NSSDEO, Brgy. Burabud, Laoang, Northern Samar– Engineers of DPWH-NSSDEO under the Planning and Design Section conduct ROCOND Survey, in connection with the Road and Bridge Information Application (RBIA). The said activity was conducted last March 13 – April 30, 2023 in the Mainland and Pacific Area covering a total road length of 141.723 kilometers.
The RoCond Survey team rate their RoCond Survey with a minimum of 10 to 29km of 2-lane flexible pavement road per day depending on traffic, road and weather conditions on a given day.
The team was composed of Engr. Vinna Elsa U. Garabel, RBIA District Coordinator accompanied by Engr. Jessther Dhiann P. Sosing and Assisted by Minda S. Loyogoy, Jake T. Castillo, Rival N. Espina and Kim Jake C. Unay.
Data Encoding is being done by the designated RBIA Coordinators through the DES (Data Entry System) computer application. Output files from DES is submitted to the RBIA Regional Coordinator together with the hard copy, Engr. Anunciado said.
As part of their continuing RoCond Survey, the strengthening efforts of the NSSDEO PDS have become more systematic and efficient, Engr. Anunciado said. (MA. LUISA G. ADORA, PIO STAFF/PR)
At 7:22AM on 27 May 2023, power transmission grid operator NGCP successfully energized the Hermosa-San Jose 500-kiloVolt (kV) transmission line, an Energy Project of National Significance which will further improve the reliability of the Luzon transmission backbone.
Spanning the provinces of Bulacan, Pampanga, and Bataan, the project will strengthen transmission services and accommodate new bulk power generation from the Bataan area.
“The Hermosa-San Jose 500kV project is a major component in our planned Luzon 500kV transmission backbone. Despite many challenges, our teams worked 24/7 to complete this facility. With the energization of the line comes the improved transmission from generation sources towards the load center Metro Manila and nearby provinces,” said NGCP.
Besides the new transmission line from Bulacan to Bataan, the project includes the construction of a new Hermosa 500kV Substation, which will enable better voltage regulation and power transfer from existing 230kV facilities in the area.
The project was provisionally approved by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) with a cost of P10.2 Billion; however, the ERC has only allowed the partial recovery of P19 Million or less than 1% of the actual project cost. Given the urgent need to widen the transmission highway along the Bataan corridor, NGCP implemented the HSJ, setting aside for later, the issue on recovery approvals from the ERC.
“Our priority has and will always be doing, what is best for the public. Financial considerations can take a back seat and be threshed out later,” stressed Henry Sy, Jr., major stockholder and the company’s former president and CEO.
“We hope to correct the impression that the consumers are somehow shortchanged with how rates are computed. Our commitment has never wavered: we serve the public, and we work within the legal and regulatory framework of our concession and franchise,” Sy emphasized.
NGCP is slated to complete other critical projects in Visayas and Mindanao in the coming months. “Our stakeholders can be assured that we will continue our grid improvement, expansion, and reinforcement initiatives to deliver quality and reliable transmission services,” said NGCP. (PR)
A bloodletting activity spearheaded by People’s Outreach Program was held on May 27 resulted in the collection of 28 blood units.(LAG)
A bloodletting activity spearheaded by People’s Outreach Program was held on May 27 resulted in the collection of 28 blood units.(LAG)
CALBAYOG CITY– People’s Outreach Program (POP) partners and blood donors supplied 28 blood units to Calbayog District Hospital (CDH) in its mass blood donation (MBD)-initiated activity bannered, “Donate blood. Save lives” in partnership with MLhuillier Calbayog, Tingog party-list and Calbayog City Blood Bank Team on Saturday (May 27) at MLuillier Magsaysay Branch, this city.
Out of around 50 potential blood donors, 31 of them qualified for blood extraction after undergoing a series of tests but only 28 were successfully collected due to spoilage.
The said blood units were stored at CDH and will be available for CDH patients and patients confined in private hospitals in the city including Adventist Hospital Calbayog Inc. and Saint Camillus Hospital on Tuesday, May 30, upon receipt of the screening result from Eastern Visayas Medical Center in Tacloban City.
Majority of the blood donors were Calbayognons while eight were uniformed personnel from First Samar Provincial Mobile Force Company, 125th Special Action Company of 12th Special Action Battalion, and Calbayog City Police Station; all of the Philippine National Police, with an area of responsibility in this city.
POP Founder Leviresa Getigan stressed that the number of private individuals who are regular and new blood donors of the organization is a clear indication that POP’s campaign on the blood services program is effective especially since it is gaining more constant program partners and regular donors.
“Our utter appreciation to MLhuillier Calbayog and TINGOG Party List for being POP’s regular MBD program partners and for the provision of venue and tokens, and snacks, respectively, for our blood warriors who courageously and selflessly shared their blood yesterday. Likewise, our heartfelt gratitude to our police officers and their commanders for their unwavering support to POP,” Getigan concluded.
POP has scheduled another MBD tentatively scheduled on June 10, 2023, Saturday, with the venue soon to be announced, and is inviting potential donors from Calbayog and other neighboring municipalities.
The organization is an advocate of the Blood Services Program since year 2017 and is strengthening its community relations to encourage more advocates.
Our country experiences an average of 20 typhoons per year, causing massive destruction to infrastructure, livelihood, and transportation systems. This is what we get for being located in front of the Pacific Ocean where typhoons originate and travel to our shores with their devastating effects.
