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Sep 24, 2014

Negros Trade Fair to Showcase Woven Baskets of San Remigio

The creativity and resilience of the Visayan people in face of calamity will be highlighted in the 29th Negros Trade Fair which starts today, 24th of September, and will end on the 28th of September. It is held at the Glorietta Activity Center in Ayala, Makati City. Its theme for this year is "Smiles Beyond Borders" which promises to bring the finest food, fashion, furniture arts and crafts not only from Negros, but also from Cebu, Masbate, Iloilo, Capiz, Aklan and Antique.

The organizers hoped that the fair would boost livelihood in the areas ravaged first by the killer quake and Super Typhoon “Yolanda” last year.

San Remigio Woven Basket Negros Trade Fair
Hacienda Crafts' Macramé Pendant Lamp which uses hand woven baskets from San Remigio
Source: 
29th Negros Trade Fair_Smiles Beyond Borders FB Page
One of the items being showcased is from Hacienda Crafts which uses hand woven baskets from San Remigio, Cebu that now form part of the Macramé Pendant Lamp . You can visit Hacienda Crafts at Booth B4 .

The five-day trade fair will also include shows and events. The 29th Negros Trade Fair will be open from 10am to 9pm on Sept. 24, 25, and 28 (Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday) and from 10am to 10pm on Sept. 26 and 27 (Friday and Saturday). Entrance is free.

More about the Trade Fair:
Negros Trade Fair to honor Visayan resilience, creativity
‘Smiles Beyond Borders’: Negros arts and crafts trade fair to benefit calamity-ravaged Visayas



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Sep 23, 2014

Bidlisiw sa Sugbo Awards

Bidlisiw sa Sugbo Awards
The Bidlisiw sa Sugbo Awards are given to deserving individuals and institutions who have greatly contributed to the development and welfare of the Province of Cebu, particularly those who have made substantial contributions and impact in line with the Provincial Government’s Development Agenda namely :
- Health care and services
- Countryside development
- Education and technical vocational training
- Environmental  protection, climate change  and DRM
- Infrastructure development and private sector cooperation, and
- Law and Order
Bidlisiw which means “beacon” of light   will, thus, refer to the institution or individual who exemplifies sterling performance worthy to emulation.

BIDLISIW SA SUGBO AWARD FOR INSTITUTION

The Bidlisiw sa Sugbo Awards for Institution is open to all private institutions/organizations, be they corporations, non-government organizations, civic organizations, people’s organization, church-based organizations, or religious organization which have operated for at least 3 years and have built a track record of dedicated service to uplifting the lives of people and communities in the province of Cebu.

The Criteria for nomination are as follows:
1. Service Excellence and Professionalism
2. Impact of the nominee’s work to the community and society
3. Innovation and Creativity

BIDLISIW SA SUGBO AWARD FOR INDIVIDUALS

The Bidlisiw sa Sugbo Awards for Individuals is open to every Filipino or Cebuano,  natural born or naturalized citizen,of good moral character, and at least 3 continuing years of  commitment to his/her profession, vocation and service who  have made a significant impact on uplifting the lives of people and communities in the province of Cebu.

The Criteria for nomination are as follows:
1. Service excellence and professionalism
2. Impact of Work to Community and Society
3. Innovativeness and creativity in nominee’s work, service, and vocation

WHO MAY NOMINATE

The Province of Cebu invites the public to nominate or endorse a candidate/s or nominee/s by accomplishing the Official Nomination Forms.  These forms may be downloaded from the Cebu Provincial Government website (www.cebu.gov.ph), and obtained from the  Office of the Search & Awards Committee c/o Office of the Provincial Administrator, Cebu Provincial Capitol.

Self- nomination shall not be entertained.  Nominees will be informed of the Secretariat and will be requested to signify in writing their acceptance of the nomination, all nominees/candidates and/or nominators should submit on a specified deadline all pertinent information, documents and other requirements to support the nomination.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

Institutions and individuals nominated for the award will undergo a selection process.  Through the information obtained from the nominees/candidates and/or nominators, the Search and Awards Committee and the Secretariat will conduct the initial screening, evaluation, profiling and validation. Then a shortlist of nominees and their profiles shall be submitted to the Board of Judges who will deliberate for the final list.

THE JUDGING PROCESS

The final screening and selection phase will begin as soon after the Search and Awards Committee and/or thru its Secretariat submits to the Board of Judges the short list of nominees.  At this stage, the board of judges will review the profiles and documents for further short listing at the semi-finalist level.  During this process, the board of judges will meet en banc, deliberate and decide on the process and mechanisms in arriving at the top semi-finalist.  The mechanisms may include field validation, face to face interviews, panel interviews, focus group discussions or any other process that will assist the board in arriving at an intelligent decision.

