LUPAO, Nueva Ecija - The government’s anti-insurgency campaign received a big boost after a group of businessmen and civic organizations poured in both technical and financial assistance to an association of residents in a former insurgency hotbed here.
Vicky Gaetos, chairman of the Nueva Ecija Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NECCI), said the mushroom production project that was launched on Tuesday was only one of three projects they drew up for the Parista Barangay Defense System Development Association (PBDSDA), a group composed of residents and families of former rebels and communist sympathizers in Barangay Parista, Lupao.
Gaetos said that besides the NECCI, the stakeholders in the project aimed at improving the lives of those who had turned their back from armed and ideological struggle are the Nueva Ecija Small and Medium Development Enterprise Development Council which provides training and marketing support and the Army’s 71st Infantry Battalion under Lt. Col. Gregory Cayetano and Rotary Club and the local government.
Roberto Gaid, PBDSDA president, said they set up at least seven mushroom growing huts in different purok (district) of Parista where the initial 2,000 mushroom fruiting bags were placed for production.
Gaetos said the initial P50, 000 they extended as grant to the residents can be increased should the funds be managed well. “Our friends are always willing to help, only they don’t want to see money go to waste,” she stressed. “It’s actually not the project but the way the project is managed,” Gaetos explained. (Armand M. Galang, The Manila Times)
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Comelec Control pushed; opposed
CABANATUAN CITY - An administration congressman stressed the other day the need to place Nueva Ecija under the direct control of the Commission on Elections in the coming midterm elections.
Rep. Aurelio Umali of the Third District of Nueva Ecija said that Comelec control is needed to “avoid the eruption of violence,” saying even Gov. Tomas Joson III reported a death threat.
But Joson’s brother, Vice-Gov. Mariano Cristino Joson, slammed their “political rivals” of allegedly creating a dark image of the province.
Umali, the provincial chairman of administration party Lakas, is headed for a fight against the younger Joson, chairman of the Bagong Lakas ng Nueva Ecija, for the gubernatorial post.
Umali said that even the private sectors, including church-based, organizations and former governor Eduardo Nonato Joson, have call for the Comelec control. Former representative Renato Diaz, presidential assistant for North Luzon, agreed.
Vice-Governor Joson, however, stressed that no violence has erupted in Nueva Ecija since 1998, saying that any official like him can walk through barangays without a security escort.
Without mentioning names, he slammed those who would claim to be having a good fight only if they survived until May 14.
The governor, on the other hand, said the police only have to create clear-cut guidelines on responding to election-related calls.
Maintaining the peace and order is sound; he said Comelec control could only be good for the implementation of a gun ban. --Armand M. Galang
Rep. Aurelio Umali of the Third District of Nueva Ecija said that Comelec control is needed to “avoid the eruption of violence,” saying even Gov. Tomas Joson III reported a death threat.
But Joson’s brother, Vice-Gov. Mariano Cristino Joson, slammed their “political rivals” of allegedly creating a dark image of the province.
Umali, the provincial chairman of administration party Lakas, is headed for a fight against the younger Joson, chairman of the Bagong Lakas ng Nueva Ecija, for the gubernatorial post.
Umali said that even the private sectors, including church-based, organizations and former governor Eduardo Nonato Joson, have call for the Comelec control. Former representative Renato Diaz, presidential assistant for North Luzon, agreed.
Vice-Governor Joson, however, stressed that no violence has erupted in Nueva Ecija since 1998, saying that any official like him can walk through barangays without a security escort.
Without mentioning names, he slammed those who would claim to be having a good fight only if they survived until May 14.
The governor, on the other hand, said the police only have to create clear-cut guidelines on responding to election-related calls.
Maintaining the peace and order is sound; he said Comelec control could only be good for the implementation of a gun ban. --Armand M. Galang
Friday, February 09, 2007
NFA region 3 hosts National Board meet
The National Food Authority in Cabanatuan City hosted the NFA Employees’ Association (NFAEA) 2007 1st Quarter National Board Conference held on February 5-9, 2007. Photo was taken during the opening ceremonies at the Farmers Training Center in NFA Cabanatuan City. With the NFAEA National Board Officers headed by President Roman Sanchez are NFA Region 3 Director Nicolas Crisostomo and NFAEA Region 3 President Rebecca Santiago.
Issues discussed during the conference are : the welfare and benefits of NFA employees; the joint cost-saving measures of the Union and Management; the fight against graft and corruption and; to work for the non-privatization/abolition of the NFA.
The NFAEA and newly-appointed NFA Administrator Jessup Navarro also recently signed a Pact of Unity at the NFA Central Office in Quezon City. This was followed by a Transparency, Empowerment and Accord (TEA) Forum attended by the NFAEA National Board Officers led by Pres. Sanchez and the NFA management headed by Adm. Navarro.
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
Galang is new Nueva Ecija Press Club president
CABANATUAN CITY - Nueva Ecija newspapermen and broadcasters elected a new set of officers on Friday with The Manila Times correspondent Armand M. Galang voted unanimously after a lawyer opted to run for a board seat.
