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Zamboanga del Sur News June 2015
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GSIS-Pagadian holds consultative meeting; updates members on reforms, policies implemented
- Source: http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/1431433807071/gsis-pagadian-holds-consultative-meeting-updates-members-on-reforms-policies-implemented
- Wednesday, June 10, 2015
- By Franklin P. Gumapon (FPG/PIA9)
PAGADIAN CITY, June 10 (PIA) – Active members of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) have converged here Monday for the third consultative meeting, tackling the reforms and policies currently pursued by the agency.
Invited to the said gathering were the officers or representatives of government workers’ unions both from the national government agencies (NGAs) and local government units (LGUs) as well as retirees and pensioners.
In his presentation, Atty. Dionisio C. Ebdane Jr., senior vice president for Visayas-Mindanao group, emphasized that the GSIS now is more consultative, transparent and member-focused to regain the trust of its members.
Ebdane also presented the reforms undertaken by the present GSIS management like the restoration of survivorship benefit (which was suspended in 2009), no more ARAS (annual renewal of active status) for pensioners, increased minimum basic pension to P5 thousand, payment of proportionate pension, choice of loan amortization schedule for pensioners, no more suspension of employees of suspended agencies, re-engagement with Land Bank of the Philippines, partnership with agencies to avoid overlaps in functions, and reduction of interest rate at 6 percent for emergency loans, among others.
He also disclosed that the GSIS was able to reduce the volume of inaccurate statements of accounts from P30 billion in 2010 to P2.4 billion in 2014.
With the reforms implemented by the agency, the number of suspended agencies has also gone down from 315 in 2010 to 92 in March 2015.
Under the present leadership, Ebdane said, the GSIS has been able to earn a net income of P139 billion in 2014 from P63.91 billion in 2010 and its total assets now account for P910 billion from P506.19 billion in 2009.
To sustain these gains, Ebdane has appealed to all members to stay vigilant and actively participate in consultative dialogues to protect the state workers’ money with the GSIS.
NCIP-9 extends educational assistance to IP studes
- Source: http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/1431433806954/ncip-9-extends-educational-assistance-to-ip-studes
- Tuesday, June 9, 2015
- By Franklin P. Gumapon (FPG/PIA9)
PAGADIAN CITY, June 9 (PIA) – A total of 361 poor but deserving college students belonging to the Indigenous Peoples (IP) from all over Zamboanga Peninsula including those from Basilan Province have been given scholarships under the Educational Assistance Program (EAP) of the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP)-9 for this school year, 2015-2016.
Regional EAP Focal Person Abdurasid Buddick told the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) that 353 of these scholars would each receive P10 thousand as educational assistance per semester and are required to maintain a weighted average grade of at least 80%. The other six who are classified under the “merit-based full scholarship” would be given P25 thousand each per semester and should maintain a weighted average grade of 85% or better.
These scholars are currently enrolled in various degree programs like Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEED), Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSE), Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSSW), Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) and others.
Buddick advised the grantees to study hard in order to maintain their scholarships. “Until you won’t give us a chance to remove you from the list of scholars, you can continue enjoying the grant until you finish college,” Buddick emphatically said.
The IP scholars in the region are composed of Subanens, Kalibugans, Sama Bangingi, Badjaos and Yakans.
BIR operations greatly affected by brownout
- Source: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/zamboanga/local-news/2015/06/08/bir-operations-greatly-affected-brownout-412032
- Monday, June 8, 2015
- By Bong Garcia
A TOP official of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said the daily brownout greatly affect the operations of BIR agency in Zamboanga Peninsula.
BIR Regional Director Alert Alocilja said everything is on a standstill during brownout since the operations their offices are computer-based.
Alocilja noted Zamboanga city had been experiencing six to seven hours daily rotational brownouts for the past months brought about by the lower power generation by the Mindanao grid.
The nearby provinces are also experiencing daily rotational brownouts.
Aside from Zamboanga City, Alocilja’s office covers the BIR offices in the Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte; Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur; Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay; Isabela City, Basilan, Jolo, Sulu; and, Bongao, Tawi-Tawi.
Alocilja said he foresees there will be less collection of taxes in Zamboanga Peninsula due to the unabated brownouts.
The BIR central office has tasked Alocilja’s office to collect P6.57 billion in revenues here in the region this year.
Alocilja said they are set conducting bidding for the purchase power generators to be able to better serve the taxpayers in the region.
