Quezon City News August 2015

From Philippines
Revision as of 08:55, 26 August 2015 by Prdims (talk | contribs)
Jump to navigation Jump to search
→ → Go back HOME to Zamboanga: the Portal to the Philippines.

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
Create Name's page

Regions | Philippine Provinces | Philippine Cities | Municipalities | Barangays | High School Reunions

Quezon City - Archived News
Manuel quezon.jpg
The Founder Manuel Quezon
Up diliman.jpg
University of the Philippines
Interactive Google Satellite Map of Quezon City
Quezon city.png
Quezon City Map Locator
Quezon city NCR.jpg

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.

Dietary supplement is a product that contains vitamins, minerals, herbs or other botanicals, amino acids, enzymes, and/or other ingredients intended to supplement the diet. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has special labeling requirements for dietary supplements and treats them as foods, not drugs.

Manufacturers and distributors of dietary supplements and dietary ingredients are prohibited from marketing products that are adulterated or misbranded. That means that these firms are responsible for evaluating the safety and labeling of their products before marketing to ensure that they meet all the requirements of DSHEA and FDA regulations.

BIR’s electronic registration resumes Aug. 10

By Susan G. de Leon (PIA-NCR/RJB/SDL)

QUEZON CITY, AUG. 10 (PIA)--The Bureau of Internal Revenue’s (BIR) online application for taxpayer identification numbers, or TINs is now back in operation starting Monday, August 10.

BIR Deputy Commissioner for information systems group Lilia C. Guillermo, in a memorandum issued August 7 said, the technical issues encountered in eREG System that made it go offline for several months have been resolved.

Guillermo advised taxpayers and all eREG users to use online TIN applications as Revenue district offices will no longer manually issue TlNs.

The BIR eREGISTRATION (eREG) system is a web application system for various taxpayer registration services, such as TIN issuance, payment of registration fee and issuance of Certificate of Registration

The eTIN is a module of the eREG System. It offers convenient access to application for Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) over the internet.

It currently caters to the following types of individual taxpayers: Self-employed individuals such as Single Proprietors and Professionals, Mixed Income Earners (e.g. employee and single proprietor and/or professional at the same time), Employees, and Executive Order (E.O.) No. 98.

Quezon City garbage hauling expenses up

By Reina Tolentino

The local government of Quezon City’s expenses for collection and hauling of garbage to sanitary dumps reached over a billion last year, according to a 2014 audit report by the Commission on Audit (COA).

Based on the city’s consolidated statement of income and expenses, it spent P1,014,195,457 for Environment/Sanitary Services in 2014.

The figure has been increasing since 2009, when P755,264,596 was spent.

In 2010, it rose to P828,714,386 then P920,757,953 in 2011.

The collection expenses fell to P903,715,477 in 2012 and again rose to P994,590,354 in 2013.

Quezon City is followed by Manila, the country’s capital, which spent P512.564 million for garbage hauling in 2013 and Makati City, the business capital, which paid P440.157 million in the same year.

Quezon City is the largest of 16 cities and one municipality in Metro Manila both in terms of population and land area.

It covers almost one-fourth of Metro Manila (National Capital Region) with 16,112.8 ha. or 160 sq. km. and its population of more than 2.9 million is the biggest in the NCR.

The P1.014 billion would mean about P340 from each resident.

Aquino lauds Oplan Lambat Sibat on PNP’s 114th Service anniversary

By Susan G. de Leon (PIA-NCR/RJB/SDL)

QUEZON CITY, Aug. 08 (PIA) -- President Benigno S. Aquino III lauded Philippine National Police’s Oplan Lambat Sibat saying that the campaign accomplished a lot by keeping a decreasing trend in the National Capital Region crime rate.

Aquino yesterday (Friday, August 7) led the celebration of the 114th Police Service Anniversary in simple ceremonies at the PNP National Headquarters in Camp Crame, Quezon City.

The President claimed crime cases, particularly murder, homicide and theft, have gone down compared to last year's numbers.

”Ayon sa pinakahuling datos: Mula sa 37 na kaso ng murder at homicide kada linggo sa National Capital Region mula Enero hanggang Hunyo 2014, bumaba ito sa 21 nitong Hulyo,” the President said.

