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IT’S SHOW TIME IN TAGUM CITY! Standing 70 feet tall and magnificent with its 45,000 bulbs, this giant Christmas Tree drew considerable ohhs and ahhs among those who stood beside it to have their pictures taken as souvenir of this Yuletide landmark in the City of Tagum. It aptly reminded Christians of the glorious salvation brought by the Babe in the manger born 2000 years ago. But if the people stood awed by the giant light, they were also dazed by the spectacular display of fireworks and ambivalent colors that brightened the skies as they greeted the rollover of the New Year with a big bang. SHOW TIME, indeed! |
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(EDITOR'S NOTE: December 1, 1999 marked two special events in the history of the City of Tagum. On this very memorable day, the new logo of the city was unveiled signifying Tagum City's coming of age. Following the unveiling ceremony was the official launching of all christmas displays and the lighting of the 70 ft. giant christmas tree of the city which was touted as the second tallest in the whole country. Below is the LCE's message during the unveiling ceremony._ |
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I wish to thank all of you who really took the time to be with us and the people of the City of Tagum on this very memorable occasion. Your presence means so much to all of us because for us, especially the city officials, it is a clear manifestation of your affirmation and support to the direction of local governance that we have pursued for the City of Tagum and its people |
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The explanation of the different symbols embodied in the seal, which was read to us by the Honorable Members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Tagum, Kgd. Fortunato Dayot, Kgd. Rey Alba, and Kgd. Bong Bermudez, respectively, has said it all. (Turn to p. for meaning of the seal.) For us, the seal is some kind of a guide, a compass that will serve as our guide, as we steer the new City of Tagum against the waves of these difficult times and into directions of more progress and development, into a better quality of life, especially for the marginalized of our people. While we gave everything to be able to come up with this new logo to symbolize Tagum City’s coming of age and to mark her journey into the nitty-gritty of urbanization and industrialization, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all those who were responsible for her glorious past, the past administrations of government officials who made Tagum what she was when we took over, and gave us this chance to take part in directing her destiny to greater heights. I am also very grateful to those who helped in the difficult and tedious task of conceptualizing this new logo, and virtually helped us map out our future actions as envisioned in this seal. This is a record achievement, a milestone, because I believe that this seal will help us firm up our determination to train our sight into the direction we have set for ourselves as we perform our mandated tasks as government workers. To the people of Tagum, this seal is the embodiment of our ideals, our dreams and aspirations. It is my hope that together, we can continue to work together and bring Tagum City to heights never before scaled. Let this seal be our constant reminder that we will stop at nothing to make and give Tagum City and her children only the best. Let this also be a constant reminder that no one can help Tagum City except us, people of Tagum City. Kinsa pa man diay ang motabang sa Tagum, kon dili kita ra usab nga taga-Tagum. MABUHAY!
REY T. UY City Mayor |
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Unveiling the New Logo and launching of millennium celebration |
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All systems go for Tagum City Millennium Bash |
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While the CARAGA Region geared up Pusan Point to welcome visitors and tourists for the Millennium Sunrise at 12:45 A.M., it was all systems go for the Tagum City Millennium Event last Dec. 31, 1999. The Tagum City Millennium Events Committee (TCMEC), through its chairman, Hon. Mayor Rey T. Uy, thanked the people of Tagum for taking time to join the rest of the Tagumwenos in celebrating the city’s millennium bash. The City Government of Tagum, Davao del Norte and its private and business sector have gone out of their way and prepared the big event for the people of Tagum and all those who wished to make a difference in the manner they bid the old year adieu and welcomed the Year of the Dragon. "I wish to thank everyone who came and joined us in this once-in-a-lifetime reunion of the big family of Tagumweños. We might have broken the tradition of being in the comfort of our homes but we have welcomed the Year of the Dragon with the big, wide sky as our roof and the warmth of fellow Tagumweños breathing next to us to envelope us in the assurance that we’re one in our vision of a better and more progressive Tagum City," the Mayor said. Six J Fireworks, a group of pyro-technic experts from Bulacan was commissioned to stage the P 0.5 fireworks display that highlighted the millennium bash and provided the fiery, big bang for the Year 2000. The Committee on Public Safety, chaired by the Hon. Tristan Royce R. Aala, SP Committee Chairman on Peace and Order, prepared the contingency plan which