Bicol Essay Writing Competition 2012 Provincial Elimination held in Camarines Sur
By Ana-Liza S. Macatangay
NAGA CITY, Oct. 15 (PIA) -- A total of 35 secondary students and ten competitors from the tertiary level vied for the regional slot during the provincial elimination of the Bicol Essay Writing Competition 2012 on the life of the departed Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jesse M. Robredo, Friday at the Jesse M. Robredo Coliseum here.
Entries revolved around the theme, “The Living Legacy of Secretary Jesse Robredo.”
The campus writers came from Naga City, Iriga and Camarines Sur Division.
Daet Mayor Tito Sarion initiated the move in cooperation with the Bicol Harvest Magazine and the Kaya Natin Movement, of which Robredo was one of the founding members. The regional office of the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) together with its respective provincial offices will serve as partners of the said endeavor together with the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher Education (CHED) , SM City Naga, ABS-CBN and the local government of Naga City.
Naga City Mayor John Bongat in his message said that Robredo has indeed brought so much honor and pride not just to the people of Naga City but to the whole nation as well for exemplifying the true essence of being a public servant, particularly though his advocacy on transparency and good governance.
Before the start of the formal competition, a brief video reminiscing the life of the late Secretary was shown to the contestants. It highlighted among others, Robredo’s “sinelas” leadership which has earned him popularity particularly to the marginalized and poor sector of the society. It also showed pioneering programs that he has implemented in Naga City during his incumbency as Mayor for six (6) unprecedented terms.
Being one of the youngest politicians who hold the reign of the city as Chief Executive at the age of 29, Robredo brought in more than 140 national and international recognitions, a proof of how effectively he ran his city during his incumbency. His innovative approach has propelled the city from is sluggish state to a livable city which Naguenos continue to enjoy until now.
The competition aims to relive all these accomplishments to inspire other people to follow his footstep and continue the legacy he has left to us. Launched September 21, the organizers will hop from one province to another for the provincial elimination.
After provincial winners are determined from the provinces, each would vie for the Regional title. Regional winners will be declared on December 8. (LSMacatangay/ PIA Camarines Sur)
Business establishments urged to renew permits earlier
By Benilda A. Recebido
SORSOGON CITY, Oct 15 (PIA) -- The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) headquarters in this city has started inspecting all establishments in anticipation of the yearly One-Stop-Shop Program for business permits renewal at the city hall on January 2013.
City Fire Marshal Senior Inspector Walter Badong Marcial said the BFP, together with the city employees, started their joint inspection on October 1.
Team members are composed of personnel from the offices of Permits and Licenses Section, City Treasurer’s Office, City Health Office, City Engineering Office, City Environmental and Natural Resources Office, City Zoning Administrators Office, and the City Veterinary Office.
As a prerequisite for the issuance of business permits and licenses, each business owners must first secure their fire safety inspection certificate (FSIC), which is being issued by the BFP.
“Business owners should comply with recommendations given by our fire safety inspectors. It is not merely about their permits and licenses but more on public safety to avert fire incidents,” Marcial said.
He also directed his personnel to strictly observe the implementing rules and regulations of RA 9514 or the “Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008.”
Marcial said they are strict in implementing the law to guarantee public safety and promote economic development through the prevention and suppression of all kinds of destructive fires and promote the professionalization of the fire service as a profession.
Under the said law, the BFP will enforce all laws and regulations to ensure adherence to standard fire prevention and safety measures, and promote accountability in the fire protection and prevention services.
Marcial also reminded the applicants to strictly conform to the fire safety standard and regulations of the BFP.
”Once a establishment violated the Fire Code of the Philippines, a notice to correct violation at a given grace period is conferred. On the other hand, if the owner failed to comply with the recommendations of the fire safety inspector, then they will be penalized with a corresponding amount of fine stipulated in the fire code and this will be paid to the authorized collecting officer of the BFP,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Fire Safety Enforcement Section of the BFP Sorsogon City recorded about 2000 establishments which are expected to renew their business permits.