He added the program will now be expanded to cover Regions 3 and 4.

“Dahil nga sa positibong resultang hatid ng Oplan Lambat-Sibat, pinalawak na rin natin ang saklaw nito; inilunsad na rin natin ito sa Region 3 at 4,” the President added.

Since the campaign began in June 2014, crimes in Metro Manila was reduced by more than 60 percent as of mid-June 2015.

From an average of 919 incidents last year, criminality went down to 315 incidents this year.

These incidents include street crimes like robbery, theft and carnapping.

Thru the relentless operations of Oplan Lambat Sibat, 438 of the Most Wanted Persons in Metro Manila were caught.

The PNP Directorate for Intelligence (DI) noted that out of 75 Criminal Gangs being watched by the PNP operatives, 43% were neutralized and 32% were degraded.

However, the DI said that elements of different PNP units are still on guard and looking for the remaining 25% of active criminal gangs in the NCR.

Oplan Lambat Sibat was designed as a unified intel target operations of the PNP using combined intelligence resources of various operating units.

Google celebrates Buwan ng Wika, launches Love Your Language campaign

(RJB/SDL/PIA-NCR)

QUEZON CITY, Aug. 7 (PIA)-- In celebration of Buwan ng Wika, Google Philippines invites every Filipino including translators, language lovers, and culture enthusiasts to contribute to the Google Translate Community to help bridge language barriers and bring the Filipino and Cebuano languages and cultures better representation online to share with the rest of the world.

In line with this, Google Philippines launched a nationwide translation campaign called Love Your Language, a first translate-a-thon to improve the quality of Filipino and Cebuano translations online.

Throughout August, Google is holding a series of Love Your Language translate-a-thons across the country through several community-led and campus-led events in Bacolod, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Dagupan, Davao, General Santos, Guimaras, Halsema, Iligan, Iloilo, La Union, Los Banos, Makati City, Pangasinan, Quezon City, and Zamboanga.

According to Google Philippines Head of Communications and Public Affairs, Gail Tan, the Google Translate Community is a platform for Filipinos to express national pride and love for our local language through their contributions.

“Through this dedicated community effort, we believe that the Filipinos can build a web that truly works for them as they make Filipino and Cebuano languages better understood and appreciated online by both native and non-native speakers,” Tan said.

Individuals and organizations who want to help translate as part of Love Your Language in the Philippines can get more information and register at https://sites.google.com/site/loveyourlanguagephilippines/ or https://goo.gl/HPwI3Z.

Participants are encouraged to share their Google Translate Community anecdotes through their social media channels using hashtags #LoveYourLanguagePH or #GoogleTranslatePH.

Filipino blind singers, musicians perform exceptionally in "First Himig Tanglaw"

By Lily O Ramos [(PNA), LAM/LOR]

MANILA, Aug. 5 (PNA) -- Being blind, deaf, mute, bipolar or having some limb missing should not be an obstacle for persons with disabilities (PWDs) to become a successful worker anytime, anywhere.

Even in the arts, many PWDs can become famous.

Look at blind Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli who is now known as the best aria singer in the world today; legendary American singer/composer Stevie Wonder who sold dozen albums of classics worldwide; and Puerto Rico’s gifted guitarist-singer-composer Jose Feliciano of the "Feliz Navidad" fame.

The Philippines does not lack blind singers, musicians or instrumentalists as shown in Tuesday’s First Himig Tanglaw Grand finals at the Sky Dome in SM North Edsa, Quezon City.

Massage therapist Charmaine Tonid of Negros Oriental rendered “The Prayer,” navigating the soft to high notes with crystal voice and ease with correct pronunciation of the English and Italian parts of the song to covet the grand prize in the solo competition.

Visually impaired but very determined to live life at its fullest, Tonid said she would love to become a professional singer if given the chance to do so like normal people.

If any record producer out there would like to give her an audition, the pretty girl said she is willing to sing her heart out.

Young and talented, she hopes to be singing someday before big crowds and entertaining the audience.

”A song can help wipe away the tears and pain inside or outside the heart,” she said. ”I also want to help my family financially."

The battle of the bands crown went to the Sharp Trouperz Band with their rendition of “Mangarap Ka,” a song popularized by local band After Image. The group's creativity include a rain of confetti during the performance and a rap by their lead singer that won the judges’ nod.