Galang who also hosts a public affairs program on dzXO, led the new set of officers of the Nueva Ecija Press Club in taking their oath of office before Judge Rodrigo Caspillo, executive judge of the Regional Trial Court of Cabanatuan.
Elected officers were Light Nolasco (Balita/dwJJ/dwIZ), executive vice-president; Elsa Rivera (Police Files Tonight), VP for Print Media; Julius Caesar Cauzo (dwJJ), VP for Broadcast Media; Gina Caling (dwNE), secretary; Celso Cajucom (Manila Standard Today), treasurer; Jessica Eraña (Hataw), auditor; Ferdie Domingo (Tempo), business manager and Cris de los Trinos Jr. (dwNE), public relation officer.
The lawyer Carlito Inton (dwJJ), is the chairman of the board which is composed of Mirriam Tangunan-Garcia (dwNE), Venci Datol (dwJJ), Mel Ciriaco (dwNE), Boy Verde (dwJJ), Mayette Lucas (dwNE) and Jojo de Guzman (dzXO/ Abante) as an ex-officio member.
The Nueva Ecija Press Club is the umbrella organization of media groups in Nueva Ecija with about 90 members from national and local media entities.
Galang also publishes the community paper Novo Chronicle.
Galang who also hosts a public affairs program on dzXO, led the new set of officers of the Nueva Ecija Press Club in taking their oath of office before Judge Rodrigo Caspillo, executive judge of the Regional Trial Court of Cabanatuan.
Elected officers were Light Nolasco (Balita/dwJJ/dwIZ), executive vice-president; Elsa Rivera (Police Files Tonight), VP for Print Media; Julius Caesar Cauzo (dwJJ), VP for Broadcast Media; Gina Caling (dwNE), secretary; Celso Cajucom (Manila Standard Today), treasurer; Jessica Eraña (Hataw), auditor; Ferdie Domingo (Tempo), business manager and Cris de los Trinos Jr. (dwNE), public relation officer.
The lawyer Carlito Inton (dwJJ), is the chairman of the board which is composed of Mirriam Tangunan-Garcia (dwNE), Venci Datol (dwJJ), Mel Ciriaco (dwNE), Boy Verde (dwJJ), Mayette Lucas (dwNE) and Jojo de Guzman (dzXO/ Abante) as an ex-officio member.
The Nueva Ecija Press Club is the umbrella organization of media groups in Nueva Ecija with about 90 members from national and local media entities.
Galang also publishes the community paper Novo Chronicle.
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Swiss Embassy "blesses" villagers
PALAYAN CITY - Townsfolk from a far-flung village in this capital city of Nueva Ecija received a big boost after the Swiss Embassy recently granted a state-of-the art potable water faciulity.
Ambassador Peter Suetter of Switzerland led on Monday the opening of the potable spring water program inBarangay Langka, Palayan City, a project that realizedthe dream of the hundreds of households, according toMayor Romeo Capinpin.
Capinpin said the Swiss Emabassy provided P800,000 to cover basic materials, the LGU answered for additionalconstruction needs while the residents did “bayanihan”for labor.
The non government organization calledNorthern Philippines Tribal Communities Development Center facilitated the project all the way to Suetter’s office. Capinpin said that the project which is a level II potable water system, having faucets on strategic areas for residents to get water, actually cost a bitless than a million pesos, considering the inter-party cooperation.Suetter, on his part, lauded the villagers for the success of the project even as he expressed surprisethat the amount his office released can serve a massof people.
He went to the place almost unnoticed if not for thepolice escorts, according to Roberto Bolinao, cityplanning and development coordinator.The water system, said Bolinao, answered one of the basic needs of our people in the area and we thankeveryone, specially the Swiss Embassy and our NGO facilitator,” he added.
Ambassador Peter Suetter of Switzerland led on Monday the opening of the potable spring water program inBarangay Langka, Palayan City, a project that realizedthe dream of the hundreds of households, according toMayor Romeo Capinpin.
Capinpin said the Swiss Emabassy provided P800,000 to cover basic materials, the LGU answered for additionalconstruction needs while the residents did “bayanihan”for labor.
The non government organization calledNorthern Philippines Tribal Communities Development Center facilitated the project all the way to Suetter’s office. Capinpin said that the project which is a level II potable water system, having faucets on strategic areas for residents to get water, actually cost a bitless than a million pesos, considering the inter-party cooperation.Suetter, on his part, lauded the villagers for the success of the project even as he expressed surprisethat the amount his office released can serve a massof people.
He went to the place almost unnoticed if not for thepolice escorts, according to Roberto Bolinao, cityplanning and development coordinator.The water system, said Bolinao, answered one of the basic needs of our people in the area and we thankeveryone, specially the Swiss Embassy and our NGO facilitator,” he added.
Top cop sees no reason to place Nueva Ecija under Comelec Control
CABANATUAN CITY – “There is no dire need to place Nueva Ecija under ‘Comelec control.’”
Thus declared Nueva Ecija police provincial director, Senior Superintendent Allen Bantolo in contrast with the appeals to place Nueva Ecija under control made by former Nueva Ecija governor and erstwhile National Food Authority Administrator Eduardo Nonato “Edno” Joson, and elder brother Gov. Tomas N. Joson.
