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Wanted sa Iloilo, nadakip sa Baguio

By Zaldy Comanda BAGUIO CITY — Isang 28-anyos na lalaking top most wanted sa Iloilo City ang nasakote ng mga operatiba ng Baguio City Police Office – Police Station 7 sa isang manhunt operation sa Lower General Luna, Baguio City, noong Nobyembre 4. Ayon kay Col.Ruel Tagel, city director, ang wanted na si Alyas Boy,tubong San Juan,Iloilo City ay nakalista bilang Top Most Wanted Person sa iba’t ibang antas sa Western Visayas: Top 8 sa Regional Level sa ilalim ng Police Regional Office 6, Top 8 sa City Level ng Iloilo, at Top 3 sa Station Level ng Station 4, Iloilo City . Nakatakdang sagutin ni Boy ang mga kaso laban sa kanya para sa mga paglabag sa iba’t ibang probisyon ng Republic Act 9165, o Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. Kabilang sa mga paglabag ang pagbebenta at pag-iingat ng mga mapanganib na droga, at pagkakaroon ng mga drug paraphernalia. Nagpapatuloy na ang koordinasyon sa Iloilo City Police Station 4 para sa paglipat ng mga akusado sa Iloilo City. Kabilang sa iba pang yunit na sangkot sa matagumpay na pag-aresto ang mga miyembro ng BCPO City Investigation and Detective Management Unit, City Intelligence Unit, investigation and intelligence unit ng PRO-CAR, Regional Mobile Force Battalion 15, at Iloilo City Police Station 4. Ayon kay Tagel, ang e-Warrant System ng Philippine National Police na naging daan sa pagkaka-aresto ng suspek. “ Ang advanced na sistemang ito ay nagsasentro at nagdi-digitize ng mga warrant of arrest sa buong bansa, na nagpapahintulot sa mga yunit ng pagpapatupad ng batas mula sa iba’t ibang rehiyon na ma-access ang real-time na data sa mga wanted na tao. Sa pamamagitan ng e-Warrant System at patuloy na pagtutulungan ng mga yunit ng pulisya, pinalalawak namin ang aming pag-abot upang matiyak na kahit na ang pinakamahirap na mga nagkasala ay dinadala sa hustisya, at upang matiyak na ang bawat sulok ng bansa ay mananatiling ligtas at ligtas,”pahayag ni Tagel.

Blessing sa bagong Patrol Boat ng Quezon

Region 4

Region 4 / Street Journal

Sa pangunguna ni Governor Doktora Helen Tan, matagumpay na naisagawa ang pormal na pagbabasbas ng bagong Patrol Boat para sa islang bayan ng Perez, Quezon, Nobyembre 7. Ang nasabing 40-footer patrol boat ay malaking tulong upang masugpo ang iligal na pangingisda sa isla sapagkat siniguradong mabilis ito na mayroong 3 makina (Triple 150 Hp, 4 Stroke) at kayang tumakbo ng hanggang 55 knots per hour. Samantala, nakasama naman sa ginanap na seremonya upang ipaabot ang kanilang pagsuporta sina 4th District Congressman Atorni Mike Tan at Mayor Charizze Marie Escalona.

