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About 3. 8 million individuals in Eastern Visayas now registered at PHILSYS

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There are now about 3.8 million individuals in Eastern Visayas who are registered to PhilSys. Indeed, a remarkable accomplishment collaboratively done thru implementation of various strategies of all PhilSys staff of the Philippine Statistics Authority Regional Statistical Services Office VIII (PSA RSSO 8).

The agency continues to remind our people especially in the region to avail the services of PhilSys as Regional Director Wilma A. Perante reiterates the significance of the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) in providing the legal identity of an individual and empowering the public to have better access to various government and private social services. “We at the PSA encourage everyone to register to PhilSys and be able to get their ePhilIDs on time. Feel free to visit PhilSys Registration Centers in our provincial offices and you will be assisted by our staff. We will continue to employ all applicable strategies to reach out to our people and have them registered.” Director Perante said. The PSA likewise conduct information and education campaign in various schools, universities and agencies in order to foster public awareness and allow them to know the importance of having their PhilSys IDs.

The PSA is also working closely with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Post Office to expedite the production and delivery of PhilIDs. Public may secure their ePhilIDs which they can use as valid and sufficient proof of identity. PhilSys-registered individuals can visit https://appt.philsys.gov.ph to check if they want to claim their ePhilIDs.

For inquiries and further information, you may visit the PSA’s official website at www.psa.gov.ph or contact our office with telephone number (053) 839-1884 and email address rsso08@psa.gov.ph.(PR)

UEP soon to offer medical program after Pres. Marcos signs law

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TACLOBAN CITY– President Ferdinand Marcos approved for the establishment of a medical program at the University of Eastern Philippines (UEP) in Catarman, Northern Samar.
The approval of the college of medicine at UEP was by virtue of Republic Act 11972(An Act Establishing in the University of Eastern Philippines to be Known as University of Eastern Philippines-College of Medicine) authored by Northern Samar Rep. Paul Daza (1st district) which was approved by Congress on Feb.22 of this year and was signed into law by the President on Dec.28, also this year.

At present, only the Dona Remedios Trinidad Romualdez Medical Foundation based in Tacloban City is offering a medical program in the entire Eastern Visayas.

The introduction of the medical program at the UEP was welcomed by Governor Edwin Ongchuan who said that this could encourage more Nortehanons to take the medical course without going outside the province and in the process, boost the medical personnel needed by Northern Samar.

“By addressing our health human resource requirements and improving our health facilities with necessary infrastructure and equipment, we hope to enhance the delivery of health services to our fellow Nortehanons,” Gov.Ongchuan said in a press statement issued on Dec. 28.

Jan Allen Berbon, provincial information officer, said on Thursday that the operation of the medical program at UEP could hopefully start by next year.

He said that there are still documents and staffing and facility requirements that need to be completed before the program could commence.

Boosting the medical needs and services in the province is one of the main programs of Ongchuan who has launched in 2020 a medical scholarship program that has so far produced four doctors.

The doctors are now currently working at the different medical facilities in the province.
Aside from offering a medical scholarship program, Gov. Ongchuan has also offered a nursing scholarship program to further boost the need for the medical services of his people.

Aside from UEP, the President also approved that medical programs be offered at the Visayas State University in Baybay City, Leyte; Benguet State University; and Southern Luzon State University.
(JOEY A. GABIETA)

18 projects to be implemented in former Red-influenced areas in Catbalogan City

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Catbalogan City Vice-Mayor Coefredo T. Uy representing Mayor Dexter Uy along with the Department of Interior and Local Government Samar Provincial Director Judy L. Batulan lead the groundbreaking of 18 Local Government Support Fund - Support to the Barangay Development Program (LGSF-SBDP) projects implemented in 11 villages covered by the Retooled Community Support Program (RCSP). (Photo credit to Mayor Dexter Uy FB Page)
Catbalogan City Vice-Mayor Coefredo T. Uy representing Mayor Dexter Uy along with the Department of Interior and Local Government Samar Provincial Director Judy L. Batulan lead the groundbreaking of 18 Local Government Support Fund – Support to the Barangay Development Program (LGSF-SBDP) projects implemented in 11 villages covered by the Retooled Community Support Program (RCSP). (Photo credit to Mayor Dexter Uy FB Page)

TACLOBAN CITY – The city government of Catbalogan and the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) in Samar broke ground on 18 sub-projects funded under the Local Government Support Fund – Support to the Barangay Development Program (LGSF-SBDP).

