Iloilo City News March 2013

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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.

Iloilo youth encouraged to be smart voters

(PNA), DSP/AJP/KMD/VLO

ILOILO CITY, March 10(PNA) -- Maria Ressa, chief executive officer of Rappler which is one of the country’s young social news network, fervently encouraged the youth to be smart voters during the May 2013 electoral process.

Ressa was at Central Philippine University (CPU), Iloilo City recently for a chat series with the students, mostly of whom were communication students. The topic rose about student’s part on the electoral process.

Ressa discussed the topic about student’s part on the electoral process, do’s and dont’s, concerns on media during elections and what is ought for the youth.

Ressa suggested for students to carefully check the background and aims of the candidate, to monitor political ads during pre-election period, report voting delays during election and monitor the promises made after the election.

The Filipino youth, as discussed by the Rappler team, can generate an invisible and vast community within the internet. Articles, songs, videos and other collaboration of materials to avoid bribery during the wait for this coming election have been thoroughly discussed.

Twelve million Filipino youths are estimated to vote for this coming 2013 election.

Iloilo City holds caravan to seek support for its bid as among the new seven wonder cities

(PNA), GHG/PGLENA/VLO

ILOILO CITY, March 9 (PNA) -- The city government intensified its campaign to rally people to support its bid to be included in the new seven wonder cities of the world.

On Friday, the city government kicked off its school caravan with a visit at the Iloilo City National High School and at the Fort San Pedro National High School.

The day-long caravan was capped with the launching of a campaign desk at the SM City where they encourage visitors to register their vote.

The caravan will visit eight more public schools next week will also hold campaign in various private schools.

Meanwhile, City Tourism and Development Office (CTDO) head Benito Jimena said that corporations that are interested to support Iloilo City must first seek permission with the contest organizer.

Iloilo City has been included in the 300 cities that have entered the qualification phase from among the thousands of cities that were nominated for the prestigious award.

The individual votes that will be entered until September this year will serve as basis in determining the 77 cities. Thereafter it will be trimmed down to 28 then 21 and 14.

The seven new wonder cities will be announced on July 7, 2014.

Meantime, individuals who are interested to support this city are encouraged to log on at http://world.new7wonders.com/new7wonders-cities/new7wonders-cities/ and choose Iloilo City as among the seven cities in Southeast Asia and Oceania.

Iloilo City gets world-class fire truck

By Jeehan V. Fernandez [(PNA),DSP/AJP/JVF/VLO]

ILOILO CITY, March 8 (PNA) --Iloilo City will receive a world-class fire truck which will be a big help in fire prevention measures, in time with the observance of Fire Prevention Month this March.

Mayor Jed Patrick E. Mabilog said the new fire-fighting equipment donated by Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) will enhance the city’s capability in responding to fire incidents.

Iloilo City Fire Marshal C/Insp. Gerry Berte said the city’s existing smaller fire trucks are being used to penetrate narrow passageways particularly in slum areas where fire occurrences are common.

The bigger fire truck which can store enough water can complement to fire-fighting operations.

The Austrian-made Rosenbauer TLF 4000 fire truck is specially built to respond faster to fire incidents in highly-urbanized areas, said DILG Secretary Mar Roxas.

The top-of-the-line fire truck has the capacity to discharge 2,400 liters of water per minute and its water cannon can push water up to 62 meters horizontally and 24 meters vertically or the height of an eight-storey building.

Berte stressed the significance of Fire Prevention Month even as he urged Ilonggos to make disaster preparedness a part of daily life.

He noted that FIRE prevention could be summed up by F-ighting fire; I-nformed about fire safety and preparedness; R-espond to fire incident; and E-vacuate during fire disaster.

Iloilo exporters open showroom for products

(PNA), LAP/AJP/PGLENA/VLO

ILOILO CITY, March 7 (PNA) -- Products manufactured by members of the Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc (Philexport) Iloilo chapter are now within reach both by walk-in clients and those who are into retailing with the opening of a display area at the Marymart Mall here.

