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Romblon solon asks PNP to give best service

• Source: http://pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?menu=2&webregion=R04B&article=1851328683824
• Wednesday 8th of February 2012

by Louie T. Cueto

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro, Feb. 8 (PIA) -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) in Mimaropa celebrated its 21st founding anniversary on Tuesday with Romblon Congressman Eleandro Jesus F. Madrona as guest of honor and keynote speaker.

Madrona in his speech said that he recognized the PNP as a partner in the common goal of ensuring transparency and accountability in the government. He also stressed that the PNP’s main goal is to give the best service to people and work with honor and serve justice with impartiality.

“May you continue to be our comrades in the delivery of services and further your community relations in your respective areas of assignment for the good of our people,” Madrona added.

The highlight of the celebration was the launch of a tree planting project dubbed as “Pulis Makakalikasan: 10 Milyong Puno Pamana sa Kinabukasan (Police for Nature: 10 milion trees, heritage for the future),” where each of the 4,207 police personnel of Mimaropa will plant six trees a month for a span of one year starting from February 1 this year to February 28, 2013.

A memorandum of agreement between the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, represented by Director Concordio D. Zuñiga and PNP Mimaropa, represented by Regional Director Artemio Hicban, was signed during the event.

The “Padyak para sa Kapapayapaan (Pedal for Peace),” which aims to showcase the partnership of the PNP and civilians in addressing crime and maintenance of peace and order, was also held. The 16-kilometer bike route within Calapan City led by Hicban, drew provincial and local chief executives, representative of government agencies, civilian bikers and other guests.

PNP commendation medals were given to PNP personnel from the different Mimaropa provincial police stations in recognition of their achievements in various anti-crime programs of the PNP. (GBO/LTC/PIA4B)

Or.Mindoro provides insurance to barangay officials

• Source: http://pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?menu=2&webregion=R04B&article=1851328599512
• Tuesday 7th of February 2012

by Louie T. Cueto

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro, Feb. 7 (PIA) -- The provincial government under Governor Alfonso V. Umali, Jr. has provided free life health insurance coverage of P20,000 to barangay officials of Pag-asa in Naujan town. The insurance coverage complements the provincial government’s health program for barangay officials of the province. The insurance has duration of 20 years. In an earlier visit of the governor to the Mangyans of barangay Benli, Bulalacao, the indigents in the area were provided free medical mission, Philhealth insurance and free registration of birth certificates at the local civil registrar. (LTC/PIA-4B)

Agri training center holds training on organic farming

• Source: http://pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?menu=2&webregion=R04B&article=1851328257571
• Friday 3rd of February 2012

by Louie T. Cueto

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro, Feb. 3 (PIA) -- The Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) of the Department of Agriculture MIMAROPA conducted training on organic farming in Barangay Pinagsabangan I, Naujan today.

The training aims to orient farmers on using organic fertilizers in planting rice and vegetables and organic feeding in swine production. It is a joint project of ATI and the local government units of Calapan City, Naujan, and Baco, with the support of two non-government organizations, the Mindoro Organic Farmers Association (MOFA) and Farmers Organization for the Rural Upliftment of Mindoro (FORUM).

The training started last Nov. 4, 2011 and expects to finish by April this year. The activity is held every Friday for the whole duration of the training, with the participation of 35 farmer participants from the said municipalities.

The pool of trainers were composed of Municipal Agricultural Officer Ely Vargas, two agriculturists from the City Agricultural Services Department of Calapan City, three agricultural technologists of Baco, three representatives from MOFA, two representatives from FORUM, and Dewey Albofera as cooperator or farm owner. (LBR/LTC/PIA4-B/CALAPAN)

Or. Mindoro prov’l gov’t gives 2k textbooks to DepEd

• Source: http://pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?menu=2&webregion=R04B&article=1851328080537
• Wednesday 1st of February 2012

by pia.gov.ph

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro, Feb. 1 (PIA) -- The provincial government of Oriental Mindoro through Gov. Alfonso V. Umali, Jr. provided 2,000 textbooks to the Department of Education (DepEd) Oriental Mindoro Division.

