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- Landbank inaugurates Davao Corporate Center
- The future of public school teachers
- Prank turns mishaps in “Rooftop”
- Samal mayor: Davao-Samal bridge closer to becoming a reality
- Sara Duterte thanks DND for creation of VP security unit
- Briones expresses support to Duterte as incoming DepEd chief
- Event organizer allegedly scams some 30 persons
- PDEA-Davao intensifies anti-illegal drugs efforts in barangays
- DENR-Davao brings vets to Mt. Apo to treat warty pig
- Cenro urges Dabawenyos to donate used cooking oil for biodiesel
- Davao City Nat'l High School celebrates 100th year
- Regan Industrial: Advantages of Galvanized Steel Pipes
| Landbank inaugurates Davao Corporate Center Posted: 26 Jun 2022 10:23 PM PDT FINANCE Secretary Carlos Dominguez III said Friday, June 24, the inauguration of the new corporate center of the Land Bank of the Philippines (Landbank) in this city represents the institution's investment in one of the country's fastest-growing regions, and underscores its commitment to expanding financial inclusion among Filipinos. Dominguez, who led the inauguration of Landbank's Davao Corporate Center this afternoon, said the establishment of the financial institution's offices in the city will bring in more unbanked and underserved segments of society under the umbrella of formal banking, which, in turn, will help in accelerating inclusive economic growth in the region, especially in rural areas. "Thank you for inviting me to this inauguration. This will be my last engagement as Secretary of Finance and Chairman of Landbank. I am happy that this happens in my hometown," Dominguez said during the event. Landbank's Davao Corporate Center is the biggest of the state-run institution's corporate offices outside the National Capital Region (NCR) and will serve as a one-stop-shop for over 30,000 clients in Southern and Eastern Mindanao. "The Davao Corporate Center underscores Landbank's commitment to expanding its reach and bringing its services to all Filipinos," he added. "I see this corporate center as Landbank's investment in one of the fastest-growing regions in the country. With the infrastructure build-up in the region and the great potential the area holds, rapid growth will transpire here in the next few years," Dominguez said. Dominguez said he is particularly proud that his term as chairman of Landbank was a period of growth, innovation and expansion for the institution. "I commend the good work put in by LandBank President and CEO Cecil Borromeo, Executive Vice President Liduvino Geron, without Geron we wouldn't have had the merger of UCPB, and the men and women of LandBank during the last six years of the Duterte administration. They built a strong banking institution that serves the goals of national development," Dominguez said. "I thank everyone for transforming Landbank into a giant in the field capable of leading the banking industry to the dawn of the new economy and steering the country towards strong and inclusive growth," he added. Compared with all other administrations, it was during the Duterte presidency that the largest amount of capital was infused into Landbank to enable it to better serve the needs of the Filipino people, Dominguez noted. When President Duterte assumed office in 2016, Landbank had only P88.7 billion in capital, he said. It has since then grown to P215.8 billion on the outgoing President's watch, making it the second-largest universal bank in the country. "The robust capital infusion reinforced Landbank's financial strength and allowed it to go beyond its role as a policy bank and take a bigger part in nation-building," Dominguez said. Dominguez pointed out that Landbank's capital "is being prudently managed and is used to finance projects that are most needed by the country, not just in the agriculture sector." Under the Duterte administration, Landbank has become the biggest lender to the local government units (LGUs) and has expanded to serve other sectors such as healthcare, education, power generation and distribution, water, transportation, and housing--all led by the private sector, Dominguez said. Landbank's acquisition and merger with the United Coconut Planters Bank (UCPB), which also happened under the Duterte administration, "will provide more robust support to the country's agriculture sector for inclusive rural development," Dominguez added. The merger further increased Landbank's reach throughout the country, with the number of its full-fledged branches growing from 418 to 607 nationwide. On top of performing its banking functions, Landbank is also the distribution arm of cash grants for 10 million beneficiaries of the government's Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) and Unconditional Cash Transfer (UCT) programs, Dominguez said. This was most evident during the pandemic, he said, when Landbank performed "an indispensable role of serving as a conduit for delivering relief assistance to millions of Filipinos in the most vulnerable sectors." Landbank also rolled out special lending programs designed to assist LGUs, small and medium enterprises (SMES), the transport and education sectors, as well as parents of students at the height of this public health emergency. Teaming up with the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), Landbank cleared the way for 8 million formerly unbanked national ID registrants to be part of the formal banking system, in support of President Duterte's goal of financial inclusion for all Filipinos. Landbank was also instrumental in delivering the President's promise of establishing a bank exclusively for Filipinos based abroad with its establishment of the Overseas Filipino Bank (OFBank), which is officially the first branchless digital-only bank in the country. The OFBank now serves overseas Filipinos in 119 countries. DOF |
