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CENTRAL LUZON

January 21-27, 2015

Volume XVI, No.44

DENR, PIA announce Regional songwriting tilt finalists P.5

Grand Parade with the Stars 2015

Nakisaya sa Grand Parade with the Stars 2015 ang mga opisyal ng pamahalaang lungsod sa pangunguna ni Mayor Ace Manalang kasama sina Councilors Jojo Briones, Frank Dayao at Glenn Troy Caritativo.

EDITORYAL TULOY ANG SIGLA SA KAPISTAHAN NG TARLAC CITY Minsan pang pinatunayan ni Mayor Gelacio Manalang ang Battle Cry na ”Tuloy-Tuloy ang Sigla” matapos nitong pangunahan ang 4th Melting Pot Festival kasabay sa kapistahan ng Tarlac City.

Ilang linggong kasayahan sa Plazuela, mga artista at musikerong mula sa kamaynilaan ang dumating upang aliwin ang mga mamamayan ng siyudad.

Sa mismong kapistahan, dagsa ang mga tao sa mga pangunahing kalsada lalo na sa kahabaan ng Tañedo na tila sumalubong sa Santo Papa sa dami ng tao.

Muling nakadama ng kasiyahan ang mga mamamayan na dumalo sa kapistahan nang makakita ng mga artistang kanilang iniidolo sa mga pelikula at telebisyon na tanging sa ganitong pagkakataon lamang nila nararanasan.

Sa huling yugto ng pagdiriwang ay ang pagaaliw ng mga balik-bayan na sadyang umuuwi sa ganitong panahon upang makiisa sa Ballroom dancing.

Tunay ngang bumalik ang Saya at Sigla sa Siyudad ng Tarlac.

Mabuhay ang Tarlakenyo!

Mabuhay tayong lahat!

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Jess P. Malvar Publisher / Editor

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OFF THE AIR ni Jess Malvar

ISYUNG PULITIKA LUMALALA NA, KAHIT NA MATAGAL PA ANG ELECTION PERIOD

Sa pulitika talaga ay walang katiyakan, ngayon ay kaibigan at kasama mo, bukas ay kaaway mo na!

Noong una, si Mayor Aro Mendoza ang napipisil na magiging Vice Mayor ni Governor Vic Yap, subalit sa isang iglap lamang ay nagbago ang sitwasyon, si Cristy Angeles na naman ngayon ang umano’y tandem na ni Govic?

Paano naman si Vice Mayor Ann Belmonte? umaasa na ang pobre na siyang kukuning running mate ni VY dahil incumbent nga naman siya!

Tuloy ang tahimik na hidwaan nina Vice Mayor Belmonte at BM Cristy Angeles ay lalong lumalala.

Sa ngayon ay tiyak na ang plano ni Mayor Manalang na tatapusin nito ang kanyang termino bilang alkalde. Siya ang makakatapat ni Gov Vic sa 2016 mayoralty post.

Ang sabi ng mga supporters ng magkabilang panig, maganda raw ang labanang ito dahil babaha ng pera, dahil tiyak na bubunot ang magkabilang panig upang manalo..

Sa Governatorial Post naman, ang tiyak na maglalaban ay sina Congressman Henry Cojuangco at dating Governor Tingting Cojuangco.. Matira ang matibay sa mga ito, pareho kasi silang Cojuangco, at mukhang wala nang ibang lalaban pa..Saka-sakali, susuporta na lang daw si Dra. Suntay kay Ting-ting Cojuangco, aba’y magandang labanan ito! ngayon pa lang ay inaabangan na ng mga tarlakenyo..

pumasok na ba sa inyong mga balintataw kung anong klaseng labanan ang mangyayari?

Nawawala na si Mayor Aro sa senaryo, posible kaya itong tumakbong independent upang itayo ang kanyang bandera? Ayon sa usapan sa Tarlac City, malakas pang kandidato si Aro kung Vice Mayor lang naman ang kanyang tatakbuhan kahit na sino pa ang makakalaban nito dahil may sarili itong mga tao, kahit na wala itong pera, pero kung di makakatakbo si Aro sa 2016, maaring matutulog na rin ang kanyang political career, mahirapan na itong makabangon, pero kung susugal siya sa labanang ito, may pagkakataon pa umano siyang manalo..

Bagama’t handang-handa na si BM Cristy Angeles na sumabak sa pagka Vice Mayor, kung si Aro ang makakatapat nito, posible pa itong sumimplang. ito ang kuwento ng mga taga-Tarlac City..

Mabigat din ang labanang Vic Yap at Ace Manalang, sino kaya sa kanila ang papaboran ng mga taga-Tarlac City?

Inaabangan ito ng marami lalo pa’t may bangayan na ang magkabilang panig.

Maging ang Cojuangco VS Cojuangco sa Governatorial ay pinipintahan na ng mga botante.

Ang tanging maikukumpara nila ay kung sino sa mga contender ang marunong tumulong at bumunot sa panahon na sila’y kailangan ng mga mamamayan.

Grand Parade with the Stars 2015 LUNGSOD NG TARLAC (CIO) – Dinagsa ng libu-libong katao mula sa iba’t-ibang dako sa lalawigan ng Tarlac ang Grand Parade with the Stars na nagsimula sa Brgy. Maliwalo hanggang sa F. Tañedo St. noong Enero 20. Ito ay kabilang sa mga aktibidad para sa 4th Melting Pot Festival.

Ang parada ay nilahukan ng iba’t-ibang negosyo, Luningning at Gabriela kasama ang Crazy Nuts Band na naging establisimiento, organisasyon at mga institusyon sa lungsod. dahilan din upang mapuno ang buong plazuela.

Lalo pang naging masaya at makulay ang parada sa paglahok Nakisaya rin sa mga manunuod ang mga opisyales ng lungsod ng mga inimbitahang artista gaya nina Xian Lim, Paulo Avelino, sa pangunguna ni Mayor Gelacio “Ace” Manalang.

