Volume X No. 01 October 30-November 5, 2012
Sunset at Gasan, Marinduque by NVM Racelis Operasyon ng paliparan ng Marinduque, sinigurong hindi hihinto /Ni: M.N. Lagran Strong Opposition to Gov. Carmencita Loan /By: E.J. Obligacion DAR turns over farm-to-market road to Magsaysay town /By: V. Dequina
Buwan ng Tamaraw, pinagdiwang /Ni: L.T. Cueto Marinduque holds 4th Consumers Congress /By: M.N. Lagran DepEd Secretary Luistro, sorpresang bumisita sa Romblon /Ni: D. Manzo
Palawan government commends framework agreement /By: V.A.S. Mendoza
Philippines bags prestigious award at UN Biodiversity Summit /By: V.A.S. Mendoza Calapan, hinirang na Most Business-Friendly City sa bansa /Ni: L.T. Cueto
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Operasyon ng paliparan ng Marinduque, sinigurong hindi hihinto Ni Mayda Lagran BOAC, Marinduque, (PIA) -- Patuloy ang operasyon ng Marinduque Domestic Airport at ng Zest Airlines, kabaligtaran ng kumakalat na balita na hihinto ang operasyon nito ngayong Oktubre. Nilinaw ito ni Raul G. Glorioso, department manager ng Aerodome Development and Management Service ng Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP). Pinagtibay din ito ni Kerwin Laudit, officer-in-charge ng Marinduque Domestic Airport at patunay nga nito ay may nakareserba na sa naturang airline hanggang Disyembre. Ang pagpapahayag na ito ay naganap kasabay ng ginawang “Public Hearing and Consultation on the Proposed Increase of Passenger Service Charge (Terminal Fee)" sa East Point Hotel, Balaring, Boac noong nakalipas na linggo. Dumalo ang ilang miyembro ng Sangguniang Panlalawigang Bayan na sina Mel Go, Annie Rosas, Amelia Aguirre at mga representante ng bawat munisipyo pati na rin mula sa iba’t-ibang ahensiya ng pamahalaan. Ipinaliwanag ni Glorioso na ang terminal fee simula 1988 ay P20 lamang kumpara sa panukalang P100. Aniya, ang dating rate ay hindi sasapat sa operational and maintenance expenses ng tanggapan. Ang pagtaas ng terminal fee ay tinutulan ng marami at ipinahayag ni Bokal Mel Go na ito ay sobrang taas para sa mga taga-Marinduque. Ipinanukala niya na bawasan ang TF at ang hindi pagpapatupad ng minsanan o biglaan. Sinangayunan ito ng iba pang bokal kasama si Bokal Annie Rosas, chairperson ng Committee on Transportation. Napagkasunduan sa pamumuno ni Glorioso na gawing dahan-dahan ang pagtaas ng TF simula P50, P75 hanggang marating ang P100 sa loob ng isang taon. Ipinakita ng pamahalaang panlalawigan sa pagtitipon ang iba’t-ibang proyekto o maintenance at repair work na naisagawa na ng pamahalaang lokal sa ilalim ni Governor Carmencita Reyes, sa pakikipagtulungan sa CAAP at Marinduque Domestic Airport, upang mapabuti ang kalagayan ng paliparan, kasama na ang dalawang palikuran na sadyang kailangan maayos para sa kaginhawahan ng mga pasahero lalo’t higit ng mga dayuhan sa lalawigan. Isinaysay din na kailangang unahing isaayos ang runway upang hindi huminto ang serbisyo ng kasalukuyang airlines. Anila, kailangan pa ngang madagdagan ng serbisyo mula nang iba pang kumpanya ng mga sasakyang panghimpapawid at ang mga ito ay naghihintay lamang na matapos at maisaayos ang runway. Malaking tulong ito sa larangan ng turismo sa Marinduque. (LBR/MNL-PIA4B Marinduque) With supports from:
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By Eli Obligacion Apparently bent on pursuing another multimillion peso loan with PNB, the Marinduque Provincial Government received stronger opposition from the Marinduque First Saturday Movers, popularly known as Marinduque Movers. In its new resolution (No. 2012-12) dated October 20, 2012, Marinduque Movers conveyed to the Provincial Government that “the flip-flopping SP Resolutions only shows how the proponent of the loan has no clear idea on the exact amount they need and it follows that they do not have, again, a clear idea on what projects are to be undertaken”. The group also noted that “the repair of airport runway is a national government concern and repairs should be undertaken by Marinduque First Saturday Movers in a meeting. Some prominent the Department of Transportation