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Tarlac Standard, Tarlac (2024)

10/07/2024

𝗣𝗕𝗕𝗠 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝘇𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮, 𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗰

PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has designated parcels of land in Barangay Baculong in Victoria, Tarlac as a special economic zone.
In his Proclamation No. 623 signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on July 4, Pres. Marcos identified a total of 297,719 square meters of land to be known as the Victoria Industrial Park.
According to the Republic Act 7916 or the Special Economic Zone Act of 1995, special economic zones or ecozones are selected areas with highly developed or have the potential to be developed into agro-industrial, Industrial tourist/recreational, commercial, banking, investment and financial centers.
Governor Susan Yap, on, July 8, lauded the president’s designation of the Victoria Industrial Park as this was expected to create more jobs.
“I would like to thank the president for creating a special economic zone in Tarlac as this will surely create jobs for Tarlaqueños,” Gov. Yap said.
They may contain any or all of the following: Industrial Estates, Export Processing Zones, Free Trade Zones, and Tourist/Recreational Centers.
Areas may be established as ecozones in a proclamation to be issued by the President and subject to the evaluation and recommendation of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (𝗣𝗘𝗭𝗔) based on a detailed feasibility and engineering study.
Tarlac's economy driven by agriculture, manufacturing, and services, making the SEZ an ideal initiative to attract foreign investors. This project expected to bolster economic activities such as textile production, publishing, chemical processing, and more, thereby enhancing the overall quality of life in the province.
PEZA facilitates the business operations of investors in export-oriented manufacturing and service facilities inside selected areas throughout the country that were proclaimed ecozones.
According to 𝗣𝗘𝗭𝗔, there is a total 419 economic zones as of April 2023, of which 78 are manufacturing economic zones; 297 are information technology parks/centers; 17 are tourism export enterprises; 24 are agro-industrial economic zones; and three are medical tourism parks or centers.---𝐏𝐈𝐎

29/05/2024

ICYMI: Gov. Susan Yap's Interview regarding Tarlac Day Celebration/POGO Issues via ABS-CBN News.

Credits: TV Patrol

18/05/2024

Interview of Gov. Susan Yap on POGO issue

17/05/2024

Tarlac Standard
Vol. 23, Issue No. 23
May 13 – May 19, 2024

17/05/2024

OPINION

𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗗 𝗢𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗢𝗡
𝙱𝚢: 𝙰𝚛𝚟𝚒𝚗 𝙵𝚎𝚛𝚍𝚒𝚗𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝙼. 𝙲𝚊𝚋𝚊𝚕𝚞

𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐨?

THE Senate hearing conducted last week regarding the illegal POGO operations in Bamban town in Tarlac province has turned into a circus as it is now the talk of the entire country…well, not the POGO itself but the personal background of Mayor Alice Leal Guo.
All over social media, the young lady mayor has been the subject of so many memes. Her answers to the questions posted by Senators Win Gatchalian and Riza Hontiveros are now being used to create jokes and worse to malign and convict her already.
From the accusations of her being a Chinese, to being a spy of China, to being a virtual unknown in Bamban until her election in 2022, etc. The subject matter of the Senate investigation is all about her involvement in POGO operations and not her being a spy, or anything else.
Alice Guo is doing very good in Bamban ever since her election. This is evidenced by the fast economic development of this tiny second-class municipality. This may be the reason why she gained the love and respect of her constituents.
She is active in her town’s activities and also very active in all the provincial government’s programs and affairs. Her numerous projects can be seen scattered all-over the municipality…this is a clear sign that she loves what she is doing, this is a clear sign that she loves her constituents, this is a clear sign that she loves her municipality, province and country and this is a clear sign that she is a Filipino citizen…besides, she was issued a Philippine passport and was allowed by the Comelec to run for a public office in the country---then isn’t she a Filipino?
Look at what the Chinese are doing to our fellow Filipinos and country. They bully us, they malign us, they harass us, they belittle us and they are slowly conquering our country by claiming our own Exclusive Economic Zone. Is there love shown to us by these Chinese---definitely none!
Look at what they have done to us---their fugitives are here conducting illegal operations in our country, they engage in counterfeit goods and products and they dump it in the Philippines and now they are trying to divide us by creating scenarios that would destabilize our political and economic systems.
Alice Guo is a total contrast to all these unruly Chinese because she is a Filipino.
The answers of the mayor during the Senate hearing, as far as I am concerned, were products of nervousness and confusion as I am pretty sure that this is the first time that she was invited to a Senate Committee Hearing, her first time to be nationally televised and first time to be asked about her personal background---so maybe she panicked as she was not able to bring pertinent documents about her personal life because the subject of the Senate investigation was all about her involvement in POGO operation and not who is her tutor, or how old she was when she got her birth certificate or who are the “other” children of her father.
There are still hearings to be conducted by the Senate and I hope, Alice Guo’s fellow Filipinos would wait for these hearings and stop from maligning a person who has yet to be proven guilty.
Remember, the hearings at the Senate are all in aid-of-legislation and the Senate is not a competent court of law to judge anyone.@

