WE THE RESIDENTS AND ADVOCATES OF CULION HISTORY, HERITAGES AND THE PRESERVATION OF THE OLD TOWN,

DO HEREBY MANIFEST OUR indignation for the continuous destruction, removal and alteration of our heritage sites, buildings and structures in the name of development and project implementations by unscrupulous gov't officials without public consultation for social acceptability and utter disregard to environmental impact as well as the respect that must be accorded to historical value of the area or the structure that are part of the past including the aesthetic value of the old town.

WHEREAS; people has already petitioned the municipality as well as the Department of Health region IV expressing their sentiments and outright opposition to the construction of the RHU, and had resolved among others to request the DOH as the funding agency of this project as well as the municipal govt as the recipient to immediately stop the construction pending proper consultation, endorsement and the authorization of the Local Chief Executive (LCE) to enter into a memio agg. with the Department of Health.

WHEREAS; the blatant disregard of the proponent constructing the RHU Bldg to heed the call of the public, as well as the municipality's failure to consider the general public clamor to stop the construction as it is not the best and the right place to put up a RURAL HEALTH UNIT FACILITIES. and it will cause irreparable damage to a heritage site, the pro-land use principles, as well as the aesthetic beauty of the place.

WHEREAS; there is an existing RHU facilty in bgy Patag which may cater and provide medical services to more remote barangays such as Halsey, Binudac, and or sitios such as Demipac, Katuldan, Kabul kabul, Botnongan, Cabulihan, Mampoc, and others…

WHEREAS; if (MHO) Municipal Health Office shall be deemed proper to be establish in the poblacion, there are DOH buildings that can be renovated and functional Municipal Health Office.

WHEREAS; The SB has invited the peoples representatives as well as the brgy. official to hear their petition and to make the necessary legislative measure to address the problem of RHU bldg. construction at the former Bachelors hall and was made into a stage and a place to hold programs and other activities.

WHEREAS; the SB failed to adopt the Memorandum Of Agreement (MOA) between the Local Chief Executive (LCE) and the Reg. Dir. of the DOH, thus did not authorized the Local Chief Executive (LCE) to enter into the Memorandum Of Agreement (MOA). A clear violation of the Local Gov't Code and other rule of law.

WHEREAS; inspite of all the violations and letter of appeal petition and the consultations, that despite of the absence of Memorandum Of Agreement (MOA) between the proponent and the beneficiary that inspite of the letter of the reg. Direct the construction of the said medical facility was continued without the proper gov’t procedures in project implementation benign followed..

NOW THEREFORE; be it the people of Culion openly manifests, as we hereby manifests our strongest voice of opposition and condemnation for the utter disregard of Culion heritages site and structures with historical and aesthetic value to the people and the community. And the blatant act committed by those who perpetrated this act of constructing or implementing a project without the necessary social acceptability, long term environmental impact and the possible hazard it may pose to the people of Culion.

WE FURTHER MANIFEST TO REQUEST ALL CONCERN AGENCIES, NGO'S AND OTHER CAUSE ORIENTED GROUP. TO SUPPORT US REDEEM THE LOST HERITAGE SITES, TO CAUSE THE IMMEDIATE REVIEW OF THE PLANS FOR LAND USE AND INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF CULION. AND UPON THIS REVIEW, TO STOP THE BUILDING OF THE RURAL HEALTH UNIT (RHU) BLDG UNTIL ALL THE REQUIREMENTS AND THE LEGITIMATION OF THIS CONSTRUCTION HAS BEEN FULLY MET SATISFIED AND DONE.


SIGNATURES:

