DENR announces poster-making contest winners
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, July 9 (PIA) -- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Region 10 (DENR 10) announced the winners in the poster-making contest it held with the theme ”Stop Climate Change Before it Changes You.”
A student from Corpus Christi School, Jericho B. Montellano garnered first place in the contest. Second place winner was Joe Michael Fabrigas of Cagayan de Oro National High School, and third place went to Johann Mc Verdadz Mangga of Bukidnon National High School. The consolation prize went to Abegail S. Tagupa of Fatima College of Camiguin.
The winners were awarded cash prizes: P2,000 for the first place, P1,000 for the second place, and P500 for the third place.
Twenty-four high school students from the provinces of Bukidnon, Camiguin, and Misamis Oriental and Cagayan de Oro City vied in the contest, which was part of the Environment Month celebration last June.
The contest was spearheaded by the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) under the leadership of regional director Sabdullah C. Abubacar.
The criteria for judging included the following: impact and interpretation, 35 percent; originality, 25 percent; esthetic appeal, 25 percent; and quality considerations, 15 percent.
The board of judges were DENR personnel, namely, lawyer Blesire Labuntog, head executive assistant of the land management services; planning staff Susan Magtoto of EMB-10; Cecilia Tan of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau; and forester Fidel Gamos Jr. of the forest management services. (J. Thiam/denr-rpao)
A student from Corpus Christi School, Jericho B. Montellano garnered first place in the contest. Second place winner was Joe Michael Fabrigas of Cagayan de Oro National High School, and third place went to Johann Mc Verdadz Mangga of Bukidnon National High School. The consolation prize went to Abegail S. Tagupa of Fatima College of Camiguin.
The winners were awarded cash prizes: P2,000 for the first place, P1,000 for the second place, and P500 for the third place.
Twenty-four high school students from the provinces of Bukidnon, Camiguin, and Misamis Oriental and Cagayan de Oro City vied in the contest, which was part of the Environment Month celebration last June.
The contest was spearheaded by the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) under the leadership of regional director Sabdullah C. Abubacar.
The criteria for judging included the following: impact and interpretation, 35 percent; originality, 25 percent; esthetic appeal, 25 percent; and quality considerations, 15 percent.
The board of judges were DENR personnel, namely, lawyer Blesire Labuntog, head executive assistant of the land management services; planning staff Susan Magtoto of EMB-10; Cecilia Tan of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau; and forester Fidel Gamos Jr. of the forest management services. (J. Thiam/denr-rpao)
DepEd to prioritize planting of bamboo trees
By Rutchie C. Aguhob
OROQUIETA CITY, Misamis Occidental, July 9 (PIA) -- Regional directors and division/city schools superintendents of the Department of Education (DepEd) have been directed to prioritize planting bamboo trees during tree-planting activities in their areas of responsibility.
Education Secretary Armin Luistro, in DepEd Memorandum No. 102 issued June 18, made as basis for such issuance the Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 30, s. 2012, from the Office of the President, a copy of which has been enclosed in the DepEd memo.
MC 30, entitled “Directing the Full Implementation of the Philippine Bamboo Industry Development (PBID) Program,” was signed by Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa, Jr. May 30.
The circular enjoins all departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the national government, state universities and colleges, government-owned and controlled corporations, and local government units to support the full implementation of the PBID Program.
DTI has intensified the campaign to plant bamboo trees as a way to adapt to climate change and because of the benefits it brings to the environment, as these cannot be easily uprooted and carried away by the flashfloods because the roots are deeply anchored to the ground.
In Misamis Occidental, DTI and DepEd has signed an agreement for a bamboo-planting program, wherein DepEd will encourage school pupils to plant bamboo trees and DTI to process bamboos in the production of school furniture and fixtures, such as cabinets, school desks, tables, book shelves, and many more. These furniture and fixtures will be used by DepEd. (PIA-Mis. Occ.)
Education Secretary Armin Luistro, in DepEd Memorandum No. 102 issued June 18, made as basis for such issuance the Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 30, s. 2012, from the Office of the President, a copy of which has been enclosed in the DepEd memo.
MC 30, entitled “Directing the Full Implementation of the Philippine Bamboo Industry Development (PBID) Program,” was signed by Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa, Jr. May 30.
The circular enjoins all departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the national government, state universities and colleges, government-owned and controlled corporations, and local government units to support the full implementation of the PBID Program.
DTI has intensified the campaign to plant bamboo trees as a way to adapt to climate change and because of the benefits it brings to the environment, as these cannot be easily uprooted and carried away by the flashfloods because the roots are deeply anchored to the ground.
