Saturday, March 24, 2018
Pateros Cityhood
On March 29, 1900, Pateros became one of the towns in the newly created province of Rizal, by virtue of General Order No. 40, Act No. 137 of the Philippine Commission, which was promulgated on June 11, 1901. Then on October 12, 1903, Act No. 942 united Pateros with Taguig and Muntinlupa into one municipality under Pateros. The municipality was renamed Taguig on March 22, 1905, through Act No. 1308.
Executive Order No. 20 dated February 29, 1908 partitioned Pateros from Taguig, and the town regained independent status as a municipality on January 1, 1909, by Executive Order No. 36. On November 7, 1975, Pateros became a part of the new Metropolitan Manila Area through Presidential Decree No. 824.
It was reclassified to a first class municipality effective on November 20, 2001 pursuant to Section 2 (c) of Department Order No. 32-2001 of the Department of Finance, as implemented by Memorandum Circular No. 01-M (NCR) dated January 28, 2002.
Lawmakers in the plenary expressed their support and agreement to convert Pateros into a city, making it the 18th city in Metro Manila.
Local government officials headed by Pateros Miguel "Ike" Ponce III, together with Vice Mayor Gerald German and members of the local council, came in full force to thank Senator Juan Edgardo Angara, Committee Chairman of the Committee on Local Government, for sponsoring the bill and ensuring its passage during the third and final reading.
The move for the conversion of Pateros into a city started in 2011 when it was proposed by Taguig City-Pateros Rep. Arnel Cerafrica.
Pateros has an average annual income of P201,361,140 as certified by the Department of Finance and a population of 63,840 as certified by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
It occupies a total of 176 hectares, as certified by the Land Management Bureau.
Once signed by President Rodrigo Duterte, the law will be published and will be subject to a plebiscite to allow all the members of the electorate to participate in the democratic process.
Local officials are confident that residents of the town will embrace the development as it promises to bring more opportunities, more jobs and greater progress to Pateros.
Executive Order No. 20 dated February 29, 1908 partitioned Pateros from Taguig, and the town regained independent status as a municipality on January 1, 1909, by Executive Order No. 36. On November 7, 1975, Pateros became a part of the new Metropolitan Manila Area through Presidential Decree No. 824.
It was reclassified to a first class municipality effective on November 20, 2001 pursuant to Section 2 (c) of Department Order No. 32-2001 of the Department of Finance, as implemented by Memorandum Circular No. 01-M (NCR) dated January 28, 2002.
Lawmakers in the plenary expressed their support and agreement to convert Pateros into a city, making it the 18th city in Metro Manila.
Local government officials headed by Pateros Miguel "Ike" Ponce III, together with Vice Mayor Gerald German and members of the local council, came in full force to thank Senator Juan Edgardo Angara, Committee Chairman of the Committee on Local Government, for sponsoring the bill and ensuring its passage during the third and final reading.
The move for the conversion of Pateros into a city started in 2011 when it was proposed by Taguig City-Pateros Rep. Arnel Cerafrica.
Pateros has an average annual income of P201,361,140 as certified by the Department of Finance and a population of 63,840 as certified by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
It occupies a total of 176 hectares, as certified by the Land Management Bureau.
Once signed by President Rodrigo Duterte, the law will be published and will be subject to a plebiscite to allow all the members of the electorate to participate in the democratic process.
Local officials are confident that residents of the town will embrace the development as it promises to bring more opportunities, more jobs and greater progress to Pateros.
3rd TFFF, a tribute to Direk Maryo
The third edition of TOFARM Film Festival (TFF) from Sept. 12 to 18 will be a tribute to its former festival director, the late Maryo J. Delos Reyes. With social-entrepreneur Dr. Milagros O. How at the forefront, the TFF is the only advocacy-driven film festival in the country. The entries seeking inclusion has to showcase the lives, journeys, trials and triumphs of the Filipino farmers.
“We were deeply saddened with the demise of Direk Maryo. He gave so much of himself for TFF. When he suddenly left us, we found ourselves at a crossroad – should we go on with the project or not? But after a lot of thinking, I personally thought it’s best to carry on what Direk Maryo started. The festival would be a continuation of his vision for the farmers and for our film industry. This is our tribute to him.”
