Quirino Province News January 2012

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Quirino tourism office unveils provincial tourism master plan

by PIA Press Release


CABARROGUIS, Quirino, Jan. 30 (PIA) -- The Provincial Tourism Office here recently bared the 15 eco-tourism projects to be developed under the tourism master plan from 2010-2015. Provincial Tourism Officer Aurea V. Martinez said these projects include the ongoing construction of wake boarding sports facilities, improvement of the Capitol Sports Complex, establishment of Zafari and Zoo Park, construction of motocross track and trail, firing range and purchase of white water rafting equipment. Martinez said the provincial government will also establish a commercial plaza and sports complex, procure additional boats for sustainable development of the I Love Quirino Park, improve the Aglipay Caves & Campsite and Governor’s Rapids and sustain the road side tree plantation. “The province will also come up with a heritage and cultural program for all municipalities through the involvement of secondary, tertiary and vocational institutions to preserve the indigenous culture and dialect,” Martinez added. Meantime, the provincial government shall also push through with the construction of North Eastern Luzon Expressway (NELEX) at Nagtipunan-Dinadiawan, Aurora-Alfonso Castaneda, Nueva Vizcaya-Caranglan- San Jose City, Nueva Ecija. The project entails the construction of around 133-175 kilometers of roads and 1,950 km of bridges. The proposed road will serve as an alternate to Dalton Pass and it is expected to strengthen inter-regional transport linkages, promote strong physical integration and hasten the development of the province. The feasibility study is also on going for the construction of Quirino Airport to be established at Aglipay-Maddela with an implementation schedule of 2012-2040. The tourism master plan is in line with the priority development thrusts of Gov. Junie E. Cua and Cong. Dax Cua to place the province in the national development road map, which in turn aims at transforming the province into a one sstop ecotourism and adventure destination in Cagayan Valley.(TCB/PIA 2)





1,830 typhoon-affected Quirinians to have new homes through DSWD’s core shelter project

by Thelma C. Bicarme


CABARROGUIS, Quirino, Jan. 28 (PIA) -- The Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) here has reported that the 1,830 families who were rendered homeless by the previous typhoons will soon have new homes through the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s Core Shelter Assistance Project. Provincial Social Welfare Officer Laura Matammu said the P202,883,600 fund from the DSWD intended for the project is now ready and the construction of houses has been started. Matammu said the core shelters will be constructed sporadically in the lots owned by the affected families in Diffun, Cabarroguis, Saguday and Aglipay and in communal sites donated by the local government units of Maddela and Nagtipunan . “Of the total amount, P128 million will be for the construction of core shelter units; P45 million for the emergency assistance of the 9,192 partially affected families and P28 million for the cash for work program,” Matammu disclosed. The provincial social welfare officer also said that Gov. Junie and Cong. Dax Cua will shell out P20 million each as additional fund for the project. (TCB/PIA 2)





OWWA 2 invites OFWs’ relatives to enroll in Microsoft Tulay program

by Thelma C. Bicarme


CABARROGUIS, Quirino, Jan. 24 (PIA) -- The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) in region 2 is urging Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their legal beneficiaries to enroll in the Microsoft Tulay program, a special project in partnership with Microsoft Corporation which provides information and communication technology training to OFWs and their families to broaden their career opportunities. Nestle Baccay, OWWA-based Information Technology instructor, said only a few OFWs and their relatives are enrolled in the program that is why OWWA is doing everything to motivate them to avail of the program. Baccay said the program is open for students who want to learn basic computer applications such as MS Word, Powerpoint, Excel, video editing as well as using the Internet. Baccay said this will enable the OFWs and their families to communicate through the Internet. The project also aims to address the primary issue of family disintegration. “Through the project, problems arising from OFWs’ prolonged separation from their families will be prevented,” Baccay added. (TCB/PIA 2)





NGCP-scheduled shutdown to affect Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Ifugao and parts of Isabela

by PIA Press Release


TUGUEGARAO CITY, Jan. 21 (PIA) -- The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) served notice of the scheduled shutdown of some of its transmission facilities on January 25, 2012 from 4:00 to 6:00 in the morning. The affected distribution utilities (DUs) are Quirino Electric Cooperative (QUIRELCO), Nueva Vizcaya Electric Cooperative, Inc. (NUVELCO), Ifugao Electric Cooperative, Inc. (IFELCO) and Isabela Electric Cooperative I (ISELCO I). Lilibeth Gaydowen, NGCP’s Corporate Communications and Public Affairs officer for North Luzon said the specific cities and municipalities to be affected by the power interruption are determined by the said DUs, unless the activity affects the entire franchise area. Gaydowen added that the DUs allot the available power within their franchise area and implement the power interruption schedule among the end-users. The corporate communication officer explained that the temporary shutdown aims to facilitate extension of Blackstart Service Test of Ambuklao Hydro Electric Power Plant to Magat Hydro Electric Power Plant. “The said test will validate the capability of the plant to start from complete shutdown without the assistance from external power coming from the grid. This provision will enable immediate restoration of power supply in the Northern Luzon sub-grid during emergency situation,” Gaydowen explained. Gaydowen assured that normal operations will immediately resume after work completion. “NGCP’s customers and the general public are advised to take the necessary preparations and precautions for this scheduled interruption,” she said. (TCB/PIA 2)





