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MARINDUQUE: A PRIME TOURIST DESTINATION Formerly Pacific MONITOR NEWSMAGAZINE
VOL. 9 NO.37
JULY 10-16, 2012
Balanacan Port (Mogpog, Marinduque) By: Jofel Joyce D. Lancion
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Palawan: Or.Mindoro: Romblon: City council declares state of emergency over blackouts By Victoria Asuncion S. Mendoza
See page 7
Calapan pinarangalang ‘Top Performing LCR’ sa Mimaropa
Inventors' contest and exhibits slated July 24-25 By Dr. Bilshan F. Servañez
By Luis T. Cueto
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Sundan sa pahina 7
THUMBS UP, THINK POSITIVE... Marinduque Tourism Council ( MTC )
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By: Eli J. Obligacion By Lanie B. Ronquillo
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Cawit Port and Marinduque's primary —see page 2 and interior roads
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The Port of Cawit that was re-opened in 2008, is situated on the midwestern side of mainland Marinduque serving as a major port for the towns of Boac, Gasan and Buenavista. It handles agricultural and trade products, construction materials and passenger services. Marinduque's other ports are Balanacan Port in Mogpog and Buyabod Port in Sta. Cruz. With the increasing number of passengers and quantity of cargoes serviced by Cawit Port, continued improvement of the port and its facilities are absolutely necessary. Beyond the port, small-island Marinduque's primary roads connecting the six municipalities that were mainly laid with basic concrete, asphalt, gravel and soil have now been replaced with thick concrete.
Thick concrete roads for heavy trucks.
Roads with considerable volume of vehicles particularly heavy trucks are poured with 10-inch thick concrete for better performance over a much longer period of time, in contrast to earlier DPWH practice. This road is part of the Marinduque Circumferential Road.
Road in Cawit.
In interior Paye, Mogpog
On the other hand, due to bad roads in some interior portions of Marinduque most people living there have no choice except to hike the distance of from seven to eight kilometers to town. This is the case in barangays Guisian and Paye in northern Mogpog where a single jeepney plies the route only once in the morning and in the afternoon. Roads that are in poor condition make it difficult for farmers to get Farm-to-market roads their harvests to the market. The rehabilitation of these roads are usually the main concern of the affected barangays. This farm-to-market road project near the boundary of Guisian and Paye is a project of the DPWH sourced from Cong. Lord Allan Velasco's Priority Development Assistance Fund. This is also the case in other identified barangays where such projects are in various stages of implementation.
Text and Photos by: Eli Obligacion
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Ay...Marinduque Ni: NOEL V. MAGTURO
By: Jofel Joyce D. Lancion, MSC-PIPRU
L-R: The MSC President, College officials and Mr. Alejandro C. Palamos during the ceremonial blowing of cake and toast for the success of the future university; The front gate of the MSC-Boac Main Campus.
