DepEd-Butuan prepares for “Brigada Eskwela”
By Robert E. Roperos
BUTUAN CITY, April 30 (PIA) -- The Department of
Education (DepEd) - Butuan City Division instructed their teachers to be
prepared for the conduct of the nationwide “Brigada Eskwela,” which the division
scheduled on May 14-18
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According to Dr. Daylinda Tampus, Schools
Division superintendent, the activity aims to prepare the infrastructure
facilities of all public schools with the opening of the classes for school
year 2012-2014 on June.
The official also called on stakeholders,
especially the parents, to take part in the conduct of the activity to prepare
the schools for the coming of students that is expected to increase because of
the implementation of the K+12 program.
The conduct of the activity last year not only
here in the city but in the entire region was a resounding success, based on
the report of DepEd-Caraga Regional Director Gloria Benigno.
With this, Tampus hopes to duplicate the success
of the program as the activity promotes the spirit of volunteerism. She also
said since the program was launched, public schools have benefited in terms of
their Community Maintenance and Operating Expenses (MOOE).
In a related development, the education
department has released DepEd Memorandum No. 36, signed by Undersecretary
Alberto Muyot on February 17, 2012, revising the criteria for the selection of
Brigada Eskwela best school implementers.
The memorandum states that in order to improve
the selection process of the Brigada Eskwela Awards, the Adopt-A-School Program
(ASP) has revised the criteria as a result of the consultation meeting with the
ASP Regional Coordinators held on November 7 to 9, 2011 at Ecotech, Lahug, Cebu
City.
Brigada Eskwela, also known as the “Bayanihan
Para sa Paaralan,” (Working together for the school) is a nationwide voluntary
effort of teachers, parents, students, community members, and other
organizations to do minor repairs and clean-ups on their schools in preparation
for the start of the school year.
It encourages volunteers to give a part of their
time, effort, and even donate materials such as paint, cement, lumber, and
other materials, which could be used for minor repairs and building. Donations
from local corporations and businesses are given in kind. (RER/PIA-Caraga)
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DOH advises leprosy-stricken persons to seek
health centers help
By Robert E. Roperos
BUTUAN CITY, April 30 (PIA) -- The Department of
Health (DOH)-Caraga Region has urged those who are affected with leprosy to
coordinate with health center personnel in their respective areas.
Arlene Serrano, leprosy nurse coordinator of
DOH-Caraga, said leprosy is an infectious skin disease but this will be cured
if this will be treated during its early stage of development.
The official added those people who are found to
be having signs and symptoms of this skin disease are encouraged to see
personnel in their respective health centers to get medicines for treatment.
Serrano further said there are no commercial
medicines available yet at present in pharmacies. She added medicines can be
availed for free at the different health centers, as purchased by the national
government through the World Health Organization (WHO).
Also, Serrano said that aside from the
availability of such medicines at the health center, personnel from the
centers, as well as the Barangay Health Workers have the capacity to handle cases
of people having been affected with leprosy.
Leprosy is a disease that has been known since
biblical times. It causes skin sores, nerve damage, and muscle weakness that
gets worse over time.
People who are affected with such skin disease
have skin lesions that are lighter than their normal skin color. Lesions can
either have decreased sensation to touch, heat, or pain, or those that do not
heal after several weeks to months. They also experienced muscle weakness and
numbness or lack of feeling in the hands, arms, feet, and legs.
A number of different antibiotics including
dapsone, rifampin, clofazamine, fluoroquinolones, macrolides, and minocycline,
are used to kill the bacteria that cause the disease. More than one antibiotic
is often given together.
Moreover, Serrano said leprosy can be prevented
by avoiding close physical contact with untreated people. People on long-term
medication become noninfectious because they do not transmit the organism that
causes the disease.
In an earlier report of the World Health
Organization (WHO), although the disease is considered to have been eradicated
in the country, some areas remain leprosy hotspots after the Philippines
registered the highest number of new cases in the Western Pacific Region in
2010.
Also, former Health Secretary Alberto Romualdez
said leprosy hotspots in the Philippines include some areas in Ilocos Sur,
Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, Cebu City, Davao City, Tawi-tawi, Sulu, and Metro Manila.
However, Sunshine Alipayo, DOH-Caraga
information officer admitted that there are already leprosy cases in the region
but the regional office has yet to determine the statistics of those who are
affected with such skin disease. (RER/PIA-Caraga)
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Butuan dad stresses network with gov't agencies,
partners to sustain peace and order
By Jennifer P. Gaitano
BUTUAN CITY, April 30 (PIA) -- To sustain peace
and order and curb criminalities, Butuan City mayor Ferdinand Amante Jr
emphasized the need for more intensified networking with law enforcement
agencies and related partners.
He announced this during the City Peace and
Order Council emergency meeting held recently.