Jessie Mendiola, Dominic Roque, Carlo Guevarra, Ehra Madrigal at Nagpasalamat naman ang Punong Lungsod sa lahat ng Erika Padilla. tumulong upang maging matagumpay at maayos ang mga aktibidad Ang sikat na Drum and Bugle Corps ng University of Luzon ay lalo na sa mga opisyales ng mga barangay at mga tanod na dinaanan nagtanghal din. ng parada; sa Public Order and Safety Office at kapulisan para sa Samantala, pagkatapos ng parada ay nagkaroon naman ng Variety pagpapanatili ng kaayusan at seguridad; sa City Engineer’s Office Show sa Tarlac City Plazuela kung saan nagtanghal sina Paulo para sa technical assistance at sa City Environment and Natural Avelino, James Reid, Nadine Ilustre, Pinay Dream Girls, Sassy Girls, Resources Office sa pagpapanatili ng kalinisan.

City Government turns over market management to Paliparan Corp.

TARLAC CITY (CIO) – The City Government of Tarlac turned over the management of the Uptown Public Market Phase II to Paliparan Central Market Corporation, a private contractor, in a simple ceremony held at the market on January 23.

The turnover was led by PCMC Operations Manager Lisa Razon spa and eateries or food court.

According to the contract entered by the city government and and City Administrator Atty. Godofredo M. Sabado Jr. It was witnessed by City Engineer Jose M. Dungca, City PCMC, in order to address the losses and problems and further Architect Primo Dungca, City Planning and Development Officer improve the operations without any cost from the city, the latter was Janet S. Pineda, City Accountant Nathaniel Lugtu, City Budget granted the right to lease, sub-lease, improve, renovate, develop, Officer Romeo De Leon, City General Services Officer Reynaldo manage and operate the 29,027-square meter Uptown Market Bonifacio, City Cooperative Officer Manny Raquiza, City Complex which includes Phase I, II and III for a period of 25 years Environment and Natural Resources Officer Joel Lagonilla and other from October 7, 2014.

Seeing the advantage to the city to transfer market to private officers of PCMC. Previously, Royal Crown Monarch, represented by Engr. Ma management, the agreement was backed up by the Sangguniang Sheka Abella, also conducted a ceremonial turn over to the city Panglungsod Resolution No. 159 which was adopted on December government after completely finishing the construction of the 16, 2013. market’s Phase II. Meanwhile, Atty. Sabado, in his message during the January 26 The construction started on September 2013 and finished on flag raising ceremony, clarified that the Uptown market is still a October 2014 which amounted to approximately P157 million. It property of the city government and only its management and includes facilities/spaces for wholesale, services such as salon and operation was granted to PCMC.

1,700 delegates expected for Clark, Subic SOM1 related meetings CLARK FREEPORT, January 26 (PIA) — Around 1,700 delegates coming from all member-economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) shall converge to Clark and Subic Bay Freeports beginning today for the 1st Senior Officials Meeting (SOM1) related technical meetings.

“During the discussions of the senior officials during the SOM1, Working Group, Emergency Preparedness Working Group, APEC they will take into account the results of these technical meetings in Alliance on Supply Chain Connectivity, Chemical Dialogue, and addition to recommendations from the APEC Business Advisory Investment Experts’ Group.

Also the Counter-Terrorism Working Group; Business Mobility Council, which will have their first meeting this year from January Group; Group on Services; Intellectual Property Rights Experts 27-30 in Hong Kong, China,” APEC said in a statement.

Meetings include the APEC Experts Group on Illegal Logging Group; Sub-Committee on Standards and Conformance; Electronic and Associated Trade, Health Working Group, Anti-Corruption and Commerce Steering Group; Friends of the Chair on Regional Economic Transparency Working Group, Sub-Committee on Customs Integration, Global Value Chains, and Next Generation Trade and Procedures, Life Sciences Innovation Forum Training Program, Investment Issues; Market Access Group; Economic Committee; To.... p.11 Regulatory Harmonization Steering Committee, Ocean and Fisheries CENTRAL LUZON BANAT JANUARY 21-27, 2015

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CHO ensures delivery of health programs, services TARLAC CITY (CIO) - Through the directive of Mayor Gelacio “Ace” Manalang and the supervision of Dr. Ma. Carmela L. Go, the City Health Office (CHO) ensured and maintained the delivery of vital services and programs to the 76 barangays of this city reaching even the far-flung areas, records of CHO for the year 2014 show.

Based on their report on the Immunization Program for Senior Citizens, a total of 400 were given Pneumoccocal Vaccination while 6,004 received flu vaccination.

In the conduct of the Medical and Dental Missions to the barangays including the inmates in Tarlac City Jail and persons-with-disabilities, 4,429 beneficiaries were given consultation and medical attention, 1,661 received dental services and 632 senior citizens were served during special medical missions.

For Operation Tuli, 1,571 children were circumcised.

In the Maternal and Child Health, 7,423 pregnant women were given consultation and they Photo taken during a Medical and Dental Mission conducted by the City Health Office in Brgy. Central, Tarlac City received complete dose of iron with folic acid tablet and two In the Tuberculosis STD Program, 230 sex workers of Gender, 299 on Certificates of doses of tetanus toxoid.

Program, 859 patients with have undergone weekly vaginal Interment and Disinterment.

