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VOL. 9 NO.35
JUNE 26—JULY 2, 2012
5 years from now… See page 7 Photo by: Bert Morelos
Boac Cathedral in Marinduque
Boac Mayor Bert M. Madla (center) with the participants in Land Use workshop seminar
By: AGHAM/Vicky B. Bartilet
Palawan:
Or.Mindoro:
Romblon:
Sea turtles rescued in southern Palawan
Regional Tripartite Industry Peace Council elects new set of officers
Romblon approves P43.4M LGU subprojects
By Victoria Ascuncion S. Mendoza See page 7
Mt. Malindig
By Dinnes Manzo
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Rep. Angelo Palmones
See page 3
See page 6
By Luis T. Cueto See page 6
Bellarocca Island Resort & Spa
By: Eli J. Obligacion Courtesy of:
@ Diamond Jubillee celebration
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JUNE 26– JULY 2, 2012
Marinduque State College: Diamond Jubillee celebration Marinduque State College (MSC), the only state college in Marinduque celebrates its 60th founding anniversary today. Established on June 21, 1952, through R.A. No. 805 authored by Cong. Panfilo M. Manguera, during the presidency of Pres. Elpidio Quirino. It was then known as Marinduque School of Arts and Trades (MSAT), offering two-year vocational courses such as Machine Shop Practice, Electricity, Automotive Mechanics, Building Construction, Furniture and Cabinet making, Garments Trade, Cosmetology and Food Trades. It also opened with a fouryear secondary trade curricula.
MSAT then came to be known as the Marinduque Institute of Science and Technology (MIST), in 1983, providing more opportunities for students to take up courses in Civil Engineering, Fisheries, and Trade Technical Education. A satellite campus in Torrijos was then opened. By 1998, a Graduate Studies Program was introduced, alongside the opening of more satellite campuses in Sta. Cruz and Gasan. It came to be known by its present name, Marinduque State College.
1988 photo of high school girls of MIST (left); Present logo of MSC (right).
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JUNE 26– JULY 2, 2012
Ay...Marinduque Ni: NOEL V. MAGTURO
Rehab./Reconst./Upgrading of MCR (Tigwi-Dampulan-Lipata-Yook Section), Buenavista - Torrijos Rd., Km.074+154 – Km.076+024.92
Rehab./Reconst./Upgrading of MCR (TigwiDampulan-Lipata-Yook Section), Buenavista - Torrijos Rd., Km.074+154 – Km.076+024.92 was started on June 24, 2011 with an original contract amount of P 24,399,744.04 and later revised in the amount of P 25,017,426.54, and was funded under DPWHRegular Infra Projects (NEP 2011) paved the way of the alternate route along Marinduque Circumferential Road. Said project which was bid out to Mnolithic Construction and Concrete Products, Inc. (MCCPI) covers concreting of 1,870.90 l.m. road with various appurtenances was completed on December 10, Upgrading of Marinduque Circumferential Road (TigwiDampulan-Lipata-Yook, Buenavista) Km.076+024.92 – 2011. Km.076+251.10 and Km.079+124 – Km.079+680 On January 30, 2012, Upgrading of Marinduque Circumferential Road (Tigwi-Dampulan-LipataYook, Buenavista) Km.076+024.92 – Km.076+251.10 and Km.079+124 – Km.079+680, funded under Regular Infra (NEP 2012) in the revised amount of P 12,122,795.47 was a continuation of the project completed by MCCPI. Physical targets incorporated in this contract for this project are: concreting of 6.10m x 782.14 l.m x 0.23m thk. road including 226.18 l.m. line canal, 165 l.m. slope protection, pipelines, headwalls, catch basin and pavement markings. The project, under contract with 8R’s Construction was completed on April 29, 2012. See page 5
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JUNE 26– JULY 2, 2012 State College...
It actively pursues its role as an institution of higher learning and its mission of providing quality education through effective methodologies and strategies. Today, courses in Engineering, Allied Medicine, Entrepreneurship, Communication and Tourism, and Information Technology are among those offered in addition to Industrial Technology and Secondary Teacher MSC is committed to achieve status as a premier college in the region along the fields of instruction, research, extension and production. Former students of then MIST.