“The city government will help the local
Philippine National Police (PNP) in the provision of additional radio
equipment, motorcycle, and other facilities necessary during their operations,”
Amante said.
The city mayor also mentioned the efforts of 1st
District Butuan City-Las Nieves Cong. Jose Aquino II to put up some
Closed-Circuit Televisions (CCTVs) within the city proper soon.
Amante further highlighted that the
collaboration of the law enforcement agencies here is very important for it
will increase accomplishments on peace and order and develop harmonious
partnership among agencies concerned.
Vice Mayor Atty. Lawrence Fortun also pointed
out that the PNP here shall strengthen its capability building and upgrade
their skills by participating in trainings.
“Let us maximize the services that we could give
to the general public to keep them safe and continuously gain their trust and
confidence to us,” said Fortun.
Along with the efforts of the city government in
inviting other investors to Butuan, Amante hoped for better execution of the
functions and responsibilities of the law enforcement agencies, concerned
government offices and partners to maintain peace and order situation.
(JPG/PIA-Caraga)
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Crime incidence in Butuan still manageable, BCPO
says
By Jennifer P. Gaitano
BUTUAN CITY, April 30 (PIA) -- To continuously
ensure the safety of lives and properties of the general public, the Butuan
City Police Office (BCPO) has intensified police vigilance and coordination
with other government agencies.
OIC PSSupt Pedro Obaldo Jr. reported that from
March 15 to April 28 of 2011, there were 75 crime incidents recorded while this
year of the same period, it decreased into 69.
“This is because of the continuous monitoring,
surveillance, and coordination of the PNP with local officials, other concerned
agencies and the community in its area of responsibility,” he said.
Obaldo also bared that they are also
continuously strengthening their campaign against illegal drugs, wanted
persons, illegal mining machineries, and apprehension of theft suspects and
recovery of stolen items,.
“With all these, we believe that crime incidence
in the city is still manageable,” Obaldo said.
Obaldo aks for the full cooperation of the
general public and encourages them to support its campaign to achieve peace and
order. (JPG/PIA-Caraga)
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PNP, AFP set for Labor Day celebration in
Surigao del Sur
By Greg Tataro, Jr.
TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, April 30 (PIA) --
The Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines
(AFP) said they are ready for the Labor Day celebration here tomorrow.
According to Tandag City Police Chief C/Insp
Greggie Pimentel, security preparations have already been laid for the occasion
including the setup of checkpoints in all entry and exit zones of the city.
Lt Col Henry Robinson, commanding officer of the
29th Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army also said, they are always
prepared for any eventualities and “aggressive move” or “tactical operations”
that might be launched by the New People’s Army (NPA).
Robinson also mentioned, rallies in urban areas
are but normal phenomenons during Labor Day celebrations.
As of press time, the Police Provincial Office
(PPO) here told Radyo Ng Bayan, there is no information yet as to any scheduled
rally in the province. (NGBT/Radyo ng Bayan-Tandag/PIA-Surigao del Sur)
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Tagalog news: Dalawang malalaking proyekto sa Agusan
del Sur, isinagawa
By David M. Suyao
AGUSAN DEL SUR, Abril 30 (PIA) -- Ang pagpagawa
ng dalawang “Tubig Imnonon Natong Agusanon (Tubig na Iinumin Nating mga
Agusanon)” ay sinimulan kamakailan lamang.
Ito ay matapos magbigay ng hudyat si Agusan del
Sur Gob. Adolph Edward Plaza na ito ay simulan na sa Barangay Tagbayagan, bayan
ng Rosario at Sitio Managbay, Barangay 1, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur.
Ang proyektong TINA ay ang pagpatayo ng
konkretong tangke na siyang magsasala ng preskong tubig galing sa balon para
ito ay maging ligtas para inumin.
Ayon sa isang miyembro ng Sangguniang
Panlalawigan at tagapamahala ng proyektong TINA na si Allan Santiago, ang TINA
ay nakakaalis ng mga di kanais-nais na mga minerales na nasa tubig galing sa
balon pagkatapos na ito ay salain.
Ayon naman kay Paquito Ebero at Ramel Jamoyan,
parehong residente ng Barangay Tagbayagan, gumagastos sila ng tig-P35 araw-araw
para lamang masigurong ang tubig na iniinom ng kanilang mga pamilya ay ligtas.
“Dati, kumukuha kami ng tubig na ma-inom sa
balon na nandito sa lugar naming. Pero mamaya’t maya, kami ay nagkakasakit ng
iba’t ibang sakit na dala ng maruming tubig, kaya napilitan kaming bumili na
lang ng inuming tubig na naka botelya para masiguro na ang tubig na aming
iinumin ay ligtas. Pero sa mga dukhang katulad namin, ang gumastos ng P35.00
araw-araw ay kalabisan na,” sabi ni Paquito Ebero.
