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EVENTS

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN MATI...

City Government of Mati, with DOSCST, offers free Community Fitness Program

1/21/2013

The City Government of Mati, in cooperation with the DOSCST, offers this Community Fitness Program for all who desire supervision, direction, education, and camaraderie in their health and fitness efforts. Our vision is to help improve health and wellness by providing exercise opportunities for those who are physically out of shape or desiring more structure in their workout efforts. We aim to get you feeling better, stronger, and more energetic.

Business One Stop Shop opens in Mati City

1/11/2013

Mati City (January, 2013) -- To encourage more investors in the city and to make the process easier and systematic, the City Government of Mati City opens this year’s Business One Stop Shop Program at the Pealez Activity Center, City Hall compound this city. The annual program started last January 4 and will culminate on January 20, 2013. The Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO) will lead the 3 week one stop shop program. Mr Joel Capalit, BPLO Head, encouraged the businessmen in the city to either renew or start a new business to get a business permit. The BPLO set – up an all in – one desk for the very important local and national agencies, manned with personnel to provide necessary services to the clients.

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EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Mati joins the observance of National Disaster Consciousness Month this July

7/02/2011

The City Government of Mati, through the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (CDRRMC) joins the nationwide observance of National Disaster Consciousness Month 2011 this July in accordance with Executive Order No. 137 dated August 10, 1999.

Mayor Michelle N. Rabat set a meeting with the members of the CDRRMC to plan out the various activities for the said observance. The activities include hanging of streamers; conduct of IEC on disaster risk reduction, emergency responder’s skills training, earthquake, tsunami, and flashflood drills and cleaning of canals and radio broadcast.

Mayor Rabat believes that the observance of the National Consciousness Month will heighten awareness on the importance of disaster prevention, mitigation, and preparedness of the Matinians.

‘Makialam, Makiisa sa pagsugpo ng panganib may maitutulong ka,’ is this year’s theme, which focuses on taking simple but potentially life-saving steps to enhance preparedness like preparing an emergency supply kit, being informed about the appropriate response for each disaster, and being involved in community preparedness efforts.

The month-long observance urges all to take appropriate action with regards to personal welfare and protection, and security. LGU – Mati together with the CDRRMC will be supported by the volunteer groups in the city and other private organizations and individuals on the said event.

Mayor Rabat said that the observance of national consciousness month will provide an opportunity to learn more about disasters and how best to prevent and prepare for them.