| The future of public school teachers Posted: 26 Jun 2022 10:20 PM PDT IT looks like something promising and exciting is waiting for public school teachers who would later become school principals or administrators. With Executive Order (EO) No. 174 signed by President Rodrigo R. Duterte establishing the expanded career progression system for public school teachers, every teacher stands a chance of getting a higher position and salary. This EO provides teachers merit-based career progression or promotion opportunities. As this becomes a motivational factor for teachers to perform better, this will ultimately benefit our learners in terms of better teaching-learning experiences. This merit-based career progression encourages teachers to increase their knowledge, improve their strategies, and enhance their 21st century skills. Currently, the teacher-positions in public schools are Teacher I to III and Master Teacher I to IV. This means that someone with a Teacher III position can be promoted to Master Teacher I if he or she meets the qualifications. Now, with the new positions under EO No. 174 which include Teacher 4 to 7, teachers will have the chance to be promoted easily to a higher level as long as they have the competence and experiences. Without the complete guidelines yet, we can see that the hiring rate of Salary Grade (SG) 11 for Teacher I will move one SG up for each higher level. This means a Teacher VII position will have SG 17 which is currently equivalent to more than 41,000. A Master Teacher (MT) I has SG 18 salary which is equivalent to more than 45,000. An MT II is equivalent to School Principal (SP) I at SG 19 which is more than 49,000. So, MT II to V is also equivalent to SP I to IV. The Master Teacher V, which is a new position, or School Principal IV has SG 22 equivalent to a salary of a supervisor at more than 69,000. These Teacher I to VII and MT I to V positions are under the classroom teaching career line. For the school administration career line, it will compose of Principal I to IV. A teacher with a Teacher VII position, upon achieving the MT I position, may choose whether to pursue a classroom teaching career or school administration line. This is something that the teaching personnel of the Department of Education (DepEd) will look forward to. Aside from this good news, teachers are also anticipating the leadership of Vice President (VP) Sara Z. Duterte as the new Education Secretary. Although the programs are already established in DepEd, its teaching and non-teaching personnel are looking forward to innovations – something that they feel would happen under the leadership of VP Duterte. These new positions created and this career progression will also entice Senior High School graduates to pursue a course related to Education. But non-Education graduates can also teach in public schools as long as they earn units in Education for them to qualify for the Licensure Examination for Teachers. It is also high time for colleges and universities to give more attention to Education courses, and promote assertively some areas of specialization in the Bachelor of Secondary Education program with few students. |
| Prank turns mishaps in “Rooftop” Posted: 26 Jun 2022 10:16 PM PDT BREAKING the rules while having good fun is always a great idea to share with friends, a way to feel free, let yourself loose, and just have the best time of your life. But these shared great times will turn into mishaps if mixed with bad and selfish decisions. Watch how a mindless prank turns into an unfortunate accident that changes the lives of a group of friends. ROOFTOP, Yam Laranas' newest horror-thriller from Viva Films, that was recently shown at SM Cinemas' Asian Horror Fest is now available for streaming on Vivamax since June 17, 2022. While on their summer break, Ellie (Ryza Cenon) and her friends, Lance (Marco Gumabao), Wave (Ella Cruz), Martin (Marco Gallo), Jessica (Rhen Escaño), and Chris (Andrew Muhlach) hold a secret party at their campus' rooftop. They also invite Paul (Epy Quizon), a fellow student but an outsider from their social group, who is also a part-time janitor at their school. Trying to keep things exciting at the party, the group decides to play on what they thought was a harmless prank on Paul. Things go on a downward spiral when they push Paul from the rooftop and ends up falling for real leading to his untimely passing. Being young, reckless, and afraid to face the consequences of their actions, the group decides to cover up the incident and vows to never speak of what happened on the rooftop. Things find a way to catch up with them as Paul's ghost now haunts them. Will they be able to make peace with their past? Or will they suffer the fate same as what they did to Paul? From the director - Yam Laranas, known for his internationally acclaimed and award-winning horror movies (Sigaw, The Road, Aurora), this movie also features an all-star cast starring the brightest and most sought-after stars of their generation - Ryza Cenon, Marco Gumabao, Ella Cruz, Marco Gallo, Rhen Escaño, and Andrew Muhlach. From Viva films, invite your friends to a thrilling experience and make sure that whatever happens on the Rooftop, stays on the ROOFTOP – streaming exclusively on Vivamax, June 17, 2022. PR |
