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12th SP supports CotabatoBy: Ronnie C. RoaThe 12 th SangguniangPanlungsod of Ormoc City passeda resolution in support of theSangguniang Panlalawigan ofCotabato, entitled “Resolutionexpressing strong opposition tothe petition of the Power SectorAssets and Liabilities ManagementCorporation (PSALM) to increaseits universal charge (UC) by anaggregate of 39 centavos perkilowatt hour” during their regularsession last week.City Councilor JoseAlfaro, chairman committeeon environment, proposed theresolution supporting the provincialgovernment of Cotabato’sresolution. The Ormoc legislatorsbelieved that this request forincrease is contrary to the purposeof which PSALM was created. The12 th SP approved the said resolutionwith no objection.The resolution authored byCotabato Provincial Board MemberJose I. Tejada and co-authored byVice-Governor Gregorio T. Ipongcited that Republic Act no. 9136or the EPIRA Law of 2001 orElectric Power Industry Reform Actwas enacted to ensure the quality,Province resolutionSP’s Energy Committee convene to draft a resolution expressing strong opposition to PSALM’s impending increaseof the universal charge.reliability, security and affordabilityof the supply of electric powerand to ensure transparent andreasonable prices of electricity in aregime of free and fair competition;PSALM was created under EPIRAto ensure the privatization of allpower generation assets owned bythe government, thus encouragingprivate sector investment that wouldguarantee free and fair competitionthereby causing electric supplyaccessibility and affordability;PSALM has already privatized90% of the power generation assetsof the government but failed todeliver its very essence of providingaccessible, reliable and affordableelectricity rates; as of the latest,PSALM has a total debt and IPPobligation of 15.82 billion dollarsdespite being able to privatizemajority of the power generationassets of the government; the sheerlack of transparency of PSALM inarriving at adjustments, on powerrates and the litany of the seeminglynever ending inconveniencesbrought about by the corporationsballooning debt virtually renderedthe consuming public helpless.The Sangguniang Panlalawiganof Cotabato furnished copies to theEnergy Regulatory Commission(ERC) for their information. Copieswere also sent to TUCP Party ListRepresentative Raymund DemocritoC. Mendoza, Representatives JesusN. Sacdalan and Nancy A. Catamcoof 1 st and 2 nd districts province ofCotabato and all Sanggunian fortheir support.Beboy, Nepnep and other cityofficials off to Hawaii next monthby Roberto C. DejonEight (8) city officials led byCity Mayor Eric C. Codilla andVice Mayor Nepomuceno P. Aparisis set to go the 50 th State of theUnited States of America, Hawaiito formally sign the sisterhoodagreement between the County ofHawai’i in the said state.The accord is based on thetwo approved resolutions of thecity council Resolution No. 2011-112 and Resolution No. 2011-113dated June 16, which authorizedMayor Eric C. Codilla to and enterinto a formal Memorandum ofAgreement between the mayor ofthe County of Hawai’i USA andthe city of Ormoc.Resolution No. 2011-112indicated that the mayor ofthe County of Hawai’i and theHawai’i County Council havejointly promoted a Sister CityProgram to foster friendship andunderstanding among all theworld, particularly those in thePacific Basin. The sisterhoodprogram benefits the people ofaffiliated cities through exchangeof economic development, culturaland educational information ofmutual and commons interest tothe participating parties. Hawaiiand the Philippines have a longhistorical connection beginningwith the introduction of agricultureworkers, known as sakadas in 1906,according to the 2005 AmericanCommunity Survey, 23.5% of thepopulation of the State of Hawaiiis of Filipino decent.Also Hawaii and Ormoc Cityshare many common attributeswhich includes geothermal energythe latter being the geothermalpowerhouse of the Philippinesproducing at least 650 mega-wattsof geo-energy.Resolution No. 2011-113 onthe other hand manifest that the saidresolution for the establishment ofCity Sisterhood Relationship withthe County of Hawai’i of the Stateof Hawaii USA will benefit bothparties. The resolution also believesthat the establishment of a CitySisterhood Relationship betweenthese two cities in particular andthe two countries in general willenhance their economic, technical,educational, and cultural relations.The authority given by the councilMayor Eric C. Codilla to sign andenter into a formal MOA betweenthe mayor of the County of Hawai’iof the State of Hawaii, USA andthe City of Ormoc Philippines willsignify and manifest the sincerityof the City for the establishment ofthe relationship.Other city officials who will gowith the mayor to Hawaii for theformal signing of the SisterhoodRelation which is scheduledon September 10-19 are cityCouncilors Jose Alfaro, Chairmanof Sisterhood relation of theCity Council, Sotero M. Pepito,Ruben R. Capahi, Chief CityLegal Council, Augustine VestilJr, City Administrator Dr. DennisCapuyan, and Sec. to the MayorManuel Pascual.www.ormoc.gov.phAngOrmocanon 3

