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Mayor Richard I. Gomez orders Engr. Beboy Codilla to cease and desist from conducting and pursuing any activity, directly or indirectly, related to poultry farming in his AOG Poultry Farm in Brgy. Catmon, Ormoc City which does not have any Barangay and Mayor’s Permits since the start of its operation in 2010 up to the present. Engr. Beboy Codilla owns the AOG Group. Source: Krusada

From the Ormoc City Tourism Office| For two consecutive years, LGU-Ormoc has been organizing activities to highlight the artistry of Ormocanons during National Arts Month which was signed under the Presidential Proclamation 683, back in 1991.  This year’s theme is Ani ng Sining: Philippine Arts Festival 2019 National Arts Month Activities in Ormoc City: 1. Photo Contest February 4-28, 2019 City Youth Development office 2. National Arts Month Kick Off, Kundirana February 8, 2019, 6pm Ormoc City Stage DEPED-Ormoc & Liga ng mga Baranggay 3. Pinta 2019 Painting Contest Feb 9, 2019, 9am Museum (Old City Hall) Ormoc City Visual Artist Association 4. Artfest 2019 Feb 10, 2019, 9am Museum (Old City hall) Ormoc City Visual Artist Association 5. Hosting Workshop February 11, 2019, 9am New Ormoc City Hall, Muti purpose Hall City Youth Development Office 6. Cultural Center of the Philippines’ Strategic Planning Workshop February 12 & 13, 2019 Ormoc City To

#WalangPasok I February 5, 2019, Tuesday has been declared as a Special (Non-Working) Day throughout the country in celebration of Chinese New Year.

 The House of Representatives’ Committee on Basic Education and Culture on Wednesday approved a bill seeking to revive the mandatory Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) training for senior high school students in public and private schools throughout the country. The still unnumbered substitute bill was approved in only the panel’s second hearing following a motion to approve from one of the bill’s authors, Batangas Rep. Raneo Abu. The motion was carried without any objection. The panel’s approval came more than two months after President Rodrigo Duterte urged Congress to expedite the restoration of ROTC for senior high school students to instill patriotism and love of country among the youth. The bill, which aims to “instill patriotism, love of country, moral and spiritual virtues, respect for human rights and adherence to the Constitution,” is being supported by the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of National Defense (DND). The approve

BREAKING: An explosion at a mosque in Zamboanga City killed two people and injured at least three others.

The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved on third and final reading a bill that would legalize and regulate the use of medical cannabis (marijuana) and expand research into marijuana’s medicinal properties. The lower House gave its final nod to House Bill (HB) No. 6517 with 163 votes. Five lawmakers voted on the negative while three lawmakers abstained during nominal voting. HB 6517’s approval came just two session days after it was approved on second reading last Wednesday, January 23. The proposed law seeks to help patients suffering from debilitating diseases and mandates the Department of Health (DOH) and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) to regulate medical cannabis. The proposed law would allow availability of medical cannabis to qualified patients with IDs to be issued by DOH. It also provides for qualifications of physicians and caregivers who can prescribe or administer medical marijuana. Isabela 1st District Rep. Rodito T. Albano III, the principal au

President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the military to “destroy” the Abu Sayyaf group following the deadly blasts at a Roman Catholic cathedral in Jolo, Sulu on Sunday which left 21 people dead. Duterte visited Jolo on Monday to inspect the bombed Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cathedral and met with the relatives of the victims where he provided them financial assistance and vowed to give justice to their loved ones. The President then spoke to an audience that included soldiers as he directed them to crush the Abu Sayyaf by “whatever means.” “I’m ordering you now: Pulpugin ninyo ang Abu Sayyaf by whatever means,” the President said in his speech, a transcript of which was released by Malacañang on Tuesday. “Meron man tayong helicopter, may eroplano, may mga barko. Eh iyong mga bala natin diyan sa mga kanyon ninyo...paputukin na ninyo. I-bomba muna ninyo lahat, magbili na tayo ng bagong stock.” The President made it clea r that civilians must be spared from the

