P4.5M development work for Heritage Hill proposed
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by Aileen Refuerzo
A development plan to put up a nature walk and view deck facilities at the Dominican Heritage Hill and Nature Park has been proposed.
The Baguio Heritage Hill Committee chaired by Mayor Mauricio Domogan approved the development plan for the nature park as presented by the city engineering office costing P4,550,000.
Based on the program of work submitted by city engineer Leo Bernardez, the projects will consist of the construction of a pathway or eco-trail costing P3,650,000, four units of gazebo amounting to P640,000 and two units view decks, P260,000.
Councilor Philian Weygan-Allan, a member of the committee, submitted the project for confirmation by the city council through a proposed ordinance which was approved on first reading last Monday by the city council.
Weygan included in the ordinance the realignment of P4,130,005.94 from the Centennial Commission Fund balance to be used for the proposed project.
The city government intends to introduce substantial development in the area this year and included it as a priority project with P20 million allocation.
The overall concept for the development of the area was estimated to cost P98 million including the rehabilitation of the building, parking area construction, slope management, greening or landscaping, fencing, drainage system development and installation of sewer line.
The city initially introduced improvements in the area by constructing the perimeter fence, improving the road and parking area that amounted to P18 million.
The area was designated as a property for environmental, tourist, education and spiritual activities. *(PIO Baguio City/PIA CAR)
A development plan to put up a nature walk and view deck facilities at the Dominican Heritage Hill and Nature Park has been proposed.
The Baguio Heritage Hill Committee chaired by Mayor Mauricio Domogan approved the development plan for the nature park as presented by the city engineering office costing P4,550,000.
Based on the program of work submitted by city engineer Leo Bernardez, the projects will consist of the construction of a pathway or eco-trail costing P3,650,000, four units of gazebo amounting to P640,000 and two units view decks, P260,000.
Councilor Philian Weygan-Allan, a member of the committee, submitted the project for confirmation by the city council through a proposed ordinance which was approved on first reading last Monday by the city council.
Weygan included in the ordinance the realignment of P4,130,005.94 from the Centennial Commission Fund balance to be used for the proposed project.
The city government intends to introduce substantial development in the area this year and included it as a priority project with P20 million allocation.
The overall concept for the development of the area was estimated to cost P98 million including the rehabilitation of the building, parking area construction, slope management, greening or landscaping, fencing, drainage system development and installation of sewer line.
The city initially introduced improvements in the area by constructing the perimeter fence, improving the road and parking area that amounted to P18 million.
The area was designated as a property for environmental, tourist, education and spiritual activities. *(PIO Baguio City/PIA CAR)
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Baguio City
DepEd reiterates no collection of fees in public schools
by Mari Cruz
The Department of Education (DepEd) in the region has warned public school administrators anew to stop collecting fees this coming enrollment period.
DepEd -Cordillera Administrative region director Josefina Tamondong, in a radio interview, urged parents and guardians of public elementary and high school students to report to the DepEd any instance when fees are collected by schools during the enrollment period.
Tamondong said that the department has ordered all school administrators particularly public elementary and secondary schools to stop collecting fees from students except those that are allowed by law.
She explained that payment of voluntary contributions which include fees for Boy Scouts of the Philippines, Girl Scouts of the Philippines, the Philippine National Red Cross, Philippine Tuberculosis Society, Inc. and the Parent, Teacher and Community Association although authorized by DepEd, should not be collected during enrollment period.
She said that although there are several school officials in other regions being investigated for illegal fees collection for the previous years, Tamondong proudly stated that so far in the region, there was no case of illegal collection of school fees.
The DepEd official said that their office is always open to address any complaints or issues regarding questionable collection of school fees. (JDP/MC-PIA CAR)
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Baguio City
Local dads appeal for the implementation of salary standardization law for judges
by Juliet Saley
BONTOC, Mt. Province- Concerned by the lack of interest of lawyers to apply for the position of judges in courts in the province that have long been vacant , members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) here enacted a resolution requesting President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III, to fully implement the salary standardization law for all judges in the Philippines.
In their resolution, the SP members stated that were duly informed that Salary Standardization Law for Judges has not been fully implemented considering that at present the salaries of judges in regional and municipal circuit trial courts are lower than that of public attorneys, prosecutors, and clerks of court.
