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DECEMBER 8 - DECEMBER 14, 2019 3 CAMPUS NEWS


Dgte bags 3rd in RSPC Yano, Fontelo, Alamillo, Rodriguez, Caraig, Cerdania, Tilos, Carlos to compete in nationals


reporter Karla Concepcion Fontelo from SU Elementary School bagged 2nd


ng Larawang Pampahayagan; Alexandria Chesca Rodriguez from Catherina Cittadini School who placed 2nd


in Cebu, Bohol, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor, qualifying them to compete in the national schools press conference next year. Joining them in Top 3 in other categories were Jaid Adriel Alamillo from SUES who got 3rd


place in Pagkuha in


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Sectoral Desk head Alber Aquino, Mayor Felipe Remollo, Vice Mayor Alan Gel Cordova and some City Councilors pay tribute to the City’s pedicab drivers who have demonstrated good and honest deeds towards their passengers, a conduct that is worth-emulating. The honored pedicab drivers are: Josechito Abella, Isaias Arapoc, Jelbert Balasabas, Bonifacio Cadalin, Ricky Bert Callao, Reynaldo Cerbo, Odwender Despi, Ronald Fonollera, Elegio Gajelloma, Danilo Martinez, Antonieto Mondejar, Bobby Sta. Ana, Lucrecio Visitacion, Jinque Rebuya, Fidel Rodriguez, Valentino Seblero, Chito Orgente, and Joenard Sta. Ana. (Photo by Melissa Alexandra Pal)


Tricycle congress Dec. 22


Dumaguete, tricycl e drivers will be called to a symposium-consultation to tackle pertinent ordinances that affect their means of livelihood.


Aquino said it is imperative for the trike sector to master provisions of certain tricycle operators/ drivers association-related ordinances in the City “for their own good”, so as to avoid inconveniences when applying for a Mayors Permit come January next year.


Expected to be tackled during the congress scheduled on Sunday, Dec. 22 are provisions of Ordinance No. 90 authored by Vice Mayor Alan Gel Cordova, following its dismissal by the Regional Trial Court on the question of constitutionality.


Sectoral head Albert For the first time in arrivals up Tourist


arrivals in Negros Oriental for the first eight months of this year is a 13.02 percent increase, compared to the same period last year. Official data from the Provincial Tourism Office on Tuesday showed that from January to August this year, a total of 587,886 domestic and foreign tourists were recorded in the province, with 41,998 comprised of foreigners. For the same period in


The number of tourist


Of the number of foreign visitors coming to Dumaguete and other parts of the province, Chinese tourists topped the list for this year with a total of 11,005.


2018, the PTO reported total tourist arrivals of 520,153, or a difference of 67,733.


United States with 9,896 tourists; Korea, 6,135; Japan, 4,247; Canada, 2,543; France, 2,216; Germany, 1,839; Hong Kong, 1,481; Australia, 1,428; and the United Kingdom, with 1,208 tourists. Meanwhile, a PTO


comparative report of the Chinese market of tourist


The Federation of Dumaguete City Operators & Drivers Association (FeDumCODA), headed by Edmar Santos, and the Negros Oriental Federation of Land Transport Organizations (NOFeLaTO) headed by Eddie Lazaro had initiated the holding of the tricycle drivers’ congress supported by the City government through the sectoral desk and the Sangguniang Panlungsod. During the congress, Ordinance No. 90 will take centerstage due to some provisions requiring every driver to become a member of a legitimate drivers and operators organization in the City before he is issued a Mayors Permit to operate. If for some reason, the driver does not want to join a legitimate drivers’ organization, he may form an association with a complete list of officers, and have it registered with the Sectoral Desk. Under the Ordinance, a “legal personalilty” is not required of the association, provided it has a semblance of an association, with a set of officers, vision and mission statements, with


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NOCCI asks PCOO to hold biz roadshow


The president of the Negros Oriental Chamber of Commerce & Industry has asked key officials of the Presidential Com m unic ations Operations Office to conduct a “roadshow” on the Ease of Doing Business law.


Francel Martinez, who is also a member of the Negros Oriental Investment Promotions Center, made the suggestion, as he raised concerns during PCOO’s 16th Roadshow held Wednesday here at Silliman University. Martinez said he was “happy and pleased with the roadshow because it gives people a lot of information”, referring to the key topics discussed, such as the Freedom of Information program of President Duterte, the government’s all-encompassing Rehabinasyon anti-illegal drugs campaign, and media security.


He, however, said Trailing China were the


arrivals showed a decline over the last three years. From a high in 2017 of


45,542 Chinese tourists coming to Negros Oriental from January to August, the numbers dropped to 19,561 in 2018, and to 11,005 in 2019. This represents


57.05-percent decrease in Chinese tourists between 2018 and 2017.


that more Chinese tourists will come this month as the peak season is during the months of November until May. (Judy F. Partlow/ PNA)


The PTO is optimistic a


it would be helpful to this particular sector if PCOO would conduct another roadshow on the Ease of Doing Business, considering the tedious processes and the long list of requirements for starting a business venture. “Certain government


summit on Monday, Dec. 9 at SU Hall, reinforcing its commitment to the prevention of environmental pollution, conservation, and enhancement of natural resources, and sustainability. This commitment is defined in the Environmental Principles, Policies, Guidelines and Best Practices that the SU Board of Trustees has adopted in full.


The “No Time to Waste: Silliman University Environmental Summit” will discuss the rationale of the university’s environmental principles and zero waste; understand the environmental policies, guidelines and best practices. The summit also aims to identify the roles and responsibilities of environmental champions; establish communication and coordination mechanism among environmental champions including the sharing


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Sagarbarria to expand scholarships in NegOr


Second District Cong. Manuel Sagarbarria has pledged to expand the number of Congressional scholars throughout Negros Oriental.


graduation ceremony last week of about 450 students who completed the technical/vocational program at SU School of Agro-Industrial & Technical Education. The Congressman said he has had discussions with


SU President Betty McCann and Vice President Earl Jude Cleope about offering a ladderized Tech-Voc program that could lead to earning a four-year degree course. “We will give assistance for as long as the student is qualified,” Sagarbarria said.


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MANDAUE CITY – Campus journalists from public and private elementary and secondary schools in the Division of Dumaguete City won several awards in the recently- concluded Regional Schools Press Conference hosted by the Division of Mandaue City from Nov. 27-30. Dexcy Mea Yano from West City Science Elementary place in Pagsulat ng Balita. While rookie


School got 1st


offices have this attitude of ‘pabalik balik’ (making us go back and forth), there are so many signatures, and too many irrelevant requirements,” he said. Martinez also suggested that if pos sible, the implementing rules and regulations of the Ease of Doing Business Act should be “very short, very simple and understandable by a Grade 6 student.”


“That is what our people need, especially in the business sector, because we are tax conscious and because our government needs taxes,” he said. Martinez said they are also conscious of


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Silliman President Dr. Betty McCann presents a plaque of appreciation to Cong. Chiquiting Sagarbarria who was guest speaker during the graduation rites of 450 students who were enrolled at the School of Agro-Industrial & Technical Education, headed by Dr.Chuchi Montenegro (right). (contributed photo)


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