Ang simoy ng Eleksyon sa 2010 ay ramdam na sa ating bansa sa ngayon pa lamang kahit malayo pa ito. Sa kadahilanang marami na ang nagnanais ng reporma sa ating bayan at marami rin ang gustong magsilbi at magbigay ng bagong pag-asa. Karamihan sa mga kababayan natin ay hindi nadama and kasagaan kundi marami ang lalong nalugmok sa kahirapan.
Ayon sa oposisyon, sino mang hindi maka administrasyon ay kanilang susuportahan sa pagkapangulo upang mapalitan ang lider na puro pahirap lamang ang hinain sa ating mga kababayan ngunit sa kabilang banda naman, nais nilang iupo ang kanilang pambato sa administrasyon para maipagpatuloy nito ang mga programang naumpisahan ng ating pangulo at lalong mapaasenso ang bayang ito.
Sino nga ba ang nagsasabi ng katotohanan? Maaring parehong nangangarap lamang ang magkabilang panig. Dahil kahit gaano kabaho ang nais nilang mahalal ay pilit pa rin nila itong papabanguhin. Ito ang mga tinatawag nating Tradisyunal na Politiko, sila ay galing sa mga pamilyang nakakaangat sa buhay, pamilyang politiko, panakip butas para matakpan ang kaso ng nauna sa kanya, mga programang puro pangako at estilo ng pangangampanya ay dinadaan sa pakapalan ng bulsa.
Kilalanin natin ang ating mga naghahangad maging lider ng ating bansa. Sino ba sila? Ano na ang mga kanilang napagtagumpayan? Siya ba ay marangal at malinis? Nais ba nitong manalo dahil sa kanyang kagustuhang manilbihan sa bayan o nais nya lamang magkaposisyon at lalong magpaka yaman? Sino ang nagtutulak sa kanila para humabol? Maayos ba ang kanyang relasyon sa pamilya? Siya ba ay may takot sa Diyos?
Ayon sa nakaraang survey, 2 pangalan ang nangingibabaw sa lahat ng naghahangad na maging pangulo ng Pilipinas. Ito ay sina Bise Presidente Noli De Castro at Senador Manny Villar na pareho nating alam na nagsilbi naman sa bayan at walang bahid ng korapsyon sa panunungkulan. Meron pang bagong naglahad ng kanilang plano tulad ni Bro. Eddie Villanueva na tunay namang makadiyos at kahit hindi politiko ay nagsisilbi na sa ating mga kababayan at eto pa si Among Ed na paring naging Gobernador sa Pampanga at itinutulak na humabol sa pagka presidente sa 2010.
Tunay na sa ngayon pa lamang ay napakainit na ng mga usapin sa mga kanto kanto tungkol sa parating na eleksyon sa ating bansa. Ito ay isang magandang pangitain na maraming Pilipino sa ngayon ang interesado na sa kapakanan ng ating bayan at hindi tulad ng dati na bahala na lamang.
Ayon sa kay Dr. Jose Rizal "ang kabataan ang pag-asa ng bayan" at ayon naman kay Chiz Escudero "ang kabataan ay kailangan na ng bayan". Bakit napakahalaga ng kabataang Pilipino pagdating sa eleksyon sa ating bansa? Dahil sila ang higit na nakakarami sa bilang ng mga botante at sila rin ang karamihan sa mabusisi at nag-iisip kung sino ang karapat dapat na ihalal. Iniisip nila ang magiging kapakanan nila sa kinabukasan at ang kanilang magiging mga pamilya.
Ang mga Kabataang Pilipino ang mga tunay na bayani sa 2010 dahil mula sa kanila ay mapipili ang tunay na mamumuno sa ating pakamamahal na bayan. Kaya kailangan po natin silang gabayan na magparehistro sa pinaka malapit na opisina ng COMELEC upang maipahayag nila ang kanilang karapatan bilang Pilipino at pagnanais ng magandang kinabukasan.
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Thursday, April 2, 2009
Thursday, February 12, 2009
PAHAYAG NG PEOPLE'S CRUSADE FOR PAMPANGA
Alinsunod sa pagtataguyod ng Good Governance kung saan ang pamahalaan ay dapat maging honest, transparent, accountable at naglilingkod sa interes ng nakararaming mamamayan, kami, ang buong kasapian ng PEOPLE’S CRUSADE FOR PAMPANGA (PCFP), kasama ang mamamayan ng lalawigan ay nagkakaisa at naninindigan sa mga sumusunod:
Na ang Ordinance 261 na pinatupad noong November 22, 2008 ay isinagawa pangunahin para mapangalagaan ang mga daan at tulay na naapektuhan sa pagdaan ng mga overloaded trucks.
Na bago ipatupad, ito ay dumaan sa mahabang proseso ng serye ng mga pulong ng mga iba’t ibang regional at provincial government offices para sa pagtitiyak ng maayos at akmang pagpapatupad nito.
Ang kagyat na pagsunod ng mahigit na 3,000 truckers sa Ordinansang ito ay nagresulta ng maayos na regulasyon sa hanay nila habang nabibigyan ng sapat na pangangalaga ang ating mga daan at tulay.
Sa pagpapatupad ng Ord.261, nagbunga ito ng masigla at mas amalawak na partisipasyon ng lahat at maging ang pagsali ng mga small scale quarry operators dahil naitatakda ng regulated volumes ang pantay na presyo sa lahat. At kung gayon ay nangangahulugan ng mas malaking kita sa ating lalawigan.
Ang Ordinance 261 ang nagtitiyak ng regulated na volume na karga ng bawat truck sa pamamagitan ng praktikal, simple at di magastos na pamamaraan tulad ng pagpuputol ng bakal lagpas sa itinakdang taas ng truck. Sa simpleng paraan na laman ng Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) mapapadali ang monitoring dahil mas madaling malaman kung ang truck ay overloaded o hindi.
Na ang ganitong magandang kalakaran ang magtitiyak na ang Quarrying bilang pangunahing source ng ating local na ekonomiya ay napapaunlad pa upang lubos na mapakinabangan ng buong mamamayan ng Pampanga;
Na ang pag-repeal ng batas o ordinansa ay isinasagawa dahil ang nasabing ordinansa ay nagdudulot ng masama at nakakaapekto sa mga mamamayan. Kung ganoon bakit ire-repeal ang Ord.261 kung ito ay nagbibigay ganansya sa Pampanga?
Ang hakbang ng Sangguniang Panlalawigan na I-repeal ang Ordinance 261 ay nakatuntong sa makitid na mga dahilan: Una, bumili ng weighing scale o weight bridge; pangalawa, dahil may tumutol o nag rally laban sa Ordinance 261 na nagging batayan nila sa pagpasa ng Ordinance 326 na nagpapawalang bias sa Ordinance 261.
Ang weighing scale o weight bridge na pilit na inilulusot ng SP ay nagkakahalaga ng P7.7 milyong piso kada isa ( 4 proposed) at 2 portable weighing scale ay nagkakahalaga ng 4.5 milyon ( 2 and proposed). Bale 39.8 milyong piso ang magagastos sa monitoring operations dahil libo libong trucks ang kailangan pumila bago lumarga. Sa tindi ng hagupit ng global crisis, mas amakakabuting magamit ang perang nakalaan ditto para sa pagseserbisyo sa mamamayan.
Ang mga nagsusulong sa pag-repeal ng Ordinance 261 ay iilan lamang na siyang pinakingggan ng SP. Kanino bang interes dapat pumanig ang SP? Sa interes ng iilan o sa interes ng nakararaming mamamayan.