and Communications Marinduque names associated with it are Gen. Recaredo A.Sarmiento (DOTC) and not by the Local Government.” II, Gen. George Alino, former Gov. Aristeo Lecaroz, Atty. Milton The Marinduque Movers also stressed this time that Mendoza, Engr. Bernardo Jambalos III, Capt. Emmanuel Regio, from the reading of the relevant SP resolutions pertaining to Atty. Benjo Buenviaje, Romeo Hermoso, former Mayor Pedrito the loan, there is no clear amount in the mind of the propoNepomuceno, Victor Rodriguez, Anastacio Revilla, Jr. and Ronald nent as the proposal started with the amount of Php 300M, reduced to Php 250M, eventually settling to Php 150M allegedly for the repair of the Marinduque Airport Runway (Php 100M) and for the repair of provincial roads (Php 50M). Opposition to the loan has likewise been expressed through a resolution by the Sangguniang Bayan of Gasan as well as critical discussions in the social media. It will be recalled that the DOTC had already confirmed in a recent letter to Congressman Velasco dated September 12, 2012, that both DOTC and the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) have allocated funds for the development of the Marinduque Airport amounting to Php 80M. It also confirmed that the continued development of the Marinduque Airport has been endorsed to CAAP. It will also be recalled that the repeated argument used by Governor Carmencita Reyes to justify the loan as announced by her over local radio that ZestAir, the only airline company servicing Marinduque at present, will cease local operation starting October 27 due to the airport runway situation has been belied by the continued servicing of the airport by the said airline. Congressman Velasco has also confirmed that another airline is set to service the airport within the year. Noting that requisites to determine the viability of the loan proposal have not been submitted by proponent for review, Marinduque Movers stated that this is “a clear indication that the loan proposal has no concrete and justifiable purpose” and makes the move questionable “aside from it being untimely and a suspect for deceit”. As if to underline its suspicion of “deceit”, Marinduque Movers also noted that a member of the provincial board delivered a privilege speech vehemently opposing the loan proposal citing various reasons “including the intentional infringement of established Sangguniang Panlalawigan rules”, complaining further that it was without the knowledge of the minority group, “…it was not discussed nor presented formally as the proponent has not submitted any financial feasibility study and program of works for the proposed projects, and, most notably without the endorsement of the Treasurer, Accountant, PPDO, and most —turn to page 11
By Voltaire Dequina MAGSAYSAY, Occidental Mindoro, (PIA) -- The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) turned over the Poblacion-Caguray Farm-To-Market-Road (FMR) to the local government of Magsaysay on October 11. The FMR project is under the Agrarian Reform Infrastructure Support Program Phase III (Arisp) and is worth P23,330,683. DAR Regional Director Erlinda Pearl Armada and Arisp Consultant Yukihiro Kahawara led the turnover along with the local government officials, agrarian reform officers, staff and an estimated 150 beneficiaries. The ceremony started with the unveiling of the marker by Kahawara and Governor Josephine Sato. This was followed by the blessing and the inaugural drive through of the four-kilometer project that will benefit 1,576 agrarian reform beneficiaries who regularly transport their agricultural products in the two barangays. Barangay Poblacion and Caguray belong to the lists of agrarian reform communities (ARC) in the province. The ceremonial turnover was presented by Armada to Mayor Eleonor B. Fajardo, followed by the messages from Kahawara, Sato and Congresswoman Amelita Villaroza. (LBR/VND-PIA4B Occidental Mindoro) bilang ng mga magsasaka. Dito nakatuon ang karamihan sa mga support services ng DAR tulad ng ipapatayong potable water system sa Balansay kung