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A MANDAUE City official has proposed several initiatives to strengthen and promote “silhig” (brooms) as a specialty product of the city to support the livelihood of its local manufacturers.During the City Council’s regular session on Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, Councilor Nerissa Soon-Ruiz proposed that the City Government coordinate with department stores and grocery stores to allow silhig manufacturers to display their products in these establishments, as was done in the past.Soon-Ruiz noted that the number of silhig manufacturers in the city had been decreasing. Silhig is a type of Filipino broomstick made of palm midribs bound together with or without a wooden pole handle. In Mandaue City, Barangay Paknaan is well-known for producing good quality brooms and a significant number of silhig manufacturers. Last Sunday, Feb. 11, the village celebrated its 13th annual Silhig Festival. The Silhig Festival is part of Paknaan’s fiesta celebration, which honors the Sto. Niño. The festival, celebrated every first Saturday of February, was created in 2011 to showcase silhig as the barangay’s primary source of livelihood and attract more investors.Soon-Ruiz suggested having silhig souvenirs made, especially for potential investors, to enhance the production of local manufacturers; and for the City Government to help provide technological advancements to enhance the broomsticks’ production.“When we offer gifts to our visitors, we can include brooms as one of the souvenirs. We can create a local brand out of it. Along with the bamboo watch, we can add brooms and promote these items. This way, we can support our local industries which are gradually disappearing,” said Soon-Ruiz in Cebuano.“We often buy broomsticks from Baguio City, but come to think of it, our silhig in Paknaan is also of good quality,” she added.Decreased incomePaknaan Barangay Captain Marissa Tecling said out of the barangay’s approximately 34,000 residents, about 40 percent or roughly 13,600 people depend on selling silhig for their livelihood. But only a few families skilled in broomstick manufacturing are left doing the business, she said.Paknaan offers two types of silhig. First is the “pinisi,” which is made of palm midribs bound with a rope or “pisi” which comes with a bamboo holder stick. It costs P50. The other type, called the skylab, is made of special fiber from a buli tree. This also comes with a bamboo stick handle but costs a little more at P75.All products can be purchased either directly from Paknaan makers or at the Mandaue City Public Market.Tecling explained that the annual Silhig Festival is meant to promote the industry and to possibly attract even international attention from social media posts.She said many overseas Filipino workers buy Paknaan’s silhig due to its good quality.Emmadhel Alinsug, 27, who comes from one of the native silhig maker families in Zone Sibuyas, said their sales significantly dropped after the Covid-19 pandemic hit in 2020. Before the pandemic, they used to earn around P1,000 to P2,000 a day. Nowadays, they can only earn P5,000 or less per month, depending on random orders they receive. Alinsug also said they often face difficulties in getting a steady supply of fiber. When stocks from their nearest supplier in Barangay Labogon run out, they source their materials from Compostela in nothern Cebu. Alinsug welcomed Soon-Ruiz’s proposal, saying this would help them keep the industry alive. The silhig industry is their sole source of livelihood, which has been passed down through generations.“It would be great if we will be promoted because before, we used to be around 30 families making silhig here. Now, we are down to roughly 10 families who continue to manufacture silhig,” said Alinsug in Cebuano.Silhig toursFor her part, Councilor Immaline Cortes-Zafra, who chairs the committee on budget, said Mandaue City is taking steps to preserve its local silhig manufacturing industry in Paknaan through ventures with non-government organizations.Cortes-Zafra said the City also regularly organizes tours in Paknaan for potential investors. “This allows them to see the manufacturing process and hopefully, encourage them to promote it in other areas,” she said. Department of Sports Philippines Philippines A DAY before the Fire Prevention Month celebration, Cebu City already recorded 51 fire incidents since the start of 2024 which translates to a 45.7 percent rise from the 35 fire incidents recorded during the same period last year.Of the 51 incidents this year, 30 happened in January, resulting in property damage of about P19 million, said Senior Fire Officer Wendell Villanueva, information officer of the Cebu City Fire Office (CCFO).Meanwhile, a total of 21 fire incidents were recorded in the month of February with two of the fires happening in the afternoon of Feb. 29.Villanueva urged the public to heighten fire precautionary measures, especially during the dry season when the risk of fires is higher due to dry weather conditions.Proclamation 115-A issued by President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. on Feb. 24, 1966, declared March as Fire Prevention Month to remind people about the importance of fire safety and prevention.