Dumaguete Metropost, May 1-7, 2022 edition

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Noreco II linemen work overtime to repair eight electric poles that were snagged on Thursday by a 10-wheeler cargo van in barangay Tabuctubig, that cut off electric power of thousands of Dumaguete residents for over 24 hours in Feeders 2, 7 and 9 of the Bagacay Substation. (Photo by Alex Pal)

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Comelec yet to name areas of concern

The Commission on Elections, Philippine National Police, and the Armed Forces of the Philippines have yet to place any part of Negros Oriental under “Areas of Concern”, in view of the upcoming polls.

Comelec Commissioner George Erwin Garcia said they still could not give an exact figure and specific details on the number of AOCs in the province as the Comelec Committee on the Ban on Firearms & Security Concerns together with the two agencies tasked to provide security on Election Day are continuously assessing and verifying the situation on the ground.

“Nag-submit sa amin ng pagkakapal-kapal na folder ang PNP at military. Ito po ay isang coordinated effort na sinubmit sa amin. We also have our gun ban and security personnel committee na nagaanalyze po ng lahat ng ito. So kung bakit wala pa ang Negros?

Simply because of the constantly changing assessment in the area (The PNP and the military have submitted to us thick folders.

We also have our gun ban and security personnel committee which analyzes all of this. As to why there is still no area declared in Negros? Simply because of the constantly changing assessment in the area),” Garcia said.

The Comelec official together with PNP-7 Regional Director PBGen. Eduardo Roque Vega and LTG. Rober Dauz of the Philippine Army who is now the commander of the AFP Visayas

Command appeared in a press conference here on April 25, which coincided with the conduct of the Covenant Signing for Clean, Honest, Meaningful, and Peaceful (CHAMP) Elections in Negros Oriental and a Regional Joint Security Coordinating Center Conference.

Garcia, however, noted in the same press conference that there are 104 areas throughout the country that are being eyed as AOCs. He added there is no indication for any part of Negros Oriental to be placed under AOC as of the moment.

Garcia assured the media and the public that the COMELEC will release the list of AOCs in the first part of May. On the part of RJSCC, Comelec-7 Regional Director Dennis Ausan said all factors will be considered in making the recommendation for the list of areas to be placed under AOC. “In due time, we will be coming out with a final list enumerating these places after we have verified all the factors that must be taken into account.

We also have scheduled our final command conference whereby all the provincial election supervisors, in their capacity as chair of the PJSCC,

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NegOr political rivals shake hands

In an unprecedented move, political rivals in Negros Oriental on Monday showed up for a peace covenant signing that elated law enforcement, civilian, and church officials.

Known publicly as being always at odds with each other, and sometimes trading barbs through “blind items” on social media and other platforms, reelectionists Gov. Roel Degamo and House Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. of the 3rd Congressional District even obliged to a photo opportunity together.

Attendees in the peace covenant signing that preceded TO PAGE 2

will be made to come up with assessment namin. Lahat ito their reports in their respective tulong sa Comelec. Ang real provinces. In such report will be objective natin ay makaboto duly taken into account by the without intimidation coercion RJSCC in also coming out with or yung fear na lalabas sila sa our recommendation,” Ausan kanilang tahanan (Do not worry. said.

We will have enough forces. We Security sector officials in have enough human resource Central Visayas also assured the to address whatever areas of police and military will continue concern that will come out in to be on top of the situation and this final assessment. This is to preserve the peace and order help Comelec. Our real objective in the province in line with the here is to enable people to vote conduct of elections even without without coercion or fear to go out the declaration of AOCs. of their house),” Dauz said. (RAL/ “Rest assured, we are in control PIA7 NegOr) of the area; with the AFP and the PNP, we have a good collaboration.

Be assured of peaceful election here,” Vega said.

“Huwag kayong magaalala. We will have enough forces. We have enough human resource to address whatever areas of concern na lalabas Cong. Chiquiting Sagarbarria visits barangay Simborio to meet the residents and Brgy. dito sa final Captain Tonton Bangco. (Photo by Ryll Borres)

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NEGOR POLITICAL RIVALS....FROM P. 1 the final Regional Joint “I am happy to see that Peace Security Control these political candidates Center at the Negros c a n s e t a s i d e t h e i r Oriental Provincial Police differences, and support headquarters at Barangay a common good that will Agan-an, Sibulan town benefit the majority,” he cheered and applauded said. when the two shook hands Heruela thanked and talked with each other. the Governor and the “Awhile back, when I Congressman for their saw the two of them shake presence in the event. hands, I noticed at the Castillano, the Negros back Atty. [Lionel Marco] Oriental provincial election Castillano smiling and s u p e r v i s o r - d e s i g n a t e , clapping his hands, taking earlier said he hoped that delight in what had just opposing poll bets would happened,” Msgr. Julius set aside politics for once Perpetuo Heruela, lead a n d a t t e n d t h e p e a c e convenor of the Diocesan covenant signing to show Electoral Board of the their intention to help attain Diocese of Dumaguete, said. secure, safe, and peaceful The DEB, a Commission elections. on Elections-recognized About 25 candidates umbrella organization of were present for the peace the Parish Pastoral Council covenant signing, including for Responsible Voting and those seeking the posts of the National Movement governor, vice governor, for Free Elections, had board member, and mayors. earlier appealed during The event was attended the peace covenant signing by Comelec Commissioner for support to achieve G e o r g e E r w i n G a r c i a , Clean, Honest, Accurate, Lt. Gen. Robert Dauza, Meaningful, and Peaceful commander of the Visayas (CHAMP) elections.

Command, Brig. Gen. Roque Heruela noted this is the Vega, regional director first time the two public of the Police Regional officials were seen together Office 7, Comelec-Central in one event for the same Visayas Director Dennis objective.

Ausan, Brig. Gen. Leonardo Teves missed the DEB’s Peña, commander of the Solidarity Walk and Peace Army’s 302nd Infantry Covenant last month at Brigade, police officials, the Quezon Park as he had election officers, and the another important meeting media. (Judy F. Partlow/ elsewhere, the priest said.

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Malnourished kids recover thru school program

With the Gulayan sa Paaralan Program (GPP) in the province, physical and mental alertness have improved among undernourished students in Balugo Elementary School.

According to GPP coordinator Noel Ramirez, a noticeable progress was observed among undernourished students after being fed regularly with vegetables from the GPP program which started in 2019.

Ramirez said 33 students in Balugo were identified with acute malnutrition or low weight for height based on Philippine health standards.

The situation qualified their school to be a recipient of the GPP program.

Canteen coordinator Irene Calugcugan said they serve cooked vegetables to the undernourished students every day with varying menus.

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The Negros Oriental II Electric Cooperative will conduct an investigation to check the liability of the truck driver who snagged lowlying wires hanging from electric poles, damaging a total of eight poles and causing a massive power interruption in three feeders west of Dumaguete City.

Noreco II General Manager Fe Marie Tagle said the investigation will determine whether they can claim for damages.

Power was gradually restored after 24 hours as Noreco II linemen worked overtime to replace the damaged poles.

Tagle said that the wires that were hit by the truck

were thick wires and do not belong to the electric cooperative.

While telephone companies rent the electric poles for their own cables, Tagle said the telcos are responsible for the facilities that they install in the Noreco II poles.

She said the Noreco II is constantly improving their poles and replacing old ones. She said the poles that were damaged were new poles and were backbone lines.

“There’s also a rule that tall trucks should avoid routes where they could hit the wires. That’s part of our due diligence as drivers,” she told reporters.

Duterte opens longest bridge in PH

CEBU CITY – The Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway here was opened April 27 with President Duterte leading the ceremony with top government officials and executives from the private sector including Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. President and Chairman Manuel Pangilinan and members of the Cabinet and local mayors.

The 8.9-kilometer CCLEx, which connects the town of Cordova town in Mactan Island to the South Road Properties in Cebu City, is touted as an iconic engineering marvel in Cebu.

“We are happy to have been involved in building this piece of magnificent infrastructure for our countrymen in Cebu,” Pangilinan said.

Noreco to investigate toppling of 8 poles

The CCLEx is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Metro Pacific Tollways which built the bridge at a cost of at least P33 billion.

Pangilinan said he expects more investments in the area that could stimulate trade and commerce, revitalize tourism, and give a collective sense of pride among its people in Cebu.

President Duterte during the run through last year said the project underscores the importance of accelerating socio-economic development in the country, especially the Visayas, through sustained infrastructure building.

He said this approach is the legacy of his administration.

“My Presidential watch will be remembered, among other things, for the expansive network of roads and bridges around the country which contributed to sustained socio-economic development of the Philippines,” he said.

CCLE Corp. President Allan Alfon encouraged motorists to have their vehicles installed with RFID that will be needed to use the Expressway. “We are excited to open the CCLEx to the Cebuanos who have long been TO PAGE6

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Precinct Finder glitches solved: Comelec An official of the Commission on Elections on Monday appealed for understanding from the electorate on the poll body’s recently activated online precinct finder for registered voters which showed glitches for some users.

Commissioner George Erwin Garcia made the appeal during a peace covenant signing here prior to the final meeting of the Central Visayas Regional Joint Security Control Center.

“The Precinct Finder was just activated last Friday but due to scores of people immediately using it, certain problems were detected but it is now working,” Garcia said in mixed English and Filipino.

Many registered voters here, however, continue to report their status as being “deactivated” while using the precinct finder on the Comelec website, or being unable to access the precinct finder.

Other problems were “error” or “under maintenance” notifications when one accessed the online precinct finder.

A young male voter who asked not to be named said when he accessed the precinct finder, he found out he was registered in two places. He had it corrected at the local Comelec office immediately, he said.

Garcia noted that many are unaware that their deactivation status is based on their failure to vote on two consecutive elections, citing as an example the 2018 and 2019 electoral exercises.

“There is a Supreme Court decision that the 2018 barangay election is a regular election, for purposes of computing the two consecutive elections on whether a voter is deactivated or not,” he said.

Garcia said if in any event a registered voter cannot access the online precinct finder, there is always the voter’s information sheet that the Comelec will distribute to 67.4 million registered voters.

The Comelec ordered barangay officials and not local chief executives to distribute these VISs, he noted.

Garcia said the VIS contains personal information of a voter, an assigned polling precinct, the dos and don’ts of voting, and the list of national and local candidates.

Meanwhile, Msgr. Julius Perpetuo Heruela, lead convenor of the Diocesan Electoral Board of the Diocese of Dumaguete, said voter’s assistance desks will be put up during Sunday masses at the different parishes to aid the people locate their polling precincts, if they cannot access the online Precinct Finder on their own.

Garcia also said the Comelec will also provide the DEB, duly recognized as an umbrella of the citizen’s arm groups, the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting and the National Movement for Free Elections, with hard copies of the official list of registered voters in the Province. (Judy F. Partlow/ PNA)

10K jobs available in Cebu, Dumaguete

Jobseekers will have a big chance of landing a job as an estimated 10,000 vacancies will be available at the Labor Day job fairs in Cebu and Dumaguete, the Department of Labor & Employment-Region 7 said on Wednesday.

Undersecretary Victor Del Rosario, DOLE-7 concurrent regional director, said in a statement the regional field office in Central Visayas will organize a job fair on May 1 at the SM City Cebu Trade Hall, and at the Lamberto Macias Sports Complex at the Capitol Area in Dumaguete City.

In Cebu, close to 3,000 local positions for customer service representatives, sewers, sewing operators, customer/technical service associates, and production operators are available.

For those who are seeking jobs overseas, about 5,848 positions will be filled, including carpenters, foreman welders, laborers, waiters/waitresses, foremen electrical, and foremen piping.

In Negros Oriental, there will be more than 800 local positions available, and around 600 job titles posted for overseas employment.

Del Rosario urged jobseekers to take advantage of this opportunity, and to pre-register first online through bit.ly/register-dolero7-job fair “All they have to do is get ready with their resume, curriculum vitae, and other credentials,” the labor official said, adding that once the online registration form is completely filled out, jobseekers could proceed as early as 7 a.m. at the job fair venues.

He said: “Participating companies will get real-time notifications and may conduct on-the-spot interviews with the applicants.”

Vaccination cards will no longer be required, the DOLE-7 statement said.

Dubbed Trabaho, Negosyo, Kabuhayan Jobs 2022, the event would offer jobseekers, students, new graduates, and other workers alike ample access to a wide range of services from the Labor agency and its partner agencies. (PNA)

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Valencia Mayor Edgar Teves and EDC officials excitedly sample the Mt. Talinis dark chocolate produced by local cacao farmers supported by the Department of Trade & Industry and the Energy Development Corp. (Norreen Bautista photo)

Dgte veterans honored

The city government here and an organization linked with the Silliman University have paid tribute to the courageous men who liberated this capital city more than seven decades ago against enemy forces during World War II. Sidney Lee, senior member of Red Shielf, and in charge of the group’s History and Events, told the media on Wednesday that they relaunched the South Liberation Marker on Tuesday as the city celebrated its 77th anniversary of freedom from Japanese occupation. “ T h e n e w l y reconstructed South Liberation Marker honoring then Major Galicano L. Sibala and his men for their bravery against enemy forces during World War II and eventually liberating Dumaguete City on April 26, 1945, was unveiled today by his family and fellow REDSHIELDERS,” he said.

Lee said the original marker was damaged during the recent road widening in the area but was restored and finished just in time to commemorate the historic event 77 years ago.

REDSHIELD is an exclusive organization of current former Reserved Officers Training Course officers, he noted.

Sibala was a business administration graduate of Silliman University in 1941 and was an advanced cadet officer of the ROTC program.

He, like many other young Filipino men his age, was mobilized during World War II to defend the country.

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Valencia to make dark chocolate

The local government unit of Valencia, Negros Oriental, together with its partner stakeholders from the government, private, and civilian sectors, are pushing a dark chocolate bar produced by cacao farmers at the foot of Mt. Talinis as its One TownOne Product (OTOP).

Dumaguete-based businessman Edward Du, who introduced the idea six years ago during his term as president of the Negros Oriental Chamber of Commerce & Industry, told the media on Wednesday that a draft ordinance and a memorandum of agreement were presented during a meeting here on Tuesday here for finalization.

“We have waited six long years for this, and now this will soon come to fruition,” he said.

Making the Mt. Talinis Dark Chocolate Valencia’s top product under the OTOP program of the Department of Trade & Industry is being eyed to be implemented under the Mandanas ruling of the Supreme Court.

“This is going to be the first OTOP Ordinance in Negros Oriental and Region 7, so that we can source funds for the project under the Mandanas ruling as the OTOP will soon be devolved to the LGU,” Du said.

Once approved, this undertaking will give way to the LGU and partner

stakeholders in starting the ball rolling, from sourcing funds, providing training, setting up a factory, and penetrating both the domestic and international market, he noted.

“Valencia has 22,000 cacao trees planted by different farmers at the foot of Mt. Talinis,” Du said.

Initially, those eyed to become part of the project are 11 associations of cacao farmers who will undergo training and other processes once the project takes off.

The proposed OTOP, Mt. Talinis Chocolate Bar, will be a ready-toeat confection of about 70 percent dark chocolate, Du said.

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The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Siquijor ordered the police and the military to step up security measures on the island-province amid increasing intense political rivalry two weeks ahead of the May 9 elections.

Lawyer Eliseo Labaria, Comelec-Siquijor provincial election supervisor-designate, on Tuesday said his office is awaiting the declaration of all six towns on the island as areas of concern under the yellow classification.

The six towns that comprise the province are Siquijor, the capital town, San Juan, Lazi, Maria, Enrique Villanueva and Larena.

“I had to recommend the entire island because the intense political rivalry is among opposing members of the same family gunning for governor,” Labaria said He presented the

recommendation on Monday during the Central Visayas Regional Joint Security Control Center (RJSCC) final meeting in Negros Oriental.

In the meeting attended by high-ranking officials from the Comelec, Philippine National Police, and the Armed Forces of the Philippines, they were asked to present their final reports and recommendations on security matters in their areas.

Comelec Commissioner George Garcia, who attended the meeting, said 104 areas of concern in the country have been identified and will be announced soon.

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The Department of Health Region 7 has identified the local government units in the province with low vaccination rate.

These LGUs include La Libertad, Siaton, Manjuyod, Guihulngan City, Sta. Catalina, Mabinay, Jimalalud, Bindoy, and the cities of Tanjay, and Bais.

