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==DOLE Region 6 conducts Jobs Fair 2014 on Independence Day==
*Source: http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?nid=2&rid=651944
*Tuesday, June 10, 2014
:(PNA), CTV/AJP/KMDRAHEIM-OJT/VLO
ILOILO CITY, June 10 (PNA) -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Region 6 will conduct Kalayaan 2014 Jobs Fair on June 12 at Marymart Mall in this city.
DOLE Asst. regional director Salome Siaton said at a press conference Tuesday morning, “Our forefathers have fought pushing for independence, adding, we also would want independence especially in unemployment, hoping to reduce poverty”.
With the theme “Pagsunod sa yapak ng mga Dakilang Pilipino, Tungo sa Malawakan at Permanenteng Pagbabago,” DOLE 6 seeks to reduce unemployment in the region and alleviate economic condition, Siaton said.
She said attached agencies to promote jobs like the PRC, PCCI, NRCO, POEA and TESDA have to push the said event that will not only help provide jobs for the people but also to maintain the jobs they get from the Jobs Fair.
There are currently 33,462 vacancies registered this Tuesday, she added.
The said jobs fair for the 116th Independence Day celebration will have a short program and two special events, involving the issuance of renewed Professional Identification Cards (PICS) and Renewal of PIC cards expiring within one year.
The jobs fair this coming Independence Day will also have Libreng tawag from the OWWA, making a free 10-minute call possible for the Overseas Filipino Workers.
=='Car less' days on Fridays proposed==
*Source: http://news.pia.gov.ph/index.php?article=1031402298113
*Monday, June 9, 2014
: By Easter Anne D. Doza (JCM/EAD-PIA6 Negros Occidental)
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, June 9 (PIA6) - - Thank God It’s Friday. The Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) urged Negrenses to go car less on Fridays as they launched the campaign #TGIF, It’s Car Less Day. Save Gas, Save the Environment.
The campaign aims to mitigate the dreadful effects of climate change, wherein one of the major causes is the emission of harmful gases like Carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxide from all sorts of vehicles.
PENR Officer Andres Untal said that now, there are fewer trees in our forests that could absorb the emissions from vehicles therefore it is imperative to lessen the use of vehicles so that when there are less vehicles on the road, there are lesser emissions.
“It is a matter of fact that we are headed on an uphill battle against car makers and fuel providers and those who have the means for convenience, but, investing on car less Fridays by walking, car pooling and biking not only save the gas and the environment, it likewise stimulates blood circulation and burns fat, as it empowers the person to resist use of vehicle,” Untal said.
Meanwhile, the PENRO also partnered with SM City Bacolod for their launching event whose corporate program on environment and sustainability focuses on energy and resource efficiency, air quality, solid waste management and compliance with international and local environmental laws.
SM City Bacolod Public Relations Manager May Castro said SM City Bacolod stand by with DENR’s campaign calling for all citizens to go car less even for just one day of the week and take alternative methods like using bicycles.
“We do what we must in minimizing our environmental impacts in each of our location in all capacities.  Taking care of the environment is important but it is also important take action and in putting in all our efforts, our small acts may make a big global impact,” Castro added as she wished to see  more and more bikes parked in the mall’s designated bike parking in the future.
Untal also led bikers during the launch as they ply the major thoroughfares of the city for a Bike for life and the environment activity to increase awareness of the car less Fridays campaign.
==UPV prof regional finalist in outstanding teacher search==
*Source: http://panaynewsphilippines.com/2014/06/08/upv-prof-regional-finalist-in-outstanding-teacher-search/
*Sunday, June 8, 2014
: (Lenilyn B. Gallos/PN)
ILOILO City – Dr. Resurreccion Sadaba, a faculty member of the Division of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV), is one of the nine regional finalists in the higher education level chosen by the preliminary board of judges for the 2014 Metrobank Foundation Search for Outstanding Teachers.
Sadaba is the sole finalist from the Visayas who received the notice dated May 30 from the award-giving body.
Sadaba will advance to the semifinal judging for an interview and teaching demonstration on June 10 at the Metrobank Plaza Penthouse, Makati City.
The newly conferred UP Scientist I hopes to make it as one of the national finalists and eventually win the most-coveted award for the higher education competition.
“I’ll do my best and leave the rest to God,” Sadaba said.
He considers the award as the “Olympus” in teaching profession.
