Earthquake is one of the most difficult natural disasters to prepare for. The difficulty is in the fact that a tremor can happen anywhere and anytime. This infographic shows the safety measures which we need to take during earthquakes along with the controversial “Triangle of Life” theory.
Victims of the earthquake may receive assistance from Pag-IBIG Fund which set aside P4.5 billion for calamity loans where members can avail of 80 percent of their total savings with only 5.95 percent interest.
Pag-Ibig has installed mobile service desks located in front of the Mandaue City Hall, in Gaisano Capital Danao, at the Bogo Service Office on the second floor of J & N building in Bogo City, at the Gaisano Island Mall in Pusok, Lapu-Lapu City and at the Tagbilaran City Hall and at the Governor’s Mansion in Bohol.
Who are eligible?
- A member who has made at least 24 monthly contributions (whether continuous or broken);
- An active member [i.e., has made at least 5 contributions in the last 6 months as of month prior to the date of loan application]; and
- Resides in an area which is declared by the Office of the President or the Sanggunian concerned as under a state of calamity.
If the member has an existing Housing Loan, Multi-Purpose Loan (MPL) and/or Calamity Loan, the account must not be in default as of the date of the loan application.
How much can one loan?
Up to 80% of the eligible member’s total accumulated value (TAV, equivalent to member’s contri. plus employer’s contri. plus earned dividends).
The current interest rate is 5.95% per annum.
What is the payment period?
The loan is amortized over a period of 24 months, with a grace period of 3 months, i.e., the eligible member has a 3-month reprieve and only starts paying on the 4th month.
Can one still loan if he/she has an outstanding MPL/calamity loan?
Yes, but the outstanding MPL balance shall be deducted from the 80% of TAV. For example, if a member has a TAV of P10,000, the maximum loanable amount is P8,000. If the member has an outstanding MPL of P5,000, the member can only avail of calamity loan worth P3,000.
If, in addition to an outstanding MPL, the member also has an outstanding calamity loan in the amount of P2,000, in the example above, the member is still granted a new calamity loan of P3,000 but will only receive P1,000 because the P2,000 will pay off the existing calamity loan balance. This means that at any given time, a member can have both MPL and calamity loan, but only one calamity loan.
Until when can an eligible member avail of the loan?
Within a period of 90 days from the declaration of a state of calamity.
What are the documentary requirements for the loan application?
- Completely filled-up application form (please indicate member’s identification number (MID) in the form; if none yet, submit duly accomplished Member’s Data Form with the loan application form)
- 2 valid IDs
For further inquiries, call 5059759 or 5059761 or email at cebunorth@pagibigfund.gov.ph.
Or visit the Pag-Ibig Fund Official Website
10/18/2013 12:40:00 PM
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President Benigno Aquino III has declared the 15th of October this year as a regular holiday throughout the Philippines in observance of Eid-ul Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice.
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MALACAÑAN PALACE
MANILA
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES
PROCLAMATION NO. 658
DECLARING TUESDAY, 15 OCTOBER 2013, AS A REGULAR HOLIDAY THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY, IN OBSERVANCE OF EIDUL ADHA (FEAST OF SACRIFICE)
WHEREAS, Republic Act No 9849 provides that Eidul Adha shall be celebrated as a regular holiday;
WHEREAS, Eidul Adha is one of the two greatest feasts of Islam;
WHEREAS, the date of the festival is based on the declaration made by Saudi Arabia’s highest religious body;
WHEREAS, the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) recommended that the observance of Eidul Adha be on 15 October 2013 and the Eidul Adha prayer be performed on the final declaration of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BENIGNO S. AQUINO III, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby declare Tuesday, 15 October 2013, as a regular holiday throughout the country, in observance of Eidul Adha (Feast of Sacrifice).
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Republic of the Philippines to be affixed.
Done in the City of Manila, this 3rd day of October, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Thirteen.
(Sgd.) BENIGNO S. AQUINO III
By the President:
(Sgd.) PAQUITO N. OCHOA JR.
Executive Secretary
Eid-ul-Adha
Eid-ul-Adha (Arabic: عيد الأضحى ʻĪd al-’Aḍḥá, IPA: [ʕiːd al ʔadˁˈħaː]) or the Festival of Sacrifice also known as the Greater Eid, is the 2nd most important festival in the Muslim calendar.
