ORO CHAMBER RALLIES BUSINESS COMMUNITY ON WAGE PETITION

In response to the wage hike petition lodged by the Trade Union Congress of the Philippines before the Regional Tripartite Wage and Productivity Board in Region 10, the Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation, Inc. (Oro Chamber) conducted a quick survey among its member companies and enterprises. The survey sought to establish members’ position on the wage increase, especially in view of the impact of the lingering Mindanao power crisis.

Oro Chamber is not opposed to any adjustment in the region’s wage rates.  It, however, cautions that the increase should be reasonable, equitable and timely and must consider the conditions of the enterprises and companies in the area. Notable among the adverse impact to the business community has been the looming Mindanao Power crisis that threatens to erode the gains of businesses and put employment and livelihood at risk due to declining revenues and higher expenditures and reduced production time due to reduced working hours.

Oro Chamber President Ralph Paguio is encouraging all the employers to attend the wage consultation set on June 18.  “It will be the best venue to hear the insights and circumstances of the labor, government and employer sectors,” he said.  

The RTWPB-sponsored wage consultation for Region 10 is slated on June 18 at 1:00-5:00pm at Grand Caprice Restaurant, this city.

Oro Chamber 2nd General Membership Meeting INVITATION

Scheduled NGCP Power Interruption on Sunday, June 20, 2010

CAGAYAN ELECTRIC POWER & LIGHT CO., INC

Important Notice to CEPALCO Customers

Subject: Scheduled NGCP Power Interruption on Sunday, June 20, 2010

The Cagayan Electric Power & Light Co., Inc. (CEPALCO) would like to inform all customers that the NATIONAL GRID CORPORATION OF THE PHILIPPINES [NGCP] has advised CEPALCO that power supply will be interrupted on JUNE 20, 2010 as shown below:

Reasons:	THE NATIONAL GRID CORPORATION OF THE PHILIPPINES (NGCP) WILL CONDUCT LINE MAINTENANCE WORKS ALONG THEIR LUGAIT – CARMEN 69KV LINE.
Date:	Sunday, June 20, 2010
Interruption Time:	7:00 AM – 7:30 AM (30 minutes maximum); 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM (30 minutes maximum)
Affected Areas:	CARMEN 1 AREAS: 1.      Greater portion of Carmen proper along Lirio St. from Trinity Tree St. towards Oak St., Max Suniel St., Vamenta Blvd. up to corner Jasmin St. including Waterlily St. and Carmen Market area. 2.      Along Mabolo St. from Lirio St. towards corner Rosal St. including portion of Marigold St. from Mabolo St. 3.      Portion of Carmen: vicinities along Vamenta Blvd. from Fernandez St. towards greater part of Ilaya including: portions of Ipil St. and Mahogany St. from Fernandez St.; Madonna & Child Hospital; and; Seriña St. from COA towards Gumamela Ext., Guani Coliseum (former O.Roa’s) and Maharlika Police Station.; and 4.      All of Macanhan, Carmen towards all of Lower Balulang . CARMEN 2 AREAS: 1.      Portion of Carmen along Yacal St. towards Lirio St. , Vamenta Blvd. , Waling-waling St. up to GSIS area including Ferrabrel St. , Mango St. and portion of Rosal St. and Marigold St. 2.      All of Kauswagan proper, Bonbon and Bayabas. 3.      Isla de Oro. 4.      Along Montalban St. from near Tiano Bros. St. towards Burgos St., del Pilar St. and Magsaysay St. including portions of Macahambus St. and Abellanosa St. from Burgos St.; and 5.      Portions of A. Luna St. from corner Corrales Ave.; towards vicinities along A. Velez St. up to corner Mabini St. including portion of: Makahambus St. from A. Velez St. and Tiano Bros. St. from Macahambus St.

Power will however be restored immediately without further notice when line works of NGCP are completed earlier than scheduled. Also, areas scheduled for interruption due to load curtailment might still experience their scheduled interruption, depending on the NGCP load curtailment levels on Sunday, June 20.

We hope the affected customers and the public in general

will be guided by this announcement. Thank you.

Released by:

Ms. Marilyn A. Chavez Senior Manager Customer & Community Relations Dept.