Catanduanes, ikinalulugod ng ALMASOR na mapabilang sa South Bicol TDA – “The Rising star of Philippine Tourism - Governor Joey Salceda
LEGAZPI CITY— Ikinalulugod ng ALMASOR na mapabilang ang Catanduanes sa South Bicol TDA (family of tourism rockstars) – “The rising star of Philippine Tourism”. Ito ang inihayag ngayon ni Albay Governor/ ALMASOR Convenor Joey Sarte Salceda. Aniya, naniniwala siya na kailangang ibilang ang Catanduanes sa South Bicol Tourism Development Area (TDA), o mas kilala sa tawag na ALMASOR. Ayon kay Salceda, 1. Ang apat na lalawigan (Albay, Masbate, Sorsogon, Catanduanes) ay binubuo ng isang administrative unit o lalawigan. 2. “Socioculturally”, mas matagal at malalim ang kaugnayan nito sa Albay, na kinabibilangan ng “intermarriages” o “interrelationships”. 3. Sa kasalukuyan, ang pangunahing kalakalan at ang mga pasahero ng Catanduanes ay dumadaloy sa Albay particular sa lungsod ng Tabaco. Sa pamamagitan nito, lalo pang pinapalakas at pinasusulong ang “structural attractions” ng South Bicol TDA. Partikular na ang surfing grounds; beachfronts at mga lumang iglesiya/simbahan gaya ng Baras church. Dagdag ni Salceda na batid niya na sumasang-ayon ang Department of Tourism (DOT) sa kanilang posisyon at prinsipyo kung saan ang tourism merger ay magiging operational sa pamamagitan ng Regional Development Council (RDC) resolution at DOT work program revision. Ang bagong ‘brand name’ ng South Bicol TDA ay ikokonsulta sa pamamatnugot ng apat na lalawigan (tourism alliance) gayundin ang inputs ng ad agencies, ani pa ni Salceda. (Alehxis Furaque)
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Albay sets up science, technology institute
Albay sets up science, technology institute
The Albay province has recently established the Kabalikat Science and Technology Institute (KSTI), dedicated to the advancement of technologies in Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR). It is the first of its kind in the country,
Albay sets up science, technology institute
KSTI is based at the Bicol University (BU) campus with another pioneering institution established two years ago, the Albay Climate Change Academy. The academy is dedicated to the educational side of the DRR-CCA programs, training of key LGU officials, among others, while the KSTI consortium will focus on research and experimentation on technologies to improve disaster resiliency.
An innovation and landmark in DRR-CCA history, KSTI was established recently by virtue of a memorandum of understanding signed by Albay Gov. Joey Salceda, Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Regional Director Raffy Alejandro, BU President Fay Leah Patria Mata-Lauraya, and Department of Science and Technology (DoST) Assistant Regional Director Manuel Lucena.
Another signatory was David Haut of the US Marine Experimentation Center (MEC), based at the US Embassy in Manila.
KSTI is based at the Bicol University (BU) campus with another pioneering institution established two years ago, the Albay Climate Change Academy. The academy is dedicated to the educational side of the DRR-CCA programs, training of key LGU officials, among others, while the KSTI consortium will focus on research and experimentation on technologies to improve disaster resiliency.
An innovation and landmark in DRR-CCA history, KSTI was established recently by virtue of a memorandum of understanding signed by Albay Gov. Joey Salceda, Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Regional Director Raffy Alejandro, BU President Fay Leah Patria Mata-Lauraya, and Department of Science and Technology (DoST) Assistant Regional Director Manuel Lucena.
Another signatory was David Haut of the US Marine Experimentation Center (MEC), based at the US Embassy in Manila.
Salceda has pioneered innovative programs in DRR and CCA when he became Albay governor six years ago, the province being regularly buffeted by typhoons and its growth stunted by the constant beating of disasters. Zero Casualty goal and Preemptive Evacuation are just two of his innovative strategies that proved effective. They have been adopted by the national government and other LGUs.
For his pioneering approach in DRR and CCA, the United Nations has named Salceda as its Senior DRR-CCA Global Champion and spokesman, and Albay, as its Global Model. The KSTI is the governor’s latest innovation in the field, with credentials and standards of an academic institution.
Salceda said KSTI’s key operating unit is the Remote Prototype Experimentation Center (RPEC) also based at BU and a partner of the MEC. Architect Leo del Rosario was appointed to head the consortium’s Interim Secretariat.
For his pioneering approach in DRR and CCA, the United Nations has named Salceda as its Senior DRR-CCA Global Champion and spokesman, and Albay, as its Global Model. The KSTI is the governor’s latest innovation in the field, with credentials and standards of an academic institution.
