Vol 13 No 19

Total Page:16

File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb

Vol 13 No 19 www.punto.com.ph P 10.00 Mekeni Food Corp. ISO Central V 13 P certifi cation washes N 19 unto! M - W D 2 - 4, 2019 PANANAW NG MALAYANG PILIPINO! Luzon away ASF doubts CLARK FREEPORT – The ISO (International Standardization Organization) Certifi cation of Me- keni Food Corporation (MFC) washed away any doubts on the reported contamination of two of its products. Thus, after almost a month of closure and lending its full cooperation in the investigation of the African swine fever (ASF) virus in two of its products, MFC has now obtained documents from pertinent government department and agencies which shows MFC negative for ASF and safe for consumption. It has since resumed full operations since last week. Pruds Garcia, MFC president, broke the news during the Balitaan media forum organized by the Capampangan in Media, Inc. (CAMI) in coopera- tion with the Clark Development Corp. (CDC) at the Bale Balita here on Friday. Garcia said they earlier, they have voluntari- ly recalled all their pork-based products from the P./& 6 5#&.7& BRT STARTS OPERATION. The CFZ loop bus with conductor Eric during the dry run. Story on page 5. P !"! % J!'(( M. V')*(+,'(! BCDA SAYS New Clark City deal ‘most transparent, aboveboard’ B8 A7:#&8 M).'.; LARK FREEPORT – The Bases Conversion and Development CAuthority (BCDA) said its joint venture agreement (JVA) with MTD Capital Berhad for the development of New Clark City (NCC) is both “transparent” and “above board.” P./& 6 5#&.7& Patriotism lit up by SEA Games opening The Angeles City National Trade School fl ashes their winning formation for the interpretative dance competition. P !"!# % J!'(( M. V')*(+,'(! But pretaped cauldron lighting seethes more anger Sinukwan Festival relives B8 D?)/ C&(@.);&7 ter symbolic cauldron at the New Clark City CLARK FREEPORT, (NCC) in Capas, Tarlac, Pampanga - Patriotism supposedly simultane- colorful Kapampangan culture over support for Filipino ous with what was hap- athletes at the Southeast pening in the arena last B8 J".)) M. V.#&)+?.)" Asian (SEA) Games was Nov. 30. sweeping. “The highlight of the CITY OF SAN FERNANDO — But patriotism for true lighting of the cauldron The weeklong colorful Kapam- journalists include carry- will be live. We will have pangan cultural show culminat- ing on with their watch- spectators, public view- ed with a bang. dog roles against cracks ing at the New Clark City The annual Sinukwan Festi- in the mirror of democra- with the LGUs there. val has concluded its weeklong cy, rain or shine. It will be a memorable celebration on Saturday with its Thus, despite being opening ceremony,” said culminating activities led by the impressed with the grand Tats Suzara, chief oper- street dance parade and free in- and spectacular opening ating offi cer of the Phil- terpretative dance competitions of the Games at the Phil- ippines Southeast Asian held at the Pampanga Capitol ippine Arena in Bulacan, Games Organizing Com- grounds and Robinsons Star- journalists, including lo- mittee (Phisgoc) just a mills Pampanga. cal ones, have raised few days into the Nov. 30 Spearheaded by the Foun- a red fl ag over being opening. University of Assumption grade schoolers during the street dation for Lingap Kapampangan barred from witnessing Thus, media folk went dance competition. P./& 6 5#&.7& the lighting of the 40-me- P./& 6 5#&.7& PGKM reiterates opposition to Porac landfi ll B• A••••• M!