Gov lauds PNoy for Pampanga projects

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VOLUME IV • NO. 184
MARCH 21-23, 2016
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MONDAY - WEDNESDAY
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In time for Holy Week
NLEx, SCTEx now
fully integrated
BY Charlene A. Cayabyab
CLARK FREEPORT – The North Luzon Expressway
(NLEx) and the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway
(SCTEx) are now integrated into one seamless
road network. fully integrated...page 19
SEAMLESS. Senator Franklin Drilon and MNTC president Rodrigo Franco lead the ceremonial drive through at the Sta. Ines exit toll plaza, as the NLEx and SCTEx are now formally
integrated into one seamless road network. --DENG PANGILINAN
Gov lauds PNoy for
Pampanga projects
By LIEZEL CAYANAN
LEGACY. Lubao Mayor Mylyn Pineda-Cayabyab, along with Gov. Lilia Pineda and businessman Rodolfo Pineda,
leads the capsule-laying/groundbreaking ceremonies for the soon-to-rise municipal hall in Barangay Sta. Catalina.
The P14.7-million structure is expected to finish by July of this year. --MARNA DAGUMBOY-DEL ROSARIO
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO
– Gov. Lilia “Nanay”
Pineda lauded President Benigno S. Aquino
III for various projects
implemented in Pampanga during his term.
In the recently concluded “Meeting with
the Community” of the
President held at the
Capitol grounds over
the week, the Governor cited the Pantawid
Pamilyang
Pilipino
Program (4Ps) of the
Department of Social
Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the
universal health care
program of the Department of Health
and Philippine Health
Insurance Corporation
gov lauds...page 15
P14.7-M Lubao town hall to rise in Brgy Sta. Catalina
By Marna Dagumboy
-del Rosario
LUBAO, PAMPANGA – Mayor Mylyn
Pineda-Cayabyab over the week
led the groundbreaking ceremony
for the construction of a municipal
hall in Barangay Sta. Catalina here,
amounting to P14,700,334.64.
The mayor, accompanied by
mother Governor Lilia G. Pineda
and father, businessman Rodolfo
“Bong” Pineda, led the capsulelaying for the Phase 1 construction
of the municipal building, completion of which is targeted within 120
calendar days.
During her speech, PinedaCayabyab thanked her parents
for their support in realizing such
huge legacies in Lubao which in-
clude the construction of the town
hall, a DHVTSU satellite campus
and a wet and dry market in an
8-hectare land here.
The mayor said the project will
boost the economic stability of the
municipality, which will create
more employment opportunities
in the future.
She said the completion of the
project, which is targeted on July
12, 2016, will create a landmark in
this town.
TOWN HALL...page 15
2NEWS
Headline Gitnang Luzon • march 21-23, 2016
PNP Anti-Cybercrime
Group holds
‘ANGELNET’ summit By JESS MALABANAN
CLARK FREEPORT – In
its bid to educate and
increase the level of
awareness among the
youth on the safe use
of online and internet
services, the PNP-Anti-Cybercrime Group
and
the
UNICEFPhilippines on Thursday hosted a confab
aimed at preventing
cyber fraud and prostitution.
Senior Supt. Guillermo L. Eleazar, Acting
Director PNP-ACG stationed in Camp Crame,
Quezon City, said the
daylong event shared
vital information about
cybercrimes to participants, mostly members
of the local police, nongovernment organizations and members of
the academe.
Anchored on the
theme “Keeping our
children safe online”,
Eleazar said the summit, which was part of
the ACG 3rd anniversary celebration, had enlightened internet users to keep them away
from falling victims to
cyber criminals.
“Through this summit, the parents, who
are primarily responsible for their children’s
safety, will be taught
the tools they can use
to keep their children
safe whenever they are
online, even without
being technically adept
regarding the internet.
The teachers, as educators, will be provided
information on their
role on addressing online child abuse cases,”
Eleazar said.
Central Luzon is
among regions in the
country where cybersex operations thrive.
In fact, the PNP-ACG
recently raided a cybersex house in Cabanatuan City in Nueva
Ecija, where scores
of cyber models have
been rescued and dozens of computer sets
were seized.
In Angeles City,
authorities noted the
mushrooming of cyber
gambling
popularly
known as online gambling.
Eleazar
encouraged barangay officials
to report immediately
to the police of suspicious residences occupied by young men and
women who could be
cyber models.
Speakers
during
the summit were representatives from Department of Justice,
Department of Social
Welfare and Development, Department of
Education, and experts
from
international
counterparts.•
TOLL SYSTEMS INTEGRATION. Senate President Franklin Drilon congratulates the Manila North Tollways Corporation and the Bases
Conversion and Development Authority for integrating into one seamless road network the North Luzon Expressway and the Subic-Clark-Tarlac
Expressway in time for the Holy Week. Also launched was Safe Trip Mo, Sagot Ko, a motorist assistance program as traffic volume is expected to
increase next week. --astrud aguinaldo
MNTC: No toll fee hike yet
By JESS MALABANAN
CLARK FREEPORT – Expressway operator Manila North
Tollways Management yesterday assured motorists
that there will be no increase
in toll fees, at least during
and after the Holy Week exodus, but admitted there is a
pending petition for toll fee
adjustment.
“We have a pending petition with the Toll Regulatory Board but it’s not yet
approved. There was no call
for a board meeting about
the toll fee adjustment,” said
MNTC President Rodrigo
Franco during the launching
of the “Safe Trip Mo, Sagot
Ko” held at the Royce Hotel
and Casino on Friday.
Franco said the last toll fee
increase was in 2012 and 2015.
The MNTC also announced the full integration of
the North Luzon Expressway
(NLEx) and the Subic-ClarkTarlac Expressway (SCTEx)
in time for the Holy Week and
summer vacation where 15
percent of traffic volume is expected to increase.
MNTC is expecting
500,000 vehicles using the
NLEx and SCTEx during the
Holy Week.
“Seamless and faster
travel can now be experienced at NLEx and SCTEx
as toll collection stops are
lessened and additional
payment options are introduced,” said Franco.
The integration project was conceptualized to
unify the system of the two
expressways by constructing seven toll plazas. These
include Tarlac, Subic-Tipo,
Sta, Ines including north and
southbound sides of Dau and
Mabiga in Mabalacat City.
“Motorists will no longer
need to stop at the existing
NLEx Dau and SCTEx Mabalacat City barriers as these
are converted into passthrough lanes,” Franco said
in a statement.
By April, Franco said the
barriers will be removed to
provide motorists with a more
comfortable travel. The Subic
Freeport Expressway toll
plaza will also be demolished
to pave the way for the integration of two expressways.
When asked if the improvement of expressways
would justify its increase in toll
fees, Franco said if there would
be toll fee hike, it is not related
to the integration project.
Part of the improved services include the deployment
of more patrol vehicles and
traffic enforcers within the
expressway zones, free telephone calls, Wi-Fi, free basic
mechanic services, first aid
treatment in designated locations and free towing service.•
ISCAHM offers 11th Grade TVL Track for Cookery
ANGELES CITY – ISCAHM, a
world-class training facility
recognized as the leading
Culinary and Pastry education center in the Philippines, will be offering Senior High School Tech-Voc
Track with specializations
in Cookery NCII and Bread
and Pastry Production NCII.
Accepting SHS Voucher
Subsidy from the Department of Education, enrollment is ongoing for their
June opening.
ISCAHM’s SHS graduates will be able to earn
two (2) TESDA NC II certificates. After graduation,
those who wish to further
their culinary or pastry education are privileged to apply for a shortened diploma
course to earn the ISCAHM
diploma and the Australian
Certificate III.
The Australian Certificate III is issued by Culinary
Solutions Australia and is
recognized by the Australian government and the
Commonwealth Nations.
ISCAHM is a technical/
vocational school recognized and accredited by the
Culinary Solution Australia
(CSA), World Association
of Chefs Society (WACS),
Technical Education and
Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Department of
iscahm offers... Page 19
66th Palanca Awards now accepting entries
GAWAD ANAK OFW. Angeles University Foundation Student Council President and AB
Communications senior student Jory A. Pineda pays a courtesy call on AUF President Dr. Joseph E.L. Angeles, after winning the plum in the Search for the Gawad Anak OFW given by the
Pampanga Archdiocesan Migrants’ Desk, last March 15. Pineda was also recently cited as the
AUF-TOS 2016 awardee for Leadership. --AUF PHOTO
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO –
The Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature
(Palanca Awards), the country’s longest-running literary contest, is reaching out
anew to all writers looking
to showcase their literary genius.
Now on its 66th year,
its organizer and sponsor,
the Carlos Palanca Foundation, Inc. (Palanca Foundation), announced that it is
now accepting entries for the
Awards’ categories, which
are as follows:
· English Division –
Short Story, Short Story for
Children, Essay, Poetry, Poetry Written for Children,
One-act Play, and Full-
length Play;
· Filipino Division –
Maikling Kuwento, Maikling Kuwentong Pambata,
Sanaysay, Tula, Tulang Para
sa mga Bata, Dulang May
Isang Yugto, Dulang Ganap
ang Haba, and Dulang Pampelikula;
· Regional Languages
palanca awards... Page 19
march 21-23, 2016 • Headline Gitnang Luzon
Subic traders recognize 10 outstanding cops, firemen
By Dante M. Salvana
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT –
Ten police officers and
firemen of the Subic Bay
Metropolitan Authority
(SBMA) were cited recently by the business
community here as
“heroes who confront
dangers to save others’
lives.”
In a ceremony at the
Subic Bay Exhibition
and Convention Center
following the State of
the Freeport Address
(SOFA) by SBMA Chairman Roberto Garcia,
the Subic Bay Chamber of Commerce Inc.
(SBFCCI) headed by its
president Rose Baldeo,
named the Outstanding
Law Enforcers and Fire
Fighters FY 2015-2016.
Baldeo, who is also
president of Global
Terminals & Development Inc. (GTDI), said
the awards are a manifestation of gratitude
from stakeholders of the
Freeport for the heroism of police and fire officers of the SBMA.
“These officers are
heroes in their own
rights,” said Baldeo,
noting the contributions
of law enforcers and fire
fighters in maintaining
peace and order, and
protecting lives and
properties inside the
Freeport and in nearby
communities.
“They are always
there when we need
them anytime, anywhere. They sacrifice
the time supposedly
spent for their families,
and, most of all, they
face dangers to save
other people’s lives,” she
said.
SBMA
Chairman
Roberto Garcia also
congratulated
the
awardees, adding that
it was due to their courage, dedication, and
“malasakit” that the
SBMA and the SBFCC
honor them.
“We are very happy
to know that our locators and investors
BUSINESS 3
Ayala Mall
Harbor Point
open during
Holy Week
By Dante M. Salvana
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – With Holy Week
fast approaching and travel plans continuing to be made, it’s becoming more
difficult for tourists to find a place to
converge and maximize their breaks.
subic traders... Page 19
However, for those heading to the
Subic Bay area, respite can be found as
Ayala Malls–Harbor Point is one of the
few malls in the country to stay open
with an array of offerings for the best
over-all experience during Holy Week.
Throughout the week, enjoy great
discounts and promos on summer fashion from local areas and international
brands and go on a VAT-free shopping
spree as Harbor Point is home to various outlet shops.
Harbor Point not only gives visitors
the full shopping experience throughout Holy Week, but also brings them to
the center of spiritual observance with
set-ups and activities that can be found
throughout the mall from Stations of
the Cross, the Altar Repose, Visita Iglesia, to Washing of the Feet, and Last
Supper.
Families can also join an egg hunt
with various prizes from mall merchants, and enjoy performances during
the Easter Family Fun Day to cap off a
OUTSTANDING. SBMA Chairman Roberto V. Garcia (4th from L) joins the 10 Outstanding Subic Freeport Law Enforcers and Firefighters, along with other relaxing and much needed Holy Week
SBMA officials, during the awarding rites organized by the Subic Bay Freeport Chamber of Commerce last Wednesday. --DANTE M. SALVANA
getaway.•
Wage board office moves
to Barangay Maimpis
By Charlene A. Cayabyab
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO –
The Regional Tripartite
Wages and Productivity
Board in Central Luzon
(RTWPB) has recently
transferred to Barangay
Maimpis here.
The RTWPB, commonly known as the Wage
Board, transferred to a
new office to make it more
accessible and convenient
for its clients and program
partners. The board’s new
office is now at the 2nd
Floor, Suburbia Commercial Center, Bldg. I, along
MacArthur Hi-way in Barangay Maimpis.
This building used to
house the regional office
of the Home Mutual Development Fund (HMDF)
or the Pag-IBIG.
According to Department of Labor and Employment Central Luzon
chief Ana Dione, the new
office has an area of 260
square meters which
wage board... Page 19
‘No ISO certification, no mining operation’ – Ebdane
BY Dante M. Salvana
IBA, ZAMBALES – “No ISO
certification, no mining
operation” ang magiging polisiya ng lalawigan
ng Zambales ayon kay
Gobernador Hermogenes
E. Ebdane Jr. sa kanyang
paghahatid ng state-ofthe-province address o
Ulat sa Bayan dito sa bay-
an ng Iba kamakailan.
Ginanap ang Ulat sa
Bayan ni Ebdane kasabay
ng opisyal na pagbubukas
ng 17th Dinamulag Mango Festival na gaganapin
ng tatlong araw.
Ayon kay Ebdane, magiging polisiya ng probinsya ang pagpapatupad
ng panuntunang dapat
maging ISO certified at
compliant ang mga kompanya ng minahan bago
makapag-operate.
Ang
mga ISO na binabanggit ng gobernador ay ang
ISO 14001 na patungkol
sa “environment management system” para sa mga
small to large organizations, at ang ISO 18001
na kinikilalalang “Occuebdane... Page 19
NEW POLICY. Governor
Hermogenes E. Ebdane Jr. tells his
constituents about a new policy on
the operations of mining businesses
in the province of Zambales, during
his state-of-the-province address last
week. --DANTE M. SALVANA
4 OPINION
COMMENTARY
A Lenten Prayer
Dear Lord Jesus, by Your Passion and Resurrection
You brought life to the world.
But the glory of the Resurrection
came only after the sufferings of the Passion.
You laid down Your life willingly
and gave up everything for us.
Your body was broken and fastened to a Cross,
Your clothing became the prize of soldiers,
your blood ebbed slowly but surely away,
and Your Mother was entrusted to the beloved
disciple.
Stretched out on the Cross,
deprived of all earthly possessions and human aid, You cried out to Your Father that the end had come.
You had accomplished the work given You, and You committed into His hands, as a perfect gift, the little life that remained to You.
Lord, teach me to accept all afflictions
after the example You have given.
