by Johana Vi E. Gasga, Rey Anthony Ostria, Laarni Grageda
Responding to the clamor of the freshmen students regarding the two-semester delayed release of their Identification cards (IDs), Glenn Narvaez, Office of the Student Services (OSS) Dean, attributed the delayed approval of a feasibility study on Bicol University’s (BU) procurement of its own Digital ID system.
The proposal took four months of further study before BU President Fay Lauraya signed its approval to procure digital ID machine for the freshmen students, new BU personnel and lost ID replacements. The results of the study were passed to Prof. Jerry Bigornia, BU, Vice President for Production (VPPA).
On the other hand, College Business Manager (CBM) 1 Antonio Olaguer said that the recommendation for the approval was sent to the OP as early as July 30, and it was only in November that Lauraya approved it. “I don’t know if there were deficiencies in the study (of the proposal) that it took months for the president to approve it,” Olaguer added.
However, Lauraya said, “I have already asked the VPPA to speed up the procurement of the ID machine.”
Although the University had been producing IDs for the past five years, the Office of the President (OP) still requested the OSS and the CBM to propose a feasibility study, “to make sure that the money will not come at a loss in the procurement of the IDs,” explained Narvaez.
Through the procurement of the digital ID machine, BU will no longer need to sub- contract a service provider in producing IDs in the next years.
For the past five years, the OSS, together with its service provider, AZITSUROG Inc., has been producing IDs for the University. But by March this year, Narvaez assured that BU will be producing its own IDs.
Financial, market estimates
According to the study, the University is projected to spend some P397,000 in pur- chasing the machine and in facilitating the fabrication of the IDs. The budget will be sourced out from the F-164 or ID fee collected from the first year students during the enrollment in the first semester.
“The OSS will be using the P75 ID fee to cover the expenses for the procurement as well as the maintenance of the machine,” Narvaez said when asked about the source of fund in the procurement of the new machine. He added that for the succeeding years, the office will only be using minimal materials and will only purchase the consumables.
Said ID fee will cover the payment for one dual-sided printer with lamination stage, a Lenovo notebook, an ID database, a web camera, a Genius signature pad, card acces- sories for 4,500 freshmen, and a two-month transportation and labor costs for two personnel in charge of operating the machine.
The OSS will also seek out prospective customers and advertise the printing of the digital IDs to other schools and offices in Legazpi to generate income starting 2010.
In the proposal read by Olaguer, the digital data stored in the ID will be utilized to give added value to the students in terms of security and other services, which will not be possible if it was just an ordinary ID.
It was also indicated in the proposal that the machine is estimated to have a con- servative, economic life of three years. Then, it would be replaced with a newer model to improve the efficiency of producing digital IDs.
Some P 20, 000 is projected for the maintenance of the machine in its second year. An additonal 15 percent increase in the following years is expected.
Meanwhile, Narvaez also requested the procurement of another machine for the sat- ellite campuses aside from the machine in the main campus. “We will be having an ‘on- site’ machine aside from the one in the main campus. The ‘on-site’ machine will be going to the satellite campuses where production of the IDs will take place separately,” Narvaez mentioned.
At press time, the OSS is in the bidding process of the procurement of the machine after it gained the approval of the President.
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2 gun ban violators nabbed in Masbate
March 22, 2010
LEGAZPI CITY – As the national and local elections draw nearer, the number of gun ban violators has also been increasing in the areas of immediate concern in Bicol, particularly in Masbate province, said the Philippine National Police (PNP) Bicol.
PNP Task Force Masbate arrested Geronimo Remula I and Geronimo Remula II, both residents of Barangay Tan-awan in Placer town, Masbate, Sunday morning at their residences, said Police Superintendent Eliciar Lanon Bron, Bicol regional police spokesperson, in a statement.
The suspects were apprehended during a search warrant operation issued by Judge Maximo R. Ables of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 54, Gubat Sorsosgon for carrying firearms in public areas.
