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Province of Misamis Occidental - 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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Misamis Occidental

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by Rutchie C. Aguhob


OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental, April 15 (PIA) – A paid-up capital of P1.217 billion have been accumulated by a total of 1,436 cooperatives in region 10, as of the end of December 2011.

This amount is actually 0.79 percent higher compared to the accumulated paid-up capital of only P1.208 billion during the previous year, Director Orlando Ravanera of the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA), region 10, said.

Ravanera said the number of cooperatives also increased, from 1,354 to 1,436 or 6.06 percent, and the number of members, from 264,226 to 267,569 or 1.27 percent.

In terms of the accumulated paid-up capital by province, Misamis Oriental had biggest amount of P817.28 million, higher by 0.93 percent compared to P808.765 million in 2010.

He also said the number of coops in the province increased, from 581 to 636 or 9.47 percent and the members, from 135,824 to 138,064 or 1.65 percent.

Meanwhile, the following increases in the accumulated paid-up capital of the coops in the other provinces of the region were noted: Bukidnon, from P216.685 million to P217.166 million or 0.22 percent, Lanao del Norte, from P76.84 million to P78.199 million or 1.78 percent and Misamis Occidental, from P92.55 million to P92.73 million or 0.19 percent.

Likewise, the increase in the number of members were noted: Bukidnon, from 66,971 to 67,515 or 0.81 percent, Lanao del Norte, from 21,239 to 21,525 or 1.35 percent and Misamis Occidental, from 32,049 to 32,322 or 0.85 percent.

As to the number of coops, the following increases were also noted: Bukidnon, from 298 to 310 or 4.03 percent, Lanao del Norte, from 262 to 272 or 3.82 percent and Misamis Occidental, from 160 to 165 or 3.13 percent.

However, the accumulated paid-up capital, the membership and the number of coops in Camiguin, remained the same at P12.515 million, 53 coops and 8,143 members, Ravanera added. (EOR/RCA-PIA10 Mis. Occ.)






Electric cooperative hopes government intervention will stop power interruptions

by (PIA-10 Mis. Occ.)


OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental, April 13 (PIA) -- The Misamis Occidental Electric Cooperative, Inc. (MOELCI) II, here, is hopeful that the power interruptions will stop once the government will implement measures to solve the present power crisis in Mindanao.

This optimism is shared by Jemilo L. Pelimer, General Manager of MOELCI II, who said they have continued to implement the daily rotational brown-out in their service or franchise areas, starting last March 1 up to April 15, this year, as reflected in the copies they have distributed to the consumers.

“These power interruption was based on the Mindanao System Operation Load Curtailment implemented to all customers of the National Grid of the Philippines grid-wide at 240 MW, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and 300 MW, from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.,” Pelimer said.

Thus, the rotational power interruptions have been observed, during the period from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in the following service/franchise areas of MOELCI II: Panaon, Jimenez, Sinacaban, Tudela, Clarin, Bonifacio, Ozamiz North, Ozamiz South, and Tangub City.

“Although the power interruptions are scheduled for a minimum of four hours, MOELCI II has been scheduling a two-hour daily load curtailment of two hours in each of their power service feeder stations,” Pelimer said.

He also said that no increase in power rates have been implemented by MOELCI II, as of the moment, but that this might change when the power barges from the Visayas will come or when the power is generated from the thermo-marine stations.

Pelimer said all the 253 or 100 percent of the potential barangays in MOELCI II’s service or franchise areas have been energized, as of February 2012.

Likewise, 72,801 households or 96 percent of the 76,017 potential households, in these areas, now have electric power connections, the most number of which are in Ozamiz City North with 15,549 followed by Ozamiz City South with 15,510 connections.

Pelimer said MOELCI II has now a total of 65,269 members with the most number of 13,080 registered in Ozamiz City North, followed by Ozamiz City South, 12,481.

PhilHealth Revokes Accreditation of Bonifacio Medical Clinic in CDO

by philhealth.gov.ph


CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The PhilHealth Regional Office 10 has revoked the accreditation of a medical clinic in Misamis Occidental for fraudulently filing claims for non-admitted patients and other misrepresentations. PhilHealth Regional Vice President for Northern Mindanao Datu Masiding M. Alonto Jr. said Bonifacio Medical Clinic located at Purok 4, Poblacion, Bonifacio town was found guilty for misrepresentation by furnishing false and incorrect information and can no longer process claim reimbursements of PhilHealth members effective March 16, 2012. Alonto said the order came after a thorough investigation conducted by PhilHealth Regional Office 10 – Legal Office and that the revocation of BMC's accreditation is permanent effective March 16, 2012. PhilHealth has already filed a number of cases against the clinic for various irregularities since the approval of its accreditation in 1998. Twenty-nine (29) of these were later found to be fraudulent claims for "non-admitted” patients. The cases were filed after PhilHealth 10 – Legal Office found irregularities on the legitimacy of the patient’s confinement, since a trend of family confinement and mandatory admission of three days were detected, Alonto said. Alonto said these acts are tantamount to grave breach of the warranties of accreditation, which is punishable by revocation of the clinic’s status as an accredited PhilHealth provider. In its decision dated November 14, 2011, the Arbitration Office found BMC violating Section 141 or Claims for Non-admitted Patients of Rule XXVIII of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the National Health Insurance Act of R.A. 7875 as amended by R.A. 9241. "BMC undermines the goal of PhilHealth to provide secured hospitalization for its members," Alonto added. As of this writing, Atty. Allan G. Panolong, Head of the Legal Office of PhilHealth 10 received decisions for BMC for 12 counts of revocation, six orders of suspension and aggregate fine of P710,000.00. Meanwhile, Alonto advised members to instead avail themselves of their PhilHealth benefits in other accredited facilities in the city. (END)






Secondary tech-voc graduates in Mis. Occ. to undergo TESDA assessment

by (Dr. Cenil G. Cortes/TESDA/PIA-10 Mis. Occ.)


OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental, April 11 (PIA) -- A total of 726 graduates of secondary technical-vocational education (STVE) schools in Misamis Occidental will undergo skills assessment in the qualifications of industry sectors under the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)-Department of Education (DepEd) Competency Assessment and Certification (TESDEDCAC) program.

The said program provides opportunity for the STVE graduates to be recognized as passers of the TESDA National Competency Certification (NCC) and be able to perform the job specified in the qualification.