Let me place my death in Yours and my weakness in Your abandonment,
Take hold of me with Your love,
that same foolish love that knew no limits,
and let me offer myself to the Father with You so that I may rise with You to eternal life.
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Jovito, Diokno being missed at ‘Senado’
E RECENTLY lost a na- Miranda bombing in the early 70s.
tional treasure when the
Let me return in thought about
late senator Jovito Salon- YouTube. While viewing the videos
ga passed away at the age of 95. I about Salonga, there are suggeswon’t be surprised to learn if many tions of tabs composed of thumbFilipinos, especially the new gen- nails in relation to the late senator.
eration, are not aware
The name of Jose Diokno
who this person was.
is a constant appearance –
Just in my province,
another gem of the nation.
some teens do not even
He too was a remarkable
know the history about
senator and he possessed
the Pinatubo eruption.
a gift in oratorical skills.
Still remember the netiCoupled with his natuzen who asked why the
character of Apolinario
Mabini had always been
portrayed sitting in the
movie Heneral Luna?
Good thing there are
tools on the internet
where it’s easy to search
the remarkable people Jay Pelayo iv
who lived in this planet,
just like Jovito Salonga. Documentaries about him are ral modulated voice, a spectator
available on YouTube. The man was couldn’t help but listen to Pepe Dioa gem for many reasons. I remem- kno whenever he spoke.
ber when I was still a student, my
Diokno, like Jovito, were vocal
father’s choice for president during against the dictatorship of Marcos.
a national election after Cory Aqui- They risked their lives to defeat the
no’s term was Salonga. I knew little martial ruling in order to regain
about him at that time. And then I democracy in our country. And like
started to research about the guy Salonga, he too was a bar topnotchwho many believed could have been er and a human rights lawyer. I rela great president of our country.
ished my viewing of the archived
Salonga went through a lot… and videos. The senate debates were
suffered a lot. He was tortured dur- more intense and sensible. Too bad,
ing the Japanese occupation and he Diokno did not live long enough but
had been a prisoner for no reason. his legacy should never be forgotten.
An advocate for human rights and
Imagine if Diokno and Salonga
a critic against the abuse of martial are among the active senators toruling, he was able to go through day, they would swallow out the
all those, even escaping death after pretenders of the Senate. I will not
being severely injured at the Plaza blame them if they will call a sick
4th Quarter
leave just to avoid a debate with
these two gentlemen. I would like
to see that scene whooping their
bleep.
Compare those times of Salonga,
Diokno (and let me include Tañada)
in the Senate to the roster we have
in the recent years. Before, we had
members of the Senate comprised
of lawyers, advocates, and freedom
fighters. In the modern times, we
have undergraduate movie stars,
famous athletes, sons and daugh-
“It’s high time that we put
back true and capable leaders
in elected positions, and the
clowns back in the circus.”
ters of former leaders, and even
wives and husbands of celebrities.
It looks like many voters fall for
popularity more than the capacity
of a particular candidate.
It’s high time that we put back
true and capable leaders in elected
positions, and the clowns back in
the circus. I pray that this is the
time when most voters if not all
become the “thinking” public and
become the majority of the voting
population. Let us not vote for affiliation, not for money, and definitely
not just for popularity. And lastly,
for the thinking public who complain after the elections, remember
that there is truth to the saying “bad politicians are elected by good
people who do not vote.”•
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Lenten traditions
T
HIS week marks the observance of Holy Week for the
whole Christendom. With
some practices of penance and traditions dating back thousands of
years, there are such which are still
practiced to date.
The weeks usually start with the
blessing of palms,
made of coconut
leaves or the leaves
of a palm variety
that are dressed
like a whip or a
“palaspas”. This is
a symbol of re-living the tradition as
stated in the Bible.
On Monday of
the same week, the
“Pabasa” is held in Alvin H. Arceo
makeshift
altars
wherein two persons
sing or chant the passion and death
of Jesus Christ called the “pasyon”. The altar usually has a small
kitchen and dining area where
visitors of the “Pabasa” can rest
or dine on some soup or porridge.
Today, some Pabasa are held in
garages or in small open spaces.
The sponsor of the Pabasa usually initiates the holding of such,
either as a way of his penitence or
thanksgiving. For some, it is simply to continue a family tradition,
perhaps for some Divine blessings.
On Holy Thursday, the Visita Iglesia is held in churches, with some
faithful visiting the altars to pray
for contrition or for thanksgiving.
The altars are dressed too to give
As of this
writing
N
people flocking in these Churches
the mood for some deep prayers.
Sadly, the solemnity of the
Visita has been deviated into a
“selfie picture-taking activity”.
Some people who go to churches
for the Visita merely visit to take
pictures and observe how these
altars
were
prepared.
There are some mean-
The bleeding charity
ry crosses on streets but there
are more of those who whip their
backs during this day. The highlight of the day however, is the
crucifixion of some penitents in
the cities of San Fernando and
Angeles, in Bulacan province and
in some provinces in the country.
The crucifixion is the re-enactment of Christ’s way to the Cross
“Despite the Catholic Church’s opposition to this practice, the tradition has
kept its way and is even attracting local
and foreign tourists who wish to see personally the actual nailing to the Cross of
some devotees.”
while who even use a camera flash,
ruining the repentant mood inside
the churches. The Visita is usually held at dusk until late night
and the altars are kept with only
dim lights. Imagine how a camera flash can destroy the atmosphere and the very purpose of
visiting the churches is defeated.
During Holy Thursday, there
are penitents who carry crosses
on their backs, replicating the way
to the Christ’s death on the Cross.
On Good Friday come a
great
number
of
flagellants
with their backs full of blood,
as they whip their cuts with
“burilyos” or sticks of bamboo.
There are still those who car-
dubbed “Via Crusis”. Despite the
Catholic Church’s opposition to
this practice, the tradition has kept
its way and is even attracting local and foreign tourists who wish
to see personally the actual nailing to the Cross of some devotees.
On Black Saturday comes silence
and peace, in consonance with the
commemoration of Christ’s death.
Easter Sunday or the day of Resurrection of Christ marks the burning of an effigy of Judas Iscariot
and the holding of the “Salubong”
where Mary the mother of Christ
meets the Risen Lord. A joyful Holy
Mass is usually held during this day
which also marks the end of the
Holy Week.•
Peligro sa bote-bote
AGLABAS ng babala kamakailan ang Department of
Energy (DoE) sa publiko
ukol sa naka-ambang panganib na
dala ng pagbili at pagbebenta ng
gasolina at iba pang mga produktong petrolyo na nakasilid sa mga
bote lalo pa’t kasalukuyan nating
ino-obserbahan ang “Fire Prevention Month”.
pang lalagyan ayon sa DoE Department Circular No. 2003-11-010.
Sinabi ng DOE na lubhang mapanganib ang gawaing ito na maaaring pagsimulan ng sunog o kaya’y ng
karamdaman dahil sa paglanghap
ng mga nagsasalin, nagbebenta at
bumibili nito sa amoy ng gasolina.
May pagkakataon din naman na
nagrereklamo ang mga
pagsisiyasat ng inyong abang likod,
galing ito sa mga tanker trucks na
umiigib sa mga oil refineries o mga
pabrikang nagpo-proseso ng gasolina, diesel at kerosene at idini-deliver
sa mga suki nilang mga gasolinahan.
Bago pa umabot sa mga gasolinahan ang mga tanker, sila ay nagdedeliver muna sa mga nagtitingi ng
produktong petrolyo o sa
ibang salita, sila ay “nagpapa-ihi”. Mismong ang
pagpapa-ihi ng gasolina,
diesel at kerosene ay labag
sa batas at ito ay isang dahilan ng pagkalugi ng mga
ibang mga kumpanya ng
trucking o ang mga ibang
negosyanteng nasa larangan ng pagbebenta ng nasabing produkto.
Ang nasabing modus
ay bawal na bawal gaya
Ka Dencio Pacheco
din ng pagbebenta ng
bote-boteng produktong
bumibili ng itinitinging produk- petrolyo. Gayunpaman, marami pa
tong petrolyo dahil minsan daw rin ang mga nakakalusot dito. Sa kaay marumi ito o kaya nama’y may bila nito, dapat sigurong paigtingin
halong tubig o iba pang likido na pa ng pamahalaaan ang kamnagre-resulta naman sa pagkasira panya laban sa nasabing modus.
ng kanilang mga sasakyan.
Sa
ganitong
iligal
na
Ang mga nasabing maruruming pamamaraan ng pagne-negosyo,
tingi ay tinatawag na “contaminated talo ang mga kumpanyang may
petroleum products” at kung tutuu- kaugnayan dito, mga kumpanya ng
sin, hindi ito nakakapabor sa mga trucking, mga nagbebenta dahil sa
bumibili nito kahit pa ang mga ito peligrong kinakaharap nila at sa
ay murang-mura kung ikukumpara kalusugan, ang bumibili ng bote-bosa mga nagbebentang lehitimong te dahil sa maaaring idulot ng congasolinahan.
taminated na produkto sa kanilang
Maaaring nagtataka ang ilang mga sasakyan, at ang pamahalaan
mga parokyano ng mga bote-boteng na nawawalan ng mga tax na dapat
produktong petrolyo kung saan sana ay naisisingil at nagagamit sa
nanggagaling ang supply nito. Sa mga serbisyong pang-pamahalaan. •
“Sinabi ng DOE na lubhang mapanganib ang gawaing ito na maaaring
pagsimulan ng sunog o kaya’y ng
karamdaman dahil sa paglanghap ng
mga nagsasalin, nagbebenta at bu- Walang
mibili nito sa amoy ng gasolina.” Biro!
Ang tinutukoy ng nasabing ahensiya ng pamahalaan ay ang mga
nagtitinda ng tingi-tinging litro ng
gasolina, diesel at iba pa sa tabi ng
kalsada o kanto-kanto kung saan
maraming sasakyan ang dumadaan
na bumibili ng mga nasabing
produkto.
Kadalasan ang mga ito ay pasimple lang kung magbenta dahil na rin
sa kanilang maaaaring kaalaman na
ang kanilang ginagawang hanapbuhay ay delikado at bagkus iligal.
Dahil sa nasabing dahilan,
binabalaan ng nasabing ahensiya
ang mga nagtitingi ng produktong
petrolyo na nakalagay sa botelya
ng softdrinks, boteng plastic at iba
OPINION 5
T
HE Lenten season is fast approaching. It
is the time for us Catholics to perpetuate
the sacrifices made by Christ to save us
from total damnation. To recognize our faith
and to reflect what we
have done to be called a
child of God are the common practices we usually
do to pay tribute to the
Almighty. Some people, in
order to magnify the Holy
Week observance, tend to
yield on something sterling that would feed their
spirits with holiness. Others take advantage of the
long vacation to spend ELLEZ J. DAVIO
quality time with their
Now We Know!
“To recognize our faith and
to reflect what we have done
to be called a child of God
are the common practices we
usually do to pay tribute to
the Almighty.”
loved ones and various activities are already
scheduled. To some, settling in the house with a
good book to read is enough to absorb the heat
of the Holy Week.
I, for one am like that. I rarely go outside.
I spend my time contemplating my life for the
past years rather than burning my skin under
the sun. One good book is sufficient for me to
expend the greater week. I admit, I am not what
you call a good Christian, but I am trying to be
one. My relationship with God is quite amusing.
I glorify and praise Him but my nature as human is overpowering my faith. I know that to
err is purely evil yet I always find myself dealing
with it. I just hope God will have enough mercy
and love to forgive me over and over again.
Now, I want to share one of my favorite stories during the Lenten season. I find it funny
and at the same time, could benefit our souls.
In C.S Lewis’ “The Great Divorce”, a busload of
people from the Grey City of Hell are taken to the
entrance of Heaven. They are offered admission
to heaven but all, with one exception, refuse it.
The people in heaven are the Solid Persons, so
radiant and so solid that they make the visitors from hell look like insubstantial shadows.
One of the pale ghosts from hell is met by one
of the Solid People from heaven. The pale ghost
from hell had at one time on earth been the employer of the Solid Person, and the Solid Person
had, in his time on earth actually committed a
murder. The pale ghost was astonished that he
was in hell while the man who had once been
his employee and a murderer was in heaven. He
began to complain. “Look at me now. I’ve gone
straight all my life. I don’t say I was a religious
man and I don’t say I had no fault, far from it.
But I’ve done my all, all my life. I’ve done my
best to everyone, that’s the sort of a chap I was.
I never asked for anything that wasn’t mine by
rights. If I wanted a drink, I paid for it and if I
took my wages, I’ve done my job, see? I’m asking for nothing by my rights. I’m not asking for
anyone’s bleeding charity.” The Solid Person
answered, “Then do so right now, ask for the
Bleeding Charity.”
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Republic of the Philippines
PROVINCE OF PAMPANGA
Municipality of Sta. Rita
OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN
EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE
SANGGUNIANG BAYAN OF STA. RITA PAMPANGA HELD ON MAY 18, 2015
AT 8:40 A.M. AT THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN SESSION HALL,STA. RITA,
PAMPANGA
Present:
Hon. Homobono C. Guanlao
Hon. Mercedita B. Carreon
Hon. Romeo L. Valencia
Hon. Rebecca D. Magcalas
Hon. Felix S. Amio
Hon. Edison S. Cubacub
Hon. Renato Q. Gopez
Hon. Orlando C. Santos
Hon. Ferdinand L. Salalila
Vice Mayor/Presiding Officer
Councilor
Councilor
Councilor
Councilor
Councilor
Councilor
Councilor
LIGA President
Absent:
Hon. Alex L. Hurtado
Councilor (on leave)
SB ORDINANCE NO. 02 - 2015
AN ORDINANCE GENERALLY AMENDING SB ORDINANCE NO. 07 – 2008,
AN ORDINANCE SHALL BE KNOWN AS ANTI – LITTERING ACT PROHIBITING
THE THROWING OF COMMON TRASH PARTICULARLY IN PUBLIC PLACES
OR DOMAIN AND SB ORDINANCE NO. 08 – 2008, AN ORDINANCE
GENERALLY AMENDING SB ORDINANCE NO. 01 – 1991, AN ORDINANCE
FOR GARBAGE DISPOSAL REQUIRING THE RESIDENCE TO PUT THEIR
REFUSE IN SANITARY CONTAINERS TO BE PICKED – UP ON SPECIFIC
DATES
(on motion of Councilor Orlando C. Santos)
Whereas, one of the major problems in our country is the indiscriminate
dumping, throwing and littering of garbage, refuse, filth
and other kinds of solid waste in public places, canals,
rivers, drainage and other waterways;
Whereas, it is the prime duty and responsibility of every person to
keep their respective environment or surroundings clean;
Whereas, it is the policy of the State to adopt a systematic,
comprehensive and ecological solid waste management
program which shall ensure the protection of public
health and environment;
Whereas, the Municipal Government of Sta. Rita, Pampanga in its
desire to regulate the indiscriminate dumping, littering
and throwing of garbage, refuse, filth and other kinds of
solid waste in public places, rivers, canals, drainage and
other water outlets;
NOW THEREFORE, the Sangguniang Bayan of Sta. Rita, Pampanga in
session assembled that:
Section 1. Title. The title of the Ordinance shall be:
“AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE THROWING OF GARBAGE,
RUBBISH OR ANY KIND OF WASTE IN OPEN OR PUBLIC PLACES, AND
REQUIRING ALL OWNER’S, LESSEES, OCCUPANTS OF RESIDENTIAL
AND COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS, WHETHER PRIVATE OR PUBLIC
TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CLEANLINESS OF THEIR FRONTAGE AND
IMMEDIATE SURROUNDINGS AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION
THEREOF”
Section 2. Definition of Terms. For purposes of this Ordinance the
following terms are hereby defined:
Solid waste – are refuse arising from human, animal and industrial
activities that are normally solid in nature and discarded or thrown away
as useless or unwanted. They are normally classified into degradable
(biodegradable) and non – degradable (recyclable/re – usable) and
characterized into different types i.e. garbage, rubbish, junk vehicles
and appliances, industrial and special waste and generated from
residential, market, commercial, street sweeping, construction and
demolition debris.
