Monday, December 17, 2012
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Sinadya sa Halaran 2012 Fiesta Cup Update
The Sinadya sa Halaran 2012 Fiesta Cup is now on its 4th day held at the Dingoy Roxas Civic Center Roxas City, Capiz, Team Standing said event as of December 5, 2012 from bracket A the College of St. John wins zero (0) loss three (3) from the Hercor College-Roxas wins two (3) loss zero (0) from the University of San Agustin wins one (1) loss (3) from the West Negros University Negros Occidental wins (2) loss one (1) now on the bracket B Univ. of St. La Salle wins two (2) loss one (1) Celegeo De La Purisima Concepcion wins two (1) loss two (2)Univ. of Iloilo wins three (3) loss zero (0) and the JBMFMU wins zero (0) loss (0). the Semi-Finals will be on December 6,2012 8:30 am come and witness the Fiesta Cup Champion on December 6, 2012 3:00 pm. see you there 
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Vice Mayors League of the Philippines
Vice Mayors league of the Philippines fourth quarter executive board meeting and national conference at the Century Park Hotel on November 27-29, 2012 together with national Officers headed by Vice Mayor Isko Moreno National President of Vice Mayor's league of the Philippines
Monday, December 3, 2012
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Sinadya sa Halaran 2012 • Fiesta Cup
Sinadya sa Halaran 2012 Fiesta Cup Video
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Signboards for TODA’s
In a simple gesture of support to the city’s tricycle organization, the Office of City Vice Mayor provided the different TODA’s of the city (Tricycle Operators and Driver Association) signboards for passengers to easily identify their route/terminal and at the same time to avoid the appearance of illegal and unauthorized tricycle terminals. VM Dadivas was accompanied by Atty. Gary Potato.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Monday, November 5, 2012
Panay River Development Update
Panay River Update: November 5, 2012
Department of Tourism Regional Director Atty. Helen Catalbas met with VM Ronnie T. Dadivas to update and discuss the status and progress of the Proposed Panay River Development Project.
The DOT Regional Director was briefed of the design changes of the proposed terminal and berthing stations to reflect Filipino and Asian inspired design as an added selling point to visitors.
The meeting took placed at the SP Lounge of the Roxas City Hall and was presided by VM Ronnie T. Dadivas. Also present was Provincial Tourism Officer Alponsus Tesoro, Arch. Joel Alado, Engr. Julius Abela of the DPWH 1st Engineering District, Ms. Ruth Basas of the City Planning Office, Ms. Gilda Fernando of the City Budget Office and Mr. Gerardo Ledesma of the Office of the Vice Mayor.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Panay River Development
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This proposed project to be funded by DOT plans to put up eight (8) terminals and berthing stations along Panay River and Olotayan Island for the Panay River Cruise.Personnel from Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) recently conducted an ocular inspection and site visit to the proposed Panay River Development Project.
If this project pushes through, it is estimated to provide a million peso worth of revenue to Roxas City’s economy annually and as a potential source of development and economic growth.
The two day visit of TIEZA personnel was hosted by United Capizeños Inc. known as One Capiz who is the proponent of the said project.
Friday, October 12, 2012
Panay River Development Visit
A small city full of nostalgia….walk along the longest beach in Panay island, take a bite of the freshest, tastiest and cheapest seafood, and see the sights along Panay River as you go on a River cruise. Just recently, the Province has been voted into third place as a prime tourism spot by the various members of the Philippine Tourism Association.
In a bid to cash in on the fast growing local tourism industry, Roxas City, with Vice Mayor Ronnie T. Dadivas as the Sangguniang Panlungsod Chairman of Tourism in consultation with the various sectors involved in the tourism industry have been in common consensus to develop tourism starting with the development of the Panay River which crisscrosses the city through the establishment of a river tour project.
This project envisions the establishment of thirteen (13) tour terminals and berthing stations located in strategic areas of the city with Tour Boats operating in set routes around the city to offer the visitor a view of Roxas City from the river and have a venue for rest and relaxation. This also gives the visitor a chance to see the various facets of nature in the mangroves.
Just recently, concept designs and plans of the Panay River Development Project were proposed for funding by national agencies and this was favorably responded to by the Department of Tourism and the Department of Public Works and Highways by sending its representatives to assess the project with our Vice Mayor as their Tour Guide and authority to the Project. Pictures of this assessment tour have been taken below.