In Misamis Occidental, DTI and DepEd has signed an agreement for a bamboo-planting program, wherein DepEd will encourage school pupils to plant bamboo trees and DTI to process bamboos in the production of school furniture and fixtures, such as cabinets, school desks, tables, book shelves, and many more. These furniture and fixtures will be used by DepEd. (PIA-Mis. Occ.)
DTI-Mis. Occ. conducts Banana Industry Stakeholders Forum
By Rutchie C. Aguhob
OROQUIETA CITY, Misamis Occidental, July 9 (PIA) -- The Department of Trade and Industry conducted a Banana Industry Stakeholders’ Forum in Kamayan sa Oro, this city.
“Banana is considered one of the high value crops (HVC) of the province and is among those with high demand, either for fresh of processed products,” DTI provincial director Delia Ayano said.
She said there is a high demand for banana chips, among the processed products of the fruit, in many parts of the world.
Avano said the forum aimed to give inform participants information on new developments in the banana industry and how the DTI can help find resources and markets for the products.
Topics discussed included the Banana Industry Cluster Action (BICA) plan that focuses on the projects and programs to sustain the industry, particularly processed banana and its entry to national and international markets.
The group aims to ensure that programs and projects included in the BICA plan are implemented and the problems of industry stakeholders are addressed, Ayano said. (PIO/PIA10, Mis. Occ.)
“Banana is considered one of the high value crops (HVC) of the province and is among those with high demand, either for fresh of processed products,” DTI provincial director Delia Ayano said.
She said there is a high demand for banana chips, among the processed products of the fruit, in many parts of the world.
Avano said the forum aimed to give inform participants information on new developments in the banana industry and how the DTI can help find resources and markets for the products.
Topics discussed included the Banana Industry Cluster Action (BICA) plan that focuses on the projects and programs to sustain the industry, particularly processed banana and its entry to national and international markets.
The group aims to ensure that programs and projects included in the BICA plan are implemented and the problems of industry stakeholders are addressed, Ayano said. (PIO/PIA10, Mis. Occ.)
Mis. Occ.’s GO HERMIE soccer team wins 2nd place in Football Festival
By Rutchie C. Aguhob
OROQUIETA CITY, Misamis Occidental, July 8 (PIA) -- The GO HERMIE Football-Soccer Team composed of athletes from Mis. Occ. won 2nd place in the Hudyaka Zanorte Football Festival held in Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte, recently.
It was learned that Misamis Occidental immediately sent to the said competition two teams, the under 13 yrs. old and the under 17 yrs. old categories.
After the competition, the GO HERMIE under 17 Football Soccer Team won 2nd Place in the final game.
Raymond Chiong, team manager, together with Jason Simbajon, the coach and all the athletes, immediately turned-over to Governor Herminia Ramiro the trophy they won as 2nd placer in the competition.
He then thanked the members of the team for their interest in the game that easily won for them the award.
Likewise, Chiong thanked Governor Ramiro and the other individuals and sectors who supported the team during the competition which gave them the inspiration to win.
The team will be seeing forward to participate in other competitions and so far has already received invitation to the soccer/football competitions in Lanao del Norte and Cagayan de Oro City, next month, Chiong added. (PIO/PIA10, Mis. Occ.)
It was learned that Misamis Occidental immediately sent to the said competition two teams, the under 13 yrs. old and the under 17 yrs. old categories.
After the competition, the GO HERMIE under 17 Football Soccer Team won 2nd Place in the final game.
Raymond Chiong, team manager, together with Jason Simbajon, the coach and all the athletes, immediately turned-over to Governor Herminia Ramiro the trophy they won as 2nd placer in the competition.
He then thanked the members of the team for their interest in the game that easily won for them the award.
Likewise, Chiong thanked Governor Ramiro and the other individuals and sectors who supported the team during the competition which gave them the inspiration to win.
The team will be seeing forward to participate in other competitions and so far has already received invitation to the soccer/football competitions in Lanao del Norte and Cagayan de Oro City, next month, Chiong added. (PIO/PIA10, Mis. Occ.)
Four PNP-10 awardees of the 2012 July PCR Month comes from Mis. Occ.
By Rutchie C. Aguhob
OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental, July 8 (PIA) -- At least four awardees of the 17th Police Community Relations (PCR) Month of the Philippine National Police (PNP), in region 10, this year, comes from Misamis Occidental.
These awardees were cited for their achievement in the implementation of various projects that bring about peace and safety of the people in communities in their respective areas of responsibility (AOR).
The awarding ceremonies held at the PNP-10 headquarters in Cagayan de Oro City, served as kicked-off activity of the PCR Month, in the region, July 4.
It was among the month-long activities that focused on the theme, “Mamayan at Kapulisan: Patuloy ang Ugnayan sa Higit na Ligtas, Mapayapa at Maunlad na Pamayanan (Police and Community Relations for a Safe, Peaceful and Progressive Country).”
