Catanduanes News March 2012

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Catanduanes Province

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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Provincial Capitol Building of Catanduanes

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Four drown in floods spawned by heavy rains in Bicol

At least four people drown in floods triggered by heavy rains since Sunday in the provinces of Catanduanes, Albay, Camarines Sur and Camarines Norte, an official of the Office of Civil Defense in Bicol said Wednesday.

Bernardo Alejandro, OCD-Bicol director, identified the fatalities as Antonette Miserilla, 30, of Barangay Anib, Sipocot, Camarines Sur, and her six-year-old son Errol John.

He said the mother and son were on a carabao fording a swollen river on Monday when they fell off the animal and were swept away by the strong current and drowned. Their bodies were recovered in the town of Cabusao.

In Malilipot, Albay, police said, Dennis de Lima, 24, who was swimming with friends at the Palale Beach resort on Sunday and was carried by a strong sea current and drowned. His body was recovered at the shoreline of Barangay San Lorenzo in Tabaco City, also in Albay.

Earlier reports said a fisherman in Catanduanes fell from his boat while fishing and drowned in heavy seas.

Bicol was affected by moderate rains in the past five days due to a low pressure area off Palawan.

Bernardo said at least two persons were still missing in the towns of Bulusan in Sorsogon and Gigmoto in Catanduanes. At least four fishermen from Catanduanes and Camarines Sur were rescued.

The state weather bureau said cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers was experienced in Bicol and Southern Luzon and Eastern Visayas due to the tail end of a cold front.

Coast guard’s aircraft request denied

THE Office of the Civil Defense (OCD) failed to grant the Philippine Coast Guard’s (PCG) request for an aircraft to be used in search and rescue operation of two missing boatmen in Catanduanes.

The OCD earlier said they don’t have an available aircraft. In response, the PCG said in a radio report they will continue the search and rescue operation once the weather becomes stable.

Fishermen Michael Toonan and Efren Templonuevo were reported missing since last Tuesday.

10% decrease in daily rice distribution will not affect rice supply - NFA

VIRAC, Catanduanes- The National Food Authority (NFA) provincial office here assured that the decrease by 10 percent in the daily rice distribution will have a small impact on local rice supply primarily because this is harvest season.

According to NFA provincial manager Oscar Tubalinal, said decrease will have a negligible impact since it coincides with the ongoing harvest of palay in the province and also due to the reason that the Virac Public Market retailers of rice are not included in the said cut down which accounts for majority of daily rice withdrawals.

The regulated rice distribution is in compliance with the directive of NFA Administrator Angelito Banayo ordering all offices in the provinces to maintain food security stocks at any given time. The order was issued in view of the NFA's current supply situation considering the very limited imports and prevailing market situation.

The 1,000 bags usual daily distribution was reduced to 900 bags, a reduce of 100 bags which according to NFA is insignificant due to the current ample supply of rice.

Moreover, Catanduanes was allocated a total of 200,000 bags of NFA rice for 2012 wherein only 24,000 has been delivered since January 2012 which is due to the inability of mainland millers to cope with NFA requirements.

CSC student wins AKB search for Outstanding Student of Bicol

VIRAC, Catanduanes- Jonathan V. Tulod, a fifth year Civil Engineering student of Catanduanes State Colleges (CSC) was awarded as one of the Ten Outstanding Students of Bicol (TOSB) for School Year 2011-212 by Ako Bicol Partylist (AKB), Philippine Association of College Student Advisers (PACSA) and Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Regional Office V.

Tulod and nine other TOSB winners received a trophy and P20,000 cash prize each during the awarding ceremonies at the University of Saint Anthony in Iriga City on March 9, 2012.

Jonathan, who is the editor in chief of the The Statesman, the official tertiary student publication of CSC, is set to earn his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering degree as Cum Laude. He is also the Campus Chapter President of Youth for Christ (YFC), the youth arm of Couples for Christ, a Catholic Charismatic lay movement officially recognized by the Vatican and spread to already 68 provinces in the Philippines and over 60 countries worldwide. He also serves as one of the legislators of the CSC Federated College Student Council.

In his acceptance speech, he shared what went through during the interview portion of the search. He told the audience he was caught off guard when asked what leadership principle he clings to.

