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Erico book launch set Thursday
By JUNE S. BLANCO WHEN it rains, it pours. This saying perfectly describes the four-point celebration that Rep. Erico Aristotle “Aris” Aumentado (Bohol, 2nd District) and family wish to honor their father and grandfather – the solon’s immediate past congressional predecessor, Erico Boyles Aumentado, on his birthday on May 18. He would have turned 77 years old. When he was still alive, the Aumentado patriarch and his wife Grenie who was born on May 16, used to celebrate their birthdays together. The two-day difference did not matter. They were in love. And their union brought into this world eight children, 20 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. This year’s thanksgiving is made even more special with the passing of the bar of the only grandchild who took up law – lawyer Jiselle Rae Aumentado Villamor – daughter of Razel, Aris’ eldest sister. The Aumentado brood had taken up medical and other courses not related to lawyering. The elder Aumentado entered politics as senior Board Member, who was then elected at large. He became vice governor, completed three terms as congressman, completed three terms as governor, and was into another term as congressman when death overtook him. Through those years, he authored many ordinances, resolutions and laws. He also wrote long-running columns in local newspapers and was even a correspondent news writer-reporter and features writer for national dailies while still a student until he became a lawyer. His love for writing never faded – even during his final days on earth. But what he never got to finish because of his primary work was his autobiography. He had done several chapters,... read moreBalicasag PPA port plan resurrected at AUDIO
TAGBILARAN CITY, May 12, (PIA)–There might be a little hope for Balicasag, Panglao and maybe Cabilao to set up their municipal ports to be supervised by the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), but they have to redo the proposals to get the plan back on track. PPA Engineering services Division chief Engr. Richard Elopre told members of the Association of United Development Information Officers in Bohol (AUDIO) meeting at the PPA Multi-Purpose Hall that there used to be a proposal for the PPA to help build Balicasag and Cabilao Ports. Although technically beyond the jurisdiction of the PPA, as the proposed ports would be serving small motorized boats and are regulated by the Maritime Industry Authority of the Philippines (MARINA) and fishing boats by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), the PPA would have all operated ports under their supervision, PPA chief safety officer and public information officer Archt Epelito Arao-arao bared. Earlier, information officers who listened to the PPA mandates asked how the PPA determines the establishment of ports. Concerned about the haphazard manner by which boat operators dock in Panglao’s tourism island Balicasag, Panglao Information Officer and Executive Assistant Danny Reyes asked if the PPA can help put up a port of sorts to streamline Balicasag dive, snorkel and island hopping operations and spare the tourists from the hassle. Reyes said around 80 to 100 motorized bancas come to Balicasag every day and dock just everywhere. On this, Archt Arao-arao explained that since the 1970’s creation of the PPA, it has predetermined ports based on revenues, income, size and strategic locations as part of PPA ports... read more
House Tourism Committee to attend World Travel Mart
By JUNE S. BLANCO THE House Committee on Tourism chaired by Rep. Lucy Torres (Leyte, 4th District) is slated to attend the World Travel Market (WTM) in London on November 6-8. This was learned from Rep. Erico Aristotle Aumentado (Bohol, 2nd District), who said he and six other committee vice chairs will be joined by representatives of the Department of Tourism (DOT). The latter will market the Philippines’ attractions and destinations. Aumentado said the Philippines stands to gain from, the WTM website says, “business contracts between exhibitors and travel professionals, key industry buyers, journalists, digital influencers, students and tourism ministers.” Last year, over three days, the global event generated more than £2.8 billion as almost 5,000 exhibiting destinations, technology and private sector companies found and networked with 51,000 attendees – in under just one roof. Industry leaders are also expected to discuss trends, issues and innovations in the travel industry. From the speakers’ inputs and their team’s observations and first-hand information from fellow attendees, Aumentado said their committee will craft necessary legislations to rev and enhance the Philippines’ tourism...Bohol ICT Council and Techtalks.ph hold Startup Camp