SBMA is Ph’s “Most Sustainable Investment Hub” – WBO Magazine

Opinions

Opinions / Street Journal

SBMA is Ph’s “Most Sustainable Investment Hub” – WBO Magazine What better news to write about the premier Freeport in the country before the year ends than it being recognized and awarded the Most Sustainable Investment Hub in the Philippines. Just recently, World Business Outlook Magazine conferred the “Most Sustainable Investment Hub” award to the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) for the continuous effort of the Authority to maintain its status as the best investment place in the country since it was converted into an industrial hub from a former US naval facility. SBMA has maintained its thrust in developing the Subic Bay Freeport Zone a sustainable investment hub in the world. The award was received personally by the SBMA Chairman and Administrator Engineer Eduardo Aliño during the 2024 World Business Outlook Awards held on November 2, 2024 at the Marriott Marquis Queens Park in Bangkok, Thailand. The good chairman was accompanied by his equally deserving officers of SBMA including Director Teodoro Del Rosario, Business and Investment Group for Leisure Manager Josephine Ivy Ferrer and General Business and Investment Officer-in-Charge Cleofe Espinelli. In a statement from the Authority, it was quoted CHAD (short for Chairman and Administrator) Aliño as saying, “It is with profound honor that we accept this distinct accolade from the World Business Outlook award-giving body for being the Most Sustainable Investment Hub in the Philippines for the Subic Bay Freeport Zone.” CHAD also encourage the attendees and global economic leaders to engage in innovative practices, promote green technologies, and ensure that our commitment to sustainability remains at the forefront of everything we do. Thus, the official, who also owns a big company in the Freeport, noted that by helping and working together, they will continue to pave the way for responsible investment practices, ensuring a thriving planet for future generations. But, it is also a good opportunity to mention that SBMA is also a recipient of other prestigious awards. In April 2023, former SBMA CHAD Wilma T. Eisma has won Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards “Thought Leader of the Year” for her Covid-19 contingency plans for the Subic Bay Freeport that paved the way for businesses inside the Freeport to endure the effects of the pandemic. During her term, the agency has implemented measures that ensured, not only for businesses to thrive but the safety and security of the stakeholders in the Freeport as well. Eisma is now a director of the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP). In January 2022, SBMA was awarded “Best in Tourism Practice During the Pandemic” among 12 finalists during the 22nd National Convention of the Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines (ATOP). Then in July of the same year, Subic Bay Freeport was conferred as the No. 1 tourist destination in Central Luzon by the Department of Tourism (DoT), while also ranking 5th among the most visited places in the country. SBMA also continue its commitment in contributing to the economic development of its neighboring municipalities by distributing revenue shares derived from the gross income of the Freeport. In February this year, SBMA distributed a total of P178.7-million revenue shares due to the municipalities of Subic, Castillejos, San Marcelino, and San Antonio in Zambales; Dinalupihan, Morong and Hermosa in Bataan, and Olongapo City. Revenue shares which are computed according to population (50%), land area (25%), and equal sharing (25%) are released twice a year—August for the first semester, and February of the following year for second semester. Hear’s To Watch. The award- “Most Sustainable Investment Hub”- given to SBMA does not only represents the excellent performance of the management team, but serves as a challenge to all rank and file of the Authority work harder as one team to come up with better strategies to smoother sail the ship. The longest-time constructed bridge went soft opening but was bashed by residents and workers alike, because it was flooded and pedestrians got wet while crossing the bridge The unfair treatment for pedestrian-workers, motorcyclists, and car owners and passengers while entering the Freeport in the morning; why only bikers and pedestrians were subjected to inspections, while car owners freely passed the gates. More and more car owners are ignoring road courtesy and regulations, mostly are not stopping on corners anymore. Parks are often littered, because nobody was penalized yet. Stray dogs and mendicants are roaming the parks. And where are the public toilets for visitors to use. And more. The Authority should not focus alone on big things, because usually those seemingly petty issues make the difference.

BCDA, NDC sign partnership for New Clark City development

Region 3

Region 3 / Street Journal

By: Dante M. Salvaña The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has formalized a strategic partnership with the National Development Co. (NDC), enabling the BCDA to tap NDC’s expertise in financing and implementing high-impact projects in New Clark City. BCDA President and Chief Executive Officer Joshua M. Bingcang and NDC General Manager Antonilo DC Mauricio signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) creating a collaborative framework for the urban development of New Clark City. BCDA Chairperson Hilario B. Paredes and NDC Assistant General Manager for Corporate Communications Leopoldo Acot served as witnesses. “We thank the NDC for readily offering to share with BCDA its knowledge and expertise in financing and implementing projects, particularly in urban expansion, industrial development, and energy, among others. With more than a hundred years of experience and track record, NDC will surely become instrumental in the transformation of New Clark City into the country’s first smart, sustainable, and future-ready metropolis,” PCEO Bingcang said. Chairperson Paredes, for his part, said: “With our shared vision to spur national development, we believe that this new partnership will enable us to implement transformative projects that will help New Clark City achieve its fullest potential.” Under the MOU, both parties intend to discuss and explore potential collaboration opportunities, leading to the preparation of a feasibility study report that may include technical and commercial assessments of developments within the BCDA’s properties. NDC is interested in New Clark City, a 9,450-hectare greenfield development inside the Clark Special Economic Zone positioned to be an inclusive, resilient, sustainable, and smart city. This major metropolis is being developed to help decongest Metro Manila, and to serve as an investment hub to catalyze growth in Central Luzon. GM Mauricio said this partnership will allow NDC to leverage on the BCDA’s experience in building great cities, like the Bonifacio Global City, paving the way for the implementation of innovative projects that will improve the lives of Filipinos. “We want to leverage our strategic areas with partners who understand city-building, especially the BCDA. Thank you very much to BCDA for this honor of signing an MOU with NDC,” he said. As the government’s investment arm, the NDC pursues commercial, industrial, agricultural, and mining ventures to provide necessary impetus to national economic development. This is aligned with the BCDA’s mission of transforming former military bases into centers of economic development.

