37 10 713 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Iloilo News Archive Description An account of the resource News, old and new, about Iloilo Province Subject The topic of the resource Iloilo Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Youth ‘peer helpers’ cited for outstanding contributions and academic excellence By Ime Sornito -Tuesday, August 6, 2024 SUPERIO SUPERIO ILOILO – The provincial government, through its Provincial Population Office (PPO), recognized 31 youth peer helpers for their outstanding contributions to teen centers and academic excellence at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol on August 5. PPO chief Atty. Ruel Von Superio acknowledged the role played by the peer helpers, noting their assistance in the operations of school-based multi-purpose teen centers, particularly in peer helping and advocacy activities within their schools. Hyke Maybay, a peer helper from Tigbauan who graduated Summa Cum Laude (Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics) from the University of the Philippines Visayas, expressed his gratitude for the recognition from the provincial government. “To the Iloilo Provincial Population Office and the Iloilo Provincial Government , thank you for giving me and my fellow peer helpers this opportunity to be part of our province’s Adolescent Health and Youth Development Program,” said Maybay. The 31 peer helpers are the following: 1. Hyke J. Maybay – Summa Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics, University of the Philippines – Visayas (UPV) 2. John Kyle T. Tumagan – Magna Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science in Biology, West Visayas State University (WVSU) 3. Jessa Mae S. Darullo – Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Central Philippine University (CPU) 4. Ian P. Haro – Magna Cum Laude, Bachelor of Secondary Education – Major in Mathematics, Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISAT-U) 5. Lenelle Dawn Pinuela – Magna Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management – Major in Culinary Arts, ISAT-U 6. Jesrel Ann D. Biarca – Cum Laude, Bachelor of Technical Vocational Teacher Education, ISAT-U 7. Rolen T. Lopez – Cum Laude, Bachelor of Technical Vocational Teacher Education – Major in Food and Service Management, ISAT-U 8. Michelle S. Poticar – Cum Laude, Bachelor of Secondary Education, WVSU 9. Leziel Joy P. Lozada – Magna Cum Laude, Bachelor of Special Needs Education – Generalist, WVSU 10. Arienne Isabel T. Salvador – Magna Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, WVSU 11. Ramina P. Escalera – Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, CPU 12. Eugene S. Alonzo – Academic Merit Award, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, ISAT-U 13. Harris Lloyd F. Betinala – Academic Awardee, Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology, Iloilo Doctors College (IDC) 14. Alyson Grace S. Slaga – Excellence, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, WVSU 15. Marianne Alexa P. Saban – Outstanding Leadership, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of San Agustin (USA) 16. Klynne Eduard M. Ducasi – Magna Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, CPU 17. Pedro Pelonia Jr. – Magna Cum Laude, Bachelor of Arts in Broadcasting, WVSU 18. Riza Joyce T. Dela Cruz – Magna Cum Laude, Bachelor of Secondary Education, WVSU 19. Hercloyd M. Malones – Magna Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science in Forestry, WVSU 20. Mae M. Sta Romana – Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, ISAT- 21. Erica Ellyn P. Gener – Bronze Awardee, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, WVSU 22. Zett Carl D. Grande – Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management, WVSU 23. Reymark Gil – Magna Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science, WVSU 24. Joan O. Hermosa – Magna Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, CPU 25. Jocelle Patricio Rayo – Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science and Tourism and Management, Northern Iloilo State University (NISU) – Estancia Campus 26. John Alfred B. Ciriaco – Academic Distinction, Bachelor of Arts in English Language, NISU – Estancia Campus 27. Armie C. Santuyo – Magna Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, CPU 28. Lourenie V. Po – Highest Distinction, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Western Institute of Technology (WIT) 29. John Dean G. Rogales – Cum Laude, Bachelor of Culture and Arts Education, WVSU 30. Dave T. Andonaque – Magna Cum Laude, Bachelor of Secondary Education, NISU – Estancia Campus 31. Renzry C. Mirallosa – Summa Cum Laude, Bachelor of Arts in English Language Studies, College of Arts and Sciences, WVSU. (With a report from Capitol News)/PN Citation Citation of the article Sornito, I. (2024, August 6). Youth ‘peer helpers’ cited for outstanding contributions and academic excellence. Panay News, 3&15. