Kalibo, Aklan -- The new rules and regulations for the use and operation of motorcycles on highways is for the protection of drivers and passengers, and not for oppression.
This was the emphasis given by Land Transportation Office (LTO) Aklan Officer-In-Charge Valtimor Conanan every time he talks over various radio stations here on the scheduled implementation of Administrative Order No. 2008-015 this coming month of September, which has drawn different reactions from motorcycle owners and family members in Aklan, some citing the order as oppressive.
The administrative order calls for motorcycle owners to use protective helmets approved by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), to have only one passenger who shall also wear a protective helmet; and to use protective clothing such as heavy pants, heavy jackets, goggles, leather boots and gloves when driving.
Motorcycle drivers found violating these rules and regulations will be subjected to fines and penalties, according to Conanan.
Conanan said drivers and back riders who fail to wear prescribed helmet, will be fined P1,500 with accessory driver/rider attending a seminar or traffic safety management conducted by the LTO, while those found carrying more passengers other than the back rider or cargo other than the saddle bags and luggage carriers will be fined P1,000.00
For having defective accessories such as headlight, tail light, signal light, brake light, side mirror and horn, a fine of P1,000,00 will be imposed to the motorcycle driver.
Conanan also stressed that modifying any part of the original designs of a motorcycle or scooter without approval of the LTO and the DTI will cost the motorcycle owner P2,000.00 in fine.
Wearing of flip flops, sandals or slippers or being bare footed while operating motorcycle or scooter on a road or highway is also a violation of the new rules and regulations, and will cost the driver P500.00 for the first offense; P700.00 for the second offense and P1,000.00 and revocation of drivers license for the third offense.
The administrative order also provides maximum allowable speeds of motorcycles when on an open country roads, "through streets" or boulevards, on city and municipal streets and through crowded streets.
Conanan called on all Aklanons owning and driving motorcycles to follow the new administrative order. He said although the rules and regulations are new, people obeying these new rules will get used to them later on.
"If we follow the law, we need not be afraid of being apprehended and fined", Conanan said.
Meanwhile, in a bid to lessen accidents involving persons who continuously disregard the importance of helmets, a solon has filed a bill pushing for the mandatory use of helmets when riding bicycles, non-motorized scooters, roller skates or roller blades and skateboards.
In filing House Bill 4751, Rep. Narciso D. Santiago III said riding anything with wheels is very dangerous and most of the time, people are exposed to various injuries, especially head traumas.
He said it is common knowledge that majority of Filipinos do not wear helmets or any protective gear when they ride bikes and scooters, or use roller skates, roller blades and skateboards. (PIA/Venus G. Villanueva)
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
CSC-Aklan reschedules exam due to "Frank"
Kalibo, Aklan -- Muddied application forms of would-be takers of the Civil Service Professional and Sub-Professional examinations of Aklan as well as the utter destruction of files and office equipment of the Civil Service Commission (CSC) Field Office here wrought by Typhoon Frank last June 21 caused the CSC officials to decide to move the exams schedule from July 27 to November 16 of this year.
"The CSC office was flooded neck-deep on June 21. After the flood subsided, it left knee-high mud, which ruined our files, and all our office equipment. We have to re-set the examinations, as some application forms were completely destroyed, and we are still calling for those applicants to refile again," said Evelyn Ejar, Director II of the CSC here.
Ejar said that because of the new schedule, filing of application is open up to Oct. 16.
"The same requirements are needed: 4 pictures measuring 1.5 by 2 inches with white background and nametag which are not computerized or taken digitally; and an ID photocopy. For applicants whose IDs were destroyed by the flood, we advise them to get a Postal ID as replacement. A photocopy of the new ID should be submitted to us," Ejar said.
Ejar assured that those who have already filed for the July 27 examinations can take the tests without filing again except the 20 applicants who were requested to submit needed papers.
Presently, the CSC is trying to recover almost 10,000 personal files of appointees in the province from the national, provincial and local government units and water districts. The files, contained in folders which were placed in steel cabinets got wet and muddy, and are now carefully aired and dried outside the office at the Cultural Center.
Ejar said the files have to be saved because the CSC's help might be sought by Aklan government employees whose files in their homes were completely destroyed during the typhoon.
"Our office here was greatly affected by the typhoon but our services continue, although we have somehow slowed because of the loss of our files and the destruction of our equipment like computers, telephones, fax machines, etc. Our references, like memorandum circulars and other documents were destroyed, so we cannot immediately answer queries from clients. Sometimes we have to ask for copies from our regional office or from other personnel officers in the province whose files are intact," Ejar said.
Files of some 3,000 retirees were also destroyed by the flood. Ejar said these documents are also important because some retirees decide to reenter government service, while others are seeking benefits which were not yet granted to them and need to submit documents from the CSC.
CSC is now advising human resource development officers in Aklan to reconstruct their files in order to operate their offices smoothly. (PIA/Venus G. Villanueva)
"The CSC office was flooded neck-deep on June 21. After the flood subsided, it left knee-high mud, which ruined our files, and all our office equipment. We have to re-set the examinations, as some application forms were completely destroyed, and we are still calling for those applicants to refile again," said Evelyn Ejar, Director II of the CSC here.
Ejar said that because of the new schedule, filing of application is open up to Oct. 16.
"The same requirements are needed: 4 pictures measuring 1.5 by 2 inches with white background and nametag which are not computerized or taken digitally; and an ID photocopy. For applicants whose IDs were destroyed by the flood, we advise them to get a Postal ID as replacement. A photocopy of the new ID should be submitted to us," Ejar said.
Ejar assured that those who have already filed for the July 27 examinations can take the tests without filing again except the 20 applicants who were requested to submit needed papers.
Presently, the CSC is trying to recover almost 10,000 personal files of appointees in the province from the national, provincial and local government units and water districts. The files, contained in folders which were placed in steel cabinets got wet and muddy, and are now carefully aired and dried outside the office at the Cultural Center.
Ejar said the files have to be saved because the CSC's help might be sought by Aklan government employees whose files in their homes were completely destroyed during the typhoon.
"Our office here was greatly affected by the typhoon but our services continue, although we have somehow slowed because of the loss of our files and the destruction of our equipment like computers, telephones, fax machines, etc. Our references, like memorandum circulars and other documents were destroyed, so we cannot immediately answer queries from clients. Sometimes we have to ask for copies from our regional office or from other personnel officers in the province whose files are intact," Ejar said.