DSWD sa AKAP Applicants: Makakakuha ng mga Benepisyo nang walang Pulitikang dadaanan

Baguio City

Baguio City / Street Journal

By Malou Laxamana – Pascual Paano mo matatawag na tulong kung balot ito ng pulitika? Naiintindihan ko; ang panahon ng eleksyon ay ginagawang parang campaign poster ang bawat programa ng gobyerno. Ngunit ang isang bagay na tunay kong iginagalang ay tapat, batay sa pangangailangan na tulong. Ibase natin sa katotohanan, hindi sa political maneuvering. Upang matiyak ang patas na pag-access, mahalagang i-sideline ang anumang mga bias na dulot ng bulung-bulungan. Ang mga matibay na pahayag ni DSWD-CAR Regional Director Maria C. Aplaten sa Ayuda Para sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) ay dapat maging isang wake-up call sa sinumang sumusubok na sirain ang layunin nito. In her interview, she debuns claims that AKAP is just another politicians’ playground. Sa halip, binibigyang-diin niya ang direkta at malinaw na proseso ng aplikasyon ng programa, na nilalampasan ang impluwensyang pampulitika. Direktang aplikasyon, Hindi pampulitika na paborito Ang paglilinaw ni Aplaten tungkol sa ruta ng aplikasyon ng AKAP ay walang puwang para sa kalabuan. Ang mga prospective na aplikante ay hindi nangangailangan ng “pagpapala” ng mga pulitiko upang makakuha ng tulong; maaari silang mag-aplay nang direkta sa Social Welfare Office, na may mga dokumentasyon at mga grassroots verification checks sa lugar. Tinitiyak ng prosesong ito na ang tulong ay makakarating sa mga tunay na nangangailangan nito, na walang mga pag-endorso o impluwensya sa pulitika. Hindi maaaring i-claim ng mga pulitiko na hawak nila ang susi sa AKAP, at ang mga pag-endorso mula sa kanilang mga opisina ay hindi kinakailangan o priyoridad. Cross-Matching at Verification Si Aplaten ay hindi umaasa sa salita-ng-bibig o pampulitikang rekomendasyon. Ang mga detalye ng bawat aplikante ay sumasailalim sa isang cross-matching na proseso upang kumpirmahin ang kanilang pagiging karapat-dapat, na nagpapakita ng pangako ng departamento sa katumpakan. Ito ay hindi tungkol sa marangyang mga pag-endorso ngunit tunay na pag-verify ng data—isang pananggalang upang maprotektahan ang integridad ng programa. Ang pagbibigay-diin ng Aplaten sa katumpakan ay nangangahulugan din na ang mga kasalukuyang benepisyaryo sa ilalim ng 4Ps program ay hindi karapat-dapat para sa AKAP, na nagpapatibay na ang tulong na ito ay naka-target na dagdagan ang mga pangangailangan ng malapit sa mahihirap. Transparency higit sa Impluwensiya Malinaw ang apela ni Aplaten sa publiko: ang mga tanong tungkol sa proseso ng AKAP ay dapat na direktang pumunta sa kanilang opisina. Hindi na kailangang mag-funnel ng mga katanungan sa pamamagitan ng opisina ng mayor o congressman. Tinitiyak niya sa publiko na ang paghingi ng tulong sa pamamagitan ng mga channel na ito ay hindi tinitiyak ang tahasang pag-apruba. Nandito ang programa para maglingkod, hindi para gamitin bilang political vehicle. Sa pamamagitan ng pagputol ng mga hindi kinakailangang middlemen, hinihikayat ng DSWD-CAR ang transparency at accountability, tinitiyak na ang mga tao ay ganap na alam at may kontrol sa kanilang mga aplikasyon. Debunking the Myth of Political Endorsements Ang mga pag-endorso, lalo na sa panahon ng ikot ng halalan, ay maaaring magdala ng mapanlinlang na timbang. Nais ni Aplaten na malaman ng publiko na habang ang mga opisyal ng lokal na pamahalaan ay maaaring subukang magbigay ng kanilang “suporta,” ang isang pag-endorso ay hindi katumbas ng garantisadong pag-apruba. Umiiral ang AKAP para tulungan ang mga nahihirapang pamilya, hindi para magsilbing political leverage. Ang mga pampublikong opisyal na umaasang mapakinabangan ang abot ng programa ay dapat tandaan na ang pag-endorso ay hindi nakakaimpluwensya sa proseso ng paggawa ng desisyon sa DSWD-CAR. Pagpapanatiling nakatuon ang AKAP sa publiko Ang tiwala ng komunidad ay nakasalalay sa isang malinaw na paghihiwalay sa pagitan ng pampublikong tulong at mga ambisyong pampulitika. Tinitiyak ng diskarte ni Aplaten na mananatiling malaya ang AKAP sa anumang kulay pampulitika. Para sa kanya, ito ay tungkol sa pagtugon sa mga pangangailangan ng mga tao nang direkta at may integridad. Inaanyayahan niya ang lahat na dumiretso sa tanggapan ng DSWD, pinatitibay na ang transparency at pagiging patas ay nasa ubod ng AKAP. Bakit ang pananaw ni Aplaten sa Serbisyong Pampubliko ay nararapat ng higit na pagtuunan ng pansin Ang paninindigan ni Direktor Aplaten ay nagbibigay liwanag sa pagkakaiba ng serbisyo publiko at postura sa pulitika. Sa halip na umasa sa mga pag-endorso sa pulitika o tumutugon sa mga kapritso ng mga madla, itinutulak niya ang AKAP tungo sa isang tunay na modelo ng serbisyo—walang kabuluhan, malinaw na suporta lamang kung saan ito higit na kailangan. Ito ay isang tapat na pananaw, isa na humihimok sa mga pulitiko na iwanan ang kanilang mga personal na interes sa pintuan at unahin ang aktwal na kapakanan ng komunidad. Sa buod, ang mga pahayag ni Aplaten ay nagwawalang-bahala sa anumang mga pagtatangka na pamulitika ang AKAP, na nagpapakita na posible ang isang epektibo, walang kinikilingan na diskarte sa kapakanang panlipunan. Sa pamamagitan ng pagpapanatiling bukas sa mga pinto para sa direktang mga aplikasyon, paglilinaw sa proseso ng cross-checking, at pagtiyak na ang mga pag-endorso sa pulitika ay walang epekto, pinapanatili ng DSWD-CAR ang pangako nito sa isang people-first approach.

