Cebu Province News June 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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Off-site voters registration at Cebu provincial jail

By Tweeny M. Malinao (Correspondent, Cebu Daily News)

AN off-site registration will be held for inmates of the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center (CPDRC) in barangay Kalunasan, Cebu City on Tuesday this week.

Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Rene Sarmiento will visit the site together with Comelec provincial director Lionel Marco Castillano for the off-site registration which starts at 8 a.m.

The recent off-site registration was held in barangay Guadalupe, yesterday. The City Council approved the resolution asking Comelec to conduct similar off-site registration procedures to colleges and universities within Cebu City.

The off-site registration will allow first-time voters to register ahead of the Oct. 31 deadline for next year's elections.

City Comelec-north district officer Marchel Sarno encouraged voters not to wait for the deadline to register.

Councilor Alvin Dizon said they will ask local universities and colleges to facilitate the registration of their students who are eligible to vote for the 2013 elections by coordinating with the local Comelec office.

Dizon said the off-site registration activity will “not tap local government units to prevent political color.” Dizon said 60 percent of the population constitute youth voters.

National Youth Commission (NYC) official Erwin Andaya said the off-site registration will encourage more youths to sign up and vote in the 2013 elections.

Cebu solons mostly for Sin Tax Bill

By Niña G. Sumacot and Marigold P. Lebumfacil (BRP, The Freeman)

CEBU, Philippines - Seven Cebu representatives who voted for the passage of the House Bill 5727, or the Sin Tax Bill, which seeks to impose higher taxes on “sin products” like tobacco and alcohol, cited similar reasons in revenue gains and consumer health.

Cebu fifth district Rep. Ramon “Red” Durano VI, voted “Yes” to the bill, seeing it as a feasible way to increase government revenue.

“We need to increase our revenue for the proposed budget for our national projects,” Durano said.

The government expects to generate P33 billion in revenue after a year of this law’s implementation.

Cebu fourth district Rep. Benhur Salimbangon voted “yes” to the bill primarily because the government needs money to fund projects like healthcare and education, especially as the country’s growing population needs more teachers.

“This is not to punish or penalize the smokers and alcohol drinkers. This is primarily because we need money. We should get that much (tax) from those that can afford,” Salimbangon said.

Before the measure was approved, there were amendments that changed the rates for alcohol and tobacco products, with some going down and others going up.

In the case of liquor for instance, the tax for beer went down, while the tax for expensive wines went up.

In the case of cigarettes, the proposed new tax rates fell from P22 per pack to P12 for brands with a retail price of P11.50 and below, and from P30 to P28 for those with a higher retail price.

Third district Rep. Pablo John Garcia, also voted “Yes” to the bill saying he believes in its dual purpose.

“I believe in the dual purpose of the bill. It’s revenue generating and for health measures as well. From my review of cigarettes in Asia, we have the cheapest cigarettes in this part of the world. Making cigarettes less affordable, I think, is a more effective way of discouraging new smokers, which comprises mostly of the young. We really need to discourage them from smoking,” he said.

The Department of Health is also pushing for the passage of the bill to better protect the public from the dangers of cigarettes and alcoholic drinks.

Representative Gabriel Luis Quisumbing of the sixth district, also voted “Yes” saying tax revenue will go back to healthcare projects.

“Under this bill, the tax revenue will go back to our healthcare projects. We fully sympathize with those who will be greatly affected with the bill but the revenue that we will get from this will not only be of great benefit to a few places but it would be beneficial to the entire country,” he said.

Representative Pablo Garcia of the second district also voted for bill which, he said, is equivalent to a health bill.

“This bill will minimize smoking and drinking,” Pablo said.

DOH cited that almost 20 percent of the 93 million Filipinos start to smoke at the young age of 10 years old. With this bill, smoking among youngsters will be minimized because they can no longer afford it, DPH claims.

Representative Tomas Osmeña of the Cebu City south district was not able to vote saying he had to sign some legal court documents, but he would have voted “Yes”.

“I would have voted ‘Yes’ for the bill because of the benefits that our country will get from it. I know it’s going to win,” said Osmeña, who flew to the United States yesterday for a medical check-up and to watch the boxing match between Manny Pacquiao and Tim Bradley this Sunday.

Lapu-Lapu City Rep. Arturo Radaza also voted for the passage of the bill.

The FREEMAN tried to contact Cebu first district Rep. Eduardo Gullas and Cebu City north district Rep. Rachel Marguerite “Cutie” Del Mar but calls to them went unanswered.

The bill’s final approval came after the bill passed second reading. The passage of HB 5727 was expedited after President Benigno Aquino III last month certified the bill as urgent.

