It all started with #ChooseToCare

I am  not really inclined into writing because  I am not good  into it.  All that is written came from the heart. I have no basic  foundation of how to present a  very good feature  story  but my heart  says so  that I have to write something. It  all started  with   a  #ChooseToCare Challenge. At  first I am  quite hesitant  to ask him to do a selfie  picture.  I am  referring to Doctor Laurean Siapao Carlos yet he did

Facebook  coversation just evolve  in saying  good morning, good afternoon  until one time he did share to me  one of his god given talent.

It was  just normal to me  to  share it in my Facebook.    Until  this  morning, that  I was  informed  that my province mate took  the effort to see  him  for   the purpose  of  fixing his eye  problem.  the  patient  almost lost his self confidence.  In a  world  like us that  we  always  encountered  people  who are subjective  to our physical  appearances indeed,  having an  eye  problem   would  greatly contribute to  such lossing  part of  our  self esteem.  Thank  you  for  in  our modern  times we  can  fix  things  with the  noble  intent  to  restore  in us the  belief  that  trusting  GOD  and  trusting  his  creation  life  can  change  for the better.

According  to Doctor Laurean Simpao Carlos  it  was  through our Facebook posting  that  his Journey of Finding  him  was  realized  and  eventually he will be  back home   with such confidence.  And  Tomorrow  he will start  to appreciate  the  beauty  of sunrise, and  feel the  longing  of  the new  dawn as  the sun sets  and  say goodbye  amidst  the  strong  waves.  This is the story of  #ChooseToCare.  It does not  only spread worldwide  but it  makes a difference.  For more  details  about  Doctor  Laurean Simpao Carlos you may log on to www.artificialeyecustomfit.com

Indeed,  #ChooseToCare

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SURGE: Scaling Up Resilience in Governance by: Jose Allan S. Bartolo

San Jose, Antique --SURGE: Media Practitioners in the province of Antique from Print, Broadcast and TV gathered for Media Coordination Meeting. This is in line with the Scaling Up Resilience in Governance. This is a preparatory activities for SURGE Media Advocacy and Participation Training on Disaster Risk Reduction involving the Tri-Media organizations. Professor Jorge S. Ebay Focal Person and from the University of the Philippines Visayas Foundation expressed optimism for an active Media Participation in the Upcoming Activities.

Scaling Up Resilience in Governance (SURGE) Project aims to increase resilience of High-risk communities in the Philippines. It extends inclusive community-based disaster risk reduction (ICBDRR) to more  communitites and advocates improvements in disaster risk management policies and practices.

ANTIQUE’S CHILDREN BENEFIT FROM BUB by: May Grecia-Rago- DSWD FO6

ANTIQUE’S CHILDREN BENEFIT FROM BUB. These children from Bugasong, Antique are now going to a newly-constructed day care center in Brgy. Ilauod amounting to P755,000 from DSWD-BUB project.

Community projects reach P56.3M
COMMUNITY projects implemented under the Department of Social Welfare and Development Bottom-up Budgeting program have reached P56.3 million in cost.
Records of DSWD regional office shows that of the amount, P34.7 million was disbursed for Iloilo Province; Aklan, P6.3 million; Capiz, P4 million; Negros Occidental, P4 million; Antique, P3.6 million; and Guimaras, P3.5 million.

BUB is an approach to the preparation of the agency budget proposals, taking into consideration the development needs of the cities and municipalities as identified by their respective local poverty reduction action plans that are formulated with the strong participation of basic sector organizations and other civil society organizations.

This strategy is implemented in pursuit of attaining the Philippine Development Plan’s goal of inclusive growth and poverty reduction and promoting good governance at the local level.
In Iloilo Province, projects include construction of day care centers, drainage canal, crisis centers for women and Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL); road concreting, construction of drainage canal, and provision of learning materials on Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD).

In Aklan, projects are construction of day care centers and improvement and concreting of roads.
In Capiz, these are construction of day care centers and provision of materials on ECCD.
In Negros Occidental, projects are construction of day care centers, Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO) and crisis center and communal irrigation system. office of Person

On the other hand, projects in Antique are construction of day care centers, provision of ECCD materials, provision of sewing machines, and a livelihood project on motorcycle spare parts and lubricants.
In Guimaras, projects are construction of day care centers and crisis center for women and children.

BUB is jointly implemented by the national government in partnership with the LGUs, specifically the Department of Interior and Local Government, Department of Budget and Management, National Anti-Poverty Commission, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Department of Health, Department of Labor and Employment, Department of Education, Department of Labor and Employment, DSWD, Department of Trade and Industry, Department of Tourism, National Economic Development Authority (NEDA), National Irrigation Authority, National Commission on Indigenous People Technical Educations Skills Development Authority, Department of Energy and National Electrification Administration.