Gird sked shutdown to affect Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Ifugao, and parts of Isabela

by Thelma C. Bicarme


TUGUEGARAO CITY, Jan. 20 (PIA)-- The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) serves notice of the scheduled shutdown of some of its transmission facilities on January 25, 2012 from 4:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. The affected distribution utilities (DUs) are Quirino Electric Cooperative (QUIRELCO), Nueva Vizcaya Electric Cooperative, Inc. (NUVELCO), Ifugao Electric Cooperative, Inc. (IFELCO), and Isabela Electric Cooperative I (ISELCO I). Lilibeth Gaydowen, NGCP’s Corporate Communications and Public Affairs officer for North Luzon said the specific cities and municipalities to be affected by the power interruption are determined by the said DUs, unless the activity affects the entire franchise area. Gaydowen added that the DUs allot the available power within their franchise area and implement the power interruption schedule among the end-users. The corporate communication officer explained that the temporary shutdown aims to facilitate the extension of Blackstart Service Test of Ambuklao Hydro Electric Power Plant to Magat Hydro Electric Power Plant. “The said test will validate the capability of the plant to start from complete shutdown without the assistance from external power coming from the grid. This provision will enable immediate restoration of power supply in the Northern Luzon sub-grid during emergency situation,” Gaydowen explained. Gaydowen assured that normal operations will immediately resume after work completion. “NGCP’s customers and the general public are advised to take the necessary preparations and precautions for this scheduled interruption,” she said. (TCB/PIA 2)





NIA to convert Addalam Dam into infra-tourism

by Oliver T. Baccay


SAGUDAY, Quirino, Jan. 18 (PIA) -- The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) region 2 said it will convert the Addalam River Irrigation Project (ARIP) here, into infrastructure tourism to maximize its potentials not only to irrigate thousands of rice fields but also for the development of the tourism industry of this town and the whole province. Regional Project Monitoring Committee, Project Manager Estanislao Najera said the dam has big potential as tourist spot with its clear waters, a state-of-the-art dam and its accessibility to all types of vehicles. Najera said there were already some tourists who visited the area. However, there is a need to enhance the area and establish some facilities to be able to convert it into infra-tourism. Najera also confirmed that the waters in the upstream of the dam is where the most expensive fish species thrives, the “Ludong,” which is now being advocated by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) region 2 for its preservation and conservation of its potential for economic development. Cecil Dy, a private sector representative of the regional project monitoring committee, said the plan is very laudable and it will pave the way towards the conversion of other infrastructure project of the government into a tourism destination. On the other hand, NEDA Assistant Regional Director MaryAnn Darauay stated that through the regional project monitoring committee (RPMC), other projects with tourism potentials that are being implemented by LGUs and other government agencies will be converted into an infra-tourism. (TCB/OTB/PIA-2)





Quirino hospital to be completed in June

by Oliver T. Baccay


CABARROGUIS, Quirino, Jan. 17 (PIA) –- The on-going construction of the Quirino Provincial Hospital (QPH) in barangay Mangandingay is targeted to be completed and inaugurated in June of this year. Architect Carlos Salvador of the provincial engineering office said the construction is already on its 6th phase and an addition of manpower was done to fast track the completion of the project. Salvador presented that the overall project cost is P300 million, where P183.3 million was sourced from the Department of Health’s facilities enhancement project, P30 million from Congressman Dakila Carlo Cua’s fund and the rest came from the province’s fund. “It is already 70 percent completed and we will try our best to finish the project before June to formally open it to the public,” Salvador said. He further stated the old hospital of the province can no longer accommodate sick constituents that is why some still seek health services in the nearby provinces, such as Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya and even in Manila. The new provincial hospital is a 250 bed capacity with state-of-the-art facilities.. He further said the hospital will not only help sick individuals but also some of the unemployed. (TCB/OTB/PIA-2)