“We need to raise awareness among people about the dangers of the hot season. A small mistake could lead to a fire outbreak as things, and homes tend to get extremely dry during this time,” Villanueva said. “As water is scarce, we should be extra cautious and take all necessary measures to prevent any incident,” he added, taking into account the existing El Niño phenomenon.The CCFO will embark on several educational programs and campaigns to inform people about fire hazards, proper fire safety measures and emergency preparedness.Earlier this week, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) Visayas reported that Cebu will be affected by a dry spell due to El Niño.According to Pagasa, a dry spell occurs when there are three successive months of below-normal rainfall or two consecutive months of “significantly below-normal”rainfall.Below-normal rainfall refers to a reduction of 20 to 60 percent from the average precipitation levels for a specific area, while significantly below-normal rainfall indicates a decrease of more than 60 percent compared to the norm.Villanueva urged the public to conserve water, particularly during this time, so that the fire department can respond swiftly in case of fire emergencies.The CCFO, which sources water from the Metropolitan Cebu Water District, is currently not having any issues with its supply, said Villanueva.To mark the opening of Fire Prevention Month on March 1, the CCFO held two motorcades traversing routes from north to south to spread fire safety information in various areas. / KJF

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A DAY before the Fire Prevention Month celebration, Cebu City already recorded 51 fire incidents since the start of 2024 which translates to a 45.7 percent rise from the 35 fire incidents recorded during the same period last year.Of the 51 incidents this year, 30 happened in January, resulting in property damage of about P19 million, said Senior Fire Officer Wendell Villanueva, information officer of the Cebu City Fire Office (CCFO).Meanwhile, a total of 21 fire incidents were recorded in the month of February with two of the fires happening in the afternoon of Feb. 29.Villanueva urged the public to heighten fire precautionary measures, especially during the dry season when the risk of fires is higher due to dry weather conditions.Proclamation 115-A issued by President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. on Feb. 24, 1966, declared March as Fire Prevention Month to remind people about the importance of fire safety and prevention.“We need to raise awareness among people about the dangers of the hot season. A small mistake could lead to a fire outbreak as things, and homes tend to get extremely dry during this time,” Villanueva said. “As water is scarce, we should be extra cautious and take all necessary measures to prevent any incident,” he added, taking into account the existing El Niño phenomenon.The CCFO will embark on several educational programs and campaigns to inform people about fire hazards, proper fire safety measures and emergency preparedness.Earlier this week, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) Visayas reported that Cebu will be affected by a dry spell due to El Niño.According to Pagasa, a dry spell occurs when there are three successive months of below-normal rainfall or two consecutive months of “significantly below-normal”rainfall.Below-normal rainfall refers to a reduction of 20 to 60 percent from the average precipitation levels for a specific area, while significantly below-normal rainfall indicates a decrease of more than 60 percent compared to the norm.Villanueva urged the public to conserve water, particularly during this time, so that the fire department can respond swiftly in case of fire emergencies.The CCFO, which sources water from the Metropolitan Cebu Water District, is currently not having any issues with its supply, said Villanueva.To mark the opening of Fire Prevention Month on March 1, the CCFO held two motorcades traversing routes from north to south to spread fire safety information in various areas. / KJF Is English taught in schools in the Philippines? THIRTEEN senators have approved a committee report related to a bill that seeks to legalize the medical use of cannabis or marijuana.Committee Report 210, which contains Senate Bill (SB) 2573, or the proposed "Cannabis Medicalization Act of the Philippines," was submitted by the joint Senate committees on Health and Demography, on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs, and on Finance.It was signed by its author and subcommittee chairman Senator Robin Padilla and Senators Sonny Angara, Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, JV Ejercito, Lito Lapid and Raffy Tulfo.Senators Grace Poe, Majority leader Joel Villanueva, Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III and Jinggoy Estrada also signed the report but have expressed intention to interpellate and introduce amendments during plenary debates.Senators Christopher “Bong” Go, Mark Villar and Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. also approved the report but with reservations.Under SB 2573, “the state shall legalize and regulate the medical use of cannabis which has been confirmed to have beneficial and therapeutic uses for known debilitating medical conditions.”This includes the acquisition, possession, transportation, delivery, dispensing, administration, cultivation, or manufacturing by private individuals or entities only for medical and research purposes.The measure will mandate the creation of the Philippine Medical Cannabis Authority (PCMA), which will be under the Department of Health, which will serve as the principal regulatory and implementing agency of the measure.Importation of medical cannabis will be limited to countries with established medical cannabis regimes or countries already using the same medical cannabis products in the last five years.Patients prescribed to use medical marijuana are prohibited to use cannabis for purposes other than for treatment of a debilitating medical condition and outside of the designated treatment facilities, use it with other illegal intoxicating or dangerous substances and sell or give it away.Doctors are prohibited to prescribe medical cannabis without an S2 license, prescribe it to any person who is not a qualified patient under the measure, for purposes other than for treatment of a debilitating medical condition, in quantity more than the needed dosage, refuse to maintain the record of all his or her patients and prescriptions issue, and issue a written prescription for his or her own use, or the use of his or her immediate family or relatives within the second civil degree of consanguinity or affinity.A joint House committee also approved earlier a counterpart bill of SB 2573. (TPM/SunStar Philippines)

