By: Jennifer Catan-Tilos
(Dumaguete City, October 21, 2010) Two Negrenses will be awarded for Outstanding Oriental Negrense Award for Excellence on October 24, 2010 Sunday at Sidlakang Negros Village to culminate the two week-long celebration of Buglasan Festival.
The prestigious annual award will honor Judge Rafael Cresencio Tan Jr. and Dr. William Torillo Torres as the awardees engaged in the fields of government/public service and science and technology, respectively.
They are also recognized for their outstanding achievements, professionalism, exemplary leadership and dedication to the public service.
With a remarkable performance as a public officer and a trial court judge, Cresencio Tan had resolved 96.31 percent of all pending criminal cases and 98.66 percent of civil cases in his court as the Municipal Trial Court Judge in Sibulan, Negros Oriental from 1999 to 2005.
During his stint in Sibulan, he received the Presidential Jose A. Reyes Award for Excellence as Outstanding Municipal Trial Court Judge of 2002; and Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) Negros Oriental Chapter’s Outstanding Service Award onMay 23, 2003.
Lately, Judge Tan accepted The Manila Times Dr. Jose P. Rizal Award for Excellence in public service in Manila.
Meanwhile, Dr. William Torres had a gigantic role in the development of the Philippine Internet industry, by being the first Filipino to obtain the Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Sciences degree from the University of Wisconsin in 1971.
Dr. Torres led the campaign to connect the Philippines to the global Internet making him the “Father of Philippine Internet.” He was the principal author of the National Information Technology Plan.
He co-founded and was President of Mosaic Communications, Inc. (MOSCOM), the largest Philippine internet service provider.
With all his endeavors, Dr. Torres have been awarded in Information Technology (IT) commitments in various capacities as president, board member, university professor, director, consultant or expert for various government or private concerns, such as the National Steel Corporation, the Development Academy of the Philippines, the prestigious regional Asia Productivity Organization, and others.
For five years, the outstanding award search has honored the achievements of Oriental Negrense leadership and contribution to the community that reflect more involvement in professional excellence, service and commitment in the field of endeavors. (PIA/JCT)
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Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Lawmaker urges private sector to get involved in province’s development plan
by: Rachelle M. Nessia
(Dumaguete City, October 20, 2010) --- Second District Cong. George P. Arnaiz has appealed to key stakeholders from the local private and government organizations to be involved in formulating local development plans from provincial level down to the barangay level.
Arnaiz, speaking during the Fourth Buglas Development Corporation Forum conducted by the First Buglas Foundation, said that the private sector has much to offer in developing strategies that will propel the province and the Central Visayas region “to attain higher productivity that will bring better lives to our people.”
“Tell us what you need, what policies do you require?” Arnaiz said before an audience teeming with businessmen, non-government organization representatives, mayors, local government unit planners, and agriculturists.
Arnaiz told the private sector representatives that the promotion of people participation is a mandate under the Local Government Code “which you can exercise through the different local development councils.”
Arnaiz was one of a panel of speakers who were invited to talk during in the forum with the aim of discussing strategies to transform the province’s economy through agricultural modernization, communications access and tourism development.
In his speech, the congressman noted that devolution has played a key role in the economic success of the region and the province, citing Negros Oriental’s Award for Continuing Excellence, which is the top recognition in the Gawad Galing Pook, as an example. “We have displayed excellence in fields where other local government units have feared to tread, such as agriculture, primary healthcare and coastal resource management,” said Arnaiz.
The province’s good economic performance echoes that of the region as Arnaiz noted that this year’s first quarter economic indicators show that Central Visayas has continued to achieve significant economic growth particularly in the region’s major industries – tourism, transportation, information technology and business process outsourcing and construction.
Statistics show that the tourism industry registered a 3.45 percent increase in visitor arrivals during the first three months of this year while the region’s shipping sector saw increased activities in seaports, posting double-digit growths in the number of shipcalls, passenger volume and cargo traffic. (PIA/RMN)
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(Dumaguete City, October 20, 2010) --- Second District Cong. George P. Arnaiz has appealed to key stakeholders from the local private and government organizations to be involved in formulating local development plans from provincial level down to the barangay level.
Arnaiz, speaking during the Fourth Buglas Development Corporation Forum conducted by the First Buglas Foundation, said that the private sector has much to offer in developing strategies that will propel the province and the Central Visayas region “to attain higher productivity that will bring better lives to our people.”
“Tell us what you need, what policies do you require?” Arnaiz said before an audience teeming with businessmen, non-government organization representatives, mayors, local government unit planners, and agriculturists.
Arnaiz told the private sector representatives that the promotion of people participation is a mandate under the Local Government Code “which you can exercise through the different local development councils.”
Arnaiz was one of a panel of speakers who were invited to talk during in the forum with the aim of discussing strategies to transform the province’s economy through agricultural modernization, communications access and tourism development.
In his speech, the congressman noted that devolution has played a key role in the economic success of the region and the province, citing Negros Oriental’s Award for Continuing Excellence, which is the top recognition in the Gawad Galing Pook, as an example. “We have displayed excellence in fields where other local government units have feared to tread, such as agriculture, primary healthcare and coastal resource management,” said Arnaiz.
The province’s good economic performance echoes that of the region as Arnaiz noted that this year’s first quarter economic indicators show that Central Visayas has continued to achieve significant economic growth particularly in the region’s major industries – tourism, transportation, information technology and business process outsourcing and construction.