Meanwhile, leading these awardees is the Ozamiz City Police Station (OCPS) of the Misamis Occidental Provincial Police Office (Mis. Occ. PPO), which has been cited as the 2012 Best in Police Community Relations (PCR), City Police Station (CPS) Category.
Governor Herminia M. Ramiro of Misamis Occidental was also cited with an award of recognition for local chief executives (LCEs) by the Mis. Occ. PPO, along with:
Police Officer (PO) 2 Cheryl Lyn Wagas Ano-os of the PCR, Family Protection and Gender Sensitivity (FPGS) Section of OCPS, has been cited as the 2012 Best Junior PCR, Police Non-Commissioned Officer (PNCO), Police Officer 1 to Police Officer 3 (PO1 to PO3) Category.
Sr. Police Officer 1 (SPO1) Shiela P. Acosta, of PCR PNCO, Mis. Occ. PPO, was cited as 2012 Best Senior PCR, PNCO, Sr. Police Officer 1 to Sr. Police Officer 4 (SPO1 to SPO4) Category.
The other awardees included the following: Misamis Oriental Police Provincial Police (Mis. Or. PPO), as Best PCR PPO, Cagayan de Oro City Police Office (COCPO), as Best PCR CPO, and Jasaan Municipal Police Station (JMPS), Mis. Or. PPO, as Best PCR MPS.
P/Supt. Ramil J. Waper, Company Commander, Lanao del Norte Provincial Police Safety Command (LDNPPSC), as Best Senior PCR Officer, Police Supt. to Police Sr. Supt. Category and Police Sr. Inspector (P/Insp.) Mardy Hortillosa II, PCR Officer, COCPO, as Best Junior PCR Officer, P/Insp. to P/Chief, Insp. Category.
Awards of recognition were also given to the following LCEs and non-government organizations (NGOs): Mayors Alex R. Jajalla of Mahinog, Camiguin by the Camiguin PPO and Mario T. Okinlay of Impasug-ong, Bukidnon by the Bukidnon PPO.
Awards were also presented to barangay heads Romeo R. Baccarro of Tablon, Cagayan de Oro City (COC) by the COC Police Office and Alfredo L. Icalina of Pigcarangan, Lanao del Norte by the LDN PPO; and to the Community-Based Support System (CBSS) by the Iligan CPO and Church Defense and DILG Consultative Conference (CADENCE) by the Mis. Or. PPO. (PIA 10 Mis. Occ.)
These awardees were cited for their achievement in the implementation of various projects that bring about peace and safety of the people in communities in their respective areas of responsibility (AOR).
The awarding ceremonies held at the PNP-10 headquarters in Cagayan de Oro City, served as kicked-off activity of the PCR Month, in the region, July 4.
It was among the month-long activities that focused on the theme, “Mamayan at Kapulisan: Patuloy ang Ugnayan sa Higit na Ligtas, Mapayapa at Maunlad na Pamayanan (Police and Community Relations for a Safe, Peaceful and Progressive Country).”
Meanwhile, leading these awardees is the Ozamiz City Police Station (OCPS) of the Misamis Occidental Provincial Police Office (Mis. Occ. PPO), which has been cited as the 2012 Best in Police Community Relations (PCR), City Police Station (CPS) Category.
Governor Herminia M. Ramiro of Misamis Occidental was also cited with an award of recognition for local chief executives (LCEs) by the Mis. Occ. PPO, along with:
Police Officer (PO) 2 Cheryl Lyn Wagas Ano-os of the PCR, Family Protection and Gender Sensitivity (FPGS) Section of OCPS, has been cited as the 2012 Best Junior PCR, Police Non-Commissioned Officer (PNCO), Police Officer 1 to Police Officer 3 (PO1 to PO3) Category.
Sr. Police Officer 1 (SPO1) Shiela P. Acosta, of PCR PNCO, Mis. Occ. PPO, was cited as 2012 Best Senior PCR, PNCO, Sr. Police Officer 1 to Sr. Police Officer 4 (SPO1 to SPO4) Category.
The other awardees included the following: Misamis Oriental Police Provincial Police (Mis. Or. PPO), as Best PCR PPO, Cagayan de Oro City Police Office (COCPO), as Best PCR CPO, and Jasaan Municipal Police Station (JMPS), Mis. Or. PPO, as Best PCR MPS.
P/Supt. Ramil J. Waper, Company Commander, Lanao del Norte Provincial Police Safety Command (LDNPPSC), as Best Senior PCR Officer, Police Supt. to Police Sr. Supt. Category and Police Sr. Inspector (P/Insp.) Mardy Hortillosa II, PCR Officer, COCPO, as Best Junior PCR Officer, P/Insp. to P/Chief, Insp. Category.