Nueva Ecija police provincial director, Senior Superintendent Allen Bantolo told newsmen his advantage over some 50 fellow “senior superintendent” aspirants to the post is his familiarity with the terrain and the sentiments of the local folks here.
Meeting for the first time with the local press, Bantolo said he sees no dire need to place the province under Comelec control, saying “that the political situation here appears under control and the local police are on top of it,” adding, “Compared with that in the Metro Manila area “It is generally peaceful and quiet here. I am going to like it here,” he stressed.
Former Gov. Eduardo Nonato “Edno” Joson had written to the Commission on Elections national office to place the province under Comelec control in order to counter the growing public apprehension about the uneasy conduct of the campaign and outcome of the election. This was endorsed by his brother, three-termer Gov. Tomas N. Joson III, The plea came at the heels of two incidents involving the killing of the president of the Association of Barangay Captain Augusto “Augie” Santiago and the botched up ambush-slay try on a Gapan city councilor where his security aide was killed.
In this regard, Bantolo said his post-election priority project is geared toward increasing high rate of success in the prosecution of cases, especially concerning high-profile personalities.
Vowing to “serve and protect” the people and ensure that the laws are implemented without fear or favor from any persons or groups, Bantolo also promised to conduct an in-depth investigation into the so-called “cold cases” of high-profile personalities including journalists made an issue by human rights bodies both domestic and international.
As chief of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group “Task Force Maverick” he had strung up a string of successful operations against organized crimes,
Bantolo appealed to the members of the police press corps, headed by Nueva Ecija Press Club president Jojo de Guzman, “to help in the peace-keeping process by not feeding rumors being peddled by some groups with the mere intention of gaining some media mileage, to the damage and detriment of the province and its people.”
He said mediamen could also help the police a lot by projecting the true picture of the more positive and sensitive aspects of crimes solved and the investigative efforts put in by the local police, without injecting unfounded observations by persons with some hidden political agenda.
As 2nd Lieutenant, Bantolo first served here as ommanding officer of the then 183rd PC company based in Gapan city in 1986, during the term of former CIDG director Eduardo Matillano, who served as provincial commander. (Magtanggol Vilar)
Thus declared Nueva Ecija police provincial director, Senior Superintendent Allen Bantolo in contrast with the appeals to place Nueva Ecija under control made by former Nueva Ecija governor and erstwhile National Food Authority Administrator Eduardo Nonato “Edno” Joson, and elder brother Gov. Tomas N. Joson.
Nueva Ecija police provincial director, Senior Superintendent Allen Bantolo told newsmen his advantage over some 50 fellow “senior superintendent” aspirants to the post is his familiarity with the terrain and the sentiments of the local folks here.
Meeting for the first time with the local press, Bantolo said he sees no dire need to place the province under Comelec control, saying “that the political situation here appears under control and the local police are on top of it,” adding, “Compared with that in the Metro Manila area “It is generally peaceful and quiet here. I am going to like it here,” he stressed.
Former Gov. Eduardo Nonato “Edno” Joson had written to the Commission on Elections national office to place the province under Comelec control in order to counter the growing public apprehension about the uneasy conduct of the campaign and outcome of the election. This was endorsed by his brother, three-termer Gov. Tomas N. Joson III, The plea came at the heels of two incidents involving the killing of the president of the Association of Barangay Captain Augusto “Augie” Santiago and the botched up ambush-slay try on a Gapan city councilor where his security aide was killed.
In this regard, Bantolo said his post-election priority project is geared toward increasing high rate of success in the prosecution of cases, especially concerning high-profile personalities.
Vowing to “serve and protect” the people and ensure that the laws are implemented without fear or favor from any persons or groups, Bantolo also promised to conduct an in-depth investigation into the so-called “cold cases” of high-profile personalities including journalists made an issue by human rights bodies both domestic and international.
As chief of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group “Task Force Maverick” he had strung up a string of successful operations against organized crimes,
Bantolo appealed to the members of the police press corps, headed by Nueva Ecija Press Club president Jojo de Guzman, “to help in the peace-keeping process by not feeding rumors being peddled by some groups with the mere intention of gaining some media mileage, to the damage and detriment of the province and its people.”
He said mediamen could also help the police a lot by projecting the true picture of the more positive and sensitive aspects of crimes solved and the investigative efforts put in by the local police, without injecting unfounded observations by persons with some hidden political agenda.
As 2nd Lieutenant, Bantolo first served here as ommanding officer of the then 183rd PC company based in Gapan city in 1986, during the term of former CIDG director Eduardo Matillano, who served as provincial commander. (Magtanggol Vilar)
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Ex-gov wants Ecija placed under Comelec control
PALAYAN CITY - In strange move, former Gov. Eduardo N. Nonato Joson has asked the Commission on Elections to place Nueva Ecija under the poll body’s control
But incumbent Gov., Tomas N. Joson 3rd , who himself disclosed the move, welcomed the move of his brother who run for senator under the late Senator and Presidential candidate Raul Roco during the 2004 elections, saying this in a way erase doubt on the result of voting which, he believes, will be favourable to his family.
