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Local government units elsewhere in the country may soon be following Bogo City 's lead, as a proposed ordinance there that builds disaster preparedness around the family has drawn interest from the Department of the Interior and Local Government . Willie Jean Cabanag , focal person for the Disaster Risk Reduction Management and Climate Change Adaptation programs of DILG-7, said the department is set to craft a policy that would hold up Bogo City's initiative, called Information Management in Preparation for Disasters , or " I.M. PrepareD ," as a template for other LGUs nationwide. Speaking at a Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Summit on Tuesday, Cabanag said the push right now is squarely on family-level preparedness , and that the department took notice of Bogo City's good practice and, through DILG-7, recommended to the central office that it be replicated. She said the approach also caught the attention of DILG Undersecretary for local government Aust...

The Philippine Science High School System (PSHS System) is now accepting applicants for the National Competitive Examination (NCE) for school year 2015-2016. CRITERIA FOR ELIGIBILITY a Grade 6 pupil belong to the TOP 10% of the batch for SY 2013-2014 with no grade below 80% OR do not belong to the TOP 10% but have a final grade of at least 85% in Science and Math and 80% in all other subjects a Filipino citizen with no pending application as immigrant to any foreign country born on or after June 1, 2000 in good health of good conduct and behavior have not taken the NCE previously APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Fully accomplished Application Form in two (2) copies Two (2) identical recent 1x1 ID pictures Non-refundable test fee (Php 100 for private schools, free for public schools) Copy of report card (SY 2013-2014) SCREENING PROCESS Only one test will be administered, a scholastic aptitude test (known as National Competitive Examination ) which is designed to ...

President Aquino has issued a proclamation declaring all national holidays to be observed for the year 2015. A copy of Proclamation No. 831 was released on Wednesday which was signed by the President on July 17. A. Regular Holidays New Year’s Day - 1 January (Thursday) Maundy Thursday - 2 April Good Friday - 3 April Araw ng Kagitingan - 9 April (Thursday) Labor Day - 1 May (Friday) Independence Day - 12 June (Friday) National Heroes Day - 31 August (Last Monday of August) Bonifacio Day - 30 November (Monday) Christmas Day - 25 December (Friday) Rizal Day - 30 December (Wednesday) B. Special (Non-Working) Days Chinese New Year - 19 February (Thursday) Black Saturday - 4 April Ninoy Aquino Day - 21 August (Friday) All Saints Day - 1 November (Sunday) Additional special (non-working) days - 2 January (Friday) - 24 December (Thursday) Last Day of the Year - 31 December (Thursday) C. Special Holiday (for all schools) EDSA Revolution Anniversary - 25 February ...

The Weather Philippines Foundation Inc. (WPFI) , which aims to deliver critical and accurate weather forecasts to the Filipino community, has distributed 10 weather stations (AWS) to local government units in Cebu including Bogo City.  SunStar reported:  The WPFI turned over the AWS and trained the municipal disaster risk reduction and management officers (MDRRMO), public information officers, administrators and mayors on the installation of the AWS and how to use the Weather Philippines website. By bringing together the Aboitiz Group's resources and network, and MeteoGroup's technical expertise, WPFI is poised to be the country's premiere private weather information/content provider. The foundation aims to deploy 1,000 AWS nationwide. The LGUs that received the AWS are Alcoy, Daanbantayan, Dumanjug, San Francisco, Madridejos, Malabuyoc, Santander, San Remegio, Tuburan and Bogo City . In a press statement, WPFI said it wants to “complement the governme...

INFOGRAPHIC BY ANGELA SALANO, ABS-CBNNEWS.COM In the pork barrel scam cases filed before the Sandiganbayan, the cards are stacked against the state. The Ombudsman's lowly paid prosecutors are up against what many say are the best defense lawyers in town. Read more.

BY: AMOR Y. SALUDAR | Philippine Information Agency Central Visayas, June 22 (PIA) ---- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – Cebu installed its Business Assistance Centers (BAC) in Yolanda-affected areas such as in Bogo City and Daanbantayan town. In a media release recently, DTI-Cebu explained that these BACs will function as the “little DTI” operating within the locality and will implement its flagship projects and basic functions within its geographical scope. These centers will also function as DTI-Cebu’s contact point or administrative extension in the different affected LGUs and help in delivering and facilitating the necessary and immediate support services related to rehabilitation and recovery efforts for the industry, trade, services (ITS) sectors. DTI-7 said the BAC installed in Bogo City and Daanbantayan will also aid in building and enhancing linkages with the local government units and conducting consultancies to facilitate the needs of the busine...

