The Department of Education (DepEd) has revised its guidelines in the selection of honor pupils and students in public elementary and secondary schools, respectively, for the current school year which is scheduled to end in late March 2010.
The guidelines, contained in DepEd Order No. 92, series of 2009, and issued recently by Education Secretary Jesli A. Lapus, stipulate that candidates for honors at any elementary grade or high school year level shall be chosen from among the top 10 pupils or students of the school.
They must not have a final rating lower than 80 percent in any subject or learning area, the DepEd said.
The guidelines mandate that the top 10 pupils/students, who must be of good moral conduct, shall be determined through ranking using the 7-3 point system where 7 points represent academic performance and 3 points co-curricular activities.
In the ranking of honors for graduating elementary pupils and high school students, only the grades in the current curriculum year shall be included, thereby disregarding their ratings in the previous curriculum levels.
The guidelines also provide that transferees shall be considered in the ranking of honor children provided they were enrolled in the school not later than the second week of classes in school year 2009-2010.
The final rating shall be computed to the three decimal places, the guidelines said, adding that in case of tie, both candidates shall be declared in the same honor ranking, say, both as valedictorians, salutatorians, first honorable mentions and so on.
The rules further gave recognition to achievements of pupils/students in specific academic discipline such as Mathematics, Science and English or in co-curricular areas including athletics, campus journalism and performing arts.
Duly recognized annexes of public elementary and secondary schools with complete curriculum grades or year levels have now been allowed by the education department to choose their own set of honor school children.
The DepEd named the school principal as chairman of the School Selection Committee (with three qualified teachers as members) which it required to officially announce the selected honor pupils/students not later than 15 days before the school's graduation day.
In case of protest, the DepEd required the aggrieved candidate with his or her parents to file the complaint to the school head within five working days from the formal announcement.
The protest shall be settled by the school selection board within five days from the filing of the complaint, the education department said. (PNA-Provincial)
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
BAKIT PA?
Sumapit na sa sukdulan ang ika-3 termino sina Cavite Gov. Ayong Maliksi at Laguna Gov. Teresita Lazaro na nakatakdang magtapos sa 2010, kasabay ng maraming LGU Chief Executive ng mga bayan at lunsod dito sa Calabarzon.
Masigla na ang takbo ng pulitika sa mga nasabing lugar sa kadahilanang wala nga namang depending champion kung baga sa makakalaban ng mga challenger sa darating na 2010 election dahilan sa term limit ng mga nakaupong opisyal.
Sa lalawigan ng Laguna ay apat ang kompirmadong nag-gigirian na sa pagka-gobernador na kinabibilangan nina dating gobernador Joey Lina, Vice-Governor Ramil Hernandez, Mayor E.R. Ejercito at provincial administrator Dennis S. Lazaro, samantalang sa lalawigan ng Cavite ay ang napapabalitang manok ni Gob. Ayong na si Vice-Gov. Ompong Campaña at Jonvic Remulla ng Partido Magdalo.
Tatakbong muli sa reeleksyon sina Quezon Gov. Raffy Nantes, Rizal Gov. Jun Ynares at ang napapabalitang nililigawan ng administrasyon na ipanlabang pangalawang-pangulo ng bansa subalit matatag ang paninindigang hindi iiwan ang Batangas bilang gobernador ng lalawigan si Gob. Vilma Santos-Recto.
Last term na rin ni Lucena City Mayor Ramon Talaga dangan nga lamang at inabot ng 57 day suspension sapagkat nawalang bisa na ang TRO na ibinigay ng hukuman sa panahon ng kanyang 2nd term kung saan ang napigil ay ang pagpapatupad nito. Medyo may epekto ito sa kung sino man ang mamanukin ni Talaga at magpapalutang sa tsansa ni Vice-Mayor Philip Castillo bilang mayoralty bet sa Lucena.
Sa Batangas City ay hayag nang sinasanay ni Mayor Eddie Dimacuha ang kanyang maybahay na si ABC President Vilma A. Dimacuha sa tungkulin ng isang city executive bilang paghahanda sa pagtatapos ng kanyang termino. Medyo mahihirapan ang makakatunggali ni Mam Vilma Dimacuha sapagkat batid naman ng lahat kung gaano kamahal ng mga taga-Batangas City si Mayor Eddie.
