ORMOC CITY– What was supposed to be a merry-making activity turned out to be a nightmare after a farmer stabbed another farmer in San Isidro, Leyte on Tuesday (May 23).
Town police chief, Major Reymond Quinagutan, identified the victim as Ruel Cañoneo, 52, of Brgy. Hacienda Maria, while the suspect was identified as Elesio Remorta,62, and a resident of Brgy. Bawod, also in the same town.
The police officer said that the two figured in a heated argument while having a drinking session.
This led the suspect to get a knife from a house located nearby where they were having their drinking spree and stabbed the victim in the different parts of his body, Quinagutan said.
The incident happened at about 7 am while the residents of Hacienda Maria were celebrating their village fiesta.
Witnesses brought Cañoneo to the rural health unit and later to the Ormoc District Hospital, this city, for a medical treatment while Remorta was arrested inside the house where he got the knife.
Major Quinagutan added that because of the multiple wounds sustained in the different parts of the body of the victim, the RHU decided to transfer him to Ormoc District Hospital in Ormoc City for his medical needs.
Charges of attempted homicide were filed against the suspect who is now detained at a locked-up cell of San Isidro municipal police station. (ROBERT DEJON)
Award-winning journalist Jose ‘Joe’ Torres, Jr. took his oath as the new director-general of the Philippine Information Agency on Tuesday(May 23) after he was named to the post by President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.
(Photo Courtesy)
Award-winning journalist Jose ‘Joe’ Torres, Jr. took his oath as the new director-general of the Philippine Information Agency on Tuesday(May 23) after he was named to the post by President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. (Photo Courtesy)
TACLOBAN CITY-President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Jose “Joe” Torres Jr., an award-winning journalist and two-time National Book Award recipient, as the new director-general of the Philippine Information Agency (PIA).
“I am grateful to President Marcos for the opportunity and the privilege to serve the country in these trying times of misinformation and disinformation,” said Torres on Tuesday (May 23).
Torres, who is known for his “exceptional investigative reporting and work in new media”, is expected to strengthen PIA’s mission of disseminating information about government programs, projects, and services to the Filipino public.
He replaced Ramon Cualoping III who was appointed to the post by then President Rodrigo Duterte but reappointed to the same post by Marcos on July 7, 2022.
Torres brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role.
PIA serves as the country’s primary information arm, with a network spanning 16 regional offices and 78 provincial information centers.
According to Torres, the agency’s mandate is to empower Filipinos by providing them with accurate and timely information, enabling them to actively participate in the nation’s democratic processes.
Torres started his journalism career as a writer for the alternative news service Philippine News and Features in the late 1980s.
In the early 1990s, his groundbreaking reporting, later published into the book “Into the Mountain: Hostaged by the Abu Sayyaf,” shed light on the activities of the notorious bandit group in the southern Philippines.
Torres has also worked for various media outlets, both in the Philippines and abroad.
He served as a sub-editor for Saudi Gazette, the national newspaper of Saudi Arabia, as an investigative reporter for the now-defunct Isyu newsmagazine, and wrote for The Manila Times, The Philippine Post, and The Sunday Paper.
Recognizing the importance of online journalism, Torres joined ABS-CBN’s online platform in 2001. He later played a pivotal role in the establishment of GMA News’s online presence in 2005. He also set up the online version of the tabloid Remate in 2009.
In 2010, he joined the Bangkok-based Union of Catholic Asian News as its managing editor. He later became editor-at-large for LiCAS.news, a Church news agency based in Bangkok, and served as member of the editorial board of Radio Veritas Asia in 2018.
Torres’s dedication to his craft has earned him numerous awards and recognitions, including a citation in the 2004 International Tolerance Prize for his article on Filipino Muslims titled “Troubled Return of the Faithful.”
His piece “The Making of a Mindanao Mafia” was awarded 3rd Prize in the Jaime V Ongpin Awards for Excellence in Journalism in 2004.
Torres finished Philosophy at the University of Santo Tomas. Thereafter, he took up units of Theology at the Ateneo de Manila University. (RONALD O. REYES)
Mayor Lucy Torres-Gomez handed over a cash gift worth PhP100, 000 to a centenarian resident, Vicente T. Devaras. Joining city mayor was her sister City Councilor Carmen Jean Rama and representatives from the DSWD Field Office 8, the City SWDO, and Ormoc Senior Citizen Affairs head Corazon Agraviador.
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Mayor Lucy Torres-Gomez handed over a cash gift worth PhP100, 000 to a centenarian resident, Vicente T. Devaras. Joining city mayor was her sister City Councilor Carmen Jean Rama and representatives from the DSWD Field Office 8, the City SWDO, and Ormoc Senior Citizen Affairs head Corazon Agraviador. (Photo credit to Ormoc City Government)
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the city government of Ormoc headed by Mayor Lucy Torres-Gomez handed over a cash gift to centenarian Vicente Devaras.
The P100,000 cash gift was awarded to Devaras in the presence of his family as an act of honoring and granting additional benefits and privileges to Filipino centenarians as mandated by Republic Act 10868 or the Centenarian Act of 2016.
Devaras also received a letter of felicitation signed by President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.
“As we gather to honor this exceptional individual, let his journey inspire us to embrace our inner strength, overcome obstacles with unwavering determination, and make a positive impact in our communities,” Mayor Gomez said during the occasion last May 19.
“May Tatay Vicente’s century of inspiration and honor, enriched by his noble service, resonate far and wide, reminding us of the limitless potential within each of us,” she added.