OPEN LETTER TO Vice President JEJOMAR BINAY By: Jose Allan Sanchez Bartolo (Hindi ko Kakilala si Korina Sanchez-Roxas) August 5, 2015

Noong nagbabalak po kayong tumakbo bilang pangalawang Pangulo at bumisita sa Bugasong Antique, sa kabila na di umano’y Taga Panay si Mar Roxas ay buong lakas kung ipinasigawan sa Microphone ang iyong pangalan sa Bugasong Municipal Gym ako ang Emcee Noon, ngayon naalala mo? “ Ang susunod na Pangalawang Pangulo ng Bansa, Ang Barack Obama ng Pilipinas Jejomar Binay” at hayun nanalo ka nga.

Alam mo, hindi pa alam nang taumbayan ang Totoo sa Buhay mo at sa Pamilya mo. Hindi pa namin noon nalaman ang iyong hindi maipaliwanag na yaman. Halos pala ginawa ng Pamilya Binay na Korporasyon ang Makati.

Ganyan kayo sa Makati at balak mong Gawin sa Buong Bansa?

Kritikal ako sa Aquino Administration, marami akong nasasabi laban sa Administrasyon Lalo sa DBM at DSWD nakaka pag post ako sa Page ng Pangulong Nonoy Aquino nang aking saloobin tungkol sa mga biktima ni ST Yolanda (Haiyan)

Ikaw, nagtatanong ka tungkol sa Pabahay??? di ba yan ang Ahensiyang hinahawakan mo bago ka bumitiw sa Kabinete? Kung susuriin lang nang Gobyerno may malaking “Bomba” silang malalaman, mula sa pagbili ng Lupa? Hanggang Sa pag award ng Kontratista o Developer

VP Binay hindi Bobo ang mga tao sa kanayunan ngayon.

Asar man ako sa Administrasyon na ito pero ito lang ang Administrasyon na hinubaran ang mga kurakot at ikaw kasama na ang pamilya mo doon.
VP BInay hindi ka pala Barack Obama ng Pilipinas eh?

Damak (Salaula) ka!!!!! Obahan (Hubaran) Mo pala ang Bayan!!!

Kung Walang Duterte mas MARapatin na lang naming si MAR. Walang pang derektang kaso ng pagnanakaw ang naikabit sa pangalan niya

MARangal ang Pilipino!!!!

MARami pa ang Hindi Bobotante sa Bayan Ko

MARanasan sana naming ang Katarungan

MARalitang Tagalungsod Huwag Pauuto

MARapatin natin ang MARespito at MARamdaming Pamumuno!!!

‪#‎RoxasNa‬

Church, LGUs ink pact as watchdog of projects by: Vicente W. Villavert

 

SAN JOSE, Antique July 14 (PIA) - - The Department of the Interior and Local Government, the Church and the Barangay leaders signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) recently to strengthen people’s participation in the implementation of projects and activities to curb corruption at the local level.

 

This activity is dubbed UBAS or Ugnayan ng Barangay at Simbahan where during the MOA signing here, has gathered the Parish Priests of 25 Parishes, Parish Pastoral Council Presidents of 25 parishes, Civil Society organizations, the Municipal Mayors, Municipal Local Government Operations Officers, DILG personnel and private sector representatives.

 

Director Leocadio T. Trovela, OIC-Director of DILG-National Barangay Operations Office said that UBAS focuses on four basic elements: Transparency, Responsiveness, Accountability, and participation.

 

“We hope that with UBAS, the  monitoring of Bottom-Up Budgeting projects will be more efficient and the practice of good governance will be promoted at the local level,” Trovela said.

 

For his part, Bishop Jose Romeo O. Lazo said that that he supports the UBAS program.

 

“We can work together for the common good. Our parishes as well as our Barangay  Pastoral Councils, especially our Basic Ecclesial Communities can be of assistance to our local government units through the UBAS,” Bishop Lazo said.

 

Bishop Lazo also reminded everyone of Pope Francis’ message for human dignity and  care for the environment.

 

UBAS also aims to undertake other engagements or activities as may be deemed necessary or appropriate or as may be identified by communities, such as but not limited to Community-based Disaster Risk reduction and Management, environmental protection, children’s protection and development, and peace and order.(JCM/VWV/PIA Antique)

Youth urged to be responsible consumers

 

SAN JOSE, Antique July 14 (PIA)  - -  The Department of Trade and Industry encouraged the youth to become responsible consumers because like their parents they too could decide on what to buy or consume.