17/05/2024

OPINION

𝗝𝗔𝗠 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿
𝙱𝚢: 𝙹𝚊𝚖𝚎𝚜 𝙰𝚛𝚝𝚑𝚞𝚛 𝙼. 𝙲𝚊𝚋𝚊𝚕𝚞

𝐖𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐞

SAN ANTONIO Spurs big man Voctor Wembanyama is the 2024 NBA’s Rookie of the Year, the first player from France to ever win the honor.
The Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chet Holmgren (second) and the Charlotte Hornets’ Brandon Miller (third) were the other finalists for the league’s top rookie honor. The 7-4 Wembanyama, the No.1 pick of the 2023 draft, becomes the sixth unanimous Rookie of the Year in the last 40 years joining Ralph Sampson (1984), David Robinson (1990), Blake Griffin (2011), Damian Lillard (2013) and Karl-Anthony Towns (2016).
Wembanyama is the third Spur in history to ever capture Rookie of the Year honor. The 7-1 David “The Admiral” Robinson in 1990 and “The Big Fundamental”, Tim Duncan in 1998. Ironically, Robinson, Duncan and Wembanyama are No. 1 picks from the time they entered the NBA draft and projected as San Antonio’s franchise changing players. The Admiral also named NBA MVP in 1995 and Mr. Fundamental earned back-to-back league MVP’s in 2002 and 2003 and both secured titles with the Spurs in 1999 and 2003. While Duncan powered the Alamo City to three more NBA titles in 2005, 2007 and 2014.
Robinson and Duncan’s impact in their first year wearing the black and white uniform of the Spurs was a big turnaround for the team. A 21-61 win-lost card in 1989, the Spurs leaped to 56-26 record in 1990. And a 20-62 win-lost finished in 1997, to another 56-26 record in 1998. More importantly, San Antonio became a playoff team the moment Robinson and Duncan arrived.
The Spurs last year won just 22 games and this season with Wemby around, the team finished another 22-win season, no playoffs trip and that’s where Victor unable to carry in his first year and he has this to say “𝘔𝘺 𝘨𝘰𝘢𝘭 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘮𝘺 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘢𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘴 𝘐 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘸𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘐 𝘬𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘐 𝘩𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘵,” Wembanyama, the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA draft. said. “𝘐𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘩𝘶𝘨𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢 𝘣𝘪𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘦𝘵.”
Now nicknamed “Alien” coined by LeBron James, Wembanyama averaged 21.4 points, 10.6 rebounds, and led the league with 3.6 blocks per game in 71 games. He finished his rookie season as the first player in NBA history to score over 1,500 points (1,522), block at least 250 shots (254) and hit 100 3-pointers (128) in a single campaign. The last player to average 20 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 blocks in a single season was Shaquille O'Neal, who did it in his MVP season in 1999-2000.
Wembanyama’s points and rebounds per game are the highest for a rookie since Blake Griffin averaged 22.5 points and 12.1 rebounds during the 2010-11 season. The Frenchman is the first international player since Slovenia’s Luka Doncic in the 2018-19 season to win the award.
The Spurs star is one of three players named as finalists for Defensive Player of the Year and could become the first rookie in NBA history to make All-Defensive first team. Earlier, Wemby’s fellow Frenchman Rudy Gobert of Minnesota named the 2024 Defensive Player of the Year for the third time in his NBA career. Wembanyama finished third in the voting for Defensive Player of the Year along and Miami Heat’s Bam Adebayo second.@