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Youth ‘peer helpers’ cited for outstanding contributions and academic excellence Description An account of the resource ILOILO – The provincial government, through its Provincial Population Office (PPO), recognized 31 youth peer helpers for their outstanding contributions to teen centers and academic excellence at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol on August 5. 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Title A name given to the resource Iloilo News Archive Description An account of the resource News, old and new, about Iloilo Province Subject The topic of the resource Iloilo Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document The Iloilo provincial government has announced an increase in the annual cash allowance for Barangay Nutrition Scholars from P4,000 to P4,500. The Iloilo provincial government has announced an increase in the annual cash allowance for Barangay Nutrition Scholars from P4,000 to P4,500. ILOILO – To bolster local nutrition efforts, the provincial government has announced an increase in the annual cash allowance for Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) from P4,000 to P4,500. Provincial Administrator Raul Banias made the announcement at the BNS Convention being attended by over 1,000 scholars in Iloilo City on August 1 and 2. According to Banias, the P500 increase has been included in Supplemental Budget Number 1 and is slated to take effect in December 2024. “The additional P500 has been signed off by Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. yesterday, and by the end of the year, it will be integrated with your current allowance,” Banias told the gathering, which was met with enthusiasm from the BNS attendees. Further efforts are underway, as Defensor aims to incorporate another P500 increase in the Annual Investment Plan (AIP), requiring collaboration between the executive and legislative offices to pass a supplemental AIP. “If the AIP passes along with Supplemental Budget Number 2, there could be an increase of P1,000 in total,” Banias added. This increase is part of the provincial government’s strategy to appreciate and recognize the efforts of the BNS in implementing various projects, programs, and initiatives under the Defensor administration. Banias emphasized the critical role of BNS in reducing malnutrition rates in the province, including conditions like stunting, wasting, and overweight. “The problems of poverty, malnutrition, and learning poverty are interconnected, and we are actively seeking solutions to prevent these issues,” Banias explained, asserting that addressing these challenges can significantly improve the province. He also acknowledged the vital contributions of volunteers, particularly the BNS, in the fight against malnutrition. “I’ve been a mayor for 12 years and I know the work of volunteers, especially the BNS. Our fight to reduce the prevalence of malnutrition would be ineffective without your support,” Banias remarked. The province has shown progress in its nutritional stats from 2019 to 2023 among children aged zero to 59 months, with a gradual decrease in underweight, wasting, and stunting rates, alongside a slight reduction in overweight percentages. * For underweight: 2019 – 3 percent; 2020 – 3.47 percent; 2021 – 2.98 percent; 2022 – 2.53 percent; and 2023 – 2.44 percent or 3,627 children * For wasting: 2019 – 1.90 percent; 2020 – 2.12 percent; 2021 – 1.58 percent; 2022 – 1.31 percent; and 2023 – 1.11 percent or 1,727 children. * For stunting: 2019 – 7.39 percent; 2020 – 8.73 percent; 2021 – 7.46 percent; 2022 – 5.33 percent; and 2023 – 4.84 percent or 7,204 children. * For overweight: 2019 – 2.38 percent; 2020 – 3.30 percent; 2021 – 3.15 percent; 2022 – 2.65 percent; and 2023 – 2.26 percent or 3,359 children/PN Citation Citation of the article Sornito, I. (2024, August 2). Iloilo Barangay Nutrition Scholars to receive increased cash allowance. Panay News, 2&14. 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Title A name given to the resource Iloilo News Archive Description An account of the resource News, old and new, about Iloilo Province Subject The topic of the resource Iloilo Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Mobile clinic to bring health services to Iloilo’s remote areas By Ime Sornito -Wednesday, August 7, 2024 Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. of Iloilo receives a mobile primary care facility from First Lady Marie Louise “Liza” Marcos in Cebu City on August 6, 2024. Photo from Balita Halin sa Kapitolyo Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. of Iloilo receives a mobile primary care facility from First Lady Marie Louise “Liza” Marcos in Cebu City on August 6, 2024. Photo from Balita Halin sa Kapitolyo ILOILO – Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. received a mobile primary care facility (PCF) for the province, a donation from First Lady Marie Louise “Liza” Marcos, during a handover ceremony in Cebu City. This mobile clinic, equipped