school year 2012-2013 and 11 slots are allocated for the region.
She said the scholar will be entitled to the actual cost of tuition and miscellaneous fees not exceeding P20,000 and a monthly stipend of P2,000. He/she may also opt to take a four- or five-year course but must meet the scholastic requirements set by the school for student retention under the program.
This week, the GSIS announced that it has revised the scholarship program to ensure that low-income members will be given the opportunity to send their children to colleges and universities that provide quality education.
Under the revised program, the selection of scholars will no longer be done through an electronic raffle but instead through the nomination of low-income members or those with a salary grade of 24 or below, or its equivalent. The nominee of parents with the lowest salary grades will be given priority in the scholarship grant.
However, the nominee must be a child of the member and an incoming freshman accepted in the schools identified by the pension fund.
Briones said the list of GSIS-accredited educational institutions is available at their office or at their website www.gsis.gov.ph. (APB/PIA-10)
SSS Iligan announces guidelines of P7-B educational loan facility
ILIGAN CITY, Lanao del Norte - The Social Security System (SSS) disclosed the terms of its new P7-billion loan window for college education and skills training, which is part of government’s efforts to enhance job prospects and ensure productive employment of current and future workers.
SSS branch manager Cheryl Jariol of Iligan City said members earning P10,000 or less a month can apply for the Educational Assistance Loan Program (EALP) to enable them or their dependents to defray enrollment costs for college, vocational, and technical courses.
The Program aims to boost the country’s socio-economic growth by developing a larger pool of competent professionals and skilled workers. It will also help workers upgrade their knowledge and skills to secure better jobs and provide a brighter future for their family.
"In the guidelines received from SSS officer-in-charge Edgar Solilapsi, it encourages members with at least 36 contributions - including three monthly premiums within the past 12 months – to be eligible to borrow for educational expenses of one beneficiary," said Jariol.
The member must also be paying premiums based on a monthly salary credit of P10,000 or lower.
It further stated that the beneficiaries can be the SSS members themselves, legal spouses, or children. Unmarried members can use the loan for the education of their siblings. However, the guideline emphasizes that no substitution of beneficiary will be allowed to ensure that students finish their studies and obtain their degree.
The maximum loan amount per semester or trimester is P15,000 for college and P7,500 for a vocational or technical course, which must be a two-year degree program or higher. Loan releases will be made payable to the school and must be used for tuition and miscellaneous fees only. The school must be accredited by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) or the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority.
Members have up to three years to repay the loan for vocational-technology courses and up to five years for college degrees. The grace period before repayment, which will start on the date of the final loan release, is 18 months for semestral courses and 15 months for trimestral programs.
The P7-billion educational loan fund for private sector workers consists of P3.5 billion in national government subsidy and P3.5 billion from SSS. It can serve as a revolving fund that may be released to benefit more borrowers as these are recovered and collected.
The loan amount shall be funded on a 50:50 basis from the national government and SSS. The SSS portion carries an interest rate of six percent per annum based on diminishing principal balance until fully paid, while the government share has zero interest.
To apply, members must accomplish a loan application form, and personally submit this and a school-issued billing statement to their nearest SSS branch. Application forms for the EALP are available at SSS branches or may be downloaded from the SSS website. (Lorry V. Gabule-SSS Iligan/PIA-10 LDN)
SSS branch manager Cheryl Jariol of Iligan City said members earning P10,000 or less a month can apply for the Educational Assistance Loan Program (EALP) to enable them or their dependents to defray enrollment costs for college, vocational, and technical courses.
The Program aims to boost the country’s socio-economic growth by developing a larger pool of competent professionals and skilled workers. It will also help workers upgrade their knowledge and skills to secure better jobs and provide a brighter future for their family.
"In the guidelines received from SSS officer-in-charge Edgar Solilapsi, it encourages members with at least 36 contributions - including three monthly premiums within the past 12 months – to be eligible to borrow for educational expenses of one beneficiary," said Jariol.
The member must also be paying premiums based on a monthly salary credit of P10,000 or lower.