Typhoons particularly create huge setbacks for the transportation system, making it difficult for people to move around. Typhoons not only affect land transport such as roads and bridges but also maritime transport such as ports and ships. When typhoons strike, it is common for boats to get grounded, and ports to close down due to strong winds and huge waves, making it impossible for ships to dock and load or unload cargoes.
Transportation systems are vital in times of natural disasters as they are needed for rescue, supply, and maintenance purposes. However, typhoons can render transportation systems useless, making it challenging for rescuers to reach affected regions. The Philippine transportation industry is not immune to various effects of typhoons. It takes a considerable amount of time to repair damages caused by typhoons, and the long-term impact on the transportation systems can be harder to address.
Typhoons continue to be a significant challenge to the Philippine transportation industry. The country is known for its resilience to natural calamities, but the adverse effects brought about by typhoons on the transportation system remain palpable. The government and stakeholders in the transportation industry must then continue to develop strategies and infrastructure that build resilience to typhoons.
Don’t just create memories; document them. Our ability to store and recall memories helps us to make informed decisions, learn new skills, and create lasting connections with the people in our lives. But memories are also fragile and subject to distortion or loss. That is why there is a need to document memories through various means like photographs, journals, videos, and other mediums.
For one, documenting memories enables us to preserve moments that we would like to look back on. Life is fleeting, and moments we cherish now may fade with time. For instance, photos taken of our grandparents at a family gathering can preserve a moment in time that we may never experience again. Documenting these events can help us reminisce, and also provide a legacy for future generations to appreciate.
Documenting memories also has therapeutic benefits. It is often said that expressing oneself is a powerful tool in managing stress, trauma, and mental health. Writing about past experiences on a journal, creating art, or taking photographs can be used as a form of self-expression, catharsis, and healing. In fact, studies show that people who documented or recorded harrowing life experiences experienced greater resilience, emotional recovery, and coping skills.
As a form of storytelling, documenting memories can help preserve personal narratives that might otherwise be lost to time. Sharing personal stories can help people connect emotionally and on a deeper level than just through factual recitations. Documenting memories through storytelling can help bridge generational gaps and provide context for historical events or family traditions.
Memories can likewise help in the process of identity formation. Our childhood experiences, family dynamics, and cultural traditions can shape our personality and worldview. Thus, documenting memories can help us understand and make sense of our past experiences and how they have shaped our current values and perspectives. For instance, a diary entry preserved from teenage years can provide insight into how one overcame the challenges of that time and how it has led to a more mature and resilient personality from then to now.
Recording memories is further becoming more imperative in the age of social media. Platforms like Facebook provide an opportunity to keep track of pivotal moments in our lives, whether big or small. In fact, a recent study showed that people who posted more updates about their lives on Facebook were found to be happier than those who did not. Social media has provided a means of documenting and sharing memories with friends and family, which is especially important for those who live far away from loved ones.
The process can also be a tool for personal growth and development. By documenting our experiences, we can reflect on our strengths, weaknesses and areas where we need to improve. This process can help us identify patterns and behaviors that may be holding us back, leading to personal and professional growth. In fact, journaling has long been touted as a way to promote self-awareness and self-improvement.
For sure, documenting memories allows us to relive experiences and enhance our overall quality of life. By recalling the sights, sounds, and emotions of a past experience, we can evoke powerful feelings of joy or nostalgia. This is particularly relevant when considering experiences that are not easily replicated, like travel experiences or special events.
Whether by writing in a journal, taking photos, creating art, or sharing stories, documenting our experiences provides a wealth of benefits that are not only emotional but can promote personal and professional growth as well. As such, it is important to take a few moments to document memories as they happen so that they may be cherished and explored in the future.
A P10-billion program to address the malnutrition problem of the country was launched by President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos, Jr. was his message during the launching of the Philippine Multi-sectoral Nutrition Project (PMNP) held at the Manila Hotel recently.
PBBM believes that a well-nourished and healthy citizenry plays a significant role in economic development, resonates former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s oft-repeated statement that “science and technology hold the key to the nation’s economic development”
He (Marcos), was also quoted sternly warning “against the insidiousness of the malnutrition problem” in the Philippines. Accordingly, with the PMNP adopting a multi-sectoral community participatory approach where services go directly to the Local Government Units (LGUs), especially those in need of interventions, including health and nutrition.
The PMNP fund, loaned from the World Bank, has been earmarked to intervene some275 municipalities until 2025, the last year of his term as president. Of these, 40 municipalities are located in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMN). The same program expects to benefit about 977,626 stunted children.
As a reward, the government is looking at incentivizing LGUs found to have successfully implemented the PMNP project/s. PBBM has urged concerned LGUs to judiciously use the PMNP funds, Congress to continue crafting measures that will help eradicate malnutrition while uplifting the standards of the primary health care and nutrition in the Philippines. And, improve its 5th ranked country in the East Asian and Pacific Region identified with the highest stunting prevalence and for being one of 10 countries with the number of stunted children in the world statistics.
MY COMMENT:
Stunting (among humans) is aggravated when nutrition and health suffer due to the low supply of nutritious food and the insufficiency of existing primary health care program. This situation places the Departments of Agriculture and Health on the spot. Records show how Congress has crafted and passed laws to improve the health services program and enhance agricultural crop production to meet the needs of JUAN DE LA CRUZ’s FAMILIES. Netizens point ‘accusing fingers’ to the branch of government on their level of implementation and monitoring of the health and food policies of the country.
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