Trade and Industry Iloilo director Wilhelm Malones said that the display area showcases products made by members from Iloilo, Capiz, Guimaras and Antique.

He said that the area allows the group to reach out to a wider market by “having more traffic of people” coming in to take a look at their products. Likewise, it could also stir the interest of other people who might want to engage in similar ventures in the future.

The provincial director lauded the move, saying that with the chapter having its own site, they could easily “pool their capacities” if there are big orders that could not be met by just a few producers.

Most of the products on display are food-related, garments, hablon products, crafts, furniture and furnishing, accessories, tables, bamboo and abaca products, among others.

Malones viewed the opening of the showroom as complementation of the display area of the Ilonggo Producers Association which also showcases products almost similar to that of the Iloilo chapter of the Philexport.

The Iloilo chapter with around 30-35 members is headed by Ruth Fe Salditos.

DepEd, OSCI to recognize outstanding students

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

ILOILO CITY, March 6 (PIA) -- Twenty graduating students in elementary and secondary levels in the city and province of Iloilo will be recognized in an awarding ceremony at St. Joseph School, Diversion Road, Iloilo City on March 15.

The students are this year’s winners in the Search for the Ten Outstanding Elementary School Pupils (TOESP) and Ten Outstanding Secondary School Students (TOSSS) of Iloilo for academic year 2012-2013 by the Outstanding Students Circle of Iloilo (OSCI).

Aubrey Beatrice Carnaje of SPED-Integrated School for Exceptional Children emerged highest in the rankings.

The other awardees are: Nancy Nicole T. Supena of Sto. Domingo Elementary School; Ma. Samantha Ysabel L. Co of Ateneo de Iloilo-Santa Maria Catholic School (SMCS); Fergie John O. Frange of Central Philippine University; Heather Angelique Parangan of West Visayas State University; Rose Mae L. Andresio of Sta. Barbara Central Elementary School; Dominic S. Yap of PAREF Westbridge School Inc.; Leif Mathieu T. Tobias of Cabatuan Central Elementary School; Eunice Lyn F. Salistre of Solomon Integrated School de Iloilo and Daryl John A. Libiano of Cabatuan Parochial School.

Meanwhile, the outstanding students in the secondary level are: Blessed Bea T. Plondaya of Saint Joseph School (Iloilo); Kevin Friedrich Y Chan of Iloilo Scholastic Academy; Alyssa Jude M. Montalban of Cabatuan National Comprehensive High School; Jose Roy E. Santos. Jr. of Central Philippine University; Kelly A. Binder of University of San Agustin; Nizza Ann E. Regalado of Ateneo de Iloilo -SMCS; Mary Clarence G. Madero of Pavia National High School; Caryl Joanne A. Nonato of SPED – Integrated School for Exceptional Children; Bianca Patrice S. Syching of Iloilo Central Commercial HS and Jovie Anne R. Cabangal of Barotac Viejo National High School.

OSCI Chairman Henry Caspe said 28 pupils and 33 high school students were nominated in this year’s search done in coordination with the Department of Education-Iloilo.

After the written examinations on January 23, finalists faced a panel of distinguished judges for an interview last February 13.

OSCI seeks to recognize not only the outstanding achievements of students in their academic performance but also in their respective schools and communities through the annual event.

Winners will receive medals and plaques while their coaches and schools will be given certificates.

P1.4B major roads, bridges in Iloilo City up by end of 2013

(PNA), PDS/AJP/LCPENDON/VLO

ILOILO CITY, March 5 (PNA) -- A total of 14 major roads and four bridges in Iloilo City estimated to cost P1.4 billion including road right of way (RROW) will be opened for public use by the end of 2013.

This was assured by Ilonggo Senator Franklin M. Drilon in presenting the projects under the present Aquino administration to the Iloilo River Development Council meeting recently.

