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IT'S BEEN THREE YEARS

Every now and then we look back at our lives and see how things were and examine how things are at present. Three years ago I was one of those who reached port. As things turn out, I will still be on shore for a while.

My fervent congratulations and safe journey to all those who made it on board.

DECEMBER 27, 2012. 7:00 AM. Dumaguete City.

I sent off Lucille to the Dumaguete Port. She needs to attend their session of the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Tagbilaran that morning to present the Proposed Resolution celebrating the life and achievements of Representative Erico B. Aumentado, and expressing profound condolences to the bereaved family.

3:30 PM. Dumaguete City

I took the OceanJet to depart for Tagbilaran. We need to prepare and work out the details for the Congressman's return to Bohol...

DECEMBER 26, 2012. 12:35 AM. Dumaguete City.

I woke up to the telephone call of Mr. Antonieto "Boy" Pernia. He called to inform me a most shocking news. Cong. Erico B. Aumentado died at St. Lukes Hospital, Global City, Taguig earlier at 8:30 PM of December 25.

I called my uncle, Egay del Rosario, who manages the Congressional District Office of the Congressman and received confirmation and other details.

I could not return to sleep...

Quote from: fdaray on October 27, 2011, 07:07:55 AM
Hello Han,

I have been lost and found in this web for a year, but still I open  once in a while because blogging has been a part of my life. I learned a lot of infos particularly happenings in Bohol.

More power to this blog and MIke Legalig.

Same here, Sir... and how time flies when you don't count the days.

Someone said a long time ago that you may take the fish out of the sea but you can't take the sea out of the fish. We may be away from our old familiar places but we always bring a part of it wherever we go.

It has been more than a year since I posted on this thread and the Lord has been good.

Full time private practice has been keeping me occupied.
Bumping into old colleagues every now and then is such a delight.
Handling Cong. Aumentado's developmental radio program keeps me linked to government.

Spending family time is precious.
Cooking in the kitchen is a recreation.

HIGH SCHOOL BATCH 1987
of the University of Bohol
announces that it will hold its
25th Anniversary Class Reunion
on July 27, 28 and 29, 2011
in Tagbilaran City

Last Tuesday I visited my son who was in Ubay. It was the last day of the Provincial Jamboree of the Boy Scouts of Bohol. I'm sure many of us have been Boy Scouts, too, when we were younger. And wouldn't you feel a sense of pride when your son has also taken the trail you've taken before not too long ago?

I don't do yoga and too lazy to exercise. I believe stretching exercises (like yoga) are beneficial to the body. But I don't think Christians should be chanting words they don't understand especially if it involves focusing your mind on them.

We can't be sure when the investors will come. And if they do, we don't know if there will be job for everyone. More likely, not everyone can get a job from the businesses that these investors will put up. The STARS project equips the beneficiaries to be self-reliant so that with or without the investors, they can have the skills to make a living. In this project, not only are the identified beneficiaries given free training, the tools provided to them during the training are given to them so they already have the tools to start their livelihood right away.

The fiber optic around Panglao Island is most likely installed by Globe Telecom.

Hi, Benny,

I'm busy rediscovering the joys of fatherhood now that I have a little bit more free time since June 30.

Lorenzo,

My nanny, whom we called Mamay Isang, was also the nanny of my mother, then became the nanny of my children, and among those who took care of my bedridden grandma -- and she was from Valencia. We always have dear memories of her. 

Quote from: rasy_mn on August 30, 2010, 06:48:54 PM
Hi Everyone need lang ng advice here tungkol sa pagkuha ng visitor visa is it really important to an applicant to have a show money before makakuha ng visa? magkano ba dapat ang ipakita? and is it important to meet your friends in person first before visiting to the country? thanks to all hope anyone here can give me an answer at sana ay may makapag bigay ng sagot sa akin kung pewde po sana sa email ko din thank thank thank you po talaga

Sometimes they don't ask for show money. Just be prepared but don't volunteer to show your show money unless you are asked. As I see it, the visa is granted or denied based on the interviewer's assessment whether you have any reason to return to your home country or take a chance to stay in the US illegally.

Quote from: Alfonso III on September 02, 2010, 06:21:26 AM
Hi,

Good day.


How areyou? I just knew that there was a re-union of del Rosario clan in Bohol last 2007, i opened this website accidentally, it's been a long time already since i've visited Buenavista, I'm Alfonso III son of Boy del Rosario, i'm the yougest of the family, i'm living in Ashburton,New Zealand with my family. if thier is another re-union can you give me an update. Miss the del Rosarios of Buenavista

thank you

Regards

Jun-jun

HI, Tito Jun-jun. Kumusta? There was another reunion of the Familia Del Rosario last July 17, 2010 in Cambuhat, Buenavista. I was not able to attend because  that was the date of my flight to the US. I'm glad to hear from you hear in Tubag-Bohol.

Handel

Quote from: hofelina on July 14, 2010, 01:18:14 PM
Mga higala, boot unta ko ninyo makig himamat karong pag-uli-a, busa ang akong pangotana, asa man kita magkita aron mama-init? Inyong Manay walay awto, nagsalig lang ko ug traysikel. Palihog hatag ug petsa ug petsa nga pabor ninyo? 19 July na-a nako sa Tagbi.

Hi, Manay hofi. Sorry but I will be out of country on the 17th. Sayang you're arriving on the 19th yet. I hope to see you in the near future when you'll be visiting Bohol again. Regards, Handel

The first week out of capitol life was like being in a deserted island.

Hello, Macky,

I met your mom at the wake of Mrs. Fely Lamdagan who is my landlady. We talked about you briefly how active you are in Tubag Bohol. Belated Happy Birthday

Handel

Quote from: Bambi on July 03, 2010, 06:15:26 AM
Atty. asa raman ang mag photos ani..wa na hinoun ko kakita kon unsa namo kagwafo  ingon man si Gov. ug imong mga kaubanan sa biyahe.  By the way, good luck for the next future travel!  Am sure...it`s more than fun.

Bambi, some of the photos can't bee seen. But if you'll scroll down to the succeeding pages you'll be able to see some photos. Thanks for the best wishes and same to you, too.

Handel

(My closing remarks on June 30 2010 at the oath-taking of Bohol provincial and congressional officials)

All this time we’ve been on board this ship called the Provincial Government of Bohol. And today we have reached Port June 30â€"this allegorical harbor where local governments make call every 3 years.

Our journey had been exciting and challenging as it was fulfilling. We sailed on be it good weather or stormy nights. We cruised across calm oceans and at times we struggled through raging seas.

Our Captain steered the ship with his sharp eyes and skillful hands while we manned our stations with steadfast dedication.

Now the howling winds have quieted down and the gentle breeze brought us to shore. Let me take this time to share with you the memories once more.

I boldly say the journey with you, my dear shipmates, had been worthwhile and rewarding. I came on board at the start of the Captain’s second term. I quickly made new friends and acquaintances. I did my tasks and learned the ropes. I enjoyed how we grew professionally, strengthened our bond, deepened our understanding, widened our reach and honed our skills.

