DTI-Caraga spearheads 1st Reg’l Consumer
Assembly
By Jennifer P. Gaitano
BUTUAN CITY, May 23 (PIA) –- In support of
Republic Act No. 7394 or the “Consumer Act of the Philippines,” the Department
of Trade and Industry (DTI) Caraga spearheaded the 1st Regional Consumer
Assembly held Tuesday at the Bishop Juan de Dios Pueblos Hall, this city.
Some 50 representatives in the consumer organizations
(COs) from different local government units in the region and member-agencies
of the Consumer Network (ConsumerNet) participated in the said activity.
According to Elmer Natad of DTI-Caraga, the
assembly aims to gather issues and concerns from the COs and be able to upgrade
their knowledge as consumers.
“Participants will also undertake workshop on
the challenges, best practices of consumers and establishments, and barriers to
effective consumer participation during this whole-day activity which will
upgrade their knowledge and capabilities as consumers,” said Natad.
Among the priority consumer issues are as
follows: 1) the improvement of public utilities; 2) the vigilant and strict
enforcement of the deceptive, unfair and neglectful sales act; 3) the
enhancement of public health and safety through identification of product
hazards; and 4) the creation of healthy competition to lower the cost of goods
and services.
Natad reiterated that R.A. 7394 is to protect
the interests of the consumers, promote general welfare and establish standards
of conduct for business and industry.
With this, participants will come up with a
unified action plan to address said issues and concerns with the help of DTI
and partner implementing agencies. (JPG/PIA-Caraga)
CSC-Caraga urges state officials, workers to be
honest
By Robert E. Roperos
BUTUAN CITY, May 23 (PIA) -- Civil Service
Commission (CSC)-Caraga Regional Director Adams Torres called on government
officials and workers to be honest.
Dir. Torres said “dishonesty” is the most common
case against government officials or employees.
Among the cases filed against government
employees in Caraga region are tampering their personnel documents,
specifically their credentials such as transcript of records, diplomas, and
other certifications.
Torres added these are employees who are
applying for promotions and yet, the credentials submitted are fake or not
authenticated. He also said there were already employees in the region who were
already dismissed from their position as they are found guilty.
The regional CSC chief said cleaning bureaucracy
is part of the flagship program of the Aquino administration. (RER/PIA-Caraga)
EMB-Caraga to assess 6 towns on RA 9003
implementation
By Robert E. Roperos
BUTUAN CITY, May 23 (PIA) -- The regional office
of the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) in Caraga is set to
assess/evaluate the six municipalities in the region on the implementation of
Republic Act 9003, otherwise known as Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of
2000.
Forester Jay Managad, EMB-Caraga technical staff
said on July 2012, EMB-Caraga will be evaluating how the municipalities of
Carrascal and Hinatuan in Surigao del Sur, municipalities of Esperanza, Veruela
and Trento in Agusan del Sur, and the municipality of Socorro in Surigao del
Norte have implemented the ecological solid waste management.
Managad said result of the assessment will lead
to the giving of recognition to those municipalities who have shown exemplary
performance in terms of managing ecological solid waste to be slated in August
2012, in time with the staging of Solid Waste Management Service here in the
region.
The official said among the criteria to be used
in the evaluation include the segregation of waste, creation of material
recovery facilities, and crafting of policies and ordinances on the
implementation of solid waste management program in their respective areas.
The ecological solid waste management act
ensures the protection of the public health and environment. It also utilized
environmentally-sound methods that maximize the utilization of valuable
resources and encourage resource conservation and recovery.
The law also sets guidelines and targets for
solid waste avoidance and volume reduction through source reduction and waste
minimization measures, including composting, recycling, re-use, recovery, green
charcoal process, and others, before collection, treatment and disposal in
appropriate and environmentally sound solid waste management facilities in
accordance with ecologically sustainable development principles.
It also ensures the proper segregation,
collection, transport, storage, treatment and disposal of solid waste through
the formulation and adoption of the best environmental practice in ecological
waste management excluding incineration.