Six thousand seven different cases of the disease smear and 13 were given Meanwhile, 680 clients were hundred ninety breastfeeding were given six months treatment. treatment on vaginitis, provided of Ambulance services post-partum mothers were In the Nutrition Program, candidiasis, trichomoniasis, and 3,588 were given medicines provided complete iron 54,408 children from 0 to 71 gonorrhoea and genital warts. upon their requests. supplementation and Vitamin A months were weighed. Forty one In the issuance of health Dr. Go said that this year, 200,000 IU capsules. thousand eight hundred thirty certificates, 12,680 clients were they will further maximize the Eight thousand three children were given Vitamin A given Yellow card (Food), 4,383 implementation of health hundred ninety eight children 200,000 IU capsules and 46,580 for Green card (Non-Food), 1,795 programs and services to reach were fully immunized receiving children were dewormed. for Sanitary permit, 161 for Form more people in need of medical Bacillus Calmette-Gueren, Thirty patients suffering 211, 581 for Medical certificates, assistance and attention Pentavalent, Oral Polio, Hepa B from leprosy were given 1,403 for Death certificates and especially the poorest of the and Measles vaccines and were treatment using the Multi-Drug 1,616 for Birth certificates. poor. also given Vitamin A 200,000 IU Therapy.

One hundred twenty one CHO has 10 health centers capsule.

In the Social Hygiene and clients received their Certificates to serve the people of this city.

CDC eyes entire Clark Freeport as a Wi-Fi zone CLARK FREEPORT, January 20 (PIA) — Clark Development Corporation (CDC) is exploring the possibility of its entire Freeport being a Wi-Fi zone in the near future.

“The idea is that as soon as they enter the gates of Clark, they 70 video surveillance cameras, 38 of which have been installed in could easily get a strong signal. So, there is no need for one to go to strategic locations inside Clark to bolster security and as well monitor some commercial establishments to avail of free Wi-Fi to access the activities of the upcoming 1st Senior Officials Meeting of the 2015 net because it will be opened to all once they are inside,” CDC Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit from January Assistant Vice President for Information Technology Roberto 26-February 7.

Tagamolila said.

“After the trial period, we may or may not come up with the The project shall be under a proof-of-concept agreement (POC), Terms of Reference depending on the concept’s workability, reliability which means the utilization has no cost to the government and that and cost-efficiency. The whole point here is that we will be able to it shall undergo a trial period to determine its viability and cost- see the unforeseen. We will know what we really need,’’ Tagamolila efficiency. added.

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DENR, PIA announce Regional songwriting tilt finalists CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, January 20 (PIA) — Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and Philippine Information Agency (PIA) has announced the finalists of its first Regional Songwriting Competition billed “LiKhALIKASAN: Likhang Awit para sa Kalikasan.”

Those who made the cut include “Tabing Ilog” by Aaron It is part of the ongoing national climate change adaptation and Rondilla, “Ngunit Bakit Ganito?” by Darwin James Singca, “Tayo mitigation advocacy campaign of DENR and PIA, which carries the Na Sa Pagbabago” by Jay Garcia Gopez, “Nagbabago na ang brand “Nagbabago na ang Panahon, Panahon na para Magbago!”

Panahon” by Frederick Buenaventura, and “Kalikasan” by Jimmary The Top 10 were selected from over 30 submitted entries by a Clavo. panel consisting of regional and provincial officials of DENR and Completing the Top 10 are “Panahon Na” by Noel Manzano, PIA and partners in the green crusade.

“Pagtugon” by Ver Mercado Orquia, “Habang May Oras Pa” by Entries were pre-judged based on the following criteria: OrigiKenneth Quiambao Macapugay, “Kahanga-hangang Pilipinas” by nality and Creativity (songwriting style, technique, skill) – 30%, Clement Samin Dela Cruz, and “Let’s Make It Stay” by Mark Vincent Lyrics (emotional appeal, message appropriateness to theme)- 30%, Melody (recall, strength)- 30%, and Overall Appeal (suitability as Duero.

“The contest seeks to instill awareness on positive behaviors recording and environmental advocacy material)- 10%.

In the finals night, which shall held this February, the grand and perspectives as resiliency safeguards against the effects of climate change; promote environmental awareness, protection and winner takes home P30,000 and plaque while the second and third preservation; and recognize people empowerment and involvement placers shall be awarded with P20,000 and P10,000, respectively and towards measures leading to preserving the well-being of the envi- plaque.

The seven other finalists, on the other hand, will each receive ronment as act of protecting not just it but more so protecting people’s P5,000 and certificate. (CLJD/LGCC-PIA 3) lives,” PIA Regional Director William Beltran said.

COMELEC Baler, muling nanawagan sa mga botante na magpa-biometrics para makaboto sa Halalan 2016 BALER, Aurora, Enero 20 (PIA) — Muling nanawagan ang Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Baler sa mga rehistradong botante ng kabiserang bayan na wala pang biometrics na magpakuha na upang makaboto sa Halalan 2016.

Ayon kay COMELEC Baler Election Officer Alma Broqueza, Kaya panawagan ni Broqueza na bisitahin ang kanilang ang mandatory biometrics ay alinsunod sa Republic Act 10367 tanggapan upang magpakuha nito. at ang sinuman na wala o kulang nito pagsapit ng ika-31 ng Bukas sila mula Lunes hanggang Sabado, alas otso ng Oktubre 2015 ay awtomatikong tanggal na sa registration umaga hanggang alas singko ng hapon. record.

Maliban rito, inaabisuhan rin ni Broqueza yung mga Base sa kanilang tala, 1,326 o anim na porsyento sa botante na hindi nakalahok sa dalawang magkasunod ng kabuuang 18,540 rehistradong botante ng bayan ang hindi pa eleksyon na magtungo rin sa kanilang tanggapan para sa nakapag-biometrics. reactivation ng kanilang record. (CLJD/JSL-PIA 3)

DOLE imposes work stoppage at site of construction accident in Guiguinto CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, January 21 (PIA) — Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) issued Tuesday a Cease and Desist Order (CDO) to two firms in the wake of a wall collapse at their construction site in barangay Ilang-Ilang, Guiguinto, Bulacan which claimed 12 lives.

Responsible companies were Number One Golden Dragon Realty during the incident.

