DSWD
revs up “Bawal ang Epal Dito” campaign
By Recthie T. Paculba
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Feb 21 -- The Department of
Social Welfare and Development in Region 10 has intensified its “Bawal ang Epal
Dito” campaign.
The campaign seeks to protect the government's poverty reduction program dubbed Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) from being used by politicians and party-list groups for the May 13 elections.
The 4Ps is a conditional cash transfer program where beneficiaries receive a monthly cash grant for education and health services provided that they comply with the program's terms.
The DSWD has put up information materials in Northern Mindanao provinces to inform the public that only the agency has the power to delist 4Ps beneficiaries who have not complied with the conditions of the program.
Lawyer Araceli F. Solamillo, regional director of DSWD, said they want to protect beneficiaries from intimidation by politicians or a party-list groups.
The agency has received reports that many politicians told beneficiaries that they will be removed from the program if they do not vote for them.
On February 23, the DSWD will have a nationwide launching of “Bawal ang Epal Dito” campaign. (PIA)
The campaign seeks to protect the government's poverty reduction program dubbed Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) from being used by politicians and party-list groups for the May 13 elections.
The 4Ps is a conditional cash transfer program where beneficiaries receive a monthly cash grant for education and health services provided that they comply with the program's terms.
The DSWD has put up information materials in Northern Mindanao provinces to inform the public that only the agency has the power to delist 4Ps beneficiaries who have not complied with the conditions of the program.
Lawyer Araceli F. Solamillo, regional director of DSWD, said they want to protect beneficiaries from intimidation by politicians or a party-list groups.
The agency has received reports that many politicians told beneficiaries that they will be removed from the program if they do not vote for them.
On February 23, the DSWD will have a nationwide launching of “Bawal ang Epal Dito” campaign. (PIA)
Rebels raid Del Monte, Dole plantations in Bukidnon
By Ruby Leonora R. Balistoy
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon, Feb 21 (PIA) -- Nearly
100 New People’s Army (NPA) rebels staged simultaneous attacks on
agro-industrial firms Del Monte and Dole headquarters in Bukidnon on Tuesday, 6
p.m., leaving one dead and three others injured.
Camp Phillips Memorial Hospital resident physician identified the casualty as Alfredo Neri, who was the guard on duty at the gate when the rebels attacked the Del Monte Philippines, Inc. compound.
Capt. Eduardo Meclat Jr, chief of civil military operations of army’s 403rd Brigade here said about 50 rebels, believed to be combined elements of Front Committee 89 and North Central Mindanao Committee, swooped down on Del Monte compound in Camp Philips, Manolo Fortich and shot at the company’s guards.
The rebels, who arrived in two trucks, burned a tractor, a sprayer truck, and other equipment inside the compound. They carted off the guards’ three M16 rifles, one M14 rifle, six caliber 45, and three 9mm pistol, Meclat said.
Del Monte’s fertilizer warehouse and logistics office at Vista Villa in a neighboring town were also destroyed and burned.
Around the same time, more than 40 NPA rebels also raided Dole Philippines’ headquarters in La Fortuna, Impasugong, where they scavenged and looted buildings, carted off employees’ cellphones, laptops, and other valuables, Meclat said.
Police reports, meanwhile, said the PNP’s Provincial Public Safety Company (PPSC) were blocked in the NPA-setup checkpoint at about 6:20 p.m. while they were en route to respond to a report of a ‘supposed armed robbery’ at a gasoline station in Manolo Fortich.
Police forces immediately opened fire on rebels manning the checkpoint. The firefight lasted for 20 minutes.
As the rebels sensed the advancing army troops, they immediately moved back westward, witnesses said.
No casualties reported on both sides.
The three sites simultaneously attacked by the rebels were Camp Phillips in Manolo Fortich town, Vista Villa in Sumilao town and La Fortuna in the town of Impasug-ong.
Local police have been sent to secure and conduct investigation at the sites, while members of the 58th and 8th Infantry Battalions were scouring the area to hunt the fleeing rebels. (RLRB-PIA10, Bukidnon)
Camp Phillips Memorial Hospital resident physician identified the casualty as Alfredo Neri, who was the guard on duty at the gate when the rebels attacked the Del Monte Philippines, Inc. compound.
Capt. Eduardo Meclat Jr, chief of civil military operations of army’s 403rd Brigade here said about 50 rebels, believed to be combined elements of Front Committee 89 and North Central Mindanao Committee, swooped down on Del Monte compound in Camp Philips, Manolo Fortich and shot at the company’s guards.
The rebels, who arrived in two trucks, burned a tractor, a sprayer truck, and other equipment inside the compound. They carted off the guards’ three M16 rifles, one M14 rifle, six caliber 45, and three 9mm pistol, Meclat said.
Del Monte’s fertilizer warehouse and logistics office at Vista Villa in a neighboring town were also destroyed and burned.
Around the same time, more than 40 NPA rebels also raided Dole Philippines’ headquarters in La Fortuna, Impasugong, where they scavenged and looted buildings, carted off employees’ cellphones, laptops, and other valuables, Meclat said.