May mga gumigire naman na ang puntirya ay ang posisyon nina San Pablo City Mayor Vicente B. Amante, Calamba City Mayor Jun Chipeco, Sta. Rosa City Mayor Arlene Nazareno, Tanauan City Mayor Sonia Aquino, Lipa City Mayor Oca Goza, Dasmariñas Mayor Jonny Bargaza, Laguna’s 3rd Dist. Rep. Ivy Arago, 4th Dist. Cong. Egay San Luis, Cong. Procy Alcala ng Quezon at marami pang iba.
Well good luck na lamang sa mga challenger sapagkat ang performance ng mga incumbent officials na ito ang mahigpit ninyong kalaban.(SANDY BELARMINO)
Masigla na ang takbo ng pulitika sa mga nasabing lugar sa kadahilanang wala nga namang depending champion kung baga sa makakalaban ng mga challenger sa darating na 2010 election dahilan sa term limit ng mga nakaupong opisyal.
Sa lalawigan ng Laguna ay apat ang kompirmadong nag-gigirian na sa pagka-gobernador na kinabibilangan nina dating gobernador Joey Lina, Vice-Governor Ramil Hernandez, Mayor E.R. Ejercito at provincial administrator Dennis S. Lazaro, samantalang sa lalawigan ng Cavite ay ang napapabalitang manok ni Gob. Ayong na si Vice-Gov. Ompong Campaña at Jonvic Remulla ng Partido Magdalo.
Tatakbong muli sa reeleksyon sina Quezon Gov. Raffy Nantes, Rizal Gov. Jun Ynares at ang napapabalitang nililigawan ng administrasyon na ipanlabang pangalawang-pangulo ng bansa subalit matatag ang paninindigang hindi iiwan ang Batangas bilang gobernador ng lalawigan si Gob. Vilma Santos-Recto.
Last term na rin ni Lucena City Mayor Ramon Talaga dangan nga lamang at inabot ng 57 day suspension sapagkat nawalang bisa na ang TRO na ibinigay ng hukuman sa panahon ng kanyang 2nd term kung saan ang napigil ay ang pagpapatupad nito. Medyo may epekto ito sa kung sino man ang mamanukin ni Talaga at magpapalutang sa tsansa ni Vice-Mayor Philip Castillo bilang mayoralty bet sa Lucena.
Sa Batangas City ay hayag nang sinasanay ni Mayor Eddie Dimacuha ang kanyang maybahay na si ABC President Vilma A. Dimacuha sa tungkulin ng isang city executive bilang paghahanda sa pagtatapos ng kanyang termino. Medyo mahihirapan ang makakatunggali ni Mam Vilma Dimacuha sapagkat batid naman ng lahat kung gaano kamahal ng mga taga-Batangas City si Mayor Eddie.
May mga gumigire naman na ang puntirya ay ang posisyon nina San Pablo City Mayor Vicente B. Amante, Calamba City Mayor Jun Chipeco, Sta. Rosa City Mayor Arlene Nazareno, Tanauan City Mayor Sonia Aquino, Lipa City Mayor Oca Goza, Dasmariñas Mayor Jonny Bargaza, Laguna’s 3rd Dist. Rep. Ivy Arago, 4th Dist. Cong. Egay San Luis, Cong. Procy Alcala ng Quezon at marami pang iba.
Well good luck na lamang sa mga challenger sapagkat ang performance ng mga incumbent officials na ito ang mahigpit ninyong kalaban.(SANDY BELARMINO)
Thursday, September 17, 2009
HANDOG NI MAYOR AMANTE SA KANYANG KAARAWAN, MOBILE PASSPORT SERVICE SA OKTUBRE 24
San Pablo City - Upang lalo pang maging makabuluhan ang pagdiriwang ng kaarawan ni Mayor Vicente Amante sa Oktubre 27 ay magsasagawa muli ang Pamahalaang Lunsod sa pakikipagtulungan ng Dept. of Foreign Affairs ng isang Regular Mobile Passport Service sa Oktubre 24, 2009 sa One Stop Processing Center mula 7:00 n.u. hanggang 3:00 n.h.
