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List of the 17 Regions in the Philippines
National - Capital Region ● I - Ilocos ● II - Cagayan ● III - C. Luzon ● IV-A - Calabarzon ● IV-B - Mimaropa ● V - Bicol ● VI - W. Visayas ● VII - C. Visayas ● VIII - E. Visayas ● IX - Zamboanga ● X - N. Mindanao ● XI - Davao ● XII - Soccsksargen ● XIII - Caraga ● XIV - CAR ● XV - BARMM

Within these 17 regions in the Philippines, there are 42,027 barangays, 1486 municipalities, 148 cities, 82 provinces. It has a democratic form of government and the freedom of speech is upheld by law. English is the "lingua franca" and is the mode of instruction in all high schools, colleges and universities. Laws and contracts are written in English.

• Minimize corruption and maximize prosperity with a Guarantee of One Senator per Region. They divided the Philippines into REGIONS, but kept SENATORIAL representation national with no accountability to any regions.. No wonder many regions remain poor. Petition for a regional senatorial election. All regions will have senatorial representation.

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Barangays of Makati City in the 4th district within the Metro Manila Area (NCR) of the Philippines
Bangkal | Bel-Air | Carmona | Cembo | Comembo | Dasmariñas | East Rembo | Forbes Park | Guadalupe Nuevo | Guadalupe Viejo | Kasilawan | La Paz | Magallanes | Olympia | Palanan | Pembo | Pinagkaisahan | Pio del Pilar | Pitogo | Poblacion | Post Proper Northside | Post Proper Southside | Rizal | San Antonio | San Isidro | San Lorenzo | Santa Cruz | Singkamas | South Cembo | Tejeros | Upgrade SHS Katipunan | Upgrade SHS Novaliches | Urdaneta | Valenzuela | West Rembo

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The Philippines has been a "decentralized" form of government since 1991, contrary to what most Filipinos think. Ever since the creation of Republic Act 7160, each LGU is responsible for its own domain. Even the smallest LGU the barangay creates its own Budget. It is not dependent on handouts from the city, municipality or province. "IMPERIAL MANILA IS A MYTH!", it does not exist anymore. The Philippine budget formulation system is not centralized. "Budgetary planning has been DECENTRALIZED since 1991". It is the responsibility of each LGU to submit their budgetary needs for review. Failure to submit is the problem.

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Wars of ancient history were about possessions, territory, power, control, family, betrayal, lover's quarrel, politics and sometimes religion. But we are in the Modern era and supposedly more educated and enlightened . Think about this. Don't just brush off these questions. Why is RELIGION still involved in WARS? Isn't religion supposed to be about PEACE? Ask yourself; What religion always campaign to have its religious laws be accepted as government laws, always involved in wars and consistently causing WARS, yet insists that it's a religion of peace? WHY?? There are only two kinds of people who teach tolerance: 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. The victims who are waiting for the right moment to retaliate. They can’t win yet, so they tolerate.

Another controversy

HIDDEN AGENDA By Mary Ann Ll. Reyes

The Philippine Star

Updated Wednesday, October 12, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Source: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=736372&publicationSubCategoryId=66

The Lopez-owned First Philippine Industrial Corp. (FPIC), which has yet to recover from public criticisms for the petroleum leak in Bangkal, Makati that adversely affected some 250 residents from the West Tower Condominium, is again at the center of another complaint, for allegedly dumping fuel- contaminated water into the sewage of the city which could affect two other neighboring cities.

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) through the multi-agency Pollution Adjudication Board (PAB) had earlier penalized the FPIC a total of P24.2 million for the petroleum leak that seeped through the ground water in the said barangay starting on July 12, 2010 when the leak was discovered until it had been plugged. Barangay officials and condominium residents led by Architect Robert Dimayuga had complained last Aug. 5 with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) that the Lopez-owned FPIC and its contractor have been discharging contaminated water from the basement of West Tower building directly into the Makati sewage system.