ensured the smooth flow of the traffic, including a parking area and vehicle safety plan during the whole duration of the affair. The local PNP office under Police Chief Inspector Pythagoras Cervantes had also enlisted the assistance of the barangay police of the 23 barangays, including non-government action and rescue groups of the KARANCHO, REACT, RECON and the KNIGHTHAWK Foundation, Inc., to provide foot and roving patrols to monitor and ensure the peace and order situation. Cervantes issued a warning to the public to observe sobriety in their actions in order to avert possible accidents as a result of the revelry. He reiterated the warning on the prohibition of the use of firecrackers especially in the designated area of merriment which is the Tagum Trade and Cultural Center (formerly, the old public site), including areas which were closed to vehicular traffic beginning 5:00 P.M. of Dec. 31, 1999 until 3:00 A.M. of Jan. 1, 2000. These streets were Roxas Street; Quezon Street; Rizal Street; Bonifacio Street; and, Osmeña Street. Meanwhile, the whole of Sobrecarey Street; the grounds of the Magugpo Pilot Central Elem. School; Barangay Magugpo Poblacion grounds; and, the Rotary Club grounds were designated as parking areas. The
City Health Offices I & II were also mobilized to attend to emergency
cases should the revelry cause some unavoidable injuries. The CHO I Center
and the City Library have been identified as First Aid Centers. Acting as
the nerve center, of course, was the TCMEC Action Center situated at the
entrance of the Tagum Trade and Cultural Center along Quezon Street.
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Mayor Uy receives the trophy of appreciation for Tagum City as the region's cleanest and greenest component city. |
Tagum City, cleanest & greenest component city in Region IX |
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The LGU of Tagum City bagged the Regional Award for the Cleanest and Greenest LGU (component city category). Mayor Rey T. Uy received the Trophy of Recognition during the Awarding Ceremony held at Grand Men Seng Hotel in Davao City last December. 10, 1999. In related developments, a faxed message received by the City DILG Field Office in Tagum informed the LGU that Tagum City was also declared as a NATIONAL FINALIST (Cleanest and Greenest LGU, Component City Category) for the Annual Gawad Pangulo sa KAPALIGIRAN (KAunlaran ng mga PAmahalaang Lokal sa KaLIinisan at KapaliGIRang LuntiAN) which integrated the National Clean and Green Awards and the Linis Bayan Program. The awarding ceremony was supposed to be held Dec. 15, at the Ceremonial Hall, Malacañang Palace, Manila but due to an urgent appointment of the President, the awarding ceremony was moved to January, 2000. This is the second time Tagum City made it as regional winner and the first as a national finalist. The criteria for the Annual Gawad Pangulo sa KAPALIGIRAN puts emphasis on a sustainable environment through general cleanliness and urban greening (70%). It also puts a premium on the support system provided by the LGU, including the participation of the community (30%). In the same faxed message, it was learned that other finalists in Region XI include the following:
In a related development, Tagum City’s Barangay Magugpo South, under the able leadership of Barangay Chairman Danilo Gullon, also figured as the Champion Lupong Tagapamayapa of Region XI and represented the LGU in the national level of the contest. As of press time, official reports reaching the City Information Office through the DILG Tagum City Field Office said that the LGU’s entry for Lupong Tagapamayapa emerged as the grand national winner. |
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The DOH Model Botica at the DRH Compound, Apokon, this city. |
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Inauguration of DOH Model Botica |
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Health Secretary Alberto Romualdez Jr. led the blessing and inauguration of the P 3M DOH Model Botica located at the Davao Regional Hospital (DRH) Compound, Barangay Apokon, this city last Dec. 9. Romualdez was joined by DOH undersecretaries, BFAD representatives, DRH officials, medical practitioners and employees, and also by Davao del Norte Governor, Rodolfo P. del Rosario and Tagum City Mayor, Rey T. Uy. The said outlet was the first to open among the three pilot outlets expected to be launched in the country within the month. DOH officials are optimistic though that all the outlets within the 67 government hospitals will be finally opened to the public by the end of next year. Conceived in the effort to increase the access of the buying public, especially the poor, to affordable medicines, the outlet is expected to address the people’s problem regarding sky-high prices of medicines. The Model Botica is going to be a source of cheaper but effective generic medicines compared to the branded ones sold by other retail outlets. In his message, Romual-dez stated that the DOH Model Botica aims to influence other retail outlets to patronize generic medicines because production and marketing of these medicines are less expensive, resulting to cheaper prices. "We do not intend to replace the pharmacies. What we have in mind is to encourage them to sell generic medicines as provided by the Generics Law. The cheaper the medicines, the more they can make a difference to those people who have less in life." Meanwhile, Secretary Romualdez