Also, the law promotes national research and
development programs for improved solid waste management and resource
conservation techniques, more effective institutional arrangement and
indigenous and improved methods of waste reduction, collection, separation and
recovery, as well as to encourage greater private sector participation in solid
waste management.
Further, it retains primary enforcement and
responsibility of solid waste management with local government units while
establishing a cooperative effort among the national government, other local
government units, non- government organizations, and the private sector.
Furthermore, the law encourages cooperation and
self-regulation among waste generators through the application of market-based
instruments; institutionalize public participation in the development and
implementation of national and local integrated, comprehensive, and ecological
waste management programs; and strengthens the integration of ecological solid
waste management and resource conservation and recovery topics into the
academic curricula of formal and non-formal education in order to promote
environmental awareness and action among the citizenry. (RER/PIA-Caraga)
DTI-Caraga intensifies implementation of Bagwis
Program
By Jennifer P. Gaitano
BUTUAN CITY, May 23 (PIA) -- To continuously
give due recognition to establishments that practice fair business and uphold
the rights and welfare of consumers, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
Caraga intensified its Bagwis Program and the "Promo Diskwento."
The Bagwis Program is formerly known as the DTI
Certified Establishment Program which was launched on July 26, 2006.
According to DTI-Caraga Customer Welfare Desk
(CWD) Chief Billy General, the Bagwis Program aims to give due recognition to
establishments that uphold the rights of consumers and practice responsible
business where consumers get value for money.
“With the Bagwis Program, this will result to
increasing profits. When employers treat well their employees, employees in
return will work hard for the business. With that, it will also give good
impact to consumers,” General said.
It also includes setting up of Consumer Welfare
Desks in business places aimed at providing accessible and speedy resolution of
complaints to consumers.
Meanwhile, General also emphasized that DTI is
also implementing its Promo Diskwento in partnership with other business
establishments in the region.
“Promo Diskwento is a flagship project of DTI
wherein school supplies and basic commodities are being sold in a discounted
price,” General said.
With this development, DTI encourages business
establishments in the region to give its best products and services to
consumers so their business will grow and will help the nation progress.
(JPG/PIA-Caraga)
CENRO-Nasipit to conduct coastal cleanup, tree
planting
By Robert E. Roperos
BUTUAN CITY, May 23 (PIA) -- With the
celebration of Ocean month, the Community Environment and Natural Resources
Office (CENRO) of the municipality of Nasipit, Agusan del Norte will conduct a
coastal cleanup and mangrove tree planting on Friday, May 25.
According to Joanne Daguplo of CENRO-Nasipit,
the activities area among the highlights to be conducted by their office during
the month-long celebration, which is anchored on the theme “Buhay Dagat, Buhay
Natin (Ocean Life, Our Life)."
Daguplo said residents of coastal barangays of
the municipality are expected to participate in this undertaking which supports
the environmental preservation and climate change mitigation program of the
Aquino administration.
The official also said that on May 22, the
country celebrated the National Month of the Ocean where with the International
Day of Biological Diversity (Biodiversity) was also simultaneously
commemorated.
Former Philippine President Joseph Estrada
declared the month of May as National Month of the Ocean under Presidential
Proclamation No. 57 signed on January 9, 1999, emphasizing that the Philippines
supports global initiatives towards environmental management and protection by
adopting and developing a Philippine Agenda 21 in response to Agenda 21 of the
United Nations, and by ratifying the United Nations Convention on the Law of
the Sea (UNCLOS).
The law also pointed out that the country is
committed to the sustainable use and management of ocean and coastal resources
which are vital life-support systems and economic assets where benefits should
accrue to both present and future generations of Filipinos.
Government agencies that are tasked to lead the
conduct of the month-long activities include: Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (DENR) and the Department of Agriculture (DA), through the Bureau of
Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR).