The conversion of MSC into a university, as Marinduque State University, is vigorously pursued at present. MSC students join this morning's parade from Boac town to the College located in Barangay Tanza in the Riverside District. Some 6,000 students are currently enrolled at all the MSC
The future MSU will further benefit poor but deserving students not just from Marinduque but also from neighboring provinces who cannot afford to pursue higher education. The university is seen as a unique resource bringing extensive economic benefits to the school and to the provincial community in terms of highly skilled graduate workforce it is committed to produce. Thus, the best is yet to come for Marinduque State College that today marks its Diamond Jubilee Anniversary with special activities also retrospecting its history. Posted by: Eli Obligacion
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
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JUNE 26– JULY 2, 2012 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
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Through the effort and enthusiasm of the DPWH - Marinduque DEO headed by OIC – District Engineer Tiburcio L. Canlas and OIC – Asst. District Engineer Rodolfo S. David continuous construction of the road along MCR Buenavista – Torrijos Rd. was made possible. On January 13, 2012, Rehab./Reconst./Upgrading of MCR (Tigwi -Dampulan-Lipata-Yook-Buenavista Road) Km. 079+530 – Km.087+000 was started with a contract amount of P 19, 859,700.00 under Hi-Tri Development Corporation. Although this project has been included on the list for funding for the year 2010, the funds however was released late last year. To date, project is almost complete. Target completion date is on June 25, 2012. The remaining 2.144 km. of unpaved road is proposed for funding for 2013.
Rehab./Reconst./Upgrading of MCR (Tigwi-Dampulan-LipataYook-Buenavista Road) Km. 079+530 – Km.087+000 w/ OIC-Asst. District Engineer Rodolfo S. David and Admin Officer III Edita S. Sevilla during their project inspection.
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By Dinnes Manzo ODIONGAN, Romblon, (PIA) -- The Provincial Steering Committee (PSC) of Romblon has approved the three municipal local government units’ (LGU) subproject proposals, with an estimated total cost of P43.4 million. The three municipal LGUs convened on June 15 at the Governor’s Extension Office, Odiongan, Romblon to present and discuss their respective subproject proposals to the newly created PSC. During the presentation, MAO Martin F. Lasaga, III of Odiongan and OIC-M.A. Redentor R. Altobano of Magdiwang presented their respective subprojects on the Relocation and Construction of Municipal Slaughterhouse with Waste Water Treatment Facilities amounting to P9,999,489.92 and P6,030,416 respectively. Moreover, M.A. Dario R. Gacu of San Andres presented two subprojects namely Improvement & Expansion of Water Supply SystemLevel III amounting to P21,999,863 and the Relocation and Construction of Municipal Slaughterhouse with Waste Water Treatment Facilities amounting to P5,437,936. Funds shall come from the Integrated Coastal Resources Management Project (ICRMP) - Component “D” on Social and Environmental Services and Facilities (SESF), which is implemented by the Department of Environment & Natural Resources (DENR) through its cost and financing scheme. The subprojects as presented went through a comprehensive appraisal and evaluation of the Provincial Steering Committee with the assistance of ICRMP consultants and other stakeholders. Manuel F. David, officer-incharge,sub-office and executive assistant III of the Office of the Governor acknowledged the untiring efforts of the three participating MLGU’s by saying that these subprojects are a big steps in promoting and developing our coastal and marine resources having an improved social and environment facilities in the province as embodied in Component “D” of the ICRMP. Porfirio L. Alcachupas of DENR-4B, during the program, pre-
