SAN MATEO, RIZAL – The Office of the Ombudsman ordered recently the filing of criminal charges against a former mayor and municipal engineer in Rodriguez, Rizal for illegal possession of forest products worth more than Php 9 million.
Ordered charged for violation of section 77 of Presidential Decree 705, as amended by Executive Order 277 and Republic Act 7161, otherwise known as the Revised Forestry Code of the Philippines, were former Montalban mayor Pedro Cuerpo and engineer Aristotle Cruz, then officer-in-charge of the municipal motor pool.
The case stemmed from the complaint filed by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ Community Environment and Natural Resources Officer (DENR-CENRO) sometime in October 2005.
DENR-CENRO alleged that on June 20, 2005, it received a memorandum from CENRO informing the officer-in-charge of Montalban Multi-Purpose Center and team leader of Patrol Sector No. 1 on the presence of illegally-cut timber products stockpiled inside the Montalban slaughterhouse in barangay San Jose.
The environment operatives conducted a surveillance/verification of the report and eventually secured a search warrant from San Mateo Regional Trial Court judge Elizabeth Balquin-Reyes.
In the course of the implementation of the search warrant, fresh cut manufactured timber products (tanguile and lauan) consisting of 4,066 pieces with an aggregate volume of 28,050 board feet amounting to more than Php 9 million, were seized under the possession of Cruz inside the motor pool and not inside the slaughterhouse.
Cruz admitted the products were brought from the mountains of Montalban which was delivered in June 2005 to the town’s motor pool.
According to the complaint, the DENR was not able to haul the timber products due to the intervention of Cuerpo.
In a 17-page resolution, acting Ombudsman Orlando Casimiro said the “case records readily show that there was irregularity in the act of the respondents in using illegally cut timber in manufacturing school armchairs, as they reasoned out.”
The anti-graft office said only the DENR has the exclusive authority to confiscate illegally cut logs
It added that forestry law dictates: “All seized/confiscated conveyances shall be declared forfeited in favor of the government . . . which can be used at the disposition of the DENR in forest protection and development activities or be disposed through public bidding by the secretary or the regional offices as the case may be . . .”
Maligayang ika-110 Araw ng Lalawigan
Linggo, Hulyo 24, 2011
Huwebes, Hulyo 21, 2011
THUNDERBIRD RESORTS CSR
MOA SIGNING FOR TRANSITIONAL SHELTER
Rizal Elders Get Free Anti-Flu Vaccine
RIZAL PROVINCIAL CAPITOL, Antipolo, Rizal – More than 3,000 senior citizens from all the 14 municipalities and city of the province were vaccinated with anti-pneumonia vaccine in medical missions conducted recently by the Rizal provincial government, with the assistance of United Laboratories (UniLab) and the United Bayanihan Foundation (UBF).
In a report to Rizal Gov. Jun Ynares, provincial social welfare and development office (PSWDO) said that some 3,025 elders were given free anti-flu vaccine, while about 1,059 underwent medical consultations and given free medicines in missions conducted in different municipalities/city province-wide.
The elders are usually prone to respiratory infections because they are more susceptible to illnesses.
The activity by the UBF was in support of the enhanced social and health services program of Rizal Gov. Jun Ynares who, incidentally, is a doctor by profession and earned himself the title of health reform champion in the southern Tagalog region, given by the Department of Health (DOH).
“We are grateful to the men and women of UniLab and UBF for their support to the medical needs of our elders. We are very fortunate for having active partners with great sense of social responsibility like you,” Gov. Ynares said.
In a related development, the UBF is set to conduct a Summit for Senior Citizens of Rizal this coming July 20 at the Meralco Management and Leadership Development Center (MMLDC) in partnership with the provincial government of Rizal, Office of Senior Citizens Affair (OSCA), Rizal Federation of Senior Citizens Associations (RIFOSCA) and other non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
In a report to Rizal Gov. Jun Ynares, provincial social welfare and development office (PSWDO) said that some 3,025 elders were given free anti-flu vaccine, while about 1,059 underwent medical consultations and given free medicines in missions conducted in different municipalities/city province-wide.
