CITY OF MALOLOS—Lawyers, the police, the military, the Commission on Human Rights, (CHR), the academe, and the church led other community sectors  who joined the Central Luzon Media Citizen Council (CLMCC) to help resolve complaints against erring members of the fourth estate in the region both for their protection and interest and the community sectors hey have aggrieved.

OIC-Governor, Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) Central Luzon Atty. Maria Imelda Quiambao-Tuazon canceled an earlier commitment and graced the event held on Friday, Sept. 29 at Oasis Hotel in Clarkville, Balibago, Angeles City.

She commits membership to the Council as part of an organization that will serve the community.

IBP Pampanga President Alejandro Buan with member Angelo Lopez III took oath with the officers and members of the Council. Atty. Julius Victor Degala from Bulacan IBP and Jo Clemente of IBP Tarlac who were unable to attend because of earlier commitments sent their pledges and their membership to the CLMCC.

Police Major Aileen Rose Stanger, Public Information Office (PIO) chief of Police Regional Office 3 and Major Jimson Masangkay, Division Chief, Public Affairs Office of the 7^th Infantry Division of Philippine Army based in Nueva Ecija also took oath as members.

CLMCC, just like all the rest of the Media Citizen Councils in the country the Philippine Press Institute (PPI) and the International Media Support (IMS) group have initiated to be established, is a multi-sector community-based group which will address abuses, malpractice and any other wrong doings of media members in our region with an aim to rather resolve the issue within the council to avoid resorting to other means against the media members while maintaining to uphold press freedom and harmony between and among all members of the community.  

Ariel Sebellino, Executive Director of the PPI said the council stands on five Core Values: “What is your sense of purpose, is it a felt need, how will it serve your community, is it beneficial to media, its stakeholders and the citizenry and how will it enable media accountability and self/co-regulation?”.

Similar councils were formed and are continuously being established in other regions and provinces in Luzon Visayas and Mindanao. CLMCC is the second regional council established this year.

Joyce Panares, managing editor of Manila Standard and PPI Training Director said the basic thrust and principle of the council is to have the aggrieved parties from the community sector to sit down first and talk about the mistakes the media members have committed before bringing them in court.

Carmela Reyes-Estrope, Correspondent of Philippine Daily Inquirer in Bulacan and publisher of News Core Bulacan print and online news and also the immediate past president of the Central Luzon Media Association (CLMA) who heads the CLMCC with Vic Vizcocho Jr., the newly elected CLMA president and now vice president of the Council and all the media and community sector officers and members of the group took their oath and commitment before journalists in the region.

“We do solemnly swear before you that we  will do our tasks, duties, obligations and responsibilities in helping addressed complaints that warrants legal actions against our rank that are brought to our attention by sectors in our community who were aggrieved from our news and articles in print, radio and or TV and online platforms so that it may rather result and be settled amicably and peacefully both for them and our protection and interest,” the oath said.

Estrope said the CLMCC is not a selective but an inclusive organization that will also be a platform to help resolve concerns or complaints of media members against their news sources and the community sectors both for the interest of the two parties.  

She added the Council being a self-governing body will not close its doors in also trying to address issues and bickering between media clubs and within their respective members. “We will render this function in any peaceful, harmonious and legal way possible that we can,” she said.

Others who took oath as media Council officers and members were Erick Silverio, of Manila Times from Bulacan, print; Billy Nuqui of Bulgaran newspaper, Tarlac, print; Neth Carlos, Nueva Ecija, print; Alma Ochotorena of News Syndicate Digest, Pampanga, print; Jude Briones, Tarlac, print; Mel Ciriaco of DWNE, Nueva Ecija, broadcast ; KBP—Rogie Pangilinan of Newsline Central Luzon 103. 1 FM, Pampanga and KBP — Aileen Cuevas-Sanchez, station manager of Radyo Bandera, Zambales-Olongapo, represented by reporter Yshmaela Abrera.

Council members Fred Fausto of Tarlac Weekly Post and Jason De Asis of Radyo Singko and RTV Baler 92.1 FM were unable to attend.