and his party conducted a series of iodized salt testing in some food houses in the city public market prior to the formal launching activity. He was also impressed by the extraordinary cleanliness and orderliness of the public market. During the launching program, Gov. Rodolfo del Rosario decried the attitude of others who say that the Estrada administration has not done anything for the poor. "I wonder why they say in Manila and in Luzon that the President has not done anything, when we, in the countrysides already feel the impact of his anti-poverty program like this Botica ng Bayan," del Rosario said. Mayor Rey T. Uy, on the other hand, informed the Health Secretary of some vital health initiatives that the City of Tagum has undertaken. He cited the strong NGO partnership the LGU has established and the efforts it has exerted to address the health needs of the people. "These pro-poor programs are not new to the City Government of Tagum. We have al ready implemented programs which give free medical-dental check-up and medicines to our people, not to mention the free surgeries we extend through the Davao Regional Hospital, the Soroptomist International of Davao del Norte and other NGOS," Uy said. |
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OFFICE OF ECONOMIC ENTERPRISE: performing a mandate of service and income generation for Tagum City |
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It must be noted that the Office of the Economic Enterprise was originally an office under the Municipal Mayor and is composed of five sections namely, the Market Section, the Slaughterhouse Section, the TLAC Section, the Terminal or TOTIT Section and the Cemetery. It has a component of 52 personnel, 22 of whom are regular employees and 30 are contractual workers. This outfit excludes the Security and the sanitary personnel assigned in the market premises. It was under the present administration of Mayor Rey T. Uy that the Office of Economic Enterprise was finally created into a regular office of the City of Tagum by virtue of City Ordinance No. 3, s. 1999. Its main task is to manage most, if not all projects or programs of the city, which has an economic component, and with a mandate to extend the best service to the people while at the same time generate the most needed funds to support the programs of the city government. This humble representation is the first appointed manager of the newly created office. Our duty, however, has started as early as August last year. Our first assignment was the supervision of the TOTIT, which, at that time, was first fully integrated with the coming in of the jeepneys which were parked and scattered all over the city. Our first task then was to put order to the terminal, discipline the players working in the terminal, e.g. the vendors, the dispatchers, the comptrollers, the stall owners, and even the riding public. We have to instill in them the idea that our common bond is that, we all earn our livelihood from the terminal and that we all serve the riding public as our main client, and therefore, we have to do our best to make the terminal as clean and as orderly and serve the community public with all sincerity and courtesy. This rule goes well throughout the different sections of the economic enterprise. Having done this, our next important job was to put us to the task of collecting what is due to the city government. Our first action on this program was to orient our collectors on this major undertaking. We designed from within us, as an internal arrangement, a coordinating revenue officer, which will oversee the activities of the different collectors in as far as collection of fees are concerned. We device a system for the updating of payments of rentals and other fees whereby the recalcitrant and notorious hard payers are disciplined either by closing their stalls and or foreclosing them if they don’t follow what is stipulated in their lease-contract. I think our efforts paid off. As can be seen in this comparative monthly collection report among the different sections between last year and this year. As we have promised the mayor last year in the formulation of the budget we will do our best to rise to what is expected of us. We do not want to make the economic enterprise mainly as an income proposition. We would like to show and make the public feel that we are there foremost to serve them. Along this line, we are consciously making an effort to make the office a venue to educate our people whether it be implementing the law on iodized salt in the market or running after the violators of the anti-littering or garbage disposal ordinance at the TCOTIT. |
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P / Chief Inspector Pythagoras T. Cervantes is flanded by Louie Selario (right) of the local DILG Office, Hon. Tristan Royce Aala (extreme left) and Sammy Raymundo ( partly hidden ). |
Col. Ireneo Bacolod and KARANCHO President SPO4 Carlito "Coling" Barena prior to the program which officially launched the Community-Oriented Policing System (COPS). |
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Launching the Enhanced Community - Oriented Policing System |
