PIA-AKLAN BALITA Vol v, issue no 1

Volume V

KALIBO, Aklan, (PIA6) -Two highly-populated Aklan towns both celebrating this month to pay homage to Sr. Sto. Nino have come up with ordinances banning or prohibiting the carrying of glass-bottled drinks in designated zones during the week from Monday to Sunday of the Sr. Sto. Nino Ati-atihan Festival.

These towns are Kalibo and Ibajay, with Kalibo celebrating the Sto. Nino Ati-atihan Festival from January 9 to 15, 2017, and Ibajay, which will celebrate the same a week after.

Sangguniang Bayan members of the two municipalities came up with the ordinance after noting that based on statistics from the Philippine National Police, many crime incidents in the previous celebrations of the Ati-atihan Festival involved the use of glass-bottled drinks (beer, liquor) as deadly weapons.

In Kalibo, the Sangguniang Bayan concurred with the recommendation of the PNP for the need of the immediate passage of the ordinance, seeing that the Ati-atihan Festival and the Municipality of Kalibo is fast becoming a prime tourist destination and additional security measures need to be implemented for the safety of the public, including both domestic and international visitors.

This is Ordinance No. 2016-011, sponsored by SB Member Philip Y. Kimpo, SB Member Daisy S. Briones and SB Member Buen Joy B. French.

Ibajay’s Ordinance No. 202 Series of 2016 was sponsored by SB Member Ju-

KALIBO, Aklan, (PIA6) – With the expected influx of tourists, devotees, and revellers in Kalibo, the Aklan Police Provincial Office has released crime prevention and safety tips for a peaceful week-long celebration of Kalibo Atiatihan Festival 2017.

The following are the guidelines issued by the Aklan Police:  Be vigilant at all times to know and be aware of the things that are happening in your surround-

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Avoid bringing huge amount of money and wearing expensive jewelleries.

Don’t leave your things and valuables such as wallet, money, bag, cell phone, and the likes unattended or to someone untrustworthy.

Avoid driving any kind of vehicles if drunk and consumed too

KALIBO, Aklan, (PIA6) -- Eleven (11) Junior Level College students in Aklan currently enrolled at various campuses of Aklan State University (ASU) here qualified for the 2016 Junior Level Science Scholarships (JLSS) Examination given by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) October 16, 2016.

The JLSS is a scholarship program of the Department of Science and Technology – Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) under Republic Act No. 7687 or the “Science and Technology Scholarship Act of 1994”, Republic Act No. 10612 or the “Fast-Tracked S & T Scholarship Act of 2013”, and the Merit Scholarship Program.

The list of qualifiers provided by DOST-Aklan include 8 students from ASU-Banga; 1 from ASU-Ibajay and 2 from ASU-Kalibo.

From ASU-Banga, qualifiers are Gerlene Concon, BSE-Mathematics; Nino Estrada, BSE-Physical Science; June de Juan, BS Agriculture; Kreshia KC Iledan, BSE Mathematics; Sharmaine Rose Iscala, BSE Physical Science; Regine Mainit, BSE Physical Science; Khyla Mae Nallos, BSE Physical Science; and Chara Faith Salido, BSE Physical Science.

Other qualifiers are Kyle Edward Nuevas and Ma. Pauline Joy Surilla, both taking BS Information Technology from ASU-Kalibo, and Nino Jason Magpusao, BS Environmental Science, ASUIbajay.

DOST-Aklan Provincial Director Jairus Lachica said that if these qualifiers avail of the scholarship grant, they shall teach full time for a minimum of two years in science, technology, engineering and mathematics subjects in private or public high schools.

Each qualifier shall receive a notice of award from the DOST-SEI or the DOST regional office stating the date and the venue of orientation and contract signing.

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lio M. Estolloso.

The ordinance was passed as based on records of the Ibajay PNP, majority of the crime incidents during the fiesta week involved a person, either as perpetrator or victim, intoxicated by alcohol and/or armed with broken glass bottles or containers of beverages, or shards from glass containers.

In Kalibo, administrative fines and sanctions include warning and confiscation of glass bottles for first offense; and a fine of P1,000.00 or 24-hour detention at the police station, whichever the offender chooses, and the confiscation of glass-bottled drinks.

In Ibajay, first offenders will pay a fine of P500.00 while offenders for the second time will pay P1,000.00 and third offenders – a fine of P2,500.00 and/ or imprisonment of not more than 6 months, upon discretion of the court, and in the case of business establishments, cancellation of license to operate for a period of one year. (JSC/VGV/PIA6 Aklan)

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January 1 - 15, 2017

PIA AKLAN BALITA

Vol. No. V Issue No. 01

KALIBO, Aklan, (PIA6) - The island of Boracay continues to be a tourist destination hub as it surpassed its 2016 tourist arrivals target of 1.7 million.