with an X-ray machine, ultrasound, and various laboratory equipment, is intended to enhance access to essential health services for residents, especially those in underserved areas. Accompanying Defensor to the handover were Dr. Maria Socorro Quiñon, head of the Iloilo Provincial Health Office (IPHO), and key representatives from the Department of Health (DOH), including Secretary Teodoro Herbosa and DOH Region 6 director Dr. Adriano Suba-an. The initiative follows President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s commitment during his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) to provide mobile clinics across all provinces to bring medical services closer to the people. Dr. Quiñon expressed optimism about the project in an interview last month, highlighting the potential to reach remote and underserved communities. She compared the new mobile PCF’s anticipated impact to that of the IPHO’s existing mobile dental van, which has already aided many. Dr. Quiñon emphasized the importance of the mobile clinic in supplementing the district hospitals by providing basic health services directly to the residents. To ensure the efficient management of the mobile clinic, the DOH recently conducted orientation and training for doctors, nurses, and medical technologists of the IPHO in Clark, Pampanga./PN Citation Citation of the article Sornito, I. (2024, August 7). Mobile clinic to bring health services to Iloilo’s remote areas. Panay News, 2. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource Iloilo News Archive Description An account of the resource News, old and new, about Iloilo Province Subject The topic of the resource Iloilo Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document CYBERCRIMES DROP: Public awareness is key – PRO-6 By Ime Sornito -Thursday, August 8, 2024 WANKY WANKY ILOILO City – There has been a significant decrease in cybercrime incidents across Western Visayas in the first six months of 2024, according to the Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6). Police Brigadier General Jack Wanky, regional police director, Cited the extensive information drives conducted by the PRO-6’s Regional Anti-Cybercrime Unit, which often involve sharing scam incidents on social media to raise public awareness about perpetrators’ modus operandi. “When victims report scams, we immediately inform the public about the tactics used so that our citizens become aware and cautious,” Wanky told Panay News. There were 218 incidents recorded in the first half of this year, marking an 80 incident or 26.8 percent drop compared to the 298 incidents reported in the same period last year, data from the Regional Anti-Cybercrime Unit showed. The top 10 cybercrimes in the region include: * swindling/estafa (online scams) * illegal access of computer systems * online libel * ATM/credit card fraud * grave threats * computer related identity theft * unjust vexation * grave coercion * photo and video voyeurism * fraudulent access devices Wanky said these were mainly carried out through mobile phones or social media. To further reduce cybercrime incidents, Wanky said the PRO-6 will be seeking a larger budget for the Regional Anti-Cybercrime Unit to enhance their operations, as the perpetrators often employ more advanced technologies than those available to law enforcers. “Our cybercrime unit continuously seeks enhancements, recognizing occasional resource shortfalls. Thus, we are requesting additional funding to improve our capabilities,” Wanky added. Overall, Wanky assured that the Regional Anti-Cybercrime Unit possesses adequate resources and capabilities to trace and apprehend scammers effectively. He also urged the public to report any cybercrime incidents to the Regional Anti-Cybercrime Unit for timely action./PN Citation Citation of the article Sornito, I. (2024, August 8). CYBERCRIMES DROP: Public awareness is key – PRO-6. Panay News, 1-2. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource CYBERCRIMES DROP: Public awareness is key – PRO-6 Description An account of the resource ILOILO City – There has been a significant decrease in cybercrime incidents across Western Visayas in the first six months of 2024, according to the Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6). 