Victorias City Hosts APISNO Library Seminar Workshop

The Association of Public Information Specialists of Negros Occidental (APISNO, INC.) hosted the three-day Seminar Workshop at the Victorias City Library last May 24-26.
     The training focused on the topics such as Book Indexing, Cataloging and KOHA System Encoding.
    During the first day of the workshop, the Library Service orientation was given by San Carlos City Librarian Fe Enilog and Reference Service by Provincial Librarian Joyce Deloso.
    The Cataloguing was discussed by Cadiz City Librarian Regie Cabello and Customer Service Refresher Course by OJ Legarda on the same day.
    Greta Memoria and Sagay City Library OIC Ms. Leslie Oreta conducted the Indexing and KOHA Encoding Lecture, respectively, on May 25.
    The last day was marked by the Individual Training and Encoding on Laptop or Computer, discussed by Oreta and Cabello.
    APISNO, INC. President and Victorias City Librarian Mary Ann Lazo spearheaded the activity for the enhancement of the libraries’ viability as knowledge centers in the province.

Victorias City Hosts Apisno Library Seminar Workshop

The Association of Public Information Specialists of Negros Occidental (APISNO, INC.) hosted the three-day Seminar Workshop at the Victorias City Library last May 24-26.
  The training focused on the topics such as Book Indexing, Cataloging and KOHA System Encoding.
During the first day of the workshop, the Library Service orientation was given by San Carlos City Librarian Fe Enilog and Reference Service by Provincial Librarian Joyce Deloso.
The Cataloguing was discussed by Cadiz City Librarian Regie Cabello and Customer Service Refresher Course by OJ Legarda on the same day.
Greta Memoria and Sagay City Library OIC Ms. Leslie Oreta conducted the Indexing and KOHA Encoding Lecture, respectively, on May 25.
The last day was marked by the Individual Training and Encoding on Laptop or Computer, discussed by Oreta and Cabello.
APISNO, INC. President and Victorias City Librarian Mary Ann Lazo spearheaded the activity for the enhancement of the libraries’ viability as knowledge centers in the province.

93 CARP Beneficiaries Of Hda. Felicia, Brgy. VIII Take Oath

CARP Beneficiaries taking oath

Ninety-three beneficiaries of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP), who are residents of Hda. Felicia, Brgy. VIII in Victorias City, took their oath at the Municipal Trial Court in Cities (MTCC), Victorias last May 23.
    Presiding Judge Hon. Evelyn Arsenio of the MTCC, Victorias led the oath taking of the beneficiaries as they were also given the Certificate of Land Ownership Award (CLOA).
    This program is under the Republic Act No. 6657 or the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law (CARL) of 1988.
    Each beneficiary will be given three hectares and alongside obliged to pay the land taxes and the amortization of the property in accordance with the CARL provisions.
    The land which is a lien by way of mortgage of the Land Bank of the Philippines, was owned by Jesusa De Filippo, et. al. with a  total land area of almost 157 hectares.
    As stipulated in the sworn oath, the beneficiaries promised to make the land as productive as possible and shall comply with all the agrarian laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the acquisition and distribution of the land applied for.

Victorias Commemorates 29th International AIDS Candle Light Memorial

   In line with the 29 years of commemorating the International AIDS Candle Light Memorial, the City of Victorias led by the City Health Office (CHO) along with the different government and private organizations had a torch parade with  a  short  program  and  candle lighting  ceremony last May 20.
    The different sectors of the community namely CHO, Philippine National Police, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, Department of Social Welfare and Development, Department of Education, punong barangays with their barangay officials, bar owners, gay association and Bureau of Fire Protection, among others, marched with their lighted torches during the torch parade from the Lopue’s Department Store going to the Victorias City Public Plaza.
     The activity was successful as it did not only raise the awareness on AIDS but also gives hope to those who suffer from the disease.
    Vice Mayor Francis Frederick Palanca congratulated everyone involved in the activity and for their conscious effort in spreading the awareness about the disease.
    The activity’s highlight took place at the City Public Plaza, where participants held their lighted candles while forming a symbolic AIDS ribbon, as they prayed together for the victims, their families who are suffering around the world and those who already passed away because of this dreadful disease.

100 Students Benefit From SPES Program

Victorias City helped 100 Victoriahanon college students through the Special Employment of Students (SPES) Program last April 16 to May 17.
    SPES is a program of local government units during summer, which helps support the students’ educational expenses while exposing them to the local government setting.
    In Victorias, this was made possible through the leadership and support of Mayor Severo Palanca with PESO Manager Armen Tabligan and PESO Coordinator Jonnalyn Borrero, in coordination with the Department of Employment (DOLE) and Public Employment Services Office (PESO).
    The summer job beneficiaries received P4,600, where 60 percent comes from the City and 40 percent from DOLE with insurance, employment and termination contract.
    They rendered 184 hours doing clerical works and errands in the different offices and departments.
    Aside from that they also took part in community development activities of the City such as the “Brigada Eskwela” in Victorias Elementary School, Alejandro Acuña Yap Quiña Memorial Elementary School and Victorias National High School last May 21 and 22.
    They also undergone the orientation on solid waste management last April 24.
    “Summer SPES 2012”, the culminating activity of the program, had fun activities like the songs and yells presentation, “Gandang Hari” and game such as the “Pinoy Henyo”.
     Requirements for qualification in the program include legitimate residency in Victorias City, not more than 22 years old, preferably third or fourth year college students with no failing grades and should belong to low income generating families.

NNARMAC Celebrates Nat’l. Fisherfolks’ Day In Victorias

The Northern Negros Aquatic Resources Management and Advisory Council (NNARMAC) celebrated the National Fisherfolks’ Day with the theme “Hugpong Mananagat Negrosanon, Padulong sa Masanag nga Palaabuton”, in Victorias City last May 31.
    An awareness caravan of the fisherfolk participants kicked off from San Carlos City to Victorias City in the morning and it converged at Don Alejandro Acuña Yap Quiñna Arts and Cultural Center.
    Gov. Alfredo Marañon Jr., Cadiz City Mayor Patrick Escalante, Victorias City Vice Mayor Francis Frederick Palanca, Manapla Councilor Marcos Escalante, Victorias City Councilor Rene Imperial, members of NNARMAC, provincial officials and guests were present during the celebration.
    The governor welcomed and thanked everyone as he also emphasized that the province and the Visayan Sea  is truly  blessed  with  rich   marine   ecology and that the protection, preservation and progress of these resources lie in the hands of the fisherfolks.
    NNARMAC Executive Director Marcel Irisari, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources representative Joed Hablo, Senior Adviser of EnRD Program Andrea Leonor Barcelona and Provincial Environment Management Officer Atty. Ma. Aleta Nuñez gave their orientation.
    NNARMAC member LGUs are San Carlos City, Calatrava, Toboso, Escalante City, Sagay City, Cadiz City, Manapla and Victorias City.