Aside from creativity, the group’s mastery of the drums, electronic piano and guitar added to their confidence as they sang and rapped with gusto without being drowned by instruments on stage.

The Trouperz can even beat many of the local bands if ranged against them in an open competition. Just like their colleagues, the blind band wants to have the chance to perform in concerts if anybody would gamble on their talent.

One of the crowd pleasers is Dennis Battong from Amuyong, Cagayan up north who sang “I Live My Life For You” with such zest and sparkle.

The judges gave Battong the credit for his clear pronunciation and enunciation of his piece while sitting down or standing in front of the awed judges.

Also a massage worker, his wish is to earn enough for his family and go out to the world to share his powerful voice if somebody offers him to sing live or through recording.

Musical patrons like conductor Ryan Cayabyab, Vic del Rosario, Alpha Records and radio stations would like to showcase and enhance the talents of these visually-impaired aspirants. They are just waiting for your call.

NHA to grant housing assistance to families of fallen soldiers

(AFP/RJB/KCDA/PIA-NCR)

QUEZON CITY, Aug. 4 (PIA) – With the passing of Resolution No. 5914 on March 31, 2015, the National Housing Authority (NHA) is bound to pursue the grant of housing assistance to the families of fallen armed personnel from both the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).

The effort to provide said assistance is in line with the national government’s recognition of the departed combatants’ selfless sacrifice in the fulfillment of their duties to their country and fellowmen.

As the Presidential Management Staff (PMS) confirms this good news with the AFP, the families of the fallen soldiers can now look forward to getting new houses with AFP’s parallel implementation of the Killed-In-Action (KIA) Off-Base Housing Program.

For the beneficiaries to avail of the KIA Housing Program, they simply have to submit their names, registered mailing address, contact numbers and preferred sites among the President Benigno Simeon Aquino III (PBSAIII) Housing sites to the AFP Housing Board for endorsement to the NHA.

KIA beneficiaries are also advised to get in touch with Ms. Beth Campanano of the Housing Management Division of AFPREP at Camp Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City for details/processing. Contact numbers are (02) 911-60-01 local 6922/6782 and/or 09173909034.

General Hernando DCA Iriberri, Chief of Staff AFP, thanks the national government on behalf of all of AFP soldiers who perished in service of the country and their dependents. (AFP).

Maynilad launches new multi-channel customer service assistance

(MAYNILAD/RJB/JEG/PIA-NCR)

QUEZON CITY, August 3 (PIA) – Maynilad customers can now reach Maynilad’s customer service agents through SMS and social media channels Facebook and Twitter.

“Part of our efforts to improve services to our almost 9 million customers is to ensure that we are more accessible to them. With these new customer touch points, we hope to become more responsive to their concerns,” said Maynilad President and CEO Ricky P. Vargas.

According to Maynilad, inquiries on water services, billing concerns, service interruptions, application requirements, septic tank desludging, and reports of pipe leaks or illegal connections, among other concerns can now be sent to Maynilad via its new Text Hotline 0998-864-1446.

To avail of this service, customers should type MAYNILAD <space> 8-digit Contract Account Number> <space> Complete Name <space> Message.

Likewise, customers may now also send their concerns through Maynilad’s official social media accounts in Facebook (www.facebook.com/MayniladWater) and Twitter (@maynilad).

Company updates and news may also be seen on Maynilad’s FB and Twitter accounts.

The new channels of communication are addition to Maynilad’s customer service Hotline 1626 and website www.mayniladwater.com.ph.

QC mulls twice-a-year shake drill

(People's Tonight)

Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista said the city now plans to institutionalize the conduct of earthquake drills in the city at least twice a year to raise public awareness and muscle memory on disaster preparedness.

If plans do not miscarry, Bautista said the city is planning to conduct a city-wide earthquake drill the last quarter of the year at the Quezon Memorial Circle, using the July 30 earthquake drill as template after it was described to be ‘generally successful.’

Bautista said that after the drill, the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council will also be conducting a gap analysis to address what are still lacking in the city’s disaster preparedness plan.

The city government is considering procuring water tankers and purifiers to ensure that potable water shall be provided to city residents during emergency situations. Under the plan, each of the city’s six districts shall have water treatment facility.