saan aabot sa 200 pamilya SAN JOSE, Occidental Mindoro, (PIA) -- Pinasinayaan ang mabibiyayaan. ang rehabilitasyon ng Barangay Balanday Road sa bayan Matapos ang groundbreaking ceremony ay ng Mamburao. Ito ay pinangunahan ni Governor Josephine R. Sato at isinagawa ang inspeksyon ng mga kalsada at ang preDepartment of Agrarian Reform (DAR) officer-in-charge PARO construction conference sa Mindoro Hotel. Ang proyektong ito sa ilalim ng Agrarian ReAmado M. Blor at Japanese consultant Yukihiro Kawahara. Ang proyekto ay ang pagpapasemento ng farm-to- form Infrastructure Support Project Phase III (Arisp), market road (FMR) ng Barangay Balansay at Payompon (BALPA ay magkatuwang na pinondohan ng pamahalaan ng ARC) na may habang 4.389 kilometro at nagkakahalaga ng Japan sa pamamagitan ng Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) at ng pamahalaan ng Pilipinas. P24,307,431.04. Sinimulan ang konstruksyon noong ika-31 ng Kabilang ang dalawang barangay sa mga agrarian reHulyo at inaasahang matatapos ito sa ika-11 ng Disyform communities (ARC) ng DAR. Ang ARC ay pinagsamang daembre. (LBR/VND-PIA4B, Occidental Mindoro) lawang barangay na kinilala ng kagawaran na may malaking
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By Luis T. Cueto ORIENTAL MINDORO, (PIA) -- Ipinagdiwang sa Oriental Mindoro tuwing buwan ng Oktubre ang buwan ng tamaraw na may temang “327 Tamaraw ng Mindoro: Sagisag ng Bawat Pilipino, Pangalagaan at Pararamihin ito.” Ang selebrasyon ay kaugnay sa pagdedeklara sa ilalim ng Presidential Proclamation No. 273 na nagsasaad bilang, “Special Month for the Conservation and Protection of Tamaraws in Mindoro” tuwing buwan ng Oktubre. Sa pormal na pagsisimula ng selebrasyon na pinangunahan ni Gov. Alfonso V. Umali Jr., ipinahayag niya na dapat makipagkaisa ang mga taga-Mindoro sa pagdiriwang at kanilang gunitain ang responsibilidad na pangalagaan at mas paramihin pa ang bilang ng tamaraw na tanging sa Oriental Mindoro lang matatagpuan. Kabilang sa mga ay ang Day Camp at Tamaraw Gene Pool sa iba’t ibang paaralan sa Occidental Mindoro; Bio-Camp sa Tamaraw Gene Pool Manoot, Rizal, Occidental Mindoro; Teacher’s Training on Biodiversity sa Calapan City; Bio-Quiz at postermaking contests na isinaagawa sa kapitolyo noong Oktubre 25. Magkakatuwang naman sa nasabing gawain ang pamahalaang panlalawigan, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, The Association of Mindoreños, Mindoro Biodiversity Foundation Inc., Shell Pilipinas Foundation, Malampaya Foundation Inc., at Bikers Group. (LBR/LTC-PIA4B Calapan City)
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Marinduque holds 4th Consumers Congress By Mayda Lagran BOAC, Marinduque, (PIA) -- A total of 121 participants from various sectors gathered for the 4th Marinduque Consumers Congress recently at the Marinduque State College Audio-Visual room in Boac to improve consumers’ level of awareness on their rights and responsibilities as well as clarify the issues and policies that may affect them. Participants came from consumer organizations, senior citizens, government, academe, housewives, motorists and business groups. Discussed during the congress were topics on Consumer Rights and Responsibilities, Price Act, Product Standards, Philippine Business Registry, Enhanced Business Name Registration System and the Helmet Law. Guest speakers were Dr. Jorge Antonio P. Calayo of the Land Transportation Office; Criselda Manaog, Department of Trade and Industry-Marinduque (DTI) Senior Trade and Industry Specialist; DTI Provincial Director Carlito Fabaleña and DTI Regional Director Joel B. Valera. Each concerned agency addressed all the issues and concerns raised by the consumers. Fabaleña addressed the body and stressed the need for consumers to be more active and well-informed for their own protection.(DOS/CNS/MNL/PIA4B)
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DPWH– Marinduque (L-R): ADE Rodolfo S. David, Mr. Roland M. Vargas (25 years as casual), Mr. Manuel A. Balagtas, Dist. Engr. Tiburcio L. Canlas, Ms. Edita Sevilla, and Mr. Jesus M. Malubag.