17/05/2024

𝐃𝐏𝐖𝐇 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬 𝟒 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐜 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐧

THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has repaired a total of four classrooms at Toledo Integrated School in Ramos, Tarlac
The P2.62-million project was funded under the 2023 Basic Education Facilities Fund of the Department of Education.
Tarlac 1st District Engineer Neil Farala emphasized that the project showcases the steadfast commitment of DPWH to improve the learning experience of students through modern educational facilities, classrooms and buildings.
“By repairing these classrooms, we are not just fixing structures. We are investing in the future of our students at Toledo Integrated School,” he said.
The newly-repaired classrooms are equipped with modern amenities such as blackboards, ceiling fans, restrooms, and fire safety devices.
Meanwhile, Teacher Maribel Melegrito assured that the project will bring a positive and huge change in the learning experience of students.
“This is a great opportunity for the community, especially for children and the next generations,” Melegrito said.
DPWH focuses on completing education infrastructures as part of its commitment to provide quality education for students. (𝐂𝐋𝐉𝐃/𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐱𝐢𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐲 𝐁. 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐥𝐢 𝐏𝐈𝐀 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟑-𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐜)

17/05/2024

𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝟕-𝐁 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐜 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐳𝐨𝐧𝐞

ABOITIZ InfraCapital (𝗔𝗜𝗖) is investing PHP7 billion for the TARI Estate in this city, an economic zone development registered with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (𝗣𝗘𝗭𝗔).
In a press conference, LIMA Land, Inc. president and Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates head Rafael Fernandez de Mesa said the amount would be invested in a span of two years for the development of the new ecozone in Central Luzon.
The company began the construction of the 200-hectare TARI Estate during its groundbreaking ceremony led by Fernandez de Mesa, Department of Trade and Industry (𝗗𝗧𝗜) Secretary Alfredo Pascual, PEZA Director General Tereso Panga, Tarlac City Mayor Maria Cristina Angeles, Aboitiz Group president and chief executive officer (𝗖𝗘𝗢) Sabin Aboitiz, and AIC president and CEO Cosette Canilao.
LIMA Land vice president for sales Monica Trajano said 160 hectares of the total land development would be allocated for industrial use and the rest would be for commercial, retail, hospitality, and residential use.
Trajano added the first phase of the project consists of 80-hectare industrial development.
Fernandez de Mesa said the company is attracting locators in large manufacturing activities, especially semiconductor and electronics companies, automotive and food manufacturing for the increasing food requirement in the country amid the growing population and per capita gross domestic product (𝗚𝗗𝗣) in Central Luzon.
He said the nationalities of future locators of the TARI Estate are predominantly Japanese and Taiwanese, and some from China.
Moreover, PEZA chief Panga said the investments of AIC in Tarlac would encourage the establishment of more ecozones in the region.
TARI Estate is AIC Economic Estates’ fourth economic estate. The three other developments are LIMA Estate in Batangas, as well as the Mactan Ecozone II and the West Cebu Estate in Cebu. (𝐏𝐍𝐀)

17/05/2024

‘𝐖𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐧’𝐭 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐠𝐨 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐧’---𝐆𝐨𝐯. 𝐘𝐚𝐩