People's Choice Award will be awarded to the candidate whose photo has the most number of likes. Visit Miss Bogo Tourism 2014 FB Page to vote for your favorite candidate.  Voting period : May 18, 2014  to May 27, 2014 @ 12:00 noon. Photography by: NoCrap Fotography Source:  Official FB Page of Miss Bogo Tourism 2014

Two inmates of Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) in Medellin escaped early Thursday morning. The fugitives were identified as Berly Tudtud of Bungtod, Bogo City and Roger Lagahit of Talisay, Daanbantayan. Berly Tudtud and Roger Lagahit mugshots source:  Mayor Ricky Rodriguez Ramirez Facebook account Tudtud is a former security guard who is a suspect in killing accounting clerk Jennelyn Migabon, 26; security guard Dean Deserto, 26; and Deserto’s girlfriend Cecilia Torres, 30, on New Year’s Eve after robbing a bank in Daanbantayan, Cebu. He was charged with robbery with homicide. Lagahit was charged with attempted murder. Sun.Star Cebu reported that the inmates bolted the jail at 6:30 a.m. with the help of a coconut lumber that they propped up against the 4-meter perimeter fence.Residents nearby saw what happened and reported it to the jail personnel. Read more about the escape: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/local-news/2014/05/02/2-inmates-bolt-medelli...

What: Motorbike Show 2014 When: May 20, 2014 Where: Bogo Plaza Skating Rink Registration Fee: Php 250.00 1st Prize - Php 5,000.00 & Trophy 2nd Prize - Php 3,000.00 & Trophy 3rd Prize - Php 1,000.00 & Trophy Exclusive for Bogo Bikers Only For registration and inquiries contact: Judy "Moymoy" Ynot - 0928.999.2343 Gil "Tonton" Toring - 0948.319.9337 Carlo "Caloy" Velasco - 0927.841.8694 or (032)434-7489 Dave Velasco - 0915.711.0055 Kirby Velasco - 0916.524.0130 See image below for more details.

WHAT: LOCAL JOB FAIR WHEN: MAY 1, 2014 (THURSDAY) WHERE: CAPITOL SOCIAL HALL REQUIREMENTS: Updated resume or Bio-Data College Diploma and Transcript of Record (if College Graduate) 2×2 Pictures (Colored or Black & White) Employment Certificate (if there’s any) High School Diploma (if high school graduate) NBI Clearance NOTICE: All job applicants are advised to REGISTER now the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) located at the Ground Floor of Capitol Building. NOTE: The following agencies will likewise be at the venue to serve the applicants: NBI NSO SSS PHIL-HEALTH  For more inquiries call PESO at 253-5710. PIO CEBU PROVINCE  236-7672 Source: cebu.gov.ph

Middle East Respiratory Syndrome – Corona Virus (MERS-CoV) is a viral respiratory illness. Patients with MERS-CoV have been reported to have the following symptoms: fever, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, coughing. Other possible symptoms are diarrhea and kidney failure. You can prevent getting MERS-CoV by: Washing your hands often with soap and water. Covering your nose and mouth with tissue paper when you cough or sneeze. Dispose used tissue paper immediately and properly. Avoiding touching your face—especially the eye area, nose, and mouth—with unwashed hands. Regularly cleaning frequently touched surfaces (e.g. door knobs, handles). Avoiding close contact with people who have tested positive for MERS-CoV. Make sure children follow these precautions. If you were on Etihad Flight Number EY 0424 that arrived on April 15, 2014, please immediately contact the DOH hotline numbers belo w. Department of Health (DOH) 24-Hour Hotlines 711-1001; 711-1002; 0922...

'So it is written that the Christ would suffer and on the third day rise from the dead' - Luke 24:46 Wikipedia defines Lent as "a solemn religious observance in the liturgical calendar of many Christian denominations that begins on Ash Wednesday and covers a period of approximately six weeks before Easter Day." The infographic below is a guide on what Lent is. Source: NCEA.org The infographic below is a guide on fasting and abstinence during Lent.  Know more about Lent: https://www.catholic.org/clife/lent/