By: Ambrosio R. Villorente
Kalibo Sto. Niño Ati Atihan Is A Success
Avian Influenza is a very infectious disease in chicken, ducks and other birds caused by different subtypes of the Influenza A virus. Once a flock of birds like chicken is infected with this disease, it could be wiped out in 24 hours.
Once Avian Influenza is detected in a specific community, there is no other means to stop the menace but to quarantine the place, regulate the movement of people in the area, stop the movement of any foul and kill all the birds of the infected flock, burn or bury it, veterinarians advised.
There is no means to cure the infested poultry or control the disease. It will be best to prevent its occurrence.
In view of the economic importance of poultry industry in Aklan and the risk of the occurrence of poultry diseases, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Aklan has adopted Provincial Ordinance No. 05-056, “Avian Influenza (AI) Prevention and Control Ordinance of the Province of Aklan” during its session of December 21, 2005. The said ordinance is already approved by Governor Carlito S. Marquez.
The ordinance covers the entire territorial jurisdiction of Aklan. It aims to prevent the entry of Avian Influenza in Aklan to ensure public safety; to protect the local poultry industry and other related industries; and to promote and protect the health, safety and general welfare of the residents.
To oversee the implementation of the provisions of the said ordinance, AI Prevention and Control Task Force is organized. The task force is chaired by Governor Carlito S. Marquez with Vice Governor Ronquillo C. Tolentino as Vice Chairman. The members come from multi sectoral groups, from the poultry industry, health, academe, police, the legal profession and the media.
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In Malay, Aklan, the Sangguniang Bayan has also approved a Municipal Ordinance No. 233, Series of 2005. This is “An Ordinance Increasing the Garbage Fee Rates in the Island of Boracay…” The ordinance passed on November 24, 2005 during the Sangguniang Bayan session was already approved by Malay Mayor Ceciron S. Cawaling.
According to the ordinance, one major problem in Boracay Island is the proper handling and disposal of garbage and residue of the households and establishments. The previous garbage fee rates were inadequate to provide the logistical needs to solve the garbage problem. According to the SB members, it is highly proper that the burden in solving must equitably be shared by all stakeholders in Boracay.
Hence, the ordinance prescribes monthly garbage fee rates to resorts, hotels, cottages, bars and restaurants owners and operators. The fee rates vary depending upon the number of rooms, class and numbers of tables of the establishment.
It is but rationale for these tourists’ establishment to pay what is asked of them and for the municipality of Malay to return what were collected via good service like proper garbage disposal and collection and to make Boracay a very pleasant and conducive tourists destination.
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The Kalibo Sto Niño Ati Atihan Festival 2006 celebration was successful compared to last year. There was comparatively less people in attendance but maybe brought about by economic difficulties of the time.
If there were shortcomings, the Kalibo Ati Atihan Management Board and its officers and members are very competent to notice it. They are also in a better position to institute adjustment for next year celebration.
If two persons died in the twilight of the celebration, the KAMB has nothing to do with it. It was the making of the culprits as Kalibo was tightly secured during the celebration. /MP mailto:madyaas_pen@yahoo.com
Kalibo Sto. Niño Ati Atihan Is A Success
Avian Influenza is a very infectious disease in chicken, ducks and other birds caused by different subtypes of the Influenza A virus. Once a flock of birds like chicken is infected with this disease, it could be wiped out in 24 hours.
Once Avian Influenza is detected in a specific community, there is no other means to stop the menace but to quarantine the place, regulate the movement of people in the area, stop the movement of any foul and kill all the birds of the infected flock, burn or bury it, veterinarians advised.
There is no means to cure the infested poultry or control the disease. It will be best to prevent its occurrence.
In view of the economic importance of poultry industry in Aklan and the risk of the occurrence of poultry diseases, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Aklan has adopted Provincial Ordinance No. 05-056, “Avian Influenza (AI) Prevention and Control Ordinance of the Province of Aklan” during its session of December 21, 2005. The said ordinance is already approved by Governor Carlito S. Marquez.
The ordinance covers the entire territorial jurisdiction of Aklan. It aims to prevent the entry of Avian Influenza in Aklan to ensure public safety; to protect the local poultry industry and other related industries; and to promote and protect the health, safety and general welfare of the residents.
To oversee the implementation of the provisions of the said ordinance, AI Prevention and Control Task Force is organized. The task force is chaired by Governor Carlito S. Marquez with Vice Governor Ronquillo C. Tolentino as Vice Chairman. The members come from multi sectoral groups, from the poultry industry, health, academe, police, the legal profession and the media.
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In Malay, Aklan, the Sangguniang Bayan has also approved a Municipal Ordinance No. 233, Series of 2005. This is “An Ordinance Increasing the Garbage Fee Rates in the Island of Boracay…” The ordinance passed on November 24, 2005 during the Sangguniang Bayan session was already approved by Malay Mayor Ceciron S. Cawaling.
According to the ordinance, one major problem in Boracay Island is the proper handling and disposal of garbage and residue of the households and establishments. The previous garbage fee rates were inadequate to provide the logistical needs to solve the garbage problem. According to the SB members, it is highly proper that the burden in solving must equitably be shared by all stakeholders in Boracay.
Hence, the ordinance prescribes monthly garbage fee rates to resorts, hotels, cottages, bars and restaurants owners and operators. The fee rates vary depending upon the number of rooms, class and numbers of tables of the establishment.
It is but rationale for these tourists’ establishment to pay what is asked of them and for the municipality of Malay to return what were collected via good service like proper garbage disposal and collection and to make Boracay a very pleasant and conducive tourists destination.
-o-
The Kalibo Sto Niño Ati Atihan Festival 2006 celebration was successful compared to last year. There was comparatively less people in attendance but maybe brought about by economic difficulties of the time.
If there were shortcomings, the Kalibo Ati Atihan Management Board and its officers and members are very competent to notice it. They are also in a better position to institute adjustment for next year celebration.
If two persons died in the twilight of the celebration, the KAMB has nothing to do with it. It was the making of the culprits as Kalibo was tightly secured during the celebration. /MP mailto:madyaas_pen@yahoo.com
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