The Provincial InterAgency Task Force against CoViD-19 cited that regardless of the low cases of the virus for the past weeks, the Province was still placed under Alert Level 2 due to its low vaccination rate.

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Siquijor preparations upped for May 9 polls

DOH names LGUs with low vax rate

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EDITORIAL Saber-rattling and handshaking

There’s a lot to be said when a simple act of shaking hands could land in the news. In Negros Oriental, it did!

Last Monday, Gov. Roel Degamo and 3rd District Cong. Arnolfo Teves, both running for re-election, shook hands at a peace forum organized by the Regional Joint Peace Security Control Center at the Negros Oriental Provincial Police Office.

The handshaking elicited cheers and applause from law enforcers, civilians, and church officials who attended the event.

What’s so special about that handshake?

It is not a secret that both leaders have been always at odds with each other, often trading barbs through “blind items” on social media and other platforms.

For many of those who saw the handshaking event, it signaled hope for the thawing of icy relations between the two parties, and that peaceful elections could finally be a reality in Negros Oriental.

Call us optimists -- or gullible individuals -- we would like to believe the act of handshaking was a sincere gesture on the part of both politicians, and that relations between them would improve from hereon.

Give peace a chance.

On the other hand, some people are now more convinced that politicians can be great actors, and that the handshaking was part of a grand show.

After all, Judas kissed Jesus before the betrayal.

Only time will tell if the two politicians genuinely meant what they did. Or not.

If indeed they turn out to be good friends after this, it should tell us that political supporters are wasting time fighting each other. They who have burned bridges and unfriended their relatives over differing political beliefs may hopefully realize that politics is just the flavor of the moment.

Today’s realities could change tomorrow.

ATTY. WHELMA SITON-YAP

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overnance is defined as the dynamic interaction between people, structures, processes, and traditions; the act of good governance is composed of pillars, namely legitimacy, participation (or engagement), responsible stewardship, ethical conduct, transparency, predictability, and accountability.

Everyone must know of the root causes of all evil within our local and national governance, one of the major decision points of voters in their choice of candidates to elect in the May 9 elections.

Government is the major actor in governance.

Other actors involved in governance vary depending on the level of government: in rural areas, other actors may include influential landlords, associations of peasant farmers, cooperatives, NGOs, religious leaders, political parties, the military, etc. All actors, other than government

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and the military, are grouped together as part of the “civil society”.

At the national level, informal decision-making structures, such as “kitchen cabinets” or informal advisors may exist. In urban areas, organized crime syndicates such as the “land Mafia” may influence decision-making.

Such informal decision-

of human rights, and respect for the value of life (no extrajudicial killings!).

Impartial enforcement of laws requires an independent judiciary, and an impartial, incorruptible police force.

Transparency, is essential in decisions taken, their enforcement is done in a manner that follows rules and regulations.

making is often the result of corrupt practices.

The key cornerstone of good governance is informed, organized participation of all constituents, men and women, so the concerns of the most vulnerable in society would be taken into consideration in decision making.

The rule of law must be instituted in fair legal frameworks that are enforced impartially, with the protection

Information must be freely-available, and directly accessible to those who will be affected by such decisions, and their enforcement, provided in easily-understandable forms and disseminated by media.

Responsiveness requires that institutions and processes try to serve all stakeholders within a reasonable timeframe, mediation of the different interests in society to reach a broad consensus in society on what is in the best interest

Good governance

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he haircut was long in coming.

For the past few weeks, we tried to catch our regular barber—Manong Denmar—over at his kiosk at the Food District along E.J. Blanco—but what we didn’t expect was the reality of the past few weeks suddenly becoming so busy, we found making time for the simplest of haircuts impossible.

I had grown inert in the pandemic months, with almost nothing of consequence in my day-to-day existence requiring my deepest attention or my most earnest action.

I stewed in that abundant nothingness, a nothingness that shaped the days and nights that went past the anonymous calendar—and truth to tell, it was as if life was always like that.

The old normal before the pandemic felt like an alien world I could barely remember. Did we really do things? Did we really meet people? Did we really go out of our houses to tend to both obligation and fun?

And then suddenly, almost like a clap of thunder, I was forced back into the land of the living again—doing things,

meeting people, making plans.

A gamut of unexpected to-do’s that made me reel with both excitement and trepidation.

But I had a book coming out, and I had to be there for the formalities of its release. Such a simple thing in all actuality, but it was an earthquake. It was the turning point in my pandemic life, the crux that made me begin to think that perhaps we were now at the tail-end of a long nightmare, that perhaps things were turning back to normal again.

Although it felt almost absurd, this getting back to the swing of things was an exhilaration I had to learn to temper. It was much too much; I needed to take things easy.

I needed most of all to get a haircut.

But we went to our book launch with hair still needing trimming, to our personal consternation. It just was not possible—given the demands of the launch, and the madness of taking care of the book sales in the days that followed right after—to go over to Manong Denmar’s, and plop into his barber’s chair. The hours, for once in two years, were not enough.

And then, just when we found the time to go, the barbershop closed down without notice. And our barber virtually disappeared.

I panicked a little: hair is a personal business that requires familiarity, and easily induces anxiety when that familiarity is disturbed.

My mother, a former beautician, exclusively cut my hair until I was a junior in high school. Every time she did, she would tell me that my hair was particularly difficult to manage.

“Daghan ka’g alimpolos! You have too many strange whorls! It will take someone patient enough to do your hair right,” she said, again and again.

That someone was always her, of course—and so, come senior year in high school, when I had to graduate from her exclusive hair care to a barber who could give me the required crewcut for CAT class, I did so with much trepidation.

But I eventually found Manong Max at the old Tavern Barberia along Calle Maria Christina, a barbershop that catered to Dumaguete’s businessmen, and students

Hair

of the whole community, and how this can be achieved, perspective on what is needed for sustainable human development, sustainable use of natural resources, protection of the environment, and how to achieve the goals of such development.

This can only result from an understanding of the historical, cultural, and social contexts of a given society or community.

Accountability is a key requirement, not only in governmental institutions but also the private sector, and civil society organizations must be accountable to the public, and to their institutional stakeholders.

Who is accountable to whom varies depending on whether decisions or actions taken are internal or external to an organization or institution, accountable to those who will be affected by its decisions or actions.

Accountability cannot be enforced without transparency and the rule of law.

A society’s wellbeing depends on ensuring that all its members feel they have a stake in it, and do not feel excluded from the mainstream of society.

VOTE FOR THE ONE WHO UPHOLDS GOOD GOVERNANCE! who, like me, were discriminating in their hair care. Manong Max was this quiet, gentle soul who looked like a librarian or a Math professor, a strange duck in the company of other barbers who were macho in their ways, and loquacious in their talks about local politics. [I swear they all had solutions to the world’s problems. When Erap was about to be ousted from the Presidency, I remember one of them asking earnestly: “Asa sya mo-hatag og resignation letter? Sa Presidente sa United States?” Ah, the good old days.]

Luckily, Manong Max was someone patient enough to do my hair right—and I stuck with him through the years [through my college years, and straight on till my early professional life], until he unexpectedly died from cancer.

Only then did I really realize most of us actually form a strange bond with the people who do our hair well.

We go to them because they know the secrets of our whorls, and they wield their scissors and razors in just the right way that gives us that satisfying finish. We become exceedingly loyal to them. When they are suddenly gone, our loss feels almost funereal.

I was back in my limbo, and I hopped from one barber to the next, never satisfied with what they gave me. There was a brief time in my late 20s and early 30s, when I was at

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THE EMPEROR’S NO CLOTHES

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ATTY. JOSE RIODIL D. MONTEBON

ORLANDO RONCESVALLES

think of Dumaguete as a haven from has explained that the secret sauce to the sturm und drang of Manila with its all this is the intelligence of the voters. pollution and overpopulation. I think Number 4 on the ballot. of Dumaguete as a quiet, gentle city Atty. Joe Kenneth ‘Joken’ Arbas is an by the sea. But the thoughts dissipate incumbent councilor seeking re-election. when roving boombox-equipped trucks He was a close friend of Alan Cordova. remind me that it’s again election time. A former seminarian, he studied abroad Somewhere in my grade school (in Israel), has a master’s degree from mind, the idea of elections centered on Ateneo de Manila, and has taught at the who was popular. As we age, elections local public university (NORSU) and become exercises in painting — what at St. Paul University. He likes Barry medium on what size canvas — where Manilow and The Hollies. Number 2 the painter chooses what he trusts on the ballot. will bring to life a work of art, or of Dr. Jose Victor “JV” Imbo, formerly governance. a (three-term) City ouncilor, has a long “Trust” here is not a lonely word; record of achievement not only as a it is the only word. If you can trust professional (he is a dentist) but also as the candidate, vote. If not, hesitate. a public official. His wife, Ma. Geraldine Popularity plays second fiddle.

Polestico-Imbo, is his campaign manager.

If there is one dividing line in the In today’s pandemic crisis, he brings dark sand at Silliman Beach, it is the along his perspective as a health care 174-hectare island reclamation project. professional. He authored a Resolution Those who originally supported setting up a Meditation Room in the City it seemed to do it almost in secret, Hall premises. Number 11 on the ballot. and now, they say that the matter is Incumbent councilor Agustin Miguel for approval by the national officials, “Tincho” Perdices is one of the most subject to change, and not just a ‘local vocal opponents of the reclamation concern.’ project. For that alone, he should be in Those who oppose it have been your list. If you are still not convinced, consistent, and insistent. you should know that as a child, his The key then to the main event, hero was Batman. And if you know your este, issue, is the election of councilors. super-heroes, Batman fought against They are the City’s legislators. They corruption in Gotham City (the fictional decide, for version of the people of New York).

Profiles in Courage at the City Council Dumaguete, Many in if the island Dumaguete reclamation know him project is a as the son of good thing. the former Mayor Agustin Perdices.

That is how democracy works. It Number 18 on the ballot. is not an apparatchik thing, where a Antonio Johnson “TonyRems” bureaucrat in Manila gets to decide for Remollo is a former councilor seeking us in Dumaguete what our shoreline a comeback. As a proud and grateful should be.

Dumagueteño, he sees the reclamation This naturally leads us to consider project as a “nightmare” that may the candidates for the City Council. be “destroying our moral fiber.” He What follows is a list of those who reminds me of Hercule Poirot (as created will vote a firm No on the reclamation by Agatha Christie), and not just because project. he wears a ‘stache. Number 19 on the One candidate is Marife Ligon- ballot.

Cordova, widow of the former ViceAtty. Coly Vismanos seeks Mayor of the City. The late Alan a government that would be more Cordova was an official who lived responsive to the needs of the poor, and the idea that “a public office is a he mentions specifically that medicine public trust.” Alan was “a man of should be affordable to the masses. He principle, who preferred to avoid the takes pride in being an abogado para sa limelight,” and for whom “public mga kabos (a lawyer for those with little interest was always first,” according means). He obtained his law degree as to an incumbent councilor, Michael a scholarship student at Foundation Bandal. Marife runs to honor what University. Number 22 on the ballot.

Alan meant to the City. In this, she is a Bernice Anne Elmaco, an incumbent recent example of a ‘profile in courage.’ councilor, has raised ‘due process’ Cordova is Number 6 on the ballot. and environmental issues relating to Another candidate is Atty. Rosel the City Council’s deliberations on Erames, the ‘vocalist’ of the Kasaligan the reclamation project. She chairs the candidates, who collectively oppose the Women and Children Committee at reclamation project. She comes across the City Council, and she is an active as the one who is most vocal about the medical volunteer. Number 8 on the matter.“Silence is not an option, when ballot. we have too much to lose,” she said.

Yet another candidate who deserves By the way, Erames is almost a child consideration is one running for the prodigy, being the youngest ever City position of vice-mayor, a position that Councilor of Dumaguete three years can break a tie in case of a deadlock ago. Number 9 on the ballot. in local legislation. William Ablong Third on the list is Dandan Teves. was previously the City vice-mayor He is no stranger to the City Council, (in 2001-2007). Ablong has consulted having been elected to it in 2010-2016. on environmental issues with the Since 2016, he has owned a business international agencies (the World Bank, that provides trucking services. As a the Asian Development Bank, the U.N. Councilor, Dandan wrote ordinances Environment Program), and with the US that regulated the noise of motorcycles, Agency for International Development. the fare schemes for public tricycles, When he opposes the reclamation the driver education for high school project, he knows what it is all about. He students, and stray dogs. He had a has a doctorate in public administration, chance to emigrate to the US in the is a captain in the Philippine Army, and early 1990s but chose to go back home. holds a 5th degree black belt in karate. I Number 15 on the ballot. call him the ‘Karate Kid’ of the Kasaligan Atty. Jose ‘Petit’ Baldado strikes group. me as a ‘man for all seasons.’ The idea So there you have it: The Magnificent goes all the way back, of course, to St. Ten Plus One. They ask the tough Thomas More in the 1500s (the pesky questions, and they will vote their guy who wouldn’t give Henry VIII conscience. satisfaction).Baldado, who passed the There are other candidates who are Bar exams with a score of 80.03 percent, attractive, and whose names already is a legend in local politics, where he ring a bell. Should they be ignored? has had long-term success (a period of Vote for them if they pass a ‘conscience’ some 45 years since he became a mayor litmus test — Will they deliver a firm No on in Manjuyod in 1977), despite the lack of the reclamation project? That is the Hamlet what pundits call “resources.” Baldado question.

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“He who walks righteously and speaks with sincerity, He who rejects unjust gain And shakes his hands so that they hold no bribe; He who stops his ears from hearing about bloodshed And shuts his eyes from looking upon evil.” (Isaiah 33:15) n a week’s time, the Filipino votes on what could be the most significant elections since the snap elections of 1986.

In this, the 2022 Presidential Elections, the Filipino people are asked to decide on the following fundamental issue, to choose “a transformative leadership under good governance, integrity, and a track record of positive achievements, versus a leadership practicing patronage politics, in denial of a painful chapter in Philippine history, which promises to forget, forgive, and move on for a greater Philippines.”

In a sense, this year’s elections mirror the snap elections of 1986 with Cory, widow of the martyr Ninoy Aquino versus Ferdinand Marcos Sr., the dictator under Martial Law; Leni Robredo, widow of a revered public servant, Jesse Robredo, versus Ferdinand Marcos Jr., son of the dictator who had full adult cognition during the 21-year dictatorship.

In 1986, the excesses of Martial Law sparked a People Power Revolution which ousted the Marcoses from Malacañang.

In 2022, a fear that the return of the Marcoses to Malacañang

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will revive the excesses of their past, including a pardon or absolution of their criminal and civil convictons, has inspired what is now known as the Pinklawan Movement.

More recently, the movement has become more inclusive of all Filipinos, represented by its new logo of the Philippine flag, and multicolors.

To be sure, VP Leni Robredo and former President Cory Aquino are not the same.

Both women of great virtue, Cory was motivated by grief and the justification of her

The social media-influenced anatomy of the current Filipino voter has provided him with ears deaf to the truth of history, especially the human rights abuses of Martial Law. After the last 36 years, the Filipino is now equipped with eyes blind to a Supreme Court conviction of Bongbong Marcos as tax evader, and blind to a Supreme Court ruling requiring BBM, as administrator, to settle the Estate Tax Assessment of his father, the Dictator, and failing or refusing to comply with the Court Order.

Having wrapped his mind around the myths spun by a blind eye and a deaf ear, the majority of today’s voters have transformed their fanatic tongues into anti-Leni slanders and innuendos.

Finally, with their conscience completely brainwashed in unrighteousness, they march toward the polls on May 9, eager to grease their hands with traditional politics votebuying.

So is there hope for a pink tomorrow? Can righteousness prevail in a world of sin?

For those who believe, the Pinklawan Movement is not a product of men, but ordained by the Spirit of God. Hold fast then, and let the Spirit perform a miracle in 2022.

“For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline.” (2 Timothy 1:7)

Will history repeat itself? assassinated husband; Leni Robredo, on the other hand, is inspired by social justice, righteousness, and truth.

There are parallels in their mass-based movements, but Leni Robredo is spurred most of all for love of country, and a desire to establish a corruptionfree regime, and a peoplecentered good governance.

These parallels, notwithstanding, we wonder whether history can repeat itself, whether HISTORY WILL REPEAT ITSELF. The popular surveys show that the Leni Robredo-Kiko Pangilinan tandem is far behind BBM and Sara.

Common logic dictates that there will be no repeat of 1986. The onset of the social media phenomena has put Leni Robredo-Kiko Pangilinan at a disadvantage.

