Local News: Atty. Menchie calls unity in protecting environment
Posted by PIO-Antipolo on 2010-09-09 10:22:38 PHTAtty. Menchie Leyble called for unity and to make way for cooperation now that rainy season in the country is approaching. The Executive Assistant for Social Services reiterated that politics should be set aside and that this is the most appropriate time to work hand in hand in dealing with the outcome of the rainy days to come.
“It’s the unity that counts. Ang importante, magkakasama tayo at nagtutulungan. Hindi naman natin pwedeng kalimutan ang ating kalikasan sapagkat ito ay parte ng ating buhay. Kapag nameligro ang kalikasan, mamemiligro rin ang ating pamumuhay,” said Atty. Menchie Leyble, also the president-founder of the Newly Integrated Ladies Organization (NILO).
Just recently, Atty. Menchie and NILO member helped residents of Brgy. Cupang to clean their creek and roads, in particular, getting rid of plastics and non-biodegradable materials that may soon clog waterways in the future.
Atty. Menchie also called the attention of barangay officials to coordinate with their constituents regarding the collection of garbage. She said that the concerns of residents particularly in the sitios of Barangay Cupang should not be neglected so as not to result to dire consequences.
“Konektado kasi lahat ang mga lagusan ng mga tubig papunta sa ating mga ilog. Kung mahaharangan ng mga dumi at plastic ang mga maliliit na estero, walang pupuntahan ang mga tubig kung hindi sa kalye at eventually, papasok ang tubig sa bahay-bahay,” Atty. Menchie added. She leads the all-women organization of NILO and kept reminding them of the horrors brought upon by typhoon Ondoy. But with consistent cooperation and awareness, according to Atty. Menchie, we can prevent such tragedy. (END)
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Atty. Menchie Leyble of the Newly Integrated Ladies Organization (NILO) and Executive Assistant for Social Services discusses the responsibilities of residents in cleaning their backyards and stop throwing their refuse in the creeks. She also calls to everyone including the barangay officials to cooperate with the city government in their programs and projects in protecting and sustaining the environment.
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Local News: Fairmount Hills Subdivision opens gate to private motorists
Posted by PIO-Antipolo on 2010-09-09 09:14:19 PHTOfficials of Fairmount Hills Homeowners Association (FHHA) agreed to open their gates for private vehicles to pass thru from downtown Antipolo to Ortigas Avenue to ease traffic buildup in the city while Singkalan bridge is still under construction.
The bridge of Singkalan serves as the main thoroughfare getting in and out of the city connecting Ortigas Ave. to P. Oliveros St., the road that leads to the Cathedral of Antipolo. Motorists coming from the church have to detour to M.L. Quezon St. going to Shopwise Supermart, turn right to Lorenzo Sumulong Memorial Circle (formerly Circumferential Road) just to drive to Ortigas Avenue.
The Public Order and Safety Deartment (POSD) led by P/Supt. Julian F. Pantonial coordinated with the officials of FHHA, agreed to help them manned the gates of Fairmount by sending POSD operatives to aid security guards guide motorists and ease traffic buildup inside the subdivision. Fairmount Hills will be open to private motorists on the following schedule: Monday to Friday, from 6:00am to 10am and from 4:00pm to 7:00pm.
Meanwhile, Councilor Bobot Marquez lauded FHHA officials for their invaluable cooperation while Singkalan bridge is yet to be finished. “The city government extends its appreciation for the officials of Fairmount Hills Subdivision, headed by Mr. Lito Mendoza and his officials, for providing access to private motorists. This will definitely lessen the traffic in the downtown area, especially during rush hour,” said Councilor Marquez. (END)
Detour to Fairmount Hills. While Singkalan bridge is under major repair and more likely to take more months to finish construction, the officers of FHHA headed by their president Lito Mendoza, decided to open their gates to private vehicles to ease traffic in downtown Antipolo.
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Local News: Mayor Nilo Leyble meets with DILG Secretary Robredo, Gov. Ynares
Posted by PIO-Antipolo on 2010-09-09 09:12:10 PHTIn a gesture of warm reception Antipolo City Mayor Nilo Leyble, together with Rizal Governor Casimiro “Junjun” Ynares III welcomed the arrival of Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jesse M. Robredo. The DILG Secretary was scheduled to give a speech to residents, fishermen and fish pen owners around Laguna de Bay in a conference dubbed: Bahang-gunian 2010.
In a short but very relaxed manner, The three leaders discussed and shared opinions mostly discussing public education system in their respective domain, sharing points on how to improve the quality of education for their constituents. The former mayor of Naga City, now being the DILG top man, Secretary Robredo said he will help improve the LGUs’ programs on public education.
“By all means, under the law of course, we will assist the local government units on how we can deal effectively with the demands for a better public schools and education” said the secretary.
“I am also pleased to know how fast Rizal province is developing as far as progress is concerned. And how efficient the local government officials, especially Antipolo City, on coping up with the lack of space in putting up schools” Secretary Robredo added, referring to Mayor Nilo’s immediate reply on space problems. That according to Mayor Nilo, if left and right expansion does not permit, he goes up.
The leaders met briefly before the secretary was scheduled to give a speech on a conference dubbed “Bahang-Gunian 2010” held at the Rizal Provincial Capitol, discussing the plight of residents, fishermen and fishpen owners around Laguna de Bay, and the worsening condition of the freshwater lake.
“Everything can be solved diplomatically. Every conflict, differences of opinions, can be given a lasting solution as long as all concerned parties are willing to sit down and talk about it.” said the secretary, addressing all the participants and guests.