| Samal mayor: Davao-Samal bridge closer to becoming a reality Posted: 26 Jun 2022 10:12 PM PDT ISLAND Garden City of Samal (Igacos) Mayor Al David Uy welcomed the recent signing of the Framework Agreement and Loan Agreement for the Samal Island-Davao City Connector Project (Davao-Samal Bridge), which will now expedite the bridge both cities had been aspiring. "Na-come into reality na gyud ang dugay na damgo (It has been a dream that would soon come into reality for) both sides — Davao and Samal," Uy said in an interview on 87.5 FM Davao City Disaster Radio. Chinese Consul-General Li Lin confirmed on Tuesday, June 22, the groundbreaking of the bridge is targeted to be in July 2022. The Philippines and China signed the Framework Agreement and Loan Agreement for Davao-Samal Bridge on June 13. Lin said the concessional loan will be approximately $350 million to finance the project Uy said he is thankful that the loan agreement had been signed, after experiencing delays. "Pasalamat ta sa Ginoo na nagkasinabot gyud ang gobyerno sa People's Republic of China and ang atoang gobyerno sab na mao na gyud ni. Naaprubahan gyud (We would like to thank God that the government of People's Republic of China and the Philppines came into an agreement, and has been approved)," the mayor said. He also thanked outgoing President Rodrigo Duterte for pushing the bridge as one of his administration's big ticket project. The mayor said the Department of Public Works and Highways, along with the bridge project contractors, met with the affected lot owners on Wednesday, June 22. He did not provide additional details on the meeting. Uy said, based on the report, said it would take five years for the bridge to be fully commenced. The mayor said that the full swing of the construction might commence either last quarter of 2022 or in January 2023. However, he said they are also anticipating further delays, such as the possible surge of Covid-19 cases, and the ongoing Ukraine and Russia war, which might affect the logistics of the construction materials. "Di pa nato masulti, simbako naa(We cannot tell, god forbid, that there might be) delay along the way... Unta dili (I hope there won't), but we might, because of these external factors... naay mga (there might be) delay," he said. The SIDC is a two-way four-lane 3.86-km bridge with the main bridge having a length of 1.62-km long. The China-funded project is envisioned as a modern bridge that will connect the Samal Circumferential Road in Barangay Limao, Island Garden City of Samal to Davao City in between R. Castillo-Daang Maharlika junction. RGL |
| Sara Duterte thanks DND for creation of VP security unit Posted: 26 Jun 2022 10:04 PM PDT OUTGOING Davao City Mayor and incoming Vice President Sara Duterte thanked the Department of National Defense (DND) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for granting her request to have a separate security unit to the Office of the Vice President. AFP launched the Vice-Presidential Security and Protection Group (VPSPG), a unit dedicated to ensuring the security of the Vice President of the country and her family on Saturday, June 25, 2022. Duterte, who is a Philippine Army reserve officer with the rank of colonel, said in a statement on the same day that VPSPG "is commendable as it will resolve the matter of continuity in security for all vice presidents of the Philippines." "This AFP initiative also highlights the importance of having an independent group that will provide all Philippine vice presidents with the necessary security and protection," the incoming vice president said. She added, "That foresight was demonstrated in this activation was likewise highly laudable — that it may be expected to solve the challenges if, in future elections, the vice president and the president face the misfortune of having strained relations." She also thanked DND Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Andres Centino, and the entire agency for responding to her request. Centino led the activation ceremony on Friday, June 24, at the AFP General Headquarters with other top AFP leadership. Lieutenant Colonel Rene Giroy of the Philippine Army was named as the first group commander of VPSPG. "The AFP saw it fitting to provide the Office of the Vice President a dedicated unit that shall ensure the safety and security of the second-highest elected official in the country," said Centino. The VPSPG is formerly the Vice-Presidential Security Detachment which is attached to the Presidential Security Group. With its activation, the VPSPG is now a separate unit and is headed by an officer with the rank of colonel or Navy captain. "I am confident that the newly-designated acting VPSPG Commander and the rest of the Officers and Enlisted Personnel entrusted to ensure the safety, security, and welfare of the Vice President and her family shall perform their responsibilities to the best of their abilities," said Centino. RGL with reports from SunStar Philippines |
