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VOL. 9 NO.42
AUGUST 14-20, 2012
Gasan, Marinduque ( August 20)
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By: Eli Obligacion
Congressman Lord Allan Velasco Cong. Velasco spoke during the 112th anniversary of the Battle of Paye in Boac, celebrated as a special nonworking holiday in Marinduque, an episode during the Filipino-American War marked as historically significant. "It's true what they had been saying about the youthful Congressman Lord Allan Velasco of Marinduque whom I had never met. He had cer-
tainly done a lot for the province that he represents. He had discovered new places of interest and is now in the process of developing them, including underground rivers, the island of Maniwaya and enchanted caves. Most of all, he inspires the people of Marinduque, breathing new life and hope into them, most of whom are now dreaming their own big dreams for their hometown. Truly, Marinduque, the heart of the Philippines is breathing, pulsating with life!" - Dolly Dy Zulueta, The Marinduque Diaries, flavorsoflife.com Velasco's message at the 112th anniversary of the Battle of Paye three days ago: As your representative who continues to dialogue with you, I am of the firm belief that the doors of opportunity we've been waiting for have widely opened now. We have achieved so much in the areas of infrastructure, livelihood, health, education, agriculture, sitio electrification, tourism and, From left: Dr. Leodegario M. Jalos, Jr,. MSC vice-president for academic affairs and descendant of a Paye hero, Lt. Antonio Jalos, as guest of honor; Congressman Velasco, ViceGovernor Antonio Uy and Boac Mayor Roberto M. Madla.
most of all, in the high level of awareness on the real strength of the Marinduqueno. During the speech, Velasco also thanked the officials of government, the soldiers, workers in the various industries, professionals, and students, whom he said "have not ceased to pose critical questions, make their own voices be heard, pushing forward fresh ideas." The same goes, he said, for those in the barangays who have kept their minds open for that fulfillment of change." "Ang tutok natin ngayon ay nasa pag-unlad. Masasabi ko po na ang mga hamon sa atin sa kasalukuyan ay hindi kasing hirap ng dinanas ng mga henerasyong nauna sa atin. Subalit ang puwersa ng pagiging matuwid o makatuwiran, ang katatagan at katalihuhan, na gamit ng mga nauna sa atin ay ganun pa rin ang kahalagahan at kabuluhan sa kasalukuyan" - Cong. Velasco
As chief executive of the Municipality of Boac, Mayor Roberto Madla spearheaded the provincial event in cooperation with the National Historical Commission of the Philippines and the Provincial Government of Marinduque.
—Eli Obligacion /marinduque rising
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Ay...Marinduque Ni: NOEL V. MAGTURO
AUGUST 13, 2012 (MONDAY) 7:00 a.m.
FUN RUN & KICK OFF CEREMONY Libtangin to Municipal Building
AUGUST 14, 2012 (TUESDAY) 6:00 p.m.
BIBONG BATANG GASEﾃ前 Municipal Tennis Court
AUGUST 15, 2012 (WEDNESDAY) 7:00 a.m.
WALKATHON Libtangin to Municipal Compound
AUGUST 16, 2012 (THURSDAY) 5:30 p.m.
BAKBAKAN SA ARAW NG GASAN (Tibay at Tatag ng Kamao ng Gaseﾃｱo)
Gasan Covered Court AUGUST 17, 2012 (FRIDAY) 7:00 a.m.
LAYAG CONTEST Katala Resort, Bacongbacong/ Quatiz, Masiga to Gasan Seaview Park
9:00 a.m.
BANCATHON Katala Resort, Bacongbacong to
Gasan Seaview 7:00 p.m.
Park CULTURAL NIGHT Municipal Tennis Court
AUGUST 18, 2012 (SATURDAY)
8:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m.
PALARO NG LAHI Municipal Compound SINGING CONTEST Municipal Tennis Court
2:00 p.m.
Gasan Covered Court
AUGUST 19, 2012 (SUNDAY) 7:00 p.m.
Search for BB. GASAN 2012 Talent and Pageant Night
Municipal Tennis Court AUGUST 20, 2012 (MONDAY) 8:00 a.m.
THANKSGIVING MASS Gasan Covered Court
10:00 a.m.
KALESAYAHAN Around Poblacion
DRUM & GLOCKENSPIEL CORPS (DGC) COMPETITION
7:00 p.m.
