Cebu Province News May 2012

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Province of Cebu - Archived News

Wars of ancient history were about possessions, territory, power, control, family, betrayal, lover's quarrel, politics and sometimes religion.

But we are in the Modern era and supposedly more educated and enlightened .

Think about this. Don't just brush off these questions.

  • Why is RELIGION still involved in WARS? Isn't religion supposed to be about PEACE?
  • Ask yourself; What religion always campaign to have its religious laws be accepted as government laws, always involved in wars and consistently causing WARS, yet insists that it's a religion of peace?

WHY??

There are only two kinds of people who teach tolerance:
  1. The Bullies. They want you to tolerate them so they can continue to maliciously deprive you. Do not believe these bullies teaching tolerance, saying that it’s the path to prevent hatred and prejudice.
  2. The victims who are waiting for the right moment to retaliate. They can’t win yet, so they tolerate.
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Aerial View of Metro Cebu

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NGCP continues to upgrade Cebu's power transmission network

(mbcn/hfg/PIA-RO7 & NGCP)

CEBU CITY, May 10 (PIA) ---The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) continues to develop and strengthen the power transmission network with its expansion projects in Cebu.

According to a press release from NGCP that in the last quarter of 2010, it has launched the Compostela Substation Expansion Project, that aimed to increase the substation capacity by installing an additional 150MVA transformer and its related accessories.

Another similar project in the island is the expansion of the Talavera substation in Toledo City, which involves the installation of an additional 50MVA transformer. Both transformers are estimated to be energized before the end of this year, the release said.

Late last year, the Colon-Cebu (formerly New Naga-Banilad) 138-kV Transmission Project was launched.

It involved the construction of approximately 26 kilometers of 138kV double circuit transmission line from Naga to Banilad, and the associated expansion works at Colon and Cebu substations .

This project is expected to be completed in 2013. Several electric cooperatives and directly connected industries with a combined load of approximately 400 MW will benefit from the project, according to NCGP and most of them play a crucial role in the economic development of Cebu.

NGCP information officer Elmer Cruz said these major customers include the Visayan Electric Company (VECO), Mactan Electric Company (MECO), Mactan Enerzone Corp. (Aboitiz Land, Inc.), General Milling Corporation-Cebu, and Water Front Hotel and Casino.

Two major projects are in their pre-construction stage. These are: Calung-calung-Toledo-Colon 138kV Transmission line project; and Cebu-Mandaue-Lapu-Lapu 138kV Transmission Line, Cruz added.

These projects are expected to accommodate the load growth, enhance system reliability, and maintain power quality delivered to electricity users.

NGCP is a privately owned corporation in charge of operating, maintaining, and developing the country’s power grid and electricity superhighways.

DSWD 7 links with private sector to generate jobs for beneficiaries

By Fayette C. Riñen (PIA 7, Cebu)

CEBU CITY, May 9 (PIA) -- Coordinators of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) are exerting more efforts in linking with other government agencies and the private sector in order to provide jobs and other income opportunities for 4Ps beneficiaries.

Marhadzda Tudtud, DSWD coordinator, said they have successfully linked with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) for employment and income opportunities for the poor recipients of the Pantawid Program.

“Last year, the DSWD and the DPWH have inked a Memorandum of Agreement for the latter to provide 20 percent of their total workforce in road maintenance and repair projects to be given to the Pantawid beneficiaries in a program titled, ‘Trabahong Lansangan,’” bared Tudtud.

Tudtud said 112 program beneficiaries in Central Visayas were hired by the DPWH in roadside projects and “we expect around 129 employment slots to be given by the DPWH in this year.”

Tudtud, however, said the hiring prioritizes Pantawid beneficiaries living within the areas where there are roadside projects.

Pantawid beneficiaries hired by the DPWH get to earn P250 per day good only for three months but can be rehired for another three months, disclosed Tudtud.

Likewise, “we have just recently partnered with the DOST to provide hydroponics training especially to Pantawid beneficiaries living in urban areas,” added Tudtud.

Hydroponics is a method of growing plants using mineral nutrient solutions in water without soil.

“In the absence of land to plant vegetables, hydroponics encourages the use of foams where plants can grow even with no soil,” said Tudtud.

The DSWD 7 Pantawid Program coordinator said seedlings like pechay, tomatoes, and ampalaya are given to Pantawid recipients undergoing the hydroponics training so they can start planting these vegetables. These vegetables can later be sold for added income.

“As a start, the DOST has provided training to 25 Pantawid beneficiaries in Cebu City. They, in turn, can teach other recipients on hydroponics as a means to earn sustainable income,” declared Tudtud.

Brigieda Goron, DSWD provincial link officer for Cebu province of the Pantawid Program on the other hand, said they are still trying to scout for private companies which could provide assistance to Pantawid recipients.

