The running mate of incumbent Nueva Ecija Gov. Aurelio Umali is being wooed to run for governor as the race for the Capitol is shaping into a three-cornered fight in the 2010 elections.
Jose Taruc V, more popularly known as “Popoy” is being endorsed by Novo Ecijano politicians and church leaders to be the alternative candidate – or Third Force – in the province to oppose the reelection bid of Umali and that of come backing former three-term congresswoman Josie Manuel-Joson.
A signature campaign to convince Taruc to run has reportedly been launched in the province, one of which is spearheaded by the Kapatiran.
Taruc V, son and namesake of famed broadcaster Joe Taruc, ran for vice governor under Umali’s Lakas-CMD party but lost to the incumbent , Vice Gov. Edward Thomas Joson. His decision to run in 2007 led to a bitter falling-out between the elder Taruc and Joson’s father, former fourtime governor Tomas III but they reconcile3d after the polls.
While he lost out to Edward Thomas, the younger Taruc was credited with giving a good account of himself despite his lack of exposure as he lost to a scion of a political clan.
The younger Taruc, was appointed director of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office by President Arroyo. At 31, he was the youngest director to be named to the PCSO whose incumbent directors include former chairman Manuel Morato.
Contacted bu The Star, Taruc declined to comment on his supposed gubernatorial bid but admitted he has been approached to challenge the reelection bid of Umali. He maintained that he and Umali remain friends although they have political differences.
The source said that if Taruc decides to run, it would be a big blow to the reelection bid of Umali as it would reflect on his leadership as chief executive of the province. “Of all the people surrounding Gov. Umali, it is only Popoy who can show the lapses of his administration,” the source said.
By Manny Galvez (Philippine STAR, June 25, 2009)
Friday
Best of CL in Intramuros a hit – DoT-3
The recent opening day of “The Best of Central Luzon: A Wellspring of Diversity” showcase held at the Clamshell I, Intramuros, Manila was by and large an outstanding feat if gauged from the profile of personalities and number of spectators that showed up to witness the most colourful and loudest cultural extravaganza ever staged at the history town of Manila. This was the announcement made by Regional Director Ronaldo Tiotuico of the Department of Tourism in the region. Tiotuico said that the opening ceremony was witnessed by no less that the principal author of the National Tourism Act of 2009 otherwise known as Republic Act No. 9593, Senator Richard Gordon as the guest of honor and speaker. The line-up of personalities was followed by the members of the diplomatic community led by Ambassadors Valeroi Gheorghe of Romania, Pieter Vermevlen of South Africa and Consul Ahimsa Soekartono of the Republic of Indonesia. The inaugural rite was made more significant with the presence of personalities like DoT Undersecretary Oscar Palabyab representing Secretary Ace Durano, SBMA Administrator Armand Arreza, Executive Director Charito Planas of Nayong Pilipino, PTA Deputy General Manager Lydia Cosuco, DoT Regional Directors Louella Jurilla of Region IV, Bles Diwa of Region II and Martin Valera of Region I, including leaders of the travel and tourism sector such as the Association of Travel and Tour Agencies of Pampanga (ATTAP), Pampanga Agents Travel Society (PATS) and the Hotel and Restaurant Association of Pampanga (HARP). The affair was also attended by personalities from the local government units led by Mayors Jerry Pelayo of Candaba, Candido Guiam III of Victoria, Tarlac, and Gregoria Manglicmot also of Tarlac. A host of more than 300 street dancing contingents from the provinces highlighted the rainy afternoon program that were led by the Mango Festival of Zambales, Ilang-Ilang of Tarlac, Pandawan Festival of Nueva Ecija, Pawikan Festival of Bataan and Drum and Lyre band of Olongapo City. The audience was serenaded the entire evening by the internationally acclaimed Koro Bulakenyo courtesy of the provincial government of Bulacan. The WoW Philippines Intramuros is a project of the tourism department which started in December of 2008 as a vehicle by which the regions in the country would be accorded the opportunity to showcase their tourism assets and potentials thru stage performances, street dancing showdowns, arts and crafts demonstrations, travel trade exhibits, among all other events and presentations -- all under one roof. The showcase will run from June 17 to July 5. The Central Luzon showcase is led by the indefatigable regional chairman Lydia Co from Tarlac City. She is ably assisted by the following tourism officers: Caeasar Quaison of Bataan, Asuncion Fronda of Tarlac, Dinia Quetwa of Bulacan, Librada Guevaraan of Zambales, Michael Palispis of Aurora, Carolina Uy of Nueva Ecija, Leny Manalo of Candaba, Noemi Garcia of Clark Freeport Zone, Nida Rojo of SBMA Tourism, Erlinda Lim of Olongapo City Tourism Council, and Wilfredo Toldanes of Tarlac City. Private sector participants include Greater Subic Tourism Development, Inc. and Clark Freeport Tourism Association, among others.BY: Raymond C. Garcia http://www.centralluzondaily.com/index.php?action=article&n_id=2804
Photo: Jun J. Torres
Thursday
Paaralan sa Nueva Ecija bukas-sara dahil sa A(H1N1) virus
JUN-JUN SY, GMANews.TV
06/11/2009 09:55 PM
JAEN, Nueva Ecija –Matapos buksan muli ang klase sa Hilera Elementary School nitong Martes, muli na naman itong sinuspindi nitong Huwebes ng umaga makaaraang magpositibo sa Influenza A(H1N1) virus ang isa sa mga estudyante rito.
