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Gov. Yap awards starter kits, loans to MNSMEs

GOVERNOR Susan Yap, through the Provincial Cooperative and Enterprise Development Office (PCEDO), awarded livelihood starter kits and provided loans to Nano, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (NMSMEs) in a ceremony held at the Bulwagan ng mga Gobernador, November 23.

A total of 26 loan checks were awarded to NMSMEs under the Business Recovery Program amounting to a total of P855,000 while a total of 114 starter kits for nano entrepreneurs that include cooking set (10), nego-kart (2), pressure washer (4), cooking set (10), cosmetology set (10), manicure and pedicure set (10), massage set (5), smoke chamber (3), weaving frame (60), welding machine (5), electric drill (2), rice grinder (1), espresso machine (1), oven (1).

“Ang gusto ko sa ating mga kababayan ay umangat ang buhay. Gusto ko productive sila everyday. Gusto ko ay magsumikap kayo, kasi ang ayuda isang araw lang yan pwede mawala na. Pero ito kung magsipag kayo araw araw may kita,” she said.

The livelihood program and loan project is aimed to promote entrepreneurship in the province as a vehicle for progress and economic development.

“Ibahin natin dito sa Tarlac. Gusto ko may mga masisipag na mga TarlaqueÃąo na hindi lamang nagaantayng kung ano ang darating. Kaylangan natin ang magtyaga para umangat sa buahay. Kaylangan nating magsumikap pero kung wala syang panahon sa pagsusumikap, ayaw nyang tulungan ang sarili nya. I am very grateful na nandito kayo ngayon. Paghusayan nyo yung maliit na binigay naming na pangkabuhayan. Di man sapat ngunit meron konting pumapasok,” Gov. Yap concluded.

PCEDO is headed by Marvi dela Cruz.—Arvin F. M. Cabalu

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GAWAD MAKABATA AWARD 2023

Bilang pagsalubong at paggunita sa National Children’s Month na may temang, “Healthy, Nourished, sheltered: Ensuring the Right to Life for All” kung saan ginugunita at binibigyang pagkilala rin ang mga natatanging programa at proyekto na isinusulong ng bawat bayan at lalawigan para sa ating mga kabataan. Kabilang ang Probinsya ng Tarlac sa mga nakatanggap ng pagkilala ng Gawad Makabata Award 2023 mula sa inisyatibo ng DSWD FOIII katuwang ang mga miyembro ng Regional Sub Committee for the Welfare of Children sa isinagawang Culminating Activity sa EPHATA Development Center, City of San Fernando Pampanga nitong ika-22 ng Nobyembre.

Sa ilalim ng pamumuno ni Gov. Susan A. Yap ay isinusulong niya ang mga programa’t proyekto na makakatulong sa mga Tarlakenyo lalo na ang mga kabataan ng ating lalawigan. Kaya naman ang natanggap na Gawad Makabata Award 2023 ng PSWDO bilang representative ng Provincial Council for the Protection of Children of the Province of Tarlac ay isang patunay lamang ng mga matagumpay na programa, polisiya, at serbisyo na isinusulong ng lokal na pamahalaan para sa ating mga kabataan.
 
Tinanggap nina Ms. Elena J. Jalos, PSWD Officer kasama ang kaniyang mga stadd na sina Ms. Amelia Q. Pamintuan and Ms. Princess G. Dantes ang nasabing gantimpala. Bukod rito ay nagpakita rin ng angking galing si Ms. Erwhelle Jade Casildo, isang contender sa The Voice Kids 2023 na mula sa munisipalidad ng Anao sa nasabing patimpalak.

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admin November 22, 2023 0
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PCCI cites Tarlac Province in 2023 Most Business Friendly LGU Awards Night

THE Provincial Government of Tarlac received a special citation award from the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) during the 2023 Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit Awards night at the Fiesta Pavilion of the Manila Hotel last November 6.

PCCI, the biggest business organization in the country, likewise conferred to seven Local Government Units (LGU) that have been successful in restoring and increasing the business operations in their area thru significant and sustained innovative actions.

The award was presented by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, PCCI President George Barcelon, PCCI Chairman Dr. William Co, PCCI Chairman of the Council of Business Leaders Jose Pardo, 49th PBC&E Chairman Arch. Felino Palafox, Jr., PCCI Past President/Adviser Dr. Alberto Fenix Jr., PCCI Honorary Chair and Treasurer Sergio Ortiz-Luis Jr., and LGU Awards Chair Atty. Anthony Bengzon and the special citation was received by Tarlac Provincial Administrator Engr. Roberto Ventura and Philippine Rural Development Project-Tarlac Head Frances Canlas.

