Cover Story TANGUB CITY, Misamis Occidental – Tangub City in Misamis Occidental lighted up its Christmas Symbols Festival 2017 celebrating 25 years with a theme: “Discover the world in Tangub City.”
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This year’s festival is even more special as the City kicks-off for the 25th year of the Christmas Symbols festival and the 50th anniversary of Tangub’s cityhood in 2017. What started to be a simple gathering of the locals in the Tangub City plaza 25 years ago with the first couple Mayor Philip T. Tan and Dr. Jennifer Tan has transformed simple community into a promising world class Christmas destination. For the past 25 years, millions have witnessed how Tangub give all
in celebrating Christmas. From what started as single Christmas tree to amuse a young wife who have just recently relocated to Tangub, the Christmas Symbol festival has grown into the biggest single attraction in Northern Mindanao during the Yuletide season. In his opening remarks and christmas message, mayor Philip Tan said this is the longest running festival in our country and this is the dedication of our people in Tangub to celebrate Christmas, the best way we
can. In her message, Regional Director of Tourism Marie Elaine S. Unchuan says “this festival is a source of pride not only for our Region but for the whole country.� She added, this is not only a celebration of Christmas but the celebration of the success of Tangub, its leader and the people who throughout the years have made Tangub City, the model of tourism development it is today.
This is one of the Crown Jewels of Tangub City which is the Christmas Symbol Festival. DOT Assistant Secretary for Media Relations Events Frederick Alegre said during the opening of Christmas festival 2017 that his festival celebration allows us to express our gratitude to the Almighty God and a channel for us to be reminded the value of sharing, caring and loving our brothers and sisters especially this Yuletide season.
Asec. Alegre added, this day is very significant as the City is also celebrating its 25th years as one of the major festivals in the country listed in our yearly calendar of events and constantly bringing honor and prestige to the region and the Department of tourism as well.
This region is very much fortunate to have this event here in Tangub City every December, because it has already became part of a family tradition to spend their time here to enjoy Christmas in a more interesting and enjoyable way unique to the City, says Asec Alegre.
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16-31 December 2017 Starting 2012, The Christmas Symbols Festival of Tangub started to bring the world to Tangub through as the theme Discover the World in Tangub was adopted. Since then the concept became a big hit and so part of the tradition of the Christmas Festival is to show case the Tangubanon Creativity and ingenuity through the construction of Landmarks from all over the world. Mayor Tan and Dr. Tan present the official 25*50 scarf to DOT ASec Alegre and director Unchuan. The scarf is an Asian tradition of welcoming guest and visitors from other places.
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The color blue represents truth, loyalty & wisdom. Printed on its extreme ends are the logos of Tangub City’s 25*50 Commission with the number “25” representing the 25 years of the four core programs of Tangub, namely, the Christmas Symbols Festival, Ms. Tangub City Tourism, Dalit Festival & Sinanduloy Cultural Troupe. The number “50” represents the 50 years of Tangub as a city, and the 55 stars above these numbers represent the 55 barangays.(Shaine Mae R. Nagtalon/ PIA Misocc)
NFA assures ample rice supply in Bukidnon despite typhoon Vinta’s onslaught MALAYBALAY CITY – The National Food Authority (NFA) here assured the public that there is ample supply of commercial rice and affordable government rice in all public markets.