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Setting out to tour the various jetty port stations of the envisioned River Tour Sightseeing Cruise from the Roxas City Plaza
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This project envisions the establishment of thirteen (13) tour terminals and berthing stations located in strategic areas of the city with Tour Boats operating in set routes around the city to offer the visitor a view of Roxas City from the river and have a venue for rest and relaxation. This also gives the visitor a chance to see the various facets of nature in the mangroves.
Just recently, concept designs and plans of the Panay River Development Project were proposed for funding by national agencies and this was favorably responded to by the Department of Tourism and the Department of Public Works and Highways by sending its representatives to assess the project with our Vice Mayor as their Tour Guide and authority to the Project. Pictures of this assessment tour have been taken below.
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
FFCCCII “Operation: Barrio Schools” in Roxas City
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| RIBBON-CUTTING: (from left) FFCCCII Director Moises ‘Bobby’ Lim; Mr. James So, barrio school donor; FFCCCII Welfare Committee Chairman Enrique Chua; Vice Mayor Ronnie Dadivas; Chairman Emeritus Dr. Lucio Tan; Mrs. Alice Ngo So, FFCCCII Education Committee Vice Chairman and barrio school donor; and President Leny Apaitan of Roxas City Fil-Chinese Chamber of Commerce. |
The Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. led by Chairman Emeritus Dr. Lucio Tan turnover two-classroom school building to Roxas City Vice Mayor Ronnie T. Dadivas and school officials of President Manuel A. Roxas Memorial School-SPED in Roxas City recently.
VM Ronnie T. Dadivas is the guest speaker of the event and a co-signatory of the deed of donation. He strongly hopes the visit of respective businessmen here will open an opportunity of investment.
Friday, June 15, 2012
Bizmen donate bldg to SPED school
ROXAS City — The Roxas City Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCFCCCI) donated a two-classroom building for persons with disability (PWDs) to President Manuel Roxas Memorial School (PMRMS) – Special Education (SPED) School.
The Feed the Hungry Inc. (FTHI) is a co-donor of the school building.
FTHI is an international nongovernment organization engaged in activities that uplift the lives of indigent and disabled sector of society in terms of education, health, feeding and nutrition, and livelihood.
The building, which costs P700,000, was built with steel doors and comfort rooms specifically designed for PWDs.
It already has electricity lines, lighting fixtures, electric fans and blackboards.
Vice Mayor Ronnie Dadivas led the inauguration and turnover of the building yesterday.
On the other hand, Erwin Paul Cristobal, a representative of FTHI, led the ceremonial unveiling of the marker of the building.
He was assisted by Dadivas, RCFCCCI President Leny Apaitan, Mayor Angel Alan Celino and Assistant City Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Miguel Mac Aposin.
The PMRMS-SPED School has been a recipient of various projects and fund-raising activities that Dadivas has facilitated.
Dadivas said he has committed to help disadvantaged children and give them the best possible chance to live, love, grow and excel.
In a previous partnership with the FTHI, Dadivas also facilitated the donation of teaching equipment and tools to the school to enhance the skills of SPED teachers and the learning of special children.(FELIPE CELINO/PN)
The Feed the Hungry Inc. (FTHI) is a co-donor of the school building.
FTHI is an international nongovernment organization engaged in activities that uplift the lives of indigent and disabled sector of society in terms of education, health, feeding and nutrition, and livelihood.
The building, which costs P700,000, was built with steel doors and comfort rooms specifically designed for PWDs.
It already has electricity lines, lighting fixtures, electric fans and blackboards.
Vice Mayor Ronnie Dadivas led the inauguration and turnover of the building yesterday.
On the other hand, Erwin Paul Cristobal, a representative of FTHI, led the ceremonial unveiling of the marker of the building.
He was assisted by Dadivas, RCFCCCI President Leny Apaitan, Mayor Angel Alan Celino and Assistant City Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Miguel Mac Aposin.
The PMRMS-SPED School has been a recipient of various projects and fund-raising activities that Dadivas has facilitated.
Dadivas said he has committed to help disadvantaged children and give them the best possible chance to live, love, grow and excel.
In a previous partnership with the FTHI, Dadivas also facilitated the donation of teaching equipment and tools to the school to enhance the skills of SPED teachers and the learning of special children.(FELIPE CELINO/PN)
Friday, June 1, 2012
Mediamen tour Panay River
The late afternoon activity started at the back of the Roxas City public plaza towards Barangay Barra passing through Barangays 6, 7, Punta Tabuc, Cagay, and Dayao.