Before leaving, the secretary declared he will definitely come back to Antipolo City. “I am definitely coming back to Antipolo City. I have not yet visited the city hall of the city and I am very much eager to come back and discuss with Mayor Nilo everything we can do for the better future of the city. Who knows, it may be sooner than everybody expect” said the DILG chief. (END)
The visiting DILG Secretary Jesse Robredo as he was welcomed by Antipolo City Mayor Nilo Leyble (right) and Rizal Governor Casimiro “Junjun” Ynares III, to give a reassuring speech on the plight of residents, fishermen and fishpen owners along Laguna de Bay.
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Local News: Antipolo City: getting ready for the Investment Summit in November
Posted by PIO-Antipolo on 2010-09-09 09:10:14 PHTIn preparation for the upcoming Antipolo City Investment Summit to commence on this November, the City Government of Antipolo in coordination with the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA & P) conducted a 2-day Strategic Management and Planning Workshop participated by the different department and program heads of the city together with selected non-government organization and private sector at the Meralco Management Leadership Development Center (MMLDC) last August 17-18, 2010. The output of the workshop was to identify the strength, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in Antipolo City to formulate strategic programs and action plans paving the road for a conducive investment environment for potential investors.
In the welcome remarks of Mayor Nilo Leyble, he conveyed his strong belief and hopes that the Investment Summit could be the crucial turning point in the history of Antipolo when the city’s economy started its phenomenal growth after the successful summit brought in millions of dollars in foreign investments. He also encouraged and congratulated in advance the participants of the workshop for their contributions and effort in taking part for the success of the workshop.
“For the next two days you will prepare a road map which will lead the city of Antipolo from where it is now to where it would like to be in the next few years in terms of its investment potential,” said Mayor Nilo. “Our goal is to make the economic climate here in Antipolo so attractive, have the infrastructure ready so that businesses and enterprises can be set up quickly and operated smoothly, and to make the procedures so easy as to attract business investments that will generate jobs and spur the economy.”
One of the guest speakers, Mr. Noel Gonzalez, Chair and CEO of Corporate Holdings Management, Inc. considered the market potential and opportunities in Antipolo, particularly in respect of coffee farming and coffee-based tourism. “Nestle Philippines wants to develop a portion of the vast track of land in Antipolo in a form of coffee farming,” he said. “Land and manpower will be provided by Antipolo while the technology, equipment, training and other resources needed for coffee farming will be supplied by Nestle Philippines. This is a very promising investment possibility in Antipolo between the City Government of Antipolo and Nestle Philippines offering job opportunities and income revenue for Antipolo City.”
The forthcoming Antipolo City Investment Summit will strengthen the efforts of Antipolo to attract local and foreign investments. Academes from UA&P foresee Antipolo City facing direction and possibilities towards a haven for retirees, Agri-Business, Eco-Tourism, and health and wellness.
Speakers from the UA&P, Dr. Bienvenido Nito, Dr. Bernardo Villegas, Dr. Llyod Baustista and Mr. Benjamin Dy were also present to share their knowledge and expertise in the field of economy and urban development. Councilors Bobot Marquez and Boots Zapanta, Ms. Amie Engalla of City Economic Enterprise, Engr. Rene Matienzo of City Planning, Ms. Violy Suarez of City Agriculture, Ms. Rowena Zapanta of City Cooperative and Livelihood Office (CCLO), Ms. Candida Lawis of City Assessor, Ms. Mavic Leyva of City Budget, Ms. Etchie Sangalang of City Accounting, Mr. Roger Atim of Public Employment Service Office (PESO), Engr. Norbie Mendoza of City Tourism and Ms. Josefina De Jesus of City Treasury were amongst the key people who participated in the said workshop.
City officials and members of the academe and business sector are all ears as Antipolo City Mayor Nilo shares his goal to make the economic climate in Antipolo City attractive for business investments that will generate jobs and spur the economy.
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Local News: Mayor Nilo Leyble Swear in GPTA and SGC Officers
Posted by PIO-Antipolo on 2010-09-09 09:01:57 PHTMAYOR NILO LEYBLE SWEAR IN GPTA AND SGC OFFICERS OF SAN ISIDRO read more...
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Local News: PROGRAMANG TRABAHO NG PESO PATULOY PARA SA MAMAMAYAN
Posted by PIO-Antipolo on 2010-09-09 08:59:45 PHTPROGRAMANG TRABAHO NG PESO PATULOY PARA SA MAMAMAYAN read more...
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Local News: Antipolo City Mayor Nilo Leyble, MVP team up to protecy environment
Posted by PIO-Antipolo on 2010-09-09 08:56:35 PHTAntipolo City Mayor Nilo Leyble, MVP team up to protect environment read more...
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Local News: COMELEC : NO IRREGULARITY IN POLLS
Posted by PIO-Antipolo on 2010-09-09 08:54:30 PHTCOMELEC: NO IRREGULARITY IN ANTIPOLO POLLS read more...
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Local News: BPLO wants senior citizens to receive more benefits
Posted by PIO-Antipolo on 2010-08-31 14:26:45 PHTThe Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO) wants business establishments in Antipolo City to comply Republic Act No. 9994, also known as the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010, which grants more incentives and tax exemptions to senior citizens. read more...
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Local News: Mayor Nilo: Sports ay para sa kabataan
Posted by PIO-Antipolo on 2010-08-31 14:24:58 PHTLalong pagpapalakas sa sports o iba’t ibang uri ng palaro ang target ng administrasyon ni Mayor Nilo Leyble para sa lalong paghubog ng mga kapakipakinabang at malusog na mga kabataan.
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