Joint Culmination Of National Disaster Consciousness Month, Sandugo Awardees Recognition Held

The culmination of the National Disaster Consciousness Month and the Recognition of 2012 National Sandugo Awardees was held at the Victorias City Public Plaza last July 30.

Mayor Severo Palanca thanked everyone for their continued support and cooperation towards disaster preparedness activities to mitigate fatalities in times of calamities.

The guest of honor and speaker, Provincial Director of the Negros Occidental Provincial Police Office P/Sr. Supt. Milko Lirazan graced the event and has shared that the people in the community must prepare and help each other in facing the tragedies and calamities to ensure safety as the country has now been vulnerable and prone to many disasters.

The month-long program of the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (CDRRMC) of Victorias headed by the Secretariat, PCSupt. Modesto Sanson Jr. (Ret.) was able to train new Active Civilian Disaster Volunteers (ACDVs) through varios preparedness and response orientations at the Victorias City Livelihood and Training Center on July 5, 10, 17, 24 and 27.

The 128 new ACDVs, who were composed of participants from the different barangays took oath during the culmination.

Mayor Palanca along with councilors Alexander Palanca, Audie Malaga, Rene Imperial and Teresita Bartolome presented the certificate of appreciation to the guest of honor and speaker and the assisted awarding of the certificate of recognition to the 12 organizations and agencies for their support and cooperation during the celebration.
Meanwhile National Sandugo Awardees from the different barangays including the mayor himself as an outstanding local executive were also recognized during the event for their continuous active involvement and commitment in the promotion of voluntary blood donation.

The Sandugo Awards were given prior to the joint culmination event at the Heritage Hotel in Pasay City last July 23 and 24.

Joint Culmination Of National Disaster Consciousness Month, Sandugo Awardees Recognition Held

The culmination of the National Disaster Consciousness Month and the Recognition of 2012 National Sandugo Awardees was held at the Victorias City Public Plaza last July 30.
Mayor Severo Palanca thanked everyone for their continued support and cooperation towards disaster preparedness activities to mitigate fatalities in times of calamities.
The guest of honor and speaker, Provincial Director of the Negros Occidental Provincial Police Office P/Sr. Supt. Milko Lirazan graced the event and has shared that the people in the community must prepare and help each other in facing the tragedies and calamities to ensure safety as the country has now been vulnerable and prone to many disasters.
The month-long program of the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (CDRRMC) of Victorias headed by the Secretariat, PCSupt. Modesto Sanson Jr. (Ret.) was able to train new Active Civilian Disaster Volunteers (ACDVs) through varios preparedness and response orientations at the Victorias City Livelihood and Training Center on July 5, 10, 17, 24 and 27.
The 128 new ACDVs, who were composed of participants from the different barangays took oath during the culmination.
Mayor Palanca along with councilors Alexander Palanca, Audie Malaga, Rene Imperial and Teresita Bartolome presented the certificate of appreciation to the guest of honor and speaker and the assisted awarding of the certificate of recognition to the 12 organizations and agencies for their support and cooperation during the celebration.
Meanwhile National Sandugo Awardees from the different barangays including the mayor himself as an outstanding local executive were also recognized during the event for their continuous active involvement and commitment in the promotion of voluntary blood donation.
The Sandugo Awards were given prior to the joint culmination event at the Heritage Hotel in Pasay City last July 23 and 24.

Two FSCAP From Victorias Quality for Top 10 Most Energetic Senior Citizens In Negros Occidental

FSCAP Victorias Chapter members Lolita Perez, 83 and Margarita Geniabo, 82 were recognized as part the top 10 Most Energetic Senior Citizens in the province during the Diabetis Awareness Month in July.
They were awarded by Diabetes team from the province during the the Lakad Sikat at the Bay’s Center, Bacolod City last July 28.
Perez and Geniabo are also part of the dance group, FSCAP Movers Victorias City Chapter which also joined the provincial invitational Funrobics event.
The two were recognized by Vice Mayor Francis Frederick Palanca and Councilor Audie Malaga during the flag ceremony at the Victorias City Public Plaza last Aug. 13.
Chitalisa Valenciano of the Victorias City Health Office is the group’s Healthy Lifestyle Coordinator while Gari Policarpio is the FSCAP Program Implementer.
Other members of the
FSCAP Movers are:
Elizabeth Condino,Erlinda Parcon,Welcita Ganciyta,Perlita Galgo,Ofelia Madria,Merly Tinsay,Emelinda Soriano,Florinda Lumawod,Milagros Hibionada,Luciano Omandac,Jocelyn Solo,Nita Santillan
Corazon Detorre,Lenita Ortencio,Marilyn Patriarca,Diana Sioquim,Erlinda Villanueva,Margiolena Aposaga,Purification Lacson,Perla Buta, Llecita Libo-on