Roxas City Vice-Mayor Ronnie Dadivas oriented the participants on the developments, which were put in place, and on the conceptualization of the new tour package for adventure seekers.
Dadivas, who also chairs the Sangguniang Panglungsod’s Committee on Tourism, also answered queries of mediamen during the tour.
Among the features offered by the estimated half-hour boat ride were the breathtaking view of mangroves, riverbanks lined with Norfolk Pine trees and bougainvillas of various colors and hues.
The river’s beautification and greening, Dadivas said, is an initiative of ONE Capiz Foundation Inc. with the support of the city and provincial governments and the Capiz First Congressional District Office.
The media practitioners who joined the tour came from various broadcast and print outlets, Roxas City Press Bureau, Capiz Provincial Press Bureau, and the Philippine Information Agency, among others.
A dinner capped the activity.
The cruise is only a segment of the 98-kilometer Panay River that starts in Tapaz town passing through several municipalities, including Roxas City, before it empties itself into the Tinagong Dagat Bay in Pontevedra town. (Alex A. Lumaque/JSC-PIA6 Capiz, May 30)
Thursday, May 17, 2012
VMLP study tour in Singapore
Monday, April 23, 2012
Hortus Botanicus "Where People discover the wonder of Nature"
Nestled on the hills of Brgy. Milibili in the City of Roxas is the Hortus Botanicus – home to all plants found in the city streets, parks, plaza and riverbanks. It is about six kilometers east of the plaza and about 10 minutes ride from the heart of the city.As you enter the vicinity, an immense feeling of tranquility will fill you as you look around and take in the beauty of the surroundings with various trees, plants, shrubs, flowering and ornamental plants.
It occupies about 5.19 hectares of land owned and managed by the city government of Roxas. The area is conducive for picnics, retreats and a refreshing site to commune with nature. Included in this area is a man-made lagoon for boating. A floating cabana has been designed for picnic and fishing.
Master Development plans that promise to transform the Botanical Garden into a tourism destination are in the offing as the city government came out with “well-studied and comprehensively designed” plans.
At Hortus Botanicus, you can feast your eyes on the panoramic view of the botanical garden, colorful flowers and lush trees.
BOTANICAL GARDEN
Quiet, relaxing and beautiful, the botanical garden is just a wonderful place to spend a bit of time with nature. Take the family, have a walk or perhaps fully immerse yourself in Hortus Botanicus natural surroundings. Hortus Botanicus is the perfect place for you.
PLANT NURSERY
To cater to the requirement of beutifying the projects of the city, plant nursery is established to grow both introduced and native varities of plants needed for landscaping.
GREENHOUSE
The eye-catcher of the Hortus is the greenhouse designed to protect young plants from harsh weather while allowing access to light and ventilation. Here, you will find tiny tree seedlings being protected with machine controlling the temperature and humidity in the different areas of the greenhouse.
TREES
You will find palm trees all over the Hortus. This is not surprising since palms grow in different climates. There are at least 19 species of palm trees in Hortus. Mostly, they grow in outdoor garden of the Hortus.
HORTU DE LAGUNA
Boating at the Hortu de Laguna is the garden’s main attraction. Kids and the young at heart most especially will enjoy boating in the man-made lagoon found at Hortus. It’s a great place to spend quality time with your family and friends.
Time out for Capiztahan
By Nathalie Tomada
(The Philippine Star/April 22, 2012)
MANILA, Philippines - Yes, it’s more fun to eat seafood in Roxas City. That we happily discovered and experienced during the Capiztahan celebration held at the capital of Capiz last April 13 to 15.
Roxas City is being touted as the seafood capital of the Philippines, being home to one of the richest fishing grounds in the country.
Even the hotel menus are more seafood-oriented. There’s a place called Baybay (which also means seashore), a three-kilometer ride from the city proper, where there’s an array of restaurants serving fresh seafood cooked in many a delectable way. You have oysters, shrimps, crabs, tuna and even catfish on a stick.
But the seafood, showcased in a fair, was just among the highlights of the three-day Capiztahan, which also celebrated the 111th Foundation Day of the province of Capiz, and the 64th Death Anniversary of the province’s most illustrious son, the late President Manuel Roxas.
Capiztahan, which marked its second year, was a team effort of the Provincial Government of Capiz under Gov. Victor Tanco, the City Government of Roxas under Mayor Angel Celino, the Capiz First District Congressional Office under Rep. Antonio del Rosario and the ONE Capiz Foundation, Inc., led by Judy Araneta-Roxas.