Pangasinan officials dadalo sa Smart City Expo World Congress

Region 1

Region 1 / Street Journal

LINGAYEN, Pangasinan—Ang mga opisyal ng Pangasinan ay sasama sa iba pang pandaigdigang dadalo na umaabot sa humigit-kumulang 25,000 mula sa publiko at pribadong sektor sa buong mundo. Ito ay alinsunod sa imbitasyon ni Consul General Maria Theresa SM. Lazaro na dadalo sa taunang Smart City Expo World Congress mula Nob. 5 hanggang 7. Ang mga delegado ng lalawigan ay nakatakda sa isang 10-araw na opisyal na pagbisita sa Barcelona, Spain, na nakatakda sa Nobyembre 2 hanggang Nobyembre 10. Ang Smart City ay ang pinakamalaking at pinaka-maimpluwensyang kaganapan sa mundo para sa mga lungsod at urban innovation, na nagsisilbing daan upang matuklasan ang mga pinakabagong teknolohiya at masiyahan sa nangungunang networking kasama ang mga pinuno sa gobyerno at negosyo mula sa buong mundo. Ayon sa invitation letter na naka-address kay Atty. Verna T. Nava-Perez, Pangasinan Provincial Board Secretary, at iba pang opisyal ng pamahalaang panlalawigan, ang taunang kongreso ay nagsasama-sama ng mga pinuno ng gobyerno, C-level executive, pandaigdigang eksperto, at mga visionaries upang ilipat ang mga lungsod patungo sa isang mas magandang kinabukasan sa pamamagitan ng pagbabahagi ng kaalaman at pinakamahusay na kasanayan na naglalayong sa pagbibigay kapangyarihan sa mga lungsod na harapin ang kasalukuyang mga kritikal na hamon. Ang mga delegado ng lalawigan ay inaasahang may nakaimpake na iskedyul ng trabaho/itinerary sa kanilang paglalakbay sa ibang bansa, na kinabibilangan ng courtesy call kay Consul General Ma. Theresa SM Lazaro, Philippine Consulate General, Barcelona, Spain (Nov. 4); Keynote Session: Majora Carter Infrastructure & Building: Paano Mag-uugnay ang Urban Resilience at Talent Retention (Nov. 5); Enerhiya at Kapaligiran Mobility Dialogue: Elevating Urban Living: Engaging Communities and Integrating Services for a Net Positive Smart City (Nov. 6); Keynote Session: Stephanie Hare Enabling Technology (Nob. 7); at Benchmarking Tour sa Lungsod ng Barcelona (Nob. 5 hanggang 7). Ang mga ito ay bahagi ng maraming sesyon na sasalihan ng mga kalahok mula sa lalawigan na mahalaga sa pagkamit ng mga tagumpay para sa lalawigan tungo sa mga sosyo-ekonomikong pagkakataon bukod sa pagkuha ng mga pag-aaral na maaari nilang personal na magamit kaugnay ng kani-kanilang mga tungkulin at responsibilidad sa pamahalaang panlalawigan . Bukod dito, ang nasabing paglalakbay sa ibang bansa ay magiging isang paraan para sa paglikha ng mga ugnayan sa higit sa 130 mga kalahok na bansa. Ang mga aktibidad o komposisyon ng kaganapan ay nakahanay at makabuluhan sa bisyon at misyon ng lalawigan sa ilalim ng pangangasiwa ni Gov. Ramon V. Guico III.

Contemporary Filipino Artists hold Art Exhibit Tour in Europe: Celebrating Cultural Fusion

Lifestyle

Lifestyle / Street Journal

