ORMOC CITY- A single motorcycle driver died on the spot after the vehicle he was driving was bumped by an incoming multi-cab in Barangay San Policarpo, Calbayog City last Saturday (May 4) at about 5:30 am.
The victim was identified as alias Archie”, 38, self-employed, and a resident of Brgy. San Policarpo.
The driver of the multi-cab was identified as alias “Nando”, 54, also self-employed, and a resident of Brgy. Trinidad, also in Calbayog.
Initial investigation conducted by the local police disclosed that multi-cab driven by the suspect was travelling from the north heading in the south direction while the single motorcycle driven by the victim was travelling in the opposite direction.
However, upon reaching the place of the incident, the multi-cab overtook a vehicle ahead and accidentally hit the single motorcycle resulting in the collision.
As a result, the driver of the single motorcycle crashed into the concrete pavement and died on the spot due to severe head injury while the driver of the multi-cab was unharmed.
The driver of the multi-cab is now detained at the Calbayog city police station.
All SENIORS. (From left to right) Salvacion Labutap, a centenarian lives in one house in Borongan City with her 83-year-old daughter Eliza Lo, and granddaughter Elma Lo Cayabyab, 61.
(NIDA BAQUILOD VILLALON)
All SENIORS. (From left to right) Salvacion Labutap, a centenarian lives in one house in Borongan City with her 83-year-old daughter Eliza Lo, and granddaughter Elma Lo Cayabyab, 61. (NIDA BAQUILOD VILLALON)
BORONGAN CITY– Where in Borongan, or any place for that matter can you find three generations of senior citizens living together under one roof?
Barangay Taboc Senior Citizens Association (BTSCA) has a unique circumstance where it has 3 BTSCA members staying together in one household, spanning different generations of seniors: 102-year-old centenarian, Lola Salvacion Labutap; her 83-yr old daughter Eliza Lo, and her 61-year old granddaughter, Elma Lo Cayabyab who is the main caregiver for the two elders.
Her younger brother, Billy, who will also be a senior citizen in a couple of months, comes every morning to assist her.
Elma’s children when not at work, give her a helping hand too. When she has to go out, Elma hires a trusted caregiver to ensure the two elders are safe and well-cared for at home in her absence.
According to Elma, caring for the two elders who are both bedridden, visually impaired and both suffering from dementia is quite taxing and challenging, physically and financially.
They get by with the social pension from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) for centenarian Lola Salvacion, the small survivor’s benefit, and the P500 monetary allowance from the city government of Borongan for 83-year-old Eliza and from Elma’s salary as a public school teacher at Taboc Elementary School, plus the P500 monthly monetary allowance from the city government which she also receives.
The one-time centenarian cash gifts from the national DSWD, Borongan City government, and from the provincial government of Eastern Samar have been a huge help in providing for the needs of both elders, according to Elma.
The family is very grateful for the government’s financial assistance which enabled them to provide food, diapers, milk, vitamins, and other daily health and comfort necessities, plus paying for outside help as needed.
As BTSCA president, I can’t help but wonder if there is some government aid for cases like this.
On my own accord, I am sharing this with the family’s permission of course, (no family member asked me to), as I feel this was newsworthy.
Maybe DSWD or any organization can show some recognition and cash aid for this unique situation in our Barangay?
NIDA BAQUILOD VILLALON) (Note: The author is the president of the Barangay Taboc Senior Citizens Association (BTSCA)
ORMOC CITY– A single motorcycle driver died on the spot after the vehicle he was driving was bumped by an incoming multi-cab in Barangay San Policarpo, Calbayog City last Saturday (May 4) at about 5:30 am.
The victim was identified as alias Archie”, 38, self-employed, and a resident of Brgy. San Policarpo.
The driver of the multi-cab was identified as alias “Nando”, 54, also self-employed, and a resident of Brgy. Trinidad, also in Calbayog.
Initial investigation conducted by the local police disclosed that multi-cab driven by the suspect was travelling from the north heading in the south direction while the single motorcycle driven by the victim was travelling in the opposite direction.
However, upon reaching the place of the incident, the multi-cab overtook a vehicle ahead and accidentally hit the single motorcycle resulting in the collision.
As a result, the driver of the single motorcycle crashed into the concrete pavement and died on the spot due to severe head injury while the driver of the multi-cab was unharmed.
The driver of the multi-cab is now detained at the Calbayog city police station.
Personnel from the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) endure heat to validate agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in Hilongos, Leyte’s farthest village. (DAR Hilongos)
Personnel from the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) endure heat to validate agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in Hilongos, Leyte’s farthest village. (DAR Hilongos)
HILONGOS, Leyte – While many people now just want to stay in a cool environment, personnel from the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) endured the heat in reaching this town’s farthest village to validate agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) covered by the Support to Parcelization of Lands for Individual Titling (SPLIT) project.
