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==Maasin willing to donate lot for new city jail, says BJMP== | |||
*Source: http://pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r08&id=58170 | |||
*Saturday, October 08, 2011 | |||
:by Bong Pedalino | |||
MAASIN CITY, Southern Leyte, Oct. 8 (PIA) -- The city local government unit is willing to give a portion of a reclaimed lot within city to be used as the site for a new city jail. | |||
This was learned from Eleuterio Ortiz, Provincial Head and concurrent City Warden of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) at the weekly “Media Forum” Wednesday at dyDM. Ortiz quoted City Mayor Maloney Samaco as saying the new prison facility can be located at the reclamation area in barangay Combado, this city. | |||
The new structure will be a two-storey building, but details on specific area or how much would be the cost-sharing between the BJMP and the city government for the project are still to be discussed. | |||
Ortiz earlier disclosed a resolution passed by the city council that called for the relocation of the city jail in barangay Bactul, a far-flung, interior barangay more than 15 kilometers from the city proper. | |||
He said he lobbied for reconsideration of the planned Bactul site, citing as reason its location which could pose as an invitation for enemies of state to rescue one of their own, if ever. | |||
The present city jail at the old municipal building in the heart of the city has been cramped and crowded, with its present population of 58 inmates, including one lady, in a jail capacity of only 30 prisoners, Ortiz said, adding that the edifice itself was already dilapidated and needed major repairs. | |||
This building will be re-invented and be transformed into a museum once the jail occupants can be transferred to the new location, Ortiz added. (PIA-Southern Leyte/bong) | |||
==OWWA-8 announces winners of 2011 Model OFW Family of the Year awards== | ==OWWA-8 announces winners of 2011 Model OFW Family of the Year awards== | ||
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Panao further said that a plaque of recognition was also given to the other nominees – Panfilo Abanilla, Nilo Cabantac, Jose Genson, Romeo Navidad, Jaime Orzales, and Jaime Sapeda for their contribution to the upliftment of the OFW Family image. | Panao further said that a plaque of recognition was also given to the other nominees – Panfilo Abanilla, Nilo Cabantac, Jose Genson, Romeo Navidad, Jaime Orzales, and Jaime Sapeda for their contribution to the upliftment of the OFW Family image. | ||
She added that the 2011 MOFYA on its 7th year was aimed at “giving proper recognition to the outstanding achievements of OFWs and their families; promoting success stories about the OFW families’ endurance over the challenges of overseas employment and highlighting the role of the OFW family in the attainment of socio-civic, educational, professional and material success.” (rgc/PIa-SoLeyte) | She added that the 2011 MOFYA on its 7th year was aimed at “giving proper recognition to the outstanding achievements of OFWs and their families; promoting success stories about the OFW families’ endurance over the challenges of overseas employment and highlighting the role of the OFW family in the attainment of socio-civic, educational, professional and material success.” (rgc/PIa-SoLeyte) | ||
==Limasawa garners Nutrition Honor Award, a first in Region 8== | ==Limasawa garners Nutrition Honor Award, a first in Region 8== | ||