Leading this year’s awardees is Tagbilaran City led by Mayor Jane Censoria Cajes-Yap having won the most coveted Hall of Fame Award for being consistently adjudged as PCCI’s Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit under City Level 3 category for the years 2020, 2022 and 2023. Also awarded as the most business-friendly local government units for 2023 are the Bataan (provincial level), Quezon City (city level 1A), Iloilo City (city level 1B), Antipolo City (city level 2), Tagbilaran City (city level 3), Tanay, Rizal (municipality level 1) and Pakil, Laguna (municipality level 2).

The winners were judged based on fast-tracking local sustainable economic development, ease of doing business initiatives, investment promotion initiatives and enhancing sectoral competitiveness initiatives.

Aside from Tarlac, other special citation recipients were Bulacan and Cavite for the provincial level, Muntinlupa City for city level 1A, Baguio City and Mandaue City for city level 1B, General Trias City and Santa Rosa City for city level 2, San Fernando City (La Union) for city level 3, Kawit, Cavite for municipality level 1 and Concepcion, Iloilo and Magallanes, Cavite for municipality level 2. – PIO

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Tarlac Hosted 1st Luzon Art Fair

The Provincial Government of Tarlac, in partnership with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, successfully hosted the first Luzon Art Fair at the Bulwagang Kanlahi of the Diwa ng Tarlac showcasing the work of more than 200 artists from the Ilocos to Bicol regions. The four-day art fair was line with the celebration of Museums and Galleries Month last October.

Provincial Executive Assistant and Tourism Focal Person Arsenio “Baby” Lugay II said they gathered artists portraying different forms of art such as painting, sculpting, and carving. The activity was held from October 26 to 29.

In Governor Susan Yap’s message on the formal opening of the art fair last October 28 attended by Senator Cynthia Villar, Representatives Christopher De Venecia (4th district-Pangasinan), Geraldine Roman (1st district-Bataan), Jaime Cojuangco (1st district-Tarlac) and Christian Tell Yap (2nd district-Tarlac), she thanked all those who supported the fair and vowed to make it a yearly event.

“Maraming salamat po sa lahat ng dumalo at nakisama sa ganda ng sining sa Luzon Art Fair 2023. See you po ulit sa susunod,” she said adding that the 37 provinces who joined showed the Filipino artists’ creativity and talent.

 For her part, Villar commended the provincial government of Tarlac, the National Committee of Galleries and Gov. Yap for the realization of the event.

“We now have modern day artists who showcased their art works. In an occasion like this, our eyes can peak the beauty of art that our talented Kababayans have createdâ€Ķart is another form of communication and expression,” Villa said.

 Aside from the art fair, other activities include Sticker Workshop, Digital Ownership Talk, Intaglio Printing, Geiko Performance, Round Table Art Talk, Carve and Print, Orchestra, Epoxy Resin 101, Basic Clay Sculpting, and Mold Making and Resin Casting.

Others who graced the formal opening of the art fair were Director General of National Museum of the Philippines Jeremy Robert Barns, National Committee on Museums Head Arvin Manuel Villalon, National Committee on Cultural Education Head Carlo Ebeo, Metrobank Foundation, Inc. Head Aniceto Sobrepena, Metrobank Arts and Design Lalaine Sta. Ana, Regional Director Department of Tourism Region III Dr. Richard Daenos, Commission on Human Rights Region III Director Ysobel Maria Rivera, Celebrity Host Tim Yap, Cosplayer Alodia Gosiengfiao and Board Members Joy Gilbert Lamorena and Harmes Sembrano.—𝐏𝐈𝐎

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PGT wins Pearl Award Souvenir Category

THE Provincial Government of Tarlac through the Tarlac Provincial Tourism was named as Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines (ATOP) Pearl Award grand winner for the Souvenir Category (non-food) for its coffee table book titled “Beyond Bows and Arrows”.

Tarlac province was likewise awarded a plaque for its annual “Kanlungan ng Lahi” festival as a Distinguished Finalist for the Best Cultural Festival. Arsenio Lugay II, Tarlac’s Focal Person for Tourism received the awards during the ceremonies held at Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan last October 5.

In a statement, Governor Susan Yap said that the awards are testaments to TarlaqueÃąos’ dedication in promoting the province’s rich heritage and culture. “These awards are testaments to our dedication in promoting Tarlac’s rich heritage and culture. Let us continue to showcase the beauty of Tarlac,” Gov. Yap said.