Record from the Aklan Provincial Tourism Ofiice showed that from January to December last year, Boracay received a total of 1,725,483 tourists or 10.6 percent higher than 1,560,106 recorded in 2015.

Of the total number of tourists in 2016, foreign visitors listed were 868,765 while domestic tourists were 813,302 and overseas Filipinos 43,416.

Caticlan Jetty Port Administrator Niven Maquirang said that statistics showed that many Filipinos are now patronizing Boracay and preferred to spend their

Aklan Police…

From page 01 much alcoholic beverages, as it might lead to accidents.  During street dancing (sad-sad), do not bring bottles, aside from it is stated in the ordinance, this will also prevent further accidents.  If children are with you, make sure to watch, hold tightly and take care of them especially in places that are crowded with people and devotees.  Make sure to know the hotline numbers of the nearest police station for faster respond of authorities and prevention of any form of crimes. The Aklan PNP hotline numbers are 09083770187 / 09465955266.

In ensuring further the security of the public, APPO has implemented since January 9 the “no-carrying/wearing of backpacks” policy within the Festival Zone.

This is to make sure that no Improvised Explosive Device (IED) or any threat may occur during the festivity.

Moreover, the public is encourage to report to the nearest PNP personnel any sightings of abandoned packages or boxes for the notification of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team.

Gun Ban has likewise implemented effective Monday.

Meanwhile, about 2,000 Philippine National Police and Armed Forces of the Philippines contingents, force multipliers and other law enforcement agencies are being deployed in Kalibo to provide maximum security coverage during the Ati-atihan Festival from January 9 to 15. (JSC/SQP/PIA6 Aklan)

Aklan’s household population went up by 7.3 percent in a span of five years based on the latest results of the 2015 Census of Population.

With a total household population of 572, 599 persons as of August 2015, Aklan’s household population grew by 39, 026 compared to 533, 573 household population reported in 2010. Over the past 15 years, the household population shot up by 27.14 percent or 122, 246 persons compared to 450, 353 posted in 2000.

The household population comprised vacation in Aklan.

Compared in 2015, the ratio of foreign tourists to domestic tourists was 70 to 30. Koreans remained the top foreign visitors last year with 321,016 arrivals; followed by Chinese with 273,297; Taiwanese with 55,736; Malaysians 26,115; and Americans 23,887. Included in the top 10 foreign tourists were Australians with 16,745 visits; British with 16, 318; Saudi Arabians 15,681;Russians 11,593; and Singaporeans 11,155.

The province is aiming for 2 million tourist arrivals in Boracay for 2017.

With the lineup of cruise ships arrivals this year, landing of regional and international flights at Kalibo International Airport and airbuses in Caticlan Airport and the aggressive promotions of the Department of Tourism, Aklan Provincial Government and the local government of Malay, the province is confident in attaining the set target.

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11 Aklanons…

From page 01 Too, as qualifiers, these Aklanon students will enjoy 2-3 years S&T scholarships. Those qualified under RA 7687 and RA 10612 will be entitled to subsidy

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99.6 percent of the total Aklan’s population, while the remaining 0.4 percent includes institutional population or those residing in collective or institutional living quarters such as hospitals, orphanages, and military camps.

Of the five provinces in Western Visayas, Aklan ranked fourth in terms of household population size contributing 7.77 percent to the 7.4 million household population in the region.

Likewise, the total number of households of the province increased by 17, 556 after posting a 133, 679 households in 2015 compared with 116, 123recorded in 2010.

Among the 17 municipalities, Kalibo had the most number of households with 17, 930, followed by Malay with 12, 664, Ibajay with 11, 019, and New Washington with 10, 853. On the other hand,Lezo posted the least number of households with 3, 590.

In terms of average household size, Nabas registered the highest with 4.6 persons, followed by Ibajay, Buruanga, and Kalibo with 4.5 persons, respectively, and Tangalan with 4.4. The lowest average household size was recorded inBatan with 4.0 persons.

Household is a social unit consisting of a person or a group of persons who sleep in the same housing unit and have a common arrangements in the preparation and consumption of food, while the average household sizeis the average number of persons who live in the household. (PSA/PIA) in tuition fee and other school fees, monthly living allowance, book allowance, among others, in the last 2 or 3 years of their undergraduate studies.

On the other hand, scholars under the Merit scholarship program will receive the same benefits except for the pro-rated monthly stipend based on the scholar’s family-socio-economic status.

(JCM/VGV PIA6 Aklan)