Vol 5 Issue 51 Published by: PIA 6, 7 & 8 December 21 - 27, 2015
In this IssueIn this IssueIn this Issue Three WV establishments get Bagwis award
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PRDP PSO Visayas OKs P16-M worth of livelihood projects in EV TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte, December 23 - Many
farmers and fisherfolk associations in the region will surely benefit from the enterprise sub- projects recently approved for funding under the Philippine Rural Development Project
(PRDP). DA RFO 8‟s Regional Executive Director Leo P.
Caneda said, “Our farmers and fishers have waited for this. We need to source out more funds to provide
capitalization for the much-needed investments that would open up livelihood opportunities, especially as the region is still under the rehab phase after the typhoon
Yolanda.” He said that the project (PRDP) has liberalized its
requirements under the I-REAP Small Livelihood Project
(SLP), which is meant to provide livelihood assistance for the farmers and fisherfolk whose livelihood were affected by calamities. “So far, Region 8 has availed much of the
project funds under the SLP compared to other regions in the country. This simply indicates our need for such kind of funding assistance,” he intoned.
The newly-approved 15 sub -projects under the SLP were submitted by proponent groups from the
municipalities of Silago, Maasin, and Malitbog, in Southern Leyte; Basey, Calbiga, and Sta. Rita, in Samar; San Policarpo
and Quinapondan, Eastern Samar; Allen and San Jose, Northern Samar; Alang- alang and Isabel, Leyte, and; Tacloban City.
Technical review for the other 32 proposed small livelihood projects by some experts from the Regional Project Coordination Office-8 and the Project Support
Office for Visayas undertaken from December 9 -11, 2015, at the Leyte Park Resort Hotel, in Tacloban City.
These proposed SLPs submitted were from the local
government units of Albuera, Hilongos, Tanauan,
Palompon, Mayorga, Barugo, San Isidro and, Ormoc City, in
Leyte; San Ricardo, Padre Burgos, Macrohon, Maasin, Tomas Oppus, Anahawan, Hinunangan, San Juan, Limasawa, Pintuyan, San Francisco, in Southern Leyte; Biliran, Almeria
and Naval in Biliran; San Sebastian, Gandara, Basey, and Motiong, Samar;
Mondragon, Catarman and Allen, Northern Samar, and Guiuan, Eastern Samar.
The livelihood sub- projects proposed ranges from livestock and poultry production, high value crops, organic fertilizers, and root crops production as well as,
aqua culture and fisheries. Director Caneda expressed optimism that these
sub -projects will be funded before the year ends.
“We need to be able to catch –up and submit these proposals with endorsement from the Regional Project Advisory Board to possibly get the No Objection Letter
(NOL) before the end of December 2015,” Director Caneda said.
Under the PRDP, a NOL when issued either
by the Project Support, the National Project Coordination Office or the World Bank, depending on the
amount involved for any proposed sub-project positively signals that it is approved for funding and that,
correspondingly, procurement of the needed items may already proceed in order to start off with its implementation.
“The total funding assistance which could be availed of for each sub -project proposed under the SLP reaches up to a million pesos.
The required equity from the proponent group comprises 20 percent of the total cost of the proposed enterprise sub –project which could be in -cash
or in –kind,” he added. (DA-8/PIA-8)
Leonard T. Pineda I
ILOILO CITY, December 21 (PIA) --- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-6 awarded three establishments in Western Visayas for upholding the rights
of consumers while practicing responsible business where consumers get the best value for their money.
Bagwis Award, formerly known as DTI Certified Establishment, is awarded to commercial establishments
that promote and foster the highest level of business ethics and upholds a fair and honest marketplace through voluntary self-regulation and service excellence.
Silver Bagwis Seals were conferred to Isuzu Iloilo Corporation in Mandurriao, Iloilo City, Metro Pacific Construction Supply in Iloilo City, and Ponce Automobile
Corporation (Nissan Bacolod) in Bacolod City.