Ayon kay Mayor Amante ang mas mahalaga ay siya ang makapagbigay ng regalo o mga programa para sa kapakinabangan ng mga mamamayan ng lunsod sa kanyang nalalapit na kaarawan. Kaya taun-taon sa pagsapit ng kanyang kaarawan ay sinisigurado niya na siya ang makapagbibigay kasiyahan at tulong sa kanyang mga nasasakupan bilang sukli sa ipinakikitang suporta at pagmamahal ng mga taga Lunsod ng San Pablo.
Sa kagustuhan ng punonglunsod na huwag ng mahirapan at magastusan ng malaki ang mga taga-lunsod at mga karatig bayan ay isasagawa muli ang mobile passporting dito sa Lunsod ng San Pablo.
Kaya sa mga nagnanais na kumuha ng kanilang passport ay magsadya lamang sa City Mayor’s Office sa One Stop Center para sa application forms o kaya ay tumawag sa mga telepono 562-0863 o 800-2770 para sa katanungan at karagdagang impormasyon. And deadline ng submission ng application form at requirement ay hanggang September 30, 2009 lamang. (CIO-SPC)
Ayon kay Mayor Amante ang mas mahalaga ay siya ang makapagbigay ng regalo o mga programa para sa kapakinabangan ng mga mamamayan ng lunsod sa kanyang nalalapit na kaarawan. Kaya taun-taon sa pagsapit ng kanyang kaarawan ay sinisigurado niya na siya ang makapagbibigay kasiyahan at tulong sa kanyang mga nasasakupan bilang sukli sa ipinakikitang suporta at pagmamahal ng mga taga Lunsod ng San Pablo.
Sa kagustuhan ng punonglunsod na huwag ng mahirapan at magastusan ng malaki ang mga taga-lunsod at mga karatig bayan ay isasagawa muli ang mobile passporting dito sa Lunsod ng San Pablo.
Kaya sa mga nagnanais na kumuha ng kanilang passport ay magsadya lamang sa City Mayor’s Office sa One Stop Center para sa application forms o kaya ay tumawag sa mga telepono 562-0863 o 800-2770 para sa katanungan at karagdagang impormasyon. And deadline ng submission ng application form at requirement ay hanggang September 30, 2009 lamang. (CIO-SPC)
SPC MEDICAL SOCIETY NAGSAGAWA NG MGA PROGRAMA PARA SA PAGDIRIWANG NG 106TH FOUNDATION DAY NG PMA
San Pablo City - Kaugnay ng pagdiriwang ng 106th Foundation Day ng Philippine Medical Society (PMA) nuong Sept. 15, 2009, iba’t-ibang programa at proyekto ang isinagawa ng San Pablo City Medical Society (SPCMS) kung saan ang tema ay “Manggagamot, Mamamayan, Pamahalaan Nagkakaisa sa Kalusugan”.
Pangunahin na dito ang pamumuno sa nakaraang Pagtataas ng Watawat ng Pamahalaang Lunsod nuong Sept. 14, 2009 ng mga miyembro at opisyales ng samahan na sina Dra. Marisonia Belen-Tan, Vice-Pres., Dr. Emmanuel Loyola, Former Pres., PMA Governor at City Mayor’s Medical Consultant on the SPC General Hospital; Dra. Cynthia Sanchez; Dra. Natividad Cariaga at Dr. Norman Alidio.
Ayon sa mensahe ni Mayor Vicente Amante napapanahon ang tema ng PMA kung saan mahalaga ang pagtutulungan ng mga duktor at mamamayan lalo’t para sa pagsulong ng mga health program at services na ipinatutupad ng pamahalaang lunsod. Kaya naman hinihingi ng butihing mayor ang lubos na pagtulong mga miyembro ng SPCMS lalo’t higit sa kasalukuyan na ipinatatayo ng punonglunsod sariling hospital para sa lahat ng mamamayan ng Lunsod ng San Pablo.