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THIRTEEN senators have approved a committee report related to a bill that seeks to legalize the medical use of cannabis or marijuana.Committee Report 210, which contains Senate Bill (SB) 2573, or the proposed "Cannabis Medicalization Act of the Philippines," was submitted by the joint Senate committees on Health and Demography, on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs, and on Finance.It was signed by its author and subcommittee chairman Senator Robin Padilla and Senators Sonny Angara, Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, JV Ejercito, Lito Lapid and Raffy Tulfo.Senators Grace Poe, Majority leader Joel Villanueva, Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III and Jinggoy Estrada also signed the report but have expressed intention to interpellate and introduce amendments during plenary debates.Senators Christopher “Bong” Go, Mark Villar and Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. also approved the report but with reservations.Under SB 2573, “the state shall legalize and regulate the medical use of cannabis which has been confirmed to have beneficial and therapeutic uses for known debilitating medical conditions.”This includes the acquisition, possession, transportation, delivery, dispensing, administration, cultivation, or manufacturing by private individuals or entities only for medical and research purposes.The measure will mandate the creation of the Philippine Medical Cannabis Authority (PCMA), which will be under the Department of Health, which will serve as the principal regulatory and implementing agency of the measure.Importation of medical cannabis will be limited to countries with established medical cannabis regimes or countries already using the same medical cannabis products in the last five years.Patients prescribed to use medical marijuana are prohibited to use cannabis for purposes other than for treatment of a debilitating medical condition and outside of the designated treatment facilities, use it with other illegal intoxicating or dangerous substances and sell or give it away.Doctors are prohibited to prescribe medical cannabis without an S2 license, prescribe it to any person who is not a qualified patient under the measure, for purposes other than for treatment of a debilitating medical condition, in quantity more than the needed dosage, refuse to maintain the record of all his or her patients and prescriptions issue, and issue a written prescription for his or her own use, or the use of his or her immediate family or relatives within the second civil degree of consanguinity or affinity.A joint House committee also approved earlier a counterpart bill of SB 2573. (TPM/SunStar Philippines) Is English taught in schools in the Philippines? A MANDAUE City official has proposed several initiatives to strengthen and promote “silhig” (brooms) as a specialty product of the city to support the livelihood of its local manufacturers.During the City Council’s regular session on Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, Councilor Nerissa Soon-Ruiz proposed that the City Government coordinate with department stores and grocery stores to allow silhig manufacturers to display their products in these establishments, as was done in the past.Soon-Ruiz noted that the number of silhig manufacturers in the city had been decreasing. Silhig is a type of Filipino broomstick made of palm midribs bound together with or without a wooden pole handle. In Mandaue City, Barangay Paknaan is well-known for producing good quality brooms and a significant number of silhig manufacturers. Last Sunday, Feb. 11, the village celebrated its 13th annual Silhig Festival. The Silhig Festival is part of Paknaan’s fiesta celebration, which honors the Sto. Niño. The festival, celebrated every first Saturday of February, was created in 2011 to showcase silhig as the barangay’s primary source of livelihood and attract more investors.Soon-Ruiz suggested having silhig souvenirs made, especially for potential investors, to enhance the production of local manufacturers; and for the City Government to help provide technological advancements to enhance the broomsticks’ production.“When we offer gifts to our visitors, we can include brooms as one of the souvenirs. We can create a local brand out of it. Along with the bamboo watch, we can add brooms and promote these items. This way, we can support our local industries which are gradually disappearing,” said Soon-Ruiz in Cebuano.“We often buy broomsticks from Baguio City, but come to think of it, our silhig in Paknaan is also of good quality,” she added.Decreased incomePaknaan Barangay Captain Marissa Tecling said out of the barangay’s approximately 34,000 residents, about 40 percent or roughly 13,600 people depend on selling silhig for their livelihood. But only a few families skilled in broomstick manufacturing are left doing the business, she said.Paknaan offers two types of silhig. First is the “pinisi,” which is made of palm midribs bound with a rope or “pisi” which comes with a bamboo holder stick. It costs P50. The other type, called the skylab, is made of special fiber from a buli tree. This also comes with a bamboo stick handle but costs a little more at P75.All products can be purchased either directly from Paknaan makers or at the Mandaue City Public Market.Tecling explained that the annual Silhig Festival is meant to promote the industry and to possibly attract even international attention from social media posts.She said many overseas Filipino workers buy Paknaan’s silhig due to its good quality.Emmadhel Alinsug, 27, who comes from one of the native silhig maker families in Zone Sibuyas, said their sales significantly dropped after the Covid-19 pandemic hit in 2020. Before the pandemic, they used to earn around P1,000 to P2,000 a day. Nowadays, they can only earn P5,000 or less per month, depending on random orders they receive. Alinsug also said they often face difficulties in getting a steady supply of fiber. When stocks from their nearest supplier in Barangay Labogon run out, they source their materials from Compostela in nothern Cebu. Alinsug welcomed Soon-Ruiz’s proposal, saying this would help them keep the industry alive. The silhig industry is their sole source of livelihood, which has been passed down through generations.