Sadaba had received various professional and community service awards in the municipal, regional, national and international levels from various reputable groups.
He figured in the local news recently as consultant of the provincial government of Iloilo in the oil spill that hit the northern part of the province in the aftermath of super typhoon “Yolanda.”
The other regional finalists are:
:Dr. Glenn Calaguas of Pampanga Agricultural College, Pampanga
:Dr. Clarissa Yvonne Domingo of Central Luzon State University, Science City of Muñoz
:Dr. Guillermo Rillon Jr. of Tarlac College of Agriculture, Tarlac
:Dr. Teodora Balangcod of the University of the Philippines-Baguio, Baguio City
:Dr. Romeo Barrios of Adventist University of the Philippines, Cavite
:Dr. Zita Dales of Bukidnon State University, Malaybalay City
:Dr. Cynthia Saloma of University of the Philippines-Diliman, Quezon City; and
:Dr. Jerry Respeto of Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City.
The Metrobank Foundation, Inc. (MBFI) in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), launched this year’s Search for Outstanding Teachers (SOT) in January.
With the theme, “Launching Dreams towards Nation Building,” the search honors the teaching profession, recognizing those who exhibit competence, remarkable dedication to their work, and effective educational leadership, as well as their various community involvements.
Now on its 30th year, the search is open to all teachers in the elementary, secondary, and higher education levels in both public and private schools throughout the country.
The winners will receive cash prizes with a medal, trophy, and a plaque of recognition for their school.
==Radio program on Climate Change goes on air==
*Source: http://news.pia.gov.ph/index.php?article=911402043835
*Saturday, June 7, 2014
:By Elsa S. Subong (CM/ESS/PIA-Iloilo)
ILOILO CITY, June 7 (PIA) – The radio program on climate change dubbed locally “Panahon: Hibaluon, Handaan, Aksyunan”  had its maiden broadcast 11:45-12:15 p.m., June 6, over DYOK, Aksyon Radyo-Iloilo.
Anchored by the Philippine Information Agency the program is run like a school-on-air where anchors and resource persons from different fields discuss the effects of climate change on biodiversity, in specific modules.
For its launching edition, DENR-6 Regional Director Jim Sampulna and PIA-6 Director Janet Mesa, with Climate Change Czar for Western Visayas DENR-RTD Alicia Lustica, discussed the importance of understanding Climate Change as the “new normal.”
Mesa said through the program, the Advocacy Team of the PIA and the DENR seeks to bring down to the understanding of the ordinary layman the occurrence, causes and courses of actions on Climate Change.
She said there are messages that should be inculcated so that the public can be rallied to cooperate, like, “Nagbabago na ang Panahon, Panahon na Para Magbago, and with the support themes, like Punoan for the National Greening Program, and Nagbago na Ako for one’s personal commitment.
Sampulna, on the other hand, said that people, first of all, must realize and accept that climate change is in their midst and they have to take actions to deal with it.
For her part, Lustica said, climate change is an issue and concern everybody must face, as everybody has contributed to its occurrence.
The radio program, which is aired every Friday, will tackle effects of climate change on water, air, soil, agriculture, fishery, watersheds and forests, human population and activities, culture and tourism among others.
Community participation will be rallied through use of text messaging, songs, composo and poetry to describe situations of environment which will serve as springboard for discussion in the program.
“Panahon: Hibaluon, Handaan, Aksyunan” will run for about 25 weeks, as a major advocacy component fo the PIA-DENR partnership for Climate Change in Western Visayas.
==TIIC tech-voc courses enrolment on==
*Source: http://panaynewsphilippines.com/2014/06/06/tiic-tech-voc-courses-enrolment-on/
*Friday, June 6, 2014
:(LMSinay, Iloilo City PIO/PN)
ILOILO City – The Technical Institute of Iloilo City (TIIC)-Bo. Obrero campus is now accepting enrollees for the July to September training period.
Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog is encouraging every bona fide city residents, especially the out-of-school youth, to avail themselves of the free short term technical-vocational courses offered by the TIIC.
“We want skilled and productive citizens who can make it big whether in local or overseas employment,” he stated.
The three-month courses include:
:♦computer hardware servicing
:♦computer electronics servicing
:♦commercial cooking
:♦beauty care
:♦food and beverage services
:♦dressmaking, and
:♦computer operations.
They are accredited by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority with a National Certificate (NC) 2 level.
TIIC school administrator Carlito Jusa said applicants must be at least high school graduates and city residents with certified true copy of high school diploma or transcript of records, barangay clearance and voter’s identification card.