The CityGalleryVienna was buzzing with energy on the evening of September 16, 2024. Art lovers, expatriates, and curious locals gathered to witness an exhibition like no other, showcasing the vibrant and multifaceted talents of Filipino artists in a rare international setting. Titled ISANG GUHIT, this exhibit was a celebration of Filipino identity, bridging Manila’s bustling streets and Vienna’s refined art scene. Curated by Norlie Meimban and brought to life by the Vienna-based Artist Network, Sige!, and the Manila-based Bastedor Art Project, ISANG GUHIT was a captivating fusion of styles, stories, and spirits. Arnel David Garcia’s pieces, inspired by cubism, were the first to catch visitors’ eyes. His geometric abstracts hinted at hidden stories, and gallery-goers found themselves drawn to the layers of emotions embedded within his angular forms. Nearby, the vibrant drip paintings of Art Lozano were equally mesmerizing, with Volkswagen Beetles—relics of both nostalgic Americana and Manila street culture—splattered in joyful colors. Binong Alvin Javier’s work hung beside Lozano’s, echoing a similar vibrancy but with looser, more organic drips that created hypnotic patterns, as if the colors themselves were in conversation. Further along, Charmaine Taus’s canvases radiated with intricate, colorful patterns that evoked a sense of woven tapestries, creating a lively, visual dance across the gallery wall. And right beside her, Didier Alarcon’s overlapping realism was a study in depth and detail, blurring the lines between reality and dreams. His work contrasted beautifully with Gerry De Guzman’s traditional flat jeepney art, which transported onlookers directly to the streets of Manila, with its emblematic bright colors and bustling, lively energy. Harold Khan’s pop art portraits, meanwhile, seemed to stare boldly back at the viewer, infusing a modern Filipino perspective into the iconic styles of Western pop art. These were contrasted by Jojo Ramirez’s traditional works, which grounded the viewer in a more timeless representation of Filipino art and people. Not far from these were Maan Umotoy-Premacio’s abstracts of wild, blooming flowers—a celebration of nature, delicate yet bursting with life. In one corner, Norlie Meimban’s portraits stood out with their intricate, line-based technique, creating expressions and emotions through an almost rhythmic structure. Ejem Alarcon’s pop realism continued the rhythm with vivid, lifelike compositions that somehow still felt dreamlike, while Ela Andal’s European-influenced street pop art grounded it all with raw, urban energy, blending both Filipino and European perspectives in a playful, edgy manner. For days, the exhibit drew in people from around the city, each visitor exploring the depths and dimensions of Filipino artistry from a new angle. Vienna, known for its classical art heritage, embraced this influx of contemporary Filipino vision, leaving a lasting impression on both the artists and the viewers. As the event came to a close on September 21, artists and visitors alike felt that ISANG GUHIT had achieved more than just an exhibit; it had created a dialogue, a beautiful intersection of cultural narratives, leaving a mark on Vienna that would echo long after the gallery lights dimmed.