While his brother supported the candidacy of Roco, Joson 3rd supported Pres. Arroyo even as another sibling, then vice Gov. Eduardo Joson IV supported the presidential campaign of the late actor Fernando Poe, Jr. That was the first time the public saw such differences among the siblings.
“Sa isang banda e para sa akin okay lang ‘yun,” Joson, who is reportedly eyeing the mayoralty post of the highly urbanizing city of Cabanatuan, said in his “last speech as governor” before the top police and elections officials at the Nueva Ecija Convention Center here where he also urged them to keep being apolitical.
He said he was just informed of his brother’s letter requesting the Comelec to place the province under control.
Besides Joson 3rd, other relatives aspiring for elective positions are incumbent Vice Gov. Mariano Cristino Joson, for governor against third district Rep. Aurelio Umali of Lakas, his eldest son Edward Thomas, as the uncle’s vice gubernatorial tandem for vice governor, and Dale Joson, son of the vice governor incumbent first district Rep. Josie M. Joson for reelection as mayor of their hometown Quezon.
Ed-No who has been elected as governor in 1995 was a former member of the Batasang Pambansa and administrator of National Food Authority during the administration of deposed Pres. Joseph Estrada.
A place under Comelec control, sources said, is poured with beefed up security from various law enforcement agencies with an election commissioner especially overseeing the conduct of elections .
But incumbent Gov., Tomas N. Joson 3rd , who himself disclosed the move, welcomed the move of his brother who run for senator under the late Senator and Presidential candidate Raul Roco during the 2004 elections, saying this in a way erase doubt on the result of voting which, he believes, will be favourable to his family.
While his brother supported the candidacy of Roco, Joson 3rd supported Pres. Arroyo even as another sibling, then vice Gov. Eduardo Joson IV supported the presidential campaign of the late actor Fernando Poe, Jr. That was the first time the public saw such differences among the siblings.
“Sa isang banda e para sa akin okay lang ‘yun,” Joson, who is reportedly eyeing the mayoralty post of the highly urbanizing city of Cabanatuan, said in his “last speech as governor” before the top police and elections officials at the Nueva Ecija Convention Center here where he also urged them to keep being apolitical.
He said he was just informed of his brother’s letter requesting the Comelec to place the province under control.
Besides Joson 3rd, other relatives aspiring for elective positions are incumbent Vice Gov. Mariano Cristino Joson, for governor against third district Rep. Aurelio Umali of Lakas, his eldest son Edward Thomas, as the uncle’s vice gubernatorial tandem for vice governor, and Dale Joson, son of the vice governor incumbent first district Rep. Josie M. Joson for reelection as mayor of their hometown Quezon.
Ed-No who has been elected as governor in 1995 was a former member of the Batasang Pambansa and administrator of National Food Authority during the administration of deposed Pres. Joseph Estrada.
A place under Comelec control, sources said, is poured with beefed up security from various law enforcement agencies with an election commissioner especially overseeing the conduct of elections .
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Nueva Ecija's most wanted falls
PALAYAN CITY: Gov. Tomas N. Joson 3rd put an “X” mark on the poster picture of the most wanted person in the Second District of Nueva Ecija even as the man accused of murder was presented to him on Tuesday.
Senior Supt. Alex Paul I. Monteagudo, director of the Nueva Ecija police provincial office, presented the suspect to Joson at the Nueva Ecija Convention Center.
The accused was identified as Ariel B. Buban, 29, a resident of Romano Street, Rafael Rueda, San Jose City.
Buban, who was subject of the warrant of arrest issued by Judge Joselito Villarosa of Regional Trial Court Branch 39, was arrested by elements of the provincial mobile group, led by Supt. Rolando Santos, in Mandaluyong City the other day.
He was accused of killing a certain Teofilo Gines last year.
Monteagudo told Joson that the arrest of Buban was a result of the production of various posters, which was funded by the provincial government. “We intended to gain public support when we produced these posters,” Monteagudo explained. - Armand M. Galang,
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
Fire hits Cabanatuan City Market
CABANATUAN CITY - A fire caused by firecrackers razed at least P8-million worth of properties in the Cabanatuan City Public Market Saturday night.
Senior Insp. Cesar Balane, Cabanatuan City fire marshal, said that besides the market structures and contents, four tricycles and an owner-type jeep were burned by fire that broke out at about 9:05 p.m. Firemen said the blaze was contained before 11 p.m.
Investigators said the fire started when a kwitis or baby rocket being test fired in a nearby shopping center on Paco Roman Street hit a firecracker stall.
Balane said the firecracker stalls were all without permits even as they were located in an area different from what his office had earlier recommended.
No one was reported hurt.
The fire burned down some 20 stalls in the public market and three stalls in the Ventanilla Building along Burgos Street, which included dry goods, a bakery and drugstores.
At least 17 fire trucks from all over Nueva Ecija and one from a Tarlac City-based civic group beefed up the nine Cabanatuan City trucks in containing the blaze, Balane said. -Armand M. Galang
Senior Insp. Cesar Balane, Cabanatuan City fire marshal, said that besides the market structures and contents, four tricycles and an owner-type jeep were burned by fire that broke out at about 9:05 p.m. Firemen said the blaze was contained before 11 p.m.