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NFA Bukidnon information officer Maria Socorro Mellomida said there is more than enough supply of NFA rice, while dispelling fears that there is rice shortage due to the effects of Typhoon Vinta that hit Bukidnon this Christmas. She suggested that local residents should patronize government rice sold at only P27 per kilo in selected public
market stalls, instead of buying highpriced commercial rice. At present, market retail price of commercial rice in the province ranged from P36 to P45 per kilo while the special well-milled rice went up from P43 to P45 per kilo. “The price increase will only be temporary because of the nature of the season. NFA, however, is prepared with
16-31 December 2017 its buffer stock in case intervention is needed,” Mellomida said. Based on the latest data, Bukidnon has a monthly rice consumption of more than 90,000 bags. NFA’s volume of rice reserve therefore is more than enough to meet the need of the province in a
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month during lean season, she said. “As a government entity, NFA will continue to be at the forefront of the country’s food security to ensure stability in the supply and prices of its staple cereals, which is in full support to the government’s rice self-sufficiency program.(RLRB, PIA-Bukidnon)
CDO university, insurance coop ink partnership to offer executive education program CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan and Climbs Life and General Insurance Cooperative joined forces to design the modules for an executive education program to respond to the training needs of coop leaders. In the signing of the memorandum of agreement held at The VIP Hotel, the two parties agreed that the executive education program will be conducted by Xavier Ateneo’s School of Business and Management through the Climbs Institute of Financial Literacy. “Xavier is very pleased that we have entered into this partnership with the Climbs. One of the key principles of the Jesuit mission is lifelong education and part of it is offering executive education programs,” said Xavier Ateneo president Fr Roberto “Bobby” C Yap SJ. “We are happy that we are
doing this with the Climbs. ... Xavier believes in the values of cooperatives . Through this executive education program, we will be able to improve the financial literacy and management of our coops,” Yap added. XU’s School of Business and Management (SBM) dean Dr. Ruth Love Russell, associate dean Dr. Rustum Dy Cezar Gevero, Climbs Institute of Financial Literacy executive director Donna Dizon, and Climbs executive vice-president and chief financial officer Admarie Marcelo served as witnesses in the MOA signing. Xavier and Climbs jointly agreed
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to conduct the first executive session for the school year 2017-2018 for the members of Climbs with at least 10 participants per batch. The insurance coop will also cover the logistical requirements of the program, including the venue, secretariat, XU trainer’s transportation, board and lodging, and other incidental expenses. On the other hand, Xavier Ateneo SBM is tasked to prepare training and workshop materials for the participants. Besides conducting the executive education program in Cagayan de Oro City, the implementation may include Climbs sites in Luzon and Visayas. “We embark on this program precisely to help our coop leaders, members, and their management staff to enhance their [management]
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skills,” said Climbs president and chief executive officer Fermin Gonzales. “It’s very important for them to appreciate also that insurance is an important component of their lives, just like when Sendong happened and a lot of coop members were affected,” Gonzales shared, adding that members were able to claim their insurance from Climbs following the disaster in December 2011. For the first run of the Climbs Executive Education Program, there will be three modules covering core business and management subjects and a special course (Bloomberg). The participants will undergo lectures and workshops in leadership, marketing, cooperative management, and business ethics, among other topics.(XU Comm)
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‘MAD’ millennials spark volunteerism in NorMin in light of Marawi crisis ILIGAN CITY – As the terrorism crisis in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur was near to end a month ago, and the city comes to terms with the massive devastation caused by the Maute terrorist group, the youth in Northern Mindanao converged to learn how to leverage volunteerism to be of help in rebuilding the war torn city and the lives of its displaced people.
