Tambuling Batangas Publication December 19-25, 2018 Issue

Advertisements LGU Laguna convene stakeholders to strengthen social welfare programs Barangay Councilor Joseph Roderick B. Maraña shares his testimony on how the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) changed their lives. (J. Gabrido, PIA4A) By Joy Gabrido CALAMBA CITY, Laguna, Dec. 10 (PIA) – The Provincial Government of Laguna (PGL) convened stakeholders to strengthen collaboration and assess implementation of social welfare and development programs in the province. “This committee meeting is a great opportunity in time to evaluate and assess our performance in line with the implementation of the programs of DSWD and how this program achieve sustainable development and impact in the lives of the poor and marginalized families,” Laguna Governor Ramil L. Hernandez conveyed in his transcript, through Committee Vice Chair Ernesto Montecillo, during the 4th Laguna Provincial Advisory Committee (PAC) Meeting last November 20. The Provincial Government affirms support to the initiatives of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) as they concur with the same goal of improving the quality of lives of the Lagunenses. “The goal of the programs is the sustainable growth through real empowerment so as to allow them to stand on their own feet and make a living on their own,” the Governor stressed. On the same event, Montecillo applauded the different national government agencies and provincial offices for their unwavering support to the DSWD’s national programs including the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). “I know that there are various national and local government programs implemented for the benefit of our poor fellowmen, perhaps we just need to collaborate to identify our common beneficiaries to assess whether we are able to uplift their status,” he pointed out. Laguna Provincial Link Mildred Mina presented the updates and targets on the implementation of 4Ps in the province. To date, there are currently 43,190 active household beneficiaries of 4Ps in the Laguna Province. On the other hand, Provincial Grievance Officer Hermio B. Cortezano Jr. talked about the Election Protocols and frequently encountered questions for the 4Ps beneficiaries. Social Welfare and Development (SWAD) Team Leader Gina Dela Cruz also updated the committee members with the SWAD programs and services, particularly the amount of financial assistance – medical, burial, educational and referral, among EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late CESAR CUA PABALE, who died on September 3, 2009 at Barangay Niugan, Cabuyao Laguna leaving a parcel of land covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-443110 located at Barangay Niugan, Cabuyao, Laguna has been extra judicially settled by his heirs as per Doc. No. 328; Page No. 67; Book No.VI; Series of 2011; Notary Public Atty. NESTOR A. LOABLE. Tambuling Batangas December 5, 12 & 19, 2018 others – they were able to disburse since January 2018. They had a total of 7,777 clients and disbursed a total amount of P22, 945, 694.00 for the period. Social Welfare Officer Mae Ann Zaragosa discussed about the ongoing Leadership for Convergence Program (LCP) which is a parallel, complementary, and customized training program for the DSWD personnel. The learnings from the program will equip social workers and officers to more effectively implement the projects of the agency. DSWD testimonials The assembly also served as a venue for testimonials of two of the families helped by the 4Ps initiative and were bestowed with Huwaran Pantawid Pamilya awards. Gojo Cruz Family of Majayjay, Laguna was adjudged as the 4th runner-up National Winner for the Huwaran Pantawid Pamilya 2015. They are now giving back to the government by volunteering as facilitators for the Family Development Sessions (FDS) for 4Ps recipients in their locality. Meanwhile, the Maraña Family from Sta. Maria, Laguna who emerged as the 1st runner-up in the National Search for Huwaran Pantawid Pamilya 2018 expressed their gratitude for the help extended to them through the program. Their dream of bequeathing education to all their children are gradually being realized with the aid of 4Ps. In fact, their two younger kids were able to finish their elementary education with highest honors. Moreover, their eldest named Christine Jane had already finished her studies with the degree, Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (BEEd) at Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) – Sinoloan Campus under another DSWD program called the Expanded Students Grants-in-Aid Program for Poverty Alleviation (ESGP-PA). “Napakalaking bagay po para sa amin ang programa ng gobyerno na naipatutupad at nakakatulong sa amin, gayundin