“The TESDA NCC will augment the participants of the TESDEDCAC program in engaging income generating activities through recognition of their competent skills,” Provincial Director Leo Velez of TESDA-Mis. Occ. said during the recent program launching at the Ozamiz City School of Arts and Trade (OCSAT) here.

Included in the skills competency assessment are the automotive, construction, electronics, fisheries, furniture, garment trade, health and social services, information and communication technology, tourism, and refrigeration and air conditioning sectors.

Velez said DepEd Memorandum No. 59 s. 2011 emphasized the strengthening of STVE schools and the competency assessment subsidy in the amount of P692,926.37 for the public STVE schools of Misamis Occidental.

The memorandum provides that students of STVE schools in the province can avail of the competency assessment, and acquire Certificate of Competency, National Competency (NC) Levels 1 and 2 certificates from TESDA.

Velez said the development of the career of the secondary school graduates, especially for those that can not afford to pursue higher levels of education, may be sustained with doable employment through skills certification.

The STVE schools will submit to TESDA-Mis. Occ. the required documents of the CAC program and make available the CAC assessment venue, facilities and administrative support required for the conduct of assessment.

TESDA will then conduct the CAC and Trainers Training Methodology Course to all the STVE school teachers to facilitate the delivery of quality tech-voc education and training.

Likewise, TESDA and the public secondary schools will jointly monitor and render documented report of the undertaking, while TESDA-Mis. Occ. will conduct CAC assessment to qualified students and graduates, and issue the corresponding NCC.

The launching was attended by Dr. Rebonfamil F. Baguio, officer-in-charge/superintendent of Ozamis City Schools Division, and TESDA Provincial Training Center Chief Lee R. Catane.

Mis. Occ. bids out P54.95M-worth of road rehab projects

by Rutchie C. Aguhob


OROQUIETA CITY, Misamis Occidental, April 10 (PIA) -- Some P54.95 million-worth of rehabilitation projects under the Provincial Roads Management Facility (PRMF) Year 2, have been bidded out in Misamis Occidental, as of Feb. 6 this year.

This brings to P108.10 million, the total amount of the PRMF projects for both Year 1 and Year 2 in the province, as of the period.


With a physical target of 12.85 kilometers (km.), the notice of awards (NOA) for the PRMF Year 2 projects have already been issued and received by the contractors, Governor Herminia M. Ramiro said.

The Governor also said that the documents are now being prepared for signing by the contractors, who are only waiting for the notice to proceed (NTP) with the projects.

The PRMF is one of the fund sources that support the Mis. Occ. Provincial Road Network Development Plan (PRNDP), resulting in the improved delivery of basic services and increased traffic count of motor vehicles.

Teresa B. Calamba, head of Provincial Monitoring and Evaluation Team (PMET) and chairperson of the Roads Sector Committee of the Provincial Development Council (PDC) said these PRMF Year 2 projects include the rehabilitation of the following provincial roads: Maular-Monte Rico Road in Aloran town with a length of 6.2 km. worth P31.86 million, Bunawan-Dapacan Bajo Road in Calamba with 2.65 km. worth P10.12 million, and Sapang Dalaga-Medallo Road in Sapang Dalaga with 4.0 km. worth P12.92 million.

To ensure the smooth implementation of the PRMF Year 2 projects, the following activities/trainings have been conducted by the Misamis Occidental: Road Sector Delivery, Strategic Financial Management Financial Planning, Planning and Budgeting Linkages and Project Monitoring and Evaluation (PME), Climate Change Adaptation, Records Management, Information, Communication and Technology (ICT), Gender and Development and networking.

Meanwhile, two of the projects under PRMF Year 1 posted the following status: Maular-Monterico Road in Aloran town, completed last September and Luminapac-Mabini-Punta Sulong Road in Baliangao, also completed last December. The third project, Malibancao-Guba-Sebasi Road in Clarin, however, posted an accomplishment of only 28 percent, as of the end of 2011 and was terminated.

Among the reasons for the termination was the contractor’s non-compliance to some specifications of the project, Calamba added. (PIA10, Mis. Occ.)

Prov'l gov't to focus on strat plan and HR mgmt

by Rutchie C. Aguhob


OROQUIETA CITY, Misamis Occidental, April 8 (PIA) -- Implementation of Strategic Financial Management and Human Resource Management and Development Plans remain on top of the good government focus of the macro sector of the provincial government of Misamis Occidental.

This was explained by Gov. Herminia M. Ramiro, during the recent meeting of the Provincial Development Council.

She said the development interventions and strategies of Mis. Occ.’s Executive-Legislative Agenda has been divided into foursectors, namely Macro, Infrastructure, Social and Economic.

Along the macro sector, the focus on good governance of the province includes the operationalization of the Information, Communication and Technology-General Information System Office of the province and the Provincial Internal Audit Office (PIAO).

Also included is the paperless legislation that incorporates corresponding legislative support by way of ordinances passage to all corresponding programs/projects/activities of the plans to ensure the success of its implementation, the governor said.

Citing performances of the macro sector, Ramiro said there has been an improvement of systems and procedures in the Provincial Government of Mis. Occ. resulting from the on-going implementation of the paperless legislation.

“Now, the retrieval and production of legislative documents have been made fast and easy,” Ramiro said.

Likewise, the Bids and Awards Committee has been strengthened in the transparency of the procurement system while the PIAO Operation has been institutionalized as a department.

“There is now an improved linkage between the plans and budget allocation while the targeted increases in local revenues have been attained,” the Governor also said.

Another achievement of the macro sector is the implementation of peace and order strategic action plan and its course of action resulting in the low incidence of crime, both index and non-index in the province with Ozamiz City having a total of 658, the highest number and Concepcion town with the lowest number of four, the governor added. (PIA-10 Mis. Occ.)






BFP-Ozamiz collects P1.58-M in fire code fees

by (PIA-10 Mis. Occ.)


OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental, April 2 (PIA) –- A total of Php1.58 million in fire code fees have been collected by Bureau of Fire Protection, this city (BFP-Ozamiz City), last year, the highest amount of which was recorded in the first quarter of the year.

Sr. Insp. Clint S. Cha, City Fire Marshall, said this could be because it was during this time when renewal of business licenses and building permits were done.

Particularly, the highest collection was recorded in January with Php735,077.20, followed by February with Php383,689.82 and March with Php114,092.23.