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sented the project overview, its objectives and the Executive Order No. 1204-001 Series of 2012 entitled “Creation of PSC for the ICRMP,” signed last May 4, 2012 by governor Eduardo C. Firmalo. Likewise, Provincial ICRM Specialist, Generoso E. Udanga said in an interview that out of eight municipalities who were involved in the ICRMP province-wide, only three municipalities such as Odiongan, San Andres and Magdiwang availed of the Component “D” subprojects. Udanga said that this component addresses the basic social services needs of the disadvantaged coastal communities and supports local government’s efforts to mitigate coastal pollution and degradation of resources. The subprojects were critically appraised and evaluated through the technical assistance of the ICRMP Consultants and Economists Ace Neptuno and Christine M. Ramos with the members of PSC and other concerned officials. After the appraisal and evaluation, the PSC shall endorse the subproject proposals to the Project Management Office (PMO) of the DENR and to others who are involved in the final review of these subprojects before the release of funds. Construction of the projects shall start after a couple of months to give ample time for pre-construction requirements preparation. (Contributed by: Engr. Raymund G. Inocencio, EMS II-ENRO/LBR/DM-PIA4B Romblon)
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CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro, (PIA) -- The Regional Tripartite Industry Peace Council (RTIPC) under the auspices of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) MIMAROPA elected a new set of officers during the recent RTIPC Conference held at Hotel Kimberly, Manila. The creation of the Tripartite Industry Peace Council (TIPC) is pursuant to the mandate of Article 275 of the Labor Code. It institutionalizes tripartism by providing for a continuing forum for tripartite advisement and consultation in aid of streamlining the role of government, empowering workers’ and employees’ organizations, enhancing their respective rights, attaining industrial peace and improving productivity. The following are the newly elected set of RTIPC officers with a two-year term of office and can be re-elected for three consecutive terms as stipulated in Article IV, Section 7 of the organization’s Constitution and By-Laws: Chairman, DOLE MIMAROPA Regional Director Ma. Zenaida Eusebia A. Angara; Vice Chairman for Management, Alex Onghocgan of Palawan; Vice Chairman for Laborer, Ricardo dela Torre of Palawan; Secretary, Ria Baguyo of Palawan; Treasurer, Ning Sevidal of Oriental Mindoro; PRO, Dr. Luis T. Cueto of PIA-Oriental Mindoro; and Auditor, Emmanuel Sadiwa of Marinduque. Meanwhile, the RTIPC Board Members for each province are as follows: Occidental Mindoro, Fr. Rene Tampol, SVD; Oriental Mindoro, Julie Mendoza and Engr. Benjamin Cacha; Marinduque, Dr. Diosdado Zulueta; Romblon, Engr. Leonardo Lota; and Palawan, Leah Bonilla. The RTIPC was organized to form better understanding and promote a lasting and harmonious labor-management relation among industries and labor groups in Mimaropa. (TBO/LTCPIA 4B)
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JUNE 26– JULY 2, 2012
5 years from now…
A PRIME TOURIST DESTINATION
THUMBS UP! THINK POSITIVE!!! Photo shows the officers, members and advisers of the new Marinduque Tourism Council
By Victoria Asuncion S. Mendoza
L-R: Hon. Sonny Paglinawan giving his inspirational message; Elizabeth Bandojo of HLURB Mimaropa as guest speaker regarding Land Use and Engr. Eulogio Luna-Manrique giving the benefits of being a component city. The workshop seminar was held at A&A Beach Resort, Brgy. Laylay, Boac, Marinduque with the participants of barangay officials, municipal employees, PO’s, academe, religious sectors and non-government organizations.