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During the launching of the Enhanced Community Policing System (COPS) last November, Police Director Edgar C. Galvante, PNP Director for Operations and Chairman of the Law Enforcement Pillar (LEP) said that a major contributory factor to the national crime problem is the existence of major deficiencies in the Crime Justice System (CJS). He specifically mentioned that prominent among these are poor image credibility and widespread indifference and apathy by the community. He said that based on the latest survey, 56% believe that PNP has achieved little, while others say that they have lost the trust and confidence of the people. In the effort to bring back the trust and confidence of the people, and encourage them to participate and cooperate in law enforcement undertakings, the new PNP leadership under Police Director Panfilo M. Lacson has started to institute disciplinary measures in the police organization particularly the weeding out of undesirables from the service. The Law Enforcement Pillar is one of the pillars of the Criminal Justice System whose primary goals or aims are towards the protection of life, liberty, and property. But for law enforcemnet to succeed in its goals of peacemaking, there should be a strong partnership among the police, government and non-government agencies, and the community. One of the most effective means of crime prevention and control is through the establishment of an enhanced Community-Oriented Policing System (COPS) which is an integrated approach to address the security needs within a community, with the citizenry actively involved in the government’s relentless campaign to attain a crime - free society. (Below is the full text of the Keynote Address delivered by the NAPOLCOM Commissioner during the launching of COPS in Tagum City.) TOWARDS A MORE ENHANCED COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SYSTEM (Keynote Address of Commissioner ROMEO L. CAIRME during the launching of COPS in Tagum ) I am, indeed, honored and privileged to keynote the launching ceremonies of an Enhanced Community Oriented Policing System (COPS) for the Mindanao Region, which is being piloted in the fast-rising City of Tagum here in Davao del Norte. But before I proceed , allow me to extend my congratulations to the officials of the Local Government of Tagum, headed by City Mayor Rey T. Uy, and other officials for giving their all-out support to the project. Recognition is also due to the officers and men of the Tagum City Philippine National Police headed by the city Police Director, P/Chief Insp. Pythagoras T. Cervantes for all their efforts in coordinating with the National Police Commission here in Region XI, resulting in this very successful launching ceremonies. Moreover, I am particularly delighted to see the serious participation of the various national agencies based in Davao del Norte, non-government organization as well as the general public for their cooperative efforts. Ladies and Gentlemen, the Community-Oriented Policing System is a new philosophy in which police officers and private citizens work together in creative ways to help solve contemporary community problems related to crime, fear of crime, social and physical disorder, and neighborhood decay. Through regular informal contracts between the police and the residents and institutions in the area, a sense of character of the neighborhood is developed. The U.S nation crime prevention council emphasizes that under the COPS program, law enforcement officials address not just crimes but their causes. They identify problems and work with community residents to marshal community resources to solve those problems. Efficient law enforcement depends upon public trust and support. In the same manner, public support and involvement in crime prevention results in effective law enforcement. If the police prove ineffective in the performance of its basic mission, then the people lose their faith in criminal justice system and the government as a whole. Such condition reduced public support for the government and this manifest itself in the public's unwillingness to report crime or cooperate in the solution of cases. On the other hand, when people perceive their policemen are effectively performing their task of preventing crime and improving peace and order, then there is heightened public support for law and government. One important benefit that could be derived from such condition is the increase willingness of the citizenry to actively to involve themselves in community policing. Active citizen participation is essential because citizens possess a vast amount of information that the police can use to solve and prevent neighborhood crime. It is, therefore, imperative that at all times, the police must, as much as possible, attune itself with the needs and concerns of the community. It should be both progressive in terms of technology and thinking and aggressive in creating good relations with the public. Allow me further to illustrate the importance of a strong police-community partnership in crime prevention by focusing on the City of Tagum, one of the more prominent cities in Davao del Norte which is fast becoming a center of trade, commerce and industry in the region. If the peace and order situation in Tagum deteriorates and is perceived as not conducive for the conduct of business, then economic endeavors come to a standstill and the overall economy of the region suffers. However, an improved peace and order situation encourages the entry of investment. Indeed, peace and order condition is sine qua non to political, economic and sociocultural development. The adoption of the COPS is one long- term strategy endeavors to sustain whatever socioeconomic