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KARAPATAN’S STATEMENT ON INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS DAY 2016
The 66th year of the International Human Rights Day will be commemorated in the Philippines by calls for justice for the victims of the US-supported Marcos dictatorship and for the Filipino people to persevere in the struggle against state fascism. Now, more than ever, there is great need for organized resistance against the political rehabilitation of the Marcoses and the continuing gross violations of people’s democratic rights. There is a need to be vigilant and to thwart the authoritarian tendencies of the Duterte administration. Now, more than ever, there is great need for the Filipino people to work for a just and lasting peace. While hero’s honors were given to the dictator Ferdinand Marcos, martial law victims are still crying out for justice. The Marcoses have yet to return much of the billions which they looted from the nation’s coffers. The martial law victims still need to be indemnified. Political prisoners, a vivid imprint of martial law, exist to this day despite commitments and agreements in the GRP-NDFP peace process (There are fiveBoholano political prisoners, namely: Alberto Pancho & Cristuto Lastomen presently detained in Bohol Dist. Jail, Pedro Lumantas & Calixto Vistal both currently serving sentences in the Nat’l Bilibid Prison, and the ailing Exuperio “Exam” Lloren, former Mayor of Jagna town). The GRP’s use of their release as a gambit in the peace process to exact a bilateral ceasefire makes worse the injustice they have suffered for defending people’s democratic rights. Extrajudicial killings of activists and civilians continue under Oplan Bayanihan and in line with the Duterte government’s war against drugs. The poor peasants, indigenous and Moro people,... read moreNegosyo Centers now 403; DTI to add more
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) have already surpassed its target of 150 Negosyo Centers for 2016 after continuously launching centers nationwide – with the centers now totaling at 403. For 2016, there have been 203 Negosyo Centers launched after the Department set a supposed target of 150. DTI Regional Operations Group Supervising Undersecretary Zenaida Maglaya said that the launching of these Negosyo Centers is in line with the Republic Act No. 10644 or the Go Negosyo Act. Maglaya said MSMEs or entrepreneurs can visit these centers for access to information, business name registration, access to finance, access to market and access to training. “We are proud that we have established more Negosyo Centers more than what we have expected to establish. We did not expect to surpass our target of 150 centers for 2016 but we did to support the growth of MSMEs in the country,” Maglaya said, adding that NCs will help in achieving job generation and inclusive growth. The Republic Act No. 10644 or the Go Negosyo Act aims to help micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), promote ease of doing business, facilitate access to grants and other forms of financial assistance, Shared Service Facilities (SSF) and other equipment, and other support for MSMEs through national government agencies (NGAs), ensure management guidance, assistance and improvement of the working conditions of MSMEs; and facilitate market access and linkaging services for entrepreneurs. Meanwhile, the DTI – National Capital Regional Office will launch its eight (8th) Negosyo Center in the metropolis, and first Negosyo Center in the City of Malabon on December 6, 2016. Thus, hiking the number... read more
Aris pushes for energy from waste, biomass
By JUNE S. BLANCO REP. Erico Aristotle Aumentado of Bohol’s 2nd District is looking at more sources of energy to meet the increasing demand of industries, and the population. On top of fossil fuel, geothermal, hydro (water), solar and wind that are currently in use, top on the chair of the House committee on science and technology’s sights are nuclear, waste and biomass power. To allay people’s fears of a repeat of the Chernobyl, Russia and Fukushima, Japan nuclear plant accidents, however, Aumentado, together with Zamboanga del Norte 1st District Rep. Seth Frederick Jalosjos, filed House Bill 3651 seeking to create a nuclear energy regulatory body. Meanwhile, Aumentado the other day talked with an investor keen on producing energy from waste – including plastics – as well as biomass, to meet the power demands of Bohol’s 2nd District. He said the former will cut government spending for the establishment of sanitary landfills. Funds saved from this, he said, can then go to infrastructure and even social projects instead. The solon expressed confidence that the mix of sources now and soon to be available will ultimately meet the growing power demands of the entire district – and even the province – without depending too much on the geothermal power plant in Tongonan, Leyte. An added advantage of biomass power, he explained, is the residuals in the conversion of biomass into power can be utilized as fertilizer – organic at that. The move, Aumentado said, will put his district one step closer to his aspiration of making it Bohol’s first “green”, that is environmentally sound, district. The waste and...No Results Found
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City mayor on witch hunting