This is also in collaboration with relevant
government agencies, all local government units, state colleges and
universities, government-owned or controlled corporations whose operations are
directly or indirectly relevant to the development and management of the
country’s ocean resources.
Meanwhile, non-governmental organizations,
people's organizations, and the private sector, shall spearhead the observance
of "The Month of the Ocean" of each year through the conduct of
activities that highlight the conservation, protection, and sustainable
management of Philippine coastal and ocean resources. (RER/PIA-Caraga)
DTI-Caraga orients consumers on the Alternative
Dispute Resolution Act
By Jennifer P. Gaitano
BUTUAN CITY, May 23 (PIA) –- Serving as mediator
between two disagreeing parties (complainant and respondent), the Department of
Trade and Industry (DTI) Caraga briefed consumer organizations on the overview
of the Republic Act No. 9285 or the “Alternative Dispute Resolution Act of
2004.”
This was held Tuesday at the Bishop Juan de dios
Pueblos Hall here during the 1st Regional Consumer Assembly and was attended by
some 50 representatives of consumer organizations in different local government
units in Caraga region and member-agencies of Consumer Network (ConsumerNet).
Atty. Ma. Aurora Curaza-Maquiling bared that the
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) includes dispute resolution processes and
techniques that act as a means for disagreeing parties to come to an agreement
short of litigation.
"ADR System means any process or procedure
used to resolve a dispute or controversy, other than by adjudication of a
presiding judge of a court or an officer of a government agency, as defined in
this Act, in which a neutral third party participates to assist in the
resolution of issues, which includes arbitration, mediation, conciliation,
early neutral evaluation, mini-trial, or any combination thereof,” Maquiling
reiterated.
Maquiling further said that the "ADR
Provider" means institutions or persons accredited as mediator,
conciliator, arbitrator, neutral evaluator, or any person exercising similar
functions in any Alternative Dispute Resolution system. This is without
prejudice to the rights of the parties to choose non-accredited individuals to
act as mediator, conciliator, arbitrator, or neutral evaluator of their
dispute.
“Mediation is a voluntary process in which a
mediator, selected by the disputing parties, facilitates communication and
negotiation, and assists the parties in reaching out a settlement or
agreement…” said Maquiling.
Maquiling also stressed that the mediator's
primary role is to act as a neutral third party who facilitates discussions
between the parties. The mediator can also contribute to the process ensuring
that all necessary preparations are complete.
DTI also emphasizes that as much as possible,
any conflict between the two parties must be settled in the mediation stage
through amicable settlement since filing a case in court will take much time
and cost.
Thus, participants of said training commended
the efforts of the DTI for being effective mediator and for providing fair
services to both consumers and business establishments. (JPG/PIA-Caraga)
Surigao del Sur Red tide toxin-free - BFAR
By Danilo S. Makiling
BUTUAN CITY, May 23 (PIA) -– Bislig Bay in
Surigao del Sur is negative from Red Tide Toxin, the Bureau of Fisheries and
Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said.
Based on the latest shellfish bulletin issued by
the bureau the coastal waters of Bislig City is negative from this toxin.
However, BFAR said all types of shellfish
especially "alamang” that comes from the coastal waters of Dumanquillas
Bay, Zamboanga del Sur, Murchelagos Bay in Zamboanga del Norte, Misamis Occidental
and Bataan coastal waters specifically Mariveles, limay, Orion, Pilar, Balanga,
Orani, Abucay, and Samal is not yet safe to consume.
Also, BFAR announced that Matarinao Bay in
Eastern Samar is now positive from the said toxin.
With these developments, BFAR reminded the
people to beware from consuming shellfish from the infected areas. They also
emphasized that fish, squid, shrimps and crabs are safe to eat but must be
properly prepared and provided that the fish is fresh and washed thoroughly.
Internal organs, gills and its intestines must also be removed before cooking.
The country's fish bureau also said that people
must be vigilant in buying seafoods in the market to avoid any complications.