gains that had already been achieved by Tagum City. And because you , the community , have a stake in the socioeconomic wellbeing of your locality, you have to be involved in safeguarding and further enhancing the peace and order condition in the city. The proposed establishment of police boxes or police community precincts (PCPs) in the city aims to motivate the citizenry to be actively involved in the government's relentless pursuit of a crime free society. You must be willing to contribute your share towards peace and order, at least, in your immediate neighborhood. For its part, the PNP should give utmost priority in increasing police visibility in crime prone areas and the training and development of more police community relations, as these positive measures will not only address the problem of criminality but also discourage the resurgence of insurgency by building community respect and confidence for the police. In closing, I would like to stress that cooperation or close partnership between the police and the community is the key to the success of COPS. We must now take steps to develop each other’s capabilities, no matter how long it will take to rebuild the trust, to establish proper infrastructure, and our ability to instinctively work together with utmost dedication and commitment. In the implementation of the COPS program, you will certainly encounter obstacles, foremost of which are resource constraints and a host of domestic political issues and concerns. However, you should never allow such hindrance to deter your efforts in building common trust and confidence among yourselves. Nor should you complain about work and additional burdens and be discouraged by problems and difficulties that may come your way. Instead, be encouraged by your great potentials that even as you work within the given confines, you can still bring about the best results. I can assure you that we in the NAPOLCOM have high hopes that our police will henceforth exert more efforts to forge better understanding and cooperation with all of you to achieve our common goal of attaining a better quality of life in our communities. I would like to believe that your active participation in today’s launching ceremonies is a positive manifestation that the COPS will succeed in the city. The challenge is upon you now. Strive to make the Tagum City COPS program work for the best of the region and for us all. Again, I would like to reiterate our grateful appreciation for your warm welcome.
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HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT JOSEPH EJERCITO ESTRADA |
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C O N C O R D ( CONSTITUTIONAL CORRECTION FOR DEVELOPMENT ) |
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I. CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM: A VITAL KEY TO PROGRESS AND DEVELOPMENT A. Instituting necessary changes for national development CONCORD is an initiative of the administration of President Joseph Ejercito Estrada to correct specific outdated and restrictive provisions in the present Constitution that have hindered the country’s economic prosperity. While the 1987 Constitution effectively addressed the need to end political oppression and bring back basic freedoms of Filipinos, its framers failed to anticipate the backlash of inward - looking economic provisions, as well as predict the demands of the distant future - especially in the field of economics and business, in the next millennium. These have severely hampered efforts to steer the country towards attaining its full economic potential. Millions of Filipinos suffer from unemployment and underemployment. The high prices of basic commodities are well beyond the reach of ordinary Filipinos. These conditions accentuate the condition of widespread poverty all over the country. This situation underlies the need to take innovative as well as calculated measures that will ultimately serve to eradicate poverty and benefit the vast majority of Filipinos. WHY IS THERE A NEED FOR CONCORD While the administration is working on non-charter reform measures such as strengthening infrastructure networks, instituting sound macroeconomic policies, fighting corruption and working to level the playing field to bring in needed investments to aid the economy’s development and attract foreign investments - these are not enough. The world’s economy has changed radically in the past 13 years since the Constitution was written, but Philippine economic laws have not modernized fast enough to compete. Development initiatives have to be maximized through CONCORD if we want the effects of the Government’s efforts to be felt be the masses. CONCORD, thus hopes to attain the following fundamental objectives: • Create more jobs by removing impediments to the entry of foreign investments and capital into the mainstream economy. • Bring down the prices of basic commodities and make them affordable to ordinary Filipinos by encouraging competition and giving us access to more efficient production methods. • Improve the delivery of basic services to Filipinos and lower the cost of power, transportation, and housing by easing the entry of foreign technology as well as much needed capital into these sectors. • Make the country a full participant in the international economy and make us reap the enormous benefits of such involvement. • Give Filipinos access to the latest technological advancements in