Malinaw kung gayon na ang Ordinance 326 na magre-repeal sa Ordinance 261 ay walang batayan at dapat tutulan ng mamamayan.
Ang kasalukuyang hakbang ng Sangguniang Panlalawigan na I-repeal ang Ordinance 261 at tuwirang pagwawalang bahala sa mga mabuting iniluluwal ng Ordinansang ito. Lubhang di makatwiran at illogical na I-repeal ang isang ordinansa na epektibong naipatutupad at nagsisilbi sa interes ng mayoryang mamamayan.
TULUYANG IPATUPAD ANG ANTI-OVERLOADING ORDINANCE 261! IPAGPATULOY ANG ORDIANANSANG MAKAMAMAMAYAN! TUTULAN ANG PAGPAPAWALANG-BISA O PAG-REPEAL NG ORDINANCE 261!
Na ang Ordinance 261 na pinatupad noong November 22, 2008 ay isinagawa pangunahin para mapangalagaan ang mga daan at tulay na naapektuhan sa pagdaan ng mga overloaded trucks.
Na bago ipatupad, ito ay dumaan sa mahabang proseso ng serye ng mga pulong ng mga iba’t ibang regional at provincial government offices para sa pagtitiyak ng maayos at akmang pagpapatupad nito.
Ang kagyat na pagsunod ng mahigit na 3,000 truckers sa Ordinansang ito ay nagresulta ng maayos na regulasyon sa hanay nila habang nabibigyan ng sapat na pangangalaga ang ating mga daan at tulay.
Sa pagpapatupad ng Ord.261, nagbunga ito ng masigla at mas amalawak na partisipasyon ng lahat at maging ang pagsali ng mga small scale quarry operators dahil naitatakda ng regulated volumes ang pantay na presyo sa lahat. At kung gayon ay nangangahulugan ng mas malaking kita sa ating lalawigan.
Ang Ordinance 261 ang nagtitiyak ng regulated na volume na karga ng bawat truck sa pamamagitan ng praktikal, simple at di magastos na pamamaraan tulad ng pagpuputol ng bakal lagpas sa itinakdang taas ng truck. Sa simpleng paraan na laman ng Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) mapapadali ang monitoring dahil mas madaling malaman kung ang truck ay overloaded o hindi.
Na ang ganitong magandang kalakaran ang magtitiyak na ang Quarrying bilang pangunahing source ng ating local na ekonomiya ay napapaunlad pa upang lubos na mapakinabangan ng buong mamamayan ng Pampanga;
Na ang pag-repeal ng batas o ordinansa ay isinasagawa dahil ang nasabing ordinansa ay nagdudulot ng masama at nakakaapekto sa mga mamamayan. Kung ganoon bakit ire-repeal ang Ord.261 kung ito ay nagbibigay ganansya sa Pampanga?
Ang hakbang ng Sangguniang Panlalawigan na I-repeal ang Ordinance 261 ay nakatuntong sa makitid na mga dahilan: Una, bumili ng weighing scale o weight bridge; pangalawa, dahil may tumutol o nag rally laban sa Ordinance 261 na nagging batayan nila sa pagpasa ng Ordinance 326 na nagpapawalang bias sa Ordinance 261.
Ang weighing scale o weight bridge na pilit na inilulusot ng SP ay nagkakahalaga ng P7.7 milyong piso kada isa ( 4 proposed) at 2 portable weighing scale ay nagkakahalaga ng 4.5 milyon ( 2 and proposed). Bale 39.8 milyong piso ang magagastos sa monitoring operations dahil libo libong trucks ang kailangan pumila bago lumarga. Sa tindi ng hagupit ng global crisis, mas amakakabuting magamit ang perang nakalaan ditto para sa pagseserbisyo sa mamamayan.
Ang mga nagsusulong sa pag-repeal ng Ordinance 261 ay iilan lamang na siyang pinakingggan ng SP. Kanino bang interes dapat pumanig ang SP? Sa interes ng iilan o sa interes ng nakararaming mamamayan.
Malinaw kung gayon na ang Ordinance 326 na magre-repeal sa Ordinance 261 ay walang batayan at dapat tutulan ng mamamayan.
Ang kasalukuyang hakbang ng Sangguniang Panlalawigan na I-repeal ang Ordinance 261 at tuwirang pagwawalang bahala sa mga mabuting iniluluwal ng Ordinansang ito. Lubhang di makatwiran at illogical na I-repeal ang isang ordinansa na epektibong naipatutupad at nagsisilbi sa interes ng mayoryang mamamayan.
TULUYANG IPATUPAD ANG ANTI-OVERLOADING ORDINANCE 261! IPAGPATULOY ANG ORDIANANSANG MAKAMAMAMAYAN! TUTULAN ANG PAGPAPAWALANG-BISA O PAG-REPEAL NG ORDINANCE 261!
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
STATEMENT OF PROTEST AGAINST THE ATTTACK ON GOV. PANLILIO'S OFFICE
STATEMENT OF PROTEST AGAINST THE ATTACK ON GOV. ED PANLILIO'S OFFICE AND SUPPORT FOR THE GOVERNOR AND HIS LEADERSHIP
STATEMENT OF PROTEST AGAINST THE ATTACK ON GOV. ED PANLILIO'S OFFICE AND SUPPORT FOR THE GOVERNOR AND HIS LEADERSHIP
We denounce in the strongest possible terms, the brazen and unlawful actions of the rallyists who attacked the office of the Governor of Pampanga and the policemen involved in the beating of Hon. Ed Panlilio's nephews on January 5, 2009.
The rallyists grossly disrespected and threatened the authority and person of the Office of the Provincial Governor and cast fear and anxiety on the people and employees at the Provincial Capitol who had been unnecessarily subjected to such a menacing act.
We also condemn in the same strong terms the Pampanga Provincial Command for its inaction and dereliction of duty during and after the attack. We support unequivocally Gov. Ed Panlilio's petition to relieve the officers, Col. Keith Singian and Col. Medina of their post and investigate their failure to come to the Governor's rescue during the attack and their apparent inaction on the repeated calls by the Governor to arrest the perpetrators after the incident.
We protest the lack of response from the Office of the President on this display of mob mentality by a politically motivated group. It's a crime that should not be taken lightly or go unpunished to avoid setting a bad precedent. President Arroyo should implement strong measures against the rallyists, the police force and the Sangguniang Panlalawigan on an apparent politically motivated collusion and intimidation perpetrated against the Honorable Governor Ed Panlilio.
We will not rest until we see that the erring parties mentioned are punished.
(Sgd.) Bart SG Tubalinal, Jr.
Co-Executive Editor/Co-Executive Publisher
FilAm Weekly MegaSceneChicago, IL
Sgd. Yoly T. Tubalinal
Co-Executive Editor/Co-Executive Publisher
FilAm Weekly MegaSceneChicago, IL
STATEMENT OF PROTEST AGAINST THE ATTACK ON GOV. ED PANLILIO'S OFFICE AND SUPPORT FOR THE GOVERNOR AND HIS LEADERSHIP
We denounce in the strongest possible terms, the brazen and unlawful actions of the rallyists who attacked the office of the Governor of Pampanga and the policemen involved in the beating of Hon. Ed Panlilio's nephews on January 5, 2009.
The rallyists grossly disrespected and threatened the authority and person of the Office of the Provincial Governor and cast fear and anxiety on the people and employees at the Provincial Capitol who had been unnecessarily subjected to such a menacing act.