Isinagawa rin ng samahan ang Medicine Week nuong nakaraang Sept. 20-26, 2009. Nagsagawa sila ng wreath laying ceremony sa Rizal Monument nuong Sept. 20, pagkatapos ay isang pag-aalay ng isang misa sa SPC Medical Center; photo exhibit opening ng SPC nature/view sa medical center lobby at Alay Lakad sa Sampalok Lake; Sept. 21- Medicup 2 Badminton Tournament sa Greencourt, Vesco, Subd., Sept. 22-National Medical Screening Day/Free Clinic in partnership with Emerald Lions Club; Singing Physicians Elimination Round at Scientific Lecture on Diabetes sa Palmeras Restaurant; Sept. 23- Singing Contest PMA National Office, Quezon City at Anti-Tobacco Campaign Lecture; Sept. 24-Introduction to Golf at Sto. Nino Driving Range at Fellowship Night nuong Sept. 30. (CIO-SPC)
Pangunahin na dito ang pamumuno sa nakaraang Pagtataas ng Watawat ng Pamahalaang Lunsod nuong Sept. 14, 2009 ng mga miyembro at opisyales ng samahan na sina Dra. Marisonia Belen-Tan, Vice-Pres., Dr. Emmanuel Loyola, Former Pres., PMA Governor at City Mayor’s Medical Consultant on the SPC General Hospital; Dra. Cynthia Sanchez; Dra. Natividad Cariaga at Dr. Norman Alidio.
Ayon sa mensahe ni Mayor Vicente Amante napapanahon ang tema ng PMA kung saan mahalaga ang pagtutulungan ng mga duktor at mamamayan lalo’t para sa pagsulong ng mga health program at services na ipinatutupad ng pamahalaang lunsod. Kaya naman hinihingi ng butihing mayor ang lubos na pagtulong mga miyembro ng SPCMS lalo’t higit sa kasalukuyan na ipinatatayo ng punonglunsod sariling hospital para sa lahat ng mamamayan ng Lunsod ng San Pablo.
Isinagawa rin ng samahan ang Medicine Week nuong nakaraang Sept. 20-26, 2009. Nagsagawa sila ng wreath laying ceremony sa Rizal Monument nuong Sept. 20, pagkatapos ay isang pag-aalay ng isang misa sa SPC Medical Center; photo exhibit opening ng SPC nature/view sa medical center lobby at Alay Lakad sa Sampalok Lake; Sept. 21- Medicup 2 Badminton Tournament sa Greencourt, Vesco, Subd., Sept. 22-National Medical Screening Day/Free Clinic in partnership with Emerald Lions Club; Singing Physicians Elimination Round at Scientific Lecture on Diabetes sa Palmeras Restaurant; Sept. 23- Singing Contest PMA National Office, Quezon City at Anti-Tobacco Campaign Lecture; Sept. 24-Introduction to Golf at Sto. Nino Driving Range at Fellowship Night nuong Sept. 30. (CIO-SPC)
SUSPENSYON NI CAVINTI MAYOR, INUUPUAN LANG?
Cavinti, Laguna - Bigo pa rin ang Tanggapan ng Gobernador ng lalawigang ito at Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) na ipatupad ang kautusan ng Office of the Ombudsman na suspendihin ang alkalde at municipal administrator ng bayang ito sa kabila ng ang desisyon ay naibaba na noon pang Mayo 29, 2009 at may pagsang-ayon mula kay Acting Ombudsman Orlando Casimiro.
Sa usaping OMB-L.A. 07-0542-H na may pamagat na “Rosendo G. dela Torre vs. Florecelie Esguerra et al” ay napatunayan ng Ombudsman na sina Cavinti Municipal Mayor Florecelie Esguerra at Municipal Administrator Frederic Lubuguin na kapwa guilty of Oppression and Conduct Prejudicial to the Best Interest of the Service.
Sila ay nahatulan ng six (6) months suspension without pay ayon sa ipinag-uutos ng Section 10, RuleIII, Administration Order No.7 as amended by administration Order No.17 in relation to Section 25 ng Republic Act No. 6770.
Naghain ng motion for reconsideration sa Ombudsman ang alkalde at kanyang municipal administrator noong Mayo 4, 2009 subalit noong Hunyo 9, 2009 ay nagpadala ng 1st endorsement si Deputy Ombudsman for Luzon Victor Fernandez sa DILG para ipatupad ang suspension.
Ang motion for reconsideration ay nagdulot ng kalituhan sa panig ng DILG, partikular sa rehiyunal at panlalawigang tanggapan nito, kaya’y sila’y nag-atubili na sundin ang iniaatas ng Ombudsman, gayong malinaw ang tagubilin ng Office of the Ombudsman na Memorandum Circular No.01 Series of 2006 na inilabas ni Ombudsman Ma. Merceditas Gutierrez.
