Volume X No. 02 November 6-12, 2012
ISSN 01165343
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94th Buenavista Day Schedule of Activities Consumer Welfare Month, matagumpay na nagtapos/Ni V. Dequina Organizational Improvement Plan, aprubado na/Ni L.T. Cueto Marinduque stats whiz kids/By M. N. Lagran Romblon, Tam-awan artists of Baguio meet/By D. Manzo Education leaders to converge in Palawan education summit/By V.A.S. Mendoza 9 finalists make it to Palawan Search for Outstanding Co-ops/By V.A.S. Mendoza Terminal fee sa Calapan City Port, ipinapanukalang gawing P30/Ni L.T. Cueto DSWD Corner: It starts with a dream/By Anichie Itoh Basic Tourism Statistics Training/By Pie Hirondo Solon Lauds Approval of K+12 Bill/By Anne Margaux B. Mateo
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The Marinduque’s Pride: MT. MALINDIG The name of Marinduque was derived from the word “Malindug”, which has a significant historical implication because the word means “tall and elegant stature” in Tagalog and has a similar, if not parallel meaning to the Visayan term “malindug”. In a study of place-names conducted by F. Arsenio Manuel, he wrote that these were two cognate terms which fittingly describe Photo by Ferdz Decena the island’s volcano, which today is known as Mt. Malindig. The Dasmarinas listing of encomiendas in 1751 already spelled Marinduque in this manner. How did this come about then? Manuel explained that the phonetic hispanization of the word “Malindug” followed the Spanish phonetic system. Spanish does not tolerate the voiced velar stop “g” in its phonology. In Morga‟s Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas and other Spanish chronicles for example, the term for „loincloth‟ (bahag in Tagalog), is spelled „bahaque‟. This spelling and its Spanish pronunciation follows Spanish phonetic laws – „bahag‟ becoming „bahaque‟.This change according to Manuel also appear to have happened to “Palanyag” which became “Paranaque”, with additional change taking place, the “l” becoming “r”, again following Spanish phonetic tendencies. This “l” to “r” spin shift is, also evident in “Marinduque” according to Manuel. Manuel‟s study was also consistent with an earlier study made by Cecilio Lopez, known as the Father of Philippine Linguistics”. Lopez wrote: “In old chronicles, the name of the island occurs in such varying forms as Malinduc, Marinducq, marinduc, Malindic, and Malindig” These are forms, he said, quite evidently to be analyzed into the well-known „adjectival‟ prefix „ma-„ denoting chiefly existence, and a stem occurring in Tagalog as „lindig‟, in Bikol as „lindog‟ or „lindug‟.”The change of the first sound of the stem „l” to „r” is likewise in consonance with a common Indonesian phonetic law, while the conversion of final “g” into the Spanish ending “que” finds an exact parallel in the case of the town Paranaque which in Tagalog is called „Palanyag‟. Mt. Malindig rises to 1,157 meters, the highest peak on the island-province of Marinduque. At its summit, a mossy forest grows and a variety of ferns and wild orchids. In the volcano‟s foothills are areas where rare species of birds, deer, boar, wildcats, monkeys and other endemic wildlife still survive but in danger of extinction due to the encroachment in their habitation of the local populace. Mt. Malindig has been identified as a protected area. There is still a long way to go in the area of environmental campaigns that should be conducted in the barangay and municipal level for the conservation, protection and preservation of the biodiversity in Mt. Malindig and its vast foothills. Today, the spectacular view of the southern slopes of Mt. Malindig from Elefante Island, serves as the major attraction of the world-class luxury resort, Bellarocca Island Resort and Spa located on the said small island. marinduquegov.blogspot.com Malindig is considered a potentially active volcano, in part because of the existence of the sulfuric springs of Malbog. There is no record of its last eruption. The volcano‟s unique location at the heart of the Southern Tagalog region creates a unique panorama that encompasses Mindoro, Verde Island, Southern Luzon, all the way to Bicol and Burias Island. Mt. Malindig was named Mt. Marlanga by the Americans during the American Period in the Philippines but this has been changed back to the original name of Mt. Malindig. It has been the subject of folklore, (Legend of Marin and Duque), and has inspired the creation of songs (“Malindig Foxtrot” by Ramon Madrigal) and contemporary dance-dramas (“Mara Unduk” by Eli Obligacion). A local school-based (Marinduque Victorians College), street festival, “Malindug Festival”, has also been held in Buenavista to raise awareness on the need to preserve and protect Mt. Malindig‟s remaining biodiversity. – Researched by Eli J. Obligacion for the Buenavista Municipal Tourism Council. With supports from:
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By Voltaire Dequina SAN JOSE, Occidental Mindoro, (PIA) -- Naging matagumpay ang pagtatapos ng Consumer Welfare Month sa Occidental Mindoro. Bukod sa mga national program, nagpatawag ang Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-Central Office ng consumer assembly para sa lahat ng consumer welfare offices sa buong Pilipinas, sabi ni DTI-4B Regional Director Joel Valera. Dito napag-usapan ang mga bagong batas, narebisang mga batas, at kung paano mapoprotektahan ang mga consumers, sabi ni Valera. Dito kumuha ang DTI-4B ng mga programa para sa limang lalawigan at dalawang siyudad sa rehiyon ng Mimaropa. Ang orihinal na konsepto ay gawin ang consumer welfare congress bilang isang gawaing pang-rehiyon, subalit dahil sa geographical set up ng Mimaropa ay ginawang pang probinsya ang programa. Ang pinakahuling pinagdausan ng provincial consumer welfare congress ay sa Odiongan, Romblon noong ika-12 ng Oktubre. Kadalasang umaabot sa 150 partisipante ang lumalahok sa ganitong aktibidad kada probinsya na binubuo ng mga mamimili, may-ari ng tindahan, senior citizens, media at academic sector. Tinalakay sa consumer congress ang mga karapatan at responsibilidad ng mga mamimili at manininda. Pinagusapan din ang mga trade laws tulad ng labeling, price tag, business name registration, at ang bagong batas na Republic Act 10054 o Helmet Law. Ipinaliwanag din dito ang Administrative Order No. 10 kung saan natalakay ang mga isyu hinggil sa credit card at gift cheques, ang pagbabawal sa “no return, no exchange policy,� ang Expanded Senior
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Citizens Act at ang tinuturing na pinakapuso ng consumer welfare congress, ang Republic Act 7394 o ang Consumer Act of the Philippines. Isa sa mga regular na ginagawa ng DTI-4B ay ang monthly at quarterly provincial monitoring sa mga tindahan sa buong Mimaropa. Ginagawa nila ito upang masegurong tama ang kalidad ng mga produktong mabibili Director Valera ng mga mamimili. Ang gawaing ito ay pagtiyak sa pagsunod ng mga manininda sa Products Standard Law kung saan nakasaad na dapat maprotektahan ang mga consumers sa kanilang buhay, pag aari at magkaroon ng kaligtasan sa mga produktong binibili sa tindahan. Noong 2011, umabot sa halos dalawang milyon ang mga nalikom na substandard na mga paninda na katumbas ng halos P1 milyong penalties. Ito ay bumaba ngayong 2012, kung kaya naniniwala ang kagawaran na natuto na ang mga may-ari ng tindahan sa Mimaropa at produktibo dahil sa ginagawa nilang monitoring. Nilininaw ni Valera na ang gawaing ito ay progressive at hindi oppressive dahil tinutulungan lamang ng kagawaran na makasunod ang mga tindahan sa batas kalakal na pinapairal ng pamahalaan. Isa sa mga karagdagang aktibidad ng DTI ay ang Regional Consumer Month Quiz Bee noong ika-24 ng Oktubre. Lumahok ang limang probinsya at dalawang siyudad ng Mimaropa kung kaya may pitong mga estudyante ang nagharap sa kumpetisyon. Dito nanguna ang lungsod ng Calapan, pumangalawa ang Oriental Mindoro at pumangatlo naman ang Marinduque. Ang mga nanalo ay tumanggap ng cash prize, trophy at plake. Nakatanggap ng P15,000 ang champion, P10,000 para sa second prize at P7,500 para sa third prize. Tumanggap naman ng P5,000 ang ibang mga kalahok bilang consolation prizes. Kinilala din ang mga teacher coaches at ang eskwelahan sa pagtanggap ng plake at trophy. Nakaroon din ng pagkakataong makabisita ang mga kasali sa regional competition sa Central Bank at sa makabagong Gardenia Bread Plant. Sabi ni Valera, sa ganitong mga aktibidad nila naibabahagi sa mga susunod na pinuno at negosyante ang consumer welfare at iba pang kaalaman tungkol sa mga programa ng DTI. (LBR/VND-PIA4B, Occidental Mindoro)