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• Domestic waste – are food residues, food preparation waste
and spoilages, paper and other paper products, metals,
plastics and rubber, rugs and clothes, process residues, yard
trimmings and woods.
• Junk vehicles and appliances – are those abandoned vehicles
and metal products such as refrigerators, air – conditioners,
television etc.
• Industrial waste – are organic and inorganic residues, hazardous
materials, hazardous and toxic chemicals, metal and wood.
• Special waste – are usually bulky wastes, sewage residues,
streets sweepings, pollution control residues, pathological
(hospital) waste, construction and demolition debris.
• Open public place – are roads, streets, sidewalks, easements,
parks and other open spaces, bridges, alleys, overpasses,
rivers, creeks, canals, drainage, esteros, waterways and other
bodies of water and outlets.
• Covered public places – includes schools, clinics, laboratories,
government or private offices, covered court, churches,
canteen, kiosk, and other enclosed public eating places,
stores, market, and other covered places where people stay or
gather.
• Immediate surroundings – refers to the frontage, including up
to the mid – span of the road, street, from the edge of the
street gutter, sidewalks of residential houses, dwelling units,
business/commercial establishments or offices whether
private or public.
• River, canals, drainage and other water outlets – refers to
all waterways and water outlets within the jurisdictional
boundaries of Sta. Rita.
• Street and sidewalks obstructions – means any form of waste
which is immovable and bulky in nature because of its size and
weight which may obstruct or impede the free flow of traffic
and pedestrian.
Section 3. PROHIBITED ACTS.
It is unlawful to dump, throw or litter garbage, refuse or any form
of solid waste in public places and immediate surroundings,
including vacant lots, rivers, canals, drainage and other water
ways as defined in Section 2 of this ordinance and to urinate,
defecate and spit in public places.
The owners/residents, lessees or occupants of residential houses/
dwelling units, vacant lots, operators of commercial buildings
and offices whether public or private institutions like schools
and churches obliged everyday to sweep, clean and maintain
the cleanliness of their respective frontage and immediate
surroundings, including sidewalks and streets gutters fronting
their premises as defined in Section 2 hereof.
It is unlawful to bring out garbage on the property line of residential
and commercial establishments or any part of the road which
must be stored in properly sealed plastic containers and to be
brought outside only upon arrival of the authorized garbage
trucks in their respective barangays.
It is unlawful for any person to place, store, or dump construction
wastes or debris, junked or under repair vehicles, dilapidated
appliances and other immovable objects in any part of the
road or street or in any sidewalk which may obstruct or impede
the vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
The owners, operators, drivers and conductors of public utility
vehicles plying within the jurisdiction of Sta. Rita, Pampanga
are obliged to clean and maintain cleanliness of their respective
vehicles at all times and to provide a modest trash receptacles
inside their vehicles.
It is unlawful for the owners, operators, proprietors of public
conveyance, trucks, tankers, delivery vans, and other
commercial and transportation facilities to spill, scatter or litter
any kind of form of waste defined in Section 2 hereof or any of
their loads on any part of the road or street on their way to their
destination.
It is unlawful for any person/s, private and public corporations,
advertising and promotions, companies, professional and
service contractors to post, install, display any kind or form
of billboards, signs, posters, streamers, professional service
advertisements and other visual clutters in any part of the road,
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sidewalk, center island, posts, trees, parks and open space.
imposed or render community service. Otherwise, a letter
will be sent to the violator by the Municipal Treasurer if the
obligation has not been settled by the violator within which
the violator has five (5) regular working days to settle the
obligation. If remain unheeded, record of violation will be
forwarded to the local PNP for appropriate legal action.
Section 4. Participation of Concerned Entities. All concerned entities are
hereby enjoined to extend their utmost cooperation and contribute
their share to ensure the successful implementation of this ordinance.
Every business establishment is required to put up a trash can or
waste box for their solid waste.
Fish, meat and vegetable vendors inside the public market are
also required to put up trash cans or waste boxes in front of/or
besides their stalls.
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• The Treasurer’s Office of the municipality shall keep a duplicate
of all Citation Tickets issued to violators as well as all others
records of violations of this Ordinance.
Section 9. Penal Provision. Any person caught violating the provision of
Public utility vehicles such as jeepneys and tricycles must place a this Ordinance shall be penalized with the following:
trash or waste container inside their vehicles, otherwise tricycles
will not be issued MCH Franchise for non – compliance.
First Offense
:
P500. or 1 day community service
Peddler operators/owners are also required to put up a trash can or Second Offense
:
P1, 000. or 2 days community service
waste box in their motor vehicle or tri – wheeler.
Third Offense
:
P2, 500. or 5 days community service
Section 5. Creation of Task Force. There is hereby created a Task Force with
:
P2, 500. or 6 months imprisonment
primary task of apprehending violators of this Ordinance. It may also Succeeding Offense
recommend measures that may be useful for the proper and efficient
Any person who shall interfere with or hinder or oppose any
enforcement of this Ordinance. Violators shall be issued citation tickets,
and in the event they refused the corresponding penalty, they shall be officer or member of the Task Force in the performance of his duty,
reported immediately to the Barangay or Municipality for appropriate any billboard or notice displayed in the premises, steal the trash cans,
waste containers or garbage receptacles used in the implementation
legal action.
of this Ordinance shall be upon conviction shall be fine of not exceeding
P2, 500.00 or an imprisonment of not exceeding six (6) months or both
Section 6. Composition of Task Force. The Task Force shall be composed depending upon the discretion of the court.
of the following:
Section 10. Exemption. Except as otherwise provided in this Ordinance,
the following person shall be exempted from coverage of this Ordinance,
MUNICIPAL LEVEL
specifically on the penal provision.
Team Leader
All Members
(The Team Leader and Members to be
appointed by the Municipal Mayor)
BARANGAY LEVEL
Committee on Environment and Committee on
Health
All BHW
All Tanod
The Team Leader of the Task Force in the barangay level shall be
chosen by the members themselves. He/She shall regularly check up
his members to make sure they are diligently and efficiently performing
their task. In the event a member of the Task Force is found to be
negligent in his duty, the Team Leader shall report the same to the
Punong Barangay for appropriate action.
• Person who are mentally sick, retarded and those showing signs
of having mental disturbances.
• Children below six (6) years old, however, if the child is
accompanied by an adult the latter shall be held responsible
and accountable if he/she did not pick the waste scattered or
thrown away by his/her ward.
• Children 15 years old and below caught violating this Ordinance
shall be apprehended and brought to the Punong Barangay,
or in his absence, to any Barangay Kagawad and their parents
shall be notified and summoned immediately for a conference/
lecture on the value and importance of cleanliness and
sanitation, personal discipline and the need to comply with the
provisions of the ordinance. The offending minor shall not be
released without the presence of his/her parents or guardian.
Section 11. Separability Clause. If for any reason or reasons that any part
Section 7. Citation Ticket System. Violators of this Ordinance shall be of this provision of this ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional or
informed of their violation and the penalty associated with such violation invalid, other parts or provisions thereof which are not affected thereby
by means of a Citation Ticket System with the following guidelines:
shall continue to be in full force and effect.
• Official booklets of Citation tickets shall be issued by the Section 12. Repealing Clause. All ordinances, resolutions or issuances
Treasurer’s Office of the municipality to duly authorized which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby
enforcers within ninety (90) calendar days of the effectivity repealed, amended or modified accordingly.
of this Ordinance.
Section13.Effectivity Clause. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately
• A Citation Ticket shall be issued to the person/s liable for any upon approval.
violation of this Ordinance upon finding of the violation by
duly authorized enforcers.
I HEREBY CERTIFY TO THE CORRECTNESS OF THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE
NEZIE C. LUGTU – JUBINAL
Secretary to the Sanggunian
• A Citation Ticket shall contain the following information:
• Checklist of the violations under this ordinance;
ATTESTED:
HOMOBONO C. GUANLAO
Presiding Officer
• The fines associated with each violation;
• Due date for compliance with the obligations imposed by
the ticket.
APPROVED:
YOLANDA M. PINEDA
• When a Citation Ticket is issued to a violator, the violator shall
Municipal Mayor
report to the Treasurer’s Office of the municipality issuing
the Citation Ticket, within five (5) regular working days after
such issuance, where he or she shall either pay the fine DATE APPROVED: ________________________
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EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE
SANGGUNIANG BAYAN OF STA. RITA PAMPANGA HELD ON NOVEMBER
09, 2015 AT 9:00 A.M. AT THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN SESSION HALL,
STA. RITA, PAMPANGA
Present:
Hon. Felix S. Amio
Councilor
Councilor
Councilor
Councilor
Councilor
Councilor
Councilor
Councilor
LIGA President
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cancers, among others;
Whereas, scientific evidence has shown that there is no safe level of
exposure to tobacco smoke; that effective measures to
protect from exposure to it requires the total elimination
of smoking and tobacco smoke; and that approaches
other than 100% smoke – free environments, including
ventilation, air filtration and the use of designated smoking
areas (whether with separate ventilation systems or not)
have repeatedly been shown to be ineffective;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED, AS IT HEREBY ENACTED, BY THE
SANGGUNIANG BAYAN OF STA. RITA, PAMPANGA, IN
SESSION ASSEMBLED, BY VIRTUE OF THE POWERS
VESTED IN IT BY LAW, THAT:
ARTICLE 1
PURPOSE AND SCOPE
Section 1. Title. – This Ordinance shall be known as the “Smoke Free
Ordinance of Sta. Rita, Pampanga”.
Section 2. Purpose. – It is the purpose of this Ordinance to safeguard
public health and ensure the well – being of all its
constituents by protecting them from the harmful effects of
smoking and tobacco consumption.
Absent:
None
SB ORDINANCE NO. 04 - 2015
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE USE, SALE, DISTRIBUTION AND
ADVERTISEMENT OF CIGARETTES AND OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCTS
IN CERTAIN PLACES IMPOSING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF
AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
(on motion of Councilor Orlando C. Santos)
Whereas, the 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines declares
that the State shall protect and promote the right to health
of the people and instill health consciousness among them;
Whereas, the Republic of the Philippines, under the Framework
Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) to which she is a
party, determined to give priority to the right to protect public
health and to promote measures of tobacco control based
on current and relevant scientific, technical and economic
considerations and agreed to implement the measures
provided in the treaty;
Whereas, the Local Government Code of 1991 (Republic Act No. 7160)
accords every local government unit power and authority to
promote the general welfare within its territorial jurisdiction,
including the promotion of health and safety of its
constituents;
Whereas, the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 (Republic Act No. 8749)
declares the right of every citizen to breathe clean air,
prohibits smoking inside enclosed public places including
public vehicles and other means of transport, and directs
local government units to implement this provision;
Whereas, the Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003 (Republic Act No. 9211)
prohibits smoking in certain public places whether enclosed
or outdoors; prohibits the purchase and sale of cigarettes
and other tobacco products from and to minors and in certain
places frequented by minors; imposes bans and restrictions
on advertising, promotion and sponsorship activities of
tobacco companies; and directs local government units to
implement these provisions;
Whereas, the Sanggunian recognizes that local governments must act
with urgency to de – normalize the culture of smoking and
tobacco consumption through comprehensive and proven
effective tobacco control measures;
Whereas, the Sanggunian recognizes the fundamental and irreconcilable
conflict between tobacco industry’s interests and public
health policy, and realizes the need to be alert to and
informed of any efforts by the tobacco industry to undermine
or subvert tobacco control efforts;
Whereas, scientific evidence has unequivocally established that tobacco
consumption and exposure to tobacco smoke cause death,
disease and disability; lead to devastating health, social,
economic and environmental consequences; and places
burdens on families, on the poor, and on national health
systems;
Whereas, an increasing number of Filipinos die each year of tobacco –
related diseases such as stroke, heart disease, and various
Section 3. Coverage. - This Ordinance shall apply to all persons, whether
natural or juridical, whether resident or not, and in all
places, found within the territorial jurisdiction of Sta. Rita,
Pampanga.