Investigators said the fire started when a kwitis or baby rocket being test fired in a nearby shopping center on Paco Roman Street hit a firecracker stall.
Balane said the firecracker stalls were all without permits even as they were located in an area different from what his office had earlier recommended.
No one was reported hurt.
The fire burned down some 20 stalls in the public market and three stalls in the Ventanilla Building along Burgos Street, which included dry goods, a bakery and drugstores.
At least 17 fire trucks from all over Nueva Ecija and one from a Tarlac City-based civic group beefed up the nine Cabanatuan City trucks in containing the blaze, Balane said. -Armand M. Galang
Sunday, December 24, 2006
Christmas Message of Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
Dahil sa biyaya ng Diyos, ang kalagayan ng ating bansa ay nagiging magandaat matatag.
The dawning of the year, it will all come together in the Mighty Grace ofthe Lord.Ang mga ipinatutupad nating reporma ay magbubunga na -- lalong mapapabutiang mga serbisyo sa mamamayan.
Asahan nating darami pa ang mga puhunan attrabaho sa mga darating na araw sa patuloy nating paglaban sa kahirapan.This is our mission: to build prosperity for the greatest number of ourpeople.
Tulungan natin ang mga biktima ng kalamidad with heartfelt compassion andgenerosity, sharing and caring for those in direst need.At sa pagsapit ng Bagong Taon, nawa’y lalo tayong pagpalain ng Poong Maykapal.Merry Christmas at Mabuhay ang Pilipinas. -OPS
The dawning of the year, it will all come together in the Mighty Grace ofthe Lord.Ang mga ipinatutupad nating reporma ay magbubunga na -- lalong mapapabutiang mga serbisyo sa mamamayan.
Asahan nating darami pa ang mga puhunan attrabaho sa mga darating na araw sa patuloy nating paglaban sa kahirapan.This is our mission: to build prosperity for the greatest number of ourpeople.
Tulungan natin ang mga biktima ng kalamidad with heartfelt compassion andgenerosity, sharing and caring for those in direst need.At sa pagsapit ng Bagong Taon, nawa’y lalo tayong pagpalain ng Poong Maykapal.Merry Christmas at Mabuhay ang Pilipinas. -OPS
Radio correspondent survives ambush in San Jose City
A correspondent of dzMM radio station was shot and wounded by a man aboard a motorcycle in San Jose City on Friday.
Rufino “Butch” Gamboa was aboard a tricycle on his way home when he was attacked.
Gamboa, who is also a reporter for the provincial radio station dwNE , suffered two bullet wounds in his left arm and chest. He covered an affair where Nueva Ecija Vice Gov. Mariano Cristino Joson was the speaker on Friday.
Gamboa’s son took him to the affair aboard the family’s jeepney. Gamboa, however, decided to send his son home earlier and he took a tricycle after his coverage.
The motorcycle went close to the driver’s side of the tricycle and the gunman fired successively at Gamboa.
Gamboa, though wounded, alighted from the tricycle and ran. -Anselmo S. Roque
Rufino “Butch” Gamboa was aboard a tricycle on his way home when he was attacked.
Gamboa, who is also a reporter for the provincial radio station dwNE , suffered two bullet wounds in his left arm and chest. He covered an affair where Nueva Ecija Vice Gov. Mariano Cristino Joson was the speaker on Friday.
Gamboa’s son took him to the affair aboard the family’s jeepney. Gamboa, however, decided to send his son home earlier and he took a tricycle after his coverage.
The motorcycle went close to the driver’s side of the tricycle and the gunman fired successively at Gamboa.
Gamboa, though wounded, alighted from the tricycle and ran. -Anselmo S. Roque
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Gapan dad survives ambush; aide killed
GAPAN CITY - The bodyguard of a city councilor was killed while three persons were wounded in an ambush staged by still unidentified suspects in this southern Nueva Ecija city Wednesday morning, police reported.
Supt. Arnel Santiago, the Gapan police chief, said the security aide, Henry Manggit, died on the spot.
Brought to a local hospital were Sangguniang Panlungsod member Elpidio Rueda, Police Officer 1 Baltazar de la Cruz and another policeman, and private security escorts Nori Jacinto and Eric Fernandez.
Police said Rueda and his group were on their way home in a van to Barangay Sta. Cruz after coming from the city’s public market when they were fired on by men in a gray van.
The ambushers then sped away. -Armand Galang
Supt. Arnel Santiago, the Gapan police chief, said the security aide, Henry Manggit, died on the spot.
Brought to a local hospital were Sangguniang Panlungsod member Elpidio Rueda, Police Officer 1 Baltazar de la Cruz and another policeman, and private security escorts Nori Jacinto and Eric Fernandez.
Police said Rueda and his group were on their way home in a van to Barangay Sta. Cruz after coming from the city’s public market when they were fired on by men in a gray van.
The ambushers then sped away. -Armand Galang
Monday, December 18, 2006
P30-million bridge in Cabiao completed
CABIAO, Nueva Ecija- After a long wait, the thousands of farming families in this southwest Nueva Ecija municipality will enjoy easy access to the business community after the P30-million concrete bridge has been completed.
