Bicolano studes named second, ninth in 2012 Search for Jose Rizal Model Students of the Philippines

By Marlon A. Loterte

LEGAZPI CITY, Jan. 7 (PIA) -- Bicolano students Javier Leonardo Rugeria notched the second place and Mary Alyssa Jenica Sariba got the ninth place in the nationwide 2012 Search for Jose Rizal Model Students of the Philippines (JRSMP).

Rugeria and Sariba were conferred the recognition in an awarding ceremony held December 30, 2012 in the Knights of Rizal International Headquarters, Port Area, Manila where they received a cash prize, medal, trophy and certificate.

The two now joins the consistent roster of JRMSP finalists of their respective universities.

Rugeria is a fourth year college student taking up Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Foreign Studies and International Relations in Ateneo de Naga University and the current secretary-general of the AdNU-Supreme Student Government Student Tribunal.

Besides student leadership activities, he was also engaged in music, playing in a band four years ago. He has also done hosting stints which included the preliminary screening of Miss Kaogma 2011 and the Naga City leg of the search for Miss Earth Philippines last April 2011.

He has also served as a student ambassador and delegate in the Exchange Program on Education, Culture and Teaching Objectives (EPECTO) in Neustadt an der Aisch, Mittelfranken, Germany.

Meanwhile, Sariba is an Bachelor in Science Education 4 student of University of Nueva Caceres. She is able to balance academics, school activities and community work all at the same time.

Back in 2012, she became one of the 81 delegates in the 14th Ayala Young Leaders’ Congress. She is the vice president of the University Student Government and Filipino editor of their campus paper, The Democrat.

She is also actively involved with the Ten Moves Project, a retail fundraising campaign for the construction of public school classrooms all over the Philippines.

The two competed with 18 other finalists in a rigorous interview last December 29, 2012.

The board of judges was headed by Sir Reghis Romero II, Supreme Commander of the Knights of Rizal (KOR), and also comprised of Sir Justice Hilario Davide, Jr. of the KOR Council of Elders, Ms. International 1964 and grandniece of Jose Rizal - Ms. Gemma Cruz-Araneta as executive assistant, Sir Lutgardo Barbo, the JRMSP Chairman, as well as some personalities in the academic sector.

The Search for Jose Rizal Model Students of the Philippines is an annual event organized by the KOR which recognizes 10 exemplary college students of the nation who exhibit Rizalian qualities of academic excellence and leadership in campus and community activities and the Rizalian virtue of nationalism. (MAL/SOMontales-PIA5/Albay)


CamSur Employment Center offers job opportunities abroad

By Analiza S. Macatangay

PILI, Camarines Sur, Jan 7 (PIA) -- The provincial government of Camarines Sur through the Camarines Sur Employment Center (CSEC), has renewed its commitment to seek more employment prospects for 2013 inviting anew potential employers to field their vacancies in the province.

To jump-start the year, CSEC Chief Sha Torallo announced that CSEC has job opportunities invitations for international deployment, particularly in Australia and Singapore.

For those interested to work in Australia, CSEC announced the need for hairdressers and beauticians. Applicants should have experience as a prerequisite and should have undergone formal training. For blacksmith and tinsmith applicants, the employers are looking for candidates with experience, at least one year in college and studied at least two years vocational course.

Painters, carpenters, cabinet makers and tile setters are also offered the same opportunity to try their luck in the said country.

A total of 50 pre-school teachers can or early childhood teachers also try their chances in Singapore. The vacancy is open to those who have a degree in Early Childhood or pre-school education. Applicants should be aged 21 to 45 years old, with at least one year experience in the field and has singing talent and expertise in educational presentation.

The employer, Pioneer Asia Manpower International Inc., is also looking for teacher-applicants with an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) band score of at least 6.5 equivalent to a General Rating score.

Interested applicants are advised to bring several copies of their resume with a detailed job description, pertinent school records, employment and training certificates, a National Statistics Office and local copy of their birth certificate, a National Bureau of Investigation clearance, 1x1 picture and valid passport.

For additional details, the CSEC can be reached at telephone numbers 477-5858, 477-7468, 4780109 or cell phone number 09198775952. They may also personally inquire at the 2nd Flr of the Capitol Main Bldg., Cadlan, Pili, Camarines Sur or they can get in touch through the CSEC’s e-mail address and Facebook account at camsur_peso@yahoo.com. (MAL/LSM-PIA5/Camarines Sur)


Naga city opens Business One Stop Shop

By Analiza S. Macatangay

NAGA CITY, Jan. 7 (PIA) -- The city government here led another round of Business One Stop Shop (BOSS) at the Naga City People’s Hall starting on the first working calendar of the year.

Mayor John Bongat of this city reiterated his intention to make Naga City a business-friendly city by putting more innovations to encourage investors to put their money’s worth in any business endeavor.

BOSS aims to encourage more businessmen to either renew their respective businesses or start a new one by making the process less tedious, faster and cheaper.

The city government set up desks for the City Engineers Office, City Planning and Development Office, City Treasurer’s Office, City Health Office and Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) manned with personnel to provide necessary services to the clients to hasten the process of their application.

To make the process easier and more systematic, Naga City’s website offers a downloadable checklist of requirements, both for new and renewal of applications. Application forms for business permits for 2012 can also be accessed in the website.

Local businessmen lauded this scheme, saying that in just a matter of minutes, they were already lining up in the cashier, done with their documents and ready for the payment of their business dues.

This year, the city government here has added a queuing system. A digital system was also adapted in scheduling the number of clients that they serve.

Aside from the one-stop registration, BOSS also offers application or renewal of business permit, which includes securing a zone clearance, a building inspection clearance and a sanitation clearance, all for securing business permits.

BOSS also accepts applications on retiring a business license, securing certificates of site zoning classification, zoning clearances for building permit, building inspection clearances for business permits, building related permits and occupancy permits.

BOSS is open from Mondays to Saturdays, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (MAL/LSM-PIA5/Camarines Sur)