Drilon said the PNoy projects are expected to catapult Iloilo City in its dream of recapturing the title of “Queen City of the South” by 2016 and commended the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for a job well done.

On the other hand, Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog said these road projects initiated by the senator will help push earlier or by 2014 the city aspiration to become a premier city by 2015.

These road projects include the circumferential road, Iloilo radial R4 bypass road, widening of the Iloilo-Capiz road Jaro Leganes section, floodway bridge, Section E Jaro-Leganes to junction Iloilo coastal road, Section D and Section C of the circumferential road, Jaro Bridge, Iloilo-San Miguel road to junction Iloilo Sta Barbara Road, Iloilo-Antique Road to Iloilo San Miguel Road, Mandurriao Bridge, Iloilo-Antique Road (Arevalo) to Iloilo San Miguel Road, Mandurriao Bridge 1 and Bridge 2, widening of the Benigno Aquino Avenue Iloilo diversion road and widening of Iloilo-Dumangas coastal road.

Mabilog clarified that other PNoy projects in collaboration with the city government here include the comprehensive dredging of the Iloilo River to help restore the river and tributaries, completion of Esplanade I, housing programs for informal settlers, expansion of the Iloilo fish port complex breakwater and the river port for roll on-roll off vessels and fast crafts.

The flagship administration project is the P11.2 billion Jalaur River Multi-purpose Project (JRMP) Phase II in Calinog, Iloilo that will provide sufficient irrigation water for Iloilo’s agricultural areas, additional potable water and power supplies particularly for Iloilo City before the end of 2016.

Iloilo City bids as one of New 7 Wonder Cities

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

ILOILO CITY, March 4 (PIA) – It's all systems go for the bid of Iloilo City to be one of the 7 New Wonder Cities of the world.

Toward this end, the city government has organized a promotion team for the campaign tasked to encourage residents here to vote for Iloilo City.

The promotion team is chaired by Mr. Joeboy Agriam, President of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc.-Iloilo Chapter, and co-chaired by the Benito Jimena, City Tourism Officer.

“We want everyone to be aware and get their votes,” Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog said.

Mabilog said the launching was done March 4, during the flag ceremony at the city hall.

“The campaign will be brought to internet stations, schools, print and broadcast media, and in the realm of the social media,” Mabilog said.

“We will set up computers at the lobby of the city hall so employees can log on to the internet immediately after the launching,” Mabilog said.

One has to log on to http:www.new7wonders.com/cities and select Iloilo and six other urban centers, enter the characters shown in the image, email address, agree to the terms and conditions and click submit to confirm the vote.

The City Information Office said Iloilo City is among the seven Philippine urban centers included in the Southeast Asia and Oceania group of cities qualified for the voting until September 7.

The shortlist of the 28 official finalists will be known from Sept. 7-21, while the phases for finalists for Top 21, Top 14, and Top 7 will be for the period from Sept. 21, 2013 to July 7, 2014.

The official New7Wonders Cities all over the world will be announced on July 7, 2014.

This is the third New7Wonders/Cities campaign organized by the N7W, after the man-made wonders of the world and the new wonders of nature which included the Puerto Princesa Underground River.

“This is an ambitious bid but we know that our city has what it takes to be included in the prestigious list, with the wonderful urban transformation and development happening in our city through the years,” Mayor Mabilog said.

MGB invites private firms to assist in geohazard mapping

By Annabel J. Petinglay [(PNA), CTB/AJP/VLO]

ILOILO CITY, Mar 3 (PNA) – Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) director Leo Van Juguan is inviting private companies to assist in the completion of the geohazard mapping.

Juguan said that they are now in the process of coming up with a 1:10,000 geohazard map but because of the lack of geologist, with only two now assigned with MGB Western Visayas, they would need private exploration and mining companies through their corporate social responsibility to assist them.

He said that the 1:10,000 map is considered as more detailed than their currently used 1:50,000 geohazard map of the 133 cities and municipalities in the region.

“The 1:10,000 is more detailed and with high classification that it could be very useful in providing information on disaster risk reduction and management,” Juguan said.