“We are continuously looking for private firms that could either hire Pantawid recipients do menial jobs in their companies or try to see what these companies need which the Pantawid recipients could provide such as supplying rugs,” Goron said.

CSC 7 to hold 2-day capability enhancement program

By Fayette C. Riñen (FCR/Ma. Mitchi Ablay, CNU communication intern/PIA-7 Cebu)

CEBU CITY, May 8 (PIA) -- The Civil Service Commission (CSC) 7 is set to hold a two-day training on "Capability Enhancement Program on Personnel Selection" (CEPPSPP) on May 15 and 16 at their multi-purpose building in Sudlon, Lahug, Cebu City.

Target participants are top officials such as executives, department managers, division chiefs, administrative officers and SB members while regular employees especially those performing personnel management functions can also benefit from the training.

The CSC 7 is organizing the training program to equip the participants with better understanding of the basic personnel selection policies and to be aware of their roles, functions and responsibilities either as members of the personnel selection board (PSB) or as employees in charge of personnel management.

The 16-hour training will tackle about knowledge in the positions in the civil service, publication of vacant positions, qualification standards, policies on merit promotion plan system of ranking, personnel selection board and also the proceedings of PSB.

Cebu deemed ideal venue for world-class trade shows

By Grace Melanie I. Lacamiento (The Freeman)

CEBU, Philippines - As an emerging market for trade and industry, the Queen City of the South once again houses the grandest expositions in the Philippines with the finest exhibitors and suppliers showcasing the best of building and construction, motoring, and food and beverage. WorldBex Services International Marketing Director Jon Richmond Ang said that Cebu, with its budding potential for economic growth, is an ideal avenue to experience world-class trade shows.

“Our goal here is to promote trade. Cebu offers a lot of opportunities, plus it has a huge potential for businesses. That’s why we keep on coming back,” he said during an exclusive interview with The Freeman.

With its theme “Construct, Calibrate, Crave”, he added that the three shows in one event aims to give the Visayas and Mindanao market more opportunities for business matching, new products to explore, and fellow suppliers to meet.

With more exhibitors, better seminars, competitions and designs for the event, Ang further said that this year’s event is more festive as they bring the best of Manila in the Queen City of the South with a Cebuano twist.

Describing Cebuanos as fond of building and construction, he said that Philippine Building and Construction Exposition goes beyond on its ninth year as it focuses on the green advocacies and innovations for the construction industry.

With more than 15 international car brands showcasing their latest 2012 line-ups, Ang revealed that brand new cars would be sold at cheaper prices as an additional excitement of the 6th Cebu Auto Show.

Famous with its lechon baboy (roasted pig), Ang noted that the 4th Cebu Foods and Beverage Exposition is set to draw Cebuanos and foodies in its impressive lineup of cooking demos, free seminars, and competitions.

Presenting Cebu’s Trio - PHILBEX, Cebu Auto Show, and CEFBEX at the Cebu International Convention Center, Ang invited everyone to attend as they welcome the public from May 24-27, from 10 AM to 7 PM, free of charge.

Founded in 1996, WorldBex Services International established the trend in the Philippines’ exposition industry, bringing to fore the latest innovations in the world of expositions.

TESDA intensifies programs, reaches rural areas

By Amorganda A. Saludar (MBCN/AAS-PIA 7, Cebu)

CEBU CITY, May 6 (PIA) -- The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) is intensifying its goal to provide Filipinos with sufficient skills needed to become competitive skilled workers; it is now reaching out to rural areas in doing so.

In Metro Cebu and neighboring Negros Oriental, TESDA widened its services by launching the "TESDA Park and Train Mobile Vans" intended to cater to the skills training needs of the people at the grassroots and in rural areas who cannot reach TESDA training centers in urban areas.

TESDA director general Joel Villanueva and key officials from Cebu City and province launched eight TESDA Park and Train Mobile Vans at the University of Cebu – Mambaling Cebu Campus in time for its celebration of TESDA’s Trainees Day.

In his message, DG Joel Villanueva said that reaching the grassroots to uplift their status in life, specifically in the aspect of economy, is one of the visions of TESDA.

“One of the greatest visions of TESDA is to provide skills certificate to every Filipino including those belonging to the grassroots. We will reach out to those in the rural areas and provide them skills needed to develop their status in life,” Villanueva said.

The Park and Train Mobile Van aims to provide accessibility to trainees in the area where there is no TESDA training accessibility. The PTMV will be there to bring TESDA and the training skills needed in that certain area and place.

TESDA accredited and tie-up educational and technical institutions will provide skills training under the Park and Train Mobile Vans. These institutions include University of Cebu, Cebu Science of Welding Skills and Technology Incorporated (CSWTI), Center for Healthcare Professions (CHP), MGB Skills Development and Assessment Center, St. James Academy of Skills Technology, Incorporated and Benedicto College, Incorporated.