Files of some 3,000 retirees were also destroyed by the flood. Ejar said these documents are also important because some retirees decide to reenter government service, while others are seeking benefits which were not yet granted to them and need to submit documents from the CSC.
CSC is now advising human resource development officers in Aklan to reconstruct their files in order to operate their offices smoothly. (PIA/Venus G. Villanueva)
Pamanang Lingkod Bayan to make civil servants' dreams come true – CSC
Kalibo, Aklan -- The Pamanang Lingkod-Bayan Iskolarship Program will make civil servants' dreams come true even if they are already gone, having been killed while in the performance of their duties.
"We in the government service have only a single dream for our children – that they finish their studies and obtain jobs so they would become independent as well as productive citizens. If civil servants, however, die while their children are still young, this dream will also die. With this program of the government through the Civil Service Commission, however, the children, even the spouses of civil servants are assured of finishing their studies so the dream still get realized", said Evelyn Ejar, CSC-Aklan Field Office Director.
Ejar is referring to the recently-forged agreement between the CSC and the Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) providing university scholarships to the spouse or children of civil service personnel, including teachers and police, who die in the line of duty.
"It is but proper for the government to give continuous support to families of civil servants who died. This is a good program of the government for the children of civil servants which will help them (spouse and children) move on", Ejar said.
CSC Chair Ricardo Saludo and PASUC President Dr. Lauro Tacbas very recently signed the Memorandum of Agreement for the Pamanang Lingkod-Bayan Iskolarship Program at the CSC Head Office.
The scholarship MOA advances the CSC's advocacy for exemplary civil servants, which got a further boost August 1. At Saludo's oath-taking on July 25, he announced a fund to provide assistance to families of civil servants killed in the performance of their duties.
Vice President Noli de Castro, who administered Saludo's oath, gave P100,000 to the fund, and the new CSC Chair donated P100,000, with another half million in pledges from guests at the oath-taking. Mechanics of the fund are being finalized, so it can solicit contributions and eventually disburse funds once a target sum is reached.
The CSC-PASUC pact was mediated by Presidential Assistant for Education Dr. Mona Valisno. Under the MOA, the spouse and children of a deceased official or employee may be granted scholarship covering tuition and other fees for any course in PASUC universities and colleges, including graduate offerings.
"Many unsung public servants die in service of the motherland – police and prosecutors fighting criminals, teachers protecting ballots, forest rangers guarding watersheds, emergency workers rescuing flood victims, and other patriots in the government service," Saludo said. "While they are now gone from us, we must let their families feel the immense gratitude of our nation." (PIA/Venus G. Villanueva)
"We in the government service have only a single dream for our children – that they finish their studies and obtain jobs so they would become independent as well as productive citizens. If civil servants, however, die while their children are still young, this dream will also die. With this program of the government through the Civil Service Commission, however, the children, even the spouses of civil servants are assured of finishing their studies so the dream still get realized", said Evelyn Ejar, CSC-Aklan Field Office Director.
Ejar is referring to the recently-forged agreement between the CSC and the Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) providing university scholarships to the spouse or children of civil service personnel, including teachers and police, who die in the line of duty.
"It is but proper for the government to give continuous support to families of civil servants who died. This is a good program of the government for the children of civil servants which will help them (spouse and children) move on", Ejar said.
CSC Chair Ricardo Saludo and PASUC President Dr. Lauro Tacbas very recently signed the Memorandum of Agreement for the Pamanang Lingkod-Bayan Iskolarship Program at the CSC Head Office.
The scholarship MOA advances the CSC's advocacy for exemplary civil servants, which got a further boost August 1. At Saludo's oath-taking on July 25, he announced a fund to provide assistance to families of civil servants killed in the performance of their duties.
Vice President Noli de Castro, who administered Saludo's oath, gave P100,000 to the fund, and the new CSC Chair donated P100,000, with another half million in pledges from guests at the oath-taking. Mechanics of the fund are being finalized, so it can solicit contributions and eventually disburse funds once a target sum is reached.
The CSC-PASUC pact was mediated by Presidential Assistant for Education Dr. Mona Valisno. Under the MOA, the spouse and children of a deceased official or employee may be granted scholarship covering tuition and other fees for any course in PASUC universities and colleges, including graduate offerings.
"Many unsung public servants die in service of the motherland – police and prosecutors fighting criminals, teachers protecting ballots, forest rangers guarding watersheds, emergency workers rescuing flood victims, and other patriots in the government service," Saludo said. "While they are now gone from us, we must let their families feel the immense gratitude of our nation." (PIA/Venus G. Villanueva)
NFA's flood-damaged rice disposed thru bidding
Linabuan Sur, Banga, Aklan –The National Food Authority here was still able to earn from the sacks of flood-damaged rice in its warehouse.
When Typhoon Frank struck Aklan June 21, it also brought floods, which destroyed part of NFA's rice stored in its warehouse in Banga, Aklan.
According to Information Officer Judith Tindog, the 1,372 bags of flood-damaged rice in its warehouse were disposed properly through bidding.
A willing buyer, targeting the damaged rice to use as fertilizer, bought the rice at P59 per bag, according to Tindog.
"Some 1,000 bags of palay which also got wet during the flood were redried and were saved from being wasted," Tindog said.
Presently, Thailand rice sold for P25/kilo is available at Institutionalized Bigasan Sa Palengke in Aklan's major markets. NFA rice at P18.25/kilo is also available in Tindahan Natin outlets.
Tindog said NFA-Aklan is also selling rice to government and private agencies in Aklan at 1 bag a month.
All the agency heads should do is to write a letter and submit the list of employees who wish to buy Thailand rice from the NFA, now being sold for P1,250 per bag.
"Employees should affix their signature corresponding to their names," Tindog said. (PIA/Venus G. Villanueva)
When Typhoon Frank struck Aklan June 21, it also brought floods, which destroyed part of NFA's rice stored in its warehouse in Banga, Aklan.
According to Information Officer Judith Tindog, the 1,372 bags of flood-damaged rice in its warehouse were disposed properly through bidding.
A willing buyer, targeting the damaged rice to use as fertilizer, bought the rice at P59 per bag, according to Tindog.
"Some 1,000 bags of palay which also got wet during the flood were redried and were saved from being wasted," Tindog said.
Presently, Thailand rice sold for P25/kilo is available at Institutionalized Bigasan Sa Palengke in Aklan's major markets. NFA rice at P18.25/kilo is also available in Tindahan Natin outlets.