•"•# posed sanitary landfi ll as “an- he said. clared persona non grata in Mayor Condralito Dela Cruz ti-environment, anti-progress, Cruz even compared the Porac, he said. and the previous sangguniang PORAC, Pampanga – The Pi- anti-development, anti-labor truckers to the notorious “agaw Meanwhile, Cruz said the bayan here. noy Gumising Ka Movement and most of all anti-people.” lupa (land grabbers).” alleged polyurethane plas- But Cruz said the PGKM (PGKM) has reiterated its op- PGKM chair Ruperto Cruz “These truckers are like tic lining of the sanitary land- will not back down. “if the gov- position to the planned san- said the benefi ciaries of the agaw lupa. The agaw lupa are fi ll could be torn due to earth- ernment will not stop this land- itary landfi ll here before the sanitary landfi ll project “are a menace to Porac,” he said. quakes and contaminate the fi ll; San Fernando, Bacolor, municipal council. truckers who deliver sand in Cruz said because of al- aquifer. Sta. Rita and others will join In a manifesto read to the Manila and on the way back leged land grabbers, lahar The intensity of the earth- the rally that we will spear- sangguniang bayan last week, wants to make extra money victims who were resettled at quake that jolted Luzon re- head along with concerned the PGKM said the proposed by hauling garbage” allegedly the Tokwing Resettlement site cently could tear apart the citizens, the religious sector, 10-hectare sanitary landfi ll to be dumped in the proposed here have yet to acquire the plastic liner, he said. Green Peace environmental- straddling barangays Mitla sanitary landfi ll here. titles to their properties be- The proposed sanitary ists, non-government orga- and Mancatian here is “coun- “We are creating a monster cause of the machinations of a landfi ll is reportedly being nizations, students and sub- terproductive.” in Pampanga by ferrying gar- certain lawyer. pushed by powerful politicians division owners will take part It also described the pro- bage from Manila to Porac,” The lawyer should be de- including a former Supreme along with the people of Po- Court justice and a politician in rac.” the second district. It can be recalled that it It was reported that a com- was the PGKM that mobilized pany called Ecoprotect, re- protests against the piggery portedly headed by one Arind farms here a few years ago, Tan as president, was able to culminating in a massive ral- obtain an environmental clear- ly led by then San Fernando ance certifi cate (ECC) from Auxiliary Bishop Pablo David. the Department of Environ- The stench emanating from ment and Natural Resources the piggeries has since been and approval from outgoing controlled. TYPHOON TISOY HITS ZAMBALES 25-K Boy Scouts, delegates of 17 th National Scout Jamboree evacuated to safer grounds MIDORI FETES MEDIA. Members of the national and local medial pose for a B• J$•!!• R•"••!'$ country. souvenir photo after receiving plaques of appreciation from Midori Hotel and Casino The jamboree started last during the appreciation night at the hotel on Friday. P !"! % J!'(( M. V')*(+,'(! BOTOLAN, ZAMBALES - Or- Sunday as the typhoon was ganizers of the 17th National still gearing towards the Philip- Jamboree of the Boy Scouts pine area of responsibility. of the Philippines evacuated But on Tuesday, rain start- some 25,000 participants to ed pouring at the campsite. several school buildings and Reports gathered said Royce Hotel and Casino lights covered courts in two towns of during the two-days of camp- this province. ing, participants encountered According to a Philippine several problems like lack of Red Cross volunteer, the or- comfort rooms and lack of ad- outdoor giant Christmas tree ganizers began with the evac- equate waters for local use uation after lunch on Tuesday and also for drinking. using dumptrucks from the The boy scouts were sent B• J$•!! M. V•••!%&•!