The Operation Tulong Task Force of dyEZ Aksyon Radyo-Bacolod has initiated the holding of a candle-lighting ceremony 12 noon of November 12 at the San Sebastian Cathedral to commemorate the death of Allana Blanche Nolan, the seven-year-old girl who was allegedly beaten to death by her parents in Bacolod City.
Twelve public officials, including the chief of the children’s desk of the Bacolod City Police Office, have been asked to attend the activity and light the first 12 candles. "This activity was suggested by some of our listeners and Facebook friends who were moved by the gruesome death of Allana," Task Force chairman Cely Carman said. The ceremony will be held at the right side of the Cathedral near the entrance to the Prayer Room. Inspector Jovy Cabcaban, Councilors El Cid Familiaran, Em Ang, Sonia Verdeflor and other city officials have been invited to the activity. Cabcaban has been relentless in pursuing the case and this has led to the filing of a complaint for murder against the parents - Bernard and Rachel - who have both denied wrongdoing in the death of Allana. Allana celebrated her birthday last October 30 - three days after she died at the Riverside Medical Center. Among those who suggested the holding of a community service was Russel Silva, a retired firefighter from the United States. "Perhaps the station could organize a sort of candle vigil of some way? It’s the least that the community could do," Silva wrote in the Aksyon Radyo Facebook page last week. The post-mortem autopsy of physician Eli Cong offered a glimpse into the gruesome death of Allana. Her body was almost covered with bruises, indicative that she was beaten black and blue by the killers. She also had internal injuries - her brain, kidney and small intestines were bleeding. There were also pin pricks on her back although it has not yet been proven as to what could have caused these wounds. Cong also confirmed that the victim had healed lacerations inside her private organ, which gave rise to the possibility that she was sexually abused. TEACHERS JOINING At the school where Allana was studying prep, teachers wept upon hearing that it was she who was killed. One of the teachers described Allana as a "serious, almost brooding kid." She was brought to school by her father at noontime almost every day. Her class lasted from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Bernard does not leave Allana after bringing her to class. "She would go to the chapel - we do not know if he prays or sleeps but we see him falling asleep and we would have to rouse him so Allana can go home," she said. Local journalists did not air or print the names of the victim before the filing of the case. The same mentor also found it strange that no one bothered to tell them why Alyana stopped going to school months before her death. "I called the phone number left by Bernard and the one answering kept on telling me that I was calling the wrong number," she said. Stranger still was her last phone call early November because "the person at the other end of the line simply hung up." It was only yesterday when the teachers knew that the girl who was killed, beaten to death by her own parents, was the Allana they knew.* By Julius Mariveles
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THE Bacolod City Council has deferred action on the proposed city ordinance of Councilor El Cid Familiaran to require all high school graduating students, either private and public schools to plant at least two seedlings as a pre-requisite for their graduation.
The idea was very noble according to Councilor Caesar Distrito because it will draw environment consciousness among the students. But the city has no jurisdiction over them, more so to compel them to follow the ordinance. Furthermore, Councilor Dindo Ramos said that high schools are under the jurisdiction of the Department of Education (DepEd), which is a national agency. The Local Government of Bacolod could not compel them by way of a city ordinance. Councilor Archie Baribar remarked that the proposed ordinance sounds mandatory and it should define the penal sanction in the event of a violation of the proposed ordinance. Familiaran said that it will just be a form of social responsibility on the part of the schools and students to care for the environment. Furthermore, Councilor Dindo Ramos said that high schools are under the jurisdiction of the Department of Education (DepEd), which is a national agency. The Local Government of Bacolod could not compel them by way of a city ordinance. Councilor Archie Baribar remarked that the proposed ordinance sounds mandatory and it should define the penal sanction in the event of a violation of the proposed ordinance. Familiaran said that it will just be a form of social responsibility on the part of the schools and students to care for the environment. (Carla N. Canet) Published in the Sun.Star Bacolod newspaper Councilor El Cid Familiaran has filed two resolutions approved by his colleagues in the Sangguniang Panlungsod during Wednesday’s session, one of which resolved to require all graduating high school students, either private or public school, to plant at least 2 tree seedlings as pre-requisite before graduation. This will somehow address the global warming and conserve the environment, he stated.
Another resolution of Coun. Familiaran approved by the SP was an ordinance prohibiting the use of cellular phones, operation of load centers, and/or any business of similar nature, within 30-meter radius from the fuel pumps or gasoline stations, located in Bacolod City. This is for safety of both the business operator, the public and celphone users themselves. Councilor Sonya Verdeflor for her part has resolved urging the Division of City Schools, Department of Health, Barangay Operation Center, barangay councils, media, movie houses and such other public information agencies, to strictly conduct a continuing program to educate, inform and disseminate to the public the provisions of City Ordinance No. 172, Series of 1996 otherwise known as "an ordinance regulating smoking in public places of Bacolod City, and imposing penalty for violation thereof. P200.00 for first offense, P300.00 - second offense, and third offense - P500.00 with imprisonment of 10 days. Verdeflor stated in her resolution that smoking in public places is really rampant and tolerated, which is a threat and hazard to non-smokers.* By Edith B. Colmo Negros Daily Bulletin Councilor El Cid Familiaran has filed two resolutions approved by his colleagues in the Sangguniang Panlungsod during Wednesday’s session, one of which resolved to require all graduating high school students, either private or public school, to plant at least 2 tree seedlings as pre-requisite before graduation. This will somehow address the global warming and conserve the environment, he stated.