Rep. Rodolfo Antonino and Mayor Gloria Crespo-Congco inaugurated the 150-meter bridge in Barangay San Carlos recently.
Congco said that besides direct economic benefits, residents would also benefit from faster delivery of relief goods during calamities.
In the past, she pointed out, rural villages were accessible during calamities only through boats and aircraft. She said the bridge will bring development, citing rising land prices in the area.
The town market, she said, will have greater commerce with easier transport for goods and other commodities.
Congco said the bridge is a dream come true for every child in the community.
“It has been [a long wait through] three presidents, several congressmen and mayors,” she said. Armand Galang
Rep. Rodolfo Antonino and Mayor Gloria Crespo-Congco inaugurated the 150-meter bridge in Barangay San Carlos recently.
Congco said that besides direct economic benefits, residents would also benefit from faster delivery of relief goods during calamities.
In the past, she pointed out, rural villages were accessible during calamities only through boats and aircraft. She said the bridge will bring development, citing rising land prices in the area.
The town market, she said, will have greater commerce with easier transport for goods and other commodities.
Congco said the bridge is a dream come true for every child in the community.
“It has been [a long wait through] three presidents, several congressmen and mayors,” she said. Armand Galang
Sunday, December 17, 2006
Cabanatuan exec joins United Opposition
PALAYAN CITY - A local officials from this city has joined the United Opposition to run for mayor in next year's elections.
Vice Mayor Raul Mendoza reportedly bolted Bagong Lakas ng Nueva Ecija (Balane) whose chosen bet for the position is incumbent Gov. Tomas N Joson III. His political ally, Mayor Jay Vergara, is fielding a cousin, energy executive Alvin Vergara, who is coming from the outside.
Mendoza who is in his third and final term will be running in tandem with Air Force Col. Rey Garcia, according to reports.
Garcia is the flying mentor of Jude Estrada, a son of former President Joseph "Erap" Estrada, a powerful opposition figure today.
Vice Mayor Raul Mendoza reportedly bolted Bagong Lakas ng Nueva Ecija (Balane) whose chosen bet for the position is incumbent Gov. Tomas N Joson III. His political ally, Mayor Jay Vergara, is fielding a cousin, energy executive Alvin Vergara, who is coming from the outside.
Mendoza who is in his third and final term will be running in tandem with Air Force Col. Rey Garcia, according to reports.
Garcia is the flying mentor of Jude Estrada, a son of former President Joseph "Erap" Estrada, a powerful opposition figure today.
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Caregiving center provides breastfeeding service
CABANATUAN CITY - Mothers in Nueva Ecija who are forced to leave their children for work have found relief with the formation of a care-giving program that provides day-care services to breastfeeding.
Maria Victoria Carlos, former regional training officer of the Department of Social Welfare and Development and acting chief of the Provincial Early Childhood Care and Development Office, said the nursing mothers who provide breastfeeding services were “properly screened and trained” for the job.
The PECCDO has created a center at the back of the old Capitol along Burgos Street, Cabanatuan City, where at least some 10 nursing mothers, along with 16 trained caregivers, attend to children of working mothers from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Carlos expressed hope the system that is aimed at “optimum growth and developments of infants” could be replicated in other areas. The program, she explained, also ensures that the nursing mothers’ own children are not deprived of proper care. Each breastfeeding mother receives P250 worth of food items that includes five kilograms of rice and canned goods.
The center that started operations on October 23 is a special project set up by Gov. Tomas N. Joson 3rd to provide assistance to working mothers who are forced to leave their children to untrained caregivers. -Armand M. Galang
Maria Victoria Carlos, former regional training officer of the Department of Social Welfare and Development and acting chief of the Provincial Early Childhood Care and Development Office, said the nursing mothers who provide breastfeeding services were “properly screened and trained” for the job.
The PECCDO has created a center at the back of the old Capitol along Burgos Street, Cabanatuan City, where at least some 10 nursing mothers, along with 16 trained caregivers, attend to children of working mothers from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Carlos expressed hope the system that is aimed at “optimum growth and developments of infants” could be replicated in other areas. The program, she explained, also ensures that the nursing mothers’ own children are not deprived of proper care. Each breastfeeding mother receives P250 worth of food items that includes five kilograms of rice and canned goods.
The center that started operations on October 23 is a special project set up by Gov. Tomas N. Joson 3rd to provide assistance to working mothers who are forced to leave their children to untrained caregivers. -Armand M. Galang
Monday, December 11, 2006
5-yr-old girl succumbed to suspected meningo
CABIAO, Nueva Ecija - A 5-year-old girl from Barangay San Fernando Sur here died of suspected meningoccoccemia on Monday at the Paulino J. Garcia Memorial Research and Medical Center.
Dr. Leon de Leon, municipal health officer, said they recommended the immediate burial of the victim as her family refuses to subject the body to further test.
The victim's close contacts were also given shots of antibiotics, he said.
He stressed though that the case was not a hundred percent meningo. "Only suspected of," he said.
