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PNP reg’l directors, hatagan og kopya sa ‘drug-watch list’
MANILA, January 23 (PIA)–Hatagan og kopya sa “drug watch list” ang mga regional directors sa Philippine National Police (PNP) sa tibuok nasod. Matud pa ni Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Kalihim Ismael Sueno, ang maong kamanduan naggikan kang Presidente Rodrigo Duterte human ang gihimong pakig-pulong niini sa mga mayor ug gobernador sa nasod sa Malakanyang. Ang maong paghatag sa listahan sa mga PNP regional directors nga mao usab ang Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) vice chairs gituyo aron malikayan ang bisan unsang ‘conflict of interest’ ug malisya sa mga opisyal sa usa ka lalawigan. Gitataw sa kalihim nga ang listahan nga ihatag mao ang mga pangalan nga naa sa ilang mga lugar usab nga nasakopan. Giingong tugotan usab ang mga gobernador nga lilion kun nalakip ba ang ilang pangalan ug uban pang opisyal nga ilang nasakopan sama sa mga mayor.... read moreBohol, Naga, Davao pilots in connectivity
By JUNE S. BLANCO FORTY national government agencies in one-stop shops in Ubay and Talibon towns? Rep. Erico Aristotle Aumentado (Bohol, 2nd District), chair of the House Committee on Science and Technology said the idea is not far-fetched. This after Bohol in the Visayas, Naga in Luzon and Davao in Mindanao will be piloted for the first ever satellite-based internet connectivity project. Aumentado said the project augurs well for a stable connection so that Ubay and Talibon as well as their counterpart towns in Luzon and Mindanao may soon set up these one-stop shops initially with These will spell savings for residents in these and nearby towns as they may just go to these shops to secure clearances and transact businesses with the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Department of Trade and Industry, Social Security System and the like – for an initial 20 agencies. Aumentado said Ubay and Talibon still has poor connectivity hence he pushed for the inclusion of these towns as project pilots. Ubay and Talibon, he said, are the most populous towns in Bohol. Both have seaports while Ubay has an airport. This spells booming business for both towns although at times, he said, the connectivity is poor. “That is why Ubay and Talibon should get the first crack at better connectivity,” he explained. This will give Bohol a competitive edge in the wake of the Asean integration, he said. It is about time that Ubay should level up its business climate. With reliable internet, suppliers can find clients and buyers can find suppliers. Since both parties are working from their... read more
Aris bullish on waste-to-energy
By JUNE S. BLANCO REP. Erico Aristotle Aumentado of Bohol’s 2nd District is bullish on producing energy from residual waste. He met last week with a waste-to-energy expert to discuss where and how his constituency can participate. Aumentado said waste-to-energy calls for the segregation of waste. Biodegradable waste can be fodder for biomass energy, or at least, can be turned into organic fertilizer. But, the solon quoted the expert, residuals can be turned into energy as well. This, the solon said, is where his constituents can be motivated to better implemented Republic Act No. 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management (ESWM) Act. Waste-to-energy is a two-pronged approach to contribute to mitigating climate change, he explained. On top of pushing for zero waste at the household level, turning residuals to power means less bulk for landfills, savings in tipping fees and contribution to the longer lifespans of sanitary landfills. The solon noted that once landfills are filled to capacity, a local government unit (LGU) operating it must look for another site to contain residual waste. Bohol may be the country’s tenth largest island, but it does not have the luxury of space. Aumentado said Bohol is basically agricultural and ecological. In order to feed the people, landfills and space-intensive solar panels must not compete for space with agricultural lands and the imperative forest cover. After all, he said, agriculture and tourism are the province’s economic drivers. Power generated from residuals, the solon said, will also be the 2nd District’s contribution to locally-generated energy. Aumentado pointed out that only the power industry approves of, and even requires redundancy. This...Tropang Growee holds 2nd DDC badminton tourney