 

“The youth can greatly influence the buying decisions in their respective households,” said Engr. Lynna Joy Cardinal, Trade and Industry Development Specialist of DTI Antique. 

 

“Thus, they must be aware of their rights and responsibilities for them to be able to make sound choices and ensure fair deals”, she said.

 

To help empower the youth, DTI Antique conducted the Consumer Awareness Advocacy in Schools both public and private high schools in the province.  The information provided is geared towards the empowerment of the youth into becoming responsible consumers.

 

During the symposium Cardinal emphasized that students should be critically aware of the goods and supplies they bought. They are encouraged to be more alert and questioning if in doubt of the quality and quantity of the goods.

 

Among the topics discussed were on the claim of warranty on defective appliance, identification of authentic distinguishing marks on mandatory products, presence of imitations or fake items in the market, labeling requirements on food and other products, and how to handle consumer complaints. 

 

DTI recently conducted the symposium at Barbaza National School in Barbaza and Dao Catholic High School in Tobias, Fornier, Antique. (DTI/JCM/PSM/PIA6Antique)

Compliance to Fair Trade Laws in Antique intensified

SAN JOSE, Antique July 14 (PIA)  -  The Department of Trade and Industry is bent on ensuring  the compliance of business establishment to the provision of Fair trade laws (FTL).

 

Glen Fernando, Trade and Industry Development Specialist of DTI Antique said market monitoring remain their priority to ensure consumers are protected against unscrupulous traders and business establishments.

 

Recently, DTI in partnership with the Local Government Unit of Belison conducted the market surveillance in the public market of Belison .

 

“Twelve (12) business operators in the public market of Belison selling hardware & construction supply, grocery stores, school/office supplies, poultry supply, dry goods, electrical supply and bakery stores were monitored,” said Fernando. 

 

Results showed that all monitored stores were compliant to FTLs such as Business Name, Price Tag, Labeling and Product Standards Law.

 

However, regular monitoring of stores should be done to sustain their compliance to FTL.

 

Spot checking of over-the-top weighing scales in wet market section (fish and meat); dried fish and vegetable sections, rice retailing stalls and grocery stalls was conducted by DTI and Municipal Treasurer’s Office staff.  

 

Only 1 out of 50 units of weighing scales checked was found defective.  Said unit was confiscated for calibration.

 

Aside from monitoring, DTI also disseminated trade-related information materials on FTL like flyers and posters for guidance and reference of consumers.

 

Through continuous collaboration and partnership with the LGUs in the municipalities, Fernando said could result to the increase consciousness of traders that will eventually  stop the illegal or unfair trade practices of unscrupulous traders. (DTI/JCM/PSM/PIA6Antique)

 

SENATE TO LOOK INTO PHILHEALTH SAFEGUARD MECHANISMS – CHIZ

Sen. Francis Escudero said the Senate will look into the safeguard mechanisms in place at the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth), which receives one of the biggest chunks of public spending for health.

He said he wants to ensure that government allocation for the health coverage of the poor would not go to scammers.

“Titingnan namin yung check and balance, yung safeguard mechanisms ng Philhealth dahil ito ay matagal nang nangyayari kahit sa ibang bansa,” Escudero told reporters.

“Kahit sa Medicare ng Amerika, matagal na nilang ginagawa rin iyon pero may nakakalusot pa rin. Isang bagay ito na dapat maging mulat ang Philhealth. Isang bagay ito na dapat maging conscious sila,” he said.

In 2014, the government earmarked P35 billion for PhilHealth premiums to cover 15 million indigents in the Philippines. It was a 179-percent increase in government health subsidy for the poor.

For this year, over P36 billion has been set for premium payments of indigents.

“Ang pondo kasi sa PhilHealth na nilalaan natin ay pambayad sa premium ng mga beneficiaries. Hindi naman ito pondo para sa pagpapatakbo ng PhilHealth,” said Escudero, who chairs the Senate finance committee.

Some 90 million Filipinos are enrolled in PhilHealth. Of this, 43 million are indigent members and their dependents.

Escudero said the recent scams uncovered by the PhilHealth should not stop the agency from approving claims for cataract surgeries.

Cataract removal is the 5th most common procedure reimbursed by PhilHealth in 2014, accounting for 128,331 paid that amounted to P2,056,379,782.

“Huwag naman porke’t may anomalyang ganyan, titigil na nila lahat ng operasyon sa katarata ng mga beneficiaries at members nila,” Escudero said.

PhilHealth just needs to be thorough about validating claims, he said.