Random drug test for LGU workersCity Mayor Eric C. Codillaannounced that he will conductrandom drug test to LocalGovernment Employees afterevery flag ceremony starting nextweek.At the flag ceremony Monday,Mayor Codilla said that he wantsthis endeavor to be implemented toensure that those LGU employeeswho are using drugs will beidentified. He said that he alreadyinitiated this activity in 2005 withat least one casual/plantilla workerswas discharged from service afterhe was found positive of using theillegal drugs. The mayor said thathe was hoping that the dischargingof the said employee will serve asa warning to others. The randomtest will be conducted by drawingthe names of the employees. Tennames of employees will be drawnfrom the box to be done by thepersonnel of the Human ResourcesManagement Department underMs. Adelaida Biacolo and the CityAdministrator’s Office under Dr.Dennis Y.Capuyan. The drawnnames will be brought to a localdrug center were the actual drugtest will be done.Mayor Codilla also announcedthat a roll call will be done afterevery flag ceremony starting onthe same date that the randomdrug testing of workers will beconducted. Mayor Codilla said thathe noticed that while he is on hisway to attend the flag ceremonyat the New City Hall, he meetsseveral employees going out ofthe place without attending theflag ceremony. Mayor Codillasuspects that these employees willsign the attendance sheets but willleave without attending the flagceremony. Mayor Codilla stressedthat the signing of the attendancesheet is not the important thing butthe flag raising because the flagrepresents the government whichis their employer. They must payrespect to the flag because thissymbolizes the country and beinga public servant they are obligeto show their respect to it. MayorCodilla pointed out that thosecaught will be penalized based onCivil Service laws.City Health Department to create Dengue BrigadeCity Health Department chiefDr Nelita Navales disclosed that theSanitary Inspectors of the departmentwill lead the Dengue Brigade inevery barangay so the problem ofthe proliferation of dengue carryingmosquito will be eliminated orreduced.This according to Dr Navales isthe premise of Sanitary Inspector (SI)head Joy Obejas to lead the activity sothat the residents of every barangaywill help in the elimination of theof dengue in every community. TheSI’s according to Navales will lead athorough clean up in the communitytogether with the residents to driveaway the dengue carrying mosquitos.Navales said that this is a verysignificant activity because theprimary reason for the proliferationof dengue is the residents’ inaction incleaning up their surroundings.Navales said that the DengueBrigade will monitor the possiblebreeding areas of dengue carryingmosquito and lead the campaign cleanup in the surroundings. She said thisactivity will not only be conducted inthe city proper where most of the casesactually occurred but also in uplandbarangays because residents in thoseplaces are also victims of dengue. Shepointed out that the activity will startin the urban areas within the next fewdays.Navales on the other hand,disclosed that dengue situation in thecity is still manageable even if thenumber of cases throughout the cityis increasing. She said that as of Aug.16 157 cases of dengue were reportedwith 1 death. The death happenedlast March during the occurrence oftyphoon when the parents of an 11year old boy failed to attend to theirson who was experiencing high feverbecause flood hit their home and itwas already stage 4when the victim wasbrought to the localhospital here. DrNavales disclosed thatlast year during thisperiod the numbers ofdengue cases was only125.Navales believedthat the number ofcases is expectedto increase furtherbecause based ontheir records the increase of denguecases in the city usually starts in themonth of July until October. But sheis hoping that the creation of DengueBrigade and with the cooperation ofthe community no more casualty willbe added.Navales has advised the localresidents