The elders are usually prone to respiratory infections because they are more susceptible to illnesses.
The activity by the UBF was in support of the enhanced social and health services program of Rizal Gov. Jun Ynares who, incidentally, is a doctor by profession and earned himself the title of health reform champion in the southern Tagalog region, given by the Department of Health (DOH).
“We are grateful to the men and women of UniLab and UBF for their support to the medical needs of our elders. We are very fortunate for having active partners with great sense of social responsibility like you,” Gov. Ynares said.
In a related development, the UBF is set to conduct a Summit for Senior Citizens of Rizal this coming July 20 at the Meralco Management and Leadership Development Center (MMLDC) in partnership with the provincial government of Rizal, Office of Senior Citizens Affair (OSCA), Rizal Federation of Senior Citizens Associations (RIFOSCA) and other non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
Martes, Hulyo 12, 2011
Boto na! Atin 'to! PUERTO PRINCESA UNDERGROUND RIVER (New 7 Wonders of Nature)
The Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR) now ranks number 11 of the top 28 official finalist candidates in the search for the New 7 Wonders of Nature (N7WN), a global polling campaign started by a Swiss-based government-controlled foundation in 2007 "highlights and celebrates the beauty of the planet."
As the competition is getting stronger and the voting is expected to close on November 10 this year, there is a need to intensify the national advocacy campaign to ensure that the Puerto Princesa Underground River is proclaimed as one of the N7WN.
Furthermore, all presiding officers of the Sanggunians are also urged to enact a local ordinace declaring their all-out support to the "Vote for PPUR" campaign and mobilizing the support and paricipation from all sectors of the society.
To vote via Text or SMS: Text PPUR (equivalent to 1 vote), PPUR7 (for 7 votes)
or PPUR15 (for 15 votes) to 2861. Applicable to all networks
To vote online: Log on to www.new7wonders.com and follow the indicated steps
To vote online: Log on to www.new7wonders.com and follow the indicated steps
For further deatails, please log on to www.new7wonders.com or coordinate with the Secretariat of the PPUR-N7WN Campaign Task Force at 925-0349/59.
Linggo, Hulyo 10, 2011
Rizal Residents get health insurance
YNARES Center, Antipolo, Rizal – Close to 35,000 Rizaleños who belong to the
province’s marginalized sector received PhilHealth cards as part of the provincial
government’s program to increase its people’s access to quality health services.
Through the program, a larger number of people, particularly of the poorest of the
poor, were provided with wider access to medical services and avail discounted
hospitalization rates to PhilHealth accredited hospital institutions.
Rizal Gov. Ynares has likewise initiated the health insurance coverage of barangay
health workers and farmers under the local government unit (LGU) sponsored
program.
Aside from health cards, part of the provincial government’s health agenda is the
regular conduct of medical and dental missions and distribution of free medicines
particularly in identified poverty-stricken areas of the province.
Recently, the newly renovated Rizal Provincial Hospital – Angono Annex (formerly
Angono General Hospital) was also opened to public to provide constituents better
medical services through its improved facilities and infrastructure.
“All of these recent efforts by the provincial government were realized because of our
common desire towards a better, healthier and safer community. Rest assured that
the local government will continue finding ways to help our people, particularly the
poor,” Ynares said.
province’s marginalized sector received PhilHealth cards as part of the provincial
government’s program to increase its people’s access to quality health services.
Through the program, a larger number of people, particularly of the poorest of the
poor, were provided with wider access to medical services and avail discounted
hospitalization rates to PhilHealth accredited hospital institutions.
Rizal Gov. Ynares has likewise initiated the health insurance coverage of barangay
health workers and farmers under the local government unit (LGU) sponsored
program.
Aside from health cards, part of the provincial government’s health agenda is the
regular conduct of medical and dental missions and distribution of free medicines
particularly in identified poverty-stricken areas of the province.
Recently, the newly renovated Rizal Provincial Hospital – Angono Annex (formerly
Angono General Hospital) was also opened to public to provide constituents better
medical services through its improved facilities and infrastructure.