ORMOC CITY, Jan. 28 -- District Engineer Lino Francisco C. Gonzalez of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) - Leyte 4th District Engineering Office (DEO), spearheaded, in behalf of DPWH – Regional Office, the turn-over ceremony of the completed Ormoc diversion road on January 5, 2019. The road project, amounting to P547 million, was implemented by DPWH–Regional Office and was closely monitored by DPWH Leyte 4th DEO. It comprised of 11.145-km road with three bridges along Brgy. San Pablo going to Brgy. Bantigue, Ormoc City. The diversion road aims to provide an alternate route for travelers who traverse along Palo–Carigara–Ormoc road going to Ormoc–Baybay–So. Leyte road and vice versa, without passing by the city proper. The completion of the project will be significant for residents, motorists, and commuters as it will provide easy, fast, and convenient access to their destination (remote barangays) which, in return, improves the economic con

MANILA  -- Malacañang on Sunday took pride in the US News and World Report, which placed the Philippines as the 50th best country in the world. This, after the American web-based media company recognized the country’s global performance, which is measured on adventure, citizenship, cultural influence, entrepreneurship, heritage, movers, open for business, power and quality of life. “We welcome the latest US News and World Report 2019 Best Countries Ranking which puts the Philippines at Number 50, drawn from a survey of more than 21,000 global citizens,” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said in a statement. Citing the report, Panelo said the Philippines scored highly in adventure (ranked 22), open for business (ranked 26), and quality of life (ranked 37), underscoring that the Philippines is an emerging market for business, investments and tourism. Panelo enumerated the ways the Duterte Administration has worked to nurture the country

JUST IN: Niyanig ng magnitude 5.1 na lindol ang bayan ng Hernani sa eastern Samar kaninang 02:24 PM, ayon sa Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS-DOST)

ORMOC CITY, Jan. 21 -- NGCP delivers on its commitment to improve the transmission of electricity in the Eastern Visayas region before the year 2018 ends with the completion of Line 2 of the Ormoc-Babatngon 138-kiloVolt (kV) transmission line. Line 2 of Ormoc-Babatngon 138kV line was successfully energized in December, reinforcing power transmission delivery in the Leyte and Samar provinces. Before the second circuit was energized, the line was originally only a single circuit. Outages along the line, planned or unplanned, result in a loss of power for the all the Samar provinces, which rely heavily on power supply from other islands. With the energization of the second circuit, transmission services in the area will now become more reliable and prolonged power interruptions will be minimized or avoided altogether.  Besides the overhead transmission lines added, the Ormoc and Babatngon substations were also upgraded to serve the increased capacity of the line. T

Karen Gallman's philosophy after she was crowned Miss Intercontinental 2018 — the first-ever Filipina to win the title in the pageant's 47-year history. She won after preaching about the importance of being focused when it comes to becoming successful, saying during the Q&A round: "For me, success is not just about winning in life." "It is about setting goals, achieving your dreams, working hard for everything you want, and always looking up to God and be thankful for everything. For me, that is success," she said. She defeated a strong challenge from Costa Rica's Adriana Alvarado and Slovak Republic's Laura Longauerova, who both drew loud applause for their answers on the same topic. Alvarado, who argued that being "100%" certain about what we want in life constitutes success, ended up finishing first runner-up. Longauerova, who placed second runner-up, answered that success is looking into a mirror every morning and being proud

“Sing your death song and die like a hero going home." - A quote by Tecumseh, uttered by PSInsp. John Garry A. Erana's loved ones during his interment There’s no better way to honor the bravery and altruism shown by a true soldier serving a nation but to remember their names and sacrifices. We dedicate this day to the 44 PNP Special Action Force troopers who perished while performing their duty in Mamasapano, Maguindanao four years ago. Do not let their sufferings go in vain. Let's continue to fight for the country’s continuing peace. #InMemoriam #SAF44 #Tagaligtas Source: PIA

Ormoc City- Executives of Metro Gaisano retail Inc. paid a courtesy call to the Office of the City Mayor Richard Gomez on their future plans in Ormoc City. Such investments can help in the development of the City and can generate employment to the people. Metro Gaisano if ever realised will be the next mall to be operational after Robinsons Place Ormoc, SM Center Ormoc and soon to open CityMall, Gaisano Capital Ormoc.