Another resolution of Coun. Familiaran approved by the SP was an ordinance prohibiting the use of cellular phones, operation of load centers, and/or any business of similar nature, within 30-meter radius from the fuel pumps or gasoline stations, located in Bacolod City. This is for safety of both the business operator, the public and celphone users themselves. Councilor Sonya Verdeflor for her part has resolved urging the Division of City Schools, Department of Health, Barangay Operation Center, barangay councils, media, movie houses and such other public information agencies, to strictly conduct a continuing program to educate, inform and disseminate to the public the provisions of City Ordinance No. 172, Series of 1996 otherwise known as "an ordinance regulating smoking in public places of Bacolod City, and imposing penalty for violation thereof. P200.00 for first offense, P300.00 - second offense, and third offense - P500.00 with imprisonment of 10 days. Verdeflor stated in her resolution that smoking in public places is really rampant and tolerated, which is a threat and hazard to non-smokers.* By Edith B. Colmo Negros Daily Bulletin The old city hall at downtown area will be fully utilized as proposed by members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod in the session yesterday.
Councilors El Cid Familiaran, Sonia Verdeflor, Archie Baribar, Catalino Alisbo and Elmer Sy, have jointly resolved that the building be used for various purposes, in line with the one-stop-shop service approach of the city to the constituents; and to erase the misconceptions of the public that the said edifice has been abandoend by the city. The groundfloor shall be used by the offices of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), People’s Law and Enforcement Board (PLEB), Bacolod Traffic Authority office (BTAO), City printing Office, and Land Transportation, Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB). The second floor will remain as the mayor’s office, while the 3rd and 4th floors will be used for extension of Bacolod City College considering the inevitable increase in enrolment of the said school. Dr. Johanna Bayoneta, OIC Administrator, BCC said, "it is good news but it needs assessment first depending when it will be ready for occupancy suited to classroom setting, and the need of the department. We consider our most populated program, the Associate on Information System (AIS) as initial target." Presently, other classes of this course are temporarily conducted at the Bacolod City National High School. Yet, the need for classrooms is not addressed. The decision of the city legislators to allow BCC to use the 3rd and 4th floors of the vacated city hall is a great move.* By Edith B. Colmo Negros The president of the Metro Bacolod Chamber of Commerce and Industry said they have nothing against the proposed Revised Revenue Code of Bacolod City as long as the taxes paid by the taxpayers will redound to basic services.
MBCCI president Frank Carbon yesterday said this will also mean an improvement of the business climate in the city. He said that, according to Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry Region VI governor, Roberto Montelibano, they expect that an increase in taxes will mean an increase in basic services. “We businessmen, we are willing to pay the right taxes as long as it is not exorbitant, meaning it should be comparable to other class B cities. Because if our taxes are too high, no investment will come in,” he added. Carbon said they are in favor of increasing taxes because they know that it will mean improvement of services like peace and order, traffic lights, garbage collection, clean markets, and hopefully, the city can put up its own hospital which is needed, since the Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital is too crowded. Councilor Al Victor Espino said they will send the MBCCI copies of the proposed Revised Revenue Code in advance so that when they conduct committee hearings next week, they will know how much they are going to pay and give their thoughts on the new tax rate. The Technical Working Group presented to the members of the Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod yesterday the proposed Revised Revenue Code so they will understand and dissect the Tax Code, he said. Espino, who heads the TWG, said they have tackled the salient points of the Tax Code yesterday and they will continue the rates for businesses and expect to conclude it today, since they have already published the notices in the newspaper for the schedules of committee hearings for the Tax Code on November 8-10 for the business sector, and other stakeholders. He reiterated that the city’s Revenue Code has not been revised for 17 years and there are some items in it that are flawed. Espino said they will try to correct these flaws in the exiting Tax Code because, according to the City Treasurer, instead of being progressive, it is regressive. He cited that, instead of paying higher taxes if one’s income is increasing, the reverse is happening and this is one of the flaws they want to correct. Espino also cited for example that Bacolod’s twin city, Iloilo City’s interpretation of their Tax Ordinance is 81 percent of one percent while Bacolod is starting with 50 plus 1 percent of 1 percent, which is the lowest in the tax table. Present during the presentation of the proposed Revised Tax Code were Councilors Caesar Distrito, Em Legaspi-Ang, El Cid Familiaran, Archie Baribar, Catalino Alisbo, Sonya Verdeflor, Homer Bais and Roberto Rojas.*CGS Visayan Daily Star BACOLOD City Councilor El Cid Familiaran proposed an ordinance that will require all graduating high school students in both public and private schools to plant two seedlings as pre-requisite for graduation.