Tindog said NFA-Aklan is also selling rice to government and private agencies in Aklan at 1 bag a month.
All the agency heads should do is to write a letter and submit the list of employees who wish to buy Thailand rice from the NFA, now being sold for P1,250 per bag.
"Employees should affix their signature corresponding to their names," Tindog said. (PIA/Venus G. Villanueva)
Aklan farmers selling palay to NFA to get cash incentives
Linabuan Sur, Banga, Aklan -- The National Food Authority (NFA) will be giving a cash incentive of P1,800.00 to individual farmers and cooperatives upon selling to the food agency a volume of P2,500 kilograms of clean and dry palay.
This is the latest offer of the NFA to show its seriousness in the implementation of intensified program of rice procurement to boost its buffer stock in Aklan so it will have reserves during lean months as well as during calamities and emergencies.
NFA-Aklan Information Officer Judith Tindog said farmers selling rice to NFA must be holders of farmer's passbook. The giving of incentives to farmers, Tindog said is up to December of this year or depending on further announcements of the agency.
The NFA is still buying palay at P17.00/per kilo, which consists of the year-round government support price of P11.00/kilo and P6.00/kilo special procurement incentive.
Tindog said the P1,800.00 incentive to farmers will be given on a one-time delivery. For as long however, as they are able to sell a maximum volume of P2,500 kilograms to NFA per delivery, they will be getting the P1,800 cash incentive.
Farmers in major but far rice-producing areas who also sell their produce to NFA's mobile procurement team will also get the same incentive. (PIA/Venus G. Villanueva)
This is the latest offer of the NFA to show its seriousness in the implementation of intensified program of rice procurement to boost its buffer stock in Aklan so it will have reserves during lean months as well as during calamities and emergencies.
NFA-Aklan Information Officer Judith Tindog said farmers selling rice to NFA must be holders of farmer's passbook. The giving of incentives to farmers, Tindog said is up to December of this year or depending on further announcements of the agency.
The NFA is still buying palay at P17.00/per kilo, which consists of the year-round government support price of P11.00/kilo and P6.00/kilo special procurement incentive.
Tindog said the P1,800.00 incentive to farmers will be given on a one-time delivery. For as long however, as they are able to sell a maximum volume of P2,500 kilograms to NFA per delivery, they will be getting the P1,800 cash incentive.
Farmers in major but far rice-producing areas who also sell their produce to NFA's mobile procurement team will also get the same incentive. (PIA/Venus G. Villanueva)
Aklan's PDCC cited most outstanding in Western Visayas
Kalibo, Aklan -- Aklan's Provincial Disaster Coordinating Council (PDCC) was acknowledged as the most outstanding in Western Visayas.
This much-welcomed news was shared by Ret. Police Maj. Paquito Saratiosa, PDCC-Aklan Executive Officer with Aklan Governor Carlito S. Marquez, PDCC Chairperson, and other officers and members of the council and members of the local media at the press conference held recently at the Provincial Guest House.
Ret. Maj. Saratiosa said the good news was announced during the recent Regional Disaster Coordinating Council (RDCC) which he attended in Iloilo City.
Saratiosa also said that the RDCC also awarded 9 disaster heroes/groups from Aklan who risked their lives and limbs in saving and rescuing Aklanons when floodwaters in Aklan reached record levels, catching residents totally unprepared and in immediate danger.
Saratiosa said these groups were the 47th Infantry Battalion, the New Washington Fire Station, First Ready Reserve Battalion, the Kabalikat Civicom, Responsible Citizens Action Group, ROTC Volunteers for Emergency Response, Adventist Group, 601st Community Defense Center, World Vision, and the Philippine National Police.
PDCC-Aklan gathered many firsts, according to Saratiosa. It was the first to activate its Disaster Operation Center at 4:00 a.m. of June 1; first to activate OPLAN Ugnayan, first to submit disaster assessment report, and the first to activate the incident command system in C. Laserna St.
Aklan was also the first province to conduct a community-based Disaster Risk Management Training in the municipality of Batan after Typhoon Frank hit Aklan June 21.
The training, according to Saratiosa, was spearheaded by MDCC-Batan, with funds shelled out by the local government unit, headed by Mayor Delfina Ramos. (PIA/Venus G. Villanueva)
This much-welcomed news was shared by Ret. Police Maj. Paquito Saratiosa, PDCC-Aklan Executive Officer with Aklan Governor Carlito S. Marquez, PDCC Chairperson, and other officers and members of the council and members of the local media at the press conference held recently at the Provincial Guest House.
Ret. Maj. Saratiosa said the good news was announced during the recent Regional Disaster Coordinating Council (RDCC) which he attended in Iloilo City.
Saratiosa also said that the RDCC also awarded 9 disaster heroes/groups from Aklan who risked their lives and limbs in saving and rescuing Aklanons when floodwaters in Aklan reached record levels, catching residents totally unprepared and in immediate danger.
Saratiosa said these groups were the 47th Infantry Battalion, the New Washington Fire Station, First Ready Reserve Battalion, the Kabalikat Civicom, Responsible Citizens Action Group, ROTC Volunteers for Emergency Response, Adventist Group, 601st Community Defense Center, World Vision, and the Philippine National Police.
PDCC-Aklan gathered many firsts, according to Saratiosa. It was the first to activate its Disaster Operation Center at 4:00 a.m. of June 1; first to activate OPLAN Ugnayan, first to submit disaster assessment report, and the first to activate the incident command system in C. Laserna St.
Aklan was also the first province to conduct a community-based Disaster Risk Management Training in the municipality of Batan after Typhoon Frank hit Aklan June 21.
The training, according to Saratiosa, was spearheaded by MDCC-Batan, with funds shelled out by the local government unit, headed by Mayor Delfina Ramos. (PIA/Venus G. Villanueva)
Donations received for Aklan's typhoon victims reach P56 M
Kalibo, Aklan -- Donations for Aklan's typhoon victims in cash and in kind forwarded to the Provincial Disaster Coordinating Council (PDCC) here have reached P56,329,496.07.
The figure was given by Mrs. Elma S. Malbas, Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer (PSWDO) at the press conference held recently at the Conference Room of the Provincial Guest House here attended by PDCC officers and members led by its chairperson, Governor Carlito S. Marquez and members of the local media.
