by admin | Dec 18, 2014 | Headlines, National News
Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Teresita Quintos Deles welcomed the joint suspension of military and police operations (SOMO-SOPO) announced by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) noting “more reasons for an extended Christmas ceasefire” this year with the Communist Party of the Philippines/National Peoples’ Army/National Democratic Front (CPP/NPA/NDF).
“The SOMO-SOPO covering the period 19 December (from midnight of 18th) 2014 to 19 January 2015 is in line with government’s Christmas tradition, as we have always wished to provide for our people’s peaceful and joyful celebration of this holy season and a hope-filled welcome to a new year.”
Citing more reasons, the peace adviser also underscored that the “cessation of hostilities will allow unhampered rehabilitation of calamity-affected communities, many of which are also conflict-affected, and sustain the goodwill generated from the positive results of the collective disaster preparedness undertaken by government and communities.”
The unilateral ceasefire also puts in mind the much-anticipated Papal Visit in the Philippines early next year.
“With the silencing of guns, our preparations for and celebration of Pope Francis’ visit may be carried out with undistracted reflection and prayers and deep hope for abundant blessings to be showered on our people,” said Deles.
The AFP and PNP, on the other hand, assured that the security forces will continue to perform their functions in ensuring the safety and welfare of the people for the duration of the SOMO-SOPO, covering the country’s Christmas and New Year’s celebration.
“After the difficult trials of the past Christmas seasons, we pray for a peaceful, happy and hopeful season for everyone—a chance for all families and communities to come together in celebration and steadfast hope,” wished Deles. (OPAPP/PIA)
by admin | Dec 9, 2014 | National News
The Department of Trade and Industry in Legazpi City, has recently received a call from somebody who introduced himself as DTI Secretary Gregory Domingo. The call was concerning DTIs Shared Service Facility (SSF), one of the agency’s flagship programs.
DTI alerts the public, especially the suppliers of SSF equipment to be always on guard because the call, which came from CP No. 0905-445-6824, was a scam. The caller, who first introduced himself as Sec. Domingo, later claimed to be Rodrigo Aguilar, the Bids and Awards Committee Chair and the Assistant Regional Director of DTI-5.
Incidents similar to this can also happen in here in the province, and given that Christmas is just around the corner, DTI warns the public to be extra cautious as persons of this kind surface during this time of the year.
If you have any issues or concerns regarding this, please feel free to call us at telephone number 501-8828 or 411-3302 or visit us at 2nd Floor FCB Main Branch Building, CPG North Avenue, Cogon, Tagbilaran City. (DTI-Bohol)
by admin | Dec 8, 2014 | National News
MANILA, Dec. 08 (PIA)–Giseguro sa Malakanyang nga mahatagan dayon og tabang ang
mga lalawigang naapektuhan sa bagyong Ruby.
Matud pa ni Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte, agig pagsunod sa direktiba
ni Presidente Benigno ‘Noynoy’ Aquino III sa national frontline team, gi-dali na nila ang
assessment sa kadaot sa bagyo ug pagtumbok sa panginahanglan sa mga naapektuhan.
“The President gave specific orders on the quickness and fitness of damage
assessment at kung ano po ‘yung mga kailangan nating resources na mailagay doon sa
mga areas na affected.”
Giseguro usab ni Valte nga adunay igong gidaghanon sa mga food packs ang Department
of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) ug giingong naka-andam na ang 53,375 food
packs sa national warehouse niini sa syudad sa Pasay apil na usab sa packing hub sa
ahensya sa Cebu.
Giingong nakig-alayon na usab si DSWD Sec. Dinky Soliman sa mga lokal nga kagamhanan
kalabot sa pagpagawas sa suplay sa mga pagkaon alang sa mga naapektuhan sa bagyo.
Gitataw usab ni Valte nga dili pa kinahanglan ang pagpagawas sa dugang pondo tungod kay
giingong igo pa ang Quick Response Fund nga gigahin sa gobyerno sa wala pa niabot ang
bagyong Ruby.
Naa sa P68 milyon pa ang pondo sa DSWD alang sa pagtabang sa mga naapektuhan sa
bagyo.
Nikabat usab sa 1,290 evacuation centers ang natukod sa ahensya alang sa kapin 300,000
residente, gawas pa sa mga evacuation center nga gitukod sa mga lokal nga kagamhanan.
Mahibaw-an sa mga mosunod nga adlaw kun kinahanglanon pa ang pagpagawas og dugang
pondo gikan sa Calamity Fund o Contingency Fund.
Samtang usa ka adlaw human sa pagpanghasi sa bagyong Ruby sa Borongan, Eastern
Samar, gitahasan ni PNoy si Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin sa pag-adto dayon sa lugar
alang sa kinahanglanong tabang ug ekipo kun maayo na ang dagan sa panahon.
