by anyajulia | Aug 14, 2008 | Headlines, Local News / Bohol Balita
Representative of the First District, Congressman Edgar Chatto is disappointed of P1 billion worth of the Reproductive Health Bill. The congressman says that it be used to buy medicines in the hospitals which the poor badly need rather than buy medicines that prevent pregnancy.
According to Chatto, the bill had already passed through the committee after they were defeated, in the voting, by the majority. However, the congressman does not feel troubled since the bill is still debated in the plenary. He assures that he will vote no for the bill, together with his comrades and the Church.
by anyajulia | Aug 12, 2008 | Features, Headlines, Local News / Bohol Balita
Coastal towns are now contributing money which are needed for the implementation of the marine laws through the Coastal Law Enforcement Council. While the provincial government has funds for the aforementioned concerns.
The head of the Bohol Environment and Management Office, Engr. Renee Villaber says that the budget for this year is P600 million for the coastal resource mass management sector of the provincial government. He adds, that the said budget is already gone since it has already been used as payment for the enforcers and fish wardens that is included in the function.
The implementation of the marine laws need additional funds for the Bantay Dagat Movement, enforcers, fish wardens and gasoline for the seaboard patrol.
Villaber adds that under the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed by CLEC, all coastal towns must contribute to the project, which has a little percentage in the yearly internal revenue allotment. There are also local executives that are not sincere in helping out CLEC.
The head of BEMO names Tubigon, Cortes, and Maribojoc for the implementation of the coastal resource protection. He adds that the Bohol Marine Triangle is having the same problems.
by anyajulia | Aug 11, 2008 | Headlines, Local News / Bohol Balita
Families in Liloan, Cortes seek help from Congressman Edgar Chatto after they were given a deadline by Mayor Jasmine Balistoy of until August 15 to evacuate the lot they lived in, which is owned by the Southern Industrial Projects (SIP). The affected families ask from the government of Cortes the payment for the demolition of their homes.
A resident of Cortes, Lario Maghinay, comments that since 1980’s the lot was already owned by SIP and they have been living there without rent. He said, together with Police Inspector Miguel Jimenez, the demolition in Brgy. Salvador happened after they were paid for their homes.
by anyajulia | Aug 11, 2008 | Headlines, Local News / Bohol Balita
Even existing beneficiaries of the Blue Card still have to undergo evaluation in order for them to avail of the free hospitalization services, as said by City Health Officer Dr. Antonio Porticos.
All beneficiaries of the Blue Card will be evaluated yearly to see if they are still qualified for the program. Only one from every family can avail of the Blue Card.
Though Porticos says, its still not known who are qualified for the Blue Card this year.
by anyajulia | Aug 11, 2008 | Local News / Bohol Balita
A mass was held last Friday at the St. Joseph’s Cathedral for the installation of the new Holy Name University (HNU) President, Fr. Francisco Tabora Estepa, SVD. The mass started at 5:00 pm and was led by Bishop Leonardo Medroso. The mass was attended by faculty, staff, students, and fellow priests of the Tagbilaran Diocese and the Societas Verbi Divini (SVD).
Fr. Estepa served as President before for San Carlos University and Divine Word College – Legaspi.
After the mass, a testimonial dinner was held at the Bohol Tropics Resort.
