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RANK NO. 5 OF PDEA8 LIST OF ILLEGAL DRUG PUSHER BUSTED BY JOINT OPERATIVES

Press Release: Biliran Police Provincial Office, Larrazabal, Kawayan, Biliran:  PCOL JOEL T SERRANO commends the joint-operatives of Kawayan MPS, Biliran PDEU and PDEA VIII-BPO for the successful conduct of a buy-bust operation at around 5:40 PM of March 17, 2021 at Barangay. Tabunan North, Kawayan, Biliran.

Initial report states that operation stemmed from a report of a confidential informant followed by a series of case build up on the illegal drug activity of the suspect.

Consequently, a buy bust operation was plotted in close coordination with the PDEA8 which resulted in the arrest Romeo Ebajan y Costo, 51 years, male, married, filipino, construction worker and a resident of Barangay Tabunan North, Kawayan, Biliran who is Rank No. 5 from the List of PDEA8.

Recovered from his possession were the following:

a. One (1) piece Five Hundred Peso (Php 500.00) Bill with serial number MK586297 (buy-bust money);
b. Five (5) pieces heat sealed transparent plastic sachets containing white crystalline substance believed to be "shabu"; and
c. One (1) empty plastic container of new placenta.

After due inventory in the presence witnesses, the confiscated items were brought to Kawayan Police Station for documentation and disposition and were subsequently referred to the Regional Crime Laboratory for examination.

The arrest of Romeo Ebajan indeed proves the dedication and commitment of BPPO personnel to sustain the fight against illegal drugs. The PNP will not laidback despite the challenges we are facing today. Thus, Biliran PPO will never cease its relentless campaign to combat illegal drugs," said PCOL SERRANO, Acting Provincial Director.

RD DE JESUS lauds the operating teams under the leadership of PCOL JOEL T SERRANO for a job well done.

#8PreciousGem


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Members of the Joint National Task Force - Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict Eastern Visayas (NTF-RTF-ELCAC VIII) convene for a joint meeting ahead of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte's arrival at the Hotel Summit in Tacloban City, Leyte on March 18, 2021.

To address the issue of poverty in the region, the Task Force implements several development projects, including the regional launch of Barangay Development Program (BDP).

The BDP is the nationwide banner program of the Task Force intended to provide socio-economic development programs such as livelihood, health stations, school buildings, rural electrification and farm-to-market roads for areas cleared of communist insurgency.

The meeting's agenda also includes the turnover of programs, projects and activities (PPAs) by member agencies for the region's focus areas and several accomplishments made by the RTF-ELCAC VIII.

Present during the meeting are National Security Adviser (NSA) Secretary Hermogenes Esperon, Jr. (Vice Chairperson of the NTF-ELCAC), National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) Chairperson Allen Capuyan (Executive Director of the NTF-ELCAC), Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) Secretary Eduardo Del Rosario (Chairperson of the RTF-ELCAC VIII and Cabinet Officer for Regional Development and Security [CORDS] for Region VIII), among others


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News Release: Senator Christopher Bong Go and other dignitaries arrived at Tacloban Airport on Thursday, March 18, coinciding with President Rodrigo Duterte's visit to Region 8.
The Senator is scheduled to attend several activities in the Region and conduct a monitoring visit at the Malasakit Center in Eastern Visayas Regional Medical Center (EVRMC).
Among the dignitaries who arrived today for the presidential visit was Usec Bernardo Florece OIC Dept. of Interior and Local Government (DILG), Sec. William Dar Dept. of Agriculture (DA) Secretary, Sec. John Castriciones Dept. of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Secretary, Hon. Prospero Devera III Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Chairman, Asec. Victor Neri Dept. of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Asst. Secretary, Chairman Martin Delgra LTFRB Chairman, Usec. Ricardo Jalad Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Undersecretary, Sec. Silvestre Bello Dept. of Local Environment (DOLE) Secretary, Chief Presidential Legal Counsel for Visayas Salvador Panelo III, Sec. Michael Diño Presidential Asst for the Visayas, PBGen Bernardo Banac Philippine National Police Training Service (PNPTS) Director, and PBGen Antonino Cirujales EOHRDD. (With a report from CAAP AREA VIII)
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Cebu CIO - Ang Spanish Navy Training Ship Juan Sebastian Elcano mopahigayon og goodwill port call sa Sugbo karong umaabot Sabado, Marso 20, 2021 diha sa Cebu International Port.

Ang kalihukan gipaluyuhan sa Cebu City Government inabagan sa National Quincentennial Committee ug sa Embassy of Spain in the Philippines apan dili una kini abli alang sa publiko.

Mamahimong motan-aw sa short program sa pag-abot sa barkong Elcano pinaagi sa Facebook live sa Cebu City Public Information Office ug Edgar Labella pages ingon man sa uban pang FB pages.

Ang barkong Elcano ania karon sa Pilipinas sugod niadtong Marso 16 isip kabahin sa 500th anniversary pinaka-unang circumnavigation sa kalibutan.


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ANOTHER MILESTONE IN PHILIPPINE MARITIME HISTORY

Tomorrow, we are about to witness the inauguration of the three (3) amongst the 424 seaport projects completed by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) since 2016.

These are the ports of San Fernando, Bataraza, and Borac in Palawan.

The realization of these port development projects is a true manifestation of the zeal and commitment of the  DOTr, under the strong-willed leadership of Secretary Arthur Tugade, and the PPA, headed by General Manager Jay Daniel Santiago, to deliver vital port infrastructure that will enhance INTER-ISLAND CONNECTIVITY AND MOBILITY, which shall then lead to a more progressive economic growth and sustenance to the region.

Not just ONE. Not TWO.

But THREE significant PORT projects, in one of our fastest-growing and world-famous island province.

This is how we connect ships, ports, and people, to develop and boost the economy of our regions.

This is how we transform the country's maritime sector into one that is cutting-edge and pioneering in the long run.

This is how we usher the country's maritime sector into the "Golden Age of Infrastructure."

This is how we do it.

#DOTrPH #PPAworks #MaritimeSectorWorks  #BUILDBUILDBUILD #RECHARGEPH #ComfortableLifeForAll #PartnersForChange

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Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Jose Ruperto Martin Andanar leads the formal opening of the Mindanao Media Hub in Davao City on March 18, 2021.

The PhP700 million state-of-the-art facility houses different government communication agencies such as the PCOO's satellite office in Davao City, People's Television Network, Inc. (PTV), Philippine News Agency (PNA), Philippine Information Agency (PIA), APO Production Unit, Inc. (APO), Radyo Pilipinas and Presidential Broadcast Staff – Radio Television Malacañang (PBS-RTVM). 

It would serve as the government's main broadcast hub for Regions 10 to 13 and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio graces the opening of the Mindanao Media Hub that aims to serve the Mindanaoans and expand the reach of government media in several regions across Mindanao Island.


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SPEAKER VELASCO PLACES HOUSE ON 4-DAY LOCKDOWN

Press Release: Speaker Lord Allan Velasco has placed the entire House of Representatives on a four-day lockdown beginning today, March 18, in response to the surge of COVID-19 cases in Metro Manila.

Velasco issued the order Wednesday night, as he instructed House Secretary General Mark Llandro Mendoza to ensure the strict implementation of the lockdown within the House premises in Batasan Complex until March 21 for the wellbeing of its members and employees.

"We have decided to place the entire Batasan Complex on a temporary lockdown from March 18 to 21 as a precautionary measure to protect the health and safety of House members and employees in view of the alarming increase in COVID-19 cases in Metro Manila," Velasco said.

The House leader also reiterated his appeal to the public to remain vigilant and continue all public health precautions against COVID-19, which has already killed 12,866 out of the 635,698 infections nationwide as of March 17.

"Now, more than ever, it is important to continue to maintain proper physical distancing, and practice good hygiene, as well as wear face mask and face shield," Velasco said. "These are small steps that will surely help us in a big way to protect ourselves and our loved ones from contracting the virus as we continue the battle against this deadly disease. So please don't let your guard down."

In his announcement Wednesday night, Velasco enjoined lawmakers and employees to stay at home during the four-day lockdown "not just to protect ourselves, but also to help arrest the spread of the virus."

"The House Members and the employees concerned will have access through the usual Zoom and livestreaming platforms during the scheduled committee meetings, public hearings and other events in the House of Representatives during the four-day lockdown," the announcement also stated. #18thCongress #PartnersForChange

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READ: Statement of PCOO Secretary Martin Andanar on the report by Investigate PH

We strongly disagree with the malicious report by InvestigatePH on the human rights situation, and the policies and programs of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and his administration.

InvestigatePH does not represent any credible global or regional institution, and its claims of any authority or credibility to report on the Philippines must be rejected. It is a group of parties that is weaponizing human rights against the Philippines, driven by a self-serving political agenda.

We call on the public to guard against giving credence to a "report" by a group whose character and agenda is dubious.

We ask the parties behind this so-called InvestigatePH to respect the fact that the Philippines is engaging sincerely in all UN mechanisms on human rights dialogue and cooperation. The country has functioning accountability mechanisms and rule of law and its authorities are competent to address allegations of impunity within national administrative and legal institutions and processes.

We ask InvestigatePH and those concerned to follow the proper step of assisting parties to raise cases and concerns, if substantiated, within these institutions and processes.

It is easy to see InvestigatePH's agenda to paint a dire picture of the human rights situation in the country, as an attempt to interfere in domestic politics and weigh in on issues ahead of national elections next year.

We invite the parties behind InvestigatePH to stop this smear campaign and promote a more reasoned political discourse in the Philippines that serves the Filipino people, and not their vested interest.

We call on the nation to reject this kind of dirty politics which detracts the Filipino public from the most important agenda of the day, which is ensuring that we successfully manage the prevailing challenges of the pandemic to our nation and that our recovery programs do not leave any Filipino behind, and they enable our communities and all sectors of the society to bounce back strongly from the impact of the pandemic.

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The Office of Gender and Development is pleased to invite all first year students of Northwest Samar State University (Main and San Jorge Campus) for a webinar on Gender Sensitivity and Awareness with Ms. Louise Horca at exactly 2pm tomorrow, March 19, 2021. In order to accommodate everybody, we will also be live here in our official page as we celebrate our individuality tomorrow.

We would also like to request our first year class advisers to disseminate this information to their respective classes. Thank you!

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Press Release: Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade, together with Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) President and Presidential Adviser on Flagship Projects Vince Dizon met with Ms. Bi Yong Chungunco, Chief Executive Office of the Luzon International Premier Airport Development Corp. (LIPAD) to discuss ways to further accelerate the operationalization of Terminal 2 of the Clark International Airport (CRK) in Pampanga.

The inauguration of Terminal 2 of CRK is expected to be held on 11 June 2021.

The imminent opening of the new Passenger Terminal Building is aimed to boost the operational capacity of CRK will get a boost, tripling its passenger volume from the current 4.2 million to 12.2 million annually.

#DOTrPH #BCDA #BuildBuildBuild #AviationAndAirportsSectorWorks #ClarkInternationalAirport #LIPAD

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Press Release: 'Project Governance Outreach in Monitored Areas (GOMA)'

'Project Goma' was born out of the aspiration of Congresswoman Lucy Torres-Gomez of Leyte 4th District and her better half, Ormoc City Mayor Richard l. Gomez, to bring government services to the most vulnerable and far-flung communities.

It is a localized approach of the city's fight against insurgency and lawlessness through a whole-of-nation approach.

This program is through the Peace and Order Council.

The 'Project Goma' Serbisyo Caravan kicked off last Saturday, March 13 in Brgy. Liberty; March 16 in Brgy. Cabintan; and yesterday, March 17 in Brgy. Gaas.

The caravan serves to provide services to disadvantaged/vulnerable communities and remote areas, as well as to listen to and discuss their concerns with concerned agencies during the open forum.

During the caravan, food packs and health kits were distributed by the LGU-Ormoc City to the project's recipients. The City Agriculture Office (CAO) distributed free vegetable seeds while the Bureau of Fire Protection gave free blood pressure check-up.

There were members of the 802nd Infantry Brigade, Philippine Army and CAFGU who gave free haircuts to male residents, while the Philippine National Police (PNP) Ormoc City distributed health kits to the adults and ice drops to children.

The City Social Welfare Department (CSWD) fed the children, gave free manicure, free pedicure, free massage, and free haircut to the female residents.

In addition, the DepEd Ormoc City Division (Alternative Learning System) ALS teachers accepted new ALS enrollees while the Ormoc Technical Education and Skills Development Center (regulated by TESDA) personnel accepted new enrollees/scholars encouraging them to take up TESDA courses to be equipped with employable skills that could take them out of the cycle of poverty.

The residents furthermore took the opportunity to raise their queries/issues to the LGU Civil Registry Department, and to the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), which representatives responded efficiently.

Moreover, representatives from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) gave short speeches to raise awareness about current issues on putting up micro businesses and how March is fire prevention month.

And since 'Project Goma' is an anti-insurgency program, the 93IB and PNP representatives had their information drive against insurgency.

The program was well facilitated by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) CLGOO.

The 'Project Goma' Serbisyo Caravan will be in Brgy. Lake Danao on Friday, March 19, and in Brgy. Quezon Jr. on Saturday, March 20.

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DOTr, PPA SET TO INAUGURATE THREE (3) SEAPORT PROJECTS IN PALAWAN ON MARCH 19

Press Release: The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) are set to inaugurate three (3) completed seaport projects in El Nido, Bataraza, and Coron, in Palawan on Friday, 19 March 2021.

The inauguration signals the start of operations of the newly constructed Port of San Fernando in El Nido, Port of Bataraza in Brgy. Buliluyan, Bataraza, and Borac Port in Brgy. Borac in Coron.

DOTr Secretary Arthur P. Tugade and PPA General Manager Jay Daniel Santiago will lead the triple event, while other officials from the national and local government units in attendance.

Completed projects at the Port of San Fernando include the development of causeway, back-up area, and a reinforced concrete (RC) wharf with RORO (roll-on, roll-off) ramps.

Development works on the wharf, back-up area, and the port lighting system were meanwhile accomplished at the Port of Bataraza.

On the other hand, port projects completed at the Borac Port include the development of its back-up area, construction of concrete pavement, as well as the supply and installation of lamp posts, rubber dock fenders and mooring bollards.

The DOTr and the PPA, under the leadership of Secretary Tugade and GM Santiago, have been relentless in delivering vital infrastructure projects, including that in Palawan, despite the pandemic. The three ports are an integral part of the regional transport infrastructure development, under the massive BUILD, BUILD, BUILD program of the Duterte administration.

The development of the three ports in Palawan is expected to significantly enhance the mobility and connectivity of people and goods in the province, and facilitate movements to major trading and tourism centers. The completed projects will also provide the public with a more convenient travel by sea. Moreover, these ports will bring economic growth to the province of Palawan.

The ports of San Fernando, Bataraza, and Borac are among the 424 completed seaport projects of the DOTr and PPA since President Rodrigo Roa Duterte assumed office in 2016.

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It thrives by heavy traffic, soaks up pollutants and does it better than all the rest! The cotoneaster shrub absorbs 20% more emissions than other shrubs on busy roads, and in 7 days, a 3-foot hedge absorbs the same amount of pollution that a car emits over a 500-mile drive. Planting this shrub along roadsides could be key to combatting CO2 emissions, flooding and heatwaves while also turning urban areas green! A study found that plant species with more complex, denser canopies and rough and hairy leaves like the cotoneaster are most effective in soaking up pollutants. Scientists are now trying to identify more super plants by studying the unique qualities of many different types of vegetation. Fighting climate change means going green so let's plant for the planet and keep nature thriving!

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National Museum of the Philippines Director-Genera l Jeremy Barms with the relief mounted by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) on the pedestal featuring the historical marker for Homonhon, the site of the first landing of the Magellan-Elcano expedition on Philippine soil on 17 March 1521. The relief is based on the sketches of muralist Derrick Macutay and sculpted by Francis Apiles. It was inaugurated along with the historical marker of NHCP for the Homohon episode of the first circumnavigation of the world on 17 March 2021.

Depicted in the relief is the episode in Homonhon in which an unnamed ruler from Suluan, a nearby island, met Ferdinand Magellan, the captain-general of the expedition, on 18 March 1521.  Upon knowing that the expedition crew members were starving and needing nourishment, the Suluan chief brought them whatever provision they had at that time and resupplied the expedition with food. Prior to this, the expedition had been in wandering for four months across the Pacific without food and water.