Some 300 youth leaders and college students from the region’s different universities came together at the “MAD Talks: Nagmahal, Nasaktan, Nagvolunteer” forum held at the Doña Juana Actub Lluch Memorial Central School in Iligan City. The forum was spearheaded by the non-government group and a
2016 TAYO (Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations) awardee I am Making A Difference, Inc. (I am MAD) composed of millennials committed to spread the gospel of active volunteerism and selflessness through its collective passion and nationwide advocacy to mobilize local youth. The MAD Talks forum presented
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16-31 December 2017 resource speakers and successful volunteers who shared their insights and personal life experiences to inspire the Mindanaoan youth to continue to make a difference through their respective organizations and not to get tired of helping others despite challenges. “It is high-time to focus on the youth in this region in light of the Marawi siege. They need motivation and inspiration for them to be able to accomplish what needs to be done in the area of volunteerism. We hope that with MAD Talks, our youth leaders in the country will be moved by real-life results brought about by volunteerism that will promote more participation, development and peace,” said I am MAD co-founder Christian Marx Rivero, a youth leader from a farflung community in Sibuyan Island, Romblon. Wino Dela Cruz, one of the I am MAD volunteers who spoke at the forum, said, “There may be war, there may be chaos and other forms of distresses in our lives but we can always turn our pain into purpose, our brokenness into blessing. Let us always choose to love no matter what. Love yourself andoffer the love that you have to others and create a community of shared compassion, charity, and care. Experience that rare joy and a renewed love of life through volunteerism.” After the series of inspirational talks, the attendees lighted candles and
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formed the letters M.A.D. symbolizing their commitment to be like candles, to give light and be the light to the many especially during dark times. I am MAD vows to continuously monitor and coordinate the youth leaders’ progress in the region. MAD Talks was just one of the activities in three-day outreach program dubbed I am MAD Camp. The first part of the program engaged select students at the host school in various sets of educational, entertaining and team-building activities. All these are aligned with the organization’s four key advocacies anchored on the Department of Education’s core values—love of God (Maka-Diyos), love for others (Makatao), love of environment (Makakalikasan), and love of country (Makabayan), all of which are integrated as well in “The Ten I am MAD Commitments.” Learner-participants also received the “Bag of Dreams” packs with basic school supplies. I am MAD was able to donate as well school supplies and snacks for evacuees from Marawi who are currently adopted as students at the school. The donation was made possible through the school principal Dr. Enerio E. Ebisa, who also served as the MAD builder-coordinator for the Iligan camp. Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology’s Associate Professor Dr. Ruben L. Abucayon This was the group’s partner
16-31 December 2017 for the MAD Talks in securing youth participation. The Joint Task Force Marawi led by Lt. Col. Elmer Suderio also joined the camp and provided internal security. The MAD Camp in Iligan City was the group’s 38th edition since its inception in 2009 that gathered 21 passionate volunteers from across
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the country, while the MAD Talks in Iligan was the 20th youth event the volunteer group had organized in the country. MAD Talks youth forum event is a finalist in this year’s Search for the TAYO Awards competing under the Culture, Arts, and Heritage category. (MAD/ PIA-LDN)
ASEAN info session with RAGCOM NorthMin held in CDO CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – An Information Session (Info Session) with the Regional Association of Government Communicators (RAGCOM) in Northern Mindanao was among the final highlights of ASEAN-info related activities set by the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) region 10 this year. Held on 18 December 2017 at N Hotel Cagayan de Oro City, Elaine Ratunil, ASEAN focal person shared highlights of ASEAN achievements this year. The Philippines as one of ASEANs founding fathers has been the chair of this year’s ASEAN’s 50th anniversary with the theme “Partnering for Change, Engaging the World.” Among the important highlights of this year’s ASEAN summit is the cooperation on the six thematic priorities. First is People oriented and people centered ASEAN, where a consensus was signed to better promote and protect the rights of
migrant workers which will provide them better social protection, easier access to justice and health services and treated more humanely and fairly. In terms of peace and stability in the region, ASEAN will counter and eradicate violent extremism and forge maritime security and cooperation. With the completion of code of conduct in the south china sea, between ASEAN and China, the two sides will start negotiation which will help effectively to resolve the tensions and potential conflicts in the south china sea. Further, ASEAN and China have
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also agreed to cooperate to protect coastal and marine environment in the south china sea. Moreover, with regards to inclusive innovation led growth, free trade agreements, ASEAN will help MSMEs to be integrated in the global value chain inclusive of business representing the interest of women, youth and underserved sectors and encourage and reward firm and business that generate employment opportunities and harness science and technology and innovation for sustainable development. On ASEAN’s resiliency, ASEAN will strengthen coordination and collaboration with various stakeholders in enhancing capacities to responding to disasters and health situations. Ratunil said that this 50-year