Corporation and Hoclim Co Construction Corporation.

“They noted the absence of supervisors such as engineers, “Based on the ocular inspection at the accident site conducted safety officers, and the like that is in charge of overseeing the by our team, they found out that it was the right side wall of the on- construction as well as representative from the principal at the going warehouse construction that collapsed right above the accident area,” Dione added. quarters of the workers. It is approximately 7 meters high and 20 The team likewise observed the incomplete concrete pouring in meters wide. It happened during their lunch break,” DOLE Regional the foot-tie beam to strengthen the structure; insufficient Director Ana Dione said. reinforcement bars and stirrups installed at the column, beam, and It took approximately eight hours to retrieve the victims, as the wall structure; type of concrete mixture for the columns and beams To.... p.11 construction firms had no response team to take immediate action CENTRAL LUZON BANAT JANUARY 21-27, 2015

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Republic of the Philippines CITY OF TARLAC Tarlac Office of the Secretary to the Sanggunian IN THE MATTER OF ENACTING CITY ORDINANCE NO. 015-14.

ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL INCENTIVES TO BARANGAY HEALTH WORKERS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE

PRESENT: Hon. Diosdado A Briones, Member Presiding Officer-Pro Tempore Hon. Maria Antonette I. Belmonte, Member Hon. Pepito T. Basangan, Member Hon. Ponciano Noel M. Soliman III, Member Hon. Christopher C. Delos Reyes, Member Hon. Jose Lorenzo T. Honrado, Member Hon. Glenn Troy S Caritativo, Member Hon. Franklin G. Dayao, Member Hon. Emily L. Facunla, Member Hon. Allan M. Manalang, Member-Liga Pres.

ABSENT: Hon. Miguel A. Tanedo, City Vice Mayor Hon. Ma. Cristina C. Rigor, Member ADOPTED: September 18, 2014

RESOLUTION NO. 206 WHEREAS, the State recognizes the right of the people to health and seeks to protect and promote that right; WHEREAS, barangay health workers or BHWs are the cornerstone of primary health care services of any local government unit; WHEREAS, the State, recognizing their invaluable role and contribution, passed Republic Act No. 7883 or the Barangay Health Workers’ Incentives and Benefits of 1995; WHEREAS, it is a solemn mandate of the SangguniangPanlungsod pursuant to the general welfare clause embodied in Section 16 of Republic Act No. 7160 (The Local Government Code of 1991) and by virtue of the powers granted to the Sanggunian as the legislative arm of the City, to enact ordinances that are relevant and meaningful to the constituents.

NOW THEREFORE, on motion of Councilor Maria Antonette I. Belmonte, duly seconded; RESOLVED, that the SangguniangPanglunsod of Tarlac, hereby, promulgates and enacts;

a.) “Barangay Health Aide” or “BHA” – refers to a person who has undergone training programs under any accredited government and nongovernment organization and who voluntarily renders primary health care services but is not a registered or accredited Barangay Health Worker in accordance with Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act. No. 7883. b.) “Barangay Health Worker” or “BHW” – refers to a person who has undergone training under any accredited government and nongovernment organization and who voluntarily renders primary health care services in the community, who may be registered or accredited in accordance with the IRR of Republic Act No. 7883 c.) “R.A. 7883” – refers to Republic Act No. 7883 or the Barangay Health Workers’ Benefits and Incentives Act of 1995 and its provisions.

SECTION 4.Declaration of Policy. The Tarlac City Barangay Health Workers Ordinance declares the following as its guiding principles. a.) The City Government shall implement the provisions of Republic Act No. 7883 and shall be guided by implementing rules and issuances by the appropriate agencies such as the Department of Health. b.) Although they are not employees of the local government and are serving on a purely voluntary basis, the City Government shall promote the welfare of barangay health workers and recognize their contributions through incentives and rewards.

CITY ORDINANCE NO. 015-14 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL INCENTIVES TO BARANGAY HEALTH WORKERS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE Author: Councilor Maria Antonette I. Belmonte Chairman, Committee on Health & Sanitation Be I ordained by authority of the SangguniangPanlungsod of Tarlac that: SECTION 1.Short Title. This Ordinance shall be known as the “Tarlac City Barangay Health Workers (BHW) Ordinance of 2014”.

SECTION 2.Coverage. This Ordinance shall apply to all public and private juridical abd natural phrases shall be construed to mean as follows:

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c.) The City Government shall provide for a rational. Merits-based system for the granting of additional incentives and benefits to barangay health workers.

SECTION 5.Construction and Interpretation. The words and terms used in this Ordinance shall be interpreted in their general, ordinary and accepted sense unless otherwise defined in Section 3. Interpretation of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be construed as the most consistent with the policy and objectives of this Ordinances.

SECTION 6.Qualifications of a Barangay Health Worker. The qualifications and duties of a barangay health worker shall be in accordance with the Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA 7883 and any other related issuances of the Department of Health (DOH) These are:

A. For a registered BHW: 1. Has completed the DOH basic training course for BHWs conducted by an accredited government agency or NGO; 2. Be at least eighteen (18) years of age as of the date of the filing of the application for registration; 3. Has rendered voluntary primary health care services for at least one (1) year immediately preceding the date of filing of application for registration in his/her barangay as certified by the Rural Health Midwife (RHM) assigned to his/her barangay, or by a duly authorized representative of an NGO operating in the barangay in the barangay who has knowledge about the BHW’s performance by the head of his/her BHWA ; and, 4. Be physically and mentally fit; and, 5. Other qualifications as may be provided in DOH issuances pertaining to the registration of BHWs. B. For an accredited BHW: 1. Registered and meets the requirements for a registered BHW, provided by the IRR or RA 7883, as stated above; 2. Has actively rendered voluntary primary health care services in his/her locality for at least three (3) years immediately prior to the filing of his/her application for accreditation; and, 3. Other qualifications as may be provided in DOH issuances pertaining to the registration of BHWs. SECTION 7.Registration and Accreditation of a Barangay Health Worker. The registration and Rules and Regulations of RA 7883 and other related issuances by the DOH. The limitations on registration of BHWs which shall not exceed one percent (1%) of the city shall be observed.