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Organizational Improvement Plan, aprubado na CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro, (PIA) -- Inaprubahan ng Sangguniang Panlalawigan nitong Oktubre ang Organizational Improvement Plan (OIP) ng Oriental Mindoro. Layon nitong higit na mapagbuti ang kalidad at husay ng pagkakaloob ng mga serbisyong panlipunan sa mga mamamayan ng Oriental Mindoro. Isasagawa ito sa pamamagitan ng pagsasaayos ng service delivery at support systems, organizational structure at staffing pattern ng mga ahensya at departamento ng pamahalaang panlalawigan. Ito ay upang tumugma sa mga kasalukuyan at panghinaharap na developmental trends sa buong lalawigan. “Sa pamamagitan ng Organizational Improvement Plan ng Oriental Mindoro, magkakaroon ng higit na dynamic workforce ang pamahalaang panlalawigan na mas epektibong kikilos upang maisulong at maisakatuparan ang mga programang pangkaunlaran ng pamahalaan, sa tulong at suporta ng mga mamamayan ng lalawigan,” pahayag ni Bise-Gob. Humerlito A. Dolor. Saksi ang mga hepe ng iba't ibang ahensya at departamento ng pamahalaan, mga miyembro ng Project Management Committee, mga opisyal mula sa Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) na siyang naging kabalikat ng pamahalaan sa pag-aaral sa mga nilalaman ng OIP, at iba pang mga indibidwal, nilagdaan nina Gob. Alfonso V. Umali, Jr., Bise-Gob. Dolor at mga Bokal ng SP Vice-Gov. Dolor and Gov. Umali ang makasaysayang ordinansa. Binigyang-diin naman ni Umali na “ang OIP ay ang resulta ng mahigit sa isang dekadang paghahanda at pag-aaral ng pamahalaang panlalawigan na ngayon ay naaprubahan at ipatutupad na. Ito ang patunay na walang imposibleng gawin kung magsasama-sama at magtutulungan ang mga opisyal at mamamayan ng lalawigan.” Samantala, pinagkalooban naman ng DAP ang pamunuan ni Umali, sa pamamagitan ni DAP Senior VicePresident for Program Magdalena Mendoza ng Certificate of Appreciation sa naging epektibong pagtutuwang ng pamahalaang panlalawigan at DAP sa pormulasyon ng OIP at sa pagtitiyak sa pagkakaroon ng mga manggagawa ng pamahalaan na nakatuon sa layuning makapagkaloob ng mahahalaga at napapanahong serbisyong panlipunan sa mga mamamayan ng lalawigan. Sa ilalim ng OIP, magkakaroon ng implementation plan na tutukoy sa mga gagawing interventions na kabibilangan ng pagbabago sa organizational structure at staffing pattern (transfer, abolition, creation, reclassification/retitling of positions, downgrading at iba pang kaugnay na gawain), plantilla preparation, at writing/rewriting ng mga kinakailangang job description para sa bawat position title. (PIO/LTC/TBO-PIA-Calapan City)
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By Mayda Lagran BOAC, Marinduque, (PIA) -- The 21st Philippine Statistics Quiz (PSQ) was held in different secondary schools in various municipalities in the province in search for the country’s statistics whiz kids, in celebration to the 23rd National Statistics Month. The 9th Provincial Elimination was held at the Marinduque State College last October 23 where Mitsee Anne T. Reyes coached by Engr. Nelson Rufino Montejo emerged as champion. First runner-up was Rex Dancel U. Niebla while Prencess Chricel P. Garay emerged second runner-up. Third place went to Schultz Walter M. Labaguis and Glory Ann L. Briones took fourth place. The champion as well as the first and second place winners will represent the province in the regional level competition to be held at Calapan city in Oriental Mindoro on November 20 while the National Competition will take place on December 4. All regional champions will be awarded at the PSQ national finals. Their coaches and schools will receive certificates of recognition. The top five winning participants on the PSQ national finals will take home a PSQ Trophy in addition to cash prizes. Their coaches too will receive cash prize. The Philippine Statistics Quiz is a venture of the National Statistics Office and the Philippine Statistical Association, Inc. It is an annual contest nationwide for college freshmen held in 17 regions all-over the country to test the students’ knowledge in statistics. The contest started in 1992 and is endorsed by the Commission on Higher Education in all public and private higher education institutions. (ML/CNS/