We solved problems together. Arm in arm, we faced adversities. We celebrated successes and mourned for the colleagues we lose midway.

I had the rare opportunity to occupy two coterminus positions. Starting out as Provincial Legal Officer which I held on for 5 years, the matters that were referred to me were usually issues that demand, and some “screaming”, for legal solutions. As Provincial Administrator in the last 6 months, a position that is practically running the whole day-to-day affairs of the Province, the task was much easier. Why, I simply indorse to the Provincial Legal Office the hard issues to solve. Seriously now, in that position you are confronted to make hard choices from time to time. And I die a little bit inside for those decisions that mean denying a financial claim or request, or discontinuing and even terminating an employment.

At 12:00 o’clock noon today a chapter in my career as a public servant will come to a close.

I will miss my co-workers from whom I have learned a lot and who inspired me to keep on learning. Thank you for making my workload a great deal lighter. I am honored to have worked with you as a team.

I will miss Gov. Aumentado’s late night calls and dozens of instructions in a single breath. I thank him for his trust and confidence, and for the exposures that developed my potentials.

I will miss the tough and searching questions of the media. I thank them for I learned how to keep cool under fire.

I will miss the hot black coffee given to me automatically as I sat on my desk. I thank all my staff for the comfort and for giving me an extra hand amidst the daunting tasks.

I am proud that young lawyers whom I mentored at the Provincial Legal Office are now elected or will soon be appointed to public or professional positions. May you serve to inspire excellence in all that we do.

I look back and I stand tall seeing the things we accomplished together. But my heart cannot rest because there are still some unfinished business which must be completed.

We have reached Port June 30 and this is where I get off. I am a “Tom Jone” and there are a few others like me. Our tour of duty ends together with our wise Captain who is taking back his old assignment in Congress. Now, a new Captain has taken command, Gov. Edgar M. Chatto, with his first mate, Vice Gov. Consing Lim, ably supported by our distinguished gentlemen, Cong. Relampagos, Cong. Aumentado and Cong. Yap, and the members of the Sanggunian Panlalawigan.

We have heard the inspiring words of the new leadership. The ceremony this morning completed the transition process we started just after the election. We have a smooth transfer of authority. This is a day of hopeful jubilation.

For us who have packed our bags and will be disembarking, this is not yet the end of our voyage. It’s just a stopover until we will resume, perhaps on board another ship, the next leg of the journey. To many this stopover may be brief but for some it may take a while. I’ll be going home to my family tonight and will know for the very first time what it’s like to sleep in bed with a city councilor-wife.

And to all of you who will be continuing the journey on board this ship, I wish you all God speed. May you always have fair weather so your sailing will be swift and always find safe harbor to shelter you in the storm. See you beyond the horizon.

Quote from: Lorenzo on June 30, 2010, 10:45:31 PM
Mr. Lagunay,


I will be docking to port--in Tagbilaran's port in the coming days. Will hope to catch up with you and have a cup (or two) of coffee with you.
Wishing you the best of luck as the new Provincial Administrator of Bohol Island Province.

Extended regards to your family.

Bran Lorenzo Lucino

Hi, Lorenzo. That's great! I look forward to having coffee with you here in Tagbilaran. I hope you'll be here before July 16.


Regards,

Handel

June 28

Once again I was tasked to act as annotator for President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's visit to Bohol to inaugurate the just completed expansion of the Ubay Port. PGMA spent a part of her last 48 hours as President in our Province. The Presidential chopper touched down at the Ubay Port at 12:00 noon.

The unveiling ceremony of the marker started the affair followed by a welcome message of Gov. Aumentado and briefing on the project by DOTC Annelli Lontoc. The protocol is that the President only makes one speech in a day. However, PGMA took the stage and, interviewed a construction worker and a port user to explain how the project helped their lives.

Thereafter, Gov. Aumentado and former Dept. of Agriculture Arthur Yap were sworn in by the President as congressmen of the 2nd and 3rd district, respectively.

The   President had lunch on site, sheltered by tents set up for the ocassion then flew off to Cebu at 1:00 PM for 3 more activities at Talisay City, Mandaue City and Danao City. Before coming to Bohol, she also inaugurated a project in Iloilo City.  Five sites in a single day. And at Ubay I was one of those who've seen her as President for the very last time. 

UB High School Batch '87 will be holding its 25th year reunion in July 2012.

June 24

While the Bids and Awards Committee of the Manila International Airport Authority still continues to evaluate the second lowest bidder for the phase 1 civil works of the Panglao Bohol International Airport, I met today with legal and technical people from the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines and Department of Transportation and Communications to discuss the next steps on the barter and exchange of lots affected by the project.

Notwithstanding the delay of the start of the civil works, I continue to be optimistic the airport will be realized in the future.

Governor-Elect Edgar Chatto and his transition team met the Management Executive Team (MET) of the Provincial Government of Bohol last June 22, 2010 at the Carlos P. Garcia Hall. The MET is composed of Department Heads and Chiefs of Offices of the provincial government and, in the absence of the Governor, is presided over by the Provincial Administrator.

The meeting was part of the transition management plan. Earlier, Board Member Ae Damalerio who heads the transition team ofGov-Elect Chatto met with the MET.

Atty. John Titus Vistal, Provincial Planning and Development Coordinator, who is designated as focal person of the transition, presented the overview of transition documents and highlights of major decision points for action by the incoming administration.

Chatto appreciated the efforts of the transition teams of both outgoing and incoming administrations and expressed his desire for a one-on-one session with the department heads and chiefs of offices for a deeper discussion of existing and proposed programs.

In one of the days last week I started sorting through the box of my stuff I brought in my current office when I moved out from the Provincial Legal Office. IDs in some seminars and conventions. Plane tickets and boarding passes. Notes and reading materials. And there are three more boxes of assorted documents. I never got to unpack these things. And before I knew it, the time has come for me to start packing up the new things that accumulated in my current office.

Work experiences - and the memories - all soon to be in boxes.

It seems,as I write this blog, that I have just awaken to another Monday morning. I can't believe it's already Friday.

Quote from: Lorenzo on June 13, 2010, 07:23:36 AM
haha interesting. What ethnic dish was this? Interesting.

Korean Dish.