The 2nd Badminton Tourney of DDC and Growee Multivitamins plus Chlorella Growth Factor, in Partnership with Team Dan “Neri” Lim, held a smashdown event in San Jose Badminton Court last January 29-31, 2010, with the championship game held in BQ Mall Atrium. The 3-day tournament was highly participated by 120 players from the different badminton clubs in Cebu, Dumaguete and Bohol. The White Feathers Club of Cebu grabbed most of the major prizes followed by the Supreme Badminton Club of Bohol and players from the University of Visayas and University of San Jose Recolletos. An exhibition game for men’s doubles open was participated by players from UV and USJR. The highlight of the event was the Mixed Doubles Open category and the exhibition games. Players received cash prizes from Tropang Growee and gift packs from Bohol Bee Farm. The following emerged as winners: Women’s Doubles Class E Winner: Shirley Teh and Isah Salise 1st Runner-up: Mimi Jumamoy and Julie Campos Men’s Doubles Class C Winner: Roger Carbo and Kevin Bergantin 1st Runner-up: Jed Cagulada and Reymark Go Men’s Doubles Class D Winner: EJ Arquillano and JR Bergantin 1st Runner-up: Levi Isoto and Mark Sacol Men’s Doubles Class E Winner: Jun-jun Cubero and Stephen Cortes 1st Runner-up: Rodel Rapista and Reggel Estrado Men’s Doubles Class F Winner: Dennis Saco and Mark Nicolau 1st Runner up: Thomas Dasmarinas and Glenn Doloritos Mixed Doubles Open Winner: Clint Armamento and July Marata 1st Runner-up: Jed Sumalinog and Caryl Calloga Mixed Doubles Class C Winner: Mitong Karaan and Loverly Magallano 1st Runner-up: Mark Bergantin and Sam Erivesa Mixed Doubles Class D Winner: Jude Morales...Local News/ Bohol Balita
Ubay hosts team going islands kayak traverse
UBAY lent to joint Singaporean and Filipino kayak expedition team trademark hospitality and “wet welcome” as they hosted the team and crew. The adventurists proved that Ubay waters is feasible for kayak adventures, reports information officer Virgie Dupa. Navigating and maneuvering their agile fiberglass kayaks, the team doubled up on their efforts as they came in with a super typhoon Pepeng brewing unpredictable gusts causing high swells and treacherous waves. But even then, the team pushed on in attempts to instill to the local communities the feasibility of an eco-friendly adventure truly suitable for eco-tourism in kayaking, especially in the waters off Ubay, Dupa shared. Paddling colorful fiberglass boats, the rowers, all expert paddlers took on to the challenge and then also to complete a segment of the ambitious paddle from Singapore to Ilocos Norte of the Philippines; the Ubay Bohol leg. Ubay Mayor Eutiquio Bernales has earlier been requested assistance for the group through a letter sent by Capitol. Bernales and Ubay representatives welcomed the team led by foremost Singaporean adventurer Khoo Swee Chiow and Filipino Erwin Budlong of Habagat outdoor outfitters and their crew. The project is also in line with the continuing Adventure Philippine Campaign with the Department of Tourism’s Philippine Convention and Visitors Corporation in partnership with privately owned Singaporean Recreational Outdoor Exchange, Chiow explained. Said to the very first traverse adventure of the entire Philippine Archipelago via a kayak, the foremost aim is to establish a veritable 3,300 kilometer kayak route from southern Mindanao to the northernmost tip of Luzon, organizers said. Now truly tested...Police cast last chance to register loose guns
LAST chance for gun-owners who want to be legal in their fire-arms possession. Camp Dagohoy police authorities throw the final lifeline before they go aggressive in interdiction operations, says PSSupt. Edgardo Ingking during a radio interview recently. His call was a reiteration of the urging of Police Regional Director Lane ‘O Neres who has in his shoulders the responsibility to account for the loose and unregistered firearms in Central Visayas. Failure to take the last chance may mean they would expect authorities to throw at them the book and that they are prepared to face the consequences of the law. Illegal possession of fire-arms carry a year to 12 years imprisonment, according to applicable laws. According to Ingking, anybody who avails of the final amnesty can get condonation of penalties and surcharges in as much as the amnesty makes things easy for those wanting to have their guns registered. The national gun-amnesty runs from October 1-31, while processing has started since August. PCSupt Neres stressed during a radio interview that most of the loose fire-arms are used in criminal activities, and by the President’s issuance of Executive Order 187, police authorities finally open the final amnesty. Interested persons can apply for the amnesty by visiting the nearest police processing offices for fire-arms data verification and the issuance of application and permit to transport. Then the applicant submits the accomplished forms and complies with the requirements. When this is approved, this also acts as his permit to transport the weapon for ballistics testing upon his payment of fees. Upon...Bohol cops await inspection results