Semi-Media representative in the region, Dyan Grace Crespo- faculty and Head for Print Media, Media Affairs, Bulacan State University (BulSU) took her oath. Mark Anthony Mianda, faculty Wesleyan University of the Philippines and president CLMA Nueva Ecija Chapter, another semi-media representative of the region however failed to attend due to tight engagements.

Crespo also represented the academe sector.

Other officers and members who took oath were Masangkay, Stanger, Police Major Randy Gomez, chief of Tarlac Provincial Police Office Public Relations Office who represented Tarlac Provincial Police Director PCol. Erwin Sanque; Louis David, Regional Information Officer of the National Commission for the Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) Region 3 office headed by Regional Director Atty. Roland P. Calde and Atty. Hanna Rosario from the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) Region 3 office under Atty. Leorae Valmonte.

CITY OF MALOLOS—Bulacan Fifth District Rep. Ambrosio C. Cruz Jr. and League of Municipalities of Bulacan (LMP) President, Bocaue Mayor Eduardo Villanueva Jr. including other local chief executives dispelled collection of pass through fees and expressed support to the order of President Marcos Jr. to halt the demand for “pass-through” fees in all national roads and highways to help ease the transport of goods in the country.

Cruz and his daughter, Mayor Agatha Cruz said that Guiguinto does not implement “pass-through” fees and they fully support the President’s order.

“Guiguinto has no pass-through fees and I support the President’s Executive Order No. 41 banning such fees to reduce the cost of transport thereby reducing cost of commodities notably agriculture products,” he told News Core on Sunday.

Mayor Cruz also said that the municipal government of Guiguinto has no existing ordinance to collect pass through fees and that she supports the order of the President.  

Executive Order No. 41, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Sept. 25 mandates all LGUs to stop collecting such fees to motor vehicles in all national highways and other thoroughfares not funded by the LGUs to improve the transport of goods in the country.

Villanueva said that Bocaue does not collect pass-through fees.

City of Baliwag Mayor Ferdinand Estrella and San Miguel Mayor Roderick Tiongson also said that they do not collect pass through fees in their respective city and municipality.

Mayor Arthur Robes of City of San Jose del Monte said over the weekend that he and concerned heads of the city government will sit down today, Monday to talk about the order of the President for full compliance.

However, he did not elaborate when asked of the year the collection of pass through fees started.

The City of San Jose del Monte is adjacent to Caloocan City, Quezon City and Rodriguez, Rizal. It straddles along Quirino Highway.

Julius Degala, head of the Bulacan Environment and Natural Resources Office (BENRO) of the provincial government said that BENRO does not collect pass-through fees. He said he will meet with the Provincial Legal Office to check if the province implements pass-through ordinance.

Last week, Degala posted on social media the more than P100 million worth of mining and quarry permits, fees and taxes BENRO collected from January to September, the highest collection of the province in 32 years.

BENRO monitors and regulate the quarrying and mining including timber poaching and illegal logging in the mountainous towns of the third and sixth districts, San Miguel, Dona Remedios Trinidad (DRT), San Rafael, San Ildefonso, Angat, Norzagaray and Sta. Maria and the transport of these products.

The other collections of BENRO are sourced from waste management and pollution control.   

Under EO 41, all LGU’s must submit to the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) within 30 days the copies of their respective ordinances on the collection of the pass-through fees.

The order also “strongly urged” the suspension of fees “such as, but not limited to, sticker fees, discharging fees, delivery fees, market fees, toll fees, entry fees or mayor’s permit fees that are imposed upon all motor vehicles transporting goods and passing through any local public roads constructed and funded by … local government units (LGUs).”

By Jason De Asis

BALER, Aurora-As part of interoperability between the regular force and Army Reservist, the Officers and enlisted personnel from 91st Infantry “Sinagtala” Battalion, Philippine Army, Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) Active Auxiliary (CAA), and the 307th Community Defense Center (CDC), Aurora Ready Reserve Infantry Battalion participated in stabilizing technique, stress reduction interventions management training to help them on operational stress management held at its headquarter, Barangay Calabuanan, here on Saturday, September 30, 2023. 