One component for the establishment is the setting up of a sustainable Consumer Welfare Desk (CWD) or an
equivalent customer relations office at the mall that will provide information to consumers and serve as a venue for the speedy resolution of consumer complaints.
DTI-6 OIC-Regional Director Rebecca M. Rascon noted that business establishments have been starting to upgrade themselves in order to provide a conducive and favorable environment to the consumers.
Currently, there are already 11 bronze awards, eight silver awards, and four gold awards issued by DTI-6 to business establishments in the region, aside from the 25
gold awards to corporate/commercial establishments here that were issued by the head office.
The program is open to all commercial
establishments falling under the following categories: Category I – Supermarkets; Category II - Department Stores and Specialty Stores; Category III - Appliance
Centers; Category IV - Hardware Stores; and Category V - DTI Accredited Service and Repair Shops.
The award is classified into bronze, silver and gold.
For the bronze seal, establishments must comply
with Fair Trade Laws (FTLs) such as the Consumer Act,
Price Act, Price Tag and install the Consumer Welfare Desks or an equivalent customer relations office inside the mall.
The silver seal involves additional criteria to meet such as compliance with social responsibilities that include sound purchasing policy, good working relationship with the government by participating in the national or local
government programs such as price stabilization and livelihood programs.
For the gold seal, establishments must meet the
additional requirement of ISO 9001/Quality Management System (QMS) compliance. (JCM/LTP/PIA-Iloilo)
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EASTERN VISAYAS
WESTERN VISAYAS
CENTRAL VISAYAS
Press conference with DAR 6 Director
Stephen Leonidas, Iloilo PARO Enrique
Paderes and PIA 6 Director Janet Mesa at
Madison Plaza Hotel, Iloilo City, December 22.
Cebu Blogging Community Core Leader Mary
Tinio Narvasa talks on Blogging 101: A
Platform for Government Communications
during CAOCAMPIO‟ s Year End Program
Accomplishment Review and 2015
Communication Planning. (vvv/PIA Cebu)
Share-A-Love Program in Cooperation with
Philippine National Police with Psupt. Carlito
D. Abriz @ PNP Quadrangle, Catbalogan City
December 21, 2015. (PIA 8)
Representatives from Ponce Automobile Corporation-Nissan
Bacolod (2nd from left), Metro Pacific Construction Supply (3rd and 4th from left), and Isuzu Iloilo
Corporation (1st and 2nd from right) show their Bagwis Seals award bestowed by the Department of Trade and
Industry-6 during an awarding ceremony held Dec. 18, at DTI-6 Regional Office. The award is given to
commercial establishments that uphold the rights of consumers while practicing responsible business. Also in the photo is
DTI-6 Regional Director Rebecca Rascon (1st from right). (LTP/PIA-Iloilo)
WESTERNWESTERN VISAYASVISAYAS 222
ILOILO CITY, Dec. 23(PIA)—Amidst the benefits that many agrarian reform beneficiaries are availing of now, there should be
a spiritual disposition on how they should deal with their lives.
Spiritual formation, valuing, part of agrarian beneficiaries' training
Elsa Subong
T h e D e p a r t m e n t o f
A g r a r i a n R e f o r m - 6 i s
p u s h i n g f o r a s p i r i t u a l
dimension to the support services,
institutional and infrastructure development
and land distribution functions of the
department.
Stephen Leonidas, DAR-6 director said
in a press briefing, that they find it
important for the agrarian reform
beneficiaries to learn to take care of the
benefits they are reaping from the agrarian
reform program.
“Often, when people have improved
incomes, they also learn to engage in vices,
which in the end are sure to defeat them,”
Leonidas said.
“That is why we are proposing that
before land distribution and support
services, beneficiaries should first have
spiritual formation on the value of resources
they have” Leonidas added.
This aspect of formation is proposed to
be undertaken with the social action centers
in different provinces.
“For Iloilo we have identified the Jaro
Archdiocesan Social Action Center
(JASAC),” Leonidas said.
He said that agrarian reform
beneficiaries who have practiced
what the program has taught
them, have now increased incomes,
purchased added farm equipment and most
of all, paid their loans 100 percent and on
time.