Japanese have a lot of raw dish from the sea but I'm not sure about raw beef

1. Rafael Lagunay (roots in Dimiao, Bohol) married a woman from the Balais family, and had the ff. children:
1.1. Basilio Lagunay who married Salome Magadan
1.2. Celedonio Lagunay (no info if married)
1.3. Aniano Lagunay (no info if married)
1.4. Petra Lagunay (no info if married)

1.1. Basilio Lagunay had the ff. children:
1.1.1. Eutiquio Lagunay (moved to Davao City) who married Eufracia Dangoy (of Bool, Tagbilaran), and
1.1.2. Laureana Lagunay who married Benito Adayo
1.1.3. Agapito Lagunay who married Anatolia Handugan

1.1.1. Eutiquio and Eufracia Lagunay had the ff. children:
1.1.1.1. Rainfredo Lagunay (died single)
1.1.1.2. Aster Lagunay
1.1.1.3. Urbana Lagunay
1.1.1.4. Herculano Lagunay
1.1.1.5. Rebecca Lagunay

1.1.2. Laureana Lagunay and Benito Adayo had the ff. children:
1.1.2.1. Sayong Adayo
1.1.2.2. Torio Adayo
1.1.2.3. Pate Adayo
1.1.2.4. Canuto Adayo
1.1.2.5. Lorenza Adayo
1.1.2.6. Abundio Adayo
1.1.2.7. Sising Adayo

1.1.3. Agapito Lagunay and Anatolia Handugan had the following children:
1.1.3.1. Urbano Lagunay who married Carolette Tumulak
1.1.3.2. Norma Lagunay (died young and single)
1.1.3.3. Lydia Lagunay (died young and single)
1.1.3.4. Felicisima Lagunay who married Quirino Calihat Sr.
1.1.3.5. Crescenciana Lagunay (single)
1.1.3.6. Eutropia Lagunay who married Celso Faelden

Fiel Angeli Araoarao-Gabin captured the core of the Governor's Independence Day Message. She posted this at her facebook wall:

"Bohol Gov. Erico Boyles Aumentado's 112th Independence Day Celebration message at the Plaza Rizal - "Let us all work together to heal and bind the wounds of our nation, and the Province of Bohol.".....

June 12

Our meeting with the Governor ended at around 10:30 PM. There were two meetings, actually.  The first was with Dr. Ernesto Pernia of the University of the Philippines School of Economics (and 2009 Ten Outstanding Boholanos Around the World [TOBAW] Awardee) and his colleagues from the UNFPA to discuss Bohol's milestones on reproductive health programs and pushing ideas for "population management" and "family welfare".

The second was on the social preparation and information/education campaign for the algae-bioethanol project in Northern Bohol.

I was apprehensive when Gov said, before he boarded his car, that I should be prepared when he won't be able to get up early for the Independence Day celebration. Apparently, he also had a meeting with Philippine Ports Authority Gen. Manager Sevilla before he came for our meeting.

This morning when I arrived at Plaza Rizal at 7:30, the first thing I did was to ask if Gov was at the Cathedral. I was relieved when told that he was there and will be delivering the Independence Day Message.

It was a simple, brief but fitting program. The celebration went well.

Happy Independence Day everyone!

June 11

It's one of those days at the office that, at the end of the day, you just yearned to stretch on the bed and go off directly to dreamland. But not just yet. We have a meeting with Gov tonight, our first since he arrived from Shanghai with Pres. Arroyo for the opening of the World Expo.

Meanwhile, preparations of the transition team are well underway.

Got to wake up early tomorrow for the Independence Day celebration.

Mabuhay!

Quote from: Lorenzo on June 07, 2010, 09:47:29 PM
Mr. Lagunay, was it marinated ?

~


Asking my beloved out, then after several months, asking her if I could court her. Everything followed suit.

I don't think it was marinated. But it seemed to have a dash of sesame oil and sesame seeds. And just before putting it in your mouth, you dip it in a kind of hot sauce seasoning.

June 10

Meetings held for the following activities:

June 12 - Independence Day at Plaza Rizal

June 16 - Commemoration of the Death Anniversary of Pres. Carlos P. Garcia, marked by--

Inauguration of the Bohol Medical Clinic and turn over ceremony of ambulance
Inauguration of CPG Park landscape, groundbreaking of children's playground and dancing fountain, and tree planting at the Governors' Woods
Recognition Rites with Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri as Guest of Honor and Speaker, who will be declared an Adopted Son of Bohol

June 9

The Panglao Bohol International Airport Local Task Force had its meeting. Representatives from DPWH central, regional and district 1 office were in attendance. They are conducting a feasibility study on the proposed access roads to the Panglao airport  following the Pro-Performance meeting held in Tagbilaran last April 29 which was presided by PMS Head, Sec. Elena Bautista-Horn.

Eating raw beef

Quote from: hofelina on June 03, 2010, 03:43:47 PM

William Congreve, in The mourning bride, 1697:

As you'll answer it, take heed
This Slave commit no Violence upon
Himself. I've been deceiv'd. The Publick Safety
Requires he should be more confin'd; and none,
No not the Princes self, permitted to
Confer with him. I'll quit you to the King.
Vile and ingrate! too late thou shalt repent
The base Injustice thou hast done my Love:
Yes, thou shalt know, spite of thy past Distress,
And all those Ills which thou so long hast mourn'd;
Heav'n has no Rage, like Love to Hatred turn'd,
Nor Hell a Fury, like a Woman scorn'd.

So this is the full text of the famous line. Thanks for sharing this.

June 7

Shared during the convocation program of the Provincial Agriculturist's Office that Gov. Aumentado is positioning Bohol to be in the forefront of alternative energy production, the next big step which is also aligned to Bohol's environment agenda. Going green with bio-diesel from jatropha and bio-ethanol from algae. On bio-ethanol, there's a big potential to generate more than 25,000 jobs for Boholanos.

Gov. Aumentado's work ethic is breath-taking. When he's focused on a project, he won' let go of it until he gets results. One time I was with him on official business in Manila. We shared the same hotel room together with his close-in security. He was already awake at 3:00 AM preparing for his meetings line up for the day. I had no choice but to get up from my bed, shook off my sleepiness, and started preparing for the day early as well.

Receiving a call from the Governor even at late nights is the norm. Instructions to prepare legal briefs ordocuments to be needed in an hour or at most by early morning for the first flight to Manila is a frequent occurence.

I thank the Governor for the opportunities to be part in the preparation or negotiation of mega projects for Bohol like the Panglao Airport, tourism master plans, research laboratory and other development initiatives... and the overall professional growth.

I thank him for making a mandatory reading "The Way of the Shepherd" back in 2006. Now that I will leaving the provincial government by the end of this month, I am starting to read the book again and I am refreshed of the lessons it bring.

June 5

Our afternoon session in our term-end assessment and transition planning dealt on sharing our experiences as Department Heads under the administration of Gov. Aumentado.

In the days before I joined the Aumentado Administration, I was "working wounded" as a legal counsel of a defeated mayoralty candidate in the 2004 elections. I suffered through 3 sleepless nights at the city board of canvassers and then proceeded to the provincial board of canvassers where I was a member of the legal panel of the dominant majority party. The canvassing was hotly contested. Gov. Aumentado was running for his second term. His closest rival was former governor Rene Relampagos. 2004 was also a presidential election year and lawyers from Manila representing the late presidential candidate Fernando Poe succeeded to convince the provincial board of canvassers to suspend the canvassing on some legal issue. After arguing before the board that the canvassing should resume, the board relented and the winners were proclaimed.

My term as City Legal Officer ended on June 30, 2004. In August that year, Gov. Aumentado appointed me as Legal Officer IV. I preferred a position that is co-terminus with the appointing authority. Thus, when Atty. Tomas Abapo, Jr. was appointed as Provincial Administrator (vice Atty. Antonio Amora, Jr.), I accepted the appointment as Provincial Legal Officer.