Torres-Gomez said that Devaras is a living testament to the triumph of the ‘human spirit, radiating a remarkable light that ignites hope and uplifts hearts.’
Devaras celebrated his 100 birthday on April 5, 2023.
On May 3, the city government awarded him a cash gift worth P20, 000 at his residence.
In addition to the recognition to the centenarian, the province of Leyte also awarded him a plaque of recognition to acknowledge his contribution to the country’s liberation campaign during the Japanese occupation in the province during World War II.
It was learned that aside from being a war veteran, Devaras in his younger years also worked as a public school teacher in Ormoc.
Since the law took effect, about 80 centenarians in the region have already received P100, 000 cash gift from the government, based on the data of the DSWD-8.
Devaras is the latest or the 20th to receive the cash gift this year. (ROEL T. AMAZONA)
A fire engulfed three business stalls in Barangay Baybay in Basey, Samar on Tuesday(May 23) after a ceiling fan overheated. (PNP BASEY)
ORMOC CITY– An overheated ceiling fan was blamed for a fire incident that burned down three business stalls in Basey, Samar on Tuesday (May 23) at about 11 am.
A fire engulfed three business stalls in Barangay Baybay in Basey, Samar on Tuesday(May 23) after a ceiling fan overheated. (PNP BASEY)
The three stalls, located in Barangay Baybay in the said town, were completely gutted down with arson investigators placed the damage to P130,000.
Report from the local police said that the fire incident started at about 11 am but was declared fire out 30 minutes later as two fire trucks from the municipal fire station immediately responded to the fire call.
The three stalls that were affected by the blaze were owned by Mary Jane Ragaodao, 26; Romeo Baclea-an, 44; and Gina Hermo, of legal age. All residents of Baybay.
The initial investigation conducted by the responding police and fire personnel disclosed that Ragaodao noticed that her ceiling fan located on the second floor of her house was burning.
She immediately sought help from their neighbors but the fire quickly spread as her house was made of light materials, affecting the neighboring stalls.
No one was injured in the fire incident. (ROBERT DEJON)
Water is an essential resource that sustains life on Earth. It has great importance in all aspects of life, ranging from personal hygiene, agriculture, and industry. As the world population keeps increasing, the demand for water is also on the rise. Unfortunately, the world’s water supply is finite, and with climate change, water scarcity has become a significant challenge that needs attention, hence the need to maintain and conserve water.
Water conservation refers to the sensible management and use of water resources. The ever-growing demand for water has made it necessary to conserve and protect water resources through sustainable practices. Water conservation involves reduced water wastage, reducing pollution, and protecting watersheds and ecosystems. Water conservation measures range from the installation of water-efficient appliances and fixtures to the capture and recycling of wastewater.
The need for water conservation cannot be overemphasized. The world population keeps increasing, and with the current demand for water, it is projected that water scarcity will become more prevalent in the future. Water scarcity affects every aspect of life, ranging from food production to human health, and can lead to environmental degradation, conflicts, and political instability.
It is therefore crucial to raise awareness on water conservation strategies, promote efficient water use and management, and encourage individuals, communities, and governments to take part in proactive water conservation measures. These actions are necessary, not just globally, but locally as well, knowing that here in Tacloban, water supply has become deficient.
As a Facebook user, I have gotten into the habit of humoring my friends. Just to entertain them, you know, since in today’s world, entertainment holds a vital position in people’s lives. From watching movies to playing games, people consume different forms of entertainment to take a break from their everyday routine. As one of the most commonly used tools for communication, humor has remained in demand for years.
Humor can be defined as a quality of being amusing or comical. It is a tool that people use to make light of everyday situations or issues. There are different types of humor, including sarcasm, irony, satire, puns, and parody. People use different forms of humor for different reasons, such as to make people laugh or lighten the mood of a situation. As a result, humor has become an essential part of social interaction, making it more comfortable to interact with people.
Entertainment, on the other hand, is defined as something that provides personal enjoyment, pleasure, or relaxation. It can be in the form of movies, music, games, or anything that people find interesting to engage with. Entertainment is a tool that people use to break the everyday monotony of their lives. It allows people to engage with something that they find enjoyable, thus allowing them to experience happiness and relaxation.
Humor itself is a form of entertainment that people use to engage with others. Humor can be found in many forms of entertainment, such as movies, comedy shows, stand-up comedy, or even in everyday conversations with friends and family. People engage with these different forms of entertainment to find humor, which in turn satisfies their desire for personal enjoyment. Therefore, it can be said that humor and entertainment are interlinked, with humor being an essential component of entertainment.
This humor thing can be used effectively for social commentary, as it allows people to discuss sensitive or taboo subjects without making the conversation uncomfortable. By making light of these subjects, humor enables people to address important issues while still engaging with them in a positive way. Humor can make people think critically about certain issues and see them from a different perspective. As a result, humor might not only entertain but also educate people on different subjects, making them more open-minded and empathetic.
As a form of entertainment, humor can have a therapeutic effect on a person’s mental health. Humor can help people relax, release their tension, and reduce their anxiety. Watching a comedy can help a person feel better about their life situation and know that they are not alone in their struggles. Therefore, humor can be a form of entertainment that helps people cope with their problems and emotions and improve their mental health.
Humor and entertainment are indeed interlinked, with humor being a vital component of entertainment. They have the power to educate, create social awareness, and improve mental health. As such, it is safe to say that humor is a form of entertainment, which has become an essential part of people’s lives.