Collections during the rest of the year also showed the following amounts: April, Php47,619.07, May, Php30,002.33, and June, Php48,314.78.

July, Php24,213.53, August, Php30,056.12, September, Php53,631.49, October, Php35,125.90, November, Php54,191.17 and December, Php24,098.27.

Meanwhile, Cha said hopes are high that all the six fire trucks of BFP-Ozamiz will be put back to its running condition with the implementation of Republic Act 9514.

This was the optimistic view of the City Fire Marshall, who said only four of these fire trucks can be used during fire emergencies because the other two still needed repairs.

Cha, however, said they cannot just let go of the vehicles, even if they were bought in the early 70’s yet, because they have special features which are not found in the new units sold in the market, today.

He said RA 9514 otherwise known as the Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008, has authorized the City/Municipal Fire Stations to assess the prescribed fire code taxes, fees/charges and fines and to collect such in their respective jurisdictions.

The same RA 9514 also provides a source of funds for the modernization of the BFP, pursuant to Section 13, as well, as the utilization of the 20% local government unit’s share, exclusively for the use of the operation and maintenance of their local fire stations, including construction and repair.

Ramon Aboitiz Foundation gives out 5th Triennial Awards for Visayas-Mindanao icons

by Jaime Picornell

Philippine Daily Inquirer


The Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (Rafi) held its 5th Triennial Awards at the ballroom of Marco Polo Plaza Hotel. The awards are granted every three years to an exemplary individual and an outstanding institution in the Visayas and Mindanao. Intense research and deliberation are involved to come up with five finalists. Dominica Chua, Rafi’s chief operating officer, says the awards were launched in 1996, to recognized those committed to building a more humane, equitable and caring society. Honored are men and women who, through their abnegation, bring about change and improve the lives of the less privileged. Essentially, they reflect the philanthropic and humanitarian ideals and values of the late Ramon Aboitiz and his son, the late Eduardo Aboitiz. On stage to welcome everyone was Rafi president Roberto “Bobby” Aboitiz who gave the rationale of the awards, specially significant this year when Rafi celebrates its 40th anniversary. He recognized the presence of Cebu Vice Governor Agnes Magpale among the many prominent guests. Bobby Aboitiz and his wife, Ma. Christina “Marian” Cabarrus de Aboitiz, presented the search committee: chairperson Margarita de la Cruz; businessman Jonathan Aldeguer; journalist Valeriano Avila; Bro. Crispin Betita, FMS (from the academe); and Leonardo Moneva (NGO sector). Well-documented Powerpoint presentation features the five finalists of each category. All were most deserving but just one in each would be the winner. Chosen for the Don Eduardo Aboitiz Most Outstanding Institution Award was the Negros Women for Tomorrow Foundation, represented by Manuel Margate, who quipped, “Yes, I am a man!” The foundation has moved women from poverty to financial independence. It follows the precepts of microfinancing and has gone beyond the boundaries of Negros Island. The other finalists: Agri-Aqua Development Coalition of Mindanao, spurring sustainable development through coalitions; Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation, pump priming growth in rural communities, with 184 sites in Visayas, Mindanao and other parts of the Philippines; SOS Children’s Village Philippines, nurturing abandoned and/or orphaned children through family and home care, a concept originating in Austria but well-adapted to the Philippines; and the Great Physician Rehabilitation Foundation. It champions the disabled who may be in wheelchairs but are mostly useful in Oroqueta City, Misamis Occidental, and beyond. Accomplished individuals After a beautiful performance by University of the Visayas Chorale, it was time for the Don Ramon Aboitiz Exemplary Individual Award. It went to most of everyone’s favorite among the finalists: Rene Vendiola. He used to be a slash-and-burn farmer destroying precious woodlands. He had a change of heart and, for over 20 years now, he has advocated the protection of the environment through intensive tree planting. A one-hectare property of his in Negros Oriental has been turned into a veritable rain forest. Among the plants at his Liptong Woodland is the endemic and endangered Magnificent Maiden flower, which he propagates. Other exemplary individual finalists were as follows: Fr. Angelo Benavides, who is based in the Diocese of Marbel in Mindanao. He has opened lines of communication between the T’Bolis, the Christians, the Muslims and even the military. Professor Estrella Cantallopez of Notre Dame University in Cotabato City. She was stunned by witnessing war carnage and has dedicated her life to the attainment of peace. Apolinario Leyson, abandoned at the age of 6, and a street child at Cebu’s Carbon Market, he ended up working at the canteen of nearby University of San José Recoletos. Scouting transformed him and made his career. Fr. Dennis Tamayo, a missionary assigned in Basilan under Claret Foundation. He has uplifted the living condition of the Bajaus, heretofore considered marginalized and lowly. The transformation has been short of miraculous. As it has become a tradition of the Rafi awards, Marian Aboitiz was on stage to recite the poem “A Future Not Our Own,” whose words are attributed to Archbishop Oscar Romero, martyred in El Salvador in 1980. Marian recited the first part while the rest was read by her daughter Amaya Aboitiz, a deputy director at Rafi. Before the program ended, Rafi vice president Jon Aboitiz announced that everyone would get a booklet about the finalists of the 5th Triennial Awards. As he said, it is an excellent documentation, capturing the spirit behind the noble work of the finalists, all worthy of emulation. Among those present were Jon and Bobby’s mother Paqui Aboitiz; their aunt Quina Melendeze; Fr. Ernesto Javier; lawyer Manuel Go; and Dr. Jocelyn Gerra, who is with the Rafi cultural program of Casa Gorordo Museum. Joy said this year’s “Gabii sa Kabilin” will be on May 25, a Friday. That’s Heritage Night in Cebu, with 75 museums and historical sites designated for nocturnal visitation. There are so many this year they may have to use up the whole weekend.

BIR reminds banks to accept payments on March 31

by (EOR/RCA-PIA 10 Mis. Occ.)


OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental, March 30 (PIA) -- The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) in Misamis Occidental reminded all the authorized agent banks (AAB), in the province, to accept tax payments on March 31 and April 14, both Saturdays, this year.


These AABs are also reminded to extend their banking hours from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. during the period April 2 to 16, for the same purpose, Judith G. Seno, Assistant Revenue District Officer of the BIR Revenue District Office (RDO) 100, said.