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was about to start writing this piece on Thursday but before I could hit the first key, the lights died. Although the curtains were open, there wasn’t enough light outside to illuminate the entire room.

Then the room got really warm, and with the air conditioning deprived of electricity, there seemed no respite anywhere.

I grabbed my phone, and started to call the Noreco II hotline. I say ‘started’ because once you call their hotline, you’re going to be calling, and calling, and calling. It’ll just be a stroke of luck if someone answers the phone. When that happens, thank your lucky stars!

I don’t know how many times there’s been a power outage this week, but I’m sure

Where it ended More than anything else, these wires are an embarrassing eyesore, a recognized but disregarded hazard that

the truck continued to roll, with the driver seemingly oblivious to the spaghetti he was pulling, seven more poles

continues to pose real danger.

Indeed, it could be likened to a coiled spring with a very rusty restraint that at any time could go adios!

So yesterday, that rusty restraint went adios, and that truck snagged some of the spaghetti wires in Lower Angatan.

As bad luck would have it, it snagged some of the sturdier ones that refused to break, clinging to the truck, and tugging on the wires behind it.

Those first wires were resolute, not giving up, and pulled on the first pole, breaking it. As

were pulled to breaking point, breaking them as well.

It was a stroke of luck (have I said this before) that no one got killed in this incident.

However, thousands of people lost power in their homes, and the sick and the elderly, and women nursing their babies were once again in an unnecessary inconvenience that some would say the current administration could have prevented if they had ever addressed the issue of spaghetti wires. That was approximately 2:30 Thursday afternoon.

As of Friday morning, electricity in our Purok had not been restored yet. I took an early shower because that was the only time I could take it without sweating afterwards in my air conditioner-less room. Besides, I wanted to get an early start, and go to the scene of the incident to take pictures.

I’m not calling this an ‘accident’ because nothing is

Dumaguete: Birthplace of natural accidents

this one made for more than three, the others being short insignificant ones that seem to occur because someone probably just wanted to play with the switch, for the hell of it.

I decided to wait this one out. It felt so hot that anyone would have thought hell was beckoning. What must Noreco be doing now?, I thought. Then I saw a post on Facebook that a wayward 10-wheeler cargo wing van snagged some “Dumaguete-style” lowhanging wires, what others call Dumaguete’s spaghetti wires.

Area where the truck first snagged the ‘spaghetti’ wires.

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6 MALNOURISHED KIDS....FROM P. 2 Their improved nutrition food daily even during the was observed after daily pandemic. monitoring of the students’ The Department of performance in school.

Agriculture’s intervention Ramirez considered the in the GPP is the distribution improvement as a direct of seeds and farm tools to impact of the GPP when a public schools. reduction of more than half In 2020, the DA granted or 17 of the undernourished a total of 50 kilos of assorted students recovered in 2021. seeds of eggplant, spinach, The GPP program is okra, tomato, squash, sweet currently working on the pepper, lettuce, and string health improvement of beans for the GPP program the 16 other students who in the province. (JCT/PIA7 are closely monitored and N e g r o s O r i e n t a l w i t h provided with healthy reports from DA) DUMAGUETE VETERANS....FROM P. 3 a g a i n s t t h e e n e m i e s , courage and integrity, Lee h i n d e r i n g t h e i r t o t a l said. occupation of the Province, Meanwhile, the city Lee said. government also held a Sibala, at 27 years old, wreath-laying ceremony led the first allied team to and tribute to the World enter the city, liberating War II heroes and Filipino it together with the forces veterans, their descendants, from the South and the m i l i t a r y p e r s o n n e l , North. students, and local and After their meet-up religious leaders at the at Quezon Park in this Quezon Park on the same capital, they flushed out day. the Japanese forces and Mayor Felipe Antonio chased them to nearby Remollo and former Judge Valencia town, where a Crescencio C. Tan Jr., fierce gun battle occurred. himself a veteran, laid the A Philippine-American- wreaths before another Japanese shrine was erected liberation marker at the at the site. park with volleys of fire in Sibala was born Jan. 3, the background.

1919, and was 83 years old The liberation marker when he perished in a fire at the M. L. Quezon Park accident in his home in reads: “On this day 26th of Tanjay on Oct. 14, 2002.

April 1845, Dumaguete was In 1940, members of liberated by a composite force REDSHIELD formed the of Filipino guerillas (75th and exclusive officers’ group 77th Infantry Regiment) and of Silliman’s ROTC Unit units of the 164th Regiment, and since then have been American Division, 8th Army, holding the REDSHIELD United States of America”, Day every October 14 to a media release from City celebrate Sibala’s life of Hall said. (Judy F. Partlow/ PNA)

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DUTERTE....FROM P. 2 looking forward to its opening.”

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is an electronic toll collection technology that could digitally recognize and track paper-thin no-battery tags or stickers attached on objects like vehicles.

The CCLEx, Alfon said, symbolizes a dynamic and progressive Province firmly in touch with its history and culture. He said it was built on the foundation of a strong partnership among Metro Pacific Tollways and the local governments of Cebu City and Cordova town.

The Center for Social Research & Education of the University of San Carlos cited key benefits of the CCLEx, including reduced travel time, and speedy movement of goods and products from factories in the nearby cities and towns.

It will also boost Cebu’s economic growth, as well as real estate values, the study said.

The CCLEx will become a direct link to Southern Cebu and its many tourist destinations.

Metro Pacific Tollways CEO Rodrigo Franco noted foreign direct investments have begun to pour in Cebu City and Cordova. “Our company is pleased to complete this project, and contribute to the economic development of the southern Philippines. This project is an important boost to trade and commerce, and we have seen new dynamism in the local business community.” (Minerva Newman; CCLEX photo) VALENCIA....FROM P. 3 Present during the meeting and among those involved in the project were officials of the Valencia LGU, NOCCI, DTI, the Department of Environment & Natural Resources, Philippine Cacao Development Inc., the Department of Science & Technology, Energy Development

Corporation, Department of Agriculture, Technical Education & Skills Development Authority, and various cacao farmers’ associations.

The project will be 100 percent Filipino, and no foreign investors will be allowed to take part in it, Du said. (Judy F. Partlow/ PNA)

SIQUIJOR....FROM P. 3 around the island.

Quick Reaction Teams are also in place for immediate response when necessary.

Meanwhile, Labaria admitted that vote-buying is a perennial problem in

Siquijor.

He appealed to both the candidates and voters to stop such practice as it is unconstitutional and violators can face prosecution. (Judy F. Partlow/PNA)

70 Rizal Blvd., Dumaguete City Tels. 225-7725, 422-9209, 225-4488 DOH NAMES LGUS....FROM P. 3 Dr. Liland Estacion, 557,010 individuals or 56.2 ground commander of percent have been fully PIATF, has urged the said vaccinated or with second LGUs with low vaccination doses; 585,799 for the first rate for senior citizens dose; and 77,520 received and general population to booster shots as of April 25. strengthen their strategies Estacion added that to ramp up their vaccination f r o m A p r i l 1 4 - 2 5 , h e r coverage in a PIATF meeting office received 419 RTPCR on April 25. results from various DOHEstacion appealed accredited CoViD-19 t o t h e s e n i o r c i t i z e n s Testing Centers with 412 and eligible population negative, nine recoveries, in their communities to and seven positive (five be vaccinated for their new cases and two repeat protection against the virus swabs). and for the Province to Of the 23,540 total possibly be de-escalated to n u m b e r o f C o V i D - 1 9 Alert Level 1. cases reported since the As of April 25, the health Province was affected by officer reported that Negros the pandemic from Jan. Oriental had vaccinated 30, 2020 to April 25 this only 41.2 percent or 52,367 year, around 741 deaths of its 126,914 senior citizen and 23,000 recoveries have target population. been reported. (JCT/PIA7 Of the total 990,637 target NegOr) population in the Province,

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PNP chief honored as adopted Dumagueteño

Gen. Dionardo Bernardo Carlos, chief of the Philippine National Police, is now officially recognized as an adopted son of Dumaguete City, following the declaration of Mayor Felipe Antonio Remollo and the Sangguniang Panlungsod in simple rites Wednesday at the City Hall.

The Mayor, who shared that General Carlos was married to a Dumagueteña, paid tribute to his commendable services, support and cooperation during his term as chief-ofpolice of the Dumaguete City Police Station in 20062008, and asprovincial director of Negros Oriental from June 2015 to January 2016.

Meanwhile, the Sangguniang Panlungsod also presented a resolution declaring Police General Dionardo Bernardo Carlos as an honorary constituent of Dumaguete City by virtue of his “accomplishments,

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my prime, and I frequented beauty parlors for a more stylish cut. But then soon, it was back to barbers, and more disappointments.

And then upon the recommendation of a friend, there was Manong Denmar, who knew my hair well, and gave the best after-cut back and head massages. I followed him from his old post somewhere along Silliman Avenue to his new one along E.J. Blanco, which promptly closed for a few months because of the pandemic.

My hair grew wild in the pandemic days that followed.

Every inch that grew became a measure of my quarantine fears. My hair, which I always kept short, began to snake down to my shoulders; my bangs were getting in the way of my eyes.

I knew many who surrendered to the inevitability of long hair—made sport of it in their social media post.

Some began cutting their hair themselves—or had their friends or family do it for them.

What was there left to do?

We were all closed in, and the salons and barbershops were not considered “essential”

devotion to country and service which embody the enduring character and true spirit of a Dumagueteño that is worthy of emulation and recognition.”

The plaque of recognition declaring General Carlos as an adopted son of Dumaguete City was signed by the Mayor, with the SP resolution highlighting the fact that “throughout his career, General Carlos devoted his time and expertise to minimize the threat of insurgency, intensified the fight against criminality and illegal drugs so that ordinary people can enjoy peace, and attain prosperity”.

In his message, General Carlos said that his stint as Dumaguete chief-of-police paved the way for other opportunities that molded him to ultimately become chief of the 220,000-strong PNP. General Carlos recalled TO PAGE 10

enough to be allowed to open.

I thought of Manong Denmar often in those days— especially when my longish hair began to annoy me—and wondered how he was faring.

When barbershops were allowed to open again, I was back in his chair, my hair quite long, and my mental health in shambles, and I came with one request: I wanted to have all my hair cut off. Totally shaved.

What is it about trying times that make you do crazy things to your hair? The pandemic was getting to me, and I needed to do something rash, and visible. It was also an effort to stem the copious hairfall I was suffering from, because of the stress and the depression.

But I dithered—and Manong Denmar gave me an extreme crewcut instead.

He was really good, and I was loyal—but now, just as things are turning towards normal, he was also gone.

There was a note in the premises that informed us of a relocation, and a phone number to call. But we went over, and the venue does not seem to exist. And from what we’ve been told in the few

Businessmen and representatives of the labor sector present their positions during the hearing of the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board at the Bethel Guest House Friday on the proposed wage hike. (Photo by Vic Camion)

3rd District Rep. Arnolfo Teves and Gov. Roel Degamo exchange fist bumps during a covenantsigning ceremony for peaceful elections at the PNP provincial headquarters Monday, which was welcomed by those who witnessed the event. (Video grab by Roy Bustillo)

text messages we’ve received from the advertised number, Manong Denmar was keeping strange hours in the new place because he has another [new] job at a local hospital, and now only does haircutting on the side. [Times are still hard. The pandemic is not over yet, and the grip of its claws remain.]

And now the number does not even bother replying anymore to queries about reservations or appointments or more specific directions.

It was time to find another barber. Which made me sad.

For now, it’s Manong Rodney over at this new place also along E.J. Blanco—some swanky joint named Black and Copper Co., a barbershop that doubles as a cafe, and gives free Americano or espresso for every cut you get. It certainly is an enticement.

Will Manong Rodney be the embodiment of my hairdresser mother’s wish for hair patience? I tell myself: Let’s see how this goes.

In this new life, we find ourselves finally living in this strange days that feel like the pandemic’s end, we’ve learned to go with the flow, and to manage from our loss.

28 gun NOCCI objects to wage hike ban violators nabbed A total of 28 individuals were arrested in Negros Oriental for illegal possession of firearms in relation to the Commission on Elections ban on firearms and deadly weapons.

A report of the Negros Oriental Provincial Police Office on Thursday said the violations were recorded between January 9 and April 23.

The Comelec gun ban in relation to the May 9 national and local elections is in effect from January 9 to June 8.

The violators were arrested mostly during police operations and at joint Comelec-policemilitary checkpoints.

Complaints for violation of Republic Act 10591 (Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Act) in relation to the Comelec gun ban were filed against them.

Meanwhile, provincial police director, Col. Germano Mallari, is urging the public to be vigilant and to report to the nearest police station any violation or illicit activity that would hamper the security of the upcoming elections.

Mallari assured the public that the “Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office together with the Armed Forces are dedicated and vigorously continuing its campaign against criminality, insurgency and terrorism.” (Judy F. Partlow/PNA)

Businessmen from Negros Oriental and Siquijor have appealed to the Regional Tripartite Wages & Productivity Board in Region 7 for a moratorium on wage hikes and to reconsider, assess and review earnestly the merits of the Wage Hike Petition submitted by the Labor sector.

The Regional Tripartite Wages & Productivity Board conducted on Friday a hearing in Dumaguete after the Labor sector submitted a petition seeking an increase in the minimum daily wage from P366 to P430.

In a position paper submitted to the Regional Tripartite Wages & Productivity Board during a public hearing in Dumaguete, Negros Oriental Chamber of Commerce President Francisco Martinez, Negros Oriental Chinese Chamber of Commerce President Engr. Gregorio Uymatiao Jr., Negros Oriental Hotel Resort & Restaurant Association President Jose Ramon del Prado, Negros Oriental Dive Association President Glenn Carballo, and Immediate Past Philippine Chamber of Commerce Region 7 Gov. Edward Du registered their strong objection to a wage hike in the wake of the continuing surge of prices triggered by the recent oil price hikes.

The businessmen said the most recent Wage Order was

implemented only on Jan. 5, 2020, barely six months before the businesses shut down due to the CoViD-19 pandemic.

Any wage hike at this time, the businessmen said, would be premature, citing that the local economy of Negros Oriental and Dumaguete is still reeling from the negative economic impacts of the pandemic and of supertyphoon Odette.

They also said that almost all businesses in Negros Oriental belong to the micro-small-medium category, continue to experience low customer traffic, and do not have the financial capacity for a wage increase, as it will still take two to three years for them to recover.

They said majority of the businesses in the Province did not receive any form of economic stimulus packages, or government assistance, yet, continued to pay taxes from 2020 to 2022.

A wage increase, they said, might even force businesses to permanently stop operating, thus, increasing unemployment and insurgency in the countryside.

Rather than grant wage increases, the NOCCI instead suggested that government focus its efforts on inclusive growth through effective job creation, continuous skills straining, and increased productivity in the agri-marine sector.

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accidental about it.

The City officials knew this could happen, and by their inaction, allowed it to happen!

I was also hoping to speak with some Noreco II personnel to ask when they estimate to complete the repairs.

The intersection at

have been admirable was for their General Manager to have issued an official statement to help assuage the people’s disappointment, and to reassure them that her personnel were vigorously working on the problem. She could have also called a press

The truck pulls electrical wires a few meters away.

Hypermart had a sign that said NO ENTRY. Not wanting to violate the sign, I parked at the Laguda Building, and walked toward the scene. Then I noticed cars and motorcycles were zooming past me! I realized they were Filipinos, who disregarded the no-entry sign because it was “only a sign”.

Pretty soon, there were vehicles from the opposite direction, too. I’m sure they encountered a similar sign.

Nothing is sacred in the Philippines!

What I eventually saw was a complete mess, like something a tornado leaves behind. Noreco II was not there yet, and immediately, I felt disappointed for everyone.

Everyone may have thought that Noreco II had been on it through the night because of its severity, and the sheer number of people affected.

How was it that they were not there?! Were we to wait some more? Another thing I thought would

conference where reporters could ask questions—whose answers elude their hotline personnel (if you’re lucky enough to even get through on the numbers they provide).

From there, even knowing the futility of my action, I went to Noreco II. The two hotline operators there were about as devoid of information as a plank of wood.

I left their offices with additional questions than I had before, like how customer hotline staff could be so without useful information? And why does Noreco II continue to maintain the hotline numbers if it could not even get them answered?

There will be more questions, indeed, if they don’t preempt them with information that only they would know.

