First city integrated public transport terminal, coming soon!

As one of the flagship programs of City Mayor Peter B. Miguel, the opening of an integrated public transport terminal is coming soon in the City of Koronadal to address the rising needs of commuters and passengers in the city. This will be the first ever public transport terminal that will be put up in the city. As the Administrative Seat of Region XII and as the capital of South Cotabato, increased passenger flow is expected to continue to rise, hence, construction of a spacious, comfortable and an accessible transport terminal is of utmost necessity as among the basic services of the city. To set the project on the go, initial steps were undertaken...

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Aiming for excellence in public service PES to evaluate city government employees Aiming for excellence in public service PES to evaluate city government employees

To evaluate the city government employees behavior and accomplishments for an improved performance and productivity in public service, the office of the Human Resource and Management required for the submission of an Agency Performance Evaluation System or PES by all permanent, casual and regular job-order employees.The Civil Service Commission through Memorandum Circular No.25, s.1999, Resolution No.992650 requires for the submission of PES by all local government units. According to CGDH I, Hazel A Lebanan,MM, the evalaution is indeed beneficial as it improves employees performances helping them to understand better their post achievements, improves efficiency in work and provides information on employees training and development needs. Also PES is also beneficial to the LGU as it provides...

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CRIME RATE DECREASES IN KORONADAL

Koronadal City PNP under the leadership of Police Superintendent Michael Lebanan hit their target last year to significantly decrease the crime incidents in the City of Koronadal. The crime rate decreased by 20.17% based on statistics on all crime incidents referred and gathered by Koronadal City Police Office for the period covering January 1 until December 31, 2011. In the index crimes report for the year 2011, crimes against persons and property numbered only to 248 compared to 611 incidents recorded in 2010. Moreover, the crime rate volume in the city numbered only to 416 cases compared to 2010 with 1,309 incidents. The total crimes cleared...

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94 PUBLIC MARKET STALLS NOW OPEN FOR NEW VENTURES

“Closed” signs were posted on 94 stalls at the city public market which signaled that said stalls are now ready to accept new applicants for business. The city government of Koronadal, through the City Treasurer’s Office (CTO) headed by City Treasurer Marloun Gumbao, conducted Operation padlock on February 2, 2012 and initiated the closure of said stalls considered as delinquent in paying rental fees to the city. Gumbao said that before they carried out Oplan padlock, series of demand letters were sent by his office to the concerned stall owners but they still failed to pay their dues until the closure period. He further said that this move would...

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Four Silid Pangarap from AGAPP Foundation

The City Government of Koronadal received four classroom buildings tagged as Silid Pangarap from Aklat Gabay Aruga kaagapay sa Pag-angat at Pag-asa (AGAPP) Foundation. Presidential sister and Agapp chairman Aurora Corazon “Pinky” Aguino-Abellada, together with Agapp Director Gel Caguioa and Petron representative Marvie Caballa, personally attended the ceremonial turn-over of the Agapp building on February 1, 2012. The said activity was also witnessed by City Schools Division Superintendent OIC, Mr. Isagani S. dela Cruz, CESO VI. Prior to the official turn-over of the project, the blessing of the building was solemnized by Father Jo-An Paez. ...

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