“Capiztahan last year saw the effective public-private partnership when the celebration was simulated in Araneta Center through the launching of Fiesta-cular Philippines (March of last year), and later the staging of the actual festivity in Capiz in April of last year,” according to Mayor Celino.
This year, ONE Capiz Foundation executive director Melanie Arancillo said that the “activities are more and are really grander, and Capiztahan is really a big hit! It has all the elements of a barrio fiesta.”
Other events that enhanced the festive air included the one-of-a-kind Parade of Lights, which featured electric floats depicting marine creatures. The event was a certified crowd-drawer, attracting more than 25,000 revelers based on police estimates.
The renovated Panublion museum located in the city plaza was also unveiled, with its management and operation transferred to the ONE Capiz Foundation, Inc.
Meanwhile, the People’s Park fronting Baybay beach was also inaugurated. This will be further developed by the Roxas family, led by Araneta-Roxas and son, Transportation Sec. Mar Roxas, in partnership with ONE Capiz and the City government.
The newly-restored historical Geyser fountain by the plaza was also unveiled, with a 100-voice choir lending excitement to the affair.
The STAR also joined the inaugural trip of the Panay River Cruise, the new tourist attraction of Roxas. The relaxing cruise onboard bamboo rafts pulled by motored banca passed through six barangays before winding up at the back of the plaza.
On the way there, what welcomed us were scenic views of mangroves and the silhouette of hills. The riverbanks were also lined with multi-color bougainvilleas. One impressed VIP guest had to comment it was the most underrated river cruise.
There were also docking areas with vendors selling goods, fruits and souvenir items. The cruise would also drop by the fisherman’s village in Barangay Libas where guests get a feel and look at the fisherfolk’s lifestyle, the fish cages and cultured oysters.
Vice Mayor Ronnie Dadivas, chair of the committee on tourism, said that they hoped that through the cruise, Panay River’s potentials in tourism, trade and commerce are explored and maximized.
While you’re in Roxas, be sure to make that side trip to the town of Panay (a 15-minute drive) to visit its history-laden Santa Monica church and museum wherein the biggest bell in Asia can be found. Standing at 7-ft. tall and weighing over 10 tons, it was created in the year 1878 out of the 70 sacks of coins that came from the residents.
Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez Jr. praised the efforts of Capiz. He also noted that tourism in the area holds much promise. “It is growing but there’s much more to do. There is much more growth to be had. It is growing at different rates... But Capiz is far more prepared than everybody else and as you know with tourism, if the local government unit is very active, it’s impossible not to be successful.”
(The Philippine Star/April 22, 2012)
MANILA, Philippines - Yes, it’s more fun to eat seafood in Roxas City. That we happily discovered and experienced during the Capiztahan celebration held at the capital of Capiz last April 13 to 15.
Roxas City is being touted as the seafood capital of the Philippines, being home to one of the richest fishing grounds in the country.
Even the hotel menus are more seafood-oriented. There’s a place called Baybay (which also means seashore), a three-kilometer ride from the city proper, where there’s an array of restaurants serving fresh seafood cooked in many a delectable way. You have oysters, shrimps, crabs, tuna and even catfish on a stick.
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| Vendors on banca, selling fruits and vegetables |
But the seafood, showcased in a fair, was just among the highlights of the three-day Capiztahan, which also celebrated the 111th Foundation Day of the province of Capiz, and the 64th Death Anniversary of the province’s most illustrious son, the late President Manuel Roxas.
Capiztahan, which marked its second year, was a team effort of the Provincial Government of Capiz under Gov. Victor Tanco, the City Government of Roxas under Mayor Angel Celino, the Capiz First District Congressional Office under Rep. Antonio del Rosario and the ONE Capiz Foundation, Inc., led by Judy Araneta-Roxas.
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| DOTC Sec. Mar Roxas with wife, broadcaster Korina Sanchez |
This year, ONE Capiz Foundation executive director Melanie Arancillo said that the “activities are more and are really grander, and Capiztahan is really a big hit! It has all the elements of a barrio fiesta.”
Other events that enhanced the festive air included the one-of-a-kind Parade of Lights, which featured electric floats depicting marine creatures. The event was a certified crowd-drawer, attracting more than 25,000 revelers based on police estimates.
The renovated Panublion museum located in the city plaza was also unveiled, with its management and operation transferred to the ONE Capiz Foundation, Inc.