The Bohol ICT Council and Techtalks.ph held a Startup Camp sponsored by Microsoft on May 7, 2015 at the Computer Lab C at the University of Bohol, Tagbilaran City. The main speaker of the event was Arnie Locsin who discussed about free resources for startups from Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform. Among the topics discussed were ‘Cloud Architecture for Scalability’ and ‘Building apps on the cloud’. Locsin also introduced to the participants the Microsoft BizSpark program which provides technology, support, visibility, and community to promising startups and entrepreneurs at no charge. Astartup under the BizSpark member will have free access to all of Microsoft’s tools and Azure suite for 3 years plus many more benefits. BizSpark members are also eligible for the BizSpark Plus program with even better support from Micrsoft. The participants were given freebies during the raffles which included tshirts, usbs and power banks. All participants registered for the one month free Microsoft Azure account and are to receive an e-mail from the company for their promo code for a Microsoft Azure account. Participants had a hands-on experience with the Azure platform, an open, flexible, enterprise-grade cloud computing...Local News/ Bohol Balita
Education crisis?- Not if country listened to CPG
DECADES of neglect has caused a chronic illness to the country’s education system, one that may have never happened if the country listened to former President Carlos P. Garcia half a century ago. In fact, according to Education Secretary Bro. Armin Luistro, the Boholano president has seen the “education crisis” and called for changes to heal the problem. As early as 1959, Garcia has called for a review of the government’s financing program for the elementary and secondary schools to make it sustainable. The year before that, the Boholano teacher, orator, poet, lawyer and public servant, apparently felt the problem and suggested reforms. He accordingly called for a full day instruction for primary education and lobbied for reduced size of classes from 60 to 40. That same year, the poor man from Sitio Luy-a, Barangay san Roque has called for the use of vernacular instruction on the first two years in the elementary, Luistro, who was the keynote speaker during the 114th Carlos P. Garcia Day in Bohol enumerated the reforms proposed by the most illustrious Boholano son. Apart from a living a distinctive life as politician, and statesmanship who helped prop up the precursor Association of South East Asian Nations in the South East Asian Treaty Organization, Luistro said he believes that the Garcia’s first two years as a public school teacher at the Bohol Provincial High School has shaped his personality. Luistro sees the two years of his (CPG) life as the most critical as his being a teacher in the public school had in him the greatest impact on how he was to cover his government...Pilar mayor, hopeful of new barangay partners
PILAR Mayor Wilson Pajo, who has been working to get the town off the list of most poverty stricken towns in Bohol said he appreciates the new team members who are getting the people’s mandate in the past barangay and Sangguninag Kabataan elections. These people, he said would be his partners in plotting the development plans for the town’s 21 barangays. This too as the town retained about half of its village chairmen while residents also elected 11 new punong barangays, town information officer Gualberto Jaspe said Friday. And from independent sources, this early, at least two returning barangay chairmen and three more newly elected chairmen would be contesting the coveted seat of the town’s Association of Barangay Councils. Winning however is another story, Jaspe said as he pointed out that these hopefuls would contend with incumbent ABC ex officio Sangguninag Bayan Member and still eligible candidate captain from Barangay Cansungay. Newly elected punong barangays to man the town’s frontline offices in the basic local government units are Henry Tutor (Pamacsalan), Marcelino Auguis Jr., (Lumbay), Margarito Soriano (Ilaud), Rodelio Balaba (Lundag), Samuel Dusal (San Carlos). Angelito Balaba (Catagdaan), Timoteo Andub (Inaghuban), Flavio Bernaldez (Buenasuerte), Aniceto Amper (San Isidro), Genaro Perenio (Estaca) and Arthur Ente (Poblacion). Getting fresh mandates however were Mauricio Bitancor (Aurora), Tirso Albit (Bayong), Alfredo Daguplo (Bagacay), Nicomedes Lusica (San Vicente), Carlos Cagape (Cansungay). Gabriel Lusica (Bagumbayan), Legorio Ruperez (La Suerte), Jonas Suson (Cagawasan), Celestino Jamil (Rizal) and Lilia Butron (Del Pilar). Pilar has remained among Bohol’s towns with the most poverty incidence, one that has caught the attention of Capitol Officials who brought in along with...Two holidays up this week