AWARDS NIGHT & PASAYAW SA BAYAN
Municipal Tennis Court
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Officials and employees of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR-Reg. 4-A) and the Province of Batangas led the clean-up drive for Taal Lake yesterday, 05 august 2012. More AGHAM Party-List Rep. Angelo B. Palmones than 1,500 indi(rght) and AGHAM secretary- general Dr. Ephraim Rubiano (left) join over a thousand volunteers viduals joined in cleaning the garbage dumped to the waters and were disand lakeshores of Taal Volcano Protected Landpersed to the 12 scape. (photo by Jordan Elpedes) municipalities surrounding the lake to clean and remove garbage from its waters and lakeshores. AGHAM Party-List Rep. Angelo B. Palmones, who filed the writ of kalikasan before the Supreme Court to prevent further damage to Taal Lake and the Taal Volcano Protected Landscape (TVPL) also joined the clean-up drive. “Some people think that we filed the writ to stop livelihood of the people here. On the contrary, the primary reason for the writ is to ascertain the health of the lake despite the presence of fish pens and cages, for the ordinary people and small fishermen to continue enjoying the lake as a source for livelihood,” Palmones explained. Batangas Provincial Administrator and Taal Lake Task Force Chairman Victor M. Reyes acknow-
Notwithstanding the devolution of many basic services to LGUs, basic education is acommon responsibilitity of the national government and the local government units. The Municipality of Boac provides supplementary funding support to public basic education through the establisment of eSkwela.Our work in Local Government recognizes the role of technology in human empowerment among outof-school youth and adults through community-based eLearning. The eSkwela project is one example of how technology is fused in a social system by providing ICT-enhanced educational opportunities among the less fortunate Filipinos – the out-of-school youths and adults.. The learning center for the eSkwela for Boac is located at the Casa Real fully air conditioned for greater accessibility and convenience for the community members who want to learn skills and review for the Accreditation and Equivalency (A&E) Exam of the DepEd-Bureau of AlternativeLearning System (BALS), and/or help prepare learners to rejoin the formal schoolsystem, if so desired. We had recorded a 60 to 100 percent passing average in recent examinations. It’s importance and contributions in the effective and efficient delivery of basic education has been proven in our municipality.
eSkwela “Basic Education is a Common Responsibility of the National And Local Government Units”
ledged the initiatives of AGHAM Party-List Rep. Palmones in Taal Lake protection and conservation. “We have an ordinance to effect cleaning of Taal Lake every September. Instead of once a year, there is really a need to make this a year-round activity. We hope that more organizations will support and join the clean-up drive,” Reyes said. On the other hand, DENR Regional Executive Director Reynulfo A. Juan revealed that for this year, DENR Sec. Ramon Paje allocated P20M for Taal Lake rehabilitation activities. He added that with the writ of continuing mandamus issued by the court for the Taal Volcano Protected Landscape including Taal lake, he is happy to see the commitment of concerned organizations and individuals. “With the instructions of the Court for strict compliance with the provisions of the writ, we are hoping to see Taal Lake back to its healthy status in five to ten years time,” Juan added. Tanggol Kalikasan, a non-government organization, headed by Atty. Ipat Luna also joined the clean up activity. The group also initiated the data identification and recording of garbage hauled from the lake for purposes of determining the appropriate mechanisms to prevent dumping of garbage to Taal Lake. Palmones said the initial clean-up drive can lead to other productive activities for the lake. “To gain more support we can provide incentives to communities with the cleanest lakeshores surrounding the lake. Or we should be able to properly recognize NGOs helping in the rehabilitation of the lake. But most of all, we should be able to make everyone realize that each one of us has the obligation to protect the lake, not for ourselves but for our children and the future generation,” Palmones added. Meanwhile, Protected Area Supervisor Laudemir S. Salac said there will be an assessment of these initial activities within the next two weeks. He said result of assessment could guide in determining better approaches and strategies to effectively protect the TVPL and Taal lake. (AGHAM/Vicky B. Bartilet)
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Department of Science and Technology (DOST) - MIMAROPA (IV-B) Region, in partnership with the Provincial Government of Marinduque(PGM) and the Marinduque State College (MSC), celebrated its 2012 Regional Science and Technology Week, which showcased the DOST’s thrust to utilize the local science and technology to alleviate socioeconomic conditions of Filipinos, providing them long-term solutions for national development and competitiveness. The event, with its vision for innovation through collaborative efforts of DOST, PGM and the academe towards growth and development of Science and Technology, featured Forum on High Impact Technologies such as the Ceramic Pot Water Filter System and Benefits of Brown Rice, and Forum on Disaster Risk Reduction Management, at the MSC-Boac Audio Visual Room, August 7, 2012. Among the guests and participants in the forum were Guest Lecturers from DOSTMIMAROPA, headed by Dr. Ma. Josefina P. Abilay, the Regional Director
of DOS T MIMAROPA, officials from the Provincial Government of Marinduque, headed by Governor Carmencita O. Reyes, employees of Marinduque State College, with its President Dr. Romulo H. Malvar, representatives from Local Government Units (LGUs), NonGovernment Organizations (NGOs), local media and private individuals. Aiming to support the legacy of DOSTMIMAROPA and PGM in providing livelihood projects to Marinduqueños, MSC President Dr. Malvar applauded the guests and participants in that occasion. He emphasized that as a State College and future State University in the province, MSC has a lot of researches that may contribute to the economic progress of Marinduque. He defined the College’s rimas industry, nito propagation, cellphone chargertechnology using the soil and discovery of fern’s contribution to eliminate toxicity in bodies of water. All said researches were sought with the support of the Provincial Government of Marinduque and DOST-MIMAROPA. In her inspirational
Gov. Carmencita O. Reyes , in her message on the opening program, with the guests from DOST- MIMAROPA, Dir. Josefina Abilay and Dr. Romulo Malvar of MSC.