John N. Lisboa
Carolina Magno Felipe
Nill L Taal
Mark Viktor Quilinguen
Nene Magno Cruz Magno Nene
Arlene Icasiano Henson
Evelyn Arzaga Torres
Rico Derpo Arandia
Nicolas Torres
Jomar Torres
Henry Juan
Darius Lorenzo
Jun Lorenzo
Ireneo 'Rene' A. Yala
Robert O. Barreyro
Maria Faustina Paz
Ed Belen
Esther Reyes
Zacarias Zabanal
Buenagracia "Rachelle" Delacruz.
Glen Lisboa
Wilmer Natividad Naceno
Humphrey James Natividad
Kenneth Mar Sanchez Salcedo 
Lasalette Cheryl Marie L. Payong
Danielle Isabelle Payong
Susie Aquino
Jesus Libres
Michael Venusa
Jun Santos
Ampy Murcia
JoAnn Alcantara-Garlitos
Butch Fernandez
Lovelle Moana Reyes Hitosis
Monaryn Borbo
Mae S. Lagunday
Karen Fami
Mary Josephine Taal
Mary Christaine Taal
Germinia Taal
Diane lisboa amita
Eduardo Layag
Nancy Mae Lisboa
Josephine 'Peng' Taal Ramirez
Nestor (Jr.) lisboa
Luisito 'Luis' Taal
Jackie P. lisboa
Gregorio 'Goyo' Taal
Carl lisboa
Carlota Magno Ugma
Joshua Emmanuel Magno Felipe
Samuel Aaron Magno Felipe
Daniel Andrew Magno Felipe
John Isaac Magno Felipe
Rose P. lisboa
Chary Magno Francisco
Sergee lisboa
Chit Cervantes
Maigee lisboa
Coney Magno
Marina P. lisboa
Nel Magno Dino
Astrud Lisboa
Carlos Magno
Teresa lisboa
Quiel Layag
Ricardo Arzaga
John Fetalino
Edwin Kibs Contreras
Michael Pamado
Al B. Linsangan III
Judith Panlilio Quirit
Windel Pastoriza
Remigio "Junn" Duque Jr.
Jaime G. Sarthou
Jesus Libres
Jesus Villamor
Ms. Angel Senorin
Louie E. Mendoza
Jhona Cabaltera Brioso
Barba Ann B. Cerdana
Maria Therese Lorraine So-Trieste
April Joy V. Bautista
Rona D. Pascual
Pamela Ranel B. Abrew
Ariane May V. Abatayo
Maria Celina L. Ylagan
Ramir T. Figuracion
Kamille Londres
Elizabeth R. Engay
Ma. Imelda Ocampo
Hazel B. Tanguamos
Amanda Grace Zaballero.
Ally Matute
Jocee Verano
Grei Ann D.M. Bulos
Renlee Advincula
Fema Singco Berongan Toledo
Kris Markoff
Arnel Sarmiento
Judith Jumaquio
Cristina Reyes Baylon
Mae S. Lagunday
Xavier Alpasa Sj.
Jing M. Ludovice
Gilda Upson
Victoria Bernal Varona

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PETITION:
Culion, Palawan

Petisyun ng tahasang pagtutol sa pagpapatayo ng RHU Bldg. sa Barangay BALALA:

SA MGA KINAUUKULAN:

KAMING MAMAMAYAN NG CULION AY TAHASANG TUMUTUTOL SA PAG GIBA AT PAGSIRA NG LUGAR NA DATING BACHELORS HALL NA NGAYUN AY SIYANG PINAGDARAUSAN NG MGA SELEBRASYUN SA HARAP NG MUNISPYO PARA LAMANG PATATAYUAN NG RURAL HEALTH UNIT (RHU) BLDG. SA MGA KADAHILANANG

• 1. ANG PAGPAPATAYO NG RHU AY DI DUMAAN SA TAMANG PROSESO KUNG SAAN WALANG KONSULTASYON SA HANAY NG BARANGAY AT SANGGUNIANG BAYAN. ANG BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 9032 AY Naglalayon na HINDI DAPAT MAGING BAHAGI NG HOSPITAL ZONE ANG ANO MANG LUGAR NA MAY RESIDENTIAL, KOMERSYAL, AT IBA PANG SONA, KAYA HINDI NAAAYON SA PROBISYON NG BATAS SA PAGTAYO NG RHU SA DATING BACHELORS HALL.

• 2. SAPAGKAT WALANG BUILDING PERMIT NA NANGGAGALING SA MUN. ENGR.; RESOLUSYON NG SANGUNIANG BAYAN, AT KONSULTASYON NG MAMAMAYAN.

• 3. SAPAGKAT ANG RHU AYON SA LAYUNIN AT MANDATO NG BATAS AY DAPAT MAGSERBISYO SA MGA BARRIO O LUGAR KUNG SAAN WALANG MALAPIT NA OSPITAL O PAGAMUTAN... DITO ITATAYO ANG RHU SA POBLASYON KUNG SAAN AY MALAPIT LAMANG ANG GENERAL HOSPITAL NA MAGDUDULOT LAMANG NG DUPLIKASYON AT KOMPETENSYA SA SERBISYO MEDICAL, SAMANTALANG MAS MARAMING RURAL AREAS NA MAS NANGANGAILANGAN NG SERBISYO MEDICAL.

• 4. ITO AY MAGDUDULOT NG PANGANIB SA KALUSUGAN NG MGA MAMAYAN DAHIL ITO AY MALAPIT SA MUNISIPYO, TALIPAPA AT BARANGAY.