The bill was passed despite opposition from congressmen from northern Luzon, which produces most of the country’s tobacco.

First district population increases by 100,000

By Garry B. Lao (The Freeman)

CEBU, Philippines - The population of the first district of Cebu has increased by 100,000, according to the latest census of the Housing of the National Statistics Office (NSO).

As of May 1, 2010, the district registered a population of 627,455, higher by 119,838 than its year 2000 population of 507,617.

The first district is composed of three cities, namely, Talisay, Carcar, and Naga, and the municipalities of Minglanilla, San Fernando, and Sibonga.

Talisay recorded the fastest rate, growing from 150,128 in May 2000 to 200,772 in May 2010.

Minglanilla grew from 101,585 as of May 2000 to 113,178 as of May 2010.

Carcar City’s population rose from 89,199 in May 2000 to 107,323 in May 2010. The City of Naga recorded a population of 80,189 as of May 2000 and 101, 571 as of May 2010.

The town of San Fernando, a second class municipality, registered an increased population of 60,970 in May 2010 from 48,235 as of May 2000.

Sibonga, a first municipality, rose from 43,641 to 38, 281.

The National Census Office reported that Central Visayas has now a total population of 6.8 million as of May 1, 2010.

The population increased by 1,093,227 from the 2000 census results which registered at 5,706,953 people.

Among the four provinces in Central Visayas, Cebu province maintains its status as having the biggest population at 2,619,362 people.

This excludes the three highly-urbanized cities of Cebu, Mandaue, and Lapu-Lapu.

Cebu has a total population of 866,171; Mandaue has 331,320; and Lapu-Lapu, 350,467.

If combined and added to the province, Cebu would have been the biggest province in the country in terms of population.

A census is conducted every 10 years and is designed to take an inventory of the total population in the country and to collect information about its characteristics.

This information is vital as inputs and tools for policy and decision-makers and economic planners.

Cebu hosts 2nd Fruits, Veggies Market & Trade Exhibit

By Fayette C. Riñen (PIA-Cebu)

CEBU CITY, June 7 (PIA) -- Agri-products from South Cotabato in Mindanao will be showcased in Cebu City as the three-day "2nd Visayas-Mindanao Fruits and Vegetable Market Encounter and Trade Exhibit" kicks off this Friday, June 8.

The activity aims to provide a venue for producers and traders of fruits, vegetables, processed products, tuna, and rice in South Cotabato to link with institutional market buyers here, said Cris Lucero, chief of the Agri-business Division of the Department of Agriculture (DA) 7.

“Cebu and the rest of Central Visayas are importing 60 to 70 percent of their fruits and vegetables supply from Mindanao,” said Lucero during this morning’s Kapihan sa PIA that mainly featured the upcoming event.

Lucero said there is an essential need to link the farmers and producers with the market buyers to ensure the economic growth of the agri-industry.

Bai Dido Sum Ama, Lucero’s counterpart in DA-12 said there are around 30 exhibitors from their region that will participate in the three-day market and trade fair.

“We are hoping that after the activity, our farmers and producers in South Cotabato will have Cebu as one of their main markets for their produce,” said Ama.

Mindanao is dubbed as the country’s food basket as Lucero stressed it is part of the DA’s mandate to assist in the marketing opportunities for our agri-farmers and producers in order to sustain the economic growth of the industry.

Romano Laurilla, one of the exhibitors that will display their various organic rice products expressed optimism that they can tap Cebu as one of their main markets.

“Our organic rice products are already being shipped to Manila. And we are proud to say that we are the first cooperative in the country that is exporting certified organic rice to Germany,” stressed Laurilla.

Laurilla represented the Bios Dynamics Cooperative from South Cotabato whose organic rice products are available in variants such as black, lilac, red, pink, brown, and white.

Ama said among the agri-products on display at the trade exhibit are fresh fruits and vegetables, processed fruits and products, tuna, rice, and even herbal tonic mangosteen.

The three-day activity is a collaborative effort by the DA regional offices 7 and 12 and the Growth with Equity in Mindanao (GEM) Program funded by the USAID.

Last year, Cebu also hosted the 1st Vis-Min Fruits and Vegetable Market Encounter, but this year, it will be the first time that the activity will showcase agri-products from Mindanao.

Lucero said last year’s activity was able to create new market linkages between buyers and farmers and producers in the entire Visayas and Mindanao.

“Farmers, producers and traders were able to earn around P70 million a month after the 1st Vis-Min agri-business event in Cebu and we want to do the same for the South Cotabato farmers and producers this year,” claimed Lucero.

