Volume VII
Issue 03
KALIBO, Aklan, Feb. 15 (PIA) -- The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is encouraging political parties and candidates to use recyclable and environmentfriendly materials and to avoid using those that contain hazardous chemicals and substances in the production of their campaign and election propaganda. This was emphasized by Atty. Elizabeth Doronila, Aklan election supervisor, during a recent press conference with the local media to give updates on activities of their office with the onset of the campaign period for national elective positions and party-list representatives. The updates and reminders were culled from Resolution No. 10488 of the COMELEC promulgated on January 30, 2019 that provides the rules and regulations implementing Republic Act 9006, otherwise known as the “Fair Elections Act” in connection with the May 13, 2019 national and local elections. The resolution contained rules for campaign period, prohibited campaigning, prohibition against foreign intervention, authorized expenses of candidates and parties, lawful election propaganda, prohibited forms of election propaganda, petition for authority to use other election propaganda, requirements and/or limitations on the use of election propaganda through mass media, among others. Most questions raised by the local media centered on lawful election propaganda, prohibited forms of election propaganda as well as on specific airtime on radio and television of paid advertisements of candidates. Doronila said that campaign materials should only be placed at designated common poster areas in sizes and materials as stated in the resolution. Lawful election propaganda, accord-
KALIBO, AKLAN, (PIA) - The Provincial Health Office (PHO)-Aklan urged the public to maintain the cleanliness of their respective homes and surroundings as this is one way of eliminating or preventing the breeding of the denguecarrying mosquitoes. Dengue cases in Aklan increased by 109 percent in the first four weeks of 2019, records from the Aklan Provincial Epidemiology Surveillance and Response Unit showed. According to APESRU, dengue cases in Aklan from January 1 to February 3, 2019 already reached 176. Compared to last year of the same period, the province listed with 84 cases. The PHO here said that all municipalities in Aklan have cases of dengue; of which, Kalibo, the capital town registered the highest number with 60 cases. It is followed by Banga with 18 cases; Malay 14 cases; Numancia, Makato,
KALIBO, Aklan, (PIA) -- The province of Aklan is the first in Western Visayas and in the country to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with PhilHealth for the enrollment of Job Order employees under the Group Enrollment Scheme Program. This is according to Aimy Joy Desaporado, Philhealth-Aklan Social Health Insurance Officer III, who shared this good news before the Aklan’s elective officials, Provincial Capitol employees, and national government employees holding office at the Provincial Capitol compound during the Monday flagraising ceremonies here. Desaporado, who represented PhilContinued on page… 02 Health-Aklan Chief Insurance Officer
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and Balete with 10 each; New Washington with nine, Batan with eight; and both with seven cases were Tangalan and Altavas. Remaining towns have listed with less than five cases. Most of the patients were aged 1 to 10 years old with 68 cases or 39 percent of the total number of cases. Age group of 11 to 20 years old had 53 cases; 21 to 30 years old had 22 cases; 31 to 40 years old had 21 cases; 51 years old and above with nine cases; and 41 to 50years old with three. (LTP/SQP/PIA-Aklan)
Bien Paul S. Obordo, said that as of December 2018, the provincial government of Aklan has enrolled 1,188 Job Order employees. With their enrollment, these Provincial Job Order employees will be able to automatically avail of PhilHealth benefits, she said. She added that as of the same period, the Dr. Rafael S. Tumbokon Memorial Hospital (DRSTMH) and the provincial government-run district hospitals of Altavas and Ibajay, and the Malay Municipal Hospital have enrolled 1,297 Point of Service-Financially Incapable (considered as indigents) and 386 Point Continued on page… 03
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COMELEC… From page 01
The Philippine Statistics Authority Aklan is reminding Aklanons to ensure that all information are true and correct in reporting birth occurrences at the civil registry office. This message was given at the kick off celebration of this year’s Civil Registration Month last February 4 at PSA Provincial Office ground. According to AntonetCatubuan, Provincial Statistics Officer, it is important to ensure that all information is exact and truthful to avoid problems that may arise later on. “Inconsistencies of information, missing entries, or erroneous data in the civil registry document pose a lot of burden to person, which we do not want to happen,” Mrs. Catubuan said. That is why the PSA is advocating to all to be meticulous in reporting the spelling of names, dates and other information being asked during registration. “Once the document is registered it becomes a permanent record and any corrections should to go through a process either by administrative or court order,” PSO Catubuan explained. Corrections of defective civil registry documents are govern by the following laws or issuances: *RA 9048- for correction of clerical/typographical error, and change of name; *RA 10172- for correction of sex, month and day of birth (except year of
Birth registration in Aklan declined by almost 4 percent in 2018 based on the record of the Philippine Statistics Authority. A total of 13, 696 were registered last year, lower by 481 compared to 2017’s 14, 177 birth records. Of this number, 51% (or 6, 936) were males, and 49% (or 6,760) were females. Kalibo, the capital town, obtained the highest registration with 6, 392 (47%), followed by Libacao with 1, 226 (9%), Ibajay with 1, 222, Malay with 1,036 (8%), and Nabas with 569 (4%). Almost all municipalities showed a drop in registration except for Batan which exhibited an increase of 42% Continued on page… 03