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Seeing this post? Curious what this is about? In 2021, we will commemorate the Philippine part in the achievement of science and humankind in circumnavigating the planet for the first time. Central in this commemoration is the 500th anniversary of the Victory at Mactan on 27 April 2021. These and more are collectively known as the 2021 Quincentennial Commemorations in the Philippines by virtue of Executive Order No. 103 (2020). Know more about the event here:

About us [https://nqc.gov.ph/en/about]
Watch our promotional video [https://youtu.be/ptgU1ZUgFZc]
Listen to Quincentennial Soundtrack [https://spoti.fi/3nxWXPa]
Watch our lectures [https://portal.nqc.gov.ph/]
Quincentennial activities and materials here [https://bit.ly/3dHrnKF]

#VictoryAndHumanity
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March 17,2021

VICE PRESIDENT LENI ROBREDO, BUMISITA SA LAMAY NI CALBAYOG CITY MAYOR RONALDO AQUINO YANA NGA AGA....

Calbayog City: Dumalikyat pagbisita nganhi sa Calbayog si Vice President Leni Robredo. Segun kan Calbayog Airport Manager Carmelito Nonot Escuadra, banda alas 9:50 kanina sa aga, umabot sa Calbayog Airport an Bise  Presidente. Siya an guintapo ni Calbayog City Tourism and Information Officer Ronald Ladrero Ricafort, CAAP Manager Carmelito Escuadra, Board Member Regina Rabuya ngan uniformed men san Philippine National Police. Panuyo san pribado nga pagbisita ni VP Robrero mao an pakigduyog san kasubo sa familya ni Calbayog City Mayor Ronaldo Aquino. Kon mahinunumduman, si Mayor Aquino in kaalyado san Liberal Party.  Banda alas 11:24 kanina manta san aga, bumalik  pa Manila an guinsakyan nga eroplano ni VP Leni Robredo. (KC Carina Comilan Caranzo)

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Posted by Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia
Moving towards a better normal, the Cebu Provincial Government launched tour packages that will entice travelers from across the country to come and visit the island for four days and three nights.

The packages are Northern Escapade, Island Getaway, Southern Escapades and a special package for those who just want to go on a "staycation", all happening in Cebu Province's hotels, resorts and destination sites. These tour packages are all inclusive of airfare, resort accommodation with meals, airport transfer and tours to selected sites.

The project which is partnered with three major airlines, tour operators, resort owners, among others, is aimed at helping the tourism industry in Cebu to get arrivals during weekdays as they are already full during weekends.

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PH vaccine procurement, policy based on science – Galvez

Press Release - PASIG CITY --- National Task Force against COVID 19 Chief Implementer and Vaccine Czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr assured the public that the government relies on science when it makes decisions regarding vaccine procurement, as well as in crafting policies in line with the implementation of the national immunization program.

In a radio interview on March 17, Galvez reaffirmed the government's decision to continue the use of AstraZeneca vaccines in inoculating medical frontliners and healthcare workers, as he noted there is still "no concrete evidence" showing that the vaccine causes blood clots.

He emphasized that when it comes to matters regarding vaccine procurement and policy direction, "nakikinig tayo sa advisories ng mga experts at ng World Health Organization (WHO)."

The Vaccine Czar said that Novavax, 30 million doses of which have been procured by the government through a supply agreement signed with the Serum Institute of India (SII), is the second on the list of vaccines recommended by the Vaccine Expert Panel (VEP) in terms of safety.

Galvez said that the Novavax was classified as a "second generation" vaccine by the experts, given that it was tested on different COVID-19 variants, including those coming from the UK and South Africa.

Clinical trials have shown that Novavax has an  89.5% overall efficacy rate against COVID-19.  In particular, the vaccine has a 96.5 percent efficacy rate against normal strains, 86 percent against the UK variant, and 57 percent against the South African variant.

The Vaccine Czar said the vaccines are expected to arrive in the country by the third quarter, adding the Philippines might be included in the vaccine maker's early delivery list by May or June.

Galvez said the actual delivery schedule of the vaccines will also be based on the approval of its Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) by the country's Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

He also highlighted the benefits and importance of having a portfolio of vaccines in ensuring a country's stable supply of vaccines given that delivery dates vary with every manufacturer.

Galvez said that all vaccines in the government's portfolio are safe and effective, as these were reviewed and evaluated by the VEP.

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ANNOUNCEMENT:

In view of the alarming increase in Covid 19 cases in Metro Manila and as added precautionary measure,  the House of Representatives will impose a temporary lockdown starting on Thursday, 18 March 2021 until Sunday, 21 March 2021.

Everyone is enjoined to stay at home during the lockdown not just to protect ourselves but also to help arrest the spread of the virus.

The House Members and the employees concerned will have access through the usual zoom and livestreaming platforms during the scheduled committee meetings, public hearings and other events in the House of Representatives during the four day lockdown.

Thank you for your usual cooperation. #18thCongress

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R.A. 11313
"Safe  Spaces Act" o Bawal Bastos Law

Ano ang batas na ito?

- Ang Safe Space Act  o Bawal Bastos Law ay isang batas na nag paparusa o isang krimen ang pambabastos sa babae at sa maging lalaki man, ito ay Gender Based Sexual Harassment sa online, streets, public places, workplaces/ trabaho, schools at training institutions.

Ano ang mga pangunahing pinagbabawal sa batas na ito?

Catcalling - ito ay isang uri ng street sexual harassment na kung saan nabastos ang isang babae sa pagsipol, tinawag na sexy o ganda, sexual rematks o mahalay na panalita sa babae, wolf whistling, sexual remarks. Tulad ng " miss ang sexy mo", "mami date tayu" "wow legs", "paglumingon ka akin ka"

Stalking- ito ay isang uri ng behavior o act ng isang individual na kung saan paulit ulit o regular na kinikita, visual o physical na paglapit sa isang tao na walang consent o palihim. Lagi nag message sa txt, messenger, sulat o tawag at anuman communication na walang pahintulot o kung meron man ay ito ay paulit ulit na ginagawa at nagbubunga ng takot at nag dudulot ng malubhang emotional distress.

Sexual Harassment sa Pampublikong Sasakyan - ito aybkapag ang isang drayber ng Jeep o Tricycle o anuman pambulikong sasakyan na ang driver ay nambastos sa pasahero. Maarng mawalan ng lisensya at prankisa ang sino man gagawa nito.

San mga lugar ang tiutukoy na public places na Bawal ang Bastos?

Harassment sa Streets, Restaurant, Bars, cafe, resorts, hotel and casinos, Mall and other private buildings open to public. Online o cyber based Sexuql Harassment. 

Saan pwedeng mag report o isumbong ang paglabag sa Safe Space Act o Bawal Bastos Law?

sa PNP
Women and Childrens Protection Desk (WCPD- PNP)
Brgy. VAWc ofc.

May kulong po ba o parusa ang sino man lumabag nito?

maaring makulong ng Arresto menor o pagkakulong ng 6 to 10 days at pinakamatagal 30 days o fine na P1,000 hanggang P10,000.

Maari din makulong ng aabot 6months o multa aabot aa P100,000.

kung nakaranas po kayo ng pambabastos o anuman na mga pangyayari sa mga nabangit, maari kayo dumulog sa aming opisina.

#PNPKakampiMo
#8PreciousGem
#TeamPNP

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Study Medicine through the PGNS Medical Scholarship Program!

The Provincial Government of Northern Samar is reopening its Medical Scholarship Program (MSP) for indigent and deserving Nortehanons who wish to become doctors of medicine.

Governor Edwin Ongchuan approved the program in 2020 to help deserving Nortehanons pursue their dream of becoming doctors, and at the same time address the need for more doctors to serve the province.  Medical scholars will eventually render return service in government hospitals in the province when they become licensed doctors of medicine.

In a meeting of the PGNS Medical Scholarship Board, it has set the opening of applications on April 1, 2021 for the next batch of applicants.  Deadline is on May 31, 2021 for upper class men, while for first year medical students, application is open until June 18, 2021.   This is to give applicants ample time to complete their requirements.

Those who will be granted the medical scholarship will be entitled to a benefit package of tuition/review fees, living, book and uniform allowances.
 
First year to fourth year medical students will be entitled to:
1. Tuition fees of up to 100,000 pesos per semester, to be paid to the school;
2. Stipend of P35,000 per semester, which will be paid to the scholar,
3. Book allowance of P30,000 per semester and
4. Uniform allowance of 5,000 per semester.

Those taking review classes for the Medical Licensure Examination will be entitled to review fees of up to 60,000 which will be paid to the review center, stipend of P35,000 to be released to the scholar, plus book allowance of P30,000 and uniform allowance of 5,000.

To be eligible for the scholarship, the applicant must be indigent and has the following qualifications:
1)  A Filipino citizen and a resident of Northern Samar;
2)  Not have been found guilty of any administrative or criminal offense
3)  Has no pending administrative or criminal case
4)  Must have good moral character as certified by the dean of the last school attended
5)  Must be physically and mentally fit as certified by a government physician
6)  Must not be more than 30 years old, if incoming first year; not more than 40 years old for upper class men
7)  Must have passed NMAT and admitted to the medical degree program of a medical school accredited by CHED, and lastly
  Not related by affinity or consanguinity within the 4th civil degree to any owner of a pharmacy or laboratory operating in Northern Samar

Additional qualifications for 2nd, 3rd, 4th year, post graduate internship and review class applicants:
1.  Must have passed all the medical subjects that he/she has enrolled in the previous semesters;
2. Full load of subjects in every school year

Grantees of other medical scholarship program with unserved return of service will not be accepted to the program.

How to Apply
Applicants must submit a complete set of the following documentary requirements:
1)  Accomplished medical scholarship application form.  This is available at the PGNS MSP Secretariat
2)  Certified true copy of NMAT result
3)  Notice of Admission from the medical school
4)  Certified true copy of Transcript of Records for the pre-medical course
5)  Certificate of Good Moral Character
6)  PSA-issued Birth Certificate
7)  NBI Clearance
  Income Tax return of the parents for the immediately preceding year, or the tax exemption certificate of the parents.  For indigents, submit a Certificate of Indigency issued by the MSWDO where the applicant's parent is a resident.
9)  Certificate of residency issued by the barangay where the applicant is a resident
10)  Voter's Certificate from the Commission on Elections
11)  Medical Certificate issued by a government physician within the last 3 months
12)  Drug test result within the last 3 months
13)  Psychological test result within the last 12 months

Additional requirements for 2nd, 3rd, 4th year, medical intern or review applicants:
1. In lieu of the notice of admission, Certificate of Registration or other proof of enrolment or internship
2. Certified true copy of grades
3.  Evaluation from the chief of hospital where the applicant has undergone on-the-job training, if applicable

Interested applicants, please submit all the requirements to the PGNS MSP Secretariat through Ms. AMELITA C. NORONA at the Provincial Administrator's Office, 2F Capitol Building, Catarman, Northern Samar.

For inquiries, you may contact Ms. Norona at telephone no. 500-9795 or email pgnsmsp@gmail.com.

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By Manny Piñol

Symbolism of Matnog Port!

"Are We Helpless Against
Corruption, Incompetence?"

Last month, while traveling down from Manila to Mindanao via the Maharlika Highway, I took a video of the long lines of trucks waiting for their turn to be accommodated in the ferry boats which would take them from Matnog, Sorsogon to at least three ports in Northern Samar.

The truckers, many of whom transport agricultural products from Mindanao to Metro Manila and important commodities from Luzon on the trip back, complained that they had to wait for at least 3 days before they could get a space in the ferry boats.

Not only is the waiting unbearable but worse is the corruption going on in the port where fixers could "facilitate" the prioritization of loading for a fee.

When I posted the video, I called on Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade, whom I personally know as a No-Nonsense Guy who gets things done, to act on the complaints of the truckers and even ordinary travelers on cars.

For a while, there was relief according to feedbacks I received later.

These last few days, however, my FB Messenger has been receiving complaints again from truckers who even sent videos and pictures of the long lines of trucks extending from Matnog to as far back as 20 kilometers.

Now, I am posting some of these recently taken photos again because I am alarmed by the comments being made by netizens on the seeming helplessness of government in addressing this very simple problem.

The Samar-Sorsogon Portion of the Maharlika Highway served by ferry boats which carry trucks, buses and private vehicles  is a critical part of the national food supply and trade line.

Any delay and disruption in this logistical facility would mean the scarcity of supply on both ends which in turn would result in higher prices of commodities.

What I cannot understand is how we could ignore and close our eyes to this brazen display of either incompetence or corruption.

Have we been used to seeing corruption unfold before our very eyes that we have become numbed and insensitive?

Elsewhere in the highways of the country, especially in Mindanao, the moment you see long lines of trucks and vehicles parked by the roadside and the drivers cooking their meals as if waiting for something, you could be sure that down the road there would be a team of policemen, LTO and even local traffic enforcers flagging down vehicles and checking out all kinds of infractions.

This happens often and yet we seem not to mind this at all.

In fact, the painful thing about this is just we laugh it off and just mutter: "Nandyan na naman ang mga buaya!"

The Matnog Port Problem is not an ordinary logistical issue.

Unless addressed soon, it could become a symbol of how severe corruption is in our country that we could not even handle a gang of thieves controlling the operations of a small port, milking money while making life difficult for the truckers and food more expensive for the consumers.

We in government must do something about this, now. Or else we do not deserve to stay one minute longer in our posts.

There is no intent on my part to dip my fingers into another agency's functions but the disruption in the supply chain caused by the Matnog Problem is affecting our farmers and fishermen from Mindanao.

Kung sakop ko lang ang area na yan, matagal ko na pinagtatagpas ang ulo ng mga tulisan dyan.

#ThisIsSoFrustrating!
#CorruptionComesInManyForms!

(These photos were posted by FB follower Dave Flores.)

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Spanish Ambassador Jorge Sanchez, USec Reynaldo Mapago of the Department of and National Defense, Rene Escalante of the Historical Commission of the Philippines, Guiuan Mayor Analiz Kwan, and Punong Barangay Edgar Loyola unveiled a historical marker in Suluan Isle, Guiuan, E. Samar to mark the barangay as the first isle the El Cano Magellan expedition spotted though there was no interaction. Suluanons trickled in groups saying this is the first-ever biggest event of the village in years. (via PIA ESamar)

#TacTodayREGION #500YearsofChristianityPH

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Anti-COVID vaccines procured by private sector cannot be resold --- Galvez

PASIG CITY (17 MARCH 2021)--- Anti-COVID vaccines procured by private companies cannot be resold and must only be used for their intended purpose, which is to inoculate frontline workers.

This was underscored by Secretary Carlito G. Galvez, Jr., National Task Force against COVID-19 Chief Implementer and Vaccine Czar on Wednesday, as he acknowledged the legitimacy of tripartite arrangements entered into by the private sector with the national government to secure vaccines for their employees.

"Ang private sector po hindi po sila nagbebenta. Sila po ay bumibili para sa kanilang mga frontliners. Pwede po 'yun," Galvez said.

In January, around 300 companies and 39 local government units (LGUs) signed a tripartite agreement with the British pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca and the national government to collectively purchase about 14.4 million doses of the vaccine.

A similar agreement was forged in November 2020, wherein 30 companies purchased 2.6 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccines. Under the arrangement, half of the vaccines would be donated to the national government.

"Yan po ang ating batas para magkaroon tayo ng larger volume, ina-allow natin ang mga private sectors at LGUs na bumili ng vaccines. Pero dumadaan po 'yan sa national government," Galvez said.

The Vaccine Czar stressed that the private sector must strictly adhere to the vaccination priority framework drawn up by the interim National Immunization Technical Advisory Group (iNITAG).

"Ang disposition pa rin po 'nun is according sa iNITAG's protocol of prioritization, so hindi po sila pwedeng magbakuna na uunahin nila 'yung kanilang mga pamilya. Ang uunahin po natin 'yung mahihirap na empleyado, 'yung mga driver, 'yung mga frontliners na nakita nating nandoon ang burden of disease," Galvez said. ###

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READ: Statement of PCOO Secretary Martin Andanar on the Supreme Court's decision on petitions concerning the Philippines' withdrawal from the ICC

We welcome the just and fair ruling of the Supreme Court that dismissed petitions questioning the Philippine Government's unilateral withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC).

As the chief architect of our country's foreign policy and international engagements, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, well within his capacity, upheld our sovereignty by withdrawing from the ICC who insists on getting involved with our nation's affairs, and hindering our collective progress in securing the safety of our country from societal ills.

We assert that the government, under the leadership and through the strong political will of President Duterte, continues to uphold and respect human rights and the rule of law while aiming to eradicate criminality.