$ Public Worls Department and to diff erent schools in the prov- busses from the provincial and ince until all of them are safe. CLARK FREEPORT — One of the tallest if not the tall- municipal governments. Earlier, boy scout and dele- est Christmas tree in this freeport was lit up for a livelier Thousands of boy scouts gates from the whole province Christmas celebration here. that were evacuated came of Bataan have already pulled Royce Hotel and Casino lit up its 35-foot tall outdoor from diff erent provinces in the out from the camp site. Christmas tree on Thursday offi cially marking the start of the celebration of the Yuletide season for a merrier Christmas with sparkling lights and joyous festivities. Now on its third year, Royce Hotel and Casino fa- vored in bringing the Christmas tree lighting tradition outdoors for the fi rst time completing its Yuletide ambi- Fortunegate Casino ence starting right at the hotel’s driveway entrance. The event was spearheaded by casino general man- ager William Avendaño and hotel resident manager Or- lan Castillo. Certifi cates and tokens were also given to esteemed clients and event suppliers who attended the opens weekend Bazaar event. The holiday season was truly felt through musical B• A••••• M!•"•# performances in Christmas jingles by Royce chorale and two-time defending champion in the Awit Paskuhan CLARK FREEPORT – Fortunegate Casino has launched a Choir competition RCC Himig Musika chorale. A free weekend Bazaar in time for the Yuletide season. Christmas roulette for guests to play was also set up The Bazaar will feature beer drinking contests, food park and during the event. live entertainment. Traditional Christmas treats such as tsokolate batirol, Fortunegate Casino general manager Ed Dacanay said the puto bumbong, suman, and bibingka were also served Bazaar at the Fortunegate parking grounds is open from 5 pm during the Christmas tree lighting ceremony following a onwards in all Saturdays of December – 7, 14, 21 and 28 – and sumptuous dinner at the hotel’s Choi Garden restaurant. promises to be full of fun and surprises. Indeed, the holiday season has arrived with a merri- He also said the weekend Bazaar will let guests experience er Christmas and a lucky, jolly good time at Royce Hotel gastronomic delights with its various food merchants. and Casino. The main event of the Bazaar is the beer drinking contests which will happen on all Saturdays of December.
Recommended publications
  • Vol 14 No 10
    www.punto.com.ph FOR COVID VAX P 10.00 Central V 14 P Gapan earmarks N 10 unto! M - S+ J, 4 - 9, 2021 PANANAW NG MALAYANG PILIPINO! Luzon initial P150-M B, A(%*); M. G GAPAN CITY - The city government has allo- cated an initial fund of P150 million for the procurement of vac- cine against the coro- navirus disease, Mayor Emerson Pascual said Thursday. Pascual said the funding for the vaccine was approved by the sangguniang panlung- sod on Wednesday. “Kung kakakapusin pa, magdadagdag pa po kami,” he added. Pascual In a video address, Pascual said the an- kasakit o mamamatay ti-Covid vaccination dahil sa Covid-19,” the program intends to mayor said. benefi t every resi- There was no im- dent of this city. mediate information “Bakit napagkaisah- as to the schedule of an po namin yan? Dahil procurement but Vice The Subic Freeport Expressway capacity expansion. C " ayaw po namin na may Mayor Dodong Bautis- taga-Gapan na magka- P*/& 6 3#&*5& MOTORISTS REJOICE AC allots P25-M 3 NLEX projects Seeks P50-M counterpart from DOH ANGELES CITY – idents of Angeles City With frontline medical especially those mem- near completion workers and those be- bers of vulnerable sec- longing to marginal- tor will receive free vac- ized sectors as priority, cine against the virus,” ITY OF SAN FERNANDO – Three major road projects – all aimed Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin said in his let- Lazatin, Jr. has allotted ter to Health Secretary at improving the mobility and safety of motorists – are set to be P25 million for the pro- Francisco Duque.