message, Hon. Carmencita O. Reyes, Governor of Marinduque and called “DOST Champion” for her DOST fund endeavor in the province, acknowledged the support of Marinduqueños in achieving the Seal of Good Housekeeping from the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG). With this, she encouraged everyone for PGM’s aim for Seal for DisasterPreparedness, an honor given to local government units for its Disaster Risk Reduction Management Framework. The initiative of DOSTMIMAROPA in conducting this one of a kind event is a good start to fulfill the said award, Gov. Reyes added. Dr. Ma. Josefina P. Abilay, Regional Director of DOST-MIMAROPA, recognized the contribution of its partners in the
pursuit of DOST in providing High Impact Technology solutions, using the local science and technology. She highlighted the preference to eat brown rice, as a lot healthier rice than white rice and the access to potable water using Ceramic Pot- Type Water Filter. The forum proper followed, with various lectures and presentations lined-up for that day. The lecture on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management of Hydromet Hazards was discussed by Mr. Niño Relos from PAGASADOST. Believing that tropical cyclones bring disaster to everyone, he explained that there’s a good thing about its occurrence. Rainfalls in the said condition provides water for everyone – in Turn to page 6...
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“Vision for Innovation”…from page 5 water for everyone – in irrigation, power generation, access for drinking water and it also decreases the level of pollutants. Mr. Relos stressed that tropical cyclones may not always be a disaster, if one is prepared and aware on how to manage it. Second discussion was the R.A 10121 or “The Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010” and the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction & Management Council (RDRRMC) Activities for Disaster Preparedness and Management, presented by Mr. Mark RembrandhtVictore of the RDRRMC and Office of Civil Defense (OCD)MIMAROPA. Based on his discussion, Philippines is termed as “Typhoon Laboratory” and was ranked-third among the countries in the world exposed to typhoon hazards. With this, R.A 10121 is implemented and operated in the National Disaster Risk Reduction & Management Council (NDRRMC) and in its regional sectors. Strengthening its system, as mentioned by the speaker, the efforts of NDRRMC/ RDRRMC focuses in the rights to life and property of Filipinos in pre-events and post events of disaster. Prevention & Mitigation and Preparedness covers the pre-event as-
pect, while Rehabilitation & Recovery, as well as Response-actions in post-events are the concerns of NDRRMC. The afternoon session incorporated the forum on High-Impact Technologies-Ceramic Pot Water Filter and Studies on brown Rice. The Water Purification System using Ceramic Pot-Type Filter was presented by Mr. Edmar Casa of the Industrial Technology Development institute (ITDI) – DOST. The low-cost water filter, which can meet the drinking needs of a family, was developed by DOST using red clay similar to that used in pottery. A proposed project for the Ceramic Pot Water Filter in Torrijos pottery business in the province is on-theprocess through the efforts of DOST-Marinduque Provincial Office headed by Provincial Director Bernardo T. Caringal. To address the rice shortage, the preference from white rice to brown rice was proposed to everyone. The topic was talked over with the participants’ interest on brown rice benefits. Consumers are not aware of the health benefits of brown rice, which is low in glycemic index that is good for diabetic persons. According to Mr. Alex Palomo, the presenter of the study and the Food &
Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI)-DOST representative, extending the shelf-life of brown rice is now developing through the on-going studies of DOST. Before the program ended, aside from the certificates awarded to the Guest Speakers and participants, handicraft item such as coconut shell -made lamp and DOSTassisted products (coco sugar & jam, cassava cookies and banana chips) were given to them as DOST’s way of promoting
its projects in support to Marinduqueños’ genius and ingenuity in the field of science and technology. With the leaders from MSC, Provincial Government of Marinduque and DOSTMIMAROPA, the forum was a notable start to further improve and strengthen the productivity of local science and technology in the islandprovince of Marinduque. (Jofel Joyce Lancion, MSC-PIPRU)
