BSP to conduct info drive on new RP bank notes
by: Rachelle M. Nessia
DUMAGUETE CITY, April 12 (PIA) --- The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental is poised to conduct an information drive to raise public awareness on the new Philippine bank notes.
A two-day briefing-orientation, first on April 25 at Bethel Guesthouse and April 26 at the Perpetual Help Credit Cooperative Inc. building, have been scheduled for different sectors in the province.
Audience on April 25 will be composed of representatives from the business and trade sector, government agencies and offices with cash transactions, academe, church and transportation groups.
On the second day, BSP will brief the local banking community along with pawnshop managers, remittance agents, foreign exchange dealers, money changers and cooperatives.
An officer from BSP Manila office will lead the briefing that will focus on the security features of the new bank notes, said Divine Labitad, local BSP's Branch Research Head and Chief of the Economic and Financial Learning Center.
Labitad said the information drive here is in line with the nationwide public awareness campaign initiated by BSP after President Benigno S. Aquino III formally launched on Dec. 16, 2010 the new generation of bank notes in six denominations, namely: P20, P50, P100, P200, P500 and P1,000 bills. (RMN/PIA-7 Negros Oriental)
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SPUD announces enrollment schedule for SY 2011-2012
by: Rachelle M. Nessia
DUMAGUETE CITY, April 12 (PIA) --- St. Paul University Dumaguete (SPUD) in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental has announced its enrollment schedule for college, high school and grade school classes for school year 2011 to 2012.
For the College level and high school levels, enrollment will start from May 16 to June 4.
Entrance examinations for college level are now ongoing whileentrance tests for the high school level started on April 4 until May 30 but only during Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.
Enrollment for the grade school level is on April 11 up to June 3 and classes
Opening of classes for all three levels will be on June 6, said SPUD Director for External Affairs Raffy Arbon Duhaylungsod.
SPUD is the only Catholic university in Negros Oriental and is an ISO Certified and PAASCU Accredited Learning Institution.
Interested enrollees may visit SPUD's Registrar’s Office and look for Mrs. Etherlyn F. Cadapan or call thru (035) 225 – 1506 local 206 & 207, mobile number 09156844065 and/or Dr. Mary Jane B. Galera thru mobile number 09282388349. (RMN/PIA-7 Negros Oriental)
DUMAGUETE CITY, April 12 (PIA)--- Keeping the peace and order is not the only thing that soldiers are good at. They're also good at giving back to the community by extending free medical and dental services.
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Dumaguete City gets aid for disaster preparedness
By: Jennifer Catan-Tilos
DUMAGUETE CITY, Apr 12 (PIA) The local government of Dumaguete City gets assistance from Smart Communications, Inc. in gearing up for their respective roles in the City’s Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Program.
In a statement from Smart the city received rain gauges for eight public schools that are participating in the Smart’s Project Rain Gauge.
The rain gauges were turned-over to school officials of Camanjac National High School, Taclobo High School, Junob National High School, Dumaguete City National High School, RTPM-Dumaguete Science High School, Hermenigilda Gloria Memorial High School, Piapi, High Schools, Maxino College, St. Paul University, and local PAGASA office.
As an outcome of the rainfall monitoring training held last year, the schools which participated in the Project Rain Gauge of Smart are provided with the tools to better prepare them and respond during flash floods, it is said.
Smart’s project is in cooperation with PAGASA, KLIMA Climate Change Center,Manila Observatory, and the Department of Education.
The city has experienced flash floods when continuous and heavy rainfall resulted in the overflowing of the Banica and Okoy rivers, causing extensive damage to life and property.
The Corporate Network for Disaster Response of Smart in coordination with the city government has also conducted a community-based disaster management for all the members of the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (CDRRMC).
Some 35 local officials from barangays Taclobo, Canfau-ay, Bagacay, Poblacion8, Tabuctubig, Calindagan, Tinago, Cantil-e, Cadawinonan, Camanjac, Looc, Piapi, and Bantayan are now guided on community risk assessment; risk, resources and hazard mapping and the drafting of their respective contingency plans.
Dumaguete strengthens its disaster response with the assistance of Smart’s CNDR, which implements pro-active programs for disaster prevention, mitigation and preparedness. (PIA NegOr/JCT)
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Soldiers give free civic services to thousands of NegOr hinterland residents
by: Rachelle M. Nessia
This was proven true during two consecutive medical and dental missions held April 7 and 8 in the first district in Negros Oriental, Philippines during which troopers from the 11th Infantry Battalion, Philippine Army conducted community development-oriented services to thousands of residents from far-flung barangays in the area.
A statement from the 11th IB said that about 1,970 residents from two hinterland barangays availed of the battalion medical team's services such as medical consultation, circumcision, ear piercing, eye check-up, free haircut, tooth extraction and minor surgery. The residents were also given free medicines for various ailments.
This after the army unit's medical team led by Corporal Rodelito Mariano joined the group from the office of First District Rep. Jocelyn Limkaichong (who initiated the medical missions) and the local governments of Manjuyod and Bindoy towns for the two-day civic action in said villages.
Limkaichong, in a statement from 11th IB, recognized the troopers' dedication and commitment to help the local government units in delivering social services especially to far-flung barangays.
On the other hand, 11th IB Commander Lt. Col Ramil M Bitong said that the battalion and the Philippine Army will continue supporting and participating in activities that uphold peace, security and development. (RMN/PIA-7 Negros Oriental