Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Iba Ang Ibaan: DOLE Meets Ibaan Coops For Financial Grants

Iba Ang Ibaan: DOLE Meets Ibaan Coops For Financial Grants: Mayor Toreja on DOLE's financial grants paper. Ibaan Municipal Cooperative Development Council, c...

DOLE Meets Ibaan Coops For Financial Grants

Mayor Toreja on DOLE's financial grants paper.
Ibaan Municipal Cooperative Development Council, chaired by Mayor Danny Toreja, conducted its0 first meeting for the year at MSWO, April 24.

The meeting centered on how accredited and operating cooperatives in Ibaan can avail financial grants and assistance from different national government agencies. The meeting was attended by representative from Department Labor and Employment who discussed the requirements needed by their agency in order to grant such. Mr. Jess Briones, a college professor at University of Batangas who specializes in preparing project proposal, which is primary requirement in applying for any financial grants and assistance, was also asked to provide and overview in preparing a project proposal. He also proposed that a 3-day seminar/workshop in writing project proposal be conducted this month. Eleven representatives from Ibaan cooperatives agreed on attending the workshop. It is scheduled on third week of May 2012.

Mayor Danny Toreja, on the other hand, emphasized the importance of having working knowledge in preparing/writing a project proposal. According to him, it will be easier for cooperatives to request for financial grants from any agencies since member/s of the cooperative knows how already. He also promised to identify more private and public agencies that has the same program in assisting cooperatives financially.
A representative from Provincial Cooperative Development Office also came and discussed how their office can further help the cooperatives in the same area.

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DOLE representative discussing the prospects of granting financial grants to Ibaan cooperatives.

Representatives from Ibaan cooperatives.

DOLE's livelihood programs was also being discussed.

Mayor Danny Toreja emphasizing the importance of project proposal writing knowledge.

Mr. Jess Briones discussing the overview of a 3-day project proposal seminar/workshop which he will facilitate.




Saturday, May 5, 2012

Iba Ang Ibaan: Ibaan Central School Broadcasting Team Wins

Iba Ang Ibaan: Ibaan Central School Broadcasting Team Wins: Ibaan Central School students wins in the recently concluded National School Press Conference held in Puerto Princesa, Palawan late this M...

Ibaan Central School Broadcasting Team Wins

Ibaan Central School students wins in the recently concluded National School Press Conference held in Puerto Princesa, Palawan late this March 2012. They emerged 5th Over-all Champion among hundreds of delegates all over the country.

The Municipality of Ibaan, led by Mayor Danny Toreja and Vice Mayor Sixto Yabyabin recognized them in a simple ceremony after the municipal employees’ flag ceremony. The students and their coaches received medals of recognition.

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Friday, May 4, 2012

Iba Ang Ibaan: Ugnayan Sa Barangay 2012: Brgy. Malainin

Iba Ang Ibaan: Ugnayan Sa Barangay 2012: Brgy. Malainin: Now on its second year, the Municipality of Ibaan's "Ugnayan Sa Barangay Program" made its debut for the year 2012 at Brgy. Malainin, Apri...

Ugnayan Sa Barangay 2012: Brgy. Malainin

Now on its second year, the Municipality of Ibaan's "Ugnayan Sa Barangay Program" made its debut for the year 2012 at Brgy. Malainin, April 25.

Ugnayan Sa Barangay was conceptualized in 2011 and was first introduced in Brgy. Sto. Nino, Ibaan, Batangas. Led by Mayor Danny Toreja, the program is the local government's way of bringing the municipality closer to barangay communities. And just like last year, each barangay will be visited, together with employees of the local government, to deliver to the community with at least front line basic services provided by the local government.

Almost all offices in the local government send their representative to inform the community of what services they provide as well to educate the people of their basic rights they should enjoy and how they make a good use of them through proper procedures.

Aside from that, the program was also designed to support the local government's tax and revenue collection activities where in representatives from Business Permits and Licensing Section are given the opportunity to check further of the validity of business permits of different establishments in the area. It also brings with them information on civil registry and related existing laws, agricultural services, livelihood programs, and solid waste management in accordance with RA 9003.

Municipal Assessor Office, Municipal Engineering Office, Municipal Planing and Development Council Office, Municipal Agriculture Office, Municipal Treasurer Office, Municipal Health Office, even Ibaan PNP and others also take part in this program by educating the people on the functions, duties and responsibilities, and areas of responsibility of their offices.

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Iba Ang Ibaan: Mayor Danny Toreja At Salaban II Women's Multipurp...

Iba Ang Ibaan: Mayor Danny Toreja At Salaban II Women's Multipurp...: Mayor Danny Toreja attending Salaban II Women's Multipurpose Cooperative's meeting, April 18, 2012. More photos.

Mayor Danny Toreja At Salaban II Women's Multipurpose Cooperative Meeting

Mayor Danny Toreja attending Salaban II Women's Multipurpose Cooperative's meeting, April 18, 2012.

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Thursday, May 3, 2012

Iba Ang Ibaan: Mushroom Growing Training In Ibaan

Iba Ang Ibaan: Mushroom Growing Training In Ibaan: Through the initiative of Ibaan Municipal Agriculture Office, headed by Ms. Ethel Joy Caiga, a mushroom growing training was conducted at IM...

Mushroom Growing Training In Ibaan

Through the initiative of Ibaan Municipal Agriculture Office, headed by Ms. Ethel Joy Caiga, a mushroom growing training was conducted at IMAO with local farmers in attendance.

Mayor Danny Toreja and Vice Mayor Sixto Yabyabin also attended the seminar and participated in the actual preparation of mushroom bags along with others. Both agree that mushroom growing can be an alternative source of income with minimum financial and skills requirements.

The training's speaker/consultant was Edil Nobleza Bayor of USWAG Mushroom Producers Cooperative.

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Financial Management Seminar For Ibaan OFW Families

A seminar was conducted, through KATIKHA, a non-profit organization specializing in providing support and assistance to the families of OFW, with families of Ibaan OFWs in attendance at Ibaan Sangguniang Bayan Hall It was made primarily to teach the families left behind by the OFWs proper financial management. But more importantly, how to handle relationships and to maintain strong family ties among them.

Mayor Danny Toreja shared his views on the importance of keeping the family intact despite the absence of members of the family working abroad. He also emphasized on giving value, respect, and importance on the money being sent by the OFW, regardless of the amount.

Vice Mayor Sixto Yabyabin was also present during the seminar.














Iba Ang Ibaan: Mayor Danny Toreja At Sabang Women's Meeting

Iba Ang Ibaan: Mayor Danny Toreja At Sabang Women's Meeting: April 17, 2012. Mayor Danny Toreja attends the meeting of Brgy. Sabang Women's group.

Mayor Danny Toreja At Sabang Women's Meeting

April 17, 2012. Mayor Danny Toreja attends the meeting of Brgy. Sabang Women's group.