“It would be great if we will be promoted because before, we used to be around 30 families making silhig here. Now, we are down to roughly 10 families who continue to manufacture silhig,” said Alinsug in Cebuano.Silhig toursFor her part, Councilor Immaline Cortes-Zafra, who chairs the committee on budget, said Mandaue City is taking steps to preserve its local silhig manufacturing industry in Paknaan through ventures with non-government organizations.Cortes-Zafra said the City also regularly organizes tours in Paknaan for potential investors. “This allows them to see the manufacturing process and hopefully, encourage them to promote it in other areas,” she said.

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A MANDAUE City official has proposed several initiatives to strengthen and promote “silhig” (brooms) as a specialty product of the city to support the livelihood of its local manufacturers.During the City Council’s regular session on Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, Councilor Nerissa Soon-Ruiz proposed that the City Government coordinate with department stores and grocery stores to allow silhig manufacturers to display their products in these establishments, as was done in the past.Soon-Ruiz noted that the number of silhig manufacturers in the city had been decreasing. Silhig is a type of Filipino broomstick made of palm midribs bound together with or without a wooden pole handle. In Mandaue City, Barangay Paknaan is well-known for producing good quality brooms and a significant number of silhig manufacturers. Last Sunday, Feb. 11, the village celebrated its 13th annual Silhig Festival. The Silhig Festival is part of Paknaan’s fiesta celebration, which honors the Sto. Niño. The festival, celebrated every first Saturday of February, was created in 2011 to showcase silhig as the barangay’s primary source of livelihood and attract more investors.Soon-Ruiz suggested having silhig souvenirs made, especially for potential investors, to enhance the production of local manufacturers; and for the City Government to help provide technological advancements to enhance the broomsticks’ production.“When we offer gifts to our visitors, we can include brooms as one of the souvenirs. We can create a local brand out of it. Along with the bamboo watch, we can add brooms and promote these items. This way, we can support our local industries which are gradually disappearing,” said Soon-Ruiz in Cebuano.“We often buy broomsticks from Baguio City, but come to think of it, our silhig in Paknaan is also of good quality,” she added.Decreased incomePaknaan Barangay Captain Marissa Tecling said out of the barangay’s approximately 34,000 residents, about 40 percent or roughly 13,600 people depend on selling silhig for their livelihood. But only a few families skilled in broomstick manufacturing are left doing the business, she said.Paknaan offers two types of silhig. First is the “pinisi,” which is made of palm midribs bound with a rope or “pisi” which comes with a bamboo holder stick. It costs P50. The other type, called the skylab, is made of special fiber from a buli tree. This also comes with a bamboo stick handle but costs a little more at P75.All products can be purchased either directly from Paknaan makers or at the Mandaue City Public Market.Tecling explained that the annual Silhig Festival is meant to promote the industry and to possibly attract even international attention from social media posts.She said many overseas Filipino workers buy Paknaan’s silhig due to its good quality.Emmadhel Alinsug, 27, who comes from one of the native silhig maker families in Zone Sibuyas, said their sales significantly dropped after the Covid-19 pandemic hit in 2020. Before the pandemic, they used to earn around P1,000 to P2,000 a day. Nowadays, they can only earn P5,000 or less per month, depending on random orders they receive. Alinsug also said they often face difficulties in getting a steady supply of fiber. When stocks from their nearest supplier in Barangay Labogon run out, they source their materials from Compostela in nothern Cebu. Alinsug welcomed Soon-Ruiz’s proposal, saying this would help them keep the industry alive. The silhig industry is their sole source of livelihood, which has been passed down through generations.“It would be great if we will be promoted because before, we used to be around 30 families making silhig here. Now, we are down to roughly 10 families who continue to manufacture silhig,” said Alinsug in Cebuano.Silhig toursFor her part, Councilor Immaline Cortes-Zafra, who chairs the committee on budget, said Mandaue City is taking steps to preserve its local silhig manufacturing industry in Paknaan through ventures with non-government organizations.Cortes-Zafra said the City also regularly organizes tours in Paknaan for potential investors. “This allows them to see the manufacturing process and hopefully, encourage them to promote it in other areas,” she said., check the following table to see what categories most online casinos in the Philippines fit in.