DAR-6 is aiming to step up support
services even beyond the change of
administration in 2016, and balance it with
land distribution, so that the Agrarian
Reform Communities will have common
facilities.
“But again, we push for spiritual
development to go with all aspects of
agrarian reform,” Leonidas said.(JCM/ESS/
PIA-Iloilo).
ILOILO CITY, Dec. 21 (PIA)—The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has granted Trans Asia Renewable Energy
Corporation (TAREC) its Certificate of Compliance (COC), for its 54MW San Lorenzo Wind Farm Project in Guimaras.
I n a media release, TAREC said the
COC entitles TAREC to recognize its
Feed-in Tariff at an approved rate of
P7.40, with a retro-active period starting
December 27, 2014, for a guaranteed period
of 20 years, until December 26, 2034.
Francisco L. Viray, president and CEO
of Trans-Asia, said that the issuance is a
positive development for Trans-Asia Oil and
Energy Development corporation, as they
can fully recognize generation revenues from
the wind turbine generators.
“We are committed to promoting clean
and sustainable energy, and can move ahead
to expand projects as our contribution to
addressing climate change,” Viray said.
Trans-Asia, the energy arm of the
PHINMA Group, said that iy had a net
income of P397 million consolidated net
income as of September 2015, five times
higher than the Php59 million net income
posted during the same period the previous
year.
Danielle Del Rosario, Trans-Asia
assistant vice-president for Corporate
Affairs, said the net income was
l a rge ly dr iven by an increase
in generation revenue in the amount of
Php1.02 billion for the nine months
period, a 41 percent increase in
revenue from Php723 million in the previous
period.
“Contributing to this significant increase
has been the successful operations of
TAREC,” Del Rosario added.
Meanwhile, Danilo L. Panes,
TAREC vice president, said they are
pleased with the outcome of the
wind farm, which supplements the energy
requirements of Panay, reducing the island‟s
reliance on power from Negros.(JCM/ESS/
PIA-Iloilo)
ERC grants TAREC compliance certificate
Elsa Subong
Merry Christmas
DOT-6 launches ―Operation WaterF’all‖ project
ILOILO CITY, December 21 (PIA) --- The Department of Tourism (DOT)-6 launched a project that will help promote water
conservation among tourism facilities, commercial facilities, government offices and households.
T he project dubbed as “Operation
WaterF‟all” or “water for all” aims
to contribute to the over-all water
sufficiency especially in the region‟s tourism
destinations.
This advocacy campaign is a project of
the Regional Ecotourism Committee (REC)
chaired by DOT-6.
The promo will run from November
2015 to April 2016 and is open to all
residences, households, government offices,
tourism establishments, and other
commercial businesses in Western Visayas
that can show proof of reduced water bill.
Photocopied water bills and original
copies for two months showing proof of
reduced water bill should be presented to
DOT-6 Information Counter at Bonifacio
Drive, Iloilo City for verification. This will
serve as entry for the raffle draw.
Resident, government offices, tourism
establishments or other commercial
businesses may submit as many entries as
these are qualified.
One hundred (100) raffle winners will
be drawn on May 2016 to receive gift packs,
“Operation WaterF‟all Hero” t-shirts and
certificates of appreciation from DOT-6.
One surprise grand prize will also be
drawn. All participating entries will receive a
certificate of appreciation as “Operation
WaterF‟all Hero”.
Raffle winners will be notified by phone
call and announcements via top radio
stations in Iloilo City with regionwide reach.
(JCM/LTP/DOT/PIA-Iloilo)
Leonard T. Pineda I
WESTERN WESTERN VISAYASVISAYAS 333
SAN JOSE, Antique (PIA) - - The Antique Province Police Office (APPO) has deployed more police patrols to ensure peace
and order in celebration of Christmas, New Year and Binirayan Festival.
W ith the celebration of Christmas
and Binirayan Festival this month,
huge number of people, tourists
and Antiquenos alike are expected in the
province and the town of San Jose in
particular, that could cause traffic
congestion, while some criminal elements
could take advantage of the situation to
commit crimes and other lawless activities.
