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What's up Cebu?
- EPPC advocates inclusive education
- DOH-7 launches School-Based Adolescent Immunization in Cebu
- New PRO7 head pushes for reward-punishment system; God-fearing personnel
- August 2013 holidays
- Pharmaceutical firm interacts with PWDs in Cebu
- NNC-7 holds Complanning Workshop for 2012 Nutri Guidelines for Filipinos
- DENR-7 to owners of confiscated birds: “Show us proof of ownership"
- Disaster preparedness summit in Central Visayas kicks off
- DSWD-7 intensifies fight against human trafficking
- Cebuanas on the Web Summit 2013
- DOST seeks RICE 2013 applicants
EPPC advocates inclusive education
By Ferliza C. Contratista
CEBU CITY, July 30 (PIA)-- A curriculum that would fit all types of students---with or without disability. This was the aim of a workshop recently conducted by the Edsa People Power Commission (EPPC) in Cebu.
The Workshop entitled “AGAKA: Workshop on Inclusive Education” was attended by representatives from the different sectors. Inclusive education is one of the advocacies of EPPC.
New PRO7 head pushes for reward-punishment system; God-fearing personnel
By Ferliza C. Contratista
CEBU CITY, Aug.1 (PIA) -- Newly installed Police Regional Office 7 director, PCSupt Danilo Constantino vows to impose effective reward-punishment system and establish a God-fearing police force.
Constantino in his speech during his formal installation recently said he will ensure that a system will be followed in ensuring that there will be a disciplined and competent police force. READ MORE
AUGUST 2013 HOLIDAYS: AUGUST 6 - Special Non Working Public Holiday in the Province of Cebu, Cities of Cebu, Mandaue, Lapulapu, Danao and Toledo. (source: RA 8952) AUGUST 9 - Eid'l Fitr (Feast of Ramadhan) - Regular Holiday (source: Proclamation No. 629) AUGUST 21 - Ninoy Aquino Day- Special Non Working AUGUST 26- National Heroes day - Regular Holiday (source: Proclamation No. 459)
Pharmaceutical firm interacts with PWDs in Cebu
By Juju Manubag-Empuerto
CEBU CITY, July 30 (PIA) --A pharmaceutical company, AstraZeneca visited the Area Vocational Rehabilitation Center (AVRC II) in barangay Labangon, Cebu City to interact with the center's 50 PWDs in a social interaction activity conducted by its medical representatives and managers.
The activity aimed to provide AstraZeneca’s staff the understanding of the plight of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) by way of simulation activities as wells as promotion of the center’s programs and services. READ MORE
Disaster preparedness summit in Central Visayas kicks off
By Rachelle M. Nessia
CEBU CITY, July 31 (PIA) -- The three-day Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Summit in Central Visayas kicked off today with participants of more than 700 officials from local government units (LGUs) in the region.
The summit, held at the Cebu International Convention Center (CICC) in Mandaue City, Cebu, starts today until August 2. READ MORE
DENR-7 to owners of confiscated birds: “Show us proof of ownership"
By Juju Manubag-Empuerto
CEBU CITY, Aug. 8 (PIA) -- Following a raid that yielded more than 100 birds of various species, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-7 (DENR) told owners of said birds to produce proof of ownership.
DENR-7 has posted their notice seeking proof of ownership along Magallanes Street, Cebu City to owners of the assorted species of birds that were confiscated recently, said Dr. Eddie Llamedo, DENR-7 Information Officer. READ MORE
DSWD-7 intensifies fight against human trafficking
By Juju Manubag-Empuerto
CEBU CITY, Aug. 2 (PIA) -- The amendment of Republic Act 9208 on Human Trafficking to Republic Act 10364 popularly known as Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act paves the way to intensify protection of the victims.
“The new law gives victim-survivors more strength to stand on their rights and make the government’s fight against human trafficking more effective," said Rosemarie Salazar, DSWD’s Focal Person on Women and Family. READ MORE
DOST seeks RICE 2013 applicants
DOST 7 is calling on inventors, makers, designers, and creative researchers to submit entries for the Regional Invention Contest and Exhibits (RICE) 2013.
Deadline of submission of entries is on AUG 30.
One (1) qualifier per category will be chosen to represent the National Invention Contest and Exhibition (NICE). Each regional qualifier shall receive cash incentives, and certificate of recognition.
So what are you waiting for, submit your entries now or tell your friends about 2013 RICE and be part of our journey towards a SMARTER PHILIPPINES!
Kindly click on the link below to download the forms and other info on RICE 2013.
http://www.mediafire.com/folder/efyxf6e6fbhk0/2013_Invention_Contest_Region7
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