PRO 8 arrested rape suspect in Samar

Vis-Min

Vis-Min / Street Journal

CAMP KANGLEON, PALO, LEYTE – The Police Regional Office 8 successfully apprehended the second-ranked provincial most wanted for rape in Barangay Mercedes, Catbalogan City, earlier today, November 5, 2024. Brig.Gen.Jay Cumingad, regional director said joint operatives led by the Provincial Intelligence Unit-Samar Police Provincial Office (PIU-SPPO), with support from the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Western Samar Provincial Field Unit and the Catbalogan City Police Station, arrested alias “ML,” a 24-year-old male and resident of Barangay Mercedes, Catbalogan City, Samar. The suspect ranked as second most wanted person at the provincial level, was arrested based on a warrant for rape, with no bail recommended. Following his arrest, the accused was immediately brought to the Catbalogan CPS for documentation and proper disposition. Cumingad commended the coordinated efforts of the involved units, noting the importance of such operations in ensuring justice and community safety. “This arrest underscores the commitment of law enforcement agencies to actively pursue individuals wanted for serious crimes and reinforces public confidence in the criminal justice system,” he added.

Dynamic Learning Program, ipapatupad sa mga paaralan na apektado ng kalamidad

Region 2

Region 2 / Street Journal

By Rachell Galamay-Cagayan PIO Nakatakdang ipatupad ng Department of Education (DepEd) ngayong Nobyembre ang Dynamic Learning Program sa mga paaralan na matinding naapektuhan dahil sa pananalasa ng mga nagdaang kalamidad. Ayon kay DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara, layunin ng bagong programa na matugunan ang pagkaantala sa pag-aaral ng mga estudyante sa pamamagitan ng pagsasagawa ng make-up classes, paggamit ng simple at targeted activity sheets, at pagbuo ng temporary learning spaces. Bukod dito, maaari ring magsagawa ang mga apektadong paaralan ng parallel classes, activity-based learning, at minimal homework load na ibibigay sa mga estudyante. Sisimulan ang pilot implementation ng Dynamic Learning Program (DLP) sa mga paaralan na matinding naapektuhan ng kalamidad partikular na sa Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Bicol, at Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). Sa pinakahuling datos ng naturang ahensiya nasa halos 3.97 milyong mag-aaral at 181,270 teaching at non-teaching staff mula sa 10,947 paaralan ang apektado sa suspensyon ng klase noong nagdaang bagyo. Aabot na rin sa higit P396-milyon ang kinakailangang pondo para sa pagsasaayos ng mga nasirang imprastruktura, kabilang na rito ang 113 totally destroyed classrooms at 227 na partially destroyed, kasama na ang mga nasirang palikuran, wash facilities, at kagamitan.

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