PSSupt. Edgardo Ordaniel, Provincial
Director APPO in a press conference
emphasized that the deployment of police
patrols will be maximized in places where
people frequently gathered such as church,
public market, mall, major thoroughfares,
park, terminal among others.
“We have to ensure police visibility
through street patrols, check points and
immediate response to call for police
assistance to avert any illegal or criminal
acts, he said.
The PNP is also on the lookout against
illegal drugs that could also proliferate this
season.
Included in the close watch are also vital
installations such power lines, cell sites,
public buildings, ports and national roads and
bridges which are also part of the nautical
highway of buses (RORO) going to others
parts of the country, said SPO3 Ria May
Dela Cruz, Information Officer of PNP
Antique.
Police assistance centers were
established in malls , public market and
terminals, said Dela Cruz.
The PNP will also actively take part in
the inspection of fire cracker zones in
different municipalities to ensure prohibited
firecrackers are not sold in the market.
Ordaniel likewise reminded everyone to
secure their houses before going out or
leaving for a long vacation.
The Antique PNP remains on full alert
in line with this year‟s Oplan Ligtas
Kapaskuhan 2015. (JCM/PSM/PIA6Antique)
More police visibility during Holidays, festival
in Antique
Pilar S. Mabaquiao Merry Christmas
NIR to hold first Athletic Associations meet
By Easter Anne D. Doza
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Dec. 21 (PIA6) - - Negros Occidental is set to host many firsts on February 2016, the First Negros
Island Region Athletic Associations Meet which was unanimously decided by the first Negros Island Region Sports Council
during its first meeting at the Nature’s Village Resort in Talisay City.
T he meeting was presided by DepEd
Regional Director Ma. Gemma M.
Ledesma of Region VI and was
witnessed by Director Juliet A. Jeruta, PhD
of DepEd Region VII and incoming NIR
DepEd Regional Director Gilbert T. Sadsad.
The Schools Division Superintendents,
Assistant Schools Division Superintendents
and Division Sports Coordinators from the
six Divisions in Negros Oriental and the ten
Divisions in Negros Occidental were also in
attendance.
The NIRAA Meet is set on February
8-12, 2016 at the Panaad Park and
Stadium in Barangay Mansilingan, Bacolod
City.
The decision was reached despite some
apprehensions as to the viability of holding
NIRAA in 2016 considering the time and
budgetary constraints.
Angel Verdeflor, Executive Assistant IV
and Provincial Sports Coordinator of
Negros Occidental who represented
Governor Alfredo G. Marañon, Jr. in the
meeting said that the Governor is
determined to have NIRAA starting
next year so that the newly-created region
will be represented in the 2016 Palarong
Pambansa.
Verdeflor added that the two Negros
provinces must closely work hand-in-hand to
make a formidable team that will compete in
the national meet.
Meanwhile, Director Sadsad said that he
is looking forward to the full cooperation of
all the Schools Divisions from both
provinces in order to make the First NIRAA
a success.
A total of seven delegations composed
of six Division delegations from the Oriental
and one Provincial delegation from the
Occidental will see action in the different
sports events during the Regional meet
comes February.
Winners from this Meet will compose
the official delegation of NIR to the 2016
Palaro in Legaspi City, Albay.
For more information, concerned
parties may contact School Governance and
Operations Division at 7070-126.*(JCM/EAD
-PIA6/DepEd Negros Occidental)
DTI to launch 1st Go Negosyo Center in Capiz
ROXAS CITY, Capiz, Dec. 21 (PIA6) – The 1st Negosyo Center in the province will open on Dec. 22 at the Ground Floor of the
new Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Provincial Office at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Avenue in Pueblo de Panay here.
“ This will be one of the more than 135
Negosyo Centers put up to date all
over the country,” said DTI provincial
director Ermelinda Pollentes.
The establishment of the Center is
pursuant to Republic Act No. 10644 or the
“Go Negosyo Act” sponsored by Sen.
