Victorias Joins In Tourism Month Celebration

               The City of Victorias, through its Tourism Office took part in this year’s global celebration of the Tourism Month with the theme: “Tourism and Community Development”.

                The month-long celebration did not only aim to attract tourists all over the Philippines but to promote the involvement of the community in the growth of tourism in Victorias City.

                The event kicked-off with a motorcade last Sept. 8, headed by Councilor Dexter Senido which was joined by barangay representatives, NGOs, tricycle drivers’ association, tourism establishments, and other private sectors among others.

                The Tourism Office has organized a set of events such as Quiz Bee and Tour Guiding Competition on Sept. 9, both elementary and high school categories.

                For the Elementary Tourism Quiz Bee, Princess Fuentes of Victorias Elementary School bagged the first place; Denzel Deous Gutierrez  of Don Bosco Technical Institute and Meagan Adrinne Villaruz of Most Holy Trinity School were second and third place, respectively.

                In the high school category, first place went to Emilio Buro of Jack & Jill School/Castleson High – Victorias, second place – Ken Dominic Alberione Ledesma of Vitorias National High School and third place to Ron Dee Erasmo of Don Bosco Technical Institute.

                Meanwhile, the High School Tour Guiding Competition was won by Kerr John Porras of Negros Occidental National Science High School; Joshua Mari Alarcon of Don Bosco Technical Institute taking the second place and Wilfredo Ambo, Jr. of Don Felix Montinola Memorial College, third place.

                The City of Victorias also invited representatives from Colegio de Sta. Ana de Victorias to participate in college category.

                Its representatives were Jerene Felizario for Tourism Quiz Bee and Lenlin Franciliso for Tour Guiding Competition.

                The winners represented the City of Victorias in the Provincial Finals of the said competition last Sept. 16-18.

                After the competitive battle of wits and appeal, the tourism month continued to strike off attention with its organic fair and bridal exhibit last Sept. 24-26.

                The organic market spearheaded by the Tourism Office in cooperation with Agriculture Office was held at the Fountain Area of the Victorias City Public Plaza.

                The event lured buyers to buy fresh vegetables and other organic products.

                The event was participated by Marjhun’s Restaurant, La Peral, Palomares Bridal Shop and Jessie Sumaria’s Wedding Film.

                Along with this event was the bridal exhibit held at the second floor of the City Hall Lobby which attracted single at hearts and couples with their dazzling table setting, beautiful gowns and romantic prenup videos.

                With all the activities planned by the Tourism Office, the City hopes to develop a more dynamic and community-centered tourism. By Tobi Marie Delgado, Tourism Office

Victorias City Parole and Probation Office Continues To Thrive This Third Quarter

 July 2 marked the day when a full pledge Chief Probation and Parole Officer (CPPO) Marie Grace C. Malata was installed at 

Victorias City Parole and Probation Office (VCPPO) in view of the officers’ clustering. The latter was designated as CPPO of Negros Occidental Parole and Probation Coordinating Center (NOPPCCEN) Cluster 5 (Silay City PPO and Victorias City PPO) and is responsible for both officer’s operation and exercise supervision over the personnel and staff. Following her installation was a courtesy call with Mayor Francis Frederick Palanca, Vice Mayor Jerry Jover, Sangguniang Panlungsod members and department heads. With her dynamic and positive disposition, the office can carry out its mission and vision and goals in the rehabilitation of offenders.

On July 16 CPPO Malata and AAIV Pedregosa attended the State of the City Address (SOCA) of Mayor Palanca at Don Alejandro Acuña Yap Quiña Arts and Cultural Center. The Mayor presented the undertakings of the City Government of Victorias and its constituents including the ASENSO Program of his administration which will bring progress to the City.

 The Parole and Probation Administration, nationwide, celebrated its 38^th PPA-DOJ Anniversary of the signing of Presidential Decree 968, otherwise known as the Adult Probation Law. The theme for this year’s celebration is “Community-Based Correction Empowers Community Collaboration in Redeeming Lives and Restoring Relationship”. DOJ-PPA Region VI personnel attend a three-day activity last July 16-18 at Campuestohan Highland Resort, Barangay Cabatangan, Talisay City. Hon. Judge Ray Alan Drilon was the resource speaker of the lecture on RA 9262 and RA 7610 last July 16. The Team Building Event 3 and Lecture on Recognizance Act with Hon. Administrator Manuel Co of PPA-DOJ  was done at Mambukal Mountain Resort, Barangay Minoyan, Murcia last July 17-18. In line with the celebration, the office conducted a coastal clean-up with its clientele and volunteers at Barangay VI-A last July 24. On behalf of the Mayor, Executive Assistant Dino Acuña gave an inspirational message.

 SPO3 Minardo Ellaga of Victorias City PNP gave a talk on Crime Prevention and Control in connection with the celebration of the Crime Prevention Month last Sept. 3. The clientele was saode to be apprised of the gravity of the commission of a crime and its consequences and as well as impart to them the measures for its prevention and control and encourage them to be law-abiding and productive citizens of the community. Furthermore, a lecture on Responsible Parenthood was held last Sept. 24 at the lobby of the Sports and Cultural Center with Joy Reunir of the City Social Welfare and Development Office as resource speaker.

As partners in the supervision and rehabilitation of clients, the Victorias City Parole and Probation Office and Manapla-Victorias-Saravia (MAVISA) VPA Association spearheaded the 3^rd Quarter Cluster Assembly and Physical Wellness Activity last Sept. 26 of the Victorias-Silay-Talisay (VISITA) Cluster Volunteer Probation Aide (VPA) Association held at the Victorias City Coliseum attended by 70 VPAs from Talisay down to Manapla. During the occasion, six ducks for livelihood project of VISITA Cluster VPA Association were turned-over by VISITA Cluster President Dequit and RD Zamora to Probationer Bryan Librodo of Brgy. III, Victorias City. A feeding program followed.

