by cathytej | Aug 8, 2008 | Features, Local News / Bohol Balita
COASTAL law enforcement patrols in District 1 are tugging heavy operational cost problems, making efforts to drive illegal fishers off the municipal waters – sluggish.
This was the general statement of a key environment management officer at the Capitol who wished more coastal law enforcement performance, when pressed to assess illegal fishing campaign in Bohol seas.
Capitol’s Bohol Environment Management Office (BEMO) head, during a radio interview early this week publicly wished the district’s Coastal Law Enforcement Council (CLEC1) could step up its campaign like their counterparts in other districts.
Villaber explained that CLEC 1 has three clusters, one based in Panggangan Island of Calape town, with the seas of Tubigon to Loon as its area of responsibility. The two others are in Cortes and whose area of enforcement includes Maribojoc Bay and the third cluster is based in Baclayon, which patrols the seas off Panglao island until Alburquerque .
BEMO could not see any more problems in the CLEC 1 clusters 1 and 2, but cited the concern in Baclayon, Dauis and Panglao seas, including the one facing Maribojoc Bay.
In the past week, Boholanos noted a wounded dolphin stranding in Basac-Moalong in Loon, which was treated and released while a dead dolphin with wounds washed ashore in Taguihon Baclayon.
Many believed the stranding of wounded dolphins were caused by illegal fishing in District 1 area.
The incident also alarmed authorities as the same areas happen to be developed for eco-tourism projects, one of which showcases the bio-diversity of the seas and its marine life in dolphin and whale watching tours.
Years back, Bohol’s won a prestigious accolade in the country for its innovative CLEC which groups towns and multiple government enforcement agencies into one apprehending team to make it effectively apolitical while stretching every available resource in a common pool.
Asked what are the current problems CLEC is facing, Villaber said it could be operational costs. He cited that a team would need at least 50-100 liters of fuel per patrol operations.
But he added that the memorandum signed by the mayors on the CLEC call for contribution [for the operational costs], which has not been as implemented, causing the operations to stagger.
“If only local government units could put more attention in the operations,” he said while citing that areas like Tubigon to Loon is generally doing well with the local government support present.
This as the Visayas Ombudsman has recently directed mayors to implement coastal laws or face suits, reports said. (rachiu/PIA)
by anyajulia | Aug 7, 2008 | Features, Headlines, Local News / Bohol Balita
This mid-August, the bidding for the purchase of new vehicles for the Sanguniang Panlalawigan will be done regardless of criticisms. As said by Raul Rebuya, the head of the Secretariat for Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), the bidding will continue.
Yesterday, the Legibility Checking and Screening, on those who wanted to join the bidding, was done. While it will be on August 8, when qualified bidders will be given their bid documents, and also to do the pre-bid conference with the BAC headed by Mrs. Rosalinda Yu, of the General Services Office.
by anyajulia | Aug 6, 2008 | Features, Headlines, Local News / Bohol Balita
An additional Php 5 million was given to the municipality of Dauis for help in their water crisis. It was through the help of Congressman Edgar Chatto.
The water reservoir will be built in Brgy. Mayacabac and the repair of the water distribution lines in Mariveles that goes to Totolan and Songculan. Two machines are now installed in Mariveles and Tinago to assist Bohol Waters in the distribution of water supply.
by anyajulia | Aug 4, 2008 | Features, Headlines, Local News / Bohol Balita
The officials of Dauis and Panglao try very hard that their lack of drinking water will be given since they are the areas affected for the constructed of Panglao International Airport. Congressman Chatto has already met up with them and is now waiting for the Governor’s free schedule so that they will be able to discuss further details.
In the meeting with the officials, it was clarified where the distribution lines for the water will be. As of now, the notice for the release of funds has already been given. This fund will help in the improvement of water availability in the vicinity.
by anyajulia | Aug 1, 2008 | Features, Headlines, Local News / Bohol Balita
Police are still searching for the suspect on the holdup of Best Diagnostic Clinic that happened on July 30, 2008. The clinic, which is situated at B. Inting St. and Miguel Parras St., Tagbilaran City, was robbed in the late afternoon with the suspect able to get away with the money and cellphones of the four victims.
The suspect wrapped the weapon with a handkerchief and pointed it at Jeff Logrones, one of the victims. The victims weren’t able to confirm if the weapon was real since all were concerned with the safety of their lives. One of the victims said that the suspect’s face was familiar.
The police wasn’t able to identify the suspect since the surveillance camera in the clinic wasn’t functioning. As of now, the police is putting up their best effort to search for the suspect.
by anyajulia | Jul 31, 2008 | Features, Local News / Bohol Balita, Tech Talk
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and Congressman Edgar Chatto unite for more scholarships for the Boholano youth. The scholarships are : the Government Initiative on Fellowship for the Talented in the Sciences (Project GIFTS) and the DOST-SEI Junior Level Merits Scholarship Program. The said scholarships can now be availed of this semester.
Students who can avail of these scholarships are the third-year level students in Science and Technology courses which are the main priority of the DOST-SEI.
