Mindanao PH PCW Commissioner attends 1st International Women Congress in Tehran

By ASANGAN T. MADALE Contributor

PHILIPPINE Commission on Women Commissioner on Culture Bai Amielyn M. Limbona attended the Ist International Women Congress on “WOMEN INFLUENCE reasonable means of its/his inability to render service and the reason therefor. d. The master agent of an outgoing vessel under compulsory pilotage shall give the pilot(s) on duty advance written notice of the time of sailing thereof at least one (1) hour before the vessel actually departs. If the vessel cannot depart within said time, the master/agent shall notify the pilot organization concerned thirty (30) minutes before the expiration of one (1) hour. e. A pilot and/or pilot organization shall be held responsible for the direction of a vessel from the time he/it assumes his/its work as a pilot thereof until he/it leaves it anchored or berthed safely; Provided, however, that his/its responsibility shall cease at the moment the Master neglects or refuses to carry out his/its order. f. The lawful order/command of a pilot in charge of a vessel shall be promptly obeyed by the officer-in-charge of any vessel which the pilot may consider as an impediment to the safe maneuvering of the vessel under his control. g. All pilot boats shall be painted white above the waterline and black below, with the letter “p” in black, not less than 30 centimeters in length, on both bows above the waterline. h. During the day, pilot boats in use shall carry at the foremast visible all around the horizon, an international, code flag “H” 30 meters in length. i. During the night, the pilot boat shall carry on its masthead, a red light at a distance of 8 feet below the white light and of similar construction and character to the white light, at a height of not less than 20 feet above the hull and visible all around the horizon at a distance of at least 3 miles. j. Pilot stations shall be established at strategic places as may be designated by the Authority in consultation with all parties concerned. Pilots on duty shall be sufficient in number and available at any time as necessary to effectively perform their duties. k. The following signals from vessel shall be recognized by all pilots:

2023” held in Tehran representing Philippines after an invitation from Ambassador Aliriza Tootoochin, Deputy Awon Jamodi and Honorable Consult of Cultural Affairs Dr. Sabouri Morteza from the Embassy of Iran. has been approved , Top officials said.

The conference was participated by 98 female guests from friendly countries which was attended by 300 participants accross from the friendly countries. mostly of the participants are women scientist , cultural figures and high-ranking political figures to celebrate the efforts and achievement of woman world wide.

It was learned that the conference was initiated by the First Lady of Iran Madame Jamieleh Alamolhoda showing her deep appreciation for women of influence while offering support and helping them to grow and promote their ideas as Enseeh khazali . irans Vice President for Women and Family Affairs.

Commissioner Limbona attendance to attend the Ist International Congress on women influence 2023 was facilitated and materialized upon the strong recommendation of Undersecretary Sandra Montano of the Philippine Women Commission considering that she is most qualified to represent our country. Commissioner Limbona known as Women of advocate for empowerment who lead the Maranapo artisan after the Marawi siege for resiliency.

Carta for Women should be localized to promote women nation building, which is a very important legacy to nurture for a long lasting women 6 community.

The said event where attended with women scientist, cultural figures and high-ranking political figures in effort to celebrate the efforts and achievement of women worldwide.This initiative of Iran’s First Lady Jamileh Alamolhoda. This conference was showing appreciation for women of influence while offering support and helping them to grow and promote their ideas as Ensieh Khaz’ali, Iran’s Vice President for Women and Family affairs.

According to Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi as the keynote speaker wishes success to the first participants in the FIRST INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS FOR WOMEN OF INFLUENCE 2023 with unity can achieve successful steps to realize the rights of women in the world.

Niger,Nigeria,Sri Lanka, Syria, Turkmenistan and Armenia. This was a gathering where Women of Influence showcase achievements where 900 female CEOs of knowledgebased companies have been identified. 100 of them were selected as the best in the field of science, technology, educators and inventors. This year’s celebration highlighted both national and international level held January 17 -22, 2023.