Mababasa sa nasabing memorandum na sa Section 7 Rule III ng Administrative Order No.07 na tumatalakay sa Ombudsman Rules of Procedure na ang desisyon ng naturang tanggapan ay dapat agarang ipatupad at tanging Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) o Writ of Preliminary Injunction ang makakapigil.
Sa ngayon ay nababahala na ang mga residente ng lugar dahil sa nasabing kabiguan ng DILG at Panlalawigang Pamahalaan na maipatupad ang hatol ng Ombudsman, sanhi nito ay ang pagtaas ng tension sa nasabing bayan dahil sa possible anilang may nagmamaniobra upang ito ay pigilan.
Sa usaping OMB-L.A. 07-0542-H na may pamagat na “Rosendo G. dela Torre vs. Florecelie Esguerra et al” ay napatunayan ng Ombudsman na sina Cavinti Municipal Mayor Florecelie Esguerra at Municipal Administrator Frederic Lubuguin na kapwa guilty of Oppression and Conduct Prejudicial to the Best Interest of the Service.
Sila ay nahatulan ng six (6) months suspension without pay ayon sa ipinag-uutos ng Section 10, RuleIII, Administration Order No.7 as amended by administration Order No.17 in relation to Section 25 ng Republic Act No. 6770.
Naghain ng motion for reconsideration sa Ombudsman ang alkalde at kanyang municipal administrator noong Mayo 4, 2009 subalit noong Hunyo 9, 2009 ay nagpadala ng 1st endorsement si Deputy Ombudsman for Luzon Victor Fernandez sa DILG para ipatupad ang suspension.
Ang motion for reconsideration ay nagdulot ng kalituhan sa panig ng DILG, partikular sa rehiyunal at panlalawigang tanggapan nito, kaya’y sila’y nag-atubili na sundin ang iniaatas ng Ombudsman, gayong malinaw ang tagubilin ng Office of the Ombudsman na Memorandum Circular No.01 Series of 2006 na inilabas ni Ombudsman Ma. Merceditas Gutierrez.
Mababasa sa nasabing memorandum na sa Section 7 Rule III ng Administrative Order No.07 na tumatalakay sa Ombudsman Rules of Procedure na ang desisyon ng naturang tanggapan ay dapat agarang ipatupad at tanging Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) o Writ of Preliminary Injunction ang makakapigil.
Sa ngayon ay nababahala na ang mga residente ng lugar dahil sa nasabing kabiguan ng DILG at Panlalawigang Pamahalaan na maipatupad ang hatol ng Ombudsman, sanhi nito ay ang pagtaas ng tension sa nasabing bayan dahil sa possible anilang may nagmamaniobra upang ito ay pigilan.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
LOS BAÑOS CELEBRATES BAÑAMOS FESTIVAL
LOS BAÑOS, LAGUNA - The special Science and Nature City of the Philippines will hold its annual Bañamos Festival on September 16-20, 2009. The event coincides with the 394th foundation anniversary of the town of Los Baños in Laguna.
The festival is spearheaded by Mayor Caesar P. Perez with the support of the Sangguniang Bayan, Los Baños Tourism Council led by Anthony Genuino and various agencies, civic groups, institutions and corporate sponsors.
Bañamos (“we bathe” in Spanish) commemorates the founding of the town whose name is derived from hot spring baths abundant in the area. The celebration also showcases local products, talents and beauties, and the townspeople’s pride of place in week-long festivities that include a civic parade, foundation anniversary program, Himigsikan battle of the bands, musical concerts, Miss Los Baños pageant, spa and wellness fair, Buko Pies Atbp and street dancing competition called Bayle de Kalye.
The festival promises lots of surprises to local and foreign tourists which will enable them to discover more about Los Baños said Prof. Roberto P. Cereno, Chairman of Bañamos 2009 Festival Program.
SPA AND WELLNESS HIGHLIGHTS - According to Los Baños Tourism Council Chairman Anthony Genuino, one of the highlight of the festival is the promotional sampling of its spa and wellness products and services on the duration of the festivities at the Paciano Rizal Park, Los Baños Municipal Hall compound. The daily fair is part of Bañamos Festival which will coincide on the celebration of the 394th foundation anniversary of this university town that was proclaimed as the “Special Science and Nature City of the Philippines”.