Salceda said KSTI’s key operating unit is the Remote Prototype Experimentation Center (RPEC) also based at BU and a partner of the MEC. Architect Leo del Rosario was appointed to head the consortium’s Interim Secretariat.
KSTI’s first major project is funded by a $50,000 grant from MEC, for the construction of a prototype 200 square-foot typhoon-resistant building made of expanded polystyrene that can withstand a maximum wind speed of 170 mph.
The structure has its own solar power source and water supply, an example of ready mitigation and risk reduction during disasters.
RPEC is participated in by MEC, the US Embassy the Albay Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, BU, DOST, the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council of Bicol, and the 51st Engineering Brigade of the Philippine Army.
ASO' (USOK) NAKAKAPATAL!
USOK NAKAKAPATAL!
Inalarma kan mga Opisyal kan State Bureau of Clean-Air-act kan Chicago na kaipuhan ng maging maikmat an mga tawo, sa pagpo-pollute kan paros arog kan daing pakundangan na pagbuga kan maiitom na aso' hale sa tambutso kan mga vehiculos asin sa darakolang mga smoke-pipes kan mga pabrika, kasabay na an paninigarilyo.
Sigon kay Dr. Harris George sarong espesyalista sa pangangataman kan atmosphere, pwedeng magresulta ini kan iba-ibang klase kan inaapod na respiratory-related diseases siring kan lung cancer, asthma, asin iba pang helang.
Minaresulta man ini sa pagkakaigwa ki acid rain na iyo an minaraot sa gabos na klase kan pananom na nagdadara kan harshness sa kulit kan tawong nauuranan o natatagdoan kaini.
Apwera pa digdi an pamosong kaso kan pagkaluho kan satuyang Ozone Layer na iyo an proteksiyon kan kinaban kontra sa sobrang kusog na ultra violet ray na hale sa aldaw.
Asin bako sana sa Physical na aspeto nag-aatake an paglakop kan maitom na aso' dahilan nakakapekto man ini sa pag-iisip kan mga masanling henerasyon.
Sigon pa kay Dr. George, an mga babaying nagbabados na expose sa mga nag iiritomang mga aso', lalo na itong mga nakaistar sa mga urban areas, na minaresulta kan slow reception sa memorya kan saindang mga aki. Nagkakaigwa man ki contaminasyon an saindang parietal lobe of the brain na nagiging dahilan kan poor retention sa memorya kan mga aki.
Dugang man ni Dra. Madonna Galvez, pag-iriba kan naenot ng Doktor" may mga parte sa parietal lobe siring kan wernickles area kun saen responsable ini sa pagpapaintindi o pagpapasabot sa mga nagdadakolang aki, nagluluya an saindang cognitive ability na iyo an rason tanganing magluya sindang mag-intindi sa mga nangyayari. Nadidipisilan na sindang magirumduman an mga nakaaging experincia sa buhay."
Pinaglalaoman na mas lalo pang magiging maluya an utak kan mga masunod na henerasyon kung padagos na babalewalaon kan mga tawo an nasabing kaso. Dahilan ta gare man sanang kagadanan an ipinamana ninda sa saindang mga aki hanggang sa saindang mga maku-apo.
Conferment of National Awards
Ph ranks 3rd among countries in ‘visitor exports’ index
Ph ranks 3rd among countries in ‘visitor exports’ index
By Manila Standard Today
Legazpi City — The Philippines now ranks third among countries where “visitor exports” or foreign tourism will grow fastest between 2013 and 2023.
Albay Gov. Joey Salceda., citing a recent report from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Travel and Tourism League, said the Philippines could pick up from its 6.6 percent growth in 2012 with tourism as its flagship program.
The recent WTTC reports forecast the Philippines to grow 8.7 percent annually with robust foreign tourists arrival growth, together with Brazil and Venezuela with 14.4% and 9.1%, growth rates, respectively.
A noted economist and former economic adviser to Philippine Presidents, Salceda said the same WTTC report indicates that the Philippines ranks 5th among countries where spending on business travel grew fastest in 2012, with a growth rate of 23.7 percent. It also ranks 10th among countries where travel and tourism directly contribute to the Gross Domestic Product, a rather impressive figure considering the broad global tourism destinations.
The National Statistical Coordination Board reported that the country’s economy grew faster than expected in 2012 at 6.6 percent, way above the 5.0-6.0% official target for the year, and the actual 3.9 percent growth in 2011. The Philippines has so far been one of the best economic performers in Asia.
The situation, Salceda said, offers huge opportunity for his province, Albay, which has single-mindedly focused on tourism as its flagship program. In 2012 it posted an all-time high tourism growth of 49% making it the fastest growing destinations in the country.
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