CAMP Dagohoy authorities as well as police stations all over the province now expecting to have the ratings revealed to them after inspectors from the Police National Headquarters completed the 3 days camp and the different town police stations inspections. The team of Inspectors led by PCSupt Victor Agarcio, with PSSupt Alfredo Paje and Psupt Enrique Agtarap inspected Camp Dagohoy from September 29 to October 1 2009. Such is in line with the calendar of the 2009 Annual General Inspection/ Operation Readiness Security Inspection Test and Evaluation for different Police Stations and offices in Region 7. Areas for inspection include personnel, office administrative records, the police offices and buildings. Personnel Security and readiness tested through different scenarios including Camp Defense, Fire Defense, conduct of high and low Risk Checkpoints, Hostage Crisis Management, Civil Disturbance Management and the Scene of the Crime Operation (S-O-C-O)....“Wadje tale” in Cortes dance drama up soon
IF plans do not miscarry, Cortesanons would have a brief preview of the dance drama of epic tale Wadje, fully performed by amateur Cortesanon artists from the town’s riverside barangays. Set for a minor launch this October 17 and a repeat performance for October 21, Cortes Foundation Day, the dance drama entitled Wadje sa Abatan sa mga Panghitabo would showcase debuting local artists retelling the handed oral traditions about the famed lady warrior Wadje. Early this year, the National Commission for Culture and Arts tasked Drama Committee Chair and Boholano multi-awarded artist tasked Lutgardo Labad to study the possibility of a cultural shows complementing Abatan Community Tours. With a trigger fund from the government through House Committee on Tourism Chair Edgar Chatto and from PROCESS Bohol’s interest in complementing the community tours, executive director Emilia Roslinda initiated the first coordination meetings toward the goal. Lucky for Cortes, a Cortesanon theater artist and New York based stage director Lorely Garrote-Trinidad, local artists Blair Panong, Sebastian Ocon, Phillip Panong, Rey Anthony Chiu, grounding research for a workable script first started April this year. Months later, after interviews and research, the frail but epic character of Wadje was a common thread for local lores about the place. Prodding open the oral memories handed from generations, researchers unearthed the buried tale of Wadje and husband Mag-ile, warriors of Sacsac. The tale was all too colourful not to be noticed. The sketchy storyline patched from oral traditions. folk tales and a little persistent archaeological venture grounded the story about Wadje’s transformation from a submissive wife to...Bohol launch relief drives for storm Ondoy victims
THE call to help typhoon stricken communities in Metro Manila and nearby provinces resound in Bohol as government and the civil society launch massive relief drives for the purpose. Governor Erico Aumentado, who initially gave P200,000 for relief has also designated the office of the Provincial Social Welfare and Development (OPSWD) as the relief hub for all government sourced donations. Unconfirmed sources added that donations collected here would be sent directly to the National Relief Operations Center in Malacanang prior to its distribution to stricken communities in manila and nearby flooded provinces. After the massive flooding that submerged most parts of Metro Manila, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has temporarily converted Malacanang as national relief operations center early this week. The move was made to augment the relief operations of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) for the typhoon victims, reports said. Here in Bohol, radio station DyRD / Bohol Chronicle launched with the Diocese of Tagbilaran its own fund and relief goods raising for victims of storm Ondoy. Immediately after Bishop Leonardo Medroso appealed for support on the air, donations flooded and calls for cash pledges swarmed the lines. To maximize on the efforts, sources said Rev Fr. Warli Salise of the Bohol Social Action Center is now coordinating with the parishes to gather all donations before it could be simultaneously sent to Manila Thursday next week. Reports have also conformed that the initial donations would be shipped to Manila, care of Negros Navigation. But with the apparent immediate need of dry clothing and other usable stuff, the country’s...National News
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