The fair showcases an array of therapeutic treatment ranging from the indigenous Filipino Hilot to Shiatsu Body works, to foot reflexology, hydrotherapy, head, back and facial massage. Booths will provide samples of locally made herbal oils, aromatherapy candles, health and beauty products.
The fair aims to promote spa and wellness at Los Baños’ OTOP under the Department of Trade and Industry’s One Town One Product Program. This is in recognition of the town’s historical place as the country’s first medical tourism town since the establishment of the Spanish colonial government’s Hospital de Agua Santa in 1590. The town’s name alludes to the hot spring baths abundant in the foot of Mount Makiling, an inactive volcano, a scientific and educational nature reserve, a critical watershed, a biodiversity conservation area, and now one of the key ecotourism destinations of the Philippines.
PORQUE BAÑOS?
Commemoration of a colorful history and culture - Bañamos is Spanish for “we bathe”. The word appropriately traces the founding of the town during the Spanish period. The Franciscan Friars who were captivated by the abundance of hot springs and steam vents in the small settlement of Mainit set up public bathing places with spring water believed to be holy and to have curative effects. These baths were so popular that they attracted tourists from Manila and nearby provinces. This convinced the Spanish authorities to officially establish a town they called Los Baños or “the baths”.
Celebration of great natural wonders and local products - Los Baños is bounded by two natural geologic wonders. Mount Makiling and Laguna de Bay. These landforms afford fertile soil, clean air, potable water, and a rustic ambiance that influence and sustain the livelihood and lifestyle of residents. These fortunes further gave rise to popular indigenous products – buko pie, ornamental plants, souvenir items and various homemade foodstuffs.
A recognition of immense scientific talents - Los Baños is synonymous to advances in agricultural science and technology, recognized not only in the Southeast Asian region, but also worldwide. This Science and Nature City hosts educational and research institutions that offer opportunities for study visits or science appreciation and discovery to visitors.
A festivity of community spirit and pride of place – This is an occasion to demonstrate the strong social responsibility and cooperation values instilled in the citizenry of Los Baños. This is a chance to show off home-grown talents and beauties, a time for families and friends to get connected, as well as to bridge generation and socio-economic gaps through community-wide activities with the support and participation of government agencies, commercial establishments, civic associations and other private organizations and individuals. (NANI CORTEZ)
The festival is spearheaded by Mayor Caesar P. Perez with the support of the Sangguniang Bayan, Los Baños Tourism Council led by Anthony Genuino and various agencies, civic groups, institutions and corporate sponsors.
Bañamos (“we bathe” in Spanish) commemorates the founding of the town whose name is derived from hot spring baths abundant in the area. The celebration also showcases local products, talents and beauties, and the townspeople’s pride of place in week-long festivities that include a civic parade, foundation anniversary program, Himigsikan battle of the bands, musical concerts, Miss Los Baños pageant, spa and wellness fair, Buko Pies Atbp and street dancing competition called Bayle de Kalye.
The festival promises lots of surprises to local and foreign tourists which will enable them to discover more about Los Baños said Prof. Roberto P. Cereno, Chairman of Bañamos 2009 Festival Program.
SPA AND WELLNESS HIGHLIGHTS - According to Los Baños Tourism Council Chairman Anthony Genuino, one of the highlight of the festival is the promotional sampling of its spa and wellness products and services on the duration of the festivities at the Paciano Rizal Park, Los Baños Municipal Hall compound. The daily fair is part of Bañamos Festival which will coincide on the celebration of the 394th foundation anniversary of this university town that was proclaimed as the “Special Science and Nature City of the Philippines”.
The fair showcases an array of therapeutic treatment ranging from the indigenous Filipino Hilot to Shiatsu Body works, to foot reflexology, hydrotherapy, head, back and facial massage. Booths will provide samples of locally made herbal oils, aromatherapy candles, health and beauty products.
The fair aims to promote spa and wellness at Los Baños’ OTOP under the Department of Trade and Industry’s One Town One Product Program. This is in recognition of the town’s historical place as the country’s first medical tourism town since the establishment of the Spanish colonial government’s Hospital de Agua Santa in 1590. The town’s name alludes to the hot spring baths abundant in the foot of Mount Makiling, an inactive volcano, a scientific and educational nature reserve, a critical watershed, a biodiversity conservation area, and now one of the key ecotourism destinations of the Philippines.
PORQUE BAÑOS?