Classes will start next month.
==Iloilo POs get P1.8 assistance from DENR==
*Source: http://news.pia.gov.ph/index.php?article=931401955478
*Thursday, June 5, 2014
:By Lilibeth A. French (JCM/LAF/PIA6)
ILOILO CITY, June 5 (PIA6) - - The Department of Environment and Natural Resources 6 (DENR) today turned over P1, 835,249.00 financial assistance to 3 people’s organizations in the province of Iloilo under its Community-Based Forest Management (CBFM) - Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP).
DENR 6 Forester Louie Laud said the financial assistance will be used to fund the agroforestry and livelihood projects of the PO beneficiaries that support the efforts of the government to mitigate poverty and the effects of climate change in upland communities.
Of the total amount, some P451,605.00 were turned-over to Katilingban Sang Pumuluyo Nga Nagaatipan Sang Watershed Sang Maasin represented by Rubenie Castellanes for the implementation of their project Expansion of Abaca and Coffee Production and Organic Vegetable Farming project involving 35 hectares in the Maasin Watershed Reserve Area.
The Asosasyon sang Magagmay nga Mangunguma sa Bukid sang Janiuay represented by Celso Arca got P847, 244.00 for their Forest Enhancement through Rattan Plantation and Tilapia and Agri-crops Production project which will be implemented in Brgy. Quipot, Janiuay.
Cag-an Upland Farmers Association represented by Ronillo Bagonok received P536,400 for their  Enrichment Planting, Orchard Plantation and Tilapia production project in Brgy. Cag-an, Anilao.
Laud said the three projects are included in the 12 projects approved for Region 6 under CBFM-CARP.
Representatives of the three POs received their checks during a program held at the covered gym of the municipality of Anilao before a tree planting activity at Brgy. Cag-an on June 5. The said activities are part of the celebrations of the World Environment Day and Environment Month in the region.
Local and government officials who attended the event were Anilao Mayor Maria Teresa Debuque, Btac. Nuevo Mayor Hernani Biron, DENR 6 Regional Director Jim Sampulna and PIA 6 Director Atty. Janet Mesa.
==Opening of classes peaceful – police==
*Source: http://panaynewsphilippines.com/2014/06/04/opening-of-classes-peaceful-police/
*Wednesday, June 4, 2014
:BY RUBY P. SILUBRICO
ILOILO City – The opening of classes this week has been successful.
This was the assessment of the Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) a day after classes resumed in public elementary and high schools here.
No untoward incidents had happened, said ICPO director, Senior Supt. Ruperto Floro.
“We have not received any complaints against snatchers or pickpockets. We are happy for that,” Floro said.
He said one of the factors for the success of the school opening was police visibility in schools, malls and all streets.
The ICPO has placed police assistance desks in schools and terminals for any complaints by passengers and students.
Floro and other police officers attended the flag ceremony at Feliciana Java Kelly Elementary School in Brgy. Calajunan, Mandurriao district.
They later distributed school supplies and fed the children.
==Two new city streets given Aquino names==
*Source: http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?nid=2&rid=649820
*Tuesday, June 3, 2014
:(PNA), LGI/AJP/LCP/VLO
ILOILO CITY, June 3 (PNA) -- The Sangguniang Panlungsod here has given its approval through resolutions to name two new national highways with the names of President Benigno C. Aquino III’s parents in support of two House Bills sponsored by five congressmen in the province of Iloilo and the lone city district representative.
City councilor Nielex Tupas filed a resolution favorably endorsing the passage of HB 4400 or "An Act Naming as President Cory C. Aquino Avenue” the new circumferential road which commences at the junction of the Iloilo-Dumangas Coastal Road to Balabago, Jaro district, Iloilo City, then follows a general westward direction along the Floodway south bank towards Buhang, Jaro; Tacas, Jaro and Ungka II, Pavia, then traverses the southwards to the Mandurriao district, Iloilo City-Pavia-San Miguel tri-border and ends at the Iloilo-Antique Road near the center of Arevalo district, Iloilo City.
Tupas also filed a resolution endorsing the passage of HB 4398 or "An Act Naming as Senator Benigno S. Aquino Jr. Avenue” the stretch of the national highway along the Iloilo Diversion Road-Iloilo Capiz Road or the old route which begins at the junction of Gen. Luna to the airport access road and ends at the gate of the Iloilo International Airport, traversing the municipalities of Pavia, Sta Barbara and Cabatuan in the province and Iloilo City.
The circumferential road is a four-lane national highway expected to open potential economic opportunities to a number of communities growing around the areas.