    [Show full text]
  • Global Turkey in Europe. Political, Economic, and Foreign Policy
    ISSN 2239-2122 9 IAI Research Papers The EU is changing, Turkey too, and - above all - there is systemic change and crisis all G round, ranging from economics, the spread of democratic norms and foreign policy. LOBAL The IAI Research Papers are brief monographs written by one or N.1 European Security and the Future of Transatlantic Relations, This research paper explores how the EU and Turkey can enhance their cooperation in more authors (IAI or external experts) on current problems of inter- T edited by Riccardo Alcaro and Erik Jones, 2011 URKEY GLOBAL TURKEY national politics and international relations. The aim is to promote the political, economic, and foreign policy domains and how they can find a way out of the stalemate EU-Turkey relations have reached with the lack of progress in accession greater and more up to date knowledge of emerging issues and N. 2 Democracy in the EU after the Lisbon Treaty, IN trends and help prompt public debate. edited by Raaello Matarazzo, 2011 negotiations and the increasing uncertainty over both the future of the European project E after the Eurozone crisis and Turkey’s role in it. UROPE IN EUROPE N. 3 The Challenges of State Sustainability in the Mediterranean, edited by Silvia Colombo and Nathalie Tocci, 2011 A non-profit organization, IAI was founded in 1965 by Altiero Spinel- li, its first director. N. 4 Re-thinking Western Policies in Light of the Arab Uprisings, SENEM AYDIN-DÜZGIT is Assistant Professor at the Istanbul Bilgi University and Senior POLITICAL, ECONOMIC, AND FOREIGN POLICY edited by Riccardo Alcaro and Miguel Haubrich-Seco, 2012 Research Affiliate of the Istanbul Policy Centre (IPC).
    [Show full text]
  • Kazakhstan Regulatory and Procedural Barriers to Trade in Kazakhstan
    UNECE UNITED NATIONS ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR EUROPE Regulatory and procedural barriers to trade in Kazakhstan Regulatory and procedural barriers to trade in Kazakhstan - Needs Needs Assessment Assessment Information Service United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Palais des Nations UNITED NA CH - 1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland Telephone: +41(0)22 917 44 44 Fax: +41(0)22 917 05 05 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.unece.org TIONS Printed at United Nations, Geneva GE.14-22004–May 2014–150 UNITED NATIONS ECE/TRADE/407 UNITED NATIONS ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR EUROPE Regulatory and procedural barriers to trade in Kazakhstan Needs Assessment United Nations New York and Geneva, 2014 2 Regulatory and procedural barriers to trade in Kazakhstan Needs Assessment Note The designation employed and the presentation of the material in this publication do not imply the ex- pression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the Secretariat of the United Nations concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area, or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers of boundaries. This study is issued in English and Russian. ECE/TRADE/407 Copyright © 2014 United Nations and International Trade Centre All rights reserved Foreword 3 Foreword The International Trade Center (ITC) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) are pleased to present the needs assessment study of regulatory and procedural barriers to trade in the Republic of Kazakhstan. We would also like to express our appreciation to Kazakhstan’s Centre for Trade Policy Development under the Ministry of Economic Development, which cooperated with both ITC and UNECE in preparing the study.
    [Show full text]
  • (CSHP) DOLE-Regional Office No. 3 July 2018
    REGIONAL REPORT ON THE APPROVED/CONCURRED CONSTRUCTION SAFETY & HEALTH PROGRAM (CSHP) DOLE-Regional Office No. 3 July 2018 Date No. Company Name and Address Project Name Approved July 5, 1 Leslie T. Orencia Maliwalo, Tarlac City two story residential 2018 Lot 17, Blk. 14 West Covina July 10, 2 Jacqueline T. Malana two story residential Heights Brgy. Tibag, Tarlac City 2018 July 13, 3 Emily Msqueda Brgy. Sepung Calzasa two story residential 2018 July 12, 4 Angelito Lo San Sebastian, Tarlac City two story residential 2018 July 27, 5 Jaqui Rose A. Pingol San Manuel, Tarlac City two story residential 2018 July 27, 6 R.A. Guardaya San Rafael, Tarlac City two story residential 2018 By Admin (Owner-German I. July 10, 7 Proposed Three Units Apartment, Malino, City of San Fernando Bamba) 2018 By Admin (Owner-Hayden Proposed Two Storey Residence, Suburbia, City of San July 11, 8 Rodriguez) Fernando 2018 By Admin (Owner-Arizona Ice Proposed Renovation of Cold Stone Creamery, SM City July 11, 9 Cream Cor.) Telabastagan 2018 By Admin (Owner-Paragua Proposed Renovation of PPS Dolores Branch, City of San July 11, 10 Pawnshop & Financial Services Fernando 2018 Inc) By Admin (Owner-Renante July 11, 11 Proposed House/Residential Project, Sta. Cruz, Lubao Juan) 2018 By Admin (Owner-Jenny July 11, 12 Proposed Three Bedroom Bungalow Residence, San Jose CSF Vergara) 2018 By Admin (Owner-Harold Two Storey 4-Bedroom Residence, Villagio Real, Calibutbut, July 12, 13 Cabalo) Bacolor 2018 Proposed Bungalow Residence, Beverly Place, Del Carmen, July 12, 14 By Admin (Owner-Irma Bacani) CSF 2018 Page 1 of 64 REGIONAL REPORT ON THE APPROVED/CONCURRED CONSTRUCTION SAFETY & HEALTH PROGRAM (CSHP) DOLE-Regional Office No.