The provision of textbooks aims to help public school students enhance their skills in their fields of study.

Schools Division Superintendent Estrellita A. Dolor and representatives from different districts of DepEd Oriental Mindoro received the textbooks during the formal turnover ceremony held at Sta. Isabel, Calapan City.

In his speech, Umali said that education and health are the primary concerns of his administration wherein 75 percent of the provincial budget is allotted to health and education. (LBR/LTC/PIAIV-B/CALAPAN)

Protecting Mindoro

• Source: http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/opinion/columnist1/15964-protecting-mindoro
• Saturday, January 28, 2012

by ANABELLE E. PLANTILLA

Last Monday, the National Secretariat for Social Action (NASSA), AlyansaTigil Mina (ATM) and Alyansa Laban sa Mina (ALAMIN), a local anti-mining coalition, launched its publication entitled “Mindoro Campaign: Protecting Island Ecology, Defending Peoples Rights.”

Mindoro is the 7th biggest island in the Philippines and is one of the seven endemic bird areas (EBA). It is home to endangered endemic species like the Tamaraw and the Mindoro crocodile. In terms of birds, 10 restricted-range species occur in this EBA, of which five (Mindoro Bleeding-heart, Mindoro Imperial Pigeon, Black-hooded Coucal, Mindoro Scops Owl and Mindoro Hornbill) are confined to it and seven are globally threatened. An additional four threatened species also occur here.

Mindoro is considered to be the food basket for the nearby mainland and Metro Manila. In 2004, the Department of Agriculture ranked the Mindoro provinces as the second and third largest food-producing provinces in the country. Also found on the island are the Mangyan indigenous peoples who have lived there for centuries.

The proposed mining area overlaps both Mindoro Oriental and Occidental with two thirds of the proposed mine in Occidental but many of those who will be affected live in Mindoro Oriental. The nickel ores are within the ancestral domain of the Mangyans and overlaps with the Certificate of Ancestral Domain Claims of both the Alangan and the Tadyawan Mangyans. The proposed mining area is also at the heart of a once-proposed Mangyan Heritage Park and encroaches on the Mag-asawang Tubig watershed, the largest source of irrigation water for the 40,000 hectares of collective riceland downstream. Further downstream, siltation and sedimentation would threaten mangroves, seagrasses and coral reefs. The mine would produce some four million tons of waste that would need to be disposed of somehow.

Five case studies are highlighted in the publication. The first part presents the overall context and situationer about the mining project while the second section is a reproduction of an earlier case study on mining in Mindoro by Dr. Robert Goodland and Clive Wicks of the Working Group on Mining in the Philippines. The third section focuses on the community organizing approach of ALAMIN in defending the island paradise. The creative and effective strategies solidified the coalition and ultimately stopped the entry the company through a series of protest actions culminating in a hunger strike before the Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources in November 2009. As of this writing the Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) of MNP is temporarily revoked.

The fourth section is the actual verbatim report of the National Contact Point of Norway on the complaint lodged against Intex Resources for violating the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprise. The report indicated that Intex obtained a Free Prior Informed Consent from the affected indigenous peoples through questionable procedures. It also pointed out that there was a glaring defect regarding undue influence and lack of transparency in issues regarding fund donations.

PNP MIMAROPA deploys 100 soldiers to Basilan

• Source: http://pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=mim&id=73951
• Thursday, January 26, 2012