here to monitor the feverhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/imagepages/17148.htmof their children. She said that whenhigh fever already lasted 2-3 daysand the patients is very weak, theymust immediately visit the city healthdepartment for consultation. She saidthat for this month of August only 2dengue cases were reported yet andno patient are admitted in differenthospitals here.Ormoc hosts BPLO from p. 1local income has increased 200%during his first term as mayor on2004-2007 without adjustmenton tax rates. With the program,commercial establishments in thecity sprout, he said. Thus, the cityrecognized as best business friendlycity in the country during thatperiod.The seminar workshop aimedto “provide efficient delivery ofservices to the public by reducingbureaucratic red tape andpreventing graft and corruptions”as stated in the DILG-DTI JointMemorandum Circular No. 1 Seriesof 2010. The towns including citiesof Ormoc and Tacloban; Kananga,4AngOrmocanonwww.ormoc.gov.phBarugo, Villaba, Matag-ob, Dulag,Hilongos, Isabel, etc. were one tounify and simplify the numerousforms, confusing steps, long waitingtime and assorted signatories inrequiring business permits andlicenses. Finally, it inspires thatthe BPLS will become friendly tobusinessmen.Also gracing the affairwere DTI Leyte Dir. DesiderioBelas Jr., 1st Dist. of LeyteBoard Member Roque A. Tiuand City Business Permits andLicensing Officer Emil Tingsonwho discussed the BPLObenchmarking and his bestpractices.Villar calls on Senior Citizens from p. 1Villar said that based on herrecords for the month of Augustthere are 4,622 persons whose agesare 60 years old and there are 7,523persons whose ages are 71 up allover the city for a total of 12, 145.Villar said the actual member ofthe senior citizen federation in thecity only reaches a total numberof 6,153 or a difference of 5,992.Villar said she wants this 5,992elderly to join the organization sothey could also enjoy the benefitsand the camaraderie of their group.Villar said that she learnedthat most of this elderly do notjoin the any of the senior citizenorganization because they did notknow that there are benefits in beinga member of the group. She saidthat for the city alone it has alreadyprovided free movie watching atthe A theater from 1 to 5PM andmany other assistance from the city.While the national government isproviding 20% discounts to them toenjoy.City Mayor Eric C. Codillafor his part said that he was sothankful to the senior citizen formaking the city of what it is today.In his message the mayor wasthankful for making the city at itsbest during their younger days.That’s why, Mayor Codilla stressedthat he has no problem drivingthis towards progress because thecity was molded into the properarrangement.

New 19th IB CO meets Mayor Beboy CodillaBy: Josephine N. SerseñaThe newly installed CommandingOfficer of the 19th Infantry(Commando) Battalion in the personof Lieutenant Colonel Francis Cabugonmeets Ormoc City Mayor Eric Codillaa week after the formal turnover wasconducted. The ceremony was held atthe Battalion Headquarters in Brgy.Aguiting, Kananga, Leyte on July 31with Col John Bonafos, 802nd BrigadeCommader as the guest of honor andthe presiding officer. The change ofcommand was held in a very simpleceremony where LTC Jeffrey Cabansay,the battalion executive officer and theOfficer in Charge hand over symbolicflag to the incoming unit commander.During his visit to HonorableMayor Eric Codilla at the City Mayor’sOffice, LTC Francis Cabugon wasaccompanied by his wife Marit andstaff 1LT Malinche Tomarong. Themeeting was short and simple but thetwo gentlemen express their wishto establish a genuine partnershipin the name of public service. LTCFrancis Cabugon revealed that hewas surprised of the swapping but hewillingly accepted and followed like agood soldier. He further said that the8th Infantry Division of the Philippine19th Infantry Batallion LtCol Francis Cabugon with his wife Marit and 1Lt Malinche Tomarong during the courtesycall to Mayor Beboy.Army was kind during his tenure givinghim the chance to lead the 20th IB inSamar, then the 46th IB who augmentsthe troops in Maguindanao and now heis back in Eastern Visayas particularlyin 19IB. “Though it is a very hard taskbut I accepted the challenge to endthe insurgency problem here; but withthe cooperation of the stakeholderswe can make it” the officer said in hisassumption message.As he rolled his sleeves to officiallybe with the 19IB team, Cabugon alsoreminds his men that credible andrespected armies are those disciplined,operationally ready, and most of