The official also enumerated the list of requirements needed for FSIC issuance for the benefit of the applicants as follows: photocopy of Electrical Inspection Certificate (City Engineering Office), Fire Code Fees (City Treasurer’s Office), Fire Code Fees Payment (Collecting Officer of BFP), Photocopy of Insurance Policy Contract (if there is), and one documentary stamp.
Moreover, Marcial said BFP will continue to strictly enforce the fire code and it can also revoke the permit of any establishment found to be a fire hazard. (MAL/BAR/MGECorral-BFP SOrCity/PIA5)
Acquitted pusher trap again in PDEA net
LEGAZPI CITY, Oct 15 (PDEA) -- “One is enough two is too much”. A saying exactly is relevant to a drug pusher who was busted after a drug trap for his widespread selling of shabu in the area prompting a lady field operative to act as a poseur buyer.
PDEA ROV Regional Director Archie A Grande, CESE revealed to USEC Jose S Gutierrez Jr., PDEA Director General, that a buy-bust operation was conducted by PDEA Albay Provincial Office led by Agent Jonathan Ivan Revilla and Legazpi City Police Station led by PSI Steve N. Dela Rosa yesterday October 2, 2012 at around 4:30 PM at Brgy. 21, Binanuahan, Legazpi City which resulted to the arrest of Joven Barcelon y Espiritu who was caught in flagrante delictu selling one (1) heat-sealed transparent plastic sachet containing shabu to a poseur buyer. Also recovered from his possession, custody and control one (1) genuine 500 peso bill used as buy-bust money, Two (2) units Nokia cellphones and one unit Sniper Yamaha Motorcycle used by him in the illegal drug transaction.
The suspect was acquitted for Violation of Section 11 and 12 Article II of R.A 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Act of 2002 last January of this year. However the suspect did not erudite for his previous charges.
Charges for Violation of Section 5 Article II of same Law have been filed against him before the Legazpi City Prosecution Office and he is now detained at PDEA jail facility.
By Ana-Liza S. Macatangay
NAGA CITY, Oct. 15 (PIA) -- A total of 35 secondary students and ten competitors from the tertiary level vied for the regional slot during the provincial elimination of the Bicol Essay Writing Competition 2012 on the life of the departed Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jesse M. Robredo, Friday at the Jesse M. Robredo Coliseum here.
Entries revolved around the theme, “The Living Legacy of Secretary Jesse Robredo.”
The campus writers came from Naga City, Iriga and Camarines Sur Division.
Daet Mayor Tito Sarion initiated the move in cooperation with the Bicol Harvest Magazine and the Kaya Natin Movement, of which Robredo was one of the founding members. The regional office of the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) together with its respective provincial offices will serve as partners of the said endeavor together with the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher Education (CHED) , SM City Naga, ABS-CBN and the local government of Naga City.
Naga City Mayor John Bongat in his message said that Robredo has indeed brought so much honor and pride not just to the people of Naga City but to the whole nation as well for exemplifying the true essence of being a public servant, particularly though his advocacy on transparency and good governance.
Before the start of the formal competition, a brief video reminiscing the life of the late Secretary was shown to the contestants. It highlighted among others, Robredo’s “sinelas” leadership which has earned him popularity particularly to the marginalized and poor sector of the society. It also showed pioneering programs that he has implemented in Naga City during his incumbency as Mayor for six (6) unprecedented terms.
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| The late DILG Secretary Jesse Robredo |
The competition aims to relive all these accomplishments to inspire other people to follow his footstep and continue the legacy he has left to us. Launched September 21, the organizers will hop from one province to another for the provincial elimination.