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Kinatha ni: Dr. Rose Marie Felicidad V. Saet Retiradong Direktor Taong bayan ay nagtatanong, "Ano ang mangyayari pagdating ng panahon?" Kapag lumaki ang mga anak, Kapag nagsipagasawa at magkapamilya nang maaga, Kapag sila ay nabigo, Kapag sila ay naulila, Ang karaniwang sagot ay Que Sera Sera! May mga nagtatanong din. Paano na ang kalayaang nakamtan? Paano na ang taas babang ekonomiya? Paano na ang bansang kapayapaan at karapatang pantao na nayurakan? Paano na ang eleksyon kung may dayaan? Ang maisasagot ayon sa maraming tao ay Que Sera Sera. At mayroong mga katanungan pa ang iba. Ano ang kahihinatnan ng edukasyon kung pabagu-bago ang sistema? Ano ang kinabukasan ng mga batang lansangan? Ano ang kapalaran ng mga biktima ng sunog, baha at demolisyon? Ano ang magagawa sa bumababang moralidad? Maraming kasagutan pero ang magiging resulta ay walang katiyakan. May mga mabibigat pa na mga katanungan. Mabibigyan pa ba ng katarungan ang mga biktima na karahasan? Mahuhuli pa ba ang mga nagkasala na sa batas ay nakaalpas? Madidisiplina ba ang mga nagaabuso sa tungkulin? Mapadadali ba ang proseso sa paglilitis sa mga nagnakaw sa kaban ng bayan? —sundan sa pahina 12
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By Dinnes Manzo ROMBLON, Romblon, (PIA) -- Artists and craftsmen from the province of Romblon were in Baguio city recently for the first leg of the artists exchange program of the Committee on Art Galleries (CAG) of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) festival for 2012. The artists – Danilo Mortel, Joseph Salvador and Gedencio Villanueva (marble), Gilbert Riano (visual arts), Edgar Mayor (marble and wood), Charles Montojo (sculpture), Eleazar “Elan” Molino (pottery) and Arturo Muros (photography) took part in monoprint art and textile-ink-andsand art workshops facilitated by Tam-awan artists. Chit Asignacion, vice president of Chanum Foundation Inc. which developed and manages Tam-awan Village, also talked about the beginnings of Tam-awan and how it functions, and gave tips on how such an artist village can be developed and maintained in Romblon. Asignacion also facilitated a free-flowing discussion among the artists on how to enliven the arts in Romblon. The artists talked about their art, their aspirations, and the challenges they meet in pursuing their arts and crafts. In-house artists can do your The Romblon artists, accompanied by Roberto Madera as repre- portrait in just fifteen minutes. sentative of the provincial government of Romblon and Save the Fort San Andres Movement Inc. whose mission is to restore the fort and other historical and cultural buildings in Romblon, also visited the art installations by Tam-awan artists, as well as toured café galleries and some popular tourist sites in the city, among them the BenCab Museum of National Artist for Visual Arts Ben Cabrera. “It was a thrilling experience. It’s inspiring,” said Margarita Molino, secretary of the Save the Fort San Andres Movement Inc. Gilbert Riano, who is among the younger craftsmen to attend the artist exchange, expressed being inspired by the whole experience. “I learned new things,” he said. “The experience gave me ideas on what other products I can create back home using indigenous and waste materials like marble chips.” “We were awakened,” said Mortel. “We got new ideas and inspirations to make our very own arts concept.” This early, the artists are already talking about creating an artists group in Romblon. “We can try to create an artistic culture in Romblon,” shared Riano. “The artists who attended can be the nucleus of the artist group we will create,” added Elan Molino. Tam-awan artists headed by Asignacion and Maria Elena Catajan went to Romblon and conducted a mosaic arts workshop using marble chips. The workshop was attended by artists and students from Romblon.(Roberto Madera/DM/LBR -PIA IVB, Romblon)
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Education leaders to converge in Palawan education summit By Victoria Asuncion S. Mendoza PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan, (PIA) -- Education leaders, policy makers and other stakeholders converged this week for the Palawan Education Summit convened by the Department of Education (DepEd) Palawan and the provincial government in this city. The summit set on November 7-9 at the Skylight Convention Center gathered the key players of the education sector to work together in improving the quality of education in the light of present challenges and the K to 12 program. Under the theme “Napapanahong Tugon sa Pagpapalakas ng ng Edukasyon sa Palawan,” participants engaged in discussions on the current state of education in the province and examined issues in an effort to uplift the quality of education. Congressman Juan Edgardo M. Angara, chairman of the Committee