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Ang<br />
<strong>Ormoc</strong>anon<br />
www.ormoc.gov.ph<br />
Vol. 2 no. 40 The Official Publication <strong>of</strong> <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Government</strong> June 18-24, 2012<br />
“Ombudsman created to protect gov’t<br />
<strong>of</strong>ficials from harassment” -<strong>Apostol</strong><br />
Mayor Eric Codilla and VM Nepomuceno Aparis acted as tour guides to Visayas Ombudsman Hon. Pelagio <strong>Apostol</strong> who was<br />
the keynote speaker at the recently concluded Region Eight Administrators League meeting held at the Multipurpose Hall.<br />
By: Robert C. Dejon<br />
Visayas Ombudsman Hon.<br />
Pelagio <strong>Apostol</strong> told members<br />
<strong>of</strong> Region Eight Administrator’s<br />
League that the Office <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Ombudsman was created not to<br />
persecute government <strong>of</strong>ficials but<br />
to protect them from harassment.<br />
<strong>Apostol</strong> was keynote speaker<br />
<strong>of</strong> the 2nd quarterly meeting <strong>of</strong><br />
REAL members held at the New<br />
<strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Hall’s Multipurpose<br />
Hall last June 15, 2012.<br />
In his speech, <strong>Apostol</strong> narrated<br />
the case <strong>of</strong> a school principal in<br />
Region 8 where his <strong>of</strong>fice dismissed<br />
the charges against her because<br />
they were found to be purely for<br />
harassment. He also mentioned<br />
the case <strong>of</strong> a regional director who<br />
was charged needlessly for simply<br />
implementing the law. Again, the<br />
Office <strong>of</strong> the Ombudsman threw<br />
out the charges.<br />
<strong>Apostol</strong> disclosed that about<br />
80% <strong>of</strong> the charges that land in<br />
-<strong>Apostol</strong> says...Page 3<br />
Coun. Pepito proud <strong>of</strong> 12th SP ‘s accomplishments<br />
By: Robert C. Dejon<br />
2004 elections had been kept. that it is probably only in <strong>Ormoc</strong><br />
Outgoing city councilor He said that he and the rest <strong>of</strong> <strong>City</strong> that councilors are privy to<br />
Sotero M. Pepito, who along with<br />
councilors Jose Alfaro and Claudio<br />
Larrazabal will complete another<br />
three terms at the city council, said<br />
the members <strong>of</strong> the Sanggunian<br />
and Mayor Eric C. Codilla are all<br />
proud <strong>of</strong> their accomplishments.<br />
These, he added, are easy for<br />
or given executive functions by<br />
the city mayor. The said executive<br />
function allows them to act for<br />
themselves and decide on matters<br />
he is proud <strong>of</strong> the accomplishments all <strong>Ormoc</strong>anons to see. Pepito referred to the committees they<br />
<strong>of</strong> the present Sanggunian. attributed this to the concerted head.<br />
Hon. Sotero M. Pepito<br />
Pepito in an interview said that effort <strong>of</strong> the city council and the Pepito added that it was during<br />
<strong>City</strong> Councilor<br />
he will not be ashamed if asked Mayor over the last eight years. in their term that the education<br />
about his and the city council’s Pepito explained that the sector got an abundance <strong>of</strong> support VI, including day care pupils and<br />
performance. And he will answer traditionally executive functions from the LGU. He cited the those enrolled in the DepEd’s<br />
with a definite yes, he said, if asked that Mayor Codilla delegated to school supplies given by the city Alternative Learning System. He<br />
if promises made starting with the them helped a lot. He went to say to all students from Grades I to -Pepito proud...Page 3
Opinion<br />
Pangagpas<br />
ni Iyo Hantoy<br />
S. M. Pepito<br />
Ang civil service commission mao ang<br />
ahensiya nga gitugyanan sa atong kagamhanan<br />
sa pagmugna ug pagpanday sa mga reglamento<br />
nga maoy sundon sa tanang mga kawani<br />
sa kagamhanan lokal ug nasyonal. Karong<br />
semanaha sulayan ta pagtuki ang panumpa nga<br />
gihimo sa tanang mga empleyado atol sa Flag<br />
Ceremony nga himo-on matag Lunes pagsugod<br />
sa trabaho sa semana.<br />
Ang pangutana Natuman ba kini<br />
Pananglitan. Maglingkod nang tapat at<br />
mahusay. Isip kawani sa gobyerno. Sensiro ba<br />
ang imong pangalagad Wala bay pagkamaut<br />
ug pagpaka aron ingnon<br />
“Akoy papasok ng maaga at magtratrabaho<br />