It further stated that the beneficiaries can be the SSS members themselves, legal spouses, or children. Unmarried members can use the loan for the education of their siblings. However, the guideline emphasizes that no substitution of beneficiary will be allowed to ensure that students finish their studies and obtain their degree.
The maximum loan amount per semester or trimester is P15,000 for college and P7,500 for a vocational or technical course, which must be a two-year degree program or higher. Loan releases will be made payable to the school and must be used for tuition and miscellaneous fees only. The school must be accredited by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) or the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority.
Members have up to three years to repay the loan for vocational-technology courses and up to five years for college degrees. The grace period before repayment, which will start on the date of the final loan release, is 18 months for semestral courses and 15 months for trimestral programs.
The P7-billion educational loan fund for private sector workers consists of P3.5 billion in national government subsidy and P3.5 billion from SSS. It can serve as a revolving fund that may be released to benefit more borrowers as these are recovered and collected.
The loan amount shall be funded on a 50:50 basis from the national government and SSS. The SSS portion carries an interest rate of six percent per annum based on diminishing principal balance until fully paid, while the government share has zero interest.
To apply, members must accomplish a loan application form, and personally submit this and a school-issued billing statement to their nearest SSS branch. Application forms for the EALP are available at SSS branches or may be downloaded from the SSS website. (Lorry V. Gabule-SSS Iligan/PIA-10 LDN)
Feature: Suka Pinakurat showcased at Cebu Tindahang Pinoy
By Lorry V. Gabule
Iligan’s pride, the famous Suka Pinakurat, is one of the products being showcased in Cebu Tindahang Pinoy, along with other best products on food, fashion accessories, handicrafts, and furniture of the Philippines.
Secretary Gregory L. Domingo of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) graced the national launching of the Cebu Tindahang Pinoy last April 20, located at Plaridel St., Barangay Alang-alang, Mandaue City. He was accompanied by Undersecretary Merly Cruz of DTI–Regional Operations and Development Group, the DTI regional directors, and officials of line agencies.
The Cebu Tindahang Pinoy is operated by the Cebu-Gifts,Toys & Houseware Foundation,Inc. in partnership with the DTI and the Philippine International Trading Corporation. It showcases and sells world-class products catering to local and foreign tourists.
At the Tindahang Pinoy, 70 percent of the products come from Central Visayas while 30 percent come from other regions. DTI’s One-Town One-Product products usually made of indigenous materials from different towns are also displayed.
Sec. Domingo recognized the Suka Pinakurat when he went inside the store after the ceremonial ribbon-cutting.
"It is another milestone for Green Gold Gourmet Foods, Inc., the manufacturer of Suka Pinakurat, for their products to be part of the
Tindahang Pinoy, which is being promoted through Shopinas.com (an online shopping). Store catalogs would be distributed to all hotels in Cebu for tourists to order," expressed Asst. Reg'l Director Linda O. Boniao, DTI Region 10.
Green Gold Gourmet is a rapidly developing homegrown food processing family business based in Iligan City, owned by Rene Jose B. Stuart del Rosario. It is the maker of several innovative, unique, and highly regarded food products foremost of which is Suka Pinakurat (started October 2000), a spicy vinegar made from pure fermented coconut nectar and spices from the farmlands of Iligan.
The main ingredient of Suka Pinakurat are fermented coconut sap, locally known as tuba, and local spices from the farmlands of Lanao and bird’s eye chilies “labuyo” that are harvested from the wild mountains of Iligan. These key ingredients are organically grown, with the chillies being farmed by mother nature.
Pinakurat is a traditional Iliganon dish made from wild boar meat "sulop," cooked only by a flame-shut pot of boiling coco vinegar, chilies, and spices. Since the taste of the vinegar is very similar to that of the dish, it was then named after it. Another practical reason is that the product presents a pleasant surprise that excites the senses to a taste long desired.
The word pinakurat is from the word "kurat," which means surprise in Visayan vernacular.
The products are available in key cities of Davao, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, and Iligan, and other areas of Mindanao and Visayas; it is also sold in known supermarkets in Metro Manila.