The renaming of the circumferential road is in recognition of works done by the late President Corazon C. Aquino in pursuing reconciliation and unity of the nation as well as preserving the freedom regained from the past regimes.
On the other hand, the 16.6 kilometers Senator Benigno S. Aquino Jr. Avenue is a fitting tribute to the late senator for his long struggle to attain the freedom the country is now enjoying.
Both House bills were sponsored by Cong. Oscar Richard S. Garin of the first district of Iloilo, Cong. Arcadio H. Gorriceta of the second district, Cong. Jerry P. Treñas of Iloilo City lone district, Cong. Arthur R. Defensor Jr. of the third district, Cong. Hernan G. Biron of the fourth district, and Cong. Niel C. Tupas Jr. of the fifth district.
==Dinagyang Festival to shake Hong Kong during the weekend==
*Source: http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?nid=6&rid=649492
*Monday, June 2, 2014
:(PNA), LAM/AJP/LCP/VLO
ILOILO CITY, June 2 (PNA) -- Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog here will lead a delegation of Iloilo Dinagyang Festival dancers and drummers, some officials of city hall and the Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation Inc. (IDFI) to Hong Kong on June 5-8, 2014.
The delegation of Dinagyang Tribu Panayanon of the Iloilo City National High School is composed of 48 students, school principal Blesilda Floro and choreographer Romel Flogen, together with city tourism officer Benito Jimena, IDFI officials Marissa Segovia, Robert Alor, Hermie Ore, Eden Deriada, Annie and Joren Sartorio to leave Iloilo for a midnight direct flight to Hong Kong on Thursday, June 5.
The city mayor and city councilors Nielex Tupas and Jay Treñas will leave Iloilo on June 7 for the grand parade in Hong Kong slated on June 8 in advance celebration of the 116th Philippine Independence Day.
The Iloilo City Dinagyang contingent was invited to the Hong Kong Independence Day celebration by the Philippine Association of Hong Kong (PAHK) composed of Filipino overseas workers in the Chinese territory and the Philippine Consulate to show off the pride of Iloilo City to thousands of OFWs.
On June 8, the Dinagyang Tribe will perform at the parade ground of the central business district of Hong Kong together with singer actress Regine Velasquez and other Filipino talents.
A send-off mass will be held at the San Jose Parish Church in the morning of June 5 for the Iloilo Dinagyang delegation.
==City beautician model mother==
*Source: http://panaynewsphilippines.com/2014/06/01/city-beautician-model-mother/
*Sunday, June 1, 2014
:(Lucy Montealto-Sinay, Iloilo City PIO/PN)
ILOILO City – A beautician from Brgy. San Juan, Molo district was adjudged as this year’s “Bulawanon nga Nanay” – an annual project of the city government’s Task Force on Street Children.
Jelyn Cordero, 50, bested 12 other finalists during the final interview on May 29 at SM City Iloilo.
“Nanay Jelyn best exemplies the Ilongga mother – responsible, nurturing, able to rise up against life’s challenges, and has a strong sense of community involvement,” Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog said.
Cordero has been helping her security guard husband by working as a beautician and offering her services in and outside their barangay.
She said she is doing this to help augment their meager family income.
The couple has four children: two are already professionals, the third is about to enter college, and the youngest is a special child suffering from “global development delay” and epilepsy.
“I’m not ashamed that we have a special child for she is our source of pride,” she said.
Cordero impressed the judges with her answer during the final interview. She was asked by one of the judges what advice should parents give to their children during these modern times.
She replied that she always emphasizes to her children the value of education and spirituality.
The finalists were already pre-judged during the validation held on May 16, with 70 percent of the scores coming from the evaluators. The final interview with the judges composed the remaining 30 percent.
The outstanding mother is a proud parent to last year’s “Huwaran nga Anak” first runner-up, Kenneth Cordero.
The contest for model children is another project of the Task Force on Street Children headed by Rosalie Treñas, wife of Cong. Jerry Treñas.
The elder Cordero won a total cash prize of P16,000 plus gift packs and certificates.
Ma. Anita Quitlong, 58, of La Paz district placed second, while Narcisa Soberano of Molo district won third place.
The search for “Bulawanon nga Nanay” from indigent families is a yearly activity aimed to increase awareness on responsible parenting, to replicate the best practices of model mothers, and to advocate the programs and services of the Task Force on Street Children.
Held every May to celebrate Mother’s Day, it is open to all mothers who are bona fide residents of Iloilo City, with monthly family income of not more than P10,000, and actively involved in community development.

