With Aga's new endorsement comes a new television commercial (TVC) titled "Sun Cellular, Boses ng Barkada." It promotes Aga as the new face behind Sun Cellular and its most popular flagship permanent service, the Sun Call and Text Unlimited (CTU) 25 that offers the most cost-efficient service in town - unlimited calls and texts for one day for only P25! It can be availed through Sun's electronic loading service Sun Xpress Load and e-pins. Meanwhile, regular load can also be converted to CTU25.
"Sun Cellular is the only operator that offers unlimited calls. For a flat daily rate, our subscribers can call and text other Sun numbers all they want for 24 hours. This is our distinct offer to consumers," says Joan Dueñas, AVP for Prepaid Business "People need to communicate everyday with family, friends, and business contacts. Through this, Sun Cellular builds and nurtures relationships. That's why we did this recent campaign: our subscribers are not just limited to texting, they can call all they want."
"The TVC suits Aga best: not only is he a celebrated actor, he is also a noted sportsman, a businessman and a family man," enthuses Dueñas. "With the many reel and real life roles he plays, it is important that he communicates constantly with his family and colleagues in the business. Sun's Call & Text Unlimited service allows him to do that. They are all just a phone call away."
Aga couldn't agree more. "I always want to be connected to those very important to me." He also believes in Sun's value for money offering, saying that CTU 25 is good for everyone like people who work for him in his construction/real estate project. "Lahat ng tao gusto maging praktikal. Sa Sun, tumawag ka lang. Mag-usap na kayo. That is why I'm so excited to be with Sun. I believe in the brand." - Press Release
Monday, May 26, 2008
Filipino Supporters of the Communist Party of the Philippines/NPA Gave Up
Many supporters of the NPA Movement have called it "quit." They are back to the government fold.
Ninety-six mass base supporters of the Communist Party of the Philippines/New People's Army/National Democratic Front (CPP/NPA/NDF) have surrendered to elements of the Army's 14th Infantry Battalion in three separate incidents in Eastern Samar, a military spokesman reported Saturday.
Army spokesman Lt. Col. Romeo Brawner said the first incident was at 8 a.m. on May 13 where 49 New People's Army supporters from Cagtoong, Oras, Eastern Samar, headed by Brgy. Chairman Joel M. Mejica surrendered to the said troops.
Brawner said the second incident was at 9 a.m. the same day where 17 communist terrorist supporters from Brgy Capili, Oras headed by Brgy Chairman Rufo J. Madeja surrendered.
At 11 a.m., another 30 communist terrorist supporters from Brgy. Gamot of same municipality headed by Brgy. Chairman Arnulfo M. Oros surrendered to the same Army unit, said Brawner.
"The surrenderors are now executing their affidavits for the filing of appropriate charges against the NPA rebels operating in the area in coordination with the local PNP," said Brawner, quoting reports from the field.
"This surrender is a manifestation that the communist movement is losing support from its mass base. With the relentless surrender and neutralization of NPA members and their guerilla fronts coupled with continuous operations of government troops, it is not impossible to reduce the NPA rebels into an insignificant number come 2010," said Brawner.
Meanwhile, in a separate incident in Samar, Brawner said members of the 34th Infantry Battalion, while conducting combat operation, discovered an enemy abandoned camp in Sitio Bagte, Brgy. Manlilinab, Basey at 11 a.m. on May 20.
"The said camp is composed of 40 bunkers that can accommodate more or less 200 communist terrorists. The camp is said to be abandoned for almost two months. The troops recovered a BDA (battle dress attire) uniform, one M14 magazine, and CT personal belongings," said Brawner.
He said the troops are still in the area to monitor possible enemy presence.
Brawner also reported that another enemy abandoned camp was discovered by one platoon from 42nd Division Reconnaissance Company while conducting combat operations towards their designated objective in Brgy. Mabini Surigao City at 3:45 p.m. on May 18.
Ninety-six mass base supporters of the Communist Party of the Philippines/New People's Army/National Democratic Front (CPP/NPA/NDF) have surrendered to elements of the Army's 14th Infantry Battalion in three separate incidents in Eastern Samar, a military spokesman reported Saturday.
Army spokesman Lt. Col. Romeo Brawner said the first incident was at 8 a.m. on May 13 where 49 New People's Army supporters from Cagtoong, Oras, Eastern Samar, headed by Brgy. Chairman Joel M. Mejica surrendered to the said troops.
