VICTORIAS CITY HEALTH TOPS REDCOP IN REGION VI

The Victorias City Health again bested the rest of the cities and provinces in the whole of Western Visayas when it was hailed as the Best Renal Disease Control Program (REDCOP) implementer in the awarding ceremony held at the Crown Ballroom of Punta Villa, Iloilo last December 6.

The first award which Victorias received was in 2001 as a Regional Awardee then years later made it as the National Champion in 2008. All of which happened under the administration of Mayor Severo Palanca.

The Renal Disease Control Program is an annual competition spearheaded by the Department of Health and is given to the Best Implementers for its continuous implementation and innovation.

by: Joy P. Famini, CCIO Head

BARANGAY AND SK OFFICIALS TAKE OATH

Four Hundred Sixteen barangay and SK officials of Victorias City took their oath before Judge Felipe Banzon of RTC Silay last November 27 at the Don Alejandro Acuna Yap Quina Arts anc Cultural Center.

The oathtaking ceremony which started a little late than scheduled was attended city officials, 3^rd District Representative Cong. Albee Benitez , families, relatives, families and friends of elected officials.

Altogether SK Chairmen and their Kagawads took oath , followed by barangay Kagawads and finally Barangay Captains.

Mayor Palanca thanked the barangay officials for their willingness to be in public service as he encourages everyone to take part in governance. He added that your efforts will pay off as you see your developments in your respective barangays.

Cong Albee on the other hand said that “today as you take your oath, starts the beginning of your service to the people of Victorias and must remember that because its the mandate of the people , it is Victoriahanons whom your service should be given.

Few days after the oathtaking, SK Chairmen of 26 barnagays convened at the Victorias City Sports and Amusement Center last December 3 where they elected their SK Federation President. It was an overwhelming victory for Thea Mae Duran Dino in a 19-7 votes against contender Gia Margrethe Espera.

Meanwhile incumbent ABC President Alexander Palanca of Brgy 3 remained unopposed in his bid for presidency in the Association of Barangay Captains. Their election took place December 7.

by: Joy P. Famini, CCIO Head

Victorias Qaulifies Anew to Reg'l EXCELL Awards

Victorias was again adjudged as one of the top three Best Performing cities in the province of Negros Occidental based on the evaluation conducted by the Provincial EXCELL Awards Committee held October, 2010.

As a result ,the city gained its nomination to the regional level where it will be competing with 4 other cities in the province namely the cities of San Carlos, Cadiz, Bago and Kabankalan and two higly urbanized cities which are Bacolod and Iloilo

The Regional EXCELL awards is an annual award being spearheaded by the Department of Interior and Local Government which recognizes the efforts of local government units in its performance in four areas. These are governance and administration which include local legislation, social services, economic development and environmental management.

A team of regional evaluators representing different regional offices came to conduct evaluation and validation in the areas of competition. The evaluation was attended by heads of offices of the city government where 2009 performances were presented.

The conduct of the evaluation was generally successful and it is with anticipation that Victorias will once again be cited for its performance in local governance. - Joy P. Famini (CCIO Head)

MERALCO “BOLTS” Defeats ALASKA “ACES”

Newcomer Meralco “Bolts” victoriously a 12 point lead over defending Fiesta Cup Champion Alaska “Aces” in an out of town game hosted by the city of Victorias at the Victorias Sports and Amusement Center.

During the first 2 quarters of the game, Aces took 14 point lead with Joe Devance making a three- 3 point shots in the first quarter.

Determined to win however, the Bolts never gave up but tried to be defensive and focused and made a third quarter scoring taking the lead over the Aces.

It was a tremendous victory for the Bolts whose best offensive player Mac-Mac Cardona still recuperates from an injury. This gave the Bolt their fourth straight win in the Philippine
Cup. - Joy P. Famini (CCIO Head)

DILP Beneficiaries Receive Starter Kit

Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) through Public Employment Service Office (PESO) turn over Building Wiring Installation and Shielded Metal Arc Welding starter kits to Joemar Baligaya of Baranagy I and Ryan Policar of Barangay III, who both underwent TESDA training and qualified for DOLE Integrated Livelihood Program (DILP) as beneficiaries.

DILP is a program of DOLE that provides productive and secure employment to marginalized workers. It assists the workers in engaging into business to augment their salaries, providing additional sources of income from the share in the profit and employment of their family members.

DILP beneficiaries will be monitored and assessed monthly by DOLE representative and PESO coordinator to ensure that the livelihood program affected the quality of their lives. -Remia M. Pabalinas

Mayor Severo celebrates 77th Birthday

A simple and modest ,yet well attended celebration best describes Mayor Vero’s 77th birthday held July 18 at the Victorias City Sports and Recreational Center.

Dressed in floral or any Hawaiian motif, employees and guests rushed to the coliseum despite pour of heavy rains that day to share with the mayor his very special day.

Employees and outside performers offered their special presentation in songs and dances. The celebration was also graced by showbiz personality, Nikki Bacolod, ABS-CBN talent who rendered latest Pop and R&B.