birth); *RA 9858- legitimation for children born to parents below marrying age; *RA 9255- for illegitimate children to carry the surname of the father; *Administrative Order 1 Series of 1993- supplemental report for those with missing or omitted entries. Meanwhile, the PSA is encouraging individuals who have still no birth certificate to avail one by visiting the local civil registry office. For those who were born in other municipality, an applicant can apply for out -of-town registration at the civil registry office of the LGU where they are residing. “In this way, we can attain our target that all Filipinos have birth certificate by 2024 as our commitment to Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Decade initiative,” PSO Catubuan explained Hence, the theme of this civil registration month is anchored on “Inclusive and Responsive CRVS: Working Smarter through Innovation.” Aside from birth, marriage and death information should also be reported correctly and truthfully. An error-free civil registry documents according to PSA are essential in the production of quality vital statistics which are inputs in development planning and policy formulation. (PSAAklan)
The Department of Tourism VI and Bench collaborate for the company’s 2019 summer campaign photo shoot with the concept “Live. Love. Local” held at Boracay Island last January 23-25, 2019. The campaign aims to highlight idyllic spots, local culture and enterprises of the island. Bench is a Philippine clothing retail brand exclusive for men’s apparel and later expanded its product line to women’s clothes. DOT VI Director Atty. Helen Catalbas said “One of the thrusts of the DOT is to promote tourism as a major socioeconomic activity, thus, partnership
ing to the COMELEC guideline, include pamphlets, leaflets, cards, decals, stickers or other written or printed materials with sizes that do not exceed eight and a half inches in width and 14 inches in length; handwritten or printed letters urging voters to vote for or against any particular political party or candidate for public office; and posters made of cloth, paper, cardboard or any other material, whether framed or posted, with size not exceeding two feet by three feet. Five days before a political party’s rally or public meeting, streamers not exceeding three feet by eight feet in size could be displayed on the rally site but these should also be removed within 24 hours after the activity. She stressed that all campaign materials should contain the printed words “political advertisement paid for” with complete name and address of the candidate, and “political advertisement paid by” with complete name and address of the payor. The material should also contain the phrase “made of recyclable materials.” Trees, public buildings, schools, public transport terminals, motor vehicles used as patrol cars, public transport vehicles owned and controlled by the government, on the other hand, should not be posted with campaign materials, Doronila said. Campaign materials however, could be posted at private residences and buildings, provided that candidates or campaigners have earlier sought permission from owners of these buildings. (JBG/VGV/PIA6 Aklan)
with the private sector is an effective strategy to boost tourism destinations in the region resulting to employment and income generation.” The 3-day photo shoot showcased eyecatching beaches of the island including Diniwid Beach, Balinghai Beach, IligIligan Beach and White Beach. The Ati Village, Bom Bom Bar and Maya’s Restaurant are also part of the group’s summer campaign. Karen Jardenil, Ad and Promo of Bench said, “We are grateful to the DOT VI for this collaboration. Special thanks also to LGU Malay, Boracay Foundation Inc., BLTMPC, Malay PNP and other partners for assisting us during our campaign.” (JMVB/DOST6)
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Aklan’s birth… From page 02
Aklan recorded a total of 4, 478 first born children in 2018 according to Philippine Statistics Authority. Of the total eldest children, 3, 475 or 78 percent are illegitimate, while 1, 003 or 22 percent are legitimate. The highest number of illegitimate first born was recorded in Kalibo with 2, 041, followed by Ibajay with 319, and Malay with 266. Illegitimate children are those who were conceived and born to parents out of wedlock. Meanwhile, most of the first born registered last year were males with 51% (or 2, 290), while females comprise 49% or (2,188) Majority of the eldest were born
when the mother was at the age of 20 years old with 8% (or 438) and to father at the age of 22 years old with 7% (or 327). Eldest children were mostly born at the hospital with 74% (or 3,336), while those at home accounts for 24% (or 1, 090). Physician was the most popular attendant at birth by first born with 69% (or 3,082), followed by hilot with 22% (or 971), midwife with 6% (or 338), and nurse with less than one percent (or 23). According to PSA these data were derived from the certificate of live birth submitted by local civil registry offices every end of the month. (PSA-Aklan)
(from 223 in 2017 to 316 in 2018), Libacao with 37% (from 892 in 2017 to 1, 226 in 2018), Malinao with 29% (from 312 in 2017 to 402 in 2017), and Kalibo with 2% (from 6, 283 in 2017). On the other hand, the highest decline in registration was noted in New Washington with 44% (from 413 in 2017 to 232 to 2018), Madalag with 37% (from 530 to 335), and Numancia with 32% (from 113 to 77). October has the most number of registration recorded with 1, 353, followed by November and March with 1, 206 and 1, 191, respectively. Meanwhile, the highest increase in the registration was observed in November with 25%, followed by December with 10%, and May with 7%. The data were derived by PSAAklanfrom the certificate of live birth submitted by local civil registry offices every end of the month. (PSA-Aklan)
Aklan 1st in WV… From page 01 of Service – Financially Capable, or paying as self-employed patients. Other Aklan hospitals targeted by PhilHealth-Aklan to implement their Point of Service soon are in the towns of Libacao, Madalag, Buruanga, and Boracay Island, Malay (Ciriaco Tirol Hospital). In the same opportunity, Desaporado called on resigned government employees to continue their membership contributions for the continuity of their benefits, and for retired employees who have no plans of re-employment to register as lifetime members. She also called on employees who were recently regularized to update their category. “This is for proper tagging to avoid inconveniences,” Desaporado said. (JBG/ VGV/PIA6 Aklan)
Sheila Q. Patoza Joselito Edwin R. Ramos Assistant