Gusto sa Presidente nga masigurong paspas nga mapahatud ang tabang sa gobyerno sa
mga naapektuhan ug biktima sa kusog nga bagyong Ruby. (ecb/PIA7-Bohol)
by admin | Dec 8, 2014 | Headlines, National News
Leading telecommunications company Globe Telecom is offering Libreng Tawag services to the Philippines from eight countries in Asia, Europe, Middle East, and North America in support of overseas Filipino workers who may want to check on their families residing along the path of Typhoon Ruby.
Gil Genio, Globe Chief Operating Officer for Business and International Markets, said that the countries identified are among those with the highest number of Filipino migrants and expatriates in the world. They include Spain, UK, Saudi Arabia, Canada, Singapore, Hong Kong, USA, and Italy.
“We realize how important it is for our kababayans abroad to get in touch with their families especially during calamities. This is why we have set up free calling stations in these 8 countries where Globe is directly serving the Filipino communities there,” Genio said.
“In Italy, free calling services are available at the Globe Stores in Milan and Rome. For Spain, UK, Saudi Arabia, Canada, Singapore and Hong Kong, this public service started yesterday and is being offered through some of the accredited Globe retailers in those countries,” said Rizza Maniego-Eala, Globe Senior Vice President for International Business.
“For the United States, Libreng Tawag in the west coast will be available in all branches of Seafood City through our partnership with them while Filipinos in the east coast will be served via web through the subscribed access service of Lunex, the Globe partner servicing the area,” Maniego-Eala added.
Libreng Tawag will be available until 11:59pm EST on 08 December 2014.
by admin | Dec 6, 2014 | Headlines, National News
President Benigno S. Aquino III has instructed government agencies to deal with reports of panic buying and hoarding in areas expected to be hit by Typhoon ‘Ruby’ this weekend.
During a National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) meeting he led on Thursday afternoon, President Aquino ordered the deployment of “rolling stores” to ensure sufficient supply of basic commodities.
The Chief Executive also directed food agencies to ensure the availability of rice and ordered the police to secure warehouses where food and other relief goods are stored.
During the meeting, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reported to the President that it has sent 3,000 food packs to Borongan, Samar, after receiving an advisory that Eastern Samar could be affected.
The department said it will also send about 2,000 food packs to Marabut town in Samar, for families that need to be evacuated from low-lying areas.
It said it is assessing the situation in other low-lying areas and that food items are being repacked in Eastern Visayas.
The DSWD said it has more than 30,000 readily available family food packs.
In Tacloban City, the department said it has begun transferring families from Barangay 88, the immediate vicinity of the Tacloban airport, to permanent shelters built for victims of Typhoon Yolanda.
As of Thursday, the department has settled some 35 families. (PCOO/PIA)
by admin | Dec 6, 2014 | Headlines, National News
MANILA, Dec. 05 (PIA)–Mokabat sa kinatibuk-ang P242 milyon ang kantidad sa mga tambal ug uban pang kinahanglanong mga butang sa panglawas ang gi-andam na sa Department of Health (DOH) alang sa Sidlakang bahin sa Kabisay-an nga gipaabot nga maoy labyan sa bagyong Ruby sa Sabado sa hapon.
Atol sa gipahigayong National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) meeting kagahapon nga gipangunahan ni Presidente Benigno ‘Noynoy’ Aquino III, gibutyag ni DOH Kalihim Janette Garin nga gawas niini, nag-andam pa usab sila og P48 milyon nga dugang pondo gikan sa ilang ulohang buhatan, apil na usab ang mga body bags nga mahimong ipangapud-apud sa mga buhatan nila sa lalawigan sa mga lokal nga kagamhanan kun kinahanglanon kini.
Gudang pa ni Garin, naka Blue Code alert na sila nga nagpasabot nga katunga o 50 porsiyento sa mga kawani nila ang mo-report sa mga ospital ug mga barangay health centers.
Matud pa nga sa Sabado, ang DOH ibutang na sa Code Red alert mao nga tanan nilang kawani o 100 porsiyento, kauban na ang naa sa mga tambalanan, mo-report sa ilang mga opisina aron makatubag sa mga panginahanglan sa katawhan.
Nagmugna na usab sila og mga standby teams ug gigahinan na kini og pondo sa buhatan.
Ang mga buhatan sa panglawas ug mga ospital gihatagan na usab og cash advances ug hugot nga makig-alayon sa ulohang buhatan ug mga barangay health centers.
Gi dugang usab ni Garin nga usa ka satellite phone gikan sa V. Luna General Hospital ang ipadala sa Sidlakang bahin sa Kabisay-an karong adlawa, gawas pa sa mga motorsiklo ug bisikleta nga gi-rentahan sa buhatan aron magamit sa pag-adto sa mga dapit nga posibleng dili na maagian sa mga ordinaryong sakyanan tungod sa bagyo. (ecb/PIA7-Bohol)