Earlier, Bautista called for a massive participation of all stakeholders in the July 30 metro-wide earthquake drill which was organized by the government to test the implementation of national and local contingency plans for emergency situations, including earthquakes.

Among those being mobilized by the mayor are the city’s 142 barangays, public and private schools, commercial establishments, people’s organizations, non-government organizations, government and private hospitals, churches, government offices, media organizations and other community-based institutions.

Bautista, together with National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) Chief Joel Pagdilao and QCDRRMC action officer Elmo San Diego, personally supervised the July 30 activity at QC Hall.

Aside from QC Hall, pocket drills were also conducted at Eastwood City, Veterans Memorial Hospital, Novaliches District Center and at SM and Trinoma malls. Eastwood City in Bgy. Libis hosted the biggest pocket drill.

Meanwhile, secretary to the mayor Tadeo Palma supervised the pocket drill at the Novaliches District Center.

During the July 30 activity, emergency responders from the QC Department of Public Order and Safety, QC Fire Department, Health Department, Social Services Development Department, Engineering Department and QC Red Cross demonstrated their rescue and response capabilities to highlight the city government’s continuing effort to provide the necessary emergency response services to city residents, especially in case of an earthquake that could emanate from the West Valley Fault.

PNP 114th police service celebration up

(PNA), RMA/PFN/SSC

MANILA, Aug. 1 (PNA) -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) has lined up a week-long activities to celebrate its 114th Police Service anniversary starting Monday till Aug. 7.

President Benigno S. Aquino III is expected to attend during the Aug. 7 event.

Through its Directorate for Police Community Relations (DPCR) and Police Community Relations Group (PCRG), the PNP will conduct various activities such as:

-- The Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for the Regional Products Exhibit at the PNP Heritage Park, Camp Crame, Quezon City (Aug. 3 /9 a.m.);

-- Display of action photos on tourist destination, and Regional Products Exhibit at the PNP Heritage Park, Camp Crame, Quezon City (Aug. 3-6 / 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.);

-- 23rd PCRG Founding Anniversary at the PNP Multi-Purpose Center, Camp Crame, Quezon City (Aug. 3 / 9:30 a.m.);

-- Disaster Preparedness Symposium at the PNP Multi-Purpose Center, Camp Crame, Quezon City (Aug. 3 / 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.);

-- “Pulisteniks”, Arnis Exhibition and Rifle Exercises at the PNP Grandstand, Camp Crame, Quezon City (Aug. 4 / 4 a.m.);

-- PNP Mall Tours on Aug. 4 at 10 a.m. at Fisher Mall, Quezon Avenue, Quezon City and on Aug. 6 at 10 a.m. in Ever Gotesco Mall, Commonwealth, Quezon City;

-- School-Based Activities in Philippine Christian University, Manila and Ramon Magsaysay High School, Quezon City during the 1st week of August;

-- Film Showing at the PNP Multi-Purpose Center, Camp Crame, Quezon City (Aug. 5 / 9 a.m.); and

-- Entertainment Shows at the PNP Grandstand, Camp Crame, Quezon City (Aug. 5 / 4 a.m.).

DPCR head Director Wilfredo D. Franco said the activities desire to exemplify the PNP’s organizational mandate focusing on public safety through crime prevention and disaster preparedness.

It also aims to showcase the skills, talents, capability, and expertise of PNP personnel.

Among the highlights of the week-long celebration is the Display of action photos on tourist destination and Regional Products Exhibit.

A 6x6 ft booth will be provided for the participating Police Regional Offices by their respective Directorates for Integrated Police Operations (DIPO) and selected National Support Units.

The best booths will receive cash prizes amounting to Php20,000 for the 1st prize, Php15,000 for the 2nd prize and Php10,000 for the 3rd prize.

The culminating activity on Aug. 6 at 5:00 p.m. in Ever Gotesco Mall, Commonwealth will be highlighted by a musical festival, exhibition of the PNP Grand Marching Band, dance numbers by PNP Mascots, cultural shows and silent drills to be performed by the PNPA cadets.

Retrieved from "https://zamboanga.com/z/index.php?title=Quezon_City_News_August_2015&oldid=862586"