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VOL. 2 | NO. 2 January 11- 17, 2014
DENR creates multi-sectoral forest protection committee SIQUIJOR, Jan 27 (PIA)—The local office of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) here created the Provincial Multi-Sectoral Forest Protection Committee to help in its regulation and apprehension of illegal and undocumented forest products. This is in line with Executive Order (EO) No. 23 that President Benigno S. Aquino III issued to respond to the country’s problem of forest denudation and environmental degradation,
says newly installed Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer (PENRO) Moreno Tagra in the first committee meeting held earlier. EO 23, he explained, is the moratorium on the cutting and harvesting of timber in the natural and residual forests nationwide and creating the anti-illegal logging task force in tandem with EO 26 which requires everyone to plant trees. President Aquino’s intention in the creation of the Executive Order is to uphold our intergeneration responsibility to protect the
Employees from different national government agencies and local government units provincewide gathered at the “man-made” forest in Salagdoong, Maria, Siquijor where each planted 10 rattan seedlings in support to Executive Order No. 26, s. 2011, that declares interdepartmental convergence initiative for a national greening program. (PIA-Siquijor file foto)
environment and to prevent further destruction wrought by natural disasters, the DENR said. The EO underscores the State’s obligation to protect the remaining forest cover areas not only to prevent occurrences of calamities, but also to preserve biodiversity, protect threatened habitats and sanctuaries of endangered and rare species, and to allow for the natural regeneration of residual forests and the development of plantation forests. Natural and residual forests refer to forests composed of indigenous trees that were not planted by man. On the other hand, a plantation forest is a man-made forest, where trees were planted pursuant to a management agreement with the DENR. “Everyone is taking charge of the environment as livable,” Tagra said as he enumerated the important roles of each agency in the implementation of the Executive Order. He said that when the delineation in Siquijor is approved, the province will have 12,000 hectares of timberland areas, a wide coverage for monitoring of illegal cutting of trees. At present, Siquijor province has only 1,116.424 hectares of timberland or four percent of the total 27,888 hectares unclassified A&D lands in the province. The Siquijor Provincial Multi-Sectoral Forest Protection Committee is chaired by DENR as chair, with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Philippine National Police (PNBP) as Vice-Chair. The Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) and the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) serve as the PPO. Members are representatives from a nongovernment organization (NGO), people’s organization (PO), Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA), DILG-Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), DOTC-Coastguard, Siquijor State College (SSC), Knights of Columbus and the Couples for Christ. Other members are the DA-Bureau of Aquatic and Fishery Resources (BFAR), Department of National Defense-Armed Forces of the {hilippines (DND-AFP), Provincial Planning and Devlopment Office (PPDO), Provincial, PENRO, Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO), and the Philippine Information Agency (PIA). A training to barangay officials will be conducted on March this year to discuss basic laws on forestry as part of the Committee’s a c t i v i t y. ( m b c n / R A C / P I A - S i q u i j o r w i t h reports from R.Magpiong/DENR-Siquijor)
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DOST announces training opportunity for high school graduates
SIQUIJOR (PIA)—The Department of Science and Technology, Provincial Science and Technology Center (DOSTPSTC) here announces its opening of another training opportunity for high school graduates
dubbed “Human Resource Intervention for Sustainable Growth and Competitiveness of the Metals and Engineering Sector: Development and Implementation of Appropriate Training Curriculum Design
AmateurRadio communication volunteers from the Siquijor Amateur Network District 7 in action with their emergency field radio station as they were mobilized to monitor an approaching typhoon in January 18.
for Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machine Tool Programming and Operations”. DOST-Siquijor provincial director, Engr. Mario de la Pena shared that the project is implemented by the DOST’s Metals Industry and Research Development Center (MIRDC) to address the negative impact of brain drain to the country’s Metals and Engineering industry. The project is on its third batch targeting 800 participants nationwide to be trained as CNC machinists. To q u a l i f y, h e / s h e m u s t have graduated from high school with mechanical skills, units in college or TESDA / similar accreditation is an advantage and preferably with basic knowledge and skills in conventional machining (turning or milling) and basic computer operation. The 62-day training program is segmented into three parts: Part 1 – Basic and Common Competencies; Part 2 – Core Competency; and Part 3 – Industry Immersion. For unemployed participants, the training is provided for free, plus a daily allowance of P300.00 to help defray their cost of living while attending the training. As for employed participants, a minimal training fee of P10,000.00 will be charged. Interested participants are required to submit the following to the DOST Region VII Office located in Sudlon, Lahug, Cebu City: (1) Personal Information Sheet (click DOWNLOADS menu of the DOST website found at: www.ro7.dost.gov.ph); (2) Transcript of Records; (3) Diploma / Certification; (4) Barangay Clearance; (5) Community Tax Certificate; (6) Medical Certificate; and (7) Recent Passport Size Photo. Deadline of submission of applications is on February 21, 2014. Successful trainees are required to sign a 3-year Service Contract in the Philippines after the training. For further information, please contact Mr. Elvie Cenita at Tel. Nos. (032) 254-7051 / 2547049; email at elviecenita@yahoo.com or visit the DOST VII website at www.ro7.dost.gov.ph. (mbcn/RAC/PIA7-Siquijor with DOST reports)
Metrobank calls for nominations for outstanding teachers
SIQUIJOR (PIA) --Calling all teachers from this province to join another search for outstanding teachers in the country. The Metrobank Foundation (MBFI), in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd), have launched the 30th Search for Outstanding Teachers (SOT). The 2014 Search coincides with the 35th anniversary of MBFI. With the theme, “Launching Dreams towards Nation Building”, the Search honors the teaching profession specifically those who manifest commitment to the development of the youth through exemplary competence, remarkable dedication to their work, and effective educational leadership. Since its launch in 1984, the Search has awarded a total of 326 educators all over the Philippines. Joining the Search is easy. Teachers just need to submit a two-page Basic Information Sheet (BIS) with no additional documents
required. The Search is open to all teachers in the elementary, secondary, and higher education levels in both public and private schools throughout the country. Possible candidates should be Filipino citizen who are actively teaching in the country for the last 10 years and with valid PRC license. For the Elementary competition, schools are entitled to nominate two nominees, one each from the primary (Kinder to Grade III) and intermediate (Grade IV to Grade VI), while schools for secondary and higher education competition are entitled to one nominee, respectively. Past Regional Finalists and National Finalists of the Search, who meet the basic eligibility requirements and have shown sustained good moral standing in the community, are deemed automatic Provincial Finalists. Good News! Cash prize for each of the ten (10) winners is increased from Php350,000.00 last year to Php 0.5 Million this
year. The awardees will also receive a medal, a trophy, and a plaque of recognition for their school. National Finalists not chosen as winners will receive Php20, 000.00 cash while Regional Finalists will get Php10, 000.00 cash incentive. The deadline for submission of the BIS to the MBFI Secretariat or to the nearest Metrobank branch in your area is on/or before January 27, 2014. Basic Information Sheets are now available in all Metrobank branches, DepEd regional and division offices, and CHED regional offices nationwide. Eligible applicants will then be asked to submit the official nomination forms on February 21st. The forms may also be downloaded through the Metrobank Foundation website at www.mbfoundation. org.ph. For further details, please call the MBFI Secretariat at tel. nos. (02) 857-0618 / 898-8898; telefax: (02) 818-5656/7500837; or e-mail: idlabitad@metrobank. com.ph; or aareyes@metrobank.com.ph.