The LGSF-SBDP is a program that aims to make positive changes in upland barangays, focusing on three main goals: stopping conflict, food security, and enhancing basic services like healthcare and education.

By working closely with the community and using modern methods, the program wants to create lasting improvements in the remote villages that could lead to their development.
The groundbreaking was graced by City Vice Mayor Coefredo Uy, along with the DILG Samar provincial director Judy L. Batulan, among others.

In his message, Batulan shared that the essence of the SBDP from the national government is to provide long-standing quality government services to the former conflict-stricken areas to end communist terrorism in the country.

Each project is worth PP6.6 million which is to be implemented in the villages of Palanyogon, Totoringon, Cagudalo, Cagutian, San Andres, Albalate, Cawayan, Bangon, Lobo, Manguehay, and Libas that are part of the Retooled Community Support Program (RCSP).

The projects includes seven farm-to-market road concreting in the villages of Libas, Cagutian, Cagutalo, Palanyohon, San Andres, Albalate, and Bangon; provision of renewable electrification in Totoringon, Albalate, San Andres, Cawayan, and Lobo; construction of health stations in Bangon, Lobo, Manguehay, and Palanyogon; and the construction of school buildings in Cawayan, and Totoringon.

These projects are chosen by the village officials from the menu of projects provided by DILG.
(ROEL T. AMAZONA)

Resolutions

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New Year’s resolutions are commitments individuals make to a project or habit, often a lifestyle, that are generally interpreted as advantageous, taking effect starting New Year’s Day till the set goal is achieved at the end of the year.

Most often, New Year’s resolutions refer to things that matter to somebody’s life. Somehow, these resolutions provide hope, and encourage people to have dreams of a more optimistic future. They make people happy — imagine how gloomy life is if it’s void of dreams. But what happens is that people push themselves too hard in their quest to reach their dreams. Their goals are too high, so their resolutions go unachieved, or are broken fairly quickly.

Aside from individuals, groups or companies also have their own version of new year’s resolutions often called strategic plans, which are based on their mission and vision. Each member of their teams comes up with individual plans that eventually comprise their agency’s corporate plans, complete with time frames and achievement indicators. The government, in general, likewise equips itself with similar goals that it aims to attain by year-end.

All these plans and resolutions, however you call them, are very essential in making sense of one’s existence. They make a company’s presence worthwhile, indeed; that it’s not just there to exist, but to function as well. This is in line with the adage: “Stop existing; start living.” Which is very true, knowing that everything exists for a purpose. And if that purpose is not attained, something is wrong, making one’s existence futile.

One need not be burdened with New Year’s resolution wish lists that lead to stress and frustration. He can enjoy life better, bringing positive effects to people close to him as well, be they families, relatives, husband, or wife. But there is nothing wrong with setting goals, plans, and commitments. For the government most of all, these plans and resolutions are a must, and so are their fulfillments.

Scam remnants

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DOMS PAGLIAWAN

The pyramiding scams that had victimized so many people before with their get-rich-fast scheme seems to linger up to now and never really disappeared into oblivion. This time, though, they seem to have transformed into something subtler.

What makes them different nowadays is that they have products to use, to promote, or to sell, and most of these are food supplement products from herbs of all sorts. With this alone, one can already spot the shrewdness of their scheme—riding on health-related issues. They know that people could be so stingy on other necessities, but when it comes to addressing the illnesses that risk their health, they could spend all their earnings.

No such products were involved in the transactions made by the numerous pyramiding companies before. All one had to do was to put in cash, as a new recruit, with the assurance that said money will multiply in the long run. But one had to be so aggressive enough to recruit other investors that will be added to his downline, otherwise, the return-of-investment would be unlikely. One could lose his investment, then, with no one else to blame but himself.