The city mayor went on a witch-hunting expedition last Saturday, when he questioned why the radio station received a grant amounting to P300,000. The mayor attempted to explode what “he thought” was a controversial issue between the Church and radio station dyRD. The P320,110 grant was part of the P1.8 million upgrading program of the station while the bigger portion of P1.47 million was shouldered by the Bohol Chronicle Radio Corp. as its commitment to improve the quality reception and scope of its coverage area. dyRD General Manager Peter Dejaresco answered back that “the mayor was in such a desperate mood of trying to discredit the station as if it got funding through questionable means.” dyRD is a member station of the Catholic Media Network (CMN) and is entitled to avail of grants to be used for the upgrading of radio facilities as part of reaching out to a greater audience in the Church evangelization program through the media. DYRD, which is now on its 48th year of broadcasting activities has consistently aired church-based programs, including live coverage of church events and the regular airing of Sunday masses live from the St. Joseph Cathedral. Click here for full...Dads see “Tanda Kaliwat” as invest promotion venue
“In time for the annual Katigbawan Festival next month, local leaders spearhead ‘Tanda Kaliwat Catigbianon 09’ as a venue where the locally prioritized projects up for collaborative development is showcased,” revealed Mayor Roberto Salinas recently. The Tanda Kaliwat was initially a venue for raising the town funds for its scholarship program for its poor and yet deserving students. But now, it also could be an appropriate venue to celebrate a grand diamond homecoming of Catigbianons from all over the world. Municipal scribe Ardissa Estavilla hopes the activity could provide them with a baseline information of Catigbianons within the country or abroad whom they can possibly tap for establishing investment promotion networks and additional employment opportunities for the town’s people. The activity, set as a highlight of the Katigbawan happens on June l6, a day after the town opens its three day merrymaking to celebrate its native festival. A festival to celebrate the town’s unique identity in the “katigbi” grass, tigbaw (caves) and Kabawan for its agelong livestock auction, Katigbawan comes out as an annual showcase of the things the town can boast of. Katigbawan has also earned the distinction of a unique agro-industrial fair as well as providing a venue for government’s one-stop service delivery. (rachiu/PIA) Click here for full...Eating pork still safe
“Eating pork remains to be safe as long as it is cooked properly,” asserts Dr. Stella Marie Lapiz. The month of May here is considered the fiesta season here with every day promising a fiesta being celebrated somewhere. Moreover, fiestas in Bohol showcase pork, an ever present preparation for Boholano table. Raising fears brought about by the endemic swine flu, the provincial veterinarian said hog flu virus does not usually survive in heat or when exposed to preservatives. That also means processed swine products are safe, Dr. Lapiz bared during the recent Kapihan sa PIA Thursday, April 30. Correct hand washing, covering mouth while coughing or sneezing, and proper pet handling can easily contain the viral spread. (rachiu/PIA) Click here for full...Lawmaker questions why P19M for 1 km concreting
City Kagawad Zenaido “Djingo” Rama questions the one kilometer concreting project vvalued at P 19M. This questioned reached the halls of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, on how come the concreting project along Gallares street cost P19 million. He based this from the figures he got from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and from a private contractor that concreting a one kilometer highway would only cost P11 to P12 million. Click here for full...CVSCAFT graduate crowned Ms. Tagbilaran ’09
Twelve candidates showcased their talents, wits, and beauty in the Miss Tagbilaran 2009 Pageant held at the Bohol Cultural Center last April 29, 2009 : Meshellane Real Jade Cajels (Budz & Bags), Mary Paulaine Magallanes (Cogon), Daisy Jean Quilicot (CVSCAFT), Manami Liezel Sobrapas (Dampas), Charlene Ruiz (Dao), Jane de la Serna (Fern-C), Mary Ann Piquero (Grand Luis Lodge), Michelle Ann Edaño (Image Marketing), Mary Grace Torres (JJ’s Dimsum and Seafoods), Loraine Recio (Mansasa), Odessa Mae Castano (Poblacion 3), and Jenny Tatoy (Ubujan). The event started with the candidates parading in their Festival Costume. It was then followed by the Swimsuit Portion, Talent then the Evening Gown Portion with the Special Awards inserted in between. The Awardees were Michelle Ann Edaño for Aldea Smile and Best in Interview; Odessa Mae Castano for Aldea Image Model and Best in Talent; Mary Paulaine Magallanes for Aldea Photogenic and Best in Evening Gown; Manami Liezel Sobrabas for Best in Festival Costume; Daisy Jean Quilicot for Best in Swimsuit; and Charlene Ruiz for Miss Friendship. Afterwards, the Top 5 candidates were announced : # 10 Manami Liezel Sobrapas, # 5 Mary Paulaine Magallanes, # 7 Meshellane Real Jade Cajels, # 4 Odessa Mae Castano; and # 8 Daisy Jean Quilicot. They were interviewed from which the Top 3 were chosen : Magallanes, Quilicot, and Cajels. The Top 3 candidates were then asked for the final question, after which the titles were announced. Candidate # 5 Mary Paulaine Magallanes was 2nd Runner-up while Candidate # 7 Meshellane Real Jade Cajels was 1st Runner-up. And Candidate # 8 Daisy Jean Quilicot was crowned as Miss Tagbilaran...National News
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