Armed Pusher Captured in Siocon; 11 Other Drug Suspects Nabbed
- Source: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/business/2015/06/07/zamboanga-del-norte-host-24th-minbizcon-411892
- Sunday, June 7, 2015
- By Police Inspector Dahlan T. Samuddin with report from PO2 Radzben S. Jul (RPIO9)
Margosatubig, Zamboanga Del Sur - Eight individuals, including eleven sachets of suspected illegal drugs, were taken into police custody during an operation conducted by elements of Margosatubig Police Station and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Purok Rose, Barangay Poblacion at about 6:00 AM of June 2, 2015.
Police Senior Inspector Jonathan P. Lladoc - Margosatubig police chief, identified the arrested individuals as Saib Abibul y Sumayang, 33, Adskar Halis, 19, Janrey Mesa y Perez, 19, Sarah Datu-Oto, 23, Rodman Del Rosario y Salon, 22, Adjidkan Majid y Alhabsi, 32, Alfie Majid y Balilo y Itumay, 27, Abdulmajid Datu-Oto, 28. Confiscated items included eleven sachets of suspected shabu, a cellphone, drug paraphernalia, and Php 200.00 marked money. The arrested persons were brought to said police station for booking and was subsequently turned-over to PDEA for proper disposition.
Siocon, Zamboanga Del Norte - A motorcycle driver was arrested by anti-illegal drug operatives of Siocon Police Station during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Siay at about 2:30 PM on June 2, 2015. Police Chief Inspector Joseph Maulad - Siocon Police Chief, identified the suspect as Sahari Padila y Waras, 37, resident of said place. Confiscated from the suspect were a brown pouch containing two small sachets with white crystalline substance believe to be shabu, two small sachets with shabu residue, ₱500.00 cash, an ID card, drug paraphernalia, ₱500.00 marked money, one automatic Ingram pistol loaded with five rounds of cal .45 ammunition and a sachet of shabu as buy-bust evidence. The inventory of all confiscated items was done in the presence of Kagawad Larry Saligidan of Barangay Siay. Suspect is temporarily detained at above police station. He will be charged with a case for violation of RA 9165 and RA 10591, while all recovered items were temporarily deposited at above police station prior its turn-over to the Provincial Crime Laboratory Office.
Zamboanga City - A suspected drug pusher was arrested during a drug buy-bust operation carried out by the anti-illegal drug operatives of Zamboanga City Police Office led by Police Inspector Erwin B. Abrasado at Morning Glory St., Barangay Putik at about 4:30 PM of June 2, 2015. The arrested pusher was identified as Cris Fernando y Salih a.k.a. “Gaga”, 23, resident of Barangay Cabaluay. Confiscated from him were six sachets of suspected shabu, drug paraphernalia and Php 200.00 marked money. Suspect is presently detained at Zamboanga City Police Office for filing of appropriate charges in court.
Zamboanga City - A suspected drug pusher was arrested by the anti-illegal drug operatives of Zamboanga City Police Office led by Police Inspector Erwin B. Abrasado during a buy-bust operation at Zone 1, Barangay Lumbangan at about 12:10 AM on June 03, 2015. Suspect was identified as Eldemer Fernandez y Asuncion a.k.a. “Mermer”, 37, resident of said place. Confiscated from him were twelve sachets containing substance believed to be shabu, drug paraphernalia and Php 300.00 marked money. Suspect is presently detained at Zamboanga City Police Station 7 for filing of appropriate charges in court.
Zamboanga City - A suspected drug pusher fell into the hands of anti-illegal drugs operatives of Zamboanga City Police Station 11 during a drug buy-bust operation at Sucabon, Barangay Zone 2 at about 12:30 PM on June 02, 2015. The pusher was identified as Lemuel Lago y Lagasca, 30, resident of said place. Confiscated from him were two sachets of suspected shabu, drug paraphernalia, and Php 200.00 marked money. Suspect is presently detained at said police station for filing of appropriate charges in court.
Zambo Sur 2 most wanted persons fall
- Source: http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?nid=2&rid=769559
- Saturday, June 6, 2015
- (PNA),RMA/TPGJR
ZAMBOANGA CITY, June 6 (PNA) – The police have arrested in a manhunt operation two of the most wanted persons in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, an official disclosed Saturday.
Sr. Supt. Sofronio Ecaldre, Zamboanga del Sur police director, identified the arrested wanted persons as Ronnie Mariquit, 37, and Diego Hormillada, 46, who are facing charges for rape and qualified rape, respectively, with no bail recommended.