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DepEd sends out guidelines for private schools wishing to offer senior high school
PNP-Siquijor officers headed by PSSupt Primitivo Tabujara Jr. (seated right below) in a light moment (above photo) and in a pose with Siquijor Governor Zaldy Villa (seated left below)
PRO7 in need of non-uniformed personnel CEBU CITY, January 18 (PIA)--In an aim to build up a strong crime data base for prevention, more than 600 non uniformed personnel is currently needed to augment the police force in Central Visayas. P / S u p t . M a r i a n o N a t u e l J r. , Regional Personnel and Human Resources Development Division chief said that Police Regional Office 7 is hiring 643 NUP’s for this year, with the aim of strengthening the recording system of the organization. “This is also aimed to maximize our personnel and make them more visible on the streets,” Natuel said. Of the 643, majority of those needed are for Cebu Provincial Police Office (CPPO) with 2005 vacancies. Bohol Provincial Police Office (BPPO) needs 195 NUP’s; Negros Oriental Provincial Police Office (NOPPO) needs 107; Cebu City Police Office (CCPO), 55; Lapulapu City Police Office (LLCPO) needs 27 and finally Siquijor Provincial Police Office (SPPO) needs 26 NUP’s. The vacant positions are Communications and Equipment Operator 1 (COE1), 155 seats with a salary of P11,181; Communications Equipment Operator 2 (COE2) with 35 vacancies and will receive P12,921 monthly salary; Computer Operator 1(COMPO1) has 302 slots available with P13,890 monthly salary and finally Computer Operator 2 (COMPO2) with 151 vacancies
and receiving P16,051 monthly salary. Career Service Professional Eligibility is required for COMPO1 and 2 positions. The COE’s 1 and 2 on the other need does not need the eligibility. All positions just required two years in college or a high school diploma with relevant vocational and trade course. For COMPO2, a year of relevant experience is needed with four hours relevant training. All the rest do not need experience and training. Natuel said that all those interested and qualified must submit all needed requirements in four folders to the Chief, Regional Personnel and Human Resource Development Division at Police Regional Office 7, Camp Sergio Osmena Blv., Cebu City, attention to Brigida Martinez, chief of NUPAS. The folders should contain the application letter indicating the name of the office or unit where the vacancy is; a duly accomplished Personal Data Sheet (CSC Form 212); authenticated copies of the Transcript of Records and Diploma bearing the corresponding receipt of payment; Certificate of eligibility; Certificate of Trainings/Seminars/ Certificate of Employment; NBIO Clearance; Birth Certificates and Marriage Certificates issued by the National Statistics Office. The deadline of submission for the first batch is on February 15 and 2nd batch is on April 30. (mbcn/FCC/PIA7-Cebu)
Private high schools and other non-Department of Education (DepEd) schools that wish to offer senior high school (SHS) under the K to 12 Basic Education Program may refer to the guidelines sent out recently by DepEd. The guidelines are for the national implementation of the senior high school program in non-DepEd schools starting school year 2016-2017 and onwards under Republic Act No. 10533 or the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013. SHS (grades 11 and 12) allows students to choose among four tracks—Academic, Technical-Vocational-Livelihood, Sports, and Arts & Design—which are designed to help learners prepare for higher education, employment, or entrepreneurship. Secretary of Education Armin Luistro said the release of the guidelines is pursuant to Section 30 of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA 10533.“We are sending out these guidelines to help interested private institutions that wish to be a part of this innovative thrust to upgrade Philippine basic education,” he added. DepEd Memo No. 4 series of 2014 has identified 3 categories for institutions which may wish to offer senior high school. Category A pertains to private schools recognized by DepEd to offer secondary education (Year I- IV) and private schools that have been granted at least Level II accreditation by any accrediting agencies of the Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines (FAAP). Category B refers to non-DepEd schools that have been issued permits by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to offer any training courses or by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to offer any higher education program. This category also includes schools that have been granted at least Level II accreditation by any accrediting agencies of the FAAP. Also under this category are other non-DepEd schools which have been granted at least Bronze accreditation status by the Asia Pacific Accreditation and Certification Commission. Category C includes other individuals, corporations, foundations and organizations recognized by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Application to offer SHS will only be accepted by email at kto12@deped.gov.ph addressed to the DepEd Secretary. A copy of the application [EIU1] should also be sent to the office of the concerned DepEd regional director on or before April 15, 2014. More information can be obtained from the K to 12 Secretariat at telephone numbers 631-5057 and 6383703 or email at kto12@deped.gov.ph.