ng lampas sa takdang oras kung kinakailangan,”<br />
Pangutan-a ang imong kaugalingon, nagtuman<br />
ka ba niini Dili ba alas kuatro palang sa hapon<br />
wala kana sa opisina ug motrabaho ug lapas sa<br />
oras basta maayo lang ang cashabutan<br />
“Magsisilbi ako nang magalang at<br />
mabilis sa lahat ng nangangailangan;” Wala<br />
ka ba magbagotbot ug magsige lag kusmod<br />
samtang nagtrabaho ug nahimo nang popular<br />
sa maong opisina ang sinultihang balika lang<br />
Ang <strong>Ormoc</strong>anon is the <strong>of</strong>ficial publication <strong>of</strong> the Local<br />
<strong>Government</strong> Unit <strong>of</strong> <strong>Ormoc</strong> and is published weekly in the<br />
vernacular and in English with editorial <strong>of</strong>fice located at<br />
New <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Hall, Añubing St., <strong>Government</strong> Center.<br />
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Ang<br />
<strong>Ormoc</strong>anon<br />
ATTY. RUBEN R. CAPAHI<br />
Consultant/<strong>City</strong> <strong>Government</strong> Spokesperson<br />
Staff:<br />
LYNN DE LOS REYES-CELIZ<br />
ROBERTO C. DEJON<br />
JUN TARROZA<br />
RONNIE C. ROA<br />
JOEY VINCENT C. MOTEL<br />
ROMMEL M. QUILANTANG<br />
Photographer:<br />
JOSEPH LEVI C. SAUSA<br />
News Contributors:<br />
JOSEPHINE N. SERSEÑA<br />
ELVIE ROMAN-ROA<br />
Ang<br />
<strong>Ormoc</strong>anon<br />
www.ormoc.gov.ph<br />
“Panunumpa ng mga kawani<br />
ng gobyerno”<br />
tungod kay hinay kaayo nga mag-aginod ang<br />
papeles sa imong lamesa<br />
“Pangangalagaan ko ang mga gamit,<br />
kasangkapan at iba pang pag-aari ng<br />
pamahalaan;” Isip kawani nga gitugyanan ug<br />
mga computer, laptop ug ubang kahimanan<br />
sa opisina, imo bang getratar isip imong kaugalingon<br />
ug wala nimo yabagyabagi ug<br />
duhalduhali ang paggamit niini Sa mga drivers<br />
inyo bang gi-ampingan ang sakyanan nga inyong<br />
gemaniho Sa mga mekaniko wala ba ninyo usikusiki<br />
ang mga piyesa o ipalusot sa pagbaligya<br />
“Magiging pantay at makatarungan ang<br />
pakikitungo ko sa mga lumalapit sa aming<br />
tanggapan” Mao ba kini ang nahitabo sa mga<br />
opisina karon Dili ba unahon ang mga paryente,<br />
suod nga higala bisan awahi kining miabut ug<br />
hikalimtan usahay ang mga taga barangay nga<br />
dugay nang nagpaabut tungod kay dili maayo<br />
ang pamiste ug pamarug<br />
“Magsasalita ako laban sa katiwalian at<br />
pagsasamantala,” Adunay mga kawani nga<br />
gitagaan ug poder ug katungod nga motabang<br />
pagpatuman sa mga programa sa kagamhanan<br />
apan ilang giabusaran ug gipahimuslan.<br />
Motabang konohay ug patrabaho, apan adunay<br />
cashabutan nga tag (P500.00) kono ang matag<br />
tawo. Sa mga chicks nga patrabahoon lain na<br />
usab kono nga sabut. Dili ko lang hisgutan<br />
dinhi apan ihagawhaw ko lang. he He He.<br />
Ngano man usab nga ang mga gibuhatan sa<br />
ingon dili man mosulti niini<br />
“Hindi ko gagamitin ang aking<br />
panunungkulan sa sarili kong kapakanan.”<br />
Natuman ba kini Dili ba daghan sa mga kawani<br />
nga naghimo nagtindahan sa ilang opisina. Nag<br />
baligya ug mga RTW’s shirt and blouses ug<br />
ubang mga baligya ug ang oras nga unta ilang<br />
igahin sa ilang trabaho sa opisina tua na sa<br />
ilang mga baligya ug pangobra sa naka-utang<br />
Tingali baya hinoon ug mao kini ang dalan sa<br />
lain na usab nga pag-abusar sa trabaho<br />
“Hindi ako hihingi o tatanggap ng suhol.”<br />
Pagkanindot unta kun gituman sa atong mga<br />
kawani sa gobyerno, apan adunay uban nga<br />
matud pa sa mga may transaksyon sa maong<br />
opisina, grabe ang sistema. Kadaghanan kung<br />
walay cashabutan hinay ug dugay molusot<br />
ang imong papeles. Tinuod dili mangayo o<br />
modawat ug suhol kay dili man siya direktang<br />
modawat kun dili ang iyang mga hinanib.<br />
Hinaut nga isip empleyado sa gobyerno,<br />
atong buhaton sa aktwal ang atong “panunumpa”.<br />
Salamat. Hangtud sa sunod semana.<br />
<strong>Ormoc</strong> Immaculate Conception School Foundation, Inc.<br />
is Accredited<br />
Recognition or Accreditation for School<br />
Year 2012 -2013”. This document, which<br />
By: Rommel M. Quilantang<br />
It has now been clarified that <strong>Ormoc</strong><br />
Immaculate Conception School Foundation Inc.<br />
(OICSF) is, in fact, accredited by the DepEd.<br />
Ang <strong>Ormoc</strong>anon interviewed Ms. Annabelle<br />
C. Cadeliña, head <strong>of</strong> <strong>Ormoc</strong> Immaculate<br />
