SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Court of Appeals denies TRO filed by Southern Luzon Drug Corporation
September 5, 2011
The Special Fifth Division of the Court of Appeals, in its decision dated June 17, 2011 (CA-G.R. SP NO. 102486), denied the petition for a temporary restraining order and/or writ of preliminary injunction filed by the Southern Luzon Drug Corporation (petitioners) to prohibit and invalidate section 4 (a) 2 of the expanded senior citizen’s act of 2003 and its implementing rules and regulations, section 32 of the magna carta for persons with disability, and section 5.1 of its implementing rules and regulations. This means that while the appeal of the petitioners is ongoing, ALL DRUGSTORES IN THE PHILIPPINES ARE BOUND TO COMPLY WITH THE ABOVE MENTIONED PROVISIONS. AND THAT NON COMPLIANCE OR ANY VIOLATION WILL BE PENALIZED AS PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION 46 OF Republic Act 9442 AMENDING Republic Act 7277 which reads as follows;
“SEC. 46. Penal Clause. –
(a) Any person who violates any provision of this Act shall suffer the following penalties:
(1) For the first violation, a fine of not less than Fifty thousand pesos (P50,000.00) but not exceeding One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) or imprisonment of
not less than six months but not more than two years, or both at the discretion of the court; and
(2) For any subsequent violation, a fine of not less than One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) but not exceeding Two hundred thousand pesos (P200,000.00) or imprisonment for not less than two years but not more than six years, or both at the discretion of the court.
(b) Any person who abuses the privileges granted herein shall be punished with imprisonment of not less than six months or a fine of not less than Five thousand pesos (P5,000.00), but not more than Fifty thousand pesos (P50,000.00), or both, at the discretion of the court.
(c) If the violator is a corporation organization or any similar entity, the officials thereof directly involved shall be liable therefore.
(d) If the violator is an alien or a foreigner, he shall be deported immediately after service of sentence without further deportation proceedings.
Upon filing of an appropriate complaint, and after notice and hearing the proper authorities may also cause the cancellation or revocation of the business permit, permit to operate, franchise and other similar privileges granted to any business entity that fails to abide by the provisions of this Act.”
We therefore call on all our partners and concerned citizens to report any violation to the NCDA Programs Management Division tel. No. 952-2809,
Office of the Executive Director 951-6033 or via email: council@ncda.gov.ph
Seeing through Fatima’s Eyes
June 16, 2011
“Hello father”, a girl’s voice was heard over ZNN Radio Veritas’ broadcast of Fr. Jerry Orbos’s radio show one July 2003 night. The voice, nervy but resolute, talked about trusting in God’s grace and to be hopeful and joyful in spite of sufferings. The voice came from a very fragile 10-year old, Fatima Soriano, blind at birth and suffering from the last stage of kidney failure. Fatima’s radio-phone interview did not only stir Father Jerry Orbos, but the priest’s audience as well.
After the two met in person, they became instant friends. Fr. Jerry saw Fatima , as breath of fresh air and as God’s answer to his taxing job as Mission Director of the ‘’Society of Divine Word-Philippines’’. Fatima in turn, welcomed Fr. Jerry’s friendship and having another person to talk about her strong faith and convictions other than her parents, Danny and Fely. This friendship led to Fatima’s regular presence in Fr. Jerry’s televised ABS-CBN Sunday Masses.
The media took notice of her unwavering faith in God’s grace and her devotion to the intercession of Mary. ABS-CBN’s “Maalaala Mo Kaya” soon featured her story, and made a number of TV guestings with the media rallying on her positivism and infectious faith.
Fatima’s Television prominence led to a text brigade in 2004 which raised P1.2 million, to help in her kidney transplant after a 23-year-old kidney donor surfaced. Doctors were apprehensive at first, saying that Fatima may be at risk if the surgery pushes through, having only 90 percent compatibility of the donor’s adult arteries and veins to Match Fatima’s much smaller blood vessels. However, this apprehension was proven wrong during the February 28, 2004 surgery, when they turned out to be a perfect fit.