Ang proyektong TINA ay sinimulan noong
administrasyon pa ni dating Gobernador at ngayon ay kongresista ng Distrito 1
ng Agusan del Sur na si Cong. Maria Valentina Plaza.
Itinuloy ni Gob. Adolph Edward Plaza ang
proyektong TINA at ito ay pinalaki at nagkaroon ng kapasidad na mahigit kumulang
500 gallon ng tubig na galing sa balon, ibinomba sa loob ng tangke ng TINA para
ito ay masala at maipamahagi sa mas maraming kabahayan na nasasakupan ng
komunidad.
“Ang hiling ko lamang sa inyo mga kababayan ay
alagaang mabuti ang inyong TINA. Nirerekomenda ko na ito ay inyong linisin sa
tuwing darating ang 20 araw para maseguro natin na ang tubig na nagmumula rito
ay ligtas nang inumin. Ang proyektong ito ay inyo, kaya reponsibilidad ninyo na
ito ay alagaan para sa ikasisiya ng inyong mga anak at sila ay magiging malusog
at malayo sa mga sakit. Kami sa pamahalaang panlalawigan ay patuloy na
naglilibot sa mga barangay para malaman kung sino ang mas nangangailangan ng
proyektong ito at ng maipagawa kaagad,” sabi ni Gob. Plaza.
Ayon kay provincial engineer Pamela Yucosing,
bawat proyektong TINA ay nagkakahalaga ng P100,000. (DS/RER/PIA-Agusan del Sur)
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Cebuano news: Provincial Capitol Canteen
malampuson nga gibuksan ug gibendisyunan
SURIGAO CITY, Abril 30 (PIA) -- Malampuson nga
gibuksan ug gibendisyunan bag-ohay pa lamang ang Surigao del Norte Provincial
Capitol Canteen nga nahimutang sa kanhi opisina sa PEMO duol sa Engineering
Building sa Kapitolyo.
Human sa pagbendisyon ni Rev. Father Edprim
Gaza, CM, misunod gilayon ang ribbon cutting nga gipangulohan nila Surigao del
Norte 1st district Congressman Francisco Matugas, Claver Mayor Rosemarie
Goikangkee, San Francisco Mayor Simplecia Bacol, Board member Mamerto Galanida
ug gisaksihan nila Surigao del Norte Governor Sol Matugas, Alegria Mayor
Dominador Esma, Burgos Mayor Rolito Nogaliza, Gigaquit Mayor Carlos Egay Sr.,
Board member Victor Borja nga gitambongan sa mga department heads ug pipila ka
mga empleyado sa kapitolyo.
Tumong ug tinguha sa pagtukod sa maong canteen
nga maserbisyohan ang mga empleyado sa kapitolyo, aron adunay kapahuwayan ug
aron usab magkabonding ang mga empleyado panahon sa lunch break ug coffee
break. (Provincial Information Center/PIA-Surigao del Norte)
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Cebuano news: Aquino mohimo sa 'sorpresa' nga
anunsyo alang sa mga trabahante sa mga gov’t workers karong Labor Day
Ni Susil D. Ragas
SURIGAO CITY, Abril 30 (PIA) -- Gikatakdang
mohimo sa “sorprisa” nga pag-anunsyo si Pangulong Benigno S. Aquino III alang
sa mga government workers ugmang adlawa Mayo 1, atol sa pagsaulog sa Labor Day.
Sa interbyu sa mga miyembro sa media human kini
mitambong sa birthday celebration ni Oriental Mindoro Governor Alfonso Umali,
Jr., si Pangulong Aquino miingon nga siya opisyal nga moanunsyo nga ang iyang
administrasyon nagduso aron maimplementar ang fourth installment sa Salary
Standardization Law 3.
Ang Salary standardization usa ka programa sa
gobyerno nga gitinguha aron paghatag sa mga government workers sa suholan ug
mga suholan nga angay base sa ilang job description ug performance nga labaw
kaysa world standards.
“We are authorized already by a particular law
(to implement) SSL 3. So ang question (na) lang dito is kung kakayanin bang
i-advance 'yung next tranche which is the fourth tranche of the increase,” ang
Pangulo miingon.
“So makukumpleto na po 'yung SSL 3. Perhaps, one
month earlier than originally planned,” siya midugang.
Ang Pangulo midugang nga siya makigtagbo sa mga
labor leaders ug stakeholders ugmang adlawa Mayo 1 aron tukion ang mga angay
nga mga pamaagi aron pagpa-uswag sa employee-employer labor relations.
“Yes, there's a dialogue. We've prepared for it
...and will be fine-tuning the questions and answers and their
recommendations,” ang Pangulo miingon. (FEA/PIA-Surigao del Norte)