Cebu archdiocese raising P60M for PHL delegates to Calungsod's canonization

(VVP, GMA News)

Catholic Church leaders in Cebu are seeking P60 million in donations to support a Philippine delegation that will go to Rome to witness the canonization of Blessed Pedro Calungsod, the Cebu native who will become the Philippines' second saint in October.

The Cebu Archdiocese has sent solicitation letters to several schools, radio dzBB's Cebu affiliate Orchids Lapingcao reported on Wednesday.

The report said the archdiocese has so far received P21 million in funding for the delegation.

Calungsod, who will be canonized in October, was martyred in Guam on April 2, 1672.

He was one of the boy catechists who went with some Spanish Jesuit missionaries from the Philippines to the Ladrones Islands in the western North Pacific Ocean in 1668 to evangelize the Chamorros.

On April 2, 1672, Calungsod was martyred with Fr. Diego Luis de San Vitores when they were attacked after participating in a baptismal rite.

P188-M fund for Mandaue flyover realigned to three projects

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CEBU CITY, June 5 (PNA) – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has declared that a proposed flyover at the intersection of Ouano Ave., Mandaue City near the Cebu International Convention Center and Parkmall is not feasible.

As a result, Engineer Nonie Paylado, chief of the DPWH 7 planning and design division, said the P188-million appropriation for the flyover was realigned to three projects recommended by Rep. Luis Gabriel “Luigi” Quisumbing (Cebu, 6th district) and Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes.

The three projects, which were approved by Quisumbing as project proponent, are the rehabilitation of the United Nations Ave., retroplating or strengthening of the Butuanon Bridge and asphalt overlay work on Ouano Ave.

The P188 million came from the DPWH 2012 Regular Infrastructure Appropriation.

Paylado said they had forwarded to DPWH 7 construction division, under Engr. Rogelio Oracoy, the summary of quantities or items of work of the three projects for the cost estimates that would total P188 million.

The three projects will be completed this year, Paylado said.

Paylado said that after DPWH 7 declared the proposed flyover not feasible, the initial re-alignment proposal was to construct a tri-level flyover at the intersection of the Untied Nations Ave. and Plaridel St., Mandaue City, which has been found to be feasible.

However, Paylado said the Project Management Office-Metro Cebu Development Project (PMO-MCDP), which initiated the proposed tri-level flyover, has estimated it to cost more than P1 billion.

This has prompted all persons and agencies concerned to re-align the budget to three projects.

Engr. Renault Ricardo, DPWH 7 6th engineering district assistant district engineer, said the future tri-level flyover at the intersection of the United Nations Ave. and Plaridel St. Mandaue City will solve the lingering traffic problem in the area.

The intersection will connect the Mactan-Cebu International Airport, Pacific Mall (formerly Gaisano Metro Mandaue), Cansaga Bridge going to Consolacion and Liloan and Plaridel St. going to CICC and Parkmall.

Lecain pushes for PH training pool in Cebu

By Iste S. Leopoldo

AFTER the impressive performances of the Cebuano teams in the recent Philippine National Games (PNG)in Dumaguete City, Philippine Sports Commission consultant Eric Lecain has high hopes that his request to transfer the beach volley national training pool to Cebu will be granted.

In the PNG, Jonrey Sasing and Edward Ybañez beat Mike Abria and Jade Becaldo for the gold medal, while Jusabelle Brillo and Ericka Verrano got the bronze medal.

“I think Cebu should be made the national training center for beach volleyball. I have proposed it several times before. PSC chairman Ritchie Garcia has been very supportive of the Cebu program and he thinks it’s a good idea to put the training center here,” Lecain said.

He added that Cebu has won every major tournament in the last four months, which shows that the players are clearly the best in the country.

“I watched all the games in the PNG and Cebu played at a different level than all the rest of the other teams,” said Lecain, who is working to have the sand court at Fort San Pedro as the training ground for the grassroots program.

Lecain believes in sending a team of locals to every international tournament, which is in contrast to the usual practice of fielding Filipino-Americans to represent the country.

He also believes that the Philippines has a big chance in excelling in beach volley compared to indoor volleyball.

“In the modern game, the technique has changed and players are getting bigger.

However, in beach volleyball height is not as big an issue. Learning the new technique and styles of the game is what we are working on now,” Lecain said.

Stint in China

After the PNG, the Cebu team will start training for the Asia Volleyball Circuit this September in China, where they will be up against Indonesia and Thailand.

With the PSC chairman recommending the allowance of the national beach volleyball players be removed due to their dismal showing in the PNG, Lecain is proposing that the national team slots be given to Cebuanos.

