Ang Caviteno Newsweekly January 07-13, 2019 Issue

BALITA 2 UGNAYAN SA BARANGAY IN BACOOR CITY The Provincial Government of Cavite thru the Ugnayan sa Barangay once again reached out its constituents to assess their situations and ensure that their needs are properly met during the program conducted on January 4, 2019 at Dulong Bayan Covered Court in the City of Bacoor. Governor Jonvic Remulla delivered words of inspiration to the locals of the limitless possibilities in achieving a good life. The program aims to be a venue in conversing the projects and programs initiated by the local administration that will ease the burdens of Caviteños. Governor Remulla was warmly welcomed by Mayor Lani Mercado together with 2nd District Board Members Rey Fabian and Edralin Gawaran, and other local officials. DENR... like El Nido and Coron in Palawan, Panglao Island in Bohol, and Puerto Galera in Oriental Mindoro.” Cimatu said the Boracay’s success had spawned demands for replication so the DENR decided to have the rehabilitation of Manila Bay as its “next big target.” The Manila Bay rehabilitation, he said, calls for a change in approach considering that its water quality has not improved despite a Supreme Court mandamus for its cleanup issued a decade ago. “We are putting up a Manila Bay command center, we will get the local government units more involved, and we DOE... Sec. Cusi pointed out that industry forecasts do not see crude oil prices hitting record high prices, such as in October 2018 when Brent crude oil price breached the $80 per barrel level. “If the trend continues, we do not expect it to have as much impact on fuel prices as it did last year. Besides, we can cushion the effect of any new oil price increases by becoming more from page 8 will be more aggressive in enforcing environmental laws, particularly against the dischaege of untreated wastewater into the bay,” Cimatu disclosed. Apart from the Boracay rehabilitation, Cimatu said the DENR, through the National Water Resources Board (NWRB), was also successful in enforcing the Clean Water Act in other parts of the country in 2018. The NWRB caused the closure of 486 commercial establishments illegally operating deep wells. It also slapped Pepsi Cola Products Inc. with a hefty fine of P11.8 million for operating 6 deep wells in Muntinlupa City without the necessary permits. Cimatu also from page 8 efficient in our use of energy,” he said. Through its E-Power Mo movement, the DOE has been providing the public with tips for an energy-efficient lifestyle, particularly in the use of fuel and electricity. “We might have to spend a little more, but that little sacrifice would translate to huge benefits for the country,” the energy chief emphasized. commended the combined forces of the DENR, the National Bureau of Investigation, and the Cebu City government in apprehending those responsible in the butcher and sale of more than 100 kilograms of raw meat of endangered green sea turtles. In closing, Cimatu rallied DENR officials and employees to let the success in Boracay “fuel our spirits in facing the challenges before us in 2019” and keep in mind that their mandate in the agency “transcends our personal needs, wants and interest.” “In our hands and on our shoulders, lie the future of our nation. In the crucial 11th hour facing climate change and all its chilling effects, we are at a very critical time to make dramatic changes,” Cimatu stressed. (DENR) “Let us remember that the revenues from TRAIN will fund important programs, such as free education, increase in the salaries of our public school teachers, as well as crucial infrastructures under the ‘Build, Build, Build program. All these would sustain our economic growth towards Ambisyon 2040 by providing more jobs and livelihood opportunities for our people,” Sec. Cusi concluded. (DOE) Enero 07-13, 2019 Immigration pre-screening hastens OFW queues at In case of long lines NAIA in OFW counters, members of MANILA -- Bureau of Immigration (BI) personnel at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and other ports have implemented a scheme to expeditiously process departing overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) that will ease their travel out of the country. In a memorandum order, BI Port Operations Division Chief Grifton Medina instructed personnel at the airports’ immigration departure areas to ensure that OFWs lining up for immigration processing are given utmost priority. Medina said he issued the directive in compliance with the order of President Rodrigo Duterte to BI Commissioner Jaime Morente that immigration departure formalities for OFWs be conducted expeditiously and efficiently. “Our objective is to see to it that our modern-day heroes are given all the care and courtesy that they deserve in sacrificing not only for their families but for the country as well,” Medina said. He added that Morente approved his recommendation to create a special team of immigration officers who will be focused on conducting pre-screening of OFWs and attend to the latter’s immigration needs at the airport. In his memorandum, Medina ordered that designated OFW counters shall only be used exclusively by OFWs. MMDA... all types of clutter,” said Lim. Emergency and medical assistance shall be rendered by the Road Emergency Group and Public Safety Division while monitoring and communication will be handled by the Metrobase. “Emergency teams will be deployed at the Grandstand and along the route of the procession to assist those who would be injured,” said Lim. Ferry boats of the Pasig River Ferry Service will also be placed on standby at Jones Bridge in Manila City. Traffic mobile patrols, ambulances, road emergency vehicles, mobile surveillance and communication units and other necessary equipment and vehicles will also be dispatched. Lim also advised motorists and the commuting public to take note of the roads to be temporarily closed for the grand procession which will start at the Quirino Grandstand and end in Quiapo Church. The route of the Grand Procession of the Black Nazarene will be from the Quirino Grandstand to Katigbak Drive thru P. Burgos, left Taft Ave. thru Jones Bridge, right to Dasmarinas St., right to Plaza Sta. Cruz St; left the Bureau’s Travel Control and Enforcement Unit (TCEU) shall speed up the queues by inspecting and ensuring that the passengers’ travel requirements are complete while they are still on the line. “It’s a matter of deploying more people to focus on OFWs,” said Medina. “It’s a small move, but you’ll be surprised at the impact on easing the lines for them,” he added. Said memorandum also instructed officers to “expeditiously process the documents of OFWs”. Ordinarilly, a passenger is processed within 45 seconds. Medina sees that the scheme may decrease the processing time up to 33%. Medina said that OFWs referred for secondary inspection due to concerns on their travel documents will likewise be prioritized and the matter resolved within 10 minutes. He added that OFWs are also given priority at the arrival area, through the installation of 21 e-gates in major airports. Morente announced that scheme is only part of the series of improvements he plans to implement. “The year 2019 will be all about process improvement,” he said. “We have studied what can do to provide better service. The e-gates and the pre-screening of OFWs are just the beginning,” he added. (BI) fr om page 8 Carlos Palanca st. under Quezon Bridge, left Quezon Blvd., right Arlegui St., right Fraternal St., right Vergara St., left Duque de Alba St., left Castillejos St., left Farnecio St., right Arlegui St., left Nepomuceno St. (counterflow), left Aguila St., right Carcer St., right Hidalgo thru Plaza del Carmen, left Bilibid Viejo thru Puyat, left Guzman St., right Hidalgo St., left Baustista (Barbosa) St., right Globo de Oro thru under Quezon Bridge, right Palanca St., right Villalobos thru Plaza Miranda to Quiapo Church. Meanwhile, the Metro Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (MMDRRMC), also chaired by Lim, has also asked the local government units of Metro Manila to standby manpower and resources for the religious festivity. The Manila City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council is taking the lead on the first emergency response through coordination and collaboration with the MMDRRMC. “We expect around 13 to 15 million participants to join the procession since weather is predicted to be good that day,” said MMDRRMC Vice Chairman Romulo Cabantac Jr. who led a coordination meeting held yesterday. (MMDA/PIA- NCR)

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