Tag: Victorias City

80 ex-NPA supporters in north Negros vow loyalty to gov’t

BACOLOD CITY — Some 80 former members and mass supporters of the Communist Party of the Philippines – New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) in northern Negros pledged loyalty to the government in a ceremony held at the covered court of Barangay 5 in Victorias City on Friday.

They took their oath of allegiance during the event that was initiated by the Philippine Army’s 79th Infantry Battalion (IB) based in Sagay City, Negros Occidental.

Some 80 former members and mass supporters of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army from five villages in northern Negros take their oath of allegiance to the government in a ceremony held at the covered court of Barangay 5 inVictorias City on Friday (Feb. 22, 2019).
Photo courtesy of 79th Infantry Battalion, Philippine Army

Lt. Col. Emelito Thaddeus Logan, commander of the 79th IB, said in a statement that this was the result of the series of insurgency awareness sessions conducted by their Community Support Program (CSP) teams.

“It made them realize the lies and deceptions of the communist terrorists. They voluntarily reached out to the government troops, shared their experiences, and revealed that they were providing support to the CPP-NPA,” he added.

They are from barangays Estado and Gawahon in Victorias City; Caduhaan in Cadiz City; Canlusong in EB Magalona; and San Pablo in Manapla.

Logan said the participants admitted providing material, financial, and moral support to the CPP-NPA and some of them even became fighters.

Others who took the oath included former Militia ng Bayan members and a courier.

Logan said the participants appreciated the efforts of the CSP teams and the local governments in addressing their issues and concerns to achieve lasting peace and development.

He also thanked the group for their cooperation, and the city government of Victorias for its unconditional support and partnership.

The United States and European Union have declared the CPP-NPA as a terrorist group. (PNA)

Source: http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1062775

BIR-Region 12 aims to collect P14.3-B in 2019

BACOLOD CITY — The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Revenue Region 12 (BIR-12), which covers Negros Island and Siquijor, is aiming to collect PHP14.3 billion in tax this year.

The target was bared by the head of the regional office during the launching of the agency’s tax campaign logo and slogan this year in a program held at the regional office’s Function Hall in this city on Monday. 

Regional Director Aynie Madajoyan-Dizon called on the tax officials and employees to work together to increase the revenue collection for the year.


Bureau of Internal Revenue-Revenue Region 12 Director Aynie Mandajoyan-Dizon (left) leads the launching of the agency’s 2019 tax collection campaign logo and slogan at the regional office’s Function Hall in Bacolod City on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019.
Contributed photo
 

In 2018, BIR-Revenue Region 12 posted a deficit of PHP3.9 billion after it collected only PHP9.3 billion out of its PHP13.2-billion target collection.

“We remain optimistic to hit the collection target this year,” Madajoyan-Dizon said.

The BIR-Revenue Region 12 coverage area includes revenue district offices in Bacolod City, Victorias City and Binalbagan town in Negros Occidental; Dumaguete City in Negros Oriental; and Siquijor Province.

Madajoyan-Dizon said that 2019 is an exciting year for BIR-Revenue Region 12, not just because of their higher target, but also because of the new developments, projects, and programs implemented by the management for its employees.

“The BIR takes charge of 70 percent of the national collection. Without us, it would be difficult for the government to finance the projects for the people,” she added.

For 2019, the BIR campaign slogan is “Para sa inyo. Maging tapat tayo. Serbisyong tapat, buwis na sapat” (For you. Let us be honest. Honest service, adequate tax).

This year’s logo, conceptualized by multi-awarded designer Kenneth Cobonpue, consists of a heart-shaped blue and red shaking hands with three yellow rays of the sun at the center.

The logo emphasizes the rendering of excellent, faithful, sincere and dedicated service to the taxpayers with the agency’s belief that excellent service would encourage the public to regularly and properly their taxes.

The heart symbolizes “katapatan”, particularly in meeting obligations which can be achieved through collaboration between the BIR and taxpayers while the hand shaking gesture connects and brings the BIR and taxpayers together in responding to the call for action.

The rising sun depicts progress and improvement in the lives of the Filipinos that can be achieved through right collection and payment of taxes, which will fuel government services and projects.

The BIR-Revenue Region 12 also launched the jingle “Para sa Inyo”, composed by Filipino singer Lito Camo, which conveys the same messages depicted in the new logo and slogan. (PNA)

Source: http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1062316