Ang Caviteno Newsweekly October 22-28, 2018 Issue

BALITA 2 In its commitment to augment the financial needs of Caviteños and lessen their worries, the Provincial Government of Cavite led by Governor Boying Remulla , in coordination with the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office and the Provincial Treasurer’s Office, directed the distribution of medical and burial assistance amounting to P7,544,124.22 to 1,628 residents in different cities and municipalities in the province. The distribution was held on October 15, 2018 at the provincial capitol grounds in Trece Martires City. Likewise, the governor showed his compassion to the less fortunate Cavitenos and voiced out that his advocacy “Mula sa Bayan, Para sa Bayan” aims to give back to the public what they deserve. The taxes that they paid should not be put into waste and instead be converted into truthful plans to provide welfare assistance to all the citizens of Cavite. Also present who expressed their sympathy to the public were Governor Jonvic Remulla and Vice Governor Jolo Revilla. Metro... surge from just Php12.5 billion the same period last year. The British Virgin Islands is the top foreign investor so far with Php15.2 billion, followed by Indonesia (Php6.4 billion), Malaysia (2.9 billion.), Japan (Php2.6 billion), and China (Php1 billion). “Our FDIs are clearly feeding off on the momentum of actual FDIs as monitored by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP),” Undersecretary Rodolfo said as BSP figures showed record FDI inflows of US$6.7 billion as of July 2018, a 52 percent improvement from US$4.4 billion in January to July 2017. The power-renewable Energy sector continued its strong momentum to top all sectors with Php168 billion in investment approvals as of September, up 49 percent from last year’s Php112.8 billion. The manufacturing sector sustained its robust outlook with Php103.8 billion, a 185 percent leap from just Php36.5 billion in 2017. The transportation and storage sector also continued on a roll with Php102 billion, a 568 percent jump from last year’s Php15.3 billion in the same period. The human health and social work activities sector which include hospitals obtained the highest growth with a 1,502 percent rise to Php3.4 billion from just Php210 million last year. Pulangi Hydro from page 8 Power Corp.’s Php38 billion project sustained the strong performance of the power sector as it is putting up a 250 MW Hydroelectric Power Plant in Bukidnon. The manufacturing segment was bolstered by the approval of Petron Corporation’s Php82 billion investment in the Condensate Processing Complex Project in its refinery in Limay, Bataan and the Php62.6 billion Liquefied National Gas (LNG) terminal project of FGEN LNG Corporation in Batangas City with a capacity of 5 million tons per year. Other manufacturing projects at the forefront include the PHp1.8 billion investment of Bio Renewable Energy Ventures in producing coconut methyl ester (CME) and glycerin in Misamis Oriental, the Php151 million project of Biotech Farms, Inc. for the production of fiber egg trays in South Cotabato and Conibo Organics, Inc.’s Php60 million project as a new export producer of coconut noir in Camarines Sur. Transportation and Logistics was propelled by the acquisition of Philippine Airlines, Inc. of six Airbus A321neo aircraft worth Php19 billion to service international routes and the Php11.8 billion investment of Cebu Air, Inc. in buying five Airbus A321ceo units to fly local and international routes under its Cebu Pacific brand. Other projects giving the sector further boost are the six projects of domestic shipping operator Shogun Ships Co. Inc. worth a total Php2.2 billion covering four passenger and cargo vessels with 1,021 gross tonnage (GT) each, a 1211 GT tanker and a 55GT small passenger ship to service routes in Sorsogon, Samar and Masbate. Southwest Gallant Ferries Inc. is also going to operate a Php750 million 2,944 GT passenger ship to service the Batangas- Caticlan routes. VS Grand Ferries Corporation is also scheduled to inaugurate a Php208 million high-speed 281 GT Catamaran passenger vessel to service the Samar and Cebu routes this month. New hospitals emerge while others expand on the back of strong wellness demand in the provinces. Allegiant Regional Care Hospitals, Inc.’s new Php710 million Level 2 facility in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu is slated to operate this month with a staff of 375 while Allied Car Experts (ACE) Medical Center’s new Php1 billion level 2 hospital in Bohol is scheduled to open in November 2018 with a manpower of 364. Healthcaremax Inc.’s Php658 level 2 hospital unit in Batangas will also open this month with 370 personnel. Meanwhile, Good Shepherd Hospital is investing PhpPhp362 million to expand its hospital in Panabo City, Davao del Norte as commercial operation will begin January 2019 with an additional 191 personnel. (BOI) MMDA to activate “Oplan Undas 2018” on Oct. 27 By Jerome Carlo R. Paunan MAKATI--The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has started its preparations to ensure an orderly observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day on November 1 and 2, respectively. MMDA General Manager Jojo Garcia said “Oplan Undas 2018” will be activated on October 27. He said, this early, members of Task Force Special Operations are now clearing roads leading to cemeteries of obstructions while Metro Parkway Clearing Group personnel are sprucing up the vicinity of major cemeteries within Metro Manila. “We leave the responsibility of cleaning inside cemeteries to local government