Bron said the operation was able to confiscate low and high-powered firearms, including two M-16 rifles (SN 207305 and 732070),one .45 cal pistol with serial number CO2669, four long steel magazines for M-16, one short magazine for M-16, a magazine for .45 caliber pistol, eight live ammunitions for .45 cal gun and 132 live ammunitions for M-16 rifle.
Meanwhile, around 101 persons were arrested in the latest count of gun ban violators regionwide. While at least five of them were barangay captains and government officials, Bron disclosed.
Records show that among the six provinces, Masbate takes the highest number of violation with 46 persons arrested, followed by Camarines Sur, 20; Sorsogon, 18; Albay, 9; and Camarines Norte, 7 and; Catanduanes with only one.
“We are going to place some of our personnel both ARMY and the PNP on conceded-election watch list areas when local campaign period starts by March 26,” said Bron, when asked on possible deployment of additional personnel in election hot areas as in Masbate.
He added that in the case of Masbate with 21 recorded pre-election incidents this year, the moment the local campaign period starts, will be the only time for the local officials to determine the additional forces, depending on the contesting political parties.
The gun ban is enforced to prevent proliferation of carrying undocumented firearms and possible dismantling of private-armed groups in preparation for the first poll automation in the country.Johana Vi Gasga/Inquirer Southern Luzon
LEGAZPI CITY – As the national and local elections draw nearer, the number of gun ban violators has also been increasing in the areas of immediate concern in Bicol, particularly in Masbate province, said the Philippine National Police (PNP) Bicol.
PNP Task Force Masbate arrested Geronimo Remula I and Geronimo Remula II, both residents of Barangay Tan-awan in Placer town, Masbate, Sunday morning at their residences, said Police Superintendent Eliciar Lanon Bron, Bicol regional police spokesperson, in a statement.
The suspects were apprehended during a search warrant operation issued by Judge Maximo R. Ables of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 54, Gubat Sorsosgon for carrying firearms in public areas.
Bron said the operation was able to confiscate low and high-powered firearms, including two M-16 rifles (SN 207305 and 732070),one .45 cal pistol with serial number CO2669, four long steel magazines for M-16, one short magazine for M-16, a magazine for .45 caliber pistol, eight live ammunitions for .45 cal gun and 132 live ammunitions for M-16 rifle.
Meanwhile, around 101 persons were arrested in the latest count of gun ban violators regionwide. While at least five of them were barangay captains and government officials, Bron disclosed.
Records show that among the six provinces, Masbate takes the highest number of violation with 46 persons arrested, followed by Camarines Sur, 20; Sorsogon, 18; Albay, 9; and Camarines Norte, 7 and; Catanduanes with only one.
“We are going to place some of our personnel both ARMY and the PNP on conceded-election watch list areas when local campaign period starts by March 26,” said Bron, when asked on possible deployment of additional personnel in election hot areas as in Masbate.
He added that in the case of Masbate with 21 recorded pre-election incidents this year, the moment the local campaign period starts, will be the only time for the local officials to determine the additional forces, depending on the contesting political parties.
The gun ban is enforced to prevent proliferation of carrying undocumented firearms and possible dismantling of private-armed groups in preparation for the first poll automation in the country.Johana Vi Gasga/Inquirer Southern Luzon
NPA slain in clash
March 1, 2010
LEGAZPI CITY – A member of the New People’s Army (NPA) was killed in an encounter between the government troops and local rebels , Monday noon in Ligao City , Albay, said an Army official.
Captain Amadeo L. Saturnino, acting commander of the 21st Civil Relations Unit, 2nd Civil Relations Group, Civil Relations Service Armed Forces of the Philippines (CRS-AFP), said that the soldiers of the Alpha Company, 2nd Infantry Battalion, and the 901st Infantry Brigade, Philippine Army were conducting combat operation at Barangay (village) Balanac in the said city at around 12:50 p.m. when a gunfight ensued between the Army and 12 NPAs.