| Briones expresses support to Duterte as incoming DepEd chief Posted: 26 Jun 2022 10:01 PM PDT Outgoing Education Secretary Leonor Briones said that she will support the leadership of incoming Vice President-elect Sara Duterte, who is the incoming Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary, and had even agreed to be a consultant to her. Briones and Duterte and her team officially had their first in-person transition meeting on Saturday, June 25. Duterte shared photos on her official page on the same day. "Nakameeting po natin ngayong araw [June 25] si Dep Ed Sec. Leonor Briones at buong transition Team. Bilang paghahanda ito ng ating mga programa sa sektor ng edukasyon (We had a meeting with DepEd Sec. Leonor Brioned and the entire transition team today. This is in preparation with our preparations in the education sector)," she wrote. In a press release, DepEd said the meeting was held at the DepEd Office of the Secretary in Pasig City, wherein the meeting was preceded by a preparatory exchange of letters and communications to define the agenda of the meeting. The department said the program started with a one-on-one meeting between Duterte and Briones before the transition team's meeting proceeded. During the meeting, Briones provided an overview of the office's work under the outgoing administration, including a summary of the scope of DepEd's responsibilities. Also highlighted were the present administration's contribution to basic education reforms, and the identification of matters that need immediate policy attention, including the creation of guidelines for the incoming school year. Duterte, in response, acknowledged the contributions of DepEd to the programs of her father, outgoing President Rodrigo Duterte. She also thanked Briones for manifesting her support for the former following the appointment as the incoming Education secretary. "There was consensus on policy matters that need immediate attention, which are the matters of the guidelines for the incoming SY [School Year] 2022-2023, as well as the budget for 2023," DepEd said, adding these will be subject to immediate consultations between both teams. DepEd said a special ceremony will happen on July 4, wherein Briones will formally turnover the department to Duterte. "Secretary Briones reiterated her assurance that Vice President-elect Duterte has the full support of the DepEd family in this transition period. DepEd also said Briones agreed to be a consultant to Duterte. Duterte, in a recent interview, said she will look into the implementation of the K-to-12 program and the possible full implementation of the face-to-face (F2F) classes among all basic education learners. The outgoing mayor of Davao City6 also said she is "targeting" to fully implement the F2F classes by August this year. The incoming DepEd head also said she will look for ways to raise teachers' salaries. RGL |
| Event organizer allegedly scams some 30 persons Posted: 26 Jun 2022 09:58 PM PDT ANGER, anxiety, and frustration are what the some 30 clients of a wedding coordinator felt after learning they have been allegedly scammed of their dream wedding in Davao City. According to one of the victims, Dollee May Etrata, they already paid for their scheduled wedding on July 5, 2022, to their wedding organizer identified by victims as Jay Lacs Loyd Blanco Semblante who is also known to some as alias Ysaac Blances. "Full pay na po 65k sa wedding package ug mga lahi pa na additional para ma achieve ug naay memories po sa wedding namu naiabut na jud mi ug 85k (We already paid P65,000 for the wedding package and additional charges that reached up to P85,000, so that we will have a memorable wedding)," Etrata said in an interview with SunStar Davao on June 26, 2022. Etratra said they just hope that they will get their money back. "Bisan ibalik nlng amung kwarta maam. Kay giipunan jud namu to for three years para maachieve among dream wedding. Kung dili man niya mahatag dayun bisan i staggered niya basta mabalik, kung dili magfile mi case niya tungod sa iyang binuhatan dili lang sa amua pate ang lain pud na mga couples (We want him to refund to us what we paid him because we saved it for three years. If he can't pay us right away, it can be paid staggered. For as long as we will be paid. Or else we will file a case against him," Etrata said. Etrata is set to file a blotter of this incident to the police as of this writing. The victims claimed that the alleged scammer will collect and offer a "too good to be true" wedding package. Once the client books with him, they will not be able to hear from him again. "Pag mag sige ka'g question sa iyaha, iyaha kang kasab-an ug dili idayon imung event pero dili ka refunan (If you will ask him questions he will reprimand you and he will threaten to cancel the event and not refund your payment)," Anthony Puay, one of the suppliers that Blances used to tap, said. He also claimed that this has been an ongoing issue since 2020. "Sa actual day sa kasal, dili na mag pakita, daghan palpak, kay daghan kinupit, it's either wala kay cake, wala kay catering, wala kay venue, walay kay photographer or walay sound and lights on the day sa kasal kay wala niya gi book (On the day of the