However, should the total number exceed one percent (1%), priority for registration shall be based on the need of the community for BHW services.

SECTION 8.Incentives and Benefits of Barangay Health Workers under R.A. 7883; Implementation. The City hereby deems it beneficial and appropriate to reward and recognize the efforts and hard work of BHWs through additional incentives and benefits for qualified BHWs. Existing incentives and benefits already provided by Republic Act No. 7883 shall be observed, as far as practicable.

SECTION 9.Matrix of Incentives for Qualified BHWs. For purposes of giving additional incentives to BHWs, the following matrix shall be applied:

SECTION 10.Additional Incentives, Benefits and Rewards for Barangay Health Workers.

In addition to the benefits and incentives set forth in Section 8, Incentives and Benefits of Barangay Health Worker’s under R.A. 7883 and subject to the availability of funds, the following shall be granted to qualified barangay health workers: A. Monthly Allowance. Barangay Health Workers (Levels II and III) shall be entitled to a monthly allowance in the amount of: a.) BHW Level II- six hundred pesos (P600.00) b.) BHW Level III- one thousand pesos (P1000.00) SECTION 15.Effectivity. Upon approval, this Ordinance shall take effect after ten (10) days from the date a copy is posted in a bulleting board at the entrance of the Tarlac City. The Secretary to the Sanggunian shall cause the posting of this Ordinance not later than five (5) days after approval. In addition, the main features of this Ordinance shall be published once in a local newspaper of general circulation in Tarlac City, or in the absence thereof , in any newspaper of general circulation.

RESOLVED FURTHER, that this resolution be furnished to the Hon. Gelacio R. Manalang, City Mayor and copies hereof be furnished to the SangguniangPanlalawigan of Tarlac thru the Hon. Enrique D. Cojuangco, Vice Governor and Presiding Officer and to all concerned for their information and appropriate action; CARRIED. HON. MARIA ANTONETTE I. BELMONTE Member HON.PEPITO T. BASANGAN Member HON. PONCIANO NOEL M. SOLIMAN III Member HON. CHRISTOPHER C. DELOS REYES Member HON. JOSE LORENZO T. HONRADO Member HON. GLENN TROY S. CARITATIVO Member HON. FRANKLIN G. DAYAO Member HON. EMILY L. FACUNLA Member HON. ALLAN M. MANALANG LigaPres- Member CERTIFIED TO BE DULY ADOPTED: (Sgd) HON. DIOSDADO A. BRIONES ATTESTED: (Sgd) MA. THERESA D. C. PANGILINAN Presiding Officer Pro- Tempore S.P. Secretary APPROVED: __________ (Sgd)

HON. GELACIO R. MANALANG City Mayor

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RDC expresses full support for transfer of New Bilibid Prison to Nueva Ecija CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, February 2 (PIA) — Regional Development Council (RDC), in a resolution Friday, expressed full support for the transfer of New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in a 500-hectare government property in Laur, Nueva Ecija.

Justice Secretary Leila De Lima graced the full council prisoners. meeting to personally thank RDC’s move.

“We will start the bidding process within the year. We are “The proposed P50 billion facility shall be the biggest holding an investor’s conference so that we can present the public-private partnership project of DOJ and a first of its kind project design,” De Lima added. in the country. It shall be a big help in addressing congestion RDC is the highest policy-making body in Central Luzon at the current NBP site in Muntinlupa City,” De Lima said. and serves as the counterpart of the National Economic and It will be undertaken under a build-transfer-maintain Development Authority Board at the subnational level. scheme with the winning bidder turning it over to the Bureau It is the primary institution that coordinates and sets the of Corrections after the three-year construction period but shall direction of all economic and social development efforts in the region and serves as a forum where local efforts can be continue its maintenance duties of the facility for 20 years.

De Lima assured the Governors present namely RDC Chair related and integrated with national development activities.

Council members include all governors, city mayors, Wilhelmino Sy-Alvarado of Bulacan, Aurelio Umali of Nueva Ecija, Lilia Pineda of Pampanga, and Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. of municipal mayors of capital towns, presidents of municipal Zambales that the new facility shall have features that separate mayors’ league, regional directors of national government agencies and representatives from the private sector. (CLJDthe so-called “high risk” prisoners from the rest.

It shall also have distinct and adequate space for women PIA 3)

Pulis Cabanatuan, handa na sa pagdiriwang ng Banatu Festival LUNGSOD NG CABANATUAN, Enero 19 (PIA) — Ipinahayag kamakailan ng Pulis Cabanatuan ang kahandaan ng buong hanay para sa nalalapit na pagdiriwang ng Banatu Festival.

Ayon kay City Police Chief Superintendent Joselito Villarosa, Jr., nakahanda na ang mga kapulisan gayundin ang mga mobil at kagamitang idedeploy sa okasyong gaganapin upang siguraduhin ang kaligtasan at kapayapaan ng lahat.

Matutunghayan ang pista ng lungsod sa darating na ika-30 ng Enero hanggang ikatlo ng Pebrero.

Kabilang aniya sa mahigpit na babantayan rito ay ang mga taunang dinarayo gaya ng sayawan, mga palabas at Bb. Cabanatuan.

Kaya’t ang paalala sa mga kababayan ay iwasan nang magdala ng mga ipinagbabawal ng batas tulad ng baril, patalim at alak. (CLJD/ CCN-PIA 3)

Iba’t ibang patimpalak at palaro tampok sa kauna-unahang Banatu Festival ng Cabanatuan LUNGSOD NG CABANATUAN, Enero 16 (PIA) — Katatampukan ng iba’t ibang patimpalak at palaro ang kauna-unahang Banatu Festival sa lungsod ng Cabanatuan.