MARINDUQUE STATE COLLEGE (MSC) – the sole state institution of higher learning in the island province of Marinduque, celebrated its 60th Foundation Day (June 21, 1952 – June 21, 2012) with the theme, “At 60, the Pride of MSAT; the leadership of MIST; the quality of MSC; the Honor of the future university.” Through the initiation of a House Bill No. 2743 authored by then Congressman Panfilo Manguera, and soon after was signed into law as RA No. 805 by President Elpidio Quirino, Marinduque School of Arts and Trades was founded on June 21, 1952. The following year, the campus was established in Brgy. Tanza, Boac, Marinduque, offering two-year Technical Education course and a four-year Secondary Education Curriculum. Later on,
the school offered four-year Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology Curriculum and Bachelor of Science in Industrial Education Curriculum. Assemblywoman Carmencita O. Reyes authored the Batas Pambansa Blg. 377, an act converting MSAT to Marinduque Institute of Science and Technology (MIST), broadening for the purpose of its curricular programs in Science and Technology. It was signed into law by
President Ferdinand E. Marcos on April 8, 1983. On January 5, 1990, by virtue of RA 6833 authored by Congresswoman Carmencita O. Reyes, MIST was renamed into Marinduque State College, signed by President Corazon C. Aquino. It brought the institution to offer additional degree courses such as Bachelor of Science in Information Management, Bachelor in Secondary Education, Bachelor of Science in
Electrical Engineering, Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Nursing, all offered in Boac campus. Republic Act No. 7319, an act establishing the satellite branches of MSC in Poctoy, Torrijos as College of Agriculture; in Banuyo, Gasan as College of Fisheries; and absorb the Marinduque Community College (MCC) in Sta. Cruz, authored by Congress-
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By Lanie B. Ronquillo QUEZON CITY, (PIA) -- Marinduque Gov. Carmencita Reyes has sought the endorsement of the Mimaropa Regional Development Council (RDC) for the return of the Marinduque Provincial Hospital to the management and supervision of the Department of Health (DOH). Reyes said re-nationalizing the existing provincial hospital will assure funding support from the national government and standardize salaries of the staff. “Consequently, more professionals may be enticed to work in the government hospital,” Reyes said. The governor raised this request during the council meeting of the RDC at the NIA Conference Hall, Quezon City, held last June 29. Earlier, the Mimaropa Sectoral Committee on social development convened for a pre-council meeting where its members agreed to the proposal of Governor Reyes who is also the committee chair, for the reactivation of all provincial hospitals in Mimaropa. However, when later presented to the full council meeting, RDC Chair and Occidental Mindoro Gov. Josephine Sato said that consultations should be made first with the other governors. Oriental Mindoro Gov. Alfonso Umali Jr. also cautioned the RDC of moving toward renationalization, noting the devolution of health services has worked in some provinces. Reyes later agreed that the RDC endorsement will only cover Marinduque Provincial Hospital as the only provincial hospital to be absorbed again by the national government. The meeting was attended by regional directors and representatives from various regional line agencies, the private sector and local government executives of Mimaropa. (LBR/PIA4B)
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MSC
woman Carmencita O. Reyes was approved by President Corazon Aquino on March 30, 1992. In the current College President’s term, Dr. Romulo H. Malvar (2005-present) elevated MSC from its SUC status Level I to SUC Level II of the CHED-DBM Joint Evaluation, its curricular programs were accredited by the AACCUP, Inc. and the College received various recognitions towards excellent performance in instruction, research and extension, production and administration. At present, as a multi-campus state college, MSC campuses has different field of concentration. The Boac – Main campus’ flagship courses are Engineering, Secondary Education, Technology, Allied Medicine, Information Technology, Business and Management, Criminal Justice Education and Arts and Sciences courses. It also offers courses in Doctor of Education major in Curriculum Development & Management, Master of Arts in Education and Master of Arts in Public Administration. On the other hand, Sta. Cruz campus has courses in Elementary Education, Political Science, Information System/ Information Management and Tourism Management. Torrijos Campus is specialized in Agricultural courses, while Gasan Campus is concentrated on Fisheries. The House Bill No. 04557 known as the University Bill of MSC, introduced by Congressman Lord Allan Jay Q. Velasco in the House of Representatives last March 23, 2011 seeks conversion of MSC including its satellite campuses in the province into a state university to be known as Marinduque State University. The conversion of MSC into a university enables the government to support the aspiring students of Marinduque to afford and gain excellence and private higher education in the province, provided in the future Marinduque State University. In six decades of service and excellence, from the former national high school category, Marinduque State College continues to promote dynamic leadership, providing quality and responsive education to all Marinduqueños.