June 4

Today is the start of the term-end assessment and transition management planning to be attended by the Governor, Department Heads and Asst. Department Heads of the Provincial Government of Bohol.

June 3

Arch. Jun Palafox of internationally reknown Palafox Associates presented the Eco-Tourism Development Master Plan of Panglao Island to the public which includes stakeholers, investors, hoteliers and government officials. The Master Plan is commissioned by the Provincial Government of Bohol, The Municipalities of Panglao and Dauis, Department of Tourism, Office of the Second Congressional District of Bohol, Manila International Airport Authority, and the Philippine Tourism Authority./

Sometimes we need to be silent in order to be heard.

Quote from: Lorenzo on June 03, 2010, 02:44:18 AM
Mr. Lagunay,


Thank you for sharing that interesting cultural aspect of the Koreans. I could not help but link it to their Confucian Culture (something that they were introduced to by way of the Chinese Confucian Scholars, thousands of years ago), this sense of filial piety in action, and obeissance to popular demand is something that is quite intrinsic to East-Asian (namely Confucian societies; ergo. China, Japan, Korea and to an extent, Vietnam..)

The notion of honor seen in the Korean politicians and campaigners should be exported to the Philippines.

Question lang, is vote buying as prolific in Korea (or does it even exist at all?) as it does in the Philippines?

Thanks, Mr. Lagunay.

Indeed Confucius was a great teacher and his influence is vast and deep.

South Korean local officials who run for reelection have to resign two months before election day. Employees and officials of the local government made it a point not the be seen together with the candidates. Our local hosts from Goheung County had to excuse themselves and apologized that they cannot accompany us when we visited Mayor Park (who resigned to run for reelection as Mayor).

More on my impressions while in Korea...

It was at the height of the election campaign for local officials when we visited South Korea. The candidates and their campaign staff are readily identifiable because they wear jackets (looks more like windbreakers) of their party color, i.e., yellow green, yellow, red, light blue. They had huge campaign posters on their headquarters, colored streamers on strategic location. And yes, they strictly adhere to common poster areas.

On the day we motored from Suncheon City to Yeosu Airport, we passed through a huge intersection in the heart of the city and there, along the side of the street, female campaign staff from the different political parties wearing their party jackets were dancing to the tune of the same music and chanting to vote for their candidates. Looks like a cheerdance simultaneous performed by different groups but without the tossing and acrobatics. I wonder if something like this can be possible in Philippine politics.

Quote from: Lorenzo on June 01, 2010, 12:31:51 AM
Great pictures, Mr. Lagunay. How was your stay in South Korea when you were there?

In regards to your work, I am so very happy to see the eco-friendly initiatives that are happening in Bohol Island Province. I believe that with this continued direction, Bohol Island will be a leading example for the rest of the Philippines how to conduct future environmental-economic programs. Additionally, it is also interesting to read that there is open discussion on the governmental level on the feasibility of the Bohol-Cebu Bridge.

Thank You for sharing your thoughts with us here in Tubag Bohol Dot Com.

The pictures are awesome, if I may add.


Best,
Bran Lorenzo Lucino

Lorenzo,

It was a great experience on the food culture side, and interesting insights, albeit briefly, on how they conduct their election campaign. It was election time when we got there.

Quote from: Macky Ferniz on May 31, 2010, 10:18:39 PM
Thanks for sharing Atty. Handel. Wish you a safe journey.

Naka amerkana man lagi ka permi (suwayi ug barong di ba panohoton) 

Quote from: Mike Ortega Ligalig on May 31, 2010, 09:29:43 PM
Atty Handel, you look like the next congressman of the first district of our province. Thanks for sharing your picture.

Macky and Mike,

It was springtime when we went to Korea. The air was still a bit chilly. So, yeah. Panuhot juD kon mag barong. Also, the Koreans usually wear western business attire. I guess most Asian countries are wearing business suits in their day-to-day affairs.

Photo taken inside the Naro Island Space Museum, South Korea.

May 31

Reported back to work after being away since the 25th. Matters attended to incclude: the presentation of the draft plan on the eco-tourism development master plan of Panglao Island by Palafox Associateso on June 3, venue of the term-end assessment and transition planning on June 4-6, and initial discussion on the transition of administration.

Thanks for the fix, Mike

MAY 27



LUNCHEON MEETING on the implementation of projects in Bohol supported by the Korean government which includes an algae bioethanol research center, feasibility study on the Bohol-Cebu multi-access friendship bridge, and the multi-industry cluster concept. In this photo (from left to right): Joong-kyung Choi, Senior Secretary to the President for Economic Affairs; Gov. Erico B. Aumentado; Man-Soo Kang, Senior Economic Avisor to the President & Chairman of Presidential Council on National Competiveness; and Handel T. Lagunay, Provincial Administrator.  

Quote from: vrglguapo on May 29, 2010, 04:29:35 PM
Can't see the picture han...

yeah... I'm working on it. Hopefully very soon I could post my pictures

Me (extreme right) with Sonny Lee, HoJae Leee and Aris Aumentado in front of the Seoul Olympic Stadium

Mike, I tried but I still can't see the picture. Can you? I guess I have to upload one at photobucket or flicker as suggested by Lorenzo

At the Naro Island Space Museum

Mike, are pictures posted in facebook "postable" here in tubagbohol?

Some thoughts on our Korea trip...

Korea harvests rice only once a year because of its season. Vegetables, which they grow in greenhouses,  play a major part on their diet.

Their drinking etiquette with liquor is instructive. The younger man (or a subordinate) when drinking with an older man (or his boss) most often pours the liquor into the glass to signify that he will be sober all throughout. And when he drinks, he turns away from the older man or boss as a sign of respect.

I'm not sure if this is really their culture but I also noticed that the person who pours the drink for the others does not pour the drink into his own glass. Instead, one of his buddies will pour the drink for him.

May 25-27

Exposure to Korean culture: food--lots of vegetables, kimchi, and yes... raw sea cucumber, raw beef(!) and lots of ginseng drink. Early this morning, I had sauna the Korean way. I felt energized and my skin is having a tingling, fresh feeling.

More details on this in the days to come...

MAY 24

Catching up on papers to sign before heading off to Cebu by 2:00 PM. All flights from Tagbilaran to Manila are fully booked. May staff managed to book me on Zest Air Cebu-Manila at 6:24 PM.

Quote from: Lorenzo on May 25, 2010, 01:48:38 AM
Dear Mr. Laguna,

Glad to read your blog and am quite excited for you. I have never been to Balicasag at all, so I will be excited to see the pictures as well.

Warm regards.


Lorenzo

Hello Lorenzon,

I tried posting a couple of photos but I'm not sure if it's visible.

Hi, grazie. Sure, I'd love to hear your comments. Please feel free to ineract. Okay, I'll be sharing some of the pictures as soon as they are uploaded.

Yes, balik jud sa Balicasag. Better yet, try scuba diving. I'm planning to do it myself someday soon.