Statistics show that the tourism industry registered a 3.45 percent increase in visitor arrivals during the first three months of this year while the region’s shipping sector saw increased activities in seaports, posting double-digit growths in the number of shipcalls, passenger volume and cargo traffic. (PIA/RMN)
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Tuesday, October 19, 2010
NegOr offers P.5M for Buglasan Festival champions
By: Jennifer Catan-Tilos
(Dumaguete City, October 20, 2010) More than P500,000 cash prizes is up for grabs for the Buglasan Festivals of festival competitions on October 22.
Eleven contingents from different municipalities and cities don with colorful crafty dressed dancers are expected to converge for the festival of festival grand showdown at 8:00 o’clock in the morning at the Lamberto Macias Sports Center.
Each contingent will show off their pulsated and high energy dance with its story to tell. Later at 2:00PM the dancers will spilled and romp on to the streets to vie the best street dance for P20,000.
Provincial Tourism Officer Myla Abellana said a P100,000 is set for the grand prize winner who will be champion for both showdown and street dance competitions. For this, the contingents must show grandiosity and gimmickry to surprise and entertain the judges and thousands of local and foreign tourists, Abellana opined.
Second placer will receive P70, 000 and P50, 000 for the 3rd winner for the festival. Of the 11 participating local government units (LGUs), 8 will receive P20,000 each as consolation prize.
However, Abellana said category for best float will be awarded for P10,000 as 1st placer; P7,000 for 2nd place and P5,000 for 3rd winner.
The provincial government also allocated P10,000 for best drum corps while best in costume contingent will accept P5,000 and another P5,000 for best choreography.
Regional judges from Visayas and Mindanao were given time to evaluate and make their choices as the dance numbers came to a halt in different judging areas at corner McDonald, Jollibee Perdices, World View Hotel, NORSU, NOHS and Daro North national Highway.
Performance, choreography, costume and music will be the criteria for judging in the main dance showdown, while in the street dancing competition, it will be the energy level, parade choreography, discipline and orderliness of the participants.
The tourism official said this year’s contingents performances are improving or getting better at par with the best festival performances in the country.
Tourists and locals alike are expected to join in on the fun by dancing to party the festival music in the streets.
The showdown and street dance are two of the highlights of the ten-day festival celebration. (PIA/JCT)
(Dumaguete City, October 20, 2010) More than P500,000 cash prizes is up for grabs for the Buglasan Festivals of festival competitions on October 22.
Eleven contingents from different municipalities and cities don with colorful crafty dressed dancers are expected to converge for the festival of festival grand showdown at 8:00 o’clock in the morning at the Lamberto Macias Sports Center.
Each contingent will show off their pulsated and high energy dance with its story to tell. Later at 2:00PM the dancers will spilled and romp on to the streets to vie the best street dance for P20,000.
Provincial Tourism Officer Myla Abellana said a P100,000 is set for the grand prize winner who will be champion for both showdown and street dance competitions. For this, the contingents must show grandiosity and gimmickry to surprise and entertain the judges and thousands of local and foreign tourists, Abellana opined.
Second placer will receive P70, 000 and P50, 000 for the 3rd winner for the festival. Of the 11 participating local government units (LGUs), 8 will receive P20,000 each as consolation prize.
However, Abellana said category for best float will be awarded for P10,000 as 1st placer; P7,000 for 2nd place and P5,000 for 3rd winner.
The provincial government also allocated P10,000 for best drum corps while best in costume contingent will accept P5,000 and another P5,000 for best choreography.
Regional judges from Visayas and Mindanao were given time to evaluate and make their choices as the dance numbers came to a halt in different judging areas at corner McDonald, Jollibee Perdices, World View Hotel, NORSU, NOHS and Daro North national Highway.
Performance, choreography, costume and music will be the criteria for judging in the main dance showdown, while in the street dancing competition, it will be the energy level, parade choreography, discipline and orderliness of the participants.
The tourism official said this year’s contingents performances are improving or getting better at par with the best festival performances in the country.
Tourists and locals alike are expected to join in on the fun by dancing to party the festival music in the streets.
The showdown and street dance are two of the highlights of the ten-day festival celebration. (PIA/JCT)
The Best of Negros Oriental presents: Buglasan
by: Jennifer Catan-Tilos
(Dumaguete City, October 15, 2010) AS the ten-day Buglasan grand celebration formally opens on October 15 at Sidlakang Negros Village, Festival Directorate Glynda Descuatan said this year’s Buglasan is getting bigger, more colorful and more attractive as all 25 cities and municipalities participated in different events.
An opening program dubbed as ‘The Best of Negros Oriental presents: BUGLASAN” will be held at 8:00PM at the center stage in Sidlakang Negros Village where parade of town’s loveliest ladies as Buglasan King and Queen candidates show off and display wit to add color to the festivities. Other best performances from different groups in the province will be presented, Descuatan said.
Part of the program a guest presentor, the colorful Siquijor’s Solili Festival will perform and share its traditional marriage ritual.
The presentation of Solili is a tribute to the late Provincial Governor Emilio Macias II as Siquijor was part of Negros Oriental province then before it became independent on September 17, 1971 or separated by virtue of Republic Act No. 6396.
Right after its show at Sidlakan, the Solili Festival will also presents at Robinsons Place at 8:30PM on the same night as a prelude to midnight sale.
With this kind of large celebration, Descuatan said Buglasan Festival will not only bring merrymaking to all local and foreign visitors but economic or livelihood share in the province. (PIA/JCT)
(Dumaguete City, October 15, 2010) AS the ten-day Buglasan grand celebration formally opens on October 15 at Sidlakang Negros Village, Festival Directorate Glynda Descuatan said this year’s Buglasan is getting bigger, more colorful and more attractive as all 25 cities and municipalities participated in different events.