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Officers and members meets every first Saturday of the month at The Patio of the Legend Villas, Pioneers Street Mandaluyong City. Contact no. 6720328/632-7474/6316387. Hon. Mayor Robert M. Madla, C.E was one of the Guest of Honor. Photo by: Richard Calub
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan, (PIA) -- The Philippine National Police (PNP)-Maritime Special Boat Unit (SBU) recently rescued 17 sea turtles in a hidden swamp in Ameril Island, Barangay Rio Tuba in Bataraza, Palawan. There were 13 hawksbill and four green turtle species recorded with the biggest measuring 59 cm and 46 cm width carapace. All are classified as critically endangered species under the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red list. Acting on validated information from the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) and the local community, PNP-Maritime SBU led by Major Rodolfo Gonzales conducted surveillance of the island which resulted in the discovery of the hidden swamp used as stocking area of sea turtles by illegal poachers. No one was watching over the turtles when the operatives conducted the rescue. Maj. Gonzales said that based on intelligence reports, a Chinese national has always been seen in the island, enticing local residents to catch turtles and transport these to a Chinese vessel located near the boundary of Malaysia and Balabac. The PNP‐Maritime SBU is presently perfecting documentary requirements for submission to PCSDS for filing of cases in violation of Wildlife Act and the Fishery Code of the Philippines against respondents. The Narrazid family owns the 17-hectare Ameril Island, home to about 50 fishing families. The 17 sea turtles were released back to the open seas by representatives of the PCSDS and DENR after being measured, weighed, and tagged. (PCSDS/TBO/VSMPIA 4B, Palawan)
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JUNE 26– JULY 2, 2012
Lawmakers urge P’Noy to designate a flood czar By: Vicky B. Bartilet A group of lawmakers has recommended to President Benigno S. Aquino III to designate a flood czar thru a resolution adopted by the Committee on Metro Manila Development of the House of Representatives pursuant to an earlier measure filed by AGHAM Party -List Rep. Angelo B. Palmones requesting for the conduct of an inquiry on the flooding problem in Metro Manila. House Resolution 2272 also recommends the creation of a task force of concerned agencies and the holding of a flood summit towards the formulation of a comprehensive and coordinated approach to flood control. “The Philippines, being located in the north western pacific basin, tops the list of countries prone to natural hazards. Commonly experienced hazards, particularly in Metro Manila are extreme rainfall and flooding. Floods affect more people and cause more damage to property as experienced during Ondoy and Pepeng,” Palmones said. Palmones added cleaning operations undertaken by concerned agencies have not freed Metro Manila of garbage and other wastes clogging its waterways, drainage and lateral systems. The lawmakers said in the resolution the recent flooding incidents in Metro Manila stressed the need to address the fragmented plans and programs on flood control and disaster mitigation. They added flood reduction projects and
and disaster mitigation and vulnerability reduction efforts must be planned within the context of sustainable urban planning and development. The resolution emphasized the need to look into loopholes in coordination, decisionmaking process and accountability of all agencies of government involved in flood control, dam management and disaster risk mitigation and management. Meanwhile, the country observes Typhoon and Flood Awareness Week every third week of June of every year by virtue of Presidential Proclamation 1535. PAGASA as the lead organization has lined-up a series of activities to heighten the awareness of the public on natural hazards, particularly during the typhoon season. These include the press launch of the Rainfall Warning Decision Support System for Metro Manila (June 19), Disaster Preparedness on Typhoon and Flood for Housewives (June 20), Seminar on Weather, Flood and Climate Change for Science Teachers in Metro Manila (June 21), Orientation Seminar on Disaster Risk Reduction on Typhoon and Flood for Committees Secretariat in the House of Representatives and the Senate (June 26) and a Flood Drill for Local Government Leaders in Balanga, Bataan (June 28). For inquiry on the typhoon awareness week, please contact Ms Venus R. Valdemoro at (02) 4342696. (AGHAM/Vicky B. Bartilet)
By: Eleazar P. Manaog/SRSI-DOST A total of 10 participants from different SETUPassisted firms in Marinduque, namely, Doughboy’s Café and Bakeshop, Jocelyn’s Special Bibingka, Rodil’s Bakery and Rosie’s Patis and Bagoong attended the one (1)-day training on current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Food Safety held on June 17, 2012 at DOST-PSTC Marinduque office. Provincial S&T Director Bernardo T. Caringal served as the resource person for the said activity wherein proper handling of food businesses was discussed through GMP and food safety. The participants were also able to visit the Marinduque Land Corporation Processing Center in Brgy. Pangi, Gasan, Marinduque (also SETUP-assisted) and upon learning the impact of a GMP/food safety compliant production system, their attitude towards better food processing system was broadened. They are more than willing to put-up some investment in renovating their respective production areas to improve product quality and capture wider market. Follow-up activities such as impact assessment and another training for the second batch of participants will be scheduled.