MAY 23

We returned from an overnight stay at Balicasag Island. A time spent with family and friends. It was an extended celebration on Broccoli's 7th birthday and a treat for the staff in Lucille's campaign. Two days of snorkelling. Well, actually on the first day I stayed on the boat taking pictures. It was on Sunday that I dipped into the water and we snorkelled over the dive spot called "Cathedral", also within the Balicasag Island waters.

I will still be sporting this massive sunburn when I'll arrive in South Korea on Tuesday.

PROLOGUE

I will soon reach the port in a few days over a month from now. Port June 30 is where I will be disembarking from this ship on which I have been sailing for almost six years.

The journey has been exciting and challenging. Just as what sailors experienced, we went through calm seas and raging waves. Fair weather and stormy days. Our Captain steered the ship well. We stayed true as we manned our stations.

Port June 30 is where I get off. So, too, is our Captain who is taking a new assignment (actually he's going back to his old job which he labored on for nine years). A few of the crew will be getting off as well. "Tom Jones." That's what they call us. This play of words always brings a smile to our face. 

I decided to share, if my time permits, some of my daily grind before reaching port... the things I'm doing in the few remaining days as Provincial Administrator of Bohol.

To many of us, Port June 30 is not the destination. It's just a next stop as we gear up for the next leg of the journey. 

Bambi,

My deepest sympathies for you loss. I heard about your mother's demise from Ate Lee.

The Certificate of Nomination and Acceptance of Gov. Aumentado was signed by Eduardo Ermita (Party President) and Gabriel Claudio (Party Secretary-General).

The signatures which appeared on the revocation of his CONA were those of the new Party Sec-Gen, Manglapus, and Deputy Sec-Gen, Roquero. There was no signature of the new Party President.

There is no expulsion from the Lakas-Kampi-CMD Party. Only a revocation of the CONA. Gov. Aumentado has elevated the matter to the Party Hierarchy.
 

Nang Bising was a colleague of mine when I was still with City Hall more than five years ago. She was a good and thoughtful lady. My condolence to the bereaved family.

Quote from: hubag bohol on August 11, 2009, 07:09:58 AM
Kon pinakbet, naa koy suggestion:

Talbert Longinus (Talong)
Octavio Ramon (Okra)

Very good, hubag bohol! Very imaginative!

Our eldest and only girl is named after her grandmothers (Carolette and Lucita) and initially we thought of it as CAROLUCI (say, carolosi). However, we finally settled to spell her name as CAROLUZZI (say, caro-lutchie) since it was the year Lady Diana died after being chased in the streets of Paris by Paparazzi. Her nickname is CAROTZ.

Our second child, a boy, got his name straight from a book of names. We gave him the names Lance (which means warrior) and Howell (which means lordly) making it LANCE HOWELL (Lordly Warrior). Incidentally, my name starts with H and my wife's starts with L. His nickname is CABBAGE.

We intended to name our third child, another boy, in honor of his great-great grandfathers (Diego and Miguel, mother side; Nicasio and Agapito, father side). Acknowledging the ordeal of a small child writing a very long full name "Diego Miguel Nicasio Agapito Yap Lagunay" at school, we decided to shorten his name to DIGNITY. His nickname is BROCCOLI.

At this point we have come to collectively refer to our children as CHOPSUEY.

Five years later, a fourth one came and its another boy again. We first decided that his nickname should be RADISH. Hence, we gave him the name KONRAD (as in Konrad Adenauer of Germany). Deciding to give him a second first name in honor of his grandfathers (Baning and Liani), we coined the name VALIANT. His final name: VALIANT KONRAD.

Luisa, my father is from Barangay Datag, Dimiao. It will help if you can provide the names of your mom's parents and siblings.

Bedo,

Very heart-warming this story of Arnel Pineda. Thanks for sharing.

Great photos, Raquel

A few more shops have started to open inside the Agora City Square.

Quote from: bulak on April 08, 2009, 08:57:27 PM
Wow what a happy faces,thanks for sharing this wonderful event of your batch Sir Delaguna I never tried it though, how i wish our batch will do the same .  How nice  to see my crushes back then, my caribals nga perti isuga ,and i got 2 classmates who happends to have the same height on me since first grader, for sure we all 3 grow now - but in a wrong direction

Bulak, I encourage you to spearhead the preparation of your reunion. It really is fun and enjoyable, especially when you have not seen each other for a long, long time.

Yes, it will be interesting to compare how (and where) we and our classmates grew through the years  

Recent updates on the Panglao Bohol Airport Development Project:

1. Detailed Engineering Design was awarded to PhilJAC, a Filipino and Japanese consulting firm, in December 2008.

2. PhilJAC's survey teams are now at the project site for precise survey for building and other facilities layout preparatory to construction. Other activities for DED are ongoing.

3. About 30 Panglaoanons will be hired to clear the shrubs for one month. This is to complement the work of the survey teams.

4. The relocation site for qualified affected families is also undergoing subdivision survey.

5. PhilJAC has recommended the development of an additional access road leading to the airport terminal (which will become the main access road).

6. DOTC has already transferred 37.5 Million to the Prov'l Gov't as additional funding for payment of lots, improvements, and related activities.

7. Construction work is expected to start by first week of October 2009

8.  Estimated time of completion is December 2010

Grazie, thanks for your questions.

The posting and publication of the invitation to bid is the first step in letting the public know that the government is going to buy certain items (goods, services, civil works). The invitation to bid already contains the schedule of procurement activities (including the pre-bid conference date). This answers your query why it seems the invitation to bid takes precedence over the pre-bid conference.

The kind of conference that will be held before the advertisement is called "pre-procurement conference" where the end-users discussed with the BAC the specifications needed and when the schedule of the procurement activities are set,

The pre-bid conference (which already involves the interested and prospective bidders) should be at least 12 days from the date of submission of bids.

Bidders get to join the bid (after the invitation is published) by sending a letter of intent if it involves consultancy services or civil works. If procurements of goods, no need of LOI.

Bidders will buy the bid documents, accomplish the legal requirements and complete their bid and financial proposals and submit them on or before the deadline set.

Sorry I was unable to include the amount of financial proposals of the bidders from the Bids and Awards Committee  in my report. The data I got was only for the lowest bidder. For sure, the amount of bid did not exceed the ABC (approved budget of the contract). The amount of bids is available at the BAC. When I have the opportunity, I will add the amount of bids.

Nonetheless, the assessment focused on whether there is rigging and if the bidding procedures were properly followed, not on the amount of bids.

Fiel, my dear friend, Happy Birthday! How time flies. Dumaguete and Olongapo just seemed like a year ago. Wishing you the best of everything today and the hopeful expectation of all that's good in the years to come.

- Handel, Lucille, Carotz, Cabbage, Broccoli and Radish 

Quote from: calle on February 24, 2009, 09:03:42 AM
wa lagi to gi-post ni mike ang article attorney?

nahadlok siguro nimu.

Dili pud tingali. After the Governor's Report last Friday, we only distributed hard copies of my report. Mike is in Thailand so wala siyay copy. I took the initiative to upload it here in Tubag Bohol.