Brawner said the second incident was at 9 a.m. the same day where 17 communist terrorist supporters from Brgy Capili, Oras headed by Brgy Chairman Rufo J. Madeja surrendered.
At 11 a.m., another 30 communist terrorist supporters from Brgy. Gamot of same municipality headed by Brgy. Chairman Arnulfo M. Oros surrendered to the same Army unit, said Brawner.
"The surrenderors are now executing their affidavits for the filing of appropriate charges against the NPA rebels operating in the area in coordination with the local PNP," said Brawner, quoting reports from the field.
"This surrender is a manifestation that the communist movement is losing support from its mass base. With the relentless surrender and neutralization of NPA members and their guerilla fronts coupled with continuous operations of government troops, it is not impossible to reduce the NPA rebels into an insignificant number come 2010," said Brawner.
Meanwhile, in a separate incident in Samar, Brawner said members of the 34th Infantry Battalion, while conducting combat operation, discovered an enemy abandoned camp in Sitio Bagte, Brgy. Manlilinab, Basey at 11 a.m. on May 20.
"The said camp is composed of 40 bunkers that can accommodate more or less 200 communist terrorists. The camp is said to be abandoned for almost two months. The troops recovered a BDA (battle dress attire) uniform, one M14 magazine, and CT personal belongings," said Brawner.
He said the troops are still in the area to monitor possible enemy presence.
Brawner also reported that another enemy abandoned camp was discovered by one platoon from 42nd Division Reconnaissance Company while conducting combat operations towards their designated objective in Brgy. Mabini Surigao City at 3:45 p.m. on May 18.
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Philippine President Samples World-Famous Bohol's Diving Spot and Resort
Written by Rey Anthony Chiu
Philippine Information Agency
Tackling heated deliberations on power and mediating the controversial spat between Manila Electric Company and state-run insurance system deserve cooling moments and Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo precisely did just that, few minutes after her Bohol Cabinet meeting May 20.
"She was excited, even with limited visibility due to the fast sunset. By the looks of it, she is coming back," a resort staff revealed as the president briefly came to the island after the dive.
Balicasag Resort resident manager Maria Elena Go said the president was excited when she narrated her experience even with limited visibility.
After the Cabinet meeting, the president, accompanied by Tourism Secretary Joseph Ace Durano, Agriculture Secretary Arthur Yap and navy divers immediately motored to Alona Beach in Panglao, about two hours later than scheduled to hop to Balicasag Island.
Squeezing into a black wet-suit and putting on a transparent plastic mask, on the diveboat before transferring to the flat boat in front of the resort, she momentarily left the world of politics for the underwater wonders of the famous dive-island in Panglao.
Earlier, Representative Edgar Chatto, in a radio interview told listeners that the president wants to see for herself why Japanese divers rate Balicasag as the third most beautiful dive site in the world.
Go, in an interview confessed she was worried about the delay for it was almost dark and visibility is reduced.
For lack of time, the dive briefing, which was set at 2:00 pm in the resort happened 2 hours later, and on the boat instead.
An entourage of Navy divers and underwater photographers documenting the event accompanied the president and Secretary Yap as both descended into the famed Royal Garden.
Immersing themselves first on the north side of the island, the dive point of interest are thick corals that form a kaleidoscopic multi-colored reef teeming with tropical fish. The site, simply named the Royal Garden, is also what most divers refer to the entire marine ecosystem of Balicasag.
From there, the President and her party of divers proceeded to the thrill of swimming though the black coral forest or simply Black Forest, Balicasag resident dive master said.
The dive, he said offers a rare opportunity of swimming through black coral that teems at surpsingly shallow 30 meter depths. Black corals are seldom found above 50 meters.
Speculations bare that the island's shadow combined with the coolness and nutrients provided by currents and upwellings "deceive" the coral into thinking it's at greater depth.
Apart from the black corals, schools of tropical fish-such as moorfish idols, batfish and lionfish - along with assorted nudibranches, including Spanish dancers are there, Balicasag website states.
Other Balicasag points of interest, which the President's party missed are the Cathedral Wall, Divers' Haven, Turtle Point and the Marine Sanctuary dives, all ringing the 25 hectare island off Panglao.
Philippine Information Agency
Tackling heated deliberations on power and mediating the controversial spat between Manila Electric Company and state-run insurance system deserve cooling moments and Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo precisely did just that, few minutes after her Bohol Cabinet meeting May 20.