on Higher and Technical Education in the House of Representatives graced the event as keynote speaker with Education Secretary Bro. Armin Luistro, and FSC to address particiBy Victoria Asuncion S. Mendoza pants on the last day. DepEd Undersecretary Yolanda S. Quijano did a presenPUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan, (PIA) -- Inaasahang tation on the K to 12 Program. This summit is being initiated by the provincial govern- 700 permanenteng posisyon para sa mga guro ang ilalaan ment through its Ensuring Quality Instruction Program (Equip) for ng Department of Education (DepEd) sa elementary at high school ng Palawan para sa school year 2013-2014 upang Palawan with the cooperation of DepEd Palawan. Teachers, heads and top officials of public and private matugunan ang kakulangan ng mga guro sa lalawigan. Ito ang sinabi ni Dir. Sinforosa Guiñares, regional dischools, colleges and universities, officials of civic and nonrector ng DepEd Mimaropa, Huwebes, sa unang araw ng open government organizations participated in the summit. (VSM/TBO forum ng Palawan Education Summit na ginaganap sa lunsod -PIA-4B/Palawan) na ito.
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Ayon kay Guiñares, mayroon nakatakdang 60,000 teacher items ang ipamamahagi sa buong bansa sa susunod na taon at ang Palawan ang pinaglaanan nang may pinakamaraming teacher items sa Mi,maropa base sa electronicbased information system ng DepEd. Para sa susunod na school year 2013-2014, maglalaan ng 300 teacher items para sa elementarya at 400 teacher items para sa sekondarya para lamang sa Palawan division. Bukod sa teacher items, sinabi din na Guiñares na naka programa din ang pagbili ng mga bagong mesa at upuan para sa mag-aaral at guro; at ang karagdagang pagtatayo ng mga gusali sa mga paaralan. Ang tatlong araw na Summit ay nagtapos kung saan inasahan ang pagdalo ni DepEd Secretary Bro. Armin Luistro. (VSM/TBO-PIA4B, Palawan)
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9 finalists make it to Palawan Search for Outstanding Co-ops By Victoria Asuncion S. Mendoza
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan, (PIA) -- Nine cooperatives have made it in this year’s Search for Outstanding Cooperatives of the Provincial Cooperatives Development Council. These cooperatives are the WPU Credit Cooperative, Lapu -Lapu Poblacion Multi-Purpose Cooperative (MPC), Rio Tuba Kilusang Bay an Consumers Co-op., Brooke’s Point Municipal Employees MPC, Brookes Point Public Elementary School Teachers MPC, Taytay Municipal Employees MPC, San Miguel Farmers and Fishers MPC, Coron School of Fisheries MPC and Busuanga Municipal Employees MPC. Through these cooperatives, capital and financial requirements of farmers, fishermen and other micro-entrepreneurs have been provided at low interests thereby augmenting income; livelihood projects are undertaken in rural communities; technology transfer effected and idle lands put to productive use. The search is open to all cooperatives in good standing and nominated by their respective Municipal Cooperative Development Councils. The awarding of the winners will be held during the Provincial Cooperatives Convention on November 14 at the VJR Hall of the provincial capitol. At present, there are 319 primary cooperatives in Palawan registered with the Cooperatives Development Authority.
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Pagdinig ng 2013 badyet ng pamahalaaang panlalawigan, binuksan sa publiko By Orlan C. Jabagat PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan, (PIA) -- Bukas sa publiko at mga kasapi ng lokal na mamamahayag sa lungsod at lalawigan ang isinasagawang pagdinig ng 2013 badyet ng pamahalaang panlalawigan. Ito ang inihayag ni board member Rolando E. Bonoan Jr., chairman ng Committee on Appropriations noong Oktubre 22. Ang nasabing pagdinig ay isinagawa sa session hall ng Sangguniang Panlalawigan kasama ang mga miyembro ng Junta Provincial at Local Finance Committee. Ayon kay Bonoan, ito ay upang malaman at malinawan sa taumbayan at mga mamamahayag ang mga proyekto at programang paglalaanan ng pondo ng lalawigan, gayundin upang maisantabi ang haka-hakang gagamitin sa pamumulitika ang badyet. Tiniyak ni Bonoan na ang kapakanan ng mga taga-Palawan ang isasaalang-alang sa pagbalangkas ng 2013 budget at sinikap na maging maayos at balanse ang pagdinig ng panukalang badyet ng iba’t ibang cluster ng mga tanggapan ng pamahalaang panlalawigan.
