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HISTORY OF LOBOC LOBOC RIVER...PROTECTED??? REJOINDER TO THE LOBOC DOCKING PORT AUSTRIAN ASSISTANCE FOR BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION AFTER ELECTION... WHAT NEXT??

LOBOC RIVER TODAY "NATURE BY DAY, BOULEVARD BY NIGHT"

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LOBOC RIVER...PROTECTED??? -

We pride ourselves of the scenic river flaunting the greens and natural beauty of our dear town loboc. Indeed, local and international tourist alike are in awe in this paradise-like panorama. From Loay to Busay, tourist are consumed by the tranquility and beauty the river has to offer. The clean water, the creeks, nipa, coconut tree, acacia, and all the greens the drapes the landscape is a splendor to behold.

But who is protecting our beloved loboc river. Do we have enough legislations protecting this treasure? And if so, does the local goverment has the political will to implement it? I can not help but notice that the so called "floating restaurants" are proliferating fast. Not to mention the small "tour boats" that's constantly growing in numbers...These developments are good but too many of them can create havoc to our beloved river...The banks already started to erode and the river is getting wider...And of course, trash and household waste should not end up floating in the river...

What is the LGU's plan to protect the river from these elements? Is there a special task force overseeing it? Most cities in the US has a department called "Parks and Recreation". This Dept. oversees the protection and maintenance of their parks and natural resources. Do we have one in Loboc?...We should act now before it's too late...

I would like to believe that these things are already taken cared of by our current leaders, I just can not help but voiced out what I think and feel about the river i used to enjoy.

More power to all of us.

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE MONITORING -

We Need An Extensive LGU Performance Monitoring and Evaluation In Loboc..

A performance information, which includes both performance monitoring and evaluative data, is an essential tool for effective management of delegation and democratic local governance programs. The reporting aspect of monitoring and evaluation is, for example, a particularly important tool for promoting openness and a citizen-customer awareness and satisfaction.

Performance management is not only a central element of a results center of attention, but also a key element of effective governance. Indeed, assisting local governments with performance management is a potential entry point in efforts to help them become more responsive and effective.

A summarize ways in which performance information can be used by allies, and various local stakeholders. In light of the potential benefits, there is real value in involving counterparts and other stakeholders in the design and implementation of performance monitoring for local governance activities.

The evaluation framework should be comprehensive, covering implementation and impact issues. Implementation problems, for example, can be detected early on through comprehensive data monitoring. Having the flexibility to adjust to changing conditions, such as a change in national leadership is important.

It is also appropriate to think of the framework as an interactive rather than a linear, step-by-step process. One must approach the evaluation framework with the idea.

Learn as you go and adjust if necessitate.

DoySarigumbaCaralos

Villaflor Loboc,Bohol

AFTER ELECTION... WHAT NEXT?? -

On the conclusion of election season, supporters, volunteers, etc. are still needed to support elected officials and political party operations. Any help of an entire day can help keep everyone across the entire community stay connected and informed on party issues and legislative agenda.

An excellent source to stay connected are Local meetings, Fundraisers and organizing events must be listed on top to help Loboc citizenry stay informed.

Another exciting way of staying connected within your community and helping the Elected Party grow is to host a hometown party. Spread the word of goodwill to your friends, family, co- workers, political parties, former political adversaries, civic leaders and others in our community.

We can celebrate the victory of this election peacefully, help spread the valued message to friends and family and share ideas about our local political future. The sincerity of good ideas, political brotherhood and contributions you submitted will help constituint keep growing and moving forward.

Relatives, brothers, sister, Friends, etc. whom we became adversaries during the election season must put an end, a goodwill towards other people in the community and let the leaves of lasting peace vegetate in everyone's heart. After all we are all brothers and sisters as we are fondly known....As...

" Lobocanon "... A lover of peace, inborn ingenuity, wholesome in nature, Music lover and God Fearing.

CHEERS!! to the ELECTED Candidates....

By: Armando Sarigumba Caralos

LOBOC MOTORCYCLE TAXIS -

(Habal-Habal - Loboc Motorcycle Taxis)

Habal-Habal, strength of character not anymore a novel experience among Lobocanon. Motor bikes Operator engaged their services, moving passenger to any point in Loboc at pre-arranged fare. All fares reasonably negotiated before the ride. This Habal-Habal ride in Loboc is an added system of transportation that provide excitement, quick and easy ride. But, safety issues must be on the top.

The aspect of Habal-Habal, necessitate information on road safety, rules and regulation, transportation and traffic management, that should be discuss effectively. Road safety information and studies must be on top of the agenda for the benefit of the riding public. Because of the growing demand on this type of transportation, we need a traffic system and safety rule to guide the operation of Habal-Habal.

We understand that affordable transportation for the populace is a prerequisite to improve business, health and education. Effective transport systems will support economic growth, social and environmental balance of the community. LGU has the potential to act as an instrument in the development of the transport systems as defined by its impact in the environment, safety, social and economic sustainability.

Loboc, will continue to be urbanized rapidly. Vigorous economic growth in the central line community and the Barangay areas requires considerable demand of transportation for both people and commodities with meticulous emphasis. At the side of population expansion and neighborhood affluence it will also result into unsafe system of public transport.