"She was excited, even with limited visibility due to the fast sunset. By the looks of it, she is coming back," a resort staff revealed as the president briefly came to the island after the dive.
Balicasag Resort resident manager Maria Elena Go said the president was excited when she narrated her experience even with limited visibility.
After the Cabinet meeting, the president, accompanied by Tourism Secretary Joseph Ace Durano, Agriculture Secretary Arthur Yap and navy divers immediately motored to Alona Beach in Panglao, about two hours later than scheduled to hop to Balicasag Island.
Squeezing into a black wet-suit and putting on a transparent plastic mask, on the diveboat before transferring to the flat boat in front of the resort, she momentarily left the world of politics for the underwater wonders of the famous dive-island in Panglao.
Earlier, Representative Edgar Chatto, in a radio interview told listeners that the president wants to see for herself why Japanese divers rate Balicasag as the third most beautiful dive site in the world.
Go, in an interview confessed she was worried about the delay for it was almost dark and visibility is reduced.
For lack of time, the dive briefing, which was set at 2:00 pm in the resort happened 2 hours later, and on the boat instead.
An entourage of Navy divers and underwater photographers documenting the event accompanied the president and Secretary Yap as both descended into the famed Royal Garden.
Immersing themselves first on the north side of the island, the dive point of interest are thick corals that form a kaleidoscopic multi-colored reef teeming with tropical fish. The site, simply named the Royal Garden, is also what most divers refer to the entire marine ecosystem of Balicasag.
From there, the President and her party of divers proceeded to the thrill of swimming though the black coral forest or simply Black Forest, Balicasag resident dive master said.
The dive, he said offers a rare opportunity of swimming through black coral that teems at surpsingly shallow 30 meter depths. Black corals are seldom found above 50 meters.
Speculations bare that the island's shadow combined with the coolness and nutrients provided by currents and upwellings "deceive" the coral into thinking it's at greater depth.
Apart from the black corals, schools of tropical fish-such as moorfish idols, batfish and lionfish - along with assorted nudibranches, including Spanish dancers are there, Balicasag website states.
Other Balicasag points of interest, which the President's party missed are the Cathedral Wall, Divers' Haven, Turtle Point and the Marine Sanctuary dives, all ringing the 25 hectare island off Panglao.
Multi-billion Panglao-Bohol International Airport Launched by Philippine President
By Rey Anthony Chiu - Philippine Information Agency
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo launched the construction of the P4.17-billion Panglao-Bohol International Airport here to boost the tourism and trade potentials of this world-class destination province.
The President led the capsule-laying ceremony in Barangay Tawala assisted by Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) Secretary Leandro Mendoza, Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) General Manager Alfonso Cusi, Bohol Gov. Erico Aumentado, and Panglao Mayor Benedicto Alcala.
After the capsule-laying, the President was briefed by Cusi on the status of the project funded through MIAA's P3-billion income and P1 billion from the DOTC.
Cusi informed the President that the international airport is targeted to be operational in the first quarter of 2010 and can accommodate one million passengers per year.
The President said no foreign loans were sourced in the construction of the Panglao International Airport as government revenue agencies have consistently exceeded their targets these past few years.
Upon completion of the project, the President said foreign tourists can now come directly and visit the famous destinations in Bohol that include the Chocolate Hills, a candidate in the Internet search for the New Seven Wonders of Nature, and Balicasag Island, a popular breathtaking dive site which she herself had a look.
The President said Bohol, the tenth largest island of the Philippines, is one of the tourism centers of the country. Located in the heart of the Visayas, it is famous for the tarsier, the world's smallest primate; pristine beaches and dive spots, caves and crystal springs, ancestral homes, and centuries-old churches.
In an earlier interview, Cusi and Mendoza said the Panglao International Airport would not only cater to tourists and cargo but is expected to boost trade, investments and economic activity in Bohol as it would be a magnet for industrial parks and economic zones.
The multi-billion key infrastructure project also merited a good number of critics, one which is led by University of the Philippines Professor of Economics Ernesto Pernia and long-time airport critic and former Panglao Municipal Tourism Committee Chairman Agustin Cloribel.
Working against time in efforts to at least stall or scrap the project, Boholanos for Truth, Accountability and Reform (BOTAR) posted a paid ad in a local paper daring the provincial leaders to clarify issues involving the project.