by Louie T. Cueto

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro, Jan. 26 (PIA) -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) - Police Regional Office (PRO) MIMAROPA has deployed 100 soldiers of Regional Public Safety Battalion (RPSB) to Basilan. On the morning of Jan. 19, Regional Director Police Chief Superintendent Artemio G. Hicaban led the deployment in a simple send-off ceremony held in front of PRO MIMAROPA Administrative Building at Camp Efigenio Navarro, Barangay Suqui in this city. According to Hicban, the deployment of soldiers is in line with the “Tour of Duty of PNP Personnel Deployed in Armed-Conflict Areas, Counter- Insurgency Operations and other Similar Serious Threats to National Security” and is a continuing PNP program stated in PNP Circular Number 2009-015 dated August 10, 2009. He said the PRO MIMAROPA contingent is the manoeuver unit of the region under the leadership of Police Senior Superintendent Ronaldo F. De Jesus as the Battalion Commander. The contingent led by Police Chief Insp. Noli Q. Asuncion, Deputy Battalion Commander of RPSB, will augment the local police units in Mindanao particularly in the Basilan province where spate of kidnappings and other lawlessness activities are rampant. “Courage is being afraid, but going on anyhow. Fear of the unknown and uncertainty is but natural. But remember that it is in the most adverse situations that great opportunities come. Be proud that you were chosen for this mission so that when you return, you may tell great stories about your assignment in Mindanao,” Hicban, quoting Dan Rather’s saying during his inspirational message. (LBR/PNP/LTC/PIA-4B)

NSO conducts consumer expectation survey

• Source: http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=73809
• Wednesday, January 25, 2012

by Louie T. Cueto

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro, Jan. 25 (PIA) -- The provincial office of the National Statistics Office (NSO) is currently conducting the January 2012 Consumer Expectations Survey (CES). CES aims to provide quick and regular assessment of consumer perceptions and expenditures plans as a tool for evaluating the consumer’s own financial situation, key economic indicators and the economy’s condition over a reference period. NSO Provincial Officer Efren C. Armonia said that this survey which started Jan. 23 and will end on Feb. 3 is the 30th in a series of surveys since July 2004. This is a joint undertaking of NSO and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) as the funding agency. The CES is a household-based survey on the consumers’ assessment of their financial situation, the economic condition of the country and the overall performance of the government. It is being administered on a sample basis at the household level drawn through a stratified multi-stage random sampling with a total sample of about 5,000 households. “We are requesting for the full cooperation and support of our respondents in this survey,” Armonia said. (CNS/LTC/PIA-4B)

CTID organizes ambulant vendors

• Source: http://pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=mim&id=73648
• Tuesday, January 24, 2012

by Louie T. Cueto

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro, Jan. 24 (PIA) -- The City Trade and Industry Department (CTID) recently organized the city’s ambulant vendors to form the Calapan Vendors Association (CVA). CTID has aligned this project to the city government’s ‘Disiplinadong Calapeño’ program. According to Mayor Doy C. Leachon, the program aims to give the vendors a chance to sell their goods legally. CTID distributed t-shirts, uniforms, hats and identification documents (IDs) to ambulant vendors so they can be easily identified while selling their goods. The City Health and Sanitation Department (CHSD) headed by Dr. Basilisa M. Llanto also provided them with sanitation permits that will certify that the food they sell are safe and clean for public consumption. (LBR/LTC/PIA-4B)

Or. Mindoro LGU awards checks for livelihood programs

• Source: http://pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=mim&id=73614
• Monday, January 23, 2012

by PIA Press Release

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro, Jan. 23 (PIA) –- The program on Literasi at Kasanayan sa Hanapbuhay sa Kalibliban (LIKHA KA) of the provincial government is now supporting livelihood programs for the poor. LIKHA KA is a special program of the governor’s office under the supervision of its Project Management officer Lorelein Sevilla. In a simple program held recently at the Baco municipal gymnasium, Gov. Alfonso V. Umali, Jr. gave checks worth P60,000 each for the micro-lending projects of Pabakas Kabuhayan sa Sinandigan ng Puerto Galera and Samahan ng Nagkakaisang Mamamayan ng Tacligan, San Teodoro. The same amount was awarded for the micro-lending project of the Samahang Nagkakaisa ng Layunin. The provincial government aimed to provide financial assistance to eligible beneficiaries whose income is insufficient to support their extraordinary needs. (DOS/Louie T. Cueto/PIA-4B)