An opening program dubbed as ‘The Best of Negros Oriental presents: BUGLASAN” will be held at 8:00PM at the center stage in Sidlakang Negros Village where parade of town’s loveliest ladies as Buglasan King and Queen candidates show off and display wit to add color to the festivities. Other best performances from different groups in the province will be presented, Descuatan said.
Part of the program a guest presentor, the colorful Siquijor’s Solili Festival will perform and share its traditional marriage ritual.
The presentation of Solili is a tribute to the late Provincial Governor Emilio Macias II as Siquijor was part of Negros Oriental province then before it became independent on September 17, 1971 or separated by virtue of Republic Act No. 6396.
Right after its show at Sidlakan, the Solili Festival will also presents at Robinsons Place at 8:30PM on the same night as a prelude to midnight sale.
With this kind of large celebration, Descuatan said Buglasan Festival will not only bring merrymaking to all local and foreign visitors but economic or livelihood share in the province. (PIA/JCT)
Unigames: a segue to Buglasan Festival celebration
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| Silliman University Office of Information & Publications Director Mark Raygan Garcia (right) discussing the preparations being made for the upcoming Unigames which SU will be hosting on October 24 to 30, 2010. |
By: Jennifer Catan-Tilos
(Dumaguete City, October 14, 2010) This year's Philippine University Games (Unigames) will be a continuation to Buglasan Festival celebration in Negros Oriental as slated on October 24-30.
As lead host, Silliman University is expecting more than 2,000 athlete-participants representing 45 schools and universities from various parts of the country to compete in the 15th Unigames in Dumaguete City.
With a number of visitors for this activity, Unigames co-convenor Earl Jude Cleope of Silliman University said sports tourism and local livelihood are foreseen to boost with an expected budget of P3Million so far from Silliman University and Negros Oriental government for this event.
The public and sports enthusiasts are free to watch all the games in different playing venues such as in Mariano Perdices Coliseum for track & field, Aqua Center for swimming, SU Ballfield for football and archery, Praxivilla Tennis Court for tennis, and the rest of the sports will be done in the municipalities of Valencia and Zamboanguita, Cleope said.
Meantime, as the colorful spectacle of Negros Oriental’s unique BUGLASAN festival of festivals will culminates on October 24 it will also welcomes the Unigames delegates with a big rave of ‘Kasikas sa Kalye” and fireworks competition.
The organizers are expecting the participating schools to join the Buglasan revelry to give them chance to discover the beauty of Dumaguete City at the boulevard where ‘Kumbira sa Boulevard” or food fest will be held. (PIA/JCT)
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Grand City-Wide Civic Military Parade kicks off Buglasan Festival
by: Rachelle Nessia
(Dumaguete City, October 13, 2010) --- All roads will lead to Dumaguete City on October 15 when the mother of all festivals in Negros Oriental will open with a bang of sights and sounds in Friday, starting with a grand city-wide civic military parade that will kick-off from Rizal Boulevard and end at the Sidalkan Negros Village.
The parade is scheduled to start at 2:00 p.m. and from then on, a long and colorful procession of 77 contingents will strut along the city’s main streets.
Expected to join the parade are the local provincial officials in full force to be led by Governor Agustin Perdices, Vice Governor Roel Degamo, the three District Representatives, Sangguniang Panlalawigan members and department heads at the Capitol.
Contingents from the Philippine National Police at the provincial and city levels will march in the parade along with the ROTC Cadet Corps of Officers and Sponsors from the Silliman University and Foundation University, SU and FU Escort Companies, and the St. Paul University Dumaguete Band, Negros Oriental State University Band and the COSCA Band and Contingent.
Schools and representatives from the participating local government units in the province will likewise be joining the grand city-wide parade.
The parade will start from the Boulevard and weave through Colon Street, Perdices Street, Silliman Avenue (Portal West Building), Real St.-National Highway, EJ Blanco Drive and then end at the Review Stand in Sidlakang Negros Village.
The Float Presentations from participating local government units, schools and corporations is also a competition with the first prize winner to walk away with P10,000.
The panel of judges for said competition will come from Cebu and Bacolod City.
No less than Department of Tourism Region 7 Director Rowena Montecillo will be on hand to witness the parade from the Reviewing Stand at the Sidlakang Negros. (PIA/RMN)
(Dumaguete City, October 13, 2010) --- All roads will lead to Dumaguete City on October 15 when the mother of all festivals in Negros Oriental will open with a bang of sights and sounds in Friday, starting with a grand city-wide civic military parade that will kick-off from Rizal Boulevard and end at the Sidalkan Negros Village.
The parade is scheduled to start at 2:00 p.m. and from then on, a long and colorful procession of 77 contingents will strut along the city’s main streets.
Expected to join the parade are the local provincial officials in full force to be led by Governor Agustin Perdices, Vice Governor Roel Degamo, the three District Representatives, Sangguniang Panlalawigan members and department heads at the Capitol.
Contingents from the Philippine National Police at the provincial and city levels will march in the parade along with the ROTC Cadet Corps of Officers and Sponsors from the Silliman University and Foundation University, SU and FU Escort Companies, and the St. Paul University Dumaguete Band, Negros Oriental State University Band and the COSCA Band and Contingent.
Schools and representatives from the participating local government units in the province will likewise be joining the grand city-wide parade.
The parade will start from the Boulevard and weave through Colon Street, Perdices Street, Silliman Avenue (Portal West Building), Real St.-National Highway, EJ Blanco Drive and then end at the Review Stand in Sidlakang Negros Village.
The Float Presentations from participating local government units, schools and corporations is also a competition with the first prize winner to walk away with P10,000.
The panel of judges for said competition will come from Cebu and Bacolod City.