The Philippines should consider shifting to nuclear energy if it wants a taste of cheap and safer electricity, an American environmentalist said Wednesday. Nuclear advocate and Environmental Progress president Michael Shellenberger said shifting to nuclear energy will help the Philippines eradicate poverty and protect the environment. “In the Philippines, energy is just too expensive. [M]oving to nuclear electricity gives you cheaper and cleaner energy,” he said during his TED Talk before the Department of Energy-Nuclear Energy Programme Implementing Organization. “Nuclear actually produces the least amount of air pollution of all energy sources,” he added, noting that the Philippines imports 90 percent of its energy. The environmentalist likewise stressed the economic benefits of shifting to a cheaper source of electricity. Island nations like the Philippines, Shellenberger said, need nuclear energy to create high-paying jobs and save billions spent importing coal, oil and natura

BREAKING NEWS: Sinulog 2019 Grand Parade Winners! A. Sinulog-Based Category CHAMPION — Carcar City 2nd Place — Bogo City 3rd Place — Talisay City 4th Place — Banay Labangon 5th Place — Murcia, Negros Occidental 6th Place — Banauan 7th Place — Inayawan Best in Costume: Carcar City Best in Musicality: Carcar City 2nd — Talisay City 3rd — Bogo City 4th — Inayawan 5th — Banay Labangon B. Free-Interpretation Category CHAMPION — Tribu Malipayon of Consolacion, Cebu 2nd Place — Tribu Kandaya of Daanbantayan, Cebu 3rd Place — Placer, Surigao del Norte 4th Place — Kalivungan, North Cotabato 5th Place — Pundok Cogonanon, Pardo, Cebu City 6th Place — Lumad Basakanon 7th Place — Tribu Mabolokon Best in Costume: Tribu Malipayon Best in Musicality: Tribu Malipayon of Consolacion, Cebu 2nd — Placer, Surigao del Norte 3rd — Tribu Kandaya Of Daanbantayan, Cebu 4th — Lumad Basakanon 5th — Kalivungan, North Cotabato C. Best in Street Dancing: GRAND PRIZE: Carcar Ci

MANILA—The low pressure area spotted off Mindanao on Saturday night strengthened into Tropical Depression Amang, the first storm to hit the Philippines this year, the state weather bureau said. PAGASA hoisted tropical cyclone warning Signal no. 1 over Agusan del Sur, Agusan del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Surigao del Norte, Dinagat Islands, and Camiguin. These areas could experience winds reaching 60 kilometers per hour in 36 hours, PAGASA said. Eastern Bohol and Southern Leyte could also be placed under storm Signal no. 1 in the next weather bulletin at 2 a.m., it added. As of 10 p.m., Amang was last spotted 580 kilometers east southeast of Hinatuan town, Surigao del Sur, packing maximum winds of 45 km per hour and gusts of up to 60 kph. It is moving north northwest "slowly," and is forecast to make landfall over Surigao del Norte-Siargao Islands on Sunday afternoon or night. PAGASA has raised a yellow rainfall warning over Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del S

Taipan Henry Sy Sr. — the Philippines’ wealthiest man and also one of the country’s most generous philanthropists — passed away on Saturday, according to a member of the Sy family. Sy was 94 years old. “[He] passed away peacefully in his sleep early Saturday morning,” according to a statement released by one of the conglomerate’s officials, adding that the particulars of the retail magnate’s wake and interment were still being worked out. Sy had been the country’s richest man for 11 years in a row, according to Forbes magazine, which estimates his net worth at $19 billion. He was the founder of the SM Group and was the chairman emeritus of SM Prime Holdings Inc., SM Development Corporation, and Highlands Prime Inc., BDO Unibank Inc., and honorary chair of China Banking Corporation. Sy opened the first ShoeMart store in 1958 and has since evolved into a conglomerate with three main lines of businesses – retail, banking, and property. He was also a generous donor to charitable caus