The PSWDO report revealed that as of August 20, 2008, a total of P23,981,336.34 donations in kind was received by the PDCC while cash donations reached P7,812,749.88. Various non-government organizations (NGOs) too, some operating internationally also forwarded donations which were distributed directly to typhoon victims in Aklan's 17 towns. These NGOs, which properly coordinated with the PDCC before proceeding to their targeted areas, were able to extend P24,535,409.85 assistance in cash or in kind.
Presently, other NGOs, like the Dios Mabalos Po Foundation is still extending assistance through feeding programs for children in the province' different towns, and has vowed to stay for 6 months in Aklan for the mission.
Sacks of rice, boxes of bottled mineral water, boxes of sardines and noodles and family food packs, medicines and used clothing were forwarded to the PDCC and recorded as donations in kind. These came from various government, non government and personalities like the DSWD, NDCC, DOH, DOLE, PAGCOR, JICA, Province of Guimaras, US Navy, LBP, PETRON, Smart Communications, Universal Robina Corporation, Senators Loren Legarda,. Bong Revilla, Mar Roxas, Manny Villar, Kiko Pangilinan to name a few, and many others. Cash donations which included those given by the PCSO amounting to P2 million; Quezon City Mayor Sonny Belmonte, P2 million, Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia, Prov'l Government of Cebu, P2 million; Sunwest Water and Electric Co., P500,000 and other amounts ranging from P200,000 to the lowest at P5,000.00 from various organizations and personalities in Aklan and outside the country, were properly receipted by the Office of the Provincial Treasurer and deposited for the meantime at the province' official depository bank, according to OIC Provincial Treasurer Suzette Pioquid.
"All the donations are properly acknowledged and donors were recognized for their laudable contributions for the province' relief operations", said PSWD Officer Elma Malbas.
Saying that donations still keep coming in and with other civic organizations in Aklan yet to submit their report of assistance, Governor Marquez foresees that the donations' figures for Aklan's typhoon victims will still increase.
Gov. Marques said the cash donations, still undisbursed and in bank, will be used by the province for its rehabilitation efforts. (PIA/Venus G. Villanueva)
The figure was given by Mrs. Elma S. Malbas, Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer (PSWDO) at the press conference held recently at the Conference Room of the Provincial Guest House here attended by PDCC officers and members led by its chairperson, Governor Carlito S. Marquez and members of the local media.
The PSWDO report revealed that as of August 20, 2008, a total of P23,981,336.34 donations in kind was received by the PDCC while cash donations reached P7,812,749.88. Various non-government organizations (NGOs) too, some operating internationally also forwarded donations which were distributed directly to typhoon victims in Aklan's 17 towns. These NGOs, which properly coordinated with the PDCC before proceeding to their targeted areas, were able to extend P24,535,409.85 assistance in cash or in kind.
Presently, other NGOs, like the Dios Mabalos Po Foundation is still extending assistance through feeding programs for children in the province' different towns, and has vowed to stay for 6 months in Aklan for the mission.
Sacks of rice, boxes of bottled mineral water, boxes of sardines and noodles and family food packs, medicines and used clothing were forwarded to the PDCC and recorded as donations in kind. These came from various government, non government and personalities like the DSWD, NDCC, DOH, DOLE, PAGCOR, JICA, Province of Guimaras, US Navy, LBP, PETRON, Smart Communications, Universal Robina Corporation, Senators Loren Legarda,. Bong Revilla, Mar Roxas, Manny Villar, Kiko Pangilinan to name a few, and many others. Cash donations which included those given by the PCSO amounting to P2 million; Quezon City Mayor Sonny Belmonte, P2 million, Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia, Prov'l Government of Cebu, P2 million; Sunwest Water and Electric Co., P500,000 and other amounts ranging from P200,000 to the lowest at P5,000.00 from various organizations and personalities in Aklan and outside the country, were properly receipted by the Office of the Provincial Treasurer and deposited for the meantime at the province' official depository bank, according to OIC Provincial Treasurer Suzette Pioquid.
"All the donations are properly acknowledged and donors were recognized for their laudable contributions for the province' relief operations", said PSWD Officer Elma Malbas.
Saying that donations still keep coming in and with other civic organizations in Aklan yet to submit their report of assistance, Governor Marquez foresees that the donations' figures for Aklan's typhoon victims will still increase.
Gov. Marques said the cash donations, still undisbursed and in bank, will be used by the province for its rehabilitation efforts. (PIA/Venus G. Villanueva)
NFA to Aklan farmers: sell your palay as gov't reserve for lean months, emergencies
Linabuan Sur, Banga, Aklan -- The National Food Authority (NFA) here is enjoining Aklan farmers to sell their palay produce to the food agency so the government will have buffer stock to reserve for lean months, emergencies and calamities, man-made or natural.
According to NFA-Aklan OIC Erna Young, the food agency in Aklan, with its local office and Grains Center in Linabuan Sur, Banga, Aklan, is currently buying clean, white and dry palay at P17.00 per kilogram.
This price, according to Ms. Young, is both offered to individual farmers and farmers' cooperatives or groups, with the following price breakdown : government support price – P11.00/kg., and additional special procurement incentive – P6.00 for a total of P17.00.
Farmers selling their palay to NFA-Aklan must bring their farmer's passbook, while walk-in sellers like agricultural workers, thresher operators and others could also sell their palay to the NFA provided they have with them endorsements/certification from authority or agency like the National Irrigation Administration, Department of Agrarian Reform, Department of Agriculture, Cooperative Development Authority and Punong Barangay, Municipal Agriculturist Officers and Local Chief Executives.
NFA-Aklan's Grains Center is open from Monday to Friday while its mobile procurement team regularly goes to distant-palay producing areas to buy the farmers' produce there. (PIA/Venus G. Villanueva)
According to NFA-Aklan OIC Erna Young, the food agency in Aklan, with its local office and Grains Center in Linabuan Sur, Banga, Aklan, is currently buying clean, white and dry palay at P17.00 per kilogram.
This price, according to Ms. Young, is both offered to individual farmers and farmers' cooperatives or groups, with the following price breakdown : government support price – P11.00/kg., and additional special procurement incentive – P6.00 for a total of P17.00.
Farmers selling their palay to NFA-Aklan must bring their farmer's passbook, while walk-in sellers like agricultural workers, thresher operators and others could also sell their palay to the NFA provided they have with them endorsements/certification from authority or agency like the National Irrigation Administration, Department of Agrarian Reform, Department of Agriculture, Cooperative Development Authority and Punong Barangay, Municipal Agriculturist Officers and Local Chief Executives.