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DOLE Region 6 conducts Jobs Fair 2014 on Independence Day

(PNA), CTV/AJP/KMDRAHEIM-OJT/VLO

ILOILO CITY, June 10 (PNA) -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Region 6 will conduct Kalayaan 2014 Jobs Fair on June 12 at Marymart Mall in this city.

DOLE Asst. regional director Salome Siaton said at a press conference Tuesday morning, “Our forefathers have fought pushing for independence, adding, we also would want independence especially in unemployment, hoping to reduce poverty”.

With the theme “Pagsunod sa yapak ng mga Dakilang Pilipino, Tungo sa Malawakan at Permanenteng Pagbabago,” DOLE 6 seeks to reduce unemployment in the region and alleviate economic condition, Siaton said.

She said attached agencies to promote jobs like the PRC, PCCI, NRCO, POEA and TESDA have to push the said event that will not only help provide jobs for the people but also to maintain the jobs they get from the Jobs Fair.

There are currently 33,462 vacancies registered this Tuesday, she added.

The said jobs fair for the 116th Independence Day celebration will have a short program and two special events, involving the issuance of renewed Professional Identification Cards (PICS) and Renewal of PIC cards expiring within one year.

The jobs fair this coming Independence Day will also have Libreng tawag from the OWWA, making a free 10-minute call possible for the Overseas Filipino Workers.

'Car less' days on Fridays proposed

By Easter Anne D. Doza (JCM/EAD-PIA6 Negros Occidental)

NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, June 9 (PIA6) - - Thank God It’s Friday. The Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) urged Negrenses to go car less on Fridays as they launched the campaign #TGIF, It’s Car Less Day. Save Gas, Save the Environment.

The campaign aims to mitigate the dreadful effects of climate change, wherein one of the major causes is the emission of harmful gases like Carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxide from all sorts of vehicles.

PENR Officer Andres Untal said that now, there are fewer trees in our forests that could absorb the emissions from vehicles therefore it is imperative to lessen the use of vehicles so that when there are less vehicles on the road, there are lesser emissions.

“It is a matter of fact that we are headed on an uphill battle against car makers and fuel providers and those who have the means for convenience, but, investing on car less Fridays by walking, car pooling and biking not only save the gas and the environment, it likewise stimulates blood circulation and burns fat, as it empowers the person to resist use of vehicle,” Untal said.

Meanwhile, the PENRO also partnered with SM City Bacolod for their launching event whose corporate program on environment and sustainability focuses on energy and resource efficiency, air quality, solid waste management and compliance with international and local environmental laws.

SM City Bacolod Public Relations Manager May Castro said SM City Bacolod stand by with DENR’s campaign calling for all citizens to go car less even for just one day of the week and take alternative methods like using bicycles.

“We do what we must in minimizing our environmental impacts in each of our location in all capacities. Taking care of the environment is important but it is also important take action and in putting in all our efforts, our small acts may make a big global impact,” Castro added as she wished to see more and more bikes parked in the mall’s designated bike parking in the future.

Untal also led bikers during the launch as they ply the major thoroughfares of the city for a Bike for life and the environment activity to increase awareness of the car less Fridays campaign.

UPV prof regional finalist in outstanding teacher search

(Lenilyn B. Gallos/PN)

ILOILO City – Dr. Resurreccion Sadaba, a faculty member of the Division of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV), is one of the nine regional finalists in the higher education level chosen by the preliminary board of judges for the 2014 Metrobank Foundation Search for Outstanding Teachers.

Sadaba is the sole finalist from the Visayas who received the notice dated May 30 from the award-giving body.

Sadaba will advance to the semifinal judging for an interview and teaching demonstration on June 10 at the Metrobank Plaza Penthouse, Makati City.