Questions raised against the plan are its economic viability, serious environmental concerns, perceived corruption and dirty politics.
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo launched the construction of the P4.17-billion Panglao-Bohol International Airport here to boost the tourism and trade potentials of this world-class destination province.
The President led the capsule-laying ceremony in Barangay Tawala assisted by Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) Secretary Leandro Mendoza, Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) General Manager Alfonso Cusi, Bohol Gov. Erico Aumentado, and Panglao Mayor Benedicto Alcala.
After the capsule-laying, the President was briefed by Cusi on the status of the project funded through MIAA's P3-billion income and P1 billion from the DOTC.
Cusi informed the President that the international airport is targeted to be operational in the first quarter of 2010 and can accommodate one million passengers per year.
The President said no foreign loans were sourced in the construction of the Panglao International Airport as government revenue agencies have consistently exceeded their targets these past few years.
Upon completion of the project, the President said foreign tourists can now come directly and visit the famous destinations in Bohol that include the Chocolate Hills, a candidate in the Internet search for the New Seven Wonders of Nature, and Balicasag Island, a popular breathtaking dive site which she herself had a look.
The President said Bohol, the tenth largest island of the Philippines, is one of the tourism centers of the country. Located in the heart of the Visayas, it is famous for the tarsier, the world's smallest primate; pristine beaches and dive spots, caves and crystal springs, ancestral homes, and centuries-old churches.
In an earlier interview, Cusi and Mendoza said the Panglao International Airport would not only cater to tourists and cargo but is expected to boost trade, investments and economic activity in Bohol as it would be a magnet for industrial parks and economic zones.
The multi-billion key infrastructure project also merited a good number of critics, one which is led by University of the Philippines Professor of Economics Ernesto Pernia and long-time airport critic and former Panglao Municipal Tourism Committee Chairman Agustin Cloribel.
Working against time in efforts to at least stall or scrap the project, Boholanos for Truth, Accountability and Reform (BOTAR) posted a paid ad in a local paper daring the provincial leaders to clarify issues involving the project.
Questions raised against the plan are its economic viability, serious environmental concerns, perceived corruption and dirty politics.
Philippine President Calls for Solution to High Oil Price and Food Shortage
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo called on all political leaders to support government efforts in tackling the twin global challenges of spiraling oil prices and food shortage.
In her opening statement at the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Cabinet group meeting at the Garden Square of the Panglao Island Nature Resort and Spa in the world-famous Panglao Island, the President stressed that too much politicking would not help solve the problem on oil and food.
''We have much to do to bring affordable food, energy and power to our people. I call on all our leaders to help us in this urgent task, and leave the politicking for 2010,'' the President said.
The President added that the people are now feeling the impact of rising oil and food prices and the government continues to implement mitigating measures to ease the burden.
Thus, she called on those who take advantage of the situation to stop and instead help government in its efforts.
''Let us give priority to food, livelihood and the basic needs of our people,'' the President said adding that she remains focused in improving the lives of the people, unmindful of political bickerings.
''(Politicking) will not bring food on the table, affordable electricity and transport fare,'' she said. - Philippine Information Agency
In her opening statement at the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Cabinet group meeting at the Garden Square of the Panglao Island Nature Resort and Spa in the world-famous Panglao Island, the President stressed that too much politicking would not help solve the problem on oil and food.
''We have much to do to bring affordable food, energy and power to our people. I call on all our leaders to help us in this urgent task, and leave the politicking for 2010,'' the President said.
The President added that the people are now feeling the impact of rising oil and food prices and the government continues to implement mitigating measures to ease the burden.
Thus, she called on those who take advantage of the situation to stop and instead help government in its efforts.
''Let us give priority to food, livelihood and the basic needs of our people,'' the President said adding that she remains focused in improving the lives of the people, unmindful of political bickerings.
''(Politicking) will not bring food on the table, affordable electricity and transport fare,'' she said. - Philippine Information Agency
Friday, May 23, 2008
Case Filed Against Palawan Mining Board and Engineer Baltazar Camoy
Philippine News Agency - A civil case for breach of agreement has been filed at the Palawan Regional Trial Court (RTC) against the Provincial Mining Regulatory Board (PMRB) and Engr. Baltazar S. Camoy, the geodetic engineer it hired to conduct revalidation of survey and resurvey of the applied small scale mining area of Agapito A. Salido, Jr. of Aramaywan Metals Development Corporation (AMDC).