Commemoration of a colorful history and culture - Bañamos is Spanish for “we bathe”. The word appropriately traces the founding of the town during the Spanish period. The Franciscan Friars who were captivated by the abundance of hot springs and steam vents in the small settlement of Mainit set up public bathing places with spring water believed to be holy and to have curative effects. These baths were so popular that they attracted tourists from Manila and nearby provinces. This convinced the Spanish authorities to officially establish a town they called Los Baños or “the baths”.
Celebration of great natural wonders and local products - Los Baños is bounded by two natural geologic wonders. Mount Makiling and Laguna de Bay. These landforms afford fertile soil, clean air, potable water, and a rustic ambiance that influence and sustain the livelihood and lifestyle of residents. These fortunes further gave rise to popular indigenous products – buko pie, ornamental plants, souvenir items and various homemade foodstuffs.
A recognition of immense scientific talents - Los Baños is synonymous to advances in agricultural science and technology, recognized not only in the Southeast Asian region, but also worldwide. This Science and Nature City hosts educational and research institutions that offer opportunities for study visits or science appreciation and discovery to visitors.
A festivity of community spirit and pride of place – This is an occasion to demonstrate the strong social responsibility and cooperation values instilled in the citizenry of Los Baños. This is a chance to show off home-grown talents and beauties, a time for families and friends to get connected, as well as to bridge generation and socio-economic gaps through community-wide activities with the support and participation of government agencies, commercial establishments, civic associations and other private organizations and individuals. (NANI CORTEZ)
Sunday, September 13, 2009
MAHIGIT 500 PASYENTE NATULUNGAN SA MEDICAL-DENTAL MISSION NG PCSO AT CHO
San Pablo City- Kaugnay ng pagdiriwang ng 75th Anniversary ng Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), nagsagawa ang ahensya ng isang medical-dental mission sa pakikipagtulungan ng City Health Office (CHO) at ni Mayor Vicente Amante, kung saan mahigit 500 pasyente ng lunsod ang naserbisyuhan. 430 sa mga ito ang napagkalooban ng medical services at 150 naman sa dental na isinagawa noong Sept. 6, 2009 na ginanap sa CHO Extension Office, Brgy. San Jose. Nagsimula ang proyekto mga bandang 6:45 ng umaga at natapos ng 4:00 ng hapon.
Pinamunuan ni Dr. Job Brion, City Health Officer at Dra. Nida Glorioso, Asst. CHO ang nasabing proyekto kasama ang iba pang medical officers na sina Dr. Ed Quiambao, Dra. Ruth Belulia, Dra. Dina Caponpon at Dra. Melissa Aningalan. Katulong rin ang mga dentists na sina Dra. Nemia Bundalian, Dra. Blessie Reyes, Dra. Miriam Palomar, at Dr. Jhun Vidal at dent`al aides na sina Rustico Baliton at Shiela Calatraba. Naging kaagapay rin ang mga public health nurses na sina Fe Tan, Amihan Bondad, Emelita Gutierrez, at Lourdes Paladio, Pharmacist Janice Aningalan, Sanitary Inspectors Divinia Paulino at Angela Almario, Driver Filoteo Cosico at Casual Employees Rosalie Lasig, Jeffrey Cornista, Randy Calderon, Walter Sitia at Edna Maula. (CIO-SPC)
Pinamunuan ni Dr. Job Brion, City Health Officer at Dra. Nida Glorioso, Asst. CHO ang nasabing proyekto kasama ang iba pang medical officers na sina Dr. Ed Quiambao, Dra. Ruth Belulia, Dra. Dina Caponpon at Dra. Melissa Aningalan. Katulong rin ang mga dentists na sina Dra. Nemia Bundalian, Dra. Blessie Reyes, Dra. Miriam Palomar, at Dr. Jhun Vidal at dent`al aides na sina Rustico Baliton at Shiela Calatraba. Naging kaagapay rin ang mga public health nurses na sina Fe Tan, Amihan Bondad, Emelita Gutierrez, at Lourdes Paladio, Pharmacist Janice Aningalan, Sanitary Inspectors Divinia Paulino at Angela Almario, Driver Filoteo Cosico at Casual Employees Rosalie Lasig, Jeffrey Cornista, Randy Calderon, Walter Sitia at Edna Maula. (CIO-SPC)
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