Cong. Vanessa Aumentado Receives PNA Regional Award

Bohol 2^nd District Congresswoman Maria Vanessa C. Aumentado who happens to be a professional nurse, along with 16 other awardees from all over the Central Visayas, was conferred a SHINE Award for 2022 during the 2nd Philippine Nurses Association (PNA) Region VII Innovation & Scientific Engagement on September 23, 2022 at the Waterfront Hotel in Lahug, Cebu City.

Cong. Aumentado speaks before PNA Region 7

The SHINE (Stories of Hope & Inspiration of Nurses’ Endeavor) Award recognizes ordinary nurses who have done valiant, selfless acts and extraordinary inspiring deeds that exemplify love of God and country, caring and integrity beyond the call of duty. The recognition is made more meaningful as it was awarded on the occasion of the Centennial Founding Anniversary of the Philippine Nurses Association.

with PNA national & regional officers

Cong. Aumentado with fellow Region 7 awardees

with PNA Bohol Chapter delegates

Cong. Aumentado who delivered the acceptance speech on behalf of the awardees and nominees assured the association of her continued efforts to bring about positive changes and to advance the role and advocacy of every nursing professional.  

 “I may have temporarily put on hold my nursing vocation because of marriage, motherhood and a calling for public service but the calling and the instinct to nurture, to care and to share is always there. It means so much to me that the work that I am so passionate about has gained your nod. This award is not mine alone as this is a collective effort and a result of dedicated teamwork.”

Also in attendance during the awards ceremony were Melvin D. Miranda, RN, MAN, National President, PNA, Joseph Stephen A. Descallar Governor, PNA Region 7, Dr. Marilou B. Ong, Member, Board of Nursing, Frances Almira Cal, President, PNA Negros Oriental Chapter, Melinda Pausanos, President, PNA Bohol Chapter, Daisy Palompon University President, Cebu Normal University and Jonah Lydia D. Langga, Chief Nurse St Anthony Mother & Child Hospital

Bohol's Roving Eye is 10 Years Old Today

Ten years is not to be sneezed at especially for a blog of limited means. 

But then, from out of nowhere, a pall of gloom and a sombre mood spoiled the jubilation and heightened sense of excitement. 

The sobering thought that it has been a long long time which made me feel like an ancient relic already. 

Where have the years gone by?  In this age of instant gratification and senseless posturings, I had actually looked forward in celebrating my blog's milestone but somehow, it  just didn't feel right. 

But just then, I was able to come to my senses just  before the day will end. Just like that. 

And so allow me to thank all of you for the love, the support and the in between. The past decade has been a blast because of you. 

Tagbilaran City PNP’s Project R.E.A.L. Gains Citywide Approval

Three days after the launching of Project R.E.A.L. (Reading Enhancement, Assessment & Literacy) the police mobile library sprang into action with its first community outreach activity conducted by the Tagbilaran City Police Station led by PSMS Carl John Legaspi under the supervision of PLTCOL Regie P. Real and in cooperation with the Tagbilaran LGU headed by Mayor Jane Yap and supported by philanthropist Dalareich Polot & Brgy. San Isidro officials at the Sipupa 2, Brgy. San Isidro of Tagbilaran City.

excited kids check out the books

Around 150 children- beneficiaries of the said barangay were given access to books and assorted reading materials. Making the activity more fulfilling was the free lugaw (Libreng Lugaw ni Manang Hepe) given to all the participants.

PCPL Bryan Villasquina reads to kids

Every Tuesday and Thursday, the Tagbilaran City Police Station personnel with Chief of Police PLTCOL Regie P. Real, in partnership with City Mayor Jane Yap, conducts the education- based community outreach program to a pre- selected area within the city.  

To date, ten of the city’s 15 barangays have benefited from the activity. These are barangays San Isidro, Manga, Taloto, Mansasa, Taloto, Booy, Pob.III, Cogon, Pob. II and Tiptip.  

PLTCOL Real with Mayor Jane Yap & COS Baba Yap
 during Brgy. Taloto visit, Aug. 13 

TCPS Chief of Police PLTCOL Real shared that the project will not end once all 15 barangays have been visited and serviced by the police mobile library. After all, education should be constant and consistent. 

PCR Head PSMS Carl John C. Legaspi extends assistance

The launching of Project REAL highlighted the culmination of the nationwide 27th PNP Police Community Relations (PCR) Month last July 27, 2022 held at the Plaza Rizal. 

Ten of 15 city barangays have been visited

Barely a month after its launching, the project has created a buzz among netizens because of its timeliness, relevance and innovation. 

It has also merited the approval of the City Mayor because it coincides with her focus and thrust on education especially among the city’s marginalized children.

At the same time, the Bureau of Fire Protection has also been a tremendous ally in the said activity as its crew has been actively teaching young citizens on Fire Safety.