No less than Department of Tourism Region 7 Director Rowena Montecillo will be on hand to witness the parade from the Reviewing Stand at the Sidlakang Negros. (PIA/RMN)
A feté of fun as Buglasan opens in Oct 15
By: Rachelle Nessia
(Dumaguete City, October 13, 2010) --- It’s going to be a non-stop celebration all week long when the most anticipated festival of all festivals in Negros Oriental kicks off on October 15 (Friday).
The Buglasan Festival will stretch from October 15 to 24 that will see crowds of Negrenses from all corners of the province as well as foreign and local tourists descend upon the capital city of Dumaguete for a week-long fête of food fests, street dancing, contests and concerts.
The opening day on October 15 is packed with activities starting with the 6th Buglasan Farm Family Congress at the Provincial Agriculture Office, followed by a Grand City-Wide Civic Military Parade at 2:00 p.m. that will weave through the city’s main streets.
At 4:00 p.m., the public can appreciate the unique Negros Oriental charm through the photo entries from local photographers at the My Negros Oriental Photo Exhibit staged at the Sidlakan Negros Village Art Gallery.
The exhibit will be spearheaded by the Sidlakan Negros Association of Photographers (SNAP).
An ecumenical service will be held at the Sidlakan Negros Village Auditorium at 5:00 p.m., followed by the Grand opening of local government unit booths dubbed “Pista sa Nayon” during which the participating booths will vie for the Best Booth and Best Booth Activity awards.
The LGU winners of the two awards will each receive P50,000.
According to Woodrow Maquiling Jr., Provincial Tourism Operations Officer I, judging for said event will be done in three cycles throughout the 10-day celebration, with the judges coming from Bacolod City, Cebu, Bohol and Siquijor.
Maquiling added that shoppers will also get to enjoy the Buglasan Midnight Sale and Mall Show at Robinson’s Place starting from 8:00 p.m. on the same day featuring Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Season 2 Big Winner AJ Falcon.
To mark the Buglasan Festival as well as Consumer Welfare Month this October, a Bonanza sa Robinson’s will also be held as well as a Toys R Us Warehouse Sale.
Robinson’s will likewise extend a Bonus Sale on October 16 to 17.
The day will wind up with an SMB Night featuring a live band concert at the Sidlakan Negros Village Auditorium starting at 11:00 p.m. (PIA/rmn)
(Dumaguete City, October 13, 2010) --- It’s going to be a non-stop celebration all week long when the most anticipated festival of all festivals in Negros Oriental kicks off on October 15 (Friday).
The Buglasan Festival will stretch from October 15 to 24 that will see crowds of Negrenses from all corners of the province as well as foreign and local tourists descend upon the capital city of Dumaguete for a week-long fête of food fests, street dancing, contests and concerts.
The opening day on October 15 is packed with activities starting with the 6th Buglasan Farm Family Congress at the Provincial Agriculture Office, followed by a Grand City-Wide Civic Military Parade at 2:00 p.m. that will weave through the city’s main streets.
At 4:00 p.m., the public can appreciate the unique Negros Oriental charm through the photo entries from local photographers at the My Negros Oriental Photo Exhibit staged at the Sidlakan Negros Village Art Gallery.
The exhibit will be spearheaded by the Sidlakan Negros Association of Photographers (SNAP).
An ecumenical service will be held at the Sidlakan Negros Village Auditorium at 5:00 p.m., followed by the Grand opening of local government unit booths dubbed “Pista sa Nayon” during which the participating booths will vie for the Best Booth and Best Booth Activity awards.
The LGU winners of the two awards will each receive P50,000.
According to Woodrow Maquiling Jr., Provincial Tourism Operations Officer I, judging for said event will be done in three cycles throughout the 10-day celebration, with the judges coming from Bacolod City, Cebu, Bohol and Siquijor.
Maquiling added that shoppers will also get to enjoy the Buglasan Midnight Sale and Mall Show at Robinson’s Place starting from 8:00 p.m. on the same day featuring Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Season 2 Big Winner AJ Falcon.
To mark the Buglasan Festival as well as Consumer Welfare Month this October, a Bonanza sa Robinson’s will also be held as well as a Toys R Us Warehouse Sale.
Robinson’s will likewise extend a Bonus Sale on October 16 to 17.
The day will wind up with an SMB Night featuring a live band concert at the Sidlakan Negros Village Auditorium starting at 11:00 p.m. (PIA/rmn)
Buglasan Festival launched at Robinson’s Place
(Dumaguete City, October 13, 2010) --- It was a festival of sights and sounds when this year’s Buglasan Festival of Festivals 2010 was launched at Robinson’s Place on October 9 as a prelude to the official opening of the Festival on October 15.
During the public launch, the candidates of the Buglasan Festival King and Queen were also paraded before the public.
Buglasan 2010 Chairman Dr. Nichol Elman at the launching said this year’s celebration promises to be more exciting than the previous years. “Expect more fun, more enjoyment and more presentations from various cultural groups and other stakeholders,” he said.
This is the first time the Festival held a public launch, said Elman.
Siquijor’s Pakol Festival graced the launching with a presentation and went around the mall to drum up a festival mood. “This reminds us of the beat, the music and the movement of Buglasan,” said Elman.
The launch was also highlighted by presentations from last year’s Buglasan Festival champions such as the Municipality of Sta. Catalina, the winner of last year’s street dancing and showdown competition.