    [Show full text]
  • The Philippines Illustrated
    The Philippines Illustrated A Visitors Guide & Fact Book By Graham Winter of www.philippineholiday.com Fig.1 & Fig 2. Apulit Island Beach, Palawan All photographs were taken by & are the property of the Author Images of Flower Island, Kubo Sa Dagat, Pandan Island & Fantasy Place supplied courtesy of the owners. CHAPTERS 1) History of The Philippines 2) Fast Facts: Politics & Political Parties Economy Trade & Business General Facts Tourist Information Social Statistics Population & People 3) Guide to the Regions 4) Cities Guide 5) Destinations Guide 6) Guide to The Best Tours 7) Hotels, accommodation & where to stay 8) Philippines Scuba Diving & Snorkelling. PADI Diving Courses 9) Art & Artists, Cultural Life & Museums 10) What to See, What to Do, Festival Calendar Shopping 11) Bars & Restaurants Guide. Filipino Cuisine Guide 12) Getting there & getting around 13) Guide to Girls 14) Scams, Cons & Rip-Offs 15) How to avoid petty crime 16) How to stay healthy. How to stay sane 17) Do’s & Don’ts 18) How to Get a Free Holiday 19) Essential items to bring with you. Advice to British Passport Holders 20) Volcanoes, Earthquakes, Disasters & The Dona Paz Incident 21) Residency, Retirement, Working & Doing Business, Property 22) Terrorism & Crime 23) Links 24) English-Tagalog, Language Guide. Native Languages & #s of speakers 25) Final Thoughts Appendices Listings: a) Govt.Departments. Who runs the country? b) 1630 hotels in the Philippines c) Universities d) Radio Stations e) Bus Companies f) Information on the Philippines Travel Tax g) Ferries information and schedules. Chapter 1) History of The Philippines The inhabitants are thought to have migrated to the Philippines from Borneo, Sumatra & Malaya 30,000 years ago.
    [Show full text]
  • A 10-Year Story: the Water for Life Decade 2005
    A 10 YEAR STORY THE WATER FOR LIFE DECADE 2005-2015 AND BEYOND FOREWORD Josefina Maestu 2 INTRODUCTION 6 DRINKING WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION, WOMEN´S PARTICIPATION AND LOCAL COOPERATION 10 INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND TRANSBOUNDARY WATER COOPERATION 28 THE ROLE OF GLOBAL PROCESSES AND ACTORS 44 THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE WATER FOR LIFE 2005-2015 DECADE Looking to the end of the Decade and beyond 64 EPILOGUE: A NEW DECADE FOR ACTION ON WATER AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 84 A 10 YEAR STORY – THE WATER FOR LIFE DECADE 2005-2015 AND BEYOND - 2015 t Editing and texts-+PTFöOB .BFTUV 6OUVSCF t Production Manager3BNJSP "VSÓO -PQFSB t Editorial Production-.BSUB -ØQF[ 3BVSFMM t Illustrations and Cover- )JSPTIJ,JUBNVSBtLayout and Graphic Production-*OUFSDPN4USBUFHZT4-tPrinting and Binding-(SËöDBT0SUFMMT4-tPublisher-6OJUFE/BUJPOT0óDFUPTVQQPSUUIF *OUFSOBUJPOBM%FDBEFGPS"DUJPOA8BUFSGPS-JGF 6/8BUFS%FDBEF1SPHSBNNFPO"EWPDBDZBOE$PNNVOJDBUJPOtSponsor-"RVBF'PVOEBUJPO FOREWORD As the curtain falls on the Decade it is difficult to avoid feeling frustrated. Since 2005, we have been managing complexity on a global scale; interactions have increased exponentially thanks to social media and the Internet, but we can’t help but regret the missed opportunities. There were many. But now we have a full stop – a time to reflect. What has the Decade achieved? After 10 years, we’re finally approaching the end of the UN Decade for Water 2005-2015, and the office is reviewing, sifting, collating and editing 10 years of action on water into a form where we can report on and present it – all of it. Ten years have passed! For almost as long as we can remember, 2015 has been considered a critical year for the inter- national water and sanitation agenda.