The products have penetrated the “padala” (take home) market for Filipinos with relatives outside the country. Recently, export consolidators have shown interest in the product, and are now being made available in a few stores in the United States, Canada, and Australia. (Luz G. Galda-DTI Lanao del Norte/Lorry V.Gabule-PIA 10 LDN)
Secretary Gregory L. Domingo of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) graced the national launching of the Cebu Tindahang Pinoy last April 20, located at Plaridel St., Barangay Alang-alang, Mandaue City. He was accompanied by Undersecretary Merly Cruz of DTI–Regional Operations and Development Group, the DTI regional directors, and officials of line agencies.
The Cebu Tindahang Pinoy is operated by the Cebu-Gifts,Toys & Houseware Foundation,Inc. in partnership with the DTI and the Philippine International Trading Corporation. It showcases and sells world-class products catering to local and foreign tourists.
At the Tindahang Pinoy, 70 percent of the products come from Central Visayas while 30 percent come from other regions. DTI’s One-Town One-Product products usually made of indigenous materials from different towns are also displayed.
Sec. Domingo recognized the Suka Pinakurat when he went inside the store after the ceremonial ribbon-cutting.
"It is another milestone for Green Gold Gourmet Foods, Inc., the manufacturer of Suka Pinakurat, for their products to be part of the
Tindahang Pinoy, which is being promoted through Shopinas.com (an online shopping). Store catalogs would be distributed to all hotels in Cebu for tourists to order," expressed Asst. Reg'l Director Linda O. Boniao, DTI Region 10.
Green Gold Gourmet is a rapidly developing homegrown food processing family business based in Iligan City, owned by Rene Jose B. Stuart del Rosario. It is the maker of several innovative, unique, and highly regarded food products foremost of which is Suka Pinakurat (started October 2000), a spicy vinegar made from pure fermented coconut nectar and spices from the farmlands of Iligan.
The main ingredient of Suka Pinakurat are fermented coconut sap, locally known as tuba, and local spices from the farmlands of Lanao and bird’s eye chilies “labuyo” that are harvested from the wild mountains of Iligan. These key ingredients are organically grown, with the chillies being farmed by mother nature.
Pinakurat is a traditional Iliganon dish made from wild boar meat "sulop," cooked only by a flame-shut pot of boiling coco vinegar, chilies, and spices. Since the taste of the vinegar is very similar to that of the dish, it was then named after it. Another practical reason is that the product presents a pleasant surprise that excites the senses to a taste long desired.
The word pinakurat is from the word "kurat," which means surprise in Visayan vernacular.
The products are available in key cities of Davao, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, and Iligan, and other areas of Mindanao and Visayas; it is also sold in known supermarkets in Metro Manila.
The products have penetrated the “padala” (take home) market for Filipinos with relatives outside the country. Recently, export consolidators have shown interest in the product, and are now being made available in a few stores in the United States, Canada, and Australia. (Luz G. Galda-DTI Lanao del Norte/Lorry V.Gabule-PIA 10 LDN)
MinDA inks MOA with NYC for Mindanao 2020
By Apipa P. Bagumbaran
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) has signed a memorandum of agreement with the National Youth Commission (NYC) to strengthen support for the implementation of Mindanao 2020.
The agreement was inked by Secretary Luwalhati Antonino, chairperson of MinDA, and Assistant Secretary Earl Saavedra, NYC Commissioner for Mindanao during the Mindanao Economic Policy Forum held yesterday, May 15, at N Hotel, here.
Mindanao 2020, or the Mindanao Peace and Development Framework Plan for 2011-2030, is a 20-year blueprint that addresses not only economic and infrastructure development but also peace and security, human development, governance, and other key dimensions that are integral to the holistic sustainable development of Mindanao.
Incorporated in this roadmap is the Mindanao Youth Agenda, formerly known as the Kabataan sa Mindanao Natin Program, which seeks to create a programs and services for youth development.
NYC Commissioner Saavedra said the program was crafted to help the youth appreciate their contributions in the stability of the peace and order situation through strengthening of efforts on areas and issues that have something to do with the general peace condition in the island such as education, health, participation, among others.