wedding, he will not show up, there's a lot of mishaps, no cake, no catering, no venue, no photographer or even sounds and lights because he did not book it)," Puay said. He also said a police blotter have been filed before on the suspect's alleged actions "After sa kasal if mo-reklamo ka, mosugot na siya mag-adto mo sa barangay, mag permahanay, na kuno refund siya, pero naa sa sabot ninyo bawal siya ipost (social media) kay naa na sa inyuha sabot, so loophole niya na para maka padayon to silence the victim, daghan nag-atang sa refund mga past victims, hangtud karon naga hulat sa wala, until ni buto nani na issue wala na gyu'y musukol na event supplier kay Ysaac, kay lage, nag lobo na mga utang (After the wedding, if you will complain, he is fine with barangay negotiations and he will promise that he will refund the client's payment but you will both have to agree that you will not post anything on social media. This, I think, is the loophole to silence the victim. A lot of the victims are still waiting for a refund until this issue went viral)," Puay said. Meanwhile, after the post of one of the victims, Maria Soledad Gabion, went viral on Facebook with 2,200 shares, several event organizers and suppliers have reached out to the victims and offered free services for their wedding day. "Simple raman nuon, naluoy me tanan sa mga couple na na scam ni sir lacs. Isa pa its payback time pud sa mga ubay ubay na blessings na mutabang sa mga naagrabyado kay dili lalim ang ilang mga gibati na kaguol ug kakulba dala pagmahay kay gihaguan sa couple ang money. Part ra siguro gyud sa social responsibility ug diri pud nako nakita na daghan kaayo willing mutabang na walay kapalit which is maka happy ug taman, na dili lang gyud kwarta kwarta ang tanan (We feel bad for the couple[s] that sir Lacs scammed. This is a way of paying back to all the blessings we have received because this is not easy for those who have felt anxiety, frustrations, and regrets. After all, they have worked hard to earn the money. It is also part of our social responsibility and I also found out that there are a lot of people who are willing to help, and that everything is not all about money)," Gabriel Carlo Napao Lasa of G Events Creation said. As of now, the Anti-Scam Unit (ASU) of Davao City, Simplicio Sagarino said they have not received a complaint yet but they are expecting to have it soon while the victims are set to meet the National Bureau of Investigation to seek help after filing their Police blotters. KSD |
| PDEA-Davao intensifies anti-illegal drugs efforts in barangays Posted: 26 Jun 2022 09:50 PM PDT THE Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Davao Region (PDEA-Davao) will intensify its barangay clearing program as part of its law enforcement campaign against illegal drugs in the Davao Region. "Nakikipag-coordinate tayo sa ating mga barangay officials to address 'yong problem sa illegal drugs sa sarili nilang mga barangay, dahil naniniwala tayo na nandiyan sa barangay, alam nong nasa barangay kung sino yong mga tao sa kanilang paligid (We are coordinating with the barangay officials to address the problem of illegal drugs, because we believe that they know their people more)," Aileen Lovitos, Regional Director, PDEA Region 11 said in an interview with the Davao City Disaster Radio on June 24, 2022. Lovitos said they have already "cleared" a majority of the barangays in Davao Region. "We have a total of 1,162 barangays [in Davao Region], so makikita natin na as of May 31, 2022 (so as of May 31, 2022), we have a total cleared barangays 856 na po," Lovitos said. Lovitos said there are still barangays that need to be cleared and she emphasized that the barangay clearing program process is long and tedious. "It is really long and tedious process, baka kasi nami-misinterpret ng iba na ang PDEA lang ang ngki-clear ng isang barangay, hindi po (some might misinterpret that its only PDEA clearing the barangay, no it's not), the regional oversight committee is composed of barangay clearing is composed of agencies such as PDEA, PNP (Philippine National Police), DILG (Department of the Interior and Local Government), DOH (Department of Health) and the Local Government Unit, kasama na diyan ang barangay (and the barangay is part of it)," Lovitos said. Lovitos said they also conduct house-to-house visits to encourage suspected drug personalities to stop pushing and using illegal drugs. "Sabi ng ating Director General, kung pwede nating himukin o hikayatin, i-invite na ihinto ang mga drug activities nila then enroll themselves d'yan sa community-based rehabilitation program sa barangay nila (Our Director General said that we should encourage them [drug personalities] or invite them to stop doing their drug activities and enroll themselves to the community-based rehabilitation program of their barangay)," Lovitos said. Lovitos said with the community-based rehabilitation program they will be able to address the illegal drugs problem in the barangays, especially for residents who have mild affectation instead of sending them to a facility. KSD |