Extensive future condition, the municipality must be geared up or else will endure difficulty in providing and monitoring the amplified needs, leading to a decrease in safety and quality of services. The growth in private/public transportation, whether two or more wheelers will overwhelm the Central Line main thoroughfare turns into uncontrolled congestion.

Building more roadway and improvement of Barangay access road, and collectively with advance planning will work out the dilemma. This challenge can only be met with a new approach to sustainable transport program. A further reserve development project base on unused land for building transport terminals, modern roads or a municipal land for relocation of multi-business area and public facilities is an alternate undertaking.

Yielding to a balance environmental applicability, a future development of Guimba peak and Cruz Dako mountain range can be considered as potential site of Loboc’s bizarre metropolis (residential, hotels, entertainment, commercial and a place for retirement) will catch the attention of foreign investment and can be link to our present and future tourist magnetism.

Because of the perfect scenery overlooking the central community, to the newly re-elected leadership, marvelously this could be the next ultra-modern project ever in the history of Loboc. Therefore generate future massive employment.

HAPPY MOTORING..FOLKS!

doysarigumbacaralos – Villaflor Loboc,Bahol

AUSTRIAN ASSISTANCE FOR BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION -

Not the controversial unfinished jumbo bridge, but the existing Loboc bailey bridge.

The Provincial Development Council (PDC) chaired by Gov. Erico Aumentado Thursday endorsed to the Central Visayas Regional Development Council (RDC 7) the reconstruction or replacement of this bridge to a truss-type permanent bridge for funding under the Austrian-assisted Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)

Bridge Construction Acceleration Project for Calamity-Stricken Areas.

The resolution paves the way for the paperwork to turn the gears of the Austrian Government to release funding for the reconstruction of the bridge spanning the jade-green Loboc River that is now a favorite tourism destination.

The bridge is along the Tagbilaran-Corella-Sikatuna-Loboc Road, parallel to the concrete jumbo bridge. A former DPWH official once described the latter as a monument to stupidity.

Until now, one cannot yet cross the river passing through the jumbo bridge. The purpose is served by the bailey bridge that is now in a "dilapidated and severely deteriorated condition."

ANOTHER HEALTHY TIPS…DON'T EAT TOO MUCH RICE - The human body was never meant to consume rice! You see, our genes have
hardly changed in more than 30,000 years. However, our food choices and
lifestyle have changed dramatically. The caveman would hardly recognize our
food or way of life.

Caveman food was never cooked as fire was not yet tamed. Thus, he ate only
those foods that he can eat without treatment with or by fire. He ate
fruits, vegetables, fish (sushi anyone?), eggs, nuts and meat. Yes, even
meat. You can even eat meat raw if you were starving in the forest. You have
the necessary enzymes to digest meat.

However, rice - like wheat and corn - cannot be eaten raw. It must be
cooked. Even if you were starving in the desert, you cannot eat rice in the
raw form. This is because we do not have the system of enzymes to break rice
down. We were never meant to eat rice. To make matters worse, we not only
eat rice, but also make it the bulk of our food.

In some parts of Asia, rice forms up to 85% of the plate. Even if we take
rice, let's keep it to a minimum. Remember, it is only for our tongue... not
our body. Actually, rice and other grains like wheat and corn are actually
worse than sugar. There are many reasons:

Rice becomes sugar - lots of it!
This is a fact that no nutritionist can deny: rice is chemically no
different form sugar. One bowl of cooked rice is the caloric equivalent of
10 tea spoon of sugar. This does not matter whether the rice is white, brown
or herbal rice. Brown rice is richer in fiber, some B vitamins and
minerals... but it is still the caloric equal of 10 teaspoons of sugar. To
get the same 10 teaspoons of sugar, we need to consume lots of kangkong...
10 bowls of it.

Rice is digested to become sugar.
Rice can be digested only when it is thoroughly cooked. However, when
thoroughly cooked, it becomes sugar and! Spikes circulating blood sugar
within half an hour... almost as quickly as it would if we took a sugar
candy. Rice is very low in the "rainbow of anti-oxidants”.
This complete anti-oxidant rainbow is necessary for the effective and safe
utilization of sugar. Fruits come with a sugar called fructose. However,
they are not empty calories as the fruit is packed with a whole host of
other nutrients that help its proper assimilation and digestion.

Rice has no fiber.
The fiber of the kangkong fills us up long before our blood sugar spikes.
This is because the fiber bulks and fills up our stomach. Since white rice
has no fiber, we end up eating lots of "calorie dense" food before we get
filled up. Brown rice has more fiber but still contains the same amount of
sugar.

Rice is tasteless.
Sugar is sweet. There is only so much that we can eat at one sitting. How
many teaspoons of sugar can we eat before we feel like throwing up? Could
you imagine eating 10 teaspoons of sugar in one seating?

Rice is always the main part of the meal.
While sugar may fill our dessert or sweeten our coffee, it will never be the
main part of any meal. We could eat maybe two to three teaspoons of sugar at
one meal. However, we could easily eat the equal value of two to three bowls
(20 - 30 teaspoons) of sugar in one meal. I am always amused when I see
someone eat sometimes five bowls of rice (equals 50 teaspoons of sugar) and
then ask of tea or coffee without sugar!