Lt. Col. Julito B. Recto, Jr., commander of 91st IB said in an interview that a total of 100 personnel participated in the training. Of the said figures, the 91st IB has 40 personnel, 30 from Reservist and 30 CAAs who undergone the training. 

Meanwhile, there were 53 individuals participated in the Ear Acupuncture and Ear Seeds Acupressure. 

Recto said that the training is part of the program of the 7th Infantry “Kaugnay” division, Philippine Army “Kaugnay ang Laang Kawal” and also in connection with the 44th National Reservist Week celebration in the country. 

“It is very helpful to our reservist and regular force to provide them a goal-directed resilience and psychological interventions for their mental health conditions. They will be able to manage and prevent combat stress especially to our soldiers. We can now mitigate stress to protect our soldiers,” Recto said, explaining that similar activities are coming for better mental health programs for the troops. 

The battalion commander emphasized the importance of providing a directed resilience training and psychological interventions for the soldiers. 

2nd Lieutenant Megg S. Cortez, Deputy Director of 307 CDC, Reserve Command, Philippine Army expressed her sincerest thanks and gratitude to the 7th ID and 91st IB for the continues support to the organic and Reservist. 

“The stress management is a great help for us, we can apply it now in our work in the office and even in our personal lives,” she said. 

On the other hand, Doctor Charissa M. Rañeses, Psycho Trauma Therapist said that the activity is important to the participants to balance their body and mind. 

“In case of crisis or stress the participants will be able to handle it, they can apply the portable therapist to cure themselves,” she said. 

7th ID commander Major General Andrew D. Costelo said that aside from the “Kaugnay ang Laang Kawal” program, the activity is also part of the Kaugnay health program intended for the regular force, CAAs and Reservist to help in their mental health condition in partnership with the Psycho Trauma Therapist. 

“I also joined in the ear acupuncture and ear seeds acupressure, it’s a good experience of relaxation, refreshing our well-being…It’s my first time,” he said. 

Pinangunahan ni Bise Gob. Alexis C. Castro ang seremonyal na pag-aani ng sari-saring gulay at prutas mula sa walong seed companies sa ginanap na Harvest Festival kaalinsabay ng Provincial Techno-Demo on High Value Crops sa Virginia Farms sa Brgy. Gabihan, San Ildefonso, Bulacan noong Lunes.

Nasa larawan din sina Pangulo ng Philippine Seed Industry Association Dr. Mary Ann P. Sayoc, Panlalawigang Agrikulturista Ma. Gloria SF Carrillo, OIC Chief ng National Industry Seed Council Mary Ann B. Guerrero, San Ildefonso Municipal Agriculture Officer Victorio C. Joson, Jr., Christopher Cruz, OIC Crop Research and Production Support Division ng Bureau of Plant Industry, Marketing Supervisor Ronan Lumibaw at Irene Sion ng East West Seed Company at ilang kawani ng Provincial Agriculture Office.

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In the heart of Cavinti, Laguna, a town renowned not just for its thriving economy but also for its ingenious pandan crafts, resides the spirited 59-year-old Helen Ramos. She embodies the town’s craft, leading the Cavinti Women’s Agriculture Cooperative.

Helen began weaving at the early age of nine to save money for school. Despite her young age, she spent most of her time weaving rather than playing and learned the hard way of earning money while using her creative hand.

When she grew up, she joined a group of weavers when a local government unit in Cavinti employed residents to open a souvenir store selling expertly produced baskets, bags, hats, mats, and other decorations made from pandan leaves. She was appointed as the association’s leader, and she has since been in charge of its 47 members.

The LGUs assisted them to reach a broad number of customers and boost their sales. They were invited to different trade fairs and festivals such as Anilag and Sambalilo where they were able to showcase their products and expand their market reach.

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) was impressed by the achievements of the association. In response, they organized training sessions and workshops to further hone their weaving techniques and product designs. This initiative significantly boosted demand for the association’s crafts. Consequently, they sought additional financial support from CARD MRI Rizal Bank, Inc. (CARD RBI), a microfinance-oriented rural bank specializing in empowering local microentrepreneurs.