It is for this reason that lawyers are not interested to apply for the vacant positions of judges in Mt. Province - one regional trial court judge and municipal circuit trial court judges are unfilled - thus, one Municipal Trial Court Judge handles two or even three municipalities.
If only to encourage lawyers to apply for the vacant Judge positions and thereby prevent the delay in the disposition of cases, there is a need for the full implementation of the salary standardization of judges, the resolution further stated. (JDP/JBS- PIA CAR,Mt. Province)
BONTOC, Mt. Province- Concerned by the lack of interest of lawyers to apply for the position of judges in courts in the province that have long been vacant , members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) here enacted a resolution requesting President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III, to fully implement the salary standardization law for all judges in the Philippines.
In their resolution, the SP members stated that were duly informed that Salary Standardization Law for Judges has not been fully implemented considering that at present the salaries of judges in regional and municipal circuit trial courts are lower than that of public attorneys, prosecutors, and clerks of court.
It is for this reason that lawyers are not interested to apply for the vacant positions of judges in Mt. Province - one regional trial court judge and municipal circuit trial court judges are unfilled - thus, one Municipal Trial Court Judge handles two or even three municipalities.
If only to encourage lawyers to apply for the vacant Judge positions and thereby prevent the delay in the disposition of cases, there is a need for the full implementation of the salary standardization of judges, the resolution further stated. (JDP/JBS- PIA CAR,Mt. Province)
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Mountain Province
Abra job seekers invited to apply in May 18-19 jobs fair
by Maritess B. Beñas
BANGUED, Abra- The Provincial Jobs Fair Committee is inviting job seekers to the jobs fair to be conducted on May 18 – 19 at the provincial capitol here.
This annual job fair is a project of the provincial government through the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and other partner-agencies.
Employers both from private business firms and institutions and recruitment agencies for overseas employment will offer employment opportunities during the jobs fair. Some may even hire applicants on the spot.
Relative to this, DOLE provincial head Dr. Emerito Narag reminded the job applicants to bring along with them all their requirements such as bio-data, Certificate of Employment, authenticated birth certificate from the National Statistics Office, and 2 x 2 ID pictures.
Last year, 14 applicants who registered in the jobs fair were deployed in local establishments while 20 were assisted for overseas deployment, according to Constancia Trongco, officer-in-charge of the Abra provincial PESO.
Meanwhile, the commitment of Governor Eustaquio P. Bersamin to support interested and qualified skilled workers to work abroad still holds. Although the jobs fair committee had not formulated the guidelines for the implementation of the plan for the provincial government to provide financial assistance for qualified workers who need money especially for their placement fees, the Governor still helped those who sought his assistance.
Bersamin moved that a proposal be prepared and submitted for regular funding by the provincial government through the Sangguniang Panlalawigan in order to have a ready financial assistance for those in need. (JDP/MTBB-PIA CAR,Abra)
BANGUED, Abra- The Provincial Jobs Fair Committee is inviting job seekers to the jobs fair to be conducted on May 18 – 19 at the provincial capitol here.
This annual job fair is a project of the provincial government through the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and other partner-agencies.
Employers both from private business firms and institutions and recruitment agencies for overseas employment will offer employment opportunities during the jobs fair. Some may even hire applicants on the spot.
Relative to this, DOLE provincial head Dr. Emerito Narag reminded the job applicants to bring along with them all their requirements such as bio-data, Certificate of Employment, authenticated birth certificate from the National Statistics Office, and 2 x 2 ID pictures.
Last year, 14 applicants who registered in the jobs fair were deployed in local establishments while 20 were assisted for overseas deployment, according to Constancia Trongco, officer-in-charge of the Abra provincial PESO.
Meanwhile, the commitment of Governor Eustaquio P. Bersamin to support interested and qualified skilled workers to work abroad still holds. Although the jobs fair committee had not formulated the guidelines for the implementation of the plan for the provincial government to provide financial assistance for qualified workers who need money especially for their placement fees, the Governor still helped those who sought his assistance.
Bersamin moved that a proposal be prepared and submitted for regular funding by the provincial government through the Sangguniang Panlalawigan in order to have a ready financial assistance for those in need. (JDP/MTBB-PIA CAR,Abra)
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Abra