Our functioning legal and judicial systems and our constant engagements with different independent and international organizations, are a testament that this government is committed to protecting and championing human rights.

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HOUSE PANEL CHIEF CALLS FOR ACTION TO TACKLE HOUSING BACKLOG

The chairman of the House Committee on Housing and Urban Development on Wednesday underscored the need to tackle the housing crisis in the country, especially amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Negros Occidental 3rd District Rep. Francisco "Kiko" Benitez said it's high time the public and private sectors work together to address the country's housing backlog, which is estimated to reach up to 6.8 million housing units next year.

"We really need to face fully this housing crisis and address the backlog as we try to rebuild the pandemic-battered economy,"
Benitez said at the weekly "Ugnayan sa Batasan" media forum.

Benitez's committee had earlier adopted a resolution seeking to declare a housing crisis in the country while urging the government to mobilize resources to accelerate housing production and provide adequate housing to underserved families.

During the media forum, however, Benitez clarified that all players and stakeholders—including national and local governments and the private sector—must be involved in developing viable solutions to address the housing backlog.

"Hindi naman lahat 'yun manggagaling sa gobyerno. May porsyento dyan na galing sa gobyerno para sa ating informal settlers at may porsyento na manggagaling din sa private sector o socialized and low income housing construction and developers," Benitez pointed out.

According to Benitez, around 800,000 housing units must be built every year in order to cope with the country's rising population.

Meanwhile, Benitez revealed that the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and the National Housing Authority were asking for a budget of at least P100 billion to address the housing backlog for the next 15 to 20 years.

"Malamang hindi mangyayari 'yung ganung kalaking pondong maibibigay sa kanila. I think depende kung magkano ang maibibigay sa kanila," Benitez said.

"They are trying to find more financing schemes to allow them to build the units and provide further incentives para 'yung private developers or private sector ay pwede rin tumulong dito sa backlog," he added.

Benitez said the House of Representatives is also doing its part in providing solutions to the housing backlog problem.

The House recently approved on final reading House Bill 8248, which aims to establish an on-site, in-city, near city local government resettlement program to ensure the sustainability and viability of resettlement projects for informal settler families. Also being taken up in plenary is the proposed Rental Housing Subsidy Act.

Both Bills are among the priority measures of the legislative chamber and principally authored by Speaker Lord Allan Velasco. 

In addition to these, Benitez said Speaker Velasco has met with with Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana and DHSUD Secretary Eduardo Del Rosario regarding the planned visit of the House Committee on Housing to Marawi City to look into the status and progress of the housing project for the families who were displaced by the so-called "Marawi siege."

"The Housing Committee will probably go visit Marawi in the second week of April," Benitez disclosed.

He added: "Nakipag-usap na si Speaker Velasco kay Secretary Lorenzana and Secretary del Rosario na pupunta po kami ng Marawi. Isa po yan sa dapat i-continue at balikan at i-monitor ng House as oversight function." #18thCongress #PartnersForChange

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Suluan is an island barangay in the Philippines, in the municipality of Guiuan, Eastern Samar.  The island was deemed to be the first site of anchorage for Ferdinand Magellan's Spanish Armada.
  The name of the island is derived from the word 'sulo', the Waray-waray word for "torch" which the locals would have used during fishing at night. Suluan, therefore, means torch-bearing people in reference to the local fishermen. From afar, prior to landing, the Spanish Armada would have seen the torches the night before.
  On March 17, 1521, Magellan's voyage dropped anchor on the island. Although Samar and Mindanao were their first land sightings from afar, Magellan's choice of anchoring on a much smaller island was meant as a security precaution as few people would have inhabited a small island such as Suluan.

Source: Wikipedia
Photo: https://riceandfries.org/

Seeing this post? Curious what this is about? In 2021, we will commemorate the Philippine part in the achievement of science and humankind in circumnavigating the planet for the first time. Central in this commemoration is the 500th anniversary of the Victory at Mactan on 27 April 2021. These and more are collectively known as the 2021 Quincentennial Commemorations in the Philippines by virtue of Executive Order No. 103 (2020). Know more about the event here:
About us [https://nqc.gov.ph/en/about]
Watch our promotional video [https://youtu.be/ptgU1ZUgFZc]
Listen to Quincentennial Soundtrack [https://spoti.fi/3nxWXPa]
Watch our lectures [https://portal.nqc.gov.ph/]
Quincentennial activities here [https://bit.ly/3dHrnKF]
#VictoryAndHumanity
#PH500

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Press Release: FIVE (5) ILLEGAL FISHERS APPREHENDED IN CULABA

Biliran Police Provincial Office, Larrazabal, Naval, Biliran:  Biliran Police Provincial Office is working to ensure a sustainable future for our seas by combating illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing all over the province.

As a result thereof, on March 16, 2021 at around 7:05 AM elements of Culaba PS personnel conducted a seaborne patrol at the territorial seawater of Culaba, Biliran which resulted to the arrest of five (5) crews of "F/B JORODA" namely Eddie Catienza y Jercan (boat captain), Elvin Dela Cruz y Carcillar, Albert Sullano y Dela Cruz, Romeo Mataganas y Borromeo, and Eduardo Dela Cruz y Carcillar, all are residents of Brgy. Looc, Culaba, Biliran.

Said arrested persons were intercepted and accosted actually engaged in illegal fishing in Violation of Section 33 and 76 of Municipal Fishery Ordinance No. 17 Series of 2005 (Use of Ring Net Method "Tambugan").

Among the items seized from arrested persons were the F/B JORODA with an estimated gross weight of more or less three (3) tons with an estimated value of Php 800,000.00 to include fishing paraphernalia's.

Subsequently, confiscated items were brought to the shoreline of Culaba, Biliran while apprehended violators were brought to Culaba MPS for documentation and proper disposition.

PCOL JOEL T SERRANO commends the operating troops for the success of the operation and further stated that the arrest of Catienza and cohorts will served as a warning to all violators.

"Our Police Force will keep on protecting our marine resources and will intensify the conduct of police operation against violators despite the pandemic" says PCOL JOEL T SERRANO, Acting Provincial Director.

#8PreciousGem


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News Release: Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade had a very productive and engaging virtual discussion with Czech Ambassador to the Philippines, Her Excellency Jana Šedivá, held today, 16 March 2021.

Our Transportation Chief and the Ambassadress agreed on a concrete way forward regarding the Czech Embassy's proposal to initiate a modular construction of air traffic control tower, as well as other vertical facilities on selected regional airports, with emphasis on Bantayan Airport, in Cebu. Other airports mentioned for possible modular construction of vertical facilities are Baguio, Busuanga, Virac and Tawi-tawi. For this, a meeting will be scheduled between the proponent's technical team and CAAP's technical personnel. The said meet will aim to address all pending technical concerns from the CAAP side in order for the proposal to move to the next level of implementation.

Other points of discussion include several rail transport infrastructure projects, programs, and initiatives, as well as the vessels being mobilized by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), in a bid to further explore areas for potential collaboration and partnership.

DOTr Officials who were present during the virtual meet are Chief of Staff and Assistant Secretary for Procurement and Project Implementation Giovanni Lopez, Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) Director General Jim Sydiongco, Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) General Manager Ed Monreal, and CAAP Chief of Staff Atty. Danjun Lucas.

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VEHICULAR ACCIDENT: PATAY ANG ISANG SIKLISTA MATAPOS MASAGASAAN NG TRUCK.

Isang siklista ang nasagasaan ng truck sa Brgy. 95-A sa Caibaan, Tacloban City noong Marso 16, 2021.

Ang biktima ay nakilala na si Lourine Mae Superable, 17 taong gulang at taga Jaro, Leyte.
Ang driver ng wing van truck ay si Cesar Centino, 29 na taong gulang nakatira sa Brgy. San Juan, Sta. Fe, Leyte.

Ayon sa otoridad may nasagi si Superable na sanhi ng kanyang kawalan ng balanse habang nagbibisikleta na ikinatumba nito, kung saan may dumaan na truck na syang nakasagasa dito. Dahil sa malapit na hindi na naiwasan ng driver.

Samantala, nasa kustodiya na ng kapulisan si Centino at nahaharap sa kaso na reckless imprudence resulting to homicide.

Photo courtesy: Kap Albert Eviota

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By Borongan City Information Office
Press Release: Following the arrival of the 2nd batch of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines in Eastern Samar, vaccinations began today at the Borongan Doctors Hospital (BDH) for 87 healthcare workers (HCWs) of the same institution and the CHO/RHU of LGU Borongan.

In a program opened by vaccination site supervisor Dr. Katrina Carmel Rapada of the City Health Office, she emphasized, in an effort to quell any healthcare worker having second thoughts about getting inoculated, that the best vaccine to take is any vaccine that is presently available as it went through stringent review before being approved for use.

Meanwhile, BDH Medical Director Dr. Belen Umil expressed gratitude for receiving the much awaited vaccines this early in Eastern Samar.

"I thank the government for having this provided for free, the DOH, PHO Eastern Samar and the City Government of Borongan through Mayor Dayan Agda for the assistance in getting us vaccinated today," said Dr. Umil.

Dr. Umil also shared how terribly hurt she was when she lost one of her employees to COVID-19 and how it motivated her to personally approach her employees and convince them to show up today and take the vaccines provided by the national government through COVAX.

Among those vaccinated today from the CHO/RHU are City Health Officer Dr. Daisy Sacmar, Rural Health Physicians Dr. Raul Villanueva, Dr. Bernadette Galacan and HCWs from RHU-1.

Vaccinations will take place in BDH until tomorrow, 17 March 2021.

#BoronganonDisiplinadoAko

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The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) will conduct a special program in line with the annual Philippine-Spanish Friendship Day on March 18 in Guiuan, Eastern Samar. This is to mark the 500th anniversary of the Philippine-Spanish Contact which happened in the said town exactly 500 years ago on the said date. This was made possible through the recorded compassion and generosity of our ancestors exhibited to the starving, undernourished, and scurvy-stricken Magellan-Elcano expedition, the first to circumnavigate the world. It also happened to be the earliest documented contact between our ancestors and the Spaniards.

According to NHCP Chairperson and concurrent National Quincentennial Committee (NQC) Executive Director Rene Escalante, "Unfortunately, a lot of Filipinos, as well as foreign nationals, do not know this episode in the history of the first circumnavigation of the world."

To commemorate the cordial contact, the NQC adopted Humanity as part of the theme of the 2021 Quincentennial Commemorations in the Philippines (2021 QCP), the branding of the thirty-four major quincentennial milestones in Philippine history which include the 500th anniversary of the Victory at Mactan and the 500th anniversary of the introduction of Christianity in the Philippines. The committee, created through Executive Order No. 55 in 2018 by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, collaborated with the NHCP in installing historical markers in 34 sites in the Visayas, Palawan, and Mindanao that were part of the route of the first circumnavigation of the world in 1519-1522.

"We are glad that today, we are marking that episode through this historical marker we are about to unveil," Escalante noted. "This marker shall be a perpetual reminder to those who will visit this place of our heritage of compassion which we are known at."

The Municipality of Guiuan and NQC will also host a solidarity night commemorating the contact on March 18 in front of the historic Guiuan Church.

The Philippine-Spanish Friendship Day is an annual observance every June 30 by virtue of Republic Act No. 9187. It commemorates the compassion extended by the young Philippine Republic under President Emilio Aguinaldo to the last Spanish soldiers who were left out inside the Baler Church from June 1898 to June 1899. The NQC notes that the Philippines and Spain forged a friendship 500 years ago in Guiuan and both parted ways in Baler bannering the same. These two events are hoped to serve as inspiration and motivation for both countries to continue their friendship.
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Seeing this post? Curious what this is about? In 2021, we will commemorate the Philippine part in the achievement of science and humankind in circumnavigating the planet for the first time. Central in this commemoration is the 500th anniversary of the Victory at Mactan on 27 April 2021. These and more are collectively known as the 2021 Quincentennial Commemorations in the Philippines by virtue of Executive Order No. 103 (2020). Know more about the event here:

About us [https://nqc.gov.ph/en/about]
Watch our promotional video [https://youtu.be/ptgU1ZUgFZc]
Listen to Quincentennial Soundtrack [https://spoti.fi/3nxWXPa]
Watch our lectures [https://portal.nqc.gov.ph/]
Quincentennial activities and materials here [https://bit.ly/3dHrnKF]

#VictoryAndHumanity
#Ph500

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In line with its commitment to continually promote the welfare of more Filipinos, the House of Representatives, led by Speaker Lord Allan Velasco, today approved on third and final reading five (5) bills of national significance.

House Bill No. 8897 declares April 27 of every year as "Lapu-Lapu Day" in commemoration of the victory of Lapu-Lapu and his men over Spaniards led by Ferdinand Magellan in the historic Battle of Mactan on April 27, 1521.

HB No. 8914 seeks to provide stiffer penalties for driving under the influence of alcohol, dangerous and/or other similar substances by amending RA 10586 or the "Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013."

HB No. 8915 or the proposed "Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) Drivers' Day Act" declares May 8 of every year as a national working holiday in recognition of the valuable contribution of PUV drivers to society.

HB No. 8916 aims to promote the safety of both pedestrians and motorists by declaring as illegal drag racing which shall be held in any public road, street or highway unless sanctioned by the government and approved by the local government unit (LGU) having jurisdiction on the venue.  The measure also imposes penalties on the participants of illegal drag racing.

Likewise approved on final reading is HB No. 8901, renewing for another 25 years the radio and television franchise granted to Soundstream Broadcasting Corporation. #18thCongress #PartnersForChange

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SINAS TO FACE SANCTIONS FOR ALLEGED BREACH IN PROTOCOL

#NEWSUPDATE: Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Debold Sinas will face sanctions if an investigation proves his supposed breach of screening protocols during his visit to Calapan City in Oriental Mindoro last week.

Oriental Mindoro Gov. Humerlito Dolor said the provincial government was already conducting its own investigation to find out what transpired when Sinas went to Calapan.

"If we prove that no coordination or health profiling had indeed taken place, he has to be held responsible," Dolor said in an interview aired over ABS-CBN TeleRadyo. "If the city government is saying this was not coordinated with them and no health profiling took place upon his arrival, then for me, he can be held responsible for that."

He pointed out that while IATF Resolution 101 only requires authorized persons outside of residence to present a travel order or an ID proving a schedule of visit, an Executive Order from the local government unit (LGU) requires all travelers to secure travel coordination passes.

Sinas entered the province using a chopper, which Dolor said needed coordination since LGUs have no control over air travel.

"We have no health personnel designated in airports because there are no regular flights here in Oriental Mindoro," Dolor said. (via PhilStar)

#TacTodayNation

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Recommendations to intensify MPHS protocols approved

The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-MEID) has approved the recommendations of the Department of Health (DOH) on the enforcement and implementation of the minimum public health standards (MPHS) in view of the ongoing surge in COVID-19 cases.

Presidential Spokesperson and concurrent spokesperson of the IATF Secretary Harry Roque Jr  presented the DOH recommendations in a press briefing that was held in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte on March 12, 2021. The recommendations include specific actions or suggestions for individuals, establishments, and local government units (LGUs) on the strict adherence to the MPHS.

"Habang dumadami po ang kaso ng COVID-19 ngayon, mas importante po na mapatupad natin itong minimum health standards para sa indibidwal, para sa mga establishments, at syempre yung pagtugon ng mga LGU sa kanilang mga katungkulan sang-ayon po dun sa CODE na ating tinatawag," said Secretary Roque.

According to the spokesperson, recommendations for individuals include the proper wearing of face masks and face shields, increasing the frequency of handwashing, and ensuring adherence to social distancing. The recommendation also includes continuous giving of correct information on COVID-19.

On the part of establishments, it is recommended that risk mitigation strategies like engineering controls, ventilation, and contact tracing be implemented, as well as measuring standards and establishing baselines.

"Sa mga LGUs naman po, kinakailangan ipatupad yung COVID-19 Coordinated Operations to Defeat Pandemic or CODE sa pamamagitan ng pinalakas na mobilisasyon ng Barangay Health Emergency Response Teams," Sec. Roque said.

Also included in the recommendation for LGUs is to actively look for ensure that all suspect cases undergo RT-PCR testing and be isolated within 24 hours, and that all close contacts should be traced and quarantined within the next 24 hours. Close contacts with symptoms will be isolated in a facility within 24 hours and will be tested using RT-PCR. Contact tracing is recommended to begin even among suspect cases.

