University studes from Dumaguete shine in PNoy games
by Rachelle M. Nessia
DUMAGUETE CITY, June 3 (PIA) --- Students from Foundation University (FU) in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental hauled trophies and medals during the first-ever Philippine National Gamesheld in Bacolod City last week.
A statement from FU said the university's Mens' Futsal Team clinched the silver medal after playing against the Philippine Eagles National Team while the local Team IYSPeace won the bronze after playing against Metro TMS Davao.
The FU boys are basking in their silver medal win. "We never expected to win,” said head coachVladimir Villacora. Playing coach Carl Rey Cabetingan said they met strong teams, as well as the Philippine team. “Our victory created confidence among our young players,” he said.
On the other hand, FU's Beach Volleyball Team took home the bronze medal while the Women Futsal and Beach Volleybal placed 4th over-all.
Futsal, according to the press release, is street football played by five players running for 20 minutes each half time.
FU's mens' and womens'also bagged the coveted Fair Play Award, which according to IYSPeace Deputy Director Gilex Roas, means that "not anyone in the FU team committed a foul nor got a yellow card during the games."
FU President Mira Sinco, over a victory lunch held recently, congratulated the athletes, calling them the "amazing team." “You decide what you want to be and work hard to get there,” she said. (RMN/PIA Negros Oriental with reports from Jenny Sedillo)
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NegOr LGUs receive now Pantawid Pasada checks
by Jennifer Catan-Tilos
DUMAGUETE CITY, June 3 (PIA) – Nineteen local government units (LGUs) in Negros Oriental have started receiving checks for tricycle drivers from the Department Interior and Local Government (DILG) as cash assistance under the Pantawid Pasada Program.
Of the 25 LGUs in the province, 19 checks are turned-over individually to LGUs with a total amount of P723,450 for the 4,823 qualified and validated tricycle franchisee-drivers by the DILG here.
DILG in-charge of the program, Deidre Aranas said the remaining six LGUs of Bayawan City, Guihulngan City, Mabinay, Sta. Catalina, Valencia and Canlaon City are still awaiting the release of checks and resolutions from the local council authorizing municipal mayors to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the DILG.
Under the program, each tricycle driver is entitled to receive a one-time cash assistance of P150.00, while PUJ driver will have a Pantawid Pasada card loaded with P1,050.00.
LGUs with checks from DILG have started distributing the fuel cash assistance to tricycle drivers, while the rest are expected to receive the checks next week, said Aranas.
Jeepney drivers are yet to receive their cards through the Land Transportation Office of the three districts of the province.
The Pantawid Pasada cards will be used to purchase diesel from participating gasoline stations.
This assistance provides temporary relief from the impact of oil price hikes as the growing unrest in the Middle East and North Africa continues to create uncertainty in the international and local markets. (PIA NegOr/JCT)
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PRC to renew licenses in Zamboanguita on June 24
by Rachelle M. Nessia
DUMAGUETE CITY, June 3 (PIA) --- Personnel from the Philippine Regulatory Commission (PRC) is scheduled to renew PRC IDs on June 24 at Zamboanguita Municipal Gymnasium starting at 8:00 a.m.
PRC will accept applicants for ID renewal in the following professions: Geodetic Engineers, Customs Brokers, Professional Electrical Engineer, REE, RMaster Engineers, Architects, Interior Designers, Professional Agricultural Engineers and Electronics and Communications Engineers.
"Applicants for Electronics and Communications Engineers will need to submit valid IECPE ID or certificate of membership of good standing. For the other professions, a xerox copy of accredited professional organization is required," said Aida Saavedra, information officer of Zamboanguita Mayor's Office, in an interview.
In addition, all applicants are required to submit two pieces of passport-sized picture with name tag in color but with white background.
In case of expired IDs, a xerox copy of both sides of the ID must be submitted.
"In case of lost IDs that have not yet expired and the owner wants to renew it, he will need to submit an affidavit of loss and photocopy of the certificate of registration," said Saavedra.
For change of status applications, PRC requires the applicant to hand in one original copy of marriage contract from the National Statistics Office. In the case of non-readable entry in the marriage contract, a clear copy of the Form 102 or Form 1A certified by the Local Civil Registrar must be submitted.
Application forms are available at the Zamboanguita Mayor's Office for those who wish to fill them out beforehand. "Although applicants can also secure the forms on June 24 at the gymnasium," said Saavedra.
She added that applications for Teacher's Board Exams scheduled on September this year will also be accepted by PRC on the said day. (RMN/PIA Negros Oriental)