allGod fearing. The military officer atthe same time pledged that during hisincumbency the Commando Battalionwill serve as defender of democracyin this particular part of the nationparticularly in Leyte and that includesthe city of Ormoc. His meeting withMayor Beboy Codilla, is part of hisorientation as well with the leaders thathe will be working with under his areaof responsibility. The City Mayor alsoassured of his support to the 19th IBand agrees to be working with them forthe good of the people of Ormoc.COMELEC en banc affirms thedisqualification of Sumangga chairmanby Roberto C. DejonThe Commission on Electionen banc on its decision dated July20, 2011 affirmed the decision of theComelec First Division disqualifyingBrgy. Sumangga Chairman DionesioVasquez Dalumpines from running forthe position of Barangay Chairman forbeing non resident in the October 2010barangay election.The affirmation came from thecomplaint of Mario Albur, the formerchairman of Brgy. Sumangga whofiled complaint at the Comelec for nonresidency against Dalumpines. Alburin his petition dated Nov. 24, 2010seeks disqualification of of Dalumpinesfrom running as Barangay Chairmanof Brgy. Sumangga, Ormoc City onthe ground that he committed materialmisrepresentation when he indicated inhis Certificate of Candidacy that he isa resident of Brgy. Sumangga, OrmocCity when in truth and in fact, he is aresident of Brgy. Bantigue.After a thorough review of thegrounds of the case, the COMELECFirst Division in a resolution dated Jan.5, 2011 granted such petition whichstate, to wit:“WHEREFORE, the premisesconsidered, the CommissionRESOLVED, as it hereby RESOLVESto GRANT the instant petition.Respondent DIONESIO VASQUEZDALUMPINES is hereby declaredDISQUALIFIED from running for theposition of Barangay Chairmam ofBarangay Sumangga, Ormoc City.”Dalumpines in his motion arguedthat the Comelec First Divisioncommitted an error when he wasdisqualified to run from public officeadding that he did not commit anymaterial misrepresentation in his COCand that he did not commit any crime.Also Dalumpines further claimed thatthe tax declaration cannot serve asconclusive proof of the location of theproperty as this is base on the declarationof the owner and is for taxation purposesonly. According to Dalumpines it cannotbe the basis of ownership of the property,with much reason that it canno be usedas basis to identify the true location ofthe property.But the en banc denied Dalumpines’Motion for Reconsideration. The enbanc in its decision said that in case ofmotion for reconsideration the pertinentrule is Sec. 7 of Comelec Resolution No.9048, which states that a motion forreconsideration of a decision, resolution,order or ruling of a Division shall be filedwithin (3) days from a promulgationthereof. Moreover, the en banc pointedout that Rule 19 of the Comelec Rulesof Procedure states that the motionshall be verified and shall point outspecifically the findings or conclusion ofthe decision, resolution, order or rulingwhich are not supported by the evidenceor which are contrary to law.The en banc decision stressed thatDalumpines motion was not verifiedand that it was filed only on January28, 2011 (the date it was filed throughregistered mail) or TWENTY THREEDAYS (23) after the promulgation ofthe assailed promulgation.The Comelec en banc also believesthat Dalumpines want to mislead thembecause records hsow that he submittednot only the Tax Declaration but also theTransfer Certificate Title (TCT) of theparcel of land wherein Dalumpines housewas erected. The en banc added thatDalumpines have misread the assailedResoluiton because what was mentionedwas not the tax declaration but the TCTof the property and the Comelec (FirstDivision) based on its findings on thedeclaration of the Supreme Court oftitle is conclusive proof not only of theownership but also its location.The en banc resolve to deny theinstant petition and affirmed in totothe resolution of the First Divisionand annulled the proclamation ofDalumpines. And pursuant to theprovision of Sec. 44 of RA7160otherwise known as the LocalGovernment Code of 1991, the Firstranking Sanggunian Barangay Memberis hereby directed to assumed office asPunong Barangay of Brgy. Sumangga,Ormoc City.The decision was signed byChairman Sixto Brillantes, andCommissioners Rene V. Sarmiento andLucenito N. Tagle.www.ormoc.gov.phAngOrmocanon 5