LTO consults public on plate standardization By Mayda Lagran BOAC, Marinduque, (PIA) -- A public consultation on Land Transportation Office (LTO) Motor Vehicle License Plates Standardization Program was held on October 18 at the Moriones Arena . The consultation was led by LTO Officer Joerge Calayo, together with Cito Laylay, Boac Sangguniang Bayan (SB) member and chairman on the committee on transportation. Calayo explained the program to transport vehicle owners and drivers’ association. They also discussed the problems regarding the present design of license plates, the changes that would be made and the implementation of the program. Calayo presented the different problems on the current plate designs such as having nine different design plates which compromise the vehicle identification. He said present designs are easy to imitate which results in the spread of fake and tampered plates. Also, the absence of adequate security in plate attachment must be taken into account, as it becomes easy to steal and illegally transfer plates. The wear and tear of the reflective sheets makes it difficult to identify vehicles. Problems about plate issuance were also discussed such as the delay in the procurement and production resulting in the scarcity of plates as well as the decrease in number of registration of motor vehicles. Benefits of the change in the current plate designs were also discussed by Calayo and Laylay. They said that the change could facilitate easier vehicle identification, prevents the theft as well as the illegal and indiscriminate transfer of license plates and —turn to page 11
DepEd Secretary Luistro, sorpresang bumisita sa Romblon Ni Dinnes Manzo
ROMBLON, Romblon, (PIA) -- Sorpresang dumating noong nakaraang linggo si Education Secretary Armin A. Luistro sa lalawigan ng Romblon at personal na bumisita sa ilang mga pampublikong paaralan sa elementaya at sekondarya.
Pagkalapag ng eroplano sa Tugdan Airport ni Secretary Luistro, agad itong nagtungo sa mga paaralan sa Tablas island upang personal na makita at malaman ang mga pangangailangan at posibleng kakulangan sa mga eskwelahan para agarang maaksiyunan. Kabilang sa mga pinuntahan nito ang Don Felipe Madali Memorial Elementary School, Alcantara Central School, Don Manuel Solidum Memorial School, Looc National High School, Limon Norte Elementary School, Romblon National High School (Odiongan), San Andres Central School, Marigondon Norte Elementary School, Nemesio Ganan Memorial School, Ben G. Talamisan Memorial School, Dona Juana Elementary School, Sto. Nino Elementary School, Esteban Madrona National High School at Esteban Minon Elementary School. Kasunod naman niyang binisita ang isla ng Sibuyan upang magsagawa ng inspeksiyon at ebalwasyon sa kalagayan ng mga paaralan dito. Pagkadaong sa pantalan ng Magdiwang ay agad na dumiretso ang kalihim sa Magdiwang Central School, Magdiwang National High School, Tomas and Maria Maglaya Memorial School, Cantagda Elementary School, Cajidiocan National High School at Cajidiocan Central School. Panghuling binisita ni Sec. Luistro ang mga paaralan sa isla ng Romblon. Nagtungo ito sa mga sumusunod ns paaralan: Romblon National High School (Alad Campus), Alad (Lamao) Elementary School, Romblon East Central School at Romblon West Central School. Sa paunlak na panayam sa PIA-Romblon ni Danilo C. Padilla, OIC - Office of the Assistant Schools Division dent, naging makabuluhan ang tatlong araw na pagbisita ng