Conception School Foundation Inc. (OICSF),<br />
and confirmed that the school is recognized<br />
and accredited by the DepEd and is licensed to<br />
accept students from preparatory levels to second<br />
year high school. In the interview, witnessed<br />
by concerned parents and school stakeholders,<br />
Cadeliña explained that her school provides<br />
quality education to its students.<br />
Cadeliña also showed Ang <strong>Ormoc</strong>anon her<br />
school documents, among them <strong>Government</strong><br />
Recognition [R-VIII] No. 15 S. 2004 and<br />
<strong>Government</strong> Recognition [R-VIII] No. 16 S.<br />
2004, which certify that OICSF Inc. is allowed<br />
to accept students in preparatory level such as<br />
in toddler, nursery and kindergarten; including<br />
elementary (from grade one to grade six).<br />
All <strong>of</strong> the documents were signed by DepEd<br />
Regional Director Sol F. Matugas, Ed.D. CESO<br />
III and Schools Division Superintendent Sol C.<br />
Lumarda, CESO V.<br />
The school also has <strong>Government</strong> Permit No.<br />
017 s. 2012, that it to accept students in first and<br />
second year levels. The document is signed by<br />
DepEd-Reg. VIII Assistant Regional Director<br />
Atty. Alberto T. Escobarte Dir. III and Regional<br />
Director Luisa Bautista-Yu, CESO III.<br />
Another document is the Regional<br />
Memorandum No. 145. S. 2012, captioned as a<br />
“List <strong>of</strong> Private Schools with Permit to Operate,<br />
the DepEd through its Quality Assurance and<br />
Accountability Division has released for school<br />
heads, concerned parties and the public, clearly<br />
includes OICSF Inc. as one <strong>of</strong> the accredited<br />
schools in <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong>.<br />
Cadeliña has been eager to clear the matter<br />
since her school was inadvertently omitted in<br />
an article published by Ang <strong>Ormoc</strong>anon listing<br />
the accredited schools in the city. An excerpt <strong>of</strong><br />
the article was posted in the social network site<br />
Facebook, causing anxiety among parents and<br />
other concerned parties.<br />
Ang <strong>Ormoc</strong>anon published a clarification in<br />
its Vol. 2 No. 29, released for the period April 2-8,<br />
2012. Ang <strong>Ormoc</strong>anon announced: “Following<br />
verification, it has been determined that <strong>Ormoc</strong><br />
Immaculate Conception School Foundation<br />
is in fact duly accredited by the DepEd. This<br />
clarifies the listing <strong>of</strong> private schools accredited<br />
by DepEd that came out in Vol. 2 issue No. 25 <strong>of</strong><br />
Ang <strong>Ormoc</strong>anon. The list was published relative<br />
to the story <strong>of</strong> DepEd- <strong>Ormoc</strong> warning on schools<br />
with no accreditation. Ang <strong>Ormoc</strong>anon took the<br />
initiative <strong>of</strong> asking the DepEd about the matter<br />
and asked for a listing.”<br />
The Ang <strong>Ormoc</strong>anon editor apologizes to the<br />
school for any inconvenience or confusion the<br />
previous article may have caused.
Maglasang inspires Eagles<br />
By: Josephine N. Serseña<br />
No less than <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong><br />
Councilor Felomino Maglasang<br />
was the Guest <strong>of</strong> Honor and Speaker<br />
at the joint opening ceremony <strong>of</strong><br />
Class 07 & 08 <strong>of</strong> the CAFGUs<br />
Basic Military Training.<br />
The affair was held at the 52nd<br />
Infantry Battalion Headquarters in<br />
Brgy. Caticugan, Sta. Rita, Samar<br />
last June 20. The classes have 100<br />
candidates, only one <strong>of</strong> whom<br />
was female. They will stay there<br />
for 45 days and will undergo rigid<br />
training before their deployment<br />
to areas under the Alpha and Delta<br />
Companies’ jurisdiction.<br />
In his speech, Maglasang<br />
acknowledged the enthusiasm in<br />
the leadership <strong>of</strong> the Philippine<br />
Army’s 52nd IB, noting that the<br />
unit is known as the home <strong>of</strong> the<br />
“toughest eagles” in the Infantry<br />
Division.<br />
The city councilor also<br />
thanked the army <strong>of</strong>ficers for his<br />
invitation to their ceremonies –<br />
his second – making him their<br />
“favorite” speaker. He told the<br />
army that he actually had doubt if<br />
he could make it as he had a prior<br />