Benigno A. Aquino to take charge in
promoting ease of doing business within its
jurisdiction.
It will also facilitate access to services
for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises
(MSMEs) such as business registration
assistance, business advisory services,
business information, advocacy monitoring
and evaluation.
The initiative is in line with
DTI Provincial Office‟s recognition of the
MSME sec tor ‟s contr ibut ion to
economic growth and job creation. (JCM/
AAL/PIA6 Capiz)
Alex Lumaque
EASTERN EASTERN VISAYASVISAYAS 444
GK makes Christmas merrier for 121 families in
Hernani
BORONGAN CITY, Eastern Samar, December 23 (PIA) --- Some 121 families in Brgy. Carmen, Hernani, Eastern Samar will
have a merrier Christmas this year as they received their new homes with the help of Gawad Kalinga (GK) Community
Development Foundation, Inc. and the Local Government Unit of Hernani.
O n December 12, 2015, the said
institutions officially turned-over 121
row housing units led by Fr. Ben
Niebres, former President, Ateneo de Manila
University (AMU) and (GK) National Board of
Director, Fr. Cesar Marin, Treasurer, Jesuits of
the Philippines, Mr. Jose Emilio Oquinana,
Movement Building – National Coordinator and
witnessed by Hon. Edgar C. Boco, Municipal
Mayor, Hon. Wilmar S. Candido, Municipal
Vice-Mayor, Hon. Paciano C. Orocay, Jr. ABC
Pres. and Engr. Eddie Mulig, Construction
Engineer.
Engr. Mulig said that one unit costs
P155,000.00, is loftable and with a land area of 4 x
6 square meters with sala, dining, kitchen and
comfort room.
Mulig said further that there is still 99
housing units to be built which will complete the
220 housing units for the said GK Village, that
started already on December 14, 2015 and is
hoped will be completed on May 2015.
During the turn-over ceremony, Fr. Ben
Niebres told the beneficiaries that their dream
to have a house is the first step towards a
bright future for their children, while their
mission is Education. He challenged the
beneficiaries to give priority, the education of
their children.
Meanwhile, in his message, Fr. Cesar Marin,
emphasized that the housing project marks a
fresh start for the community.
“The GK will not only bring positive
changes in the community but will also serve as a
symbol of a new beginning for residents of
Carmen.”
He pointed out on the three (3) most
important things: “Walang Iwanan”. 1.) continue
to pray for the donors, 2.) take care of this site
and 3.) continue for the Bayanihan Challenge.
Mayor Boco thanked the GK for providing
the beneficiaries a shelter they can now call their
own. He also added that the project serves as an
early Christmas gift to the families in Brgy.
Carmen who have been long dreaming of a
permanent house.
He reminded the beneficiaries the do‟s and
don‟ts in the GK Village and to take good care of
their houses as their own.
Meanwhile, Mr. Jose Emilio Oquinana said
that in order to cultivate a sense of ownership
and appreciation for the housing among
beneficiaries, GK makes sure that they provide a
minimum of 1,000 man-hours in sweat equity
before each unit is awarded to a family.
He further said that sweat equity is
important as it gives the beneficiaries a sense of
pride and will encourage them to take good care
of the homes that they worked so hard to
build. (aen/PIA-E. Samar)
SAMUEL D. CANDIDO
Completion of Limasawa circumferential road eyed in 2016
MAASIN CITY, Southern Leyte, Dec. 23 – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is determined to
complete next year the P112 million circumferential road in the historic island town of Limasawa, Southern Leyte.
T o make this happen, the Southern Leyte
District Engineering Office (SLDEO) has
already bid out the P44.1 million for the
concreting of the remaining 1.637 kilometers of
unpaved road.
The entire road stretch has been tagged by
the DPWH and Department of Tourism (DOT)
as priority under the tourism infrastructure
project.
District Engineer Ma. Margarita C. Junia said
paving the rural road network reaffirms the
government‟s commitment to link all villages in
the historic town to prop up the local economy.