"Kasama rin po dito ang pag-mo-monitor sa workplaces at iba pang closed settings tungkol sa kanilang case data at pagsunod sa minimum public health standards," said Sec. Roque.

Lastly, the recommendations state that the proper handover to the LGUs of returning overseas Filipinos and other incoming international travelers should be ensured to make sure that there is compliance to and completion of quarantine or isolation.

Meanwhile, Secretary Roque witnessed the ceremonial vaccination rollout in the Ilocos Region where Dr. Eliezer Asuncion, hospital administrator of the Laoag City General Hospital became the first vaccinee of the AstraZeneca vaccine in Ilocos Norte. Dr. Asuncion encouraged fellow medical frontliners to take the chance with the vaccine to have themselves protected.

Renowned Filipino vaccinologist Dr. Lulu Bravo, who was a resource person in the said press briefing, also assured Filipinos that there really is nothing to be scared of and no reason to stop vaccination with the AstraZeneca vaccine.

National Task Force Against COVID-19 Deputy Implementer and Testing Czar Secretary Vivencio Dizon also underscored that we need enough data from our vaccination experience here in the country and from experts, as well as data from other countries where the vaccine is being rolled out before we make a decision on the matter. Sec. Dizon added that it is important that we always measure the risk against the benefits, and emphasized that as of now the vaccine has been proven effective to prevent the severe form of the disease and death by 100 percent.
Dizon is with Sec. Roque in Laoag for the ceremonial vaccination in the region, along with LGU officials, namely, Ilocos Norte Governor Matthew Marcos Manotoc, Laoag City Mayor Michael Marcos Keon, DOH-CHDI Assistant Regional Director Dr. Mar Wynn Bello, and DILG Regional Director James Fadrilan. ### OPS-PCOO

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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte convenes with several Cabinet members to discuss the updates on the government's latest response to the public health crisis brought by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and other important matters confronting the nation.

With reports by the Department of Health (DOH) on the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in the country these past few days, President Duterte states that the government will not hesitate to implement stricter quarantine classifications in areas with rising number of cases.  He reminds the people to continue observing public health protocols in order to protect themselves and their communities against the virus.

As the country awaits the arrival of more COVID-19 vaccines and vaccination program to the rest of the Filipinos following the medical frontliners and healthcare workers, President Duterte assures his 'kababayans' that the government is putting its best effort to ensure that only safe and effective vaccines will be procured and that the necessary measures are being undertaken towards economic recovery.

#HealAsOne
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"Sa lebel naman po ng mga LGUs, ang pagpapatupad ng COVID-19 Coordinated Operations to Defeat Pandemic or iyong CODE sa pamamagitan ng pinalakas na mobilisasyon ng Barangay Health Emergency Response Team ... Ito po iyong pagpupunta ng bahay-bahay ng mga barangay health workers at aktibo po silang naghahanap ng mga tao na mayroong sintomas. Kapag nakahanap po sila ng taong mayroon sintomas, diretso na po iyan ng isolation at pagkatapos po ay tini-testing po ng PCR."

Secretary Harry Roque
Presidential Spokesperson

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On the latest Supreme Court decision

We welcome the latest Supreme Court decision dismissing the petition which questioned the President's unilateral withdrawal from the International Criminal Court.

The latest High Court ruling, which is decided on mootness, acknowledges that the President is indeed the chief architect of this country's foreign policy.

Having said this, we call on the ICC not to waste time and resources on investigations that will not prosper as we do not recognize ICC jurisdiction over the Philippines, as well as in the face of uncontroverted proof that domestic legal and judicial processes are functioning normally in our country.

Secretary Harry Roque
Presidential Spokesperson

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PRRD wants indigents, informal settlers vaccinated – Palace

In President Rodrigo Roa Duterte's regular weekly Talk-to-the People Address, the Chief Executive reiterated his desire to have all indigents, including informal settlers and the urban poor to be vaccinated as soon as possible to protect them from getting COVID-19.

"Ang emphasis ng Presidente sa mula't-mula uunahin natin ang mahihirap pagdating dun sa pagbabakuna, pero ngayon nga po itong utos ni Presidente incorporated at kabahagi pa rin po ng National Vaccination Deployment Plan natin," said Presidential Spokesperson Secretary Harry Roque Jr in a press briefing on March 16, 2021.

The Palace official added, "Simula't-simula ay kasama na sa priority list po ng ating National Vaccination Deployment Plan ang mga nasa 4Ps or mga nasa Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program kung saan kasama ang mahihirap o indigents."

Secretary Roque underscored that the first priority remains the medical frontliners, followed by indigent seniors, which would include senior citizens living in informal settlements or communities, then all other senior citizens, followed by uniformed officers, and then the other indigents and economic frontliners.

The concurrent Inter-Agency Task Force spokesperson said that as soon as the bulk of the country's order of vaccines arrive by second and third quarter then more people can be vaccinated including the indigent citizens.

"Yung mga lokal na pamahalaan may listahan sila ng mga 4Ps beneficiaries at ito po yung mga sinasabi ninyo nakatira sa ilalim ng tulay, ito po yung mga pinakamahirap sa lahat ng ating mahihirap. Kasama po sila sa listahan at kasama po sila sa A priority na tinatawag," said Sec. Roque.

Aside from prioritizing the vaccination of the poor, President Duterte once again directed his Cabinet officials to provide free face masks for all.

"Kung inyo pong matatandaan, hindi ito ang unang pagkakataon na ginawa ito ng Presidente. Patunay ito na ang pagsusuot ng face mask, kasama na ang face shield ay mabisang sandata laban sa pagkalat ng COVID-19," Roque remarked.

The President's spokesperson also addressed the issue on PRRD's remark that some sectors took as undermining the pandemic's effect on Filipinos. "Ang sinasabi po ng Presidente ay patuloy naman po ang Pilipinas ay nabubuhay sa kabila ng COVID-19. ... Hindi po minamaliit ng ating Presidente ang ating paghihirap, pero ang sinasabi po nya eh babangon naman po tayo dyan, we will heal as one," Roque said.

Roque added, "Sabi nga ni Presidente, and I quote, "Huwag kayong matakot, di ko kayo iiwan."'

In the same press briefing, National Task Force Against COVID-19 Chief Implementer and Vaccine Czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr said that he was able to secure 30 million doses of  Novavax from his last week's trip to India. Secretary Galvez said that he already signed a supply agreement with the Serum Institute of India for the supply of 30 million doses of Novavax to the Philippines.

Galvez also reported that 1.4 million doses of the Sinovac vaccine is expected to arrive this month of March, plus the second tranche of some 900,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccines from the COVAX facility, which may also arrive in March or April. - OPS-PCOO

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Press Release!
Another P420 Thousand Worth of Illegal Lumbers Confiscated

Camp Carlos Delgado, Catarman, Northern Samar- As part of its intensified campaign against illegal logging in Northern Samar, police authorities in the province under the leadership of PCOL ARNEL J APUD, Provincial Director have confiscated more undocumented lumbers in another successful operation on Monday (March 15, 2021) in Allen town's Balwharteco port.

Based on the report, a 10-wheeler wing-van transporting illegally sawn lumbers from Bobon town to Legazpi City in Albay was intercepted by operatives from Allen Municipal Police Station, 2nd Platoon of First Provincial Mobile Force Company, Northern Samar Provincial Special Operations Group and the Provincial Intelligence Unit.

The truck driver, Anthony C Davales, 35, married and a resident of Brgy. Sabang Zone 1, Allen and his helper, Jay Marion V Quias, 26, a resident of Brgy. Obayan, Pinabacdao, Samar failed to show the necessary documents to the authorities.

Confiscated from their possession and control were 298 pieces of assorted Lawaan lumbers in different sizes with an estimated market value of P420 thousand.

The apprehended violators were taken into custody by Allen MPS. A case for violation of PD No. 705 is now being prepared for filing in court against the said violators while the confiscated lumbers are yet to be turned over to the proper authorities.

Meanwhile, PD APUD pointed that similar operations will be intensified in the province.

"We will step up our campaign against illegal logging as we continue our operations based on the mandates of the Presidential Decree 705. I also urge the public to help the authorities in our efforts in preserving our environment and natural resources," PCOL APUD said.                                     

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IN PHOTOS: IMPROVEMENT NEVER STOPS!

A statement of conviction and determination coming from our Transportation Secretary Arthur P. Tugade as he keyonotes the virtual Economy Update 2021 organized by the Asia CEO Forum today, 16 March 2021.

"Good projects, better projects, never stops. It should not stop and therefore, the challenge of having people to continue putting the paradigm must continually be there," Secretary Tugade emphasized, as he squarely addressed the prevalent issue of continuity of all infrastructure projects beyond the term of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte.

In his remarks, Secretary Tugade presented the status updates on the various projects and programs of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) under the "BUILD, BUILD, BUILD" infrastructure program, highlighting the ones that have been completed and providing a preview of the projects that are in offing in its four (4) sectors in Aviation and Airports, Maritime, Railways, and Road Transport.

He likewise recalled the enormity of the challenges in the transport sector when the Duterte administration assumed office in 2016, where he made mention of the notable issues which the DOTr immediately addressed and resolved, including the "Tanim Bala" problem at NAIA, the poor maintenance and deterioriating condition of the MRT-3, the huge backlog of license plates and driver's license cards, corruption in bids and awarding of contracts, permits and licenses, and the woeful state of airports, seaports and port facilities across the country.

In narrating how he addressed these challenges, and how he responded to the very simple but profound marching order of the President during his first Cabinet meeting, Secretary Tugade said, "We at the DOTr accepted the challenge and said to our beloved President, 'Yes! Mr. President, we will do our utmost best to make the Filipino life more comfortable and convenient.'"

And he expounded by saying, "If you have to make the Filipino life more comfortable, there must be mobility and, there must be connectivity. As I speak today, I have presented to you in generic terms, the connectivity, and mobility of the DOTr has made on the various platforms and sectors, and on the ground, to make the Filipino life comfortable."

With the theme, "Recover, Reset, Reignite for 2021," the virtual economy update organized by the ASIA CEO Forum aims to provide comprehensive information dissemination in the various sectors of the economy, and to recognize the accomplishments and initiatives of a particular sector amid the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country.

The ASIA CEO Forum, hosted by its Chairman Richard Mills, is the largest and only national business event series in the Philippines, that is geared towards promoting the country as a premier business destination to the world.

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Who is Ferdinand Magellan?

Ferdinand Magellan was a Portuguese explorer who organised the Spanish expedition to the East Indies from 1519 to 1522, resulting in the first circumnavigation of the Earth.

Commanding a fleet of five vessels, he headed south through the Atlantic Ocean to Patagonia. Despite a series of storms and mutinies, they made it through the Strait of Magellan into a body of water he named the "peaceful sea" (the modern Pacific Ocean). The expedition reached the Philippine islands, where Magellan was killed during the Battle of Mactan. The expedition later reached the Spice Islands in 1521 and one of the surviving ships eventually returned home via the Indian Ocean, completing the first circuit of the globe.

Source: Wikipedia
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Seeing this post? Curious what this is about? In 2021, we will commemorate the Philippine part in the achievement of science and humankind in circumnavigating the planet for the first time. Central in this commemoration is the 500th anniversary of the Victory at Mactan on 27 April 2021. These and more are collectively known as the 2021 Quincentennial Commemorations in the Philippines by virtue of Executive Order No. 103 (2020). Know more about the event here:
About us [https://nqc.gov.ph/en/about]
Watch our promotional video [https://youtu.be/ptgU1ZUgFZc]
Listen to Quincentennial Soundtrack [https://spoti.fi/3nxWXPa]
Watch our lectures [https://portal.nqc.gov.ph/]
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Press Release!
NSPPO leads Mental Health Awareness Seminar for Juanas

Camp Carlos Delgado, Catarman, Northern Samar- In these trying times, mental health awareness plays a vital role to help female police officers and non-uniformed personnel cope with stress, fear, trauma, depression and anxiety as the world continues to battle its faceless enemy, the coronavirus disease.

With this, the Northern Samar Police Provincial Office (NSPPO) has partnered with the Northern Samar Provincial Hospital for a Reproductive and Mental Health Awareness Seminar at NSPPO Multi-Purpose Hall on Tuesday, March 16, 2021.

The activity is part of the 2021 National Women's Month Celebration, anchored on the theme: We Make Change Work for Women, JUANA LABAN SA PANDEMYA, KAYA! to help the NSPPO's #WonderJuanas manage mental health issues amid the global health crisis.

Dr. Justiniano Singzon and Ms. Lenneth Lapara tackled reproductive health issues and mental health awareness, respectively.

In her message, Dr. Nimfa C Kam, Provincial Health Officer, lauded and congratulated the lady cops in the province for being deployed on the frontline battling the coronavirus pandemic and remaining strong and resilient despite the present cirumstances.

Meanwhile, PCOL ARNEL J APUD, NSPPO Provincial Director, underscored the role of women in nation-building and the contribution of its female personnel in all its undertakings and their cooperation and support in its administrative and operational accomplishments.

"It is but an opportune time to give importance or special concern to the health and mental wellness of our Juanas so they can withstand these challenging days and the challenges ahead," PD APUD said.

"Women should have access on basic mental and reproductive health," he added.

Should you have any inquiry, please contact us through the following numbers and social media accounts: Provincial Community Affairs and Develoment Unit hotline number: 0905-093-9256 or email us at our gmail account-nsppopcrb@gmail.com;Facebook Page-Northern Samar Police Provincial Office; Facebook Account- Northernsamar Pulis; Webpage at nsppo.pro8.pnp.gov.ph for more details.

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MAS MALAWAK NA! MAS MARAMI PA ANG NATUTULUNGAN!

Alam mo bang mayroon nang 102 Malasakit Centers sa buong Pilipinas?

Ibig sabihin, mas pinalalapit ng gobyerno ang tulong sa ating mga kababayang nangangailangan mula sa mga malalayong bayan.

Dahil kasi sa Malasakit Center, mas madali at accessible na para sa mga Pilipino ang tulong pinansyal at medikal mula sa national government.

Nabuo ito sa bisa ng Republic Act 11463 o ang "Malasakit Centers Act" na pinirmahan ni Pangulong Rodrigo Roa Duterte noong Disyembre 3, 2019, at iniakda ni Senator Christopher "Bong" Go. Layon ng batas na ito na magtatag ng Malasakit Center sa mga state-owned hospitals sa buong bansa na magsisilbing one-stop shop kung saan sama-sama ang iba't ibang government agencies na may programa para sa medical assistance.

Para sa karagdagang impormasyon, bumisita lang sa pinakamalapit na Malasakit Center.

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The Freeman Cebu: The Olango Island, an eco-tourism destination in Lapu-Lapu City, is getting another boost with the inauguration of a fastcraft that makes travel from the mainland to the island faster and safer.

"We will make the island as an eco-tourism site. Nindot i-explore ang Olango Island. We can see beautiful beaches, watch the migratory birds, naay marine sanctuaries, naay mga dolphins ug thresher sharks. Naa sad diri ang biggest cross-guitar," said Mayor Junard "Ahong" Chan during the launching and inauguration of Sta. Rosa Ferry Express 2020.


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500 YEARS OF CHRISTIANITY IN THE PHILIPPINES:

Press Release: As we embark on the Jubilee Year or the 500th Year of Christianity in the Philippines, the Archdiocese of Manila has designated 10 pilgrim churches to be the "centers of prayer, forgiveness, and charitable works" and five (5) of them are located here in the City of Manila.

Bishop Broderick Pabillo, Apostolic Administrator of Manila, will open the jubilee door of the Manila Cathedral on Easter Sunday, April 4 2021.

Source: pna.gov.ph

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News Report:  Tacloban DZR Airport welcomes today, Monday March 15, the arrival of The Ambassador of Spain to the Philippines, Ambassador Jorge Moragas Sanchez.

Along with his arrival are Chairman Bienvenido Senior Rene Escalante of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines and Office of the Presidential Assistant for Visayas, Asec. Jonji Gonzales.

The dignitaries are said to be attending the upcoming Quincentennial Commemoration to be held in Guiuan Eastern Samar on March 18, 2021. (Via CAAP

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DILG Gender and Development Bulletin:

Women's Mental Health Challenges

One's mental wellness has been the subject of many especially during the pandemic-ridden year of 2020 up to the present.

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines "mental health" as the foundation for well-being and effective functioning of an individual and a community. As mental issues encompasses everyone, what makes discussion pertinent to mental wellness specific to women?