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old regional organization continues to grow, envisioning a peaceful, stable and resilient community with enhance capacity to respond effectively to challenges. She added that ASEAN sees that Member States like the Philippines are ready for a globalized world; our interest as a region is furthered and our needs as a region is addressed – economic, social or political; peace and order prevails all over the ASEAN, which is foundational to economic growth and social development and that the ASEAN is ready to face challenges, including calamities and disasters. The info session also included basic photography and social media for government for information officers. (JMOR/PIA10)
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MisOcc celebrates Provincial Children Day
OROQUIETA CITY, Misamis Occidental – The province of Misamis Occidental celebrated Provincial Children’s Day with the theme: “BATA-Iligtas sa Droga” at Farmers Training Center Capitol, Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental. November is World Children’s Day and as a special treat, Misamis Occidental celebrates children’s Day and their parents for a day of learning and lots of fun-filled activities the whole family will enjoy. The activities helped in promoting the importance of good values, and allowed parents and their children to learn more about child protection, education, health and nutrition. The program is spearheaded by the Provincial Council for the
Protection of Children, headed by Governor Herminia M. Ramiro. “We have created this event in line with our vision, ‘life in all its fullness for every child.’ As a mother of the province, I believe that protecting the rights of our children and educating them of their roles in society is a crucial component in nation-building,” said Ramiro. This celebration is in compliance of the Republic Act no. 10661, “An Act declaring November of every year as
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16-31 December 2017 National Children’s Month.” This declaration commemorates the adoption of the convention on the Rights of the Child by the United Nations General Assembly on 20 November 1989 and it is mandatory to instill its significance in the Filipino consciousness. Jimenez Central School (JCS) Head-start and Gifted & Talented classes shine at the annual National Children’s Month celebration in the
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province of Misamis Occidental. Held on on 5 December 2017, the kids showcased their extraordinary talents in leading the invocation with interpretative dance and ukulele accompaniment. They also presented intermission numbers through piano recitals, folk and modern dances plus a Hawaiian dance number.(Shaine Mae R. Nagtalon/PIA MisOcc)
President Duterte confers with local officials as TS Vinta hits LanaoNorte
TUBOD, Lanao del Norte – The wrath of Tropical Storm Vinta has devastated the province of Lanao del Norte.
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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte took time to be with provincial officials and town mayors as well, in the aftermath of the severe landfall of TS Vinta affecting 12 out of 22 municipalities of Lanao del Norte. President Duterte in his opening statement expressed his condolences to those who died and to the families who suffered of losing their love ones due to ravaging Storm Vinta. The President, along with some of the cabinet members, had a briefing with members of the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council
(NDRRMC) in a presentation- the scenario of the disaster, by the Office of the Civil Defence-Region X, at the function room, Mindanao Civic Center Hotel, Tubod, Lanao del Norte, in the afternoon of 27th December. As of December 26, 2017, an estimated 8,607 families were displaced with corresponding 36,998 individuals. A total of 95 persons were verified dead, 41 are missing and 14 are injured. As validated by the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) of Lanao del Norte, a total of 1,478
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houses were damaged, 796 of which are totally damaged. Furthermore, Governor Imelda Q. Dimaporo, being the PDRRM Committee chairperson, has reported five of the 12 municipalities hardly hit, namely Salvador, Tubod, Munai, Sapad and Kapatagan. An estimated P288.7 million of agricultural damages were validated mostly affecting rice, corn, high value crops, and livestock. This magnitude of damage translate to 11,812 farmers left without livelihood. While damaged infrastructure is valued at P168.38 million, the governor added. Specifically, damage to the provincial roads is estimated at P93 million, damage to hanging and street bridges is valued at P85 million. Other destroyed infrastructure include farmto-market roads, access roads, riprap
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protection, lined canals, barangay halls, post-harvest structures, and commercial buildings. Knowing the impact of Typhoon Vinta in these areas, the President said it needs a huge appropriation of funds, for the retrieval of all the losses and damages done. “The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), are the twomost sought government agencies that could provide immediate assistance in time like this,� said President Duterte. Other agencies include Department of Agriculture, the Department of Health, Department of Trade and Industry, and our men and women in uniform who take care of the safety especially in transporting those affected families to a safer area.
