PEÑABLANCA’S ROAD TO SAFETY

LGU takes action on raad safety with new ordinance; strictly implements sanctions to violators

As the municipality of Peñablanca journeys in achieving a zero case vehicular accident, the Sangguniang Bayan members of the Local Government Unit of Peñablanca created a Municipal Ordinance regarding the Traffic and Transportation Management Code last October 17,2022.

This ordinance was made possible by the Peñablanca PNP personnel spearheaded by PMaj Harold P. Ocfemia, it was strictly implemented with the corresponding penalties of 1st offense: P1,500; 2nd offense: P2,000; and 3rd and Subsequent Offences: P2,500.

According to the Peñablanca PNP, as of February 2023 an estimation of 1200 cases are mostly Driving without helmet, Driving without OR/CR, and Overloading Passengers were caught by the PNP personnels.

As this ordinance continues, the LGU and PNP of Peñablanca continuously reminds the citizens through the “Oplan Tambuli” of the PNP personnels, whereas they roam around the municipality in their patrol car regarding the Municipal Ordinance Number 119, Series of 2004 (Requiring Motorcycle Drivers/Rider to Wear Helmet and Providing Penalties Thereof).

FROM PAGE 02 more peaceful country. to partake in combatting the rampant misinformation and disinformation, the said workshop was organized.

Also, a significant lecture was shared by Pat Pearl Amie T Tungcul, Barangay Police about illegal drugs and their bad effects on people. He explained that the use of illegal drugs will never be a solution to solve any problem. He also reminded the students to value their studies more.

Meanwhile, Dominic Danao, KKDAT Vice President for Anti-Terrorism ended the symposium by sharing a lecture on Teenage Pregnancy that is prevalent in society today.

A total of 65 students from both Junior and Senior high school department registered, competing different categories.

Moreover, It was composed of short lectures by the different Schoolpaper advisers and coaches, spearheaded by Mrs. Corazon B. Cocal, Journalism coordinator, followed

Art For Earth

EsP Department leads Belen Making Contest; promotes environmental advocacy

by Mc Xyrene Diego

Aspiring to inspire and encourage the students of Peñablanca National High School, Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao(EsP) Department of PNHS took charge of leading the Belen Making Contest that was conducted last December 14, 2022 at the PNHS Gymnassium during the ESP Month Culmination.

The key plan of the said event was to foster and encourage community participation, promote the school’s environmental advocacy, and spread the spirit of PNHSians’ unity this Christmas season, and is being adapted for contested categories.

The contest consisted of six grade-level participants from Grade 7 to Grade 12.

The criteria for judging were: 40% for creativity, 20% for craftsmanship, 15% for symbolism, and 15% for being earth friendly, for a total of 100%.

The winners of the contest were: Grade 11, 1st