Police reports, meanwhile, said the PNP’s Provincial Public Safety Company (PPSC) were blocked in the NPA-setup checkpoint at about 6:20 p.m. while they were en route to respond to a report of a ‘supposed armed robbery’ at a gasoline station in Manolo Fortich.
Police forces immediately opened fire on rebels manning the checkpoint. The firefight lasted for 20 minutes.
As the rebels sensed the advancing army troops, they immediately moved back westward, witnesses said.
No casualties reported on both sides.
The three sites simultaneously attacked by the rebels were Camp Phillips in Manolo Fortich town, Vista Villa in Sumilao town and La Fortuna in the town of Impasug-ong.
Local police have been sent to secure and conduct investigation at the sites, while members of the 58th and 8th Infantry Battalions were scouring the area to hunt the fleeing rebels. (RLRB-PIA10, Bukidnon)
Oroquieta City schools commemorate EDSA revolution
By Rutchie C. Aguhob
OROQUIETA CITY, Misamis Occidental, Feb. 21 (PIA)
-- The Oroquieta City Schools Division opened the celebration of the 27th EDSA
People Power Revolution Anniversary (EPPRA) Week during the flag raising
ceremony last February 18.
History teachers then shared information about the revolution which took place at the Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue in Manila.
Observed from Feb. 17-23 every year as stated in Presidential Proclamation 224, the EPPRA Week highlights the commemoration of the EDSA People Power Revolution on Feb. 25, 1986.
This year’s theme is: “EDSA 27: Pilipinas Natin, Abot-Tanaw Na!”
The revolution gained international prominence for democracy-loving Filipinos, as the nation was released from martial law and where Corazon Cojuanco-Aquino, mother of President Benigno Aquino III was declared as the first woman president of the country.
Schools Division Superintendent Agustines E. Cepe, Ph.D, said school-based activities promoting the values of the EDSA People Power Revolution, such as unity, democracy and nationalism will be conducted by several school districts from February19-22.
Meanwhile, Araling Panlipunan Education Program Supervisor Francis J. Buac said a fun run dubbed: “Dagan DepEd Para sa EDSA 27” is scheduled on February 22 to be participated in by teachers and students of the division.
Preceded by a morning praise at 5:30 a.m. and a “hataw” physical fitness exercise, the activity will take place at 7:00 a.m. after which a short program will follow where Cepe will give a message on the significance of the event.
Buac said video clips about the EDSA People Power Revolution will also be shown during the event. (RCAguhob/PIA10-Misamis Occidental)
History teachers then shared information about the revolution which took place at the Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue in Manila.
Observed from Feb. 17-23 every year as stated in Presidential Proclamation 224, the EPPRA Week highlights the commemoration of the EDSA People Power Revolution on Feb. 25, 1986.
This year’s theme is: “EDSA 27: Pilipinas Natin, Abot-Tanaw Na!”
The revolution gained international prominence for democracy-loving Filipinos, as the nation was released from martial law and where Corazon Cojuanco-Aquino, mother of President Benigno Aquino III was declared as the first woman president of the country.
Schools Division Superintendent Agustines E. Cepe, Ph.D, said school-based activities promoting the values of the EDSA People Power Revolution, such as unity, democracy and nationalism will be conducted by several school districts from February19-22.
Meanwhile, Araling Panlipunan Education Program Supervisor Francis J. Buac said a fun run dubbed: “Dagan DepEd Para sa EDSA 27” is scheduled on February 22 to be participated in by teachers and students of the division.
Preceded by a morning praise at 5:30 a.m. and a “hataw” physical fitness exercise, the activity will take place at 7:00 a.m. after which a short program will follow where Cepe will give a message on the significance of the event.
Buac said video clips about the EDSA People Power Revolution will also be shown during the event. (RCAguhob/PIA10-Misamis Occidental)
Application for local absentee voting now accepted
By Jasper Marie Oblina-Rucat
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Feb. 21 (PIA) -- The
Commission on Elections Region 10 (Comelec-10) is calling all government
officials and members, AFP and PNP to submit application for local absentee
voting not later than March 15 as well as members of media not beyond March 31.
In the resolution no. 9637, early voting for members of the Mass Media in the May 2013 is allowed. They are entitled to such early voting since they will not be able to vote due to the performance of their functions in covering and reporting the conduct of elections.
Acting regional election director of Region 10 Noli R. Pipo said duly registered voters of government officials and employees including the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), and the Philippine National Police (PNP) are allowed to vote for the national positions such Senators and Party-List Representatives in places where they are not registered but where they are temporarily assigned to perform election duties on election day as provided under Executive Order No. 157 and Republic Act No. 7166.
As such, government officials and employees, members of the AFP and PNP can submit their applications to their heads of offices/ supervisors and commanders. Meanwhile the media can submit to either the office of the Provincial Election Supervisor (OPES) where they are registered as a voter, or the Office of the City Election Officer (OCEO) in case of highly urbanized or independent cities such as Iligan and Cagayan de Oro City in region 10 if they are registered in the two cities.
Local absentee voters shall vote any day from April 28, 29, and 30 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. under the direct supervision and presence of the municipal, city, district EO or his representative; or the PES or his representative.