    [Show full text]
  • Produse Româneºti
    ªªii vvoocceeaa ttaa ppooaattee ffii aauuzziittãã!! Ziar distribuit în Austria, Belgia, Germania ºi Olanda Erscheint in: Belgien, Deutschland, Niederlande und Österreich 15 decembrie 2015 - 15 ianuarie 2016 28 pagini Anul 6 • Nr. 55 Pagina 6 DIN SUMAR Franconia ortodoxã – Parohia din Bamberg Pagina 3 Un nou magazin cu Campanie de informare pentru românii din strãinãtate privind votul prin corespondenþã, produse româneºti anunþatã de Dan Stoenescu Pagina 7 Burse doctorale ºi postdoctorale deschis la Fürth-Stadeln „Eugen Ionescu” Pagina 12 Surprizã de proporþii pentru românii din Belgia! Pagina 15 În noiembrie, Holland Education Day le-a fãcut cunoºtinþã tinerilor din România cu universitãþi de top din Olanda Pagina 17 BREF de Ionela van Rees- Zota Moº Crãciun ºi Anul Nou 2016 vine cu noutãþi pentru dumneavoastrã...! Mai este un pic ºi vine Crãciunul! Apoi ne îndreptãm intitulatã "Lumea pe glob" , realizatã de Elena Chiriþã, vã va aduce de pagina de divertisment, unde cu paºi vioi spre un An Nou. Un AN care cu toþii ne dorim sã fie mai multe informaþii de pe diverse meridiane ale lumii. O altã Adalbert Gyuris ne provoacã cu mai bun sau, pentru unii, la fel ca cel care tocmai trece. ªi noi ne rubricã va fi una de divertisment, realizatã de Matei Mihai, unde integramele sale în primã audiþie. dorim un an la fel de bun ca cel existent. Suntem mulþumiþi de vom încerca sã vã descreþim frunþile cu caricaturile acestuia. De Sperãm sã ne ridicãm la nivelul tuuror cititorilor noºtri, iar avântul pe care îl avem. Suntem mulþumiþi cã aºa cum ne-am asemenea, de rubrica "...ºtiaþi cã..."se va ocupa Adriana prin diversitatea ce o avem în ziarul VOCEA TA, sã vã þinem propus, venim în întâmpinarea cititorilor noºtri cu noutãþi, pagini Ciugudean.