He said that they started undertaking the 1:10,000 geohazard map project in 2011 with the intention to have it finished before President Benigno Aquino’s term ends, but because of the lack of geologists they are working very slow, thus, they are asking assistance from the private companies.

Iloilo City to install quick response codes in heritage sites, tourist destinations

(PNA), JBP/PGL/VLO

ILOILO CITY, March 2 (PNA) -- Quick response codes (QRC) will soon be installed in various heritage sites and destinations in the city to make information readily available and accessible through cellular phones.

The QRC is similar to bar codes used in malls and commercial establishments in scanning prices of items. However, this time it will be installed in all heritage buildings and tourist attractions in the city starting from Plaza Libertad to the central business district (CBD).

City Tourism and Development Office (CTDO) head Benito Jimena said the QRC looks like a maze with three squares in three corners.

Anyone who wishes to get information must have a cellular phone with a NeoReader or Android program. To get the desired data they just have to put the screen of their cellular phone closer to the QRC and immediately the information about the particular site will appear in the screen.

A group has been taking care of providing the description for sites and destinations in coordination with the Center for West Visayan Studies at the University of the Philippines in the Visayas (UPV).

Jimena said that the QRC is very helpful to tour guides and visitors alike. Tourist guides with the use of cellular phones can get information right at the site that they can use for their spiel.

On the other hand, visitors even without guides could familiarize themselves of the significance of the old structures and destinations in the city.

The installation will be done March 20 with Mon Isberto, Smart Telecommunications executive as guest.

Iloilo City is second to Cebu City that will embrace such initiative. However, Smart is very enthusiastic about the city because the sites are closer and well-documented, Jimena said.

DPWH launches multi-million road widening and improvement project

By Leonard T. Pineda I (JCM/LTP-PIA 6, Iloilo)

ILOILO CITY, March 1 (PIA) -- The Department of Public Works and Highways in Region 6 (DPWH-6) launched today the multi-million project that will pave way for the improvement and widening of the Benigno S. Aquino Avenue, the busiest road in Iloilo City.

Ilonggo Senator Franklin Drilon , who led the ground-breaking ceremony, said that the start of the project is also the launch of a movement that will boost Iloilo’s bid to host the ministerial conferences of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Conference in 2015.

“It is our dream to make Iloilo a world class city so we are critical of being able to finish this project in time, including the Iloilo Convention Center in 2014,” said Drilon.

According to DPWH-6 Regional Director Edilberto Tayao, this multi-million road widening and improvement project is the very first of its kind in the country.

Tayao said that the widening/improvement of the Benigno S. Aquino Avenue will optimize its potential as the new growth corridor in Iloilo City leading to the Metro Iloilo area.

The project involves the widening of the 6.79 kilometers (km) road from Iloilo Bridge to Iloilo City-Pavia boundary. It includes the construction of additional one lane on both directions to attain an eight-lane road and provision of bicycle lane and walk lane.

Tayao also said that a two-lane service road including sidewalks and complete drainage system will be constructed. Planting strips will also be provided.

The project is implemented in two phases. Phase 1 is from Iloilo Bridge to El 98 Street in Jaro with the length of 1.9 km, while Phase 2 will start from El 98 in Jaro District to Iloilo City-Pavia boundary with the length of 3.8 km.

Tayao said that Phase 1 is already funded in the amount of P300 million.

He also assured the Iloilo city administration and the residents that the project will be completed utilizing the right cost and the right quality.

For his part, Iloilo City Representative Jerry Treñas said that this road widening/improvement project is necessary for the traffic congestion along the area needs to be reduced.

“The Benigno Aquino Avenue area is the new face of Iloilo City where new infrastructures, industry hubs and business establishments are situated. This road improvement project will complement the rapid development in the city,” said Treñas.

This was echoed by Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog saying that road and transport projects are also given priority to ensure economic growth and prominence for the Ilonggos.

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