On the other hand, voting of government officials and employees, the AFP and PNP, head of office/supervisor/commander shall not be later than April 15 provided there is a written notice upon the municipal/city/district EO.
Further, media voters shall vote in the Comelec office where they filed their applications to avail the local absentee voting. Specifically, local absentee voters shall vote not earlier than 15 days before the elections nor later than 12 days before the elections.
According to Atty. Pipo, the May 13 synchronized national, local and ARMM regional elections, absentee voters can only vote for the positions of senators and Party-List representative. (JMOR-PIA10)
In the resolution no. 9637, early voting for members of the Mass Media in the May 2013 is allowed. They are entitled to such early voting since they will not be able to vote due to the performance of their functions in covering and reporting the conduct of elections.
Acting regional election director of Region 10 Noli R. Pipo said duly registered voters of government officials and employees including the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), and the Philippine National Police (PNP) are allowed to vote for the national positions such Senators and Party-List Representatives in places where they are not registered but where they are temporarily assigned to perform election duties on election day as provided under Executive Order No. 157 and Republic Act No. 7166.
As such, government officials and employees, members of the AFP and PNP can submit their applications to their heads of offices/ supervisors and commanders. Meanwhile the media can submit to either the office of the Provincial Election Supervisor (OPES) where they are registered as a voter, or the Office of the City Election Officer (OCEO) in case of highly urbanized or independent cities such as Iligan and Cagayan de Oro City in region 10 if they are registered in the two cities.
Local absentee voters shall vote any day from April 28, 29, and 30 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. under the direct supervision and presence of the municipal, city, district EO or his representative; or the PES or his representative.
On the other hand, voting of government officials and employees, the AFP and PNP, head of office/supervisor/commander shall not be later than April 15 provided there is a written notice upon the municipal/city/district EO.
Further, media voters shall vote in the Comelec office where they filed their applications to avail the local absentee voting. Specifically, local absentee voters shall vote not earlier than 15 days before the elections nor later than 12 days before the elections.
According to Atty. Pipo, the May 13 synchronized national, local and ARMM regional elections, absentee voters can only vote for the positions of senators and Party-List representative. (JMOR-PIA10)
Port Management Office fosters public safety with PSHEMS
By Recthie T. Paculba
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Feb. 21 (PIA) -- The Cagayan
de Oro Port Management Office of the Philippine Ports Authority has launched
the Port Safety, Health and Environmental Management System (PSHEMS) for containerized
cargoes.
It was held in the base port of the city at the GAD Hall, E.S. Baclig Administration Building, Port Area, Macabalan, this city.
“Today we are launching another project, the PSHEMS, it is encouraging to note that in the Philippines, there are only two ports which were identified where PSHEMS shall be implemented, namely in Cagayan de Oro and port of Iloilo, ”Atty. Edgar C. Pilar, port district manager of PDO Northern Mindanao, said.
Engineer Renato Cardinal, Partnership Applications program manager for the Partnership in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA), said PSHEMS is a management system based on specific requirements set by the PSHE Management Code developed by PEMSEA.
He added that the PSHE Management Code aims to provide port authorities or any other company operating within the port, whose activities may have an effect on the health and safety of people, environment, cargoes and port installation, with a voluntary standard against which to measure their performance of with regard to quality, safety and health and protection of the environment.
Meanwhile, Franca Sprong, team leader of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) - German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) Sustainable Port Development in the ASEAN Region, said the implementation of PSHEMS in the city is a good start to foster a safe and healthy port environment. She also congratulated the staff of PPA PMO for the major achievement.
“What we see in all of the ports is that they struggle to get the safety, health and environmental management well organized,” Sprong said.
The PSHEMS was created to build a culture that promotes safety, health and environmental protection, reduce accidents and operating cost, improve community relations and for the site to be recognized as a safe and efficient port.
PSHEMS is also being implemented in Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia.
POSD Manager Roberto C. Aquino, engineer Necitas G. Layola Jr., Franca Sprong and port managers unveiled the PSHEMS Policy at the launch.
Aquino then led a declaration of commitment after which the PSHEMS marker was installed at the office lobby by Layola. (RTP/PIA-10)
It was held in the base port of the city at the GAD Hall, E.S. Baclig Administration Building, Port Area, Macabalan, this city.
“Today we are launching another project, the PSHEMS, it is encouraging to note that in the Philippines, there are only two ports which were identified where PSHEMS shall be implemented, namely in Cagayan de Oro and port of Iloilo, ”Atty. Edgar C. Pilar, port district manager of PDO Northern Mindanao, said.
Engineer Renato Cardinal, Partnership Applications program manager for the Partnership in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA), said PSHEMS is a management system based on specific requirements set by the PSHE Management Code developed by PEMSEA.
He added that the PSHE Management Code aims to provide port authorities or any other company operating within the port, whose activities may have an effect on the health and safety of people, environment, cargoes and port installation, with a voluntary standard against which to measure their performance of with regard to quality, safety and health and protection of the environment.