commitment to attend the barangay<br />
consultative assembly in <strong>Ormoc</strong>.<br />
But nonetheless he decided to<br />
come hoping that his words could<br />
be an inspiration the 100 trainees.<br />
It was learned that 60% <strong>of</strong> the<br />
trainees are from the province <strong>of</strong><br />
Cebu, with the others coming from<br />
Leyte particularly <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong>.<br />
Alpha Company is based in Camp<br />
Downes here.<br />
Councilor Maglasang, Chair<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Education Committee <strong>of</strong><br />
the 12th Sanggunian, said he<br />
appreciates the trainees’ desire to<br />
serve, choosing a life <strong>of</strong> high risk<br />
rather than one <strong>of</strong> comfort. He cited<br />
King Solomon, who famously said<br />
“..give to the world your best and<br />
the best will come back to you”.<br />
He further emphasized that peace<br />
and stability is everyone’s concern<br />
and individuals like CAFGUs are<br />
needed. “You choose to serve<br />
to protect the freedom that we<br />
already enjoy, this freedom is a gift<br />
handed to us on a silver platter by<br />
our heroes and our veterans. Sad<br />
to say there are people who used<br />
this freedom to promote their own<br />
ideology”, Maglasang added.<br />
<strong>Apostol</strong> says from p.1<br />
their <strong>of</strong>fice are pure harassment<br />
suits. Of the remaining 20%, only<br />
about half proceed to actual trial or<br />
are actually meritorious. <strong>Apostol</strong><br />
emphasized that his <strong>of</strong>fice should<br />
not be used as an instrument to<br />
harass public <strong>of</strong>ficials.<br />
<strong>City</strong> Mayor Eric C. Codilla in<br />
his welcome message to the top<br />
leaders <strong>of</strong> government agencies said<br />
that the theme for the assembly,<br />
which was Anti-Corruption and<br />
Transparent, Accountable and<br />
Participatory Governance, is an<br />
interesting agenda for all LGUs.<br />
The LGU, after all, is at the<br />
forefront in delivering basic service<br />
to the people.<br />
Mayor Codilla pointed out<br />
that <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> gained national<br />
recognition last year after being<br />
accorded the Gawad Pamana ng<br />
Lahi Award. Mayor Codilla added<br />
that and other equally important<br />
awards and recognitions that the<br />
city received from government<br />
and private entities are clear<br />
manifestations <strong>of</strong> good, effective<br />
and efficient governance under<br />
his administration. These awards,<br />
he said, also encourages him<br />
to do better, reiterating that his<br />
administration will always “work<br />
for a cause and not for applause.”<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Budget and<br />
Management 8 Regional Director<br />
Imelda Laceras said that the<br />
objective <strong>of</strong> the assembly is to<br />
revisit the priority projects <strong>of</strong> Pres.<br />
Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III.<br />
Pepito proud from p.1<br />
added that the city also responded<br />
to the infrastructure needs <strong>of</strong> the<br />
DepEd, with the construction <strong>of</strong> 184<br />
classrooms last year and another 50<br />
classrooms undergoing construction<br />
this year. The concrete fencing <strong>of</strong><br />
61 schools all throughout the city is<br />
also a boon for the education sector.<br />
Pepito said they played a<br />
part in the construction <strong>of</strong> the<br />
multimillion water project that has<br />
allowed <strong>Ormoc</strong>anons to avail <strong>of</strong><br />
abundant water supply 24/7 and<br />
also the construction <strong>of</strong> the New<br />
<strong>City</strong> Hall. Pointing to the five<br />
3-in-1 buildings <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> Health,<br />
Pepito recalled that the objective <strong>of</strong><br />
containing possible outbreaks has<br />
been achieved, in addition to being<br />
able to bring government closer to<br />
the people.<br />
Being the long-time Chairman<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Committee on Agriculture,<br />
Pepito did not miss to mention the<br />
successes in <strong>Ormoc</strong>’s agricultural<br />
sector. Pointing out that the city<br />
has become a powerhouse in the<br />