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Title A name given to the resource Iloilo News Archive Description An account of the resource News, old and new, about Iloilo Province Subject The topic of the resource Iloilo Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document FAMILY PLANNING MONTH: Iloilo Provincial Health Office offers free ‘no scalpel vasectomy’ for men By Ime Sornito -Thursday, August 8, 2024 ILOILO – To engage more men in modern family planning methods, the Iloilo Provincial Health Office (IPHO) and the Iloilo Provincial Hospital (IPH) in Pototan town are offering free “no scalpel vasectomy” services this August, declared as Family Planning Month. Dr. Rodney Labis, chief of the IPHO’s Health Service Delivery Division, acknowledged that the uptake for vasectomy remains low, possibly due to misinformation and misconceptions prevalent in the community. “The no scalpel vasectomy is a safe and effective procedure that greatly benefits couples who do not wish to have more children,” he explained. The procedure is performed in the outpatient department, involves minimal pain, and allows for quick recovery. Highlighting the importance of involving men in family planning, Dr. Labis emphasized that the campaign this month focuses on promoting the no scalpel vasectomy. The procedure is offered for free at IPH throughout August, and interested clients are encouraged to reach out through the IPHO Facebook Page or contact via email at ipgfptc@gmail.com or mobile at 0969-499-5423. This year’s Family Planning Month theme, “Panalo ang Pamilyang Planado: Tara Usap Tayo sa Family Planning”, aims to raise awareness and underscore the significance of family planning for the overall health and well-being of the Ilonggos. Dr. Labis said most Rural Health Units (RHUs) provide family planning counselling, allowing clients to understand and voluntarily choose the most suitable method. RHUs introduce various effective family planning methods, including pills, condoms, injectables, implants, and IUDs. Additionally, some district hospitals like IPH offer permanent family planning options such as tubal ligation for women and no scalpel vasectomy for men. Dr. Labis also pointed out the benefits of family planning, which helps couples focus on household priorities such as family health, purchasing basic needs, promoting gender equality, supporting sustainable population growth, reducing poverty, and fostering economic development. Moreover, proper timing and spacing of births through family planning can significantly reduce the risk of mortality and illness in mothers and infants. The IPHO, along with the Provincial Population Office, Hospital Management Office, Department of Health, Commission on Population and Development, RHUs, district hospitals, and partner agencies, are intensifying their family planning campaign not only for this month but throughout the year, aiming to reach women of reproductive age across the region./PN Citation Citation of the article Sornito, I. (2024, August 8). Family Planning Month: Iloilo Provincial Health Office offers free ‘no scalpel vasectomy’ for men. Panay News, 2&15. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource Iloilo News Archive Description An account of the resource News, old and new, about Iloilo Province Subject The topic of the resource Iloilo Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Iloilo capitol seeks to achieve ‘zero hunger’ province-wide By Ime Sornito -Thursday, August 8, 2024 Iloilo’s Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. addresses participants of the Zero Hunger Summit at Casa Real de Iloilo. ILOILO – Through a series of actions addressing hunger and malnutrition, the provincial government seeks to achieve “zero hunger” across Iloilo. On August 6, the first Zero Hunger Summit, themed “Together, We Can End Hunger,” was held at the Grand Social Hall of Casa Real de Iloilo. It convened local chief executives, health, agriculture, and nutrition officers from 43 local government units, alongside representatives from the National Nutrition Council (NNC), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), nongovernment organizations (NGOs), and the private sector. Dr. Wendel Marcelo, the Iloilo Provincial Health Office’s (IPHO) Nutrition Action Officer, cited the commitment of participants to devise actionable plans to eradicate hunger in their respective areas. A significant outcome was the provincial government’s pledge, articulated by Provincial Administrator Raul Banias, to establish a taskforce focused on consolidating efforts around food security, nutrition, and health. Marcelo said eradicating hunger is achievable only if child malnutrition — manifesting as stunting, wasting, and being underweight — is eliminated. While the trend of malnutrition is on the decline, challenges persist. From 2020 to 2024, underweight cases decreased from 3.47% to 2.40%, wasting from 2.12% to 0.94%, and stunting from 8.73% to 4.52%, representing significant progress in the province’s health outcomes. During the summit, Mark Lawrence Cruz, national coordinator of the Zero Hunger Alliance, introduced the “5M Approach to Zero Hunger”, which includes Magtulungan (partnership for zero hunger); Magpakain (supplemental feeding); Magpakalusog (health and nutrition education); Magtanim (community food farming); and Mag-connect (online platforms for zero hunger). Cruz commended Iloilo for its robust response and collaborative efforts to address malnutrition and emphasized the importance of annual meetings to track progress. Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. said the core of the province’s nutrition program is ensuring food security, which is fundamental to addressing malnutrition. He outlined that the government’s role transcends direct food provision, focusing instead on capacity building through good governance to empower communities. The summit also served as a platform for sharing various initiatives, such as the ART RESPONSE program, which covers adequate food production, malnutrition rehabilitation, and nutrition worker training. Provincial Agriculturist Dr. Ildefonso Toledo discussed sustainable agricultural programs aimed at creating agri-tourism destinations and supporting nutritionally at-risk families through the distribution of seeds and agricultural inputs. This concerted effort marks a significant step toward eradicating hunger and improving the overall health and well-being of the Iloilo community. (With an additional report from Capitol News)/PN Citation Citation of the article Sornito, I. (2024, August 8). Iloilo capitol seeks to achieve ‘zero hunger’ province-wide. Panay News, 3. 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Title A name given to the resource Iloilo News Archive Description An account of the resource News, old and new, about Iloilo Province Subject The topic of the resource Iloilo Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document USWAG ILONGGO EDUCATIONAL AID; 609 students from 3rd District of Iloilo receive P10,000 each By Panay News -Monday, August 12, 2024 Cong. Jojo Ang of the Uswag Ilonggo Party-list, along with Iloilo’s Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. and 3rd District’s Cong. Lorenz Defensor, leads the distribution of educational assistance to 609 students from the Third District on Saturday, August 10, in Pototan town. Cong. Jojo Ang of the Uswag Ilonggo Party-list, along with Iloilo’s Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. and 3rd District’s Cong. Lorenz Defensor, leads the distribution of educational assistance to 609 students from the Third District on Saturday, August 10, in Pototan town. ILOILO – Uswag Ilonggo Party-list distributed financial assistance to 609 students in Pototan town on Saturday, August 10. Each student beneficiary from the province’s 3rd District received P10,000 as part of the party-list’s ongoing efforts to support education in Western Visayas. This marks the second time the Uswag Ilonggo Party-list has provided this form of assistance to the 3rd District. Cong. Jojo Ang of the Uswag Ilonggo Party-list emphasized that this initiative is integral to their mission of ensuring a brighter future for the youth in the Third District. “This is part of our commitment to ensure the brighter future of our youth, especially in the 3rd District of Iloilo,” Cong. Ang said. Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr., who was present during the distribution, also highlighted the importance of this initiative, noting that it is not only a support to students but also a significant help to their families. The event was also attended by 3rd District’s Cong. Lorenz Defensor and all mayors of the district – Mayor Adi Lazaro of Pototan, Mayor Boboy Pueyo of Cabatuan, Mayor Francis Amboy of Maasin, Mayor Suzette Mamon of Badiangan, Mayor Lydia Grabato of Mina, Mayor Paul Parian of Janiuay, Mayor Reynor Gonzales of Lambunao, Mayor Francisco Calvo of Calinog, and Mayor Mark Palabrica of Bingawan, who showed their full support for the program, underscoring the collaborative effort to uplift the educational standards and overall well-being of the communities in their area. The distribution was through the support of Department of Social Welfare and Development, with Assistant Regional Director Joselito Estember also present./PN Citation Citation of the article Sornito, I. 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Title A name given to the resource Iloilo News Archive Description An account of the resource News, old and new, about Iloilo Province Subject The topic of the resource Iloilo Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document ILOILO – The provincial government is set to declare a province-wide dengue outbreak due to a significant increase in dengue cases. From January 1 to August 3, 2024, the province has recorded a total of 3,608 dengue cases, which includes six fatalities. Notably, in just the week of July 28 to August 3, there were 661 new cases reported, said Dr. Maria Socorro Colmenares-Quiñon, head of the Iloilo Provincial Health Office (IPHO), stressing the urgency of the situation. On August 8, Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. convened a Provincial Civil Defense Cluster Meeting with department heads to discuss necessary measures to address the continual rise in dengue cases. Thirty-six out of 43 municipalities, including Passi City, have surpassed the alert and epidemic thresholds. The alert threshold serves as an early warning for potential epidemics, while the epidemic threshold indicates a disease occurrence level that requires an urgent response. “Based on the data from our Provincial Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (PESU), 