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3rd Kalasag DRRM challenge

As part of the celebration of the National Disaster Resilience Month 2023, the Provincial Government of Tarlac, headed by Governor Susan Yap, together with the Tarlac Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMC), conducted the 3rd Kalasag DRRM Response and Rescue Challenge last September 27 at the Jose V. Yap Sports & Recreational Complex, San Jose, Tarlac (formerly TRP).

The challenge is a yearly event where emergency response teams from Tarlac’s Local Government Units (LGUs), uniformed personnel, volunteer groups, and schools showcase their strengths through exhibits and friendly competition.

The program lasted for five days from September 25 to 29, consisting of the activities prepared by the Tarlac PDRRMC: Static Display Competition, DRRM Quiz Bee, Basic Life support with CPR, Mass Casualty Incident, Water Search and Rescue, and Rescue Relay.

Tarlac second district Congressman Christian Tell Yap who graced the opening ceremonies thanked all the organizations who participated in the DRRM challenge.

“Unang-una nagpapasalamat kami nina Governor Susan Yap sa lahat ng mga organization na sumali dito, at sa mga MDRRMO ng iba’t-ibang municipio ng probinsya, yung mga partners din tayo mula sa uniform personnel, mga airforce nandiyan ang mga army of course mga kasama rin natin sa private sector na nag sama-sama para lalo pong tumaas ang kapasidad ng ating mga rescue response ng mga iba’t ibang organization,”

Winners

The municipality of Victoria won the Static Display competition with Concepcion crowned as Quiz Bee champions. Capas was named winner of the LGU/MDR category; Tarlac Police Provincial Office (TPPO) as winner of the Uniformed Personnel category; Tarlac Agricultural University is the champion under the NGO/Volunteer Group category; Mass Casualty Incident (LGU/MDR) category winner is Capas; TPPO is the Mass Casualty Incident category (Uniformed Personnel) winner; Mass Casualty Incident category (NGO/Volunteer Group) champion is the Tarlac Mountaineering Club (TMC).

In the Wasar (LGU/MDRR) category, Victoria is the over-all champion; Wasar (Uniformed Personnel) category went to TPPO; Wasar (NGO Volunteer) category winner is TMC; BLS and CPR category winner is Gerona; BLS and CPR category (Uniformed Personnel) went to TPPO while in the BLS and CPR category (NGO/Volunteer Group) winner is the Parish Emergency Disaster Assistance and Response Team.

The municipality of Concepcion was the over-all champs in the LGU/MDR category; TPPO was adjudged over-all champion in the Uniformed Personnel category while in the NGO/Volunteer Group category, TMC was the over-all champion.

The Tarlac PDRRMO is headed by Marvin Guaing.

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Hot Air event gets support from Gov Susan Yap

NEXT year’s hot air ballooning event at the New Clark City gets a shot in the arm from host Tarlac province. Tarlac Governor Susan Yap said that preparations are now underway to help ensure the success of the Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Festival (PIHABF) 2024 which will be held for the first time in Tarlac.

“We will be extending logistical support to the event, also in security, hosting and ushering,” Yap said in the Capampangan In Media (CAMI) Balitan forum, September 12. She said that major national and local roads leading to NCC will be opened in order to accommodate tourists that will flock the event slated on February 16-18 next year.

A representation, she said, was already made for the re-opening of the interchange that connects NCC to the SCTEX. On the one hand, the so-called ANAR (Airport to NCC Access Road) that links the sporting complex to the Clark International Airport via the unopened Clark iconic bridge will also be open to traffic.

The ANAR Road was supposed to have been opened by President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. last August 25 after rushing unfinished portions, she said.

Yap said the 3-day biggest aerosports event in the country is expected to draw revenues for Tarlac SMEs, thus, redound to economic benefits for local communities. “This is part of the overall plan to create events and stir up some economic activities for the province,” she said.

The event plan will be presented to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Tarlac by PIHABF headed by Captain Joy Roa. Yap made the announcement at Balitaan, a media forum of the Capampangan in Media, Inc. in cooperation with Clark Development Corporation.

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Ceremonial Signing of the Inter-LGU MOA for the Province-Wide Health System of Tarlac

DEPARTMENT of Health Region III Director Dr. Corazon Flores, Tarlac Governor Susan Yap and the 18 local government units of the province of Tarlac signed the Inter-LGU Memorandum of Agreement for the province-wide health system integration at the Capitol Center Building Roof Deck last August 31.