Quote from: grazie7y on February 24, 2009, 06:15:19 AM
Attorney Handel, thanks for sharing to us your thorough analyses of the formal allegations filed by one participating bidder, Kowa Tsusho Co. Ltd. I actually read all of your report, though I can not claim everything stuck to my little brain and that I fully understood the intricacy of the bidding system.  It seems to me like some kind of legal audit. 

First questions came to mind, Attorney, why did the pre-bidding conference scheduled on February 23 and not before the first advertisement was published in the local paper?  It seems difficult to understand, at least to me,  why the date of advertisement can supersede the actual date of pre-bid conference.  Was this properly communicated to the bidders?  Also, how do we go about getting all these bids?  Do we send out letter of invitation to prospective bidders or the advertisement takes care of that? 

Pasensya na, Attorney, my questions may seem insignificant to you or to others but I am just wondering.

And lastly - for now , Attorney, I noticed that in your report, the bid amount were not written.  Is it legally not acceptable to include bid amounts to the report?  Ga wonder lang pod akong mind what could be the lowest bid amount. 

Thank you so much, Attorney Handel.  God bless you!

Grazie, thanks for your questions.

The posting and publication of the invitation to bid is the first step in letting the public know that the government is going to buy certain items (goods, services, civil works). The invitation to bid already contains the schedule of procurement activities (including the pre-bid conference date). This answers your query why it seems the invitation to bid takes precedence over the pre-bid conference.

The pre-bid conference should be at least 12 days from the date of submission of bids.

Bidders get to join the bid (after the invitation is published) by sending a letter of intent if it involves consultancy services or civil works. If procurements of goods, no need of LOI.

Bidders will buy the bid documents, accomplish the legal requirements and complete their bid and financial proposals and submit them on or before the deadline set.

Sorry I was unable to include the amount of financial proposals of the bidders from the Bids and Awards Committee  in my report. The data I got was only for the lowest bidder. For sure, the amount of bid did not exceed the ABC (approved budget of the contract). The amount of bids is available at the BAC. When I have the opportunity, I will add the amount of bids.

Nonetheless, the assessment focused on whether there is rigging and if the bidding procedures were properly followed, not on the amount of bids.

Quote from: calle on February 24, 2009, 07:52:52 AM
atty., sikat na pud kas bohol chronicle last sunday! hihihi

Part na jud ni sa job description
Unsaon kinahanglan man jud pud e-explain ang process aron ma enlightened ang tanan.

I gathered BBC was doing a story about the caged Tarsiers (who, by the way, have a special spot in the heart of Prince Charles when one Tarsier was presented to him when he visited the Philippines some years ago) and to do an interview with Imelda Marcos.

Aren't they from the British Broadcasting Corp.? (BBC)

Quote from: grazie7y on February 17, 2009, 08:24:16 AM
Attorns, thanks for sharing your bday with us.  By the way, asa man nang Villa Alzhun?  Mura lagi'g cool place to hang out nang Coffee Talk.  Naa ba tay makita'ng hulagway diha sa Coffee Talk and other booths/outlets diha sa Agora, plz! Thanks, Attorns! 

Hello, grazie,

Coffee Talk is just right beside Joje's Painitang Bol-anon. Sayang I don't have pictures of the place. Maybe Apothecarry has some pictures of the place.

Yes, calle is right that Villa Alzhun is at Mansasa, along the national highway. It's the ancestral house of the family of Purita Ramirez-Soliven.

Mike,

To give the complete picture how I assessed the situation, I am uploading my report: 



19 February 2009

For   :   THE GOVERNOR

Re   :   ASSESSMENT ON THE CONDUCT OF THE BIDS AND AWARDS
                COMMITTEE ON THE PROCUREMENT OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH
                AN ABC OF P168 MILLION, PROJECT REFERENCE NO. 001.

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   Acting on your directive, herewith is my assessment on the conduct of the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) in the procurement for SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT with an Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) of P168,296,000.00 following the complaint of Atty. Salvador Grupo on behalf of Kowa Tsoshu Co. Ltd.

   
On the period set from the first day of advertisement up to the submission and opening of bids

   The complaint alleged that considering the amount of the project, Section 21.2.2 of the IRR-A of R.A. 9184 should have been observed which provides that the periods from the date of advertisement and/or first day of posting of the Invitation to Apply for Eligibility and to Bid (IAEB) up to the opening of bids should be:

•   Maximum of 30 calendar days for goods;
•   Maximum of 36 calendar days for infrastructure projects worth P50 million and below; and
•   Maximum of 50 calendar days for infrastructure projects worth above P50  million.

   The complaining prospective bidder said that there was no ample time to prepare the bid because the period from the pre-bid conference on January 23 up to the submission of bids on February 9 is only 16 days. Accordingly, the 30-day period should be up to February 23.

A close reading of Section 21.2.2 shows that the 30-day period is counted from the date of advertisement or first posting of the IAEB, not from the date of pre-bid conference.

   It is worthy to note that the third paragraph of Section 38.1 of the IRR-A states:

“The maximum periods and earliest possible time for action on specific procurement activities are provided for in Annex “C” of this IRR-A. In case the deadline for each activity falls on a non-working day (i.e., Saturday and Sunday), legal holiday, or special non-working holiday, the deadline shall be the next working day.”

   The said Annex “C” provides that the earliest possible time to complete the bidding process from the date of advertisement or first posting up to the issuance of the Notice to Proceed, are as follows: goods, 28 calendar days (cd); civil works, 43 cd; and consulting services, 48 cd.

   A question was raised whether the heavy equipment should be classified as goods or infrastructure project (civil works). This question is answered in Section 5(k) of the IRR-A which states:

“k)   Goods. Refer to all items, supplies, materials and general support services, except consulting services and infrastructure projects, which may be needed in the  transaction of public businesses or in the pursuit of any government undertaking, project or activity, whether in the nature of equipment, furniture, stationery, materials for construction, or personal property of any kind, including non-personal or contractual services such as repair or maintenance of equipment and furniture, as well as trucking, hauling, janitorial, security, and related or analogous services, as well as procurement of materials and supplies provided by the procuring entity for such services. The term “related” or “analogous services” shall include, but not limited to, lease or purchase of office space, media advertisements, health maintenance services, and other services essential to the operation of the procuring entity.” [Underscoring supplied.]

   Based on the foregoing definition, there is no doubt the heavy equipment to be procured are “goods” because they are items needed in the pursuit of a government undertaking, project or activity.  In Annex “C” on the earliest possible time for procurement of goods, advertisement/posting of IAEB is 7 cd, and pre-bid conference is at least 12 cd before the submission of bids. The earliest possible time, therefore, is a minimum of 15 calendar days.

   Taking together Sections 21 and 38, the BAC is not bound to set the deadline for submission and opening of bids exactly at the maximum of 30 calendar days for goods because the rules also provides for the earliest possible period to complete the entire bidding process which is only 28 calendar days. 