A little later in the morning, I was able to speak with someone from Noreco II who understood what the words ‘estimated’ and ‘ballpark information’ mean.

At last, I was told that they estimate to be done “sometime

this [Friday] afternoon”. Now, that’s information that could at least lessen my stress, even momentarily.

This is the worst such incident so far that destroyed several utility poles—eight!

People are ready to blame the truck driver, but if we stopped and thought about it, was he really at fault? He was driving his truck like any other driver would. If there was something he didn’t know, it’s that Dumaguete has this problem with hanging wires. He didn’t know that the Dumaguete government, even knowing about it, has not done its duty to address it.

If it were up to me, the City government should be made liable for this incident simply because of its inaction.

Will this happen again?

Yes, it will! We have City officials whose favorite part of the job is to listen to the sound of their own voices as they talk S _ _ T during their sessions.

The absence of action in the face of significant issues has been the highlight of this City government. The spaghetti wire issue is an old enough issue that, had it been made a priority, should have already been addressed, and the problem gone.

The City officials should be ashamed of themselves for risking this to happen, knowing that it would be a major inconvenience and disruption for voters.

I say that with the way it is now, the voters should put the inconvenience on the shoulders of politicians by sternly telling them to fix known problems.

In a few days, you will be wielding a powerful weapon— your vote. I hope you know how best to use it.

These politicians are something else in that they have the gall to inconvenience voters, and at the same time, ask them to vote for them. Such impudence, truly!

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Wholesalers, Distributors, etc.

Exporters, Manufacturers, Dealers, etc.

Retailers Contractors and other Independent contractors Banks & Other Financial Institutions Peddlers Printing & Publication Tax Tax on Amusement Places Other Business Taxes Franchise Tax Tax on Delivery Trucks and Vans Tax on Sand, Gravel & Other Quarry Resources Fines and Penalties-Business Taxes OTHER TAXES Community Tax-Corporation Community Tax-Individual Professional Tax Real Property Transfer Tax Other Taxes Fines and Penalties-Other Taxes NON-TAX REVENUES REGULATORY FEES (Permits and Licenses) Permits and Licenses Fees on Weights and Measures Fishery Rental Fees and Privilege Fees Franchising and Licensing Fees Business Permit Fees Building Permit Fees Zonal/Location Permit Fees Tricycle Operators Permit Fees Occupational Fees Other Permits & Licenses Registration Fees Cattle/Animal Registration Fees Civil Registration Fees Inspection Fees Fines and Penalties-Permits and Licenses SERVICE/USER CHARGES (Service Income) Clearance and Certification Fees Police Clearance Secretary’s Fees Health Certificate Other Clearance and Certification Other Fees Garbage Fees Wharfage Fees Toll Fees Other Service Income Fines and Penalties-Service Income Landing and Aeronautical Fees Parking and Terminal Fees Hospital Fees Medical, Dental and Laboratory Fees Market & Slaughterhouse Fees Printing and Publication Fees RECEIPTS FROM ECONOMIC ENTERPRISES (Business Income) Receipts from Economic Enterprises (Business Income) School Operations Power Generation/Distribution Hospital Operations Canteen/Restaurant Operations Cemetery Operations Communication Facilities & Equipment Operations Dormitory Operations Market Operations Slaughterhouse Operations Transportation System Operations Waterworks System Operations Printing & Publication Operations Income from Lease/Rental of Facilities Income from Trading Business Other Economic Enterprises Fines and Penalties-Economic Enterprises Prepaid Income (Prepaid Rent) OTHER INCOME/RECEIPTS (Other General Income) Interest Income Dividend Income Other General Income (Miscellaneous) Rebates on MMDA Contribution Sales of Confiscated/Abandoned/Seized Goods & Properties Miscellaneous - Others TOTAL INCOME-LOCAL SOURCES EXTERNAL SOURCES SHARE FROM NATIONAL TAX COLLECTION INTERNAL REVENUE ALLOTMENT Current Year Prior Year OTHER SHARES FROM NATIONAL TAX COLLECTIONS Share from Economic Zone (RA 7227) Share from EVAT Share from National Wealth Mining Taxes Utilization of hydrothermal, geothermal and other sources of energy Forestry Charges Mineral Reservations Others Share from PAGCOR/PCSO/Lotto Share from Tobacco Excise Tax (RA 7171) EXTRAORDINARY RECEIPTS/GRANTS/DONATIONS/AIDS Grants and Donations Domestic Foreign Subsidy Income Other Subsidy Income Subsidy from GOCCs Extraordinary Gains and Premiums Gain on FOREX Gain on Sale of Assets Premium on Bonds Payable Gain on Sale of Investments INTER-LOCAL TRANSFERS Subsidy from LGUs Subsidy from Other Funds CAPITAL/INVESTMENT RECEIPTS Proceeds from Sale of Assets Proceeds from Sale of Debt Securities of Other Entities Collection of Loans Receivables (Principal) RECEIPTS FROM LOANS AND BORROWINGS (PAYABLE) Loans - Domestic Loans - Foreign Bonds Flotation OTHER NON-INCOME RECEIPTS Collection Receivables Refund of Cash Advances Collection from Inter-Agency Receivables Collection of Trust Liabilities Due from other NGAs Due from other GOCCs Due from LGUs Other Receivables Collection of Prior Year Income credited to Prior Year Adjustment TOTAL INCOME/RECEIPTS FROM EXTERNAL SOURCES TOTAL GENERAL FUND SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND SPECIAL EDUCATION TAX Special Education Fund Current Year Fines and Penalties-Current Year Prior Year/s Fines and Penalties-Prior Year/s Other Receipts Interest Income Other Business Income (Miscellaneous) Donation/Grants/Aid Grants and Donations - Domestic Grants and Donations - Foreign Other Subsidy Income INTER-LOCAL TRANSFERS Subsidy from LGUs Subsidy from Other Funds RECEIPTS FROM LOANS AND BORROWINGS (Payable) Loans - Domestic Loans - Foreign TOTAL SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND GRAND TOTAL (GF + SEF) ADVANCE PAYMENT FOR RPT General Fund Special Education Fund TOTAL

STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS SOURCES

Income Target ( Approved Budget)

Actual Receipts

40,315,000.00 29,630,000.00 29,630,000.00 23,000,000.00 2,230,000.00 4,400,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3,855,000.00 0.00 370,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 370,000.00

% of Excess of ActuOver/ al vs Target (Under) to Target (2,037,366.48) (195,269.38) (195,269.38) (675,640.57) 142,029.21 338,341.98 (1,902,838.71) (236,540.00) (236,540.00) 30,048.03 (118,560.00) (1,577,786.74) 60,741.61 (27,143.00) 509,558.54 16,400.00 (438,073.93) (189,824,254.22) (5,550,301.00) (5,550,301.00) (5,550,301.00) (168,328,326.74) (128,680.00) (128,680.00) (151,175,418.36) (17,024,228.38) (15,945,626.48) (3,199,526.35) (12,746,100.13) (12,746,100.13) (191,861,620.70)

2,531,355,350.00 2,531,355,350.00 2,531,355,350.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

38,277,633.52 29,434,730.62 29,434,730.62 22,324,359.43 2,372,029.21 4,738,341.98 1,952,161.29 133,460.00 133,460.00 165,048.03 231,440.00 1,422,213.26 6,890,741.61 122,857.00 4,509,558.54 46,400.00 2,211,926.07 196,825,546.78 1,134,700.00 1,134,700.00 1,134,700.00 186,826,673.26 311,320.00 311,320.00 138,904,581.64 47,610,771.62 8,864,173.52 500,473.65 8,363,699.87 8,363,699.87 235,103,180.30 2,109,462,790.00 2,109,462,790.00 2,109,462,790.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

-

-

-

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -

34,491,561.38

34,491,561.38 665,184.44 19,577,051.01 18,795,711.00 781,340.01 14,145,751.62 103,574.31 34,491,561.38 (521,508,099.92)

135,000.00 350,000.00 3,000,000.00 0.00 6,830,000.00 0.00 0.00 150,000.00 4,000,000.00 30,000.00 2,650,000.00 386,649,801.00 6,685,001.00 6,685,001.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6,685,001.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 355,155,000.00 440,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 440,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 290,080,000.00 64,635,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 24,809,800.00 3,700,000.00 0.00 21,109,800.00 0.00 0.00 21,109,800.00 426,964,801.00

665,184.44 19,577,051.01

2,958,320,151.00 39,500,000.00 31,000,000 2,600,000 5,900,000 0.00 -

18,795,711.00 781,340.01 14,145,751.62 103,574.31 34,491,561.38 2,436,812,051.08 51,463,239.92 39,053,058.11 4,021,730.64 8,388,451.17 -

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 39,500,000.00 51,463,239.92 2,997,820,151.00 2,488,275,291.00

(421,892,560.00) (421,892,560.00) (421,892,560.00) -

11,963,239.92 8,053,058.11 1,421,730.64 2,488,451.17 11,963,239.92 (509,544,860.00)

-5.05% -0.66% -0.66% -2.94% 6.37% 7.69%

-49.36% -63.93%

-63.93% 22.26% -33.87% -52.59% 0.89% -18.10% 12.74% 54.67% -16.53% -49.09% -83.03% -83.03%

-83.03%

-47.40% -29.25%

-29.25%

-52.12% -26.34%

-64.27% -86.47% -60.38% -60.38% -44.94% -16.67% -16.67% -16.67%

-17.63% 30.29% 25.98% 54.68% 42.18%

30.29% -17.00%

Certified correct: JESSIE G. DAGDAYAN Provincial Treasurer Paid for by Mark Macias

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9 BUREAU OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE http://blgf.gov.ph/ LGU: Province of NEGROS ORIENTAL Period Covered: October 2021 Particulars GENERAL FUND General Public Services Office of the Governor/Mayor Office of the Warden/Maintenance of the Prisoner Civil Security Barangay Secretariat/Barangay Office Business Permit and Licensing Office Office of the Vice Governor/Vice Mayor Sangguniang Panlalawigan/Panlungsod/Pambayan Support Services(Secretary to the Sanggunian) Office of the Provincial/City/Municipal Administrator Personnel Officer/Human Resource Management Office Office of the Planning and Development Coordinator Office of the Civil Registrar General Services Office Office of the Provincial/City/Municipal Budget Officer Office of the Provincial/City/Municipal Accountant Office of the Provincial/City/Municipal Treasurer Office of the Provincial/City/Municipal Assessor Office of the Provincial/City/Municipal Auditor Office of the Internal Audit Officer Information Services Library Services Office of the Legal Officer Office of the Provincial/City/Municipal Prosecutor Regional Trial Court City/Municipal Trial Court Office of the Registry of Deeds Mining Claim Registrations Police Department Fire Protection Services Public Order & Safety Department Aids to Barangay 20% Local Development Fund 70% Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Disaster Preparedness Disaster Response Disaster Rehabilitation and Recovery Procurement/Acquisition of Disaster Equipment for Disaster Response and Rescue Activities 30% Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund Others SOCIAL SERVICES Education, Culture & Sports/Manpower Development General Administration Elementary School Secondary School University/College Education School Vocational/Technical School Adult Education Education Subsidiary Services Manpower Development Management Tool 20% Local Development Fund Others Health, Nutrition & Population Control Office of the Health Officer Field Projects (Immunization, Blood Donors,etc) Rural Health Unit (RHU) Day Care Clinic Office of the Provincial/City/Municipal Hospital Chest Clinic Office of the Population Officer 20% Local Development Fund Others Labor and Employment Labor and Employment Others Housing and Community Development Housing Projects - General administration Street Cleaning Garbage Collections Sewerage and Drainage System Street Lighting - General Administration Community Development - General Administration Resettlement, Zonal Improvement, Urban Renewal, etc Beautification Maintenance of Plazas, Parks & Monuments 20% Local Development Fund Others Social Services and Social Welfare Office of the Social Welfare and Development Officer 20% Local Development Fund 70% Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Disaster Preparedness Disaster Response Disaster Rehabilitation and Recovery Procurement/Acquisition of Disaster Equipment for Disaster Response and Rescue Activities 30% Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund Senior Citizen Budgetary Reserve 2% Extraordinary Expense Others Economic Services Office of the Provincial/City/Municipal Agriculturist Extension and on-site Research Services (BAEX) Demonstration/Farm Nurseries Operation of Farm Equipment Pool Quality Control of Agricultural Products Irrigation System Tourism Office Office of the Veterinarian Office of the Environment and Natural Resources Officer Office of the Provincial/City/Municipal Architect Office of the Provincial/City/Municipal Engineer Operation of Motor Pool Office of the Cooperatives Officer Operation of Economic Enterprise Operation of Waterworks System(Water Resource Development Office) Operation of Electric Light and PowerSys. (Distribution,etc) Operation of Telephone System (Communication) Operation of Hospital Operation of Markets (Economic Enterprise) Operation of Slaughterhouse (Economic Enterprise) Operation of Transportation System (Roads and Other Transport) Operation of School (Economic Enterprise) Operation of Cemeteries (Economic Enterprise) Economic Development Programs (Printing) Agricultural Development Projects Tourism Projects (Hotels, etc.)

Commercial Development Projects (Trading, trade fair, etc) Industrial Development Projects (Cottage Industry, etc) Other Economic Development Projects (Canteen and Restaurant) Other Economic Enterprises (Rent/Lease, Dormitory, Canteen, etc.)

20% Local Development Fund 70% Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Disaster Preparedness Disaster Response Disaster Rehabilitation and Recovery Procurement/Acquisition of Disaster Equipment for Disaster Response and Rescue Activities 30% Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund Others Debt Service Principal Local Development Projects Loan Amortization-Domestic (Debt Service-Principal) Loan Amortization-Foreign (Debt Service-Principal) Public Debts Loan Amortization-Domestic (Debt Service-Principal) Loan Amortization-Foreign (Debt Service-Principal) Revolving Loan Fund Outlays in Connection with Disasters Interest and Other Charges Interest Payment - Domestic (Debt Service-Interest Other Charges - Domestic (Commitment charges, docs. Stamps) Interest Payment - Foreign (Debt Service-Interest Other Charges - Foreign (Commitment charges, docs. Stamps) Interest Payment - Domestic (Debt Service-Interest Other Charges - Domestic (Commitment charges, docs. Stamps) Interest Payment - Foreign (Debt Service-Interest Other Charges - Foreign (Commitment charges, docs. Stamps) Interest Payment (Debt Service-Interest Other Charges (Commitment charges, docs. Stamps) Interest Payment (Debt Service-Interest Other Charges (Commitment charges, docs. Stamps) Retirement/Redemption of Bonds/Debt Securities CAPITAL INVESTMENT Purchase of Debt Securities of Other Entities (Investment Outlay) Grant/Make Loan to Other Entities (Investment Outlay) OTHER NON-OPERATING EXPENDITURES Purchase of Inventory Disbursement of Trust Liabilities Due to other NGAs Due to other GOCCs Due to other LGUs Due to National Treasury Due to BIR Due to GSIS Due to PAG-IBIG Due to PhilHealth Due to Officers and Employees Grant of Cash Advances Intra-Agency Payables Due to Other Fund Other Current Liabilities Guaranty Deposits Payable Performance/Bidders/Bail Bonds Payable Other Payables Other Deferred Credits Accounts Payable Notes Payable Dividend Payable Interest Payable Payment of Prior Year Expenses Debited to PY Adj TOTAL GENERAL FUND SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND Education, Culture & Sports/Manpower Development General Administration Elementary School Secondary School University/College Education School Vocational/Technical School Adult Education Education Subsidiary Services Manpower Development Management Tool Maintenance Of Sports Center, Athletic Fields, Playground Loan Amortization-Domestic(Debt Service-Principal) Interest Payment-Domestic(Debt Service-Interest) Others TOTAL SEF TOTAL EXPENDITURES

STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES NGAS Code

Budget Appropriation PS

MOOE

1000 244,536,604.00 1011 49,873,317.00 1012 15,242,975.00 1013 1014 1015 1016 1021 38,503,703.00 1022 10,467,107.00 1031 1032 1041 14,496,812.00 1051 1061 34,168,589.00 1071 11,701,521.00 1081 21,106,439.00 1091 24,839,382.00 1101 11,237,134.00 1111 1121 7,013,672.00 1121-1 1122 1131 5,885,953.00 1141 1151 1158 1161 1171 1181 1191 1912