Awards of recognition were also given to the following LCEs and non-government organizations (NGOs): Mayors Alex R. Jajalla of Mahinog, Camiguin by the Camiguin PPO and Mario T. Okinlay of Impasug-ong, Bukidnon by the Bukidnon PPO.
Awards were also presented to barangay heads Romeo R. Baccarro of Tablon, Cagayan de Oro City (COC) by the COC Police Office and Alfredo L. Icalina of Pigcarangan, Lanao del Norte by the LDN PPO; and to the Community-Based Support System (CBSS) by the Iligan CPO and Church Defense and DILG Consultative Conference (CADENCE) by the Mis. Or. PPO. (PIA 10 Mis. Occ.)
No more expiry dates in gift checks/certificates/cards starting July 1 – DTI
By Rutchie C. Aguhob
OROQUIETA CITY, Misamis Occidental, July 8 (PIA) -- Starting July 1, all suppliers, issuers, distributors,and sellers are prohibited to issue and/or sell gift certificates/check/cards with an expiry date, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said.
This is pursuant to DTI Administrative Order No. 10-04 on the Guidelines on the Issuance, Use and Redemption of Gift Checks, Certificates or Gift Cards in accordance with Republic Act No. 7394, otherwise known as the Consumer Act of the Philippines, and for other Purposes, said Linda Boniao, regional director of DTI, region 10.
She said a gift check/certificate/card is defined as an instrument issued by a supplier to an individual, partnership, or a juridical entity for monetary consideration evidencing a promise by the issuer that consumer goods or services will be exchanged in favor of the bearer upon presentation of said gift certificate, check, card to the value, credit, specific good, service or event shown in the instrument.
These items represents value held in trust by the issuer/supplier/distributor, thus DTI intends to regulate its use to protect consumers and ensure that they are not unduly deprived of their money.
On July 16, 2010, DTI issued a guideline that all gift checks/certificates/cards issued must bear a date of issue and an expiry of two years. But, this provision has now been changed, Boniao said.
However, gift certificates/checks/cards that are distributed to consumers under awards, loyalty, or promotional programs are not covered.
Meanwhile, all gift checks/certificates/cards with no expiry dates shall be redeemable until used by the bearer, and that holders of unused and unexpired gift check/certificates/ cards after June 30, 2012 shall be entitled to replacement after revalidation by suppliers.
Likewise, the terms and conditions of unused gift checks/certificates/cards issued before the effectivity of this order shall be honored. But those bearing expiry dates beyond June 30, 2012 shall be subject to revalidation or replacement.
Goods and services that are paid with gift certificates/check/card are qualified in promotional sales activities, loyalty programs, warranties, return policies for cash purchases, and discounts for senior citizens/persons with disability (PWD).
Again, the suppliers cannot be held liable for gift certificates/ checks/ cards that are lost due to no fault of the supplier and mutilated or defaced due to no fault of the supplier and such damage prevents the supplier from identifying the security and authenticity features, thereof, Boniao added. (PIA 10, Mis. Occ.)
This is pursuant to DTI Administrative Order No. 10-04 on the Guidelines on the Issuance, Use and Redemption of Gift Checks, Certificates or Gift Cards in accordance with Republic Act No. 7394, otherwise known as the Consumer Act of the Philippines, and for other Purposes, said Linda Boniao, regional director of DTI, region 10.
She said a gift check/certificate/card is defined as an instrument issued by a supplier to an individual, partnership, or a juridical entity for monetary consideration evidencing a promise by the issuer that consumer goods or services will be exchanged in favor of the bearer upon presentation of said gift certificate, check, card to the value, credit, specific good, service or event shown in the instrument.
These items represents value held in trust by the issuer/supplier/distributor, thus DTI intends to regulate its use to protect consumers and ensure that they are not unduly deprived of their money.
On July 16, 2010, DTI issued a guideline that all gift checks/certificates/cards issued must bear a date of issue and an expiry of two years. But, this provision has now been changed, Boniao said.
However, gift certificates/checks/cards that are distributed to consumers under awards, loyalty, or promotional programs are not covered.
Meanwhile, all gift checks/certificates/cards with no expiry dates shall be redeemable until used by the bearer, and that holders of unused and unexpired gift check/certificates/ cards after June 30, 2012 shall be entitled to replacement after revalidation by suppliers.
Likewise, the terms and conditions of unused gift checks/certificates/cards issued before the effectivity of this order shall be honored. But those bearing expiry dates beyond June 30, 2012 shall be subject to revalidation or replacement.
Goods and services that are paid with gift certificates/check/card are qualified in promotional sales activities, loyalty programs, warranties, return policies for cash purchases, and discounts for senior citizens/persons with disability (PWD).
