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==DOLE-IX to celebrate 111th Labor Day==
*Source:http://piazampen.blogspot.com/2013/04/dole-ix-to-celebrate-111th-labor-day.html
*Tuesday, April 30, 2013 7:04  am
:By Gideon C. Corgue (PIA9)
PAGADIAN CITY – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)-IX will hold Job and Livelihood Fairs on May 1, 2013 at the Western Mindanao State University (WMSU) gymnasium, WMSU campus, Baliwasan, Zamboanga City to highlight the 111th Labor Day celebration.
DOLE-IX Assistant Regional Director Virginia Bonbon said the activity aims to make the 111th Labor Day celebration more meaningful.
This year’s Labor Day celebration has for its theme: “Manggagawang Pilipino: Handa sa hamon ng Makabagong Panahon (Filipino Workers: Ready for the Challenges of the New Era).”
Bonbon said other major activities such as turnover of Starter Kits and Livelihood Grants, Diskwento Fair, and raffle draw will also be held to highlight Filipino workers’ economic and social achievements.
To officially commence the event, Bonbon said, a motorcade will be held in the major thorough fares in Zamboanga City which will start at 7:00 a.m. in front of WMSU main entrance along San Jose Road, Baliwasan with the different companies, labor groups, government agencies, and non-government organizations as participants. “This will be followed by an opening program,” she said.
Bonbon also disclosed that DOLE Undersecretary for Labor Relations and Social Dialogue Cluster head, Rebecca C. Chato, was invited to be the guest and keynote speaker of the said event.
The preparation of the celebration is facilitated by the Zamboanga City Tripartite Industrial Peace Council led by Ian Lahi.
==Pagadian mayor asks CA to junk estafa raps==
*Source:http://www.rappler.com/nation/27762-pagadian-mayor-asks-ca-to-junk-rap
*Monday, April 29, 2013 5:32 pm
:(Rappler.com)
DISMISS THE CHARGES. Pagadian City Mayor Samuel Co denies any link with Aman scam despite documentary evidence and witnesses implicating his involvement. Screenshot from ANC on YouTube.DISMISS THE CHARGES. Pagadian City Mayor Samuel Co denies any link with Aman scam despite documentary evidence and witnesses implicating his involvement. Screenshot from ANC on YouTube.
CEBU CITY, Philippines - Pagadian mayor Samuel Co asked the Court of Appeals to junk the syndicated estafa case filed against him in relation to his alleged role in the P12 billion pyramid scam that duped 15,000 people in Visayas and Mindanao.
He also asked the appellate court in Cagayan de Oro on April 26 to issue a temporary restraining order (TRO) against the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the RTC Branch 1 of Lanao del Norte, which earlier issued an arrest order against him.
Justice Secrertary Leila de Lima said that based on documentary evidence, Co played a role in the P12-billion pyramid scam. One of the alleged finance managers of Aman Futures group - Maria Dona Coyme - said Co and wife Priscilla Ann Fernandez-Co had sought investors for the group.
One of his lawyers, Trixie Angeles said the the Department of Justice committed grave abuse of discretion because it allegedly relied on mere "hearsay evidence" to show probable cause.
Co’s other counsel, Angel Gatmaitan, said that it is the Office of the Ombudsman which has jurisdiction over the case and not the trial court since their client is a public official with Salary Grade 30.
She added that the case was "railroaded" because of the upcoming elections on May 13. Co is vying for a congressional seat for the first district under the LP-NP Coalition in Zamboanga del Sur.
Co's lawyers said he wants to prevent the court from proceeding with the case against him so he can campaign publicly. They also denied that he has gone into hiding after a warrant of arrest has been issued against him on April 11.
==LP worker gunned down in Pagadian City==
*Source:http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/398891/lp-worker-gunned-down-in-pagadian-city
*Sunday, April 28, 2013 3:05 pm
:By Ryan D. Rosauro (Inquirer Mindanao)
OZAMIZ CITY – A worker of the Liberal Party (LP) in Zamboanga del Sur was shot to death Sunday morning in Pagadian City.