• SAMAKATUWID KAMING MAMAYAN NG CULION AY NAGLALAYONG MAG PETISYON UPANG IPATIGIL AT HADLANGAN ANG PAGPAPATAYO NG RHU MEDICAL FACILITY SA LUGAR NA DI NAUUKOL SA TAMANG LAYUNIN NG RURAL HEALTH SERVICES NA DI MAKAKATUPAD NG TUNAY NA MANDATO NG RHU BAGKOS AY MAKAKASIRA SA IMAHIN NG MUNISIPYO, BARANGAY AT POBLACION. NILALAYON DIN NG PETISYONG ITO NA ILAGAY ANG RHU SA LUGAR KUNG SAAN HIGIT NA KAILANGAN AT MALAPIT SA MGA BARANGAY KUNG SAAN WALANG SERBISYONG MEDICAL...

AT HULING PAGLALAYON AY IPARATING SA LAHAT NG MGA KINAUUKULANG AHENSIYA ANG PETISYONG ITO PARA SA KANILANG KAALAMAN AT AGARANG PAGKILOS.

List of Petitioners at RHU Building Construction
in Barangay Balala, Culion, Palawan

1. Eduardo B. Layag          – Barangay Kapitan / Barangay Balala
2. Nimfa B. Nomorosa        – Barangay Balala
3. Kellainie C. Poblete       – Barangay Balala
4. Natividad S. Cadlum       – Barangay Balala
6. William Valones               – Barangay Balala
7. Cornelia M. Diño              – Barangay Balala
8. Gregoria Gelacio              – Barangay Balala
9.   Virgilio Lagrosa               – Barangay Balala
10.   Alvin Iway                         – Barangay Osmeña
11.   Argalina P. Simundo       – Barangay Balala
12.   Noel Sabando                  – Barangay Balala
13.   Aurora Auna                    – Barangay Osmeña
14.    Bernard P. Torres          – Barangay Balala
15.    Anita V. Lorenzo              – Barangay Balala
16.   David P. Lorenzo             – Barangay Balala
19.   Samuel Manalo                 – Barangay Osmeña
21.   May Ann Alcantara           – Barangay Jardin
22.   Alejandro M. Dayandante       – Barangay Osmeña
23.   Emmanuel R. Melad               – Barangay Balala
26.   Renita M. Colangoy           – Barangay Osmeña
27.   Mary Ann B. Rada              – Barangay Osmeña
28.   Judy C. Cataquis                – Barangay Balala
29.   Gay M. Castañaday           – Barangay Osmeña
30.   Angelina T. Castillo           – Barangay Osmeña
31.   Rebecca P. Ledris             – Barangay Osmeña
32.   Myrna J. Lagrosa              – Barangay Osmeña
33.   Magin San Agustin             – Barangay Balala
34.   Romualdo C. Serdeña        – Barangay Balala
37.   Alexander Torres                – Barangay Balala
42.   Leona A. Arzaga                 – Barangay Balala
47.   Rene Mark Pondevilla         – Barangay Jardin
48.   Lyssette Valones                 – Barangay Balala
49.   Gerry Abrea                        – Barangay Jardin
50.   Jeffrey Cervantes               – Barangay Jardin
51.   Esther Benitez                    – Barangay Balala
52.   Danny Benitez                    – Barangay Balala
53.   Erma Torres                       – Barangay Balala
54.   Joy Doldig                          – Barangay Balala
55.   Delia Escamilla                  – Barangay Jardin
56.   Daisy Dimanalata               – Barangay Balala
57.   Emma Jean Louise Torres      – Barangay Balala
58.   BERNARD TORRES           – Barangay Balala
59.   Leticia Obas                           – Barangay Balala
60.   Elaine Grace Alcantara          – Barangay Balala
61.   Elsa T. Calogro                       – Barangay Balala
62.   Wivina A. Quilinguen              – Barangay Balala
63.   Roberto V. Amita                    – Barangay Balala
64.   Pablo Acosta Jr.                    – Barangay Jardin
65.   Virginia Acosta                      – Barangay Jardin
66.   Erickson Gelacio                   – Barangay Jardin
67.   Joseph Galleon                   – Barangay Osmeña
68.   Clarito L. Batuigas                – Barangay Libis
69.   Jeff M. Geraldez                   – Barangay Osmeña
71.   Helen A. Villareal                – Barangay Luac
72.   Arnita M. Bantonare             – Barangay Tiza
75.   Esther B. Fortich                   – Barangay Jardin
76.   Alexander S. Amora              – Barangay Balala
77.   Marvin Iway                          – Barangay Osmeña
80.   Rebecca D. Paz                   – Barangay Jardin
81.   Hayne S. Derla                    – Barangay Tiza
84.   Lina R. Bulotano                    – Barangay Tiza
86.   Paul Anthony M. Paredes         – Barangay Balala
88.   Maritess Layag                     – Barangay Balala
89.   Dianne L. Amita                – Barangay Balala
90.   Shiela Pahugot                   – Barangay Balala
92.   Elisa L. Abadiano                  – Barangay Balala
94.   Virginia Santos                    – Barangay Balala
96.   Genalyn A. Cervantes         – Barangay Luac
97.   Ernie Fontanillas                  – Barangay Balala
98.   Jeffrey Gonzales                  – Barangay Jardin
99.   Marilou Lagreo                         – Barangay Jardin
100.  Ramona Elizabeth S. Fontanillas        – Barangay Balala
102. Lynn Sotero                          – Barangay Balala
103. Salud Gonzales             – Barangay Balala
104. Charina M. Derpo             – Barangay Balala
105.  Elvira Lagrosa                 – Barangay Culango
109. Caren S. Badang              – Barangay Baldat
110.  Remy Delos Santos            – Barangay Jardin
114.  Germiniano P. Pillarda Jr.                       
115.  Ricardo Arzaga Jr.               – Barangay Balala
116. Dianne B. Ambos        – Barangay Luac
117.  Annaliza Magbanua       – Barangay Jardin
118. Clemente G. Ledris        – Barangay Osmeña
119. Paul T. Pongit                – Barangay Osmeña
123. Michael Poblete             – Barangay Balala
124. Mary C. Diaz                – Barangay Osmeña
125.  Alfonso L. Pipo            – Barangay Osmeña
127. Lucia Derla                  – Barangay Tiza
128. J. Mandac                  – Barangay Osmeña)
129. Rizalito L. Derla            – Barangay Tiza
133. Perla S. Albaña            – Barangay Libis
134. Antonieta A. Cabrera    – Barangay Tiza
135. Alfredo Ledesma           – Barangay Jardin
136. Raymundo Mahinay      – Barangay Balala
138. Lendl V. Lagan              – Barangay Jardin
139. Linda Lagan                   – Barangay Jardin
140. Napoleon L. Abadiano     – Barangay Balala
141. Marivic V. Bantog              – Barangay Balala
143.  Zacarias C. Zabanal         – Barangay Balala
144. Paul Tabla                        – Barangay Culango
147. Pauline O. Gonzales          – Barangay Jardin
148. Marilyn T. Abrea                – Barangay Culango
149. Digna Y. Castillo                – Barangay Jardin
150. Aiza G. Nacachi                  – Barangay Balala
151. Arlene Ciego                       – Barangay Balala
152. Marisol Magalona              – Barangay Jardin
153. Irene C. Contreras              – Barangay Balala
154. Rieza V. Abrea                    – Barangay Culango
155. Enfrocena Cabacungan      – Barangay Culango
156. Elsie Cabanus                    – Barangay Jardin
157. Nelson Cabans                  – Barangay Jardin
158. Shelinie Buric                     – Barangay Baldat
160. Elizabeth S. Dagta             – Barangay Culango
161. Sharon F. Felicilda              – Barangay Balala
162. Mary Ann Tabla                  – Barangay Culango
163. Gabina A. Valones              – Barangay Balala
164. Marino C. Dadosano           – Barangay Culango
165. Shayne Gonzales                – Barangay Jardin
166. Leonida R. Sarmiento          – Barangay Baldat
167. Leony C. Magno                   – Barangay Baldat
168. Helen P. Abrina                    – Barangay Jardin
169. Annabelle Villera                  – Barangay Balala
170. Maximo Miñosa                    – Barangay Balala
171. Esther Ll. Reyes                   – Barangay Balala
172. Josefina T. Abadiano            – Barangay Balala
173. Mark Anthony Ciego             – Barangay Balala
174. Nestor N. Lisboa Jr.             – Barangay Balala
175. Riodora Buhisan               – Barangay Balala