Led by 1st Lieutenant. Jonel Tancio, the firefight lasted for about ten minutes that resulted to the recovery of one (1) M-14 rifle with undetermined number of wounded members on the enemy side, said Saturnino.
On the other hand, there was no reported casualty on the government side.
Saturnino said that the slain rebel was not yet identified by the local authorities.
Major General Ruperto R. Pabustan AFP, Commander General of the 9th Infantry Division, expressed his gratitude to the local residents who continuously support the programs of the Philippine Army against insurgency through their relayed information on the presence of NPA groups in the area and tip-offs of extortion activities.Johana Vi Gasga/Inquirer Southern Luzon
LEGAZPI CITY – A member of the New People’s Army (NPA) was killed in an encounter between the government troops and local rebels , Monday noon in Ligao City , Albay, said an Army official.
Captain Amadeo L. Saturnino, acting commander of the 21st Civil Relations Unit, 2nd Civil Relations Group, Civil Relations Service Armed Forces of the Philippines (CRS-AFP), said that the soldiers of the Alpha Company, 2nd Infantry Battalion, and the 901st Infantry Brigade, Philippine Army were conducting combat operation at Barangay (village) Balanac in the said city at around 12:50 p.m. when a gunfight ensued between the Army and 12 NPAs.
Led by 1st Lieutenant. Jonel Tancio, the firefight lasted for about ten minutes that resulted to the recovery of one (1) M-14 rifle with undetermined number of wounded members on the enemy side, said Saturnino.
On the other hand, there was no reported casualty on the government side.
Saturnino said that the slain rebel was not yet identified by the local authorities.
Major General Ruperto R. Pabustan AFP, Commander General of the 9th Infantry Division, expressed his gratitude to the local residents who continuously support the programs of the Philippine Army against insurgency through their relayed information on the presence of NPA groups in the area and tip-offs of extortion activities.Johana Vi Gasga/Inquirer Southern Luzon
Masbate village councilor killed
March 1, 2010
LEGAZPI CITY—At least two village officials were shot by armed suspects, leaving one dead and the other wounded in two separate incidents in Masbate province, Saturday, a police spokesperson said Monday.
Carlos Cabarles, 53, a village councillor (barangay kagawad) of Barangay Luy-a, in Aroroy town Masbate, together with his companion Reynaldo Caña was on board a tricycle Honda TMX with a plate no. EN 3718 when the incident happened at around 8:30 a.m. at the said place, said Police Superintendent Eliciar Bron, Bicol regional police spokesperson.
Bron said that Cabarles and Caña were on their way home after delivering eggplants at Barangay Puro when three unidentified suspects shot Cabarles dead while Caña managed to escape the attack but left wounded.
Police recovered two empty shells for cal.45 pistol at the crime scene.
In a separate incident, Baranagay Kagawad Arman Ado, 45 sustained a gun shot wound on his left breast after surviving an attack at Barangay Ilaya in Balud town, Masbate province, said Bron.
However, the victim managed to hit back the suspect by stabbing him with a bladed weapon during the shooting incident, which occurred at around 10:30 p.m.
The suspect, on the other was identified as Reggie Ado, who was under the influence of alcohol when the crime happened, said Bron.
He added that the wounded councillor was brought immediately to Masbate Provincial hospital for treatment.
The Masbate police has yet to determine if the two incidents are politically-motivated. They are now conducting search operations for the apprehension of the suspects. Johana Vi Gasga/Inquirer Southern Luzon
LEGAZPI CITY—At least two village officials were shot by armed suspects, leaving one dead and the other wounded in two separate incidents in Masbate province, Saturday, a police spokesperson said Monday.
Carlos Cabarles, 53, a village councillor (barangay kagawad) of Barangay Luy-a, in Aroroy town Masbate, together with his companion Reynaldo Caña was on board a tricycle Honda TMX with a plate no. EN 3718 when the incident happened at around 8:30 a.m. at the said place, said Police Superintendent Eliciar Bron, Bicol regional police spokesperson.