    [Show full text]
  • A Historic Event Location at the Heart of Vienna 2 3
    MARX HALLE A historic event location at the heart of Vienna 2 3 Content Editorial . 5 History . 6 Dates and Facts . 8 Art . 10 Formal dinners and corporate events . 14 Fairs . 16 Concerts and clubbings . 18 Festivals and markets . 20 TV productions and photo shoots . 22 Catering . 24 Globe Vienna . 26 Press reviews . 28 © Eva Kelety Editorial 5 “Welcome to MARX HALLE!” 20 .000 square meters split into four studios, all able to host events simulta- neously, heated, and with all adjoining rooms ready for you and your event . The impressive steel structure in the area of Neu Marx in Vienna-Landstraße has developed in recent years to become a versatile and unique event location . The HEY-U! Mediagroup has recognized the gap in the Viennese event sector and turned an unused area with a shed roof into a center for national and international events in Vienna . Since 2015, we have welcomed over 2 million visitors to more than 800 events at MARX HALLE . The range of events include international fairs, in- dustrial and corporate galas, concerts featuring Parov Stelar, Cro, Pharrell Williams, The XX, and The Chainsmokers as well as theater and cabaret plays in the always sold-out GLOBE VIENNA . In addition, we continue to welcome many enthusiastic visitors to popular events such as the Craft Bier Fest, design markets, and various parties at Marx Project. Every year, more than 30,000 art lovers from all over the world come to Neu Marx for the internationally prestigious contemporary art fair viennacontemporary. Protected as a historical monument, the iron structure of MARX HALLE pro- vides a spectacular setting for all kinds of events .
    [Show full text]
  • February 19, 2011 December 24, 2011
    deCemBeR 24, 2011 hawaii FiliPino ChRoniCle 1 ♦♦ DFEBCREMUABREYR 1294,, 22001111 ♦♦ l e i r b a G l i g r i V y b y h p a r g o t o h P HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS PHILIPPINE NEWS LEGAL NOTES City Releases 2012 yeaRendeR : Filing eB-2 n ow Real PRoPeRty PeaCe with milF, BeFoRe Visa CaPs assessments nPa s till elusiVe Change HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE PRESORTED STANDARD 94-356 WAIPAHU DEPOT RD., 2ND FLR. U.S. POSTAGE WAIPAHU, HI 96797 PAID HONOLULU, HI PERMIT NO. 9661 2 hawaii FiliPino ChRoniCle deCemBeR 24, 2011 EDITORIAL Publisher & Executive Editor Put Your Worries Aside; Be Happy, the Holiday Charlie Y. Sonido, M.D. Publisher & Managing Editor Season Is Here Chona A. Montesines-Sonido f one thing is certain, particularly during the out to an invisible hand, saddened, but taking comfort in the Associate Editors past few years, it is uncertainty. The lingering belief that she is now joined in the presence of the main Dennis Galolo economic maelstrom has angered Americans so characters in that same liturgy we've heard every year dur - Edwin Quinabo profoundly to a point where taking massive ing Christmas mass. Creative Designer I protest to the streets seemed like the only op - We also remember as Filipinos the tradition of fiesta Junggoi Peralta tion to get the powers that be to pay attention during the holidays. All our uncles, aunties and cousins Design Consultant that so much is so wrong with the status quo: high unem - coming together to welcome in the New Year.
    [Show full text]
  • El Nuevo Seremi Plantea Desafíos
    EN LA REGIÓN Hay 45 mil beneficiados con el Bono de Invierno EN LA SERENA 11 Ayer se inició la segun- da etapa del pintado de los 12 La seremi del Trabajo, Tarcila inmuebles del casco históri- VIERNES Piña, detalló que se invertirán Eliminan co de la capital regional, que 8 DE MAYO DE 2015 más de $2 mil millones en este se desarrolla en el marco del Fundado el beneficio, dirigido a los pen- graffi tis de Programa “Patrimonio sin 1 de Abril de 1944 sionados y pensionadas más Rayas”, que lleva adelante vulnerables. las paredes la municipalidad. AÑO LXXII N° 25.912 IV Región La Serena 32 páginas $300. www.diarioeldia.cl ECONOMÍA HOY SE CUMPLEN CINCO DÍAS DE PARALIZACIÓN EN LA SERENA SE AGUDIZA CONFLICTO MIGUEL ÁNGEL CUADROS ENTRE PROFESORES EL NUEVO SEREMI Y LA CORPORACIÓN PLANTEA Los docentes efectuaron una marcha por el centro de la DESAFÍOS ciudad para protestar por el no pago de las cotizaciones 18 correspondientes a los años anteriores al 2013. Página 16 POLICIAL Decomisan 97 kilos de pasta base y marihuana 14 La incautación fue realizada ayer por per- sonal de Carabineros gracias a los controles rutinarios preventivos en la Ruta 5 Norte. DECESO Fallece el exjugador Jorge Peralta 28 Integró el equipo auri- negro que jugó la Copa Libertadores. La madru- FOTO: LAUTARO CARMONA gada de ayer un rebelde INSTALAN El municipio de La Serena cumplió con la promesa realizada a los vecinos de La Antena, colocando un regu- cáncer le quitó la vida. lador del tránsito en la avenida Colo Colo, frente a plaza Coll.
