by anyajulia | Jul 2, 2009 | Headlines, Local News / Bohol Balita
Philippine National Police (PNP) – Central Visayas intensifies campaign against loose firearms as an estimated 52,000 loose firearms are circulating. This is following Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s directive to reduce the number of loose firearms by three percent every month.
Loose firearms include those that are being carried by threat groups, criminal gangs, ‘paltik’ holders and those gun owners with expired license, Police Regional Office (PRO-7) Regional Director C/Supt. Lani-O Nerez said.
Nerez said it will be the responsibility of the chief of police to ensure that gun owners with expired licenses will renew their license to the Firearms and Explosives Division of PRO-7. After the amnesty period of 6 months, there will be an intensified gun control nationwide and stiffer sanction against violators.
PRO-7 Deputy Director for Operations S/Supt. Louie Oppus meanwhile, said they are proposing some areas as ‘gun-free zones’ where police in civilian clothes and even civilians with gun permit are not allowed to carry firearms.
Areas that can be classified as gun free zones are those areas frequently visited by local and foreign, according to Oppus. They will likewise endorse the list of recommended gun-free zones to Camp Crame for approval. (PIA/FCR)
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by anyajulia | Jul 2, 2009 | Headlines, Major Events
With the theme “Negosyo…Kaya Mo!”, the nation observes the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development (MSMED) Week 2009 from July 6-12, 2009.
This in pursuance to the Republic Act 9501, Magna Carta for MSMEs, which aims to inculcate a continuing awareness of the primacy of small business in nation-building and people empowerment.
Various activities across the country will provide existing and potential entrepreneurs with training and development opportunities and create a forum for networking and a sharing of ideas. Events include trade fairs, entrepreneurship briefings/trainings, seminars, and fora which will be undertaken with the assistance of other government agencies and private sector organizations. (DTI)
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by anyajulia | Jul 2, 2009 | Headlines, Major Events
The search for the 7th Ten Accomplished Youth Awards (TAYO) awards still continues; as the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) enjoins youth organizations to join the aforementioned search.
TAYO encourages pro-active youth organizations to showcase their contributions to the community. It is open to all youth organizations with projects conducted between mid 2008 and before the TAYO deadline on July 15, 2009.
For more info, visit www.tayoawards.net or www.youth.net.ph. Also, interested organizations may text the TAYO Secretariat at 09178988296 or text TAO and send to 2948. (DENR-EMB/PIA)
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by anyajulia | Jul 2, 2009 | Headlines, National News
In connection with the Presidential Executive Order No. 137, it designates the month of July as the National Disaster Consciousness Month (NDCM) in order to heighten public awareness on the importance of disaster prevention, mitigation and preparedness.
All national government agencies, local government units, non-government organizations, private sector, media, academe and other stakeholders working towards the promotion of social welfare, human security and environmental protection are participating in this month-long observance.
Nationwide activities include Nationwide Tree Planting activity on the 2nd week and Simultaneous National Earthquake Drill on the 3rd week. (PIA/EJB)
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by anyajulia | Jul 2, 2009 | Foreign Exchange, Headlines
SAMTANG dili pa piho kon malakip ang Bohol sa laraw, gibutyga na nga ang Toyota Tsusho Corporation sa nasud sa Japan misaad ug pag-ugmad sa lima ka pagpatanum sa tubatuba sa tag 20 mil ektaryas ka dako.
Kini nga saad nakuha ni Presidente Gloria Macapagal Arroyo sa iyang pagbisita sa nasud sa Japan dili pa lamang dugay.
Ang gisaad sa Toyota magtanyag usab sa 300 mil ka toneladas nga biodiesel nga fuel sa matag tuig.
Gilantaw usan nga ang lakang magpasugod ug 12,000 ka mga trabaho ug mokita alang sa Pilipinas sa kapin kon kulang $200 milyones sa matag tuig. (PIA)