Seno said this reminder is in accordance with the provisions of the memorandum of agreement (MOA) executed by the AAB’s, BIR and the Bureau of Treasury, more particularly item 2.1.2 of the bank obligations which states that the AAB shall open bank operations two Saturdays, immediately prior to April 14 of every year.


However, April 7 is Black Saturday, so the AABs will do it on March 31, the Assistant Revenue District Officer said.


Likewise, she said the same MOA provides that these AABs shall extend banking hours from 3:00 to 5: 00 p.m. during the period April 1 up to the income tax payment deadline.

Meanwhile, RDO-100 has continued to strengthen its campaign for taxpayers to pay the annual income taxes for 2011 before this year's deadline on April 16.

In Ozamiz City, the campaign started early this month with a motorcade around the main thoroughfare of the city and the ceremonial signing of the pledge of support by the tax payers.


It also included the reminder to the tax payers to ask for official receipts (ORs) everytime they buy goods or services from the store or establishment where these items are bought.

In fact, RDO-100 advocates that asking for ORs should be made a habit by every tax payer to help the government in its tax collection efforts as taxes are the source of funds for development projects for the general welfare of the people.

Aquino seeks dismantling of private armies

by Jaime R. Pilapil and William B. Depasupil, Reporters


SAYING that he wants the very first elections to be held under him to be the most peaceful and orderly, President Benigno Aquino 3rd on Wednesday ordered the Philippine National Police (PNP) to dismantle all private armies in the country, most of which are believed maintained by politicians.


“I’ve tasked the PNP specifically for the continuing efforts to remove all of these private armed groups that exist, not only in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM),” President Aquino said during a Cabinet cluster meeting on voter registration in the Muslim autonomous region.

The President announced that a private army in Kalinga province had been neutralized, while the incidence of violence in Abra province—an alleged haven for assassins—had gone down.

“They’ve arrested quite a number of people identified with this [Kalinga] private armed group, filed the necessary charges and confiscated firearms. In Abra, we are told that there is a marked diminution of the violence normally being experienced in the province,” Mr. Aquino said.

He recently met with police officials for a “cursory evaluation” of the remaining private armies.

“We assessed the private armed groups and the result of that meeting was a revalidation of whether or not the data are still correct,” President Aquino said.

In June 2011, 28 private armed groups were dismantled by the police and 106 persons were arrested and charged.

The President first ordered the dismantling of private armies weeks after he assumed office.

On August 4, 2010, then-PNP Director General Jesus Verzosa and then-Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Ricardo David signed Joint Letter Directive 05-2010 that set in motion the PNP-AFP joint campaign to dismantle the remaining partisan armed groups or private armies in the countryside, particularly in the violence-prone provinces of Abra, Masbate and Misamis Occidental.

Based on the latest validation of the PNP Directorate for Intelligence, there are still 107 private armed groups all over the country, but only 65 are active.

Among the notorious private armed groups is the Kuratong Baleleng, which is based in Misamis Occidental. The group later evolved into an organized crime syndicate.

Rep. Loreto Leo Ocampos of Misamis Occidental said that the group was founded in the 1970s by Octavio Parojinog, the father of former Mayor Reynaldo “Aldong” Parojinog of Ozamiz City, who the lawmaker claimed is now the group’s alleged leader.

Ocampos claimed that the group has about 100 to 200 fully-armed members and some 1,000 sympathizers.






PhilHealth revokes accreditation of Misamis Occidental hospital

by BONG D. FABE


CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY—The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) in Northern Mindanao has revoked the accreditation of a medical clinic in Misamis Occidental province for fraud. Datu Masiding M. Alonto Jr., PhilHealth-X regional vice president, said PhilHealth found Bonifacio Medical Clinic in Bonifacio town, Misamis Occidental filed fraudulent claims for “ghost” patients aside other misrepresentations.

Alonto said the clinic, located at Purok 4, Poblacion, Bonifacio furnished “false and incorrect information.”

With the revocation, the clinic can no longer process claim reimbursements of PhilHealth members effective March 16, 2012, he said. He said PhilHealth filed a number of cases against the clinic for various irregularities since the approval of its accreditation in 1998. Twenty-nine of these were later found to be fraudulent claims for “non-admitted” patients.

These cases were filed after PhilHealth-X Legal Office found irregularities on the legitimacy of the patients’ confinement after a trend of family confinement and mandatory admission of 3 days was detected, Alonto said.

Alonto said these acts are tantamount to grave breach of the warranties of accreditation, which is punishable by revocation of the clinic’s status as an accredited PhilHealth provider.

In its decision dated Nov. 14, 2011, the Arbitration Office found Bonifacio Medical Clinic violating Section 141 or Claims for Non-Admitted Patients of Rule XXVIII of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the National Health Insurance Act of RA 7875 as amended by RA 9241.

“BMC undermines the goal of PhilHealth to provide secured hospitalization for its members,” Alonto said.

PhilHealth-X Legal Office chief lawyer Allan G. Panolong said his office has received decisions for BMC for 12 counts of revocation and 6 orders of suspension with an aggregate fine of P710,000.

PhilHealth was created in 1995 as the government’s answer to the clamor for a more responsive and comprehensive government health care program. President Fidel V. Ramos signed into law Republic Act 7875 on Feb. 14, 1995 creating the PHIC, which is mandated to provide social health insurance coverage to all Filipinos.

PhilHealth assumed the responsibility of administering the former Medicare program for government and private sector employees from the Government Service Insurance System in October 1997, from the Social Security System in April 1998, and from the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration in March 2005.







PhilHealth revokes accreditation of Bonifacio Medical Clinic in MisOcc

by ( Merlyn Ybañez/PhilHealth-10/EOR/PIA-10)


CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, March 27 (PIA) -- The PhilHealth Regional Office 10 has revoked the accreditation of a medical clinic in Misamis Occidental for fraudulently filing claims for non-admitted patients and other misrepresentations, an agency statement said.

PhilHealth Regional Vice President for Northern Mindanao Datu Masiding M. Alonto Jr. said Bonifacio Medical Clinic (BMC) located at Purok 4, Poblacion, Bonifacio town was found guilty for misrepresentation by furnishing false and incorrect information and can no longer process claim reimbursements of PhilHealth members effective March 16, 2012.

Alonto said the order came after a thorough investigation conducted by PhilHealth Regional Office 10 – Legal Office and that the revocation of BMC’s accreditation is permanent effective March 16, 2012.