1192

447,145,513.00 310,934,011.00 14,638,561.00

Actual Expenditures as of October 2021 CO

-

Total

-

2,228,000.00 911,826.00 -

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

432,807,954.00 -

813,657,044.40 5,982,400.00 1,032,400.00 4,950,000.00 679,436,626.00

-

233,494,179.60 2,300,000.00

-

2,300,000.00

-

148,443,244.00

599,732,111.00 79,704,515.00 128,238,018.40 15,689,500.00

-

1,490,000.00 143,459,244.00 3,494,000.00 -

1,479,959,178.00 8,282,400.00 1,032,400.00 2,300,000.00 4,950,000.00 1,252,680,437.00 1,026,022,678.00 143,459,244.00 83,198,515.00 218,996,341.00 25,931,887.00 -

17,383,103.00 3,344,272.00

50,431,627.00 39,561,627.00

PS

742,113,744.00 400,368,955.00 29,881,536.00 56,316,806.00 17,111,379.00 17,437,049.00 98,133,813.00 12,693,465.00 26,288,327.00 43,766,857.00 17,992,546.00 729,000.00 9,414,088.00 7,305,562.00 876,488.00 658,047.00 2,228,000.00 911,826.00 -

3000 3311 3321 3322 3323 3324 3325 3331 3351 3918 3999 4000 424,800,567.00 4411 4411-1 4411-2 4413 4421 424,800,567.00 4431 4999-1 4919 4999 5000 5001 5999 6000 6511 6521 6522 6523 6531 6541 6542 6543 6544 6911 6999 7000 8,007,387.00 7611 8,007,387.00 7999-1 -

9998

FE

430,000.00 3,300,000.00

2,870,237.00

70,000.00

63,685,224.00 906,944.00 1,831,888.00 18,012,475.00 5,745,412.00 729,000.00 1,195,416.00

280,000.00 85,000.00 3,350,000.00 915,000.00 1,010,000.00

1,194,609.00 876,488.00 658,047.00

225,000.00

-

1,205,000.00

-

82,750,935.60 2,235,000.00 -

MOOE

FE

162,111,508.19 155,881,205.20 33,297,548.99 76,838,865.10 10,495,538.97 11,939,890.94 27,937,054.52 6,052,650.24 6,075,102.27 1,283,041.77

CO -

Total

27,044,544.00 17,543,559.00 58,380.00 136,970.00 580,700.00 224,935.00 8,500,000.00 -

345,037,257.39 127,679,973.09 22,435,429.91 33,989,704.76 7,358,144.04 10,208,227.27 66,104,659.96 5,254,124.77 14,609,439.04 29,563,929.04 8,942,139.54 203,817.91 6,228,877.35 3,798,874.63 154,677.00 5,239.08 8,500,000.00 -

9,814,103.79

394,123.48

22,509,900.96 4,970,313.02 14,090,119.84 16,549,277.58 8,147,560.25

-

43,594,759.00 225,431.75 519,319.20 12,877,681.46 794,579.29 203,817.91 363,656.65 633,472.33 154,677.00 5,239.08 -

-

-

-

-

-

302,684,241.04 371,038,850.97 8,720,077.77 8,720,077.77 288,865,333.62 299,760,780.99

-

6,495,046.61 3,638,810.02 3,638,810.02 2,856,236.59 -

680,218,138.62 8,720,077.77 8,720,077.77 592,264,924.63 579,878,611.41 3,638,810.02 8,747,503.20 79,233,136.22 17,188,234.65 -

5,284,520.70 2,940,467.30

288,865,333.62 291,013,277.79 8,747,503.20 13,818,907.42 62,557,992.21 4,980,227.30 12,208,007.35 -

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

210,825,565.00 65,334,329.00 3,380,567.00

68,753,972.40 -

-

79,285,935.60 -

148,039,908.00 45,024,546.00 703,833,872.00 90,604,901.00 5,350,567.00 1,020,500.00 42,210,702.00 204,157,202.00 890,000.00

8,838,680.12 -

29,720,217.39 20,629,767.47 41,794,509.33 8,400,285.47 494,200.00 326,315.60 3,735,846.89 27,959,112.35 878,749.02

-

2,856,236.59 14,488,358.55 -

41,415,134.10 20,629,767.47 190,133,593.47 48,704,406.11 2,887,895.01 326,315.60 20,337,178.28 102,510,690.90 878,749.02

7999 8000 8711 8712 8713 8714 8715 8716 8717 8721 27,578,187.00 8731 8741 8751 114,532,482.00 8753 8761 8888 -

43,794,546.00 107,879,427.00 21,770,572.00 1,970,000.00 1,020,500.00 14,497,515.00 67,730,840.00 890,000.00

-

1,230,000.00 385,128,880.00 3,500,000.00 135,000.00 21,893,880.00 -

133,850,725.59 40,304,120.64 2,393,695.01 16,601,331.39 74,551,578.55 -

-

8771

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

8781 8791 8801 8811 8812 8821 8831 8841 8861 8851 8852 8853 8854 8859 8999 8911

-

890,000.00 -

-

359,600,000.00 -

890,000.00 359,600,000.00 -

-

878,749.02 -

-

14,488,358.55 -

878,749.02 14,488,358.55 -

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 888,170,123.00 1,368,681,984.40

37,413,357.00 37,413,357.00 26,780,518.00 26,780,518.00 10,632,839.00 10,632,839.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 37,413,357.00

0.00 0.00 0.00 669,054,686.60

37,413,357.00 37,413,357.00 26,780,518.00 26,780,518.00 10,632,839.00 10,632,839.00 2,963,320,151.00

0.00 318,333,231.99 0.00 156,244,859.05 11,026,188.37 125,951,756.83 16,053,926.45 3,212,987.40

0.00 88,949,147.36 0.00 88,949,147.36 31,562,495.71 57,386,651.65 -

88,089,175.59 73,999,197.35 73,999,197.35 0.00 0.00 916,979,706.81 657,663,712.86

31,263,801.74 31,263,801.74 22,317,097.90 22,317,097.90 8,946,703.84 8,946,703.84 0.00 0.00 0.00 31,263,801.74

0.00 0.00 0.00 48,027,949.16

10,880,000.00 4,472,333.30 3999-1 10,880,000.00 4,472,333.30 899,050,123.00 1,373,154,317.70 37,413,357.00

24,147,666.70 24,147,666.70 693,202,353.30

39,500,000.00 39,500,000.00 3,002,820,151.00

5,714,029.08 1,390,950.00 5,714,029.08 1,390,950.00 922,693,735.89 659,054,662.86

31,263,801.74

824,470.49 824,470.49 48,852,419.65

31,263,801.74 31,263,801.74 22,317,097.90 22,317,097.90 8,946,703.84 8,946,703.84 407,282,379.35 245,194,006.41 11,026,188.37 31,562,495.71 57,386,651.65 125,951,756.83 16,053,926.45 3,212,987.40 88,089,175.59 73,999,197.35 73,999,197.35 1,653,935,170.57 7,929,449.57 7,929,449.57 1,661,864,620.14

-

-

1,784,601,197.55 17,797,236.50

1,787,857,660.95 17,797,236.50

21,323,558.06 358,570,455.62 -

- 149,835,112.86 - 373,141,699.70 2,449,947.38

373,141,699.70 2,449,947.38

8912

3000-1 3311-1 3321-1 3322-1 3323-1 3324-1 3325-1 3331-1 3351-1 3361-1

Payment of Account Payables (Prior Year) - GF

-

-

Payment of Account Payables (Prior Year) - SEF CONTINUING APPROPRIATION CONTINUING APPROPRIATION SEF Trust Fund

-

3,256,463.40

-

-

Certified correct:

529,729,126.54

JESSIE G. DAGDAYAN Provincial Treasurer

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BUREAU OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE http://blgf.gov.ph/ LGU: NEGROS ORIENTAL Period Covered: as of November 2021 Particulars

Dumaguete City Vice Mayor Karissa Tolentino Maxino and Mayor Felipe Remollo declare PNP Chief, General Dionardo Carlos, as an Adopted Son of Dumaguete City last Wednesday. With Gen. Carlos were Dumaguete City PNP Chief Lt. Col. Joeson Parallag and PNP Negros Oriental Chief Germano Mallari (City PIO)

PNP CHIEF....FROM P. 7 that for the first time, the Dumaguete PNP was recognized as the Best City Police Station in Central Visayas while under his supervision, along with the outstanding performance of the personnel, and the firm cooperation from the

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community stakeholders.

As an affirmation of his love of Dumaguete and Negros Oriental, General Carlos said he will retire in the Province, and may engage as an entrepreneur at the Rizal Boulevard.

General Carlos is an alumnus of the Philippine Military Academy Maringal Class of 1988, and as a testament to his excellent leadership and track record of performance, he is a recipient of numerous honors and awards for his accomplishments here and abroad.

Meanwhile, the Dumaguete City Police Station under the supervision of Chief-ofPolice PLT Col. Joeson Parallag has been awarded with the Highest Compliance Rating among the city police stations of

WILLIAM ABLONG Dumaguete Vice Mayor

the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office, per recent assessment by the National Police Commission Region 7.

To acknowledge this latest achievement, the Mayor and the Sangguniang Panlungsod presented a Resolution of Commendation and Due Recognition to Police Lt. Colonel Parallag for obtaining the highest rating based on the inspection and audit done on March 7.

The SP resolution underscored that the Dumaguete police station is driven by its vision by the year 2023 to be a highly-capable, effective and credible police service, working in partnership with a responsive community towards the attainment of a safer place to live, work and do business. (PR)

for

1

Dgte. Vice-Mayor (2001-2007)

City Administrator (2009-2016)

City Agriculturist (2008-2018)

As City Agriculturist for 10 years (2008-2018), William Ablong: A. Harvested 16 Regional Gawad Saka Awards: 2016: Outstanding Organic Farmer Award; Outstanding Coconut Farmer Award; Outstanding Young Farmers’ Organization Award; Certificate of Award for Community Fish Landing Center (P3 million).

2014: Outstanding Young Farmer Award; Outstanding Young Farmers’ Organization Award; Outstanding Agricultural Extension Worker Award; Outstanding Organic Agriculture Focal Person Award 2013: Outstanding Farm Family Award; Outstanding Young Farmers’ Organization Award; Outstanding Organic Farmer Award; Outstanding Agricultural Scientist Award; Outstanding Agriculture and Fisheries Award 2012: Outstanding Achiever in Fisheries Award 2011: Outstanding Organic Farmer Award; Outstanding Women (Rural Improvement Club) Award

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B. Prepared various project proposals and received P14.4 million in funding: 1) P500,000 Urban Farming project through the Special Area for Agricultural Development of the DA for 160 poor households in Poblacion barangays.

2) P2 million Integrated Community Food Production program funded by the National Anti-Poverty Commission for 200 nutrition-deficient households in 8 barangays: Tinago, Bagacay, Junob, Talay, Cadawinonan, Candau-ay, Batinguel, and Camanjac.

3) P625,000 from the DOLE for a shredder machine and inputs for organic fertilizer production project of Hiniusang Mag-uuma sa Dumaguete Inc. 4) P1.5M from the Department of Agriculture for 4 rice tillers, 4 rice transplanters, 3 hand tractors, 20 units knapsack sprayers.

5) P500,000 from BFAR for Upland Fisheries to construct recirculating tilapia nursery tanks 6) P3 million from BFAR to construct a Community Fish Landing Center

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P1.5M from DOLE with P130,000 from the City for 12 drift gill nets for tuna fishing, 6 units of 16 horsepower diesel engine pumpboats, 3 shredder machines.

P250,000 from DA for a hand tractor cultivator P300,000 from DA for a vermi composting facility at the City Farmstead P800,000 from DA BSWM for a shredder machine and a biodigester machine for the City Dumpsite P120,000 from BFAR for 8 stalls with cladding for fish vending P75,000 from the DA Organic Agriculture Program for organic farm inputs for techno-demo on vegetable production P75,000 from the DA Organic Agriculture Program to support the production of organic fertilizers (vermicast and worm substrates) P915,075 from the Training for Better Access to Job Opportunities of DOLE for Skills Training on Animal Production for young farmers P2.3M worth of Livelihood Projects funded by then-Cong. Emilio C. Macias II

C. Conceptualized and implemented the following: 1. Plow Now-Pay Later program maximized 80.5 hectares of agricultural area development (including 33.5 hectares of idle lots) and ensured the realization of the food security agenda.

2. Waste-to-Food program facilitates the transformation of biodegradable wastes into organic fertilizers. The City’s waste management capacities have been enhanced with the use and conversion of biodegradable trash into plant nutrients, strengthening organic farming processes, resulting to various positive impacts on solid waste management efforts, and to the promotion of organically-grown agricultural products. The program has increased crop production of local farmers, helped decongest the dumpsite, producing carcinogenic-free farm products.

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LOCAL SOURCES TAX REVENUES REAL PROPERTY TAX Real Property Tax -Basic Current Year Fines and Penalties-Current Year Prior Year/s Fines and Penalties-Prior Year/s Special Levy on Idle Lands Current Year Fines and Penalties-Current Year Prior Year/s Fines and Penalties-Prior Year/s Special Levy on Land Benefited by Public Works Projects Current Year Fines and Penalties-Current Year Prior Year/s Fines and Penalties-Prior Year/s TAX ON BUSINESS Amusement Tax Business Tax Manufacturers, Assemblers, etc.

Wholesalers, Distributors, etc.

Exporters, Manufacturers, Dealers, etc.

Retailers Contractors and other Independent contractors Banks & Other Financial Institutions Peddlers Printing & Publication Tax Tax on Amusement Places Other Business Taxes Franchise Tax Tax on Delivery Trucks and Vans Tax on Sand, Gravel & Other Quarry Resources Fines and Penalties-Business Taxes OTHER TAXES Community Tax-Corporation Community Tax-Individual Professional Tax Real Property Transfer Tax Other Taxes Fines and Penalties-Other Taxes NON-TAX REVENUES REGULATORY FEES (Permits and Licenses) Permits and Licenses Fees on Weights and Measures Fishery Rental Fees and Privilege Fees Franchising and Licensing Fees Business Permit Fees Building Permit Fees Zonal/Location Permit Fees Tricycle Operators Permit Fees Occupational Fees Other Permits & Licenses Registration Fees Cattle/Animal Registration Fees Civil Registration Fees Inspection Fees Fines and Penalties-Permits and Licenses SERVICE/USER CHARGES (Service Income) Clearance and Certification Fees Police Clearance Secretary’s Fees Health Certificate Other Clearance and Certification Other Fees Garbage Fees Wharfage Fees Toll Fees Other Service Income Fines and Penalties-Service Income Landing and Aeronautical Fees Parking and Terminal Fees Hospital Fees Medical, Dental and Laboratory Fees Market & Slaughterhouse Fees Printing and Publication Fees RECEIPTS FROM ECONOMIC ENTERPRISES (Business Income) Receipts from Economic Enterprises (Business Income) School Operations Power Generation/Distribution Hospital Operations Canteen/Restaurant Operations Cemetery Operations Communication Facilities & Equipment Operations Dormitory Operations Market Operations Slaughterhouse Operations Transportation System Operations Waterworks System Operations Printing & Publication Operations Income from Lease/Rental of Facilities Income from Trading Business Other Economic Enterprises Fines and Penalties-Economic Enterprises Prepaid Income (Prepaid Rent) OTHER INCOME/RECEIPTS (Other General Income) Interest Income Dividend Income Other General Income (Miscellaneous) Rebates on MMDA Contribution Sales of Confiscated/Abandoned/Seized Goods & Properties Miscellaneous - Others TOTAL INCOME-LOCAL SOURCES EXTERNAL SOURCES SHARE FROM NATIONAL TAX COLLECTION INTERNAL REVENUE ALLOTMENT Current Year Prior Year OTHER SHARES FROM NATIONAL TAX COLLECTIONS Share from Economic Zone (RA 7227) Share from EVAT Share from National Wealth Mining Taxes Utilization of hydrothermal, geothermal and other sources of energy Forestry Charges Mineral Reservations Others Share from PAGCOR/PCSO/Lotto Share from Tobacco Excise Tax (RA 7171) EXTRAORDINARY RECEIPTS/GRANTS/DONATIONS/AIDS Grants and Donations Domestic Foreign Subsidy Income Other Subsidy Income Subsidy from GOCCs Extraordinary Gains and Premiums Gain on FOREX Gain on Sale of Assets Premium on Bonds Payable Gain on Sale of Investments INTER-LOCAL TRANSFERS Subsidy from LGUs Subsidy from Other Funds CAPITAL/INVESTMENT RECEIPTS Proceeds from Sale of Assets Proceeds from Sale of Debt Securities of Other Entities Collection of Loans Receivables (Principal) RECEIPTS FROM LOANS AND BORROWINGS (PAYABLE) Loans - Domestic Loans - Foreign Bonds Flotation OTHER NON-INCOME RECEIPTS Collection Receivables Refund of Cash Advances Collection from Inter-Agency Receivables Collection of Trust Liabilities Due from other NGAs Due from other GOCCs Due from LGUs Other Receivables Collection of Prior Year Income credited to Prior Year Adjustment TOTAL INCOME/RECEIPTS FROM EXTERNAL SOURCES TOTAL GENERAL FUND SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND SPECIAL EDUCATION TAX Special Education Fund Current Year Fines and Penalties-Current Year Prior Year/s Fines and Penalties-Prior Year/s Other Receipts Interest Income Other Business Income (Miscellaneous) Donation/Grants/Aid Grants and Donations - Domestic Grants and Donations - Foreign Other Subsidy Income INTER-LOCAL TRANSFERS Subsidy from LGUs Subsidy from Other Funds RECEIPTS FROM LOANS AND BORROWINGS (Payable) Loans - Domestic Loans - Foreign TOTAL SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND GRAND TOTAL (GF + SEF) ADVANCE PAYMENT FOR RPT General Fund Special Education Fund TOTAL

STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS SOURCES

Income Target Excess of Actual Receipts (Approved Budget) Actual vs Target 40,315,000.00 29,630,000.00 29,630,000.00 23,000,000.00 2,230,000.00 4,400,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3,855,000.00 0.00 370,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 370,000.00 135,000.00 350,000.00 3,000,000.00 0.00 6,830,000.00 0.00 0.00 150,000.00 4,000,000.00 30,000.00 2,650,000.00 386,649,801.00 6,685,001.00 6,685,001.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6,685,001.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 355,155,000.00 440,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 440,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 290,080,000.00 64,635,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 24,809,800.00 3,700,000.00 0.00 21,109,800.00 0.00 0.00 21,109,800.00 426,964,801.00

39,843,170.31 30,679,046.66 30,679,046.66 23,050,078.66 2,416,818.09 5,212,149.91 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,967,356.13 110,410.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 110,410.00 165,048.03 222,100.00 1,469,798.10 0.00 7,196,767.52 0.00 0.00 125,057.00 4,723,623.56 51,650.00 2,296,436.96 206,362,446.41 1,253,900.00 1,253,900.00 1,253,900.00 192,828,242.21 330,120.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 330,120.00 142,103,170.45 50,394,951.76 12,280,304.20 2,689,197.01 9,591,107.19 9,591,107.19 246,205,616.72

(471,829.69) 1,049,046.66 1,049,046.66 50,078.66 186,818.09 812,149.91 (1,887,643.87) (259,590.00) (259,590.00) 30,048.03 (127,900.00) (1,530,201.90) 366,767.52 (24,943.00) 723,623.56 21,650.00 (353,563.04) (180,287,354.59) (5,431,101.00) (5,431,101.00) (5,431,101.00) (162,326,757.79) (109,880.00) (109,880.00) (147,976,829.55) (14,240,048.24) (12,529,495.80) (1,010,802.99) (11,518,692.81) (11,518,692.81) (180,759,184.28)

2,531,355,350.00 2,320,409,069.00 (210,946,281.00) 2,531,355,350.00 2,320,409,069.00 (210,946,281.00) 2,531,355,350.00 2,320,409,069.00 (210,946,281.00) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -

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0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 92,246,080.78

92,246,080.78 4,649,208.94 625,495.49 56,480,693.90 48,236,544.62 8,244,149.28 29,980,604.66 510,077.79 92,246,080.78 (299,459,384.50)

4,649,208.94 625,495.49 56,480,693.90 48,236,544.62 8,244,149.28 29,980,604.66 510,077.79 92,246,080.78 2,958,320,151.00 2,658,860,766.50 39,500,000.00 31,000,000 2,600,000 5,900,000 0.00 -

44,094,082.50 33,065,369.55 3,520,130.02 7,508,582.93 -

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 39,500,000.00 44,094,082.50 2,997,820,151.00 2,702,954,849.00

Certified correct:

4,594,082.50 2,065,369.55 920,130.02 1,608,582.93 4,594,082.50 (294,865,302.00)

% of Over/ (Under) to Target -1.17% 3.54% 3.54% 0.22% 8.38% 18.46%

-48.97% -70.16%

-70.16% 22.26% -36.54% -51.01% 5.37% -16.63% 18.09% 72.17% -13.34% -46.63% -81.24% -81.24%

-81.24%

-45.71% -24.97%

-24.97%

-51.01% -22.03%

-50.50% -27.32% -54.57% -54.57% -42.34% -8.33% -8.33% -8.33%

-10.12% 11.63% 6.66% 35.39% 27.26%

11.63% -9.84%

JESSIE G. DAGDAYAN Provincial Treasurer

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MAY 1 - MAY 7, 2022

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STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES

NGAS Code

Budget Appropriation PS

MOOE

GENERAL FUND General Public Services 1000 244,536,604.00 447,145,513.00 Office of the Governor/Mayor 1011 49,873,317.00 310,934,011.00 Office of the Warden/Maintenance of the Prisoner 1012 15,242,975.00 14,638,561.00 Civil Security 1013 Barangay Secretariat/Barangay Office 1014 Business Permit and Licensing Office 1015 Office of the Vice Governor/Vice Mayor 1016 Sangguniang Panlalawigan/Panlungsod/Pambayan 1021 38,503,703.00 17,383,103.00 Support Services(Secretary to the Sanggunian) 1022 10,467,107.00 3,344,272.00 Office of the Provincial/City/Municipal Administrator 1031 Personnel Officer/Human Resource Management Office 1032 Office of the Planning and Development Coordinator 1041 14,496,812.00 2,870,237.00 Office of the Civil Registrar 1051 General Services Office 1061 34,168,589.00 63,685,224.00 Office of the Provincial/City/Municipal Budget Officer 1071 11,701,521.00 906,944.00 Office of the Provincial/City/Municipal Accountant 1081 21,106,439.00 1,831,888.00 Office of the Provincial/City/Municipal Treasurer 1091 24,839,382.00 18,012,475.00 Office of the Provincial/City/Municipal Assessor 1101 11,237,134.00 5,745,412.00 Office of the Provincial/City/Municipal Auditor 1111 729,000.00 Office of the Internal Audit Officer 1121 7,013,672.00 1,195,416.00 Information Services 1121-1 Library Services 1122 Office of the Legal Officer 1131 5,885,953.00 1,194,609.00 Office of the Provincial/City/Municipal Prosecutor 1141 876,488.00 Regional Trial Court 1151 658,047.00 City/Municipal Trial Court 1158 Office of the Registry of Deeds 1161 Mining Claim Registrations 1171 Police Department 1181 Fire Protection Services 1191 Public Order & Safety Department Aids to Barangay 2,228,000.00 20% Local Development Fund 1912 911,826.00 70% Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Disaster Preparedness Disaster Response Disaster Rehabilitation and Recovery Procurement/Acquisition of Disaster Equipment for Disaster Response and Rescue Activities 30% Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund Others 1192 SOCIAL SERVICES 432,807,954.00 813,657,044.40 Education, Culture & Sports/Manpower Development 3000 5,982,400.00 General Administration 3311 1,032,400.00 Elementary School 3321 Secondary School 3322 University/College Education School 3323 Vocational/Technical School 3324 Adult Education 3325 Education Subsidiary Services 3331 Manpower Development Management Tool 3351 20% Local Development Fund 3918 Others 3999 4,950,000.00 Health, Nutrition & Population Control 4000 424,800,567.00 679,436,626.00 Office of the Health Officer 4411 Field Projects (Immunization, Blood Donors,etc) 4411-1 Rural Health Unit (RHU) 4411-2 Day Care Clinic 4413 Office of the Provincial/City/Municipal Hospital 4421 424,800,567.00 599,732,111.00 Chest Clinic 4431 Office of the Population Officer 4999-1 20% Local Development Fund 4919 Others 4999 79,704,515.00 Labor and Employment 5000 Labor and Employment 5001 Others 5999 Housing and Community Development 6000 Housing Projects - General administration 6511 Street Cleaning 6521 Garbage Collections 6522 Sewerage and Drainage System 6523 Street Lighting - General Administration 6531 Community Development - General Administration 6541 Resettlement, Zonal Improvement, Urban Renewal, etc 6542 Beautification 6543 Maintenance of Plazas, Parks & Monuments 6544 20% Local Development Fund 6911 Others 6999 Social Services and Social Welfare 7000 8,007,387.00 128,238,018.40 Office of the Social Welfare and Development Officer 7611 8,007,387.00 15,689,500.00 20% Local Development Fund 7999-1 70% Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Disaster Preparedness Disaster Response Disaster Rehabilitation and Recovery Procurement/Acquisition of Disaster Equipment for Disaster Response and Rescue Activities 30% Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund 68,753,972.40 Senior Citizen Budgetary Reserve 9998 2% Extraordinary Expense Others 7999 43,794,546.00 Economic Services 8000 210,825,565.00 107,879,427.00 Office of the Provincial/City/Municipal Agriculturist 8711 65,334,329.00 21,770,572.00 Extension and on-site Research Services (BAEX) 8712 3,380,567.00 1,970,000.00 Demonstration/Farm Nurseries 8713 1,020,500.00 Operation of Farm Equipment Pool 8714 Quality Control of Agricultural Products 8715 Irrigation System 8716 Tourism Office 8717 Office of the Veterinarian 8721 27,578,187.00 14,497,515.00 Office of the Environment and Natural Resources Officer 8731 Office of the Provincial/City/Municipal Architect 8741 Office of the Provincial/City/Municipal Engineer 8751 114,532,482.00 67,730,840.00 Operation of Motor Pool 8753 Office of the Cooperatives Officer 8761 Operation of Economic Enterprise 8888 890,000.00 Operation of Waterworks System 8771 (Water Resource Development Office) Operation of Electric Light and PowerSys. (Distribution,etc) 8781 Operation of Telephone System (Communication) 8791 Operation of Hospital 8801 Operation of Markets (Economic Enterprise) 8811 Operation of Slaughterhouse (Economic Enterprise) 8812 Operation of Transportation System (Roads and Other Transport) 8821 Operation of School (Economic Enterprise) 8831 Operation of Cemeteries (Economic Enterprise) 8841 Economic Development Programs (Printing) 8861 Agricultural Development Projects 8851 Tourism Projects (Hotels, etc.)

8852 Commercial Development Projects (Trading, trade fair, etc) 8853 Industrial Development Projects (Cottage Industry, etc) 8854 Other Economic Development Projects (Canteen and Restaurant) 8859 Other Economic Enterprises (Rent/Lease, Dormitory, Canteen, etc.)

8999 890,000.00 20% Local Development Fund 8911 70% Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Disaster Preparedness Disaster Response Disaster Rehabilitation and Recovery Procurement/Acquisition of Disaster Equipment for Disaster Response and Rescue Activities 30% Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund Others 8912 Debt Service Principal Local Development Projects Loan Amortization-Domestic (Debt Service-Principal) Loan Amortization-Foreign (Debt Service-Principal) Public Debts Loan Amortization-Domestic (Debt Service-Principal) Loan Amortization-Foreign (Debt Service-Principal) Revolving Loan Fund Outlays in Connection with Disasters Interest and Other Charges Interest Payment - Domestic (Debt Service-Interest Other Charges - Domestic (Commitment charges, docs. Stamps) Interest Payment - Foreign (Debt Service-Interest Other Charges - Foreign (Commitment charges, docs. Stamps) Interest Payment - Domestic (Debt Service-Interest Other Charges - Domestic (Commitment charges, docs. Stamps) Interest Payment - Foreign (Debt Service-Interest Other Charges - Foreign (Commitment charges, docs. Stamps) Interest Payment (Debt Service-Interest Other Charges (Commitment charges, docs. Stamps) Interest Payment (Debt Service-Interest Other Charges (Commitment charges, docs. Stamps) Retirement/Redemption of Bonds/Debt Securities 0.00 0.00 CAPITAL INVESTMENT Purchase of Debt Securities of Other Entities (Investment Outlay) Grant/Make Loan to Other Entities (Investment Outlay) OTHER NON-OPERATING EXPENDITURES Purchase of Inventory 0.00 0.00 Disbursement of Trust Liabilities Due to other NGAs Due to other GOCCs Due to other LGUs Due to National Treasury Due to BIR Due to GSIS Due to PAG-IBIG Due to PhilHealth Due to Officers and Employees Grant of Cash Advances Intra-Agency Payables Due to Other Fund Other Current Liabilities Guaranty Deposits Payable Performance/Bidders/Bail Bonds Payable Other Payables Other Deferred Credits Accounts Payable Notes Payable Dividend Payable Interest Payable Payment of Prior Year Expenses Debited to PY Adj 0.00 0.00 TOTAL GENERAL FUND 88,170,123.00 1,368,681,984.40 SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND Education, Culture & Sports/Manpower Development 3000-1 General Administration 3311-1 10,880,000.00 4,472,333.30 Elementary School 3321-1 Secondary School 3322-1 University/College Education School 3323-1 Vocational/Technical School 3324-1 Adult Education 3325-1 Education Subsidiary Services 3331-1 Manpower Development Management Tool 3351-1 Maintenance Of Sports Center, Athletic Fields, Playground 3361-1 Loan Amortization-Domestic(Debt Service-Principal) Interest Payment-Domestic(Debt Service-Interest) Others 3999-1 TOTAL SEF 10,880,000.00 4,472,333.30 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 899,050,123.00 1,373,154,317.70 Payment of Account Payables (Prior Year) - GF Payment of Account Payables (Prior Year) - SEF CONTINUING APPROPRIATION 3,256,463.40 CONTINUING APPROPRIATION SEF Trust Fund

FE

Actual Expenditures as of November 2021 CO

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Total

50,431,627.00 39,561,627.00

430,000.00 3,300,000.00 70,000.00 280,000.00 85,000.00 3,350,000.00 915,000.00 1,010,000.00 1,205,000.00 225,000.00

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-

PS

742,113,744.00 400,368,955.00 29,881,536.00 56,316,806.00 17,111,379.00 17,437,049.00 98,133,813.00 12,693,465.00 26,288,327.00 43,766,857.00 17,992,546.00 729,000.00 9,414,088.00 7,305,562.00 876,488.00 658,047.00 2,228,000.00 911,826.00 -

-

-

-

-

233,494,179.60 2,300,000.00

-

2,300,000.00

-

148,443,244.00

-

1,490,000.00 143,459,244.00 3,494,000.00 -

1,479,959,178.00 8,282,400.00 1,032,400.00 2,300,000.00 4,950,000.00 1,252,680,437.00 1,026,022,678.00 143,459,244.00 83,198,515.00 218,996,341.00 25,931,887.00 -

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82,750,935.60 2,235,000.00 -

MOOE

FE

189,693,126.10 114,804,314.71 39,013,412.69 30,240,413.72 12,292,664.87 12,692,856.59 32,671,293.41 7,199,678.61 7,274,098.00 1,397,895.11

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Total

20,603,980.00 1,073,105.00 58,380.00 166,860.00 580,700.00 224,935.00 18,500,000.00 -

325,101,420.81 70,326,931.41 24,985,521.46 39,870,972.02 8,671,993.11 11,768,018.46 72,703,337.27 6,146,013.87 17,282,484.25 32,644,704.68 10,436,020.55 275,178.15 7,076,738.52 4,244,456.86 163,229.00 5,821.20 18,500,000.00 -

11,329,685.74

438,332.72

26,574,974.29 5,818,405.00 16,660,763.07 19,057,190.95 9,578,403.82

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46,128,362.98 269,228.87 621,721.18 13,420,653.73 857,616.73 275,178.15 414,479.65 678,846.47 163,229.00 5,821.20 -

-

-

-

-

-

351,825,076.35 424,143,444.41 13,753,158.62 13,753,158.62 337,110,111.96 332,202,644.42

-

10,571,629.64 3,659,760.55 3,659,760.55 6,911,869.09 -

786,540,150.40 13,753,158.62 13,753,158.62 672,972,516.93 659,870,258.43 3,659,760.55 9,442,497.95 99,814,474.85 18,077,453.51 -