TARLAC Governor Susan Yap said that she and the Provincial Government of Tarlac were not aware of the illegal 𝗣𝗢𝗚𝗢 (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operation) in the municipality of Bamban.
This was the statement given by Gov. Yap during an interview with DWIZ Ronda Pilipinas last May 16 when asked by anchor Drew Nacino what was her reaction when the 𝗣𝗢𝗚𝗢 hub Sun Yuan Technology Inc. was raided last March 13.
“Of course I was surprised like everyone else kasi we didn’t know, talagang hindi namin alam na may 𝗣𝗢𝗚𝗢 (operation) because we have been against it. The Sangguniang Panlalawigan, the provincial government mula pa nuong 2021 that we are against any illegal gambling and activities like this,” she said.
The governor said that Bamban Mayor Alice Guo has performed well in her duties as mayor when asked of her rapport with the Bamban mayor.
“Mayor Alice has performed well yung kanyang duties as mayor. She run for mayor in 2022 and she won, tapos a few months later her council approached me and introduced her to me because nga her performance in the municipality has been well. She is liked by the community, she has improved the lives of the people and she applied to join our party. In fact, this is the first time that the municipality has been awarded the 𝗦𝗚𝗟𝗚 due to her good performance,” Gov. Yap pointed-out.
Nacino asked the governor if she has an idea about the personal background of Guo, Gov. Yap said that as far as she knows, the mayor is a Filipino.
“As far as I know, she is a Filipino because she was able to run for public office, she was proclaimed, she has a Philippine passport…beyond that, as to the question of her nationality, hangang dun lang ang alam ko, she said adding that, “People from the community know her naman that her family has a hog business dun sa lugar for many years so both our engagement is because of work what to do for her town and all. So, ganun lang ka lalim yung aming pagkakilala sa kanya.”
As for the possible sanctions to be imposed by the provincial government against the mayor once it was proven that she faked her documents, Gov. Yap said that they will study all the possible legal actions against her.
“We will look into the legal matters with that, she has to prove herself with regards to her nationality,” she said.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗣𝗚𝗧 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗻𝗼 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗢𝗚𝗢 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Gov. Yap shared the reason why she and the provincial government has no knowledge in the 𝗣𝗢𝗚𝗢 operation in Bamban.
“Siguro (nagtataka) ang ibang tao bakit wala kaming kinalaman, wala akong knowledge nung 𝗣𝗢𝗚𝗢 sa area. The licensing agency has excluded us provincial governments when they issued these licenses and walang clearance from us, walang notification, walang endorsement needed, so truly, I don’t understand na if we see na ganito na pala itong 𝗣𝗢𝗚𝗢 na ngayon nagagamit sa scamming or for illegal activities na trafficking and now it has become even a threat to national security,” Gov. Yap said.
She further said that the 𝗣𝗢𝗚𝗢 investigation is not the first time.
“This is not the first time they’ve been doing investigation previously. Bakit hindi nagcha-change ang policy ng government with regards to this. So, kami ganun lang yung alam namin---nothing because we’ve never been informed and tahimik kami dito our kapulisan in fact has been consistently number one in the region. Meaning, we were blindsided with regards to this,” she said.
The governor also hoped that the licensing agencies will inform any provincial government that there are (𝗣𝗢𝗚𝗢) operations in their areas to safeguard and check.

𝗢𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗰’𝘀 𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲
When asked by Nacino on what are the possible effects of the controversy on the over-all image of the province, Gov. Yap said that she hopes it does not tarnish the image of Tarlac province.
“I hope it doesn’t tarnish. Tarlac has been a very peaceful province. My mayors here work hard para makilala ang probinsiya namin. In terms of tourism, previously kilala lang kami as a wi-wi stop-over and we have taken a lot of efforts para makilala to promote our province not only in the Philippines as we have done efforts para makilala internationally…saying, di dapat madamay and probinsiya,” Gov. Yap explained.
She also said that, “This is an isolated case, hopefully that Mayor Alice will be able to defend herself and present yung background nya na ma-prove nya na talagang Filipino siya. How can you get a Philippine passport if you are not a Filipino or even run for public office.”

𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
The anchor asked Gov. Yap is she is open if the Senate will invite her to the hearing in which she said that, “It has nothing to do with me. What will I say? We were not informed (and) we were not in the process when they issued this licenses. We don’t issue business permits hindi namin trabaho yon.”
She further stated that there are no other 𝗣𝗢𝗚𝗢 hubs in the province but the provincial government will be more vigilant in it's monitoring.
She called on the national government as well as all local governments to review and to go over policies and if the national government feels that these 𝗣𝗢𝗚𝗢s are no longer beneficial they should be banned.
“My stand always has been no to 𝗣𝗢𝗚𝗢. 𝗣𝗢𝗚𝗢 does not really benefit us. Wala naman ine-employ na local yan eh. There is no share sa local economy namin yan and so the national government must review their policy on this. So that hindi kaming mga local governments and tinatamaan later on because we have been blindsided,” the governor concluded.---𝐀𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐅. 𝐌. 𝐂𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐮

16/05/2024

𝐆𝐨𝐯. 𝐘𝐚𝐩 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐧𝐬

IN A significant demonstration of support for the senior citizens of Tarlac City, the Provincial Government of Tarlac (𝗣𝗚𝗧), under the leadership of Gov. Susan Yap, has distributed financial assistance to nearly 700 senior citizens.
The distribution event took place at the Bulwagang Kanlahi in Diwa ng Tarlac on May 7.
Each senior citizen received ₱3,000 to help meet their daily needs and alleviate financial burdens. This underscores the provincial government’s commitment to the welfare and well-being of its elderly residents, ensuring they receive the support and respect they deserve.
Gov. Yap expressed her heartfelt dedication to the senior citizens of Tarlac City, emphasizing that this financial assistance is part of a broader initiative to enhance the quality of life for the elderly in the province.
“Our senior citizens have contributed immensely to the development of our province. It is our duty and privilege to give back to them, ensuring they live with dignity and comfort,” said Gov. Yap
The event was marked by a sense of gratitude and joy, as the senior citizens received their assistance and expressed their appreciation to Gov. Yap and the provincial government for their continued efforts to support them.
This financial aid is expected to have a significant positive impact on their daily lives, addressing essential needs and providing much need relief.---Jojo S. Pascual (PIO)

16/05/2024

𝟕𝟗 𝟒𝐏𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐢 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫

A TOTAL of 79 Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (𝟰𝗣𝘀) beneficiaries in Paniqui, Tarlac completed the Entrepreneurship Mind-setting Seminar of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
Two runs of the seminar were organized by the town’s Negosyo Center, in partnership with the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office, to unlock the potential of participants in starting, developing and growing their future businesses.
DTI OIC-Provincial Director Florencia Balilo emphasized the outcome of the collaboration of their agency with the municipal government to upskill their residents.
“With the strong partnership with the municipal government of Paniqui, we could easily reach out, deliver services, and encourage entrepreneurship,” Balilo stressed.
Business Counselor Ranjee Mañalac discussed the importance of micro, small, and medium enterprises (𝗠𝗦𝗠𝗘𝘀) in the economy, the basics of entrepreneurship, and the characteristics of an entrepreneur.
Armando De Jesus, one of the 4Ps beneficiaries, cited that the seminar is essential in cultivating their sustainable livelihood skills.
“Indeed, the seminar helped us in preparing ourselves before starting our own business,” he said.
DTI looks forward to inspiring the beneficiaries to apply what they have learned from the seminar, and to become economically empowered MSMEs. (𝐂𝐋𝐉𝐃/𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐱𝐢𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐲 𝐁. 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐥𝐢, 𝐏𝐈𝐀 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟑-𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐜)