ang pagdaraos ng FDS o Family Development Session na lalong nakakapagpatatag sa aming pamilya,” remarked Barangay Councilor Joseph Roderick B. Maraña, the head of the family awardee. (The government programs which are being implemented and help our family, as well as the conduct of FDS or Family Development Session which strengthen our family mean a lot to us.) The FDS has guided them in nurturing and communicating with their children, promoting equality in their home, and realizing the importance of having faith in God. Aside from being “Huwaran,” they also received a Special Award as the AlaGAD (Affirmative and Laudable Advocacies on Gender and Development) ng Pagbabago for demonstrating gender equality in their way of life as a family. He said his family vows to work hand-in-hand with the government in elevating the lives of other people in their community. As a barangay official, he will begin with his own village by promoting good practices and proposing projects that will better the lives of their constituents. (Joy Gabrido, PIA4A) December 19-25, 2018 PCOO... mula sa pahina 8 the Department of Justice said there is a big possibility that there will already be a promulgation on the case of the 32 journalist victims by the first quarter of 2019. According to him, the government shall continue reaching out to and addressing the needs in the media sector. He said a press freedom caravan will roll out in the regions to provide updates on the Freedom of Information and the Task Force on Media Security. Part of the caravan will be the issuance of passports to media members who have yet to process their own passports. The mechanics for the passport processing for media will be formulated by the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Philippine Information Agency, the Secretary said. Andanar said the passport for media program was borne out of his sorties to the provinces where 40 to 60 percent of media members in each province he has visited have no passports. A family member of the media practitioner will also be entitled to a passport, he added. On the same occasion, he handed over to media members the copies of a handbook on ”Personal Security Measures for Media Practitioners” that was produced by the PTFoMS led by Executive Director Usec. Egco. The handbook provides guidelines in ensuring safety among media practitioners and their families. (MCA, Joy Gabrido/PIA 4A) Mga... mula sa pahina 1 empleyado ng pamahalaang panlalawigan. Sinabi ni Governor Hermilando Mandanas na dapat lamang na iparamdam sa mga bata ang kanilang kahalagahan dahil naniniwala pa din siya sa sinabi ni Dr. Jose Rizal na ang mga kabataan ang pag-asa ng bayan. “Tulad ng ating pambasang bayani, naniniwala ako na ang mga kabataan ang pag-asa ng ating bayan kaya’t dapat lamang natin silang itaguyod at suportahan,ibigay ang kanilang pangunahing pangangailangan tulad ng pagkain, tubig, edukasyon, tahanan at iba pa. Kaya ang ating pamahalaang panlalawigan ay hindi tumitigil sa pagsuporta sa mga ganitong programa lalo’t higit sa edukasyon kung saan libong kabataang Batangueno ang natutulungan upang makapag-aral,” anang Gobernador. (Bhaby P. De Castro, PIA Batangas) MOU TO BOOST CAVITE’S TOP COMMODITIES SIGNED THE signing of an inter-agency convergence Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which was in line with the Philippine Rural Development Project‘s (PRDP) goal to increase productivity and competitiveness on Cavite’s top commodities including coffee, mango, banana, pineapple, cacao, coconut, lowland vegetables and dairy carabao was held on December 10, 2018 at the Ceremonial Hall of the Provincial Capitol Building in Trece Martires City. On behalf of Governor Boying Remulla, Provincial Planning and Development Coordinator Mr. Jesus I Barrera joined Department of Agriculture Region IV CALABARZON Regional Executive Director Arnel V. de Mesa and Cavite State University President Dr. Hernando Robles during the inking of the agreement, expressing gratefulness for the continued support and funding of DA to the province. Among the government agencies represented during the MOU signing were the Philippine Coconut Authority, Department of Trade and Industry, Department of Agrarian Reform, Philippine Carabao Center, Department of Science and Technology, National Irrigation Administration, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, National Dairy Authority, Agricultural Training Institute, Landbank of the Philippines and Agriculture Credit Policy Council. Its acceptance of responsibility signifiesstronger commitment and linkage to various agencies in order to assure its support for competitiveness with additional PRDP interventions on different segments of the value chain.

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