Again, the suppliers cannot be held liable for gift certificates/ checks/ cards that are lost due to no fault of the supplier and mutilated or defaced due to no fault of the supplier and such damage prevents the supplier from identifying the security and authenticity features, thereof, Boniao added. (PIA 10, Mis. Occ.)
OWWA -10 brings services closer to Camiguin OFWs
By Apipa P. Bagumbaran
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, July 8 (PIA) --- The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) in Northern Mindanao conducted a livelihood skills training on T-shirt printing and shellcraft making in Mambajao, Camiguin province June 26 to 29.
The training, conducted in cooperation with the Barangay Council of Yumbing in Mambajao, was held upon the request of 28 officers and members of the Pag-asa OFW Association to address the demand for souvenir items of tourists who visit the island-province.
OWWA-10 also conducted a Business Planning Seminar for 18 Household Service Workers (HSWs) in Catarman town June 26. These displaced HSWs had decided to stay in the country for good and have started their micro enterprises mostly hog raising, sari-sari store operation, and fish bending. Their applications for funding will be endorsed to the National Reintegration Center for OFWs (NRCO).
Highlighting the delivery of services in Camiguin was the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on intensifying Anti-Illegal Recruitment Program and Child-Labor Free Province.
The MoU was signed by Camiguin Governor Jurdin Jesus Romualdo, Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) Deputy Administrator Amuerfina Reyes, Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Regional Office 10 Director Johnson Cañete, and OWWA Administrator Carmelita Dimzon represented by Regional Director Petrona Bergado on June 28. (OWWA-10/APB-PIA 10)
The training, conducted in cooperation with the Barangay Council of Yumbing in Mambajao, was held upon the request of 28 officers and members of the Pag-asa OFW Association to address the demand for souvenir items of tourists who visit the island-province.
OWWA-10 also conducted a Business Planning Seminar for 18 Household Service Workers (HSWs) in Catarman town June 26. These displaced HSWs had decided to stay in the country for good and have started their micro enterprises mostly hog raising, sari-sari store operation, and fish bending. Their applications for funding will be endorsed to the National Reintegration Center for OFWs (NRCO).
Highlighting the delivery of services in Camiguin was the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on intensifying Anti-Illegal Recruitment Program and Child-Labor Free Province.
The MoU was signed by Camiguin Governor Jurdin Jesus Romualdo, Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) Deputy Administrator Amuerfina Reyes, Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Regional Office 10 Director Johnson Cañete, and OWWA Administrator Carmelita Dimzon represented by Regional Director Petrona Bergado on June 28. (OWWA-10/APB-PIA 10)
PMA to hold entrance exam in CdO on Aug. 26
CAMP EVANGELISTA, Cagayan de Oro City, July 7 –- The Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Office of the Cadet Admission will be conducting an entrance examination at 4th Infantry (Diamond) Division, Philippine Army Gymnasium, Camp Evangelista, Patag, Cagayan de Oro City on August 26.
It requires all applicants to be set on specific qualifications: he or she must be a natural born Filipino Citizen, physically fit, single and never been married; must be at least 17 years old but not a day older than 22 years on April 1 of the year following the date of examination; a high school graduate with a general grade average of 85 percent or higher; and, a minimum of 5 feet 4 inches tall for male and 5 feet 2 inches tall for female.
The PMA Cadetship Application form will be distributed nationwide and it can be downloaded from the PMA official website, http://www.pma.ph.
All interested and qualified applicants must complete the information in the application form with other requirements. The form filled shall be mailed back with data to the Office of Cadet Admission, Philippine Military Academy, Fort del Pilar 2602, Baguio City, not later than two weeks before the scheduled examination date.
The entrance examination covers algebra and geometry, grammar and composition, reading comprehension, verbal and numerical reasoning and pattern analysis. Examination permits are sent through mail to the address reflected by the applicants in their application forms and also can be verified at the venue during the examination.
All cadets of PMA are granted full scholarships receiving salary and allowances while studying for four years, earning a degree of Bachelor of Science and a chance to study abroad after graduation.
Also after graduation from the academy, cadets are directly commissioned as regular officers in the Armed Forces of the Philippines, joining any of the three branches of service of their choice, the Army, the Navy or the Air Force.
“We encourage you, especially those coming from the island of Mindanao to take advantage of this opportunity and eventually become a cadet of PMA who will be receiving not only full scholarship but also assured of stable job upon graduation,” MGen. Victor A. Felix, Commander, 4ID said.