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Ni: Luis T. Cueto LUNGSOD NG CALAPAN, Oriental Mindoro, (PIA) -- Ipinapanukala na gawing P30 ang terminal fee sa Calapan City Port mula sa P20 na kasalukuyang binabayaran ng mga gumagamit ng port. Sa ginanap na public hearing sa Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) Conference Hall kaugnay sa panukala ng PPA Port Management Office, ipinaliwanag ni Port Manager Victor Arellano na kailangang itaas ang singil ng terminal fee upang higit na mapabuti ang mga serbisyong ipinagkakaloob nila sa mga pasaherong dumaraan dito. Ang Calapan City Port ay isa sa mga may best practices sa buong bansa kung serbisyo ang pag-uusapan, sabi ni Arellano. Malaking halaga na ang nalulugi sa ahensya sa simula pa lamang ng operasyon nito noong 2005, sabi ni PPA Executive Assistant Marcelina Roldan. Napupunta ang P20 terminal fee sa government share, rentals, value-added tax (VAT), pag-imprenta ng tiket, bayad sa kuryente at tubig, sweldo ng mga empleyado, e-ticketing cost/ISO certificate, operating expenses at sa National Ports Management Services Inc. (NPMSI), ang kumpanyang namamahala sa operasyon ng passenger terminal. Ipinaliwanag naman ng kinatawan ng NPMSI ang mga planong modernisasyon ng kanilang kumpanya para sa passenger terminal tulad ng pagdaragdag ng air conditioning units, wi-fi routers, karagdagang playing equipment sa kiddie play room, firefighting equipment, LED board para sa boarding schedule at announcements, information, reminders at paglalagay ng thermal scanners at iba pang mga pasilidad na kinakailangan para sa higit na ligtas at kumportableng pagtigil ng mga pasahero rito. Magsasagawa rin ng isa pang public hearing sa Roxas Port para sa mga pasaherong nanggagaling naman sa timog na bahagi ng bansa, sabi ni Business Development and Marketing Officer Eligio G. Fortajada. Matapos ang mga public hearing at ang paglalagay ng mga anunsyo sa mga istratehikong lugar sa lalawigan at iba pang kaugnay na gawain, itataas ang usapin sa national office ng PPA para sa kanilang pag-apruba at tuluyang im-
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Written by Anichie Itoh They say that for a dream to come true, you have to pursue and work hard on it. For others, it takes many years to actually realize what they want in life but for a 10-year old boy living in Barangay Poblacion, Magsaysay, Occidental Mindoro, his dream starts now and he is working hard to achieve it. Patrick John Rodel Baylon is known in their community in joining various singing competitions. The eldest among two children of Rodel and Lina Baylon, Patrick seems to be quite small for his age but he should not be looked down just because of his frail physique. Even with new acquaintances, he doesn’t show any reluctance to talk as he easily gets along with others. At a young age, it is evident that Patrick has a passion for singing. As a matter of fact, he joined several amateur singing competitions in their municipality. Yet for the Regional Search for Exemplary Pantawid Pamilya Children held last October 5 in DSWD Field Office IV-B in Malate, Manila, he sang the “Patuloy ang Pangarap”, a song which clearly depicts that of chasing after your dreams. Being not a newbie in this type of competition, there was no trace of anxiety, as he even cheerfully greeted the audience, the judges, and Regional Director Violeta A. Cruz, to whom he addressed by her nickname Director Boleng. Before he proceeded with his number, he said “Di bale nang mahirap, basta may pangarap!” Hope and determination is palpable in Patrick’s eyes. He sang his heart out and let the audience felt that nothing is impossible for someone who dreams. Consequently, he made it possible, being hailed as the regional winner. Described by Provincial Link Abigail Ablana as cute, charming, smart, and witty, Patrick proves these words right when he answered the question given to him by one of the judges. His question was about that if he will be the mayor of their municipality, what will be the first thing he will do to help his constituents uplift their lives. Without