36 municipalities have breached both the epidemic and alert thresholds. We are planning to declare an outbreak, which necessitates submitting a report to the Department of Health to officially declare a province-wide outbreak,” said Quiñon. Regarding the declaration of a state of calamity, Dr. Quiñon clarified that the IPHO does not determine such declarations as they require the approval of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan. Under the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) Memorandum Order No. 60, here are the criteria for the declaration of a state of calamity: * at least 15 percent of the forecasted affected population based on science-based projections needs emergency assistance; * at least 30 percent of the means of livelihood in the agricultural, business and industrial sectors are affected; * damage to critical and lifeline infrastructure/facilities such as major roads and bridges, power stations, potable water supply systems, and telecommunication facilities; * widespread destruction of fishponds, crops, poultry and livestock * disruption of lifelines such as food chains, electricity, potable water systems, other transport systems, communication systems, access to health service, and other related systems that cannot be restored within one week, or in the case of highly urbanized areas where restoration of the above lifelines cannot be done within twenty-four hours; and * significant degradation of the environment and natural resources based on the recommendations of government agencies. With the spike in dengue cases, the IPHO has summoned the Municipal Health Officers (MHOs) and Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Offices (MDRRMOs) of the 43 local government units to discuss and plan effective dengue management strategies. Dr. Quiñon emphasized the need for a collaborative approach: “Let us all help each other. It’s not just the health sector’s responsibility to control dengue; we need the involvement of the entire municipality, the province, and the whole society,” she said./PN Citation Citation of the article Sornito, I. (2024, August 12). Iloilo Province to declare dengue outbreak. Panay News, 1&15. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Iloilo Province to declare dengue outbreak Description An account of the resource ILOILO – The provincial government is set to declare a province-wide dengue outbreak due to a significant increase in dengue cases. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sornito, Ime Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://www.panaynews.net/iloilo-province-to-declare-dengue-outbreak/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Panay News</a> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Panay News Incorporated Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource August 12, 2024 Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Subject The topic of the resource Dengue Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Iloilo News Archive Description An account of the resource News, old and new, about Iloilo Province Subject The topic of the resource Iloilo Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Gov’t employees elated over salary hike, additional benefits By Panay News -Monday, August 12, 2024 BY IME SORNITO AND MA. THERESA LADIAO ILOILO City – Government employees expressed joy and overwhelming satisfaction following the confirmation of an upcoming salary increase this year. President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. signed Executive Order (EO) No. 64, which raises salaries and authorizes an additional allowance for government workers. Ma. Airis Sobrevega-Penetrante, Population Program Officer II of the Provincial Population Office and president of the Association of Iloilo Provincial Government Employees (AIPGE), shared that the announcement made during the third State of the National Address (SONA) on July 22 left the employees ecstatic. The formal signing of EO 64 brought even greater joy. “We are overwhelmed. Currently, with the inflation rate, everything has become expensive — food, gasoline, education. The news is a significant relief for our employees,” Penetrante told Panay News. In the provincial government, around 2,171 regular employees are eligible for the salary increase, with 1,568 based at the capitol and 603 in hospitals. When asked if they were satisfied with the upcoming salary increase, Penetrante explained that as government employees, any increase, big or small, is a substantial help. Penetrante also expressed hope for swift implementation, citing Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. and the Sangguniang Panlalawigan’s (SP) consistent compliance with past salary increases. Penetrante was also pleased to announce that starting next year, employees will receive an annual medical allowance of up to P7,000 to cover health maintenance organization (HMO)-type benefits. “This medical allowance will significantly help everyone, as