The Lopezes own 60 percent of the FPIC which has an exclusive 25-year contract to transport oil products from Batangas to Pandacan oil depot in Manila through pipelines until 2017. Shell Petroleum Co. Ltd. (UK) owns the other 40 percent.

West Tower consultant Sonny de Castro said the contaminated water being siphoned by FPIC contractor Bensan Industies Inc. from the basement of the 22-story condominium is directly dumped into Estero Tripa de Galina which flows through cities Makati, Pasay and Parañaque.

Worse, the residents said, FPIC contractors which treat toxic waste water, the Waste Solutions and Management Services and CH2MHill, are not authorized to treat toxic waste. Surprisingly they said, DENR has been defending the questionable actions of the FPIC and its contractors.

The P24-million penalty was for the violation of Section 27 of the Clean Water Act (Republic Act 9275) which prohibits “discharging, injecting, or allowing to seep into the soil or sub-soil any substance in any form that would pollute the groundwater” which carries a fine of P200,000 per day.

If found to have indeed been dumping contaminated water into the estero and sewage system, FPIC would be again assessed P200,000 per day since the violation would be found to have started as complained by the residents, DENR-PAB Secretary Jonas Leones said.

The residents are now calling on Gina Lopez, who is on top of efforts to gather 10 million signatures to stop mining in Palawan to protect the environment, to instead focus her efforts right here, to correct alleged wrongdoings by a company partly owned by her family.

Binay orders intensified flood control

posted by : icrd

Tuesday, October 11, 2011 | 6:13 AM

Source: http://www.makati.gov.ph/portal/news/view.jsp?id=2784&page=1

MAKATI CITY, Oct. 11 - To maintain fast receding time of floods during typhoons, Makati Mayor Jejomar Erwin S. Binay has asked the city’s Department of Engineering and Public Works (DEPW) to intensify the conduct of its dredging operations on the city’s waterways and creeks.

Binay said he had ordered the DEPW to focus on better flood management and continue to step up efforts to clear garbage materials clogging waterways and creeks in order to maintain the fast flood receding time now being observed in low-lying and flood-prone barangays in the city.

“Since stagnant flood waters can give rise to the spread of dengue, leptospirosis and other water-borne diseases, we should prioritize the cleaning up of waterways and drainage to ensure that floods will recede at a faster rate than before,” Binay said.

Identified low-lying and flood-prone barangays in the city include Olympia, Singkamas, Sta. Cruz,

Tejeros, Carmona, Kasilawan, La Paz, Palanan, San Antonio, Pio del Pilar, and San Isidro in District I; and Guadalupe Nuevo, Guadalupe Viejo, Pinagkaisahan, Pitogo, Cembo, South Cembo, West Rembo, Comembo, East Rembo, Pembo, and Rizal in District II.

According to the DEPW, these barangays have registered improved flood receding time of 10 to 15 minutes from about an hour before. On the orders of the mayor, dredging operations have been made a year-round activity in the city to make sure that the creeks and vital waterways in Makati are place under closed monitoring.

Normally during heavy rains, streets in Makati’s low-lying barangays would come under 0.30 meter-deep floods and it would take about an hour for the floodwater to recede. But with the use of modern equipment and efficient monitoring system, the city government has succeeded in reducing the receding time of floods that occur in the city’s streets.

The DEPW has continuously done cleaning and monitoring of all the creeks identified within the boundaries of Makati. Under their tight monitoring are the creeks of Amorsolo, Maricaban, Medina, PNR and Makati Diversion Channel, and barangays Singkamas, Kasilawan, and Carmona in District I, and Maya and Charlie creeks in barangay Rizal in District II. They are also monitoring the creeks in District I, including Zanzibar, Camachile, Calatagan, and Bangkal, and creeks in District II including Zyris, Paloma, Target Range, and 21st Avenue.

Aside from dredging operations, all city roads have been concreted and are continuously being maintained. Drainage improvement which has been 100 percent completed in District I and 93 percent in District II also contributed to the reduction of flooding incidence and faster receding time in low-lying areas in the city.