The festival remembers the prophet Ibrahim's (known as Abraham in the Bible's Old Testament) willingness to sacrifice his own son when God ordered him to.
In Jewish and Christian tradition, Abraham is told by God to sacrifice his son Isaac (ʾIsḥāq) and at the last minute is stopped, at which point a ram is provided to sacrifice instead. In Islamic tradition, it is typically believed that Abraham is told to sacrifice his son Ishmael, not Isaac, though the Quran does not actually state which son. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ishmael_in_Islam
10/05/2013 07:17:00 AM
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A city-wide simultaneous street cleaning program will be initiated to maintain the cleanliness of the city. The program is entitled "Limpyo nga Bogo, Akong Garbo" which will start this Friday, October 4, 2013. This will be participated by the Barangay Councils of the urban barangays, DepEd Bogo City Division, Private Schools, Bankers and NGO's every Friday of the month of October, 3:00 P.M - 5:00 P.M..
It was on the year 1999 when Bogo (then a Municipality) was hailed, for the fifth time, as Cleanest and Greenest Municipality in the Philippines and the first municipality to make it to the Hall of Fame.
The Bogo Times encourages all Bogohanons to participate and help maintain the city's clean and green environment.
Resources:
10/02/2013 02:25:00 PM
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The Cebu II Electric Cooperative, Inc. is looking for a Cadet Engineer to supervise and implement programs for operation and maintenance of distribution lines within the assigned area of responsibility.
Requirements:
- Male / Female - not more than 26 years old.
- Must be a registered Electrical Engineer.
- Knowledge / experience on AutoCAD (2D or 3D).
- Knowledge on relevant software applications (Microsoft Office, etc.)
- Excellent in both written and oral communications, good interpersonal skills.
- Reliable and attentive to details and experience on handling people is desirable.
- Have the ability to multi-task and must be willing to work on a flexible schedule.
- Possess good personality traits and in good mental/physical health.
- Must possess a valide Professional Driver's License (Restriction 1 and 2).
Submit your application letter and resume:
Administrative Division
CEBECO II Main Office, Malingin,
6010 Bogo City, Cebu
on or before October 4, 2013
Telefax no.:
(032) 251-2154
(032) 434-8555
(032) 434-8151
CEBECO II Random Facts
- CEBECO II became the first to be awarded as the "Most Outstanding Electric Cooperative in the Philippines" in 1985 by NEA.
- CEBECO II has been categorized by the National Electrification Administration (NEA) as Categroy A+, Extra Large EC.
- CEBECO II covers eleven (11) municipalities and two (2) cities including: Daanbantayan, Medellin, San Remigio, Bogo City, Tabogon, Tabuelan, Borbon, Sogod, Tuburan, Catmon, Carmen, Compostela and Danao City. All thirteen (13) areas covered by CEBECO II are 100% energized covering 323 barangays.
- It was organized on December 28, 1977 as the 97th electric cooperative in the country.
- Started its initial operation on October 1979, taking over the old generating machineries of Visayan Electric Company (VECO) at their branch office in Bogo, Cebu serving only the households within the Poblacion.
Resources:
9/27/2013 08:32:00 AM
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Bogo City's own Orlando Murillo and Champagne Tepan will compete in the 7th Halad sa Kabataan Grand Finals after making it through the 5th cluster eliminations round. The Municipality of Catmon hosted the 5th cluster eliminations last September 5 at the Pedro Monsanto Memorial Sports & Cultural Center.
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| Orlando Murillo and Champagne Tepan |
In attendance were Catmon Mayor Dan Jusay ,Vice Mayor Iris B. Gestopa, SB Members Vicente Colonia, Marvin Molde, Lloyd Oyas and Romulo Colonia, DepEd District Supervisor Pedro Sususco, DILG Officer Raquel Cahibaybayan, Municipal Health Officer Edna Orlanes, Social Welfare & Dev’t. Officer Erlinda Sucalit, Police Officer Margie Boto and Planning and Dev’t. Coordinator Nelson Ares who also acted as the master of ceremonies.