it adds motivation for our employees to work harder as public servants,” said Penetrante. Araceli Esperidion Aldamar, a public school teacher from Alimodian, Iloilo, expressed her gratitude to the national government for the salary increase. “It’s a big help and serves as recognition of the invaluable contributions teachers make to society,” said Aldamar. Jethro Importado, a public school teacher at Jaro National High School, is grateful for the salary boost, noting it will help alleviate his daily expenses amid rising costs. Ludovico A. Navarro Jr., an employee of the General Services Office (GSO) of the Iloilo City Government, shared his relief upon learning of the increase. “This is a great help for my maintenance and daily expenses, especially since I commute to work daily,” said Navarro. Irish Mae Martirez, a nurse at Western Visayas State University Medical Center, was also thrilled. “The salary increase is a crucial support, especially since I rent my place here in Iloilo City. It helps with food and transportation expenses,” Martirez told Panay News. She thanked President Marcos for recognizing the need for wage increases, especially among nurses. Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman has directed the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to finalize the guidelines for releasing the salary increase. The first tranche of the Salary Standardization Law (SSL) VI, retroactive to January 1, 2024, is set to roll out, with a second tranche planned for next year. “We have secured funding not only for this year but also for 2025. The increase this year is assured, and there will be another next year,” Pangandaman said. The additional cost of implementing the first tranche for national government employees in 2024 is estimated at approximately P36 billion, sourced from the FY 2024 General Appropriations Act (GAA). The approved increase will be implemented in four tranches, starting retroactively from January 1st of this year. Starting in FY 2025, government workers will also receive an annual medical allowance of P7,000 as part of their benefits package, subject to conditions and guidelines issued by the DBM or the Governance Commission for GOCCs (GCG), as applicable./PN Citation Citation of the article Sornito, I. (2024, August 12). Gov’t employees elated over salary hike, additional benefits. Panay News, 7. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Gov’t employees elated over salary hike, additional benefits Description An account of the resource ILOILO City – Government employees expressed joy and overwhelming satisfaction following the confirmation of an upcoming salary increase this year. President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. signed Executive Order (EO) No. 64, which raises salaries and authorizes an additional allowance for government workers. 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Title A name given to the resource Iloilo News Archive Description An account of the resource News, old and new, about Iloilo Province Subject The topic of the resource Iloilo Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Ajuy mayor vetoes winning composition for town hymn; SB member-composer claims politics behind rejection By Ime Sornito -Monday, August 12, 2024 Mayor Jett Rojas of Ajuy, Iloilo Mayor Jett Rojas of Ajuy, Iloilo ILOILO — Ajuy’s Mayor Jett Rojas has vetoed the Sangguniang Bayan (SB)-approved Ordinance No. 2023-131 adopting as municipal hymn a composition that won the contest conducted for the town’s official hymn. The winning composer, SB member Genesis Diesto suspected that the rejection may have something to do with local politics. Diesto’s winning piece is titled “Ajuy Nagadayaw Kami sa Imo”. It bested other entries in the contest held last August 2023. In a letter to the SB and its presiding officer, Vice Mayor Robert Villaruz, Mayor Rojas explained his veto. He emphasized the importance of fairness and non-partisanship in governance and public administration. Here’s Mayor Rojas’ letter in full explaining his veto: “Non-partisanship is often associated with neutrality, objectivity, and independence in decision-making processes especially in the context of governance and public administration. “Non-partisanship is always important in good governance as it ensures that decisions and policy-making are made based on merit evidence, and the public interest rather than partisan agendas and personal interests. Public servants like us are often expected to carry out our duties in a non-partisan manner to maintain the integrity and impartiality of our office, promoting fairness and accountability. “The Proposed Municipal Ordinance No. 2023-131 should consider this doctrine as it is crucial to maintain our credibility and trust of our people. I believe that crafting the Ajuy Municipal Hymn should be made in a balanced and impartial manner, so that we can deliver to our people the multiple perspectives without bias, enabling our constituents full support