NFA-Aklan's Grains Center is open from Monday to Friday while its mobile procurement team regularly goes to distant-palay producing areas to buy the farmers' produce there. (PIA/Venus G. Villanueva)
NFA distributes 31,413 bags of rice in July
Linabuan Sur, Banga, Aklan –The National Food Authority (NFA) here was able to distribute some 31,413 bags of rice for the month of July.
According to NFA-Aklan Officer-In-Charge Erna Young, these bags of rice were distributed last month through Tindahan Natin outlets which include those DSWD-funded and self funded, BBO-LGU outlets, PAGCOR, IFAD, BJMP, institutionalized BSP, and NFA District outlet.
NFA-Aklan also distributed rice through its rolling stores, charitable institutions and government agencies, PNRC and NDCC and other private institutions.
According to NFA-Aklan, 90% of the 35,000 bags were distributed in July out of the food agency's target in Aklan. With the rice distribution, Tindahan Natin outlets were able to earn P3,047,662.50 while the IBGP earned P13,292,562.50. Earnings of the local government units on the other hand, reached P711,875.00 while rolling stores earned a total P1,610,795.75. (PIA/Venus G. Villanueva)
According to NFA-Aklan Officer-In-Charge Erna Young, these bags of rice were distributed last month through Tindahan Natin outlets which include those DSWD-funded and self funded, BBO-LGU outlets, PAGCOR, IFAD, BJMP, institutionalized BSP, and NFA District outlet.
NFA-Aklan also distributed rice through its rolling stores, charitable institutions and government agencies, PNRC and NDCC and other private institutions.
According to NFA-Aklan, 90% of the 35,000 bags were distributed in July out of the food agency's target in Aklan. With the rice distribution, Tindahan Natin outlets were able to earn P3,047,662.50 while the IBGP earned P13,292,562.50. Earnings of the local government units on the other hand, reached P711,875.00 while rolling stores earned a total P1,610,795.75. (PIA/Venus G. Villanueva)
No problem with supply, price of flour in Aklan – DTI
Kalibo, Aklan -- There's no problem with the supply and price of flour in Aklan, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) here.
DTI-Aklan's new Provincial Director, Engr. Diosdado P. Cadena Jr. said there are stable suppliers of flour for the region, and bakers in Aklan are assured of a steady supply for their needs.
Director Cadena stressed, however, that should there be complaints in Aklan on overpricing, the DTI will not hesitate to act against violators, just like what they did to some erring business establishments here after Typhoon Frank hit Aklan.
In Manila, DTI Secretary Peter Favila has called on local millers to explain why the price of flour, is increasing when the price in the world market has been going down since April.
DTI's monitoring report shows the price of hard flour has been stable since May, ranging from P870 to P980 per 25 kg. bag.
Meanwhile, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has ordered the immediate procurement of the equipment needed for the mass productionof flour made from vegetables.
The President issued the directive to the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), according to Press Secretary Jesus Dureza.
Dureza said the mass production of flour made from vegetables would cut down significantly the country's importation of the costly wheat flour.
Aside from the mass production of vegetable flour, the President also launched recently the mass production of more nutritious vegetables noodles from the Benguet State University to help cushion the impact of soaring food prices on poor families.
The mass production of vegetable flour and vegetable noodles will definitely boost the farmers' income, provide an alternative market for local vegetables and lower prices due to lesser dependence on imported and costly wheat flour, the DTI said. (PIA/Venus G. Villanueva)
DTI-Aklan's new Provincial Director, Engr. Diosdado P. Cadena Jr. said there are stable suppliers of flour for the region, and bakers in Aklan are assured of a steady supply for their needs.
Director Cadena stressed, however, that should there be complaints in Aklan on overpricing, the DTI will not hesitate to act against violators, just like what they did to some erring business establishments here after Typhoon Frank hit Aklan.
In Manila, DTI Secretary Peter Favila has called on local millers to explain why the price of flour, is increasing when the price in the world market has been going down since April.
DTI's monitoring report shows the price of hard flour has been stable since May, ranging from P870 to P980 per 25 kg. bag.
Meanwhile, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has ordered the immediate procurement of the equipment needed for the mass productionof flour made from vegetables.
The President issued the directive to the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), according to Press Secretary Jesus Dureza.
Dureza said the mass production of flour made from vegetables would cut down significantly the country's importation of the costly wheat flour.
Aside from the mass production of vegetable flour, the President also launched recently the mass production of more nutritious vegetables noodles from the Benguet State University to help cushion the impact of soaring food prices on poor families.
The mass production of vegetable flour and vegetable noodles will definitely boost the farmers' income, provide an alternative market for local vegetables and lower prices due to lesser dependence on imported and costly wheat flour, the DTI said. (PIA/Venus G. Villanueva)
Philippine economy is resilient – BSP
Kalibo, Aklan -- The Philippine economy is resilient, defying gravity and is on a stable accelerating course.
This was the emphasis given by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) here when its officials and personnel coming from Manila conducted a Public Information Campaign (PIC) at the Conference Hall of Aklan State University Main Campus in Banga, Aklan recently.
According to the BSP, the good performance of the country's economy was due to various factors such as a well educated labor force, stable macroeconomic development, comfortable external position and the strengthening of the peso.
These factors were cited as testimonies and observations by some of the world's financial analysts and economic observers, shown in a video presentation before a lecture on Recent Economic Developments, one of the topics in the information campaign. The lecture was delivered by Racquel Claveria, Bank Officer IV, BSP Manila.
Claveria said the country now enjoys a strong Balance of Payment position boosted by foreign exchange inflows from remittances, exports and investments and tourism receipts.
Other speakers in the info campaign were Ernando de Leon, Deputy Director, Department of Economic Research, BSP, who talked on the Role of the BSP in the Philippine Economy, and Rino Zerna, Bank Officer II who talked on Microfinance.
According to De Leon, the BSP is the issuer of the Philippine currency, the official depository of the national government, the banker's bank and lender of last resort.
Zerna, on the other hand, talked on the role of the BSP on Microfinancing, and the bank's various programs for microfinance which targets as clients the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
Zerna emphasized that MSMEs are possible way out of poverty as well as a way toward economic development.
"Rural and urban poor in the region rely on micro and small enterprises to augment income", Zerna told the info campaign's participants, composed mostly of students from Aklan State University, faculty members, university officials and the local media.