Bron said that Cabarles and Caña were on their way home after delivering eggplants at Barangay Puro when three unidentified suspects shot Cabarles dead while Caña managed to escape the attack but left wounded.
Police recovered two empty shells for cal.45 pistol at the crime scene.
In a separate incident, Baranagay Kagawad Arman Ado, 45 sustained a gun shot wound on his left breast after surviving an attack at Barangay Ilaya in Balud town, Masbate province, said Bron.
However, the victim managed to hit back the suspect by stabbing him with a bladed weapon during the shooting incident, which occurred at around 10:30 p.m.
The suspect, on the other was identified as Reggie Ado, who was under the influence of alcohol when the crime happened, said Bron.
He added that the wounded councillor was brought immediately to Masbate Provincial hospital for treatment.
The Masbate police has yet to determine if the two incidents are politically-motivated. They are now conducting search operations for the apprehension of the suspects. Johana Vi Gasga/Inquirer Southern Luzon
Teen drowned, 1 still missing in Cam Norte beach
February 6, 2010
LEGAZPI CITY – Local rescuers recovered yesterday the body of a 14-year-old girl, who was drowned last Thursday after being swept by big waves at Mantigbi beach in Vinzons town, Camarines Norte, a police official reported Saturday.
Liezel Villeno of Barangay Del Carmen, Vinzons was found floating near Sitio Sabang, Labo in Barangay Sula, two days after she disappeared at the beach with her colleague Maribel Pada, 14 of the same residence, said Police Superintendent Eliciar Bron, Bicol regional police spokesperson.
However, Cam Norte police said that they have yet to recover the body of Pada, a second year high school student of Vinzons National High School, added Bron.
And at press time, the rescue team has yielded negative result.
Initial police reports said that victims were last seen by some youngsters waving their hands when a flash of waves hit the two and were no longer seen.
Meanwhile, Villeno’s cadaver was brought by her relatives at Vinzons Funeral Homes while the other victim is still missing. Johana Vi Gasga/Inquirer Southern Luzon
LEGAZPI CITY – Local rescuers recovered yesterday the body of a 14-year-old girl, who was drowned last Thursday after being swept by big waves at Mantigbi beach in Vinzons town, Camarines Norte, a police official reported Saturday.
Liezel Villeno of Barangay Del Carmen, Vinzons was found floating near Sitio Sabang, Labo in Barangay Sula, two days after she disappeared at the beach with her colleague Maribel Pada, 14 of the same residence, said Police Superintendent Eliciar Bron, Bicol regional police spokesperson.
However, Cam Norte police said that they have yet to recover the body of Pada, a second year high school student of Vinzons National High School, added Bron.
And at press time, the rescue team has yielded negative result.
Initial police reports said that victims were last seen by some youngsters waving their hands when a flash of waves hit the two and were no longer seen.
Meanwhile, Villeno’s cadaver was brought by her relatives at Vinzons Funeral Homes while the other victim is still missing. Johana Vi Gasga/Inquirer Southern Luzon
Farmer shot dead in Sorsogon
February 6, 2010
LEGAZPI CITY – A farmer was gunned down by three unidentified armed suspects in Irosin town, Sorsogon on Thursday night, a police spokesperson said Saturday morning.
Domingo Oliquino, 55 was shot dead at around 7:15 p.m. outside his residence at Barangay Cogon, Sorsogon, said Police Superintendent Eliciar Bron, Bicol regional police spokesperson.
Initial investigation showed that the gunmen, carrying long firearms of unknown rifle, entered into the house of the victim and forcibly dragged the latter outside his room.
Despite escape attempts, the suspects fired upon him several shots, sustaining multiple gunshot wounds on the different parts of his body, Bron added.
Relatives tried to bring the victim at the Irosin District Hospital for necropsy but the physician declared him dead on arrival.