In reality, too many people had indeed lost their money in such investments though they had recruited others to join the scheme, which turned out to be a big scam. Again, they themselves were to blame for that loss—they joined rather late. Had they joined earlier, they could have recovered their investment and earned a lot. In short, it was just the earliest members, and the founder of the scheme, that had enriched themselves in the process.

Sad but many of these investors just did not run after their losses, perhaps due partly to their embarrassment as stupid recruits. Charged to experience, they would say. Negligible for those with meager investments, but for those who put in much, that was such a devastating experience. Could have been akin to getting bankrupt in business, or losing in a gambling spree.

Fast forward now. We don’t hear of those pyramid scams nowadays, more so that the government had intervened and declared them illegal. But the metamorphosis seems to have occurred, and what we have now are something more, again, subtle. The get-rich-fast formula remains, but here come these companies that offer similar promises though equipped as they are now with products as fronts. No more pure-cash transactions: they have products to divert your attention to.

But if we will trace closely, the same scheme is in place. They would recruit a potential member, make him invest a given amount considered as purchase money for the products, make him sell those products or use them himself, and make him recruit other investors as well either as product users or mere sellers. In the process, huge earnings are promised, though the idea is the same—recruit other investors or one would earn nothing.

These schemes are all over social media nowadays. They would attract people with high income using only the gadgets and all, but in the process, only the earlier members in the upline are earning much at the expense of the later members. Still a scam by any standard.

Overcoming the worries of 2024

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CLEMELLE L. MONTALLANA,DM, CESE ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR III
CLEMELLE L. MONTALLANA,DM, CESE
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR III

As the New Year comes many of our folks in high places and in our own floor worries a lot for the country and our lives.

There are many possible reasons why someone might worry about the future, especially in 2024. Some of these reasons are:

• The Philippines’ debt is expected to increase to P15.8 trillion in 2024, which could have negative impacts on the economy and the quality of life of the people.

• The outlook for the Earth’s environment is worse than even scientists can grasp, as biodiversity decline, mass extinction, climate disruption and planetary toxification threaten the survival of all species, including humans.

• The COVID-19 pandemic may still be affecting the health and well-being of millions of people around the world, as new variants and challenges emerge.

• The geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine could escalate into a broader war, with serious consequences for regional and global security.

These are just some examples of the potential sources of worry for 2024, but there may be others that are more personal or specific to your situation. However, worrying too much about things that are uncertain or out of your control can be harmful to your mental and physical health. It can also prevent you from taking positive actions to improve your circumstances or cope with challenges.

Therefore, it is important to learn how to stop worrying and end anxious thoughts. Here are some tips that can help you overcome this feeling:

• Create a daily “worry” period. Set aside a specific time and place to focus on your worries, and write them down. This can help you gain some perspective and control over your worries, and free up your mind for the rest of the day.

• Challenge anxious thoughts. When you catch yourself worrying, ask yourself if the worry is realistic, helpful, or based on evidence. Try to replace negative thoughts with more balanced and positive ones.

• Ask yourself if a worry is something you can control. If it is, then make a plan to address it. If it is not, then try to accept the uncertainty and focus on the things you can influence.

• Interrupt the cycle of worry and stress. Find healthy ways to relax and distract yourself from worrying, such as exercise, meditation, hobbies, music, or spending time with friends and family.

• Talk about your worries. Sharing your concerns with someone you trust can help you feel less alone and more supported. You can also seek professional help from a therapist or counselor if your worries are overwhelming or interfering with your daily life.

• Practice mindfulness. Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention to the present moment, without judging or reacting to your thoughts and feelings. It can help you break free from the habit of worrying and cultivate a more positive and peaceful state of mind6.
Worrying is a natural and common human emotion, but it does not have to control your life. By following these tips, you can learn to cope with your worries and enjoy the present more.

Remember, you are not alone, and there is always hope for a better future.
Email : clemellem2@yahoo.com

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