The Capiz Times The Capiz TimesSeptember 16–22, 2013 1 THE VOICE OF THE CAPICEÑO ENTERED AS SECOND–CLASS MAIL AT THE ROXAS CITY POST OFFICE ON FEB. 25, 1982 VOL. XXXI NO. 48 SEPTEMBER 16—22, 2013 P15 IN CAPIZ Best LGU Award for Capiz Support to MSMEs, Coops cited ROXAS CITY—For the and participation of the local outstanding implementation of government in the activities the Credit Support Fund (CSF), of the MSME and various Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas cooperatives in the province. (BSP) cited the Province Dariagan received the of Capiz as an Outstanding award and certificate in behalf Local Government Unit in the of Governor Victor Tanco Visayas. during the CSF Regional Provincial Supervising Conference–Visayas at the Administrative Officer BSP Cebu Regional Office, Francisco Dariagan said CSF Cebu City. is one of BSP’s ways to help BSP Managing Director the Micro, Small and Medium for Monetary Operation Sub- Enterprises (MSMEs) and Sector Agusto Lopez-Dee, cooperatives by providing together with Department capital for their businesses. of Loans and Credit Deputy Because of the effective Director Louella Delfin implementation of CSF, “the Leones led the awarding of distinction is awarded to the trophies and certificates to the provincial government,” said awardees. Dariagan. Dariagan presented the He added that the award and certificate to Tanco province invested P8 million and Provincial Administrator for the implementation of the and concurrent Provincial program. Chief Legal Counsel Jose He also noted the support Villanueva, September 19./TCT No rice shortage, OUTSTANDING LOCAL GOVERNMENT Supervising Administrative Officer Francisco Dariagan (right) presents the BSP award and certificate to Governor Vic Tanco (center) and Provincial Administrator and concurrent legal counsel Atty. Jose Villanueva at the Office of the Governor, Capiz GRECON assures Provincial Capitol, September 19./TCT ROXAS CITY—There is is now gearing towards the no rice shortage in the country, achievement of its rice suffi- said Grains Retailers Confed- ciency target. DOLE funds 'Kurambos' project eration national president Jai- He added that the high me Magbanua. price of rice since the previ- ROXAS CITY—Three last Sept. 13 in Iloilo City. stripping machines” said National Commission of In- Magbanua, in a radio in- ous weeks is due to the more cheques worth P950,000.00 The project dubbed DOLE – Capiz Public Infor- digenous People (NCIP), De- terview, said that there is a suf- local rice here which is also were turned over by Depart- “Kurambos” will benefit 321 mation Officer William P. partment of Agriculture (DA), ficient supply of rice because, beneficial to the farmers. ment of Labor and Employ- indigenous people (IP) ben- Dungog, adding that part of Department Social Welfare most of which are locally pro- “There should be no ment (DOLE) – 6 director eficiaries of Barangays Maliao the assistance will be used to and Development (DSWD), duced by the farmers. abrupt downward in the price Ponciano M. Ligutom to Ta- and Hilwan in the municipal- establish abaca farm. Department of Science and He said that the abun- of rice or palay as farmers will paz, town mayor Rosemarie ity. The turnover ceremony Technology (DOST), Depart- dant locally produced rice is a be at a lost,” Magbanua said. Gardose for the convergence “Kurambos” is Ta- was in time with the Executive ment of Health (DOH), Capiz manifestation that the country project on abaca production paznon’s local term for con- Legislative Agenda (ELA) State University (CapSU) and RICE SHORTAGE /8 vergence. formulation of Tapaz town. Tapaz municipal government “The amount will be used Other collaborators like will also pitch in for the re- to buy seven abaca mecha- the Philippine Army, Philip- alization of the P1.8-million nized stripping machine and pine Fiber Industry Devel- project. 