After provincial winners are determined from the provinces, each would vie for the Regional title. Regional winners will be declared on December 8. (LSMacatangay/ PIA Camarines Sur)
Business establishments urged to renew permits earlier
By Benilda A. Recebido
SORSOGON CITY, Oct 15 (PIA) -- The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) headquarters in this city has started inspecting all establishments in anticipation of the yearly One-Stop-Shop Program for business permits renewal at the city hall on January 2013.
City Fire Marshal Senior Inspector Walter Badong Marcial said the BFP, together with the city employees, started their joint inspection on October 1.
Team members are composed of personnel from the offices of Permits and Licenses Section, City Treasurer’s Office, City Health Office, City Engineering Office, City Environmental and Natural Resources Office, City Zoning Administrators Office, and the City Veterinary Office.
As a prerequisite for the issuance of business permits and licenses, each business owners must first secure their fire safety inspection certificate (FSIC), which is being issued by the BFP.
“Business owners should comply with recommendations given by our fire safety inspectors. It is not merely about their permits and licenses but more on public safety to avert fire incidents,” Marcial said.
He also directed his personnel to strictly observe the implementing rules and regulations of RA 9514 or the “Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008.”
Marcial said they are strict in implementing the law to guarantee public safety and promote economic development through the prevention and suppression of all kinds of destructive fires and promote the professionalization of the fire service as a profession.
Under the said law, the BFP will enforce all laws and regulations to ensure adherence to standard fire prevention and safety measures, and promote accountability in the fire protection and prevention services.
Marcial also reminded the applicants to strictly conform to the fire safety standard and regulations of the BFP.
”Once a establishment violated the Fire Code of the Philippines, a notice to correct violation at a given grace period is conferred. On the other hand, if the owner failed to comply with the recommendations of the fire safety inspector, then they will be penalized with a corresponding amount of fine stipulated in the fire code and this will be paid to the authorized collecting officer of the BFP,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Fire Safety Enforcement Section of the BFP Sorsogon City recorded about 2000 establishments which are expected to renew their business permits.
The official also enumerated the list of requirements needed for FSIC issuance for the benefit of the applicants as follows: photocopy of Electrical Inspection Certificate (City Engineering Office), Fire Code Fees (City Treasurer’s Office), Fire Code Fees Payment (Collecting Officer of BFP), Photocopy of Insurance Policy Contract (if there is), and one documentary stamp.
Moreover, Marcial said BFP will continue to strictly enforce the fire code and it can also revoke the permit of any establishment found to be a fire hazard. (MAL/BAR/MGECorral-BFP SOrCity/PIA5)
Acquitted pusher trap again in PDEA net
LEGAZPI CITY, Oct 15 (PDEA) -- “One is enough two is too much”. A saying exactly is relevant to a drug pusher who was busted after a drug trap for his widespread selling of shabu in the area prompting a lady field operative to act as a poseur buyer.
PDEA ROV Regional Director Archie A Grande, CESE revealed to USEC Jose S Gutierrez Jr., PDEA Director General, that a buy-bust operation was conducted by PDEA Albay Provincial Office led by Agent Jonathan Ivan Revilla and Legazpi City Police Station led by PSI Steve N. Dela Rosa yesterday October 2, 2012 at around 4:30 PM at Brgy. 21, Binanuahan, Legazpi City which resulted to the arrest of Joven Barcelon y Espiritu who was caught in flagrante delictu selling one (1) heat-sealed transparent plastic sachet containing shabu to a poseur buyer. Also recovered from his possession, custody and control one (1) genuine 500 peso bill used as buy-bust money, Two (2) units Nokia cellphones and one unit Sniper Yamaha Motorcycle used by him in the illegal drug transaction.
The suspect was acquitted for Violation of Section 11 and 12 Article II of R.A 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Act of 2002 last January of this year. However the suspect did not erudite for his previous charges.
Charges for Violation of Section 5 Article II of same Law have been filed against him before the Legazpi City Prosecution Office and he is now detained at PDEA jail facility.
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