Picked as the cluster’s top two best vocal duet singers were Rex Anthony Suico and Cathy Capangpangan of the Municipality of San Remigio, and Orlando Murillo and Champagne Tepan of the City of Bogo. The top two best guitar duet players were Jun Aldrich Layague and Jethryl Fritz Alarde of San Remigio, and Horrace Sayson and Isabelo Lauron Jr. of Catmon.
All four pairs will compete with the other finalists from the five other clusters around Cebu Province in the 7th Halad sa Kabataan Grand Finals which will be held on the 18th of October at the Cebu Cultural Center in Lahug, Cebu City.
Halad sa Kabataan is an annual project of the Provincial Council for the Protection of Children.
Halad sa Kabataan is an annual project of the Provincial Council for the Protection of Children.
source: cebu.gov.ph
9/26/2013 11:43:00 AM
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Governor Hilario "Junjun" Davide III led the oath-taking of the new set of officers of the League of Vice Mayors (LVM) at the old Legislative session hall.
The new president of the LVM is Dumanjug Vice Mayor Efren Guntrano Gica. Vice Mayor Santiago Sevilla of Bogo City as vice president; Jonnah John Ungab of Ronda as secretary-general; Iris Baylon-Gestopa of Catmon as treasurer; Mary Therese Cho of Cordova as auditor; and Noel Dotillos of Borbon as public relations officer.
Members of the board of directors are Vice Mayors:
Robert John Selma of Minglanilla and Romeo Villarante of Talisay City for the 1st District.
Lito Narciso Creus Jr. of Malabuyoc and Alfredo Awe of Boljoon for the 2nd District.
Maria Honeylette Yapha-Lingad of Pinamungajan and Joel Dumdum of Asturias for the 3rd District.
Chad Kenneth Escario-Cañares of Bantayan and Alfonso Pestolante of San Remigio got the 4th District posts to the board.
Source: Cebu Provincial Government FB Page
The new president of the LVM is Dumanjug Vice Mayor Efren Guntrano Gica. Vice Mayor Santiago Sevilla of Bogo City as vice president; Jonnah John Ungab of Ronda as secretary-general; Iris Baylon-Gestopa of Catmon as treasurer; Mary Therese Cho of Cordova as auditor; and Noel Dotillos of Borbon as public relations officer.
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| Vice Mayor Sevilla taking his oath as Vice President of the LVM |
Robert John Selma of Minglanilla and Romeo Villarante of Talisay City for the 1st District.
Lito Narciso Creus Jr. of Malabuyoc and Alfredo Awe of Boljoon for the 2nd District.
Maria Honeylette Yapha-Lingad of Pinamungajan and Joel Dumdum of Asturias for the 3rd District.
Chad Kenneth Escario-Cañares of Bantayan and Alfonso Pestolante of San Remigio got the 4th District posts to the board.
Source: Cebu Provincial Government FB Page
9/18/2013 06:00:00 AM
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7-Eleven Bogo City is looking for Service Crew.
Accepting applicants until September 30, 2013
Accepting applicants until September 30, 2013
Qualifications:
- Male / Female
- Single
- 18 – 25 years old
- At least 5’2 in height
- College level
- Must be Computer Literate
- With good interpersonal skills
- Service oriented and can work with less supervision
- A highly motivated person
- With experience as service crew in any food establishments.
- Preferably living in Northern part of Cebu.
How to Apply
Submit your resume: SOLARIS AUTO CEBU, A.S FORTUNA ST. BAKILID, MANDAUE CITY, beside Orchard Hotel.
Or visit: http://cebu.mynimo.com/jobs/view/67508?city=18
Or visit: http://cebu.mynimo.com/jobs/view/67508?city=18
9/17/2013 09:25:00 AM
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The Mayors of the Municipality of Bogo
1898 - 2007
Don Pedro L. Rodriguez
1898-1903
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Vicente dela Viña
1904-1907
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 1908-1911, 1919-1921, 1925-1928 |
 1912-1915 |
 1916-1918 |
 1922-1924 |
 1929-1932, 1933-1936 |
 1937-1939 |
 1939-1940, 1948-1951 |
 1942-1943, 1952-1955 |
 1943-1944 |
Perfecto Andrino
1945-1947 |
 1956-1959 |
 1960-1963, 1964-1967, 1968-1971 |
 1971 |
 1971-1975, 1976-1979, 1980-1986 |
 1987-1988 |
 1987, 1988-1992, 1992-1995, 1995-1998 |
Celestino A. Martinez, III
1998-2007
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Celestino E. Martinez, Jr.