The proposed ordinance cited Section 16 of Article II of the Philippine Constitution which states: “The State should protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature.” It said the Local Government Code of 1991 mandates local government units on the primacy for conservation, development, protection and preservation of the natural resources falling within their respective territorial jurisdiction. The Environment Code of Bacolod City also states that the city should conceive and implement a clean and green program. Familiaran likewise cited the Philippine Constitution, which recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation building. As such, government should inculcate in the youth patriotism and nationalism, and encourage their involvement in public and civic affairs. Presidential Proclamation No. 643, which amended Proclamation 396, declared an Ardor Day every 25th of June which mandates the nationwide planting trees of and ornamental plants, and other forms of relevant activities, and enjoined all sectors in tree planting activity. Thus, it is incumbent upon the City Council of Bacolod to enact an ordinance instituting continuous tree planting activities, especially among the young people or students, thereby sustaining and safeguarding future generations, the proposed resolution said, For the successful implementation of the ordinance, the resolution proposes an initial allocation of P300,000 for the 2011 budget. The allocation will be accordingly increased every year, said Familiaran. Carla N. Canet Sun Star Bacolod An ordinance requiring all high school graduating students, from public and private schools, to plant at least two seedlings, as pre-requisite for graduation, is being proposed by Bacolod Councilor El Cid Familiaran.
The proposed ordinance said Section 16 of Article II of the Philippine Constitution states that “The State should protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature.” It said that The Environment Code of Bacolod City states that, the City of Bacolod should conceive and implement a clean and green program. The proposed ordinance said Section 13 of Article II of the Constitution states that, the State recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation-building…It should inculcate in the youth patriotism and nationalism, and encourage their involvement in public and civic affairs.” Presidential Proclamation No. 643 which amended Proclamation 396 declared an Ardor Day every 25th of June which mandates to observe throughout the nation the planting of trees and ornamental plants, and other forms of relevant activities, and enjoined all sectors in tree-planting activity, it said. The city will allocate an initial P300,000 for the 2011 budget, which will be accordingly increased year-after-year budget allocation, the proposed ordinance said. It will be “An Ordinance Requiring all High School Graduating Students, either from Public or Private Schools to Plant at least Two Seedlings, as Pre-requisites for Graduation.”*CGS Visayan Daily Star THE city ordinance that will exempt the underprivileged residents of Bacolod City from paying service fees for laboratory and ancillary services was signed into law by Mayor Evelio Leonardia.
The ordinance, which was proposed by Councilors El Cid Familiaran, Sonya Verdeflor, Archie Baribar, Catalino Alisbo and Elmer Sy, was approved by the Bacolod City Council on the third and final reading on September 24. The proponents of the ordinance noted most of the underprivileged or indigents want to avail of dental services, particularly for dental extraction, but cannot afford the required fees. They also cited the numerous tuberculosis carriers and patients in the city who were not diagnosed early for possible prevention because they cannot afford to pay the x-ray fee. The amended ordinance exempts the under privileged or indigents from paying laboratory fees for blood typing – P20, urinalysis – P20, complete blood count – P30, Hepatitis B surface antigen test – P70, platelet count – P30, fecalysis – P15, and blood sugar testing – P50, including dental service fee – P85 and x-ray fee – P100. Freeing the underprivileged or indigents from these fees will diminish their burden and ultimately give them more access to health services. Published in the Sun.Star Bacolod newspaper on November 03, 2010. BACOLOD City Councilor El Cid Familiaran proposed an ordinance that will require all graduating high school students in both public and private schools to plant two seedlings as pre-requisite for graduation.
The proposed ordinance cited Section 16 of Article II of the Philippine Constitution which states: “The State should protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature.” Post your online prayers for Japan earthquake victims It said the Local Government Code of 1991 mandates local government units on the primacy for conservation, development, protection and preservation of the natural resources falling within their respective territorial jurisdiction. The Environment Code of Bacolod City also states that the city should conceive and implement a clean and green program. Familiaran likewise cited the Philippine Constitution, which recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation building. As such, government should inculcate in the youth patriotism and nationalism, and encourage their involvement in public and civic affairs. Presidential Proclamation No. 643, which amended Proclamation 396, declared an Ardor Day every 25th of June which mandates the nationwide planting trees of and ornamental plants, and other forms of relevant activities, and enjoined all sectors in tree planting activity. Thus, it is incumbent upon the City Council of Bacolod to enact an ordinance instituting continuous tree planting activities, especially among the young people or students, thereby sustaining and safeguarding future generations, the proposed resolution said, For the successful implementation of the ordinance, the resolution proposes an initial allocation of P300,000 for the 2011 budget. The allocation will be accordingly increased every year, said Familiaran. Published in the Sun.Star Bacolod newspaper |
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