Barangay Balala                               – 61
Barangay Jardin                               – 25
Barangay Osmeña                           – 17
Barangay Culango                            – 8
Barangay Tiza                                   – 6
Barangay Baldat                                – 4
Barangay Luac                                   – 3
Barangay Libis                                   – 2
                                       
                     TOTAL   =  126

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September 30, 2012

SENIOR CITIZEN MANIFESTO:

Kaming mga miembro ng Culion Birthday Club na binubuo ng mga senior citizen at mamamayan ng Culion ay hayagang tumututol sa pagpapatayo ng RHU (Rural Health Unit) or Municipal Health Office building sa pusod mismo ng Barangay Balala sa kadahilanang lubha na itong nakakasikip, at napakahalaga ang dating istraktura sa mga pagtitipong ginaganap dito sa Bachelors Hall or stage at sa Bayanihan Theater.

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NAGSILAGDA:

Virgilio (Boy) Palanca
Evangeline Dulay
Rogelio Dulay
Renato Liwanag
Sofia S. Abis
Noel Barut
Christie Romero
Alma Romero
Marina I. Mendoza
Jefrey Mendoza
Jaime Alcantara
Felizer Domingo
Ma. Lourdes Racela Lim
Marilyn R. Africa
Fabiana T. Lim
Michael A. Aban
Balbina C. Aban

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