Meanwhile, Franca Sprong, team leader of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) - German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) Sustainable Port Development in the ASEAN Region, said the implementation of PSHEMS in the city is a good start to foster a safe and healthy port environment. She also congratulated the staff of PPA PMO for the major achievement.
“What we see in all of the ports is that they struggle to get the safety, health and environmental management well organized,” Sprong said.
The PSHEMS was created to build a culture that promotes safety, health and environmental protection, reduce accidents and operating cost, improve community relations and for the site to be recognized as a safe and efficient port.
PSHEMS is also being implemented in Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia.
POSD Manager Roberto C. Aquino, engineer Necitas G. Layola Jr., Franca Sprong and port managers unveiled the PSHEMS Policy at the launch.
Aquino then led a declaration of commitment after which the PSHEMS marker was installed at the office lobby by Layola. (RTP/PIA-10)
DTI 10 warns public against pyramiding scams
By Jasper Marie Oblina-Rucat
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Feb. 21 (PIA) -- The
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 10 has warned consumers to always
be on the lookout for scams in the market.
Linda O. Boniao, officer-in-charge of DTI 10, says there are several strategies for scams. She asked the public not to be fooled by pyramid scams, ponzi scams and all other scams.
She said that common features of a scam is that, initially investment promises to double your money, easy money and quick money beyond the income of the present interest rates of the banks. Second, investors will earn after another investor recruits other people without selling value products. Third, engaged people will be promised of “risk free” or 100 percent guarantee return of investment and is always persuaded to join immediately.
Sometimes the client will be asked to deposit for “shipping fee” insurance, registration fee of the prize supposedly won or free gift and a contact number is the only information given. The client may be required to provide personal information like bank account number, credit card numbers, PIN and passwords.
Sometimes the company or business could not provide a written agreement or contract. Oftentimes, a person wins in the lotto or raffle that he or she did not join.
Boniao said prior to getting involved in any of these businesses, make sure to check that they are registered under DTI or the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) especially if it is marketing an “investment product.”
She added that it is important to keep evidences of these transactions, including receipts, agreements, certificates and related documents. (JMOR/PIA-10)
Linda O. Boniao, officer-in-charge of DTI 10, says there are several strategies for scams. She asked the public not to be fooled by pyramid scams, ponzi scams and all other scams.
She said that common features of a scam is that, initially investment promises to double your money, easy money and quick money beyond the income of the present interest rates of the banks. Second, investors will earn after another investor recruits other people without selling value products. Third, engaged people will be promised of “risk free” or 100 percent guarantee return of investment and is always persuaded to join immediately.
Sometimes the client will be asked to deposit for “shipping fee” insurance, registration fee of the prize supposedly won or free gift and a contact number is the only information given. The client may be required to provide personal information like bank account number, credit card numbers, PIN and passwords.
Sometimes the company or business could not provide a written agreement or contract. Oftentimes, a person wins in the lotto or raffle that he or she did not join.
Boniao said prior to getting involved in any of these businesses, make sure to check that they are registered under DTI or the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) especially if it is marketing an “investment product.”
She added that it is important to keep evidences of these transactions, including receipts, agreements, certificates and related documents. (JMOR/PIA-10)
DAR conducts Mindanao-wide workshop for support services
By Editha R. Salvador
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Feb. 21 (PIA) -- The Department of
Agrarian Reform (DAR) Region 10 held a workshop on integration, complementation
and programming of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) support
services programs and projects in Mindanao last February 11-13 in Cagayan de
Oro.
DAR regional directors from Regions 9, 10, 11, 12 and Caraga led the three-day activity along with Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao key officials.
Undersecretary for Support Services Jerry Pacturan led the DAR central office staff who facilitated and gave inputs during workshop discussions.
Engineer Felix Aguhob, DAR 10 regional director and concurrent Program Beneficiaries Development (PBD) coordinator for Mindanao, delivered the welcome message. He said he hopes the workshop would help address the issues and concerns relative to support services delivery in Mindanao.
The PBD is one of the major components of CARP and is concerned with the delivery of support services to agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs).
PBD has several models for the delivery of quality and effective support services. Through the complementation of DAR support programs and the intensification of convergence among stakeholders, resources such as agri-technology, farm inputs, processing facilities, credit and access to markets are mobilized.
The workshop culminated with the formulation of a work plan to monitor the implementation of PBD programs and projects in several regions in Mindanao. (Editha R. Salvador,DAR-10/JCV/PIA-10)
DAR regional directors from Regions 9, 10, 11, 12 and Caraga led the three-day activity along with Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao key officials.
Undersecretary for Support Services Jerry Pacturan led the DAR central office staff who facilitated and gave inputs during workshop discussions.
Engineer Felix Aguhob, DAR 10 regional director and concurrent Program Beneficiaries Development (PBD) coordinator for Mindanao, delivered the welcome message. He said he hopes the workshop would help address the issues and concerns relative to support services delivery in Mindanao.
The PBD is one of the major components of CARP and is concerned with the delivery of support services to agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs).
PBD has several models for the delivery of quality and effective support services. Through the complementation of DAR support programs and the intensification of convergence among stakeholders, resources such as agri-technology, farm inputs, processing facilities, credit and access to markets are mobilized.