| DENR-Davao brings vets to Mt. Apo to treat warty pig Posted: 26 Jun 2022 09:43 PM PDT INJURIES were discovered on the Philippine warty pig spotted at Mt. Apo during a recent medical mission conducted by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources of Davao Region (DENR-Davao). DENR-Davao said in a statement on June 24 that the warty pig had difficulties in moving and was reportedly "using his snout to gain balance while dragging his limbs." The limbs also had cuts and scrapes but no visible fractures were seen. A common lice called Haematopinus suis was also found on the pig's body, which, according to DENR-Davao, was common for pig species. The pig also had a wound caused by a twine embedded in his body. Upon further inspection of the medical team, the warty pig tested negative for the African Swine Fever as well as from other parasites. The DENR-Davao reported that the pig is currently recovering from its injuries and was given long-acting antibiotics, multivitamins, anti-parasitic, and general anesthetic for tranquilization to safely conduct the medical assessment. "The post-procedural assessment proved that Warty is a resilient animal. Prognosis is good. A favorable sign of recovery," DENR-Davao said in their statement. Along with DENR-Davao, the medical mission was also composed of teams from the Protected Area Management Office of the Mt Apo Natural Park (PAMO-MANP), volunteer experts from the Energy Development Corporation (EDC), Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF), University of the Philippines at Los Banos-College of Veterinary Medicine (UPLB-CVM), Philippine Veterinary Medical Association-Southern Mindanao Chapter (PVMA-SMC), Digos City Veterinary Services Office, Davao Crocodile Park and Zoo, and, Animal Rescue Rehabilitation and Fostering, Inc. (ARRF, Inc.) The warty pig, with the scientific name Sus philippensis and most commonly known as baboy-ramo or baboy-ilahas, was first spotted at Mt. Apo during the Holy Week monitoring of DENR-Davao from April 11 to 17, 2022. It was the first sighting of a male warty pig in the peak area of Mt. Apo which indicates a progressive natural recovery of Mt. Apo's peak area, making it a thriving habitat for the warty pig and other species. ICM with DENR-Davao |
| Cenro urges Dabawenyos to donate used cooking oil for biodiesel Posted: 26 Jun 2022 09:38 PM PDT DABAWENYOS are urged to donate used cooking oil to be used for the BioDiesel facility of the city government, said City Environment and Natural Resources Office (Cenro) on June 21, 2022. Cenro Information Education Campaign Unit Spokesperson Orly Limpangog said during a radio interview that rather than disposing of it incorrectly, it's better to donate the used cooking oil in order to recycle it as a raw material for the BioDiesel Fuel Plant (BDFP) of Davao City. "Among gina-awhag ang atong mga residente sa Dabaw na kanang inyohang mga used cooking oil ayaw intawon ninyo ilabay sa atong mga waterways, sa atong mga canal; tiguma na ninyo mga kaigsoonan kay adunay programa amoang opisina para ana (We are askinG residents of Davao to refrain from disposing your used cooking oil in the canals and waterways, keep it because our office has a program for that)," he said. The cooking oil will be collected at the barangay level which will then be turned over to the BDFP facility in Barangay Maa. Limpangog added that the program also helps lessen the presence of used cooking oil in canals and waterways which is a factor in the city's flooding problem. In turn, the refined oil produced will be used to fill up city government-issued utility vehicles such as garbage trucks. Around ten percent of the collected used cooking oil is used in breaking down biodegradable waste into compost. The barangay-level collection originally started in 2017 but was temporarily put on hold since, according to Engr. Lakandiwa Orcullo of CENRO during a press conference last April, said the amount of used cooking oil collected from the barangays was not enough. Thus, most of the raw materials used lately are taken from different dining establishments in the city. Orcullo said 1,000 liters of used cooking oil makes 900 liters of biodiesel. Last April, Cenro shared that the BDFP has already produced 198,400 liters of biodiesel since it began operations in 2017. Orcullo also added that the biodiesel project is beneficial because used cooking oil is considered hazardous waste to the environment and recycling it also helps with the city's emission problem. "Makatabang siya sa environment in a way na ang emission sa mga sakyanan mugamit og biodiesel, mas limpyo compared to the usual fossil fuel, petroleum diesel (It helps the environment because vehicles using biodiesel have a cleaner emission compared to the usual petroleum diesel from fossil fuel). This can help address the emission," Orcullo said. ICM |