region in terms <strong>of</strong> agriculture,<br />
he singled out Brgy. Valencia<br />
Chairman Alfredo Roble as an<br />
example. Roble received an<br />
award from no less than President<br />
Benigno S. Aquino III as the Best<br />
Rice Farmer in the country for the<br />
year 2011, which came with a prize<br />
<strong>of</strong> P100,000. Of late, Councilor<br />
Pepito said there are other significant<br />
infrastructure projects <strong>of</strong> the city:<br />
the city hospital, fire station and<br />
the manpower building. He said<br />
that these major projects will be a<br />
part <strong>of</strong> the legacy <strong>of</strong> Mayor Eric C.<br />
Codilla and the members <strong>of</strong> the 12th<br />
Sangguniang Panglungsod.<br />
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Ang<br />
<strong>Ormoc</strong>anon 3
Mayor Beboy saludo ni Lolo ug Lola<br />
By: Joey Vincent C. Motel<br />
Nindot nga handurawon ang<br />
usa ka mabulokong kagahapon. Sa<br />
usa ka espesyal nga panagtigom,<br />
gipasidunggan ni <strong>City</strong> Mayor Eric<br />
C. Codilla ang mga katigulangan<br />
atol sa gipahigayong Senior Citizens<br />
Day niadtong Hunyo 13 didto sa<br />
<strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Superdome.<br />
Matod pa sa mayor, ang<br />
mga katigulangan maoy simbolo<br />
sa tinuoray nga kaalam nga<br />
gikinahanglan diha sa pag-umol<br />
ug usa ka maayong komunidad.<br />
Gitataw usab nga lisod na hitupngan<br />
ni labwan ang kaalam nilang lolo<br />
ug lola ilabi na diha sa pag-atubang<br />
– pagsulbad sa kalisod diin bugtong<br />
pamaagi ug buhat lamang ang<br />
ilang gigamit ug wala magsalig sa<br />
makabag-ong teknolohiya. Kini<br />
wala pay labot sa pagpakigbisog<br />
sa mga katigulangan niadtong<br />
panahon sa giyera, pagpangita ug<br />
pagkaon nga ikasapar, gatas alang sa<br />
kabataan ug pagpangita ug saktong<br />
pansayan samtang nagdahunog ang<br />
palibot dala sa gubat.<br />
Gipasabot usab sa mayor nga<br />
gikan sa pagsugod sa iyang termino,<br />
iya gayud gihatagan ug pagtagad<br />
ang mga senior citizens. Iya usab<br />
gipaabot ang pagpasalamat ngadto<br />
kang Konsehal Demy Tugonon ug<br />
kanhi konsehal ug karon legislative<br />
consultant Anoy Corro kinsa mao<br />
gayuy nangusog aron mahimo ang<br />
<strong>Ormoc</strong> Senior Citizens Affairs<br />
Office. Ang opisina sa OSCA karon<br />
ang kanunay nang mokuyog atol<br />
sa mga barangay visit ug niagni sa<br />
ilang mga kaubang senior citizen sa<br />
pagparehistro alang makapahimulos<br />
sila sa mga benepisyo nga gitagana<br />
alang kanila.<br />
Sa iyang bahin, si <strong>City</strong> Social<br />
Welfare and Development (CSWD)<br />
Officer Marietta Legaspi ang<br />
niuyon sa pamahayag sa mayor<br />
nga ang kalantip ug kaalam sa mga<br />
senior citizens dako ug matabang<br />
alang sa pagpatunhay sa maayong<br />
komunidad. Matod pa ni Legaspi,<br />
ang mga senior citizens pwede<br />
kaayong makatabang diha sa<br />
counseling sa mga magtiayong<br />
adunay problema sa panimalay,<br />
mamahimong miyembro sa<br />
Barangay Council for the Welfare<br />
<strong>of</strong> Children, resource speakers<br />
sa KALIPI ug ERPAT, magtudlo<br />
diha sa mga daycare centers ug<br />
ang medyo arangan ug kabutang<br />
maka-sponsor ug kabataan sa iyang<br />
pagtungha. Dugang pa ni Legaspi<br />
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Ang<br />
<strong>Ormoc</strong>anon<br />
www.ormoc.gov.ph<br />
nga ang maong mga panahom<br />
posible kaayo tungod kay dili naman<br />
kini magkinahanglan ug budget.<br />
Si Konsehal Lea Doris Villar,<br />
kinsa maoy nangulo sa komitiba<br />
sa Social Services diin sakop ang<br />
senior citizens, ang mipasabot nga<br />
ang mga senior citizens anaa sa<br />
takna sa ilang kinabuhi diin wala<br />
na silay angay pa nga pamatudan.<br />
Miuyon usab ang babayeng<br />
magbabalaud nga ang kaalam sa<br />
usa ka senior citizen hiyas nga<br />
gikinahanglan diha sa pagpanday<br />
ug pundasyon alang unya sa usa<br />
ka malinawon ug mauswagon<br />
nga <strong>Ormoc</strong>. Ang maong panahom<br />
makita diha sa konseho sa dakbayan<br />
diin ang mga senior citizens nga<br />
si Vice Mayor Nepnep Aparis ug<br />
mga kagawad nga silang Dudy<br />
Larrazabal, Menoy Maglasang,<br />
Pepe Boy Alfaro, Chuchi Pepito,<br />
Demy Tugonon ug Payling Omega<br />
maoy nangusog aron sa pagpanday<br />
ug pagpasar ug balaudnon alang sa<br />
dakbayan sa <strong>Ormoc</strong>.