  In preparation of the VISITA Newsletter, a Seminar on Basic Journalism was given to the participants by Andrei Delgado of DBTI Victorias and Photo Journalism by Jessie Sumaria of the IT Department of Victorias City. The theme of the seminar was, “Aim high…soar high…with healthy mind and body for committed community-based correction worker”. It was followed by a bowling tournament per chapter in the afternoon. The event was graced by Regional Director Charito Zamora and CPPO Grace Tomaro, Special Assistant, PPA-DOJ RVI/CPPO-Bacolod City PPO No. 2 & Talisay City PPO.

 Working in close coordination with the City Government, the office joined the Signing of Agreement between the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Nanjo City, Lequiowings and the City of Victorias on the Victorias City Agri Business/Agri-Eco-Tourism Enhancement Project.

 An information dissemination was conducted at Brgy. XI with Barangay Captain Rogelio Barnuevo and his council last Sept. 5.
By Maria Theresa Pedregosa/Victorias City Parole and Probation Office

Victorias Honors Public Servants During the 114th Philippines Civil Service Anniversary

By Ana Liza Gonzales – Fuentes

                “Tapat na Serbisyo Alay Ko, Dahil Lingkod Bayani Ako” is this year’s theme for the month-long celebration of the Philippine Civil Service Anniversary marking its 114^th year as the stronghold of good governance and national development since the enhancement of Public Law No. 5, “An Act for the Establishment and Maintenance of Our Efficient and Honest Civil Service in the Philippine Island”, on September 19, 1900.

                This year’s theme as stated in Civil Service Memorandum Circular No. 6, series of 2014, aims to promote, showcase and celebrate heroism in public service and it also serves to encourage and inspire state workers in their journey as servant heroes or lingkod-bayani.

In line with this, various activities were undertaken by the City Government of Victorias to actively join in the anniversary celebration.

The opening was simultaneous with the flag-raising ceremony with councilors Vincent Marie Roa, Ronilo Sarito and Sulpicio Montinola Jr. who led the prayer, Panunumpa sa Katungkulan and the national prayer for peace with Mayor Francis Frederick Palanca who gave the inspirational message last Sept. 1.

                On Sept. 5, the sports festival opened with a fun run in the morning at 6am and the ceremonial opening program at 4pm at the Don Alejandro Acuña Yap Quiña Arts and Cultural Center with the lighting of the urn by Councilor Dexter Senido, Oath of Sportsmanship led by Councilor Teodoro Panisales while Vice Mayor Jerry Jover declared the sports festival, open.

Joanna Mae Olvido of the City Health Office representing the Red Team was named Miss Sportsfest 2014 while Reynalyn Jacildo of the Barangay Operations Section, Royal Blue Team and Rhea Deliron of the CDRRMC, Pink Team emerged as first and second runners-up, respectively.

                An “Orientation - Seminar on Civil Service Rules and Laws and Office Rules and Regulations for New Entrants”, to strengthen the ethical values of the 33 newly-hired city employees, was conducted on Sept. 18.

Supervising Personnel Specialist of the Civil Service Commission – Provincial Field Office No. 6 Bethoven Tiano was the resource speaker.

                The month-long celebration culminated at the Victorias City Resort last Sept. 30.

City Administrator Paul Ricardo Palanca gave a message to city employees and encouraged them to have fun and enjoy bonding with their co-employees in celebration of the 114^th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary.

                The “Search for Victorias City Employees Gandang Hari 2014” highlighted the closing program with seven male city employees representing each team who competed for the Best in Production Number, Best in Swimwear and Best in Talent categories much to the delight of the audience.

 Jose Palma of the Murquiose Team bested six other contestants as Gandang Hari 2014 while Jade Bingcang of the Tangerine Team was the first runner-up , also bagged the Best in Swimwear Award and Jakens Chan of the Pink Team was second runner-up and awarded as Best in Production Number.

 John Francis Reyes of the Green Team was awarded as Best in Talent.

All contestants received cash prizes and gift packs.

Fun Run Winners during the 114th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary

 

1^st – Edgardo Suares Jr.

2^nd – Jonel Lucha

3^rd – Jeboy Buga

Top Ten

Miriam Miranda

Mark Flores

Benjamen Alba

Laurence Parreno

Rogan Intig

Rodrigo Montaño

Romulo Lumawod

Raffy Borrero

Armando Bantolo

Mary Jean Belgira

Oldest Runner – Maritess Higino

Youngest Runner – Rollin Edrick Duran

Civil Service Sportsfest Official Results

  

Volleyball Women

Champion           Pink Team

1^st Runner-up    Morquiose Team

2^nd Runner-up   Red Team

3^rd Runner-up    Royal Blue Team

MVP – Armie Dela Cruz

Volleyball Men

Champion           Pink Team

1^st Runner-up    Red Team

2^nd Runner-up   Tangerine Team

3^rd Runner-up    Yellow Team

MVP – Laurence Parreño

Badminton Women’s Doubles

Champion           Yellow

1^st Runner-up    Tangerine

2^nd Runner-up   Green

3^rd Runner-up    Pink

Badminton Men’s Doubles

Champion           Pink

1^st Runner-up    Green

2^nd Runner-up   Royal Blue

3^rd Runner-up    Morquiose

Mixed Doubles

Champion           Green

1^st Runner-up    Pink

2^nd Runner-up   Tangerine

3^rd Runner-up    Morquiose

MVP

Men – Artchie Randolf Famini

Women – Michelle Dequiña