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A DAY before the Fire Prevention Month celebration, Cebu City already recorded 51 fire incidents since the start of 2024 which translates to a 45.7 percent rise from the 35 fire incidents recorded during the same period last year.Of the 51 incidents this year, 30 happened in January, resulting in property damage of about P19 million, said Senior Fire Officer Wendell Villanueva, information officer of the Cebu City Fire Office (CCFO).Meanwhile, a total of 21 fire incidents were recorded in the month of February with two of the fires happening in the afternoon of Feb. 29.Villanueva urged the public to heighten fire precautionary measures, especially during the dry season when the risk of fires is higher due to dry weather conditions.Proclamation 115-A issued by President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. on Feb. 24, 1966, declared March as Fire Prevention Month to remind people about the importance of fire safety and prevention.“We need to raise awareness among people about the dangers of the hot season. A small mistake could lead to a fire outbreak as things, and homes tend to get extremely dry during this time,” Villanueva said. “As water is scarce, we should be extra cautious and take all necessary measures to prevent any incident,” he added, taking into account the existing El Niño phenomenon.The CCFO will embark on several educational programs and campaigns to inform people about fire hazards, proper fire safety measures and emergency preparedness.Earlier this week, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) Visayas reported that Cebu will be affected by a dry spell due to El Niño.According to Pagasa, a dry spell occurs when there are three successive months of below-normal rainfall or two consecutive months of “significantly below-normal”rainfall.Below-normal rainfall refers to a reduction of 20 to 60 percent from the average precipitation levels for a specific area, while significantly below-normal rainfall indicates a decrease of more than 60 percent compared to the norm.Villanueva urged the public to conserve water, particularly during this time, so that the fire department can respond swiftly in case of fire emergencies.The CCFO, which sources water from the Metropolitan Cebu Water District, is currently not having any issues with its supply, said Villanueva.To mark the opening of Fire Prevention Month on March 1, the CCFO held two motorcades traversing routes from north to south to spread fire safety information in various areas. / KJF licensed online casinos THIRTEEN senators have approved a committee report related to a bill that seeks to legalize the medical use of cannabis or marijuana.Committee Report 210, which contains Senate Bill (SB) 2573, or the proposed "Cannabis Medicalization Act of the Philippines," was submitted by the joint Senate committees on Health and Demography, on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs, and on Finance.It was signed by its author and subcommittee chairman Senator Robin Padilla and Senators Sonny Angara, Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, JV Ejercito, Lito Lapid and Raffy Tulfo.Senators Grace Poe, Majority leader Joel Villanueva, Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III and Jinggoy Estrada also signed the report but have expressed intention to interpellate and introduce amendments during plenary debates.Senators Christopher “Bong” Go, Mark Villar and Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. also approved the report but with reservations.Under SB 2573, “the state shall legalize and regulate the medical use of cannabis which has been confirmed to have beneficial and therapeutic uses for known debilitating medical conditions.”This includes the acquisition, possession, transportation, delivery, dispensing, administration, cultivation, or manufacturing by private individuals or entities only for medical and research purposes.The measure will mandate the creation of the Philippine Medical Cannabis Authority (PCMA), which will be under the Department of Health, which will serve as the principal regulatory and implementing agency of the measure.Importation of medical cannabis will be limited to countries with established medical cannabis regimes or countries already using the same medical cannabis products in the last five years.Patients prescribed to use medical marijuana are prohibited to use cannabis for purposes other than for treatment of a debilitating medical condition and outside of the designated treatment facilities, use it with other illegal intoxicating or dangerous substances and sell or give it away.Doctors are prohibited to prescribe medical cannabis without an S2 license, prescribe it to any person who is not a qualified patient under the measure, for purposes other than for treatment of a debilitating medical condition, in quantity more than the needed dosage, refuse to maintain the record of all his or her patients and prescriptions issue, and issue a written prescription for his or her own use, or the use of his or her immediate family or relatives within the second civil degree of consanguinity or affinity.A joint House committee also approved earlier a counterpart bill of SB 2573. (TPM/SunStar Philippines)

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