In celebration of International Women's Month this year, the DILG launched a series of webinars that run every Monday this March. The second session on March 8, led by the Office of the Undersecretary for Mindanao Affairs and Special Concerns and the Department's Administrative Service (AS)-Human Resource Management Division (HRMD), tackled the intricacies of mental wellness as the public health concern that it is.

One of the resource speakers during the online meeting, Department of Health (DOH) representative Dr. Agnes Joy Casiño, underscored how gender is a critical determinant of mental health and mental illness.

She said, "Women's concerns with psychological wellbeing extend across the life cycle and cannot be confined to reproductive functioning."

Casiño added that it extends beyond specific conditions or problems. They encompass structures that govern the provision of a healthcare information system and delivery.

When it comes down to it, mental health disorders affect women and men differently. She lists several gender-specific causes that affect women's mental health which are:

• Gender-based violence
• Low income and income inequality
• Socio-economic disadvantage
• Low or subordinate social status and rank
• Unremitting responsibility for others

According to a study shared by Casiño, 41.9% of people who are diagnosed with neuropsychiatric disorders are women compared to 29.3% of men. In terms of the lifetime prevalence rate of violence, the rate goes against women ranging from 16% to 50%. Also, victims of wars, natural disasters, and displacement logged at 80% of 50 million affected by such causalities.

Pandemic Effect on Mental Health

In the country, mental health often goes untreated as many Filipinos are unaware of such health concerns or worse, dismisses the prevalence of it. The common description would mistakenly fall on people who have gone amok or someone having fits of screams and rage.

In a data collected by the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) under the Department of Health (DOH), before the pandemic, the agency received 4,238 calls[1] between the periods of May 2019 to February 2020, of which 1,632 reported calls were from women. Comparatively, calls received from February 28 of the same year to the present have now ballooned to 12,204, and 8,078 calls were made by women.

During the lockdown in the country, Casiño shared that women reported lower work productivity and job satisfaction compared to men. Women also experience pandemic-related stressors specific to reproductive functioning and stages. Women who are pregnant, postpartum, miscarrying, or experience are at high risk of depression.

Partly because due to varying responsibilities of women, who in most circumstances wear different hats throughout the day, it affects some of them when those responsibilities are condensed all in the space of the home.

Moving Forward

The most important part to have good mental wellness is the acknowledgment of it and the need to take action. This is not a manifestation of weakness but a courageous step in getting better, not for others but one's self.

To this, Casiño left the participants with some quick tips and how to follow through with this plan:

Actions items for a healthy work-life balance:
• Adapt your attitude
• Acknowledge your feelings
• Be okay with just doing your best
• Practice self-compassion
• Engage in self-care
• Establish boundaries
• Prioritize relaxation or self-care activity
• Seek therapy or counseling if desired and available

If you know someone who needs immediate medical attention for their mental health wellness, do not hesitate to contact the NCMH at their crisis hotline and dial 1553, a toll-free number in the entire Luzon area. You may also call 0917-899-USAP (8727); (02) 7-989-USAP. (PACS/KF)

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Press Release - Below is the list of vacant positions in the University of Eastern Philippines - Teaching Cluster.

Interested and qualified  applicants regardless of age, sex, marital status, race, religlous/ethical beliefs, appearance, gender orientation/preference, regional/ethnic origin, disability, political affiliation, and family status should signify their interest in writing. Attach the following documents to the application letter and send tonthe address below not later than October 13, 2020.

1. Fully accomplished PERSONAL DATA SHEET (PDS) with recent passport-sized picture and work experience sheet (CS Form No. 212, Revised2017) which can be downloaded at www.csc.gov.ph;
2. PERFORMANCE RATING in the last rating period if applicable;
3. Photocopy of CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY/RATING/LICENSE; and
4. Photocopy of TRANSCRIPT OF RECORDS.

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS are advised to hand in or send through courier/email their application to:

CHERRY I. ULTRA, PhD
University of Eastem Phlppines
University Town, Northem Samar 6400
uepnsofficial@gmail.com

APPLICATIONS WITH INCOMPLETE DOCUMENTS will NOT BE ENTERTAINED.

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The barangay chairman of Bgy. Genagdanan, San Roque Northern Samar died in a drowning incident this afternoon. Daniel Cantong Sallave was walking along the shoreline of Bgy. Bantayan with his fishing net when a big wave hit him. It took rescuers three hours to retrieve his body which was trapped in his net.
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TINGNAN: Paano nga ba nakatulong kay Richard Munoz, isa sa mga drayber ng libreng sakay para sa mga healthcare workers sa ilalim ng Service Contracting Program,  ang programa ng Department of Transportation (DOTr) at ng Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) sa panahon ng pandemya?

Si Richard Munoz ay handa na maghatid ng serbisyo para sa ating mga bayaning frontliners sa pamamagitan ng libreng sakay!

Ang libreng sakay para sa mga healthcare workers sa ilalim ng Service Contracting Program ay layong matulungan ang mga katulad ni Richard Munoz na magkaroon ng karagdagang kita sa kanilang pagbiyahe na halos katumbas ng kanilang kinikita bago ang new normal.

Ikaw, anong kwento mo? Tara na sa biyahe tungo sa mas #PinahusayNaPasada!

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Swimming Pool Safety Tips

- Make sure everyone knows how to swim and everyone must wear the proper swimming apparel.

-Never leave the children unattended.

- Always walk, don't run around the pool.

- Use handrails, steps or ladders for assistance.

- Pool must always have an on duty lifeguard, especially during peak season.

- For pool owners, observe regular pool maintenance.

- Keep the area around the pool clean and clear.

- Install a safety enclosure around the pool.

- Add lightings to & around the pool for safe night time swimming.

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#3rdBatch: As one of our responses to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the City Government of Maasin, headed by our City Mayor Nacional V. Mercado, continues to distribute five (5) kilos of rice to the following as our way of supporting our habal-habal or multicab drivers who have less or no income for the past months:

For habal-habal drivers association:
a. SARAHADA ASSOCIATION President – Raniel Vasques; and
b. REZCAM ASSOCIATION President – Romil Fernandez.

For multicab drivers association:
a. MBTC COOPERATIVE President – Antonio Gonzales; and
b. MMTC COOPERATIVE President – Roland Uy.

Present throughout the distribution were City Vice- Mayor Maloney Samaco and City Counselors – Hon. Hon. Jezzene Gail Paler, Hon. Zaldy Olita, Hon. Melvin Dublan, and Hon. Pepito Heneran.


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Press Release
PPA ORDERS STRICT ENFORCEMENT OF HEALTH, SAFETY PROTOCOLS IN PORTS, OFFICES vs COVID-19

Following the directive of Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur P. Tugade to strictly implemented health and safety protocols to curb the spread of COVID-19, Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) General Manager Jay Santiago has directed all personnel, offices and ports under its jurisdiction to maintain the strict enforcement of health and safety protocols.

In a memorandum dated 15 March 2021, GM Santiago ordered all the heads of the Head Office Responsibility Centers and the Port Management Offices to be consistent in their implementation of health and safety protocols within their respective jurisdictions.

"As part of PPA's continuing efforts to stem the transmission of COVID-19 virus and to protect the health and safety of PPA personnel, port users, and the general public, you are directed to consistently and strictly observe, monitor, and implement in your respective area of responsibility the relevant health and safety protocols contained in PPA issuances, as well guidelines issued by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Department of Health (DOH)," GM Santiago said.

The memorandum was issued after Secretary Tugade and GM Santiago made a surprise inspection at the new cargo port in Boracay, where a number of port users were seen violating health protocols, such as wearing of masks and face shields, and physical distancing.

Secretary Tugade and GM Santiago then directed all PPA personnel to strictly monitor port users for minimum health protocol compliance.

Moreover, according to the PPA directive, the 'Seven (7) Commandments in Public Transport' must be continuously observed in all ports and vessels nationwide.

The 'Seven Commandments in Public Transport' calls for the wearing of face masks and face shields; body temperature checking; proper ventilation of Passenger Terminal Buildings (PTBs) and offices; frequent disinfection of PTBs and PPA offices; frequent handwashing and use of alcohol and sanitizers; barring PPA personnel, passenger, and port users with COVID-19 symptoms from entering the port, PTBs and PPA offices; and the observance of proper social distancing.

The DOTr and its attached agencies, including the PPA, have intensified the enforcement of existing safety and health protocols amid the increase in COVID-19 cases in the country.

Secretary Tugade called on transport personnel to be serious and extra diligent in the implementation of health protocols. He also appealed to the riding public to strictly follow these measures and to report to authorities any breach in the guidelines.

"As operators and drivers of public transport vehicles, you do not only bring passengers from their homes to their workplaces and back. You are also given the responsibility to make sure that they are healthy and safe when they arrive at their destinations," Sec. Tugade said.

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SPANISH SHIP 'ELCANO' TO RE-ENACT FIRST CIRCUMNAVIGATION OF THE WORLD

The Spanish training ship Juan Sebastián Elcano will arrive in the Philippines, 16 March 2021, to reenact the first circumnavigation of the globe—one of the most significant achievements in the history of mankind.

The ship, commonly known as "Elcano," will arrive in Guiuan, Eastern Samar, and will be in Suluan and Homonhon islands until March 18 and later in Cebu (March 20 to 22), "in the very places where the expedition made the first visual contact, landing and human encounter on those very dates but only just 500 years later."

The Spanish Embassy in Manila explained in a statement that the global voyage made circumnavigating Earth possible, citing the country's significance to it.

"The journey was a historical leap forward and a technical challenge for that time. Initially, five ships and 238 men departed Spain as part of the expedition and only 18 men and one ship made it back three years later." (via Hispano Filipino Heritage)
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TRB PRESS STATEMENT
16 March 2021

This is to inform the public that the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) DID NOT ISSUE a decision or directive ordering the indefinite closure of the Skyway Stage 3 starting 5 p.m. of 16 March 2021.

The position of the TRB and its management is to keep Skyway Stage 3 OPEN for the benefit of all motorists.

The TRB is composed of the Department of Transportation, Department of Public Works and Highways, Department of Finance, National Economic Development Authority, and a representative from the private sector.


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SPEAKER VELASCO HAILS PASSAGE OF BILL CREATING PHILIPPINE ENERGY RESEARCH AND POLICY INSTITUTE

Speaker Lord Allan Velasco on Monday hailed the House of Representatives' passage of a bill creating the Philippine Energy Research and Policy Institute (PERPI) that he championed when he was head of the chamber's energy panel.

Voting 208-0 with no abstention, lawmakers unanimously approved on third and final reading House Bill (HB) 8928 to be known as the "Philippine Energy Research and Policy Institute Act."

Velasco, who was chairman of the House Committee on Energy prior to becoming Speaker, said the proposed body would help "bridge the research and policy gap in the energy sector."

"It is high time that the country develop a stable, sustainable, affordable and reliable energy supply by harnessing the latest research and technology available in order to meet the country's growing demand for energy and the Duterte administration's long-term development goals," Velasco said.

Aside from Velasco, more than 80 House members have signed on as principal authors of HB 8928, which was earlier approved by the House Committees on Appropriations and on Energy, chaired by Representatives Eric Yap of ACT-CIS Party-list and Juan Miguel "Mikey" Arroyo of Pampanga's 2nd District, respectively.

Velasco envisions PERPI as an independent body that shall "undertake trans-disciplinary research, explore and develop the latest technologies, and provide autonomous policy output or recommendations for the benefit of policymakers, as well as private and public energy stakeholders."

Under the bill, PERPI will be an independent policy and technology research institution attached to the University of the Philippines (UP) headed by an Executive Director, who is a recognized expert in energy policy and research.

The institute will also have its own Advisory Council consisting of 10 members, including five ex-officio members, namely: the secretaries of the Department of Energy, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Department of Science and Technology; Director-General of the National Economic and Development Authority; and UP President.

The five remaining members of the Council shall be selected by the UP President each representing any of the fields of engineering, law, science, statistics, economic, social science and public health.

PERPI is expected to provide timely technical and strategic assistance to the government, energy regulators and Congress, on energy-related matters requiring policy direction and advice.

It shall also serve as a medium in bringing together local and international experts in the field of energy through local and international linkages.

The bill also seeks to establish mechanisms for dissemination and utilization of research for technology and policy development, create and administer training programs and provide appropriate fellowship grants for capacity building of the academe and energy stakeholders.

The amount necessary for the operations of the PERPI shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

An endowment fund administered and maintained by the PERPI will also be created to finance its operations, including the purchase of research equipment and facilities, compensation and honoraria of researchers, among others.

The fund will be sourced from contributions, donations, grants and other incomes accruing from the PERPI's operations. #18thCongress #PartnersForChange

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Press Release - Ormoc City Mayor Richard I. Gomez attended a meeting of the Local Price Coordinating Council (LPCC) today, March 15, 2021. 

The body deliberated and decided on improvements to the city's chicken and pork rates.

They agreed that the chicken retail price should be Php 160.00  per kilo, and the distributor's price is at Php 150.00, while the pork's kasim/pigue price should be Php 270.00 and the liempo at Php 300.00, pursuant to Presidential Executive Order No. 124.

For now, 60 days have been given for reconsideration to the integrators, and then convene integrators again like Janile, Bounty, and Danica. For this meeting, only Magnolia was present as the integrator involved.

Most members of the LPCC were present during the said meeting.

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PIA DAVAO DE ORO: With the heavy rain in Maragusan this afternoon, a hailstorm occurred for about two minutes. According to MDRRMO Maragusan, there are no reported casualties on the incident, as of now. (mlu)

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ADVISORY: Bukod sa curfew, ipapatupad din po ang City Ordinance No. 5555 na nagbabawal ang pagiinom ng beer, alak at mga iba pang nakakalasing na inumin sa kahit anumang sari-sari store at iba pang mga establisimientong hindi lisensyado na restaurant, panciteria, carinderia, hotel o bar, kasama na ang lahat ng mga kalye, lansangan at sidewalk, lamay ng patay, funeraria, maging publiko o pribado at sa mga park o mga plaza, ay mahigpit na ipinagbabawal.

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Sub-Committee on Police Administration, Committee on Public Order and Safety Meeting via Zoom

Date: Mar 15, 2021

Time: 01:30 PM PST

Chair: Rep. Samier A. Tan

Agenda:
1. INITIAL CONSIDERATION OF HBs 3290, 3851, 4747, 6358 - INCREASING THE RECRUITMENT QUOTA REQUIREMENT OF FEMALE PNP OFFICERS, AMENDING SEC. 58 OF RA 8551;
2. INITIAL CONSIDERATION OF HB 1373 - PNP REORGANIZATION;
3. INITIAL CONSIDERATION OF HB 1930 - CONFERRING THE CADETS OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE ACADEMY THE STATUS OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES AND GRANTING THEM CIVIL SERVICE ELIGIBILITY

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MASDAN ANG PANTALAN SA QUINAPONDAN!

Press Release - Hitik sa kultura ang probinsya ng Eastern Samar sa  Visayas region, kabilang ang makasaysayang Balangiga Bells na naibalik lamang sa Pilipinas noong 2018 matapos ang 117 taong pamamalagi nito sa Amerika.

Dinadayo rin ng mga turista ang Canhugas Nature Park, Luksoon Cave, Jagnaya Beach, at marami pang iba.

At tiyak na mas magiging madali na ang pag "explore" sa mga naggagandahang tourist destinations sa Eastern Samar matapos makumpleto ang pagsasaayos ng Quinapondan Port!
Sa pamumuno nina Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade at Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) General Manager Jay Daniel Santiago, isinaayos ang daungan alinsunod na rin sa "Build, Build, Build" infrastructure program ng Duterte administration.

NGAYON, isa ng major tourist destination ang lalawigan matapos tutukang ayusin ang Quinapondan Port. Kabilang sa mga isinagawa ang mismong site development at maging ang konstruksyon ng Back-Up Area, Terminal Building at Storage Room.

Magiging malaki ang ambag ng pantalan sa Quinapondan sa turismo at komersyo, gayundin sa mobility at connectivity ng lugar sa iba pang mga islang kalapit nito.

#DOTrPH #MaritimeSectorWorks #RechargePH #BUILDBUILDBUILD #ComfortableLifeForAll

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Launch of the European Union Support to the WHO COVID-19 Response

The WHO Representative to the Philippines and the European Union Delegation to the Philippines are pleased to invite you to watch this diplomatic event.

The Launch Ceremony starts at 10:30 and will include a speech by Secretary Francisco Duque III. It will be streamed live on the Facebook pages of WHO Philippines (www.facebook.com/whophilippines) and the European Union in the Philippines (www.facebook.com/EUDelegationToThePhilippines).