Mismong si Jaen Mayor Santiago Austria at opisyal ng Department of Health ang nag-utos na suspindihin ang klase matapos makumpirma na magpositibo sa A(H1N1) ang isa sa mahigit 40 mag-aaral sa grade 6 na nilagnat simula noong nakaraang linggo.
Sinabi ni Autria na sampung araw na kanselado ang klase sa nabanggit na paaralan batay na rin sa direktiba ng DOH.
Nagsagawa na rin ng emergency meeting ang mga opisyal ng DOH at lokal na opisyal upang hindi kumalat ang sakit at matukoy kung saan nahawa ang mga estudyante.
Matatandaan na nilagnat, nagkasipon at nagkaubo ang mga mag-aaral noong nakaraang linggo, bagaman karamihan umano sa mga ito ay mabuti na ang kalusugan.
Dahil sa pag-aakalang karaniwang lagnat ang dumapo sa mga bata dahil sa pagpasok ng panahon ng tag-ulan, kinansela ang klase noong Huwebes (Hunyo 3) hanggang Lunes (Hunyo 8).
Dahil bumuti na lagay ng karamihan sa mga estudyante, nagpasya pamunuan ng paaralan na buksan ang klase nitong Martes, at kinansela muli nitong Miyerkules ng umaga nang makumpirma ang kaso ng A(H1N1).
Sa ulat ng GMA news’ 24 Oras nitong Huwebes, sinabing tinutukan ng DOH ang kaso sa mababang paaralan ng Hilera upang matukoy kung papaano nagkahawahan ng sakit.
Sampung specimen pa umano ng mga estudyante ang hinihintay ang resulta.
“Papaano nagkawa-hawa ang mga estudyante r’on, dito (sa Metro Manila) may nakuha tayong estudyante nag-travel abroad nakasakit. Sa Hilera, sa Jaen malayo yun, elementary o sino naman…kasi ngayon wala raw nag-abrod na mga bata…possibility puwedeng may dumayo r’on na nakahawa," paliwanag ni Health Undersecretary Dr. Eric Tayag. - Jun Jun Sy, GMANews.TV
06/11/2009 09:55 PM
JAEN, Nueva Ecija –Matapos buksan muli ang klase sa Hilera Elementary School nitong Martes, muli na naman itong sinuspindi nitong Huwebes ng umaga makaaraang magpositibo sa Influenza A(H1N1) virus ang isa sa mga estudyante rito.
Mismong si Jaen Mayor Santiago Austria at opisyal ng Department of Health ang nag-utos na suspindihin ang klase matapos makumpirma na magpositibo sa A(H1N1) ang isa sa mahigit 40 mag-aaral sa grade 6 na nilagnat simula noong nakaraang linggo.
Sinabi ni Autria na sampung araw na kanselado ang klase sa nabanggit na paaralan batay na rin sa direktiba ng DOH.
Nagsagawa na rin ng emergency meeting ang mga opisyal ng DOH at lokal na opisyal upang hindi kumalat ang sakit at matukoy kung saan nahawa ang mga estudyante.
Matatandaan na nilagnat, nagkasipon at nagkaubo ang mga mag-aaral noong nakaraang linggo, bagaman karamihan umano sa mga ito ay mabuti na ang kalusugan.
Dahil sa pag-aakalang karaniwang lagnat ang dumapo sa mga bata dahil sa pagpasok ng panahon ng tag-ulan, kinansela ang klase noong Huwebes (Hunyo 3) hanggang Lunes (Hunyo 8).
Dahil bumuti na lagay ng karamihan sa mga estudyante, nagpasya pamunuan ng paaralan na buksan ang klase nitong Martes, at kinansela muli nitong Miyerkules ng umaga nang makumpirma ang kaso ng A(H1N1).
Sa ulat ng GMA news’ 24 Oras nitong Huwebes, sinabing tinutukan ng DOH ang kaso sa mababang paaralan ng Hilera upang matukoy kung papaano nagkahawahan ng sakit.
Sampung specimen pa umano ng mga estudyante ang hinihintay ang resulta.