The MOA signing is aimed to ensure equitable access to affordable and quality health care services and protection against financial risk and progressive realization of the Universal Health Care (UHC) Act through systematic approach and clear role delineation.

The ceremonial signing, attended by Mayors Nora Modomo of Sta. Ignacia, Donya Tesoro of San Manuel, Rex Villa Agustin of Victoria, Romeo Capitulo of San Jose, Jappy De Dios of Anao, Elma Macadamia of San Clemente, Iluminado Pobre Jr. of Mayantoc, Celso Banag of Ramos, Erlon Agustin of Camiling, Roseller Rodriguez of Capas and Venus Jordan of La Paz and Vice Mayors Epoy Balmores of Pura and Ramon Benito Aquino of Moncada, Board Members Romeo Evangelista Jr., Joy Gilbert Lamorena, Danilo Asiaten, Harmes Sembrano and Christopher delos Reyes, former Governor and Tarlac second district Representative Victor Yap, Bureau of Local Health Systems Development Director Dr. Lester Tan and Provincial DoH Head Maria Noel Lim is likewise meant to motivate Local Chief Executives to come together and agree to integrate their health systems into one under the stewardship of the province for effective and efficient implementation of the UHC.

In her welcome address, Gov. Yap said that the ceremonial signing for a province-wide UHC coverage is momentous for the province of Tarlac as it will benefit more TarlaqueÃąos. For his part, former Gov. and Rep. Victor Yap said that those who are financially capable and those who have less in life must be given an equal opportunity to a quality health care. “Gaya ng ako ang gubernador noon, ang gusto ko ay ang duktor ng mayaman ay duktor din ng mahirap,” he said.

He added that, “Ang gusto ko sana mangyari sa pondo para sa kalusugan ay mismong sa tao natin binibigay hindi kung kani-kaninong nanunungkulan o ahensiya. Masyadong nahihirapan ang taong bayan pag nangangailangan ng tulong mdikal. Kailangan pa nilang lumapit kung kanino para lang maka kuha ng tulong,” the former Gov. and Rep. said.

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Tarlac Blood Council Cites Benefactors, Supporters

The Tarlac Provincial Blood Council held its 13th awarding ceremonies for the benefactors and supporters of the Voluntary Blood Donation Program at the Bulwagan ng mga Gubernador, August 30.

Themed “Share Life, Give Blood,” the awarding of plaques was led by Governor Susan Yap, Philippine Red Cross Secretary General Dr. Gwendolyn Pang, League of Municipalities of the Philippines -Tarlac Chapter President Mayor Estelita Aquino, former Tarlac Red Cross Administrator Luciano Paras, Provincial DOH Office Tarlac Head Maria Noel Lim Tarlac Red Cross BOD Chairman Jesus Cano Chua and Vice Chairman Benigno Chua.

In her message, Gov. Yap congratulated all the awardees and expressed her sincerest gratitude to the blood donors that have been the partner of the provincial government and Tarlac Red Cross in providing life-saving services.

She likewise made mention of the importance of blood donors especially during the three-year pandemic where many of those inflicted with Covid-19 needed blood transfusion.

“Patuloy ang pagbibigay natin ng kaukulang tulong sa Philippine Red Cross hindi lamang sa pamamagitan ng karampatang pondo kundi maging sa tulong ng mga blood donors sa ating probinsiya,” – Gov. Yap

Awarded were the International Wiring System Philippines and Tarlac Police Provincial Office for the category Outstanding Blood Service Partner of the Year; the municipalities of Victoria, San Clemente, La Paz, Sta. Ignacia, Mayantoc, Capas, Moncada and Anao, the Department of Education-Tarlac Province, SeÃąor Sto. NiÃąo Hospital, Inc., Philippine Air Force Headquarters 710th Special Operations Wing, M. NapeÃąas Multi-Specialty Hospital and the Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) received the Blood Services Platinum Award for supporting mass blood donation for fifth consecutive years with minimum of 500 units.

Special award was given to SM City-Tarlac, Dera Sacha Sauda India, and the municipalities of Paniqui, Camiling and Concepcion for their exemplary and outstanding support to the Voluntary Blood Donation Program.
Hall of Fame Award was bestowed to Barangays Guevarra, Matayumtayum, Rizal, Balanoy, Sierra, Dumarais, Comillas and Lomboy in La Paz, Sitel Philippines Inc. and Camp Aquino Station Hospital for their outstanding support, commitment and active involvement in the program for three consecutive years or more.