We also condemn in the same strong terms the Pampanga Provincial Command for its inaction and dereliction of duty during and after the attack. We support unequivocally Gov. Ed Panlilio's petition to relieve the officers, Col. Keith Singian and Col. Medina of their post and investigate their failure to come to the Governor's rescue during the attack and their apparent inaction on the repeated calls by the Governor to arrest the perpetrators after the incident.
We protest the lack of response from the Office of the President on this display of mob mentality by a politically motivated group. It's a crime that should not be taken lightly or go unpunished to avoid setting a bad precedent. President Arroyo should implement strong measures against the rallyists, the police force and the Sangguniang Panlalawigan on an apparent politically motivated collusion and intimidation perpetrated against the Honorable Governor Ed Panlilio.
We will not rest until we see that the erring parties mentioned are punished.
(Sgd.) Bart SG Tubalinal, Jr.
Co-Executive Editor/Co-Executive Publisher
FilAm Weekly MegaSceneChicago, IL
Sgd. Yoly T. Tubalinal
Co-Executive Editor/Co-Executive Publisher
FilAm Weekly MegaSceneChicago, IL
Sunday, January 11, 2009
KASAUP Coordinator Dies from Heart Attack
This afternoon at around 5:55pm, Manila time, January11, 2009, Mr. Victor Martin the KASAUP board of director/municipal coordinator of Candaba, ASKKE chairman and former Land Transportation Office(LTO) chief passed away due to a heart attack at the Mother Theresa of Calcuta Hospital in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga.
KASAUP extends our deepest condolences to the family of our SUPREMO. May he rest in peace...
KASAUP extends our deepest condolences to the family of our SUPREMO. May he rest in peace...
Monday, January 5, 2009
Gov. Panlilio's Formal Statement on Jan. 5 Incident at the Provincial Capitol
Yesterday, at about 9:30 in the morning, several rallyists composed of former provincial checkers and members of Pampanga truckers with their drivers and helpers barged into the provincial capitol and proceeded to the second floor kicking door attempting to enter my office. The door was forced open. The rallyists retreated upon noting that my security officers were ready to engage them in combat and protect me from any imminent danger.
Undaunted, the rallyists proceeded to the office of the provincial administrator and likewise attempted to barge into her office knowing fully well that there are no security officers who would protect her. Fortunately enough, her staff immediately locked the doors when they heard the rallyists going up the second floor lobby.
After some minutes, the rallyists went down, leaving the employees shaken by the incident. This is the provincial capitol. The seat of power in the province. And yet, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan did not see fit to protect us but opened the door for these incidents to happen by unceremoniously and illegally declaring the Macario Arnedo as a freedom park.
Not satisfied, at about 11:30 yesterday, the rallyists repeatedly hit and attacked my two nephews who are here in the country for a vacation. They are here at the capitol to see me. Their infraction: my nephews attempted to tear down the offensive streamers put up by the former checkers. The very same streamers for which i filed charges against these rallyists. The very same streamers fow which I have instructed Col. Singian to put down, if not arrest the rallyists for violating the law. At the time my nephews were being beaten, some policemen are just stone's throw away.
For several months now, we have endured the daily insults thrown at us by these rallyists. Malicious, offensive streamers hung around the park and their trucks carrying libelous, suggestive pictures of me and Atty. Dabu were roving the province.
What happened yesterday merely accentuated the marked incompetence of our police force. For several months now, I have been asking Col. Singian to arrest the rallyists. Yesterday morning, I have asked Col. Singian to effect the arrest against the rallyists who attempted to harm me. Since they were not immediately arrested, two of those rallyists hit my nephews. I again asked Col. Singian to arrest them. Col. Singian and his men dilly-dallied till the period to arrest had lapsed. Till this morning nothing happened. No arrest was made and none will be made.
And so today, I appear before you to express my condemnation to these acts.
To the rallyists, who did not follow the rule of law. They held the rally without permit and even barged into the provincial capitol attempting to harm me. This attack is not merely an attack to me as a person but an attack to the very office I now hold, the office of the Governor, an attack to the people of Pampanga. To the Sanggunian Panlalawigan, who violated both law and wisdom in declaring the Macario Arnedo park as freedom park. To the police officers in this province, whose ineptitude and incompetence put me and the lives of others in danger.
For more than 18 months now, I have been asking the President no less to replace Col. Keith Singian to no avail. Today, I am raising again my voice calling the PNP leadership, the DILG Secretary, and the President for the relief of Col. Singian, Col. Medina, the Chief of Police of the City of San Fernando, and their men for gross dereliction of duty and incompetence. And so, today, I am personally filing my petition for their relief to the office of the DILG Secretary, the Chief PNP and the NAPOLCOM.
Lastly, I am appealing to our well-meaning kabalens to open their eyes and be involved. These despicable acts are not merely due to the ineptitude of the police officers, the lack of wisdom of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, the disrespect of authority and law of the rallyists. Theses loathsome acts are orchestrated by people who from day one do not wish me to stay a single day longer as Governor of this province. Their recount and recall move had failed. Their last resort is to discredit me, to malign me in public, to humiliate me, to intimidate me and to make it appear that I am not fit to govern.
Should it take young, idealistic men who saw evil of those posters and streamers to make us realize that we have been lethargic in fighting the evil around us? We love this province. Should we remain silent and indifferent by what is happening around us? Please remember, evil triumphs when good men do nothing.
Governor Eddie T. Panlilio
Province of Pampanga
January 06, 2009
Undaunted, the rallyists proceeded to the office of the provincial administrator and likewise attempted to barge into her office knowing fully well that there are no security officers who would protect her. Fortunately enough, her staff immediately locked the doors when they heard the rallyists going up the second floor lobby.
After some minutes, the rallyists went down, leaving the employees shaken by the incident. This is the provincial capitol. The seat of power in the province. And yet, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan did not see fit to protect us but opened the door for these incidents to happen by unceremoniously and illegally declaring the Macario Arnedo as a freedom park.
Not satisfied, at about 11:30 yesterday, the rallyists repeatedly hit and attacked my two nephews who are here in the country for a vacation. They are here at the capitol to see me. Their infraction: my nephews attempted to tear down the offensive streamers put up by the former checkers. The very same streamers for which i filed charges against these rallyists. The very same streamers fow which I have instructed Col. Singian to put down, if not arrest the rallyists for violating the law. At the time my nephews were being beaten, some policemen are just stone's throw away.
For several months now, we have endured the daily insults thrown at us by these rallyists. Malicious, offensive streamers hung around the park and their trucks carrying libelous, suggestive pictures of me and Atty. Dabu were roving the province.
What happened yesterday merely accentuated the marked incompetence of our police force. For several months now, I have been asking Col. Singian to arrest the rallyists. Yesterday morning, I have asked Col. Singian to effect the arrest against the rallyists who attempted to harm me. Since they were not immediately arrested, two of those rallyists hit my nephews. I again asked Col. Singian to arrest them. Col. Singian and his men dilly-dallied till the period to arrest had lapsed. Till this morning nothing happened. No arrest was made and none will be made.
And so today, I appear before you to express my condemnation to these acts.
To the rallyists, who did not follow the rule of law. They held the rally without permit and even barged into the provincial capitol attempting to harm me. This attack is not merely an attack to me as a person but an attack to the very office I now hold, the office of the Governor, an attack to the people of Pampanga. To the Sanggunian Panlalawigan, who violated both law and wisdom in declaring the Macario Arnedo park as freedom park. To the police officers in this province, whose ineptitude and incompetence put me and the lives of others in danger.