Mayor Beboy lauds cooperatives for their strength<br />
By: Robert C. Dejon<br />
<strong>City</strong> Mayor Eric C. Codilla<br />
had only the best to say <strong>of</strong> the 36<br />
cooperatives in the city which took<br />
an active part in the 2012 fiesta<br />
activities.<br />
At the Cooperative Night last<br />
June 21 at the <strong>Ormoc</strong> Superdome,<br />
the mayor said he was impressed<br />
at the number <strong>of</strong> cooperative in<br />
attendance. The mayor added that<br />
he wanted to do what he can to<br />
maintain their numbers because this<br />
would also mean progress for each<br />
group.<br />
Mayor Codilla also appealed to<br />
lending cooperatives to give each<br />
member a very low interest rate<br />
so their members would also grow<br />
also. He added that they should<br />
not focus on the growth <strong>of</strong> their<br />
cooperatives but instead look for the<br />
welfare <strong>of</strong> their members because if<br />
the members grow the cooperative<br />
will similarly progress. “Tagai og<br />
daku nga pagtagad ang inyo mga<br />
miembro, labaw sa inyo cooperative<br />
ka yang inyo miembro mao ra usab<br />
ang mobuhi sa inyo coop” Mayor<br />
Codilla stressed.<br />
Mayor Codilla likewise<br />
expressed his gratitude at<br />
the continued growth <strong>of</strong> the<br />
cooperatives in the city. He said that<br />
cooperatives usually mushroom<br />
during election time, but the<br />
presence <strong>of</strong> the cooperatives on<br />
their special evening even as the<br />
elections are a year away augured<br />
well for the city. It was learned<br />
that there are approximately 50<br />
cooperative registered with the city<br />
cooperative council.<br />
Omega asks homeowners <strong>of</strong>ficials to focus on solidity<br />
By: Robert C. Dejon<br />
<strong>City</strong> Councilor Rafael Omega,<br />
Jr., the Chair <strong>of</strong> the Committee on<br />
Land Use in the city council, has<br />
advised <strong>of</strong>ficials <strong>of</strong> all Homeowners<br />
Associations under the Urban Poor<br />
Affairs Office (UPAO) to focus on<br />
the solidity <strong>of</strong> their association.<br />
At the Urban Poor Associations<br />
Night last June 13, Councilor<br />
Omega appealed to all association<br />
leaders to give time to each member<br />
in order for them to grow. He added<br />
that there are plenty <strong>of</strong> successful<br />
urban poor associations all over the<br />
city but there are also urban poor<br />
groups that are not so fortunate. One<br />
reason for this problem, according to<br />
Councilor Omega, is the neglect <strong>of</strong><br />
their association leaders.<br />
Omega echoed the appeal <strong>of</strong><br />
Alex Noynay, President <strong>of</strong> Ocean<br />
View Homeowners Association, who<br />
appealed to his fellow leaders to focus<br />
on solidifying their association to<br />
gain progress. He told other leaders<br />
to follow the appeal made by Noynay<br />
so they too would be as solid and<br />
as progressive as the Ocean View<br />
Homeowners Association.<br />
Omega said that the city is<br />
willing to give total support to<br />
all the associations. But he said<br />
each <strong>of</strong> the associations’ <strong>of</strong>ficials<br />
and members should support each<br />
other so that the city would not<br />
have any second thoughts about<br />
supporting them. Omega said that<br />
lately the city has provided support<br />
to the Puntaville Homeowners<br />
Association Incorporated.<br />
The Urban Poor Association<br />
in the city was one <strong>of</strong> the groups<br />
that were privileged to be<br />
accorded a night <strong>of</strong> merriment and<br />
bonding with other associations.<br />
No less than 25 Homeowners<br />
Associations attended the event.<br />
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LGU goes to Linao<br />
By: Joey Vincent C. Motel<br />
The Local <strong>Government</strong> Unit<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> headed to Linao on<br />
its weekly barangay consultative<br />
assembly to listen and evaluate the<br />
common problems <strong>of</strong> the people.<br />
Home to one <strong>of</strong> the six 3-in-1<br />
centers, Linao caters to the medical<br />
and maternal needs <strong>of</strong> its people and<br />
neighbors from Alegria, Batuan,<br />
Punta, Naungan, Tambulilid and<br />
Don Felipe Larrazabal. Hundreds<br />
flock to the centers daily, forcing<br />
the barangay council to request for<br />
an extension <strong>of</strong> the recovery room<br />
to house recuperating moms after<br />
labor.<br />
With the Linao Elementary<br />
School now promoted to Linao<br />
Central School, the influx <strong>of</strong> pupils<br />
from 14 elementary schools under<br />
its umbrella is expected in the<br />
coming days, especially during<br />
conferences and the division<br />
meet. The contemporary practice<br />
<strong>of</strong> holding the events at the<br />
barangay covered court highlights<br />
the importance <strong>of</strong> the proximity<br />
between the school and the covered<br />
court. This moved the barangay<br />
council and LCS Principal Ms. Eden<br />
Laurente to request the LGU for a<br />
covered court to be placed inside<br />
the school grounds. Such facility<br />
will also be used for PTA meetings<br />
and graduations. Mayor Codilla<br />