The 11 pairs of candidates for the Buglasan Festival King and Queen who were presented to the public were, namely: Ril V. Abrasaldo and Michelle Kathreen P. Cielo (Tawo-tawo ,Bayawan); Jechrro S. Sun and Vyra Monette S. Pablos (Inagta,Siaton); Earl Adjay J. Frimpong and Maria Diana Mae Credo (Baulan, Zamboangita); Ramon M. Delvo and Johanna Carla Saad (Sandurot, Dumaguete); Ryan Gantalao and Alajar T. Sabanal (Hambabalud,Jimalalud); Ralph Emmanuel F. Rasay and Niña Mae R. Salig (Bodbod,Tanjay); Carbine Econde Dinglasa and Marthe Schinina Valiente Rubio (Amamanhig,Manjuyod); Christian Titus Concepcion and Maymae Sally B. Romano (Langub,Mabinay); Franz Vene D. Sy and Joannie Salve Abiera (Gapnod,Sibulan); Ardie Jose A. Estrada and Reina Althea A. Divinagracia (Libod-sayaw,Bindoy); and lastly, Philip Am A. Guay and Donna Niña A. Cortez (Sipong ,Bais).
Vice Governor Roel Degamo, in his speech at the launch, described Buglasan as not only an enjoyable event but a memorable one as well.
Provincial Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Milagros Velez, who was at the launch to represent the Department of Education Division of Negros Oriental, said that DepEd has always sponsored events in which the students participate during the festival since its conception.
“Buglasan is a time to show unity and cooperation among schools, stakeholders and local governments. It has also enriched the teaching of Araling Panlipunan,” she stressed.
Senior Provincial Tourism Operations Officer Myla Mae Bromo-Abellana, when asked on what to expect from Buglasan 2010, said: “Our tourists get to see that one festival is unique from each one and it is what we can offer every year to our spectators.” (Klein Emperado for PIA NegOr)
During the public launch, the candidates of the Buglasan Festival King and Queen were also paraded before the public.
Buglasan 2010 Chairman Dr. Nichol Elman at the launching said this year’s celebration promises to be more exciting than the previous years. “Expect more fun, more enjoyment and more presentations from various cultural groups and other stakeholders,” he said.
This is the first time the Festival held a public launch, said Elman.
Siquijor’s Pakol Festival graced the launching with a presentation and went around the mall to drum up a festival mood. “This reminds us of the beat, the music and the movement of Buglasan,” said Elman.
The launch was also highlighted by presentations from last year’s Buglasan Festival champions such as the Municipality of Sta. Catalina, the winner of last year’s street dancing and showdown competition.
The 11 pairs of candidates for the Buglasan Festival King and Queen who were presented to the public were, namely: Ril V. Abrasaldo and Michelle Kathreen P. Cielo (Tawo-tawo ,Bayawan); Jechrro S. Sun and Vyra Monette S. Pablos (Inagta,Siaton); Earl Adjay J. Frimpong and Maria Diana Mae Credo (Baulan, Zamboangita); Ramon M. Delvo and Johanna Carla Saad (Sandurot, Dumaguete); Ryan Gantalao and Alajar T. Sabanal (Hambabalud,Jimalalud); Ralph Emmanuel F. Rasay and Niña Mae R. Salig (Bodbod,Tanjay); Carbine Econde Dinglasa and Marthe Schinina Valiente Rubio (Amamanhig,Manjuyod); Christian Titus Concepcion and Maymae Sally B. Romano (Langub,Mabinay); Franz Vene D. Sy and Joannie Salve Abiera (Gapnod,Sibulan); Ardie Jose A. Estrada and Reina Althea A. Divinagracia (Libod-sayaw,Bindoy); and lastly, Philip Am A. Guay and Donna Niña A. Cortez (Sipong ,Bais).
Vice Governor Roel Degamo, in his speech at the launch, described Buglasan as not only an enjoyable event but a memorable one as well.
Provincial Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Milagros Velez, who was at the launch to represent the Department of Education Division of Negros Oriental, said that DepEd has always sponsored events in which the students participate during the festival since its conception.
“Buglasan is a time to show unity and cooperation among schools, stakeholders and local governments. It has also enriched the teaching of Araling Panlipunan,” she stressed.
Senior Provincial Tourism Operations Officer Myla Mae Bromo-Abellana, when asked on what to expect from Buglasan 2010, said: “Our tourists get to see that one festival is unique from each one and it is what we can offer every year to our spectators.” (Klein Emperado for PIA NegOr)
BIR targets youths in tax info campaign
By: Rachelle M. Nessia
(Dumaguete City, October 13, 2010) --- The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) here is targeting youths in the province in its advocacy campaign for efficient tax payments.
Local BIR Taxpayer Services Division Chief Jose Senador, in a forum attended by 100 college students of Negros Oriental State University in Siaton Campus, stressed that it is easier to start the advocacy among youths. “When you talk about taxes to adults, the common immediate reaction is negative as they consider it a burden,” said Senador.
By making the youths understand the importance of paying the appropriate and correct taxes, Senador hopes that this would produce future professionals who are more supportive to the government’s tax collection campaign.
He likewise stressed that even the students are already paying taxes indirectly with each purchase they make. “When you buy your phone load, or any item you buy that is P100 and above, you should always ask for a receipt,” he reminds the students.
Senador told students to immediately report to the BIR office whenever a store refuses to issue a receipt or does not immediately issue one.
He said the common practice among local stores is for salesgirls to ask customers if they need a receipt. “This is wrong. They should immediately issue receipts whether the customer asked for it or not,” stressed Senador.
Non-VAT stores are required to issue a receipt for every purchase worth P25 and above, while VAT-registered establishments are to issue receipts for purchases from P1.00 and above.
However, vendors selling food products inside the public market are not required to issue a receipt. “But once they transfer elsewhere and sell their products outside the public market, then they are required to issue a receipt,” said Senador.