VCPS Celebrates 17th Police Community Relation Month, Conducts Outreach In Brgy. XII

     In line with the celebration of the 17th Police Community Relation (PCR) Month, the team of the Victorias City Police Station led by PNP Chief P/Supt. Alexander Muñoz, conducted a community outreach at Hda. Cambao in Brgy. XII last July 24.
This was done in cooperation with the Barangay Council of Brgy. XII headed by Brgy. Capt. Eduardo Ganate.
Eighty families benefitted from the activity which started with an information dissemination explaining the theme of the PCR Month by SPO1 Antonietta O. Loraez.
A feeding and distribution of used clothes to the families present were done by the team during the outreach program.
It was dedication to service and love for the people that inspired and pushed the PNP Personnel in conducting various community works which help the less fortunate Victoriahanons.
By SPO1 Antonietta O. Loraez

PO3 Joy Ellaga Pass PNP Exam For Lateral Entry, Ranks 17th Place In Region VI

  PO3 Joy Ellaga of the Victorias City Police Station (VCPS) ranked 17th place in the whole region during the July 2012 Lateral Written Competitive Exam for Lateral Entry Line Officer held in Cebu City last July 21.
Ellaga is assigned at the VCPS in 2003 and is currently serving the Women and Children Protection Desk Police Non-Commission Officer for eight years since 2004.
She graduated at the University of St. La Salle with the degree of Masters in Public Management Major in Law Enforcement and National Security, and finished with High Honors in 2010.
In 2011, Ellaga finished her B.S. Criminology at the University of Negros Occidental – Recoletos (UNO-R), Bacolod City and passed the Criminology Board Exam.
It is also in the same University where she graduated from B.S. Agriculture in 1997.
Ellaga continues to play a vital role in the decrease of cases involving Children in Conflict with the Law and has filed about 100 cases on Violation of Women and Children’s Rights.
Moreover, she never fails to participate in Crime Prevention Campaign again Child Abuses by conducting Pulong-Pulong to the 26 barangays Victorias City and general information drives to the different schools as well.

Father of Victorias Celebrates 79th Birthday

MAYOR SEVERO A. PALANCA AT WORK

It’s another year to be thankful for in the life of Mayor Severo Palanca as he turned 79.

The celebration opened with a thanksgiving mass at the Victorias City Sports and Amusement Center last July 18.

It was a simple yet very meaningful party in which Mayor Palanca’s family, friends, City officials, department heads, employees and invited guests graced.

Among the special people who came and joined the mayor on his birthday celebration were Gov. Alfredo Marañon Jr. along with District II Board Member Salvador Escalante Jr.

On behalf of the family, his sons, councilors Alexander and Mark Palanca wished the Mayor well on his special day as they never failed to thank him and appreciate his efforts as a father to them and to the City of Victorias.

Vice Mayor Francis Frederick Palanca also extended his birthday message for the mayor and wished him all the best.

The City employees prepared various internationally themed presentations for Mayor Vero which made the celebration very entertaining; from the “Burlesque Remix” dance of the City Health Office to the City employees All Seasons 80’s Mix.

Mayor Palanca expressed his heartfelt and sincere gratitude to the special people who celebrated his birthday with him and lauded the performances of the talented City employees.

Other  performances   included  Jessica Ong with Cardio Hall Boys’ dancing to Madonna’s “Material Girl” ; Jemaimah Taladico’s Whitney Houston song “I Will Always Love You”; Jastyn Dorado with Cardio Hall Boys on Lady Gaga’s “Edge of Glory”; Jean Ramos, Lara Ann Garcia and Friends dancing to “Call Me Maybe”; City Social Welfare and Development Office’s Boy George “Karma Chameleon”; Mercy Acuyong and the Assessor’s Office “Saturday Night Fever”; Vice Mayor’s Office, SP staff and Secretariat’s “The Name Game” and the Philippine National Police’s Michael Jackson dance.