The workshop culminated with the formulation of a work plan to monitor the implementation of PBD programs and projects in several regions in Mindanao. (Editha R. Salvador,DAR-10/JCV/PIA-10)
Ozamiz CDRRMC effects voluntary pre-emptive evacuation due to Typhoon 'Crising'
By Rutchie C. Aguhob
OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental, Feb. 21 (PIA) --
The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CDRRMC) effected a
voluntary pre-emptive evacuation relative to Typhoon "Crising" at 3
p.m. last February 19.
Residents in at least seven flood-prone areas of the city were alerted through local radio stations and public address system using megaphones of the impending landfall of Typhoon "Crising" in nearby Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur which was supposed to take place from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Based on reports from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomic Services Administration (PAGASA), such weather disturbance brings excessive amount of rains that may cause flooding in low-lying areas.
Residents were advised that transportation provided by the city government, the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) were available to bring them to the designated evacuation centers (EC).
Included among the flood-prone areas and their designated ECs were the following: Barangay San Antonio to the Dipolog-Ozamiz-Pagadian-Iligan-Marawi (DOPIM) Seminary, Doňa Consuelo and Las Aguadas to La Salle University Arts Center (SLUAC), Manabay to ABC Hall, Maningcol to Ozamiz City School of Arts and Trade (OCSAT), Baňadero to Alliance Church and Lam-an to the city gym.
The residents in these areas were told to bring first-aid kits, food, clothing, flashlights, blankets, milk for their children, maintenance medicines and other things for emergency use while in the ECs.
Mayor Nova Princess E. Parojinog-Echavez, CDRRMC chairman, convened the council at 1 p.m. on Feb. 19 to evaluate the situation.
The CDRRMC decided to effect the voluntary evacuation after the monitoring team reported that water levels in the creeks and of Labo River have started to rise. Photos taken from the said areas were also presented to the council.
CDRRMC Officer Mark Vincent Israel said during the onslaught of Typhoon Pablo during the first week of December last year, the CDRRMC effected a forced evacuation in flood-prone areas that resulted in zero casualty for Ozamiz. (RCAguhob/PIA10-Misamis Occidental)
Residents in at least seven flood-prone areas of the city were alerted through local radio stations and public address system using megaphones of the impending landfall of Typhoon "Crising" in nearby Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur which was supposed to take place from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Based on reports from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomic Services Administration (PAGASA), such weather disturbance brings excessive amount of rains that may cause flooding in low-lying areas.
Residents were advised that transportation provided by the city government, the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) were available to bring them to the designated evacuation centers (EC).
Included among the flood-prone areas and their designated ECs were the following: Barangay San Antonio to the Dipolog-Ozamiz-Pagadian-Iligan-Marawi (DOPIM) Seminary, Doňa Consuelo and Las Aguadas to La Salle University Arts Center (SLUAC), Manabay to ABC Hall, Maningcol to Ozamiz City School of Arts and Trade (OCSAT), Baňadero to Alliance Church and Lam-an to the city gym.
The residents in these areas were told to bring first-aid kits, food, clothing, flashlights, blankets, milk for their children, maintenance medicines and other things for emergency use while in the ECs.
Mayor Nova Princess E. Parojinog-Echavez, CDRRMC chairman, convened the council at 1 p.m. on Feb. 19 to evaluate the situation.
The CDRRMC decided to effect the voluntary evacuation after the monitoring team reported that water levels in the creeks and of Labo River have started to rise. Photos taken from the said areas were also presented to the council.
CDRRMC Officer Mark Vincent Israel said during the onslaught of Typhoon Pablo during the first week of December last year, the CDRRMC effected a forced evacuation in flood-prone areas that resulted in zero casualty for Ozamiz. (RCAguhob/PIA10-Misamis Occidental)
PCG-Ozamiz gives sea vessels clearance to sail
By Rutchie C. Aguhob
OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental, Feb. 20 (PIA)
--The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Ozamiz City Station has given at least two
sea vessels the clearance to sail to their respective destinations, today, Feb.
20.
This, after the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has lifted the Storm Signal No. 1 it hoisted in Misamis Occidental due to Typhoon Crising, as of 5:00 a.m., this morning.
These vessels, MV Trans Asia bound for Cebu City and 2GO bound for Iligan City, both scheduled to leave the Port of Ozamiz, last night, were prevented to sail because of the such weather condition, Chief Petty Officer Anecito Tero, Commander of PCG-Ozamiz, said.
Meanwhile, the Daima Shipping Lines have resumed operations, starting at 4:00 a.m., today, Feb. 20, after trips, from 5:00 p.m. until it’s last trip at 8:00 p.m.of Feb. 19, were suspended.
The suspension of the roll-on, roll-off (RO-RO) barges of the said shipping company that ferry passengers through the Mukas, Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte to Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental and vice-versa routes was because it was getting dark.
Earlier on Feb. 19, the barges were given clearance to sail the 15-min. one-way route, because it was daytime and in order not to disrupt the ferry services of passengers plying the said routes.
Anyway, this portion of Panguil Bay, through which the barges pass is located in a cove and the waves are not so big.