The Launch Ceremony will be followed by a Media Forum from 11:45am to 12:15pm.


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Press Release - City Mayor Richard l. Gomez was the guest of honor and speaker during the Opening Ceremony of the Basic Water Safety and Rescue and Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA) training held at OCPO HQS, Barangay Camp Downes, Ormoc City, which took place today, March 15.

The said training will be conducted in consonance with the goal of attaining a more equipped OCPO personnel who are more disciplined, and to enhance their individual skills with the capacity to respond to Water Search and Rescue Operations.

In addition, the Giving of Certificates was also led by our city mayor and assisted by the City Director of the Ormoc City Police Office (OCPO), PCOL Ramil L. Ramirez, to Precious GEM, OCPO Shootfest Awardees (male and female category), and the 6th Lakan Cup 2021 Battle of the Sharpshooters awardees.

SP Member Gregorio Yrastorza lll, DILG-CLGOO, Ormoc City, Jean Redi T. Briones, RN, MDM, and CDRRM Officer and Chief Resilience Officer Ciriaco Tolibao ll were also present on the activity.

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Five CTG Members Yield To PRO 8

Press Release - Camp Ruperto Kangleon, Palo, Leyte - Five members of the Communist Terrorist Group yielded to the authorities of Police Regional Office and were presented to PBGEN RONALDO F DE JESUS, Regional Director, Police Regional Office 8 on March 12, 2021.

The surrenderees were identified as @Jack, 40, a Vice Squad Leader of EMPORIUM-SDG; @Yan/Jen, 45, a medical staff and became a political guide; @Jason/Lawaan, 33, a member of EMPORIUM-SDG and became a combatant and Team Leader of the squad; @Kutsoy/Jude/Kelvin Tiongzon, 37, member of Regional Prop. Bureau; and @Flower, 60, a member of Militia ng Bayan-Teritoryo under EMPORIUM and a collector of food and other personal necessities for the group and became a full time combatant. Along with their surrender, they turned-in one (1) shotgun, two (2) Cal. 45 pistol, two (2) Cal. 38 pistol, two (2) magazines for cal. 45, two (2) rounds of live ammunition for Cal. 45 and six (6) rounds live ammunition for Cal. 38.

Through the efforts on the community engagements and information operations of the  2nd Leyte Provincial Mobile Force Company led by PLTCOL DEMOSTHENES P MAGNAAN, Force Commander, these former rebels were talked to and encouraged to surrender, thus,  convinced them to return back to the fold of the government
PBGEN RONALDO F DE JESUS confirmed that all the surrenderees were facilitated by the implementation of Executive No.70 through the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) and in consonance to the program thrust of PGEN DEBOLD M SINAS, CPNP to intensify security operations and community support program.

"The soaring number of surrenders are the fruit of the sustained efforts of the PNP to actively support the AFP in the suppression of insurgency and other serious threats to national security. We are expecting more rebels to abandon their armed struggle and live meaningful lives with their families," RD DE JESUS said.

Personnel of 2nd LPMFC are processing their documents for the availment of the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP).

Should you have any inquiry, please contact us through the following social media accounts: Facebook Accounts: Pulis Rehiyon VIII; or Facebook Page: Police Regional Office 8 or YouTube Channel: Pulis Otso (The Official YouTube Channel of PRO8).
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From Mayor Baba Yap Page
New Tagbilaran City Livelihood Training Center

Gi blessingan ang new center ni Consultant Fr Val Pinlac, Consultant Argeo Mellisimo of FCB foundation nga maoy partner nato, FL Jane Yap, Councilor Dulce Glovasa, Sk Pres Awaw Aparicio, Maam Adel Salutan sa City Livelihood office, City Admin Cathy Torremocha, Doc Genette Egos, partner schools nato UB, BiSU, and HNU, DTI, Tesda, Tagbilaran City People's Org, Usaid Surge, and DOLE.

Dinhi e train ang mga members sa Tagbilaran City Women's Association para sa GARMENT making. Ani e butang ang mga sewing machines. Salamat sa tanan partners.

#AsensoPaMore
44 Covid 19 active cases nato sa Tagbilaran City karon, amping ta always.

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By ex-Senator Loren Legarda
Sightings of manta ray seen as challenge

At least three sightings of an endangered Oceanic Manta Ray in different days posed more challenges to the provincial government of Antique to balance environmental conservation and tourism.

In her Instagram post, Antique lawmaker Loren Legarda, a known environmental champion, said a private documentary group hired for the promotion of eco-tourism efforts of the province has twice sighted the giant manta ray in Pandan Bay.

Read more: https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2021/03/14/sightings-of-manta-ray-seen-as-challenge/

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STATEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Usec. Bernardo Florece, Jr.
Officer-in-Charge, DILG

Bayan Muna Partylist Rep. Ferdinand Gaite should just help in the fight against COVID-19 instead of spreading fake news against the Department of the Interior and Local Government. It is not true that the Memorandum dated March 10, 2010 of DILG Asst. Secretary for Public Safety and Security Alexander Macario "red-tagged" the group COURAGE and that a hitlist is now being prepared by government.

Records will show that it was Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) founder Jose Maria Sison himself who "red-tagged" or identified the organizations that they have infiltrated and now control in a video which was shown in the Senate. In fact, the National Intelligence and Coordinating Agency (NICA) has reported that COURAGE has been infiltrated by the Makabayang Kawaning Pilipino (MKP), an underground mass organization (UGMO) that advocates for armed struggle under the direct control of the CPP-NPA-NDF.

While the Department recognizes our employees' constitutional right to join associations, they should bear in mind that this right is not absolute. It is but the legal and moral obligation of this Department to investigate if there are employees within our ranks seeking shelter in the very system they wish to destroy.

It is our sworn obligation to determine if the organization has been infiltrated and if our employees are being recruited and exploited. Government officials and employees owe allegiance to the Republic at all times. Under Republic Act 6713 or the Code of Conduct for Public Officials and Employees, civil servants shall at all times be loyal to the Republic and to the Filipino people, uphold the Constitution, and put loyalty to country above loyalty to persons or party.

Rep. Gaite's claim that a hitlist is now being prepared by government is another figment of his imagination. The DILG has its hand full fighting the pandemic for more than a year now that it has no time and energy to engage in his wild schemes.

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LTFRB VOWS TO HELP MIMAROPA, ESTABLISHES RFRO IV-B

Press Release: The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) welcomed the nine (9) new personnel of the recently established Regional Franchising and Regulatory Office (RFRO) in Region IV-B during their on-boarding meeting today at the LTFRB Central Office today, 11 March 2021.

LTFRB Chairman Atty. Martin B. Delgra III said the establishment of RFRO IV-B aims to better serve the stakeholders and commuters alike in the region.

"Today is a milestone not only for us, members of the LTFRB, but for the whole transportation institution. To attend to the needs of our stakeholders in MIMAROPA, we realized that we needed to bring the services on the ground. This will not be possible without the support of the national government, our President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, our Department Secretary Arthur P. Tugade. The opening of the LTFRB IV-B is something that we should celebrate greatly," Chairman Delgra said.

After the on-boarding meeting, the new personnel took their pledge of service in front of the Manpower Committee of the LTFRB.

The new personnel will temporarily take office in RFRO IV-A in Lipa City, Batangas, while the Administrative Division processes the acquisition of their new office in MIMAROPA.

Present during the on-boarding meeting were LTFRB Chairman Martin B. Delgra III, LTFRB Board Member Col. Joel C. Pernito (ret.), LTFRB Executive Director Atty. Armand B. Dioso, Technical Division Chief Joel Bolano, Information Systems Management Division (ISMD) Chief Nida Quibic, Finance and Management Division OIC Melody Luna, Franchise Planning and Monitoring Division (FPMD) Officer-in-charge (OIC) Diosdado Santiago Jr., Administrative Division OIC Edel Brozo, Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program – National Project Management Office (PUVMP-NPMO) Head Engr. Zebonezza Hussain, and Service Contracting Program – Project Implementation Unit Head Joel Bienne Valderrama.

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This is a public service advisory brought to you by the National Telecommunications Commission, National Commission for Culture and the Arts and Globe. The 2021 Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan nomination has been extended until 15 April 2021. For more details: [http://bit.ly/39Sxavl]. No public advisories? Text STOP to 26827 for free.

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Press Release: DOTr CALLS ON PUBLIC TRANSPORT OPERATORS, DRIVERS TO TAKE DISINFECTION SERIOUSLY

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is calling on the operators and drivers of public transport vehicles to be serious and be extra diligent in the disinfection of their vehicles as part of health protocols against COVID-19.

"The proper disinfection of public transport vehicles is a key factor in keeping our commuters safe from COVID-19. We should not be hasty in the cleaning and disinfection of our vehicles. The riding public trusts us that the jeepneys, the buses and the other public transport vehicles that we operate are safe, and virus-free," said Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade.

Secretary Tugade made the appeal after a recent viral video uploaded on Facebook showed how two cleaning staffers of the MRT-3 were shown to be hastily and playfully disinfecting one of the line's trains.

Immediately following the incident, the MRT-3 management implemented measures to prevent a repeat of the incident. The staffers involved are now also facing disciplinary action.

Secretary Tugade stressed that as frontline service providers, operators and drivers of public transport vehicles should always be aware of the major role they play in containing the spread of COVID-19.

"As operators and drivers of public transport vehicles, you do not only bring passengers from their homes to their workplaces and back. You are also given the responsibility to make sure that they are healthy and safe when they arrive at their destinations," he said.

Meanwhile, the Transport Secretary also appealed to the riding public to actively participate in containing the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19. Secretary Tugade said passengers can do their share strictly complying to health protocols implemented in public transport, and by reporting to authorities any breach of health protocols such as fellow passengers who will talk or eat inside vehicles, improperly wear masks and face shields and not follow the strict physical distancing rule.

"Let us do our share by reporting immediately to the proper authorities any breach of health protocols that are committed inside public transport vehicles by your fellow passengers.  We are all in this fight together," Secretary Tugade said.

Commuters who may have witnessed any violation of health protocols inside public transport vehicles are advised to immediately contact the Land Transportation Office-Philippines, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board, the InterAgency Council for Traffic - IACT, rail transport operators, and air and maritime sector authorities.

#DOTrPH

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On 16 March 2021, the country will mark the quincentennial (500th anniversary) of the Philippine part of the first circumnavigation of the world. At 11:00 a.m., the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) will unveil the first of the thirty-four (34) historical markers highlighting the country's part in that achievement of humankind and science: the Suluan Quincentennial Marker in Suluan Island, Guiuan, Eastern Samar. It will coincide with the arrival of the Spanish Navy Training Ship Juan Sebastian Elcano, named after the captain of the 17 remaining crew out of original 245 members of the Armada de Maluco (a.k.a., Magellan-Elcano expedition) who completed the first circumnavigation of the world.

A meeting procedure between the Philippine Navy and Spanish Navy will take place immediately after the unveiling in Suluan. BRP Apolinario Mabini will be the official navy ship to welcome Juan Sebastian Elcano. Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana will represent the Philippine government in the procedure. He will be accompanied by Spanish Ambassador to the Philippines Jorge Moragas. The ship is expected to anchor near Manicani Island, also under the jurisdiction of Guiuan, on the same date at 4pm. A fluvial parade organized by the Municipality of Guiuan afterwards.

Juan Sebastian Elcano has been tracing the route of the first circumnavigation since 2019. Owing to the pandemic, no physical contact will take place between the crew member and those in land.  She will also join the Philippine and Spanish governments in the unveiling of the next historical marker at Homonhon Island, still part of Guiuan, 11am of March 17. The public may still gaze at her from afar via Guiuan Transport Terminal from March 16-18. Minimum health protocols will be strictly implemented by the IATF.

She will leave for Cebu City on March 18. She is expected to pass by the Cebu-Cordoba Link Expressway on March 20 via Mactan Strait. No public event is taking place.

The Radio Television Malacañang - RTVM and the Presidential Communications (Government of the Philippines) will cover the port calls of the Elcano beginning March 16 here on the National Quincentennial Committee, Republic of the Philippines and various government Facebook pages.

Check the map of the Philippine itinerary of the first circumnavigation of the world here https://bit.ly/3dHrnKF.

This 2021, we will commemorate the Philippine part in the achievement of science and humankind in circumnavigating the planet for the first time. These and more are collectively known as the 2021 Quincentennial Commemorations in the Philippines by virtue of Executive Order No. 103 (2020). Know more about the event here:

About us [https://nqc.gov.ph/en/about]
Watch our promotional video [https://youtu.be/ptgU1ZUgFZc]
Listen to Quincentennial Soundtrack [https://spoti.fi/3nxWXPa]
Watch our lectures [https://portal.nqc.gov.ph/]
‍ Quincentennial activities here [https://bit.ly/3dHrnKF]

#VictoryAndHumanity
#Ph500


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PHP 31.6-M HALAGA NG INITIAL PAYOUT PARA SA SERVICE CONTRACTING PROGRAM, NAIPAMAHAGI NA SA 7,911 DRIVERS SA IBA'T IBANG REHIYON

QUEZON CITY — Nasa 7,911 Traditional Public Utility Jeepney drivers (TPUJ), Modernized Public Utility Jeepney drivers (MPUJ) at Public Utility Buses (PUB) drivers sa NCR at Regions I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII, CARAGA, CAR ang nakatanggap na ng P4,000 na halaga ng initial payout sa ilalim ng Service Contracting Program ng Department of Transportation (DOTr) at Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB).

Sa huling tala ng LTFRB ngayong araw, ika-12 ng Marso 2021, mahigit kumulang P 31.6-M halaga ng initial payout ang naipamahagi na sa mga drayber na kasali sa programa.

Ang initial payout ay binigay ng ahensya sa mga drayber direkta sa kanilang account sa Landbank of the Philippines (LBP) o sa kanilang E-Wallet account.

Narito ang bilang nang mga nakatanggap ng initial payout sa iba't ibang rehiyon:

- NCR: 2,308 TPUJ Drivers, 597 MPUJ Drivers, 12 PUB Drivers
- Region I: 688 TPUJ Drivers, 7 MPUJ Drivers
- Region II: 42 TPUJ Drivers
- Region III: 116 TPUJ Drivers, 46 MPUJ Drivers
- Region IV: 1,218 TPUJ Drivers, 138 MPUJ Drivers
- Region V: 46 TPUJ Drivers
- Region VI: 220 TPUJ Drivers, 27 MPUJ Drivers
- Region VII: 140 PUB Drivers
- Region VIII: 7 TPUJ Drivers, 59 MPUJ Drivers
- Region IX: 323 TPUJ Drivers, 25 PUB Drivers
- Region X: 351 TPUJ Drivers
- Region XI: 22 PUB Drivers
- Region XII: 712 TPUJ Drivers
- CARAGA: 371 TPUJ Drivers, 44 MPUJ Drivers
- CAR: 362 TPUJ Drivers, 30 MPUJ Drivers

Inaasahang dadami pa ang mga driver ang makakatanggap ng initial payout mula sa Service Contracting Program sa mga susunod na araw, kabilang na ang mga Public Utility Vehicles (PUV) mula sa iba't-ibang rehiyon.

Alinsunod ang Service Contracting Program sa Republic Act No. 11494, o mas kilala bilang Bayanihan to Recover As One. Layon ng programa na masiguro na may maasahan at ligtas na pampublikong transportasyon para sa mga commuters. Sa ilalim ng programa, libre din ang sakay para sa ating mga healthcare frontliners na patuloy na lumalaban sa coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Para sa mga drayber na nakatanggap na ng initial payout, huwag kalimutan mag log-in sa LTFRB Driver App tuwing namamasada para makakuha ng additional weekly payout. Maaari itong i-download mula sa https://go.sakay.ph/driver gamit ang Android phone.

Regular na bisitahin ang LTFRB Official Facebook page para sa mga karagdagang impormasyon na ilalabas, patungkol sa Service Contracting Program sa mga susunod na araw. Para naman sa mga karagdagang katanungan, maaring tumawag sa LTFRB Program Implementing Unit Office - (02) 8529 - 7111 loc 845 o sa LTFRB 24/7 Hotline: 1342.

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#ServiceContractingProgram

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When your own cow refuses to eat anymore tomatoes, no one really wants your tomatoes.