Father of Victorias Celebrates 79th Birthday

“The first test of a truly great man is his humility. By humility I don't mean doubt of his powers or hesitation in speaking his opinion, but merely an understanding of the relationship of what he can say and what he can do.”
-John Ruskin

It’s another year to be thankful for in the life of Mayor Severo Palanca as he turned 79.
The celebration opened with a thanksgiving mass at the Victorias City Sports and Amusement Center last July 18.
It was a simple yet very meaningful party in which Mayor Palanca’s family, friends, City officials, department heads, employees and invited guests graced.
Among the special people who came and joined the mayor on his birthday celebration were Gov. Alfredo Marañon Jr. along with District II Board Member Salvador Escalante Jr.
On behalf of the family, his sons, councilors Alexander and Mark Palanca wished the Mayor well on his special day as they never failed to thank him and appreciate his efforts as a father to them and to the City of Victorias.
Vice Mayor Francis Frederick Palanca also extended his birthday message for the mayor and wished him all the best.
The City employees prepared various internationally themed presentations for Mayor Vero which made the celebration very entertaining; from the “Burlesque Remix” dance of the City Health Office to the City employees All Seasons 80’s Mix.
Mayor Palanca expressed his heartfelt and sincere gratitude to the special people who celebrated his birthday with him and lauded the performances of the talented City employees.
Other  performances   included  Jessica Ong with Cardio Hall Boys’ dancing to Madonna’s “Material Girl” ; Jemaimah Taladico’s Whitney Houston song “I Will Always Love You”; Jastyn Dorado with Cardio Hall Boys on Lady Gaga’s “Edge of Glory”; Jean Ramos, Lara Ann Garcia and Friends dancing to “Call Me Maybe”; City Social Welfare and Development Office’s Boy George “Karma Chameleon”; Mercy Acuyong and the Assessor’s Office “Saturday Night Fever”; Vice Mayor’s Office, SP staff and Secretariat’s “The Name Game” and the Philippine National Police’s Michael Jackson dance.

VCPPO Holds Activities To Achieve Its Vision, Mission

the agency’s Vision and Mission, the personnel of the Victorias City Parole and Probation (VCPPO) joined and conducted many activities during the second quarter of 2012.
The VCPPO attended the 13th National Convention and 11th Training Institute at La Piazza Hotel and Convention Center, Legazpi City, Albay with this year’s theme: “Sustain the Passion, Attain our Vision” last May 22-25.
The topics discussed were climate change, financial management entitled “Ang Perang Hindi Bitin” and fitness and wellness program.
On July 7, SPPO/OIC Mary Ann Lalaine Fernandez, turned over her responsibility as the former Officer-In-Charge of the VCPPO to OIC, SrPPO Nilda Diwatin.
A short tribute to the officers was organized by the Volunteer Probation Aides of Victorias City PPO held at Balulan Beach Resort, Manapla.
The VCPPO also responded to the invitation of Cong. Alfredo “Albee” Benitez in the 3rd District synchronized Tree Planting/Growing activity, with the theme “Alay ng Kapatiran sa Inang Kalikasan” held at Brgy. VI-A, Victorias City last July 14.
Twenty-two probationers, three Volunteer Probation Aides (VPA) and two personnel attended the activity where 300 mangrove trees allocated for the Office were planted in the area marked by VPA Pepito Lanza.
Brgy. Capt. Jose Dignadice, also a VPA, delivered a welcome message which dealt with continuous maintenance of the plant site and strong campaign in nurturing mother earth.
Another activity of the VCPPO was the PPO–VPA Sportsfest participated by 21 VPAs, two personnel and one LGU support staff conducted at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Brgy. Mansilingan, Bacolod City last July 20.
On July 23, a seminar on health and proper nutrition was conducted for the clientele with resource speakers/representatives form City Health Office, Gina Heria and Francis Roland Almasol at the Livelihood and Training Center.
Meanwhile, in celebration of the 36th Parole and Probation Administration – Department of Justice (PPA-DOJ) Anniversary, the personnel attended a seminar on menopause and andropause, updates on BPP rules and team building activity at Coco Rimas St. Vincent Resort, Station II, Boracay, Malay, Aklan last July 24 – 27.
The highlight of the activity was the “Talakayan sa Barangay”, held at Brgy. XIV last July 30.
VPAs Efren Miravalles, Abdulio Dequit and Edna Durana took part in the program as resource speakers.
A large number of attendees composed of barangay officials and constituents under the leadership of Brgy. Capt. Max Bensing, attended and showed their full support during the culmination.
by: Maria Theresa Pedregosa