| Davao City Nat'l High School celebrates 100th year Posted: 26 Jun 2022 09:29 PM PDT WHAT started in 1922 with only 67 students in a nipa hut along Magallanes Street, now 100 years later, in 2022, has over 16,000 students in numerous concrete buildings along Torres Street, now known as Davao City National High School (DCNHS). On Wednesday, June 23, 2022, the school administration, faculty, teaching and non-personnel, students, and alumni from various generations gathered in one special occasion to commemorate the centennial milestone of the city's oldest and biggest public school. With the theme, "A Century of Excellence, Leadership and Resiliency," various activities were conducted to launch the significant milestone, including a Mass, medical mission, motorcade, luncheon, and a centennial grand program in the afternoon. DCNHS Head Evelyn Magno shared during the centennial program that the school became a premier public secondary school in Davao Region, and had produced quality graduates, who are not only making a mark in the city but in other parts of the world. "They also bring validation to the quality of the academic programs installed by the founding faculty and subsequent generations, and by the optimistic entrepreneurial spirit in availability that come to define the City High graduates," Magno said. The celebration, she said, not only honors the accomplishments of the past 100 years but also an affirmation of "moving forward and upward" in its future endeavors. Magno also said that the school won't reach that far, without the trust and confidence of their parents as well. History The story of DCNHS, which has been known as "City High", unfolded. The school was first known as the Davao Provincial High School and had its humble beginning in 1922. It was founded under the single province Davao Region. Dominador Fernandez was the first Officer-in-Charge and later Adolfo Casolan as Principal with only three teachers to help him guide 67 students who were enrolled at the time. When the municipality of Davao became a chartered city by virtue of Commonwealth Act No. 51, series of 1937, the name of school was fittingly changed to Davao City High School. To accommodate the increasing enrollment, a building was constructed at its present site in 1941. Unfortunately, this building was completely demolished by American bombs during the World War II in April 1945. After liberation, classes were resumed temporarily at the Chavez Building at Claveria Street but later in March 1946, the school moved to a more spacious site at Villa Abrille Street. In 1950, Davao City High School finally transferred to its present site along Florentino Torres Street with an area of 62,657 square meter. The spacious site was donated by the Tionko Family. DCNHS has been referred to as the premier public secondary school in the region. It has become a leading school in Science, Math, English and the Arts. It is an avenue in implementing different thrusts and programs of the Department of Education. During its existence, it has undergone and overcome various challenges, including the war of the 40s until the Covid-19 pandemic, which affected the schools in the entire world and was forced to shift to the digital learning modality. However, it remains unclear as to when the school was exactly founded. DCNHS Alumni Association President Felizardo Enriquez Jr. said that various research and inquiries were conducted, but no records were found on the exact date of the founding of the school. Enriquez said the alumni association, in coordination with the school administration and the Davao City government, a resolution was passed and approved in the City Council, led by then-Davao City Councilor and DCNHS alumni Maria Belen Sunga Acosta, declaring June 22, 1922 as the founding date of the school. Notable alumni With 100 years of existence and educational leadership, the school has produced a multitude of professionals, leaders, scientists, businessmen, and a thousand more individuals who contributed to the progress, and charter growth not only of the city, but the entire country as well. Davao-based film director Jarell Serencio, a graduate of 1999, attributed the school's "quality education" to his success. "Kung ano man ang narating ko ngayon, malaking bahagi nito ang paghubog sa akin ng City High (Whatever the success I currently enjoy, City High has a huge part of it as they molded me to who I am right now)," Serencio said. Acosta, current Mindanao Development Authority (Minda) chairperson, also congratulated her alma mater for producing high-caliber graduates. "The celebration marks a century of excellence, leadership, contribution, and resiliency. And along with all of the alumni, we all take pride in this achievement. Oscar Casaysay, National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) Executive Director and a graduate of 1978, also sent his warm greetings. Renowned Davao-based radio personality and current Philippine Broadcasting Service (PBS) Director General Rizal Giovanni "Bong" Aportadera, a graduate of Batch 1986, also congratulated the school in a video presentation. Lawyer Maria Ilsea Salvador, a public policy partnership lead for the Philippines of a major tech company, shared how the school produced graduates that forged their own path in contributing to the development of the city and the entire country. Other prominent alumni of City High also include Davao artist Kublai Milan, the late Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay, former Department of Budget and Management Secretary Wendell Avisado, former Councilor Peter Lavina, and broadcaster Paul Palacio. Landmark institution The 19th Davao City Council passed Resolution No. 026783-21 congratulating DCNHS on its centennial commemoration. One of the highlights of the event is the unveiling of the "centennial marker" bearing the resolution of the City Council congratulating the centennial founding anniversary of DCNHS. Councilor Pilar Braga, committee on education, science and technology chairperson, was also present during the event. In