“The skill alone isn’t enough, we need financial support to back up our business,” Helen shared.

However, no weaver’s skillful hand has ever touched a dark thread. Due to bad weather conditions, the association had a hard time catering to bulk orders.

“It is extremely difficult to gather all the necessary materials and dry pandan leaves during constant rain. We prefer air drying even though LGU provided us with a drying machine. Regardless, if there’s a will, there’s a way,” Helen said.

Yet, her steadfast perseverance helped her overcome these challenges. The whole association was determined to keep weaving and has set out a plan to avoid cramming their limited space where they also hang the pandan leaves to dry.

“DTI helped us to enhance our knowledge and skills, but CARD RBI became the foundation of our business,” she added.

As they carry on threading towards success, they hope to acquire their pandan plantation, buy a bigger space for drying and weaving, and develop their brand in the upcoming years.

“Our lives may contain some hazy twists and crisscrosses, much like weaving, but if you have faith in yourself, everything will eventually fall into place,” Helen concluded.

Marking its 133rd anniversary, San Miguel Corporation (SMC), through its San Miguel Foundation (SMF), has unveiled the latest and largest addition to its Better World Community Centers — a 3,700 sq.m facility near the former Smokey Mountain landfill that will serve as a learning and skills development center for 2,500 families or roughly 12,500 individuals from the historically underserved communities in Tondo.

Dubbed as Better World Smokey Mountain, the center has 39 modern classrooms spread across four levels. It is part of SMC’s ambitious goal to uplift the lives of 15 million Filipinos by 2030.

“As we celebrate San Miguel’s 133rd anniversary, our commitment to nation-building and in helping uplift the lives of more Filipinos, is as strong as ever. And today, a critical challenge in our country is the widening skills gap in our disadvantaged communities, which hinders the progress of many of our kababayans,” said SMC President and CEO Ramon S. Ang.

“Our goal is to equip our Tondo beneficiaries with essential skills, instill in them a growth mindset, and a vision of a brighter future. By providing these families the opportunity to upskill, we hope to ultimately boost their income levels, decrease unemployment, elevate overall living standards, and help them realize inter-generational change.”

At the center’s launch Friday, Ang, who grew up in Tondo, was visibly moved upon seeing the children beneficiaries at the facility. On the spot, he announced to Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna a P500-million initial donation to help build more school facilities in the City of Manila.

He added that this was in gratitude to the city where he grew up, and further encouraged children from poor families to persevere and study well, because like him, they too can succeed in life.

SMC has been working with partners to boost skills training and entrepreneurship all over the country as part of its overall approach to nation-building which includes investing in critical, job-generating industries that are seen to boost both local and national economies.

Just last August, Ang announced the expansion of a years-long program with the Technical Education Skills and Development Authority (TESDA) that will provides skills training for the disadvantaged, and even displaced workers, returning OFWs, senior citizens, persons with disabilities, in more provinces all over the country.

SMC started building Better World community centers in 2019 to address various societal issues — hunger, access to healthcare, education, and women empowerment, among others —at the ground level together with different non-government organizations.

For BWSM, SMC is working with AHA Learning Center, Upskills+ Foundations Inc., Project Pearls, Sandiwaan Center for Learning Inc., and Tulay sa Pag-Unlad Inc. These organizations have helped develop various programs to meet the diverse needs of families in the community.

These include: academic support to help bridge learning gaps among elementary students; essential life skills training for high school students; vocational training opportunities for out-of-school youth and unemployed mothers; women-empowerment programs; teacher training and support; and specialized sessions in music, arts, dance, and digital creativity, led by accomplished industry professionals.

Families can become members by contributing “sweat equity”, which includes helping in the facility’s upkeep and engaging in various community activities.

Even families already benefiting from similar services provided by other organizations are encouraged to join.

BWSM is the fifth Better World Community Center of SMC.

Thus far, 2023 has been a significant year for SMC. Following the pandemic years, the company has marked numerous milestones, including the development of major projects, seen to boost the Philippines’ growth, development, and future-readiness.