It was learned that the victim was rushed to a local clinic in Cabiao due to high fever but attending physician recommended the transfer to PJGMRMC "on protocol." There, the victime expired. -Armand M. Galang
Dr. Leon de Leon, municipal health officer, said they recommended the immediate burial of the victim as her family refuses to subject the body to further test.
The victim's close contacts were also given shots of antibiotics, he said.
He stressed though that the case was not a hundred percent meningo. "Only suspected of," he said.
It was learned that the victim was rushed to a local clinic in Cabiao due to high fever but attending physician recommended the transfer to PJGMRMC "on protocol." There, the victime expired. -Armand M. Galang
Thursday, December 07, 2006
Newsman killed in Nueva Ecija
CABANATUAN CITY - A local newspaperman was killed by two motorcycle-riding men in a daylight attack in Sitio Romantiko, Barangay Sta, Arcadia, Cabanatuan City on Thursday.
Supt. Eliseo Cruz, chief of the city police, identified the victim as Ponciano Grande,53, a resident of St. Nicolas Subd., Bantug Norte, Cabanatuan City. Grande, a former director of the Nueva Ecija PressClub, Inc., is also engaged in rice farming.
Police probers said Grande died on the spot. He sustained five gunshot wounds in head and different parts of his body, reportedly from a cal. 45. Grande's wife, Annie Liwag who also hosts public affairs program over radio dwJJ, was several meters away from him when the gunmen fired at him at about11:00 a.m. Thursday, investigation showed.
Responding authorities rushed Liwag to a local hospital for immediate treatment.
The suyspects were decribed as about 17-years of age and wearing baseball cups. Cruz said the couple had no known enemies.
Cruz said they have yet to establish the motive of the killing.
The NEPCI officers and members strongly condemedthe attack and pressed for the immediate delivery ofjustice.
Supt. Eliseo Cruz, chief of the city police, identified the victim as Ponciano Grande,53, a resident of St. Nicolas Subd., Bantug Norte, Cabanatuan City. Grande, a former director of the Nueva Ecija PressClub, Inc., is also engaged in rice farming.
Police probers said Grande died on the spot. He sustained five gunshot wounds in head and different parts of his body, reportedly from a cal. 45. Grande's wife, Annie Liwag who also hosts public affairs program over radio dwJJ, was several meters away from him when the gunmen fired at him at about11:00 a.m. Thursday, investigation showed.
Responding authorities rushed Liwag to a local hospital for immediate treatment.
The suyspects were decribed as about 17-years of age and wearing baseball cups. Cruz said the couple had no known enemies.
Cruz said they have yet to establish the motive of the killing.
The NEPCI officers and members strongly condemedthe attack and pressed for the immediate delivery ofjustice.
Tuesday, December 05, 2006
Actor throws hat into Ecija politics
CUYAPO, Nueva Ecija -A brother of actor Robin Padilla, touted as the Bad Boy of Philippine movies, is throwing a hat into the local political arena, making an early spice into the provincial political contest.
Rommel Padilla, who co-stars in various films of his brother, took his oath of allegiance to the Bagong Lakas ng Nueva Ecija before party chair and Vice Gov. Mariano Cristino Joson. He was accompanied with Robin in the ceremonies witnessed by hundreds of residents at the municipal gymnasium in Cuyapo town where a medical mission was also being held.
Gov. Tomas N. Joson 3rd, said Padilla is eyed to run for a first district seat at the Sangguniang Panlalawigan even as former basketball player J.V. Yango is finishing his mandatory three-term limit.
It can be recalled that in Robin himself run for vice governor of Nueva Ecija in 1995 under Lakas-CMD as runningmate of the late Cabanatuan City Mayor Honorato Perez. Curiously, the Perez-Padilla tandem was then gunning the posts held by Balane.
Robin lost to Vice Gov. Oscar Tinio.
The Padilla’s matriarch, Eva Cariño, traces her roots at Barangay Nagmisahan, Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija where their close relatives maintain residence.
The Padilla brothers immediately joined he vice governor, who is eyeing the gubernatorial seat in 2007 mid-term elections, in his tour to Talavera, Nueva Ecija where they attended a large meet of women’s groups.
Rommel Padilla, who co-stars in various films of his brother, took his oath of allegiance to the Bagong Lakas ng Nueva Ecija before party chair and Vice Gov. Mariano Cristino Joson. He was accompanied with Robin in the ceremonies witnessed by hundreds of residents at the municipal gymnasium in Cuyapo town where a medical mission was also being held.
Gov. Tomas N. Joson 3rd, said Padilla is eyed to run for a first district seat at the Sangguniang Panlalawigan even as former basketball player J.V. Yango is finishing his mandatory three-term limit.
It can be recalled that in Robin himself run for vice governor of Nueva Ecija in 1995 under Lakas-CMD as runningmate of the late Cabanatuan City Mayor Honorato Perez. Curiously, the Perez-Padilla tandem was then gunning the posts held by Balane.
Robin lost to Vice Gov. Oscar Tinio.
The Padilla’s matriarch, Eva Cariño, traces her roots at Barangay Nagmisahan, Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija where their close relatives maintain residence.