The forum in NORSU Siaton Campus is the second in a series of symposiums conducted jointly by BIR and the Philippine Information Agency in the province. (PIA/RMN)
(Dumaguete City, October 13, 2010) --- The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) here is targeting youths in the province in its advocacy campaign for efficient tax payments.
Local BIR Taxpayer Services Division Chief Jose Senador, in a forum attended by 100 college students of Negros Oriental State University in Siaton Campus, stressed that it is easier to start the advocacy among youths. “When you talk about taxes to adults, the common immediate reaction is negative as they consider it a burden,” said Senador.
By making the youths understand the importance of paying the appropriate and correct taxes, Senador hopes that this would produce future professionals who are more supportive to the government’s tax collection campaign.
He likewise stressed that even the students are already paying taxes indirectly with each purchase they make. “When you buy your phone load, or any item you buy that is P100 and above, you should always ask for a receipt,” he reminds the students.
Senador told students to immediately report to the BIR office whenever a store refuses to issue a receipt or does not immediately issue one.
He said the common practice among local stores is for salesgirls to ask customers if they need a receipt. “This is wrong. They should immediately issue receipts whether the customer asked for it or not,” stressed Senador.
Non-VAT stores are required to issue a receipt for every purchase worth P25 and above, while VAT-registered establishments are to issue receipts for purchases from P1.00 and above.
However, vendors selling food products inside the public market are not required to issue a receipt. “But once they transfer elsewhere and sell their products outside the public market, then they are required to issue a receipt,” said Senador.
The forum in NORSU Siaton Campus is the second in a series of symposiums conducted jointly by BIR and the Philippine Information Agency in the province. (PIA/RMN)
Salceda Family wins Model OFW Family of the year
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| Congratulations to the Salceda family from Purok Gumamela, Candau-ay, Dumaguete City (Right) who won the Model OFW Family of the Year 2010 Award for the land-based category. They were awarded P20,000 and a trophy from Globe Telecom; a Banco de Oro Kabayan Savings Account initial deposit of Ten Thousand Pesos (P10,000) and a One Hundred Fifty Thousand Pesos (P150,000) insurance coverage from Philamlife for the OFW-winner and his spouse. The Salceda family, together with the Jadulco family from Kangkaibe, Bantayan, Cebu who is the winner for sea-based category, will represent Region 7 and compete in the National MOFYA in Manila on December 2010. (PIA-7) |
Nonie Viray, a legend of the Dumaguete media
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| On. October 12, 2010 PIA Infocen Manager Jenny Tilos (left) with Metro Post Publisher Alex Rey Pal (right) delivered a wheelchair into the home of one of local media's living legends, Nonie Viray, in Valencia. The wheelchair is given by Mr. Pal. |
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| Alex Pal assisting Nonie Viray as he tests the wheelchair. Mr. Pal has been kind enough to donate the wheelchair for Viray's use. |
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| 82-year old Viray is all smiles in his wheelchair as he poses with his generous donor Alex Pal, Metro Post Publisher. |
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
PIA-designed Lutong Garbo Streamer
The tarpaulin streamer designed by PIA for the 5th Lutong Garbo Competition. PIA has been closely involved in the publicity activities of the Lutong Garbo competition.
This streamer hangs at the facade of the Negros Oriental High School.
This streamer hangs at the facade of the Negros Oriental High School.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Negros Oriental athletes gear up for CVRAA
(Dumaguete City, October 13, 2010)-- Different competing teams from Dumaguete City and Negros Oriental schools division are now ready to show off for the Central Visayas Regional Athletic Association (CVRAA) Meet on November 7 as Provincial Meet concludes last week.
Negros Oriental is declared to host the CVRAA during the launching on October 7 at the Mariano Perdices Coliseum by the Department of Education (DepEd-7 ) Regional Director Recaredo Borgonio.
The Regional Meet will be one of the biggest events that the province of Negros Oriental will be hosting as more than 5,000 participants, parents and spectators are expected to witness the 34 events for boys and girls.
Dumaguete City Division Superintendent Dr. Profetiza Lim said as host of this year’s regional meet would expect influx of visitors that would bring in economic flow as hotels filled up, increase of sales for shops, markets and groceries.
Several cities and municipalities of the province have pledged to support not only their athletes but also the CVRAA events where the province is the host.
For DepEd regional director Recaredo Borgonia, he wants to see the best performances of the athletes this time so CVIRAA will have a better representation in the Palarong Pambansa set from April 11 to 17 in Tarlac City.
Borgonia observed that even if CVIRAA ranked fourth overall in the last Palaro in Tacloban, the difference of points and achievement between the overall champion and CVIRAA was so huge.
Games that picks for the best young athletes of the region include boxing, athletics, basketball, gymnastics, swimming, volleyball are among of the 18 events to watch. (PIA/Jennifer Catan-Tilos)
Negros Oriental is declared to host the CVRAA during the launching on October 7 at the Mariano Perdices Coliseum by the Department of Education (DepEd-7 ) Regional Director Recaredo Borgonio.
The Regional Meet will be one of the biggest events that the province of Negros Oriental will be hosting as more than 5,000 participants, parents and spectators are expected to witness the 34 events for boys and girls.
Dumaguete City Division Superintendent Dr. Profetiza Lim said as host of this year’s regional meet would expect influx of visitors that would bring in economic flow as hotels filled up, increase of sales for shops, markets and groceries.
Several cities and municipalities of the province have pledged to support not only their athletes but also the CVRAA events where the province is the host.
For DepEd regional director Recaredo Borgonia, he wants to see the best performances of the athletes this time so CVIRAA will have a better representation in the Palarong Pambansa set from April 11 to 17 in Tarlac City.
