San Carlos City Holds Joint LCPC and CIACAT-VAWC Meeting

The San Carlos City government held a joint meeting of the Local Council for the Protection of Children (LCPC) and City Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking and Violence Against Women and Their Children (CIACAT-VAWC) today, Feb. 26, at the City Administrator’s Office.

Sangguniang Panlungsod Member and Women & Family Committee Chair Victoriana C. Cabili presided over the meeting attended by representatives of the various concerned agencies.

For LCPC, the agenda includes the upcoming Barangay Council for the Protection of Children (BCPC) functionality re-orientation and child representative quarterly meeting, revision/update of the Children’s Code, review of the LDPC workshop for CY 2024-2026 output, and reconstitution of LCPC members.

CIACAT-VAWC and LCPC Secretariat Lavern Rigor said that City DRRM Officer Joe Recalex Alingasa Jr. would allocate P1M for the children's emergency plan in exchange for annual work and financial plan submission.

She also said the LCPC would also submit a proposed resolution for the integration and adaptation of the children's plan to the local DRRM. On the other hand, the CIACAT-VAWC agenda includes the Provincial Opening Celebration of Women’s Month on March 6, local Women’s Month celebration on March 21, Safe Space Act orientation at the barangay level, B-VAW desk functionality by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), and Gender Sensitivity Training for city officials, updates on the proposed additional monthly allowance to B-VAW desk officers, update report, and reconstitution of CIACAT-VAWC members.

Meanwhile, City Legal Officer Atty. Peter Parco shared that the proposed additional monthly allowance for B-VAW Desk Officers was already recommended based on the local government code.

San Carlos City Children and Women’s Affairs Inc. vice president Ma. Novah Sollesta and Philippine National Police (PNP)- San Carlos Women and Children Protection Desk Officer Ma. Angelie Operio also reported the total number of VAW victims.

SP Member Cabili also invited everyone to participate in Women's Month activities this March.

Source: LGU

San Carlos City Joins Global Earth Hour 2023

San Carlos City joined the global community in observing the annual Earth Hour last night, March 25.

The City Environment Management Office (CEMO) staff led the event at the city hall ground that highlighted the importance of energy conservation.

Non-essential lights in the city hall, streets, and other landmarks from 8:30 to 9:30 PM were turned off while improvised colorful lamps made of recyclable materials such as plastic bottles and LED lights lit the darkness.

Engr. Arthur Batomalaque, Integrated Waste Management/Pollution Control Division Head of CEMO said the city consistently observed Earth Hour, and this time, Resolution No. 21-084 was made for it.

He added switching off the lights for an hour could help minimize carbon emissions; looked forward to having more activities next year in line with Earth Hour.

He also encouraged every citizen to be mindful of the significance of taking care of nature and to participate in activities that conserve it.

Mayor Renato Gustilo said he will continue to support the annual activity and hoped that people will also support any environmental programs.

Former German Development Service (GDS) consultant Klaus Hanuschke is happy that the city continuously takes part in Earth Hour that imposes environmental protection; hoped to celebrate said event in San Carlos next year.

Francisco Dela Peña Jr., Education Program Supervisor, DepEd Cadiz City who also witnessed the switching off of lights said the advocacy helps the environment a lot and should be implemented not just in cities but in the entire world.

Also present during the said event were the SP Committee Chair on Environmental Protection and Natural Resources Armando Laguda Jr. and Negros Oriental 3rd District Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member Kit Marc Adanza.

Source: San Carlos City, Neg. Occ. -LGU Information Page

San Carlos City Holds Annual Tree Planting Activity

The local government unit of San Carlos City held its annual tree planting activity on July 4 in Barangay Prosperidad.

At least 2,000 pieces of 6 endemic trees were planted namely Nara, Bangkal, Ulayan, Molave, Tugas and Dao by different local and national offices, organizations and private stakeholders.

San Carlos City Mayor Renato Y. Gustilo, Vice Mayor Christopher Paul Carmona, First District Representative Gerardo P. Valmayor Jr. and Sangguniang Panlungsod members Jose Carlos L. Villarante, Armando L. Laguda Jr. and Mark E. Cui also joined said activity along with other personnel from various offices.

Forest Ranger Rogelio Dela Torre, City Environment Management Office (CEMO) Forestry Division said the activity will not only conserve nature but also rehabilitate the water reservoir which somehow experienced sudden drop of supply in the area.

Said activity is part of the 62nd Charter Anniversary Celebration of the city of San Carlos.

Source: San Carlos City LGU