For more than 18 months now, I have been asking the President no less to replace Col. Keith Singian to no avail. Today, I am raising again my voice calling the PNP leadership, the DILG Secretary, and the President for the relief of Col. Singian, Col. Medina, the Chief of Police of the City of San Fernando, and their men for gross dereliction of duty and incompetence. And so, today, I am personally filing my petition for their relief to the office of the DILG Secretary, the Chief PNP and the NAPOLCOM.
Lastly, I am appealing to our well-meaning kabalens to open their eyes and be involved. These despicable acts are not merely due to the ineptitude of the police officers, the lack of wisdom of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, the disrespect of authority and law of the rallyists. Theses loathsome acts are orchestrated by people who from day one do not wish me to stay a single day longer as Governor of this province. Their recount and recall move had failed. Their last resort is to discredit me, to malign me in public, to humiliate me, to intimidate me and to make it appear that I am not fit to govern.
Should it take young, idealistic men who saw evil of those posters and streamers to make us realize that we have been lethargic in fighting the evil around us? We love this province. Should we remain silent and indifferent by what is happening around us? Please remember, evil triumphs when good men do nothing.
Governor Eddie T. Panlilio
Province of Pampanga
January 06, 2009
Monday, October 27, 2008
Dinner Banquet for Good & Godly Governance
City of San Fernando, Pampanga - October 27, 2008, at around 5:30 pm, J.I.L Pampanga hosted a simple Dinner Banquet for Good & Godly Governance & Responsible Citizenry at the Party Land Restaurant, Dolores, City of San Fernando, Pampanga.Chapters of J.I.L Pampanga, PCMC headed by Pastor Joy Pongco, K.P.D, Concern, Vice Mayor Norman Lacson of Magalang, Vice Mayor of Florida Blanca, councilors from several municipalities, siblings of Gov. Ed Panlilio, Kasaup municipal coordinators and Bishop Eddie C. Villanueva attended the said banquet.
The program started by recognition of visitors followed by a simple dinner, short messages from guests and an open forum wherein Bro. Eddie Villanueva and Among Ed Panlilio will answer questions.
In Bishop Eddie Villanueva's message, he stated that Good and Godly Governance and Responsible Citizenry can only be acquired if Jesus and his words are present.
He also clarified the circulating gossips of the possibility of him runnning for the presidency in 2010. Villanueva said that for now it is not one of his priorities but if it is the will of God, he will follow.
But incase Gov. Ed Panlilio runs for higher office, he will give his whole support to him. Good visionary leaders are hard to find these days, he added.
Gov. Ed's battle is a fight between good and evil, that's why im wondering why some religious leaders are not supporting him, Villanueva said.
The occasion ended with the blessing of Among Ed Panlilio by bishop Eddie Villanueva and prayers for the continous progress of Pampanga.
Above photo shows Bishop Eddie Villanueva, Gov. Ed Panlilio and Kasaup Inc. municipal coordinators.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
PB okays P5.7-M budget
By Ian Ocampo Flora
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- The Provincial Board (PB) approved Tuesday P5.7-million supplemental budget for the maintenance and other operating expenditures of the Governor's Office.
The approved amount is about P8-million short of the original P13 million requested by Governor Eddie Panlilio.
The P5.7-million approved supplemental budget include "gasoline and lubricant" allotment.
To recall, Panlilio resorted to riding jeepneys and tricycles to and from work about two months ago after his office's fuel fund was depleted as a result of subsidizing the maintenance and operating expenses of the Biyaya a Luluguran at Sisikapan (Balas) task force and three other agencies attached to the Office of the Governor.
Vice Governor Joseller Guiao said that while Panlilio "has not fully justified" his request for supplemental budget, the PB found it "necessary" and "with a sense of urgency" to approve a portion of the requested amount.
"The P5.7 is just enough for the operation of the Governor's Office for three months before the year ends," Guaio said.
He added: "Despite the failure of the Governor's representatives to justify the entire supplemental budget, we are approving a portion of the proposed Supplemental Budget."
Guiao advised Panlilio to read the minutes of the PB hearings to be able to meet the justification needed by the PB.
The PB also discussed the Annual Development and Investment Plans for 2008.
However, before the proposed appropriations are approved, the PB is requiring Panlilio to "fully justify" and "provide detailed program of work" on how the budgets would be utilized.
Panlilio said he will be meeting with his team regarding the recent development.
The governor also said he might make another request to the PB for supplemental budget.
"We will see if the funds approve will meet our office requirements. I will be meeting with my team to discuss the issue," Panlilio said, adding that he will look into the requirements being asked by the PB.
The budget for the salaries of the active Balas members was deferred. PB members want leaders of the quarry task force to "justify" their budgetary request.
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- The Provincial Board (PB) approved Tuesday P5.7-million supplemental budget for the maintenance and other operating expenditures of the Governor's Office.
The approved amount is about P8-million short of the original P13 million requested by Governor Eddie Panlilio.
The P5.7-million approved supplemental budget include "gasoline and lubricant" allotment.
To recall, Panlilio resorted to riding jeepneys and tricycles to and from work about two months ago after his office's fuel fund was depleted as a result of subsidizing the maintenance and operating expenses of the Biyaya a Luluguran at Sisikapan (Balas) task force and three other agencies attached to the Office of the Governor.
Vice Governor Joseller Guiao said that while Panlilio "has not fully justified" his request for supplemental budget, the PB found it "necessary" and "with a sense of urgency" to approve a portion of the requested amount.
"The P5.7 is just enough for the operation of the Governor's Office for three months before the year ends," Guaio said.
He added: "Despite the failure of the Governor's representatives to justify the entire supplemental budget, we are approving a portion of the proposed Supplemental Budget."
Guiao advised Panlilio to read the minutes of the PB hearings to be able to meet the justification needed by the PB.
The PB also discussed the Annual Development and Investment Plans for 2008.
However, before the proposed appropriations are approved, the PB is requiring Panlilio to "fully justify" and "provide detailed program of work" on how the budgets would be utilized.
Panlilio said he will be meeting with his team regarding the recent development.
The governor also said he might make another request to the PB for supplemental budget.
"We will see if the funds approve will meet our office requirements. I will be meeting with my team to discuss the issue," Panlilio said, adding that he will look into the requirements being asked by the PB.
The budget for the salaries of the active Balas members was deferred. PB members want leaders of the quarry task force to "justify" their budgetary request.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Adopt-a-scholar' program launched
By Ian Ocampo Flora
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- While the Provincial Board (PB) is yet to act on the P20-million supplemental budget for the educational assistance to more than 2,900 scholars, Governor Eddie Panlilio, along with civil society group leaders, has launched Monday a scholarship funding drive to ensure the continuity of the provincial scholarship program.
Panlilio, who led the formal launching at the Executive House here, urged well-to-do Kapampangans to support the Adopt-A-Scholar program. He said they are launching the program while the PB deliberates on the budget for the scholars.
The governor lamented that while the PB is constantly asking for "justification" of the requested budget, the scholars of the province would have to carry the burden of paying for their tuition fees or the possibility of not being able to attend schooling.
"I don't know what the justification for this is because we've already given the requirements they asked for," Panlilio said.
He requested for a P30-million budget to provide educational assistance to the 2,900 scholars of the province.
At present, the province maintains three kinds of scholars. These are the valedictorian graduates from public schools who receive P10,000 each semester; presidents of the Provincial Youth Associations who receive P7,000; and indigent scholars each receiving P5,000 per semester.
The said fund for the scholarship program was included in the 2008 Annual Budget, which was not funded by the PB, according to Panlilio.
Panlilio has found an ally among some civil society groups like the Kasaup and other non-government organizations who donated P25,000 during the initial launch.
