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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.

Agri training center holds training on organic farming

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Mindoro governor cancels party, donate P1M to 'Sendong' victims

by Juancho Mahusay


CALAPAN CITY, Philippines – Oriental Mindoro Governor Alfonso Umali cancelled the annual Governor's Ball today, and instead donated P1 million for the victims of Tropical Storm Sendong in Mindanao.

Umali said they decided to divert a total of P1 million funds of the provincial government to help the families of the more than 1,000 people who died on the recent devastation in Mindanao.

“We will no longer do partying here while there are people in other places who are mourning,” said Umali.

The amount will be equally apportioned as financial assistance to the provincial governments of Misamis Oriental and Lanao Del Norte.

Umali said he is still looking for other donors as additional support of the province to all typhoon victims.

The “Governor’s Ball" here is an annual thanksgiving party being held traditionally for more than 50 years now

Calapeños receive free anti-flu vaccine

by Louie T. Cueto


CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro, Dec. 28 (PIA) -- About 1,000 Calapeños, including city officials and employees, received free anti-flu vaccine this month from the city health and sanitation department (CHSD). The vaccination program aimed to help Calapeños become safe from flu which is rampant this month due to the cold weather condition, according to City Health Officer Basilisa M. Llanto. Llanto said that anti-flu vaccine costs about P1, 500 when bought from drugstores and hospitals. The city government thus wanted Calapeños, especially the marginalized folks, to avail of the free vaccine, she added. The vaccines were given free by the Department of Health to the city government as a health protection support program to Calapeños. The vaccine is effective for a year upon injection. (LBR/LC/PIA-4B)

DSWD procurement monitoring now online

by PIA Press Release


CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro, Dec. 26 (PIA) – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DWSD) has launched its Electronic Procurement Transaction Monitoring System (ePTMS) which will let the public monitor the status of procurements by the department through the Internet. The ePTMS was developed to enhance transparency in the procurement system as interested individuals can now monitor the various phases online, from pre-procurement to payment. Initiated by the General Administrative Services, the concept was formulated by the department’s Bids and Awards Committee (BIC) while the system design and development was developed by the Management Information Systems Service (MISS). The ePTMS is in line with the hallmarks of good governance and transparency by President Ninoy Aquino III’s administration. Interested parties can access the system at http://eptms.dswd.gov.ph. (DOS/DSWD/Felix Armeña/Louie T. Cueto/PIA-4B)

PGOM awards 5 outstanding police officers

by Louie T. Cueto


CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro, December 23 (PIA) -- Five police officers were recognized by the Provincial Government of Oriental Mindoro (PGOM) as 2011 Outstanding Police Officers on Dec. 12. In a simple ceremony held at Capitol Square, Gov. Alfonso V. Umali, Jr. together with Philippine National Police (PNP) Provincial Director P/SSupt. Anthony S. Alcañeces and Board Member Romeo G. Infantado led the awarding rite to the best performers of PNP officers in the province. SPO1 Rosalinda C. Mamburan, the only female police officer was recognized for her dedication and responsibility of taking care of the youth, especially females whose rights were abused. She assisted victims in filing 22 related cases against those who infringed the law. SPO1 Reden P. Dueñas was chosen as one of the outstanding police officers for his responsibilities in making the city proper of Calapan orderly and organized and thereby recognized by his fellow officers in the PNP and even ordinary citizens for him to deserve such prestigious award. Meanwhile, SPO1 Severino U. Paala, Police Senior Inspector Anthony J. Ramos, and Police Chief Inspector Neil R. Apostol were chosen as ‘Oriental Mindoro’s Finest’ because of their synchronized and organized coordination to curb or control the proliferation of illegal activities and series of robberies of ‘Villanueva Gang’ in the southernmost part of the province. The five awardees received plaque of recognition and P10,000 each as incentives from the provincial government. It can be recalled that the Search for Outstanding Police Officers is now on its 4th year since it was implemented in 2008 based on Provincial Ordinance No. 003-2003. It is an annual search to give due recognition to PNP officers whose expertise centered in curbing all kinds of crimes to maintain peace & order and protect the lives and properties of all Mindoreños. The search committee was composed of Provincial Director Samuel Borja and his staff Joyce F. Cree of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Rolando M. Abonador from the provincial capitol, Rev. Alexander Rojas from the religious groups sector, and Supt. Bonard Briton of the PNP. (LBR/LTC/PIA-4B)