Ayon kay City Administrator Jose Roy Balagtas, layunin ng festival na maipakita ang Cabanatuan bilang isang siyudad na nagsisikap na maging maunlad at mapayapa.

Nakatakda ang selebrasyon mula ika-30 ng Enero hanggang ikatlo ng Pebrero o ang mismong araw ng pagkakatatag ng siyudad.

Kabilang sa mga nakalinyang aktibidad ang pasiklaban ng mga nagagandahang Cabanatueña, ang Gawad Parangal para sa mga Natatanging Mamamayan, kasalang bayan, bazaar, grand parade, To.... p.11

Bataan Peninsula State U open for enrollees till March 20 BALANGA CITY, January 28 (PIA) — Students who aim to get into the province’s biggest tertiary academe, the Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU), have until March 20 to file their application.

The filing of application, which started November 24 last year, Interested applicants may get the application forms from the will run until March from Monday to Saturday.

Office of Admission.

The exams will take place from February 21 to March 2, and For the application to be processed, the following requirements results of the BPSU-College Admissions Test (CAT) will be posted must be submitted: certified photocopy of latest Form 138 (report on April 14. card) or certification of grades from the school principal; correctly BPSU said in a statement that applicants must qualify through and completely accomplished BPSU-CAT Form S-001A; certificate the BPSU-CAT in order to enroll at the course they want to pursue. of good moral character; two recent passport size (1½” X 2") identi“Aside from the student’s performance in BPSU-CAT, the uni- cal photographs; and a non-refundable application fee. versity also considers the high school grades in the computation of The application fee is P250 for Filipinos, and $50 for resident the college admission result,” it stated.

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Security forces, emergency preparedness and response teams begin deployment of personnel and equipment for Clark, Subic APEC meetings CLARK FREEPORT, January 21 (PIA) — Security forces and emergency preparedness and response teams began Tuesday the deployment of personnel and equipment in Clark and Subic in line with the first Senior Officials’ Meeting and Related Meetings (SOM1) of the 2015 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit from January 26-February 7.

“We are deploying around 3,000 of our personnel to ensure OCD heads the group whose 24/7 Emergency Operations Center peace and order inside and within the perimeters of the two Freeports. is located inside the premises of the 1st Air Division of the Philippine We shall make our presence felt but not visibly seen by the Air Force. delegates,” Philippine National Police Deputy Regional Director SOM1 begins with a series of more than 30 working group and PSSupt. Melvin Ramon Buenafe said. committee-level meetings covering various topics such as Trade PNP Police Regional Office 3 has been conducting since last and Investment, Economic and Technical Cooperation, Antiyear relative trainings that would beef up its preparations for SOM1. Corruption, Counter Terrorism, Competition Policy, Ocean and This includes Close Protection Orientation, Hostage Negotiation Fisheries, Customs, E-Commerce, Services, Life Sciences, Health, Course, Proper Etiquette and Protocol, Radio Operation and Illegal Logging, and Services.

Following from the outcomes of the APEC Informal Senior Procedures Course, Pistol Proficiency Training, Civil Disturbance Management Training, and Explosives and Ordnance Refresher Officials’ Meeting held last December 8-9, 2014 in Manila, the various meetings will also discuss how each working group can advance Course.

A simulation exercise was held Saturday to test these the APEC 2015 priorities and the overall theme of “Building Inclusive Economies, Building a Better World”. preparations.

The series of working group and committee-level meetings from “For our part, we have formed an Emergency Preparedness and Response Task Group which is composed mainly of member-agencies January 26 to February 5 shall culminate with the Senior Officials’ of the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council Meeting on February 6-7 at Fontana Leisure Park in Clark Freeport.

As host, the Philippines will also hold a Public-Private Dialogue and local disaster risk reduction and management offices. Our goal is to guarantee that necessary measures are taken to mobilize (PPD) on Information Technology and Business Process equipment, facilities, materials, human and financial resources Management (IT-BPM), Creative Industries, and Research and required to respond to any possible emergency that may happen Development Services on February 3.

The PPD on Services is the first in a “Dialogue Series”, which during SOM1,” Office of Civil Defense Regional Director Josefina aim to guide the APEC Senior Officials and the APEC Business Timoteo said.

It is likewise responsible for the development of strategies and Advisory Council in promoting trade in services in the Asia-Pacific region. (CLJD-PIA 3) contingency or response plans to reduce losses from disasters.

Libu-libong trabaho malilikha sa itatayong P2.4B Bataan capitol LUNGSOD NG BALANGA, Enero 19 (PIA) — Libu-libong trabaho para sa mga Bataeño ang malilikha sakaling matuloy ang P2.4 bilyong panukala na pagandahin ang lumang provincial capitol sa pamamagitan ng mga itatayong call center sa tabi ng one-stopshop government hub.

Sa isang public consultation, sinabi ni Gobernador Albert Garcia sundalo na nakipagtunggali sa pwersa ng mga Hapon noong Ikalawang na ang groundbreaking ng bagong Bataan Provincial Capitol and Digmaang Pandaigdig.

Mayroon din itong 142-room business hotel, six-level business proGovernment Center ay maaaring isagawa sa Abril kung lahat ng cessing outsourcing (BPO) building, at dalawang four-level BPO buildings. plano ay maisasakatuparan.

Nakatakdang i-develop ng MTD Philippines ang 44,436 metro kwadrado Tinatayang 10,000 hanggang 15,000 trabaho ang malilikha kapag nagsimula na ang operasyon ng bagong kapitolyo dahil ayon kay Garcia, ng Capitol compound sa barangay Poblacion, Balanga sa loob ng dalawang magtatayo ng mga call center company sa complex na magsisilbing taon. (CLJD/JMG-PIA 3) oportunidad para sa mga Bataeño.