“This is our way of reaching out to Mindanao and letting the constituents feel that we are aware of their aspirations and needs. As such, we are ready to help them being the youth authority in government,” he said. (APB/PIA-10)
The agreement was inked by Secretary Luwalhati Antonino, chairperson of MinDA, and Assistant Secretary Earl Saavedra, NYC Commissioner for Mindanao during the Mindanao Economic Policy Forum held yesterday, May 15, at N Hotel, here.
Mindanao 2020, or the Mindanao Peace and Development Framework Plan for 2011-2030, is a 20-year blueprint that addresses not only economic and infrastructure development but also peace and security, human development, governance, and other key dimensions that are integral to the holistic sustainable development of Mindanao.
Incorporated in this roadmap is the Mindanao Youth Agenda, formerly known as the Kabataan sa Mindanao Natin Program, which seeks to create a programs and services for youth development.
NYC Commissioner Saavedra said the program was crafted to help the youth appreciate their contributions in the stability of the peace and order situation through strengthening of efforts on areas and issues that have something to do with the general peace condition in the island such as education, health, participation, among others.
“This is our way of reaching out to Mindanao and letting the constituents feel that we are aware of their aspirations and needs. As such, we are ready to help them being the youth authority in government,” he said. (APB/PIA-10)
4ID holds demilitarization of recovered firearms
CAMP EVANGELISTA, Cagayan de Oro City –- The 4th Infantry “Diamond” Division conducted a demilitarization of captured, surrendered, and recovered non-standard firearms at the Admin Building of 10th Forward Service Support Unit last May 11.
During the ceremony three firearms were initially cut into pieces and destroyed, and a total of 108 remaining captured, surrendered and recovered non-standard firearms will still be destroyed by the 10FSSU personnel with the presence of Commission on Audit and AC of S for Intelligence, G2.
Commodore Romeo Santiago Nebres, Deputy Commander of Eastern Mindanao Command (EMC) and at same time Chairman of EMC Disposal Committee graced the occasion to personally lead and witness the destruction of these firearms.
There were 238 firearms that were deposited at 10th FSSU, 127 accounts for the standard firearms and 111 for the non-standard ones. These firearms were deposited by units operating in Region 10 from April 2011 to March 2012. The standard firearms were forwarded to higher headquarters while the non-standard firearms were destroyed today. Traditionally, road roller is being used to destroy these firearms, this time circular saw was used.
The firearms that were forwarded to higher headquarters, on the other hand, will be segregated, and some of them will be returned back to Philippine National Police, while some will be used as evidences in filing of cases.
Commodore Nebres said these are the result of the Internal Peace and Security Plan, a clear evidence of our gains towards winning peace in Northern Mindanao. (Major Eugenio Julio C. Osias/4ID/PIA-10)
During the ceremony three firearms were initially cut into pieces and destroyed, and a total of 108 remaining captured, surrendered and recovered non-standard firearms will still be destroyed by the 10FSSU personnel with the presence of Commission on Audit and AC of S for Intelligence, G2.
Commodore Romeo Santiago Nebres, Deputy Commander of Eastern Mindanao Command (EMC) and at same time Chairman of EMC Disposal Committee graced the occasion to personally lead and witness the destruction of these firearms.
There were 238 firearms that were deposited at 10th FSSU, 127 accounts for the standard firearms and 111 for the non-standard ones. These firearms were deposited by units operating in Region 10 from April 2011 to March 2012. The standard firearms were forwarded to higher headquarters while the non-standard firearms were destroyed today. Traditionally, road roller is being used to destroy these firearms, this time circular saw was used.
The firearms that were forwarded to higher headquarters, on the other hand, will be segregated, and some of them will be returned back to Philippine National Police, while some will be used as evidences in filing of cases.
Commodore Nebres said these are the result of the Internal Peace and Security Plan, a clear evidence of our gains towards winning peace in Northern Mindanao. (Major Eugenio Julio C. Osias/4ID/PIA-10)
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