Makati hosts disaster summit for youth

by Jerome Carlo R. Paunan

PIA Press Release

Monday, October 10, 2011

Source: http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=58366

MAKATI CITY, Oct.10 (PIA) -- The local government continues to involve youth participation in its disaster risk reduction initiatives and programs.

Proof of this will be the conduct of the Makati Youth for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Summit (MY DRRMS) together with United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR) on October 13 at the University of Makati.

The Summit coincides with UN’s celebration of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction with the theme “Making Children and Youth Partners in Disaster Risk Reduction” and slogan “Step Up for Disaster Risk Reduction.”

The UN Children's Charter “An Action for Disaster Risk Reduction for Children by Children” presents five essential points: a) schools must be safe and education must not be interrupted; b) protection of children must be a priority before, during, and after a disaster; c) children have the right to participate in and gain access to the information they need for DRR; d) community infrastructure must be safe, and relief and reconstruction must help prevent future risk; and e) risk reduction must reach the most vulnerable people.

In a statement, Makati Mayor Jejomar Erwin S. Binay said that children should be aware about disaster preparedness and response at an early age so that they can already participate in mitigation activities at home and school.

“The children will be the future of country and if their minds are molded into the proper mindset on the environment, we can be assured that we will have a greener future and environment,” Binay said.

All public and private elementary schools, 65 in all, and 41 high schools in Makati will participate in the whole day event. (ICRD/RJB/JCP-PIA NCR)

DPWH orders contractor to do asphalting job right at Makati flyover

Source: http://www.gmanews.tv/story/234771/nation/dpwh-orders-contractor-to-do-asphalting-job-right-at-makati-flyover

Sunday, October 09, 2011 | 3:47 AM

Starting next Friday, the contractor in the rehabilitation of Osmeña flyover crossing Buendia Avenue in Makati City will re-do the asphalting work there, on orders of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

DPWH Secretary Rogelio Singson, who was not satisfied with the asphalting, had ordered contractor Tokwing Construction to remove and replace the asphalt overlay on the flyover, at the contractor’s own expense.

"The repairs, subject to weather condition, are scheduled to start on October 14 and are expected to be completed in two weeks' time," the DPWH said in a statement.

According to the DPWH, pavement failure started to occur within days from opening the flyover to vehicular traffic.

But it noted the contractor has expressed willingness to abide by the order and undertake total replacement.

Earlier, Singson directed the tightening of quality control and assurance in project implementation, with contractors having to assure their contracted projects are according to plans and specifications.

The contractors are also held responsible if defects occur within the warranty period. — ELR, GMA News

Police reshuffles loom over killings by motorcycle-riding men

Friday, October 08, 2011 | 08:52 AM

Source: http://www.gmanews.tv/story/234713/nation/police-reshuffles-loom-over-killings-by-motorcycle-riding-men

Reshuffles in some police stations loom over recent killings and crimes involving motorcycle-riding men, Philippine National Police chief Director General Nicanor Bartolome said Saturday.

While there no direct connection between motorcycle-riding men and recent killings, Bartolome said such crimes indicate negligence by some station commanders.

“We may have to beef up police visibility and if necessary, replace some station commanders who are not performing as well as they are expected to," he said in an interview on dzBB radio.

He also hinted at new strategies for preventing further crimes by motorcycle-riding men.

Last Wednesday, motorcycle-riding men shot dead a Makati City Hall employee in broad daylight in the city.

The victim, Mila Dumaguit, was declared dead on arrival at the Ospital ng Makati.

Wounded in the incident was van driver Jun del Pilar, who sustained a gunshot wound in the stomach.

On Thursday, one of at least three members of a robbery gang victimizing motorists and motorcycle riders were killed in a predawn encounter with police in Manila. — LBG, GMA News

BCDA to boost public transport

By JONAS REYES

Friday, October 7, 2011 | 3:46pm

Source: http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/336953/bcda-boost-public-transport

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT, Philippines — The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is planning to boost national transportation by constructing rail and development projects in two major areas, officials revealed Friday.