Specifically, the PMRB and Caimoy are being sued by plaintiff Salido for "breach of agreement" with nullity of report dated March 31, 2008 and injunction with prayer for temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction.
This recent development came following Salido's failure to convince the PMRB to "partially lift" the suspension of his small scale mining operation in Barangay Aramaywan, Narra.
In his first cause of action, Salido said that in an agreement dated March 28, 2008, notarized before lawyer Nesario Awat of Kilusang Sagip Kalikasan (KSK), the services of Caimoy was commissioned by him and the PMRB to conduct a relocation, ground verification and revalidation survey of the area, the technical description of which is shown in Small Scale Mining Permit (SSMP) 47 issued by the Office of the Governor.
The purpose of the agreement, he stated, was to settle once and for all the exact boundaries of his small scale mining area as shown in his permit.
But on the day of the supposed revalidation, ground verification and relocation at the mine site, Caimoy merely conducted an observation of the discovery or observation post and of the mine pit using his instrument that can allegedly determine the global positions or the global positioning system (GPS).
Salido said Caimoy did not conduct an actual relocation, ground verification and revalidation survey because no monument was ever placed on the ground to determine the exact geographical position of the four corners of his approved mining claim under the SSMP 47, all in violation of the stipulations in the agreement dated March 28.
While Caimoy did identify the discovery or observation post and the mine pit of the mining area, he intentionally and with evident bad faith did not identify and establish the geographical position of the four corners and the point of reference on the ground and their deliberate exclusion from his observation through the GPS, creates a confusion as to the true and exact boundaries of plaintiffs' mining claim and makes it appear that the mine pit or the area explored by plaintiff is outside of his claim covered by the permit.
By allegedly conducting mere observation and only of the discovery or observation post and mine pit, Caimoy's work is incomplete and inconclusive. It also breached the agreement in which he was called to perform, not only to do observation but survey, ground verification and relocation of the whole mining area covered by SSMP 47, to the damage and prejudice of Salido.
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Specifically, the PMRB and Caimoy are being sued by plaintiff Salido for "breach of agreement" with nullity of report dated March 31, 2008 and injunction with prayer for temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction.
This recent development came following Salido's failure to convince the PMRB to "partially lift" the suspension of his small scale mining operation in Barangay Aramaywan, Narra.
In his first cause of action, Salido said that in an agreement dated March 28, 2008, notarized before lawyer Nesario Awat of Kilusang Sagip Kalikasan (KSK), the services of Caimoy was commissioned by him and the PMRB to conduct a relocation, ground verification and revalidation survey of the area, the technical description of which is shown in Small Scale Mining Permit (SSMP) 47 issued by the Office of the Governor.
The purpose of the agreement, he stated, was to settle once and for all the exact boundaries of his small scale mining area as shown in his permit.
But on the day of the supposed revalidation, ground verification and relocation at the mine site, Caimoy merely conducted an observation of the discovery or observation post and of the mine pit using his instrument that can allegedly determine the global positions or the global positioning system (GPS).
Salido said Caimoy did not conduct an actual relocation, ground verification and revalidation survey because no monument was ever placed on the ground to determine the exact geographical position of the four corners of his approved mining claim under the SSMP 47, all in violation of the stipulations in the agreement dated March 28.
While Caimoy did identify the discovery or observation post and the mine pit of the mining area, he intentionally and with evident bad faith did not identify and establish the geographical position of the four corners and the point of reference on the ground and their deliberate exclusion from his observation through the GPS, creates a confusion as to the true and exact boundaries of plaintiffs' mining claim and makes it appear that the mine pit or the area explored by plaintiff is outside of his claim covered by the permit.
By allegedly conducting mere observation and only of the discovery or observation post and mine pit, Caimoy's work is incomplete and inconclusive. It also breached the agreement in which he was called to perform, not only to do observation but survey, ground verification and relocation of the whole mining area covered by SSMP 47, to the damage and prejudice of Salido.
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Palawan Philippines Files Case Against 25 Vietnamese Nationals
The Palawan Provincial Prosecutor's Office has filed charges of violation of the provisions of Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines against 25 Vietnamese nationals who were caught smuggling rice into the country through Calanduran Bay in Balabac last May 16.
Commodore Danilo Vilda of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in Palawan said the foreign nationals are being sued for specifically violating Section 2530, paragraphs a, d, f, r and (1-1) of the tariffs and customs code. Six Balabac's residents were also included in the cases filed with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR).