The deadline of submission of entries this year is on April 20. Those interested may log on to www.tofarm.org for the mechanics of the competition. TFF 2018 will also include a short film competition. The awards night will be on Sept. 15.
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Like new again
It’s been asked: “What do Madonna, Marilyn Monroe, Charlie Chaplin, Nelson Mandela, Pablo Picasso, former US Pres. Harry Truman, Prime Minister Charles de Gaulles, German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer, King Hirohito of Japan and King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, among other others, have in common?
Well, it’s been said all of them underwent original living cell therapy in the clinic of Prof. Dr. Block or Prof. Dr. Niehans. Dr. Block’s grandson, Dr. Daniel Block, reminded us so when he was here recently to meet with the local media. He also said Dr. Paul Niehans is the father of modern living cell therapy.
Dr. Daniel Block is the Managing Director of the D. Siegfried Block GmbH & Clinic in Lenggries, Germany which has always been the top choice when it comes to fresh cell therapy because of its ancestry of excellence.
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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, March 24, go to Yehlen Catral, Jennifer Cortes, Pinky Alforque, Gloria Goloy, Ayo Gunting, Tessie Lobriguito, Jonathan Lorenzo, Leo Dominguez, Zardo Austria, Glen Regondola, Nate Barretto, Vangie Martelle, Gian Berino who turns 24 years old and Chloe Madison G. Martinez who turns 3 year old today… March 25: Rosemarie Gaisano, Esther Vibal, Leo Katigbak, Iris Sanchez, Dominic Rea, Bernard Cloma, Oscar Oida, Leandro Muñoz, and Quintin Alianza… March 26: Rebecca Rocha, Atty. Beth Guerrero, Manny Valdemor, Jair Williams, Ed Santiago, and Grace Samar, Margie Baterina, Dr. Marievi David, David Chua, and Kathryn Bernardo…
“We were deeply saddened with the demise of Direk Maryo. He gave so much of himself for TFF. When he suddenly left us, we found ourselves at a crossroad – should we go on with the project or not? But after a lot of thinking, I personally thought it’s best to carry on what Direk Maryo started. The festival would be a continuation of his vision for the farmers and for our film industry. This is our tribute to him.”
The deadline of submission of entries this year is on April 20. Those interested may log on to www.tofarm.org for the mechanics of the competition. TFF 2018 will also include a short film competition. The awards night will be on Sept. 15.
• • •
Like new again
It’s been asked: “What do Madonna, Marilyn Monroe, Charlie Chaplin, Nelson Mandela, Pablo Picasso, former US Pres. Harry Truman, Prime Minister Charles de Gaulles, German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer, King Hirohito of Japan and King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, among other others, have in common?
Well, it’s been said all of them underwent original living cell therapy in the clinic of Prof. Dr. Block or Prof. Dr. Niehans. Dr. Block’s grandson, Dr. Daniel Block, reminded us so when he was here recently to meet with the local media. He also said Dr. Paul Niehans is the father of modern living cell therapy.
Dr. Daniel Block is the Managing Director of the D. Siegfried Block GmbH & Clinic in Lenggries, Germany which has always been the top choice when it comes to fresh cell therapy because of its ancestry of excellence.
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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, March 24, go to Yehlen Catral, Jennifer Cortes, Pinky Alforque, Gloria Goloy, Ayo Gunting, Tessie Lobriguito, Jonathan Lorenzo, Leo Dominguez, Zardo Austria, Glen Regondola, Nate Barretto, Vangie Martelle, Gian Berino who turns 24 years old and Chloe Madison G. Martinez who turns 3 year old today… March 25: Rosemarie Gaisano, Esther Vibal, Leo Katigbak, Iris Sanchez, Dominic Rea, Bernard Cloma, Oscar Oida, Leandro Muñoz, and Quintin Alianza… March 26: Rebecca Rocha, Atty. Beth Guerrero, Manny Valdemor, Jair Williams, Ed Santiago, and Grace Samar, Margie Baterina, Dr. Marievi David, David Chua, and Kathryn Bernardo…
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