vital, sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing and information technology, among others, so these can be harnessed to, and lay the groundwork long-term domestic growth and development. • Improve the quality of mass media facilities to attract international audience to the country II. REFORMING RESTRICTIVE PROVISIONS TO IMPROVE THE PEOPLE’S LIVES Some proposed amendments to the 1987 Constitution and their projected benefits: A. On foreign ownership of land Current: Only the following may own land: Filipino citizens, corporations that are at least 60% owned by Filipino citizens, foreigners who inherit land and natural-born Filipinos who have involuntarily lost their citizenship. Proposed: Foreigners and foreign corporations may buy or own nonagricultural land up to 100%, subject to rules and restrictions as determined necessary by Congress (such as land use, size and process of sale and purchase). Benefits: Relaxing this provision will create jobs for Filipinos since more investments are bound to come into the country once foreign investors are assured of security of ownership of land on which they will build their offices, factories etc. Many investors are turned off by their inability to own land on which to set up their operations in the country. As an alternative, they have trained their sights on other countries with more investment friendly laws, resulting in lost employment opportunities for Filipinos. Likewise, mass housing will be made affordable to ordinary Filipinos. Presently, mass-housing units are still way beyond the reach of the typical wage - earner. However, once foreign land developers, who utilize more efficient and lower cost production methods in erecting mass-housing units; are allowed to own land, they will be able to use this to benefit Filipinos by offering affordable, lower cost alternatives to what are presently in the market. The proposed amendment limits foreign ownership to idle lands to be used for industrial purposes, and will not include agricultural lands. Comparative chart on land ownership not selected Asian countries COUNTRY ALLOWS FOREIGN OWNERSHIP OF LAND Thailand * Malaysia * Pakistan * India * Bangladesh * B. Foreign ownership of public utilities (power, gas, water telecommunications, etc.) Current: Foreigners, and foreign corporations are limited to a maximum of 40% ownership of public utilities such as power, water, telecommunications and transportation. Proposed: Foreigners and foreign corporations may own up to 100% ownership of such utilities, subject to rules and restrictions as determined necessary by Congress (such as use, size and process of sale and purchase ). Benefits: This ensures more efficient and cheaper delivery of basic services to Filipinos. Presently, our power rates are one of the highest in the world, potable water is unheard of in many households, and telecommunications services such as landlines and mobile phones are highly inefficient and costly while mass transport services have not been sufficient to provide for the growing needs of Filipinos. This is due to the lack of domestic capital to fund the growth and development of these sectors. Opening these up will mean the entry of added capital and modern technology which, when infused into these sectors, will enable them to cope with the country’s and the Filipino people’s needs. C. Foreign Ownership of businesses or licenses engaged in the exploration, development and utilization of natural resources. (Oil, gas, minerals, etc.) Current: Foreigners and foreign corporations are prohibited from ownership of more than 40% of businesses or licenses to engage in the exploration, development and utilization of natural resources such as oil, gas and minerals. This provision is deemed inadequate since foreign capital in these industries is limited to a mere 40% despite their ability to provide more than what is permitted by law, while domestic capital is sorely lacking since local funding sources cannot provide the 60% counterpart funding. Proposed: Foreigners and foreign corporations will be permitted to own up to 100% of such businesses and / or licenses, subject to rules and restrictions as determined necessary by Congress ( such as land use, environmental safeguards, size and process of sale and purchase ). Benefits: This will encourage the protection and preservation of the country’s environment, as well as promote the sustainable use of our resources. It is a known fact that established foreign companies have higher standards of environmental consciousness in conducting their business. This also means higher paying jobs for our workers in these industries. Likewise, foreign capital and modern equipment will enable us to explore for more resources in a safe and environmentally sound manner. IV. REVOLUTIONIZING VITAL SECTORS Two cases point are the telecommunications and power sectors. These two areas are vital to the country’s growth and development. Their stagnation and underdevelopment hinders progress and equates to lost investment opportunities. In the telecommunications sector, the National Telecommunications Development Plan of the Philippines (NTDP), which has a timeline up to 2015, has some of the following goals. • Increase telephone density to 18.3 phones per 100 people • Provide public calling stations to 100% of barangays by the year 2010 • Make cellular mobile telephone service available to 100% of provincial capitals and cities by the year 2000 covering major highways