The newly conferred UP Scientist I hopes to make it as one of the national finalists and eventually win the most-coveted award for the higher education competition.

“I’ll do my best and leave the rest to God,” Sadaba said.

He considers the award as the “Olympus” in teaching profession.

Sadaba had received various professional and community service awards in the municipal, regional, national and international levels from various reputable groups.

He figured in the local news recently as consultant of the provincial government of Iloilo in the oil spill that hit the northern part of the province in the aftermath of super typhoon “Yolanda.”

The other regional finalists are:

Dr. Glenn Calaguas of Pampanga Agricultural College, Pampanga
Dr. Clarissa Yvonne Domingo of Central Luzon State University, Science City of Muñoz
Dr. Guillermo Rillon Jr. of Tarlac College of Agriculture, Tarlac
Dr. Teodora Balangcod of the University of the Philippines-Baguio, Baguio City
Dr. Romeo Barrios of Adventist University of the Philippines, Cavite
Dr. Zita Dales of Bukidnon State University, Malaybalay City
Dr. Cynthia Saloma of University of the Philippines-Diliman, Quezon City; and
Dr. Jerry Respeto of Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City.

The Metrobank Foundation, Inc. (MBFI) in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), launched this year’s Search for Outstanding Teachers (SOT) in January.

With the theme, “Launching Dreams towards Nation Building,” the search honors the teaching profession, recognizing those who exhibit competence, remarkable dedication to their work, and effective educational leadership, as well as their various community involvements.

Now on its 30th year, the search is open to all teachers in the elementary, secondary, and higher education levels in both public and private schools throughout the country.

The winners will receive cash prizes with a medal, trophy, and a plaque of recognition for their school.

Radio program on Climate Change goes on air

By Elsa S. Subong (CM/ESS/PIA-Iloilo)

ILOILO CITY, June 7 (PIA) – The radio program on climate change dubbed locally “Panahon: Hibaluon, Handaan, Aksyunan” had its maiden broadcast 11:45-12:15 p.m., June 6, over DYOK, Aksyon Radyo-Iloilo.

Anchored by the Philippine Information Agency the program is run like a school-on-air where anchors and resource persons from different fields discuss the effects of climate change on biodiversity, in specific modules.

For its launching edition, DENR-6 Regional Director Jim Sampulna and PIA-6 Director Janet Mesa, with Climate Change Czar for Western Visayas DENR-RTD Alicia Lustica, discussed the importance of understanding Climate Change as the “new normal.”

Mesa said through the program, the Advocacy Team of the PIA and the DENR seeks to bring down to the understanding of the ordinary layman the occurrence, causes and courses of actions on Climate Change.

She said there are messages that should be inculcated so that the public can be rallied to cooperate, like, “Nagbabago na ang Panahon, Panahon na Para Magbago, and with the support themes, like Punoan for the National Greening Program, and Nagbago na Ako for one’s personal commitment.

Sampulna, on the other hand, said that people, first of all, must realize and accept that climate change is in their midst and they have to take actions to deal with it.

For her part, Lustica said, climate change is an issue and concern everybody must face, as everybody has contributed to its occurrence.

The radio program, which is aired every Friday, will tackle effects of climate change on water, air, soil, agriculture, fishery, watersheds and forests, human population and activities, culture and tourism among others.

Community participation will be rallied through use of text messaging, songs, composo and poetry to describe situations of environment which will serve as springboard for discussion in the program.

“Panahon: Hibaluon, Handaan, Aksyunan” will run for about 25 weeks, as a major advocacy component fo the PIA-DENR partnership for Climate Change in Western Visayas.

TIIC tech-voc courses enrolment on

(LMSinay, Iloilo City PIO/PN)

ILOILO City – The Technical Institute of Iloilo City (TIIC)-Bo. Obrero campus is now accepting enrollees for the July to September training period.

Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog is encouraging every bona fide city residents, especially the out-of-school youth, to avail themselves of the free short term technical-vocational courses offered by the TIIC.

“We want skilled and productive citizens who can make it big whether in local or overseas employment,” he stated.

The three-month courses include:

♦computer hardware servicing
♦computer electronics servicing
♦commercial cooking
♦beauty care
♦food and beverage services
♦dressmaking, and
♦computer operations.

They are accredited by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority with a National Certificate (NC) 2 level.