   The IAEB was posted and published at various outlets. Based on the record provided by the BAC Secretariat, the actual dates of posting or publication and corresponding period up to the submission and opening of bid on February 9, 2009 are as follows:

               Date                 Period up to Bid Opening
Sun*Star Daily (Cebu)   January 8, 2009   32 calendar days
Cebu Daily News      January 15, 2009    25 calendar days
The Bohol Chronicle      January 11, 2009   29 calendar days
PGSO Bulleting Board   January 8, 2009   32 calendar days
Old Capitol Façade      January 8, 2009   32 calendar days
Provincial Library Lobby   January 8, 2009    32 calendar days
www.bohol.gov.ph      January 7, 2009    33 calendar days

   From the foregoing, the period up to the submission and opening of bids is well within the range of maximum and minimum periods allowed under the implementing rules and regulations. It will be noted also that the 30th day from January 8, 2009 is February 7 which is a Saturday. Thus, pursuant to Sec. 38.1 (3rd par.), the bids will be opened on the next working day, Monday, which in this case is February 9.


On the refusal of the BAC to postpone the deadline for submission and opening of bids


   We found no provision in the IRR-A that allows the BAC to postpone the bidding at the request of a prospective bidder. After the schedule of procurement activities have been published, to approve such request coming from a prospective bidder could be perceived as giving such bidder undue favor to the disadvantage of the other bidders managed to submit their bids as scheduled.

   Further, according to the end-user, they hope to take advantage of the favorable weather condition during which the heavy equipment will be used in the repair and improvement of provincial roads. Such favourable climate might be missed if the bidding process is delayed.

   On this point, pertinent provision of Section 25 of R.A. 9184 provides:

   â€œSec. 25. Submission and Receipt of Bids.â€"A bid shall have two (2) components, namely the technical and financial components which should be in separate sealed envelopes, and which shall be submitted simultaneously. The bids shall be received by the BAC on such date, time and place specified in the invitation to bid. The deadline for the receipt of bids shall be fixed by the BAC, giving it sufficient time to complete the bidding process and giving the prospective bidders sufficient time to study and prepare their bids. The deadline shall also consider the urgency of the procurement involved.” [Underscoring supplied.]

xxx   xxx   xxx


On the selection of newspapers where the Invitation to Apply for Eligibility and to Bid (IAEB) was published

   It is alleged that Cebu Daily News and Sun*Star Daily are only local newspapers based in Cebu City. Upon verification, however, it is established that Cebu Daily News (an affiliate of the Philippine Daily Inquirer) is also in circulation and sold at newsstands in the Provinces of Oriental Negros, Bohol and Zamboanga del Norte. Sun*Star Daily is also in circulation in Metro Manila, Davao City, and some parts in the Visayas. Obviously, these newspapers are not just “locals.” The fact that two (2) participating bidders are based in Quezon City bolsters the fact that the said newspapers are of nationwide circulation. Thus, we find no deviation from the rules committed by the BAC on this regard.


On the period of making available the bid documents

   It is alleged that the bid documents were not made available at the time the IAEB was first published and posted nor at the time of the pre-bid conference. The BAC denied this allegation saying that just because the issuance of bid documents is set on January 23, 2009 it does not mean that the bid documents were not available for the bidders right after the IAEB was posted or published. The BAC further said that the fact 2 bidders were able to get their bid documents immediately after the pre-bid conference debunks the allegation that the same were not yet ready at that time.

After carefully reading of the letters of the counsel of the prospective bidder, it is found that there is no allegation or statement that the prospective bidder ever asked for copies of the bids documents after the invitation was first posted and published and was refused. Thus, the allegation that the bid documents were not yet ready at the time the IAEB was first published is a non-issue.

   The impression of the complaining prospective bidder that the bid documents were not yet prepared is based on the discussion which followed after a bidder asked clarification on the turbo-charge specification of the dump trucks and other equipment and the cost of the bid documents. 

Going over the minutes of the pre-bid conference, we find nothing to support the contention of the prospective bidder. A pre-bid conference is the time to clarify matters regarding the bidding, including the specifications of the equipment which are most responsive to the needs of the procuring entity and it is only natural that such discussions will occur. Discussions regarding specifications at the time of the pre-bid conference does not mean that the specifications were not yet finalized at that time. Further, the cost of the bid documents are already fixed and stated in the published IAEB to be in accordance with Provincial Ordinance No. 2004-21.


On the minimum specifications of the equipment

   The complaining prospective bidder alleged that the specifications of the equipment already show that there is a preferred bidder. In other words, the specifications were tailor-made for a particular brand.

   We sought clarification from the BAC and the TWG. They stressed that the specifications were only minimum requirements. As the BACH chair said during the pre-bid conference, the preference on specifications are only descriptive but not restrictive. Any bidder who can offer an equipment with specifications which are above the minimum requirement is not precluded from participating the bid and can be ultimately awarded with the contract.

   There should be no confusion between preferred specifications on one hand and a preferred brand or bidder in the other. The two are not the same. It is the latter which is prohibited by law while the former is a vital factor in awarding the project.


On the allegation that the bidding is rigged

   We find no basis to the allegation that the bidding for the P168 million heavy equipment is rigged. The BAC followed the rules and procedures under R.A. 9184 and its IRR-A. There are six (6) bidders who participated in the bidding. The BAC has already conducted post-qualification procedures.

As of date, the results are as follows:


1. Brand new backhoe/hydraulic excavator with breaker
(2 units) ABC: 16,236,000.00   
Bidders:
a. Camec JCB Corp., Quezon City
b. Civic Merchandising, Mandaue City
c. RDAK Transport Equipment, Cebu City   (lowest bidder)
Status at post-qualification: Failed. Line of business per Mayor’s Permit is for “trucks and jeepneys only”

2. Brand new bullodozer with ripper
(2 units) ABC: 36,372,000.00   
Bidders:
a. RDAK Transport Equipment, Cebu City (sole bidder)
Status at post-qual: Failed. Line of business per Mayor’s Permit is for “trucks and jeepneys only”


3. Brand new payloader
(2 units) ABC: 17,136,000.00   
Bidders:
a. Camec JCB Corp., Quezon City
b. JVF Commercial, Quezon City   (lowest bidder)
c. RDAK Transport Equipment, Cebu City
Status at post-qual: For further post qualification proceeding, technical inspection and testing of “Holland” brand being offered.
      
4. Brand new dump trucks
(10 units) ABC: 40,800,000.00   
Bidders:
a. Camec JCB Corp., Quezon City
b. Civic Merchandising, Mandaue City
c. RDAK Transport Equipment, Cebu City
d. Pasajero Motors Corp., Mandaue City (lowest bidder)
e. Isuzu Cebu, Inc., Mandaue City
Status at post-qual: Failed. Experience of relevant/similar projects does not meet 50% of the ABC.
      
5. Brand new articulated motor road grader
(4 units) ABC: 34,000,000.00   
Bidders:
a. JVF Commercial, Quezon City (lowest bidder)
b. RDAK Transport Equipment, Cebu City
Status at post-qual: Passed.
   