kalihim ng edukasyon at laking pasasalamat nila sa pagdalaw na ito ng kalihim dahil tuwirang nakita at narinig nito ilang mga hinaing at pangangailangan ng bawat paaralan sa buong DepEd Sec, Armin Luistro probinsiya. Sa pagdalaw na ito, inaasahang higit pang mapapaunlad ang sistema ng pagtuturo sa mga eskwelahan sa buong lalawigan at mabilis ng matutugunan ang mga nakitang pangangailangan ng bawat paaralan, ayon kay Padilla. Nilalayon ng kagawaran ng edukasyon na maibigay ng mga guro ang de-kalidad na edukasyon sa mga magaaral, maisaayos ang mga paaralang may kalumaan na o madagdagan ang mga gusali sa mga paaralang kulang ang mga silid-aralan, mabigyan ng mga aklat o reading materials ang mga bata, masigurong malusog at ligtas na nakapag -aaral ang mga bata habang nasa eskwelahan. Nakipagpulong din si Luistro sa mga lider ng lokal na pamahalaan sa pangunguna ni Gobernor Eduardo C. Firmalo at pagkatapos ng kanyang pag-iikot sa mga paaralan ay pinulong rin nito sina Schools Division Superintendent Eve F. Fajutag kasama ng mga Romblon DepEd supervisors . Isa-isa nitong tinalakay ang kanyang obserbasyon sa ginawang pagbisita sa mga eskwelahan at hinimok ang mga ito na makipagtulungan sa kagawarang pinamumunuan na paunlarin at pagandahin ang mga eskwelahan na kanilang nasasakupan.(DM/PIA-IVB/Romblon)
Palawan government commends framework agreement
By Victoria Asuncion S. Mendoza PALAWAN, (PIA) -- The governor of Palawan has commended the signing of the Framework Agreement knowing that it sets the roadmap to peace in Mindanao. “We commend the panels of both the government and the MILF for recognizing that peace is an imperative in our time,” said Palawan Governor Baham Mitra. The government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) signed an agreement on Monday at Malacañang Palace to build a new Bangsamoro and end the secessionist war. The armed group’s push for a Bangsamoro homeland has lasted more than four decades and killed and displaced thousands while setting back economic development of resource-rich Mindanao. The conflict spilled-over into other islands, including Palawan, where tourism industry suffered a major blow 10 years ago when the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) kidnapped guests at Dos Palmas resort holding them hostage for more than a year. “The Framework Agreement commits both sides to the peace process that must be pursued resolutely, never giving-in to armed threats and pessimism,” Mitra said. Although the framework agreement will not immediately yield peace dividends, Mitra said, it represents a “Historic breakthrough in our generation” for a final Mindanao peace deal to emerge. “We know that the road ahead is difficult, that’s why both sides’ commitment to an enduring peace is a critical component of this process,” Mitra said. (PIO/LBR/VSM-PIA4B, Palawan)
Mga pasilidad sa Southern Palawan Provincial Hospital pinasinayaan Ni Orlan C. Jabagat LUNGSOD NG PUERTO PRINCESA, Palawan, (PIA) -- Pinasinayaan ni Governor Abraham Kahlil B. Mitra ang ilang karagdagang pasilidad sa Southern Palawan Provincial Hospital (SPPH) na matatagpuan sa Barangay Pangobilian sa bayan ng Brooke’s Point. Ang mga pasilidad na pinasinayaan ay ang doctors and nurses’ dormitory, guard house, parking area, at waiting shed na makikita sa loob ng bakuran ng SPPH. Sa mensahe ni Mitra, binigyang pugay nito ang pamunuan at mga empleyado ng SPPH sa maayos at epekpalawan .gov.ph tibong pamamalakad ng ospital. Binati rin niya si Brooke’s Point Mayor Narciso Leoncio Pinangunahan ni Gob. Baham Mitra katuwang si Brooke’s Point Mayor Narciso Leoncio ang pagpapasinaya ng mga karagdagang pasilidad sa sa pagbibigay ng pansin upang mapaganda ang mga pro- Southern Palawan Provincial Hospital (SPPH). gramang pangkalusugan sa kanyang munisipyo. Ang bayan ng Brooke’s Point ang unang bayan sa buong lalawigan na nakapagtalaga ng midwife sa bawat barangay, sabi ni Mitra. Masaya ding ibinalita ni Mitra na inaasahang mas marami pang pasilidad pangkalusugan ang maisasaayos sa susunod na taon dahil ang programang pagkalusugan ang isa sa mabibigyan ng malaking badyet ng pamahalaang panlalawigan. Dumalo sa aktibidad sina Mayor Leoncio, Provincial Engr. Renato Abrina at Dr. Cirilo Diesmos, hepe ng SPPH.
