May Millionaires
May 20, 2012, 6:01pm
The month of May has another lotto millionaire, the 10th as of the 19th of this month, with Lotto 6/42 yielding Saturday its P13.7-million jackpot to a bettor in Cebu City. The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said a bettor in Cebu City hit the number combination of 40-26-15-37-24-32 in the May 19 6/42 draw. The jackpot prize for the draw is P13,644,878.40. This is the 22nd millionaire produced by the 6/42 Lotto draw since January 12, 2012. (Edd K. Usman)
City Relocation
The Quezon City Council said it supports the plan of the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) to conduct “on-site’’ and “in-city’’ relocation sites to sustain the city government’s affordable housing programs for the poor. Third District Councilor Allan Benedict S. Reyes said NAPC’s program, will benefit the informal settlers not only in Quezon City but also in Metro Manila. A multi-agency presidential task force had been formed for the purpose and a P38 billion budget had been proposed to implement the project within five years. (Chito A. Chavez)
M.M.D.A. Donations
Ten multi-purpose tents and ten generators were turned over by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to the city government of Navotas last week. Mayor John Rey Tiangco received the donations from MMDA general manager-finance section Edison Tainsan. “We are currently doing our own preparations for the upcoming rainy season and this is greatly appreciated by Navotenos," Tiangco said. The multi-purpose tents and generators may be used as command and control centers, first-aid clinics, tem¬porary shelters and classrooms during emergencies. (Carlo S. Suerte Felipe)
P.W.D. Voters
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) wants local government units (LGUs) to call on Persons With Disabilities (PWD) and encourage them to register and vote. “In line with the thrust of the Philippine government to make the rights of PWDs real, a Special Voters Registration for PWDs, spearheaded by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is currently being conducted," said DILG Secretary Jesse M. Robredo. “The activity aims to encourage thousands of PWDs to register and update their records at the local Comelec offices. This will also provide avenue for the PWDs to practice their right to vote and be heard during election,” said Robredo. (Czarina Nicole O. Ong)
Seniors’ Assistance
The Caloocan City government continues to provide assistance to senior citizens in recognition of their contribution to society, a City Hall official said. Various projects implemented by the Office of Senior Citizens Affairs have benefited 100,000 senior citizens residing in Caloocan. The Caloocan OSCA established a Christian Community Center where senior citizens hold weekly Bible studies. The Caloocan City Health Office also provides free medical services to the senior citizens. “Without their guidance and tutelage, we would not be here today. It’s time to give back to our elderly by showing them our love and recognition,” said Mayor Enrico Echiverri said. For instance, the OSCA under the administration of Mayor Enrico Echiverri was able to establish a Christian Community which gives its members the opportunity conduct Bible studies once a week and share experiences with one another. (Ed Mahilum)
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