Calapan readies relocation sites

• Source: http://pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=mim&id=73313
• Friday, January 20, 2012

by Louie T. Cueto

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro, Jan. 20 (PIA) -- The growing number of informal settlers in Calapan City will soon be addressed now that the city government has identified places that will serve as their relocation sites. In an interview with Mayor Doy C. Leachon, he said that barangays Bulalo and Lumangbayan are now being prepared to become the permanent residences of the informal settlers. The city is now a booming metropolis and there are families who are still occupying and living along the river banks of San Vicente. The lives of these individuals are at stake especially during the occurrence of high tides and floods in the area. According to Leachon, the city government is really true to its mission of supporting Calapeños under the flagship program of his administration, “Ang Bagong Calapan.” The program has four components. The resettlement project falls under the component “Mapagkalingang Pamamahala.” Once ready, the sites will be able to accommodate 300 families from the informal settlers. (LBR/ LTC/Calapan/PIA4B)

Calapan intensifies its No-Plastic Day campaign

• Source: http://pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=mim&id=73256
• Thursday, January 19, 2012

by Louie T. Cueto

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro, Jan. 19 (PIA) -- The city government strengthened its non-plastic day project by strictly implementing the ordinance which penalizes violators, said City Mayor Doy C. Leachon yesterday. It will be recalled that last year, Calapeños were prohibited to use non-biodegradable plastic from Fridays to Sundays. Leachon said that instead of three days, the No-Plastic Day will now be implemented everyday throughout the year. Leachon said most plastic bags eventually find their way into the waterways, parks, beaches and streets. On the other hand, if they are burned, they infuse the air with toxic fumes that are harmful to humans. Thus, the city government prohibited the use of non-biodegradable plastics. (PIO/Louie T. Cueto/PIA/ MimaropaIVB)

Oriental Mindoro mentors undergo training in community organizing

• Source: http://pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=mim&id=73094
• Wednesday, January 18, 2012

by Louie T. Cueto

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro, Jan.18 (PIA) -- A total of 150 teachers from different public schools of Oriental province attended a three-day training workshop on basic skills in community organizing. The Department of Education (DepEd) funded the workshop entitled “Programang Pang-edukasyon sa Kalibliban (PPSKA).” The teachers were oriented to various aspects of community organizing to become change agents under the PPSKa program of the provincial government. Gov. Alfonso V. Umali, Jr. encouraged the teachers to continue their partnership with the provincial government in the implementation of projects in the different municipalities of the province. It will be recalled that under the program, which started in 2002, there are 371 former PPSKa teachers given permanent positions by DepEd. (DOS/Louie T. Cueto/PIA-4B/Or.Mindoro)

Calapan workers get additional health insurance

• Source: http://pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=mim&id=72508
• Saturday, January 14, 2012

by Louie T. Cueto

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro, Jan. 14 (PIA) – The city government under Mayor Doy Leachon has implemented the program called Local Investment Fund for Employees (LIFE)that provides additional health care benefits for the city employees. The program, which is almost similar to the insurance program under the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, aims to give additional hospitalization benefits to regular employees who continuously serve the public. They were issued LIFE cards in addition to the PhilHealth and Orange cards (health card for Calapeños) provided by the city government. LIFE card is exclusive only to regular city employees who are deducted P50 monthly from their salary. “It’s just a small amount when compared to the big benefit given in time of need,” said Dr. Rene M. Color, city human resource officer. (DOS/Louie T. Cueto/PIA-4B)