MANILA - A low-pressure area (LPA) off Mindanao will dump rains in parts of Visayas and Mindanao this weekend, state weather bureau PAGASA said. The weather disturbance may enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) Saturday evening, Jan. 19, senior weather specialist Chris Perez said. If it intensifies, it will be the first tropical cyclone to enter the country and will be named Amang. In a 5 a.m. briefing Saturday, Perez said the LPA was last spotted 1,170 kilometers east of Mindanao. Moderate to heavy rains may be experienced in Eastern Visayas, Caraga Region, and Davao Region. Storm warning signals may also be raised over the aforementioned areas. Perez said the tropical cyclone is expected to hit land over Caraga Region on Sunday, Jan. 20. Moderate to heavy rains may persist over Bicol Region, Eastern and Central Visayas, Compostela Valley, Davao Oriental, southern Quezon, Mindoro Provinces, Romblon, and Marinduque. Perez said residents at risk of flooding and lan

CEBU CITY — Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña has ordered the dismantling of a billboard of Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos along General Maxilom Avenue in Barangay Carreta, saying the senatorial candidate was politicizing the Sinulog Festival. The huge outdoor ad, as shown in a photo posted on Facebook by Osmeña, had Marcos’ name and face with the words “Sinulog Festival” and “Viva, Pit Senyor.” “Trust me when I tell you I am doing you a favor by taking this tarpaulin down,” Osmeña wrote. “The Cebuanos do not appreciate the politicization of the Sinulog. This won’t be earning you any votes and is doing you more harm than good,” he added. Osmeña also said the move to take down Marcos’ billboard was “nothing personal,” even noting his own brother is also running for senator in the upcoming May elections but was not invited to the city’s celebrations. “National candidates like anyone else are welcome to join in the celebration, but they will not be speaking nor will t

Senator Ping Lacson address the SOCIAL INJUSTICE caused by RROW (Road Right of Way) of the ORMOC - Baybay - Southern Leyte Diversion Road. Residents of the area also share their stories on how they were affected by the road widening projects. Which affects some residents to comply out from where they live for so long. #SocialInjustice #TagaOrmocDaily https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=240902013469928&id=824886400914694

SILVER EAGLE AWARD The Ormoc City Police Office (OCPO) receives the Silver Eagle Award with a rating of 95.871% during the Performance Governance System Proficiency Stage Conferment and Awarding Ceremony of all Provincial/City Police Offices and the Regional Mobile Force Battalion 8 held on January 16, 2019 at the Matapat Hall of the Police Regional Office 8 at Camp Ruperto Kangleon, Palo, Leyte. Source: West Leyte Weekly #TagaOrmocDaily

DFA scraps birth certificate requirement for passports MANILA, Philippines — Birth certificates will no longer be among the requirements for renewing passports, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said yesterday as it downplayed the impact of the passport data controversy on national security. Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin. Jr. signed yesterday an order removing birth certificate requirements for passport renewals. “Signing order removing birth certificate requirement for passport renewals. Old passport is more than sufficient,” he said on Twitter. After stating that former French contractor Francois-Charles Oberthur Fiduciare took off with sensitive passport applicants’ data, Locsin clarified it was not possible to run off with passport data and that contents were only “made inaccessible.” “Data is not run-away-able but made inaccessible. Access denied,” Locsin said. He said APO, the current passport contractor, assured hi

Ormoc City Mayor Richard Gomez personally turn over to more than 1,001 Senior Citizens from Tambulilid, Naungan, and Alegria as they received their 500 pesos Christmas Gift. Photo/Source: Ormoc City Government #TagaOrmoc

CEBU CITY, Philippines — This year’s first tropical depression may greet the Fiesta Señor, more popularly known as the Sinulog Festival,  the state weather bureau said. Netherlen Seletrero, weather specialist of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) in Mactan, said they are currently monitoring a low pressure area (LPA) outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). Seletrero said there is a high chance that the LPA would develop into a tropical depression before it enters PAR in the eastern border of Mindanao on Friday afternoon. Source: Cebu Daily News #TagaOrmocDaily