BSP-Aklan Branch Head Leonora Templonuevo said that the BSP info campaign had been on-going for nine years already and intends to brief the public on the most recent economic and financial developments in the country, improve the country's basic financial education and enhance public awareness on the role of the BSP in the economy.
According to BSP, it has already conducted 65 PICs all over the country since 2000 attended by more than 4,300 representatives from the academe, business and labor sectors, the banking community, government and non-government organizations as well as members of the press. (PIA/Venus G. Villanueva)
This was the emphasis given by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) here when its officials and personnel coming from Manila conducted a Public Information Campaign (PIC) at the Conference Hall of Aklan State University Main Campus in Banga, Aklan recently.
According to the BSP, the good performance of the country's economy was due to various factors such as a well educated labor force, stable macroeconomic development, comfortable external position and the strengthening of the peso.
These factors were cited as testimonies and observations by some of the world's financial analysts and economic observers, shown in a video presentation before a lecture on Recent Economic Developments, one of the topics in the information campaign. The lecture was delivered by Racquel Claveria, Bank Officer IV, BSP Manila.
Claveria said the country now enjoys a strong Balance of Payment position boosted by foreign exchange inflows from remittances, exports and investments and tourism receipts.
Other speakers in the info campaign were Ernando de Leon, Deputy Director, Department of Economic Research, BSP, who talked on the Role of the BSP in the Philippine Economy, and Rino Zerna, Bank Officer II who talked on Microfinance.
According to De Leon, the BSP is the issuer of the Philippine currency, the official depository of the national government, the banker's bank and lender of last resort.
Zerna, on the other hand, talked on the role of the BSP on Microfinancing, and the bank's various programs for microfinance which targets as clients the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
Zerna emphasized that MSMEs are possible way out of poverty as well as a way toward economic development.
"Rural and urban poor in the region rely on micro and small enterprises to augment income", Zerna told the info campaign's participants, composed mostly of students from Aklan State University, faculty members, university officials and the local media.
BSP-Aklan Branch Head Leonora Templonuevo said that the BSP info campaign had been on-going for nine years already and intends to brief the public on the most recent economic and financial developments in the country, improve the country's basic financial education and enhance public awareness on the role of the BSP in the economy.
According to BSP, it has already conducted 65 PICs all over the country since 2000 attended by more than 4,300 representatives from the academe, business and labor sectors, the banking community, government and non-government organizations as well as members of the press. (PIA/Venus G. Villanueva)
Aklan on the road to recovery, says governor
Kalibo, Aklan -- Two months after Typhoon Frank battered Aklan, Governor Carlito Marquez said the province is now on the road to recovery.
Governor Marquez issued this statement when he delivered a message at the Planning Workshop attended by members of Aklan Rehabilitation Task Force held recently at the Gov. Corazon Cabagnot Tourism and Training Center at Brgy. Old Buswang.
Governor Marquez also revealed that help still keeps pouring in for Aklan typhoon victims from government and non-government organizations like the Dios Mabalos Foundation and the International Red Cross.
"Last week, the province received P2 million donation from the province of Cebu through Governor Gwen Garcia", Gov. Marquez revealed.
The kind gestures, according to the governor, give the Aklanons feelings of satisfaction that many people and organizations are concerned for their welfare, however, he said the time has come to submit the province' detailed rehabilitation program, thus the holding of the planning workshop by the task force.
Governor Marquez said there is a need for a detailed rehabilitation workshop, in keeping with a bill filed in Congress by House representatives from Western Visayas seeking a P15 billion fund for Bangon Panay Rehabilitation Program.
"Aklan should be part of Panay's Rehabilitation, being the worst-hit among the island's provinces. Even during one of President Gloria Macapagal's Cabinet meeting, she acknowledged that Aklan province suffered the worst from Typhoon Frank", Governor Marquez told the task force members coming from the national, provincial and non-government organizations.
Because of Typhoon Frank's devastation in Aklan which caused strong winds to destroy houses and infrastructure in the province and also brought the deepest flood in Kalibo and Numancia leaving tons of mud in streets and homes, PGMA visited Aklan two days in a row on July 1 and 2 to distribute relief goods, confer with local officials and talk with typhoon victims.
Governor Marquez said the rehabilitation plan should focus more on the rehabilitation and dredging of Aklan River as well the drainage system of Kalibo.
Governor Marquez said that the calamity that hit Aklan also gave an opportunity for the province to help improve Kalibo's drainage system along national, provincial, municipal and barangay roads by having the chance to seek funds from the national government.
With tons of mud still present in the mountains of Libacao town, Governor Marquez said the province is planning to buy a river dredging equipment because rehabilitation of the river through dredging will be a continuing activity to protect residents of Kalibo and Numancia. (PIA/Venus G. Villanueva)
Governor Marquez issued this statement when he delivered a message at the Planning Workshop attended by members of Aklan Rehabilitation Task Force held recently at the Gov. Corazon Cabagnot Tourism and Training Center at Brgy. Old Buswang.
Governor Marquez also revealed that help still keeps pouring in for Aklan typhoon victims from government and non-government organizations like the Dios Mabalos Foundation and the International Red Cross.
"Last week, the province received P2 million donation from the province of Cebu through Governor Gwen Garcia", Gov. Marquez revealed.
The kind gestures, according to the governor, give the Aklanons feelings of satisfaction that many people and organizations are concerned for their welfare, however, he said the time has come to submit the province' detailed rehabilitation program, thus the holding of the planning workshop by the task force.
Governor Marquez said there is a need for a detailed rehabilitation workshop, in keeping with a bill filed in Congress by House representatives from Western Visayas seeking a P15 billion fund for Bangon Panay Rehabilitation Program.
"Aklan should be part of Panay's Rehabilitation, being the worst-hit among the island's provinces. Even during one of President Gloria Macapagal's Cabinet meeting, she acknowledged that Aklan province suffered the worst from Typhoon Frank", Governor Marquez told the task force members coming from the national, provincial and non-government organizations.
Because of Typhoon Frank's devastation in Aklan which caused strong winds to destroy houses and infrastructure in the province and also brought the deepest flood in Kalibo and Numancia leaving tons of mud in streets and homes, PGMA visited Aklan two days in a row on July 1 and 2 to distribute relief goods, confer with local officials and talk with typhoon victims.
Governor Marquez said the rehabilitation plan should focus more on the rehabilitation and dredging of Aklan River as well the drainage system of Kalibo.