Training skills offered include commercial cooking, housekeeping services, bartending, food and beverage services, front office services, food processing, bread and pastry production, 2D animation, computer programming and welding arts.

CCCI launches Cebu Business Month 2012

By Fayette C. Riñen (PIA-Cebu)

CEBU CITY, May 5 (PIA) –- To help sustain Cebu’s vibrant economy, the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) recently launched the Cebu Business Month (CBM) 2012 under the theme ‘Soar Higher Cebu.”

The CBM held every June is a month-long celebration that aims to provide a venue to help small and medium enterprises boost their businesses as well as focus on Cebu’s strong points to further propel economic growth in partnership with government agencies and local government units.

“Over 100 years of existence, the CCCI has helped government leaders towards fueling Cebu’s economic growth and we continue to do our share as lead advocate in the business development of Cebu and will continue to do so in many years to come,” bared Prudencio Gesta, president of CCCI.

Cebu Vice Gov. Agnes Magpale who delivered a message told the Cebu businessmen that the “province will continue to be your partner in sustaining the economic momentum we have gain” as we continue to invite the holding of international forums to increase tourist arrivals here and ensure that the province is a friendly investment haven conducive to do business.

Cebu City Michael Rama, on the other hand, stated that “only in working together we can make things happen” as he reiterated his administration’s support to the local business community

Meanwhile, CBM 2012 overall chairman Mario Panganiban said there are four major thrusts of the celebration namely ICT and BPO, entrepreneurship, emerging and growing industries and tourism.

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Cebu chairs the area on entrepreneurship as provincial director Nelia Navarro said it is the agency’s mandate to assist micro, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) grow and be competitive.

“The micro, small and medium enterprises are the building block of the industry,” as over 90 percent of businesses in the country are SMEs, said Navarro.

Navarro said the DTI is working closely with the CCCI and is at the forefront in the conduct of the SMEs Conference slated on June 8 where a number of businessmen not only from Cebu but also from other provinces are expected to attend.

“The conference will feature on strategies in enhancing competitiveness and improve access to market and finances. There will also be sharing of best practices,” Navarro revealed.

Navarro further said the conference will provide the venue to hear the needs of the SMEs sector and provide the necessary support from the government to promote an enabling environment suitable for business.

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) 7 is also involved in the celebration as the CBM 2012 will promote locally-made technology that have a strong potential in the global market.

Likewise, since tourism is an economic driver of Cebu and the rest of Central Visayas, the CCCI is also partnering with the Department of Tourism (DOT) 7 on how to promote the best of Cebu.

Lapu-Lapu to improve Olango bird sanctuary

By Jose P. Sollano (The Freeman)

CEBU, Philippines - Expect more tourists to flock to Olango Island in Lapu-Lapu City.

Mayor Paz Radaza, during a visit there the other day, promised to pour resources into the island for the welfare of residents and for the improvement of the bird sanctuary in barangay Sabang as well.

Radaza and other city officials visited Olango Island to know the status of the projects her administration is implementing and projects funded by the Priority Assistance Development Fund of her husband Congressman Arturo Radaza.

The bird sanctuary is being maintained by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) regional office.

Olango and its six small satellite islands are also proud of the Talima Marine Sanctuary in Olango island.

Over 7000 slots for DSWD-7 summer jobs open

By Hazel F. Gloria (mbcn/hfg/PIA-7 & DSWD-7)

CEBU CITY, May 3 (PIA) -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development Region 7 (DSWD-7), Field Office opens over 7,551 slots for summer jobs in Central Visayas this year.

In a DSWD press release, interns that are working this summer will receive a minimum regional wage rate at P275 per day for 52 days.

The department is calling on interested students, college graduates and graduates of vocational courses who are unemployed, to apply for available summer jobs this year.

As school opening is forthcoming, the DSWD in Central Visayas now accepts job applications for its Expanded Government Internship Program (GIP).

GIP is part of the Aquino Administration’s efforts to strengthen youth participation in nation building, expose them to government service, train them on life skills, and contribute to their economic well-being.

Interested applicants from the provinces of Bohol, Cebu, Negros Oriental and Siquijor, aged 18 to 30 years old, can submit their application letter and resume to the DSWD, Field Office-7 in Cebu City.

Qualified applicants will be assigned in the DSWD Field Office, centers and institutions, and communities covered by this welfare agency all over the region.

They will be asked to perform not just office works but also assist in the implementation of the numerous programs and projects of the agency.

Some of them will be assigned to do direct service through field work in communities where the DSWD projects, as well as programs are being implemented in partnership with the local government units.

DSWD 7 prepares financial independence of 4Ps grads

(PIA-Cebu)

CEBU CITY, May 2 (PIA) -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) 7 is strengthening its Sustainable Livelihood Development Program (SLDP) for graduating household-recipients of the Pantawid Pamilayang Pilipino Program (4Ps). The program aims to make 4Ps beneficiaries financially independent.

