by anyajulia | May 18, 2009 | Headlines, Local News / Bohol Balita
Despite criticisms for the failed capture of the “big fish” of the illegal game swertres, regional police operatives arrested a city barangay captain last Friday. The brgy. Captain, Manolo Blanco of Mansasa District, is identified as a “big time” financier operating all over the province.
A joint team from the intelligence branch of the Police Regional Office (PRO-7) and the Bohol PNP seized cash amounting P586,715. The team were composed of S/Supt. Melvin Ramon Buenafe and selected operatives of the Bohol Police Provincial Office (BPPO) led by S/Supt. Edgardo Ingking.
Blanco is said to be the biggest financier of the illegal numbers game in the province operating through networks in several towns with well structured coordinators particularly operating in the city.
The raid is considered to be the biggest success so far for PRO-7 after Regional Director C/Supt. Federico Terte ordered a region-wide crackdown against swertres.
Arnel Pablo,of Matig-a Street this city, was also nabbed at Blanco’s residence. He is one of the coordinators.
Blanco will be charged for violating RA 9287, the law governing illegal numbers game, and could face stiffer penalties being an elected public official.
Under Sec. 5 of RA 9287, a government employee or public official caught as a financier or operator of illegal numbers game shall be meted the penalty of 12 to 20 years in prison and a fine ranging from P3 million to P5 million.
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by anyajulia | May 16, 2009 | Foreign Exchange, Headlines
Even in the midst of a global economic crisis, Filipino electrical engineers are still in demand around the world.
“There is a slack in hiring but the engineers are still in demand in the globe.” said Engineer Arthur Escalante National President of the Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines Inc. or IIEE.
Escalante estimates that about 500 electrical engineers leave the country every year. About 40% of the engineers are deployed in the Middle East, others in Australia and the New Zealand. He adds that the services of electrical engineers are so specialized that they are indispensable to almost any aspects and not just limited to construction, an industry which have been hit hard by the recession.
Escalante says that there are about 25,000 licensed EEs, yet the number is lacking as the profession is also in demand in the country. (PIA)
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by anyajulia | May 16, 2009 | Headlines, National News
Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Jesli Lapus invites all education stakeholders to join DepEd on May 18-22 for the National Schools Maintenance Week or Brigada Eskwela. This is part of a series of preparations for school opening under Oplan Balik Eskwela.
The DepEd chief noted that “companies, government agencies, groups, and individuals who are interested to participate in Brigada Eskwela may help our public schools from May 18 to 22 and beyond. This is a perfect venue for them to get involved in the affairs of our public schools and help DepEd give our public school students an environment that is more conducive for learning.”
Brigada Eskwela is part of DepEd’s annual Oplan Balik Eskwela, which aims to prepare public schools for school opening. All education stakeholders are urged to do minor repairs of school furniture and other masonry works, and donate construction and cleaning materials to public schools. (DepEd)
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by anyajulia | May 16, 2009 | Headlines, National News
The Philippine Military Academy Host Parents Association (PMAHPA) calls on to the public to be a PMA host parent. This is to help mold the character of the future leaders of our nation.
A complete family of parents and children, of good moral standing in the community, and of good health are welcome to apply. So are childless couple, that are above 40 years but not more than 75 years old, widowers and widows living with their children and military officers that are not assigned in PMA.
For more information, contact Dr. Florante Flores at 0917-514-943
Application forms should be submitted not later than May 31, 2009, to the following establishments and/or to authorized PMAHPA representatives: Cottage GI’s, SM Baguio c/o Mrs Lita Teel; Solibao Restaurant, Session Rd. c/o Atty Moises Cating; Metrobank, Magsaysay Rd c/o Mr Avmir Pangilinan and at the City Hall canteen, c/o Mr Boy Rillo.
The PMAHPA will evaluate and screen applications as per criteria and guidelines. (PIA)
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by anyajulia | May 16, 2009 | Headlines, Local News / Bohol Balita, Panglao International Airport
ARMED with the solomonic formula Governor Erico Aumentado is fast becoming noted of, Bohol local officials here think the opposition forming to delay the road widening project for Panglao Airport access would soon be convinced to lie low.
The government road-widening project in preparation for the Panglao air facility whipped a potential headache recently for local officials who are pushing for the realization of the dream air facility.
Government public works authorities have proposed a four-lanes in lieu of the present two lanes to keep future traffic from potential bottlenecks.
Such a move however would require an additional road space for the main road and its shoulders, and may cause dislocation among private residents who have developed areas by the roadsides.
Residents of Dauis and Panglao towns however believe they would end up losing precious front yards or worse, their houses and developments when the proposed 4-lane road starts.
Preempting any of this scenario, residents have started organizing to lobby for a 2-lane instead of a 4 lane road project.
Feeling for residents’ plight too, Gov, Aumentado shared Friday that he has presented his compromise formula to the DPWH and the government agency has vowed to study his proposal.
The governor explained that he has presented to DPWH Secretary Hermogenes Ebdane and Undersecretary Manuel Bonoan his proposal.
The Aumentado proposal is for the government to adopt a Subic-Clark Expressway-like highway which totals 9.1 meters of road development.
He said the design would be 6.1 meters of main roads for three lanes and 1.6 meters of road shoulders on both sides.
Interacting with the local media during the weekly Governor’s Reports, Aumentado said Provincial Engineers Edwin Vallejos is to meet the government units of Dauis and Panglao to settle the RROW acquisition anytime soon.
Dauis and Pangalo would secure the RROW acquisition as it was earlier agreed, he added. (rachiu/PIA)