The Board of Judges also decides en banc nominees to be given CITATIONS .

CRITERIA, DEFINITION, INDICATORS AND SCORING

INDIVIDUALS
1. Service Excellence & Professionalism
30%
Internal Processes/Document Standards - 10%
Customer/community response system - 10%
Feedback of orgt’l structure,brand, compliance & mgt.effectivity - 10%
2. Impact to Community & Society
40%
# of people affected - 10%
Contribution to wealth - 10%
Reach to vulnerables - 10%
CSR Programs/activities - 10%
3.Innovation & Creativity
30%
Development of pioneering products & services – 10%
Creative use of mats/res - 10%
Innovation/replicability - 10%
INSTITUTIONS
1. Service Excellence & Professionalism
30%
Adherence of Ethical Standards -15%
Endorsements attesting high standards of service delivery - 15%
2.Impact to Community & Society
40%
Community or volunteer service -10%
Contribution to wealth -10%
Reach to vulnerable -10%
# of people/communities served-10%
3.Innovation & Creativity
30%
Development of pioneering products & services - 10%
Creative use of mats/res. – 10%
Innovation/replicability – 10%
MEETING WITH THE GOVERNOR and Members of the Search and Awards Committee (added  in the process for  the governor with the  Search and Awards Committee will have  prior knowledge of the  results  are  kept confidential and unrevealed until the Awards Nite in December).

Once the Board of Judges has confirmed its  final choice of AWARDEES, it will present the list to the Governor for his information.  Thereafter, the same lists will be presented to the members of the Awards Committee for their information.

NOTIFICATION OF AWARDEES

1. To send the right signals about the prestige of the awards and citations, and the importance with which the awardee accords the honor as awardee,  it is   required then  that the awardees be physically present to receive his/her  award.  Otherwise, the awardee  may be re-nominated in the succeeding year. 

2. In relation to # 1, the letter officially informing the awardees shall   mention the condition for the awardee to be physically present to claim/receive the award, and  also will provide a part where  awardee confirms his/her/its attendance at the awards. 

3. Official letter shall   also include maximum number of people( Committee suggests 2 guests maximum per awardee) to avoid logistics concerns.
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RAFI to Construct Classrooms in Bantayan, Madridejos and San Remigio.

Ramon ABoitiz Foundation logo
Bantayan, Madridejos, San Remigio and nine (9) other Local Government Units (LGUs) of Cebu signed an agreement with The Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) for the repair and construction of 218 classrooms that would benefit almost 10,000 students. 

The Php144-Million School Rehabilitaion Project was signed by the mayors and/or representatives of the towns of Alcoy, Aloguinsan, Asturias, Bantayan, Barili, Borbon, Carcar, Naga, Madridejos, Samboan, San Remigio and Sibonga  as a continuing commitment to provide the school children with a safer and more conducive learning environment.

Aside from building classrooms, RAFI would also assist the LGUs and the Department of Education in school governance.

“The challenge is not on fixing the school buildings anymore. What we need is to prepare the students so that they can compete,” said RAFI President Roberto Aboitiz, adding that there is also a need to build the character, competence, and citizenship of the students. 
As stipulated in the agreement, the 12 LGUs were expected to provide funds for manpower requirements as counterpart for the rehabilitation of their schools, among other obligations. The LGUs have also committed to assume full responsibility of the actual implementation and execution of the project.
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Sep 20, 2014

Municipality of Tabogon Activates Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Council

Tabogon Cebu Anti Drug Council
Oath-taking of Tabogon's BADAC
source: cebu.gov.ph
The Municipality of Tabogon activated its Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Council (BADAC) for each of the town's 25 barangays. This will serve as its first line of defense against illegal drugs.

Joey Herrera, Executive Director of the Cebu Provincial Anti-Drug Abuse Commission (CPADAC), assured that the Province is willing to help and assist BADAC in its effort to repress illegal drug activities. He said that BADACs must be strong-willed in informing the municipal mayor and police chief of any suspected activities.

Tabogon’s municipal anti-drug abuse council is headed by Mayor Zigfred Duterte and co-headed by town’s police chief Insp. Bonifacio Pareja.

“You are the town’s front-liners in terms of information and action. Without your support, we cannot achieve our goals in our campaign against illegal drugs. The same goes for the Province and PDEA,” said Duterte.