Borgonia observed that even if CVIRAA ranked fourth overall in the last Palaro in Tacloban, the difference of points and achievement between the overall champion and CVIRAA was so huge.
Games that picks for the best young athletes of the region include boxing, athletics, basketball, gymnastics, swimming, volleyball are among of the 18 events to watch. (PIA/Jennifer Catan-Tilos)
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| Vice Governor Roel de Gamo giving the Opening Remarks. |
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| DepEd Reg 7 Director Recaredo Borgonia |
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| Local officials release a cluster of balloons, while teachers, using red, blue and yellow umbrellas, spell out Negros Oriental's current slogan "Basta NegOr, Kasaligan" (photo below). |
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
BOSS launches friendly business processing
(Dumaguete City, October 6, 2010) The Business One-Stop Shop (BOSS) in Dumaguete City will be formally launched on October 7 at 10:30 a.m. at the City’s Sanggunian Session Hall, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) provincial office here announced.
The B.O.S.S.is an all-in-one venue that houses the mandatory government agencies in charge in the issuance of business permits, licenses and registration, among others.
DTI Information Officer May Liza Sevilla said this project aims to cut down the time, money and effort usually needed to secure or renew business permit and allows enterprises to complete all business requirements at one time.
The event is an offshoot of the partnership of the City of Dumaguete with Negros Oriental government, Negros Oriental Business Development Foundation (NOBDF), Negros Oriental Investment Promotion Center (NOIPC), Negros Oriental Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NOCCI), and Department of Trade and Industry, in collaboration with the Bureau of Internal Revenue, PAG-IBIG, PHILHEALTH and SSS.
The creation of the BOSS in Dumaguete is also seen as a relevant step towards sustaining employment, which is foremost in President Benigno Aquino’s agenda to create a friendly investment environment in each province.
President Aquino earlier cited the lack of infrastructure, changing government investment policies and bureaucratic red tape as major economic concerns that he will address to attract investors.
In his first briefing with the Malacanang Press Corps, the President said corporations eyeing the Philippines as an investment location often complain about tedious processing of their applications and other documentary requirements caused by bureaucratic red tape which is a bane to investments promotion.
All business starters and expanders are now encouraged to avail the services of the Business One-Stop Shop. (PIA/JCT)
The B.O.S.S.is an all-in-one venue that houses the mandatory government agencies in charge in the issuance of business permits, licenses and registration, among others.
DTI Information Officer May Liza Sevilla said this project aims to cut down the time, money and effort usually needed to secure or renew business permit and allows enterprises to complete all business requirements at one time.
The event is an offshoot of the partnership of the City of Dumaguete with Negros Oriental government, Negros Oriental Business Development Foundation (NOBDF), Negros Oriental Investment Promotion Center (NOIPC), Negros Oriental Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NOCCI), and Department of Trade and Industry, in collaboration with the Bureau of Internal Revenue, PAG-IBIG, PHILHEALTH and SSS.
The creation of the BOSS in Dumaguete is also seen as a relevant step towards sustaining employment, which is foremost in President Benigno Aquino’s agenda to create a friendly investment environment in each province.
President Aquino earlier cited the lack of infrastructure, changing government investment policies and bureaucratic red tape as major economic concerns that he will address to attract investors.
In his first briefing with the Malacanang Press Corps, the President said corporations eyeing the Philippines as an investment location often complain about tedious processing of their applications and other documentary requirements caused by bureaucratic red tape which is a bane to investments promotion.
All business starters and expanders are now encouraged to avail the services of the Business One-Stop Shop. (PIA/JCT)
Lutong Garbo: Negros Oriental’s culinary showdown
By: Jennifer Catan-Tilos
(Dumaguete City, October 4, 2010) A total of 19 menus from each municipality and city of Negros Oriental have been submitted as entry for the 5th Lutong Garbo cook fest competition on October 16, 2010.
Cooks, chefs, culinary enthusiasts and have passion for cooking local dish in the province will be gathered to participate in a culinary competition.
This year’s Lutong Garbo cook match is one of the highlights of Buglasan Festival which will be held at the Provincial Agriculture Office, this city. The cook fest banners the theme, “Discovering, Developing and Promoting Negros oriental Culinary Heritage.”
The 5th Lutong Garbo 2010 is a culinary contest showcasing the best specialties of each local government units (LGU).
The event is designed to discover, develop and promote Negros Oriental’s rich and unique culinary heritage and traditions, creative use of indigenous ingredients available locally.
Food preparation will be judged according to the following criteria: palatability, 40 percent; 40 percent for originality; 10 percent for texture and 10 percent for dish presentation for a total of 100 percent.
Committee Chair of Lutong Garbo Sylvia Uy said “it is a blessing that we have these culinary cuisines that could feed everyone with sumptuous yet reasonable priced indigenous ingredients found in our very own cities and municipalities.”
The cook match also aims to add luster to tourism activities in the province and opportunity to generate livelihood and economic growth, Uy said.
More than P70,000 is up for grab for the local culinary talents of which 1st prize winner will receive P10,000; P7,000 for 2nd prize placer P7,000 and the 3rd placer P5,000 plus a trophy each . For non-winners, consolation prize of P2,5000 cash and certificates of appreciation will be awarded by the Lutong Garbo Competition committee.
The Lutong Garbo is open to all Negrense but duly endorsed by the local executives. The contestant is required to cook a recipe good for 15 persons during the day of the competition. (PIA/JCT)
(Dumaguete City, October 4, 2010) A total of 19 menus from each municipality and city of Negros Oriental have been submitted as entry for the 5th Lutong Garbo cook fest competition on October 16, 2010.