and corridors interlinking them. To make this possible $21 billion in new investments is needed. Under present laws, local investment have to cover 60% of this amount or $12.6 billion, with foreign investments limited to 40% under the Constitution, or $8.4 billion. The inability of domestic investors, including government, to come up with the counterpart funding for various projects, waylays the development of the telecommunication sector since needed projects are left unimplemented. The same holds true for the power sector. The country’s energy program requirement covering the six-year planning horizon (1999-2008) is estimated to be P413.9 billion. The implementation of the various programs in t he 10-year Philippine Energy Plan will require total investments of P1.1 trillion or an average of P110 billion annually. These figures only represent basic telecommunications and power requirements and do not even include the cost of other modern facilities needed to help the country keep in step with the global economy If restrictive economic provisions in the Constitution are lifted, and should government allow, full foreign ownership, even on a selective basis, the bulk of investments requirements in the telecommunications and power sectors can be suitably met by private-public sector partnerships backed by foreign direct investments. A healthy balance of telecommunications infrastructures guaranteed to yield access and availability on demand is needed if the country is to cash in on investment opportunities. Likewise, a world-class power sector ensures that the telecommunications infrastructures as well as industry users will be adequately supported. A rationalized power industry should also be able to provide power at a lower cost. |
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Barangay San Miguel |
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BARANGAY OFFICIALS Maximo D. Suico Barangay Captain Edgardo S. Tautho Brgy. Kagawad Antonio A. Nuñez Brgy. Kagawad Papias A. Aliñar Brgy. Kagawad William T. Ymalay Jr. Brgy. Kagawad Virgilio L. Selma Sr. Brgy. Kagawad Severino M. Limbago Brgy. Kagawad Harry G. Racoma Brgy. Kagawad |
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The Barangay Council of Barangay San Miguel at Session with Barangay Chairman, Hon. Maximo D. Suico, presiding. |
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| KGD. JUN COQUILLA with Brgy. Chairman Cris Aala and residents of Tagum Country Homes as they witness another get his first taste of potable water from a pipe of the Tagum Water District. | As head of the Special Task Force of the LCE for special projects, Kgd. Jun Coquilla hands over the check which is the City"s counterpart for the water sytem porject of TWD at Brgy Magdum. Brgy. Chairman Romeo F. Rey looks on |
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Hon. Agripino G. Coquilla, Jr.: Working his way up through sheer hard work and dedication. |
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Most of us will surely stand in awe of this man. For a guy of his age, it would seem to us, that he has been rewarded a rich and wondrous life, that he has achieved so much than most ordinary guys would have dreamed of achieving in their lifetime. But what can be considered as truly amazing is his grateful acknowledgment of all these gifts. Only a few people would be good enough to look back to the past in deep appreciation for all the good things that it has brought into their lives. Just like anybody else, he dreamed that one day he’s going to enjoy all the good things and comforts he’s enjoying now. But unlike some dreams –his did not dangle in the wind. He worked so hard until his dreams became a reality, until his hard work and dedication brought him honors and distinction for his accomplishments. The second child among the nine children of a retired policeman (now Barangay Kagawad of Visayan Village) and a public school teacher, he has been reaping honors since his elementary days until he obtained his Civil Engineering degree at the Cebu Institute of Technology in Cebu City. His name is behind some of the celebrated and important structures in the city, like the Molave Hotel, LYR Commercial Building, the CMS Building, not to mention several residential buildings in Davao City and in some parts of the province. His job as a councilor of the City of Tagum, particularly his chairmanship of the SP Committee on Public Works/Science and Technology would surely bring forth the same dedication and competence he has shown in his studies, profession, and his family. In the challenging years ahead, Tagum City will surely need the integrity, dedication, and the wisdom of people like Councilor Agripino "Jun" Coquilla, Jr. Now, more than ever, this man has confirmed that indeed, hard work and dedication begets immeasurable rewards and blessings. |
Approved Resolutions & City Ordinances |
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CITY ORDINANCE No. 23, S-1999 " An ordinance imposing fees in support for the City Government drive of reforestation, conservation and environmental protection fund / fee or in short RCEPF its acronym."
CITY ORDINANCE 62, S-1999 "An ordinance approving and adopting the corporate seal of the City of Tagum."
RESOLUTION No. 424, S-1999 A resolution favorably indorsing House Bill No. 7050. " An act amending Section 30 Chapter 4 of Republic Act No. 8424", otherwise known as the Tax Reform Act of 1997 and for other purposes.