For more information and clarifications you may contact the Office of the Cadet Admission or the Public Information Office, Philippine Military Academy, Fort del Pilar, Baguio City, and PMA Liaison Office, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City. (4ID/PIA10)
It requires all applicants to be set on specific qualifications: he or she must be a natural born Filipino Citizen, physically fit, single and never been married; must be at least 17 years old but not a day older than 22 years on April 1 of the year following the date of examination; a high school graduate with a general grade average of 85 percent or higher; and, a minimum of 5 feet 4 inches tall for male and 5 feet 2 inches tall for female.
The PMA Cadetship Application form will be distributed nationwide and it can be downloaded from the PMA official website, http://www.pma.ph.
All interested and qualified applicants must complete the information in the application form with other requirements. The form filled shall be mailed back with data to the Office of Cadet Admission, Philippine Military Academy, Fort del Pilar 2602, Baguio City, not later than two weeks before the scheduled examination date.
The entrance examination covers algebra and geometry, grammar and composition, reading comprehension, verbal and numerical reasoning and pattern analysis. Examination permits are sent through mail to the address reflected by the applicants in their application forms and also can be verified at the venue during the examination.
All cadets of PMA are granted full scholarships receiving salary and allowances while studying for four years, earning a degree of Bachelor of Science and a chance to study abroad after graduation.
Also after graduation from the academy, cadets are directly commissioned as regular officers in the Armed Forces of the Philippines, joining any of the three branches of service of their choice, the Army, the Navy or the Air Force.
“We encourage you, especially those coming from the island of Mindanao to take advantage of this opportunity and eventually become a cadet of PMA who will be receiving not only full scholarship but also assured of stable job upon graduation,” MGen. Victor A. Felix, Commander, 4ID said.
For more information and clarifications you may contact the Office of the Cadet Admission or the Public Information Office, Philippine Military Academy, Fort del Pilar, Baguio City, and PMA Liaison Office, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City. (4ID/PIA10)
TESDA-X names nominees to the Kabalikat Awards search
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, July 7 -- The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) in Northern Mindanao is giving Kabalikat Awards for the legislative and local government unit (LGU) categories.
This year, the local government of Valencia city, through City Mayor Leandro Jose H. Catarata, is the region’s nominee to the Kabalikat Award National Search for the LGU category in recognition for its best practice and cooperation with TESDA.
The second district of Misamis Oriental, through Cong. Yevgeny Vincente B. Emano, is re-nominated to the search in recognition for the District’s continued exemplary support to TESDA through provision of scholarship grants for skills training and for the construction of the Libertad Training Center in Misamis Oriental which benefited sizeable number of trainees and workers.
For years, TESDA gave due recognition and honor to its partners in their promotion and support to Technical Vocational Education and Training through the Kabalikat Awarda. The criteria include investments to TESDA through scholarships, donations, promotion and advocacy, magnitude of beneficiaries and continued support to TESDA activities.
The selection process is spearheaded by the Regional Selection Committee through the Regional TESDA Committee-X that assessed the evidentiary documents of the nominees based on the criteria.
The winners will be conferred the national recognition by TESDA in August 2012 to mark the agency’s 18th anniversary. (Marigold Cherie R. Garrido/TESDA/PIA10)
This year, the local government of Valencia city, through City Mayor Leandro Jose H. Catarata, is the region’s nominee to the Kabalikat Award National Search for the LGU category in recognition for its best practice and cooperation with TESDA.
The second district of Misamis Oriental, through Cong. Yevgeny Vincente B. Emano, is re-nominated to the search in recognition for the District’s continued exemplary support to TESDA through provision of scholarship grants for skills training and for the construction of the Libertad Training Center in Misamis Oriental which benefited sizeable number of trainees and workers.
For years, TESDA gave due recognition and honor to its partners in their promotion and support to Technical Vocational Education and Training through the Kabalikat Awarda. The criteria include investments to TESDA through scholarships, donations, promotion and advocacy, magnitude of beneficiaries and continued support to TESDA activities.
The selection process is spearheaded by the Regional Selection Committee through the Regional TESDA Committee-X that assessed the evidentiary documents of the nominees based on the criteria.
The winners will be conferred the national recognition by TESDA in August 2012 to mark the agency’s 18th anniversary. (Marigold Cherie R. Garrido/TESDA/PIA10)
BJMP conducts reforestation along shorelines, riverbanks
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, July 7 -- The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) here in Northern Mindanao organized a “Clean and Green Fun Drive” last June 23 at the seven-hectare DENR coastal-protective area along Barangay Taytay, El Salvador City.
“Aside from serving as valuable nursery areas for shrimp, crustaceans and fishes, mangroves are also said to protect our shorelines from damaging storms and waves,” said Teddy Manit, Coastal and Marine Management Division Chief, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), during a short orientation that served to jumpstart the activity.