Police said Nelson Escario, married, a resident of Balintawak village, was gunned down around 8:45 a.m. in Purok (area) Tinangkong Uno, not far from his house.
Escario was the driver of Tyrone Singco, formerly chief of staff of former governor Aurora Cerilles. Early this year, Singco led four other former provincial government employees in filing plunder raps against the couple Aurora and Antonio.
Escario was one of the witnesses of the case.
Since turning the tables on the Cerilleses, Singco and Escario have joined the local LP camp.
In a statement, the LP said it believes the killing is mostly likely related to the plunder charges and also their current political fight with the Cerilleses.
Last week, Mary Joy Molina, a sister of one of the complainants of the plunder raps, Ruel Molina, was killed in Kumalarang town. The LP has counted this incident as part of the ongoing harassment against them.
Before the shooting, Escario heard Mass with his family. After getting his family home, Escario left to fetch Singco aboard a motorcycle owned by the Pagadian local government.
==Official ballots for Pagadian City arrive==
*Source:http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?nid=2&rid=520511
*Saturday, April 27, 2013
:(PNA), GHG/TPGJR/CHARNYL S. ALBARRACIN/ABB
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur, April 27 (PNA) -- The official ballots for the May 13 automated elections in this city have already arrived, an election official announced Saturday.
Acting City Election Officer Atty. Edmund Rey Calo said the official ballots were delivered from Ozamis City by Air-21 on a closed-container van and escorted by policemen on Thursday at around 4:30 p.m.
The official ballots were packed in 151 boxes representing the number of clustered precincts of this city, Calo said.
Each of the boxes has a bar coded serial number and a ballot identification (ID) number, he said.
He said the serial numbers were scanned and the ballot ID numbers were recorded before the boxes containing the official ballots were received by City Treasurer Florina Gerona for safekeeping.
There are a total of 123,007 official ballots allocated for the city representing the number of registered voters.
The delivery of the ballots to the city treasurer’s office was witnessed by representatives from the Liberal Party (LP) and Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC), officials and personnel from the Comelec and police as well as media representatives.
Pagadian City, which is comprise of 54 barangay, is a first class and component city as well as the capital of this province. It is the regional center of Zamboanga Peninsula.
==Jobs fair, turnover of SPES checks to cap 111th Labor Day celebration in ZamboSur==
*Source:http://piazampen.blogspot.com/2013/04/jobs-fair-turnover-of-spes-checks-to.html
*Friday, April 26, 2013 4:19 pm
:By Claro A. Lanipa (PIA9) 
PAGADIAN CITY – Anchored on the theme, “Manggagawang Pilipino: Handa sa Hamon ng Makabagong Panahon (Filipino workers: Ready for the challenges of the new era),”    jobs fair and turnover of Special Program for the Employment of Students (SPES) will highlight the 111th Labor Day celebration on May 1 at the Gaizano Food Court this city.
Labor and Employment Office chief Lourdes B. Amores said the special event would start with a motorcade around the city to be participated in by the different government agencies, non-government organizations, private establishments, recruitment agencies and other stakeholders.
Amores disclosed that 12 local private establishments and three recruitment agencies are joining the jobs fair.
Aside from the local employment, 776 vacant positions for overseas employment are in store for lucky jobs seekers.
Meanwhile, a total of 540 SPES checks amounting to more than P 1.6 million will be distributed to the local government units of Pagadian City and Ramon Magsaysay, Blancia College in Molave, Southern Mindanao Colleges (SMC) and JH Cerilles State College Molave Campus.
On the same occasion, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) will also distribute application forms for skills assessment while the National Statistics Office (NSO) will offer extended services to facilitate the issuance of security paper (SECPA) application.
The lady labor chief also urged all government offices/agencies, private establishments and other stakeholders to hang streamers/tarpaulins in their respective offices/establishments to drum up public awareness of the celebration.
==PhilHealth reimposes 2 percent surcharge==
*Source:http://www.zambotimes.com/archives/news/65000-PhilHealth-reimposes-2-percent-surcharge.html
*Thursday, April 25, 2013
:(PNA), DSP/TPGJR/CSA/EBP
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is reimposing the two percent monthly surcharge on late and/or non-remittances of premium contributions by employers.