however deferred committing to<br />
such request, revealing instead<br />
that a 2-storey, 6-classroom school<br />
building is coming to Linao Central<br />
School, an announcement that was<br />
met with much applause from the<br />
public.<br />
Linao National High School<br />
also had its share <strong>of</strong> requests<br />
from the LGU. Spearheaded by<br />
Principal Ms. Jereza Matiga,<br />
LNHS requested for a school stage<br />
and an interior drainage system as<br />
the school experienced flooding<br />
during heavy rains. Mayor Codilla<br />
instructs <strong>City</strong> Engineer Ranulfo<br />
Oliveros to look into the matter and<br />
make recommendations afterwards.<br />
With 60% <strong>of</strong> Linao depending<br />
on the sea, fisherfolks, through<br />
barangay councilor S<strong>of</strong>ronio<br />
“Donga” Chu, lamented the lack <strong>of</strong><br />
a place to dock their boats. Seaside<br />
residences have encroached unto<br />
the shoreline, which used to be<br />
where boats <strong>of</strong> barangay fishermen<br />
were docked. Chu also inquired<br />
about alternative livelihoods to<br />
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Brgy. Linao<br />
Population: 7,029 people<br />
1,535 households<br />
Land Area: 87.9359 has<br />
Brgy. Officials<br />
Chairwoman Janet Pulido Almario<br />
Councilors<br />
Melbur Melgazo<br />
S<strong>of</strong>ronio Chu<br />
Edgardo Dimas<br />
S<strong>of</strong>ronio Alkuino<br />
Charina Linggo<br />
Sotero Arcillas<br />
Jose Marlon Castillo<br />
SK Chairman Christian Renier Cornito<br />
supplement the fishermen’s income<br />
during bad weather.<br />
Among the earliest to have<br />
the new waterlines installed,<br />
new settlers also pose a need for<br />
additional pipelines for water<br />
supply in Puroks 14 and 17.<br />
Backfilling material is also needed<br />
in Puroks 16 and 17. Mayor Codilla<br />
tasked Engr. Gervacio Germano<br />
and Engr. Oliveros to look into the<br />
problem. Germano explained that<br />
the pipes towards the said puroks<br />
are undersized and had cause the<br />
slow supply <strong>of</strong> water.<br />
Mayor Codilla also revealed<br />
that the city has allocated 500<br />
meters <strong>of</strong> road concreting in Linao.<br />
He tasked Hon. Chairwoman Janet<br />
Pulido Almario and her council<br />
to determine how to allocate the<br />
project, so that many puroks can be<br />
served.<br />
The afternoon visitation<br />
took the long route on the peace<br />
and order issue. Exactly a week<br />
ago, while the visitation was in<br />
Macabug, a shooting incident<br />
happened in Purok 7 involving a<br />
casualty with the suspect still at<br />
large. What caused more concern<br />
was the rumor that the suspect<br />
has started to harass the witnesses<br />
to the incident. Sangguniang<br />
Panlungsod Peace and Order<br />
Chairman Demosthenes Tugonon<br />
wondered why the suspect was<br />
not arrested by the witnesses on<br />
the spot <strong>of</strong> the crime. The lawyer<br />
councilor explained that a case<br />
must be filed for the police to<br />
apprehend the said suspect and<br />
that the court has the last say on<br />
the case. He called on the residents<br />
to be vigilant so as to prevent such<br />
incidents to happen again. For his<br />
part, Mayor Codilla shared that<br />
although crimes do happen, he has<br />
made sure that his administration<br />
and the police force take every<br />
single step to solve the same.
<strong>Ormoc</strong>anon futbolilits meet Beboy<br />
By: Joey Vincent Motel<br />
Fresh from a successful<br />
campaign in the 3rd Erwin Buling<br />
Cup in Cabali-an, Southern Leyte,<br />
the Under-12 and Under-17<br />
<strong>Ormoc</strong>anon soccer/football<br />
players paid a courtesy to <strong>City</strong><br />
Mayor Eric Codilla.<br />
Led by coach Henry Apas, the<br />
footballers happily extended their<br />
gratitude to the LGU for actively<br />
supporting their latest campaign<br />
in Cabali-an last June 16-17. The<br />
LGU, through <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Sports<br />
Council Chairman Ruben “Bingo”<br />
Capahi, provided the team’s<br />
transport needs as service vehicles<br />
sent <strong>of</strong>f and fetched them.<br />
With resounding domination<br />
in the invitationals, the <strong>Ormoc</strong><br />
Soccer Aficionados (OSA) slowly<br />
built their way towards household<br />
popularity with a newly found base<br />
<strong>of</strong> supporters.<br />
In the upcoming sixth season <strong>of</strong><br />
the OCSSO, the OSA will face their<br />
second year with <strong>of</strong>ferings in the<br />
U-12, U-17, Ladies and Men’s Open<br />
and a probable exploration <strong>of</strong> the<br />
U-10 category. Still in the pipeline is<br />
the Men’s Open will lure collegiate<br />
ball kickers from <strong>Ormoc</strong>, Tacloban,<br />
Maasin, Baybay and Cabalian.<br />
The OSA U-12 team is also fresh<br />
from a semifinal stint in the Cebu<br />
Amateur Football Club (CAFC) last<br />
May. The U-12 and U-17 teams are<br />
extending their invitations to young<br />
aspirants who wish to join them.<br />
Interested pupils and students are<br />
required just two things – being<br />
physically fit and a keen interest in<br />
the sport. Training sessions happen<br />
every afternoon at the Eastern<br />
Visayas State University – <strong>Ormoc</strong><br />