Joined in by a total of 245 participants composed of youth leaders from the National Youth Commission in cities of Cagayan de Oro and El Salvador, members of the Tactical Operations Group-10 of the Philippine Air Force, Philippine Army (4ID), Bureau of Fire Protection, Department of Education-El Salvador, El Salvador city government, Barangay Taytay Council, Bantay-Dagat El Salvador, students from Capitol University, and Just Circle of Alubijid, the reforestation activity planted 2,500 mangroves.
Personnel of BJMP in Iligan City were also able plant 100 seedlings in Barangay Tipanoy last June 24. The seedlings were given by the City Agriculture Office and were planted along the riverbanks of the said barangay.
“Today’s time calls for a more receptive approach in reducing existing vulnerability of our region. Everyone—government agencies, youth leaders, the public—must do his/her share in helping the community adapt to climate change through proactive approach,” said Jail Sr. Inspector Francis Acelo, BJMP-10 spokesperson.
The activities are in line with BJMP's Community Relations Month.
BJMP is on its 21st year, being one of the tri-bureau of the Department of Interior and Local Government, and is continually pushing its personnel to provide services to the community other than their usual tasks of inmates’ safekeeping and development. (Jeza Mae Sarah Sanchez/BJMP/PIA10)
“Aside from serving as valuable nursery areas for shrimp, crustaceans and fishes, mangroves are also said to protect our shorelines from damaging storms and waves,” said Teddy Manit, Coastal and Marine Management Division Chief, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), during a short orientation that served to jumpstart the activity.
Joined in by a total of 245 participants composed of youth leaders from the National Youth Commission in cities of Cagayan de Oro and El Salvador, members of the Tactical Operations Group-10 of the Philippine Air Force, Philippine Army (4ID), Bureau of Fire Protection, Department of Education-El Salvador, El Salvador city government, Barangay Taytay Council, Bantay-Dagat El Salvador, students from Capitol University, and Just Circle of Alubijid, the reforestation activity planted 2,500 mangroves.
Personnel of BJMP in Iligan City were also able plant 100 seedlings in Barangay Tipanoy last June 24. The seedlings were given by the City Agriculture Office and were planted along the riverbanks of the said barangay.
“Today’s time calls for a more receptive approach in reducing existing vulnerability of our region. Everyone—government agencies, youth leaders, the public—must do his/her share in helping the community adapt to climate change through proactive approach,” said Jail Sr. Inspector Francis Acelo, BJMP-10 spokesperson.
The activities are in line with BJMP's Community Relations Month.
BJMP is on its 21st year, being one of the tri-bureau of the Department of Interior and Local Government, and is continually pushing its personnel to provide services to the community other than their usual tasks of inmates’ safekeeping and development. (Jeza Mae Sarah Sanchez/BJMP/PIA10)
Ozamiz LCE lauds Pres. Aquino for creation of Task Force Panguil
By Rutchie C. Aguhob
OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental, July 7 (PIA) -- The city mayor has thanked President Benigno S. Aquino III for creating Task Force Panguil that resulted in an improved business confidence in the city.
“We are thankful to President Aquino for creating Joint Task Force Panguil, as it has beefed up local law enforcement and crime-fighting capacity, hence, improved the city’s business confidence,” Mayor Nova E. Princess E. Parojinog-Echavez said during the State of the City Address (SOCA) she delivered recently.
It is encouraging to note that the city’s criminality, as measured by the incidence of index crimes, went down by 20 percent, from 575 cases in 2009 to only 457 cases in 2011, the mayor said, noting that apart from maintaining peace and order, business confidence must also be maintained so more investment flows can be seen.
“Our strong logistical support to the local police has borne fruit and relative to this, I am happy to announce that the Php5 million pesos for the Ozamiz City Police Station (OCPS) Headquarters is now up for bidding by the Philippine National Police (PNP), region 10,” she said.
She said P91.72 million in private investments flowed into the local economy since July 2011. The biggest of these investments was by the Unitop Corp., which is developing and leasing an extension of the public mall, on top of which is an additional P32 million that generated 119 jobs and a total annual rental of P5 million.
The other big investments are the P23 million Gaisano Southwing Mall and the P20 million Mitsubishi Showroom and Service Center.
Significant flows into real estate development have also been started by Mediatrix Homes, which could reach a billion pesos, while Camella Homes is currently doing a perimeter survey for a future project site.
Filinvest and Ayala Land-affiliate Villabeta are looking for viable areas in the city, the Mayor added. (PIA-10 Mis. Occ.)
“We are thankful to President Aquino for creating Joint Task Force Panguil, as it has beefed up local law enforcement and crime-fighting capacity, hence, improved the city’s business confidence,” Mayor Nova E. Princess E. Parojinog-Echavez said during the State of the City Address (SOCA) she delivered recently.