Cooks, chefs, culinary enthusiasts and have passion for cooking local dish in the province will be gathered to participate in a culinary competition.
This year’s Lutong Garbo cook match is one of the highlights of Buglasan Festival which will be held at the Provincial Agriculture Office, this city. The cook fest banners the theme, “Discovering, Developing and Promoting Negros oriental Culinary Heritage.”
The 5th Lutong Garbo 2010 is a culinary contest showcasing the best specialties of each local government units (LGU).
The event is designed to discover, develop and promote Negros Oriental’s rich and unique culinary heritage and traditions, creative use of indigenous ingredients available locally.
Food preparation will be judged according to the following criteria: palatability, 40 percent; 40 percent for originality; 10 percent for texture and 10 percent for dish presentation for a total of 100 percent.
Committee Chair of Lutong Garbo Sylvia Uy said “it is a blessing that we have these culinary cuisines that could feed everyone with sumptuous yet reasonable priced indigenous ingredients found in our very own cities and municipalities.”
The cook match also aims to add luster to tourism activities in the province and opportunity to generate livelihood and economic growth, Uy said.
More than P70,000 is up for grab for the local culinary talents of which 1st prize winner will receive P10,000; P7,000 for 2nd prize placer P7,000 and the 3rd placer P5,000 plus a trophy each . For non-winners, consolation prize of P2,5000 cash and certificates of appreciation will be awarded by the Lutong Garbo Competition committee.
The Lutong Garbo is open to all Negrense but duly endorsed by the local executives. The contestant is required to cook a recipe good for 15 persons during the day of the competition. (PIA/JCT)
NegOr’s Buglasan grand festival invites all
By: Jennifer Catan-Tilos
(Dumaguete City, October 4, 2010) One of the country’s grandest and most anticipated festival is set to launch on October 9—the Buglasan Festival 2010. This year’s Buglasan Festival expects a colorful pageantry by eleven (11) municipalities and cities which confirmed their participation for the two-week celebration.
Part of the opening salvo, Pakol Festival of Sta. Catalina, last year’s festival winner will present on October 9 at 6:00PM at Robinsons Place along with the Buglasan King and Queen.
Part of the more than 50 daily events calendared for the Buglasan, a grand city wide civic military parade and an ecumenical service will formally start the Buglasan Festival on October 15 with the theme: “Sustaining Economic Growth Through Value Driven Culture of Tourism” at the Sidlakang Negros Village.
On October 22 serves as the main festival highlights which eleven (11) contingents from various out-of-town and cities will vie the grand Festival of festivals showdown and street dancing.
Showdown and street dancing represents the local fiestas in the municipalities and cities affords an opportunity for the public to witness the colorful activities in one place at one time which will be routed along Dumaguete’s main thoroughfares and presentation per contingent at the Lamberto Macial Sports and Cultural Center.
Among the participating LGUs are: Tawo-tawo Festival of Bayawan City; Dumguete City’s Sandurot Festival; Langub of Mabinay; Himbabalud of Jimalalud; Sipong of Bais City; Siaton, Saulog, Tanjay City; Gapnud Festival of Sibulan; Zamboanguita’s Baulan Festival; Manjuyod; Libod Sayaw of Bindoy and Sulili Festival of Siquijor province.
Also among the tourists attractions of the festival are Pista sa Nayon in LGU Booths; Agri-Fair, selection of the Festival King and Queen; performing arts competitions; open air band concerts; games and sports; Kumbira sa Boulevard; Outstanding Oriental Negrense Awards; and Kasikas sa Kalye.
A total of 18 entries will be participating for the fireworks display competition on October 23 and 24 along Rizal Boulevard. (PIA/JCT)
(Dumaguete City, October 4, 2010) One of the country’s grandest and most anticipated festival is set to launch on October 9—the Buglasan Festival 2010. This year’s Buglasan Festival expects a colorful pageantry by eleven (11) municipalities and cities which confirmed their participation for the two-week celebration.
Part of the opening salvo, Pakol Festival of Sta. Catalina, last year’s festival winner will present on October 9 at 6:00PM at Robinsons Place along with the Buglasan King and Queen.
Part of the more than 50 daily events calendared for the Buglasan, a grand city wide civic military parade and an ecumenical service will formally start the Buglasan Festival on October 15 with the theme: “Sustaining Economic Growth Through Value Driven Culture of Tourism” at the Sidlakang Negros Village.
On October 22 serves as the main festival highlights which eleven (11) contingents from various out-of-town and cities will vie the grand Festival of festivals showdown and street dancing.
Showdown and street dancing represents the local fiestas in the municipalities and cities affords an opportunity for the public to witness the colorful activities in one place at one time which will be routed along Dumaguete’s main thoroughfares and presentation per contingent at the Lamberto Macial Sports and Cultural Center.
Among the participating LGUs are: Tawo-tawo Festival of Bayawan City; Dumguete City’s Sandurot Festival; Langub of Mabinay; Himbabalud of Jimalalud; Sipong of Bais City; Siaton, Saulog, Tanjay City; Gapnud Festival of Sibulan; Zamboanguita’s Baulan Festival; Manjuyod; Libod Sayaw of Bindoy and Sulili Festival of Siquijor province.
Also among the tourists attractions of the festival are Pista sa Nayon in LGU Booths; Agri-Fair, selection of the Festival King and Queen; performing arts competitions; open air band concerts; games and sports; Kumbira sa Boulevard; Outstanding Oriental Negrense Awards; and Kasikas sa Kalye.
A total of 18 entries will be participating for the fireworks display competition on October 23 and 24 along Rizal Boulevard. (PIA/JCT)
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