Governor Marquez said that the calamity that hit Aklan also gave an opportunity for the province to help improve Kalibo's drainage system along national, provincial, municipal and barangay roads by having the chance to seek funds from the national government.
With tons of mud still present in the mountains of Libacao town, Governor Marquez said the province is planning to buy a river dredging equipment because rehabilitation of the river through dredging will be a continuing activity to protect residents of Kalibo and Numancia. (PIA/Venus G. Villanueva)
Thursday, June 19, 2008
DOH cites benefits of Botika ng Barangay to Aklanons
What's more, barangay folk especially in remote areas experiencing stomachache, diarrhea, fever and other common ailments need not spend so much for fare to buy these medicines in town, nor should they wait for the following day to look for medicines if they become ill at night, because the answer to their needs is right in their communities.
These are just some of the benefits and advantages cited by the Department of Health (DOH) here being brought to the people in the countryside by the Botika ng Barangay.
The Botika ng Barangay is a priority project of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo through the DOH.
"There are 200 BnBs in Aklan now. These are located in barangays in the province divided into the Eastern, Southwestern and
Dr. Pelayo said there is a big possibility that there will be more additional BnBs in Aklan soon because many LGUs are still applying.
Under the program, the DOH gives each BnB in the barangay P25,000 worth of medicines. The barangay's counterpart would be a structure for the outlet, and an operator who would be trained by the DOH.
When stocks are already low, the operator will buy medicines from the proceeds at designated Interlocal Healthzone Pharmacies, to sustain the supply of the BnB and to keep the operation active.
Dr. Elepoldo Magpusao, Cluster Head of Eastern Aklan Cluster and in charge of orienting LGUs on the merits of operating BnBs said that to ensure the sustainability of the outlets, the DOH makes "surprise' inspections in barangays.
"To compensate operators of BnBs, a mark up of 30% in the prices of over-the counter medicines is made. The 10% will go to the operator, another 10% is used for operations like buying notebooks and ballpens for recording purposes, and the 10% is used for savings as additional amount to purchase another batch of medicines," said Dr. Magpusao.
Dr. Magpusao said there are operators who earn much from manning the BnBs, especially in towns where there are a small number of drugstores or there are no drugstores at all.
The DOH here believes that sustaining the BnBs with the active help of local government units will bring about a healthier populace at a lesser cost. The BnBs are also an indirect assistance of the government in easing the burden brought about by the high cost of living especially for those who have limited income and low-paying jobs in Aklan barangays. (PIA/Venus G. Villanueva)
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Aklan government workers happy over 10% salary increase
Kalibo, Aklan -- Government workers here expressed happiness over the news that they will be getting a 10% increase in their salaries starting next month.
The 10% increase, according to government workers here will help them a lot in cushioning the impact of the increase in prices of basic goods and services caused by the increase in prices of crude oil and rice in the world market.
Covered by the increase are civilian personnel of National Government Agencies (NGAs) including state universities and colleges, military and uniformed personnel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and uniformed personnel under the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), Philippine Coast Guard and National Mapping and Resource Information Authority, Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCCs) and Local Government Units.
The granting of 10% salary increase for LGUs, however, is subject to the availability of local government funds as stated in Executive Order No. 719 ordering compensation adjustments for government personnel, signed May 1 of this year by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
In Executive Order No. 719, President Arroyo stated that the salaries and base pay of civilian and military/uniformed personnel, respectively, must be raised to address the gap in compensation between the private and public sectors for the government to attract and retain competent public servants.
"An efficient and effective civil service is crucial to the continuous development of our country", PGMA said in the EO.
The EO also revealed that the two recent compensation adjustments for government personnel effective July 1, 2006 and July 1, 2007, which accorded priority to those at the sub-professional and lower professional levels in view of limited funds, have partly uplifted their economic well-being.
Government trying its best to help people through subsidies, Aklan solon says
Rep. Miraflores said these subsidies come in the form of P500 pesos given by the government for lifeline users of electricity whose consumption is a maximum of 100 kilowatt hour a month; and affordable and accessible rice from the National Food Authority.
The Aklan solon issued this statement over a local radio program here on his weekly report of his activities in Congress as well as his updates on the different developmental projects brought to the province through his representation.
Miraflores said the giving of power subsidies has started in
"The mechanics are now being finalized – if the people will have to line up just like what they are doing in
The Aklan solon conceded that the subsidies now being given by the government are not enough, but he said these could help a lot.
"The government is doing its best to come up with long-term programs for rice sufficiency, and is now on a very delicate balancing act in trying to help the people and how to sustain the programs. The increase in the prices of crude oil which in turn affect the prices of goods and services is beyond our control, and even the economies of big nations like the U.S and more prosperous
The subsidy being given by the government to lifeline users of electricity comes from the benefits derived from the implementation of the expanded value added tax (EVAT), specifically from the 12 percent VAT on petroleum products, through a program recently launched by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo – the "Pantawid Kuryente: Katas ng VAT". (PIA/Venus G. Villanueva)
Aklan organizes poverty reduction action team
The organization, called the Local Poverty Reduction Action Team (LPRAT) of the
The team will take charge of the preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of provincial poverty alleviation plans and investment programs of Aklan including the formulation of policy and recommendations, as well as to integrate poverty reduction plans and programs of local government units special bodies (provincial, municipal, barangay), line agencies, state universities and colleges, government-owned and controlled corporations into the provincial poverty reduction plan.
Governor Marquez organized LPRAT anchoring on MC No. 33 dated Nov. 28, 2002 signed by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo institutionalizing the Kapit-Bisig Laban Sa Kahirapan (KALAHI) as the government's program for poverty reduction.
The Governor's EO No. 10 stressed that winning the war against poverty entails an energized bureaucracy, and an empowered and highly participative civil society and business sector working together adhering to continuous consensus-building processes and KALAHI has been adopted as the embodiment of the government's poverty reduction initiatives.
The EO also cited that Section 2 of EO No. 569 issued by the Office of the President on Sept. 26, 2006 defining the role of the Regional KALAHI Convergence Groups in the Comprehensive Peace Process and Providing Funds for the Purpose has stated that the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace process (OPAPP), in coordination with the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC), shall extend technical, capacity-building and mobilization support to RKCGs in the exercise of its functions.
