Solar Power

Solar power is produced by collecting sunlight and converting it into electricity. This is done by using solar panels, which are large flat panels made up of many individual solar cells. It is most often used in remote locations, although it is becoming more popular in urban areas as well. This page contains articles that explore advances in solar energy technology.

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OWWA Education and Training Assistance

A. PRE-DEPARTURE EDUCATION PROGRAM

a. Country Specific Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) – The one-day PDOS is a compulsory orientation to OFWs in adapting or adjusting to the work environment as well as to the culture of their country of destinations. Its primary objective is to provide OFWs with the means to cope with their new work environment especially during their first few months of working abroad.  The 1-day PDOS is attended by all workers (all skills) prior to their deployment abroad.

b.   Comprehensive Pre-Departure Education Program (CPDEP) - The CPDED is either a four or six-day orientation seminar attended by Household Service Workers (HSWs). The CPDEP is jointly conducted by accredited NGO PDOS providers and OWWA.  The NGO-accredited PDOS providers administer the PDOS on the first day, while OWWA handles the language, culture and stress management sessions on the succeeding days. 

B.    TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR FILIPINO SEAFARERS

1.    Seafarer’s Upgrading Program (SUP)

The program intends to provide job-related training in upgrading the knowledge, skills and develop expertise among Filipino seafarers in accordance with technological advancements and global maritime standards. It is in the form of financial assistance with OWWA assuming the training cost as prescribed in the existing implementing guidelines. The applicant may choose his/her preferred training course accredited by Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) or Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) from the list of OWWA recognized Training Providers where he/she intends to enroll. Training assistance is P7,500.00.

§  Requirements:

Seafarers with valid OWWA membership contribution at the time of application shall be entitled to avail of SUP under any of the following condition:

o   Single contribution for first time availment

o   Subsequent entitlements every three (3) recorded payments of OWWA membership contribution

For subsequent availments, applications may be filed within 90 days from the date of last arrival to the Philippines/on vacation or following the expiration of his employment contract.

§  Documentary Requirements:

o   Proof of OWWA membership

o   Accomplished Application Form

o   Seafarer’s Identification & Record Book and/or Passport (valid original copy)

o   2”x2” Photo (2 copies

Dating Palaisdaan naging Solar Power Farm

Valenzuela Solar Power Farm

Ang dating malawak na palaisdaan sa pagitan ng Brgy. Arkong Bato at Brgy. Isla, Valenzuela City ay tinambakan. Ito ang kauna-unang SOLAR POWER FARM sa Metro Manila na pinapatakbo ng Valenzuela Solar Energy Inc. Binubuo ito ng 32,000 solar panels na nakapaglilikha ng 8.6 megawatts ng kuryente. Ang Brgy Isla Elementary School nabiyayaan ng libreng kuryente. 

Ang kabuuang produksyon nito ay ibinibinta for distribution sa MERALCO. Nagsimula ang operasyon nito noong Disyembre 2015. Dahil dito isa ang Valenzuela sa mga napili ng Galing Pook Foundation as one of the 10 local government units with outstanding governance programs.  

Nang dahil sa mabuting pamumuno ng Mayor ng Valenzuela na si Mayor Rex Gatchalian naturingan ang Valenzuela na“ the most business-friendly” among highly urbanized cities in the country by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Tatlong  magkakasunod na taon ng nabibigyan ng parangal ang bayan ng Valenzuela (2012, 2014 and 2015) malapit na sa “Hall of Fame”. 

Suportahan natin ang Clean and Renewable Energy Program  para sa mas malinis, ligtas at maunlad na kapaligiran. 

Capt. Delfin Velilla monument

Monument of Capt. Delfin Velilla in Brgy. Arkong Bato along M. H. del Pilar Street
 corner Navarrete Street.

Remember your hero (Capt. Delfin Velilla)

Best remembered as: The promising medical student and violinist who helped make explosives for the Katipunan.

Early years: Delfin was born on March 1, 1868 in Balangkas, Polo (now Valenzuela) to parents Luis Velilla, a violinist, and “Aling Pepiang,” a store owner.

Just like his father, Delfin also nurtured a passion in playing the violin. He also aspired to be a doctor, and was on his way to earning a medical degree from the UST when the Revolution broke out.

Defining moments: Delfin’s plan to be a doctor was cut short when he joined the Katipunan in Polo under the leadership of Cornelio Lozada. Their ‘balangay’ was composed of 200 men armed with bolos and pointed bamboos–but they’re lacking in ammunition. Soon, Delfin and someone named Tiburcio de Leon were tasked to secretly create explosives and dynamites for the revolutionary group.

After the Revolution broke out in 1896, Lozada and his men faced numerous enemy attacks, prompting them to jump from one place to another to seek refuge. From Pasong Balite, they moved to Novaliches before retreating to San Jose Del Monte and finally, Norzagaray. It was in this final stop where their group was absorbed by the unit headed by another young leader–Col. Gregorio H. del Pilar.

Del Pilar and Velilla soon became the closest of friends, often seen serenading girls in the area with del Pilar on the guitars while Velilla plays his violin.

Things took an ugly turn during the early years of Philippine-American War. After a defeat in Caloocan, del Pilar led his men to Bulacan where they were engaged in yet another bloody battle.

The Battle of Sta. Rita in Guiguinto took many casualties, including the 31-year-old Delfin Velilla who was later buried in the cemetery of Quingua (now Plaridel). A statue of him was later installed in Barangay Arkong Bato in his hometown of Valenzuela.

Arkong Bato

Arkong Bato is one of the constituent barangays in the city of Valenzuela, Metro Manila, Philippines. Arkong Bato is a historical barangay named after the famous stone arc landmark that demarcates the boundary between the barangay and Santulan of Malabon. The notable stone arc was built by the Americans in 1910, originally as a boundary between Rizal and Bulacan province.