TIIC school administrator Carlito Jusa said applicants must be at least high school graduates and city residents with certified true copy of high school diploma or transcript of records, barangay clearance and voter’s identification card.

Classes will start next month.

Iloilo POs get P1.8 assistance from DENR

By Lilibeth A. French (JCM/LAF/PIA6)

ILOILO CITY, June 5 (PIA6) - - The Department of Environment and Natural Resources 6 (DENR) today turned over P1, 835,249.00 financial assistance to 3 people’s organizations in the province of Iloilo under its Community-Based Forest Management (CBFM) - Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP).

DENR 6 Forester Louie Laud said the financial assistance will be used to fund the agroforestry and livelihood projects of the PO beneficiaries that support the efforts of the government to mitigate poverty and the effects of climate change in upland communities.

Of the total amount, some P451,605.00 were turned-over to Katilingban Sang Pumuluyo Nga Nagaatipan Sang Watershed Sang Maasin represented by Rubenie Castellanes for the implementation of their project Expansion of Abaca and Coffee Production and Organic Vegetable Farming project involving 35 hectares in the Maasin Watershed Reserve Area.

The Asosasyon sang Magagmay nga Mangunguma sa Bukid sang Janiuay represented by Celso Arca got P847, 244.00 for their Forest Enhancement through Rattan Plantation and Tilapia and Agri-crops Production project which will be implemented in Brgy. Quipot, Janiuay.

Cag-an Upland Farmers Association represented by Ronillo Bagonok received P536,400 for their Enrichment Planting, Orchard Plantation and Tilapia production project in Brgy. Cag-an, Anilao.

Laud said the three projects are included in the 12 projects approved for Region 6 under CBFM-CARP.

Representatives of the three POs received their checks during a program held at the covered gym of the municipality of Anilao before a tree planting activity at Brgy. Cag-an on June 5. The said activities are part of the celebrations of the World Environment Day and Environment Month in the region.

Local and government officials who attended the event were Anilao Mayor Maria Teresa Debuque, Btac. Nuevo Mayor Hernani Biron, DENR 6 Regional Director Jim Sampulna and PIA 6 Director Atty. Janet Mesa.

Opening of classes peaceful – police

BY RUBY P. SILUBRICO

ILOILO City – The opening of classes this week has been successful.

This was the assessment of the Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) a day after classes resumed in public elementary and high schools here.

No untoward incidents had happened, said ICPO director, Senior Supt. Ruperto Floro.

“We have not received any complaints against snatchers or pickpockets. We are happy for that,” Floro said.

He said one of the factors for the success of the school opening was police visibility in schools, malls and all streets.

The ICPO has placed police assistance desks in schools and terminals for any complaints by passengers and students.

Floro and other police officers attended the flag ceremony at Feliciana Java Kelly Elementary School in Brgy. Calajunan, Mandurriao district.

They later distributed school supplies and fed the children.

Two new city streets given Aquino names

(PNA), LGI/AJP/LCP/VLO

ILOILO CITY, June 3 (PNA) -- The Sangguniang Panlungsod here has given its approval through resolutions to name two new national highways with the names of President Benigno C. Aquino III’s parents in support of two House Bills sponsored by five congressmen in the province of Iloilo and the lone city district representative.

City councilor Nielex Tupas filed a resolution favorably endorsing the passage of HB 4400 or "An Act Naming as President Cory C. Aquino Avenue” the new circumferential road which commences at the junction of the Iloilo-Dumangas Coastal Road to Balabago, Jaro district, Iloilo City, then follows a general westward direction along the Floodway south bank towards Buhang, Jaro; Tacas, Jaro and Ungka II, Pavia, then traverses the southwards to the Mandurriao district, Iloilo City-Pavia-San Miguel tri-border and ends at the Iloilo-Antique Road near the center of Arevalo district, Iloilo City.

Tupas also filed a resolution endorsing the passage of HB 4398 or "An Act Naming as Senator Benigno S. Aquino Jr. Avenue” the stretch of the national highway along the Iloilo Diversion Road-Iloilo Capiz Road or the old route which begins at the junction of Gen. Luna to the airport access road and ends at the gate of the Iloilo International Airport, traversing the municipalities of Pavia, Sta Barbara and Cabatuan in the province and Iloilo City.

The circumferential road is a four-lane national highway expected to open potential economic opportunities to a number of communities growing around the areas.