The BCDA plans to construct the Makati-Taguig-Pasay Monorail Alignment, the express rail that would lead to the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (DMIA) in Clark Freeport and Clark Airport’s expansion project.

BCDA officials said the monorail project would help alleviate the worsening traffic situation within Metro Manila area.

At the same time the project will give travelers coming from the National Capital Region (NCD) easier access to the DMIA in Clark Freeport.

The project would also address the growing demand for efficient mass transport systems over the next five years.

The plan aims to link the monorail system with the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) Line 3, the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Line1, and the Philippine National Railways (PNR).

The plan also aims to link DMIA and the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) by using the alignment of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and the PNR.

BCDA is also exploring the possibility of financing the said projects through public-private partnership (PPP) for their implementation.

Manila Water: Service cut to hit Marikina, Manila areas Thursday

Thursday, October 06, 2011 | 09:27 AM

Source: http://www.gmanews.tv/story/234476/nation/manila-water-service-cut-to-hit-marikina-manila-areas-thursday

Some areas in Makati and Marikina Cities may be without water service starting 10 p.m. Thursday due to the cut-and-plug operation of a pipeline in Marikina and replacement of a line meter in Manila.

Water concessionaire Manila Water said the affected areas include Malanday in Marikina City and Agata and some villages in San Andres Bukid in Manila.

"East Zone customers residing in portions of Marikina and Manila will briefly experience water service interruption when the Company simultaneously undertakes the cut and plug of a pipeline at Sampaguita Village, Malanday, Marikina, the replacement of a line meter along San Andres Bukid and step testing along Agata, Manila," it said in an advisory on its website.

In Marikina, Manila Water said the interruption may start in Malanday at 10 p.m. Thursday, with water service possibly resuming at 3 a.m. Friday.

As for Manila, it said the interruption may start 10 p.m. Thursday and last until 4 a.m. Friday. The affected areas in Manila include:

• Agata
• Barangay 798, 796, 799, 803 and 802

— LBG, GMA News

MAYOR BINAY, CITY EMPLOYEES SADDENED, SHOCKED BY THE KILLING OF SOCIAL WELFARE OFFICIAL

by: icrd

Wednesday, October 05, 2011 | 07:15 AM

Source: http://www.makati.gov.ph/portal/news/view.jsp?id=2782&page=1

Makati City Mayor Jejomar Erwin S. Binay Jr., today expressed sadness and shock over the fatal shooting of an employee of the Makati Social Welfare Department in barangay Valenzuela early Wednesday morning.

Binay instructed city police chief, P/Superintendent Jaime Santos, to explore all angles in its investigation to identify and arrest the perpetrators.

Calling the fatal incident unfortunate and senseless, Binay said he considers Mila Dumaguit, officer-in-charge of the MSWD’s Logistics and Finance Management Services, as family, having known her since he was a young boy.

“I am saddened and shocked by the untimely death of Mila. I sincerely convey my prayers and condolences to her bereaved family. She does not deserve to leave us this way,” Binay said.

City Administrator and concurrent Makati Social Welfare Department chief Marjorie de Veyra, the victim’s immediate head, could not contain her grief, saying she lost a very dependable co-worker.

“I still cannot accept Mila’s sudden death. All the years that I have known her, she has proven to be very efficient and dependable. She truly cares for the people of Makati. I know I speak for all her co-workers at City Hall when I say I truly hope that she will be given justice," de Veyra said.

Dumaguit has just boarded an L300 van to report to city hall at about 6:45 A.M., when two men on board a motorcycle approached the vehicle and started shooting at her and her driver. Her driver is still in the hospital.

The shooting took place just outside the victim’s residence on Tanay Street, corner Osmena Highway in barangay Valenzuela.

The police was able to secure a CCTV footage of the shooting incident from a neighbor.

Night of fragrant crystals

By: Maurice Arcache

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Tuesday, October 4th, 2011 | 11:56 PM

Source: http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/16811/night-of-fragrant-crystals

The Philippine edition of Town & Country under Summit Media celebrated its fourth anniversary by honoring five “Wonder Women who have contributed tremendously to their respective fields of excellence,” said editor in chief Yvette P. Fernandez.