PhilHealth provincial chief Estrella Manantan on Wednesday said the reimposition of the two percent monthly surcharge is pursuant to PhilHealth Circular No. 0004 series of 2013.
Manantan said the employers are mandated to remit the monthly premium of their employees on or before the 10th day of the succeeding month.
The payment should be made on the next working day in case the deadline falls on Holiday, Saturday or Sunday based on the PhilHealth guidelines, Manantan said.
All monthly premiums beyond the set due dates shall automatically be charged a two percent monthly interest, Manantan added.
The imposition of the surcharge is aimed to enhance collection efficiency, she said.
The collection efficiency will pave the way for an improved benefit package and better health insurance program, she said.
==Peace covenant signing ensures honest and orderly elections, says CSOs==
*Source:http://piazampen.blogspot.com/2013/04/peace-covenant-signing-ensures-honest.html
*Wednesday, April 24, 2013 7:18 pm
:By Gideon C. Corgue (PIA9)
LABANGAN, Zamboanga del Sur – Stakeholders are optimistic that with the signing of the peace covenant, all candidates of this town will adhere to uphold a peaceful and safe balloting on May 13, 2013.
The Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in coordination with the Philippine National Police (PNP), Philippine Army (PA), Commission on Elections (COMELEC), Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG),  and church and religious sector recently spearheaded a covenant signing ceremony with the local candidates from the Liberal Party  (LP) and Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC)at the Municipal Function Hall this municipality.
DILG Provincial Director Abcede Asjali said the presence of everyone was a manifestation of support to safe, accurate and fair election.
“The presence of our stakeholders, candidates and public gave us an assurance that there will be an honest, orderly and peaceful election not only in Labangan but in the province as well,” Abcede declared.
Abcede also urged the public to help monitor the compliance with the election peace pact of all candidates vying for local positions in the province.
Zamboanga del Sur Police Provincial Office’s (ZSPPO)Assistant Provincial Director for Operations Jalilul Bandahala lauded the CSO’s initiative in a bid to ensure the conduct of honest, orderly and peaceful elections in the municipality. He also urged the candidates to observe Comelec rules and regulations governing the 2013 elections.
Zamboanga del Sur Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting chairman Father Felix Tigoy said “the signing of peace covenant is a manifestation of the local candidates’ sincere cooperation with the stakeholders to have a peaceful and successful exercise of electoral process.”
“Manghinaut ako nga ang mga kandidato sa LP pinanguluhan ni incumbent mayor Wilson Nandang ug ang NPC, pinanguluhan ni incumbent Vice Mayor Ukol Talumpa magpahigayon sa piniliay nga magmalinawon (I am hoping that the candidates of LP led by re-electionist Mayor Wilson Nandang and NPC, led by incumbent Vice Mayor Ukol Talumpa to hold the election peacefully),” Tigoy said.
Uma Fih Salam Executive Director Sultan Abdulmaguid Maruhom was elated with the cooperation of the two political camps in the supporting the peace covenant.
“We thank the candidates for unanimously supporting the election covenant.  Indeed, this is a sign of their maturity as politicians in Labangan,” Maruhom said.
UCCP pastor Allan Patadlas said he was happy with the signing of peace covenant saying, “it upholds the principle of democracy.”
Labangan was previously declared an “immediate area of concern” by the poll body because of some violent election-related incidents in the past.
==PCF-funded eco-tourism pool in Alicia town is 90% complete, says DILG-IX==
*Source:http://piazampen.blogspot.com/2013/04/pcf-funded-eco-tourism-pool-in-alicia.html
*Tuesday, April 23, 2013 11:27 am
:By Franklin P. Gumapon (PIA9)
PAGADIAN CITY – Using its P1 million prize from winning the Seal of Good Housekeeping (SGH) of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), the municipality of Alicia has embarked on building an eco-tourism swimming pool to promote tourism in the municipality and, at the same time, to generate some income.