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16-31 December 2017 Affected municipalities with their mayors in attendance, including the governor herself, conveyed to the President their concerns like bridge has collapsed, houses were wiped out, farm-to-market roads being blocked due to fallen rocks, and
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more assistance and rehabilitation measures to be in place. The President emphasized a defined task for a government agency to immediately (not delay) provide service/ assistance as mandated by their Office.(PIA-10 Lanao del Norte)
200 OSY in Bukidnon qualifies JobStart Philippines program MANOLO FORTICH, Bukidnon – Some 210 out of school youth applicants from the province of Bukidnon were accepted to join the next batch of JobStart Philippines program.
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JobStart Philippines program is an employment facilitation initiative of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) with funding support from the Government of Canada and technical assistance from the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The program seeks to assist young and unemployed Filipinos start their careers and find meaningful employment. Department of Labor and Employment Bukidnon (DOLEBukidnon) Chief Raul L. Valmores explained further that it mainly aims to enhance the knowledge and skills acquired by jobseekers in formal education or technical training in order
for them to become more responsive to the demands of the labor market. It will also help the youth develop their life skills, including those relevant to the values of professionalism and work appreciation, and provide trainees with conducive and safe work environment or venue where they can apply relevant theories and proper work ethics. Likewise, this program is designed to improve the capacity of Public Employment and Services Office (PESOs) in providing full-cycle employment facilitation services. The program covers those at-risk youth – out of school, unemployed, and poor. Qualifications must be a Filipino citizen, 18-24 years old,
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at least high school level, should currently not in employment, not in education nor training, and, has no or less than one year work experience. The program has three phases, first is the Life Skills Training (LST), second is the Technical Training, and last is the Internship. Valmores further shared that it was a one-stop process since not only involved the registration process in filling-up of the Public Employment Information System (PEIS) Form which will be encoded on the database but also provided orientation about the program, thereafter. Those who were not able to qualify were endorsed to other employment facilitation programs of the PESO.
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Meanwhile, the qualified youth were interviewed by DOLE-10, PESO, and JobStart Project Coordinators. Some 210 applicants were accepted from the 250 registrants. JobStart Program applicant Emerlyn U. Tacastacas said, “This program will help me build my future career. Being a college level would not give me enough chance to find a decent work nowadays, especially that there are more qualified applicants and college graduates. I am very much confident that JobStart will boost my employability even if I am unemployed. I am hopeful that after the end of the phases, I will be jobready and a competitive job seeker. My utmost gratitude to PESO and DOLE-X
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16-31 December 2017 for the opportunity in enhancing my skills.� The registration process for the JobStart Philippines program for the youth ran from 27 November until 1
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December 2017 in the Municipal Lobby of this province. (Jessamie A. Jorquia, LEO II/DOLE-X/Bukidnon Provincial Field Office)
DOLE Family Welfare Committee gathers for year end assembly
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Western Misamis OrientalCagayan de Oro Family Welfare Committee gathered in a Year-End Assembly on 1 December 2017 at the Mallberry Suites, Limketkai Cagayan de Oro City.