Section 4. Definition of Terms. – As used in this Ordinance, the terms
below shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this
section. Any words or terms not defined shall be given their
plain and customary meanings, unless the context requires
otherwise, and shall be interpreted in a manner consistent
with the purpose and spirit of this Ordinance.
a. Advertising and promotion means any form of commercial
communication, recommendation or action, with the aim,
effect or likely effect of promoting tobacco product or
tobacco use either directly or indirectly;
b. Civil Society Organization (CSO) refers to a legally constituted
voluntary civic social organization or institution created with
no participation of government, including but not limited to,
charities, development non – governmental organizations
(NGOs), community groups, women’s organizations, faith –
based organizations, professional associations, coalitions
and advocacy groups. As used in this Ordinance, CSO does
not include organizations or associations related to or
connected with the tobacco industry in any way.
c. Enclosed or partially enclosed means being covered by a roof or
enclosed by one or more walls or sides, regardless of the type
of material used for the roof, wall or sides and regardless of
whether the structure is permanent or temporary.
d. Minor refers to any person below eighteen (18) years old.
e. Outdoor advertisement refers to any sign, model, placard, board,
billboard, banner, bunting, light display, device, structure
or representation employed outdoors wholly or partially to
advertise or promote a tobacco product to the public.
f. Person – in – charge refers to in case of public places, public outdoor
spaces and workplaces, the president/manager in case
of a company, corporation or association, the owner/
proprietor operator in case of a single proprietorship, or
the administrator in case of government property, office or
building; in case of public conveyances, the owner, driver,
operator, conductor, or the captain of the public conveyance
and in case of a public or private school, the school head/
principal/administrator.
g. Point - of – sale refers to any location at which an individual can
purchase or otherwise obtain tobacco products.
h. Public conveyances refers to the modes of transportation servicing
the general population, such as, but not limited to, elevators,
airplanes, ships, jeepneys, buses, taxicabs, trains, light rail
transits, tricycles and other similar vehicles.
i. Public places means all places, fixed or mobile, that are accessible or
open to the public or places for collective use, regardless of
ownership or right to access, including, but not limited to,
establishmentsthatprovidefoodanddrinks,accommodation,
merchandise, professional services, entertainment or other
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As per ORDINANCE NO. ____
services. It also includes outdoor spaces where facilities
Violators can be fined up to P2, 500
are available for the public where a crowd of people would
Report violations to STA. RITA PNP
gather, such as, but not limited, playgrounds, sports grounds
or centers, church grounds, health/hospital compounds,
transportation terminals, markets, parks, resorts, walkways,
entrance ways, waiting areas, and the like. Public and private b. Remove from the places where smoking is prohibited all ashtrays and
any other receptacles for disposing of cigarette refuse.
schools are also included.
j. Second – hand smoke means the smoke emitted from the burning c. For persons – in – charge of public and private schools, public
playgrounds or other facilities frequented by minors, post the
end of a cigarette or from other tobacco products usually in
following statement in a clear and conspicuous manner:
combination with the smoke exhaled by the smoker.
k. Smoking means being in possession or control of a lit tobacco product
regardless of whether the smoke is being actively inhaled or
exhaled.
SELLING OF CIGARETTES OR OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCTS
NOT ALLOWED WITHIN SCHOOL PREMISES/WITHIN THE
PERIMETER FENCE OF
THIS PLACE
l. Tobacco refers to agricultural components derived from the tobacco d. For persons – in – charge of point – of – sale establishments, post the
following statement in a clear and conspicuous manner:
plant, which are processed for use in the manufacturing of
cigarettes and other tobacco products. (Section 4, RA 9211)
SALE/DISTRIBUTION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS
TO MINORS IS UNLAWFUL AS PER ORDINANCE NO. ___.
m. Tobacco Industry refers to organizations, entities, associations, and
VIOLATORS CAN BE FINED OF P2, 500.
individuals that work for or in behalf of the tobacco industry,
REPORT VIOLATIONS TO THE STA. RITA PNP
such as, but not limited to, tobacco manufacturers, wholesale
distributors, importers of tobacco products, tobacco retailers,
front groups, and any other individuals or organizations, e. Establish internal procedure and measures through which this Ordinance
shall be implemented and enforced within the area of which
including, but not limited to lawyers, scientists and lobbyists
he or she is in charge, including, but not limited to, warning
that work to further the interest of tobacco industry. (Section
violators and requesting them to stop smoking and if they
2.1, JMC2010 – 01)
refuse to comply, asking them to leave the premises, and
if they still refuse to comply, reporting the incident to the
n. Tobacco Industry Interference refers to broad array of tactics and
municipal Health Officer and the nearest peace officer.
strategies used the tobacco industry to interfere with the
setting and implementing of tobacco control measures.
f. Ensure that all the employees in the establishment are aware of this
(Section 2.2., JMC2010-01)
Ordinance and the procedure and measures for implementing
and enforcing it.
o. Tobacco Products means products entirely or partly mae of the leaf
tobacco as raw material which are manufactured to be used
for smoking, sucking, chewing or snuffing, such as cigarettes g. Allow inspectors acting and representatives of the designated civil
society organization under entry into the establishment
and cigars.
during regular business hours for the purpose of inspecting
its compliance with this Ordinance.
p. Workplace means any place used by people during their employment or
work, whether done for compensation or voluntarily, including
all attached or associated places commonly used by the h. For all signage required to be posted under (a), (c), and (e) above, provide
for versions of them in the local language.
workers in the course of their work (for example corridors,
elevators, stairwells, toilets, lobbies, lounges). Vehicles used
Section 7. Persons Liable. – The following persons shall be liable under
in the course of work are considered workplaces.
this Ordinance:
a. Any person who commits any of the prohibited acts stated
in Section 5 hereof.
ARTICLE II
PROHIBITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS
b. Persons – in – charge who knowingly allow, abet, or
tolerate the prohibited acts enumerated in Section 5, or who
otherwise fail to fulfill the duties and obligations enumerated
in Section 6 hereof.
Section 5. Prohibited Acts. – The following acts are declared unlawful and
prohibited by this Ordinance:
a. Smoking in enclosed or partially enclosed public places, workplaces,
public conveyances, or other public places, as defined in Section 8. Citation Ticket System. Violators of this Ordinance shall be
informed of their violation and the penalty associated with
Section 4.
such violation by means of a Citation Ticket System with the
following guidelines:
b. Selling or distributing tobacco products in a public or private school,
public playground or other facility frequented by minors, or
within the perimeter fence of those public places as defined a. Official booklets of Citation tickets shall be issued by the Municipal
Treasurer’s Office to duly authorized enforcers within ninety
in Section 4.
(90) calendar days of the effectivity of this Ordinance.
c. Selling or distributing tobacco products to minors.
b. A Citation Ticket shall be issued to the person/s liable for any violation of
this Ordinance upon finding of the violation by duly authorized
d. Purchasing tobacco products from minors.
enforcers.
e. Placing cinema and outdoor advertisements of tobacco product.
c. A Citation Ticket shall contain the following information:
f. Placing, posting, or distributing advertising materials of tobacco products,
i. Checklist of the violations under this ordinance;
such as leaflets, posters and similar materials, even if inside
ii. The fines associated with each violation;
the premises of point – of – sale establishments, when the
iii. Due date for compliance with the obligations imposed by
establishments are not allowed to sell or distribute tobacco
the ticket.
products, as in Section 5(b) above.
g. Persons – in – charge shall be held similarly liable for the above acts d. When a Citation Ticket is issued to a violator, the violator shall report to
the Municipal Treasurer’s Office issuing the Citation Ticket,
if they are found to have allowed, abetted, or tolerated the
within five (5) regular working days after such issuance,
same.
where he or she shall either pay the fine imposed or render
community service. Otherwise, a letter will be sent to the
Section 6. Duties and Obligations of Persons – in – Charge. – Persons
violator by the Municipal Treasurer if the obligation has not
in charge shall:
been settled by the violator within which the violator has five
a. Prominently post and display “No Smoking” signage in the locations most
(5) regular working days to settle the obligation. If remain
visible to the public in the areas where smoking is prohibited,
unheeded, the record of violation will be forwarded to the
including vehicles. At the very least, a “No Smoking” sign must
local PNP for appropriate legal action.
be posted at the entrance of the area. The “No Smoking” sign
shall be at least 8 x 16 inches in size and the international
No Smoking symbol shall occupy no less than 70% of the e. The Municipal Treasurer’s Office shall keep a duplicate of all Citation
Tickets issued to violators as well as all others records of
signage. The remaining lower 30% of the signage shall show
violations of this Ordinance.
the following information:
STRICKLY NO SMOKING
Any person who shall interfere with or hinder or oppose any
officer or member of the Task Force in the performance of his
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duty or steal any billboard or notice displayed in the premises
used in the implementation of this Ordinance shall be upon
conviction shall be fined of not exceeding P2, 500.00 or
an imprisonment of not exceeding six (6) months or both
depending upon the discretion of the court.
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of this Ordinance.
ii. Assist in promoting awareness of this Ordinance and
in encouraging public support and participation in its
implementation and enforcement.
iii. Assist in developing and promoting a smoking cessation
Section 9. Smoking Cessation Program. – The Municipal Health Officer,
program.
with the assistance of the Municipal Health Education
and Promotion Officer and the civil society organization
iv. Assist in developing and conducting orientation seminars
representative designated pursuant to this Ordinance, shall
and training seminars for enforcers.
develop and promote a Smoking Cessation Program and
encourage the participation therein of public and private
facilities which may be able to provide for its requirements. iv. Assist in evaluating the performance of the Task Force and effectiveness
of the implementation and enforcement of this Ordinance.
Smokers who are willing to quit and/or those found violating
this Ordinance may be referred to the Smoking Cessation
Program and its facilities. The municipality is likewise e. The PNP Representative shall:
mandated to establish its respective Smoking Cessation
i. Assist municipal officials and deputized civilians in the
Program.
effective implementation of this Ordinance by apprehending
violators and in filing the appropriate complaints.
ARTICLE III
Section 12. Barangays. All barangays are primarily responsible to mete, by
way of an ordinance, the corresponding penalty for violation
ENFORCEMENT
of the Smoke – Free policies herein, and the apprehension
of violators within their territorial jurisdiction, including the
Section 10. Smoke – free Task Force. – A Task Force shall be created
printing and issuance of Citation Tickets.
to aid in the implementation, enforcement and monitoring of
this Ordinance as well as to conduct educational awareness
For this purposes, all barangays are likewise mandated to
campaigns, information dissemination programs, and
establish Smoke – Free Task Force.
capacity building programs, that will inform the constituents
and train enforcement officers.
Section 13. Enforcement on Individuals. – Members of the PNP shall
apprehend and issue Citation Tickets against persons caught
The Task Force shall be composed of the following:
smoking in places where such is prohibited.
a. Municipal Health Officer
They shall regularly forward copies of the tickets they issue
b. Municipal Legal Officer
to violators to the Municipal Treasurer’s Office where the
c. Municipal Information Officer
violator was apprehended.
d. Representative of the civil society organization (CSO) e.
designated by the Municipal Health Officer under Section 16
Section 14. Enforcement of Public Conveyances. – Members of the PNP
hereof
and/or persons duly deputized by the Task force shall inspect
e. Representatives of the Philippine National Police (PNP)
public conveyances during their regular hours of operation
f. Barangay Officials,Barangay Tanods/Lupon Tagapamayapa
and shall issue Citation Tickets upon discovery of any violation
and Barangay Health Workers
of this Ordinance. They shall regularly forward copies of the
g. School Heads/Principal/Administrator
tickets they issue to violators to Municipal Treasurer’s Office.
The Task Force shall not include as a member any person or entity
Section 15. Enforcement on Establishments. – Barangays shall be
connected in any way to the tobacco industry.
responsible for the enforcement of this Ordinance against
all establishments within their respective jurisdiction. Ninety
Section 11. Duties and Responsibilities of the Task Force. – Other
(90) calendar days after the effectivity of this Ordinance,
than (1) receiving, reviewing and processing reports of and
an inspection team composed of representatives from
complaints for violations of this Ordinance and (2) deputizing
the Municipal Health Office, the Engineer’s Office, and
enforcers under this Ordinance, the Task Force shall have the
the Treasurer’s Office, which shall conduct inspections of
following respective duties and responsibilities:
establishments and buildings to determine their compliance
with the provisions of this Ordinance.
a. The Municipal Health Officer shall:
i. Assign a hotline or any number to which violations of this
Ordinance may be reported by telephone call or by SMS, and
a person to operate the line and record reports.
ii. Serve as the overall coordinator among all the municipal
offices, involved in the implementation of this Ordinance.
iii. Make tobacco control, including the implementation and
enforcement of this Ordinance, a part of the health program
to be proposed for funding by the general budget of the
province.
b. The Municipal Legal Officer shall:
i. Assist the Health Office in reviewing reports of and
complaints for violations of this Ordinance and in determining
the liability
ii. Assist the task force in the formulation of rules and
regulations to implement this ordinance.
c. The Municipal Information Officer shall:
i. Print copies of this Ordinance for distribution to the public,
including barangays.
ii. Make a primer summarizing the provision of this Ordinance.
iii. Publicize activities related to the implementation and
enforcement of this Ordinance.
d. The Civil Society Representative shall:
i. Assist in preliminary inspections and in monitoring violations
Regular inspection shall thereafter be conducted at least once
every month or simultaneously with other regular inspections
done by the inspection team, whichever is more frequent,
during normal hours of operation of the establishment.
The inspection team shall issue a Citation Ticket against
the establishment upon finding of non – compliance with or
of any violation of this Ordinance. A Citation Ticket may be
issued for each day that the establishment is found to be non
– compliant.
Re – inspection of the establishment shall be done on any
day after the issuance of the Citation Ticket, but in no case
more than ten (10) calendar days after such issuance. If the
establishment fails to comply with the obligations stated in
the Citation Ticket upon re – inspection, the inspection team
shall recommend the suspension of the license to operate
of the establishment, consistent with provisions of this
Ordinance.
In the course of inspection, the inspection team may
apprehend individual violators and request the assistance of
the PNP in doing so.
Section 16. Civilian Participation in Enforcement. – Within thirty (30)
calendar days from the effectivity of this Ordinance, the
Municipal Health Officer shall designate, with the approval
of the Office of the Mayor, a civil society organization to
discharge the duties and responsibilities enumerated in
Section 11 (d) hereof.
The Smoke – Free Task Force of the municipality and/
or barangays may deputize qualified civilians to serve as
enforcers of this Ordinance.