He said one of the Balabac residents is Rabana Ami, owner of M/L Princess Aika, which is also involved in the transport of the sacks of rice from the large Vietnamese ship to Balabac port.
The cases against the Vietnamese fishermen were filed last Tuesday (May 20), the PCG chief said, adding their ship, M/V Binh Phuoc, was responsible for bringing to the country more or less 200 sacks of undocumented rice smuggled from Vietnam. The vessel's captain was identified as Vu Van Trung.
On May 16 at about 8:30 p.m., a text message was received from the commanding officer of MCS 3009 that stated it accosted a Vietnamese cargo vessel whose crewmen were unloading sacks of rice to M/L Princess Aika without pertinent documents at Calanduran Bay.
Initial investigations conducted by authorities disclosed that on April 23, the Vietnamese cargo vessel went to Zamboanga City from Saigon, Vietnam and delivered 135,000 sacks of rice to the National Food Authority (NFA) there. The said vessel arrived in the said city on April 28.
It left Zamboanga port on May 9 supposedly to go back to Vietnam without any load based on records and clearance given by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) of Zamboanga. - Philippine News Agency
Commodore Danilo Vilda of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in Palawan said the foreign nationals are being sued for specifically violating Section 2530, paragraphs a, d, f, r and (1-1) of the tariffs and customs code. Six Balabac's residents were also included in the cases filed with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR).
He said one of the Balabac residents is Rabana Ami, owner of M/L Princess Aika, which is also involved in the transport of the sacks of rice from the large Vietnamese ship to Balabac port.
The cases against the Vietnamese fishermen were filed last Tuesday (May 20), the PCG chief said, adding their ship, M/V Binh Phuoc, was responsible for bringing to the country more or less 200 sacks of undocumented rice smuggled from Vietnam. The vessel's captain was identified as Vu Van Trung.
On May 16 at about 8:30 p.m., a text message was received from the commanding officer of MCS 3009 that stated it accosted a Vietnamese cargo vessel whose crewmen were unloading sacks of rice to M/L Princess Aika without pertinent documents at Calanduran Bay.
Initial investigations conducted by authorities disclosed that on April 23, the Vietnamese cargo vessel went to Zamboanga City from Saigon, Vietnam and delivered 135,000 sacks of rice to the National Food Authority (NFA) there. The said vessel arrived in the said city on April 28.
It left Zamboanga port on May 9 supposedly to go back to Vietnam without any load based on records and clearance given by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) of Zamboanga. - Philippine News Agency
Western Visayas Adopts Batch Request Entry System (BRES)
More local government units in Western Visayas are adopting the batch request entry system (BRES) which is intended to cut short the long queue of applicants at the National Statistics Office (NSO) here requesting for documents in security paper (SECPA).
The BRES is an off line processing by batch where applications for documents such as birth, marriage and death certificates and a certificate of no marriage using SECPA are encoded at the local government level or at the local civil registrar.
Thereafter, the requests are brought at the NSO regional office for processing, which would take about one week.
With the BRES, the applicant is spared of too much expense because the same charges apply when the document is being secured right at the NSO.
The LGU, however, is allowed to put on additional charges to defray the cost of using the town's resources and manpower.
Thirteen towns in Iloilo province namely Calinog, Balasan, Barotac Nuevo, Barotac Viejo, Bingawan, Dingle, Estancia, Janiuay, Lambunao, Leon, Mina and San Joaquin have adopted the BRES.
It is also being implemented in Roxas City and President Roxas town in Capiz; Hamtic and Lauan in Antique; and cities of Kabankalan and Sipalay in Negros Occidental.
NSO regional director Norman Julag-ay said the BRES is not exclusive to residents of a particular LGU such that those from neighboring places can also apply in towns nearest them.
"Some LGUs were hesitant at first to adopt the system but later on they recognized that it is beneficial both to the town and their residents," he said.
An average of 1, 000 applications daily are being processed at the NSO regional office in Iloilo City. - Philippine News Agency
The BRES is an off line processing by batch where applications for documents such as birth, marriage and death certificates and a certificate of no marriage using SECPA are encoded at the local government level or at the local civil registrar.
Thereafter, the requests are brought at the NSO regional office for processing, which would take about one week.
With the BRES, the applicant is spared of too much expense because the same charges apply when the document is being secured right at the NSO.