The DPWH started the concreting project
in 2013 with an outlay of P36 million for 1.23
kilometer. For 2014, the project got a P32 million
funding for 1.1 kilometer.
The road links the six villages of the
town - San Agustin, San Bernardo, Triana,
Magallanes, Cabulihan, and Lugsongan.
“The completion of concreting is part of the
preparation for the 500th commemoration of the
First Mass anniversary onMarch 31, 2021,” Junia
said.
Limasawa, a sixth class town, is the site of
the national shrine where the First Catholic Mass
in the Philippines and Asia was celebrated on
March 31, 1521, in which a Sinugdan Festival is
held annually on this date to commemorate the
event. It has a population of only 6,000
inhabitants, making it the smallest town in the
province, both in population and area.
Aside from its rich history, the town is also
endowed with natural wonders. The island is
surrounded with clear blue water and white sand
beaches.
Last month, an earthen jar so tiny it can fit
by one‟s hand was discovered, and experts
believed the ancient pot survived underground for
1,200 years.
The artifact contained markings in
“baybayin,” the oldest system of writing in
Filipino, and according to experts who examined
it the inscription read “Mazaua.” (PIA8-South
Leyte with reports from DPWH-Southern Leyte)
MARCELO M. PEDALINO
Merry Christmas
DENR8 calls candidates to stop nailing ads on trees
TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte, Dec. 21 (PIA) – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Eastern Visayas
has called all candidates running for public office to stop adorning trees with iron-nailed campaign ads.
D ENR regional director Leonardo
Sibbaluca made the call as he
emphasized the two laws of the country
-the Republic Act 3571 and Presidential Decree
953 which promote the policy of the government
to protect and conserve trees in public areas to
help preserve a healthful climate.
“Let us protect our trees.
They not only provide aesthetic value to our
surroundings, but also absorb greenhouse gases
that cause global warming leading to climate
change.
A tree is a living thing,inflicting harm such as
nailing campaign materials impairs its structure
and makes it prone to fungi, diseases and harmful
insects which eventually leads to its death,”
Sibbaluca said.
The call also addresses to all commercial
establishments which make trees a favorite spot
for their ads.
Prior to this, Leyte province has declared a
“no nailing of posters on trees” zone through an
ordinance enacted by the Sangguniang
Panlalawigan.
DENR‟s call to stop nailing advertisements
on trees has been intensified as the election
period nears.(DENR-8/PIA-8/cba/ajc)
EASTERNEASTERN VISAYASVISAYAS 555
Biliran holds lead-off activity for separate PRC chapter
O ver 300 participants from the different
national government agencies, local
government units, non-government
organizations, and private establishments
registered on its maiden step.
The five-kilometer fund run started
at 5:00 o‟clock in the morning of December 13,
(Sunday) at the Biliran provincial capitol grounds
in Brgy. Calumpang, Naval to P. Inocentes and
Castin Streets to Brgy. Atipolo Higway as its
turning point and back to the capitol grounds.
Sangguniang Panlalawagian Member Gerard
Espina shot the ceremonial start gun to signal the
start of the fund run.
To draw more participants and awareness of
PRC‟s entry in Biliran province, the PRC-MVR3
steering committee held a raffle for all registered
participants and awarded winning participants in
the competitions.
Winners in the fastest male finisher
category were Dov Weinman (US Peace Corps
Volunteer) – 1st Place; Lorenzo Daniela – 2nd
Place; and Arianne Rosales – 3rd Place.
For the fastest female category, the winners
were Ariana Nelsen (US Peace Corps Volunteer)
– 1st Place; Elaine Paghubasan – 2nd Place; and
Darlene Zafra – 3rd Place.
Both Weinman and Nelsen donated their
cash prizes to the Philippine Red Cross-Leyte
Chapter.
The oldest male finisher was Vic Bracamonte
from Biliran, Biliran, and Lolita Darantinao of
Naval as the oldest female finisher.
Randrew James Joson Guevarra, 12 years
old, was awarded the youngest male finisher while
the youngest female finisher was awarded to Janea
Tupaz Pequeno, 5 years old, both of Naval,
Biliran.