Ecaldre said Mariquit was arrested around 8 p.m. Friday in Barangay Sto. Rosario, Tukuran, Zamboanga del Sur.
Ecaldre said Mariquit was the number eight most wanted persons in Tukuran and had a standing arrest warrant for the crime of rape issued on Nov. 19, 2014 by a court in Pagadian City.
He said Hormillada was arrested also at around 8 p.m. Friday in Barangay Poblacion, Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte.
He said Hormillada has a standing warrant of arrest for the crime of qualified rape and is the number nine most wanted persons in Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur.
Pagadian City sets activities for 46th Founding Anniversary
- Source: http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?nid=2&rid=769233
- Friday, June 5, 2015
- (PNA), FPV/TPGJR/HIROHITO D. CADION
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur, June 5 (PNA) – The city government has lined up several activities for the celebration of this city’s 46th Founding Anniversary on June 21.
City Information Officer Leah Agonoy said the week-long simple but meaningful activities will start on June 16 and will culminate June 21, the anniversary day.
Agonoy said week-long celebration will kick off June 16 with sports competition among barangays dubbed as the “Barangaylimpics” and the opening of the Pagadian City government employees association games and would culminate in the evening with the Department of Education (DepEd) night.
Agonoy said it will be followed the next day, with the opening of the Agro-Trade Fair at this city’s Plaza Luz covered court and the Miss Pagadian City Talent Night.
On the third day, June 18, Agonoy said there will be a clean-up drive in all urban and coastal baranghays and a Jobs Fair at the City Commercial Center (C3) Mall.
She said there will be a concelebrated mass at the Sto. Niño Cathedral on June 19 and the Miss Pagadian City coronation night.
She said the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) will hold mobile issuance of passports at the C3 Mall on June 20.
The awarding of the “Barangaylimpics” will be held on the same day at City Hall complex and the Concert of the Blind at the city Gymnasium in the evening.
Agonoy said the 46th Founding Anniversary will culminate on June 21 with a civic-military parade and the anniversary program.
Barangay San Pedro placed under state of calamity
- Source: http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/1371433307482/barangay-san-pedro-placed-under-state-of-calamity
- Thursday, June 4, 2015
- By Gideon C. Corgue (ALT/GCC/PIA9-Zamboanga del Sur)
PAGADIAN CITY, June 4 (PIA) – The Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) has declared barangay San Pedro under a state of calamity, thus authorizing the release of funds for mitigating measures.
Mayor Romeo P. Pulmones said in a special session on Tuesday morning, June 2, the SP discussed the recommendation of the Crisis Management Committee and City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CDRRMC) to declare barangay San Pedro under state of calamity.
The CDRRMC, chaired by the good mayor, made the recommendation in view of the damage brought about by the massive fire that broke out Monday morning in barangays San Pedro and Santiago, causing an estimated P20 million damage.
The 4-hour fire gutted 1,500 houses, killed a 60-year old resident, and forced majority of residents to leave the area.
“We declared barangay San Pedro under a state of calamity to expedite the government’s rescue, relief and rehabilitation efforts in barangay San Pedro which was greatly devastated by the fire,” Pulmones said during the press conference.
Pulmones said he approved the release of “quick response fund” for the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to help the victims. Financial assistance of P1,500/family was immediately extended by the city government for their immediate needs.
He assured that the city government will give additional cash assistance to fire victims for them to rebuild their houses.
“Mohatag pa kita sa dugang nga cash assistance apan gihimo pa sa kagamhanang lokal ning dakbayan ang makuti nga pagsusi sa ngalan sa mga biktima sa sunog aron malikayan ang double entry,” Pulmones added.
(We will give additional cash assistance but the city government is doing a thorough assessment on the names of fire victims to avoid double entry.)
Pulmones said an initial P5-M was spent by the city government on the day of the fire to provide immediate needs of the victims especially food, water and other basic necessities.
He revealed that a technical team had already been dispatched in the area to speed up survey, for the lot owners to immediately rebuild their houses.
“We will do everything within our means to help the fire victims,” Pulmones concluded.
Pagadian City allocates PHP5-M funds to help fire victims
- Source: http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?nid=2&rid=768346
- Wednesday, June 3, 2015
- (PNA), FFC/RCK/TPGJR/HDC
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur, June 3 (PNA) -– The local government has allocated PHP5 million to provide financial assistance to the thousands of Monday’s fire victims from two coastal barangays of this city.