The LGU, however, is allowed to put on additional charges to defray the cost of using the town's resources and manpower.
Thirteen towns in Iloilo province namely Calinog, Balasan, Barotac Nuevo, Barotac Viejo, Bingawan, Dingle, Estancia, Janiuay, Lambunao, Leon, Mina and San Joaquin have adopted the BRES.
It is also being implemented in Roxas City and President Roxas town in Capiz; Hamtic and Lauan in Antique; and cities of Kabankalan and Sipalay in Negros Occidental.
NSO regional director Norman Julag-ay said the BRES is not exclusive to residents of a particular LGU such that those from neighboring places can also apply in towns nearest them.
"Some LGUs were hesitant at first to adopt the system but later on they recognized that it is beneficial both to the town and their residents," he said.
An average of 1, 000 applications daily are being processed at the NSO regional office in Iloilo City. - Philippine News Agency
TechTeam Global and Rainmaker Asia Establish Service Desk Operations in Philippines
TechTeam Global, Inc., a worldwide provider of information technology (IT), enterprise support and business process outsourcing services, said that it has entered into an agreement with Rainmaker Asia, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rainmaker Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMKR), to establish service desk operations in the Philippines. Under the agreement, Rainmaker and TechTeam will jointly build delivery capability in Manila using Rainmaker's existing facility, infrastructure and staffing capabilities.
"After careful consideration of many potential locations, we selected the Philippines based on the availability of individuals with excellent language skills, deep technical skills, a high degree of professionalism and a strong customer service orientation," said Gary Cotshott, President and Chief Executive Officer of TechTeam Global.
"Establishing capability in the Philippines is an important step in the execution of our globalization strategy and will enable our company to offer more service options to existing and new customers. We are impressed with Rainmaker's operational expertise, and we are confident in our ability to team with them to create excellent customer-focused solutions. This agreement provides us with the ability to quickly and efficiently respond to growing customer demand while ensuring high quality service delivery. As part of our strategy, we also expect to establish a TechTeam-owned facility to meet growing customer demand," said Cotshott.
"We are excited to be working with TechTeam to provide services to their Fortune 1000 customers. The addition of new clients such as TechTeam to our recently expanded operations at Rainmaker Asia highlights the high quality services we provide to our clients and their customers," said Michael Silton, President and Chief Executive Officer of Rainmaker Systems.
About Rainmaker
Rainmaker Systems, Inc. delivers sales and marketing solutions, combining hosted application software and execution services designed to drive more revenue for our clients. Our Revenue Delivery Platform(SM) combines proprietary, on-demand application software and advanced analytics with specialized sales and marketing execution services. Rainmaker clients include large enterprises in a range of industries, including computer hardware and software, telecommunications, and financial services industries. For more information, visit www.rmkr.com or call 800-631-1545.
About TechTeam Global, Inc.
TechTeam Global, Inc. is a worldwide provider of information technology, enterprise support and business process outsourcing services to Fortune 1000 corporations, multinational companies, product providers, small and medium-sized companies, and government entities. TechTeam's ability to integrate computer services into a flexible, ITIL-based solution is a key element of its strategy. Partnerships with some of the world's "best-in-class" corporations provide TechTeam with unique expertise and experience in providing information technology support solutions. For information about TechTeam Global, Inc. and its services, call 800-522-4451 from the United States or visit our Web sites at www.techteam.com and www.techteam.eu. TechTeam's common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol "TEAM." - Philippine News Agency and PRNewswire and Asianet
"After careful consideration of many potential locations, we selected the Philippines based on the availability of individuals with excellent language skills, deep technical skills, a high degree of professionalism and a strong customer service orientation," said Gary Cotshott, President and Chief Executive Officer of TechTeam Global.
"Establishing capability in the Philippines is an important step in the execution of our globalization strategy and will enable our company to offer more service options to existing and new customers. We are impressed with Rainmaker's operational expertise, and we are confident in our ability to team with them to create excellent customer-focused solutions. This agreement provides us with the ability to quickly and efficiently respond to growing customer demand while ensuring high quality service delivery. As part of our strategy, we also expect to establish a TechTeam-owned facility to meet growing customer demand," said Cotshott.
"We are excited to be working with TechTeam to provide services to their Fortune 1000 customers. The addition of new clients such as TechTeam to our recently expanded operations at Rainmaker Asia highlights the high quality services we provide to our clients and their customers," said Michael Silton, President and Chief Executive Officer of Rainmaker Systems.