PhilHealth has already filed a number of cases against the clinic for various irregularities since the approval of its accreditation in 1998. Twenty-nine (29) of which were later found to be fraudulent claims for “non-admitted” patients.

The cases were filed after PhilHealth 10 – Legal Office has found irregularities on the legitimacy of the patient’s confinement, since a trend of family confinement and mandatory admission of three (3) days were detected, Alonto said.

Alonto said these acts are tantamount to grave breach of the warranties of accreditation, which is punishable by revocation of the clinic’s status as an accredited PhilHealth provider.

In its decision dated November 14, 2011, the Arbitration Office found BMC violating Section 141 or Claims for non-admitted Patients of Rule XXVIII of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the National Health Insurance Act of R.A. 7875 as amended by R.A. 9241.

“BMC undermines the goal of PhilHealth to provide secured hospitalization for its members,” Alonto added.

As of this writing, Atty. Allan G. Panolong, Head of the Legal Office of PhilHealth 10 received decisions for BMC for 12 counts of revocation, six orders of suspension and aggregate fine of P710,000.00.

School in Mis. Occ. wins Sayawit National Competition of DepEd

by (Pat Nano/PIO/PIA-10 Mis. Occ.) )


TUDELA, Misamis Occidental, March 26 (PIA) -- Another national award has been added to the province of Misamis Occidental.

This, after the contestants of Tudela Central School, this town, won two of the major prizes of the Sayawit National Competition conducted by the Department of Education (DepEd) in Baguio City.


Mrs. Luzvisminda Tactacon, School Principal said these two major prizes are 1st place in the Teacher Category and 4th place in the Pupils Category of the said competition.

Participants of the Tudela Cental School were indeed very lucky to make it as finalists from among 15 entries, nationwide, Tactacon said.

She said the school’s presentation depicted the current situation of the environment, especially relating to climate change.

Just recently, the Provincial Government of Misamis Occidental has lined-up activities, to place itself, not only in the national map but in the world map, as well.

The achievement of Tudela Central School in the Sayawit National Competition has surely placed Misamis Occidental in the national map and every Misamisnon should be proud of it, Governor Herminia M. Ramiro said.

Meanwhile, she said the province also plans to join national competitions where the name of Misamis Occidental will be at stake, such as, the search for beauty queens, and other festivals

P 498-M worth of projects implemented in Mis. Occ. under MRDP-2, CFAD

by (EOR/RCA/PIA-10 Mis. Occ.)


OROQUIETA CITY, Misamis Occidental, Mar. 25 (PIA) – A total of P 498.09 million worth of projects have been implemented in Misamis Occidental under the Mindanao Rural Development Program (MRDP) Rural Infrastructure Sub-Projects, Phase 2 and the Community Fund for Agricultural Development (CFAD) last year.


Of this amount, P 488.76 million was spent on some 62 road projects with a total length of 292.13 km. under the MRDP 2 while P 9.25 million was spent under the CFAD.


Both programs were intended to further improve the income and achieve food security through the development of rural infrastructure, agri-fishery, livelihood and bio-diversity conservation activities of the residents in the rural areas.


Meanwhile, during the recent meeting of the Mis. Occ. Provincial Development Council (PDC) in the city, Teresa B. Calamba, Chairperson of the Road Sector Committee and Secretary to the PDC reported the following status and accomplishments of the rural infrastructure sub-projects:


One (1) of the projects with a length of 2.68 km. amounting to P 2.384 million have been fully liquidated while two (2) others with a length of 3.44 km. amounting to P 6.7 million have been accepted by MRDP and turned-over but not yet fully paid.


Four (4) of the projects with a length of 35.94 km. amounting to P 25.58 million, is still on-going and has an accomplishment of above 50 percent while the implementation of five (5) others with a length of 25.28 km. amounting to P 55.90 million which is also on-going, has an accomplishment of below 50 percent, Calamba said.


Contracts for eight (8) projects involving 24.22 km. amounting to P 66.14 million have been awarded but not yet started while six (6) projects involving 11.10 km. amounting to P 32.54 million have been bidded out but not yet awarded.


The bid documents and feasibility studies for 12 other road project with a length of 58.30 km. amounting to P 86.10 million have been readied for bidding while 24 others with a length of 131.16 km. amounting to P 213.39 million, are currently under review for additional funding.


Likewise, of the P 9.25 million worth of projects implemented under the CFAD for the province, last year, P 7 million was released for the poultry and livestock production of the municipalities of Aloran and Sinacaban at P 2.25 million, each, and Calamba and Panaon at P 1.25 million, each.


The other P 2.25 million is also to be downloaded to the different barangays of Sinacaban, the PDC Secretary added.

PAL suspending Ozamiz flights starting March 25

by LBG, GMA News


Citing "commerical" reasons, flag carrier Philippine Airlines will suspend its flights to Ozamiz City starting Sunday, March 25.

But PAL, in a news release, said passengers between Manila and Ozamiz may be served through a "code-share" agreement with AirPhil Express.

AirPhil Express operates its flights at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3, PAL said.

"Ozamiz-bound passengers have the option to take the PAL flights to Dipolog in Zamboanga del Norte, the nearest PAL station to Ozamiz. PAL flies to Dipolog six times a week using the 134-seater Airbus A319 aircraft," it added.

It advised Ozamiz passengers holding PAL tickets to visit PAL ticket offices or call PAL Reservations at 855-8888 for endorsement of their tickets and rebooking with AirPhil Express.

PAL used to fly seven times a week using the Airbus A320 and A319 jets to Ozamiz, one of just three cities of Misamis Occidental.

The flag carrier did not give any indication of when it will resume flights to Ozamiz.

“GO HERMIE” sets 2012 Mis. Occ. Development Plan

by (EOR/RCA-PIA 10 Mis. Occ.)


OROQUIETA CITY, Misamis Occidental, March 23 (PIA) -- The development direction of the province is set on the present administration’s executive blueprint by the acronym “GO HERMIE.”

GO HERMIE stands for good governance, order of law, health and social services, and human resource development, education and youth development, microeconomic stability, investment opportunity and tourism and institutional development, and improved delivery of services and environment and agriculture development.

This will be the gist of the monitoring and evaluation report on Year 1 of Misamis Occidental’s Executive-Legislative Agenda (ELA) presented during the Provincial Development Council (PDC) meeting yesterday, March 22.