RESOLUTION No. 555, S-1999 "A resolution authorizing the City Mayor of Tagum, Honorable Rey T. Uy to sign and accept for and in behalf of the City Government, the deed of donation of road lots owned by the heirs of Pablo M. Piatos Sr., (Deceased) represented by their Attorney in fact, Mr. Pablo C. Piatos, Jr. (Brother), situated at Barangay Magugpo North, City of Tagum, Province of Davao del Norte."
RESOLUTION No. 635, S-1999 A resolution authorizing the Ho. Rey. T. Uy, City Mayor, to sign for and in behalf of the City Government of Tagum the deed of donation of road lots owned by the Medical Mission Group Hospitals and Health Services Cooperative (MMGHHSC) located at Barangay Visayan Village, Tagum City.
RESOLUTION No. 642, S-1999 " A resolution authorizing the Hon. Rey T. Uy, City Mayor to sign for and in behalf of the City Government of Tagum the deed of donation of road lots and open spaces of the NHA-Capitol Homes Subdivision owned by Uraya Land Development, Inc., represented by Engr. Ernesto R. Avila, located at Barangay Mankilam, Tagum City.
RESOLUTION No. 653, S-1999 "A resolution designating the 2.8 hectare land acquired by the City of Tagum, located at Barangay Apokon as a government equity under the resettlement assistance program of the National Housing Authority (NHA)".
RESOLUTION No. 654, S-1999 "A resolution ordering the closure of a portion of Rizal Street, particularly fronting the Tagum City Hall every 6:00 P. M. - 5:00 A. M. effective December 1, 1999 until January 1, 2000."
RESOLUTION No. 655, S-1999 " A resolution declaring Appropriation Ordinance No. 04, S-1999 of the Sangguniang Barangay of Magugpo North, Tagum City operative effective upon its approval." |
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A TIME TO CELEBRATE "To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted…" OLD TESTAMENT, Ecclesiastes, III, 1-8.
Indeed, there is a time for everything and every purpose — a time to plan and a time to implement those plans. The City Government of Tagum, under the dynamic leadership of Hon. Mayor Rey T. Uy did just that. From Day One of his assumption to office until such time that he has assessed and had a clear picture of the existing conditions of the new city in terms of its physical, socio-cultural and economic infrastructure, the Mighty Mite spent considerable time with fellow city officials, implementors and frontliners to plan carefully what their brand of local governance hoped to achieve for the new City of Tagum. The transformation that the City of Tagum experienced this past year were clear manifestations of the immediate and efficient implementation of those plans. As the year signaled its end, they took time again to plan — this time for a grand celebration – for all that has been and all that will be. It was an elaborate plan conceived in close partnership with the private and business sector. It included putting up a giant Christmas tree and the staging of a most spectacular fireworks display. All these to give the people of the City of Tagum something to look forward to as we celebrate the Yuletide Season and await the roll-over of the 3rd Millennium. And the time to celebrate came. People were awed by the imposing 70-ft., 45,000-bulb structure which dwarfed the City Hall and illumined park promenaders in the evening. The fireworks also came 15 minutes before the strike of midnight on Dec. 31, and after the countdown to Year 2000 led by an obviously elated Local Chief Executive who was joined by his family, most of the city officials, the bishop of Tagum , the NGO partners, and of course, the people of Tagum City who chose to celebrate outside their homes. But while others were pleased with the festivities and regarded as necessary but worthwhile the intricate preparations, including the attending expenses, some skeptics chose to criticize and smirk at these efforts branding them as waste of people’s money. According to them, the resources spent for this "lavish" celebration could have very well been spent for more useful projects especially for the poor. The observation is valid, but the City Government would have felt remorseful if it has not done anything and yet celebrate. But we were all witnesses of the hard work that everyone has put in this past year. Besides, the private and business sector played a significant role by chipping in a considerable amount for the millennium bash. . The celebration was an apt thanksgiving for the bounties received: good working relationship among the city officials, dedicated and hardworking human resources, cooperative private sector, etc. It was also a well-wishing for more bounty, more progress and development for the people and the city in the year to come. Meanwhile, the City Government takes a breather, and marks time — for more projects, more programs, more developments, more vigorous and responsive local governance.
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