15/05/2024

𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐒𝐂

SOCIAL Security System (𝗦𝗦𝗦) President and Chief Executive Officer Rolando Ledesma Macasaet today announced that labor leader Eva B. Arcos will be joining the Social Security Commission (𝗦𝗦𝗖), the highest policy-making body of SSS, as one of its members for the fourth time.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appointed Arcos as a full-fledged member of the SSC on April 18. She took her oath of office before Department of Labor and Employment (𝗗𝗢𝗟𝗘) Secretary Bienvenido E. Laguesma, who also sits as an Ex-Officio member of the SSC, on April 24.
Macasaet said that Arcos was previously appointed as an Acting Member of the SSC on March 23, 2023 and served in that capacity until her appointment as a full-fledged Member last month. She also served in the SSC in 2015 and 2016 as one of the three Workers’ Group Representatives.
Arcos is a member of several SSC committees, such as the Information Technology and Collection Committee, Risk Management and Investments Committee, Audit Committee, and Governance Committee. “Commissioner Arcos will continue to be critical in shaping the policies that govern the SSS," Macasaet said.
She completed her bachelor’s degree in Business Economics from the University of the Philippines Diliman, and has masteral studies in Labor Policy and Administration, and Psychology from the same university.
She obtained diplomas/certificates in the areas of labor, psychology, theology, and spirituality from various institutions such as Notre Dame University, Indiana, USA; Mexican American Cultural Center, San Antonio, Texas, USA; Turin International Training Centre, Italy; the Asian Productivity Organization and Iranian Productivity Organization, Tehran, Iran; Centro de Enseñanza para Extranjeros, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico; and International Institute – Histadrut, Israel.
Currently, she is also a member of the Global and Asia-Pacific IndustriALL Executive Committee and Women’s Committee. @

15/05/2024

𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐚𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐢𝐬 𝐌𝐮𝐭𝐲𝐚 𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 ‘𝟐𝟒

SWEETLINE Buaquina, a brand endorser of Aquaskin Philippines and promotional model of Mazda Philippines was crowned Mutya ng Camiling during the pageant night held at the Maria Clara Auditorium last May 7.
Buaquina, who was crowned by Camiling Mayor Erlon Agustin and his wife Joyce Agustin likewise was named Best in Production Number, Best in Swimsuit, Best in Gown, Miss Megasaver, Miss BHF, Miss Casa Opina, Miss Camiling Town Center, Miss Vain Aesthetics & Spa, Miss Regasco Azmay and Miss Petron.
Thea Nataline Manaloto was crowned Mutya ng Turismo, Pamela Melegrito as Mutya ng Kalikasan, while Joena Liza Guansing and Cindy Felipe were adjudged first and second runner-up respectively.
Agustin in a Facebook post congratulated all the winners and participants of the beauty pageat.
“Congratulations to the winners of Mutya ng Camiling 2024. May you continue to shine bright, both on and off the stage, and may your journey as the ambassadors of our beloved town be filled with success, fulfillment, and endless possibilities. Also, congratulations to each contestant for pouring their heart and soul into preparing for this momentous event. Through your participation, you have not only showcased your individual beauty but also your inner strength which becomes an inspiration that empowers young women to embrace their uniqueness, pursue their dreams, and effect meaningful change in their communities,” he posted.
The Mutya ng Camiling pageant is part of the fiesta celebration of the municipality.---𝐀𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐅. 𝐌. 𝐂𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐮

14/05/2024

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠. 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐧, 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐈𝐂𝐒 𝐩𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭, 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐚𝐢𝐝