It is encouraging to note that the city’s criminality, as measured by the incidence of index crimes, went down by 20 percent, from 575 cases in 2009 to only 457 cases in 2011, the mayor said, noting that apart from maintaining peace and order, business confidence must also be maintained so more investment flows can be seen.
“Our strong logistical support to the local police has borne fruit and relative to this, I am happy to announce that the Php5 million pesos for the Ozamiz City Police Station (OCPS) Headquarters is now up for bidding by the Philippine National Police (PNP), region 10,” she said.
She said P91.72 million in private investments flowed into the local economy since July 2011. The biggest of these investments was by the Unitop Corp., which is developing and leasing an extension of the public mall, on top of which is an additional P32 million that generated 119 jobs and a total annual rental of P5 million.
The other big investments are the P23 million Gaisano Southwing Mall and the P20 million Mitsubishi Showroom and Service Center.
Significant flows into real estate development have also been started by Mediatrix Homes, which could reach a billion pesos, while Camella Homes is currently doing a perimeter survey for a future project site.
Filinvest and Ayala Land-affiliate Villabeta are looking for viable areas in the city, the Mayor added. (PIA-10 Mis. Occ.)
Over 5,000 tourist join Sagayan Festival 2012
By Lorry V. Gabule
TUBOD, LANAO DEL NORTE, July 7 (PIA)-- More than 5,000 tourists, local and foreign alike, witnessed the Sagayan Festival, an event that highlighted the 53rd Founding Anniversary of Lanao del Norte.
Visitors from neighboring provinces and cities came over to see the most-awaited performances of the participating contingents in this equally known provincial cultural dance of Lanao del Norte.
Sagayan depicts a war dance among the Maranaos, performed during the Araw ng Lanao del Norte Celebration that is participated originally by the respective local government units of the 22 municipalities of the province.
The Festival is slated every July 2, set in the two-week long celebration on its annual commemoration of Charter Day.
Starting this year, the Sagayan Festival would be school-based, participated by students from the secondary level, explained Governor Khalid Q. Dimaporo during the opening of this prestigious event.
"We encouraged the students to feel that diversity of culture will not affect the harmonious relationship we instill among Muslims and Christians here in the province," Gov. Dimaporo said.
The war dance depicts a ritual for battle in search for rescue of the legendary hero’s sister.
Among the contingents were the Balo-i National High School, Arsenio A. Quibranza National High School (AAQNHS), Lanao del Norte National Comprehensive High School, Kapatagan National High School, and North Central Mindanao Colleges, all representing the municipalities of Balo-i, Tubod, Baroy, Kapatagan and Lala, respectively.
The Kapatagan National High School bagged the first place, receiving P100,000 plus trophy, followed by AAQNHS, with P75,000 plus trophy, and third place went to Balo-i National High School, with P50,000 plus trophy. For the two non-winning contingents, each received a consolation prize of P25,000 plus trophy.
This year’s Charter Day celebration is anchored on the theme, “Nagkahi-usang Katawhan, Mauswagong Katilingban (United People, Progressive Society)." (PIA-10 LDN)
Visitors from neighboring provinces and cities came over to see the most-awaited performances of the participating contingents in this equally known provincial cultural dance of Lanao del Norte.
Sagayan depicts a war dance among the Maranaos, performed during the Araw ng Lanao del Norte Celebration that is participated originally by the respective local government units of the 22 municipalities of the province.
The Festival is slated every July 2, set in the two-week long celebration on its annual commemoration of Charter Day.
Starting this year, the Sagayan Festival would be school-based, participated by students from the secondary level, explained Governor Khalid Q. Dimaporo during the opening of this prestigious event.
"We encouraged the students to feel that diversity of culture will not affect the harmonious relationship we instill among Muslims and Christians here in the province," Gov. Dimaporo said.
The war dance depicts a ritual for battle in search for rescue of the legendary hero’s sister.
Among the contingents were the Balo-i National High School, Arsenio A. Quibranza National High School (AAQNHS), Lanao del Norte National Comprehensive High School, Kapatagan National High School, and North Central Mindanao Colleges, all representing the municipalities of Balo-i, Tubod, Baroy, Kapatagan and Lala, respectively.
The Kapatagan National High School bagged the first place, receiving P100,000 plus trophy, followed by AAQNHS, with P75,000 plus trophy, and third place went to Balo-i National High School, with P50,000 plus trophy. For the two non-winning contingents, each received a consolation prize of P25,000 plus trophy.
This year’s Charter Day celebration is anchored on the theme, “Nagkahi-usang Katawhan, Mauswagong Katilingban (United People, Progressive Society)." (PIA-10 LDN)
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