200 pieces of standardized opment Authority (FIDA), ARMY FINDS DEAD, KURAMBOS PROJECT /3 WOUNDED REBELS LTO Roxas bags Toboso, Negros Occiden- followed by the capture of TAN, Negros under Mr John tal – Confirming the reports a wounded NPA member at Losandy while searching the from the civilian populace, 5:20 p.m. the same day. area discovered a dead body combined forces of Army and Army troops together in Purok Dahlia 1, Sitio Ver- CSC's Excel Award the PNP in pursuit of the NPA with Brgy Councillor Cañete gara, Brgy Bug-ang, Toboso, ROXAS CITY—The Land City is the only government plementation of Republic Act rebels after series of encoun- of Brgy Bug-ang, Toboso, lo- Negros Occidental. The for- Transportation Office in Roxas office in the province of Capiz No. 9485, otherwise known as ters last weekend found the cal residents of the Barangay, mer rebels identified the dead is bent to continue extend- that was conferred the CSC’s the Anti-Red Tape Act (ARTA) body of a slain NPA member some former rebels who have body as that of Hergon Llor- ing better public service, after Seal of Excellence Award this of 2007. at 1:45 p.m. here yesterday joined the mainstream society, ente alias Buboy while Ely bagging one of the excellence year. LTO ROXAS /3 September 19, 2013. It was and members of KARAPA- awards from the Civil Service She said that aside from WOUNDED REBELS /3 Commission. the honor, recognition and in- Roxas City LTO Chief spiration to the officials and ANNOUNCEMENT Ma. Nanette De Ocampo said employees of the LTO, the that as one of the five gov- award is also a challenge for The Capiz Times will hold a 2-day Journalism Workshop on ernment agencies in Western them to commit to a respon- October 19-20, 2013 at the Governor’s Hall, Provincial Capitol, Visayas that received the Citi- sive, accessible, courteous and Roxas City. zen’s Satisfaction Center Seal effective public service as ad- of Excellence Award from the vocated by the CSC. Those who are interested to join please contact at the Capiz CSC is an inspiration to do bet- The Citizen’s Satisfac- Times office at Tel# (36) 620-0765 ter. tion Center Seal of Excellence She said that LTO Roxas Award is in line with the im- The Capiz Times 2 OPINION September 16–22, 2013 TheThe CapizCapiz TimesTimes Change in Attitude Among Folks Crucial THETHE VOICEVOICE OFOF THETHE CAPICEÑOCAPICEÑO Publisher The Capiz Times, Inc. to Solid Waste Program’s Success Editor-in-chief Manuel San Andres Operations Manager Edalyn Acta By Yolanda Meliton, Teacher I Reporters Jose Arsenio Quinzon Capiz National High School Ralph John Mijares Roxas City areas, the people would be able to actively participate and Staff Merriam Limbana contribute to effective waste management. They need the Julene Aranas he solid waste management program is now being guidance of the government, which must show strong political Contributors Donna Asmod required among local government units. The schools, will if it really means business. Jemin Guillermo toward this end, play an important role in ensuring Also, there should be and enabling ordinance that will really Alex Lumaque T the program’s success. It is expected that schools, teachers give direction to the communities on how to handle garbage Columnists Jose Aldea particularly, can help a lot in the effective implementation of the properly. If garbage programs are localized such that city and Virgilio Clavel program, particularly in the aspect of waste segregation, which barangay officials are the ones seriously implementing it, then it Bienvenido Cortes is an important part of the solid waste management. will be more effective, and the residents will learn and realize the Megs Lunn The president of the Mother Earth Foundation, Froilan Grate, importance of being responsible with the garbage they produce. Rey Villanoy said a positive attitude on waste segregation can be developed We must remember that we, the people, are the ones Layout Artist www.gabornsystem.com by any type of community, and compliance with proper waste responsible in producing garbage. Therefore, it follows that it is management is not just true for high-income households. Please address communications, opinions & suggestions to our responsibility how to dispose of them properly in such a way The Editor, The Capiz Times, 2nd Floor, Buyco Building The foundation, an environmental group that helps out that it will not affect the environment. McKinley Street, Roxas City particular communities on dealing with environmental issues We have to practice the three Rs –reuse , recycle and and garbage problems, said there are already success stories reduce policy – if we want to responsibly manage our garbage. 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