“But then, I just answered what perhaps my heart tells me and what the Holy Spirit dictates me to declare. So I said, I do not have a memorized John Maxwell leadership dictum, but I have always believed that leadership is synonymous to discipleship; it is just like what Jesus Christ did—he came to serve and not to be served, and so he is considered the most influential leader of all time, and that is the best leadership principle I would always hold on to,” he said.

He likewise acknowledged his leadership as editor in chief of the CSC Statesman which instilled in him the sense of social responsibility and expressed his gratitude most especially to his parents, as well as to his mentors and his YFC family for their integral part in molding and honing his personality.

Prof. Ariel Buban, executive assistant of Ako Bicol Partylist said the search recognizes the priceless role of youth in nation building. He commended the awardees for being the epitome of excellence and pillars of quality education. He also encouraged the awardees to ‘walk the extra mile for the country’s future.’

In his keynote speech, Congressman Rodel Batocabe of Ako Bicol said the awardees represent the very best that Bicol can offer. He stressed that the selection underwent a stringent process: the TOSB must have grades that are at least in the level of a cum laude; that they must not only be academically superior but must have also holistic perspective, leadership skills and talent to share to their schools, community, and the Bicol Region.

He added that the essay competition was aimed to know the values and aspirations of the TOSB contenders and the interview portion was done to know more about their convictions and principles in life.

He exhorted the awardees to “work really hard, and do better than us” and congratulated their parents for raising them well. He finally challenged the TOSB to “continue the fire of excellence and idealism burning through the years.”

Over 40 students in the region joined the annual search. The 10 awardees were selected from the 20 finalists. Last year, CSC’s entry, John Elmar B. Templonuevo, BSED and editor in chief of CSC Statesman also won the search. Two other students from CSC who were among the 20 finalists (Carlito Gelito and Francis Timbal both from College of Education) were also given certificates and P2,000 incentive.

The other Ten Outstanding Students of Bicol winners, aside from Jonathan V. Tulod of CSC are: Marlon S. Pontilla of University of Saint Anthony, Bryan E. Novio – Ligao Community Colleges, Patrixia Shirley D. Santos - Bicol University, Renier L. Ramirez – University of Northeastern Philippines, Monique B.Sabio, La Consolacion College, Jemalyn N. San Jose – University of Nueva Caceres, Mary Grace L. Villar – Ateneo de Naga University, Jason L. Castillo – Computer Communication Development Institute, and Ma. Clarissa A. Bombase – University of Nueva Caceres.

Pandan police confiscates narra lumber

PANDAN, Catanduanes- Philippine National Police (PNP) Pandan Municipal Police Station confiscated a total of 222.8 board feet of narra in Barangay Canlubi, Pandan on March 2 at around 6:45 p.m.

A concerned citizen found the lumber abandoned in a roadside in said barangay and reported it to the police. The lumber, left by suspected illegal loggers, were hauled by P/Inspector Millard Bongalon at five of his men.

Breakdown of confiscated narra lumber are as follows: 24 pcs. 2x2x6; 15 pcs. 1x3x6; and 6 pcs. 1x8x8 with a total amount of P11,125.

At present, the Pandan police is conducting a follow-up operations to know who were behind the illegal cutting of narra trees despite the implementation of total log ban in the country.

Trike operators taught the intricacies of managing

VIRAC, Catanduanes- The Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) Office of Transport Cooperatives, in cooperation with the Congressional District Office (CDO), conducted a seminar-workshop for trike operators and drivers from March 7-9, 2012 at Rackdell Inn, Virac, Catanduanes with the theme, “Traffic Rules, Franchising and Cooperative Development.”

The activity was aimed at disseminating and supplementing sufficient knowledge to tricycle drivers and operators in terms of legalities regarding franschising, traffic rules, road signs, and to tackle group potentials as a significant sector of the community.

According to Congressman Cesar V. Sarmiento, said seminar is very important because of the concerns and important things that are beyond the knowledge of the transport groups.

Officials from the DOTC-Office of Transport Cooperative headed by Rommel Laurena visited the province last February 8, 2012 to finalize plans regarding the said activity.

During the duration of activity several topics were discussed such as: issues and concerns related to tricycle drivers, development of standard tricycle sidecar design prototyping, human values, motorcycle engine and preventive maintenance, legal mandates and role of local government units in Development of Transport Infra and Traffic Management, DOTC clean air initiatives, and road safety initiatives in the Philippines.

Ways of reducing air pollution, basic traffic and Land Transportation Rules and Regulations, Techniques on Defensive Driving, Road Markings and formation and conversion of TODA into transport cooperatives.