Local academy supports Green Calapan program

by PIA Press Release


CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro, Dec. 21 (PIA) – A school here adopted a waste segregation project in support to the advocacy of Mayor Doy Leachon towards sustainability of the Green Calapan program. The Holy Infant Academy (HIA) complied with the city ordinance on proper waste management through its different school activities. Thru the joint efforts of Fr. Nestor J. Adalia, school director, and Alona V. Cueto, school principal, HIA adapted a child-friendly waste segregation project, by reducing the use of plastics and implementing the smoking ban in all premises of the school and the cathedral. Themed “HIAns in action for Life”, the school launched the “HIAns in action for Clean and Green campaign” which resulted to different activities anchored to the six undertakings of the Green Calapan program namely: No Smoking, No Plastic Use, Earth Hour, Tree Planting, Clean City, and Materials Recovery Facility. In compliance with the No Smoking Ordinance, Sto. Niño Cathedral Parish and HIA prohibited smoking on parking areas inside the school and the church compounds. As part of implementation of the No Plastic Policy, the canteen stopped using plastic drinking straws for soft drinks. The school also discouraged the use of Styrofoam - whenever there are celebrations the students are encouraged to bring their own containers. Actively pushing the goal of instilling among students the right practice of waste segregation, the School Council of Students (SCS) distributed to each classroom two new trash bins for biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes; and boxes for papers which can still be recycled. Moreover, garbage disposal areas of the school were specified. Located in these areas are groups of bins secured in structured plywood and covered with tarpaulins having cartoonish designs to get the attention of children of the designated areas to throw their trash. The SCS officers however promised to do more research on how to make waste disposal fun and interesting thus making the Green Calapan program sustainable.(Ara Mariel Bolasco/Louie T. Cueto/PIA-4B)

Pupils in Catholic schools renew brotherhood

by PIA Press Release


CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro, December 20 (PIA) --Dubbed “Pupils’ Encounter,” Rev. Fr. Nestor J. Adalia, Apostolic Vicariate of Calapan Parochial Schools (AVCPS) Superintendent, gathered hundreds of pupils from the 13 Catholic schools of Oriental Mindoro to renew their spirit of brotherhood in Christ at Puerto Galera Academy in Puerto Galera. With the theme, “Journeying and Celebrating with God’s Creation,” participants from the said parochial schools started of the activity with a parade around the town showcasing their costumes made of recycled materials. This is their way of expressing ways of conserving, protecting, and defending God’s creation. Moreover, a cultural show with songs and dances was also held which encouraged the participants to join in the campaign to celebrate with God’s blessings. The “Pupils’ Encounter’ is a yearly activity of all parochial schools in order to strengthen and renew brotherhood among pupils in the elementary level of the province. (Louie T. Cueto/PIA-4B)

7 day care centers in Calapan receive new tables, chairs

by Louie T. Cueto


CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro, December 14 (PIA) –- Seven Barangay Day Care Centers received new tables and chairs from the provincial capitol, under the education program of Governor Alfonso Umali Jr. The program was funded by the Provincial Social Welfare Development Office (PSWDO) under the Early Childhood Care and Development Program, in partnership with the Department of Education. The day care centers which received the new school furnishings are found in the barangays of Subaan, Socorro; Inclanay,Pinamalayan; G. Antonino, Gloria; Proper, Bansud; Cantil, Roxas; Nasucob, Bulalacao and Barangay Zone I of Pinamalayan town. Previously, the provincial capitol had also awarded chairs and tables to another set of day care centers, which were done in simple ceremonies at the capitol. Education is one of the priority programs of Umali’s administration. (LBR/LTC /PIA-4B)

Nonstop rains make roads impassable

by Louie T. Cueto


CALAPAN CITY, Or Mindoro, Dec. 11 (PIA) –- The newly inaugurated national highway in the municipality of Puerto Galera, some 39 kilometers away from Calapan City, had become impassable to any type of motor vehicle due to nonstop heavy downpour yesterday brought about by flash floods in barangay Villaflor in that town. The road had been heavily damaged. Four major landslides occurred. Some 50 passenger and private vehicles got stranded in between the landslides in the area and at the town proper. The municipal government of Puerto Galera under Mayor Hubbert Christopher A. Dolor had taken action to ease the situation of the trapped commuters. Continuous heavy rains rendered rehab work very difficult. If rains persist, it may take some two weeks to one month to fully open the road to traffic, it was gathered.

Due to the risks involved in commuting passengers, the usual fare of P80 had been upped temporarily to P300 from Puerto Galera to Calapan. Only single motorcycles and tricycles could traverse the highway. (DOS/Louie T. Cueto/PIA-4B)

Calapan Mayor among this year’s TOYM awardees

by Lanie Bolina Ronquillo


CALAPAN CITY, Dec.10 (PIA) -- This year, seven distinguished young Filipinos made it to the prestigious list of this year’s Ten Outstanding Young

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