The three-year comprehensive ELA of the province clearly articulates the development direction of both the executive and the legislative branches of government of Misamis Occidental.


The last component of GO HERMIE is also gearing towards agri-forest and eco-tourism development with focus on the protection of the Mt. Malindang Natural Range Park.

The meeting was attended by members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, the chief executives of the local government units of Mis. Occ., and heads of national agencies, as well as non-government and other sectoral organizations in the province.

Cha-cha bill won’t be passed

by Charissa M. Luci


Manila, Philippines – Charter change (Cha-cha) advocates in the House of Representatives should start yielding its campaign for the Cha-cha bill after the chairman of the House Committee on Constitutional Amendments admitted the non-passage of the infamous measure in the 15th Congress. Misamis Occidental Rep. Loreto Ocampos said the House will not be able to pass the measure that seeks to amend certain economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution. “As of this time, it is too late already for Cha-cha,” Ocampos said. He earlier warned that the Cha-cha bill faces death by “mid-year” if there are no “concrete” major developments on the proponents’ proposals and if the Executive fails to give green light to the measure. Ocampos said “it is reality” that without Malacañang’s support, the passage of the bill in the 15th Congress is unlikely. “It is a complete surrender as far as the Cha-cha bill is concerned,” he said.

BFP-Tangub City conducts activities to raise awareness on fire prevention

by Judith Bayog-Tablan


TANGUB CITY, Misamis Occidental, March 21 (PIA) -- Various activities have been lined-up by the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) here to raise the people’s awareness on the observance of the Fire Prevention Month of March this year.

Among such activities were the drawing, poster-making, and essay-writing contest on the theme "Makiisa, Makialam, Makipagtulongan Upang Sunog Ay Maiwasan (be united, get involved and cooperate, so fire can be avoided),” Senior Fire Inspector Butch Baulete, City Fire Marshall, said.

Held at the Tangub City Function Hall 1, last March 9, the poster-making and essay-writing contests were participated by high school students, while the drawing contest was geared towards elementary students.

First prize winners in the three categories automatically became the city’s official entries to the provincial level of the contests, Baulete added. (EOR/JBT-CIO/PIA 10 Mis. Occ.)

BFP intensifies training of barangay volunteer fire brigades in Ozamiz

by Rutchie C. Aguhob


OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental, March 20 (PIA) -- The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) has intensified the training and organization of the Barangay Volunteer Fire Brigades, especially in the densely populated areas of the city.

“We are doing this because we want to have force multipliers in all the barangays of the city, who will serve as the first responders, during the occurrence of fire in their areas,” Sr. Insp. Clint S. Cha, city fire marshall said.

Cha said the problem of the absence of roads and accessibility to these areas prevents the fire trucks and other fire-fighting equipment to go where they are needed during fire incidents.

He said training these volunteers on fire prevention and safety, as well, as skills on fire suppression, such as bucket relay, rappelling, evacuation, first aid, can help whenever there is fire in their areas since they themselves live in the communities.

Meanwhile, Cha said the BFP in the city has lined-up other activities in observance of the Fire Prevention Month of March, all focused on the theme: “Makiisa, Makialam, Makipagtulongan, Upang Sunog ay Maiwasan (be united and involved. Cooperate, so fire can be avoided).”

This includes the intensified fire safety inspection on buildings and other similar structures, including the business establishments, to see if they have complied with the requirements of the Accessibility Law and the Fire Code of the Philippines.

Also included in the month-long activities are the intensified fire prevention awareness program and the inspections of the city’s fire hydrants, Cha said. A holy mass held at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral followed by a motorcade around the city last March 1 kicked-off the month-long celebration in the city. Cha said a fire drill competition will be held tomorrow, March 21, at the Ozamiz City Hall grounds, to be participated in by the different fire volunteer brigades of the city. (EOR/RCA-PIA 10 Mis. Occ.)

AFP’s IPSP Bayanihan gains support of the Mis. Occ. provincial government

by Pat Nano


OROQUIETA CITY, Misamis Occidental, March 19 (PIA) -- The Internal Peace and Security Plan (IPSP) “Bayanihan” of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has gained the support, not only of the local government units (LGUs) but of the provincial government as well.

Thus declared Col. Rommel Almaria, Commander of the 55th Infantry Battalion (55IB), Philippine Army, based in Misamis Occidental, who said he is thankful for the strong support of Governor Herminia M. Ramiro in all their activities, particularly, during the recent disaster preparedness training for their soldiers.

Almaria said their mandate from the AFP is to serve and protect the people within its area of responsibility (AOR) under the guidelines set in its IPSP Bayanihan that calls for unity and cooperation of the people.

Included in 55IB’s AOR is the whole Misamis Occidental, nine towns of Zamboanga del Sur, and four towns of Zamboanga del Norte.

Thus, the 55IB Commander said they have closely coordinated with the LGUs of the cities of Tangub, Ozamiz and Oroquieta to orient the people on ISP Plan Bayanihan, particularly on the aspect of preparedness for any disaster or calamity, either natural or man-made.

Meanwhile, Almaria said they will monitor, not only the insurgency activities in the province, but also the safety of the civilians within their AOR during calamities.

Based on the monitoring they have done, Almaria said they found out that there are still insurgency activities happening in the outskirts of the province because they still get the support of the people in the area.

That is why he has warned the people not to be deceived by these groups and instead stop giving them their support, the 55IB Commander said.

Relative to this, he said they have conducted the social awareness symposium and the youth leadership summit among students in the far flung and hinterland barangays of Oroquieta City and the neighboring areas in coordination with the LGUs.

A youth summer camp will also be conducted this summer in coordination with the church, Almaria added. (EOR/PN-PIO/PIA 10 Mis. Occ.)

Ozamiz barangays to receive P50,000 financial aid from Mis. Occ. provincial government

by Pat Nano


OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental, March 15 (PIA) -- The 51 barangays of Ozamiz City have started receiving the P50,000 financial help from the provincial government of Misamis Occidental.

Funds for the purpose have been included in the provincial budget approved by Governor Herminia M. Ramiro for the development projects of the 490 barangays of the province.

As such, almost all the barangays of the first district of the province already received the funds, which they have used for the improvement of their barangays.

Included in the first district are the cities of Tangub and Ozamiz and the towns of Bonifacio, Clarin, Tudela, Sinacaban, Jimenez, and Panaon. (RCA/PN-PIO/PIA 10 Mis. Occ.)