Fatima successfully recovered from surgery, however, her experience under the knife made it very difficult for her to continue her choir singing. But once again, her faith in God’s grace proved that nothing is impossible. In 2006, Fatima recorded four (4) songs for Fr. Jerry’s CD of inspirational songs: two of the songs,”Falling Star” and “You’re in My Heart,” were written and sung by Fatima. The two other songs which were written by Fr. Jerry and sung by her “Believe Like a Child” and (My Suffering Is) My Offering”, speaks about her and others like her with unwavering faith in God. Their work was awarded “The Most Inspiring Album” of 2007 by The Catholic Mass Media Awards.
In 2009, Fatima’s family decided to migrate to Union City USA. To date, she continues to share her inspirations, through her songs and albums and her regular radio guesting on Fr. Jerry’s Saturday night radio program over DZMM of ABS-CBN Network, telling her audience “Habang may buhay may pag-asa. Her album “Journey to the Heart” is now available in selected record stores nationwide and in record selling websites. Fatima appeared in an MTV for an ABS-CBN Teleserye where she sang the theme song. She now also regularly appears on the daily noontime show of ABS-CBN “Happy Yipee Yehey”. She was guested and was interviewed by Boy Abunda for the Bottom Line (ABC-CBN) and News TV’s Tonight with Arnold Clavio. Fatima continues to appear on TV in her desire to share her message of unwavering HOPE. She is currently working on her latest album to be released on her 18th birthday this coming June 2011.
( Source: http://www.fatimasoriano.com/)
President Arroyo Visit
March 8, 2010
GMA Visit
March 8, 2010
President gloria Macapagal-Arroyo poses with officials and guests at the NCDA marker during her tour and inspection of the newly constructed 2-storey building of the National Council on Disability Affairs. Thge Council has been transferred to the Office of the President by virtue of Executive Order No. 709 dated February 26, 2008. It is vested with powers and functions as a policy-making, coordinating and monitoring agency of the government on disability related matters in the country. In the photo are (From R-L) Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto Romulo, Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Celia C. Yangco, NCDA Chairperson Rosie Lovely T. Romulo, NCDA Assistant Secretary Nora C. Salazar, NCDA Officer-In-Charge Mateo A. Lee, Jr., Engr. Bien C. Mateo of the SM Committee on Disability Affairs and leaders of various groups and organizations of and for persons with disabilities.
NCDA Site Won Best Organization Website
November 19, 2009
www.ncda.gov.ph, the official website of the National Council on Disability Affairs, won in the Association / Organization category of the 3rd Digital Filipino Web Awards this year.
From Left: Ms. Meikah Ybañez-Delid, Mr. Edward Ling, NCDA TCD Asst. Chief Dandy Victa, MCCID Director Jojo Esposa Jr. and Philippine E-commerce Book author Janette Toral
This is the first time that the NCDA site won the award given annually by the DigitalFilipino.com Club whose members judge the nominations from the public in over 40 categories. The official site was designed by MCCID College of Technology.
The Digital Filipino Web Awards were given last Friday, November 13 at the Hotel Intercontinental in Makati City. It was part of the Digital E-Commerce Summit, which started in Thursday.
The NCDA site award was received by Mr. Dandy Victa, Assistant Chief of Technical Cooperation Division. MCCID College of Technology Training Director Jojo Esposa Jr., gave the 5-minute overview of the website. He also focused on the promotion of web accessibility.
The websites were reviewed and judged “for their ability to create a noticeable presence on the Internet—their ability to be seen and heard among all the noise and clutter of the Net,†said the award body.
“The DigitalFilipino.com Web Awards aims to advocate the use of Internet and e-commerce for business development, through the identification, promotion and highlighting of best e-commerce practices from various websites in the Philippines,†it said.
Nominations were open from Sept. 19 to Oct. 19.
The criteria for determining the winners were:
• Search engine readiness—title tags, keywords and page strengths.
• Content/organization—clear purpose, target audience clearly defined, citation of sources whenever used, freshness, originality and accuracy of information.
• Structure and navigation—opening page, content connection and transition, writing and conventions, ease of navigation and link usefulness.
• Design and functionality—overall layout, colors, background and text.
• Technical performance—page loading, browser flexibility and live links.
• Interactivity—audience involvement and overall experience
To view the complete list of awardees, visit the Digital Filipino Web Awards Official Website.