6. Brand new road roller/vibratory compactor
(4 units) ABC: 14,432,000.00   
Bidders:
a. Camec JCB Corp., Quezon City
b. Civic Merchandising, Mandaue City (lowest bidder)
c. RDAK Transport Equipment, Cebu City
Status atpost-qual: Passed
   
7. Brand new water truck with pump (6-wheeler, 6,000 ltrs tanker capacity)
(1 unit) ABC: 4,720,000.00   
Bidders:
a. Civic Merchandising, Mandaue City
b. RDAK Transport Equipment, Cebu City
c. Isuzu Cebu, Inc. Mandaue City (lowest bidder)
Status at post-qual: Passed.

8. Brand new fuel tanker with pump (6 wheeler, 6,000 ltrs tanker capacity)
ABC: 4,600,000.00   
Bidders:
a. Civic Merchandising, Mandaue City
b. RDAK Transport Equipment, Cebu City (lowest bidder)
c. Isuzu Cebu, Inc. Mandaue City
Status at post qual: Passed.
   

   Bidders declared to have failed in the post-qualification proceedings are given seven (7) days to file a motion for reconsideration upon receipt of the notice.


Company profile of Kowa Tsusho Co. Ltd.

   It will be noted that the reason why RDAK Transport Equipment failed the post qualification proceeding in its bid for the backhoe and bulldozer is that its Mayor’s Permit stated that its business line is for “trucks and jeepneys only.” This procurement activity is for heavy equipment.

   Incidentally, the website of Kowa Tsusho Co. Ltd. (http://www.kowa-tsusho.com) states that it is an authorized exporter of Japanese automobiles, used cars, auto parts, generators, Chinese motorcycles. In another website (Alibaba.com), the product/service of Kowa Tsusho Co. Ltd covers Chinese new tires, Chinese new motorcycles, Japanese used motorcycles.
   

Formal Protest

   On February 18, 2009, the counsel of Kowa Tsusho Co. Ltd filed a formal protest and urged for a re-bidding. Glaringly, there is no Board Resolution or any document from Kowa Tsusho Co. Ltd (a company that deals on used cars and Chinese tires) authorizing the counsel or any person for that matter to file the said protest (in a bidding for heavy equipment).

   Nonetheless, the BAC will still need to treat the protest accordingly and in pursuance of the IRR of R.A. 9184.


Recommendation

   Finding no basis to support the allegation that the BAC committed any irregularity or questionable behaviour in conduct of the bidding process for the SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT, Project Reference No. 001, it is recommended that the BAC be allowed to proceed to the next steps in the procurement activity.

   The protest filed cannot delay or interrupt the bidding process as expressly provided in Section 57 of the IRR-A, R.A. 9184. However, such protest must first be resolved before any award is made.

   Respectfully submitted.




HANDEL T. LAGUNAY
Provincial Legal Officer

Quote from: calle on February 16, 2009, 06:12:54 PM
Totyal! Happy birthday panero!

Thank You, too, Panero.

Lumine, Thanks.

Thank you all for your greetings. Ate Lee (Simplylee) told me last night there is this thread

We had a quiet, private celebration on the 14th and that night I took my wife Lucille to a concert of Nina at Bohol Tropics.  On the 15th, we had lunch out at Villa Alzhun and afterward treated the kids to some Smoothies at Coffee Talk which just opened at the New Agora City Square.

Quote from: -<GEC348>- on January 30, 2009, 07:33:07 AM


Karate Kid reminds me of Peter Cetera's "Power of Love". If I remember it right, this was the theme love song of that Karate Kid set in Japan.

The title of the song is "Glory of Love,"  Gec.

Quote from: grazie7y on February 07, 2009, 10:06:37 AM
mao ba na sya Papa ni Leah kaha?

Yes,  Atty. David B. Tirol is the father of Leah.

Quote from: apothecary on January 23, 2009, 09:27:20 AM
wahaha, nice nga na-alaan kog Mr. Prescious.

now that you know kinsa ko, tago mode na ko ini ron.. hahahah

well anyway, am not full time manager, am holding an OIC capacity.

But id appreciate it if id just be delegated to the sidelines para libre maka inter-act sa TB hahaha.

Honestly, its becoming a daily sched nako, that's why i wouldnt miss a day.

Bitaw, used to be with TB and then hibernated for a long time.

Now apothecary is blown, maybe id hibernate again? hahah. i cant assume another username, bawal daw Hahahah. 

No need to use another username, Rey   Now that it's confirmed, your words carried more weight that ever.

I'm sure your OIC status will soon become permanent.

I'm not sure but I think US Chief Justice Roberts tried to administer the Oath from memory. Perhaps he was not looking at a written copy.

The gaffe happened when CJ Roberts recited a long phrase of the oath and Pres. Obama had a hard time following. Obama just stopped mid sentence and smiled. CJ Roberts repeated the phrase and from then on, he abbreviated the oath.

It was thought that the failure to take the oath in the correct wording as stated in the US Constitution could affect the legality of Obama's assumption as President.

Indeed, taking the oath for the second time, as reported, is a good measure of caution. But, in my humble opinion, the oath-taking gaffe may not be considered a serious threat to Obama's legitimacy IF there is written oath of office which he signed afterward and subscribed before the Chief Justice.

I love best that Karate Kid movie set in Japan. The tea ceremony was a very magical moment.

 

I am so pleased to have met Ms. Angie Gulle for the first time in person in that EB. I was also happy to see Mike once again. Kanunay mi kita ni Simplylee on Sundays. Precious, kanunay pud, and Rey (new Manager of PIA), during important government activities.

Ayaw mo kaulaw oi kon mag EB. Please do come so I can meet you. I look forward to EBs because I couldn't post often here at TB as most of you do.

It was not intended as a formal affair. Gikan pa ko straight from the office that's why I was in barong. 

I wasn't able to wait for Mari's Steve to join us because I needed to be home na 

Regards to all of you.

Jackie Chan is one of my favorite actors.

But I have reservations on the remake of the "Karate Kid".

Quote from: ms da binsi on January 18, 2009, 11:44:58 PM
Hi Hans, i like your Hawaiian shirt!

Thanks, ms da binsi. You also look great in your outfit.

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Quote from: -<GEC348>- on January 16, 2009, 03:09:19 PM


I have fond memories of the old Agora especially the old "Sky's d' Limit" right across BQ.

For those who yearn of banana Q's, here's Jojie's Painitang Bol-anon. Have you checked this place already?

I have tried Jojie's Painitang Bol-anon. According to the owners, Arnold and Jojie Labunog, they want to bring back the experience of the "Painitan" of old but with a new twist on our traditional delicacies... suman, puto, biko, dinumugan (with cheese), etc.

Kafe nga mais, salabat, and other beverage that warms the belly.

I hope to find a puto kuchinta the next time I'll drop by the place. 

If my memory serves me right, the school was first named after Rafael Palma who was one of the pillars of Philippine education before the second word war.

New Committee Member:  May Limbaga

Hello Roy,

Regards from Lucille! God speed on your dissertation. We wish you the best.

Quote from: glacier_71 on December 23, 2008, 09:59:46 AM
sige kog tan-aw og basketball sa UB, sikat pa tong panahona si Rambo...

I remember Rambo. He was a classmate in one of the subjects in Liberal Arts. He died a tragic death--shot dead along Ma. Clara St.