The mayor said that illegal drugs were rampant in the town long before he became a public official. He said that illegal drug activities has been minimized through cooperation with local police.

Liga ng Barangay(LnB) - Tabogon Chapter was encouraged to activate BADACs after understading the drug situation in the Province of Cebu during the LnB-Cebu Annual General Assembly where the Provincial Government in partnership with the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) formally launched the Just Say No program of CPADAC.

The program aims to unify local government officials, law enforcement agencies, youth, schools, parents, businesses and local media to fight drug menace.



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Sep 19, 2014

Floods Hit Bogo City

Flood in Bogo City Cebu

A heavy downpour  triggered by Tropical Storm “Mario" which started last Wednesday night until yesterday morning caused flooding and landslides in several areas in Cebu. This prompted Cebu Governor Hilario Davide III  to cancel classes in all levels in the Province yesterday.

Several areas in Bogo City were flooded. Families were rescued and evacuated to a safe area. The Freeman reported that more than 200 Bogohanons were evacuated to the city sports complex for safety and around 600 sacks of relief goods were distributed to the affected barangays. 

sacks of relief good for flood victims
source: Dante Mayor

Flood in Bogo
Rescued families  from Brgy Taytayan (all wet from flood and rain) scrambling for dry clothes.
source: Dante Mayor

60 people have been evacuated to the Bogo Central School, around 1,300 to the multi-purpose center in Barangay Anonang Sur, and around 300 to the multi-purpose gym in Barangay Malingin.

Huge volume of rainwater from mountain barangays flows through the river connecting to the lowland areas.  The video below shows a river in Brgy. Malingin.




A portion of the Guadalupe Bridge in the city also caved in.



Photos from Netizens:
Flood in Don Pedro Bogo
Flood in Don Pedro
National Highway in front of the New City Hall
National Highway in front of the New City Hall


Yolanda Village
Yolanda Village
Read more:
Floods, landslides
Floods hit Cebu
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Sep 17, 2014

Davide Suspends Madrigal Over Road Mishap

SunStar : Guv suspends security officer over road mishap

By Davinci S. Maru and Oscar C. Pineda | Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Loy Madrigal and Davide
Loy Madrigal (left) and Gov. Junjun Davide
Source: metrocebu.com.ph

A CAPITOL-OWNED pickup truck hit a couple on a motorcycle, killing a 50-year-old man and injuring his wife last Sunday night in Barangay Don Pedro Rodriguez, Bogo City.

Felix Mirambel died inside the trauma center of the Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center (VSMMC) in Cebu City at 2:52 p.m. yesterday, said his nephew Edgar.

Edgar said his aunt, Marites, who was Felix’s passenger, fractured some bones. She underwent surgery yesterday and is scheduled for another operation today, he said.

Edgar told Sun.Star Cebu that Capitol chief security officer Loy Anthony Madrigal was riding the pickup truck (license plate SJC-600) when the accident occurred.

Gov. Hilario Davide III said he placed Madrigal under a 15-day preventive suspension starting yesterday as the Committee on Discipline and Investigation (Codi) will investigate him over the accident.

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Edgar said Madrigal’s group allegedly pointed a gun at his aunt and uncle. “Nisiyagit akong iyaan og tabang. Nitapok na ang mga tawo mao tong nadala sila (My aunt shouted for help. Because of the crowd, my aunt and uncle were brought to the hospital),” 

Read full story on Sunstar.com.ph 
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Sep 10, 2014

NBA Stars to Help Rebuild Communities in Northern Cebu

Former NBA player and head coach Avery Johnson, along with Portland Trail Blazers' Robin Lopez and Wesley Matthews, will visit Norther Cebu this Friday(September 12) to help Yolanda-hit areas. 
Wesley  Matthew Robin Lopez
source: @trailblazers
Lopez, Matthews, and Johnson will support the NBA's ongoing commitment to help children and families affected by Typhoon Yolanda, and will visit communities like Compostela. They will also conduct basketball clinics for local children.
avery johnson

NBA Cares Family in support of UNICEF, World Vision, Red Cross and other organizations are mobilizing to aid communities and people affected by the super typhoon. 

The NBA has contributed more than $2.2 million in support of Typhoon Yolanda relief efforts, including a $250,000 donation to World Vision in November by the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association.

The Los Angeles Lakers also contributed $150,000 that was accepted by the Jr. NBA Philippines All-Stars when they visited LA as part of their NBA Experience trip last November 2013.

NBA legend Derrick Alston and WNBA legend Allison Feaster visited Leyte and Cebu City last August to donate books and basketballs, and participated in school construction and tree-planting activities.

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