Patrick Pantaleon of de La Salle and supporters of Panlilio from Ateneo said they have collected around P60,000 from donors and will snow-ball the donation drive among their friends and relatives.
Pantaleon said they are willing to support the priest-turned- governor despite the crisscrossing calls for the latter's resignation and even in the face of a recall petition.
"It is difficult to find a governor like him (Panlilio). That is why we from La Salle and Ateneo support him fully in all the projects that he does," Pantaleon said.
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- While the Provincial Board (PB) is yet to act on the P20-million supplemental budget for the educational assistance to more than 2,900 scholars, Governor Eddie Panlilio, along with civil society group leaders, has launched Monday a scholarship funding drive to ensure the continuity of the provincial scholarship program.
Panlilio, who led the formal launching at the Executive House here, urged well-to-do Kapampangans to support the Adopt-A-Scholar program. He said they are launching the program while the PB deliberates on the budget for the scholars.
The governor lamented that while the PB is constantly asking for "justification" of the requested budget, the scholars of the province would have to carry the burden of paying for their tuition fees or the possibility of not being able to attend schooling.
"I don't know what the justification for this is because we've already given the requirements they asked for," Panlilio said.
He requested for a P30-million budget to provide educational assistance to the 2,900 scholars of the province.
At present, the province maintains three kinds of scholars. These are the valedictorian graduates from public schools who receive P10,000 each semester; presidents of the Provincial Youth Associations who receive P7,000; and indigent scholars each receiving P5,000 per semester.
The said fund for the scholarship program was included in the 2008 Annual Budget, which was not funded by the PB, according to Panlilio.
Panlilio has found an ally among some civil society groups like the Kasaup and other non-government organizations who donated P25,000 during the initial launch.
Patrick Pantaleon of de La Salle and supporters of Panlilio from Ateneo said they have collected around P60,000 from donors and will snow-ball the donation drive among their friends and relatives.
Pantaleon said they are willing to support the priest-turned- governor despite the crisscrossing calls for the latter's resignation and even in the face of a recall petition.
"It is difficult to find a governor like him (Panlilio). That is why we from La Salle and Ateneo support him fully in all the projects that he does," Pantaleon said.
Monday, September 29, 2008
PAMISAUPAN AWARDS
APALIT, PAMPANGA - September 29, 2008, PAMISAUPAN incoordination with Buklud Kabalen Inc. a municipal based civil society organization awarded 60 units of ceiling fans and wallfans to public schools in Apalit.All the 13 public schools in the municipality of Apalit were awarded 4 units each that they will install in their respective classrooms. The district supervisor's office received the following items and was also the one who handed over the donations to the beneficiaries.
ASLAGG ELECTION
SAN SIMON, PAMPANGA - ASLAGG, the municipal based civil society from San Simon, Pampanga and an affiliate of KASAUP INC. recently conducted their election of new officers last September 28, 2008.Upper photo shows outgoing ASLAGG chairman and KASAUP Treasurer Carlos Diokno, past chairman Rex Manlapaz, incoming chairman Dante David and members of the organization.
B.A.L.A.S ASSESSMENTS
FLORIDA BLANCA, PAMPANGA - Last September 26, 2008, B.A.L.A.S BOYS who remained on their post and KASAUP municipal coordinator Eddie Ayen handed over to Pampanga Governor Eddie T. Panlilio their assessments and recommendations reports regarding the quarry operations in Pampanga.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Priest hits Panlilio's detractors
By Jovi T. De Leon
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- Running priest Fr. Roberto Reyes has berated Vice Governor Joseller Guiao, members of the Provincial Board (PB), and Malacañang for their alleged attempts to bring the administration of Governor Eddie Panlilio to its knees.
Reyes even described the current political turmoil in the province as "new eruption" in the likes of the 1991 Mount Pinatubo explosion.
He said this would send the province back to its miserable state before the priest-turned- governor assumed the provincial executive's helm.
The fiery and outspoken Reyes visited the province last Friday to express his support for the governor and celebrate what he calls as "liturgy of the stone."
The stones that came from Mt. Pinatubo were blessed and later on placed by participants and Panlilio in a "Kubol ng Pag-asa" poster lying at the Capitol's front steps.
Before he celebrated the short "liturgy," Reyes took a crack at Guiao, challenging him to take over as governor and "show that Pampanga is not corrupt and that he could rid the Capitol of all its evil."
He assailed Malacañang for keeping mum on the problems of the province. He also lashed back at the governor's detractors for their "dirty patronage politics."
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- Running priest Fr. Roberto Reyes has berated Vice Governor Joseller Guiao, members of the Provincial Board (PB), and Malacañang for their alleged attempts to bring the administration of Governor Eddie Panlilio to its knees.
Reyes even described the current political turmoil in the province as "new eruption" in the likes of the 1991 Mount Pinatubo explosion.
He said this would send the province back to its miserable state before the priest-turned- governor assumed the provincial executive's helm.
The fiery and outspoken Reyes visited the province last Friday to express his support for the governor and celebrate what he calls as "liturgy of the stone."
The stones that came from Mt. Pinatubo were blessed and later on placed by participants and Panlilio in a "Kubol ng Pag-asa" poster lying at the Capitol's front steps.
Before he celebrated the short "liturgy," Reyes took a crack at Guiao, challenging him to take over as governor and "show that Pampanga is not corrupt and that he could rid the Capitol of all its evil."
He assailed Malacañang for keeping mum on the problems of the province. He also lashed back at the governor's detractors for their "dirty patronage politics."
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Kasaup: 'We have not lost confidence in guv'
SAN LUIS -- A leader of the group Kasaup here said Monday that their group continues to support Pampanga Governor Eddie Panlilio and the Crusade for Good Governance despite the call of other sectors for him to resign because of "loss of confidence" and ineffectiveness in governing the province.
Panlilio is the subject of a recall petition initiated last month by the Kambilan Neng Memalen Pampanga (Kambilan) and now the object of a "resign" movement elevated by sacked members of protesting Biyaya A Luluguran At Sisikapan (Balas) boys in their month-long picket at the Arnedo Park of the Capitol.
But Arnel Manliclic Sr., a Kasaup municipal coordinator, decried "loss of confidence" as a motive of the recall petition and a reason for other civil society groups to withdraw their support for the Capitol executive, saying he and his group and many more "do not believe Panlilio has lost the confidence of his constituents. "
"Is this what they call 'loss of confidence'? The people in this rally today are farmers, out-of-school youth, businessmen and simply folk who still believe in the governor, good governance and the crusade. Why do they say there's loss of confidence?" Manliclic said.
About 500 placard-bearing members of Kasaup and supporters of Panlilio gathered Monday afternoon at the St. Aloysius Parish here for a prayer rally to denounce the recall move and air their support for Panlilio as well as affirm their allegiance to the principles of the Crusade.
Parish Priest Fr. Fernando David who led the group in praying, said "it was very good to see that the crusade for change and good governance is very well alive" amid the now complex political situation in the province.
The rally was otherwise peaceful, save for the complaints of some members that several barangay officials dissuaded them from joining the gathering by stopping their vehicles. But officials of the barangays identified by the rallyists, belied the allegations.
After a brief program, the group started its own "anti-recall" signature drive by distributing and signing forms that will counter the recall move. (JTD)
Panlilio is the subject of a recall petition initiated last month by the Kambilan Neng Memalen Pampanga (Kambilan) and now the object of a "resign" movement elevated by sacked members of protesting Biyaya A Luluguran At Sisikapan (Balas) boys in their month-long picket at the Arnedo Park of the Capitol.