“Besides, we can see them from where we are stationed and it’s only a matter of seconds for us to send help, in case something goes wrong,” Tero added. (RCAguhob/PIA10-Misamis Occidental)
This, after the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has lifted the Storm Signal No. 1 it hoisted in Misamis Occidental due to Typhoon Crising, as of 5:00 a.m., this morning.
These vessels, MV Trans Asia bound for Cebu City and 2GO bound for Iligan City, both scheduled to leave the Port of Ozamiz, last night, were prevented to sail because of the such weather condition, Chief Petty Officer Anecito Tero, Commander of PCG-Ozamiz, said.
Meanwhile, the Daima Shipping Lines have resumed operations, starting at 4:00 a.m., today, Feb. 20, after trips, from 5:00 p.m. until it’s last trip at 8:00 p.m.of Feb. 19, were suspended.
The suspension of the roll-on, roll-off (RO-RO) barges of the said shipping company that ferry passengers through the Mukas, Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte to Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental and vice-versa routes was because it was getting dark.
Earlier on Feb. 19, the barges were given clearance to sail the 15-min. one-way route, because it was daytime and in order not to disrupt the ferry services of passengers plying the said routes.
Anyway, this portion of Panguil Bay, through which the barges pass is located in a cove and the waves are not so big.
“Besides, we can see them from where we are stationed and it’s only a matter of seconds for us to send help, in case something goes wrong,” Tero added. (RCAguhob/PIA10-Misamis Occidental)
PhilHealth-DOH run attracts more than 4,500 runners
By Jovanny Pangasian
TUBOD, Lanao del Norte, Feb. 20 (PIA) -- More than
4,500 participants registered for PhilHealth’s first simultaneous nationwide
run at the sprawling Mindanao Civic Center (MCC) sports complex last February
17.
Dubbed as “PhilHealth-DOH Run 2013,” it was the biggest run ever hosted by Lanao del Norte LGU and broke all attendance record from previous fun run events hosted by the provincial government.
The province is also recognized as the only plus site and the lone provincial host for this nationwide running event.
Lanao del Norte is recognized by PhilHealth as one of its race venues along with 18 other cities that included Manila, Batangas, Sta. Rosa, Clark, Baguio, Malolos, Dagupan, Tuguegarao, Legaspi, Iloilo, Cebu, Tacloban, Cagayan de Oro, Marawi, Koronal, Butuan, Davao, and Zamboanga.
“The rural health unit of Tangcal municipality, Lanao del Norte is the local beneficiary of this PhilHealth run and the rest of the proceeds from this event will be used to support the national and regional institutions promoting the protection of mothers and children in the country,” said PhilHealth-Iligan head Ayesah Macumbal.
The runners converged at the MCC oval track early Sunday morning and took off for their respective race categories which include five-kilometer (5K), 3K, and 2K routes.
Among the groups who joined the event were officials from PhilHealth Region 10 and Philippine Hospital Association (PHA)–Lanao del Norte Chapter, soldiers from the 35th (Makamandag) Infantry Battalion, 2nd Mechanized Infantry (Magbalantay) Brigade, 4th Mechanized Infantry Battalion, 3rd Light Armor Brigade, 15th Infantry Battalion, officers from the Provincial Police Office, government employees, volunteer health workers from the towns of Tubod, Baroy and Lala, as well as barangay and provincial officials.
“I am very happy to see that many of our neighboring cities really supported our run. Many of the Iligan runners opted to run here in Lanao del Norte instead of Cagayan de Oro. It shows their confidence in our peace and order situation and their strong belief that we can give them a good race experience,” Gov. Khalid Dimaporo expressed.
The top winners in the 2K category were Earl Sebastian (Kiddie Division), Marieth Maurice Palomares (Female), and Edgar Netes (Male).
Meanwhile, Richie Dala (male) and Roxanne Maaba emerged as champions in the 3K category. In the 5K race, James Don Torres (male) and Ridjin Dala (female) were declared as the fastest runners.
The Reyes family from Iligan was spotted as the “Healthy Family” of the PhilHealth run while Christian Sasil was given the “Hunk Dad” award.
Lucrecio Maniera and Thelma Jimoya were given the “Super Lolo” and “Super Lola” special awards respectively for being the oldest runners of the race while Princess Jane Bagao was recognized as “Wonder Kid” for being the youngest runner.
Justine Te received the “Ms. Sexy Babe” award, Karlo Adala the “Mr. Pogi” award and Rendylou P. Dagaang as the “Hot Mama” of the race.
Gov. Khalid Dimaporo, who celebrated his birthday a day prior to the race, raffled off 13 brand-new laptops, t-shirts, and gift packs.
All participants also received goodie bags, finisher’s certificate and a race jersey.
The fun run was sponsored by Nature’s Spring, Dunkin Donuts, AIM-Coop, Petronas Gas, SEL-J Pharma, 1st Valley Bank, MSU-IIT Multi-purpose Cooperative, Ivory Printing Press and POS World. (Jovanny Pangasian/PIO-LDN/PIA10)
Dubbed as “PhilHealth-DOH Run 2013,” it was the biggest run ever hosted by Lanao del Norte LGU and broke all attendance record from previous fun run events hosted by the provincial government.