Local police authorities were conducting further investigation to identify the perpetrators and determine the motive of the killing. Johana Vi Gasga/Inquirer Southern Luzon
LEGAZPI CITY – A farmer was gunned down by three unidentified armed suspects in Irosin town, Sorsogon on Thursday night, a police spokesperson said Saturday morning.
Domingo Oliquino, 55 was shot dead at around 7:15 p.m. outside his residence at Barangay Cogon, Sorsogon, said Police Superintendent Eliciar Bron, Bicol regional police spokesperson.
Initial investigation showed that the gunmen, carrying long firearms of unknown rifle, entered into the house of the victim and forcibly dragged the latter outside his room.
Despite escape attempts, the suspects fired upon him several shots, sustaining multiple gunshot wounds on the different parts of his body, Bron added.
Relatives tried to bring the victim at the Irosin District Hospital for necropsy but the physician declared him dead on arrival.
Local police authorities were conducting further investigation to identify the perpetrators and determine the motive of the killing. Johana Vi Gasga/Inquirer Southern Luzon
KARAPATAN-Bikol condems martial law declaration
December 7, 2009
LEGAZPI CITY – Human rights group KARAPATAN-Bikol expressed dissent over the declaration of martial law in Maguindanao on Monday, calling on the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) to observe the human rights situation in the Bicol region.
“Just like what they did in Maguinadano, we are asking the CHR main office to send their commissioners to come and see the horrendous human rights situation in the region because we now have the most number of victims of extra-judicial killings in the country,” said John Conception, spokesperson of KARAPATAN-Bikol.
In a statement, Conception added that they hope the CHR can help stop the military rampage in Bicol, so Bicolanos can fully exercise their rights not just in the elections but through their lives and prevent the Palace from declaring martial rule in Bicol or the whole country.
“What is happening now in Bicol is all part of Oplan Bantay Laya 2 and is highly systematized to prevent the further growth of militant organizations and to cripple the structure of militant party-list groups in the coming elections,” he said.
“The present state in Maguindanao is part of the plan to further extend Gloria’s hold on power,” added the human rights defender during the press conference, Monday.
Conception said it would definitely cause more harm than good. This is more likely a way of Malacañang to gauge the reaction of the Filipino people and prelude of worse things to come,” ended Conception.
There are at least 198 victims of political killings in the region including the slain peasant leader Rodrigo de Torres , BAYAN Muna coordinator in Del Gallego town, Camarines Sur, as the last victim. Johana Vi Gasga/Inquirer Southern Luzon
LEGAZPI CITY – Human rights group KARAPATAN-Bikol expressed dissent over the declaration of martial law in Maguindanao on Monday, calling on the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) to observe the human rights situation in the Bicol region.
“Just like what they did in Maguinadano, we are asking the CHR main office to send their commissioners to come and see the horrendous human rights situation in the region because we now have the most number of victims of extra-judicial killings in the country,” said John Conception, spokesperson of KARAPATAN-Bikol.
In a statement, Conception added that they hope the CHR can help stop the military rampage in Bicol, so Bicolanos can fully exercise their rights not just in the elections but through their lives and prevent the Palace from declaring martial rule in Bicol or the whole country.
“What is happening now in Bicol is all part of Oplan Bantay Laya 2 and is highly systematized to prevent the further growth of militant organizations and to cripple the structure of militant party-list groups in the coming elections,” he said.
“The present state in Maguindanao is part of the plan to further extend Gloria’s hold on power,” added the human rights defender during the press conference, Monday.
Conception said it would definitely cause more harm than good. This is more likely a way of Malacañang to gauge the reaction of the Filipino people and prelude of worse things to come,” ended Conception.
There are at least 198 victims of political killings in the region including the slain peasant leader Rodrigo de Torres , BAYAN Muna coordinator in Del Gallego town, Camarines Sur, as the last victim. Johana Vi Gasga/Inquirer Southern Luzon
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