Any person can file with the Smoke – Free Task Force a report
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Section 23. “Smoking Area” Signs. – “No Smoking” signage in the
conspicuous location within municipal /barangayy hall
premises, buildings, offices, jailhouse, and grounds, including
health centers, schools and universities, college among
ARTICLE IV
others, shall be posted and display prominently. The “No
Smoking” signage shall be atleast 8 x 16 inches in size and
INFORMATION CAMPAIGN
the International No Smoking symbol (consisting of a pictorial
representation of a burning cigarette enclosed in a red circle
Section 17. Information Dissemination. – Within sixty (60) calendar days
with a red bar across it) shall occupy no less than 70% of said
from the effectivity of this Ordinance, the Municipal Health
signage. The remaining lower 30% of the signage shall show
Office shall:
the following warning prominently:
a. In coordination with the Office of the Mayor:
“STRICTLY NO SMOKING:
1. Provide atleast two (2) copies of this Ordinance to every
As per Memorandum Circular No. 17, series of 2009
PNP station or precinct in the province;
and Ordinance No. _______ of the Sangguniang Bayan
Violation is a ground for prosecution and disciplinary
2. Provide a primer on this Ordinance for every member of
action Report violations to the Municipal Health Officer or
the PNP member in the municipality; and
Municipal Human Resource and Management
3. Conduct lectures to brief members of the PNP members of
the provisions of this Ordinance and of their responsibilities Section 25. Remove Ashtrays. – All ashtrays or any receptacles made
for dispensing cigarette refuse shall be removed except in
with respect to its enforcement.
designated smoking areas.
b. In coordination with the Office of the Treasurer of the municipality,
give a copy of this Ordinance and its primer to all existing
ARTICLE VI
establishments that are licensed to operate and open to
the public, as well as to those applying for a new license to
PROTECTION AGAINST TOBACCO INDUSTRY INTERFERENCE
operate.
of or complaint for any violation of this Ordinance.
c. In coordination with the Information Office of the municipality, give a Section 26. CSC – DOH JMC2010 – 01. – To ensure the successful
implementation of the 1005 Smoke – Free Policy, the
copy of this Ordinance and its primer to all public utility vehicle
municipality undertakes to protect itself and its inhabitants
operators in the municipality.
from tobacco industry interference. For this purpose, CSC –
DOH JMC2010-01, the Protection of the Bureaucracy Against
Section 18. Public Billboards, Notices in Barangays. – Upon effectivity of
Tobacco Industry Interference, is hereby adopted in toto,
this Ordinance, the Engineer’s Office shall put up billboards in
with Annex A thereof being adopted and made an integral
conspicuous places in the municipality to notify the public of
part hereof and of the Code of Conduct of the Officers and
the restrictions and sanctions imposed by the Ordinance. The
Employees of the Municipality. (Section 4.2, CSC – DOH
Information Office of the municipality shall also immediately
JMC2010 – 01)
issue for dissemination at the barangay level notices
regarding the obligations of persons under this Ordinance.
Section 27. Coverage. – This policy shall cover all municipal/barangay
officials and employees, regardless of appointment, rank and
Section 19. Conduct of Orientation Seminars and Trainings. – Within
status. (Section 1.0, CSC – DOH JMC2010 – 01)
sixty (60) calendar days from the effectivity of this Ordinance
and periodically thereafter, the Municipal Health Officer, with
the assistance of the Health Education and Promotion Officer Section 28. Unnecessary Interaction. – Officials and employees of the
Municipality shall interact with the tobacco industry only
and the representative of the civil society organization, in
when strictly necessary for the latter’s effective regulation,
coordination with the barangays, shall develop and conduct a
supervision or control. Transparency in all interactions with
series of orientation seminars and trainings for the enforcers
the tobacco industry shall be observed. Any necessary
of this Ordinance, atleast one for each group, including but
interactions with the tobacco industry should be carried out
not limited to, deputized enforcers like barangay health
in such a way as to avoid the creation of any perception of
workers and the barangay tanod, and the local PNP.
a real or potential partnership or cooperation resulting from
or on account of such interaction. In the event the tobacco
industry engages in any conduct that may create such a
ARTICLE V
perception, said officials and employees shall act to prevent
or correct this perception. (Section 3.1, in relation to Item 1,
100% SMOKE – FREE POLICY ON MUNICIPAL/BARANGAYPREMISES,
Annex A, CSC – DOH JMC2010-01)
BUILDINGS, GROUNDS AND OTHER PROPERTY
Section 20. Absolute Prohibition of Smoking. – A provided under Section 29. Meetings. – In the event that a meeting with tobacco industry
is strictly necessary, officials and employees shall abide by
Section 5 hereof, smoking shall be absolutely prohibited
the following rules:
in or on the municipal/barangay hall premises, buildings,
and grounds providing health, education and social welfare
a. Set the meeting agenda.
and development services such as health centers, schools
b. Ask about what they want to discuss – in writing – then
and universities, colleges among others. Pursuant to this
decide whether to agree with the meeting or not. Stick to the
policy, there shall no “smoking area” allowed, designated or
agenda and make the meeting brief.
established in these places. (Section 1, CSC MC17 s. 2009)
c. Clarify the goal and structure of the meeting.
d. Before the meeting, it must be made clear that such
The smoking prohibition shall also apply to municipal and
interaction does not imply partnership, dialogue, or
barangay –owned vehicles. (Section 7, CSC MC17 s. 2009)
collaboration, and indicate in writing to the tobacco industry
that they may not mischaracterize the nature of the meeting.
Section 21. Smoking Prohibition on Other Places. – Smoking shall be
e. Hold the meeting at the municipal or local government
prohibited in areas anywhere in or on the municipal/barangay
premises, buildings or grounds. Ensure that any photograph
hall premises, buildings, offices, jailhouse, and grounds,
taken of this meeting is strictly for documentation purposes
except for areas designated as “smoking area”. (Section 2,
only and not for the public relation activities of the tobacco
CSC MC17 s. 2009)
industry.
f. Predetermine the meeting participants by asking for the
Section 22. Designated Smoking Area. – It is an outdoor space designated
names and positions of those who will attend the meeting.
by the local chief executive or his/her representative that
g. Moderate the meeting. A lawyer must be present and must
meets the following requirements:
closely advise the official, employee, or representative of the
local government during the meeting.
a. It shall be located in an open – space with no permanent
h. Write the official minutes. A voice recording of the meeting
or temporary roof or walls in an outdoor area.
may be made to assist the staff in preparing the transcript of
meeting. Transcript of the meeting must be filed for record
b. It shall not be located within ten (10) meters of entrances,
purposes and be made available to the public upon request.
exits or any place where people pass or where congregate.
i. Maintain the right to terminate the meeting at any point.
c. It shall not have an area larger than ten (10) square meters.
j. Distribute information on the meetings as appropriate.
d. No government building shall have more than one (1)
Publicly correct any misinformation regarding the meeting.
designated smoking area.
k. Decide on follow – up questions that must be answered
e. No food or drinks shall be served in the designated smoking
after the meeting.
area.
l. All non – mediated exchanges (in person, phone or email)
f. Every smoking area shall have highly visible and prominently
between officials, employees or representative of the
displayed “Smoking Area” signage. (Section 3, CSC MC17, s.
municipality or local government unit should be avoided.
2009)
(Items II, Annex A, CSC – DOH JMC2010-01)
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Verbal Warning
Section 30. Preferential Treatment. – Municipal/Barangay officials and First Offense
Fine of P500.00 and/or imprisonment of one (1) day
employees shall serve the public interest and are prohibited Second Offense
Fine of P1, 000.00 and/or imprisonment of three
from providing incentives, privileges, benefits, or exemptions Third Offense
(3) days
to the tobacco industry, except as otherwise provided by law.
(Section 3.2, CSC – DOH JMC2010-01)
Succeeding Offenses FineofP2,500.00and/orimprisonmentofsix(6)days
Section 31. Avoid Partnership or Perception of Partnership. – The
Municipality/Barangay, including public officials and Section 39. Violation of Section 21. – Smoking in municipal premises,
buildings, jailhouses, grounds, and other municipal properties
employees, shall avoid the creation of any perception
shall be penalized as follows:
of real or potential partnership or cooperation with the
tobacco industry, and shall publicly correct any perception of
Verbal Warning
partnership that may have been created. (Item V, Annex A, First Offense:
Second Offense:
Fine of P500.00 and/or imprisonment of one (1) day
CSC – DOH JMC2010 – 01)
Third Offense:
Fine of P1, 000.00 and or imprisonment of three (3) days
Section 32. Gifts, Donations and Sponsorship. – Municipal/Barangay Succeeding Offenses: Fine of P2, 500.00 and/or imprisonment of six (6) days
officials and employees shall not solicit or accept, directly
or indirectly, any gift, gratuity, favor, entertainment, loan or Section 40. Administrative Sanctions. – In addition to the above –
prescribed fines, violation of any of the provisions of Articles V
anything of monetary value in the course of their official
and VI of this Ordinance by any municipal/barangay officer or
duties or in connection with any operation being regulated
employee, shall also be considered a ground for administrative
by, or any transaction which may be affected by the functions
disciplinary action pursuant to Rule XIV (discipline) of the
of their office from any person or business related to the
Omnibus Rules Implementing Book V of Executive Order No.
tobacco industry. (Section 3.3, CSC – DOH JMC2010 – 01)
292, the Administrative Code of 1987, without prejudice to
the filing of criminal as well as civil actions under existing
Moreover, municipal/barangay officials and employees shall
laws, rules and regulations.
not demand or receive any contribution from the tobacco
industry for themselves, their families, relatives, friends, or
any other persons or organizations. Contribution shall include,
ARTICLE VIII
but is not limited to, payments, gifts and services, monetary
or in – kind, research funding, financial aid, policy drafts and
FUNDS
legal advice. (Item IV, Annex A, CSC – DOH JMC2010 – 01)
Section 33. Financial Interest. – Municipal/Barangay officials and Section 41. Funding. – An initial funding to defray the expenses necessary
for or incidental to the implementation of this Ordinance
employees shall not, directly or indirectly, have any financial
shall be sourced from the fund under Miscellaneous and
or material interest in any transaction involving the tobacco
Other Operating Expenses and funds every year thereafter,
industry requiring the approval of their office. In relation to
shall be automatically included in the Annual Budget for the
this, said officials and employees shall declare any interest in
implementation and enforcement of this Ordinance.
the tobacco industry in their annual declaration of assets and
liabilities. (Section 3.4, CSC – DOH JMC2010-01)
The above expenses include, but are not limited to:
a. Costs of printing copies of this Ordinance, and information,
Section 34. Other Analogous Favors. – Municipal/Barangay officials and
education and communication materials pertaining to
employees shall not accept or have any member of his/her
tobacco control.
family accept employment or recommend any one to any
b. Costs of inspection and enforcement by the Smoke – Free
position in any private enterprise connected with the tobacco
Task Force, including allowances for meals and transportation,
industry within 30 days from his/her assumption of office
the amounts of which shall be set by the Office of the Mayor.
and/or divest himself of his/her shareholdings or interest
c. Incentive or reward for private citizens who report violations
within 60days from assumption. (Section 3.6 CSC – DOH
of this Ordinance.
JMC2010 – 01)
d. Institution and operating expenses of the Smoking
Cessation Program and facility.
Conflict of interest arises when a public official or employee is
e. Other expenses associated with the implementation and
a member of a board, an officer, or a substantial stockholder
enforcement of this Ordinance.
of a private corporation or owner or has a substantial
interest in a business, and the interest of such corporation or
business, or his rights or duties therein, may be opposed to or Section 42. Repealing Clause.- All ordinances contrary to or inconsistent
with this Ordinance are hereby repealed or modified
affected by the faithful performance of official duty. (Section
accordingly.
3j, RA 6713, The Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards
for Public Officials and Employees)
Section 43. Separability Clause. – If any part or provision of this Ordinance
is declared unconstitutional or invalid, the same shall not
For this purpose, interest in the tobacco industry means
affect the validity nd effectivity of the other parts or provision
personal, financial or other interest, including but not limited
hereof.
to:
a. Having an existing ownership or investment in the tobacco industry;
b. Being a member of the board of directors, an officer of the corporation Section 44. Effectivity Clause. – This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen
(15) days after its publication in a newspaper of local or
or a partner in a partnership in the tobacco industry;
general circulation or posting in at least two (2) conspicuous
c. Receiving any contribution from tobacco industry. (Second par., Item III,
places.
Annex A, CSC – DOH JMC2010 – 01)
Section 36. Engaging in an Occupational Activity within the Tobacco I HEREBY CERTIFY TO THE CORRECTNESS OF THE FOREGOING
Industry. – Municipal Health Officer and other officials and ORDINANCE
employees that have a role in setting and implementing
public health policies with respect to tobacco control, shall
inform the Municipality about any intention to engage in
occupational activity within the tobacco industry, whether
gainful or not, within one (1) year after leaving the service;
and to require applicants for such public office or positions to ATTESTED:
HOMOBONO C. GUANLAO
declare any current or previous occupational activity with any
Presiding Officer
tobacco industry whether gainful or not. (See Section 3.7, in
relation to Item VI, Annex A, CSC – DOH JMC2010 – 01)
Section 37. Implementing Offices. – The Municipal Health Office and APPROVED:
Municipal Human Resources Management Office shall,
jointly, implement Articles V and VI of this Ordinance and as
such, shall make the necessary rules and regulations.
YOLANDA M. PINEDA
Municipal Mayor
ARTICLE VII
PENALTY
Section 38. Violations of Sections 5, 6, and 20. – For violations of the
policies under Section 5, 6 and 20 of this Ordinance, violators
shall be penalized as follows:
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EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN OF STA. RITA PAMPANGA HELD
ON NOVEMBER 09, 2015 AT 9:00 A.M. AT THE SANGGUNIANG
BAYAN SESSION HALL, STA. RITA, PAMPANGA
Present:
Hon. Felix S. Amio
Councilor
Councilor
Councilor
Councilor
Councilor
Councilor
Councilor
Councilor
LIGA President
Absent:
None
SB ORDINANCE NO. 05 – 2015
AN ORDINANCE IMPLEMENTING TRUCK BAN WITHIN THE
MAJOR THOROUGHFARES, STREETS AND BRIDGES OF STA.
RITA, PAMPANGA OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “THE STA. RITA TRUCK
BAN” AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF
(on motion of Hon. Ferdinand L. Salalila)
WHEREAS, Article 2 Section 25 of the Philippine Constitution
states that “The maintenance of peace and order, the protection
of life, liberty and property and the promotion of general welfare
are essential for the enjoyment by all the people of the blessings of
democracy;
WHEREAS, Section 16 of the Local Government Code of 1991
provides that “every local government unit shall exercise the powers
expressly granted, those necessarily implied therefrom, as well as
powers necessary, appropriate or incidental for its efficient and
effective governance, and those which are essential to the promotion
of the general welfare. Within their respective territorial jurisdictions,
local government units shall ensure and support, among other
things, the preservation and enrichment of culture, promote health
and safety, enhance the right of the people to a balanced ecology,
encourage and support the development of appropriate and self
– reliant scientific and technological capabilities, improve public
morals, enhance economic prosperity and social justice, promote
full employment among their residents, maintain peace and order,
and preserve the comfort and convenience of their inhabitants;
WHEREAS, Sta. Rita, Pampanga is experiencing a growing traffic
problem along its major thoroughfares, streets, and bridges as a
result of the heightened economic activity in Sta. Rita;
WHEREAS, cargo trucks, fuel tankers, cement bulk carriers, long
– bed trailers, container vans and other types of heavy and long
vehicles pass, travel, enter and traverse to San Vicente, Sta. Rita,
Pampanga, during rush hours thereby adding to traffic congestion
owing to the size and weight of these vehicles;
WHEREAS, this types of vehicles also poses danger to the general
public especially loaded fuel, liquid tankers that carry flammable,
volatile and combustible materials as well as quarry materials
and other heavy loaded truckers that as it passes thru highly
concentrated area like the Sta. Rita, Public Market and to the other
schools of Sta. Rita, Pampanga;
WHEREAS, this type of vehicles considering their weight, size and
heavy load contribute to the gradual deterioration of our roads,
streets and bridges;
WHEREAS, this type of vehicles added to vehicular traffic congestion
which has been a perennial problem, it has also spawned other
problems such as noise pollution, air pollution, vehicular accidents,
and monstrous traffic jams during rush hour;
WHEREAS, it is therefore imperative to the Municipality of Sta. Rita
to devise ways to solve vehicular traffic congestion to improve the
general welfare and the economy;
NOW THEREFORE, the Sangguniang Bayan of Sta. Rita, Pampanga
in session assembled that:
Section 1. Title. The title of this ordinance shall be known as “THE
STA. RITA TRUCK BAN”.