There is no real "built in" mechanism for us to prevent overeating of rice.
How much kangkong can we eat? How much fried chicken? How much steamed fish?
Think about that! In one seating, we cannot take lots of chicken, fish or
cucumber, but we can take lots of rice. Eating rice causes us to eat more
salt.
As rice is tasteless, we tend to consume more salt... another villain when
it comes to high blood pressure control. We tend to take more curry that has
salt to help flavor the rice. We also tend to consume more ketchup and soy
sauce which are also rich in salt.

Eating rice causes us to drink less water.
The more rice we eat, the less water we will drink as there is no mechanism
to prevent the overeating of rice. Rice, wheat and corn come hidden in our
daily food. As rice is tasteless, it tends to end up in other foods that
serve as rice substitutes. .. Like rice flour, noodles and bread. We tend to
eat the hidden forms which still get digested into sugar. Rice, even when
cooked, is difficult to digest.

Can't eat raw rice? Try eating rice half cooked. Contrary to popular belief,
rice is very difficult to digest. It is "heavy stuff". If you have problems
with digestion, try skipping rice for a few days. You will be amazed at how
the problem will just go away.
Rice when taken in bulk will reduce the absorption of vital nutrients like
zinc, iron and the B vitamins.

Are you a rice addict?
Going rice less may not be easy, but we can still go rice less. Eating less
rice could be a lot easier than we think. Here are some strategies that we
can pursue in our quest to eat less rice:

1. Eat less rice - Cut your rice by half. Barry Sears, author of the Zone
Diet, advises "eating rice like spice". Instead, increase your fruits &
vegetables intake.

2. Take more lean meats and fish.

3. You can even take more eggs and nuts. Have "rice less" meals. Take no rice
or wheat at say, breakfast. Go for eggs instead.

4. Go on "rice less" days - Go "western" once a week. Take no rice and breads
for one day every week! That can't be too difficult. Appreciate the richness
of your food. Go for taste, colors and smells. Make eating a culinary
delight. Enjoy your food in the original flavors.

5. Avoid the salt shaker or ketchup. You will automatically eat less rice.

6. Eat your fruit dessert before (Yes! No printing error) your meals the
fiber-rich fruits will "bulk up" in your stomach! Thus, you will eat less
rice and more fruits.That’s all FOLKS… STAY HEALTHY.HAPPY FIESTA CELEBRATION TO (San Pedro/San Pablo).

:DOY2007

THE AFTERMATH - The aftermath……. Fiesta’s done. Everybody’s got a hung-over or an upset stomach and the balikbayans are gone…. Election’s finished and everybody got some money…… while others lost some….. So, let’s move on…. I’m a good friend of Joy & Henry (Bakonggos & Baloklok …), and of Felipe & Hubert either. So, we’ll better not talk about election or I might lose my free beer from them…… Fiesta? The balikbayans will be talking to everybody about how they had a good time back home for the next couple of months, so don’t worry, I’ll be well informed of what happened. Anyway, my Mom turned on the webcam at the living room the whole time that I lost a couple of hundred bucks for the drinks of some fiesta visitors. But, I was able to talk to friends and cousins who were enjoying the fiesta while I’m working, that’s the good thing. Technology eh!?! And that’s where we will start…… Loboc should have a “real” full-service bank with ATM machines! So, if the drinks or polotans are gone, just text or e-mail or go to the webcam for the “foreign aid” and then go to the bank to get the money. Sounds fun! Hehehe You don’t have to go to Tagbilaran anymore to pick-up some “drinking” money or utang sa elang-Bedad and bayad upon “arrival”…. Anyway, the Credit Union is just too….community…. I don’t know how to describe it….and Amboy-Pisay Bastes is already long gone to run the show. Of course, Max Cempron can also run the new bank…..hehehehe….. and Belen-Ungoy and Feeling Star should also accept credit cards like Visa, Master or Amex! That would be cool. Super! Second : The Music Town. Do you know what we don’t have as a Music Town? …. a nice Music Pub and Karaoke Bar. I’ve heard that Mark Jala’s doin’ something at the Kanipaan, that’s a good start. We can showcase our local bands and singing talents for the tourist in a nice place. And with our pure talents, we don’t need GRO’s with short skirts! Just wine and song will be fun…… Ramund Cal, with all his equipment, instruments, “know-how” and free time, can also do something, eh! Politics not good Mon, so, just do your thing…. Third? Oh, two will be too much for the day…..we’ll talk some more later. By the way, on behalf of my whole family, thanks very much for doing a very good job in improving our very own LOBOC….. keep it up! Cleaning up the “LARAY” is a very good idea. I like the things that are happening in Bangi/Villaflor, ie: The Docking Port, Washrooms, Childrens Palace, etc. etc. I will surely support also the transfer of the Mercado to a place near the national highway like Sambag. It will be good for the movement of goods and the people as well. The new cave, horse back riding and …….. The Loboc Profile at You Tube is also good….. Congrats!

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