6,081,558.87 3,340,675.39

337,110,111.96 322,760,146.47 9,442,497.95 14,714,964.39 78,187,641.37 5,842,380.23 12,235,073.28 -

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

79,285,935.60 -

148,039,908.00 45,024,546.00 703,833,872.00 90,604,901.00 5,350,567.00 1,020,500.00 42,210,702.00 204,157,202.00 890,000.00

8,872,584.16 157,203,954.58 47,577,699.81 2,856,280.86 19,294,015.92 87,475,957.99 -

44,571,692.73 21,380,875.36 48,884,723.48 9,516,186.78 1,256,763.30 353,153.02

-

6,911,869.09 22,304,050.04 -

60,356,145.98 21,380,875.36 228,392,728.10 57,093,886.59 4,113,044.16 353,153.02 23,739,899.16 119,946,196.11 842,499.02

-

1,230,000.00 385,128,880.00 3,500,000.00 135,000.00 21,893,880.00 -

4,445,883.24 32,470,238.12 842,499.02

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

359,600,000.00 -

890,000.00 359,600,000.00 -

-

842,499.02 -

-

22,304,050.04 -

842,499.02 22,304,050.04 -

-

-

-

-

-

0.00 0.00 337,208,227.00 118,769,725.02 0.00 0.00 172,482,042.63 118,769,725.02 11,684,238.16 31,562,495.71 87,207,229.31 136,614,513.44 17,767,019.73 6,416,271.30 -

34,356,955.23 34,356,955.23 24,548,807.69 24,548,807.69 9,808,147.54 9,808,147.54 0.00 0.00 0.00 34,356,955.23

0.00 0.00 -

34,356,955.23 34,356,955.23 24,548,807.69 24,548,807.69 9,808,147.54 9,808,147.54 455,977,952.02 291,251,767.65 11,684,238.16 31,562,495.71 87,207,229.31 136,614,513.44 17,767,019.73 6,416,271.30 88,089,175.59 76,637,008.78 76,637,008.78 1,830,369,206.56 9,348,131.58 9,348,131.58 1,839,717,338.14 532,653,443.90 408,012,009.67 3,314,154.08

-

-

-

37,413,357.00 37,413,357.00 26,780,518.00 26,780,518.00 10,632,839.00 10,632,839.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 37,413,357.00

0.00 0.00 0.00 669,054,686.60

37,413,357.00 37,413,357.00 26,780,518.00 26,780,518.00 10,632,839.00 10,632,839.00 2,963,320,151.00

37,413,357.00 -

24,147,666.70 24,147,666.70 693,202,353.30 -

39,500,000.00 39,500,000.00 3,002,820,151.00 1,787,857,660.95 17,797,236.50

1,784,601,197.55 17,797,236.50

88,089,175.59 76,637,008.78 76,637,008.78 0.00 0.00 1,035,930,384.03 706,602,207.62

7,132,711.09 1,390,950.00 7,132,711.09 1,390,950.00 1,043,063,095.12 707,993,157.62 34,356,955.23 21,323,558.06 360,300,288.30 -

0.00 53,479,659.68 824,470.49 824,470.49 54,304,130.17 151,029,597.54 408,012,009.67 3,314,154.08

Certified correct:

JESSIE G. DAGDAYAN Provincial Treasurer

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BUREAU OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE http://blgf.gov.ph/ LGU: NEGROS ORIENTAL Period Covered: as of December 2021 Particulars

KAIROS. First time Mt. Talinis trekkers (from top) Theresa Pain Marimat, Amelyn Torres, Atty. Sheena, Kevin Samsom.

HOW I KEEP FIT....FROM P. 14

wind that was blowing on us, while we each took turns having our photos taken; and of course, a group photo on the Instagram-famous tree at the peak.

Right after we were done with our photo ops, a thick fog suddenly started to envelope the space, and covered the beautiful view of the Lake down below.

It was as if God gifted us with that magical moment. It was for me a Kairos moment -- a God-appointed time for us to enjoy the sacredness and holiness of God’s Wonderful Creation. It was for me a moment with God. It was like heaven on earth.

There on top of the mountain, I almost felt like there are no problems with

the balance of nature and climate change. I even forgot for a while that we had almost cancelled this climb because of an impending typhoon.

I praise God for such beauty and bounty. The forestcovered mountain made me feel like I was in another world. Even the peak, while one is up there, did not look like the usual “tip” of a land I had imagined the past 20 years. On it was a huge tree that graciously carried our weight as we took group photos.

I pray that this perfect beauty of nature will be perpetually preserved and protected. For that, I would like to thank the association of guides and porters, and the local government of Dauin

for protecting and preserving this gift because this rich forest does not only benefit mountain climbers but more importantly, the biodiversity that everyone and the earth needs.

And just a trivia, it turns out that the peak we went up to is actually Mt. Nacolon because of that beautiful tree that climbers look forward to reach. So I guess, I am already looking forward to another time to climb Mt. Talinis.

Atty. Sheena Alesna-Augusto waited 22 years until she finally conquered Mt. Talinis at 39 years old. She is a Pastor’s wife, mother of two girls, an environment advocate, an adventure lover, seeker of truth and justice, and RTC Branch Clerk of Court.

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LOCAL SOURCES TAX REVENUES REAL PROPERTY TAX Real Property Tax -Basic Current Year Fines and Penalties-Current Year Prior Year/s Fines and Penalties-Prior Year/s Special Levy on Idle Lands Current Year Fines and Penalties-Current Year Prior Year/s Fines and Penalties-Prior Year/s Special Levy on Land Benefited by Public Works Projects Current Year Fines and Penalties-Current Year Prior Year/s Fines and Penalties-Prior Year/s TAX ON BUSINESS Amusement Tax Business Tax Manufacturers, Assemblers, etc.

Wholesalers, Distributors, etc.

Exporters, Manufacturers, Dealers, etc.

Retailers Contractors and other Independent contractors Banks & Other Financial Institutions Peddlers Printing & Publication Tax Tax on Amusement Places Other Business Taxes Franchise Tax Tax on Delivery Trucks and Vans Tax on Sand, Gravel & Other Quarry Resources Fines and Penalties-Business Taxes OTHER TAXES Community Tax-Corporation Community Tax-Individual Professional Tax Real Property Transfer Tax Other Taxes Fines and Penalties-Other Taxes NON-TAX REVENUES REGULATORY FEES (Permits and Licenses) Permits and Licenses Fees on Weights and Measures Fishery Rental Fees and Privilege Fees Franchising and Licensing Fees Business Permit Fees Building Permit Fees Zonal/Location Permit Fees Tricycle Operators Permit Fees Occupational Fees Other Permits & Licenses Registration Fees Cattle/Animal Registration Fees Civil Registration Fees Inspection Fees Fines and Penalties-Permits and Licenses SERVICE/USER CHARGES (Service Income) Clearance and Certification Fees Police Clearance Secretary’s Fees Health Certificate Other Clearance and Certification Other Fees Garbage Fees Wharfage Fees Toll Fees Other Service Income Fines and Penalties-Service Income Landing and Aeronautical Fees Parking and Terminal Fees Hospital Fees Medical, Dental and Laboratory Fees Market & Slaughterhouse Fees Printing and Publication Fees RECEIPTS FROM ECONOMIC ENTERPRISES (Business Income) Receipts from Economic Enterprises (Business Income) School Operations Power Generation/Distribution Hospital Operations Canteen/Restaurant Operations Cemetery Operations Communication Facilities & Equipment Operations Dormitory Operations Market Operations Slaughterhouse Operations Transportation System Operations Waterworks System Operations Printing & Publication Operations Income from Lease/Rental of Facilities Income from Trading Business Other Economic Enterprises Fines and Penalties-Economic Enterprises Prepaid Income (Prepaid Rent) OTHER INCOME/RECEIPTS (Other General Income) Interest Income Dividend Income Other General Income (Miscellaneous) Rebates on MMDA Contribution Sales of Confiscated/Abandoned/Seized Goods & Properties Miscellaneous - Others TOTAL INCOME-LOCAL SOURCES EXTERNAL SOURCES SHARE FROM NATIONAL TAX COLLECTION INTERNAL REVENUE ALLOTMENT Current Year Prior Year OTHER SHARES FROM NATIONAL TAX COLLECTIONS Share from Economic Zone (RA 7227) Share from EVAT Share from National Wealth Mining Taxes Utilization of hydrothermal, geothermal and other sources of energy Forestry Charges Mineral Reservations Others Share from PAGCOR/PCSO/Lotto Share from Tobacco Excise Tax (RA 7171) EXTRAORDINARY RECEIPTS/GRANTS/DONATIONS/AIDS Grants and Donations Domestic Foreign Subsidy Income Other Subsidy Income Subsidy from GOCCs Extraordinary Gains and Premiums Gain on FOREX Gain on Sale of Assets Premium on Bonds Payable Gain on Sale of Investments INTER-LOCAL TRANSFERS Subsidy from LGUs Subsidy from Other Funds CAPITAL/INVESTMENT RECEIPTS Proceeds from Sale of Assets Proceeds from Sale of Debt Securities of Other Entities Collection of Loans Receivables (Principal) RECEIPTS FROM LOANS AND BORROWINGS (PAYABLE) Loans - Domestic Loans - Foreign Bonds Flotation OTHER NON-INCOME RECEIPTS Collection Receivables Refund of Cash Advances Collection from Inter-Agency Receivables Collection of Trust Liabilities Due from other NGAs Due from other GOCCs Due from LGUs Other Receivables Collection of Prior Year Income credited to Prior Year Adjustment TOTAL INCOME/RECEIPTS FROM EXTERNAL SOURCES TOTAL GENERAL FUND SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND SPECIAL EDUCATION TAX Special Education Fund Current Year Fines and Penalties-Current Year Prior Year/s Fines and Penalties-Prior Year/s Other Receipts Interest Income Other Business Income (Miscellaneous) Donation/Grants/Aid Grants and Donations - Domestic Grants and Donations - Foreign Other Subsidy Income INTER-LOCAL TRANSFERS Subsidy from LGUs Subsidy from Other Funds RECEIPTS FROM LOANS AND BORROWINGS (Payable) Loans - Domestic Loans - Foreign TOTAL SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND GRAND TOTAL (GF + SEF) ADVANCE PAYMENT FOR RPT General Fund Special Education Fund TOTAL

STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS SOURCES % of Excess of Over/ Actual Receipts Actual vs Target (Under) to Target

Income Target (Approved Budget) 40,315,000.00 29,630,000.00 29,630,000.00 23,000,000.00 2,230,000.00 4,400,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3,855,000.00 0.00 370,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 370,000.00 135,000.00 350,000.00 3,000,000.00 0.00 6,830,000.00 0.00 0.00 150,000.00 4,000,000.00 30,000.00 2,650,000.00 386,649,801.00 6,685,001.00 6,685,001.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6,685,001.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 355,155,000.00 440,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 440,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 290,080,000.00 64,635,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 24,809,800.00 3,700,000.00 0.00 21,109,800.00 0.00 0.00 21,109,800.00 426,964,801.00

46,231,979.03 5,916,979.03 36,018,315.62 6,388,315.62 36,018,315.62 6,388,315.62 27,294,033.77 4,294,033.77 2,821,947.60 591,947.60 5,902,334.25 1,502,334.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,180,351.13 (1,674,648.87) 55,205.00 (314,795.00) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 55,205.00 (314,795.00) 165,048.03 30,048.03 224,350.00 (125,650.00) 1,735,748.10 (1,264,251.90) 0.00 8,033,312.28 1,203,312.28 0.00 0.00 130,707.00 (19,293.00) 5,311,801.70 1,311,801.70 53,600.00 23,600.00 2,537,203.58 (112,796.42) 235,474,028.52 (151,175,772.48) 1,395,200.00 (5,289,801.00) 1,395,200.00 (5,289,801.00) 1,395,200.00 (5,289,801.00) 218,493,477.91 (136,661,522.09) 356,170.00 (83,830.00) 0.00 0.00 0.00 356,170.00 (83,830.00) 161,877,590.91 (128,202,409.09) 56,259,717.00 (8,375,283.00) 15,585,350.61 (9,224,449.39) 4,260,173.54 560,173.54 11,325,177.07 (9,784,622.93) 11,325,177.07 (9,784,622.93) 281,706,007.55 (145,258,793.45)

2,531,355,350.00 2,531,355,350.00 2,531,355,350.00 2,531,355,350.00 2,531,355,350.00 2,531,355,350.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

-

-

-

-

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 395,592,316.01 40,000.00 6,180,172.12 30,695,476.12 77,105,876.19

395,592,316.01 40,000.00 6,180,172.12 30,695,476.12 77,105,876.19 67,747,883.62 9,357,992.57 68,307,708.66 213,263,082.92 395,592,316.01 250,333,522.56

67,747,883.62 9,357,992.57 68,307,708.66 213,263,082.92 395,592,316.01 2,958,320,151.00 3,208,653,673.56 39,500,000.00 31,000,000 2,600,000 5,900,000 0.00 -

51,463,239.92 39,053,058.11 4,021,730.64 8,388,451.17 111,491.74 111,491.74 -

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 39,500,000.00 51,574,731.66 2,997,820,151.00 3,260,228,405.22

Certified correct:

11,963,239.92 8,053,058.11 1,421,730.64 2,488,451.17 111,491.74 111,491.74 12,074,731.66 262,408,254.22

14.68% 21.56% 21.56% 18.67% 26.54% 34.14%

-43.44% -85.08%

-85.08% 22.26% -35.90% -42.14% 17.62% -12.86% 32.80% 78.67% -4.26% -39.10% -79.13% -79.13%

-79.13%

-38.48% -19.05%

-19.05%

-44.20% -12.96%

-37.18% 15.14% -46.35% -46.35% -34.02% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%

8.46% 30.29% 25.98% 54.68% 42.18%

30.57% 8.75%

JESSIE G. DAGDAYAN Provincial Treasurer

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MetroPost

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13 BUREAU OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE http://blgf.gov.ph/ LGU: Province of NEGROS ORIENTAL Period Covered: December 2021 Particulars GENERAL FUND General Public Services Office of the Governor/Mayor Office of the Warden/Maintenance of the Prisoner Civil Security Barangay Secretariat/Barangay Office Business Permit and Licensing Office Office of the Vice Governor/Vice Mayor Sangguniang Panlalawigan/Panlungsod/Pambayan Support Services(Secretary to the Sanggunian) Office of the Provincial/City/Municipal Administrator Personnel Officer/Human Resource Management Office Office of the Planning and Development Coordinator Office of the Civil Registrar General Services Office Office of the Provincial/City/Municipal Budget Officer Office of the Provincial/City/Municipal Accountant Office of the Provincial/City/Municipal Treasurer Office of the Provincial/City/Municipal Assessor Office of the Provincial/City/Municipal Auditor Office of the Internal Audit Officer Information Services Library Services Office of the Legal Officer Office of the Provincial/City/Municipal Prosecutor Regional Trial Court City/Municipal Trial Court Office of the Registry of Deeds Mining Claim Registrations Police Department Fire Protection Services Public Order & Safety Department Aids to Barangay 20% Local Development Fund 70% Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Disaster Preparedness Disaster Response Disaster Rehabilitation and Recovery Procurement/Acquisition of Disaster Equipment for Disaster Response and Rescue Activities 30% Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund Others SOCIAL SERVICES Education, Culture & Sports/Manpower Development General Administration Elementary School Secondary School University/College Education School Vocational/Technical School Adult Education Education Subsidiary Services Manpower Development Management Tool 20% Local Development Fund Others Health, Nutrition & Population Control Office of the Health Officer Field Projects (Immunization, Blood Donors,etc) Rural Health Unit (RHU) Day Care Clinic Office of the Provincial/City/Municipal Hospital Chest Clinic Office of the Population Officer 20% Local Development Fund Others Labor and Employment Labor and Employment Others Housing and Community Development Housing Projects - General administration Street Cleaning Garbage Collections Sewerage and Drainage System Street Lighting - General Administration Community Development - General Administration Resettlement, Zonal Improvement, Urban Renewal, etc Beautification Maintenance of Plazas, Parks & Monuments 20% Local Development Fund Others Social Services and Social Welfare Office of the Social Welfare and Development Officer 20% Local Development Fund 70% Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Disaster Preparedness Disaster Response Disaster Rehabilitation and Recovery Procurement/Acquisition of Disaster Equipment for Disaster Response and Rescue Activities 30% Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund Senior Citizen Budgetary Reserve 2% Extraordinary Expense Others Economic Services Office of the Provincial/City/Municipal Agriculturist Extension and on-site Research Services (BAEX) Demonstration/Farm Nurseries Operation of Farm Equipment Pool Quality Control of Agricultural Products Irrigation System Tourism Office Office of the Veterinarian Office of the Environment and Natural Resources Officer Office of the Provincial/City/Municipal Architect Office of the Provincial/City/Municipal Engineer Operation of Motor Pool Office of the Cooperatives Officer Operation of Economic Enterprise Operation of Waterworks System(Water Resource Development Office) Operation of Electric Light and PowerSys. (Distribution,etc) Operation of Telephone System (Communication) Operation of Hospital Operation of Markets (Economic Enterprise) Operation of Slaughterhouse (Economic Enterprise) Operation of Transportation System (Roads and Other Transport) Operation of School (Economic Enterprise) Operation of Cemeteries (Economic Enterprise) Economic Development Programs (Printing) Agricultural Development Projects Tourism Projects (Hotels, etc.)