The 4Ps conditional cash grant ends after five years.

Over 20,000 program beneficiaries in Central Visayas are set to graduate next year after availing of the financial assistance since 2009.

“Majority of the 22,003 graduating household-beneficiaries in Central Visayas come from Negros Oriental with 19, 503 recipients and the rest of the 2,500 are from Cebu City,” disclosed Brigieda Goron, DSWD 7 provincial link officer for Cebu Province of the Pantawid Program.

Pantawid recipients receive at the most P1,400 monthly financial aid where P500 goes for health needs and the P900 is for the educational needs of children below 14 years old at a maximum of three at P300 a month each.

Goron said the program started in 2009 where initially only over 20,000 households benefited from the conditional cash transfer.

“Today, the total number of household-beneficiaries of Pantawid in Central Visayas has risen to 206,367,” said Goron.

Goron said one priority goal of the program is to assist beneficiaries especially those graduating ones to have sustainable means of livelihood for them to continue prioritizing the education and health needs of their family. This even after being no longer eligible for the government’s monthly financial assistance, she added.

Under the SLDP are three major components namely the Self-Employment Assistance-Kaunlaran (SEA-K), Guaranteed Employment and the Production Unit.

Jimmy Crusio, DSWD 7 project development officer of the Pantawid Program for Cebu City said that around 250 recipients have availed of the SEA-K where financial assistance ranging from P1,000 to P10,000 are given without any interest.

“We have already provided a total of P1.3M in financial assistance for various livelihood projects of 250 beneficiaries in Cebu City alone,” bared Crusio.

But before availing of the self-employment assistance, Crusio said the beneficiaries must form into an association and in turn submit a simple brief on their livelihood project they intend to undertake.

“Pantawid beneficiaries availing of the SEA-K are given a three-day training to learn how they could sustain their livelihood and be able to pay back the loan without any interest,” Crusio said.

According to Crusio, not all Pantawid recipients can avail of the loan because we have to assess them on their capability to undertake a business and how to sustain it.

Livelihood projects ranged from sari-sari stores and vegetable planting for upland areas among others, said Crusio.

Dionesia Burdas, who availed of P10,000 from the SEA-K expressed gratitude to the government for such a program. “Nagpasalamt jud ko og dako sa gobyerno nga gitagaan ko og higayon para maka negosyo. Dako na kayo ni para makatabang sa panginahanglan sa akong pamilya.” (I am very thankful to the government for giving me the chance to start my own business. This is already a very big help for the needs of my family)

Burdas, president of the Sudlon 4Ps SEA-K Association, said she availed of the loan last year and will end her last payment on May 24, this year.

Burdas went into vegetable planting and making “budbud” and selling these delicacy three times a week which earns P800 at one time or a total of P2,400/week and P9,600 a month.

The earnings for her vegetables however, are not fixed as costs depend on the prices of the particular vegetable for that particular time, she claimed.

“Per naa jud koy kita sab sa aking mga gipang tanom taga bulan (But I do have earnings from my own vegetable plants every month),” revealed Burdas.

Cebu, Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu to mark Labor Day with "run"

By Flor Z. Perolina (Freeman)

CEBU, Philippines - The Mandaue City government, in coordination with Cebu City and Lapu-Lapu City, various companies will celebrate Labor Day today with a "Solidarity run."

Vice Mayor Glenn Bercede, alternate chair of the Tripartite Industrial and Peace Council (TIPC-Mandaue) said city hall and TIPC Officials led by Mayor Jonas Cortes will receive the TIPC banner at UCLM area, at the foot of the Mandaue-Mactan Bridge from the runners TIPC-of Lapu-Lapu.

From here, Bercede Said, will Run Towards historical group corner AC Cortes WHERE a group of workers from Sunpride Foods, Inc.., Giardini del Sole, Cenapro Chemicals, and Mastercraft will receive the banner and run to turn in Days Hotel.

There, a group of workers from PTMC, Visayan Enamel, Shemberg, and Greencoil-Philcoil will receive the banner and run to the Coca-Cola plant Where workers from Coca-Cola, San Miguel Brewery, Inc.., And SMYPC will proceed to Land Bank area in barangay Tipolo.

Again workers from Mandaue Foam and Treasure Island, Bringing the banner, Will Their Way to make Subangdaku Elementary School to turn over to the banner of workers and GSMI AD Gothong.

Will this group make the final run up to Innodata where their counterpart from Cebu City will Receive the banner in turn and proceed with their caravan to the USC-South Campus Cultural Center for the final activity.

"This is one way of showing our solidarity. For us, labor, management, and the government are partners of Sector development and Canon always solve problem any Labor-through open dialogue, "Bercede said.

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