The province is also recognized as the only plus site and the lone provincial host for this nationwide running event.
Lanao del Norte is recognized by PhilHealth as one of its race venues along with 18 other cities that included Manila, Batangas, Sta. Rosa, Clark, Baguio, Malolos, Dagupan, Tuguegarao, Legaspi, Iloilo, Cebu, Tacloban, Cagayan de Oro, Marawi, Koronal, Butuan, Davao, and Zamboanga.
“The rural health unit of Tangcal municipality, Lanao del Norte is the local beneficiary of this PhilHealth run and the rest of the proceeds from this event will be used to support the national and regional institutions promoting the protection of mothers and children in the country,” said PhilHealth-Iligan head Ayesah Macumbal.
The runners converged at the MCC oval track early Sunday morning and took off for their respective race categories which include five-kilometer (5K), 3K, and 2K routes.
Among the groups who joined the event were officials from PhilHealth Region 10 and Philippine Hospital Association (PHA)–Lanao del Norte Chapter, soldiers from the 35th (Makamandag) Infantry Battalion, 2nd Mechanized Infantry (Magbalantay) Brigade, 4th Mechanized Infantry Battalion, 3rd Light Armor Brigade, 15th Infantry Battalion, officers from the Provincial Police Office, government employees, volunteer health workers from the towns of Tubod, Baroy and Lala, as well as barangay and provincial officials.
“I am very happy to see that many of our neighboring cities really supported our run. Many of the Iligan runners opted to run here in Lanao del Norte instead of Cagayan de Oro. It shows their confidence in our peace and order situation and their strong belief that we can give them a good race experience,” Gov. Khalid Dimaporo expressed.
The top winners in the 2K category were Earl Sebastian (Kiddie Division), Marieth Maurice Palomares (Female), and Edgar Netes (Male).
Meanwhile, Richie Dala (male) and Roxanne Maaba emerged as champions in the 3K category. In the 5K race, James Don Torres (male) and Ridjin Dala (female) were declared as the fastest runners.
The Reyes family from Iligan was spotted as the “Healthy Family” of the PhilHealth run while Christian Sasil was given the “Hunk Dad” award.
Lucrecio Maniera and Thelma Jimoya were given the “Super Lolo” and “Super Lola” special awards respectively for being the oldest runners of the race while Princess Jane Bagao was recognized as “Wonder Kid” for being the youngest runner.
Justine Te received the “Ms. Sexy Babe” award, Karlo Adala the “Mr. Pogi” award and Rendylou P. Dagaang as the “Hot Mama” of the race.
Gov. Khalid Dimaporo, who celebrated his birthday a day prior to the race, raffled off 13 brand-new laptops, t-shirts, and gift packs.
All participants also received goodie bags, finisher’s certificate and a race jersey.
The fun run was sponsored by Nature’s Spring, Dunkin Donuts, AIM-Coop, Petronas Gas, SEL-J Pharma, 1st Valley Bank, MSU-IIT Multi-purpose Cooperative, Ivory Printing Press and POS World. (Jovanny Pangasian/PIO-LDN/PIA10)
Use of red plate vehicles for election campaign of candidates is illegal – Comelec
By Rutchie C. Aguhob
OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental, Feb. 19 (PIA) --
The use of red plate vehicles for any election campaign or for any partisan
political activity is illegal.
“This is clarified in Section 261 of Republic Act No. 9006 otherwise known as the Fair Elections Act,” said Atty. Stalin A. Baguio, Provincial Elections Supervisor of Commission on Elections (Comelec) in this province.
Section 261 of RA No. 9006 prohibits the use of any equipment, facility, apparatus, paraphernalia or vehicles owned by the government or by its political subdivisions, agencies or instrumentalities, including government-owned or controlled corporations or by the Armed Forces of the Philippines for any election campaign or for any partisan political activity.
The provision also prohibits the use under any guise whatsoever, directly or indirectly, of any printing press, or television station or audio-visual equipment operated by the government or by its subdivisions, agencies or instrumentalities, including government owned and controlled corporations for such activities.
However, the same provision penalizes any operator or employee of a public utility or transportation company operating under a certificate of public convenience who refuses to carry official election mail matters free of charge during the election period.
Meanwhile, all transportation companies engaged in the operation of transportation facilities during the election are required to report within 30 days following the day of the election, the use, rental or hiring of their facilities by any candidate, political party, coalition of political parties, or groups or organizations in connection with the election campaign.
The report will include the amount paid for such use, rental or hiring, which report shall be submitted to the Regional Election Director of the region, who in turn shall submit the same to the Law Department of the Comelec in Manila.(RCAguhob/PIA10-Misamis Occidental)
“This is clarified in Section 261 of Republic Act No. 9006 otherwise known as the Fair Elections Act,” said Atty. Stalin A. Baguio, Provincial Elections Supervisor of Commission on Elections (Comelec) in this province.