DILG-IX Information Officer Lemuel Mejares said in a press release the swimming pool, which is 25-meter x 10-meter in size and five feet deep, is about to be finished based on the recent assessment by DILG-IX regional monitoring team.
“This is not only an avenue to promote our tourism but also an income-generating project of the LGU,” said Alicia Municipal Mayor Richard V. Tiu Sr.
Mayor Tiu together with Municipal Engineer Edmund A. Tan and Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator Silverio O. Panes walked the monitoring team to the eco-tourism pool built near the municipal hall.
The project cost totaled 2.8 million of which PI million came from Performance Challenge Fund (PCF) received by the municipality from winning the SGH.
This PCF is an incentive fund to LGUs that passed the Seal of Good Housekeeping (SGH). The fund can be used to construct school buildings, rural health units, tourism facilities, flood control projects, solid waste management facilities, etc.
Funds are still coming from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to complete the project with counterparts from the municipality.
“We are now working on the excavation for the pipelines that will supply large volume of water to the pool,” Engr. Tan said.
Tan believed the pool would be fully operational within the year.
Mayor Tiu, on the other hand, recalled that there was a time the municipality had produced a “Palaro” champion in swimming and he aims to produce another champion with the town’s new swimming pool.
==2013 cadastral survey project for 11 ZamPen towns to start soon==
*Source:http://piazampen.blogspot.com/2013/04/by-claro-a.html
*Monday, April 22, 2013 11:32 am
:By Claro A. Lanipa (PIA9)
PAGADIAN CITY – The Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)-IX on Tuesday held the opening of bids for the 2013 Cadastral Survey Project for the 11 municipalities in Zamboanga Peninsula region.
Regional Executive Director Arleigh J. Adorable said the eleven towns have been alloted P32,700,000 million covering  an estimated land area of 218,359 hectares in 239 barangays.
“This project was supposed to be implemented last year, but incidentally there were some technicalities occurred during the bidding process,” Adorable added.
He further said that as per instruction of DENR Secretary Ramon J. P. Paje, DENR-IX would only have until November this year to accomplish all its targets including the cadastral survey.
The cadastral survey will be implemented in the municipalities of Godod, Gutalac, Salug and Baliguian all of Zamboanga del Norte; Lapuyan, Lakewood, Dimataling and Labangan in Zamboanga del Sur and the towns of Naga, Olutanga and Mabuhay in Zamboanga Sibugay province.
The opening of bids was presided by its chairman Regional Technical Director Moises Butic and the members of the Technical Working Group (TWG) with representatives from the DENR Central Office, the local media including PIA that acted as observers during the process.
==‘Witch’ killed in Southern Philippines==
*Source:http://www.mindanaoexaminer.com/news.php?news_id=20130420120324
*Sunday, April 21, 2013 12:03:24 am
:(Mindanao Examiner)
PAGADIAN CITY (Mindanao Examiner) – A Filipino woman accused by her neighbors as a witch died due to loss of blood after she was stabbed in her sleep by a lone assailant who sneaked into their thatched house in Aurora town in the southern province of Zamboanga del Sur.
Police said the 33-year old Rosalita Requina died while being rushed to hospital by her husband. It said the assailant sneaked under Requina’s house shortly after midnight and stabbed her through the bamboo flooring.
The woman’s husband said his wife was stabbed in her behind and was not even aware of her wound until they realized she was wounded.
Police said Requina was rushed to the Lagare Medical Clinic in the town, but was pronounced “dead on arrival” by the physician.
Investigators said villagers accused the woman as a witch, but it was not immediately known whether the killing was connected to the allegations.
Filipinos are traditionally superstitious despite the Philippines being a largely Catholic country. And Zamboanga is a place where many locals believe in the supernatural and black magic and a long list of superstitious beliefs handed down from past generations.
==Amputee swimmer competes in Palaro 2013==
==Amputee swimmer competes in Palaro 2013==
*Source:http://www.rappler.com/sports/26973-amputee-swimmer-competes-in-palaro
*Source:http://www.rappler.com/sports/26973-amputee-swimmer-competes-in-palaro
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