units. We are also calling on the public to keep cemeteries clean and tidy,” Garcia said during a press briefing on Tuesday. He said more than 2,000 traffic personnel will be deployed on critical areas from morning until evening to ensure the smooth flow of traffic on major thoroughfares and identified traffic-prone areas in the metropolis. He also bared Chairman Danilo Lim is expected to declare a No Dayoff, No Absent policy for MMDA traffic personnel from October 27 to November 3. The number coding scheme is suspended on November 1 and 2, declared special non-working holidays. Garcia advised the public to acquaint themselves of the traffic re-routing schemes that local government units will implement in their respective localities. Major cemeteries under the MMDA’s watch are Manila North in Manila City, Manila South in Makati City, Loyola Memorial Park in Marikina City, Bagbag Public Cemetery in Quezon City, and Manila Memorial Park in Paranaque City. The Road Emergency Group will set up tents for Public Assistance Centers at four cemeteries and dispatch ambulances to provide emergency medical services to cemetery goers. Also, the Metrobase Command Center has been tasked to help authorities to monitor not only the traffic condition in major roads but also for emergency operations. (PIA-NCR) Oktubre 22-28, 2018 Enomoto Philippine MFG. Inc., nagsagawa ng Fun Run 2018 para sa mga manggagawa NAGKAROON ng Fun run 2018 ang isa sa mga kumpanya ng Cavite, ang Enomoto Philippine MFG. Inc., na may temang “Accident Prevention and Wellness” ika-6 ng Oktubre sa De La Salle University Track Oval. Nagsimula ang fun run bandang alas 4 ng umaga kung saan nagtipon-tipon ang lahat ng mga manggagawa ng nasabing kumpanya. Ayon kay Ms. Rich Punsidido, isa sa mga organizer ng aktibidad, “Initially, the purpose of this fun run activity is for the employees that have increased in weight and have problem po in blood pressure. So our safety committee po together with HR conducted and have discussed that we should have the health and wellness activity.” Ayon pa sa kanya ay ito ang kauna-unahang fun run activity na isinagawa ng kumpanya. Mayroong tatlong kategorya ang nasabing activity, ang 3k run, 1k run, at 400-m fun walk. DOLE... Program (DILEEP); Anti-Child Labor Law; Reintegration Service for OFW; and Philippine Jobstart Program. Meanwhile, Labor Market Information (LMI) Focal Person Marie Iris A. Prieto helped the participants on how to realize their career choices and help them decide on their preferred jobs with her presentation about the concepts and uses of LMI. The said presentation was also supported by the topics on Career Guidance and Employment Coaching (CGEC) aptly given by Career Guidance and Employment Coaching (CGEC) Focal Person, Jorge Manuel C. Laude. During the training, applicants were given President... and that is the Constitution,” President Duterte cited. “[I’m not trying to] ingratiate myself na mag- diktador. You know, when my time is up, I’m going to step down,” he added. During the event, President Duterte conferred the Order of Lapu-Lapu with the Rank of Kamagi to officers who were deployed during the Marawi Siege. The recipients of the Lapu-Lapu, Rank of Kamagi medals were FCMS Romeo Jandugan (Ret.), FCMS Lito Tompayogan, SMS Engracio Gabo, SMS Manuel Lizada, SMS Eddie Arandid, SMS Lenio Abrio, SMS Richard Palace... donations for the victims of Typhoon Ompong and other calamities. We have directed all our regional offices that Sa bawat kategorya ay may tatanghaling tatlong mananalo kung saan makakatanggap sila ng cash prize at certificates. Nagkaroon rin ng slogan- making contest ang mga kalahok kung saan ang mananalo ay ang magiging official slogan ng kumpanya at makakatanggap ng 15 000 cash. Mayroon ring dance competition ang nasabing programa na nilahukan ng bawat departamento ng Enomoto. Ayon kay Jing Sison, 39, Finance leader, ang 1st place ng 1-k run, “Ang pinakamaitutulong nitong fun run sa aming mga workers po ay yung health awareness po. Bale naiintroduce po sa amin yung sports then lalo kaming mga nagkakaedad na kagaya ko kumbaga napapanatili naming yung magandang pangangatawan.” Samantala, 1019 naman ang bilang ng kalahok sa nasabing aktibidad at tumagal ang programa hanggang alas 12 ng tanghali. BY: KATHRYN ARLAN from page 1 hands-on-training on PESO Employment Information System (PEIS) led by Hernandez creating profiles of individuals covering the qualifications and skills of the applicants and at the same time a file for registered employers with list of job vacancies. On the third and last day of the training, Dominador C. Aquino from the Bureau of Local Employment revealed the criteria for the search for the Best PESO. The Basic Employment Service Training was successful with Hernandez expressing her sincerest appreciation to the participants, guest speakers and to everyone who gave efforts in the said training. (Ruel Francisco, PIA-Cavite/ with reports from PICAD) fr om page 8 Dalit, SMS Kenneth Paul Dulawan, SMS Benedicto Estanes, and SCPO Mario Vasquez. Medals were also awarded to MSG Adryl Bolivar, MSG Rogelio Arcebutche, MSG Bruno Santowen, MSG Rolly Principe, MSG Fernando De Mesa, MSG Fernando Alvin Dioneda, and MSG Ramon Bejo. The Order of Lapu- Lapu, Rank of Kamagi is given to government officials, government employees, and private individuals in recognition of their active participation in the campaign and advocacy of the administration. from page 8 upon arrival of the donations, they will go directly to the beneficiaries for distribution,” Orogo said. (PIA-NCR)

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