Heeding to the order of Agrarian Reform Secretary Conrado Estrella III to complete the validation of ARBs by the third quarter of this year, Municipal Agrarian Reform Program Officer (MARPO) Ruben Rebato, together with his field validation team (FVT), proceeded to Barangay San Antonio, which is some 30 kilometers away from the town proper on Wednesday, April 3.
Rebato reported that they had validated more than 50 ARBs listed in three collective certificates of land ownership Award (CLOAs) covering an aggregate area of 132.6 hectares of farmlands located in the said village.
He shared that they had to hike more than five kilometers uphill for about two hours to reach this village situated on top of a mountain.
In the validation process, ARBs are being checked whether they are still the ones in possession of the lots awarded under the government’s Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP).
If found out that the actual tiller is no longer the registered ARB, an investigation report will be prepared by the FVT and file a petition for the disqualification of the registered ARB and reallocation for the actual tiller or qualified ARB to receive the individual CLOA.
SPLIT project subdivides lots covered by collective CLOAs and replaces them with electronically-generated individual land titles to improve land tenure security and strengthen the property rights of the ARBs.
Meanwhile, on the same occasion, Rebato reactivated by reorganizing the Barangay Agrarian Reform Council (BARC) of Barangay San Antonio considering the important role the latter plays in the implementation of the World Bank-funded SPLIT project. (JOSE ALSMITH L. SORIA/PR)
ORMOC CITY– The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Leyte 4th District Engineering Office (DEO) completes the Construction of Multi-purpose Facility (Skateboard Park) in Brgy. Juaton, Ormoc City, Leyte, funded under the General Appropriations Act of 2022 with a contract amount of Php 34,649,460.57.
Spanning an area of 1,350 square meters and measuring 25×54 meters, the project features an array of structures designed to cater to skateboarders of all skill levels. From the manual and curbs, bank and quarter pipes, brick and bank, volcano, center piece and stage, enthusiasts will find endless opportunities for exhilarating rides and thrilling maneuvers.
Ms. Ma. Cristine Y. Garnace, one of the Sports Commissioners in Ormoc City Sports Commission (OCSC) and founder of Ormoc Boardriding Club, highlighted the park’s positive impact on the local skateboarding community which will offer a space for youth not drawn to traditional sports, as skateboarding is seen as an extreme sport.
“This skatepark will build and sustain healthy communities and will be a gathering place for dedicated athletic youths, giving them a sense of belonging,” Ms. Garnace stated. “More than anyone, young people need to feel like they are recognized and appreciated by their communities and most especially the local government authorities.” (PR)
READY FOR THE EVRAA 2024. More than 6,000 young athletes from different provinces and cities of the region are set to compete for sporting glories for this year’s Eastern Visayas Regional Athletic Association (EVRAA) Meet which will have its opening at the Ormoc City Sports Complex (photo above) in Ormoc City this Sunday(May 5). The host city is the current EVRAA champion.
(ILUVORMOC)
READY FOR THE EVRAA 2024. More than 6,000 young athletes from different provinces and cities of the region are set to compete for sporting glories for this year’s Eastern Visayas Regional Athletic Association (EVRAA) Meet which will have its opening at the Ormoc City Sports Complex (photo above) in Ormoc City this Sunday(May 5). The host city is the current EVRAA champion. (ILUVORMOC)
TACLOBAN CITY – The governors of Eastern Samar and Northern Samar have joined the political party of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Governors Edwin Ongchuan of Northern Samar and Ben Evardone of Eastern Samar formally took their oaths as new members of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas(PFP) during a ceremony last May 1.
Both Ongchuan and Evardone supported Mr.Marcos’ closest political rival, then vice president Leni Robredo, during the 2022 presidential elections.
Northern Samar Vice Gov.Clarence Dato also joined the PFP.
Ongchuan was a Liberal Party stalwart while Evardone was a member of the then ruling political party,PDP-Laban.
Joining the PFP is his answer to the call of President Marcos to solidify alliance while maintaining his advocacy for national unity,Ongchuan said.
“Our advocacy is for the development, sa ikabubuti ng ating bansa, ng ating ekonomiya, at sa pagbabantay sa araw-araw na buhay ng bawat Pilipino. Let us work together and let us continue to keep in mind in mind that the best way to serve our people is to come together and to work as one,” President Marcos said in his message.
The President also urged new party members to uphold the party’s ideology, focusing on empowering local government units as decision-makers.
He added that the PFP also welcomes not only individual members but also potential coalition’s partnerships.
Among the new recruits of the PFP is , Leyte Rep. Richard Gomez(4th district) and his wife Ormoc City Mayor Lucy Torres-Gomez .
The country is slated to hold an elections next year with Ongchuan,Evardone and the Gomez couple expected to run.