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16-31 December 2017 The assembly was participated by 21 active member-companies of the private sector assessed their accomplishments of the Family Welfare Program (FWP) of the year in terms of family welfare program dimensions implementation in their respective offices and at the same time boost their camaraderie. The Department of Labor and Employment, region 10 Western Misamis Oriental (WMO) Provincial Field Office (PFO) Chief Ebba B. Acosta and the vice-chairman of the committee reported that five out of six target activities were implemented for the year. Of the 10 dimensions of the program the following were implemented: Recollection and Team Building (Spirituality or Value Formation dimension), General Membership Meeting with learning sessions (Reproductive Health and Responsible Parenthood, and Medical Healthcare), FWC Regional Convention (Environment Protection), FWC 2ndMindanao Summit (Income Generation) and Outreach & Year End Assembly (Nutrition). The following day, they shared their blessings to abandoned and neglected children of the House of Joy (HoJ) Orphanage at Bontong, Camaman-an, this city as part of the said target dimensions. The HoJ children showcased their talent by singing the latin version of “The Prayer” led by the orphanage’s directress Columbian Sister Pat
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Cañas. Likewise, HoJ social worker Shuji Abecia expressed her gratitude to all the companies and DOLE-10 for the blessings shared. WMO-Cagayan de Oro Family Welfare Committee Chairperson Lloyd Gabriel U. Castillo of CEPALCO (Cagayan de Oro Electric, Power and Light Company), shared in his message, “We hope these blessings we shared will be very beneficial and put to good use to all of you.” Sister Cañas shared that the orphanage began in 1998 with 120 children. We have also produced graduates who are now accountants, environmentalists, businessmen/ women. Others took vocational courses and are also successful. The orphanage also caters to preschool through their Foundation of Our Lady of Divine Love Kindergarten. “We also hope that people will value the importance of family so no children will be abused and neglected. Thank you sa inyo mga igsuon kay nagshare mo sa inyo blessings to our children. (Thank you brothers and sisters for sharing your blessings to our children),” she added. The activity was filled with games, food and a lot of gifts. Jollibee mascot and magician Reuben Lardizabal were invited and made the children happier. Almira Gonzales, 15 years old, was neglected by her parents. She conveyed her appreciation on behalf of the children. “I hope that your family
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Digital Media, Liceo de Cagayan University, Capitol University Medical Center, R&A Medical Trading and Ms. Joyce Harnaiz of DOLE- WMO were the sponsors. The outreach activity targets the FWP’s spirituality and values formation dimension. The FWP aims to promote not just the welfare of the workers but including their families which is a key to workplace productivity and improved worker-management relations. It is believed that thru adopting a family centered approach in the workplace, it will result to cooperation of workers and improved quality of life.(Mary Joyce Harnaiz/DOLE-X WMO PFO)
PhilHealth members avail ‘No Hospital Deposit’ in CDO CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Philippine Health Insurance Corporation Regional Office 10 (PhilHealth 10) signed a landmark Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with six Cagayan de Oro City PhilHealth-accredited hospitals on 8 December 2017 at SEDA Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City, that provides for a No Hospital Deposit Policy for PhilHealth members.
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Dr. Ruben Go, (Medical Director of CDO Polymedic Plaza), Dr. Miguel E. Kho (Madonna and Child Hospital), Dr. Jesus M. Jardin (Capitol University
Medical Center) Mr. Dexter R. Garcia (Cagayan de Oro Medical Center), Dr. Michael C. Sabal (Sabal Hospital), SPC Sr. Mercy Corazon G. Bangot
16-31 December 2017 (Maria Reyna XU Hospital) and Datu Masiding M. Alonto, Jr., (Area VicePresident for Mindanao) signed the historic document. The partnership was sealed in the presence of Hon. Oscar Moreno, CDO City Mayor, Atty. Carlo Franco Thomas Limjoco, DOH 10, Dr. Ma. Lourdes S. Gaane, City Councilor, Dr. Jonathan T. Ortigoza, HCDMMD Chief-PRO 10, and Atty. Ian Alfredo T, Magno, Deputy Legal Officer, PRO 10. The MOA seeks to strengthen RA 10932, or the “No Hospital Deposit Law”. It mandates that, “in emergency or serious cases, it shall be unlawful for any hospital or medical clinic to request, solicit, demand or accept any deposit or any other form of advance payment as prerequisite for administering basic emergency care, for confinement or medical treatment, or to refuse to administer medical treatment and support any patient”.
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Under the agreement, the PhilHealth accredited hospital shall not impose a deposit requirement for eligible PhilHealth members and their dependents that come to the facility for confinement or admission. This would apply to both emergency and non-emergency cases. It also allows admission or confinement of all eligible PhilHealth members without any deposit requirement in all types of room accommodation. “We are hopeful that this will encourage other private hospitals and facilities to follow suit and prioritize the treatment of patients rather than compromising their health and safety due to financial constraints”, RVP Alonto stressed. PhilHealth 10 intends to intensify and expand its campaign for the No Hospital Deposit Policy to all Private Health Care Institutions in 2018.(PhilHealth 10)
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