Among the special and distinguished guests who came to be with Mayor Palanca were Gov. Alfredo Maranon, Vice Gov. Genero Alvarez, Former Cong. Jose Carlos Lacson, thir district Board Members Patrick Lacson and Man-man Ko , PNP Provincial Director Manuel Felix. Miss Victorias 2004 who won &Miss Earth Eco-Tourism 2009 Ady Adelantar dropped by before flying back to Manila to wish the mayor her birthday greetings.

In the same occasion, a ceremonial turn-over of school supplies was also held in the presence of provincial and local government officials and representatives of Dep Ed’s District 1 & 2 Mesdames Lydia Besa and Thelma Pendon respectively. The school supplies according to the mayor will help students and their families minimize cost of school expenses. 18,304 students both from elementary and high school will benefit from this program. - Joy P. Famini (CCIO Head)

Victorias Joins Nutrition Month Celebration

In relation to the observance to the 36th Nutrition Month Celebration, the City government of Victorias through the City Nutrition Committee (CNC) has set various nutrition activities for 2010, which is centered on the theme “Sa Pagkaing Tama at Sapat, Wastong Timbang ni Baby ang Katapat.”

One of the highlights of the celebration was the launching of Pabasa sa Nutrition, an informal and fun way of discussing healthy practices with mothers. Pabasa sa Nutrition was designed to empower women in reducing their family’s vulnerability to malnutrition through the adoption of proper nutrition practices and healthy lifestyles. Mothers were provided Play N Learn Kit (courtesy of Nutrition Council of the Philippines), an educational materials and tools to learn more about healthy eating habits. Presently the City Nutrition Committee had already conducted Pabasa sa Nutrition to nine barangays.

Apart from those activities the Lutuing Pinoy, Search for Barangay Nutrition Scholar, Gulayan sa Barangay, Gulayan sa Eskwelahan, and feeding program were conducted by City Nutrition Committee.
The month-long activities was participated by City Officials, Barangay Nutrition Committees, schools and partner NGOs.

W I N N E R S:

LUTUING PINOY
1st - Barangay 16
(Coco Spaghetti)

2nd - Barangay 18
(Chicken Arroz with Malunggay Balls)

3rd – Barangay 19-A
(Vege Tuna La Pasta)

SEARCH FOR BARANGAY
NUTRITION SCHOLAR
ANGELES NOVERA,
Barangay 12
also a nominee for
Regional Barangay Nutrition Scholar

GULAYAN SA BARANGAY
1st- Barangay. 5
2nd – Barangay 12
3rd – Barangay 19-A

GULAYAN SA ESKWELAHAN
1st – Vict. North Elementary School,
2nd – VICMICO Elementary School.

Elected Officials Convene in Inaugural Session

Newly elected officials of the city of Victorias gathered for the first time after the May 10 polls in the inaugural session held at the Don Alejandro Acuna Yap Quina Arts and Cultural Center in the afternoon of July 7.

The inaugural session was jam packed with family members, supporters and city employees and even former Sangguniang Panlungsod members as they yelled and cheered for each city councilor being called to take their respective seats in the council.

Mayor Severo Palanca opened the session . In his speech he said that he is hopeful that people will accord the new members the same honor that they have accorded to members of the city council who have completed their terms as public servants. Mayor added that he is happy to inform his constituents that a city agricultural school will open in the next school year to provide free education primarily to Victoriahanons as he tells Cong Benitez to bring the pride to congress of what Victorias has achieved.
The mayor then turns over to the Vice Mayor and Presiding Officer, Francis Frederick Palanca to call the session to order as VM Palanca acknowledged individually members of the council.

The presence of Congressman elect Alfredo “Albee” Benitez added more significance to the affair when he said “ You made my dreams come true to be the first congressman of the city of Victorias. “ Charity begins at home and I will do everything in my power, resources and disposal to make Victorias a better place” he added.

Benitez assured the people that he, together with his constituents will do the right things and make ourselves proud of who we are and that politics should not come in the way in making the right decisions. “This is the beginning of something new to happen in Victorias and I will not backtrack from what I have said during the campaign because I am committed to do what I have said, Benitez stressed.

Vice Mayor Palanca in response urged for strong commitment and participation from the people. “Government cannot do this alone. The way to success is not achieved overnight” the Vice Mayor said. - Joy P. Famini (CCIO Head)

PALANCAS - Still the People's Choice

The recently concluded national and local elections has proven worthy of the people’s mandate.

Mayor Severo Palanca and Vice Mayor Francis Frederick Palanca along with the party member councilors ended up majority winners in the polls.

The canvassing which could have lasted for only a day if not for some technical failure could have proclaimed the candidates eve of May 11 but City Elections Officer and Chairman of Board of Canvassers Atty. Fatima Aspan said that until all votes have been canvassed only then will the proclamation be done.

On May 12 at 930 a.m., while supporters, employees and relatives troop to the canvassing room, winners of the May 10 polls were proclaimed.

Mayor Palanca in his short message was emotional when he said that words can never be enough for my constituents to thank them for their continued and undying support”. Vice Mayor Palanca on the other hand made his commitment to better serve his constituents in his new mandate .

Meanwhile in a separate occasion, newly elected city officials take their oath last May 21 with Judge Felipe Banzon of RTC Silay as the Administering Officer. They were accompanied by their families in a simple oathtaking and induction ceremony held at the 2nd floor lobby of the city hall main building.-by: Joy P. Famini, CCIO Head

New Set of City Officials

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