Only seven provinces in the entire country are recipients of the said program of DOTC.

CSC spearheads logo design contest for Linggo ng Kalikasan

VIRAC, Catanduanes- As a kick-off to the annual Linggo ng Kalikasan celebration, the Catanduanes State Colleges will spearhead the Logo Designing Contest which is open to all interested Catandunganons who have a flair for graphics design and visual arts.

The entry must capture the essence of the theme, “Sa Turismo at Kalikasan, Nakasalalay ang Matatag na Kinabukasan.”

The criteria for judging are: originality (40%), content/relevance (25%), format/aesthetic appeal (25%), and creativity/overall impact (10%). It must also have a written explanation on the concept contained in the logo. A certification as to the originality of the logo signed by the participant is also required. Should complaints arise, prize will be forfeited, if ever the entry wins. As such, the certification must also be attached to the email or file together with the entry.

The entries can be submitted electronically in JPEG format at catanduanes_state_colleges@yahoo.com, with the subject “Logo Entry” or can be forwarded in CD/DVD or flash drive to the Office of the Executive Assistance Services, Catanduanes State Colleges.

For clarity and sharpness of image, the logo entry must have a minimum of 300 DPI resolution. The deadline for submission is on March 13, 2012.

Top three entries will receive the following prizes: First Prize - P3,000.00, Second Prize - 2,000.00 and Third Prize - 1,000.00.

The first prize winner logo will be used in the Linggo ng Kalikasan Celebration to be spearheaded by the Provincial Government of Catanduanes, together with national and local government agencies in the Catanduanes on June 18-22, 2012.

Korean agency starts survey on Virac airport upgrade

VIRAC, Catanduanes- The Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), in cooperation with the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) and Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), has started preliminary survey of the Virac Airport here recently.

According to Engr. Raul Glorioso of CAAP, the upgrading of the province's sole airport is a proposed project of DOTC to KOICA to upgrade and develop Virac airport at par with other airports in other countries.

The said offer also came up due to flight cancellations when the weather is cloudy due to landing inconvenience which caused flights to return to Manila. Aside from these, the current airport lacks strong lights that should serve as guide of pilots if the weather is cloudy due to heavy rains.

Cabana also said that if the project materializes, the cost of the upgrading will reach an estimate of $3 million that will be granted by KOICA which will cover obstruction removal, construction of new apron, passenger terminal building, taxiway, administration building, airport drainage system, vehicle parking area, perimeter fence, fire station building, procurement of air navigation and communications equipment, crash, fire and rescue (CFR) vehicle and maintenance vehicle.

At present, Virac airport already has an administration building and a fire station building which shall result in changes in funds and other concerns.

It is also expected to increase air traffic demand (passenger, aircraft and cargo), stimulate business trade and investment opportunities, speed up movement of passengers, goods and services and increase economic growth and activities.

Virac airport runway and apron stretches at 1,886 which needs to be rehabilitated due to some joints and cracks.

Moreover, according to CAAP, from the average annual passenger traffic of 19,845 Virac airport recorded a significant increase in the last three years reaching 43,279 passengers in 2011.

Meanwhile, the province is very optimistic that the plans of the airport upgrading will prosper since it shall benefit everyone especially in terms of the province's tourism. The survey will last for more or less one week.

90 nurses completes RN HEALS program

VIRAC, Catanduanes- A total of 90 nurses completed the RN-HEALS of the Department of Health (DOH) in collaboration with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and Department of Social Welfare and Development.

RN HEALS, an acronym for Registered Nurses for Health Enhancement And Local Service, is expected to address the shortage of skilled and experienced nurses in 1,221 rural and unserved or underserved communities for one year.

It was started last year to provide essential health services to all Filipinos and as well as address the issue of nurses’ unemployment.

In this connection, an exit conference was held last February 15, 2012 at Rackdell Inn wherein the 90 nurses received certificates of Deployment and Competency warded by Governor Joseph C. Cua who was the guest speaker of the event, Provincial Health Team Leader Dr. Gladys Escote and representatives from supporting agencies.

Aside from P8,000 monthly stipend, an additional P2,000 allowance were also provided by local government units for each nurse.

Meanwhile, the next batch of nurses that will qualify for the RN HEALS program succeeding the previous batch will be announced this week.

According to Dr. Escote, out of the 130 nurses who applied for the program, only 95 will get their slots.

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