“All of these recent efforts by the provincial government were realized because of our
common desire towards a better, healthier and safer community. Rest assured that
the local government will continue finding ways to help our people, particularly the
poor,” Ynares said.
Hospital Inaugration
SPECIAL PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYMENT OF STUDENTS
SPECIAL PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYMENT OF STUDENTS – Rizal Gov. Jun Ynares III assisted by Ms. Gertie Sison of the Provincial Planning Office distributed certificates and cash to 548 recipients of the Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES) 2011 at the Ynares Center, Antipolo, Rizal. The program is a joint undertaking of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Provincial Government aimed at exposing and educating the students to the rudiments of working. (Rizal – PIO)
Rizal Business Takes a Boost; Holds Conference
PROVINCIAL CAPITOL, Antipolo, Rizal – In line with the celebration of the 110th Araw ng Lalawigan, the 113th Independence Day and the 150th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Jose P. Rizal, the provincial government of Rizal, in collaboration with the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI)-Rizal and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-Rizal, is set to gather businessmen and stakeholders into a business conference to address issues and concerns to further promote and enhance the business climate in Rizal Province.
Rizal Gov. Jun Ynares said that the conference aims to validate issues on market access, enabling business environment, access to financing, productivity and efficiency. The gathering expects to develop relevant economic programs that will assist the government in its development efforts.
Several Kart Pangkabuhayan (KP) will be distributed to project beneficiaries in the business conference on June 15. These livelihood carts are under the PROPEL project of senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan who has provided funds for Rizal through the PCCI-Rizal, in collaboration with the provincial government.
Meanwhile, the first Rizal Gawad Tanglaw for Business will be launched on June 19, the birth anniversary of the national hero and the culminating activity of the Alay sa Lalawigan Trade Fair which runs from June 9 to 19. SMEs will also be recognized and the awardees will be nominated to the Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Award of the DTI.
Rizal Gov. Jun Ynares said that the conference aims to validate issues on market access, enabling business environment, access to financing, productivity and efficiency. The gathering expects to develop relevant economic programs that will assist the government in its development efforts.
Several Kart Pangkabuhayan (KP) will be distributed to project beneficiaries in the business conference on June 15. These livelihood carts are under the PROPEL project of senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan who has provided funds for Rizal through the PCCI-Rizal, in collaboration with the provincial government.
Meanwhile, the first Rizal Gawad Tanglaw for Business will be launched on June 19, the birth anniversary of the national hero and the culminating activity of the Alay sa Lalawigan Trade Fair which runs from June 9 to 19. SMEs will also be recognized and the awardees will be nominated to the Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Award of the DTI.
Rizal Gov’t. Distributes Livelihood Assistance and Wheelchairs
Rizal Gov’t. Distributes
Livelihood Assistance and Wheelchairs
PROVINCIAL CAPITOL, Antipolo, Rizal – The Rizal provincial government has tied up with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in providing livelihood assistance to two associations amounting to almost Php 0.50 million under the Self-Employment Assistance Program-Kabuhayan (SEA-K).
Rizal Gov. Jun Ynares said that the provincial government has identified the two associations as BBC Association from Brgy. San Luis, Antipolo with 30 members who will receive Php 277,000, while the Kabuhayan I Association from Brgy. Mahabang Parang, Angono with 25 members will receive Php 220,000.
Each of the association members will receive livelihood assistance ranging from Php 7,000 to Php 10,000 depending on the type of livelihood project they have proposed, the provincial social welfare department said.
Meanwhile, some 10 persons with disabilities from different towns of the province is set to receive wheelchairs from Dr. Tomas Stern and Yolanda Omega-Stern and Nellie King of One World Institute. The philanthropists have offered the donations through the provincial government’s social services program.
The distribution of the livelihood assistance and wheelchairs to beneficiaries are some of the activities lined-up in the triple celebration of the 110th Araw ng Lalawigan, 113thIndependence Day and 150th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal, culminating on June 19 this year.