<strong>City</strong> Campus grounds.<br />
Republic <strong>of</strong> the Philippines<br />
<strong>City</strong> Social Welfare Development Office<br />
Team U-12<br />
New <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> National High<br />
School<br />
- Rudli Reigy Oriol<br />
- Jovit Sean J. Villaluz<br />
- Harvey A. Peña<br />
- Lordswill G. Apolinaria<br />
<strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Central School<br />
- Harold Rhey J. Aguipo<br />
- Vicente C. Golo, Jr.<br />
San Agustin Schoolyard<br />
- Keezer F. Oquias<br />
- Gabriel J. Estoy<br />
St. Paul’s School<br />
- Luigi Nico C. Dacoycoy<br />
<strong>Ormoc</strong> Immaculate Conception<br />
School Foundation<br />
- Niño Rev De Los Reyes<br />
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Team U-17<br />
New <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> National High<br />
School<br />
- Ariel Obligado<br />
- Joseph Joshua Magtuba<br />
- Joramai Sacay<br />
- Reynaldo Roble<br />
- Federico Tumampo<br />
- Joseph Luchaves<br />
- Reynaldo Tumampo<br />
Linao National High School<br />
- Marco Abario<br />
St. Peter’s College<br />
- Jose Adolfo<br />
- Vince Geronimo C. Golo<br />
- Mark Urtal<br />
DATE<br />
NAME OF BENEFICIARY/<br />
RECIPIENT<br />
ADDRESS<br />
KIND OF BENEFIT RECEIVED/SERVICE RENDERED<br />
May 21, 2012 Lilita C. Silva Brgy. Milagro, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Operation (Financial Assist.)<br />
Maseal R. Concepcion Brgy. Can-untog, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Operation (Financial Assist.)<br />
Mhardie S. Recosana Brgy. Batuan, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Medicine (Financial Assist.)<br />
May 22, 2012 Anita B. Gacho Brgy. Can-untog, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Medicine (Financial Assist.)<br />
May 23, 2013 Ruel P. Mendoza Brgy. Punta, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Operation (Financial Assist.)<br />
Daniel M. Maliper Brgy. San Isidro, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Operation (Financial Assist.)<br />
Maria Louisa Caroscos Brgy. Alta Vista, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Medicine (Financial Assist.)<br />
Julieta C. Dalaguit Brgy. District 26, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Medicine (Financial Assist.)<br />
Francisco Caballero Brgy. Batuan, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Medicine (Financial Assist.)<br />
Renante Casona Brgy. Libertad, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Medicine (Financial Assist.)<br />
Judito r. Senillo Brgy. Dolores, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Medicine (Financial Assist.)<br />
May 25, 2012 Narciso C. Diano Brgy. Cabulihan, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Operation (Financial Assist.)<br />
Sidney P. Troyo Brgy. Cogon, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Medicine (Financial Assist.)<br />
Ismael B. Cabonegro Brgy. Alta Vista, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Medicine (Financial Assist.)<br />
Natividad Dela Torre Brgy. Kadaohan, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Transpo (Financial Assist.)<br />
May 28, 2012 Bonifacio C. Dalumpines Brgy. Nueva Vista, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Medicine (Financial Assist.)<br />
Emma S. Espina Brgy. District I, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Medicine (Financial Assist.)<br />
Rotello V. Eamiguel Brgy. Lilo-an, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Medicine (Financial Assist.)<br />
Amparo C. Miro Brgy. San Isidro, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Medicine (Financial Assist.)<br />
May 29, 2012 Amelita D. Donayre Brgy. Green Valley, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Medicine (Financial Assist.)<br />
Jennalyn P. Calvez Brgy. San Juan, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Medicine (Financial Assist.)<br />
Persedes Juevesano Brgy. Mas-in, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Medicine (Financial Assist.)<br />
Nenita G. Castañeda Brgy. Labrador, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Medicine (Financial Assist.)<br />
Richard S. Icoy Brgy. District 25, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Medicine (Financial Assist.)<br />
Junrey t Racho Brgy. Libertad, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Medicine (Financial Assist.)<br />
Vilma P. Batulan Brgy. Tambulilid, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Operation (Financial Assist.)<br />
Reno A. Dela Cruz Brgy. Matica-a, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Medicine (Financial Assist.)<br />
Renier Omo Street Educator (CSWDO) Food Assistance<br />
Carmen D. Garjas Brgy. Quezon Jr., <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Food Assistance<br />
Irene Ilorde Brgy. Nueva Vista, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Food Assistance<br />
Victoria M. Arebato Brgy. Dist. 29, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Food Assistance<br />
May 30, 2012 Jennelyn E. Gindoy Brgy. District 28, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Medicine (Financial Assist.)<br />
Angeli D. Longakit Brgy. R.M. Tan, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Medicine (Financial Assist.)<br />
Rosalina D. Pacaldo Brgy. Mas-in, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Medicine (Financial Assist.)<br />
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