Agriculture, water and infraare Brgy Mas-in’s concernsBy Josephine N. SerseñaBarangay Mas-in officials headedby Captain Romulo Dequinco saidthey are lucky to be chosen as the 2 ndbarangay to be visited by the LGU .“Nagpasalamat mi sa kahigayunannga kami ang ika duhang gipiliaron mag Barangay ConsultativeAssembly, he said”. The activity ispart of the mandate under RepublicAct 7160 also known as the LocalGovernment Code of 1991. CityMayor Eric Codilla reiterated thatunder the law the LGU headed by thechief executive will visit the barangayat least once every six months. Andthat it was due to the national, localand barangay elections last year thatthe consultative assembly was onlydone this time. But the residents werecomforted when Mayor Eric Codillaassured them that they are free to seehim anytime in his office at the CityHall, not only the officials but theconstituents as well.Mayor “Beboy” Codilla wasaccompanied by his wife “Jingjing”Maglasang Codilla and the heads ofthe different departments. Also inattendance were Hon. DemosthenesTugonon who is the Kagawad InCharge of the barangay, Kag FelominoMaglasang, Mario Rodriguez, JoseAlfaro, Rafael Omega, Sotero Pepitoand Ruben Capahi. The presence offormer Brgy Captain Pepe Tugononwas also acknowledged.Each of the barangay councilorsreported their “per-purok “ problemssuch as water system that they wishto have upgraded, “kay ang amongtubig dinhi gikan sa bukid nga sourcedili na makasustenir kay kutob ra saala 9:00 sa buntag, pero pagkahumanana nga oras mauga na hangtud sahapon”. For agriculture sector theyare asking for a solar drier, especiallynow that heavy rain occurs even duringthe summer season, constructionof pathways and renovation oftheir bridge. “Mangadaot ang amoinani nga humay kay manurokdili mabuwad dayun kay wala mikabuwaran mau pay daginuton pudang init”. “Gamay rasad ang amongbudget sa barangay dili maakos,pwerti ka lapok ug grabe ang tubighilabi na kun magsige ug uwan pilaka adlaw mulapaw sa tulay dilimatabok”. Residents also wish thattheir resolution sent to the Leyeco Vwill be resolved and for them to begranted electricity. “Nangandoy sad8AngOrmocanonwww.ormoc.gov.phmig ug tin-aw nga suga kay lubog nadili na hayag”. Other infrastructureproject that the barangay officialsask through the local chief executiveis the fencing of their elementaryschool.Engr. Gerry Germano fromORWASA asks the residents hereif they are prepared to pay higherrate in their water bill if they wishto upgrade to level 3, because theestimated cost of the said project isP3 million. For the time being theywere advised to conserve water whilethey are still using their own sourcealbeit experience drought sometimes.“Kamo maoy magkonserba sa tubigmagtinabangay ta,daginuton angtubig dili usik usikan, pagngon anggripo kun wana gamita labi pa gyudkun may leaking”. On the agricultureaspect Dr Joy Cortes of the CASOadvise the farmers to report to themif they are experiencing problemswith their crops because the city hastechnicians who will assists them intheir needs.Mas-in’s very own, Dr NelitaDequinco Navales says that thedistribution of porcelain water cellswill be based on a first come firstserve basis as only those who areinterested will be given priority.“Mokuoperar lang ta ang interesadolang ang tagaan kay may higayunnang may gibawian mi ug inudorokay nigahi nalang ang seminto uggitaya nalang ang kabilya pero walamataod kay wala gani magbuhoimbis ang pagsampanalang gyuy ilacounter part di pa gyud mahimo”.Engr Domardoni Cayanong andEngr Ranulfo Oliveros said that theinfrastructure requests and proposalsneeds barangay resolutions andshould be addressed to the CityMayor. Requests for electrical postswill be realized next year.On top of this all Mayor EricCodilla said that though the city’sbudget will be lessened by more orless P94 million they were assuredthat these different projects andprograms will be implemented.On electricity concerns the mayorexplain that sitios who want to availthe so called missionary lines underthe Department of Energy throughER-194 should have a minimumof 25 households based also on theelectric cooperative’s requirement.Honorable Tugonon talks aboutsome local legislation that theSangguniang Panlungsod approveslately; to include on having aNational Statistics Office (NSO) inOrmoc, which means that peoplehere don’t have to go to Taclobananymore to secure authenticatedbirth and marriage certificates andother documents. On the other handTugonon added that the barangaycan no longer pass an ordinancethat will incur penalties. “Anhinalang sa Ormoc poydi na ug dilina kinahanglan muadto sa Tacloban,makamenos pas gastos kay kunmubyahe pa didtos layo, mukaonpa ta didto musamot pa kadako anggasto”. “Ug ang barangay sab dilina makahimo ug ordinansa nga maypenalty, kay ibalik namo kana ninyokun muabot ngadto sa konseho”.