The honorees were Geraldine Javier (visual arts); Winnie Monsod (education and media); Josie Natori (fashion); Socorro Ramos (business); and Risa Hontiveros-Baraquel (politics).

Fernandez said the awards were “an avenue where we can honor smart, strong, accomplished women who have excelled in their chosen vocations.”

In its new issue, Town & Country asks its readers about their favorite things, for the mag’s “Simply the Best” list.

Fernandez also sits down with Gracita Tolentino Sieber to talk about her interesting life as spouse to the Swiss ambassador, dahlings.

Check out Town & Country on Facebook.com/townandcountry.ph

Abitare Internazionale opens

Abitare Internazionale has opened its newly expanded and spanking 688-sqm showroom and launched three new high-end furniture brands—B&B Italia’s Maxalto, Flou and German-made Walter Knoll Home.

Young Makati Mayor Jun-Jun Binay led the ribbon-snipping with Taguig Rep. Freddie Tiñga and wife Kaye.

Others present during the inaugural of the renovated store included mega TV star and top endorser Kris Aquino; contemporary design pioneer Lor Calma; Italian Embassy charges d’ affaires Alfonso Tagliaferri; socialite Katrina Ponce-Enrile; interior designer and architect Johnny Ramirez; businesswoman Rosa Hu; Abitare VP Agerico Paras with Filaine Tan; Jeanne Wee and Arturo Go.

Also present were BB Italia area manager for Asia Samanta Cunselmo, Giusi Salvade of Flou, and Giuseppe Peditto and Nils Crusius of Walter Knoll.

Hotshot invitees circulated while nibbling on Cibo Di M of Margarita Fores and sipping like forever the chilled Moët & Chandon champagne. Music was provided by Benjo Marquez. The floral design was by Doltz Pilar. Yummy Cioccolato giveaways were by Villa del Conte of Padova, Italy.

The Abitare Internazionale showroom is located at Crown Tower, HV de la Costa Street, Salcedo Village, Makati.

Fragrance from Swarovski

Aura, the latest fragrance of Swarovski and the Clarins Fragrance Group, was launched in impeccable style at the perfume mecca, Art of Scent, dahlings, at Resorts World.

The sparkling new perfume was introduced with the brand’s mini-collection of makeup jewels, such as lip gloss and highlighter, which feature micronized Swarovski crystals and iridescent crystal shine powder, palanggas.

Each designer turned to the star of stars of the evening, Aura, for inspiration. Couture designer Jun Escario unveiled a seductively cut gown embellished with fine crystals sewn on in masterfully composed linear patterns. Jewelry artisan Nicole Whisenhunt showed a dazzling bib necklace encrusted with crystals, jewels and semi-precious stones. Bag designer Amina Aranaz-Alunan displayed a satin-covered clutch sprinkled with a generous dose of shiny crystals for all to admire.

The event, hosted by Joey Mead, featured a quick product introduction by Mariless Villamar, brand manager of Swarovski Fragrances.

Guests continued the sparkling night by going to the after-party at Opus.

Aura by Swarovski, the tantalizing new fragrance created by acclaimed perfumers Jean-Pierre Bethouart and Fabrice Pellegrin, is contained in a bottle embellished with dazzling Swarovski crystals. Fragrance and make-up jewels are available at Art of Scent, located at Resorts World Manila and at SM Department Stores.

MAKATI SENDS RELIEF GOODS TO FLOOD VICTIMS IN BULACAN

by : icrd

Monday, October 03, 2011 | 02:01 AM

Source: http://www.makati.gov.ph/portal/news/view.jsp?id=2781&page=1

Makati City Mayor Jejomar Erwin S. Binay today (October 3) ordered the release of some 2,500 bags of relief goods to flood victims in three (3) Bulacan towns as he instructed the City Social Welfare Department to keep a 27/4 monitoring for dispatch of all other assistance to typhoon-affected residents.

