Tambuling Batangas Publication July 11-17, 2018 Issue

BALITA UNITED PUBLISHERS OF CAVITE INC., Oathtaking of the Officers, Board of Directors and Members at the Regional Trial Court of Bacoor, City, Cavite, presided by Executive Judge Eduardo Tanguanco Top Ranking Board passer from Silang commended BACOOR CITY, Cavite – The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Cavite commended a top ranking board passer from the province through a resolution. Resolution No. 979 honors Louie Dane C. Merced, a 27 year old resident of the municipality of Silang who passed and ranked first in the 2017 Foreign Service Officer (FSO) examinations held from May 2017 to March 2018. Merced, currently a Senior Affairs Research Specialist of the Foreign Service Institute and a part-time lecturer at the Far Eastern University (FEU) is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Bachelor of Science in International Studies from the De La Salle University and also a graduate of Master in International Studies from the University of the Philippines. The Provincial Government of Cavite presented him with a Certificate of Recognition for his outstanding performance and his continued desire to hone his skills and capabilities and for serving as a GEN. TRIAS CITY, CAVITE – The city government of Gen. Trias continues to be true with its thrust of bringing government services within arms’ reach of its constituents with the recent launching of the NBI Clearance satellite office at the 3rd floor of Robinson’s Place here in the city. The said satellite office was in collaboration with the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and private partner Robinson’s, making it the second satellite office to house NBI clearance processing with the first being Robinson’s Place in Dasmariñas City. NBI Director, Atty. Dante A. Gierran was extremely proud of this public-private partnership in efforts to reach a common goal of “providing good service to the public”. P a r t n e r s h i p arrangements require NBI to provide the technology and training of its personnel for the processing of the clearance documents. Meanwhile, Lingkod Pinoy Center (LPC), a one- stop-shop for all government transactions located in Robinson’s Place provides the space, merchandising, needed equipment and marketing, “including other special arrangements, depending on the need of the agency for them to go fully operational,” as explained by Robinsons Land Corporation Operations Director for Luzon Irving L. Wu. On the other hand, the city government of Gen. Trias as the LGU partner will provided the needed personnel to “be on their toes and render service with a smile” from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., said GenTri City Mayor Antonio A. model to his fellow Caviteños for being the best in his chosen career and at the same time sharing his knowledge to inspire others to do better. Resolutions for commendations had been approved in the past in recognition of outstanding Caviteños who had brought honor and pride with their excellent performance in their respective fields of endeavor and for achievements in sports and other talents as well. (Ruel Francisco, PIA-Cavite) Robinson’s Place GenTri houses NBI Clearance services Ferrer. Equally proud of this undertaking, Mayor Ferrer described it as “dagdag convenience, dagdag tulong” as he added further “Katabi lang ito ng Cavite Economic Zone at isa sa mga requirements sa trabaho ang NBI clearance kaya makakatulong ito upang mapadali ang transaksyon”. Other services offered by the LPC are for the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth); Philippine Postal Corp (PhilPost); Land Transportation Office (LTO), and Pag-Ibig Fund. Cavite 6th District Congressman Luis A. Ferrer envisions to have the services of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) included with the satellite offices in the LPC. (Ruel Francisco, PIA-Cavite/ with report from Galdy Pino) Hulyo 11-17, 2018 ‘Silungan sa Barangay’ binubuo ng DSWD QUEZON CITY— Kasalukuyang binubuo ng Department of Social Welfare and Development sa pakikipag ugnayan sa iba’t ibang ahensiya ng pamahalaan gayundin ang mga pribadong sektor ang isang bagong programa na epektibong tutugon sa isyu ng mga bata at pamilya sa lansangan sa buong bansa. “Kami po ay kasalukuyang nakikipag- ugnayan sa Department of