Higit na dapat ikagalak ng mamamayan na ang multi-bilyong proyekto ay magaganap nang hindi gumagastos ang pamahalaan dahil ito ay itatayo Meanwhile, CDC President and Chief Executive Officer Arthur sa pamamagitan ng public-private partnership sa Malaysian company na Tugade announced that they have just launched a Clark app, which MTD Philippines. can be downloaded in any mobile devices whenever inside the Ayon sa proposal na ipinakita ni MTD Philippines President Isaac Freeport.

David, isang five-level “Bunker” Building na may basement at mezzanine ang “We are trying to work it out with Google store to have it magsisilbing bagong Governor’s Office at iba pang tanggapan ng pamahalaang available even outside our Freeport and develop as well apps that panlalawigan. can be used by APEC delegates to search places within Clark and Aniya, itatampok sa disenyo nito ang kagitingan ng mga Pilipinong nearby areas,” Tugade added.

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CESB invites CL gov’t execs to training-workshop on providing psychosocial support to calamity survivors CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, January 19 (PIA) — Career Executive Service Board (CESB) is inviting high ranking government officials in Central Luzon, from divisions chiefs and up, to its training-workshop that is meant to enhance capacities in providing psychosocial support to survivors of calamities.

Billed as “Paglaum,” it was derived from a Visayan and Bicolano materials and meals, is free. However, it shall be conducted on a liveword that literally means hope. out arrangement. Hence, participants shall be responsible for finding “It aims to rekindle hope and help rebuild the lives of survivors. and securing their own accommodations and daily transportation to Hence, its graduates are called hope bearers,” CESB Executive and from the venue,” Velasco-Allones added.

Director Maria Anthonette Velasco-Allones said.

Those who are interested may contact CESB at (02) 951-4981/ Paglaum Batch 5 is scheduled on January 29-30 at Oasis Hotel 85/88 local 108 and 127 or email cesb_pdd@yahoo.com. in Angeles City.

Deadline of registration is on January 22. (CLJD-PIA 3) “Participation in the training-workshop, including instructional

1,700 delegates...from p.3 Project Management Unit; Competition Policy Law Group; Friends of the Chair on Environmental Goods and Services; pre-conference meeting on High Level Policy Dialogue on Human Capacity Building; Budget and Management Committee; Committee on Trade and Investment; Joint Economic Committee and Group Services; SOM Committee on ECOTECH; Friends of the Chair on Connectivity; Policy Support Unit Board; and Public Private Partnership Experts Advisory Meeting.

“Marking the inaugural gathering of APEC senior officials for this year’s Philippine hosting, SOM1 will foster discussion on a range of issues relevant to the region including the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific, trade facilitation and implementation, environmental goods and services liberalization, and efforts toward development and against corruption,” APEC added.

The actual SOM1 shall be held from February 6-7 in Clark Freeport.

APEC began as an informal dialogue group in 1989, but has since become the premier forum for facilitating economic growth, cooperation, trade and investment in the Asia Pacific region.

Apart from the Philippines, other members include Australia; Brunei Darussalam; Canada; Chile; People’s Republic of China; Hong Kong, China; Indonesia; Japan; Republic of Korea; Malaysia; Mexico; New Zealand; Papua New Guinea; Peru; The Russian Federation; Singapore; Chinese Taipei; Thailand; United States of America; and Viet Nam. This year’s meetings carry the theme “Building Inclusive Economies, Building a Better World.” (CLJD-PIA 3)

Bataan Peninsula...from p.9 foreign applicants (supported by Immigrant Certificate of Residence or Natural Born Certificate of Residence), as well as for non-resident foreign applicants.

Other requirements include: for BS Nursing applicants (no physical defect, tattoo, piercing); for BS Hotel and Restaurant Management (male, at least 5 feet and 2 inches tall/female, at least 5 feet tall); and for Diploma in Engineering Technology (must be mathematically inclined).

For transferees, they must submit their Summary/Certificate of Grades and course descriptions of subjects from their previous school.

For queries, please contact: Office of VP for Student Affairs (047 2373221); Office of Admission-Main (237-6450); Office of AdmissionBalanga (237-2633); Office of Admission-Orani (638-1617); Office of Admission-Abucay (612-2180); and Office of Admission-Dinalupihan (4811765). (CLJD/JMG-PIA 3)

DOLE imposes ...from p.5 do not meet as per specification, backfilling was not properly observed and/or conducted to stabilize the movement of the concrete wall structure, and proper evaluation of the soil-bearing capacity was not validated through test.

Moreover, there was no proper engineering and safety supervision to validate and implement the correct engineering standards and work procedures for the nature of work and the volume of rain occurred contributes additional load pressure to the lower portion of the concrete wall structure.

“Both firms shall be held liable for all violations related to the safety and social welfare of the workers and affected civilians resulting to death and injury as amended in the Labor Code of the Philippines and Occupational Safety and Health Standards. We have issued this CDO, which is effective until further notice to both companies because we are serious when it comes to the safety and welfare of our workers. Safety should be practiced at the workplace at all times,” Dione stressed.

“At the time of this painful tragedy, our hearts and thoughts go out to the workers who perished. We will be continuously coordinating with their families and see what kind of interventions we can provide to ease their burden,” Dione added.

In order for the CDO to be lifted, the principal and subcontractor must submit a number of requirements including employer’s accidentillness report, incident report, police report, medical abstract, employment record or contract, corrective work methodology, and proof of salary payment and remittance to Social Security System, Pag-Ibig, and PhilHealth.

Both companies must also attend a conference hearing with DOLE Technical Support and Service Division for Labor Relations and Labor Standards head Ma. Rima Hernandez on January 23 to address the issues and concerns pertaining to the incident. (CLJD-PIA 3)

Ibat-ibang...from p.9 street dancing competition, drum and lyre, at float competition.