Gov. Ramiro vows to give priority to the welfare of provincial government employees

by Pat Nano


OROQUIETA CITY, Misamis Occidental – The welfare of the provincial government employees of Misamis Occidental will always be a priority of Governor Herminia M. Ramiro.

This was revealed by the Governor who saw how happy the employees were to receive their salary differential, productivity enhancement bonus and clothing allowance for this year.

During a recent flag raising ceremony, Gov. Ramiro thanked the members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) headed by Vice-Governor Henry Oaminal for approving the budget of the said benefits of the provincial employees.

She also thanked the department heads for their good work performance, which is a pre-requisite of the productivity incentive and their support to the present administration.

Meanwhile, she informed the employees of the other projects intended for their welfare, one of which is the housing project located in Oroquieta City.

Last week, officials of PAG-IBIG or the Home Mutual Development Fund had already visited the province to talk about a partnership regarding the implementation of the project, she said.

Priority will be given to the employees of the provincial capitol for the 250 units of house and lot that will be put up by PAG-IBIG, Gregorio Luba, Jr., Head of PAG-IBIG, Pagadian City Branch. (PIO/PIA-Mis. Occ.)

BIR RD-100 in Mis. Occ. confident to hit this year’s collection target

by Pat Nano


OROQUIETA CITY, Misamis Occidental, March 13 (PIA) -- Despite the present economic situation, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) in Misamis Occidental is confident to hit its collection target this year.

This was the optimistic view of Atty. Maria M. Alfonso, Revenue District Officer for RD 100 based in the Ozamiz City, who said their tax collection target is increased every year, yet they have always been able to meet it.

Alfonso said for 2012, their target is P642 million, higher by P92 million or 16.72 percent, compared to last year’s P550 million, which they have successfully achieved.

However, there are quarters when the collection is low but there are also others when they have exceeded their targets, she said.

She also thanked the tax payers for their cooperation and support for paying the correct taxes and assured them that these will go back to the people through the programs and projects implemented in the localities.

Meanwhile, she said the collection during the second quarter is expected to increase in the second quarter of the year after collections in the first quarter experienced a slowdown, especially, during the month of February.

One of the reasons for this was because there were only few construction projects that were undertaken by the Department of Public Works and Highways during the period.

Aside from the individual income and business taxes, BIR is depending on the infrastructure sector for the needed tax collection, because Misamis Occidental is basically an agricultural province, Alfonso added. (RCA/PN-PIO/PIA Mis. Occ.)

Phil. Army’s 55IB undergo disaster preparedness training in Mis. Occ.

by Pat Nano


OROQUIETA CITY, Misamis Occidental, March 12 (PIA) -- The 55th Infantry Battalion (55IB), 1st Infantry Division, Philippine Army, based in the province, participated in the Disaster Preparedness Program of the Misamis Occidental provincial government.

Headed by Col. Rommel B. Almaria, Commander of 55IB, t members of the Misamis Occidental Search and Rescue Team (MOSART) headed by Gain Paul De Barras in the said training.

Almaria said there is a need to be prepared for any calamity or disaster that may happen anytime without warning and encouraged all members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines to have enough skills in performing rescue operations.

Aside from threats of flashfloods and landslides, Almario said Mt. Malindang, in whose foot the province of Misamis Occidental is settled, is actually a volcano that has been continually monitored by the members of MOSART. (RCA/PN-PIO/PIA 10 Mis. Occ.)





Misamis Occ LGU creates river systems monitoring group

  • Source: Misamis Occ LGU creates river systems monitoring group
  • Sunday 11th of March 2012
by Pat Nano


OROQUIETA CITY, Misamis Occidental, March 11 (PIA) – The provincial government has approved recenlty the creation of a committee that will oversee activities of river systems in Misamis Occidental.

Governor Herminia M. Ramiro has signed Executive Order No. 007-2012 creating the Misamis Occidental River Basin Management Committee (MORBMC). Signing of the said EO was witnessed by the heads of the different groups from the government and non-government organizations, members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) and people’s organizations, such as the Misamis Occidental Search and Rescue Team (MOSART) after a wide consultation with the stakeholders was done.

Creation of MORBMC aims to monitor and study the activities of the river systems in the province relative to climate change and will be headed by Ramiro with Dennis Leopoldo, Head of the Provincial Government-Environment and Natural Resources Office (PG-ENRO), as co-chairpersons.

Leopoldo said there are 18 major watersheds in Mis. Occ. that needs the attention of MORBMC in the wake of the recent floodings resulting from climate change.

Meanwhile, the MORBMC has given priority to monitor and study the activities of the water basin in the towns of Clarin and Tudela, which experienced floodings that resulted in huge damage to properties, last month.

It will now be the responsibility of MORBMC to look for ways so that a repeat of what happened to the two towns can be prevented.

As recalled, a Memorandum Circular have been issued by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) to all LGU’s to ensure the safety of the residents from possible disasters and calamities in their respective areas. (PIO/EOR/RCA/PN-PIA10 Mis. Occ.)

Mis. Occ. provincial capitol to retain its old structure

by Pat Nano


OROQUIETA CITY, Misamis Occidental, March 9 (PIA) -- The provincial capitol of Misamis Occidental will remain to be one of the most beautiful buildings in the country. This assurance was given by Governor Herminia M. Ramiro to the members of the Advisory Council for National Committee on Monuments and Sites of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) who came to the city recently.

Headed by Architect Dominic Calicia, the said group purposely came to the city to take a look and to study the structure of the provincial capitol building and make sure its old structure, which was designed by Architect Juan Arellano in 1930, will be retained.

Arellano also designed the Metropolitan Theater and National Museum and many other structures in Manila, which are now considered “endangered American era neo-classical buildings” in the country.

Architect Galicia said the provincial capitol building of Misamis Occidental is one of the most beautiful building in the whole Philippines and he is happy that its old structure will be retained.

In line with this, Governor Ramiro said a regular meeting between the contractor of the renovation of the Capitol and the NCCA will have to be done to make sure this will be carried out.

The decades-old capitol building, which houses the different offices of the provincial government, will undergo renovation since its dilapidated state causes the rain water to get inside causing damage to the documents and also posing a threat to the health of the employees.

The renovation will be completed within a duration of one year. (PN/PIO/PIA-10 Mis. Occ.).