Philippine National Police (PNP) Regional
Office 8 OIC Regional Director Cedric Train
joined Biliran in the nationwide simultaneous PRC
-MVR3 and Jennylind Daya representing
PRC-Leyte Chapter.
Flordeliza Trani, Provincial Social Welfare
and Development Officer and Board of Director
of PRC-Leyte, who also leads the Biliran
PRC-MVR3 steering committee thanked all those
who registered, volunteered and donated in the
activity.
She also encouraged other kind-hearted
individuals who have not joined in the lead off
activity to share their time, talent, and treasure in
the coming years especially when Biliran becomes
a separate and independent PRC chapter.
The Red Cross organization is a
worldwide inst itut ion shar ing equal
duties and responsibilities in helping
communities and people in emergency situations
regardless of race, nationality, religious beliefs, or
political opinions, that they may be given access
to care, food, shelter and hope in the spirit of
volunteerism and generosity of donors. (fj/PIA 8
Biliran)
NAVAL, Biliran, December 23 (PIA) - Under the Philiipine Red Cross (PRC)-Leyte Chapter, the province of Biliran held its
lead off activity in joining the PRC-Million Volunteer Run3 (MVR3) introducing the principle of volunteerism among Biliranons
as it prepares for a separate chapter.
MARY LAILANI P. TUPAZ
OWWA-8 celebrates OFW Family Day
TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte, December 23 - The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration, Regional Welfare Office 8, brought
Christmas cheers again to OFW families as it held rethe ―OFW Family Day‖ in the region with the theme, "Ang Diwa ng
Pasko sa Puso ng OFW, Nananatili, Nasaan Pa Man."
T he “OFW Family Day,” is an annual
traditional program of OWWA and it is
one of the agency‟s activities to welcome
the vacationing OFWs.
The activity for this year‟s family day was
participated by 1,518 OFWs and beneficiaries
from all over the region.
Regional Director Norma C. Del Rosario
welcomed the participants with her warm
message, greeted the participants a “Merry
Christmas and prompted them to enjoy the day
for it was prepared for them to unwind and to
have a good time.”
The search for the best OFC choir
also added joy to the activity.
From the 13 competing choir group, Padre
Burgos OFWs and Beneficiaries Association won
the search.
Raffle prizes also highlighted the
activity where the crowd cheered delightfully for
major prizes such as one unit refrigerator and
two units washing machines.
Mr. Asuncion Olino, Ms. Raquel Lobrigo
and Ms. Asela Galanga were the lucky winners
of the Refrigerator and two washing machines
respectively.
All participants went home with happy faces
for they received door prizes prepared for them
by OWWA RWO 8 as an early Christmas
present.
A Santa Claus was also present during the
event with Christmas presents to the children of
OFWs.
OFW Family Day celebration is a grand
undertaking of OWWA RWO 8 to enjoin all
OFW Family Circles/OFW organizations to
gather and celebrate the occasion in partnership
with the agency‟s identified stakeholders and
sponsors. (OWWA/PIA-8)
Merry Christmas Police play Santa Claus to 300 Samar kids
CATBALOGAN CITY, Samar, December 23 (PIA) — The police force in Catbalogan City played Santa Claus to some 300
children in the city and 50 senior citizens on December 21, 2015.
T he police force worked with Share
-A-Love, a group of citizens drawn
together to share blessings to the less
fortunate.
Aside from receiving gifts from the Police
Santa Claus, the children and the elderly also
played parlor games and experienced „Christmas
Party‟ in the police headquarters.
Chief of Police Psupt Carlito Abriz
shared that ,‟this time of year is the most
appropriate time to show our love and care,” he
told PIA in a phone interview.
In November, during the Children‟s
Month, Abriz and his men had Pulis sa
Bata‟y May Malasakit project where
t h e y h a d f e e d i n g , g i f t g i v i n g
and entertainment through games. (NBQ/PIA
8-Samar)
NINFA B. QUIRANTE
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