We've proven this to be false. Our members like these tomatoes. Two tons! That's how much COWMATIS has sold this week. That's a miracle for these desperate farmers, now smiling. These are the kamatis at RuRi House. We would like to take two more tons for COWMATIS # 2. Please will you continue to support the farmers in this worsening time of over production? The new delivery date is  FRIDAY, March 19, 2021. Like before, we'll divide the order between north and south, the farmers of Sto, Tomas, Batangas and the farmers of Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya. Believe us when we tell you that we are making a dent in the problem.

Read the background story here:
LYCOPAIN. When you start seeing pictures of farm animals eating unsold tomatoes, you know that the overproduction problem is getting really bad. When you see tomatoes being sold at P30 "per crits", you know the farmers are f****d. And when you see pictures of perfectly edible tomatoes thrown along the national highway, you know you've seen this before last year, you know the ending will be very bad for the farmers. No matter where you are, south or north, if you are a tomato farmer in the Philippines, you are feeling pain.

We are hereby declaring a COWMATIS # 2: KAMATIS RESCUE BUY. We're looking for 100 members to support this. Please friends, if you can part with 505 pesos, will you take 20 kilos? 25 kilos if you like. We'll give it all to the farmers we are helping in Batangas and Nueva Vizcaya. Make salsa or sundry dry. Gift them to friends and neighbours or leave them at the village gate for anyone to get. If we had twenty members with us for this, it will be enough. If we had a hundred, it will be a small miracle for these farmers.

What you need to do:
1 Pay the amount above using any of the payment methods below
2 Upload your Proof of Payment here http://bit.ly/CowmatisRescue2-RRPH
3 Comment on this thread with your Order Number.

Payment Methods: Metrobank (540-7-540-55533-4, Andrea Estrada), BPI (8126-1039-53, Andrea Estrada), BDO (010-3700-65484, Elevant EC Solutions), GCash (0917 565 5747) and PayPal (acestrada@calleuno.ph)

Pickup Address: RURAL RISING PH @ Better World Diliman, 72 Maayusin Street, UP Village, Diliman, Quezon City

How to get here: At the Elliptical Road in Quezon City, exit at MAHARLIKA then turn left at MASAYA. A few meters forward, turn right at MAGINHAWA. A kilometre or so, turn left at MAHUSAY. Get past the guard house, turn right on MAAYUSIN. Go forward 500 meters, the UP Village Barangay Hall will be on your left. Go forward 100 meters more, Rural Rising Ph will be on your right. Rusty gate with a smiling farmer and smiling carabao (what else!?) painted on it. Come on give, give a big wave and smile, observe social distancing.

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STATEMENT OF SEC. CARLITO G. GALVEZ JR. NATIONAL TASK FORCE AGAINST COVID-19 CHIEF IMPLEMENTER AND VACCINE CZAR ON THE PACE OF THE VACCINE ROLLOUT

On behalf of the Vaccine Cluster, I would like to set the record straight regarding false information being circulated in social media and mainstream media regarding the implementation of the national immunization program.

First, let me address the perceived slow implementation of the vaccines. To put things into proper perspective, the initial vaccine roll-out is still limited to our medical frontliners and health care workers and not yet for the general public.

The inoculation of medical workers must be carried out in a deliberate manner. Considering the crucial task they perform, their vaccination must be done in batches in light of possible adverse effects and the impact on the manning requirements of health facilities.

When all our medical frontliners and health care workers are inoculated and our country already has sufficient vaccine supplies, we shall significantly pick up the pace of our vaccination program.

To date, almost 90% of the vaccines we have on hand have already been deployed within the past two weeks. They have already been dispatched to far-flung areas such as Batanes in northern Luzon, and to the southernmost island province of Tawi-tawi in Mindanao.

With these positive developments, the Duterte Administration is confident that it is on track in implementing its immunization program and optimistic that it would be able to achieve its target of inoculating about 70 percent of the country's population within this year.

As much as we would like to conduct a full-scale vaccination program, we are however constrained by the current limited supply of vaccines in the world market. And this is the same problem being faced by most nations around the world.

The current production capacity of vaccine manufacturers simply has not been able to keep up with global demand. Moreover, most of the anti-COVID vaccines produced have already been pre-ordered already by rich countries.

This is a reality that governments across the globe must collectively confront and decisively address the soonest.

We are, however, confident that when the bulk of the vaccine supplies start arriving by the second quarter of this year, the government would be able to significantly scale up the implementation of our vaccine program and enable the country to achieve herd immunity.

Second, I would like to respond to the allegation that the country has borrowed over P10 trillion pesos to support its vaccination program.

According to Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez, "The government is working on an overall budget of P82.5 billion for the national vaccination program, of which P62 billion in financing is sourced from our development partners and the rest is financed internally. We have secured enough funding from abroad right now as the World Bank, Asian Development Bank and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank approved just this week separate loans to cover the entire P62-billion component that we plan to secure overseas."

All copies of the loan and grant agreements signed by the Department of Finance are uploaded in the agency's website and can be viewed by anyone who wishes to check their veracity.

As Secretary Dominguez has pointed out "having the funds is not a guarantee that we will be able to get all the doses we need when we want them--which is now."

But rest assured that the Duterte administration has been relentless in acquiring these vaccines to ensure that the country will have a fair share of the doses.

Recently, we flew to India to directly deal with the Serum Institute of India to guarantee both short and long term vaccine supplies for our country. Another team is expected to fly to Russia to further conduct a study on the vaccine produced by Gamaleya.

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The Project Governance Outreach in Monitored Areas (GOMA) conducted its first Serbisyo Caravan in Brgy. Liberty, Ormoc City.

The serbisyo caravan was attended by city functionaries as well as National Government Agencies that brought various health and social services to one of the farthest barangays in Ormoc City.

The Project GOMA is a localized approach of the City of Ormoc in the fight against insurgency and lawlessness through a whole-of-nation approach.

The activity was participated by Ormoc City's CHO, CSWDO, CAO, Liga ng mga Barangay, CMO, Sangguniang Panglungsod Represneted bumy Hon. Quilang and Hon. Lucero. Among the National Government Agencies present were OCPO, 802nd BDE, 93rdIB, DAR, TESDA, DTI, DEPED and BFP.

We would like to extend our sincerest thanks to PB Guttierez, the Baranagay Council and the residents of Barangay Liberty for their renewed commitment to fight insurgency and help in nation building.

**health protocols were observe during the entire activity.

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LIVE: Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade is now being interviewed by Mr. Henri Uri, on DZRH News' "Special on Saturday" Program.

Our Transportation Chief provides updates on the roll-out of various transport infrastructure projects, program, and initiatives of the Department in its four (4) sectors, namely Aviation And Airports, Maritime, Railaways and Road Transport.

#DOTrPH

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Dear Valued Passengers,

We are happy to announce that we are resuming our sailing operations effective March 14, 2021. Many thanks to Cordova LGU, especially to Mayor Sitoy-Cho and to the provincial government of Cebu, Gov. Gwen Garcia for opening the Cordova port back to its normal business operations in order to revive the economy. Thank you Gov. Yap of Bohol in giving us the go signal to resume our operations!!!

The SUN is rising, a new beginning and hope for all of us! Byahe na ta ninyo mga miga mga migo! Stay safe always!

Temporary Daily Schedule:

6:00 AM Cordova to Getafe
4:00PM Getafe to Cordova

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A PARTNERSHIP FOR DRIVING EXCELLENCE

Press Release: Yesterday, another transformational initiaitve in our Road Transport sector was made official as the Land Transportation Office (LTO) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)  signed a Memorandum of Agreement to formalize the partnership to strengthen driver's education in the country.

This landmark agreement will ensure uniformity of standards among driving schools, and the availability of less expensive training courses, to raise the competency of drivers in our country.

The MOA was signed by LTO Chief Edgar C. Galvante and TESDA Director General Secretary Isidro "Sid" Lapeña, with LTO Executive Director Romeo Vera Cruz and TESDA Deputy Director General for TESD Operations Lina Sarmiento served as witnesses to the signing.

"We have partnered with TESDA because we want to tap their expertise to ensure the quality of driver's training being given by driving schools, the LTO and TESDA," Assistant Secretary Edgar C. Galvante said,

Further, the LTO Chief said that with the TESDA, more free driving courses will be available to the public.

"Sa partnership na ito, mas marami na ang ma-ooffer ng gobyerno na libreng driving courses para sa mga interesadong mag-avail ng driver's training. Ito po ang sagot ng ating mga pamahalaan sa hiling ng publiko para sa dekalidad at murang training program para sa mga drivers," Asec Galvante emphasized.

The signing of this MOA is indeed signifcant in our quest to vastly upgrade our standards in Road Transport, particularly the importance of proper education and training among our motorists and utility drivers.

This is a very critical move that upholds Road Safety, and with it, less chance for loss of lives and destruction of property.

At the end of the day, this initiaitve will not only redound to the benefit of drivers, but in the overall welfare of every Filipino.

#DOTrPH ️

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Press Release: The National Museum Bohol reopens this Saturday, with limited capacity and health protocols in place.

In line with the National Government's move to allow the reopening of museums, we will start accepting visitors starting March 13, 2021, exactly a year after we closed due to COVID-19 pandemic.

Below are the following guidelines:

A. Visiting hours: 9:00am - 12:00nn, 1:00pm - 4:00pm.

B. Entry is allowed to guests aged 15 to 65 years old. Present your Identification Cards to signify your age.

C. Guests are required to follow the prescribed health protocols and fill-up the health declaration form.

D. Big groups are limited to 10 pax only per time slot.

For inquiries, contact us at Tel no. (038) 501-9166, or email us at infonmbohol@gmail.com. You may also reach us on our official facebook page @natmuseumbohol. Please read announcement below for further guidance.

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Press Release: Ormoc City Mayor Richard l. Gomez, together with SP Member Lalaine Marcos, SP Member Vince Rama, SP Member Joan Simbajon imparted their inspirational message to the SK Chairmen and SK Treasurers on the third (3rd) day of the Governance and Leadership Camp organized by the City Youth Development Office (CYDO), led by Rolando R. Gaspar, MPA, City Youth Development Officer II, at the Sabin Resort Hotel.

The training/workshop began on March 9 (for Clusters 1 & 2), yesterday, March 10 (for Clusters 3 & 4), and today, March 11 (for Clusters 5 & 6).

The objective of this activity is to equip SK Chairmen with financial literacy skills in drafting their SK budget, the formulation of their CBYDP and ABYIP of all barangays for the year 2021, and to educate SK Leaders in Accountable Leadership.

The said activity is in partnership with the City Government of Ormoc, Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), SK Federation Office, and Region Vlll Association of Leyte Budget Officers (REALBO).

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News Release: As a means to improve internet services in the country, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte signed the Executive Order (E.O.) No. 127 which allows value-added service (VAS) providers and internet service providers (ISPs) registered with the National Telecommunications Commission to have direct access to all satellite systems. This will enable these service providers to build and operate broadband facilities that offer internet services.

The government recognizes that universal access to fast and reliable internet services is vital in order for the country to join the ranks of developed economies because of the internet's transformative impact on e-government and the delivery of basic services, the elimination of red tape, freedom of information, disaster preparedness, public safety, readiness for climate change, education for all, and inclusive growth

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Paano nga ba nakatulong kay Roque Lazaro, isa sa libu-libong drayber na nakatanggap ng initial payout mula sa Service Contracting Program ng Department of Transportation (DOTr) at ng Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), sa panahon ng pandemya?

Layunin ng programa matulungan katulad ni Manong Roque na magkaroon ng karagdagang kita sa kanikanilang biyahe na halos katumbas ng kanilang kinikita bago ang new normal.

Ikaw, anong kwentong Service Contracting Program mo? Tara na sa biyahe tungo sa mas #PinahusayNaPasada!

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ON-THE-GO PA RIN ANG FREE RIDE SERVICE FOR HEALTH WORKERS PROGRAM NG DOTr!

Walang patid ang pagbibigay ng LIBRENG SAKAY ang Kagawaran ng Transportasyon sa ating mga bayaning HEALTH WORKERS, hindi lamang sa National Capital Region (NCR), kundi maging sa regions 1, 2, 3, 4A, 4B, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, CAR at CARAGA!

Naihahandog ang libreng sakay sa iba pang panig ng bansa dahil sa pakikipagtulungan ng Land Transportation Office (LTO) at Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB).

Kahapon, ika-11 ng Marso 2021, umabot na sa bilang na 2,175,064 ang kabuuang ridership ng programa, kung saan 582,482 ang total ridership sa NCR-Greater Manila, habang 1,592,582 naman sa iba pang mga rehiyon.

Malalaman din ang aktwal na lokasyon ng mga vehicle units, maging ang 20 ruta ng libreng sakay sa Greater Manila, sa website, at mobile app ng Sakay.ph. Ibig sabihin, mas madali para sa ating mga health workers na malaman kung saan maaaring i-avail ang libreng sakay. Narito ang UPDATED MAP LINK: https://covid19.sakay.ph

Samantala, ayon sa datos ng Road Sector, umabot sa kabuuang bilang na 26 VEHICLE UNITS ang na-deploy para sa libreng sakay kahapon, ika-11 ng Marso 2021.

Katuwang din ng DOTr sa programa ang Petron Corporation, na nagbibigay ng FUEL SUBSIDY sa mga transport companies na kasali sa inisyatibo.

Samantala, nananatiling LIBRE ang TOLL FEE sa LAHAT ng EXPRESSWAYS sa Luzon para sa mga medical workers. Ang FREE TOLL FEE program naman ay naisakatuparan dahil sa kooperasyon at pakikiisa ng mga toll operators sa Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) ng DOTr.

Ang inisyatibong ito ay naging posible sa liderato ni Secretary Arthur Tugade ng DOTr, at sa pakikipagtulungan ng Office of the President, Office of the Solicitor General, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), Philippine National Police (PNP), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Land Transportation Office (LTO), Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), at Inter-Agency Council for Traffic (I-ACT)

Partner din ng gobyerno sa inisyatibong ito ang HM Transport, Diamond V8, Pascual Liner, Pamana Transport, Jasper Jean, Goldstar, Philtranco, UBE Express, DLTB, Genesis, Hi-Star, Thelman Transit, Ceres Transport, RRCG Transport, Jac Liner, Dagupan Bus, Star8, at Megaworld Corp. (Citylink), Hino, Hyundai, uHop, at Toyota Motor Philippines.

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Press Release: DDB, LTO ink MOA for free drug testing of PUV drivers, conductors

Quezon City--The Land Transportation Office (LTO) and the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) today signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that aims for a drug-free public road transportation sector.

The MOA, signed by LTO Assistant Secretary Edgar C. Galvante and DDB Chairman Secretary Catalino S. Cuy on behalf of their respective agencies, targets to get off the country's roads the public utility drivers (PUV) drivers and conductors who are under the influence of drugs.

In his Opening Remarks during the Ceremonial Signing, DDB Secretary Cuy said that with the assistance of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the support of the Office of the President and the Office of the Executive Secretary, the Agency was granted an additional budget. The funds will support the drug abuse prevention and control programs of other agencies, such as the LTO, under the Philippine Anti-Illegal Drugs Strategy (PADS). The PADS was institutionalized by President Rodrigo Duterte by virtue of Executive Order No. 66.

"A part of this budget will be given to your agency, the Land Transportation Office (LTO), to augment your resources in the implementation of your drug prevention and control priorities," DDB Secretary Cuy said.

DDB Executive Director Undersecretary Earl Saavedra, for his part, said that MOA will pave the way for the release of funds through a government-to-government cooperation. An amount of One Million Five Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (Php 1,532,500.00) will be downloaded to the Land Transportation Office (LTO) for its anti-drug priority—the development and management of the nationwide drug testing of PUV drivers and conductors.

"It is our fervent hope that the use of this funding and the implementation to be carried out by Land Transportation Office (LTO) will strengthen our efforts and measures in winning the campaign against illegal drugs, and establish safe and secure communities for the future generations," the DDB Executive Director said.

In turn, the LTO Chief gracefully accepted the grant, saying that the amount will greatly help in the conduct of drug testing for PUV drivers and conductors.

"Driving is a special skill. It requires proper and adequate levels of psychomotor coordination. Thus, driving and substance abuse is a lethal combination. There is a need to eliminate this in the equation on road safety," Asec Galvante said.

"Kahit hindi ninyo kami bigyan ng pondo, we will pursue this program [drug testing].  We assure you that we, at the LTO, are very sincere in thanking you for considering us," the LTO Chief stressed.

He added," I just want to emphasize, Secretary Cuy, that regardless whether we receive any funds from DDB, we are one with you. We are rooting for the success of your programs. LTO and DDB are one in looking after the kapakanan ng ating mga mamamayan [our citizen's welfare]," the LTO Chief underscored.