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Cebuano news: Comelec mihatag pamaagi pagkuha sa voters’ ID
Kalabot sa gibutyag sa Commission on Election (Comelec) nga minilyon ka mga voters identification card (ID) ang wala pa gi-claim ug anaa lamang sa ilang mga buhatan, nihatag sila og mga pamaagi unsaon kini pagkuha sa mga botante. Matud pa sa tigpamaba sa Comelec nga si Atty. James Jimenez, daghang bontante ang adunay sayop nga pagtuo nga ipadala lamang sa ilang panimalay ang ilang mga voter’s ID. Gibutyag ni Jimenez nga dili usab kini makuha sa barangay apan ang pag-claim niini adto man mismo sa buhatan sa election officer. Giingong andam na ug mahimo nang kuhaon ang mga ID sa mga botante nga nagparehistro niadtong tuig 2004 ug 2010. Samtang gi-proseso pa ang voters ID sa mga nagpa-rehistro sukad tuig 2011. Mahimo usab mobisita sa website sa Comelec nga www.comelec.gov.ph ug lantawon kun na-imprenta na ang inyong ID. Kini pinaagi sa pag-click lamang sa “Precinct Finder and ID Priting Status Checker” sa wala nga bahin sa page. Human masulat ang mga gipangayong impormasyon, i-click lamang ang “search”. Kun makita sa website nga na-imprenta na ang inyong ID, mahimong motawag sa buhatan sa Comelec kun asa ka nagparehistro aron matino kun mahimo na kining makuha. Alang usab sa mga adunay social media accounts, mahimong tanawon kun na-imprenta na ang inyong ID pinaagi sa Twitter page nga @comelec. Mahimo usab motawag sa Comelec hotline nga (02) 525-9294 o sa lokal nga buhatan sa Comelec dinhi sa lalawigan sa Siquijor sa 344-2192 o sa ilang buhatan sa matag lungsod alang sa uban pang pangutana. Aron usab mas daling matubag ang mga pangutana sa publiko, gi-andam na karon sa Comelec ang ilang text line ug ang pagmantala sa listahan sa mga mahimo nang mokuha sa ilang voters ID. (PIA7-Bohol/ECB) - See more at: http://news.pia.gov.ph/index.php ?article=1081389677022#sthash.xyi8Vtc4.dpuf
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CSC 7 launches computerized exam system CEBU CITY, January 17 (PIA) --- The Civil Service Commission (CSC-7) launched the Computerized Examination (COMEX) System at the CSC Regional Office, Lahug, Cebu City today. CSC commissioner Robert Martinez in his opening statement said, this system is design to unite all existing standard examination processes. COMEX could make the entire process faster and easier from the conventional paper-and-pencil test and the alternative Computer Assisted Test (CAT). Martinez proudly announced the opening of COMEX in region 7 as a challenge to come up with a new system that is relevant in today’s technology. In 2012, the CSC in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-Advanced Science Institution developed a new system of examination which is the COMEX, said Martinez. “To strive as the center of excellence in Human Resource Management (HRM) in the organizational development and to enhance the delivery of good services as far as the Examination Administration is concerned, this innovation was being developed,” Martinez added.
Region 7 is the first to launch the COMEX in the Visayas and the third to launch nationwide with 20 computer units available. According to CSC-7 regional director Katrin Litz Zerna, she plans to install more computer units since there is still space in the computer room to cater to more examinees. In 2013 almost 300,000 examinees took the written examination, so there is a need to continuously innovate in order to meet the growing needs of our clients every year, revealed Martinez. For this launching of the COMEX in the region, there were 18 examinees who took the Modules Hands-On exam. The next scheduled computerized exam will be by the end of January. Zerna said, she will request its Central Office that the conduct of the examination in region 7 will be weekly starting in February since Cebu is one with the growing number of examinees and in the next 2-3 months they will try to conduct the exam twice a week. Martinez thanked the personnel of the Commission who worked hard for the success of the project. They were able to achieve their target to modernize and transform the CAT into what is now the COMEX, he added. (mbcn/HFG/PIA-7)