Philhealth beneficiaries rise as year opens

• Source: http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=72256
• Thursday, January 12, 2012

by Louie T. Cueto

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro, Jan. 12 (PIA) -– January is not even halfway yet, but as early as now, Philhealth beneficiaries have already increased by 10,000 in the province. According to Ernanie C. Decena, health insurance manager of Oriental Mindoro, the figure was added to last year’s record of about 78,000 PhilHealth beneficiaries. The provincial government has allotted a total of P58 million to support the universal health coverage program of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation. Decena also said that the provincial government initiated last year a computerized data base system to record the names of their constituent-members to avoid duplication of health cards issued by both national and local governments. The program assures access by Mindoreños to government health programs, especially those from the rural barangays. The health cards issued by the provincial government are now valid starting this month until December this year. (LBR/LTC/PIA4-B Or. Mindoro)

Vessel runs aground in Mindoro

• Source: http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/347691/vessel-runs-aground-mindoro
• January 11, 2012, 2:22pm

by JOHN CARLO M. CAHINHINAN

MANILA, Philippines — A passenger-cargo shipping vessel accidentally ran aground along the vicinity off Calapan Port in Oriental Mindoro.

Lieutenant Commander Algier Ricafrente, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Public Affairs chief said that while maneuvering along the area of the said port terminal, M/V Baleno 5 operated by Besta Shipping Lines encountered strong current causing the said vessel to drift to shallow part of the water.

Fortunately, no damage has been reported after the incident on the vessel along with its eight rolling cargo onboard.

Calapan City supports the Anti-human trafficking campaign

• Source: http://pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=mim&id=71945
• Tuesday, January 10, 2012

by Louie T. Cueto

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro, Jan. 10 (PIA) -- The campaign against human trafficking requires the full participation and cooperation of the public, stressed the legal counsel of the Department of Social Welfare and Development during a recent forum at the Capitol Square in this city. Atty. Eric Henry Joseph Mallonga came here to explain the provisions of Republic Act 9208 or the Anti-Human Trafficking Act. The primary target of human traffickers are mostly women and minors, he noted. He explained that human trafficking starts from illegal recruitment to transporting the victims even without reasons or payment. The victims are then sold as slaves, entertainers or organ donors. RA 208 aims to protect people especially women and children who could be possible victims of prostitution, forced labor or even slavery in order to pay their debts. In Calapan City, Anti-Human Trafficking act will be strengthened this year thru continuing advocacies and formation of special bodies like the City Inter-Agency Committee Against Trafficking (CIACAT), and Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC). During the forum, the participants pledged to support the newly formed committee and its advocacy to fight human trafficking. (CGC-CIO/Louie T. Cueto)

US needs 110 agri workers

• Source: http://pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=mim&id=71013
• Wednesday, January 04, 2012

by PIA Press Release

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro, Jan.4 (PIA) --Agricultural workers may now have a chance to work in the United States as that country needs 110 agricultural workers. Interested applicants should be at least 25-50 years old and should submit requirements such as medical certificate, NBI clearance, passport and employment certificate from the previous employer. Application forms can be obtained through email address, chanceteamtrio2005@yahoo.com or may call at 02-5102-5164328, 02-4756164. Filled up forms can be sent to Chanceteam International Services, Inc., No. 1655, Malate, Manila. (LBR/PIO-PIA/Louie T. Cueto)

Superbridge investors lay down plans to local gov't

• Source: http://pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=mim&id=70650
• Monday, January 02, 2012

by Louie T. Cueto

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro, Jan. 2 (PIA) – The principal investors composed of engineers from China arrived here last Dec. 22 to negotiate with the provincial government on their plans and to finance arrangements on the construction of the Batangas-Mindoro Superb ridge project. The Superbridge will connect Batangas to Isla Verde and connect the latter to Puerto Galera. The investors met with Gov. Alfonso V. Umali, Jr. to discuss the details of the proposal and conducted a survey on the site. This multi-billion project aims to facilitate better access to transport goods and services to Manila as well as other market destinations, which will eventually provide better business and livelihood opportunities to Mindoreños. The project is a realization of the governor’s vision for Oriental Mindoro. According to Umali, in the past, he dreamt of concreting the national roads in the 2nd district which has later on materialized. Now he dreams of Mindoro-Batangas Superbridge which will soon be constructed. (LBR/ LTC /PIA-4B)

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