The Padilla brothers immediately joined he vice governor, who is eyeing the gubernatorial seat in 2007 mid-term elections, in his tour to Talavera, Nueva Ecija where they attended a large meet of women’s groups.
Friday, December 01, 2006
Aurora takes spotlight in tourism fair
CLARKFIELD, Pampanga - They came, they saw and they were conquered.
The province of Aurora, one of the country's poorest provinces, surpirisingly took the spotlight with a spectacular presentation that captivated foreign and local tourists which gathered for the laucnh of the three-day 1st North philippines International Tourism Fair at the Events Center of SM-Clark here on Friday.
Some 40 students of the Baler National High School (BNHS), accompanied by a marching band enlivened the event with streetdancing depicting the famous Baler Coco-Sabutan Festival to chants of "Aurora lalawigang itinatag ng galing at sipag (Aurora a province founded on excellence and industry)" as the audience watched in awe.
The students, clad in multi-color costumes, were apparently inspired by the presence of Aurora Governor Bellaflor Angara-Castillo and Vice Governor Annabelle Tangson who were both visibly elated on seeing the students perfrom.
Angara-Castillo said the province was once tapped by the organizers to render the streetdance of all the provinces comprising the three regions and CAR. "Considering that this is an international tourism fair and this is the first to be held in northern Philippines, this is s big honor for the province of Aurora. This is huge," she said. -Armand M. Galang
The province of Aurora, one of the country's poorest provinces, surpirisingly took the spotlight with a spectacular presentation that captivated foreign and local tourists which gathered for the laucnh of the three-day 1st North philippines International Tourism Fair at the Events Center of SM-Clark here on Friday.
Some 40 students of the Baler National High School (BNHS), accompanied by a marching band enlivened the event with streetdancing depicting the famous Baler Coco-Sabutan Festival to chants of "Aurora lalawigang itinatag ng galing at sipag (Aurora a province founded on excellence and industry)" as the audience watched in awe.
The students, clad in multi-color costumes, were apparently inspired by the presence of Aurora Governor Bellaflor Angara-Castillo and Vice Governor Annabelle Tangson who were both visibly elated on seeing the students perfrom.
Angara-Castillo said the province was once tapped by the organizers to render the streetdance of all the provinces comprising the three regions and CAR. "Considering that this is an international tourism fair and this is the first to be held in northern Philippines, this is s big honor for the province of Aurora. This is huge," she said. -Armand M. Galang
"Pacman" to help fans' families
CABANATUAN CITY - The team of the "People's Champion" Manny Pacquiao has pledged to extend relief assistance to two avid fans who were electrocuted, while viewing the Pacquiao vs. Marquez fight 3 on Sunday, Nov. 19 here.
Buboy Fernandez, trainer and best friend of Pacquiao, has reportedly conveyed to the family of the two victims that the Pacquiao Team will undertake the payment of the hospital bills of the two, as well as the funeral expenses of the deceased victim, Jaypee Robles, who died four days from release at the Premiere general hospital here.
Jaypee Robles, 21, and his friend Joey Mallare, 19, both farmers, both residents of Purok 7, Talipapa Norte, this city, sustained third degree burns as a result of electrocution.They were watching the Manny Pacquiao vs. Eric "El Terible" Morales fight on TV at a friend's house in Barangay Pamaldan.Unable to enjoy the fight due to poor reception of the images on the TV set they were watching, the two young men volunteered to fix the antenna by manually altering the iron pole holding the antenna.
Once the cable wires supporting the police were removed, the two moved the antenna to higher ground.However, in the excitement to view the fight and at the same time get a favorable directional setting of the antenna, the iron pole leaned back and landed on a live wire strung nearby which resulted in the electrocution of the two friends.
Mallare's nape, fingers and toes suffered severe burns, while Robles's side of the body, buttocks, fingers, arms and breasts were also severely burned.The victim's families have appealed on TV the other day for assistance from Pacquiao. - MAGTANGGOL C. VILAR
Buboy Fernandez, trainer and best friend of Pacquiao, has reportedly conveyed to the family of the two victims that the Pacquiao Team will undertake the payment of the hospital bills of the two, as well as the funeral expenses of the deceased victim, Jaypee Robles, who died four days from release at the Premiere general hospital here.
Jaypee Robles, 21, and his friend Joey Mallare, 19, both farmers, both residents of Purok 7, Talipapa Norte, this city, sustained third degree burns as a result of electrocution.They were watching the Manny Pacquiao vs. Eric "El Terible" Morales fight on TV at a friend's house in Barangay Pamaldan.Unable to enjoy the fight due to poor reception of the images on the TV set they were watching, the two young men volunteered to fix the antenna by manually altering the iron pole holding the antenna.
Once the cable wires supporting the police were removed, the two moved the antenna to higher ground.However, in the excitement to view the fight and at the same time get a favorable directional setting of the antenna, the iron pole leaned back and landed on a live wire strung nearby which resulted in the electrocution of the two friends.
Mallare's nape, fingers and toes suffered severe burns, while Robles's side of the body, buttocks, fingers, arms and breasts were also severely burned.The victim's families have appealed on TV the other day for assistance from Pacquiao. - MAGTANGGOL C. VILAR
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