Diploma Service Award went to Barangays Mamonit and Poblacion Norte in Mayantoc and the Tarlac Electric Cooperative II.

A plaque of appreciation was given to Tarlac City, Isagani Lodge, Barangays Caramutan, Caut, Bantog, Paludpud, Macalong, Motrico, Mayang, San Roque, La Purisima, Lara, Laungcupang and San Isidro in La Paz, Bounty Fresh, Dating Daan, Nissin Universal Robina, 3rd Mechanized Infantry Division, Cindy’s Bakery, Nirmal Temple, Radio Maria, Eagles Club, Phelps Dodge, ON Semiconductor, Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers, Municipality of Pura, Pi Sigma Fraternity, Knight of Columbus (TSU), PCEDO, TPLEx, Loving Mother Hospital, Centro Collegio de Tarlac, Barangay Matatalaib in Tarlac City, Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (TSU), Barangay Mamonit in Mayantoc.

Samahang Ilocano, Rotaract Club of Tarlac Metro, Tau Gamma Phi (TSU), PGBI, Triskelions-Concepcion, Concepcion LGU, Magic Star Mall, Tarlac Medical Center, Crow Valley, SSTS, Tarelco I, Watermart Capas, Paniqui and Concepcion, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Talon Hospital, Central Azucarera H/S Annex, Filipino-Indian Club, Baras-Baras and Mababanaba H/S, San Nicolas E/S, Jecsons Medical Center, Civil Society Organization-Gerona, D’Luxe Bags, Capas Medical Center, Caritas-Tarlac, DPWH, Bounty Freash Concepcion and Basmban, McDonalds-Tarlac, TSU Rotaract Club and Red Cross Council, Ramos General Hospital, INC-La Paz, Bethany Christian School-Tarlac, TSU Law School, Phi Beta Rho, NIA-Tarlac, Alpha Phi Omega, Plebeian Academy, Barangay Campo Santo 2 in Moncada, Traveler’s Tambayan (TSU), STI College-Tarlac, AMA Computer College, Cardona National H/S, Tarlac United Methodist Church and Charoen Pokphand Foods for their meritous involvement or participation in Philippine Red Cross services or activity with a minimum of 50 blood units collected.

Edward Carilo was awarded the Gold Award for donating 100 times or 25,000 cc of blood. A testimonial plaque was also given to the Provincial Government of Tarlac.

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Most Business Friendly Citation Awarded to PGT Anew

THE Provincial Government of Tarlac received the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) Most Business Friendly Special Citation for the 2022 Most Business Friendly Local Government Unit (LGU)-Province Level Category during the 48th Philippine Business Conference Fellowship Night held at the Fiesta Pavilion, Manila Hotel, October 19.

PCCI, the biggest aggrupation of business organizations in the country has cited Tarlac province for the second year in a row and the citation was received by Provincial Administrator Roberto Ventura and Philippine Rural Development Project-Tarlac head and Local Economic and Investment Officer Frances Margaret Canlas.

Tarlac province was adjudged as the national winner for the PCCI Most Business Friendly for three consecutive years from 2012 to 2014.

In a statement, Governor Susan Yap thanked the PCCI for recognizing the province’s efforts anew.

“This is another testament of our effortsâ€Ķbeing recognized by the PCCI is an award itself. Thank you PCCI for recognizing the Provincial Government of Tarlac’s efforts,” she said.

The PCCI has, for the past 20 years, undergone a search to recognize cities, municipalities and provinces that established efforts for investments in their respective areas and it recognizes LGUs that have been successful in restoring and increasing the business operations in their area thru significant and sustained innovative actions, programs and policies.

PCCI has five base criteria for its award—trade, investments and tourism promotions; public-private sector partnership; micro, small and medium enterprises development; quality management system, innovations and human resource development; and inter-local government relations.

The award presenters were PCCI President George Barcelon, 48th Philippine Business Conference Chairman Ferdinand Ferrer, 48th Philippine Business Conference Awards Executive Ambassador Alfredo Yao and LGU Awards Chairman Alegria Sibal-Limjaco.

Meanwhile, three Tarlac LGUs likewise received awards in the 10th PCCI Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index Summit.

For Most Improved LGU, the municipality of San Manuel ranked third, Moncada ranked second in the Government Efficiency Pillar and Pura ranked sixth in the Resiliency Pillar.

ARVIN F. M. CABALU

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