About Rainmaker
Rainmaker Systems, Inc. delivers sales and marketing solutions, combining hosted application software and execution services designed to drive more revenue for our clients. Our Revenue Delivery Platform(SM) combines proprietary, on-demand application software and advanced analytics with specialized sales and marketing execution services. Rainmaker clients include large enterprises in a range of industries, including computer hardware and software, telecommunications, and financial services industries. For more information, visit www.rmkr.com or call 800-631-1545.
About TechTeam Global, Inc.
TechTeam Global, Inc. is a worldwide provider of information technology, enterprise support and business process outsourcing services to Fortune 1000 corporations, multinational companies, product providers, small and medium-sized companies, and government entities. TechTeam's ability to integrate computer services into a flexible, ITIL-based solution is a key element of its strategy. Partnerships with some of the world's "best-in-class" corporations provide TechTeam with unique expertise and experience in providing information technology support solutions. For information about TechTeam Global, Inc. and its services, call 800-522-4451 from the United States or visit our Web sites at www.techteam.com and www.techteam.eu. TechTeam's common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol "TEAM." - Philippine News Agency and PRNewswire and Asianet
Reject Coal: Greenpeace says Philippines at Risk from Climate Change
By Leonard D. Acosta
Philippine News Agency
With a strong message to "Quit coal, save the climate", the Greenpeace flagship Rainbow Warrior docked on Tuesday at the Legazpi City port, marking the start of a month-long campaign on climate change.
The most famous Greenpeace ship arrived from a five-week sail from New Zealand to hold an advocacy campaign, asking the people to act in combating the climate change which is the greatest threat facing the whole world.
"We are here to expose the role in climate change, the greatest threat to life and biodiversity on the planet," Mike Fincken, skipper of the Rainbow Warrior, said in a press conference on board the ship.
"We are here to highlight the urgent need for adaptation of strong mitigation and adaptation measures to tackle the worst impacts of climate change," he added.
Greenpeace study revealed that the Philippines is included in the list of countries most at risk from climate change with Albay province as most vulnerable to extreme weather impacts.
Climate change has been wreaking havoc across the world with increased intensity and frequency of extreme weather events such as floods, droughts and storms, sea level rise, water scarcity, decline in agricultural output, proliferation of pests and diseases and the extinction of species.
In 2006, Albay was pummeled by a series of strong typhoons, including Super Typhoon Reming, as it triggered a massive mudslide on the slopes of Mayon volcano, killing 734 people and causing agricultural damages worth P1.6 billion.
Von Hernandez, Greenpeace Southeast Asia executive director, thus said "it is time for us to wake up."
"There is very little time to waste and the tide is not going to wait either. Coal causes climate change. Climate change is already here and wreaking havoc across the country," Hernandez warned.
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Philippine News Agency
With a strong message to "Quit coal, save the climate", the Greenpeace flagship Rainbow Warrior docked on Tuesday at the Legazpi City port, marking the start of a month-long campaign on climate change.
The most famous Greenpeace ship arrived from a five-week sail from New Zealand to hold an advocacy campaign, asking the people to act in combating the climate change which is the greatest threat facing the whole world.
"We are here to expose the role in climate change, the greatest threat to life and biodiversity on the planet," Mike Fincken, skipper of the Rainbow Warrior, said in a press conference on board the ship.
"We are here to highlight the urgent need for adaptation of strong mitigation and adaptation measures to tackle the worst impacts of climate change," he added.
Greenpeace study revealed that the Philippines is included in the list of countries most at risk from climate change with Albay province as most vulnerable to extreme weather impacts.
Climate change has been wreaking havoc across the world with increased intensity and frequency of extreme weather events such as floods, droughts and storms, sea level rise, water scarcity, decline in agricultural output, proliferation of pests and diseases and the extinction of species.
In 2006, Albay was pummeled by a series of strong typhoons, including Super Typhoon Reming, as it triggered a massive mudslide on the slopes of Mayon volcano, killing 734 people and causing agricultural damages worth P1.6 billion.
Von Hernandez, Greenpeace Southeast Asia executive director, thus said "it is time for us to wake up."
"There is very little time to waste and the tide is not going to wait either. Coal causes climate change. Climate change is already here and wreaking havoc across the country," Hernandez warned.
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