Section 261 of RA No. 9006 prohibits the use of any equipment, facility, apparatus, paraphernalia or vehicles owned by the government or by its political subdivisions, agencies or instrumentalities, including government-owned or controlled corporations or by the Armed Forces of the Philippines for any election campaign or for any partisan political activity.
The provision also prohibits the use under any guise whatsoever, directly or indirectly, of any printing press, or television station or audio-visual equipment operated by the government or by its subdivisions, agencies or instrumentalities, including government owned and controlled corporations for such activities.
However, the same provision penalizes any operator or employee of a public utility or transportation company operating under a certificate of public convenience who refuses to carry official election mail matters free of charge during the election period.
Meanwhile, all transportation companies engaged in the operation of transportation facilities during the election are required to report within 30 days following the day of the election, the use, rental or hiring of their facilities by any candidate, political party, coalition of political parties, or groups or organizations in connection with the election campaign.
The report will include the amount paid for such use, rental or hiring, which report shall be submitted to the Regional Election Director of the region, who in turn shall submit the same to the Law Department of the Comelec in Manila.(RCAguhob/PIA10-Misamis Occidental)
Army helps settle family feud in Lanao del Sur
By Apipa P. Bagumbaran
MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur, Feb. 20 (PIA) --- The
51st Infantry Battalion (IB) of the Philippine Army facilitated a rido (feud)
settlement between warring families in Malabang town, this province.
Lt Col Ceasar Marlon M Yadao, commanding officer of the 51st IB, said the Battalion was able to convince the clans of Kadir Bilao, Sanal Torayas and Asraf Montaner Taog to put an end to their dispute and settle their personal differences.
He said both parties agreed to settle their dispute at the 51st IB headquarters in Barangay Matling, Malabang town last February 10.
The parties also signed a covenant and took oath before the Holy Qur’an as a gesture that they have already settled all their misunderstanding, Yadao added.
The reason for their dispute was about a tenant failing to remit payment that resulted to heated discussion and a gun fight.
The settlement was attended by the families and relatives of both parties and witnessed by traditional and religious leaders, non-government organizations (NGOs), and other stakeholders from Malabang.
Also present were some personnel from 4th Maneuver Platoon of the Lanao del Sur Provincial Police Office (LSPPO) stationed at Camp JAS in the said town.
According to Yadao, the rido settlement was made possible in partnership with the Mindanao Dynamic Culture of Peace (MIDCOP) Inc., a non-government organization committed in promoting peace-building in conflict-affected areas.
The occurence of rido has been one of the major peace and order problems that hampered development in the province. It has caused unnecessary loss of lives, destruction of properties, and displacement of innocent civilians. (51st IB/APB/PIA10)
Lt Col Ceasar Marlon M Yadao, commanding officer of the 51st IB, said the Battalion was able to convince the clans of Kadir Bilao, Sanal Torayas and Asraf Montaner Taog to put an end to their dispute and settle their personal differences.
He said both parties agreed to settle their dispute at the 51st IB headquarters in Barangay Matling, Malabang town last February 10.
The parties also signed a covenant and took oath before the Holy Qur’an as a gesture that they have already settled all their misunderstanding, Yadao added.
The reason for their dispute was about a tenant failing to remit payment that resulted to heated discussion and a gun fight.
The settlement was attended by the families and relatives of both parties and witnessed by traditional and religious leaders, non-government organizations (NGOs), and other stakeholders from Malabang.
Also present were some personnel from 4th Maneuver Platoon of the Lanao del Sur Provincial Police Office (LSPPO) stationed at Camp JAS in the said town.
According to Yadao, the rido settlement was made possible in partnership with the Mindanao Dynamic Culture of Peace (MIDCOP) Inc., a non-government organization committed in promoting peace-building in conflict-affected areas.
The occurence of rido has been one of the major peace and order problems that hampered development in the province. It has caused unnecessary loss of lives, destruction of properties, and displacement of innocent civilians. (51st IB/APB/PIA10)
DSWD 10 holds advocacy forum for Household Targeting System
By Mitzie S. Santiago
The NHTS-PR Regional and Provincial profiles were presented to the local planning and development coordinators and officers from several towns in the region so they can better appreciate their localities’ data.
The forum also served as a venue in providing the stakeholders updated information on the activities and accomplishments relative to identifying qualified beneficiaries of social protection programs of the national government.
Antoniette Ma. Lucero, team leader of the Monitoring & Coordination Unit from the DSWD central office who also represented Director Vincent Andrew Leyson, presented the agency’s thrusts and directions for 2013 to the participants.
Other highlights of the forum also included the orientation on the Social Protection Development Report (SPDR) by Linda Canguit, regional planning officer and bottom-up budgeting in Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive Integrated Delivery of Social Service (Kalahi-CIDSS).
An open forum was done at the end of the activity where issues and concerns were tackled.
Participants also expressed their willingness to support and advocate to their local chief executives the significance of executing a memorandum of agreement with the Department of Social Welfare and Development with relation to data sharing and utilization. The participants will be the data banks in their areas.
There are 21 organizations and offices using the NHTS-PR Data. All congressional districts of Region 10 have been using the same data in their programs and projects. (Mitzie S. Santiago/RTP/PIA-10)
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