Reflecting its greater role in nation-building, SMC has also launched its new Group vision–“A resilient and globally-competitive Philippines where everyone can enrich and enjoy their lives”– and purpose statement: “To lead in nation-building by creating opportunities that will uplift generations of Filipinos, allowing all to share in the rewards of sustainable development and prosperity” .

More significantly, the company has also doubled down on its strong commitment to sustainability, declaring four major goals: uplift the lives of at least 15 million Filipinos by 2030;

implement a circular economy approach by 2040; achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, and establish a fully sustainable and ethically sound supply chain by 2040.

CITY OF MALOLOS – As a testament to its commitment to progress and dedication to good governance, the Province of Bulacan rose to 8th place as one of the Most Competitive Province in the 2023 Philippine Competitiveness Ranking conferred by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) during the 10th Cities and Municipalities Competitive Summit held at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City last Thursday.

Among the 1,634 participating local government units, a total of 103 cities, municipalities and provinces were awarded top rankings for various categories wherein Bulacan is the only province in Central Luzon that secured a spot in Top 10 Most Competitive Province.

Also, the City of Baliwag garnered different awards including 3rd spot for Overall Most Competitive among 1st to 2nd Class Municiplaities, Top 5 in Infrastructure, Top 6 in Innovation and Top 8 in Resiliency while the Municipality of Santa Maria landed on Top 4 in Infrastructure and Top 6 for Economic Dynamism; Municipality of Marilao on Top 6 in Economic Dynamism; Municipality of Angat on Top 7 for Most Improved 1^st to 2^nd Class Municipality; and City of Meycauayan on Top 3 for Special Award, Top Intellectual Property Filer.

Meanwhile, DTI Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual emphasized the roles of every LGUs in the overall growth and resilience of the country.

“Our cities and communities are the bedrock of our society. It is where on which bedrock, we build the Philippines. They’re the living, breathing embodiments of our competitive spirit, culture and aspirations. Ensuring their flourishing progress in a world in flux is not just a goal; it is a shared duty that binds us all,” Sec. Pascual stated.

In his message, Governor Daniel R. Fernando vowed to strive even more for excellence of the province.

“As Bulacan continues to grow and evolve, it is poised to attract even more investments, create jobs, and provide its residents with an even higher quality of life. With a clear vision for the future and a strong sense of community, Bulacan is set to soar even higher in the years to come, solidifying its place as one of the Philippines’ most competitive and promising provinces,” Fernando said.

The Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI) is an annual ranking of the cities and municipalities in the Philippines developed by the National Competitiveness Council through the Regional Competitiveness Committees (RCCs) to further boost local competitiveness based on Economic Dynamism, Government Efficiency, Infrastructure, Resiliency and Innovation.

Good news to all SCTEX motorists!

NLEX Corporation will officially reopen the SCTEX Pasig Potrero bridge to all vehicle classes on Friday, September 29 at 6:00 a.m.

“We are happy to announce that we are reopening the Pasig Potrero bridge to traffic after undergoing rehabilitation works.  Travel will again be more convenient and seamless as this will alleviate traffic for motorists coming from Clark to Subic, and vice versa,” said NLEX President J. Luigi L. Bautista.

Bautista reassured the public that while the bridge is reopened, the company will continue the rehabilitation works to further strengthen the bridge.

It will be recalled that on July 16, NLEX Corporation, the concessionaire and operator of SCTEX, closed the bridge to all vehicles to conduct an emergency safety inspection and assessment due to constant heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon and typhoon Dodong.

After a thorough assessment by a third party bridge expert, it was decided that the closure was necessary while repairs works were ongoing. This is  to ensure the safety of motorists as the heavy rains and strong river flow affected certain portions of the bridge.

The tollway company immediately proceeded with the emergency substructure strengthening works, but due to the unpredictable weather and the high water level in the area, the team encountered difficulties in facilitating the safety works.

“It was very challenging whenever heavy rain starts to pour. As much as we wanted to expedite the works, the heavy river flow and high water level in the area made it difficult for the team to proceed. There were times where we had to temporarily stop and wait for the weather to improve and water level to recede before we were able to resume,” Bautista explained.