But Arnel Manliclic Sr., a Kasaup municipal coordinator, decried "loss of confidence" as a motive of the recall petition and a reason for other civil society groups to withdraw their support for the Capitol executive, saying he and his group and many more "do not believe Panlilio has lost the confidence of his constituents. "
"Is this what they call 'loss of confidence'? The people in this rally today are farmers, out-of-school youth, businessmen and simply folk who still believe in the governor, good governance and the crusade. Why do they say there's loss of confidence?" Manliclic said.
About 500 placard-bearing members of Kasaup and supporters of Panlilio gathered Monday afternoon at the St. Aloysius Parish here for a prayer rally to denounce the recall move and air their support for Panlilio as well as affirm their allegiance to the principles of the Crusade.
Parish Priest Fr. Fernando David who led the group in praying, said "it was very good to see that the crusade for change and good governance is very well alive" amid the now complex political situation in the province.
The rally was otherwise peaceful, save for the complaints of some members that several barangay officials dissuaded them from joining the gathering by stopping their vehicles. But officials of the barangays identified by the rallyists, belied the allegations.
After a brief program, the group started its own "anti-recall" signature drive by distributing and signing forms that will counter the recall move. (JTD)
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Manila bishop to Panlilio: Don't surender
09/06/2008 05:47 GMANews.TV
MANILA, Philippines - Embattled Pampanga Gov. Ed Panlilio got added words of encouragement Saturday from a senior Manila bishop, urging him not to quit as he needs to prove he deserves his mandate.
Manila bishop Teodoro Bacani Jr. said that while he does not approve of more priests entering politics, he can only pray for the success of Panlilio as governor.
"I do not pray that the tribe of priest-politicians should increase.Among, now Governor Ed, does not wish that either. But I wish and pray for thesuccess of Governor Ed as the governor of Pampanga. I hope that he effects suchchanges in the few years he has in office so that other future governors wouldnot be able to run the province in a corrupt and self-serving way. Governor Ed has at least shown that a corruption-free stewardship of the province is possible," he said in his newspaper column in Manila Standard Today.
He said Panlilio already sacrificed much when he decided to run for governorand temporarily gave up his priestly ministry.
Besides, he said it will be damaging and demoralizing for priests to see the governor surrender after being ganged up on.
"I would want to see him do what he can in three years and show that there is indeed an upright way of governing a province, and then ask forre-instatement in the active priestly ministry after his term as governor. At the very least, he has already shown that much, much more income could be derived from the sand quarries of the province than had been collected orreported by his predecessor," he said.
On the other hand, he defended Panlilio's choice to run for governor, saying Pampanga at the time faced a "truly exceptional" case.
At the time, he said Pampanga was faced with the ugly and undesirable prospectof having to choose between the wife of an alleged jueteng lord and a "very inefficient" incumbent governor slapped with corruption charges.
Besides, he said Panlilio could not persuade anyone to run and turned out to be the only credible and winnable bet.
"It was only after much thought, and in consideration of the good of thepeople of Pampanga who needed to have a better alternative, that Among Ed finally decided to run for governor and eventually won," he said.
"He has tried to do his best, and at the same time, he has discouragedother priests from following his footsteps and also run for political posts. Heknows that his is an exceptional case, and as the need is especially urgent andgreat, it justified an exception to the rule.
For after all, in the Church, 'The salvation of the people is the supreme law,'" he said.
MANILA, Philippines - Embattled Pampanga Gov. Ed Panlilio got added words of encouragement Saturday from a senior Manila bishop, urging him not to quit as he needs to prove he deserves his mandate.
Manila bishop Teodoro Bacani Jr. said that while he does not approve of more priests entering politics, he can only pray for the success of Panlilio as governor.
"I do not pray that the tribe of priest-politicians should increase.Among, now Governor Ed, does not wish that either. But I wish and pray for thesuccess of Governor Ed as the governor of Pampanga. I hope that he effects suchchanges in the few years he has in office so that other future governors wouldnot be able to run the province in a corrupt and self-serving way. Governor Ed has at least shown that a corruption-free stewardship of the province is possible," he said in his newspaper column in Manila Standard Today.
He said Panlilio already sacrificed much when he decided to run for governorand temporarily gave up his priestly ministry.
Besides, he said it will be damaging and demoralizing for priests to see the governor surrender after being ganged up on.
"I would want to see him do what he can in three years and show that there is indeed an upright way of governing a province, and then ask forre-instatement in the active priestly ministry after his term as governor. At the very least, he has already shown that much, much more income could be derived from the sand quarries of the province than had been collected orreported by his predecessor," he said.
On the other hand, he defended Panlilio's choice to run for governor, saying Pampanga at the time faced a "truly exceptional" case.
At the time, he said Pampanga was faced with the ugly and undesirable prospectof having to choose between the wife of an alleged jueteng lord and a "very inefficient" incumbent governor slapped with corruption charges.
Besides, he said Panlilio could not persuade anyone to run and turned out to be the only credible and winnable bet.
"It was only after much thought, and in consideration of the good of thepeople of Pampanga who needed to have a better alternative, that Among Ed finally decided to run for governor and eventually won," he said.
"He has tried to do his best, and at the same time, he has discouragedother priests from following his footsteps and also run for political posts. Heknows that his is an exceptional case, and as the need is especially urgent andgreat, it justified an exception to the rule.
For after all, in the Church, 'The salvation of the people is the supreme law,'" he said.
Monday, September 1, 2008
"Tuloy pa rin ang trabaho"
“Tuloy pa rin ang trabaho” – Gob. Panlilio
Siyudad ng San Fernando, Pampanga – Katulad ng isang ordinaryong empleyado ng pamahalaan, sinimulan ni Gobernador Eddie Panlilio ang kanyang araw ngayon sa pagsakay ng pampasaherong dyip papunta sa Kapitolyo dito sa siyudad.
Sumakay si Among Ed ng dyip kaninang ganap na 7:15 ng umaga mula sa Unibersidad ng Assumption, kung saan siya pansamantalang tumitigil. Pagbaba sa may harapan ng Cathedral ng siyudad ay naglakad ang gobernador papunta sa mga nakapilang dyip na patungo naman ng Kapitolyo sa barangay Sto. Nino.
Pinatunayan ni Among Ed na hindi mahahadlangan ng kawalan ng pondo ang kanyang patuloy na pagtupad sa kanyang mga gawain bilang Punong Ehekutibo ng lalawigan. Sa kabila ng panganib na maidudulot nito sa kanyang seguridad, minabuti ng gobernador na mag-commute papunta sa kanyang opisina.
Nahaharap ngayon ang Opisina ng Gobernador sa kawalan ng pondo para sa gasolina at paubos na rin ang lahat ng alokasyon para sa Operating Expenses ng nabanggit na opisina. Hindi inaprubahan ng Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) ang hinihingi ng gobernador na Supplemental Budget na isinumite sa SP noon pang ika-21 ng Abril taong kasalukuyan.
Ang pagkaubos ng pondo ng governor’s office (GO) sa loob lamang ng anim na buwan sa taong ito ay dahil sa pagtustos nito sa operating expenses ng apat na units na kailangang patuloy na umandar sa kabila ng kawalan ng pondo.
Matatandaang hindi binigyan ng pondo ng SP ang apat na units o opisina na nasa ilalim ng governor’s office para sa taong kasalukuyan. Ang mga units na ito ay ang Arts, Culture and Tourism Office of Pampanga (ACTOP); Provincial Information Office (PIO); Management Information System (MIS); at ang Biyaya a Luluguran at Sisikapan (BALAS) na siyang nagmomonitor sa operasyon ng quarry sa probinsiya.