TWO holidays await Boholanos this week as All Saints’ Day and Carlos P. Garcia Day share the same the first work-week of the month of November this year. By law, November 1, which falls on Monday has been declared special non working day. The day is traditionally celebrated in the Christian world as All Saints’ Day. November 2 or the All Souls’ Day, unlike last year however, is a regular working day. Meanwhile, by virtue of Republic Act 7448, November 4, Thursday is a special non-working holiday in Bohol. Such is to commemorate the 114th birth anniversary of the late Boholano President Carlos P. Garcia. By special non-working holiday, according to memorandum circular issued by the Department of Labor and Employment, workers get no pay, unless there is a favorable company policy, practice or collective bargaining agreement (CBA) granting payment of wages on special days. If workers are forced to work on the day, they get 30% more of their 100% daily rate in the first 8 hours of work. When working in excess of 8 hours, workers get an additional 30% of hourly rate on said day. On the day, if it is the employee’s rest day and if worked, his first 8 hours gets an additional 50% of his daily rate. If he works over 8 hours, he gets 30% of his hourly rate on said day. For the 114th CPG Day, Capitol has lined up activities to remember the most illustrious Boholano who is represented as a star in the Bohol flag. On the other hand, according to Bohol Governor Edgar Chatto, the day’s commemoration activities...“Dynamic Learning” up For Bohol hi-schools
CLOSING in on the dream of making Bohol a center for educational excellence in the region, Governor Edgar Chatto said launching the Dynamic Learning Program (DLP) next year and engaging the country’s education secretary would be a big step. At his weekly radio program aired live over local radio stations, Chatto revealed that no less than the secretary and another top official of the Department of Education (DepEd) will be here within the week. Despite a 93% literacy rating, local officials noted that landing better jobs for graduates is still an issue. Amidst troubled educational system in the country, local officials have resolved to address at least the basic need of tooling of high school graduates to get them better chances of a job. Earlier, Chatto cited a recent study that shows a high rate of high school students not making it to college. Picking up education as an administration’s priority, Chatto drew a system where technical and vocational skills training in the high school would be put in, to assure young workers better chances of jobs. Upon learning of the successful implementation of a (DLP) as pioneered by Jagna town couple Christopher and Ma. Victoria Bernido, he said such could be done in Bohol. Themselves noted physicists and academicians, the Bernido couple developed an efficient learning and teaching method, one that Chatto hopes could be replicated in Bohol secondary schools. The Bernidos, who administer Central Visayas Institute in Jagna has implemented a student centered learning system, where teaching focuses on student activity rather than on traditional classroom lectures. A blog at annakatharinamd.com says “the set-up is 70% student...Balay gidauban didto sa Getafe
BALAY naugdaw human gidabdaban sa wala mailhing suspetsado gamit ang gasolina didto sa barangay Campao Occidental, Getafe, Bohol niadtong nakalabay nga gabii. Giila ang biktima nga si Dionisio Quizon, 35, minyo ug nagpuyo sa maong dapit. Nasayran sa taho nga samtang nagbaktas ang biktima padung sa iyang gipuy-an mga alas 8 sa gabii niadtong Biyernes dihang nasigpatan niya ang ilang balay gikan sa gilay-on nga bahin nga nagdilaab ug dihang iyang gisusi, nahurot na og kaugdaw ang iyang pinuy-anan. Gibana-banaang mokabat ngadto sa P40,000 lakip na ang personal nga mga gamit ang kinatibuk-ang danyos sa maong insidente apan walay gikatahong naangol niini. Nakuha sa dapit nga nahitaboan mao ang usa ka basiyong plastic container nga gituohang gisudlan og gasolina ug maoy gigamit sa wala mailhing suspek. Padayon pang gisusi sa kapulisan sa naasoy nga lungsod kun unsay motibo sa maong...National News
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