Section 2. Declaration of Policy. It is hereby declared the policy of
the Municipality of Sta. Rita, Pampanga to make the flow of traffic
orderly and more efficient in order to serve as a necessary means
for its economic development and progress, and as a necessary
tool for the maintenance of peace and order, within the municipality,
and in the promotion of public safety.
Hence, the hundreds of trucks expected to pass Sta. Rita, Pampanga
would result in the following;
• Hasten the deterioration of the municipal roads and bridges
• Add to further traffic congestion
• Increase chances of traffic accidents, and
• Fine lahar sand will contribute to the pollution of the streets and
eventually pose serious health risk, especially respiratory problems.
In the absence of measure to prevent such adverse effects on the
municipal road and bridges, aggravate traffic congestion and lack of
safeguards, the Municipality of Sta. Rita will enforce a total ban from
entering, travelling, passing and traversing at San Vicente, Sta. Rita,
Pampanga roads, streets and bridges. Measures should have been
taken to satisfactorily allay the fears, prevent the adverse effect and
assure the health, safety and welfare of the people of Sta. Rita.
When used in this Ordinance, the following terms are hereby defined:
• Bridge - a structure carrying a road, path, railroad, or canal across
a river, ravine, road, railroad, or other obstacle.
• Cargo Truck – a heavy vehicle designed to transport cargo.
• Dump Truck – a truck with a body that tilts or opens at the back
for unloading.
• Lorries – a large, heavy motor vehicle for transporting goods or
troops.
• Thoroughfares - a road or path forming a route between two
places.
• Truck - a large, heavy motor vehicle used for transporting goods,
materials, or troops.
• Street - a public road in a city or town, typically with houses and
buildings on one or both sides.
Section 4. Implementing rules and guidelines. The implementing
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rules and guidelines of the truck ban within San Vicente, Sta. Rita,
Pampanga are hereby established:
• Coverage - The banned type of cargo trucks and vehicles as
defined in the pertinent provisions and implementing rules and
regulations of Republic Act No. 4136, otherwise known as the Land
Transportation Act of the Philippines , the term “cargo trucks” refers
to vehicles having a gross capacity weight of over 4, 500 kilograms
are motor vehicles principally intended for carrying cargo which
include the following:
• cargo trucks
• dump trucks
• lorries
• fuel tankers
• liquid tankers
• LPG/ LNG Tankers
• Cement Bulk Tankers
• Long bed trailers
• 10 footer container vans and head/tractor
• Any size/length container vans and head
• Heavy equipment like pay loaders, cranes, road grader, back hoe,
compactor etc.
• Cargo trucks and vehicles with more than 6 wheels
• And any other vehicles having gross capacity weight of over 4, 500
kilograms and above
authorized enforcers.
• A Citation Ticket shall contain the following information:
• Checklist of the violations under this ordinance;
• The fines associated with each violation;
• Due date for compliance with the obligations imposed
by the ticket.
• When a Citation Ticket is issued to a violator, the violator shall
report to the Municipal Treasurer’s Office issuing the Citation Ticket,
within five (5) regular working days after such issuance, where he
or she shall pay the fine imposed. Otherwise, a letter will be sent to
the violator by the Municipal Treasurer if the obligation has not been
settled by the violator within which the violator has five (5) regular
working days to settle the obligation. If remain unheeded, the record
of violation will be forwarded to the local PNP for appropriate legal
action.
• The Municipal Treasurer’s Office shall keep a duplicate of all
Citation Tickets issued to violators as well as all others records of
violations of this Ordinance.
Any person who shall interfere with or hinder or oppose any officer
or member of the Task Force in the performance of his duty or
steal any billboard or notice displayed in the premises used in the
implementation of this Ordinance shall be upon conviction shall
be fined of not exceeding P2, 500.00 or an imprisonment of not
exceeding six (6) months or both depending upon the discretion of
• Banned Hours and Days – the banned hours and days would be the court.
form:
• 6: 00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. (banned)
• 3:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (banned)
• Monday to Friday
Section 7. Penal Provision. Any person caught violating the provision
of this Ordinance shall be liable to pay the corresponding fine.
First Offense : P500.00
• Banned Roads, Streets & Bridges – the banned type of vehicles Second Offense : P1, 000. 00
are prohibited from traversing, using and travelling along the following
thoroughfares, streets, and bridges during the prescribed hours and Third Offense : P2, 500.00 and the subject vehicle will be impound
days of San Vicente, Sta. Rita, Pampanga:
Section 5. Exemption. The following vehicles are exempted from Section 8. Separability Clause. If for any reason or reasons
this ban as they are necessary in the performance of public service that any part of this provision of this ordinance shall be declared
and delivery of perishable food items:
unconstitutional or invalid, other parts or provisions thereof which
are not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.
• Municipal Government trucks and heavy equipment including
trucks and vehicles of BFP, Engineering, Ambulances, Fire Section 9. Repealing Clause. All ordinances, resolutions or issuances
Trucks, etc. Exempted also are tankers and other vehicles of which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance are
the Municipal Government in the course of responding to hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.
emergencies and crisis.
Section 10. Effectivity Clause. This Ordinance shall take effect
• During emergencies, disasters and state of calamity, this ban immediately upon approval.
is lifted in order that vehicles could be used in the delivery of
relief goods, ferry and transports evacuees and perform other I HEREBY CERTIFY TO THE CORRECTNESS OF THE FOREGOING
disaster response and management measures as needed.
ORDINANCE
• Heavy vehicles used in the delivery of perishable goods
especially whenever there is a special occasion or event in Sta.
Rita, Pampanga.
Section 6. Citation Ticket System. Violators of this Ordinance shall
be informed of their violation and the penalty associated with such
violation by means of a Citation Ticket System with the following
guidelines:
• Official booklets of Citation tickets shall be issued by the
Municipal Treasurer’s Office to duly authorized enforcers within
ninety (90) calendar days of the effectivity of this Ordinance.
ATTESTED:
APPROVED:
HOMOBONO C. GUANLAO
Presiding Officer
YOLANDA M. PINEDA
Municipal Mayor
• A Citation Ticket shall be issued to the person/s liable for any
violation of this Ordinance upon finding of the violation by duly DATE APPROVED: ______________________
NEWS 15
GOV LAUDS... from Page 1
DRONE. Representatives of FAO and DA test a
drone-based methodology through an earlier project
funded by the European Commission Human Aid
and Civil Protection Department, which aims to facilitate the consolidation of capacities for disaster risk
reduction in agriculture in Southeast Asia.
--CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
FAO, DA initiate use of drones
for DRR in agriculture sector
By Marna Dagumboy
-del Rosario CITY OF SAN FERNANDO – Drones
were launched over the week in
Pampanga to officially mark a
joint undertaking by the Food and
Agriculture Organization of the
United Nations (FAO) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) to
initiate the use of the technology
for disaster risk reduction in the
agriculture sector.
“The adoption of modern
technologies in agriculture, such
as the use of drones or unmanned
aerial vehicles (UAVs), can significantly enhance risk and damage
assessments, and revolutionize
the way we prepare for and respond to disasters that affect the
livelihoods of vulnerable farmers
and fishers and the country’s food
security,” FAO Representative in
the Philippines José Luis Fernández said in a statement.
As the country continues to increasingly experience the impacts
of climate change, which in recent
years have manifested in the form
of more intense typhoons, flooding and drought, improved capacities to generate accurate and timely data are becoming more vital.
Such information that can
be gathered through drone missions can support the preparation of early warning systems
and farm-level advisories, which
farmers and fisherfolk can use to
make better-informed decisions
in protecting their livelihoods. It
will also contribute to the Govern-
ment’s response planning activities.
“With the use of a drone, a
team of technical specialists can
assess up to 600 hectares in one
day, significantly accelerating the
process of projecting the extent of
damage that an incoming hazard
may cause in agricultural areas,
and quantifying actual damage
after a disaster,” Director Christopher Morales of the DA Field Operations Service said.
In addition to assessments,
data generated from drone flights
will also be useful in the design of
agricultural infrastructure support projects as well as environmental monitoring.
The FAO-DA initiative includes the use of drones equipped
with photogrammetric and navigation equipment to allow rapid
and reliable assessments.
These will be operated by DA
and FAO technical specialists, including agronomists, agricultural
engineers, mapping and IT specialists and data science experts
who are undergoing a three-week
intensive course with lectures,
simulation exercises, actual flying
and mission planning.
The training also covers principles of professional use through
safe, lawful, and ethical means.
“This initiative is a pivotal
development that is fully aligned
with our national strategy for disaster risk reduction and management for agriculture,” Director
Morales explained.
While the Philippines is one of
the most disaster-prone countries
in the world, it is also one of the
most advanced in shifting from
reactive emergency response to
proactive risk reduction.
FAO and DA earlier tested
the drone-based methodology
through an earlier project funded
by the European Commission Human Aid and Civil Protection Department, which aimed to facilitate the consolidation of capacities
for disaster risk reduction in agriculture in Southeast Asia.
This initial exploration was
made possible through the pioneering efforts of several DA
units, specifically the Field Operations Service/Field Programs
Operational Planning Division,
Information and Communication
Technology Service and DA Regional Field Offices in the Bicol
and Davao regions.
“FAO is pursuing donor funding to expand the use of drones in
agriculture disaster risk reduction. We also strongly encourage
the Government to increase its
investment in this cost-effective
technology so that more regions of
the country can be covered at the
soonest possible time,” Fernández
said.
This initiative is part of a
larger FAO-DA collaboration for
disaster risk reduction in the agriculture sector, through which
FAO also assisted DA in 2015 in
formulating a national disaster
risk reduction and management
strategy for agriculture and fisheries. •
NOTICE
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that an
Extra-Judicial
Settlement
with
Waiver of Rights was executed between LESLIE JOSE CELO CANILAO and CECIL MARTA CELO
CANILAO, two of the surviving legal heirs of the late LUZ CELO CANILAO who died on June 12, 2015
in Vancouver, Washington, USA;
over a savings account at the Philippine Veterans Bank-San Fernando
located on MacArthur Highway, Dolores, City of San Fernando, Pampanga; before Notary Public Atty.
Prudencio A. Sunga; as per Doc.
No. 03; Page No. 02; Book No. XXVIII, Series of 2016.
Notice is hereby given that an ExtraJudicial Settlement with Waiver of
Rights was executed between the
legal heirs of SIXTA TORNO CASUPANAN, who died on March 03, 2016
at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Hospital, City of San Fernando, Pampanga;
over a one time senior citizen cash
incentive award from the provincial
government of Pampanga to be ceded
, transferred and conveyed to TERESITA CASUPANAN-BUCUD and
assign full ownership and possession
of the cash incentive privelege; before
Notary Public Atty. Pepito A. Sanchez;
as per Doc. No. 416; Page No. 85;
Book No. LXVIII, Series of 2016.
HGL – March 8, 15 and 22, 2016.
HGL – March 9, 16 and 23, 2016
(PhilHealth).
In Pampanga alone, 51,387
household beneficiaries benefitted from the administration’s
4Ps while 148,311 kabalens also
received free member data record (MDR) from PhilHealth.
President Aquino said Pampanga benefitted a lot from the administration’s “daang matuwid”.
“Mula kalsada, tulay, paliparan, flood control projects
hanggang serbisyong panlipunan, malawakan ang ating
stratehiya upang bigyang lakas
at mailapit sa kaunlaran ang
ating mga kabalen,” Aquino
said.
The President mentioned
the P16.94-billion infrastructure projects in Pampanga including various road projects,
hospital buildings and the
Clark International Airport
low-cost terminal, among others.
“We have allotted P16.94 billion for various infrastructure
projects from 2011-2016 which
include the Gapan-San Fernando-Olongapo Road Project
Phase II, Lazatin Fly-Over, San
Fernando First Green Road,
and Aquino Bypass Road,” he
said during the meeting.
In September 2015, the
Chief Executive approved the
Clark International Airport
(CIA) New Passenger Terminal
Building Project, which will
have an initial passenger capacity of three million per year.
With this, CIA will have a total
passenger capacity of six million per year.
He also stated that the national government allotted P6 billion
from 2011 to 2016 for the flood
control projects in the province.
“We have allocated P6 billion
for flood control projects in the
province including the Pinatubo Hazard Urgent Mitigation
Project Phase III, rehabilitation
of San Fernando-Santo TomasMinalin Tail Dike, and Integrated Disaster Risk Reduction
and Climate Change Adaptation
Measures,” Aquino said.
He said that the Pampanga
River Basin Flood Control Project that will solve the flooding
in the province is on its consul-
tation stage.
In terms of Agriculture,
about 5,600 farmers benefit
in the 144 completed farm-tomarket roads and more than
2,500 farmers utilize the 96
completed irrigation projects.
Meanwhile, Department of
Trade and Industry established
36 Shared Service Facilities
that was meant to boost production and income of micro,
small, and medium enterprises
particularly those in the meat,
milk, and food processing; organic fertilizer; and bamboo
processing industries.
In terms of Health, P572.91
million was allotted for the
construction and repair of
health facilities and 2.61 million Kapampangans have financial protection from their
hospitalization needs, as they
are members of PhilHealth.
“In 2013, I signed Republic
Act 10355 which upgraded the
bed capacity of Jose B. Lingad
Memorial Regional Hospital
from 250 to 500 beds,” Aquino
disclosed.
The administration likewise
allotted funds for construction
of the Obstetrics and Gynecology and Pediatrics Wards, which
were completed last December,
and the Medical Ward, which
shall be inaugurated this year.
And lastly, a total of 51,371
indigent households in the
province are currently beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilya.
In the end, the Governor
assured the president that the
Kapampangans will support
his administration.