and cooperation of these meaningful values and aspirations. “I am vetoing some provisions of this measure particularly the adoption of the lyrics and music of the composition of the Ajuy Municipal Hymn because I support the significance of non-partisanship and public trust as trust is essential for governance, and it is therefore necessary for government units to build it among its people. “Local Government Units should also stress the role of its constituents in policy-making, mutually reinforcing, and reciprocal relationships. I strongly believe that we should involve the participation of the public, and the main proponent of the composition of our Ajuy Municipal Hymn should be given as a privilege to our local artists, musicians, and/or other professionals and not from any public servant as ethics will dictate that it would essentially be for the best interest of our Municipality and for our people. “There are provisions in the proposed Municipal Ordinance that is not in line with the principles of trust and integrity as virtues of public ethics and public service. This veto seeks to promote justice and fairness for our people and to explore the possibility of engaging our local artists, musicians and/or other professionals as proponent(s) of our Ajuy Municipal Hymn and for us to formulate options for public review to address the opinions and ideas of our people.” ‘FAIR PROCESS’ SB Diesto, the composer, questioned Mayor Rojas’ veto explanation. He said the local government of Ajuy itself organized the hymn contest, thru the Municipal Tourism Office, in August 2023. He defended the fairness of the process, noting that the contest was open to all bona fide residents of Ajuy and that the contest’s mechanics did not explicitly exclude elected officials from participating. The other mechanics were: * The composition must be originally written in Hiligaynnon, with no adaption of lyrics, tone and music from any other compositions. * The time duration of the composition and interpretation of the Hymn must be at least three minutes and must not exceed five minutes. * The composer may perform the composition or may identify artist who will interpret the composition. Diesto said his entry met all the mechanics. He suspected that his political leanings vis-à-vis the upcoming May 2025 midterm elections may be what prompted the veto. He said he supports another candidate for mayor. Diesto said he is considering filing a formal complaint against the mayor, noting that the local government of Ajuy spent to organize the hymn contest. “Nag-agi kami sa proper committee hearings, dasun nag-contest gid para fair,” he stressed. Diesto urged Rojas to be fair and respect the contest result. Here’s the lyrics of the winning, composition, “Ajuy Nagadayaw Kami sa Imo”: I Banwang hamili nga ginmat-an Ang gugma sa imo indi mapunggan Banwang Ajuy, labaw sa tanan Mapabugal bisan kay sin-o man II Ajuy tambobo sang kabugana-an Talento, kaalam kag kinaadman Ajuy sadsaran sang kadalag-an Sa kadam-an ikaw gid makit-an Chorus Ajuy takus ikaw nga pasidunggan Banwa nga naghatag sang kadayawan Lugar sa Norte sang Dios ginpakamaayo Banwang Ajuy nagadayaw kami sa imo III Pagbutlak sang adlaw imo makit-an Malambo nga humay sa kaumahan Preska nga isda sa kadagatan Ginbugay sang Dios sa aton tanan IV Pagtunod sang adlaw sa kahapunanon Sa tambobo mo Ajuy kami nagatipon Mga tawo, pispis kag kasapatan Sa imo Ajuy kami may katawhayan Chorus Ajuy takus ikaw nga pasidunggan Banwa nga naghatag sang kadayawan Lugar sa Norte sang Dios ginpakamaayo Banwang Ajuy nagadayaw kami sa imo Bridge Ajuy Padayon kita padayon sa bulig sang Ginoo Itib-ong Ajuy padulong sa pag-asenso Banwang Ajuy nagadayaw kami sa imo. Repeat chorus (2x) Ajuy takus ikaw nga pasidunggan Banwa nga naghatag sang kadayawan Lugar sa Norte sang Dios ginpakamaayo Banwang Ajuy nagadayaw kami sa imo./PN Citation Citation of the article Sornito, I. (2024, August 12). Ajuy mayor vetoes winning composition for town hymn; SB member-composer claims politics behind rejection. Panay News, 2&15. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ajuy mayor vetoes winning composition for town hymn; SB member-composer claims politics behind rejection Description An account of the resource ILOILO — Ajuy’s Mayor Jett Rojas has vetoed the Sangguniang Bayan (SB)-approved Ordinance No. 2023-131 adopting as municipal hymn a composition that won the contest conducted for the town’s official hymn. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sornito, Ime Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://www.panaynews.net/ajuy-mayor-vetoes-winning-composition-for-town-hymn-sb-member-composer-claims-politics-behind-rejection/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Panay News</a> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Panay News Incorporated Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource August 12, 2024 Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Subject The topic of the resource Songs Ajuy