THE CELEBRATION Taking the lead for its institutional celebration, College Personnel, Faculty and Officials as well as the students of MSC offered a thanksgiving mass, officiated by the Parochial Vicars of Immaculate Conception Parish-Boac, Rev. Fr. Milliemar M. Perin as the celebrant and co-celebrant Rev. Fr. Wilfredo Magcamit, in the morning of June 20 at the Panfilo Manguera Sr. Park, MSC Boac Campus. Masses were also celebrated in the college’s satellite campuses in Torrijos, Sta. Cruz and Gasan. The opening parade, led by the marching band – Mogpog Brass Band, was participated in by students from different schools and satellite campuses of the college, personnel, faculty and College officials, along with the display of floats of the MSAT, MIST, MSC and the future MSU. Included in the joyful atmosphere of the parade were the Drum and Lyre Band of Marinduque National High School (MNHS) and Don Luis Hidalgo Memorial School (DLHMS), all were presented to the public, held in Boac town proper to MSC Boac Campus in the morning of the Marinduque State College’s historic day, June 21, 2012.
A photo taken in year 1985, during the Intramural Meet of MSAT.
The opening parade held in Boac town proper to MSC Boac Campus, was participated by the College officials, staff and students of MSC.
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From page 5... MSC President Dr. Romulo H. Malvar (Right) and VP for R&E Dr. Diosdado P. Zulueta (Left)
“Let’s move as one, to be one and to unify as one … for future Marinduque State University,” said Dr. Romulo H. Malvar, the MSC President in his welcome remarks during the opening program held in the MSC Covered Court. Everyone was acknowledged by the President who bear up great tasks for this historic event in MSC. Dr. Malvar emphasized, “…with unity and cooperation, let’s continue to provide quality education and excellence in the region…” In the honor of the Keynote Speaker and Congressman of Marinduque Hon. Lord Allan Jay Q. Velasco, representative and Head Officer-District II in the Office of the Congressman Mr. Alejandro C. Palamos delivered the speech of Cong. Velasco in front of the MSC audience. In his speech, he encouraged everyone to support the vision to achieve the conversion of MSC to Marinduque State University, with the help and responsibility of everyone, particularly the faculty and students, as instruments for the aspiring success of the College and the pro-
vince as a whole. Together with the Guest Speaker’s representative Mr. Alejandro Palamos, Dr. Romulo H. Malvar and College officials celebrated the festive highlight of the event that morning - the ceremonial blowing of cake and the toast for successful future university of MSC. Everyone cheerfully joined the singing of the MSC Hymn, as the program ended that morning. Ceremonial tree planting of 60 trees was also held in this blessed event of MSC. College officials, faculty, employees and students participated in the planting of trees at the back yard of the new Engineering Building, MSCBoac Campus. An exhibit of MSC’s Memorabilia was also presented at the Learning Resource Center, MSC Boac Campus, displaying the past and present memorabilia of the College, mostly old pictures, books and magazines that recognized the achievements of the College in the past years. In the afternoon of the same day, Battle of the Bands was held in the MSC-Boac Covered Court. It was an open-toall contest of bands, participated by the talented students of the college and outsiders, too.
Among the members of the Board of Judges were Mr. Jerome “Chino” Leyco, Mr. Gilbert Montaña and Ms. Annabelle Marmol. The competition proper exhibited various styles in performance of the participants, mostly were products of the institution, itself. The Music Education Band, called as “Musikalikut” got the First prize title, with a corresponding prize of Php4,000.00; Katribu band (mostly outsiders) had the Second prize title, with the Php2,500.00 prize; and the Reject band, the only threemember student band which had the title for third prize with a Php1,500.00 prize. All participating bands were awarded with certificates of participation and 500php consolation prizes. Indeed, it’s been a remarkable afternoon to all, as students, faculty and staff cheered with the gleeful ambiance of the musical performances of the bands. A Solidarity Night and Recognition program in the honor of the 2011 & 2012 Retirees were ten-
dered, in the night of June 21 at the MSC-Boac Covered Court. It was a harmonious celebration, with the officials, alumni, faculty and staff of the College. Among the wellrespected retirees who were honored in that occasion were Mrs. Conchita M. Leyco, Mr. Porferio L. Lope, Mrs. Angelita SJ. Logmao, Mrs. Trinidad M. Magahis, Mrs. Imelda B. Nepomuceno, Mr. Cristito E. Racion, Mrs. Lucita O. Oliverio, Mrs. Judith L. Magalang, Mrs. Rosalinda M. Castro and Mrs. Amelia M. Merano. The said retirees were highly commended for their contributions to the College, for they were part of the MSC family and of its soonto-come achievement in universityhood. In the next years, MSC aims to continue with its legacy of providing quality and dynamic leadership and high educational excellence in instruction, research, extension and production, for the sustainable development of the province and the country as a whole. (Jofel Joyce D. Lancion,MSC-PIPRU)
Solidarity Night & Recognition Program for 2011 & 2012 Retirees. (L-R) Mrs. Amelia Merano, one of the recognized retirees that night, receives the Plaque of Recognition, with Dr. Romulo H. Malvar, Mrs. Floriza P. Buenaseda, Prof. Panchito M. Labay, Mrs. Proserfina M. Mabiog, Dr. Homer L. Montejo, Dr. Diosdado P. Zulueta, Dr. Leodegario M. Jalos, Jr. and Trustee Noel R. Palomares.