“They should be in the national team. However if the PVF will not give them a chance, it doesn’t matter. We will continue with our beach volleyball program here in Cebu. I have a plan to take them to play in China....I will push for this whether they are in the national team or not,” Lecain said.

Kalunasan launches "Mangga Festival"

By Marigold P. Lebumfacil/ JPM (The Freeman)

CEBU, Philippines - With the aim to promote Brgy. Kalunasan as the main mango plantation area in Cebu City, its barangay officials launched the first ever Mangga Festival yesterday.

“The first Mangga Festival aims to reclaim the ‘Mangga sa Guadalupe’ as the main product of Brgy. Kalunasan and soon be known as ‘Mangga sa Kalunasan’. We wanted to emphasize that the mangoes in Guadalupe were planted and harvested here in our barangay,” said Councilor Marvin Leyson.

A former part of Brgy. Guadalupe, Brgy. Kalunasan has a huge area of mango plantation located at the upland sitios of the barangay, he added.

“Mangoes are grown in the upland areas of our barangay and are marketed in various markets of Guadalupe where it is easier for the mango growers to deliver their harvested mangoes,” said Leyson in a press conference yesterday.

Celebrating its 77th founding anniversary as a barangay, they will also have the 1st Mangga Festival Dance Competition on June 11 and the Mr. and Ms. Kalunasan 2012 on June 10. The city alloted P283,000 for the entire festivities.

The dance competition features nine contingents clustered from the 32 sitios comprising the said barangay.

The grand champion will be receiving a cash prize of P20,000 while the second and third placers will get P15,000 and P10,000, respectively. The non winners will get P5,000 each as a consolation prize.

There will also be a street dancing competition, wherein the winner will get P5,000 while the second and third placers will have P3,000 and P2,000, respectively. The barangay also shouldered P10,000 for the nine contingents for their costumes and props.

The festival chairman, Roy Branzuela, said they made sure that the dance steps will be different from that of the Sinulog Mardigras as they will be using a Latin-inspired beat for the festival.

Tree planting, cleanups for Environment Month

By Jessa J. Agua (Cebu Daily News)

TREE planting and creek clean- ups will be held today in Cebu as part of the celebration of Environment Month in June, said the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Central Visayas.

A parade on June 4 will be followed by a sportsfest and presentation of 12 candidates of the “Mutya ng Kalikasan” pageant. The coronation night is on June 27.

June 5 is World Environment Day.

“Green Economy: Does it include you?” The DENR posed this question to every Filipino as the theme for the celebration of Philippine Environment Month.

Several activities are prepared by the agency in leading the month-long environmental campaign.

A DENR Open House and Market Week will run from June 11 to 15.

On June 8, soil potting will be simultaneously done in various nurseries. On June 20, a mangrove planting and coastal cleanup will be held.

A mine tour and forum on responsible mining is set on June 22 at the Carmen Copper Corp. in Toledo City. Tree planting in the Butuanon watershed is set for June 23.

Bohol and Negros Oriental will host a benchmarking tour June 13-15 along with an exhibit or exposition on June 18-22.

As defined by the United Nations (UN) Environment Program, green economy “results in improved human well-being and social equity, while significantly reducing environmental risks and ecological scarcities.”

“Everyone must take part in ensuring the protection and conservation of our environment and natural resources mindful of the present threats of climate change,” the DENR 7 said in a press statement.

"Brigada Eskwela" program inspires 2 foreign nationals

By Liv G. Campo (The Freeman)

CEBU, Philippines - In connection with the “Brigada Eskwela” program of the Department of Education, the police in Talisay City spent a whole day repairing and applying a new coat of paint on a classroom at the Talisay City Central School (TCCS) last Monday.

Supt. Eddie Recamara, chief of the Talisay City Police Station, said it is part of their “adopt-a-classroom” project, which he hopes to continue before the start of every school year.

Unwittingly, the police had inspired two foreigners with their deed.

David Bulley, 52, an Australian national and his friend Bob Ward, 58, an American, went yesterday to the TCCS compound to see which classrooms they would fund for repair.

Both foreigners are businessmen in their countries. Ward, however, is husband to PO1 Kristine Ward, a Field Training Police (FTP) assigned at the TCPS.

Ward said last Monday while he was about to fetch his wife, he saw her along with her fellow policemen repairing a classroom of the TCCS.

He said when he checked the neighboring rooms, he saw that most of these are also in a sorry state.

This prompted him to urge his friend Bulley to help him repair some rooms.

Bulley, in an interview, said he will start with five classrooms, and in the next few months, he will fund the repair of the rest of the dilapidated rooms of the school.

The Australian national, who is expected to marry his Filipino girlfriend next month, said he will shoulder all the expenses, including the labor.

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