DOLE Quirino bares accomplishments

by Thelma C. Bicarme


CABARROGUIS, Quirino, Jan. 12 (PIA) -- The provincial head of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) here has reported that their office Based on its accomplishment report, DOLE Quirino was able to facilitate the application of some 1,715 job applicants, higher than their 1,350 has exceeded their 2011 targets in employment facilitation, Special Program for Employment of Student (SPES) and jobs fairs.target. Of the total number facilitated, 1,346 were hired under the Public Employment Service Office. Guillermo C. Tan, DOLE provincial head said the remarkable accomplishment is attributed to the strong support of the PESOs of the province in the implementation of employment programs as well as the strong linkages with the schools/universities and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority. On SPES, Tan said they targeted 1,200 student beneficiaries but they were able to register 1,300 beneficiaries or 108 percent accomplishment. Out of the registered student beneficiaries, 1,200 were targeted to be absorbed and 1,250 students were actually placed or 104 percent accomplishment. Seven jobs fairs were conducted in the municipalities of Nagtipunan, Saguday, Maddela and Cabarroguis, Diffun, Aglipay during celebration of their town fiestas and one at St Marks School on its founding anniversary celebration. On capability building services for livelihood, DOLE 2 had provided a total of P2,831,514 livelihood assistance to some 14 local government units, cooperatives and some individual beneficiaries. Highlighting their accomplishments are the liquidation reports they retrieved from their beneficiaries such as LGU Saguday - Nego Kart, P135,000; La Paz TODA- P200,000; MAGSALO- P120,000.00 and Starter Kit-PWD, P100,000.00. LGU Maddela- NEGO Kart, P105,000 and Starter Kit, P90,000.00; LGU- Nagtipunan-(Kadikitan Association for Community Development P90,100.00); LGU Aglipay-Commissary Store & Canteen P80,000; LGU Diffun- NEGO Kart, P105,00 and Starter Kit P50,000.00; LGU Cabarroguis -Starter Kit, P150,000 and SDVTODA P200,000.00 and NGO-PEDAI - (Tilanggit Processing DFLA,VPMLA, MASRADECA, P1,200,000) and Tiger Grass Production DARFA, BVFA P920,774. (TCB/PIA 2)





Quirino residents relieved from interests, penalties of overdue real property tax payments in 2011 and prior years

by Thelma C. Bicarme


CABARROGUIS, Quirino, Jan.11 (PIA) -- The provincial board here has approved an ordinance condoning the interests and penalties on overdue real property tax payable to the provincial and municipal governments in 2011 and prior years on account of the calamities that visited the province. Citing Section 276 of Republic Act 7160 or the Local Government Code of 1991 which states that in case of a general failure of crops or substantial decrease in the price of agricultural or agri-based products, or calamity in any province, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan on recommendation of the local disaster council passed Ordinance No. 4 aimed at condoning or reducing the taxes and interests in all the municipalities of the province. The provincial board said that the move is a form of relief assistance to real property owners who have failed to pay real property taxes in 2011 and prior years. It can be recalled that last year, typhoons Juaning, Pedring and Quiel adversely affected plantations of palay, corn, vegetables, bananas and orchards as well as destroying thousands of houses and various government infrastructures. The period of payment of the basic real property taxes including the corresponding special education fund is from January 1, 2012 until June 30, 2012 only. Taxpayers can pay in staggered basis. (TCB/PIA 2)






Quirino residents score slow gov’t action on fallen bridge

by Philippine Daily Inquirer


MADDELA, Quirino—Residents in the eastern district of this province have assailed the slow action of the government in repairing a fallen bridge along the main highway in Barangay Villa Norte, which, they said, has been taking its toll on the local economy. They bewailed the lack of concern shown by officials over their plight, with local traders and farmers bearing the brunt of the problem with the difficulty of transporting their goods to and from this town and nearby Nagtipunan in the past three months. “We do not know what it would take for our officials to do something because with the way they are acting right now, it’s like they simply don’t care,” said a grocery store owner in Barangay Poblacion Norte, who asked not to be named for fear of harassment. The Tungcab Bridge was damaged by Typhoon “Pedring” in September, isolating Quirino from the coastal towns of Isabela and Aurora, as well as Maddela and Nagtipunan towns from rest of the province. This has put an added cost on basic commodities, mainly on the transport of goods and other farm produce as cargo trucks could not deliver their load straight to public markets and other retail outlets. “We always hear our buyers complain, suspecting that we are taking advantage of the situation by getting so much profit on our products. But we face the risk of [losses] if we do not pass on the added [transportation] cost,” said Rita Juan, a store owner in Ponggovillage in Nagtipunan town. Office employees and students would have to spend an additional P20 in their daily fares. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) earlier repaired a detour, but one which passes through a rugged upland dirt road from Barangay Victoria in Aglipay to Barangay village in Maddela, prolonging travel time by almost two hours. As an alternative, temporary repair work had been done on the bridge, but allowing only light vehicles, through a steep and narrow path on the damaged bridge. Although the Tungcab Bridge is a national government concern, Gov. Junie Cua said the provincial and town governments have been working closely with the DPWH and the private sector to ensure that the road would not be closed to traffic. He cited the construction of the overflow bridge through the resources of the Quirino and Maddela governments, the DPWH and the local business sector. “Unfortunately, due to continuous rains, the [alternate overflow bridge] was washed away and had to be rebuilt twice already,” he said. Cua said there may have been delays in the construction of the temporary bridge because “as we all know, there is a process that has to be followed by the DPWH.” Melvin Gascon, Inquirer Northern Luzon

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