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Philippines bags prestigious award at UN Biodiversity Summit By Victoria Asuncion S. Mendoza
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan, (PIA) -- The Philippines was bestowed the Silver Future Policy Award 2012 by the World Future Council in recognition of the exemplary Tubbataha Reefs Natural Act in a ceremony held in conjunction with the United Nations Biodiversity Summit yesterday at Hyderabad, India. cognizing the efforts in the implementation of the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park Act. The award is symbolic of the Philippines' commitment to attain the Aichi Biodiversity Targets. We wish to share the award with the international community as a call for the continuation of achievements that shape policies towards the future we want." The Gold Award was given to Palau for two outstanding marine policies, the Protected Areas Network Act, initiated in 2003, and the Shark Haven Act from 2009. Namibia also won silver for its Marine Resources Act from 2000. http://tubbatahareef.org/wordpress In the ceremony the importance of healthy oceans Dr. Vithal Rajan, Peter E. Kenmore, Jakob von Uexkuell, Dr. Naoko and coasts for the well being of future generations was Ishii, Jan McAlpine, Glenda Simon, Theresa Mundita S. Lim, Marie- given emphasis by high profile speakers like Claire Cordonier Segger, Heather Ketebengang, Julia MartonIn the ceremony the importance of healthy oceans Lefèvre, Kilus Nguvauva and Alexandra Wandel at the FPA 2012 and coasts for the well being of future generations was Award Ceremony in Hyderabad, India given emphasis by high profile speakers like Dr. Braulio Ferreira de Souza Dias, executive secretary of the ConDirector Theresa Mundita S. Lim of the Departvention on CBD, who delivered the welcome address, ment of Environment and Natural Resources accepted the Julia Marton-Lefèvre, director general of the International award from Dr. Vithal Rajan, Indian writer and member of Union on the Conservation of Nature and Jakob von the World Future Council. The ceremony was convened Uexkull, founder of the World Future Council and the by the World Future Council, the Secretariat of the ConRight Livelihood Award. (LBR/VSM/WFC Foundationvention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the Global EnvironPIA4B-Palawan) ment Facility (GEF) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, with support from the HAGEDORN'S SENATORIAL BID SNOWBALLS Okeanos Foundation. In her laudatory speech, Dr. Naoko Ishii, CEO and chairperson of the GEF, praised the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park Act: “In 1999, the Global Environment Facility confirmed its support for the challenging effort to establish the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park. Thirteen years later, I am very proud to present the Future Policy Award to the Government of the Philippines for the Tubbataha http://www.puertoprincesa.ph/article2012 Reefs Natural Park Act. This award recognizes the Philippines’ vision and tireless effort to make the Tubbataha Puerto Princesa City, - The League of Cities of the Philippines unanimously approved a endorsing the candidacy of Puerto Princesa Mayor Edward S. Hagedorn for Park an essential asset for local prosperity and globally resolution senator of the Republic. The meeting was presided by LCP President Mayor Oscar Rodrisignificant biodiversity conservation.” guez and hosted by Executive VP Mayor Evelio Leonardia held at l' Fisher Hotel in Bacolod Lim proudly accepted the award on behalf of the City today. Mayor Hagedorn filed his candidacy for senator as an independent, but his Philippines. She said, “The Philippine Government con- colleagues at the League of Cities promised to work hard for his candidacy, breaking party politics. A top environmentalist and a champion advocate on local governance, Hagedorn is veys its appreciation to the World Future Council for rean ally of both President Pnoy and VP Binay.