Mayor Romeo Pulmones told the Philippines News Agency that the financial allocation was taken from this city’s calamity funds as authorized by the City Council through a resolution approved Tuesday.
Pulmones said the funding allocation will be spent for food and other basic needs and cash financial assistance for the fire victims.
Pulmones said the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) listed more than 2,000 families that were affected in the fire incident that hit the coastal barangays of Santiago and San Pedro.
More than PHP20 million worth of properties were burned to ashes during the fire that broke out around 12:10 p.m. Monday in one of the houses at Purok Campo Islam, Barangay Santiago.
The fire fanned out towards the adjacent barangay of San Pedro due to strong winds and razed at least 1,500 houses mostly made of light materials and semi-concrete structures, a school and a Day Care Center.
A septuagenarian man was killed while his wife was injured in the fire that lasted for four hours.
The fire victims are temporarily housed at this city’s gymnasium, Plaza Luz’ covered court, Barangay Kawit covered court, and San Pedro Elementary School.
Continuous law enforcement operation significantly reduced NPA influence in Zamboanga del Sur
- Source: http://http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?nid=2&rid=768037
- Tuesday, June 2, 2015
- (PNA), SCS/TPGJR/HIROHITO D. CADION
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur, June 2 (PNA) – A military official announced on Tuesday they have significantly reduced the influence of the New People’s Army (NPA) in most of the areas in this province.
Lt. Col. Alvin Luzon, Army’s 53rd Infantry Battalion, said there was no recorded NPA-initiated violence for more than a year now within the area of responsibility of his command.
The Luzon-led battalion has jurisdiction over the one component city and 20 of the 26 towns of this province.
The six towns that are not within the jurisdiction of the Army’s 53rd Infantry Battalion are Bayog, Dumingag, Josefina, Mahayag, Molave, and Tambulig.
Luzon said the NPA failed to carry out atrocities since they were highly mobile brought about by the continuous law enforcement operation of his battalion in coordination with the police and local government units (LGUs).
Luzon said that national government organizations, peoples’ organizations and other civic groups within his area of jurisdiction also support his battalion’s peace- keeping efforts in line with “Oplan Bayanihan,” aside from the police and LGUs.
“We were able to accomplish our tasks because of the help and involvement of the concerned stakeholders,” Luzon said as he thanked the different sectors for their support.
Meanwhile, the Army’s 53rd Infantry Battalion celebrated on Friday its 13th founding anniversary with simple but fitting ceremonies.
The headquarters of the 53rd Infantry Battalion is based in the nearby town of Guipos, this province.
Parolees, probationers undergo orientation on DOLE’s livelihood programs
- Source: http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/1351433121153/parolees-probationers-undergo-orientation-on-dole-s-livelihood-programs
- Monday, June 1, 2015
- By Calro A. Lanipa (FPG/CAL/PIA9 with reports from Eddie Baldado)
PAGADIAN CITY, June 1 (PIA) – Some 52 probationers, parolees and pardonees including volunteer probation aides (VPAs) have recently attended an orientation on the Deparment of Labor and Employment’s (DOLE) livelihood programs at Anastacia Pension House this city.
This activity was designed to effect positive changes in the lives of the parolees, probationers and pardonees as part of the Parole and Probation Administration (PPA)-Zamboanga del Sur Provincial Office No. 1’s commitment to improve the living conditions of its clients.
Camilo Encila Jr., officer-in-charge, DOLE- Zamboanga del Sur Provincial Office presented the Integrated Livelihood and Emergency Program (DILLEP), a government’s intervention program that seeks to contribute to poverty reduction and to reduce vulnerability to risk of the poor/marginalized sectors in the community.
Encila emphasized that “this program is part of the rehabilitation process to alleviate the socio-economic status of deprived individuals like the DOJ-PPA clients for them to normally go back to mainstream society productive, despite being in conflict with the law before.
He further said that his office would continue to support all PPA’s programs that focus on client’s welfare and development, “as this is the most humane expression for them to feel that they are still very important segment of the society.”
In line with agency’s goal of promoting the correction and rehabilitation of an offender by providing him/her with personalized community based treatment and an opportunity to become productive in his/her re-integration to mainstream society, the ZDSPPO No. 1 under the stewardship of Chief Probation and Parole Officer Nicasio D. Dujali, commits itself to pursue various rehabilitation activities geared for client’s reformation.