After undergoing another safety assessment, the bridge was reopened on August 7 to Class 1 vehicles while the strengthening works continue under the bridge.

NLEX, together with Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), the owner of SCTEX, will continue to relentlessly look for innovative ways to boost the safety and convenience of motorists traversing the entire 94-kilometer road.

The tollway company has been investing in various enhancement projects to upgrade the travel experience of every SCTEX motorists. These include the upgrading of roadway lights and signages, maintenance and improvement works for several toll plazas, pavement replacement and crack sealing, guardrail and fence repairs, RFID system enhancements, toll systems upgrade, Dinalupihan road raising, and Porac Gumain and San Matias bridges repair and upgrade.

For more information, traffic updates, and other announcements related to SCTEX, motorists may visit the NLEX Corporation social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Viber) or call its 24/7 hotline 1-35000.

Ikinalugod ni Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva ang paglagda ng Republic Act No. 11962 o Trabaho Para sa Bayan Act na magiging cornerstone ng mga inisyatibo ng gobyerno sa paglikha ng trabaho at oportunidad para sa mga Filipino at pagtugon sa mga isyu ng labor market sa bansa.

Layunin ng bagong batas, na iniakda at inisponsoran ni Villanueva, na lumikha ng National Employment Master Plan na magsusulong ng “job-led economic growth and enhanced industry collaboration,” magpapatibay ng worker development at maglalaan ng suporta at insentibo sa mga negosyo. 

“Nagpapasalamat po tayo kay Pangulong Bongbong Marcos sa kanyang tiwala at suporta na pangunahan natin ang pagsulong sa napakahalagang batas na ito na siyang susi sa pagtugon sa iba’t ibang hamon sa paggawa at paglikha ng trabaho sa bansa,” sabi ni Villanueva. 

Isinusulong ni Villanueva ang pagpapalakas ng momentum mula sa National Employment Recovery Strategy (NERS), kabilang na ang patuloy na pagtutulungan ng gobyerno at pribadong sektor upang makalikha ng dekalidad na trabaho at oportunidad para sa mga Filipino. 

“Hindi lamang po ito katuparan ng ating pangako noong kampanya, katuparan din ng pangarap ng ating mga kababayan na magkaroon ng maayos na trabaho at disenteng pamumuhay,” dagdag ni Villanueva. 

Sa ilalim ng batas, ang pamahalaan ay magtatatag ng isang national employment generation at recovery master plan na may tatlo, anim at sampung taon na development timeline. 

Kabilang sa master plan ang mga inisyatibo para sa pagsuporta sa small and medium enterprises, worker upskilling, employer incentives, youth employment, reintegration ng Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), at iba pa. Ang Trabaho Para sa Bayan Inter-Agency Council ang tututok at susuri sa pagpapatupad ng master plan. 

Ang Council ay binubuo ng mga pinuno ng National Economic and Development Authority, Department of Trade and Industry, Department of Labor and Employment, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, Department of Budget and Management, Department of Finance, Department of the Interior and Local Government, at mga kinatawan mula sa employers’ organizations, labor groups, marginalized sector, at informal sector. 

Ayon pa kay Villanueva, ang pagpasa ng Trabaho Para sa Bayan Act ay isa ring katuparan ng pangako ng Pilipinas sa ilalim ng International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention No. 122, o Employment Policy Convention, na nagsusulong na magkaroon ng active employment policy na siyang isa sa magiging pangunahing layunin ng macroeconomic policy. 

Niratipikahan ng Pilipinas noong 1976 ang ILO Convention No. 122 na nagsasaad na “each member state shall pursue, as a major goal, an active policy designed to promote full, productive and freely chosen employment.” 

Umaasa si Villanueva na mabibigyan ng sapat na pondo ang batas nang sa gayon ay maramdaman ng mga Pilipino ang benepisyong dulot nito. 

“Sa kabila po ng sinasabing bumubuting ekonomiya, marami pa rin ang napag-iiwanan sa kawalan ng trabaho at kahirapan. Naniniwala po tayo na magiging sagot ang batas na ito para masiguro ang masayang pagbabago para sa bawat Pilipino,” saad pa ni Villanueva.