Revenue bureau intensifies tax campaign in Misamis Occidental

by Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper


OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental – The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Revenue District Office 100 (RDO-100) here intensified campaign to remind the taxpayers in the province to pay their obligation during the first quarter in 2011, during the first quarter of the year.

Revenue district officer lawyer Maria M. Alfonso said the campaign’s kick-off activity was coincided with the renewal of business registrations.

She hopes RDO-100 will be able to achieve this year’s tax goal with the full cooperation and support of the taxpayers.

The campaign started with a motorcade around the main thoroughfare of the city. After which, a ceremonial signing of the pledge of support by the tax payers took place.

Meanwhile, the district revenue official reminded the taxpayers to ask for official receipts in their every transaction with stores, noting that it is government’s advantage.

She said consumers must make it a habit to ask for receipts for the Revenue department to determine the amount of taxes it will be collecting from the establishments. (PIA)

BIR intensifies tax campaign in Misamis Occidental

by Pat Nano


OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental, March 7 (PIA) -- The Revenue District Office 100 (RDO-100) of the Bureau of Internal Revenue here has intensified its campaign to pay the annual income taxes for 2011.

Such campaign aims to remind the tax payers in the province to pay their obligation for the year 2011, during the first quarter of the year, which also coincide with the renewal of business registrations, Atty. Maria M. Alfonso, Revenue District Officer said.

Alfonso hopes RDO-100 will be able to achieve this year’s tax goal with the full cooperation and support of the tax payers.

The campaign started with a motorcade around the main thoroughfare of the city recently after which, a ceremonial signing of the pledge of support by the tax payers took place.

Meanwhile, Alfonso has reminded the tax payers to ask for official receipts (ORs) everytime they buy goods or services from the store or establishment where they bought them.

Not asking for the ORs from these establishments is a loss to the government as the ORs provide information if they really pay the correct taxes, Alfonso said.

In fact, it should be made a habit by every tax payer to help the government in its tax collection efforts as taxes are the source of funds for development projects for the general welfare of the people, Alfonso added. (RCA/PN-PIO/PIA 10 Mis. Occ.)

Aquamarine park posts P6.53-M income in 2011, expects to double this year

by Rutchie C. Aguhob


SINACABAN, Misamis Occidental, Mar. 6 (PIA) -- Prospects are high that the Misamis Occidental Aquamarine Park (MOAP) located in Barangay Libertad Bajo here will double this year, with its 2011 income of P6.53 million.

This is the assessment of Manolito V. Yap, project manager of MOAP, who said that the bookings for their function rooms and dormitories have started early for 2012 compared to last year, when the bookings were made only after the renovations of some of it facilities were completed after the first quarter of the year.

The park consists of fish hatcheries, and houses a mini zoo and the entrance to Dolphin Island, which serves as the rehabilitation center for bottle-nosed dolphins that are washed ashore and those which seek shelter from fishermen.

Owned by the Misamis Occidental provincial government, MOAP is described as a tangible manifestation of its vision to promote aquamarine production, environmental protection, and ecotourism, geared towards the provision of livelihood opportunities to the Misamisnons.

The project was started by then Governor Leo Loreto S. Ocampos, who is now the Congressman of the 2nd District of the province supported by then Congresswoman Herminia M. Ramiro of the said district, who is now the governor of Misamis Occidental.

It also gained financial support from Sen. Francis Pangilinan and then Senators Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr. and Richard Gordon, the Secretary of the Department of Tourism when the MOAP was opened to the public.

Meanwhile, in his operations report to Governor Ramiro, Yap said the gross income from the dormitories and function rooms of MOAP from January to December last year amounted to P456,160.06, while the gross entrance amounted to P301,165.

He said the highest income was noted during the month of November with P381,248 because of the pre-Christmas gatherings followed by the summer months of June, P334,295.31, and May, P274,392.7. (RCA/EOR-PIA 10 Mis. Occ.)

Member of Alferez organized crime group nabbed

by Ronnie Francis M. Cariaga


CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, March 5 -- Combined forces of the Misamis Occidental Police Provincial Office and Joint Task Force Panguil arrested suspect Rommel Alferez, who allegedly has a pending arrest warrant for the crime of carnapping issued by Judge Alan Flores, Regional Trial Court (RTC) of the 12th Judicial Regional Region, Branch 7, Tubod, Lanao del Norte, after he was sighted inside the cockfighting arena in Barangay 6, Tangub City, Feb. 25.

Tangub City Police Chief, PSupt. Elias Hampac said the Police Anti-Carnapping Emergency Response (PACER) team based in Iligan City is looking into the suspect’s possible involvement of other crimes committed in Metro Manila.

Rommel was frisked after the lawful arrest, resulting in the confiscation of an illegally possessed 0.45 caliber pistol and ammunitions.

PSupt. Hampac added that Rommel is the uncle of Jojo Alferez, whom he and his police personnel encountered last Dec. 7 in a shootout that resulted in the wounding and arrest of Nelson Balos. PSupt. Hampac was likewise hit in his right shoulder.

The Alferez Organized Crime Group is believed to be operating in Cagayan de Oro, Pagadian, Dipolog and other neighboring cities. Their members are also linked to many criminal activities in Cebu and Metro Manila. (EOR/RFMC-PRO/PIA 10)

Tangub city receives Seal of Good Housekeeping Award from DIlG

by Pat Nano


TANGUB CITY, Misamis Occidental, March 4 (PIA) -- The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) has awarded the Seal of Good Housekeeping (SGH) to Tangub City for 2011.

The award was given after the city government was able to follow the guidelines set by the DILG in the implementation of the open disclosure policy in tax collection and Sound Fiscal Management in the use of public funds.

Along with the SGH Award was the cash amount of P3 million, which has helped the city so much in adding up to its development projects.

Meanwhile, Mayor Philip Tan thanked Governor Herminia M. Ramiro, on the occasion of the city’s 44th Charter Anniversary, recently, for the financial subsidy that Tangub received during her administration.

The Mayor also acknowledged the help of the Governor and the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP), headed by Vice-Governor Henry Oaminal for their continued support for development projects of the city.

One of these projects was the drainage improvement in one of the streets of Tangub and the P3.0 million that the Governor gave to the city in a congratulatory bid after it won the 2011 SGH Award.

These subsidies which the city government of Tangub has been using for its development projects have been much appreciated, Mayor Tan added. (PIO/PIA-10 Mis. Occ.)

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