the Interior and Local Government (LGU) at sa iba pang ahensya ng gobyerno para sa isang programa na mas magiging epektibo sa pagresponde para sa mga pangangailangan ng mga bata at pamilya na nasa lansangan,” pahayag ni DSWD Secretary Virginia N. Orogo. “Tatawagin po itong ‘Silungan sa Barangay’ at kakailanganin namin ang tulong hindi lang ng local government, kundi ng bawat mamamayan sa Barangay,” paliwanag ni Orogo. “Kasama sa konsepto ng programa ang alokasyon ng lugar sa Barangay para sa mga naililigtas na batang lansangan,” dagdag pa ni Orogo. Ayon pa kay Orogo, ang bawat batang lansangan na maililigtas ay kaagad ipo- process at gagawan ng case study para mailagay sa ‘silungan’ kung talagang walang matutuntong magulang. Kung may mga kamag-anak naman, ibabalik ang mga ito sa kanilang mga kamag- Batangas... Batangas. “Things are getting better in Batangas City, let us continue to work Isa... High School building dito. Sa kasalukuyan ay tatlong classrooms na pansamantala munang hiniram mula sa Malitam Elementary School ang inookupa ng may 157 grade 7 students. Ayon kay OIC Principal Estelita Gonzales, “ang Malitam NHS ay biyayang maraming mag-aaral ang tunay na uunlad at makikinabang.” Lubos ang pasasalamat ng mga magulang ng mga grade 7 students sa pangunguna ni PTA President Librada Fajiculay. “Napakapalad ng aming mga Duterte... and machinery in addition to air defense surveillance radars, utility aircraft and unmanned aerial assets. Duterte also lauded the PAF for its role in humanitarian assistance and disaster operations, among others. “We have proven that with unity, cooperation and a determined spirit, we can make our nation strong and our defense impregnable,” he said. “As your commander- in-chief, I am proud to have witnessed the collaborative efforts of our Armed Forces in successfully reclaiming Marawi from the terrorist groups,” Duterte said. “Your invaluable assistance anak. Sinabi ng kalihim na maraming dahilan kung bakit may mga batang lansangan. “Iba-iba po ang nagiging resulta ng aming pag- aaral sa problema: puwedeng ang magulang ng mga bata ay hindi maayos ang relasyon; maaari ding dahil sa kahirapan kaya iyong bata mismo ang naghahanap- buhay para sa kanyang mga magulang, dahil may sakit, o kaya iyong kapatid niya ay may sakit,” pahayag ng Kalihim. Gayunpaman, sinabi ni Orogo na positibo siya na ang programa, bagamat nasa pag aaral pa lamang, ay makatutulong upang matugunan ng pamahalaan ang suliranin ukol sa mga batang lansangan na nasusuong sa panganib habang nananatili ang mga ito sa lansangan. Ayon kay Orogo, kinakailangan din ng Kagawaran ang tulong ng bawat mamamayan upang maisakatuparan ang mga proyekto at programa na tutugon sa suliranin ng mga bata at pamilya sa lansangan. “Kakailanganin natin ng maraming resources para sa programang ito kaya kailangan natin ng tulong, hindi lamang ng iba’t-ibang ahensya ng gobyerno; mananawagan na rin po ako sa ating mga kababayan, lalo pa iyong mga nasa pribadong sektor na tumulong at makiisa sa DSWD sa adhikain na ito,” ani Orogo. (PIA-NCR) mula sa pahina 1 together to make this city a safer place,” dagdag pa ni Psupt Celedio. (PIO Batangas City) mula sa pahina 1 anak sa magandang pagkakataong ipinagkaloob sa kanila. Hindi na kailangang mamasahe pa ng mga bata patungo sa bayan,” dagdag pa ni Fajiculay. Ang unveiling ng marker ay isinagawa nina Dr Bueno at ni Pangulong Mamerto Marasigan. Dumalo din sa nasabing okasyon sina Coun. Serge Atienza na chairman ng Committee on Appropriation at Coun. Alyssa Cruz na chairman naman ng Committee on Education ng Sangguniang Panlungsod.(PIO Batangas City) mula sa pahina 1 has been fundamental not only in liberating the city but also bringing order and stability in Mindanao and the rest of the country,” he said. “We will continue to face challenges as we realize our shared vision of a stronger and safer Philippines. It is therefore vital to innovate and invest in strategies and technologies that will allow our forces to perform their duties safely and effectively,” the President said. The President also paid tribute to the gallantry of the Air Force personnel who offered their lives “beyond the call of duty”. He also led the awarding of PAF’s personnel and units who have shown dedication and hard work throughout the year. (PIA-NCR)

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