Meanwhile, the People’s Park fronting Baybay beach was also inaugurated. This will be further developed by the Roxas family, led by Araneta-Roxas and son, Transportation Sec. Mar Roxas, in partnership with ONE Capiz and the City government.
The newly-restored historical Geyser fountain by the plaza was also unveiled, with a 100-voice choir lending excitement to the affair.
On the way there, what welcomed us were scenic views of mangroves and the silhouette of hills. The riverbanks were also lined with multi-color bougainvilleas. One impressed VIP guest had to comment it was the most underrated river cruise.
There were also docking areas with vendors selling goods, fruits and souvenir items. The cruise would also drop by the fisherman’s village in Barangay Libas where guests get a feel and look at the fisherfolk’s lifestyle, the fish cages and cultured oysters.
Vice Mayor Ronnie Dadivas, chair of the committee on tourism, said that they hoped that through the cruise, Panay River’s potentials in tourism, trade and commerce are explored and maximized.While you’re in Roxas, be sure to make that side trip to the town of Panay (a 15-minute drive) to visit its history-laden Santa Monica church and museum wherein the biggest bell in Asia can be found. Standing at 7-ft. tall and weighing over 10 tons, it was created in the year 1878 out of the 70 sacks of coins that came from the residents.
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| DOT Sec. Ramon Jimenez Jr. with ONE Capiz Foundation chair Judy Araneta-Roxas |
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Panay River Cruise: The ‘thrill’ of CAPIZtahan 2012
Introduced as part of the CAPIZtahan festivities by Roxas City Vice Mayor Ronnie T. Dadivas in his capacity as chairman of the Committee on Tourism of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, the cruise takes off in the morning of April 14, 2012 at Barangay Barra passing through Barangays Dayao, Cagay, Punta Tabuc, Baraggays 6 and 7, before winding up at the back of the Roxas City plaza bandstand.
The activity promises to be memorable as three Cabinet Secretaries of President Benigno C. Aquino are expected to join the cruise. They are Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez Jr., Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala and Trade Secretary Gregory Domingo.
Visitors will also be delighted with the sight of the river banks lined with Norfolk Pine trees and bougainvilleas of various colors and hues. The river’s side gutter has also been repainted as part of the river’s beautification. Again, the greening and beautification projects are spearheaded by the Vice Mayor.
There will be several stops in between the cruise, with each “docking area” lined with vendors selling goods and souvenir items.First stop is the Fishermen’s Village in Barangay Libas, where guests will take a glimpse of the fishermen’s modest homes, fish cages, and cultured oysters in next boxes.
Through the cruise, Dadivas hopes to highlight the Panay River’s potentials in tourism, trade and commerce and, later, as a viable mode of transportation.
The river’s beautification and greening, Dadivas said, is an initiative of ONE Capiz Foundation Inc. with the support of the City and Provincial Governments and the Capiz First Congressional District Office.Panay River is a 98 –kilometer waterway that starts in Tapaz town passing through several municipalities, including Roxas City, before it empties itself into the Tinagong Dagat Bay in Pontevedra town.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
CAPIZtahan 2012 on April 13-15
The Roxas City Sangguniang Panlungsod led by Vice Mayor Ronnie T. Dadivas joins the CAPIZtahan 2012 festivity. Dali diri sa Roxas City on April 13 to 15 as we all celebrate Capiz 111th foundation celebration of Capiz and commemoration of late President Manuel A. Roxas of its 64th death anniversary.
Monday, January 30, 2012
The I Plant Advocacy Project
Together with the studentry from five different schools in Roxas City, namely, Capiz State University Main and Dayao Campuses, College of St. John's La-Salle, Supervised Filamer Christian University and HERCOR College, about 400 students brought with them bougainvilleas to plant along the sides of the boulevard to signify their concern for the changing climate and affix their signatures to a pledge to take care of the environment for a better tomorrow.
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Vice Mayor Ronnie T. Dadivas supports the President Manuel Roxas Memorial School SPED Program
Since then, he has lent his support for the education of these children through networking with non-government and civic organizations to help the SPED School upgrade its teaching facilities through donations. Most notable of the donor come from Feed the Hungry Inc., a non-government organization of Filipinos and Americans who have pooled their resources to make difference.
The group has given to the SPED school a Braille machine, two nebulizers, and an assortment of school aids of special children. To top it all up, recently, in collaboration with another group, the Roxas City Filipino - Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the construction of a two-classroom school building cum mini auditorium has come to fruition and will be completed by this May 2012.