her speech, she called DCNHS or popularly known as "City High", a "landmark and monument" school to "quality education", which has a history of producing "outstanding Dabawenyos that contributed to the growth" of the city. Braga also bared the plan of establishing a mini-museum within the campus, which would showcase the history of DCNHS, including the previous principals and other stakeholders in the past.The councilor, who also represented Incoming Sebastian Duterte during the event, said the city government will continue to support DCNHS. Department of Education-Davao Region (DepEd-Davao) Director Allan Farnazo, who was also present during the event, lauded all the faculties from the past and the present for producing top-notch graduates. Farnazo also thanked the City Government of Davao, particularly the 19th Davao City Council, for recognizing the accomplishments of the school throughout the years, through a Special Resolution, acknowledging its 100-year accomplishments. Enriquez said City High had stood up and overcome these challenges. "The Davao City National High School had proven to be resilient amidst adversities... and managed to rise up to the challenges, and do what it does best --- to produce graduates," Enriquez said. Top officials also sent their congratulations through video presentation, including Outgoing DepEd Secretary Leonor Briones, incoming Vice President and DepEd Secretary Sara Duterte, and Outgoing President Rodrigo Duterte. "Indeed, your successes as individuals and community will be your significant and lasting legacy for future generations," President Duterte said in a video message. With the fruitful milestone, reaching 100 years is not just a record-breaking feat, but also a continuing legacy that must be preserved not only for its alumni, but also for the incoming generations 100 years from now. RGL |
| Regan Industrial: Advantages of Galvanized Steel Pipes Posted: 26 Jun 2022 09:24 PM PDT Steel pipes are some of the most important components in any type of industry. Being used to transport liquids, substances, and currents across different locations, pipes are placed in important components and machinery, ensuring they have a secure channel and network to operate effectively. Due to these substances being strong and volatile, it is important that these pipes are made out of highly durable material. There are many types of steel used to make these pipes, and one of the best types used in the industry are galvanized steel pipes. What are the advantages of using Galvanized Steel Pipes? Galvanized steel pipes are manufactured using a process called galvanization, which adds molten zinc to the pipe steel. This adds another layer to the steel pipe, giving qualities and advantages over conventional steel pipes. This strengthening process has become more commonplace in the industry, which led to more companies and facilities making use of galvanized steel pipes in order. With that in mind, here are the advantages of using galvanized steel pipes: Strong Corrosion Resistance One of the biggest issues of any type of metal is corrosion, as it damages and weakens the surface, causing parts and sections to break after a certain period of time. Rust is caused by oxidization, which leaves marks that stain and damage the steel. This is why it is best to have a steel surface that is protected against these elements and has increased strength and resistance. Using Galvanized steel pipes provides you with these benefits, as the molten zinc layer ensures that your pipes would not be easily corroded, and have an extra later that can keep it safe from different kinds of wear and tear. This is beneficial for industries that handle volatile substances such as chemicals and gases, as they can easily cause damage to solid materials that do not have treated surfaces. Long Lifespan With an extra protective layer of molten zinc present on the surface, galvanized steel pipes have a longer lifespan compared to conventional piping. This means that they can last for a number of years before needing to be replaced, ensuring that various substances have a proper channel where they can be moved to different locations. Cost-effective Steel maintenance can be very costly, as industries regularly conduct checks and repairs in order to make sure that their equipment and facilities are operating effectively. Compared to conventional steel pipes, galvanized steel pipes have a lifespan of 50 years, compared to 20 to 25 years by using the former. By using galvanized steel pipes, you would have a set of pipes that can last longer, which means that you would be able to lessen maintenance and repair costs. Quick Installation Along with having a strong protective surface that increases resistance to wear and tear, galvanized steel pipes are easy to install. This is due to the fact that these pipes are ready-made, which means that you would no longer need to prepare or paint the surface before installing these sections. If you have a tight project deadline for your construction project, using galvanized steel pipes are the most efficient option. For more information about Regan Industrial Sales, Inc's products and services, visit their website at www.reganindustrial.com or visit their Davao office at Damosa Business Center, Lanang. |
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