By Dinnes Manzo ROMBLON, Romblon, (PIA) -- Namahagi ang Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) ng 400 sako ng salt fertilizer sa mga magsasaka ng niyog sa kabisera ng Romblon upang magamit ng mga ito sa pagpapalago ng kanilang produksiyon. Sinabi ni Protacio G. Rubia mula sa PCA Romblon na walong mga barangay sa munisipalidad ng Romblon ang kanilang nabigyan ng libreng fertilizer. Kabilang sa mga ito ang Sawang, Ginablan, Agnipa, Lunas, Palje, Agpanabat, Macalas at Tambac kung saan tig50 sakong fertilizer ang tinanggap ng bawat punong barangay na siyang namahagi sa mga coconut farmers sa kanilang lugar. Sa panayam ng PIA-Romblon kay Eugene Mariveles, administrative aide I mula sa Office of the Municipal Agriculture, sinabi nito na sa bawat barangay ay bibigyan ng minimum na dalawang sako ng fertilizer ang isang coconut farmer depende sa lawak ng sinasakang niyogan. Ayon sa kanyang pagtataya, humigit kumulang sa 200 ang nakinabang na magsasaka sa nabanggit na programa. Samantala, unang bahagi pa lamang ani Rubia ang pamimigay ng libreng fertilizer na ito at tiniyak niyang mabibigyan ang lahat ng mga barangay sa buong lalawigan upang palakasin ang pagtatanim ng niyog at pagpaparami ng bunga dahil lumalaki na aniya ang demand ng buko sa ibang bansa partikular sa Amerika. (LBR/DM/PIA-IVB/Romblon)
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PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan, (PIA) -- Tabon Cave, the Philippines Cradle of Civilization, was recently declared a National Cultural Treasure by the National Museum of the Philippines. The declaration followed a long process of study and examination by the Napcsd.ph tional Museum of the Philippines pursuant to provisions of Republic Act No. 10066 also known as the National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009. The Act defines National Cultural Treasure as a unique cultural property found locally, possessing outstanding historical, cultural, artistic and/or scientific value which is highly significant and important to the country and nation, and officially declared as such by pertinent cultural agency. The formal declaration pcsd.ph was led by Dr. Jeremy Barns, director, and Angel Bautista, chief of Commission on Museums, Cultural Property Division of the National Museum witnessed by archaeologists from Thailand, Indonesia, France, Belgium, USA and a UNESCO representative. Charina Cabading, executive director of Culture & Arts Division of the provincial government represented Palawan Governor Baham Mitra in a simple ceremony at the formal declaration made at the Tabon Cave Complex in Quezon town. Tabon Cave is famous as the site where the earliest evidence of man in the Philippines was discovered in 1962. Dubbed as the Tabon Man, its discovery was made by a National Museum team led by Dr. Robert B. Fox. The fossil, composed of pinoywonders.com human skull, jaw bones and teeth, found in the cave date back to about 22,000 to 23,000 years making it the most important archaeological discovery in the country. Another important discovery in the cave complex is the world-renown burial jar, the Manunggul Jar, featured in the 1,000 peso bill. The jar is also a National Treasure. Tabon Cave Complex is 138-hectares of rugged cliffs and deep slopes in Lipuun Point in Quezon municipality located about 145 kilometers southwest of Puerto Princesa City. (VSM/TBOPIA4B, Palawan)
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By Luis T. Cueto CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro, (PIA) -- The application for the 2012 Junior Level Science Scholarships (JLSS) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is now open to third year college students who are enrolled in any state college or university nationwide. Provincial Science and Technology Director Jesse M. Pine said the scholarship program is under the identified priority science and technology courses of their department. The scholarships are as follows: Science and Technology Scholarship as stated in Republic Act 7687 and the DOST-Science Education Institute Merit Scholarship. “The program aims to assist students in pursuing priority fields of study in science, mathematics and engineering,” Pine said. Application forms for the scholarship in the province of Oriental Mindoro are available at the DOSTOriental Mindoro Provincial Office, 4/F People’s Arcade Bldg., J.P. Rizal St., Calapan City with telephone number 043-2888791. Forms are also available at the Mindoro State College of Agriculture and Technology (MinSCAT) – main campus in Victoria and in 2 campuses in Bongabong and Calapan City. Application forms may also be downloaded at www.sei.dost.gov.ph and www.science-scholarships.ph. The deadline for filing is on August 24 and examination will be on September 22. For details, contact Shane Jane A. Sara at 0919-8909-658 and Lucilyn Precious R. Atienza at 0910-7720-428. (DOST/LBR/LTC/PIA4B/ OrMin)
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS Marinduque District Engineering Office Bangbangalon, Boac, Marinduque Telefax: (042) 311-1503
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RAMEL J. NARANJO Chief, Planning and Design Section
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SALOME M. SARTILLO Chief, Materials Quality Control Section
ARISTEO L. LINGA Chief, Construction Section
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