much hesitation, he answered, “ Ipapatupad ko po ang 4Ps sa aming bayan para po matulungan ang aking mga kababayang mahihirap.” He added that it is important for the children to go to school and get proper education and have their regular check-ups to maintain their healthy condition. The audience was clearly amused by his cleverness. Patrick showed that he really possesses the qualities of an exemplary child. Patrick’s family has been a beneficiary of the program since 2009. With her grandmother as the grantee of the program, Patrick never ceases to comply with the conditionalities of the program. He was dewormed twice last 2011 and was fully immunized. The family recognizes the importance of health by monitoring their children’s health and complying with the said conditionalities. In education, Patrick does not only go to school for the compliance of 85% attendance but also to actually learn something. He does not only join singing contests initiated by the various organizations and clubs in Magsaysay to bag the cash prize but to also develop his talent and be popular. Although it is normal to be a little hyper at times for his age, he still exhibits a good moral character and discipline. Patrick is showered with nurture and unconditional love from his parents. He always feels it whenever they are present and watch him during his competitions. It gives Patrick extra energy whenever his parents are watching him on stage. The search also demonstrated the strong support of the Local Government Unit (LGU) to the program particularly its Mayor, Honourable Eleanor Fajardo. The LGU of Magsaysay is very supportive to their candidate and shouldered the travelling expenses of Patrick’s father, Mang Rodel. Originally, only one companion is allowed or can be shouldered in the expenses but since the LGU saw that it will be better for their contender to be accompanied by both parents, they did not hesitate to provide for Mang Rodel. True enough, Patrick became more confident and determined to win because his inspirations were there to support him. Pursuing one’s dream is not an easy task but the Pantawid Pamilya, in its own terms, serves as an avenue for someone to take a step in making it come true. Patrick is among the few children whose dreams are being realized. With the help of the program, whether in the support of receiving cash grants or instilling the values of health and education, his dream will be achieved someday and it all starts with a dream.
Held at A & A Beach Resort, Laylay, Boac, Marinduque
In Partnership with the Department of Tourism, Marinduque Travel & Tourism Office & Provincial Government of Marinduque.
Gov. Reyes in her inspirational message Mula sa pahina 6… QUE
SERA SERA
Sobrang pwede kung lalagyan ang batas ng ngipin at integridad. Samot-saring mga katanungan at madami ding kasagutan. Ngunit hindi tiyak ang magiging katotohanan at kahihinatnan, Mga opisyal na nakaluklok ay malaki ang pananagutan, At mamamayan naman dapat ding makipagtulungan, Sila ay umaasa sa kabila ng mga kabiguan, Dapat tandaan, "Nasa Diyos ang awa, nasa tao ang gawa", ayon sa kasabihan.
The Participants
Kung gayon dapat iwasan ang isipang Que Sera Sera. May pag-asa pa at di dapat sa suwerte umaasa, Tulad ng pagtama sa lotto na walang katiyakan pa, Huwag tumulad kay Juan na nakanganga at naghihintay na bumagsak ang bunga. Huwag maghintay sa ibibigay ng pamahalaan, Ugaliing isipin, ano ang maitutulong sa bayan, Huwag ipagpalit ang dignidad sa anumang halaga, Di maipagkakapuri, nakahihiya at magiging batik sa pamilya. Sa ganitong pananaw magiging Que Sera Sera na lang ba ang buhay natin? Wari ko'y hindi na mandin, kaya sa kakayahang pagandahin ang buhay ay huwag mag-alanganin Maging pro-aktibo ar progresibo sa bawat isyu at gawain, At yan ang aakay at tutulong upang tagumpay ay maging atin. Que Sera Sera? Ito ay Hindi positibo at ating kalimutan na. Kahit sinasabi ng isang awit, na di natin alam ang bukas na na darataing pa, May panahon tayo na makagawa ng mga bagay na magaganda, Maging maagap sa pagbabago at huwag sa suwerte o sa Ibang tao umasa.