The relief goods are on top of the rescue operations extended by the City to residents of Paombong, Calumpit, Bulacan, Philippines|Calumpit]] and Hagonoy towns. The bags contain canned goods, packs of coffee, sugar and milk, among others.

Mayor Binay last Friday afternoon also ordered the dispatch of the city’s rescue team to save residents who were trapped in various areas during the height of flooding that submerged several towns of Bulacan in the aftermath of Typhoon Pedring.

“We could not just watch the hapless victims, especially the elderly and the children, when we have the means and capability to extend assistance and even help save lives and property in times of calamities such as this,” Mayor Binay said.

The city rescue team was able to rescue and evacuate about 100 households, composed mostly of stricken and hungry family members, who were trapped at the roof of their houses and in different elevated areas.

Meanwhile, the mayor reiterated his instructions to all city departments and agencies concerned for a continued monitoring and update not only of the weather conditions but of all other possible incidents of calamity where the city’s resources can help bring relief.

Makati observes World Rabies Day

by Jerome Carlo R. Paunan

PIA Press Release

Sunday, October 02, 2011

Source: http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=57172

MAKATI CITY, Oct. 2 (PIA) -- The local government on Sunday observed World Rabies Day and provided pet animals and pet owners with various services and activities to mark the occasion.

According to Dr. Vivien C. Manalastas, City Veterinarian, the celebration started off with a city-sponsored Holy Mass followed by the blessing of pets.

Manalastas said the event was followed by the official introduction of "Bantay," a mascot that promotes responsible pet ownership, to the public.

The city also formally opened "Bantay's World" along Paseo de Roxas that features sponsors’ booths and offers fun and adventure to children and their pets for free.

She said children only need to register at the registration area to obtain their “passports” and enter Bantay’s World.

She said the passports will be stamped in all participating booths visited by the children and their pets. At the end of the adventure, petport authorities will check if the passport has complete stamps, which will give them access to Bantay’s house where they can get their loot bags.

Simultaneously, free pet consultation and anti-rabies vaccination were provided at the Ayala Triangle along Paseo de Roxas.

Likewise, the city government through the Makati Veterinary Services Office (MVSO) conducted a series of activities in the barangays, including free anti-rabies vaccination drive, deworming, consultation, informative talk on Responsible Pet Ownership and Dog Bite Prevention.

Since 2005, the event has been celebrated in various barangays in Makati to push people to be more responsible pet owner, so there will be fewer dogs in the streets maltreated, neglected and prone to animal diseases.

Similarly, World Rabies Day highlights the impact of human and animal rabies and promotes how to prevent and stop the disease by combating it in animals. (RJB/JCP-PIA NCR)

Makati launches mascot 'Bantay' for World Animal Day

by Jerome Carlo R. Paunan

PIA Press Release

Saturday, October 01, 2011

Source: http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=57037

MAKATI CITY, Oct. 1 (PIA) -- The local government is set to launch its own mascot to help spread the message of responsible pet ownership in line with the city's observance of World Animal Day on October 2.

The launching will take place on Sunday, at the Ayala Triangle Park, according to Makati Mayor Jejomar Erwin S. Binay.

Binay, a strong advocate of the worldwide movement for animal welfare and rabies control, is also inviting the public to join the celebration with its theme, “Bantay: Home at Last!”

“We encourage everyone, most especially pet lovers and pet owners, to participate in the exciting activities we have lined up for this Sunday’s event. Let us show the world that Filipinos are compassionate people who know how to treat animals right.... through responsible pet ownership,” Binay said.

The mayor said the mascot “Bantay” is envisioned to serve as an ambassador for animals and a society free from diseases originating from animals.

The mayor also thanked the city’s partners in organizing the event, namely, New Marketlink, Pfizer, Granny Goose-Tortillos, Virtusio, Nestle Philippines, Pet Food Institute, and Philippine Society for Wildlife Research and Conservation. (RJB/JCP-PIA NCR)