Team LGU makes it twosportsby Joey Vincent C. MotelIf the CBTC LGU OrmocSelection can minimize their foulswhile implementing their playsand harassing the defense, theyare in for a cruise. After beatingRobert Bolick and the Ormoc SeSan School Dragons in their initialassignment, CBTC welcomestheir newest member with a 73-59smashing of the visiting AlbueraPrivate High School Lancers.JR “Sakuragi” Larrazabal leadthe CBTC’s balance inside-outsideattack with 17 markers, DenmarkPace chips 15, Jon Paolo Capahiadds 14 while new addition WLCBaby Mustang stalwart KelvinOngue waxes 12 points. Gencianosleads the visiting Lancers with 14while Emerson Mercedes added 10.CBTC actually face little resistancefrom the Lancers as the 3-guardrotation of Pace, Capahi and LouieKeirulf outclasses their backcourtcounterparts, converting it intofastbreak points.The score could have been ablowout victory for CBTC but whileimplementing the press, there arewhistles for fouls. CBTC registered35 personal fouls against 23 fromthe Lancers, accumulating for 26converted charities for the visitingAlbuerahanons. In their initialouting against the Dragons, CBTCgave up 32 fouls which enablesOrmoc Se San School to score20 points from the charity stripe.Next in line for the local selectionis the D&G Printing-backed LinaoNational High School before facingthe Western Leyte College BabyMustangs.Casimero back on thedrawing boardsby Joey Vincent C. MotelOrmocanon boxing sensationJhonriel “Quadro Alas” Casimero(14-2, 8KOs) will start his wayback on the draw boards again. Thisafter promoter Sammy Gello-aniscraps the IBO title fight betweenCasimero and African top flyweightKennedy Kanyanta scheduled thismonth, and taps local prospectRoemart “TI Yamagata” Sentillasfor a September 24 fight cardwhich will headline the return offormer WBO superflyweight champMarvin Sonsona at the Hoops Domein Lapu-lapu City.The fight for the vacant IBOflyweight diadem is supposedly thethird straight title fight for the 21-year old pugilist from Brgy. Canuntogbut promoter Sammy Gelloanifeels that Casimero will have towork himself back on the winningtrack after back-to-back title fightsetbacks abroad. After capping his14-game winning run with an 11thround demolition of ColumbianCesar Canchilla for the WBOInterim Jr. flyweight belt, Casimerothen tasted his first career defeat inhis first defense of the belt againstMexican Ramon Garcia Hirales.Last March, Casimero stepped aweight heavier to challenge IBFflyweight kingpin Moruti Mthalanebut was annihilated at the 5thPlease visit www.ormoc.gov.phto view digital version of“Ang Ormocanon”Promoter scraps title fight,taps local prospectround.TI Yamagata Sentillas (11-7, 7KOs) is no stranger for theyoung Casimero. Casimero flooredSentillas in the third round of their10-rounder fight last July 17, 2008.In his last outing earlier this month(August 7), Sentillas bounced backfrom an opening round knockdownto outpoint Noel Adelmita inSibonga, Cebu to cap a three-gamewinning streak.www.ormoc.gov.phAngOrmocanon 9

Barangay Consultative Assembly goes to Mas-in