Commercial Development Projects (Trading, trade fair, etc) Industrial Development Projects (Cottage Industry, etc) Other Economic Development Projects (Canteen and Restaurant) Other Economic Enterprises (Rent/Lease, Dormitory, Canteen, etc.)

20% Local Development Fund 70% Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Disaster Preparedness Disaster Response Disaster Rehabilitation and Recovery Procurement/Acquisition of Disaster Equipment for Disaster Response and Rescue Activities 30% Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund Others Debt Service Principal Local Development Projects Loan Amortization-Domestic (Debt Service-Principal) Loan Amortization-Foreign (Debt Service-Principal) Public Debts Loan Amortization-Domestic (Debt Service-Principal) Loan Amortization-Foreign (Debt Service-Principal) Revolving Loan Fund Outlays in Connection with Disasters Interest and Other Charges Interest Payment - Domestic (Debt Service-Interest Other Charges - Domestic (Commitment charges, docs. Stamps) Interest Payment - Foreign (Debt Service-Interest Other Charges - Foreign (Commitment charges, docs. Stamps) Interest Payment - Domestic (Debt Service-Interest Other Charges - Domestic (Commitment charges, docs. Stamps) Interest Payment - Foreign (Debt Service-Interest Other Charges - Foreign (Commitment charges, docs. Stamps) Interest Payment (Debt Service-Interest Other Charges (Commitment charges, docs. Stamps) Interest Payment (Debt Service-Interest Other Charges (Commitment charges, docs. Stamps) Retirement/Redemption of Bonds/Debt Securities CAPITAL INVESTMENT Purchase of Debt Securities of Other Entities (Investment Outlay) Grant/Make Loan to Other Entities (Investment Outlay) OTHER NON-OPERATING EXPENDITURES Purchase of Inventory Disbursement of Trust Liabilities Due to other NGAs Due to other GOCCs Due to other LGUs Due to National Treasury Due to BIR Due to GSIS Due to PAG-IBIG Due to PhilHealth Due to Officers and Employees Grant of Cash Advances Intra-Agency Payables Due to Other Fund Other Current Liabilities Guaranty Deposits Payable Performance/Bidders/Bail Bonds Payable Other Payables Other Deferred Credits Accounts Payable Notes Payable Dividend Payable Interest Payable Payment of Prior Year Expenses Debited to PY Adj TOTAL GENERAL FUND SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND Education, Culture & Sports/Manpower Development General Administration Elementary School Secondary School University/College Education School Vocational/Technical School Adult Education Education Subsidiary Services Manpower Development Management Tool Maintenance Of Sports Center, Athletic Fields, Playground Loan Amortization-Domestic(Debt Service-Principal) Interest Payment-Domestic(Debt Service-Interest) Others TOTAL SEF TOTAL EXPENDITURES Payment of Account Payables (Prior Year) - GF Payment of Account Payables (Prior Year) - SEF CONTINUING APPROPRIATION CONTINUING APPROPRIATION SEF Trust Fund

STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES Budget Appropriation

NGAS Code

PS

1000 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1021 1022 1031 1032 1041 1051 1061 1071 1081 1091 1101 1111 1121 1121-1 1122 1131 1141 1151 1158 1161 1171 1181 1191

244,536,604.00 49,873,317.00 15,242,975.00

447,145,513.00 310,934,011.00 14,638,561.00

38,503,703.00 10,467,107.00

17,383,103.00 3,344,272.00

1912

1192 3000 3311 3321 3322 3323 3324 3325 3331 3351 3918 3999 4000 4411 4411-1 4411-2 4413 4421 4431 4999-1 4919 4999 5000 5001 5999 6000 6511 6521 6522 6523 6531 6541 6542 6543 6544 6911 6999 7000 7611 7999-1

9998 7999 8000 8711 8712 8713 8714 8715 8716 8717 8721 8731 8741 8751 8753 8761 8888 8771 8781 8791 8801 8811 8812 8821 8831 8841 8861 8851 8852 8853 8854 8859 8999 8911

8912

3000-1 3311-1 3321-1 3322-1 3323-1 3324-1 3325-1 3331-1 3351-1 3361-1 3999-1

MOOE

FE

Actual Expenditures as of December 2021 CO

-

Total

50,431,627.00 39,561,627.00

430,000.00 3,300,000.00

14,496,812.00

2,870,237.00

70,000.00

34,168,589.00 11,701,521.00 21,106,439.00 24,839,382.00 11,237,134.00

63,685,224.00 906,944.00 1,831,888.00 18,012,475.00 5,745,412.00 729,000.00 1,195,416.00

280,000.00 85,000.00 3,350,000.00 915,000.00 1,010,000.00

7,013,672.00 5,885,953.00

-

1,205,000.00

1,194,609.00 876,488.00 658,047.00

2,228,000.00 911,826.00 -

225,000.00

-

-

PS

742,113,744.00 400,368,955.00 29,881,536.00 56,316,806.00 17,111,379.00 17,437,049.00 98,133,813.00 12,693,465.00 26,288,327.00 43,766,857.00 17,992,546.00 729,000.00 9,414,088.00 7,305,562.00 876,488.00 658,047.00 2,228,000.00 911,826.00 -

MOOE

205,525,681.15 42,315,120.57 13,347,575.17 35,219,113.30 7,986,118.83

FE

228,341,553.92 137,869,284.07 13,076,100.67 8,147,946.31 1,494,753.77

12,151,902.74

475,834.61

28,917,336.34 6,214,713.93 18,164,320.65 20,548,233.76 10,518,790.54

49,320,360.16 295,580.61 857,392.20 13,834,893.98 979,047.85 303,168.63 472,539.15 735,543.47 195,313.00 283,795.44 -

6,607,665.24 3,534,790.08 -

-

CO -

Total

49,679,671.40 28,311,650.04 58,198.28 230,850.00 580,700.00 224,935.00 20,273,338.08 -

483,546,906.47 208,496,054.68 26,423,675.84 43,367,059.61 9,480,872.60 12,627,737.35 78,237,696.50 6,568,492.82 19,021,712.85 34,613,977.74 11,497,838.39 303,168.63 7,660,904.39 4,495,268.55 195,313.00 283,795.44 20,273,338.08 -

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

432,807,954.00 -

-

233,494,179.60 2,300,000.00

-

2,300,000.00

424,800,567.00

813,657,044.40 5,982,400.00 1,032,400.00 4,950,000.00 679,436,626.00

-

148,443,244.00

389,449,428.69 366,676,866.66

419,675,573.02 15,789,589.68 543,880.80 15,245,708.88 340,149,551.10

424,800,567.00 8,007,387.00 8,007,387.00

599,732,111.00 79,704,515.00 128,238,018.40 15,689,500.00

-

1,490,000.00 143,459,244.00 3,494,000.00 -

330,301,025.30

-

366,676,866.66 22,772,562.03 6,226,454.12 -

-

11,164,907.57 11,164,907.57 -

-

1,479,959,178.00 8,282,400.00 1,032,400.00 2,300,000.00 4,950,000.00 1,252,680,437.00 1,026,022,678.00 143,459,244.00 83,198,515.00 218,996,341.00 25,931,887.00 -

820,289,909.28 15,789,589.68 543,880.80 15,245,708.88 717,991,325.33 696,977,891.96 11,164,907.57 9,848,525.80 86,508,994.27 18,640,220.25 -

-

82,750,935.60 2,235,000.00 -

9,848,525.80 63,736,432.24 12,413,766.13 -

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

210,825,565.00 65,334,329.00 3,380,567.00

68,753,972.40 -

-

79,285,935.60 -

148,039,908.00 45,024,546.00 703,833,872.00 90,604,901.00 5,350,567.00 1,020,500.00 42,210,702.00 204,157,202.00 890,000.00 890,000.00 359,600,000.00 -

16,546,107.91 170,271,956.77 51,706,647.15 3,058,812.60 -

28,799,760.44 22,522,905.67 54,733,081.56 10,387,133.58 1,260,678.98 635,171.06 -

-

-

27,578,187.00 114,532,482.00 -

43,794,546.00 107,879,427.00 21,770,572.00 1,970,000.00 1,020,500.00 14,497,515.00 67,730,840.00 890,000.00 890,000.00 -

-

1,230,000.00 385,128,880.00 3,500,000.00 135,000.00 21,893,880.00 359,600,000.00 -

20,977,633.86 94,528,863.16 -

5,002,317.49 36,605,281.43 842,499.02 842,499.02 -

11,164,907.57 36,242,514.96 140,000.00 2,932,500.00 33,170,014.96 -

45,345,868.35 22,522,905.67 261,247,553.29 62,233,780.73 4,319,491.58 635,171.06 25,979,951.35 134,066,644.59 842,499.02 842,499.02 33,170,014.96 -

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

0.00 0.00 0.00 888,170,123.00

-

0.00 0.00 0.00 1,368,681,984.40

37,413,357.00 37,413,357.00 26,780,518.00 26,780,518.00 10,632,839.00 10,632,839.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 37,413,357.00

0.00 0.00 0.00 669,054,686.60

37,413,357.00 37,413,357.00 26,780,518.00 26,780,518.00 10,632,839.00 10,632,839.00 0.00 350,235,116.94 0.00 183,171,802.07 11,931,433.71 144,823,439.23 18,978,218.58 7,438,710.55 88,089,175.59 78,974,139.28 78,974,139.28 0.00 2,963,320,151.00 1,115,482,183.55

0.00 210,603,782.28 0.00 209,529,782.28 122,322,552.97 87,207,229.31 -

0.00 0.00 -

0.00 913,353,990.78

37,450,108.72 37,450,108.72 26,780,517.48 26,780,517.48 10,669,591.24 10,669,591.24 0.00 0.00 0.00 37,450,108.72

0.00 97,087,093.93

4,472,333.30 4,472,333.30 1,373,154,317.70 -

37,413,357.00 -

24,147,666.70 24,147,666.70 693,202,353.30 -

39,500,000.00 8,522,756.48 39,500,000.00 8,522,756.48 3,002,820,151.00 1,124,004,940.03 21,323,558.06 1,787,857,660.95 17,797,236.50

3,432,843.25 -

-

856,748.19 -

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SHEENA ALESNA-AUGUSTO

HOW I KEEP FIT seriously decided to RestIce-Compression-Elevate my legs, and not to do any more strenuous activities prior to the climb.

All throughout the climb, I used knee supporters as precautionary measure.

Another fear that bothered me while we were climbing was that I might run out of stamina and endurance, considering that I was not able to do any preparatory hiking exercises, as advised by wellmeaning friends.

Only by God’s grace and determination, I was able to hurdle all the challenges.

Indeed, it was a kagitingan

afternoon, we started to make our way up. I think it was just about 400 meters up, but I’m not exaggerating when I say the ascent on trail was almostvertical. It took us an hour to reach the peak.

In the more than 20 years I had been wanting to tick off Mt. Talinis from my bucket list, I never imagined it was going to be that arduous!

You see, climbing Mt. Talinis was more than just a fitness goal for me. It was about staying fit, and at the same time, enjoying the grandiose beauty of God’s creation.

From the jump-off, I was

worry that my knees won’t hold up crept in again, seeing that the climb was definitely no-joke. We were climbing tree after tree after tree; not on their branches or barks, mind you, but rather on their unimaginably-huge roots.

I cannot count the times I had to stop to catch my breath; nor the number of times I would silently pray to God to strengthen my legs and sustain whatever stamina I had.

I also made an effort to utter silent prayers of thanksgiving for every giant root that I could hold on to, just so I can climb, and bring my knee

climb for our group of first timers who really did not know what to expect.

Before we started the hike, our very kind guide JR introduced himself and our porter, Martin. JR explained to us the Dos and Don’ts during the climb.

What struck me most was when he offered to pray for all of us before heading out. It was the shortest prayer I had ever heard (as a Pastor’s wife, I should know), yet the most sincere and most touching.

We then started hiking at around 6:25 in the morning; and we reached the camp site at Lake Nailig by 12 noon.

We had a hearty lunch, but we were just exhausted. We then set up our tents, rested a while, before proceeding to the much-anticipated Summit.

At around 2 in the

worried they might have paved the trail to be “friendlier” to all sorts of climbers, hence, less challenging. Allow me to digress a bit to emphasize this point. For example, it used to be that going up to Pulangbato Falls, or even descending to Casaroro Falls, was a great trail hike experience. Then it was made too easy for comfort.

That is where my worry was coming from, and I definitely do not want that because then, it would defeat the purpose of a real mountain challenge.

To my wonderful surprise, upon reaching the start of the trail at the foot of Mt. Talinis at Bidjao in Dauin, I was overjoyed to see that it is indeed a real trail, even beyond my imagination. It was with mixed emotions right then and there, as my

almost up my chest to be able to step onto yet another root.

When we reached Lake Yagumyum, all the exhaustion was just replaced with excitement because we had reached at least the first leg of the trail.

The view was immensely exhilarating that we almost forgot to refill our water bottles from the crystal-clear Lake.

I was imagining that after Lake Yagumyum on “flatland”, the trail would be much easier; I was proven wrong again. The trail up to Talinis seemed to have been designed to endlessly surprise the climbers, especially the first-timers.

There were a number of instances when we were climbing the walls of boulders,

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o “climb Mt. Talinis” had always been in my bucket list since I was 17. For various reasons, that dream was put on hold for more than 20 years. When the pandemic restrictions loosened a bit last year, I thought that would have been my moment. As usual, something came up again.

This time, I was more deliberate about my dream.

Besides, I had been planning this in my mind the last 22 years. My friends and I scheduled the climb to Mt. Talinis on the weekend of April 9, as the country was celebrating Araw ng Kagitingan. We called it our Kagitingan Climb; afterall, being firsttimer climbers to Mt. Talinis, we needed to muster all the Courage to boldly make that first step.

We almost cancelled (again) due to Typhoon Agaton. Eight of us had planned for it; five of us eventually pushed through.

Indeed, it was a difficult climb for me. We had not yet begun the trek, I was already worried about a number of things. At the back of my mind, the thought of not being able to make it to the summit at 1,903-meter above sea level continued to nag me, especially that I had developed tendonitis around my knees while attempting to do a 174-kilometer loop bike ride earlier in March. (What was I thinking then?) I feared I would suffer the same fate during the climb to Mt. Talinis.

It’s good I had listened to my body then because I

Kagitingan Climb: Kairos moment

by merely holding on to the huge roots (no harness here to make one feel secure, in case you slip). Our backpacks started to feel heavier by the minute, and as the level of difficulty doubled, tripled.

Finally, we reached our camp site. What a relief! We were so excited to climb the peak with no more backpacks and baggage, except our hydration bottles.

As we began the ascent to the peak, again I was wrong when I thought it would be much easier since we had no more baggage on our backs.

Indeed, that is why it is called the Summit, because the level of difficulty all the way up was double what we had hurdled since 6 in the

morning. Thank God, we did not have our personal things to carry otherwise, it would have been insurmountable.

The slow climb to the peak seemed endless. It was like an hour of endless rootclimbing. Martin, our porter must have felt my struggles that he offered to carry even my water bottle -- to which I readily indulged.

And then, voila, “just like that”, we reached the peak. It was such a perfectly beautiful clear weather by the time we reached the top. We were able to see clearly Yagumyum down below, and the clear sunny sky seemed to be just within our reach.

We did not mind the strong

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