“Asahan po ninyo ang buong suporta ng probinsya ng
Pampanga inyong mga mithiin
at adhikain para sa lalong pagsulong at kaunlaran ng bansa,”
the Governor said.
Also present during the
event were presidential aspirant Mar Roxas, vice-presidential aspirant Leni Robredo,
senatorial bet Sen. Franklin
Drilon and Joel Villanueva,
Interior Sec. Senen Sarmiento,
Health Sec. Janette Garin,
Vice Governor Dennis Pineda,
board members and other local
officials.•
TOWN HALL... from Page 1
For her part, Governor Pineda revealed that it was her husband
who pushed for the implementation of this project for Lubenians
– to have a town hall in the area, Barangay Sta. Catalina, which is
flood-free. Also, the first municipal hall of Lubao was erected in
the same Barangay, the Governor said.
Accordingly, the municipal building’s architectural design was
offered free by architects from the Don Honorio Ventura Technological State University (DHVTSU).•
Municipality of Arayat
OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR
Municipality of Arayat
OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
In compliance with the publication requirement
and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular
No.2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the
Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on
R.A 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public
that ISTEFANNY CONSTANTINO DIZON has
filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry
in the sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the certificate of live birth of STEFANNY MIRANDA CONSTANTINO born on OCTOBER 9, 1990 at Arayat,
Pampanga and whose parents are SALVADOR
CONSTANTINO and LUCIA MIRANDA.
In compliance with Section 5 of RA 9048,
a notice is hereby served to the public that
ZENNETH GARCIA MESINA, has filed with
this office a petition for change of first name
from “SENET” to “ZENNETH” in the Birth
Certificate of SENET GARCIA MESINA who
was born on JUNE 7, 1968 at Arayat, Pampanga and whose parents are IGNACIO
MESINA and GLORIA GARCIA.
Any person adversely affected by said petition
may file his written opposition with this Office
not later than two weeks upon publication.
HGL: March 22 & 29, 2016
MA. GRETA P. DE ALA
Mun. Civil Registrar
Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with
this Office not later than two consecutive
weeks upon publication.
HGL: March 22 & 29, 2016
MA. GRETA P. DE ALA
Mun. Civil Registrar
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COMBINATIONS
Shaina, kumawala na
sa mga magulang
KUMAWALA na rin si Shaina Magdayao sa mga magulang.
Proud niyang ipinost sa kanyang Instagram account ang
bahagi ng dining area ng tinawag niyang bachelorette
dream home.
“Official turn over today of my #bachelorettedreamhome. OH GOD YOU’RE THE GREATEST. OMG can’t
believe im moving in real soooooon. Uhmmm so totoo
nga, dalaga na talaga ako/independent lady -- literally. I think dapat gamitin ko ang hashtag ni
#JoEE-- #HowtoADULT.”
May picture rin ng susi si Shaina ng lilipatang dream home.
Kahit walang regular na programa, ginagawa ni Shaina ang pelikulang “My Candidate” kasama sina Derek Ramsay at Iza
Calzado mula sa Quantum Films na mapapanood sa Mayo.•
shaina
magdayao
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JACKPOT
Wala daw sex scandal
video si Jake Cuenca
SIGURADO si Jake Cuenca na wala siyang sex video scandal na maaaring
lumabas tulad ng sunud-sunod na
nangyayari sa ilang male celebrities.
“For me, confident ako, 110 percent,” natatawang sabi ng aktor sa
press launch niya kahapon
as the newest ambassador
of Guitar underwear.
“Kasi, medyo nadala na
ako nu’ng nakita ko pa lang
’yung sa States, eh, ’yung sa
iCloud, nagkalat ’yung tatlong artista, parang du’n pa
lang, naano na ko.”
Dagdag pa ni Jake, it’s
not his thing at never niya naging fetish ang kumuha
or magpakuha ng sex video.
“Saka ang hirap, eh, ’pag
artista ka, mas nakakatakot lalo.”
Karamihan sa mga nabibiktima
ay mga kaibigan niya at kasamahan
sa trabaho. Pati siya ay nagtataka
kung paano lumabas ang mga ’yon.
“Nagdududa ako, paano lumalabas lahat ’to? Isang tao lang ba
’yan? Kasi pwera biro, napag-uusapan din namin sa set at nagtataka
rin kami, pa’no lumabas lahat ’to?”
Hindi ba siya nakikipag-chat,
cybersex, phone sex?
“Hindi, hindi, hindi,” sunud-sunod niyang tanggi.
Pero bakit ang kumakalat, siya
na ang next target at ang next sex
video na ilalabas ay sa kanya?
Natawa si Jake.
“Papa’no naman na...? Hindi,
ako, I’m confident na wala talaga
because I’ve never done it, I’ve never even tried it, I’ve never been to a
website like that and like I’ve said,
it’s not my fetish,” sabi pa ni Jake.
How about a one-night stand? “One-night stand?” tanong ni
Jake na parang hindi agad nakasagot kaya nagkatawanan. “Hindi naman ako santo, ’di ba? Pero
sa pagkakaalala ko, wala namang
nagbi-video.”
Paano kung hindi niya alam na
kinukunan siya?
“Oh my God, sana naman, hindi.
Pero hindi, hindi naman,” he said.
Samantala, bukod sa pagiging brand ambassador ng Guitar
underwear ay creative consultant
din siya ng nasabing brand kaya
tinanggap niya ang offer.
“This is something na hindi
naibigay sa akin ng last endorsement ko which is creative control
when it comes to the designs of
the underwear, the designs of the
shirt and also creative consultancy
with the shoots. This is very new
to me, this is something that I can
contribute to the brand,” pahayag ni Jake.•
Pamilya ni Alden, boto kay Maine
ANG tinaguriang Pambansang Bae at
pinakabagong “king of TV commercials,”
Kapuso actor Alden Richards, ang pinakabagong celebrity endorser ng Neozep ng United Laboratories, Inc. (UNILAB)
next to Kapamilya Primetime King Coco
Martin.
Sa press launch ng Neozep Forte para
sa kanilang pinakabagong celebrity endorser na ginanap sa Mario’s in Tomas
Morato, Quezon City last Wednesday, humarap din sa entertainment media ang
paboritong lola (Linda) at nakababatang kapatid ni Alden na si Riza minus his
elder brother na si RD na kasama rin sa
pinakabagong TVC (TV commercial) ni
Alden for Neozep.
“Kahit naman nung hindi pa ako endorser ng Neozep ay ito na ang gamit ko at
ng family ko kapag may nagkakasipon sa
amin,” pahayag ni Alden.
Bukod sa lola at dalawang kapatid ni
Alden, kasama rin sa kanyang Neozep
TVC ang tatlong taong madalas niyang
kasa-kasama ngayon, ang kanyang makeup artist, production assistant at handler.
Nagtaka naman ang marami kung
bakit hindi kasama sa TVC ang kanyang
amang si Richard Faulkerson Sr. na madalas ding nakakasama ni Alden sa kan-
yang mga lakad. “My dad is also busy sa
kanyang work. Nagkataon na hindi siya
available kaya hindi siya nakasama,”
paliwanag ni Alden.
Tulad ni Coco Martin, malapit din sa
kanyang lola si Alden na siyang tumatayong pangalawang ina ng singer-actor
magmula nang sumakabilang-buhay ang
kanyang ina.
First time ding humarap sa entertainment media ang lola’t bunsong kapatid ni
Alden kaya medyo kabado ang dalawa.
The two describe Alden na mabait, maalalahanin at very family-oriented. Gaano
man daw ka-busy ngayon si Alden ay
naglaan ito ng quality time para sa kanila.
Katunayan ngayong Holy Week, nasa
Canada si Alden (for a show) pero may
ginawa ito para magkaroon ng bonding
time ang pamilya kahit wala siya. Tuloy
din umano ang kanilang panata tuwing
dumarating ang Mahal na Araw. May
pabasa sila at naglalaan ng oras para sa
Panginoon sa halip na magbakasyon sa
ibang lugar.
Tinanong din ang lola at kapatid ni
Alden kung boto sila sa ka-loveteam ni
Alden na si Maine Mendoza.
“Kung saan maligaya ang aking apo ay
suportado ko siya,” pahayag ni Lola Linda
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na sinusugan din ni Riza.
Nang tanungin namin si Alden kung
nasaan na ang estado ng kanilang relasyon ngayon ni Maine, sinabi nito na wala
pa umano silang commitment sa isa’t isa
pero inamin niya na si Maine ang pinakaespesyal na babae sa kanya.
Nasa stage pa rin umano silang dalawa
ng `getting to know each other’ lalupa’t
walong buwan pa lamang ang kanilang
loveteam pero sa everyday na sila’y magkasama ay may nadi-discover sila sa isa’t
isa at masaya umano siya kapag kasama
niya si Maine.
Boto ang pamilya ni Alden kay Maine at
boto rin kay Alden ang pamilya ni Maine,
what’s keeping him from pursuing Maine?
“Pareho po naming ini-enjoy what we
have now. We don’t want to rush into a
commitment nang hindi kami pareho
handa lalo na na siya (Maine) dahil bago
pa lamang siya sa industriyang ito,” paliwanag ng Kapuso sensation. “She’s very special,” pag-amin ng Pambansang Bae referring to his other half sa
AlDub loveteam na si Maine.
Come July ay isi-celebrate nina Alden
at Maine ang kanilang first anniversary
bilang magka-loveteam sa Kalyeserye ng
“Eat Bulaga”.•
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Heart at Lovi,
kampi para kay
Grace Poe
SINUGOD ng magkaibigang Heart Evangelista at Lovi Poe ang balwarte ng mga
Marcos sa Ilocos Norte nu’ng Martes
nang irepresenta nila ang Partido
Galing at Puso candidates na sina Sen.
Grace Poe at Sen. Chiz Escudero.
May photo-op pa nga ang dalawa
kasama ang governor ng lalawigan na si
Imee Marcos kahit na nga sister siya ng
VP bet na si Bongbong Marcos.
Siyempre pa, very vocal si Lovi sa
pagiging proud sister kay Grace. Kung
buhay nga ang father nilang si FPJ,
siguradong maipagmamalaki niya ang
Ate Grace niya.
“Pumapalakpak siya (FPJ) ngayon
sa heaven dahil ang dami-rami niyang
mabubuting nagagawa ngayon at nu’ng
nabubuhay pa si Papa, talaga namang
marami siyang tinulungan,” pahayag ni
Lovi.
Kahit nangunguna sa presidential
race, walang nakitang pagbabago ang
Kapuso actress sa kanyang half-sister. Sa totoo lang, sina Heart at Lovi ang
tinaguriang Poe-Escudero tandem version 2 sa mga lugar na susunod nilang
pupuntahan.•
heart evangelista
& lovi poe
EVENTS 17
Colorful Fun Run at Watsons Sun Warrior Challenge
T
HE MOST colorful and vibrant
fun run in Manila recently
broke world records with 5,275
runners who all applied sun screen
simultaneously before running the
3k, 5k, and 10k routes with exciting obstacles under the scorching
sun.
The Watsons Sun Warrior Challenge in partnership with Color
Manila was held recently at the SM
Mall of Asia Grounds
Watsons Sun Warrior ambassadors Yassi Pressman and Dominique Roque led the way to be a
Sun Warrior and pledged to be
bold, brave, and always sun-protected. Other Sun Warrior guests
include triathlete Kim Atienza
Triathlete Kim Atienza is one of the
Watsons Sun Warriors who took the
challenge of being sun protected for
the Color Manila running tracks and
obstacles.
and TV host Karylle TatlonghariYuzon, who also bravely took the
challenge: keeping skin protected
under the sun, running the 3k
route and obstacles, and dancing
and partying with colors during
the sunny Sunday morning.
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation
from the sun is the major cause of
skin cancer. Exposure of skin under the sun is pummeled by invisible rays that can cause your skin
to darken and burn. But the good
news is that you can reduce risk of
getting skin cancer by protecting
yourself from the sun’s UV rays.
Protecting your skin from it does
not mean you have to stay indoors
all the time, because being a Sun
Warrior means anyone can still
enjoy outdoors under the sun.
“A SunWarrior, to me, is
someone who is unafraid to
go under the sun, enjoy the
outdoors, and just have
fun,” says resident Sun
Warrior Yassi Pressman.
“For me a Sun Warrior is someone who is
not afraid to try out
new adventures with
friends, family, and
someone who is just
game for everything,”
add Dominique Roque.
How does one become a Sun
Warrior like Yassi and Dominique? Here are three exciting ways from Watsons.
• Include sun protection in your everyday
routine with amazing
products like Belo’s
Sun Expert Tinted
Sunscreen SPF 50,
Dermplus Mois-
turizing Sunblock Extreme 80,
Cetaphil SPF 69, Kojiesan SPF
69, and Celeteque Dermosicence
Sun Care Face and Body Defense
Cream SPF50.
Going beyond protection, Olay
Natural White prevents the formation of dark spots caused by the
sun, giving you fairness that glows;
while Vaseline’s Healthy White
SPF 30 provides three layers of
protection that helps keep skin fair
and even toned. Ponds BB Cream
is your solution to a brightening
foundation cream with UVA and
UVB protection; while Neutrogena’s Ultra MD Body Lotion SPF
100 is fast absorbing, water resistant, and lightweight, and infused
with a light, fresh scent.
•
For an active day out,
get your full sun protection from
Nivea Sun Whitening Sun and
Collagen Protection SPF 50, Biore
UV aqua Rich SPF 50, Sunplay
Ultra Shiled SPF 130, Banana Boat
Ultra Protect Sunscreen Lotion,
Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch SPF
50, and Neutrogena Ultra Sheer
Dry Touch Sunblock SPF 50. Of
course there’s DWatsons SunCare,
a gentle, fragrance free sunscreen
specially created for sensitve skin.
• Make sure to reapply sunscreen to get that full sun protection. Just remember that while
sunscreen can protect you from
the sun’s harmful UV rays, a lot
of its active ingredients can break
down over time.
Watsons will also be offering an
exclusive summer promo for SM
Advantage, SM Prestige and BDO
Rewards cardholders.
Sunscreens and skin care range
are available in all Watsons Stores
and SM Store Beauty Sections.•
Watsons Sun Warrior ambassadors Yassi Pressman and
Watsons General Manager Robert Sun Dominique Roque led the challenge to become a Sun Warproved that being a Sun Warrior is fun and rior and pledged with all 5,275 runners to be bold, brave, and
protected.
always sun-protected.
Watsons Sun Warrior Challenge +
Color Manila fun run after-party created the most colorful event.
Watsons Sun Warrior runners gave importance to sun
screens for keeping skin healthy and beautiful.