Hindi rin binigyan ng kaukulang pansin ng SP ang hiling kamakailan lamang ng gobernador para sa isang special session upang ipagtanggol ang pangangailangan sa badyet ng kanyang opisina. Ayon sa SP, hindi “urgent” ang usaping ito para tumawag ng special session.
Siyudad ng San Fernando, Pampanga – Katulad ng isang ordinaryong empleyado ng pamahalaan, sinimulan ni Gobernador Eddie Panlilio ang kanyang araw ngayon sa pagsakay ng pampasaherong dyip papunta sa Kapitolyo dito sa siyudad.
Sumakay si Among Ed ng dyip kaninang ganap na 7:15 ng umaga mula sa Unibersidad ng Assumption, kung saan siya pansamantalang tumitigil. Pagbaba sa may harapan ng Cathedral ng siyudad ay naglakad ang gobernador papunta sa mga nakapilang dyip na patungo naman ng Kapitolyo sa barangay Sto. Nino.
Pinatunayan ni Among Ed na hindi mahahadlangan ng kawalan ng pondo ang kanyang patuloy na pagtupad sa kanyang mga gawain bilang Punong Ehekutibo ng lalawigan. Sa kabila ng panganib na maidudulot nito sa kanyang seguridad, minabuti ng gobernador na mag-commute papunta sa kanyang opisina.
Nahaharap ngayon ang Opisina ng Gobernador sa kawalan ng pondo para sa gasolina at paubos na rin ang lahat ng alokasyon para sa Operating Expenses ng nabanggit na opisina. Hindi inaprubahan ng Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) ang hinihingi ng gobernador na Supplemental Budget na isinumite sa SP noon pang ika-21 ng Abril taong kasalukuyan.
Ang pagkaubos ng pondo ng governor’s office (GO) sa loob lamang ng anim na buwan sa taong ito ay dahil sa pagtustos nito sa operating expenses ng apat na units na kailangang patuloy na umandar sa kabila ng kawalan ng pondo.
Matatandaang hindi binigyan ng pondo ng SP ang apat na units o opisina na nasa ilalim ng governor’s office para sa taong kasalukuyan. Ang mga units na ito ay ang Arts, Culture and Tourism Office of Pampanga (ACTOP); Provincial Information Office (PIO); Management Information System (MIS); at ang Biyaya a Luluguran at Sisikapan (BALAS) na siyang nagmomonitor sa operasyon ng quarry sa probinsiya.
Hindi rin binigyan ng kaukulang pansin ng SP ang hiling kamakailan lamang ng gobernador para sa isang special session upang ipagtanggol ang pangangailangan sa badyet ng kanyang opisina. Ayon sa SP, hindi “urgent” ang usaping ito para tumawag ng special session.
Friday, August 22, 2008
Group plants tree seedlings in schools
STO. TOMAS -- Embracing the morning sun with shovels and seedlings in hand, acivil society group here started a massive tree planting program targetingpublic secondary and elementary schools here the other day.
The group that calls itself "Kayapan at Pakamal Tamu Sto. Tomas"(Kayaptas) initiated tree planting in various schools of this town in line withits vision of becoming a "key partner and catalyst of comprehensivegrowth" in the Municipality of Sto. Tomas.
Kayaptas said they are responding to the threat of global warming and havecoordinated their efforts through networking with local government officials.
The group's objective here is to distribute and plant 50 trees likemahogany, narra and molave to each of the town's two public high schools andeight elementary schools.
The seedlings were given by the Community, Environment & Natural ResourcesOffice (Cenro).
The three schools that initially benefited from the project include SanBartolome Elementary School, Sto. Tomas Elementary and High School and SanVicente Elementary School.
Pampanga Governor Eddie Panlilio was guest of honor during the event. Rev. Fr.Ramon Torres, parish priest of Sto. Tomas Church, and the respective principalsand teachers of the schools, also took part in the project.
Kayaptas officers, led by its president, Melvin Calalang and members, came infull force. Sto. Tomas Vice Mayor Gloria Ronquillo and the Municipal Councilmembers and Barangay Captains of the three barangays were also present.
According to its vice president and spokesperson, Irwin Nucum, Kayaptas isactively involved in various programs and activities for the improvement of thecommunity in response to the call for good governance and responsiblecitizenship.
Nucum said: "It is one of our missions to participate directly in verysignificant undertakings and advocacies that will benefit not only our town butour entire province and nation as well, hence this noble tree planting. Westrongly believe in the cooling effect of trees through carbonsequestration."
Climate scientists believe that human-induced global deforestation isresponsible for 18 to 25 percent of global climate change. The United Nations,World Bank and other leading non-governmental organizations are encouragingreforestation and other projects that encourage tree planting to mitigate theeffects of climate change.
"Once fully grown, these trees will not only protect the school buildingsbut will also be a good form of investment. But the deeper fruit of the projectis the real 'pamisaupan' (cooperation) that was generated between thelocal government unit and its elected officials and the private sector includingthe local church. It's shared governance at its best," Nucum said.(IOF)
source: www.sunstar.com
The group that calls itself "Kayapan at Pakamal Tamu Sto. Tomas"(Kayaptas) initiated tree planting in various schools of this town in line withits vision of becoming a "key partner and catalyst of comprehensivegrowth" in the Municipality of Sto. Tomas.
Kayaptas said they are responding to the threat of global warming and havecoordinated their efforts through networking with local government officials.
The group's objective here is to distribute and plant 50 trees likemahogany, narra and molave to each of the town's two public high schools andeight elementary schools.
The seedlings were given by the Community, Environment & Natural ResourcesOffice (Cenro).
The three schools that initially benefited from the project include SanBartolome Elementary School, Sto. Tomas Elementary and High School and SanVicente Elementary School.
Pampanga Governor Eddie Panlilio was guest of honor during the event. Rev. Fr.Ramon Torres, parish priest of Sto. Tomas Church, and the respective principalsand teachers of the schools, also took part in the project.
Kayaptas officers, led by its president, Melvin Calalang and members, came infull force. Sto. Tomas Vice Mayor Gloria Ronquillo and the Municipal Councilmembers and Barangay Captains of the three barangays were also present.
According to its vice president and spokesperson, Irwin Nucum, Kayaptas isactively involved in various programs and activities for the improvement of thecommunity in response to the call for good governance and responsiblecitizenship.
Nucum said: "It is one of our missions to participate directly in verysignificant undertakings and advocacies that will benefit not only our town butour entire province and nation as well, hence this noble tree planting. Westrongly believe in the cooling effect of trees through carbonsequestration."
Climate scientists believe that human-induced global deforestation isresponsible for 18 to 25 percent of global climate change. The United Nations,World Bank and other leading non-governmental organizations are encouragingreforestation and other projects that encourage tree planting to mitigate theeffects of climate change.
"Once fully grown, these trees will not only protect the school buildingsbut will also be a good form of investment. But the deeper fruit of the projectis the real 'pamisaupan' (cooperation) that was generated between thelocal government unit and its elected officials and the private sector includingthe local church. It's shared governance at its best," Nucum said.(IOF)
source: www.sunstar.com
Grassroots group out to support Panlilio
Friday
August 22, 2008
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- Members of the grassroots group Kasaup signified their support for Governor Eddie Panlilio and the "Cruzada" with their attendance at the Provincial Government's 25th commemoration ceremonies of Ninoy Aquino's death at the Benigno Hall on Thursday morning.