EYE SCREENING AND CHECK UP
EYE SCREENING AND CHECK UP - Rizal Gov. Jun Ynares and Cong. Joel Duavit are the first eye patients undergo free eye check-up conducted by Tzu Chi Foundation medical in-charge, Dr. Antonio Say and Dr. Karen Velasco, coinciding with the inauguration of the Rizal Provincial Hospital System – Angono Branch. Witnessing the screening is Tzu Chi Foundation CEO, Mr. Alfed Li, Dr. Lina Chua and foundation officers.
DEPED-LGU PARTNERSHIP
Enhanced Justice on Wheels Visit Rizal
YNARES CENTER, Antipolo, Rizal – Coinciding with the celebration of the 110th Araw ng Lalawigan ng Rizal is the conduct of the Enhanced Justice on Wheels Project of the Supreme Court at this sprawling sports and events facility.
The Enhanced Justice on Wheels (EJOW) features among others mobile court hearings for docket and court decongestion; mobile court hearings for mobile-court annexed mediation; medical and dental mission for detainees; free legal aid by the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP); information dissemination lectures on rights of the poor and marginalized; and dialogue with judges, prosecutors and local government officials on increasing access to justice by the poor.
This EJOW features a dialogue among barangay officials of Antipolo and court officials that will center on lecture-discussion on the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003 (R.A. 9208), small claims cases, barangay protection order (BPO) under Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children ACT (R.A. 9262), diversion under the Juvenile Justice Act (R.A. 9344) and environmental protection and preservation. No less than the justice department secretary Renato Corona will open the sessions.
Rizal Gov. Jun Ynares cited justice officials for conducting the EJOW in the province which is significant as it coincides with the 110th Araw ng Lalawigan rites.
Martes, Hulyo 5, 2011
Rizal Gov’t. Grants More Scholarships
Rizal Gov’t. Grants More Scholarships
YNARES Center, Antipolo, Rizal – Rizal Gov. Jun Ynares distributed recently scholarship certificates to some 866 incoming college freshmen who qualified for scholarship grants under the Rizal College Scholarship Program and Student Assistance Program held recently in this state-of-the-art sports and events facility.
The new college scholars for this school year increased the total number to 6,029 scholars. Full scholars will each receive Php 10,000 per academic period or semester while those who did not qualify for full scholarship will each receive a student assistance of Php 2,500 per academic period/semester. The stipend shall cover tuition fees and other school expenses.
Meanwhile, the scholarship program dubbed as “Iskolar ni Gob” has extended its coverage to include those in the technical-vocational courses, masteral and doctoral degrees for both students and public school teachers, and post-college scholarships for medicine and law students.
“Quality education has been our priority because we want Rizaleños to be competitive globally. We want our province to become a reservoir of educated and well-developed human resources,” Gov. Ynares remarked.
YNARES Center, Antipolo, Rizal – Rizal Gov. Jun Ynares distributed recently scholarship certificates to some 866 incoming college freshmen who qualified for scholarship grants under the Rizal College Scholarship Program and Student Assistance Program held recently in this state-of-the-art sports and events facility.
The new college scholars for this school year increased the total number to 6,029 scholars. Full scholars will each receive Php 10,000 per academic period or semester while those who did not qualify for full scholarship will each receive a student assistance of Php 2,500 per academic period/semester. The stipend shall cover tuition fees and other school expenses.
Meanwhile, the scholarship program dubbed as “Iskolar ni Gob” has extended its coverage to include those in the technical-vocational courses, masteral and doctoral degrees for both students and public school teachers, and post-college scholarships for medicine and law students.
“Quality education has been our priority because we want Rizaleños to be competitive globally. We want our province to become a reservoir of educated and well-developed human resources,” Gov. Ynares remarked.
LIVELIHOOD ASSISTANCE
ALAB NG RIZAL
ALAB NG RIZAL – Rizal Gov. Jun Ynares III (right) joined by (right to left) Congressmen Robbie Puno, Joel Duavit, Mark Sambar and Congresswomen Adeline Zaldarriaga conferred the Anak ng Lahing Bayani (ALAB) NG Rizal to Maestro Lucio San Pedro, Carlos “Botong” Francisco and Arthur Espiritu represented by their families in recognition of their outstanding achievements to various fields which brings honor and pride to the province of Rizal.
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