2007-Present
9/14/2013 10:49:00 AM
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City of Bogo's name origin has always been embedded in the heart and soul of every Bogohanon. It is no mystery that the name points to the Bogo trees that thrived in the place where early people came to trade. The tree is called by other names in different provinces and countries.
| English | Garuga |
| Indonesia | Kayu kambing (Sulawesi, Moluccas), ki langit (Sundanese), wiyu (Javanese). |
| Papua New Guinea | Garuga |
| Philippines | Bogo (Cebuano), Burus (Iloko), Abilo (Tagalog). |
| Trade Name | Kedondong |
The scientific name of this tree is Garuga floribunda Decne, which early botanists found abundant in Iloilo, northern Mindanao and the Central Visayas. Below is the Taxonomy Hierarchy of the Bogo Tree:
Kingdom: Plantae
↪ Phylum: Magnoliophyta
↪ Class: Magnoliatae
↪Order: Sapindales
↪Family: Burseraceae
↪Genus: Garuga
↪Specie: Garuga floribunda Decne
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| A young Bogo Tree © rafi.org.ph |
Garuga floribunda is a deciduous, small to medium-sized or occasionally fairly large tree that can reach up to 30 meters tall.
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| Bogo Tree Bark © N. Ayyappan |
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| Bogo Tree Bark Cut © N. Ayyappan |
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| Leaf and Flower Drawing source: www.globinmed.com |
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| Bogo Tree Flower source: wikipedia.org |
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| Bogo Tree Fruits © N. Ayyappan |
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| Bogo Tree Leaves © N. Ayyappan |
Uses
- Fodder: The leaves are used for fodder (food for livestock).
- Food: The fruit is edible.
- Medicine: A decoction of the bark has been given after childbirth.
- Tannin or dyestuff: A decoction of the leaves has been used to dye mats made from Corypha leaves black.
- Timber: The wood of G. floribunda is used for general construction, bridge building, posts, light duty flooring, furniture and cabinet work, interior trim, mouldings, shelving, skirting, sporting goods, agricultural implements, boxes and crates, carvings, toys and novelties, and turnery. It is also used for the production of veneer and plywood.
- Shade or shelter: G. floribunda is occasionally planted as a shade tree.
Planting Your Own Bogo Tree
Clear the area where you want to plant your seedling with unwanted weeds and debris. Make sure that a one-meter radius is kept free from other vegetation. Dig a plant hole with dimensions of at least 20 cm x 20 cm x 20 cm. Plant the seedling at proper depth. Root collar should be at level with or a little below the ground surface with the seedling oriented upward. Fill the hole with top or garden soil and press soil firmly around the base of the seedling. In plantation-making, seedlings should maintain a two-meter distance between seedlings if planted in a row of a three-meter distance from one strip to the next strip.
Resources:
angelfire.com/bc/bogo/polhist.htmlglobinmed.com
indiabiodiversity.org/species/show/12438
rafi.org.ph
9/13/2013 01:01:00 PM
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A 7-Eleven store is set to open soon at P. Rodriguez St., Bogo City. The store is located just across Gaisano Bogo. From its grand launch at Escario Central last year, 7-Eleven has now more than 10 branches in Cebu.
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| 7-Eleven Bogo City, Cebu |
7 - Eleven is the world's largest operator, franchisor, and licensor of convenience stores with more than 50,000 outlets worldwide. The store started in 1927 and got its name because it opened from 7 a.m. until 11 p.m., which was considered to be "extended hours" back in the mid-1900s. 7-Eleven started to stay open for 24 hours on 1963 at a store in Austin, Texas. Read the story here: Open Around the Clock.
Here's an interesting read about 7-Eleven: 11 Facts About 7-Eleven on 7/11
7-Eleven Official sWebsite
Wikipedia
9/10/2013 01:03:00 PM
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