    [Show full text]
  • A Quarterly Publication for LANDBANK's Clients and Partners
    HARVEST HARA quarterly publicationVEST for LANDBANK’s Clients and Partners A quarterly publication for LANDBANK’s Clients and Partners VVol.ol. IX, IX, No. No. 3 1 Sept Aprilember 2014 2014 It’s not just our tagline, it’s our promise. To our clients, partners, stakeholders. To the Filipino people and our country. We’re not just a bank, concerned with merely profits. We’re about growing a nation and its people from the ground up. We’re about sustainable development and preserving the environment. We’re about empowering the countryside, helping farmers, fishers and small entrepreneurs. Because we believe that the only way we can truly succeed is by GROWING TOGETHER. HARVEST Magazine September 2014 WHAT’S INSIDE Page 3 Awards & Recognitions • LANDBANK is named most sustainable bank in the country • LANDBANK recognized with second HARVEST A quarterly publication for LANDBANK’s Clients and Partners Karlsruhe Sustainable award Vol. IX, No. 1 April 2014 Page 4 Partnerships at Work • Cashless payments now available for immigration fees • LANDBANK brings new loan options for DepEd employees Page 5 Cover Story It’s not just our tagline, it’s our promise. Helping the country grow To our clients, partners, stakeholders. To the Filipino people and our country. We’re not just a bank, concerned with merely profits. We’re about growing a nation and its people from the ground up. Page 9 We’re about sustainable development and preserving the environment. Branch Banking News & Updates We’re about empowering the countryside, helping farmers, fishers and small entrepreneurs. • Now in your neighborhood Because we believe that the only way we can truly succeed is by GROWING TOGETHER.
    [Show full text]
  • RESEARCH PAPER SERIES No SERIES No. 2008-03
    RESEARRESEARRESEARCH PPCH APERAPERAPER SERIES No... 2008-03 Rice in the Filipino Diet and Culture Filomeno V. Aguilar Jr. PHILIPPINE INSTITUTE FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES Surian sa mga Pag-aaral Pangkaunlaran ng Pilipinas Filomeno V. Aguilar Jr. is Professor at the Department of History, Ateneo de Manila University. He is also the Editor of Philippine Studies, and the current Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Philippine Social Science Council. He recently served as President of the International Association of Historians of Asia in 2004–2006, and Director of the Institute of Philippine Culture, Ateneo de Manila University, from April 2003 to November 2005. He taught at the National University of Singapore and James Cook University in Australia. He obtained his Ph.D. from Cornell University. This paper is part of an upcoming volume Rice in the Filipino Way of Life: a Retrospect, which is the result of a seminar series jointly sponsored by the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) and the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) in celebration of the International Year of Rice in 2004. Rice in the Filipino Diet and Culture Filomeno V. Aguilar Jr. RESEARCH PAPER SERIES NO. 2008-03 PHILIPPINE INSTITUTE FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES Surian sa mga Pag-aaral Pangkaunlaran ng Pilipinas Copyright 2008 Philippine Institute for Development Studies Printed in the Philippines. All rights reserved. The views expressed in this paper are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of any individual or organization. Please
    [Show full text]