ANOTHER round of financial assistance was disbursed to beneficiaries of the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), spearheaded by Tarlac Second District Representative Christian Tell Yap. The event took place on May 10 at the Bulwagan ng mga Gobernador, Tarlac provincial Capitol.
Over 600 individuals residing in the second district of the province were recipients of the AICS program.
The program functions as a crucial social safety net, providing support to individuals and families confronting unexpected crises such as illness, death, natural disasters and other critical situations.
Cong. Yap, reiterated his commitment to consistently support the people of Tarlac, ensuring their long-term sustainable livelihoods. He expressed gratitude to House Speaker Martin Romualdez, for his ongoing allocation additional funds to the province.
Second District Board Member Harmes Sembrano, disclosed that each beneficiary received P3,000 depending on their needs, particularly for medical expenses.
Meanwhile, (DSWD), likewise in collaboration with Cong. Yap, has awarded P15,000 under the Sustainable Livelihood Program-Livelihood Assistance Grant (SLP-LAG) to 243 selected individuals from the second district of Tarlac last May 9 at the Bulwagang Kanlahi of the Diwa ng Tarlac.
The SLP-LAG aims to provide financial assistance to individuals to help them establish or enhance their livelihood activities, thereby improving their socio-economic status and reducing poverty in the community.
Prior to the grant distribution, initial screening and interviews were conducted by the DSWD and Public Employment Service Office (PESO)
According to Maria Lira Reyes, head of PESO Tarlac, this grant enables beneficiaries to pursue various livelihood endeavors, including setting up sari-sari store, rice retailing, and other forms of income generating projects.
Cong. Yap expressed his commitment to supporting the constituent of Tarlac through initiatives such as the SLP-LAG. He emphasized the importance of empowering individuals to become self-sufficient and resilient in the face of challenges.
Also present in the event were, Tarlac City Vice Mayor Genaro Mendoza, City Councilors Emy Ladera-Facula, P*e Jay Basangan, Richard Diolazo and Vladimir Rodriguez.----Jojo S. Pascual (PIO)

14/05/2024

𝐏𝟏.𝟐-𝐌 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐮 𝐬𝐞𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐜 𝐛𝐮𝐲-𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐭

POLICE operatives seized suspected illegal drugs “shabu” valued at P1.2 million from two drug pushers in a buy-bust operation in Camiling, Tarlac on May 10.
Police Regional Office-3 Director Police Brig. Gen. Jose Hidalgo Jr. identified the suspects as Boyet and Boy, both residents of the municipality of Camiling.
The suspects also yielded the P1,000 marked money, improvised water pipe tooter with residue of suspected shabu, weighing scale, cellular phone, and drug paraphernalia.
Police said Boyet is allegedly affiliated with the Dizon Criminal Group engaged in illegal drug activities within Camiling and this province.
Suspects face drug-related charges.@

14/05/2024

𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐬𝐚: 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐝 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬

THE Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (𝗣𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗦𝗔) on May 12 reported a drop in the maximum temperatures in the country amid the thunderstorms experienced in many areas.
In a radio interview, PAGASA weather specialist Daniel James Villamil said that rains are expected in certain parts of Visayas brought by the easterlies or wind from the Pacific Ocean.
“If we compare the maximum temperature today and the past week, we can see that there was a drop (in the temperature) brought by the rains in the afternoon or the thunderstorm activities,” Villamil said.
He added that the maximum actual temperature in Metro Manila could reach 33 degrees Celsius.
“We can still expect a high heat index in Metro Manila between 42 and 43 degrees Celsius. We should still expect humid weather except for sudden downpours of rains brought by localized thunderstorms. Danger level heat index will still be experienced in certain areas,” Villamil pointed out.
PAGASA, he said, expects one or two typhoons to enter the Philippine area of responsibility (𝗣𝗔𝗥) this month.
“Historically, there is a chance of one to two typhoons. But in the next three to five days, there is still less chance for typhoons as we have yet to monitor weather systems outside PAR,” Villamil said.
Once a typhoon enters PAR, it will be named Aghon.
Last May 11, the highest heat index was recorded in Aparri, Cagayan at 46 degrees Celsius. The heat index at NAIA in Pasay City was at 42 degrees.
Ana Liza Solis, PAGASA climate monitoring and prediction section chief, has said the worst is over in terms of the record-high temperatures and searing heat, with many areas in the country possibly experiencing thunderstorms in the second half of May.
Solis said the hottest temperature for this year has been recorded after an actual temperature of 40.3 degrees Celsius was observed in Camiling, Tarlac on April 27.
Agriculture Assistant Secretary U-Nichols Manalo said that the Department of Agriculture is preparing for a “more destructive” La Niña, even as El Niño continues to affect the agriculture sector. Manalo added that the DA has started its La Niña preparations by looking into areas severely affected by La Niña in the past.---𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