“Papaano nagkawa-hawa ang mga estudyante r’on, dito (sa Metro Manila) may nakuha tayong estudyante nag-travel abroad nakasakit. Sa Hilera, sa Jaen malayo yun, elementary o sino naman…kasi ngayon wala raw nag-abrod na mga bata…possibility puwedeng may dumayo r’on na nakahawa," paliwanag ni Health Undersecretary Dr. Eric Tayag. - Jun Jun Sy, GMANews.TV
Saturday
Breaking News: DOH tracing 29 people who had contact with teenager with A(H1N1)
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11 of 21 confirmed flu cases discharged
Eleven of 21 individuals confirmed to have contracted the Influenza A(H1N1) virus have been discharged, Health Secretary Francisco Duque said.
Among those discharged was the country’s index case, a 10-year-old Filipina.
No new confirmed cases were reported for the past 24 hours, according to Duque.
The most recent confirmed cases, which were announced Monday, are just waiting to be discharged. They are three males aged 19, 45 and 51, and females aged 39 and 40.
“The five cases are mild in nature and are responding positively to treatment,” Duque said.
Of the 10 still under observation, three are students – two females aged 19 and 20, and a seven-year-old boy.
Since May 1, the DOH has recorded 345 suspected cases.
Of the total 292 have already been declared negative for the virus while 32 are still waiting for laboratory test result.
In Nueva Ecija, the medical officer of the education department said 29 students were advised to go on self-quarantine after they came in contact with a school staff member who is under observation for H1N1.
The staff member recently arrived from the United States.
Three of the confirmed H1N1 cases are from Nueva Ecija, said Dr. Wilfredo Corpuz, head of Task Force on A(H1N1) of Dr. Paulino J. Garcia Memorial Research and Medical Center in the province.
Two of them are recovering at the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine in Muntinlupa City and are expected be discharged soon\
Malaya Wednesday, June 3, 2009
By Gerard Naval and Jojo de Guzman
Among those discharged was the country’s index case, a 10-year-old Filipina.
No new confirmed cases were reported for the past 24 hours, according to Duque.
The most recent confirmed cases, which were announced Monday, are just waiting to be discharged. They are three males aged 19, 45 and 51, and females aged 39 and 40.
“The five cases are mild in nature and are responding positively to treatment,” Duque said.
Of the 10 still under observation, three are students – two females aged 19 and 20, and a seven-year-old boy.
Since May 1, the DOH has recorded 345 suspected cases.
Of the total 292 have already been declared negative for the virus while 32 are still waiting for laboratory test result.
In Nueva Ecija, the medical officer of the education department said 29 students were advised to go on self-quarantine after they came in contact with a school staff member who is under observation for H1N1.
The staff member recently arrived from the United States.
Three of the confirmed H1N1 cases are from Nueva Ecija, said Dr. Wilfredo Corpuz, head of Task Force on A(H1N1) of Dr. Paulino J. Garcia Memorial Research and Medical Center in the province.
Two of them are recovering at the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine in Muntinlupa City and are expected be discharged soon\
Malaya Wednesday, June 3, 2009
By Gerard Naval and Jojo de Guzman
Top Nueva Ecija rice farmers honored
Ten Nueva Ecija farmers, who were adjudged top producers of hybrid rice this year’s dry cropping season, were honored at rites held last Thursday at the Nueva Ecija Convention Center.
Severino Payumo, 69, bested 45 other farmers in the province who participated in the “search for hybrid rice highest yielder,” chalking up a record harvest of 345.6 cavans per hectare by planting the SL-8H hybrid rice variety.
The barangay captain of Buliran in Cabanatuan City, Payumo broke the record of 344 cavans per hectare harvested in May, 2005 by lady farmer Aida Badong of San Nicolas of Camarines Sur.
Payumo was followed by Ricardo Buenaventura of Tabacao, Talavera, who produced 266 cavans per hectare, and Severino Velasquez of Barangay Sta. Rita, Jaen, who harvested 230 cavans per hectare. They also planted the Sl-8H hybrid seeds variety.
Severino Payumo, 69, bested 45 other farmers in the province who participated in the “search for hybrid rice highest yielder,” chalking up a record harvest of 345.6 cavans per hectare by planting the SL-8H hybrid rice variety.
The barangay captain of Buliran in Cabanatuan City, Payumo broke the record of 344 cavans per hectare harvested in May, 2005 by lady farmer Aida Badong of San Nicolas of Camarines Sur.
Payumo was followed by Ricardo Buenaventura of Tabacao, Talavera, who produced 266 cavans per hectare, and Severino Velasquez of Barangay Sta. Rita, Jaen, who harvested 230 cavans per hectare. They also planted the Sl-8H hybrid seeds variety.