Mayroon ding boodle fight, Longganisa cook-off challenge, Longganisa free-taste, palaro sa palengke, ballroom dancing competition, Sayaw Cabanatuan, barangay night, Ms. Gay Cabanatuan, carabao race, at Tricycle at Kites Festival.

Magkakaroon rin ng fun run, mountain bike adventure fun race, shooting competition, Off-Road 4x4 Challenge, table tennis competition, job fair, singing contest, zarzuela contest, at Grand Celebration Night. (CLJD/CCN-PIA 3) CENTRAL LUZON BANAT JANUARY 21-27, 2015

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DTI, hinikayat ang mga negosyante sa Bulacan na magrenew ng business name ng mas maaga LUNGSOD NG MALOLOS, Enero 22 (PIA) — Hinihikayat ng Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) ang mga negosyante sa Bulacan na magrenew ng kanilang business name ng mas maaga upang hindi umabot sa expiration date ng kanilang lisensya.

Ayon kay DTI Provincial Director Zorina Aldana, nakasaad sa Business Name Law na ang aplikasyon para sa business name renewal ay pwedeng i-file ng tatlong buwan mas maaga sa expiration date nito.

Sa ganitong paraan, makokonsidera nang nakarenew ang certificate isang araw matapos ang expiration date.

Paliwanag ni Aldana, ginawa ang ganitong sistema upang maiwasan ang mahabang pila tuwing Enero hanggang Marso na peak season nito.

Dagdag pa ni Aldana na binibigyan ang mga aplikante ng tatlong buwan ekstensyon mula sa araw ng expiration ng business name registration at panibagong tatlong buwan muli subalit may nakalaan nang 50 porsyento multa sa registration fee.

Kung sa loob ng palugit na anim na buwan ay hindi pa sila nakapagrenew ay awtomatikong makakansela ang business name sa kanilang database at ito ay maari namang ibigay sa mga kwalipikadong aplikante. (CLJD/ VFC-PIA 3)

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Incheon Asian Games Gold Medalist, kabilang sa mga tumanggap ng Gawad Bayani at Bituin ng Malolos LUNGSOD NG MALOLOS, Bulacan, Enero 26 (PIA) — Kabilang ang BMX rider at natatanging Gold Medalist ng Pilipinas sa katatapos na Incheon Asian Games na si Daniel Caluag sa mga pinagkalooban ng Gawad Bayani at Bituin ng Malolos ngayong taon.

Ayon kay Mayor Christian Natividad, ang naturang parangal ay ibinibigay sa mga Malolenyong walang sawang nag-aambag ng karangalan at nagpamalas ng kanilang galing sa iba’t ibang larangan tulad ng sining, serbisyo publiko, pamamahayag, kalusuguan, agirkultura at iba pa.

Bukod kay Caluag, ipinagkaloob din ito kay Luciano Sonny Valencia (Panitikan), Danilo Pangan (Sining Biswal), Trixie Cruz Angeles (Abogada, May akda ng Philippine Heritage Act Law), Caraolina Mangawang at Gladys Sta.Rita (Paglilingkod Bayan), Zenaida Tantoco (Kabuhayan) at Lydia Echauz (Edukasyon).

Kinilala rin sina Paolo Caballero at Annalie Forbes (Timpalak Pang Kagandahan), Nikko Seagal Natividad (Natatanging Kabataan), Joseph Cristobal (Sining at Kultura), at Leonilo Agustin (Turismo ng Malolos).

Ginawaran din ng parangal ang mga pumanaw na sina Jose Tantoco (Kasaysayan), Fidela Magpayo (Komunikasyon Pang Himpapawid),

DEED OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SUCCESSION WITH SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE PUBLIC that MYRNA G. MENDOZA the widow of the late Restie Mendoza, MARK ANTHONY G. MENDOZA, JEFFREY G. MENDOZA, RESTY G. MENDOZA, Jr., all of legal ages, REINA G. MENDOZA, REYMARK G. MENDOZA, JHON PAUL G. MENDOZA, ANGEL G. MENDOZA of minor ages, and herein represented by their mother MYRNA G. MENDOZA all Filipinos and residents of Brgy. Tibagan, Tarlac City, all legal heirs .

That the late Restie Mendoza who died intestate on June 6, 2012 at Brgy. Tibagan, Tarlac City, leave a parcel of land registered to him as owner, situated at Brgy. Tibagan, Tarlac City covered by TCT No. 48364 with Emancipation Patent No. 00711561 issued by the Register of Deeds of Tarlac, with an Area of FOUR THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIFTY NINE (4,659) square meters.

That all legal heirs name above of the late Restie Mendoza, represented by his widow MYRNA G. MEDOZA executed a DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SUCCESSION WITH SALE in favor ERWIN LORETO FERNANDEZ, of legal age, Filipino, married to Sheila Fatima Cabahog and resident of Brgy. Maliwalo, Tarlac City, with personal circumstances and in consideration of the sum of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY THOUSAND PESOS (P180.000.00) Philipine currency.

That the DEED OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SUCCESSION WITH SALE, registered in NOTARY PUBLIC of Atty. Marcos D. Alfonso, Doc. No. 11; Page No. 04; Book No. 64, Series of 2014.

That this documents publishes in Central Luzon Banat issues of

January 21-27 & January 28-February 3, 2015.

Teresita Reyes (Kaluto), Macario Pineda (Panitikan) at Don Antonio Bautista (Bayani ng Rebolusyong Pilipino). (CLJD/VFC-PIA 3)

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City Government turns over market management to Paliparan Corp.

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City Administrator Atty. Godofredo M. Sabado Jr. turns over the keys of the stalls at the Uptown Market Phase II to Paliparan Central Market Corporation Operations Manager Lisa Razon.