Ni: Luis T. Cueto LUNGSOD NG CALAPAN, Oriental Mindoro, (PIA) -- Idineklara ng Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) ang lungsod ng Calapan bilang “Most Business-Friendly City" sa Pilipinas sa level 3 category. Pangunahing dahilan ng paggawad ng parangal sa Calapan ay ang pagiging ISO-certified nito na nangangahulugang gumagamit ito ng pang-internasyunal na sistema ng pamamahala na nakatutulong nang malaki sa mga kliyente at negosyante. Nahirang din ang lungsod na isa sa 10 Most Competitive Cities of the Philippines noong 2008. Ang computerized system para sa business processing and licensing system ang naging dahilan upang kilalanin ng Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) ang Calapan City bilang 2010 Model Local Government Unit (LGU) for Business Permit and Licensing System sa buong Mimaropa. Samantala, noong 2009 naman ay napili ng Department of the Interior and Local Government ang Calapan bilang No. 1 LGU sa performance sa lalawigan. Kasalukuyang sumasailalim ang Calapan sa mahusay na paggabay ng Institute for Solidarity in Asia upang higit pang mapagbuti ang governance system nito. Dahil sa mga adhikaing natamo ng lungsod, patuloy ang pagpasok ng malalaking mamumuhunan dito gayundin ang pagtaas ng employment rate sa Calapan. Dahil sa buwis na kinikita ng siyudad mula sa mga mamumuhunan, nadaragdagan nang malaki ang pondo ng pamahalaang lungsod na ginagamit naman upang tugunan ang pangangailangan ng mga mga taga-Calapan. Sa 2012, tinatayang 212 na business investments
ang pumasok sa lungsod mula Enero hanggang Setyembre na nakadagdag sa 3,239 na bilang ng negosyo noong 2011. Kabilang dito ang tanyag na Gaisano Mall na isa sa mga pinakamalalaking shopping mall chain sa buong Pilipinas. Itatayo ito sa Barangay Tawiran at magbubukas sa taong 2013. Isa pang malaking mamumuhunan sa siyudad ay ang Pure Gold na kilala bilang second largest supermarket chain sa bansa. Matatagpuan ito sa barangay Camilmil at inaasahang magbubukas bago matapos ang 2012. Testamento rin ng paglago ng ekonomiya ng Calapan ay ang pag-usbong ng humigit-kumulang sa 26 na bangko sa lungsod na kinabibilangan ng mga bagong tayo na Max Bank, RCBC at ang Security Bank na nagbukas nito lamang ika-10 ng Oktubre. Makikita rin sa Calapan ang mga pamosong fast food chains tulad ng McDonald’s at Jollibee. Kaugnay ng bagong parangal sa Calapan, personal na tinanggap ni City Mayor Doy Leachon ang parangal mula kay kay Pangulong Benigno S. Aquino III, sa ika-38 Philippine Business Conference noong ika-11 ng Oktubre sa Manila Hotel. (CIO/LTC/LBR-PIA4B Calapan City)
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importantly the Provincial Development Council and its approval was allegedly railroaded.” In August, a citizens’initiative spearheaded by Marinduque Movers and signed by more than two thousand registered voters of Marinduque petitioning to repeal the SP loan resolutions was formally presented to the provincial authorities. The provincial government has apparently just chosen to ignore the said move from its constituency.
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Marinduque holds 16th Consumer Quiz Bee By Mayda Lagran BOAC, Marinduque, (PIA) -- The celebration of the Consumers Welfare Month in Marinduque kicked-off with the 16th Provincial Consumer Quiz Bee held last October 4 at the Marinduque State College Audio-Visual Room. A total of 43 students from different public and private high schools competed in the contest. Participants raced for the top scores during the elimination round where the top seven moved up to compete on the final round. Wawie Q. Constantino of Makapuyat National High School (MNHS) emerged as the champion and bagged P5,000 and a gold medal. Other winners are Mary Rhose Jandusay, also from MNHS, who took the first place and received P3,000 and a medal while Marc Lorlin Z. Navisa of Buenavista National High School Main took the second place with a medal and a cash prize of P2,000. The Provincial Consumer Quiz Bee is considered one of the most prestigious and much-awaited contest because of the large prizes at stake and the chance of being able to compete in the regional finals. The Department of Trade and IndustryMarinduque has been conducting the provincial quiz bee for the last 16 years since the issuance of the Presidential Proclamation No. 1098 signed by the then President Fidel V. Ramos, declaring the month of October as Consumers Welfare Month. (CNS/MNL-PIA4B) From page 6… LTO
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inhibits the spread of fake license plate. The improved quality and design, as well as the enhanced security features that are compliant with international standards, can help prevent proliferation of colorum vehicles, as well as crimes such as carnapping and smuggling. As for the implementation, LTO shall procure all motor vehicle license plates by competitive bidding for a five-year supply contract. Replacement plates shall be made available to vehicle owners not later than 45 days after their respective renewal of registration at the LTO district office where payment for replacement fees were made. Official receipts and certificate of registration of the motor vehicle shall be used for proper verification of the motor vehicle upon request by law enforcement officers in instances where replacement plates are not yet acquired. (CNS/LBR/MNL-PIA4B Marinduque)