According to Commissioner Limbona her valuable experience from her recent trip from Tehran Iran’s “real reflections of women’s rights” in iran had happens after Islamic Republic of Iran gained after their islamic revolution in the field of women’s right where ladies are allowed to drive their own cars, decide their professional career and education. Every women plays an important role for the transformation of a society.

1) To ask for a pilot by day; a. The International Code Flag “G” above the bridge visible all around the horizon.

2) To ask for a pilot by night; a. Two long and one short blasts on the ship’s whistle or any other means of communication. l. Advice to Pilots’ Organization which will originate from the shipping agents or operators shall be done in the following manner: For docking: a. 12 hours for domestic vessels b. 24 hours for foreign vessels For undocking: a. 1 hour after clearance to depart has been granted for domestic vessels b. 1 hour clearance to depart has been granted for foreign vessels at the baseports and 24 hours after clearance for such vessels in outports. m. The Pilot’s Organization/pilot shall report to the Manager, Port Department or Harbor Master, illegal acts or unusual occurrences that may have come to their knowledge and shall, if requested in case of emergency, assist the Authority’s officials and Customs or Coast Guard Officer in the performance of their duties, and the enforcement of pertinent laws and government regulations.

SECTION 5. Marine Accident/Vessel Clearance — In case of a marine accident causing damage to government pier/wharf/facility, involving a vessel, whether or not under a Harbor Pilot, clearance of said vessel shall be held in abeyance by the Manager, Port Department/Division Manager or his authorized representative, in co-ordination with the Collector of Customs in case of vessels engaged in foreign trade, until liabilities are determined unless a cash or surety bond in an amount sufficient to answer for the estimated cost of the damage is posted by the vessel. Where it is established that the vessel is liable, the owner/agent thereof, shall pay the full amount of the damage. If the decision is contested by the shipping line through an appeal to higher authorities, then a cash surety bond, in an amount equal to the estimated cost of repair of the damage shall be posted by the appellant.

SECTION 6. Disciplinary Action and Dismissal — The Manager of the Port Department of the Authority shall, either at his own initiative or upon complaint under oath of misconduct, negligence, inefficiency, incapacity or violation of the pilotage rules and regulations or refusal to comply with lawful orders of the orders of the Authority, order the investigation of an erring pilot, by the Legal Services Division of the Authority.

The record of the proceedings of the Legal Services Division, together with the report/recommendations, shall be forwarded to the Manager, Port Department who may thereby reprimand, suspend or cancel the accreditation of the respondent pilot or organization/pilot or impose such fines as the circumstances of the case may warrant. The decision of the Manager, Port Department shall be final unless, within thirty (30) days after its promulgation, an appeal is perfected and filed with the Office of the Administrator/CEO of the Authority, which the latter may modify, confirm or reverse.

Article V Final Provisions

SECTION 1. Penalty Clause — Any servicing pilot organization and/or individual pilot who is found to have violated or neglected to perform his/its duties/responsibilities under any of the provisions of this Order shall be subject to punishment by suspension and/or cancellation of his/its accreditation as pilot/pilot organization and to imposition of fines. After due notice and hearing, the following administrative offenses shall be meted out the hereunder prescribed fines:

She was the founder of ARKAT LAWANEN WOMEN EMPOWERMENT PRODUCERS COOPERATIVE., Undersecretary Montanao, added, despite that “PCW sectoral representatives are still loaded with different community engagement and commitment that never leaves them an idle day of service while waiting for “hopefully for their reappointment”.

As former public servants entrusted with President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, the Magna

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In his speech during the formal opening of the congress, Ebrahim Raisi said “I hope that all women present will be able to think together, converge and like-minded people can take step towards realizing the rights of women in the world. He also emphasized that men and women have no difference in reaching human hieghts and who ever tries narder in this dierction will reach the hieghts of morality, spiritually and humanity

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