Kim Atienza, Karylle, and Watsons’ Robert Sun led the rest of the Sun Warrior runners at
the Watsons Sun Warrior Challenge + Color Manila starting line.
18 EVENTS
SM Malls in Pampanga conduct
Fire and Earthquake Drill
T
he annual fire and
earthquake drill
were held at SM City
Clark and SM City San Fernando Downtown. Agency
personnel, tenants, BPO,
Park Inn and SM employees,
participated in the company’s yearly commitment
in intensifying awareness,
preparedness, logistics and
capability of the mall and its
personnel in handling disaster situations. The event also
aims to evaluate the disaster
response skills of the team.
The people who stood as
critics were the Bureau of
Fire Protection under the
supervision of SF03 Crisconde Lalic, Chief Operations of Bureau of Fire Angeles City, the officers the
Philippine National Police
Station 4, Fire and Rescue
Team of Public Safety Division, CDC, & the Angeles
City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office
headed by Mr. Francis G.
Pangilinan.
While the Provincial Di-
saster Risk Reduction Management Office (PDRRMO),
City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office
(CDRRMO) and Bureau of
Fire Protection (BFP) of the
City of San Fernando evaluated the drill at the SM City
San Fernando Downtown.
SM City Pampanga will
have its annual Fire and
Earthquake Seminar will be
on March 23, 2016 and the
Fire and Earthquake Evacuation Drill will be conducted on April 20, 2016.•
subic traders... from Page 3
FULLY INTEGRATED... from Page 1
The Manila North Tollways Corporation (MNTC) announced the
P650-million NLEx-SCTEx Integration Project is now fully operational
and has been completed ahead of the
expected 10 percent to 15 percent
increase in traffic volume on Holy
Week.
MNTC officials, along with Senate President Franklin Drilon and
Bases Conversion Development Authority president Arnel Paciano Casanova, among others, conducted a
ceremonial drive through at the Sta.
Ines Toll Plaza over the weekend, followed by a press briefing at the Royce
Hotel and Casino here.
“Seamless and faster travel can
now be experienced at NLEx and SCTEx as toll collection stops are lessened and additional payment options
are introduced at the SCTEx,” MNTC
president Rodrigo Franco said.
The project, which involves the
conversion of NLEx and SCTEx toll
collection systems into a single system, reduces toll collection stops to
two instead of five from Balintawak
to Subic and back, and instead of four
from Balintawak to Tarlac and back.
“The integration speeds up the
queues on toll plazas. Motorists who
will drive from Manila to Subic will
just have to stop for toll payments at
Balintawak and Subic or Tarlac. This
will save them up to 40 minutes of
travel time,” Franco said.
Senate President Franklin Drilon,
who pushed the integration of the
two toll systems, said that the move
“will surely create a faster and more
efficient traveling experience in the
NLEx and SCTEx especially this
coming Holy Week.”
“This integration of our tollways
will be of huge help to our countrymen as more efficient movement of
people means less time on the road
and more time for them to spend with
their loved ones,” Drilon said.
“The integration will also mean
faster and more efficient delivery of
goods and services through the seamless flow of traffic in these northern
highways,” he added.
For his part, Casanova said that
the integration is a game-changer
that will greatly benefit the motorist
in terms of faster travel time and convenience.
“It’s the first integration among
expressways in the country and we
are happy to be part of it and set the
bar for others to replicate for the benefit of the public,” Casanova said.
To unify the system of NLEx
and SCTEx, MNTC has constructed
seven new toll plazas. These include
toll plazas in Tarlac, Subic-Tipo, Sta.
Ines, and the northbound and southbound sides of Dau and Mabiga.
Motorists will no longer need to
stop at the existing NLEx Dau and
SCTEX Mabalacat barriers as these
are converted into pass-through
lanes. By April, the said barriers
will be removed to provide motorists
with a more comfortable travel. The
Subic Freeport Expressway (SFEX)
Toll Plaza will also be dismantled to
better facilitate the integration of the
two expressways.
The integrated toll collection has
a common transit ticket system for
both the NLEx’s closed system and
that of the SCTEx’s. A single official
receipt will be issued to motorists,
showing a breakdown of the NLEx
and SCTEx portion of their trips.
With the integration of the NLEx
and the SCTEx, Franco said motorists will now have other payment options when traveling at the SCTEx
since, like the NLEx, it now features
electronic toll collection through
Easytrip.
On top of the NLEx-SCTEx integration, MNTC will also implement
“Safe Trip Mo, Sagot Ko” (SMSK)
which will enhance the traffic management and toll collection services
during the Holy Week.
From March 18 to 28, additional
patrol vehicles and enforcers will be
fielded to immediately respond to
distressed motorists. Ambulant toll
tellers equipped with portable toll
collection gadgets will be deployed
and additional traffic informatory
signs will be installed in strategic areas. Road works will also be suspended to ensure smooth traffic flow.
will not be opened this year since these
are only open every two years.
Contestants may submit only one
entry per category. Published/produced works which were first published
or first produced between 01 May 2015
and 30 April 2016 and/or unpublished
or unproduced works may be entered
in the contest. Participants are encouraged to submit their entries ahead
of the deadline, which is on April 30,
2016.
The Palanca Awards is open to all
Filipino citizens, or former Filipino citizens, of all ages except current officers
and employees of Carlos Palanca Foun-
dation, Inc.. Official contest rules and
forms are available at the Palanca Foundation offices at Unit 603, 6th Floor
Park Trade Centre Bldg., 1716 Investment Drive, Madrigal Business Park,
Ayala Alabang, Muntinlupa City or at
Unit 3G, OPL Bldg., 100 C. Palanca St.,
Legaspi Village, Makati City, or may be
downloaded from the CPMA website
at www.palancaawards.com.ph.
For inquiries and other concerns,
participants may contact the CPMA
Administrator Ms. Leslie Layoso
through email at cpawards@palancaawards.com.ph or at (632) 5110003; +639253887103.•
tive office space given the demands of
the Wage Board’s mandates.
“Since our new office is strategically
located near the Diosdado Macapagal
Government Center in Maimpis, where
the DoLE Regional Office resides, coordination will be much easier for us in
holding joint undertakings in order for
us to serve better our clients,” Dione said.
The DoLE regional office is one of the
most visited government offices in the area,
along with the Philippine Statistics Authority, Land Transportation Office, and Department of Education, among others. The wage board is an attached
agency of the DoLE mandated to fix
minimum wage rates and structure applicable in the regions.
Aside from this, it is also the agency tasked to promote enterprise and
workers’ productivity geared towards a
productive Filipino workforce in globally competitive enterprises.
The Regional Tripartite and Wage
Productivity Board can be reached
through telephone number (045) 9631162 and email address atrtwpb3@yahoo.com. •
On March 23 to 27, MNTC and
its partners will continue to provide
free services such as free calls and
Wi-Fi, free basic mechanic services
and first aid treatments in designated locations along NLEx, SCTEx and
CAVITEx. Free towing services to the
nearest exit will be offered to Class 1
vehicles from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Free drinking water and sunblock will
also be available at SMSK Motorist
Camps in NLEx Dau rest bay northbound, SCTEx Concepcion northbound, Pitabunan southbound and
Floridablanca rest bay, and CAVITEx
Parañaque and Kawit toll plazas.
With these two programs in place,
there will be time and fuel savings
for the 200,000 vehicles that use the
NLEx and the over 30,000 vehicles
that ply the SCTEx daily.
“Beyond the Lenten season, we
are hoping we can do our part to help
lessen the travel time of the motorists who ply our expressways daily,”
Franco stated. “Less time on the
road means more time for productive
work, or more quality time for the
family,” he added.
SMSK is co-presented by Caltex
and Ford Philippines.•
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Division – Short Story-Cebuano, Short
Story-Hiligaynon, and Short Story-Ilokano.
Likewise, the Kabataan Division,
a special division dedicated solely for
young writers 17 years old and below is
also now open for entries with the following theme:
· Kabataan Essay – How do social
media affect the formation of self-identity in the youth?
· Kabataan Sanaysay – Paano makaaapekto ang “social media” sa
paghubog ng sariling pagkakakilanlan
sa mga kabataan?
The Novel and Nobela categories
wage board... from Page 3
houses a training and meeting room.
“As part of our continuous efforts
to improve our services in the Wage
Board, I’m happy to inform our clients
and program partners of the good news
that we now have a bigger office space
which can accommodate 100 people to
house our various Productivity Trainings, likewise the perfect venue to hold
wage consultation meetings as well,”
Dione said.
Dione, who chairs the wage board,
initiated the transfer in light of the perceived need for a larger yet cost-effec-
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iscahm offers... from Page 2
ebdane... from Page 3
pational Health and Safety Management” standards.
Ang desisyon ng gobernador ay nag-ugat sa mga problemang sumulpot na nauugnay sa operasyon ng malalaking minahan ng nickel sa bayan ng Sta. Cruz. Sinabi ng
gobernador na sa kanyang paghahanap ng solusyon sa mga
problemang ito, napag-alaman na ang pagiging ISO certified ay patakarang kailangan sundin ng mga kompanya ng
minahan.
Sa kanyang Ulat sa Bayan, binanggit din ng punong
lalawigan ang mga nagawa ng kanyang adminitrasyon sa
recognize the values every SBMA worker possesses. The courage, dedication,
and malasakit, plus the integrity of each
and every SBMA employees are well represented by this year’s and our very own ten
outstanding law enforcers and fire fighters,”
Garcia said.
The 10 awardees are Edmund Avecilla,
who is a recipient of several awards and certificates of recognition by different organizations as resource speaker, instructor, and
environmental and livelihood advocate; Jay-Arr Basa, who showed extraordinary bravery and expertise in retrieval operations including the immediate recovery
of three drowning victims in Candelaria,
Zambales, in September 2015, and risking
his own life to help the victims of the great
earthquake that hit Nepal last April 25,
2015;
Elsie Cabral, named one of the Unsung
Women Heroes of 2014 by the Soroptimist
International of the Philippines, handled
cases involving violation of women’s and
children’s rights, and was a recipient of
commendations from Olongapo City Council and the Senate of the Philippines in 2014,
and the organizer of the outreach project
“My Rolling Paaralan” in Olongapo City; Johnny Co, assigned at the Special Reaction Division and an active member of the
SBMA Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Committee, cited for being always
at the scene of emergency wherein his skills
and expertise are needed;
Hedion Esteban, with proven excellence in firefighting, water search and rescue
(WSAR), urban search and rescue (USAR),
and high-angle search and rescue, one of the
heroic rescuers sent to help in Nepal after the
great earthquake that hit last April 25, 2015;
Richard Johnson who conducts SWAT
skills briefing, demonstration and firearms
familiarization at various schools, government agencies and non-government organizations, and is part of the SBMA Emergency
Response Team who actively supported the
operations during the conduct of the APEC
Summit in January 23-February 6, 2015;
Benigno Medina, a recipient of various
certificates of appreciation and commendation from different organizations and agencies for his valuable efforts in traffic education and road networking discipline, force
protection, as well as his active support
during the APEC Summit in 2015;
Romeo Paulmino, who was part of the
SBMA Emergency Response Team who
participated in major rescue operations,
such as in Nueva Ecija and Bulacan during
Typhoon Lando, the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Nepal, clearing and
flushing operations in Olongapo and Subic
after Typhoon Odette, and retrieval and
clearing operations in Tacloban, Leyte for
the victims of Typhoon Yolanda;
Jesus Payumo, a recipient of various recognitions and commendations for his outstanding performance in enforcing the law,
including the apprehension of suspects of
attempted robbery at Duty Free Superstore
in August 2014 and the arrest of larceny
suspects of cable wires at Pastolan Village,
Hermosa, Bataan on February 4, 2014; also
a recipient of commendation from the Office
of Civil Defense Region 3 for his valuable
support during last year’s APEC Summit;
and Edwin Santos, part of the Philippine
Rescue Team who went to the heavily damaged remote areas of Nepal following the
devastation of a 7.8 magnitude earthquake.
The recipients were cited for performing their duties above and beyond the call
of duty, and exemplifying the spirit of a true
Filipino.•
nakalipas ng limang taon. Kabilang dito ang pagbibigay
prayoridad sa kapakanan ng mga senior citizen, kalusugan
ng mga Zambaleno, at kaunlaran ng mga kabataan, at pagyabong ng agrikultura sa pamamagitan ng mga proyektong
inprastraktura, health and social welfare, at edukasyon,
peace and order, kahandaan sa kalamidad, at mga oportunidad sa negosyo at trabaho.
Binanggit din ni Ebdane ang mga pangmatagalang plano ng kanyang pamumuno para sa lalo pang ikasusulong
ng lalawigan.•
Tourism (DOT) and DepEd.
Owned, developed and managed by top
international professionals, ISCAHM’s team
and roster of International faculty bring into
the classroom an unparalleled wealth of industry experience and business savvy in international five star hotels and luxury liners.
Questions may be coursed through marketing.pampanga@iscahm.com or at (045)
458.8888 / 0917.713.6029.•
special feature
VOLUME IV • NO. 184 • MARCH 21-23, 2016 • MONDAY - WEDNESDAY
Ing Magdarame
By dencio pacheco
DURING Holy
Week, we can see
many penitents
such as those carrying wooden
crosses, those who
lay flat their frontal
body on the ground
and those having their backs cut
with stainless steel
blades or sharp
shards of glass.
A bloody start for a flagellant.
Flagellants sometimes go
in numbers and align on
streets, whipping their backs
and walking barefoot.
T
he “magdarame” (flagellants) are perhaps
literally the bloodiest among those who either
seek atonement for their
sins or simply give thanks
for the blessings they have
received.
The half-naked Magdarames begin their ritual by
tying a rope around their
arms and legs and someone
inflicting wounds on their
backs. They begin flogging
their back with the “burilyos” or sticks of bamboo
tied together and made
into a whip, perhaps to feel
the pain that Jesus Christ
suffered on His way to the
Cross.
They then walk barefoot
and in sweltering heat and
stop at makeshift altars
with people chanting the
passion and death of Christ.
Flagellation (from the
Latin word flagellum or
“whip”) is a religious practice among many, signifying
their penitence or thanks
by whipping or lashing the
backs of human bodies. It is
a mortification of the flesh,
with the flagellants believing to clean the sins of the
devotees, cure illnesses
and even grant wishes. It is
sometimes an expression of
appreciation for a need that
was granted.
Despite the Catholic
Church’s discouragement to
people against flagellation,
many devotees and believers
of faith still practice it especially during Holy Thursdays and Good Fridays.• A flagellant-polio
victim keeping his
faith during his
flagellation.
A flagellant’s bloody back.
After the bloody penitence, a
flagellant walks home with a
little girl accompanying him.

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