The Speakers
Photos Courtesy of :
Pie Hirondo Provincial Capitol Putong Group
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Governor CARMENCITA “NANAY” O. REYES November 9
The participants with the speakers after the Putong
Just before its recent adjournment, Congress has passed on second reading the bill seeking to enact the K+12 basic education program but not without debate. Included in House Bill 6643 or the bill for the “Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2012” is a provision adopted from House Bill 3479 by Cong. Angelo B. Palmones of AGHAM Party-list which seeks to allow graduates of Science, Mathematics, Statistics and Engineering Courses to teach Science and Mathematics in the Elementary and Secondary levels. The included provision, section 8 of the bill, was proposed to be amended prior to its passage on second reading last 17th of October, 2012. “We want to acknowledge and express our appreciation of Congw. Rosenda Ann Ocampo’s firm conviction and belief why this provision should not be amended from the K+12 bill,” Palmones said. Congresswoman Ocampo was the sponsor in plenary of the said measure. “The other authors who worked hard on this bill, together with the positive recommendations of DepEd and DOST helped to enlighten that this provision does not only address the lack of manpower in the basic education unit, but it also addresses the need to have teachers fully equipped and trained in the sciences for students to learn better from their mentors,” Palmones added. In a report on the 2003 Trends in International Mathematics and Sciences Survey (TIMSS) for fourth grade students, the Philippines mathematics average score was 358 compared to the in- The MIMAROPA Sunrise Executive Editor Noel ternational average score V. Magturo (left) and AGHAM Partylist Repreof 495. For the sciences, sentative Angelo Palmones (right). the Philippines’ average score was 332 compared to the international average score of 489. In the same survey with equivalent to 8th grade student participants (aged 13 years or those who are in second year High School), the Philippines’ average Mathematics score was 378 out of the 466 average international score, while the country fared 377 out of a 473 average international score for the Sciences. The K+12 program aims to have significant improvements in the quality of education for the country’s younger population especially in math and science. “Quality science education is one of the advocacies of AGHAM Party-List . We sincerely hope the K+12 bill helps assure the public that our advocacy goal shall be served,” Palmones added. (AGHAM/Anne Margaux B. Mateo)
P-Noy proclaims National Year of Rice President Benigno S. Aquino III had declared 2013 as National Year of Rice through Proclamation No. 494 signed Oct. 18 to intensify the government campaign on achieving rice selfsufficiency. “Part of the strategy to attain rice self-sufficiency is intensified information campaign and social marketing to enjoin producers, consumers, and policyPresident Benigno Aquino III maker to help achieve this goal,” Aquino said in the Proclamation. He also said that a sustained and nationwide campaign is needed to boost farmers’ morale and motivate them to adopt technologies to improve farm productivity. With the theme, Sapat na Bigas, Kaya ng Pinas, the National Year of Rice was also proclaimed to encourage the public to be responsible rice consumers. Farmers are encouraged to adopt at least three modern farm technologies while consumers are urged to reduce rice wastage. The Department of Agriculture leads the campaign while Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) handles its implementation. In his message to PhilRice on its 27th anniversary, Aquino said, “Your solidarity in our ongoing mission will assure the Filipino a more promising future where all our citizens have access to our basic staples… We shall reap our harvest.” The proclamation also affirmed the celebration of National Rice Awareness Month every November in pursuant to Proclamation No. 524 issued in 2004. Updates on the National Year of Rice are available at http://www.facebook.com/rice.matters, http:// twitter.com/rice_matters, and http:// www.facebook.com/riceawareness.
Pledge for rice kicks off Rice Awareness Month
Courtesy Call with Gov. Nanay Carmencita
At Cong. Allan Velasco District Office
“As Filipino, I commit myself to helping conserve rice,” about a hundred PhilRice staff pledged in Filipino. They swore not to cook, scoop, or order rice more than what they can consume; and to properly cook rice - not over or undercooked. They also pledged to eat unpolished or brown rice and equally nutritious food as substitute to rice such as saba, sweet potato, and corn. “I also commit myself to disseminate these ways of being responsible rice consumers to value farmers’ hardships and support the country’s goal of providing enough food for fellow Filipinos,” they said. Pledgers are expected to keep their oath to help the government save as high as P6.2 billion on rice imports and feed 2.6 million hungry Filipinos in a year. Know more about the National Rice Awareness Month and its activities at http://www.facebook.com/rice.matters, http://twitter.com/rice_matters, and http:// www.facebook.com/riceawareness.
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The altar of Sta. Cruz Cathedral
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