Governor Marquez heads LPRAT as Chairperson. Composing the technical committee are Engr. Roder Esto of the PPDO, Elma Malbas of PSWDO, Dr. Gervase Radislao of OPVET, Lilian Rey of PCO, Dr. Emma Cortes, PHO; Mr. William Castillio, OPA; Ms. Roselle Ruiz, EEDD; PS/Supt. Benigno B. Durana Jr., PNP; Arturo Teodosio, PPO; Mr. Manuelito Delegencia, BAS; Dr. Myrtle Pelayo, DOH; Engr. Roberto I. Cabigas, DPWH; Engr. Victory M. Fernandez, PEO; Mr. Jairus M.Lachica, DOST; Ms. Ermelinda p. Pollentes, DTI; Atty. Daniel Y. Martelino, DAR; Mr. Pablito G. Gemarino, NFA; Engr. Felix R. Francisco, NIA; Mr. Mae Guanco, BFAR; Mr. Baltazar Gerardo and Mr. Raul Lorilla, DENR, Dr. Victorina Laroza, DepEd; Mr. Victorio S. Pagapulan, DILG; Mr. Edwin Villanueva, TESDA; Ms. Phoebe Quisoy, PIA; Mr. Blas Solidum, NSO, Dr. Benny Palma, ASU; and Mr. Chito Peralta, AKELCO.
As an offshoot of LPRAT organization, a Forum on Poverty Statistics and Planning Workshop will be held on June 26 at the Aklan Training and
Governor Marquez said the provincial government has invited the National Statistical Coordination Board and the National Statistics Office to present the result of the 2006 Family income and Expenditures Survey (FIES) and the 2006 Poverty Estimation.
"The activity aims to come up with a holistic program that will address the poverty situation in the province. (PIA/Venus G. Villanueva)
Monday, June 16, 2008
Aklan watershed rehab project chosen as national model
Derlito Rico, Environment Management Specialist (EMS) of DENR-Aklan said the rehabilitation of the Panakuyan Watershed will definitely start this year, which will be spearheaded by the DENR and the communities in the area in Ibajay composed of seven barangays for the portion in Aklan and seven barangays also for the portion in Pandan, Antique, led by DENR-Antique with the residents of seven barangays.
The rehabilitation and development of Panakuyan Watershed is being prioritized by the DENR and the local government unit of Ibajay through the barangays so enough water will be generated by the river to serve the irrigation needs of farmers as well as the water needs of the residents.
Rico said DENR-Manila was impressed during the characterization phase of the watershed and decided to make the Panakuyan Watershed Management and Development Project a pilot one in the country.
Rico said activities involving the rehabilitation of the watershed depend on the actual situation of the area.
"If some areas are barren, full reforestation will be needed. If denuded, there is also a need to plant trees and assist in the natural regeneration," Rico said.
By natural regeneration, Rico said indigenous species are aided to grow naturally. The DENR is also planning to put up a rattan plantation in the area as a livelihood component of the project. Besides rattan, DENR will also be planting agriculture crops and forestry species in the area.
Presently, the people of Barangays Monlaque, Aparicio, Malindog and nearby barangays in Ibajay are already into nursery operation raising indigenous seedlings for planting in the Panakuyan Watershed.
The DENR said these people were already organized to work on the project soon under a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and have started by raising seedlings in nurseries and later - planting and protecting the area.
Besides the rehabilitation of Panakuyan Watershed, DENR is also zeroing in on the rehabilitation and protection of
Kalibo mayor's Independence Day message: instill humility, respect
Mayor Raymar Rebaldo also said the celebration of Independence Day should be lived daily by public servants by serving those who need help anytime, even if this means staying several minutes past regular working hours so constituents could go home happy and satisfied with the service obtained from the municipal office.
"We should not refuse to serve them or tell them to just come back the following day, because these people might have come from far places and would find it hard and costly to return. Besides, the next day, we might have other tasks to do," Mayor Rebaldo said.
Mayor Rebaldo also took the opportunity to thank all sectors in Kalibo for heeding the memorandum from the Office of the President requesting display of the Philippine Flag in their establishments, saying this act brought patriotism back to everybody.
After Mayor Rebaldo's message, floral offerings were rendered to the monuments of Jose Rizal, Andres Bonifacio and the Kalibo Heroes Memorial Shrine by Kalibo municipal and barangay officials, followed by Vice Mayor Nilda Tambong's word's of thanks.
The presentation of Bugna Ag Bugae it Akean: 19 Martires it Akean coloring book held at the Hernani's Mix and Match followed after the flag-raising ceremony.
Author of the coloring book is Kalibo Sangguniang Bayan Member Emmanuel Soviet Russia De La Cruz, great grandson of one of Aklan's 19 Martyrs, Roman Aguirre.
According to Mayor Rebaldo, the coloring books will be distributed to Day Care pupils in Kalibo, so they will have an idea about Aklan's local heroes who offered their lives so the next generation could enjoy independence. (PIA/Venus G. Villanueva)
Thousands of Aklan Day Care kids benefit from Food-for School program
National Food Authority (NFA) – Aklan Information Officer II Judith T. Tindog said these Day Care children availed of 1 kilo each of NFA rice for seven days just this month. A total of 1,235 bags of rice were delivered directly by the NFA for this purpose to the municipalities' day care centers except the towns of Kalibo, Numancia and Malay.
Yesterday, June 12, Independence Day, Tindog said their team went to Libacao town to deliver the day care kids' share of NFA rice.
Tindog revealed that presently, NFA-Aklan has a total of 20,545 bags of imported rice in its warehouse. It also has some 9,003 bags of palay sourced from Aklan farmers during the recent harvest season.
If the demand for NFA rice in Aklan is based on the current daily sales of 278 bags per day, Tindog said the food agency's rice supply could last for 95 days.
The NFA also assured that the government rice imported from
Presently, a consumer can buy a maximum of five or three kilos of rice depending on its supply in the market. A government employee, on the other hand, is allowed to buy 25 kilograms of rice per month.
Several municipalities in the province, including the capital town of
In the market outlets as well as in communities through the Tindahan Natin, operators are being constantly reminded by NFA to place price tags on their rice, and to be prepared always as there are roving Palengke Watchers from the government who monitor the sale of rice in the markets.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Aklanons to get land patents as Independence Day gift from DENR
The gifts, according to Merlita Ninang, Land Management Specialist (LMS) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) here, will come in the form of land patents which these people will receive on June 12, Independence Day during the respective programs of three Aklan municipalities – Altavas, Banga and Numancia.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)