The renaming of the circumferential road is in recognition of works done by the late President Corazon C. Aquino in pursuing reconciliation and unity of the nation as well as preserving the freedom regained from the past regimes.

On the other hand, the 16.6 kilometers Senator Benigno S. Aquino Jr. Avenue is a fitting tribute to the late senator for his long struggle to attain the freedom the country is now enjoying.

Both House bills were sponsored by Cong. Oscar Richard S. Garin of the first district of Iloilo, Cong. Arcadio H. Gorriceta of the second district, Cong. Jerry P. Treñas of Iloilo City lone district, Cong. Arthur R. Defensor Jr. of the third district, Cong. Hernan G. Biron of the fourth district, and Cong. Niel C. Tupas Jr. of the fifth district.

Dinagyang Festival to shake Hong Kong during the weekend

(PNA), LAM/AJP/LCP/VLO

ILOILO CITY, June 2 (PNA) -- Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog here will lead a delegation of Iloilo Dinagyang Festival dancers and drummers, some officials of city hall and the Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation Inc. (IDFI) to Hong Kong on June 5-8, 2014.

The delegation of Dinagyang Tribu Panayanon of the Iloilo City National High School is composed of 48 students, school principal Blesilda Floro and choreographer Romel Flogen, together with city tourism officer Benito Jimena, IDFI officials Marissa Segovia, Robert Alor, Hermie Ore, Eden Deriada, Annie and Joren Sartorio to leave Iloilo for a midnight direct flight to Hong Kong on Thursday, June 5.

The city mayor and city councilors Nielex Tupas and Jay Treñas will leave Iloilo on June 7 for the grand parade in Hong Kong slated on June 8 in advance celebration of the 116th Philippine Independence Day.

The Iloilo City Dinagyang contingent was invited to the Hong Kong Independence Day celebration by the Philippine Association of Hong Kong (PAHK) composed of Filipino overseas workers in the Chinese territory and the Philippine Consulate to show off the pride of Iloilo City to thousands of OFWs.

On June 8, the Dinagyang Tribe will perform at the parade ground of the central business district of Hong Kong together with singer actress Regine Velasquez and other Filipino talents.

A send-off mass will be held at the San Jose Parish Church in the morning of June 5 for the Iloilo Dinagyang delegation.

City beautician model mother

(Lucy Montealto-Sinay, Iloilo City PIO/PN)

ILOILO City – A beautician from Brgy. San Juan, Molo district was adjudged as this year’s “Bulawanon nga Nanay” – an annual project of the city government’s Task Force on Street Children.

Jelyn Cordero, 50, bested 12 other finalists during the final interview on May 29 at SM City Iloilo.

“Nanay Jelyn best exemplies the Ilongga mother – responsible, nurturing, able to rise up against life’s challenges, and has a strong sense of community involvement,” Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog said.

Cordero has been helping her security guard husband by working as a beautician and offering her services in and outside their barangay.

She said she is doing this to help augment their meager family income.

The couple has four children: two are already professionals, the third is about to enter college, and the youngest is a special child suffering from “global development delay” and epilepsy.

“I’m not ashamed that we have a special child for she is our source of pride,” she said.

Cordero impressed the judges with her answer during the final interview. She was asked by one of the judges what advice should parents give to their children during these modern times.

She replied that she always emphasizes to her children the value of education and spirituality.

The finalists were already pre-judged during the validation held on May 16, with 70 percent of the scores coming from the evaluators. The final interview with the judges composed the remaining 30 percent.

The outstanding mother is a proud parent to last year’s “Huwaran nga Anak” first runner-up, Kenneth Cordero.

The contest for model children is another project of the Task Force on Street Children headed by Rosalie Treñas, wife of Cong. Jerry Treñas.

The elder Cordero won a total cash prize of P16,000 plus gift packs and certificates.

Ma. Anita Quitlong, 58, of La Paz district placed second, while Narcisa Soberano of Molo district won third place.

The search for “Bulawanon nga Nanay” from indigent families is a yearly activity aimed to increase awareness on responsible parenting, to replicate the best practices of model mothers, and to advocate the programs and services of the Task Force on Street Children.

Held every May to celebrate Mother’s Day, it is open to all mothers who are bona fide residents of Iloilo City, with monthly family income of not more than P10,000, and actively involved in community development.

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