Olango waste facility reduces garbage in Lapu-Lapu

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By Geraldine M. Repolidon, CNU MassCom Intern

To preserve Olango’s fragile ecosystem and to ease the expense of transporting the waste via pump boat to mainland Lapu-Lapu, the City Government constructed a 5-hectare Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in the satellite island.

The move is in compliance with Republic Act 9003, also known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act. Another purpose of the structure is to reduce the garbage volume in the mainland.

Lapu-Lapu City Tourism Head Hembler Mendoza nangunay sa pagpanglimpyo sa dakbayan sa Lapu-Lapu hulagway kuha diha sa Barangay Poblacion atul sa Coastal Clean Up ning tuiga. Photo Fritz John A Menguito
Lapu-Lapu City tourism head Hembler Mendoza helps out during a coastal clean-up in Barangay Poblacion, Lapu-Lapu. (Photo by Fritz John A Menguito)

The MRF, which started its operation last March, accommodates all solid waste in Olango.
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Lapu-Lapu cited as model implementer of Pantawid program

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By Geraldine M. Repolidon, CNU MassCom Intern

Lapu-Lapu City’s all-out support to the National Government’s Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program resulted in the local government being showcased as a model implementer.

The City Social Welfare Department (CSWD) of Lapu-Lapu is promoting the program and making sure that indigent families are registered

Happy smile kids in Olango Island. Photo Fritz John A Menguito
Happy kids in Olango Island. (Photo Fritz John A Menguito)

“We are happy to say that the registration of indigent families led by the National Household Targeting System (NHTS) is very effective because many people have come and been registered,” said Ermelita C. Degamo, City Social Welfare Officer.
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Barangay basketball cup held

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By Ronna May Y. Ybañez, CNU Communication Intern

The first ever 2-week basketball cup tournament happened in Barangay Mactan, Lapu-Lapu City. It started in the evening of May 2.

It was initiated by Aileen Radaza in cooperation with the barangay council. The tournament is participated by 9 teams; team names were inspired by the barangay’s councilors. Each team was represented by a muse.

Miss Renachel Marie L. Tumulak reigns the 1st Aileen Radaza Basketball Cup Tournament Muse 2013 together Barangay  Captain Evaresto” Tata” Dihayco. Photo Ariel Berdon
Miss Renachel Marie L. Tumulak reigns as the 1st Aileen Radaza Basketball Cup Tournament Muse 2013. Also in the picture is Barangay Captain Evaresto Dihayco. (Photo by Ariel Berdon)

Miss Renachel Marie L. Tumulak from the blue team was picked winner. Runners-up include Miss Laika Tampus (first) in the Yellow team and Miss Pearly Rose S. Salubre (2nd) from the Grey team.
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Police bike for safe, secure 2013 election

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By Ronna May Y. Ybañez, CNU Communication Intern

Police in Lapu-Lapu City conducted a 2nd Bike for Safe and Secure Election or SAFE.

The event happened on May 4 and was joined by 213 bike enthusiasts from Philippine National Police (PNP) personnel in the cities of Lapu-Lapu, Mandaue, and Cebu. The Philippine Air Force also sent a contingent as well as the Philippine Navy and Civilian Bikers.

The Lapu-Lapu City Police Office (LLCPO), Philippine Air Force, Philippine Navy, and the Civilian Bikers conduct a biking activity for SAFE. (Photo contributed by LLCPO-PCR)
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City campaigns against illegal fishing

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By Geraldine M. Repolidon, CNU MassCom Intern

In cooperation with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), the City Government through the Task Force Kalikasan (TFK) has provided fishers with alternative livelihood to prevent them from engaging in destructive dynamite fishing.

Task Force Kalikasan in Barangay Talima Olango Island Lapu-Lapu City. Photo Fritz John A Menguito
A Task Force Kalikasan member in Barangay Talima, Olango Island, Lapu-Lapu City. (Photo by Fritz John A Menguito)

Adelino S. Padilla Sr., CENRO Agricultural Technologist, said his office has observed fewer incidents of dynamite fishing in Lapu-Lapu City because fishers are already educated about the effects. They’ve learned this activity is dangerous not just for the sea creatures but for their health as well, he added.
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Lapu-Lapu City rated A by health department

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By Geraldine M. Repolidon, CNU MassCom Intern

Lapu-Lapu City Health Officer Rodolfo C. Berame. Photo Fritz John A. Menguito
Lapu-Lapu City Health Officer Rodolfo C. Berame (Photo Fritz John A. Menguito)

Lapu-Lapu City is the only local government unit in Central Visayas to get an A rating from the Department of Health for providing excellent health care to its constituents.

City Hall has appropriated counterpart funding to most national government health programs to ensure efficient delivery of health services, said City Health Officer Rodolfo C. Berame.

According to him, one of the indicators that the health department has improved a lot is the different outstanding awards it has received.
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Employment office strengthens programs

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By Geraldine M. Repolidon, CNU MassCom Intern

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Lapu-Lapu City’s Public Employment Service Office (PESO) organized four job fairs that allowed the hiring of more than 1,000 applicants on the spot.

“Job fairs here in the City of Lapu-Lapu are big events. And we make sure that everyone finds a job,” said Grace S. Jamio, Public Employment Service Officer.

PESO has instituted the Barangay Recruitment Activity to bring its services closer to job seekers.
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City allocates P25 million for Basak drainage

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By Geraldine M. Repolidon, CNU MassCom Intern

Around 25 million pesos for has been set aside by the City Government for the construction of a drainage system in Barangay Basak to help ease the flooding problem in the area.

Engineer Allan S. Pedrigal of the City Engineer’s Office said flooding will be stopped or minimized once a draining system is in place in the barangay.

“When we had our cleanup last March, we observed there was lesser flooding in the barangay. The flooding is still there for the drainage has yet to be completed,” he explained.
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City underwater inspection finds damage to corals

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By Ronna May Y. Ybañez, CNU Communication Intern

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Task Force Kalikasan shows a part of the coral plate that was allegedly hit by the yellow submarine.

The City Government has given Cebu Yellow Submarine operators five days or until Monday, May 6, 2013, to explain the damage their vessel caused to the coral wall near the Kontiki Drop.

Lapu-Lapu City divers and Task Force Kalikasan verified during their underwater inspection last May 1 that the coral reef near the Kontiki Drop had been damaged when the submarine reportedly sideswiped it.
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Kababayen-an federation assets reach P5 million

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By Geraldine M. Repolidon, CNU MASSCOM Intern

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Kababayen-an members conduct livelihood skills training in the different barangays of the city to help them augment their income.

Since the women sector is one of Mayor Paz C. Radaza’s top priorities, the City Government is helping them through the Kababayen-an federation.

“Priority ni Mayor Radaza ang Kababayen-an and she tasked me to lead the office. I believe that women are one of the sectors that need help,” said Jaime L. Glomar, Lapu-Lapu City Cooperative and Livelihood Resource Center (LCLRC) Officer in Charge.

The Kababayen-an federation who has 13,774 members now has a total combined assets of over five million pesos.
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