"We are (still) here. Governor Panlilio is not alone as others say. We are strongly supporting him and Provincial Administrator Vivian Dabu amid all these problems and accusations hurled at them," said the Kasaup leader, who requested anonymity for fear that future plans of the group to show their support for the capitol executives might fall into jeopardy.
"Kasaup," the leader said, "is the 'other civil society' deeply entrenched in the grassroots level. We are the umbrella of 17 other groups in 17 towns across Pampanga and a corps of hundreds of volunteers in barangays and villages. We are mainly responsible for bringing to the grassroots Governor Panlilio's programs in education, health and social services. We are volunteers upholding the values of the Crusade. We have been there since the very beginning of the Cruzada and we vow to carry on the work and deliver the provincial government's development programs to the people.
" The leader said Kasaup is a breakaway group of the Kapampangan Marangal Incorporated, which was formed when representatives from both parties "did not meet eye-to-eye" regarding some policies governing civil society.
"But we did not want to hamper the implementation of programs that will benefit people at the grassroots, that is why Kasaup was born," the leader said, adding that the group is cause-oriented and is not into political patronage.
"We have the lowest profile in doing our work. But we have the numbers. Our group is one of the largest during the campaign, and that number remains until now, if you base it on our July 5 congress held here in the capitol grounds. We are sure we could muster that number again in support of the governor," the leader said.
"Our Cruzada vow remains," he said, "so let's stick together." (JTD)
source: http://www.sunstar.com/
August 22, 2008
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- Members of the grassroots group Kasaup signified their support for Governor Eddie Panlilio and the "Cruzada" with their attendance at the Provincial Government's 25th commemoration ceremonies of Ninoy Aquino's death at the Benigno Hall on Thursday morning.
"We are (still) here. Governor Panlilio is not alone as others say. We are strongly supporting him and Provincial Administrator Vivian Dabu amid all these problems and accusations hurled at them," said the Kasaup leader, who requested anonymity for fear that future plans of the group to show their support for the capitol executives might fall into jeopardy.
"Kasaup," the leader said, "is the 'other civil society' deeply entrenched in the grassroots level. We are the umbrella of 17 other groups in 17 towns across Pampanga and a corps of hundreds of volunteers in barangays and villages. We are mainly responsible for bringing to the grassroots Governor Panlilio's programs in education, health and social services. We are volunteers upholding the values of the Crusade. We have been there since the very beginning of the Cruzada and we vow to carry on the work and deliver the provincial government's development programs to the people.
" The leader said Kasaup is a breakaway group of the Kapampangan Marangal Incorporated, which was formed when representatives from both parties "did not meet eye-to-eye" regarding some policies governing civil society.
"But we did not want to hamper the implementation of programs that will benefit people at the grassroots, that is why Kasaup was born," the leader said, adding that the group is cause-oriented and is not into political patronage.
"We have the lowest profile in doing our work. But we have the numbers. Our group is one of the largest during the campaign, and that number remains until now, if you base it on our July 5 congress held here in the capitol grounds. We are sure we could muster that number again in support of the governor," the leader said.
"Our Cruzada vow remains," he said, "so let's stick together." (JTD)
source: http://www.sunstar.com/
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
PB with KMI, KCI, CFC and ADCL
FYI.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Groups meet with PB on Capitol issues
By Ian Ocampo Flora
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- Taking their advocacy for "good governance"to a whole new level, some disenchanted civil society group leaders met with theProvincial Board (PB) on Tuesday to discuss pressing issues in the Capitol. While the members of the Biyaya A Luluguran at Sisikapan (Balas) were holdingtheir rally in front of the Capitol grounds, some civil society groups werediscussing important issues with the PB at the session hall. Visit the Beijing Olympics 2008 blog Leaders and some members of Kapampangan Marangal Incorporated (KMI),Kapampangan Coalition Incorporated (KCI), Couples for Christ (CFC), and Advocacyfor the Development of Central Luzon (ADCL) tried to thresh out pressing issuesin the Provincial Capitol that Pampanga Governor Eddie Panlilio has not yetsettled with the PB. The dialogue between the PB and civil society groups revolved around the issuesof the salaries of Balas employees, scholarship, and automation of quarry taxcollection. Items discussed included the designation of the Arnedo Park as a freedom park,supplemental budget for the salaries of Balas members, special session, and thepossible cooperation between the PB and civil society groups. Accomplishing what Panlilio seemed to have failed to accomplish with the PB,the civil society groups were able to create a partnership with the PB. Theyalso proposed the passage of the resolution for a six-month salary program forBalas and the automation of the quarry collection. "We would like to give the drafting of these resolutions to civil societyand we would consider them immediately as soon as they are accomplished,"PB presiding officer Vice Governor Joseller "Yeng" Guiao said. The PB and civil society groups also discussed major issues about theimprovement of funds and protocol in the provincial capitol. KMI's Averell Laquindanum, spokesperson of civil society groups, met withthe PB to get a deeper understanding on the workings and problems at theCapitol. "Admittedly, there is a breakdown of communication between the twobranches (of the Provincial Government)," he said. Laquindanum clarified that they met with the PB to advance the advocacies ofgood governance and responsible citizenship. Some civil society group membersexpressed their dissatisfaction with Panlilio's performance by taking turnsin airing their concerns and grievances during the dialogue. Guaio, meanwhile, lauded the civil society groups for going to the PB sessionhall for the dialogue.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Groups meet with PB on Capitol issues
By Ian Ocampo Flora
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- Taking their advocacy for "good governance"to a whole new level, some disenchanted civil society group leaders met with theProvincial Board (PB) on Tuesday to discuss pressing issues in the Capitol. While the members of the Biyaya A Luluguran at Sisikapan (Balas) were holdingtheir rally in front of the Capitol grounds, some civil society groups werediscussing important issues with the PB at the session hall. Visit the Beijing Olympics 2008 blog Leaders and some members of Kapampangan Marangal Incorporated (KMI),Kapampangan Coalition Incorporated (KCI), Couples for Christ (CFC), and Advocacyfor the Development of Central Luzon (ADCL) tried to thresh out pressing issuesin the Provincial Capitol that Pampanga Governor Eddie Panlilio has not yetsettled with the PB. The dialogue between the PB and civil society groups revolved around the issuesof the salaries of Balas employees, scholarship, and automation of quarry taxcollection. Items discussed included the designation of the Arnedo Park as a freedom park,supplemental budget for the salaries of Balas members, special session, and thepossible cooperation between the PB and civil society groups. Accomplishing what Panlilio seemed to have failed to accomplish with the PB,the civil society groups were able to create a partnership with the PB. Theyalso proposed the passage of the resolution for a six-month salary program forBalas and the automation of the quarry collection. "We would like to give the drafting of these resolutions to civil societyand we would consider them immediately as soon as they are accomplished,"PB presiding officer Vice Governor Joseller "Yeng" Guiao said. The PB and civil society groups also discussed major issues about theimprovement of funds and protocol in the provincial capitol. KMI's Averell Laquindanum, spokesperson of civil society groups, met withthe PB to get a deeper understanding on the workings and problems at theCapitol. "Admittedly, there is a breakdown of communication between the twobranches (of the Provincial Government)," he said. Laquindanum clarified that they met with the PB to advance the advocacies ofgood governance and responsible citizenship. Some civil society group membersexpressed their dissatisfaction with Panlilio's performance by taking turnsin airing their concerns and grievances during the dialogue. Guaio, meanwhile, lauded the civil society groups for going to the PB sessionhall for the dialogue.
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