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JULY 10-16, 2012
Palawan city council declares state of emergency over blackouts By Victoria Asuncion S. Mendoza
ODIONGAN, Romblon, (PIA) -- Local inventors and researchers will showcase their inventions and researches in the 2012 Inventors’ Contests and Exhibits scheduled on July 24-25 at the Romblon State University covered court. The activity is part of the National Science and Technology Month celebrations in July which would also feature a Technology Forum on Department of Science and Technology (DOST) technologies and disaster preparedness. There are four categories for the contest: high school level, college level, institutional researchers, and local inventors. High schools in the province are allowed a maximum of 3 entries; while colleges and universities, institutional researchers and local inventors will have no limit on the number of entries. Each entry would be provided a 2m x 2m display space. The inventor may place a table or a stand on the designated area to display his/her invention which must be accompanied by a poster and a write-up. The poster should have the dimensions of 4ft (length) by 3 ft (width). A poster hanger would be provided by the DOST Provincial Science and Technology Center (PSTC). Contents of the poster would be the abridged version of the write-up and must have uniform format: title, background/rationale, statement of the problem, methodology, results and discussion, conclusion, and recommendations. The research or invention write-up must be submitted on or before the deadline for submission of entries on July 20. Contest entries and rules may be served at the DOST Provincial Science and Technology Center (PSTC) at the Ylagan Building, Aquino St. Brgy. Liwayway, Odiongan, Romblon. The inventions would be judged based on their novelty, utility, responsiveness or relevance to community concerns, commercial potential, and work thoroughness. Cash prizes, trophies, and certificates await the winners in each category. The contest is a joint undertaking between the DOSTPSTC Romblon, the provincial government of Romblon and Romblon State University (RSU). Governor Eduardo C. Firmalo who promised to provide the cash awards also signified interest to present a research paper. Winners in the contest would have the chance to represent Romblon in the 2013 Regional Invention Contests and Exhibits (RICE), a biannual undertaking of DOST Mimaropa. Two inventors from Romblon were runners up in the RICE held last October 2011. Renelyn Desiree D. Ramirez from Looc National High School won first runner up in the Sibol High School Category for her invention of betel nut as a deworming capsule. Jose Luis S. Morales, an independent inventor from Alcantara was also first runner up for the Likha Category with his invention, a motorcycle sensor and alarm. Meanwhile, the Technology Forum will feature topics on brown rice, water purifier, telehealth, and disaster preparedness. The DOST Mimaropa hopes to invite Dr. Renato Solidum Jr., DOST Phivolcs director, to speak on disaster preparedness. (Contributed by Dr. Bilshan F. Servañez/TBO/ DM/PIA-IVB/Romblon)
