Quincentennial Commemoration Celebrations Presented to Stakeholders

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Lapulapu, the icon of early Philippines and the symbol of Filipino freedom is spelled without a dash

It was also unsure if he was the one who killed Magellan because historical notes would say that it was in a tribal skirmish.

On some, Magellan was hit by a poisoned arrow and left to die by his retreating comrades.

So the real killer of Magellan is still a mystery.

Nevertheless, being the leader, Lapulapu is recognized as responsible for the death.

That could be identified as command responsibility. 

To commemorate the Quincentennial, or D-Day 500th Anniversary of the Victory in Mactan, a series of activities (that has already started with the latest PhilPop to hold boot camps to come up with 8 songs to serve as the National Quincentennial Commemoration Playlist and the OPM community to compose the official theme song to be launched on December 14, 2019.

There will also be the Lapulapu National Monument Design Competition to be launched on October 2019 and inaugurated on April 27, 2021, the World of Ancestors on December 14, 2019, the Launching of National Volunteerism Day on April 27, 2020, the Opening of Museum of Early History on January 17, 2021.... and many more. The LGUs can also hold their own celebrations and activities leading to the big event on April 27, 2021.

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A 500 day countdown activity will be done simultaneous on December 14, 2019 at three designated locations (Manila at Rizal National Monument, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu at the Liberty Shrine, and Davao at the Peace and Unity Monument)

The commemoration is to highlight the unity, magnanimity, sovereignity and identity of Filipinos even during those years before 1521 where we were already trading with people from other islands beyond the scope of the Philippines.

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Click & Create:An Interactive Workshop Giving Life to Your Photographs

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On your screens and lenses...

GET SET... CLICK! CREATE!

Grab your 21st century born gadgets and start exploring the world of mobile filmmaking, fashion photography, and graphic design all in one day at the tip of your fingertips or in the College of Communication's Audio Visual Room on September 17, 2019.

Prepare yourselves for a whole-day interactive workshop featuring three of our country's modern artists. Come and join us as we have prepared exciting games, food, and prizes—only reserved for the first 50 participants.

REGISTRATION IS FREE BUT SLOTS ARE LIMITED.

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"OUR WORK IS OUR COMMITMENT IN THE SERVICE OF THE STUDENTS"

DOTr Firm on Stand: Emergency Power Will Help Address Traffic Woes

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The Department of Transportation (DOTr) remains steadfast in its position that the legislation of emergency powers will substantially and swiftly address traffic woes in major metropolitan areas in the country.

During today’s hearing held by the Senate Committee on Public Services, DOTr Secretary Arthur Tugade, together with sectoral officials and heads of attached agencies, explained that if the emergency powers were granted in previous years, more projects, programs, and policies would have been already implemented.

“Kung nabigyan tayo ng emergency powers noon, repaso na lang tayo ngayon. Kami ay umaasa na mabigyang pansin at tugon ang aming hinihiling,” Secretary Tugade said.

Secretary Tugade further stressed that despite its numerous completed and ongoing transport projects and programs, the DOTr could have done more had the emergency powers been granted earlier.

“Wala ‘ho kaming sinasabi na wala ‘ho kaming nagawa kasi walang emergency power. Wala ‘ho akong sinabing ganyan. Ang sinasabi ko ‘ho, mas marami ‘ho sana kaming nagawa kung meron ‘hong emergency power,” Secretary Tugade expressed.

The transportation chief clarified that the grant of emergency powers would only last for one to two years, and that the oversight functions of the Congress would still remain.

During the hearing, transport officials highlighted ongoing projects and future plans that will help solve traffic congestion in Metro Manila and Metro Cebu.

Samar 1st District Representative Edgar Sarmiento also showed his support to the DOTr, and added he hopes for the implementation of initiatives as soon as possible. Congress approved its counterpart bill on emergency powers, House Bill (HB) 6425, or the “Traffic Crisis Act of 2017,” on 03 December 2018.

Senate Bill No. 213, or the Special Emergency Power Act, aims to give President Rodrigo Duterte full authorization to initiate measures to solve the country’s traffic problem. The proposed bill will also designate a traffic czar who will exercise all options given to the President.

As pointed out by transport officials, the grant of emergency powers would immediately allow for the adoption of policy directions that would normally require time-consuming amendment of existing laws and ordinances. The grant would also fast-track procurement, Right-Of-Way Acquisition (ROWA), and relocation process; and allow for the immediate commencement of priority projects within a shorter period and/or the implementation of partial operability.

DOTr officials stressed that the provision of emergency powers will further expedite ongoing projects and systems that are needed by the riding public as soon as possible given the worsening traffic situation.

“With emergency powers, we can finish our railway projects ahead of the original schedule and implement partial operability so that the riding public need not wait for full completion,” Undersecretary for Railways Timothy Batan said.

“One solution that the emergency powers can resolve is the consolidation of franchises so that all bus units will coordinate as one single unit,” Undersecretary for Road Transport and Infrastructure Mark de Leon added.

“Procurement can be done faster with no issues through emergency powers, and that is what we need right now to avoid delays in our ongoing infrastructure projects,” Assistant Secretary for Procurement and Project Implementation Giovanni Lopez stated.

Secretary Tugade further hopes that the emergency powers will enjoin other government agencies into a single unit to address the current traffic issues.

“We need to have a single traffic authority to address the monster problem that is EDSA. We need a traffic czar,” Secretary Tugade stressed.