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Press Release: The Department of Transportation (DOTr), Department of Agriculture (DA), and the Department of Energy (DOE) officially today, 12 March 2021, a Tripartite Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to strengthen and/or expand the implementation of the existing "PALAMIGAN NG BAYAN" program of the DOTr and the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) for the agri-fishery sector in all feasible sites all over the country, and promote the use of refrigerated container vans as cold storage to address concerns on food quality and productivity.

DOTr Secretary Arthur Tugade, DA Secretary William Dar, and DOE Secretary Alfonso Cusi signed the Tripartite Agreement.

By signing the MOA, the three agencies will collaboratively formulate and implement policies and activities necessary to ensure the success of the program, establish standard operating procedures to have a coherent coordination mechanism, ensure stability of price and steady and affordable supply of agri-fishery products in support of the food resiliency program of the DA, develop new and emerging technologies for the agri-fishery sector in collaboration with research and development institutions (RDIs) and other stakeholders, and provide technical and other support services to local farmers and fisherfolks and encourage the continuing technology innovation through public private partnerships, joint venture arrangements, technology business incubation, contract research, management contract and other relevant and related legal instruments.

The MOA also provides for the different responsibilities that each agency shall undertake, for the effective and efficient implementation of the program.

"Noon, mag-isa naming tinatanganan at itinataguyod ang proyektong Palamigan ng Bayan. Ngunit sa ating kagustuhan na mapaunlad ang proyektong ito, ngayon ay nakikipagkapit-bisig kami sa Department of Agriculture at Department of Energy upang sa gano'n, 'yung dating nagagawa na isa, magagawa naming sampu, o isang daan. Uusad at mapapabilis ang proyektong ito. At kung uusad at mapapabilis natin ang proyektong ito, makakatulong tayong masolusyunan o mabawasan ang problema sa food shortage at presyo ng pagkain," DOTr Secretary Arthur Tugade said.

A Joint Technical Working Group (TWG) shall be constituted from among the agencies, to discuss and address all the needed policy, technical requirements and related concerns in view of the aforementioned initiative.

The "Palamigan ng Bayan", which was launched by the DOTr, in partnership with the PPA headed by General Manager Jay Santiago, aims to render assistance to local fishermen by providing them the needed cold storage facility to help preserve their catch and maintain their freshness prior to distribution and delivery to local markets and other areas.

This is also part of the overall effort of the  Maritime sector of the DOTr to strengthen and bolster the government's response against the economic crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Also present in the event was DOTr Chief of Staff and Assistant Secretary for Procurement and Project Implementation Giovanni Z. Lopez.

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'One Direction to PUV Modernization'

Press Release: Ormoc City Mayor Richard l. Gomez attended the launching of the Visayas Liner, which took place at the Ormoc City Plaza, today, March 12.

The blessing of the 10 units of buses was officiated by Rev. Fr. James Sean A. Sital.

According to Cleofel G. Marañon, Visayas Liner Manager, fares are Php 225 from Tacloban to Ormoc (vice versa) and Php 262 from Tacloban to Naval (vice versa), and soon, with more trips and destinations in Region 8.

Due to the required 'social distancing', maximum capacity of passengers is set at 37 only.

Aside from the fact that the Visayas Liner buses are all brand new and completely airconditioned, they also have Wifi, GPS, and restrooms. They also use the cashless Tripko Cards, which they can get from Visayas Liner Stations in Robinsons Terminal Ormoc, Tacloban Terminal and Naval Terminal, and has a load of a minimum of Php 100 to a maximum of Php 5,000.

Meanwhile, the awarding of Provisional Authority (PA) and Special Permit (SP) was done by Dir. Gualberto, Regional Director of LTFRB 8, with Visayas Ventures lnc., represented by Rainier D. Mancera, President of Visayas Liner, graciously receiving said permits.

City Vice Mayor Leo Carmelo Locsin, Jr., together with SP Member Vince Rama, SP Member Goito Yrastorza, and SP Member Tommy Serafica were also present during the activity.

Visayas Liner is owned by Visayas Ventures, Inc. The two major stockholders of the said corporation are Rainier Mancera (President) and Atty. Ryan Mancera (CFO).

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DILG PR: President Rodrigo Roa Duterte leads the inauguration of several development projects within the Dumaguete-Sibulan Airport in Sibulan, Negros Oriental on March 11, 2021.

The improvements include the re-blocking of the apron, construction of two (2) taxiways, expansion of the existing Passenger Terminal Building (PTB), runway asphalt overlay and shoulder grade correction, and the expansion of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) Administrative Building.

These development projects have increased the airport's capability to accommodate heavier aircrafts and expanded the terminal passenger's capacity from 330 to 450.  The airport will serve the provinces of Negros Oriental and neighboring Siquijor Island, and is expected to boost air mobility in the region.

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From Asec Goddes Hope Libiran
"Lahat dito, airports pati ports natin magaganda sa panahon ngayon. He [Secretary Tugade] was able to improve. Cebu has a splendid airport, and other ports, maliit o malaki, napaganda niya."

These were the words of gratitude and glowing commendation coming from no less than President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, as he directly addressed and acknowledged Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade in front of select Cabinet members, LGU officials, and transport stakeholders, during the inauguration of the NEWLY-CONSTRUCTED Port Operations Building (POB) of the Port of Dumaguete today, 11 March 2020.

The Dumaguete Port Development Project involves the construction of a 3,082 square meter, 2-storey Port Operations Building, which can accommodate a total of 500 passengers, and encompasses a Port Integrated Clearing Office which aims to streamline processes and make obtaining port clearances and permits more convenient to port users.

For his part, Secretary Tugade emphasized that the realization of the airport and seaport projects in Dumaguete is a testament of the love of President Duterte to the Filipino people.

"Mahal ng ating Pangulo ang Dumaguete, 'The City of Gentle People.' Nakita ninyo, dalawang proyekto [ang mayroon] tayo rito," Secretary Tugade said.

"Kung meron tayong pasilidad na maaayos, kung meron tayong pasilidad na binabago upang maging convenient at kumportable 'yung mga mamamayan, 'yung mga turistang namamasyal dito sa Dumaguete, hindi po ba napakagadang regalo 'yan? Hindi po ba napakaganda na maliban sa isang regalo, dalawang regalo? Meron ka nang panghimpapawid, meron ka pang pangdagat," Secretary Tugade added.

Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) General Manager Jay Daniel Santiago, on the other hand, underscored that the inauguration of the Port of Dumaguete, even amid a pandemic, manifests the commitment of the agency,  to fulfill the mandate of the President, that is, to make the Filipino lives comfortable. He also underlined that the project has been made possible under the guidance of the DOTr, headed by its strong-willed Secretary, Arthur Tugade.

"Isa sa mga mahigpit na tagubilin ng ating mahal na Pangulong Rodrigo Roa Duterte nang manungkulan tayo sa puwesto noong 2016 ay ang gawing komportable ang buhay ng sambayanang Pilipino. Sa patnubay po ng DOTr, ginawa ng Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) ang lahat ng makakaya nito upang tuparin ang mandatong ito at siguraduhing ang kaunlaran ay nararamdaman hanggang sa kanayunan," GM Santiago said.

He added, "Ngayong araw, patunay ang proyektong ito na ating pinasisinayanan, sa pagtupad sa adhikaing ito ng Pangulo. Bilang pagpapakita rin ng ating matibay na pagtalima sa kaniyang kautusan ay nagawa nating matapos ang pagtatayo ng two-storey POB na ito sa gitna ng pandemya."

The realization of the PPA POB addresses the need for proper monitoring of vessel arrival and departure, and provides a state-of-the-art Passenger Terminal Building (PTB) for passengers going to nearby islands, such as Siquijor, Cebu, Bohol, Mindanao among others.

Distinguished officials who joined the President and the transportation chief in today's ceremony were Senator Christopher "Bong" Go, Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Silvestre Bello III, Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo, Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque, and Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar.

Officials who were also present in the ceremony include Negros Oriental Provincial Governor Roel Degamo, Dumaguete City Mayor Felipe Antonio Remollo, Negros Oriental 2nd District Representative Manuel Sagarbarria, Negros Oriental 3rd District Congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr., DOTr Chief of Staff and Assistant Secretary for Procurement and Project Implementation Giovanni Lopez, Assistant Secretary for Communications and Commuter Affairs Goddes Hope Libiran,  OPAV Assistant Secretary Anthony Gerard Gonzales, Assistant Secretary Girlie Enriquez Veloso, Dumaguete City Councilors, representatives from the OPAV, and other officials from the different government agencies.

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LTO-TESDA ink Agreement to ensure driving school standards, more free driving courses for the public

Quezon City--The Land Transportation Office (LTO) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) earlier today signed the Memorandum of Agreement to formalize the agencies' partnership to strengthen driver's education in the country.

The MOA was signed by LTO Chief Edgar C. Galvante and TESDA Director General Secretary Isidro "Sid" Lapeña. LTO Executive Director Romeo Vera Cruz and TESDA Deputy Director General for TESD Operations Lina Sarmiento served as witnesses to the signing.

The MOA will ensure uniformity of standards among driving schools, and the availability of less expensive training courses, to raise the competency of drivers using the country's roads. 

"We have partnered with TESDA because we want to tap their expertise to ensure the quality of driver's training being given by driving schools, the LTO and TESDA," Assistant Secretary Edgar C. Galvante said,

Further, the LTO Chief said that with the TESDA, more free driving courses will be available to the public.

"Sa partnership na ito, mas marami na ang ma-ooffer ng gobyerno na libreng driving courses para sa mga interesadong mag-avail ng driver's training. Ito po ang sagot ng ating mga pamahalaan sa hiling ng publiko para sa dekalidad at murang training program para sa mga drivers," Asec Galvante emphasized.

TESDA DG Secretary Lapeña, for his part, said that the MOA aims to provide "safe drivers."

"Sa ating data from PSA [Philippine Statistics Authorit], isa sa mga pangangailangan sa labor market ay mga qualified drivers.  As we transition to the new normal, kailangan ng mga drivers, ito ang  constant na pangangailangan ng mga industries. And, we have regional offices who can reach out to those in need of the training. Libre po ito,' Secretary Lapeña revealed.

The MOA will empower TESDA and its training centers to offer the Theoretical Driving Course and the Practical Driving Course equivalent to that being offered by the LTO Driver's Education Centers. The TESDA Driving National Certificates courses will be equivalent to those offered by LTO.

Further, it will harmonize rules to ensure quality training for drivers. The MOA will complement the existing trainings to address uniformity and standard, at the same time comply with the ease of doing business.  This will greatly help the LTO respond to the demand for quality and less expensive driving courses. ###

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Are you a displaced worker from the tourism industry? If yes, then this virtual event is for YOU!

The Department of Tourism in partnership with Concentrix is bringing you the biggest virtual recruitment event this month.

Mabuhay! Job Fair: Overcoming Adversities Through New Opportunities is a series of Virtual Job Fairs designed to provide new employment to displaced tourism workers around the country.

Applicants from CENTRAL & WESTERN VISAYAS can join the September 17-18 (Thursday-Friday) virtual event at 10:00AM - 3:00PM. Click the link https://talkpu.sh/MTmR to sign up!

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Mike Tyson: "Mayweather is not the GOAT, I enjoy watching Pacquiao more."

"Floyd's a great fighter, don't get me wrong. He had 50 fights," Tyson said on his HotBoxin Podcast.

"Listen, Sugar Ray Robinson had 40 fights. He lost one, then he had a 78-fight winning streak.

"40, lost one, then a 78-fight winning streak, goddamn.

"[Julio Cesar Chavez Sr] was 89-0 before he lost.

"Don't tell me about, 'You're the greatest fighter,' with 50-0.

"You're great, no doubt about it, but 50-0? Chavez had 90.

"He was fighting like, what? Eight times a year? Against whoever was in the rankings.

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"Beyond the numbers, nakapagbigay ng ayuda ang pamahalaan sa mga sektor na naapektuhan ng pandemya; nai-rollout ang Social Amelioration Program or SAP ng DSWD; ang Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Displaced/Disadvantaged Workers or TUPAD, ang COVID-19 Adjustment Measures Program or CAMP ng DOLE; at Small Business Wage Subsidies or SBWS program ng DOF...

Dahil dito, nasiyahan or satisfied ang mga Pilipino sa COVID-19 response ng Duterte administrasyon. Nasa siyam sa sampung Pilipino ay may ganitong opinyon, hindi nga lang sila maingay sa social media tulad ng isa na hindi nasisiyahan."

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BYAHE SANG "RORO" (MAAYO SHIPPING INC.) SA NEGROS ORIENTAL  KAG CEBU ,NAGBALIK NA KAINA SANG AGA

Las 6:00 kaina sang aga, lunes, nag "resume" na ang byahe sang mga RORO vessels sang Maayo Shipping Inc. gikan sa probinsya sang Cebu kag Negros Oriental vice versa.

Yari ang kaundan sang "notice" sang nasambit nga shipping company sa publiko, pinaagi sa ila facebook page:

We would like to inform the riding public that our SIBULAN-LILO-AN, SANTANDER, CEBU AND VICE VERSA route will resume operations tomorrow, March 8, 2021. The first trip will be at 6:00AM.

NOTE:

For CEBU island bound RO-RO cargoes/passengers, there will be no documents needed before boarding.

However, for NEGROS island bound RO-RO cargoes/passengers, before travelling, kindly coordinate with your respective LGUs for the necessary documents to be presented to the Coast Guard Officers in the Lilo-an port before boarding.

WHILE TRAVELLING, PLEASE REMEMBER THE THREE Ws:

•WEAR your face mask and face shield always especially inside the boat
•WASH your hands
• WATCH your distance

Thank you and have a safe trip!

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IN PHOTOS: WELCOME TO THE MUCH-IMPROVED AIRPORT OF DUMAGUETE!

Press Release: President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, together with Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade, led the inaugural ceremony and unveiling of the marker of the development projects at Dumaguete (Sibulan) Airport today, 11 March 2021.

In his keynote address, President Duterte commended Secretary Tugade, the DOTr, and the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) for realizing the much-needed improvement and rehabilitation at the airport, in spite of the unprecedented challenges brought about by the current pandemic.

"I commend the DOTr, the CAAP, and all our partners who contributed to the completion of the project despite the sudden lockdown due to the pandemic. I hope that this project will inspire and provide better services and opportunities for our people and harness the potential of trade and tourism as a catalyst for economic recovery particularly in the provinces," President Duterte expressed.

He also assured the Filipino people that the government is fully committed to complete all the much-needed projects of the country on-time and in a fast pace, without compromising the convenience of the public, and ensuring integrity and honesty.

"I assure our people that we remain committed to finish all infra projects on time and fast. within my admin, with the least inconvenience to the public, and with strict adherence to honesty and integrity. Corruption has no place here," President Duterte emphasized.

Also during the event, CAAP Director General Jim Sydiongco said that the airport has been capable of accommodating night-time flights. He also announced that a new airport is about to rise in the coming years, to further boost economic growth, tourism, and trade in the province.

"Under Duterte administration Dumaguete airport also became capable of accommodating night time flights. In the coming years, to support Negros Oriental growth in air traffic, tourism, and trade, the new Dumaguete Airport would be constructed in Bacong, Negros Oriental," DG Sydiongco said.

DG Sydiongco further added, "The Department of Transportation and the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines collaborated in the comprehensive transformation of the airport as heralds of the massive "BUILD, BUILD, BUILD" Infrastructure Program of the Duterte Administration. Now and more than ever, the traveling public of this great and beautiful province would enjoy a more convenient and safe airport."

The development projects at the airport include the re-blocking of the apron, construction of two (2) taxiways, expansion of the existing Passenger Terminal Building (PTB), runway asphalt overlay and shoulder grade correction, and the expansion of the Administrative Building of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP).

With the development projects at the airport—which mainly serves the province of Negros
Oriental and neighbouring Siquijor Island—upgrade on the airport's capability to land heavier aircrafts can now be seen, and the passenger capacity of the PTB increases from 330 to 450, following the expansion of the building.

Several distinguished government officials, who joined the President and the transportation chief in the event are Senator Christopher "Bong" Go, Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Silvestre Bello III, Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo, Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque, and Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar.

Other officials who were also in attendance are Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo, DOTr Chief of Staff and Assistant Secretary for Procurement and Project Implementation Giovanni Lopez, PAL Inc. President and COO Gilbert Sta Maria, and PAL Express President and COO Bonifacio Sam.

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