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan, (PIA) -- The Sangguniang Panglunsod declared a state of emergency in a special session yesterday afternoon following a series of power outages in this city. City Mayor Edward S. Hagedorn, who acted on the petition of the tourism sector and complaints from the business community and other non-government organizations (NGOs), convened the council in a special session. The council passed two resolutions – one, declaring a state of emergency and another resolution addressed to President Benigno Aquino III for his intervention in the looming power crisis. In an interview over a local radio station, City Councilor Modesto Rodriguez, chairman of the Committee on Energy said the council’s action was a proactive move to prevent a bigger power supply problem in light of the delays in the bidding for a new power producer of the Palawan Electric Cooperative (Paleco). The declaration of a state of emergency was suggested in an energy forum where a speedy and effective solution to the blackouts and load shedding caused by the breakdown of the generating machines of the independent power producers was discussed. Rodriguez said the resolution is a request for President Aquino to direct the Department of Energy to allow an interim power producer as an additional source to fill in the shortfalls of the Palawan Power Generation Inc. (PPGI), the base load provider. He said that the city mayor will personally go to Malacañang to hand in the resolution and echo the problems of the tourism industry and the business sector. (LBR/VSM/PIAPalawan)
By Luis T. Cueto CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro, (PIA) -- Pinarangalan kamakailan ang City Civil Registry Office (CCRO) bilang isa sa Top Performing Local Civil Registry (LCR) Offices sa Mimaropa. Ang nabanggit na karangalan ay ibinigay sa lungsod bilang bahagi ng ginagawang ebalwasyon ng National Statistics Office (NSO) Mimaropa. Lubos ang pasasalamat ni Nely F. Asturias, hepe ng LCR Calapan City dahil sa naging bunga ng pagsusumikap at pagtutulungan ng bawat kawani ng kaniyang tanggapan. Bahagi ng nasabing award ang dedikasyon ng tanggapan sa pagsunod sa mga panuntunan na nakasaad sa ISO Total Quality Management Standards na ipinatutupad sa pamahalaang lungsod ng Calapan at ang implementasyon ng mga inobasyon upang higit na mapabuti ang pagkakaloob ng serbisyo publiko sa mga Calapeño. Dahil dito, pinuri ni Punong Lungsod Doy Leachon ang CCRO dahil sa tagumpay na kanilang natamo. Malaki ang naitutulong ng nasabing tanggapan sa mga mamamayan ng lungsod lalo’t higit sa pagsisikap nito na makapagbigay ng maayos at mapagkakatiwalaang mga record o dokumento tulad ng birth, marriage at death certificates. (LBR/CIO/LTC,PIA4B)
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JULY 10-16, 2012 HAPPY 5TH ANNIVERSARY !! MIMAROPA SUNRISE WEEKLY NEWS MAGAZINE
Greetings from:
Dr. Roby Montellano
Greetings From:
Cosmetic/Orthodentists/Oral Surgeon
Ex-Gov. Aristeo M. Lecaroz Marinduque Province
MARINDUQUE FIRST SATURDAY MOVERS, INC. Meets every first Saturday of the month At Legend Villas, Pioneer St., Mandaluyong City 7 AM ( Breakfast ) Contact person: Secretary - Pedrito “Toto” Nepomuceno Email address: totonepomuceno@yahoo.com Tel Nos. 672-0328, 632– 7414 President- (Ret.)Gen. Recaredo A. Sarmiento II
GREETINGS From: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS Marinduque District Engineering Office Bangbangalon, Boac, Marinduque Telefax: (042) 311-1503
TIBURCIO L. CANLAS OIC-District Engineer
RODOLFO S. DAVID OIC-Asst. District Engineer
RAMEL J. NARANJO Chief, Planning and Design Section
JESUS M. MALUBAG Chief, Maintenance Section
SALOME M. SARTILLO Chief, Materials Quality Control Section
ARISTEO L. LINGA Chief, Construction Section
EDITA S. SEVILLA Chief, Administrative Section
ZENAIDA B. MARCELO Chief, Accounting Section
JULY 10-16, 2012
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