Last year, the PhilHealth made a total of P78 billion in benefit payments, 23 percent of which went to private hospitals and clinics.

On July 1, the Senate began its inquiry into the reported P2 billion suspicious claims of hospitals and clinics accredited by PhilHealth, many of them for cataract removal procedures.

Antique PNP cites media partners, Police Stations By: Pilar S. Mabaquiao

SAN JOSE, Antique July 13 (PIA)  - -  The Antique Police Provincial Office cited media partners for their support to the programs and services of the Philippine National Police in line with the implementation of PNP PATROL PLAN 2030.

In a simple awarding rite at the Antique PNP Provincial Command on Monday four Municipal Police stations and 27 PNP officers  were likewise given commendations for their achievements and invaluable support.

PSSupt Edgardo O. Ordaniel said they opted to give the recognition to deserving PNP Personnel  and the members of the tri-media who are always supportive to Antique PNP.

Twenty six (26) media practitioners including the two personnel of Philippine Information Agency were given the citation for their invaluable support to the initiatives and best practices of Antique Provincial Police Office.

In his message during the awarding rites he lauded print, radio and cable TV personalities for giving PNP the feedback of what is happening especially at the Municipal Police Stations through their reports and releases.

“Your (Ordaniel referring to the media) reports including the negative ones served as our guide so that we could better serve the Province of Antique”, he said.

He further assured the public that Antique PNP is giving a reliable information.

Libertad MPS was cited for the successful saturation drive operation- Lambat Sibat, Sibalom MPS for Anti-Illegal Drugs Operation – Buy Bust, Tibiao MPS for saturation drive operation-Oplan Bakal Sita, and San Remigio MPS for their successful operation in relation to LOI “Manhunt Charlie”.

These successful PNP operations have resulted to the arrest of illegal perpetrators and wanted criminals and confiscation of illegal substances and loose firearms.

“Your high sense of responsibility, zeal and diligence in the performance of your duties and mandated tasks manifest your collective abilities, loyalty and dedication to the PNP organization which you belong”, Ordaniel noted in his commendation.

The activity is in line with the observance of the Police Community Relations Month of APPO. (JCM/PSM/PIA6 Antique).

14 Long years of providing News and Information

January 19, 2015 Hot Fm   Bugasong  turns  14 years of serving the people of Antique and the world via  worlwide streaming  not only providing  entertainment  but also  news  and  events  that  matters to the people in the  community.  After a  long years of  struggle gradually  it  creates its own  niche in  the  airwaves  and  the  broadcast industry  by  trying to appreciate the new  paradigm  using various multi  media  in order  to bring  the necessary  news, events  and  entertainment  to its captured audience.

Mrs.  Jenelina  Joting  warmly  welcomes  the  community  and  having  a short  flash back  of the Station  starting   from 1 Watt  to 500 Watts.   The  ups  and  downs  and  majoy  accomplishment  it has  contributed  to the community.  Hot Fm  Bugasong  has  been  the  partner  of  the  Dominican  lay  Missionaries  in  radio advocacy   thereby living  to  its mission  towards  new  evangelization  thru  Mass  Media

Menawhile  Police Senior Inspector Juvy Cordero  in  Solidarity   expressed  the  importance  of  the Community Radio  in  raising  community  awareness  and  community  mobilization.  Hot  Fm  Bugasong  always  work  side by side  with the PNP  is  various advocacies.

There is life after Politics - a one on one encounter with former Barangay Captain of Brgy. Jinalinan, Bugasong

JINALINAN, Bugasong-- A new  venture  in fresh  water  fish  production  in this Barangay  will not  only  give them  the  livelihood opportunity  but indeed  it  will become the  best place   for  gatherning  of friends, family bonding  or just simply  enjoying  and  learning how  to fish  for the  young  generation. Its is just  a  four  (4)  kilometers  away from  the  town proper.  Barangay Jinalinan is  very much accessible to any form  of  land transportation.

Indeed,  there is  life  after Politics, the place is owned  by  former   Barangay Captain  Rafael Ybut.  He is a  third  termer  Barangay  Captain of Jinalinan.  During  his  term  he  was  able to implement  various  development Projects in  this  coastal Barangay.  His leadership is  worth emulating.  he is capable of  crossing  party lines  for the sake of  his  community. In partnership with  the BFAR and  Municipal Agriculture  Office this place  will not only serve  as  a  demo  farm  for fresh  water  production  but also  the  best place  to  relax  and  have  fun with the  family.

We  join the  whole  nation in  mourning for the loss  of the lives  of  44 SAF  Soldier in  Mamasapano,Maguindanao Clash. Praying  for Peace Based  on Justice.