(RER/PIA-Caraga)
All set for the 2nd Balangay Football Festival
By Eldie N. David
BUTUAN CITY, May 23 (PIA) -- More than 100 teams
coming from different football associations in Mindanao and the Visayas regions
have already confirmed participation to the 2nd Balangay Football Festival
slated on May 26-27 at the Butuan City Sports Complex in Barangay Libertad,
this city.
The football festival, which is part of the
Silver Year celebration of the Balangay Festival and already on its second
year, will feature the following categories based on the Grassroots Development
Program of the Philippine Football Federation (PFF): Under eight years old
(mixed), under 10 (boys), under 15 (boys), under 17 (girls), under 19 (boys),
under 23 (boys), women’s open, men’s open and 35 up. Among the favorites which
are expected to figure prominently in the tournament are teams from Davao and
Iligan City.
The football teams in the said areas made it to
the top position in the Suzuki Cup U23 Football tournament simultaneously held
nationwide.
According to Vice Mayor Law Fortun, who is the
current President of the Butuan-Agusan Norte Football Association (BANFA) which
is hosting the festival, this is a very good opportunity for the players to be
exposed to competitive tournaments which is in support to the grassroots
development program now being implemented by the PFF. (NCLM/BC-VMO/PIA-Caraga)
Tagalog news: Tauhan ng PIA-Caraga sumailalim sa
briefing ng incident command system
Ni Danilo S. Makiling
BUTUAN CITY, Mayo 22 (PIA) –- Sumailalim
kamakailan ang mga tauhan ng Philippine Information Agency (PIA)-Caraga Region
sa briefing hinggil sa tungkulin ng ahensya sa incident command system, isang
sistematikong proseso sa pagtugon sa anumang sakuna.
Nilinaw ng PIA-Caraga monitoring officer at
assistant focal person ng ahensya sa Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Council (RDRRMC) na si Jennifer Gaitano na layunin ng incident
command system ang magbigay ng isang sistematiko at maayos na pagtugon sa oras
ng kalamidad.
Idinagdag din nito na sa panahon ng kalamidad,
ang lahat ng ahensya na kasali sa RDRRMC ay mayroong kaniya-kaniyang
responsibilidad na nakaatas dito.
Sa parte ng PIA, sinabi ni Gaitano na
responsibilidad ng ahensya na sumuporta sa pamamagitan ng pagbibigay ng
kaukulang komunikasyon, na higit na kinakailangan sa panahon ng kalamidad.
“Kaya, ang mga tauhan ng PIA ay kailangang
nandoon mismo sa pinangyarihan ng kalamidad,” aniya.
Idinagdag din ni Gaitano na ang ahensya ay
naatasan sa pagkontrol sa daloy ng komunikasyon na pagmumulan ng impormasyon
nga mga lokal tri-media.
Bukod dito, sinabi din niya na sa ilalim ng
incident command system, responsibilidad ng ahensiya ang paghahatid ng lahat na
impormasyon na gagawin ng incident command team sa pang-rehiyon na antas.
“Ang mga tauhan ng PIA ay magiging opisyal na
tagapagsalita ng grupo sa rehiyonal na antas ngunit ito'y nangangailangan ng
pagsang-ayon ng mga local chief executives sa lugar kung saan nangyari ang
kalamidad,” dagdag ni Gaitano.
Sinabi rin ng opisyal na maaari ring piliin ng
local chief executives ang kanilang local public information officers na maging
tagapagsalita nito sa halip na ang PIA.
Dinaluhan ni Gaitano ang Basic/Intermediate
Course on Incident Command System na ginanap sa Lipata, Surigao City noong
nakaraang Mayo 7-11, 2012.
Ang Incident Command System ay ipinakilala sa
Pilipinas sa pamamagitan ng ASEAN-US Cooperation on Disaster Management. Ang
Phase 1 ay ginanap noong 2004-2006 at Phase 2 naman noong 2009-2012. Ang
sistema ay naging posible sa pamamagitan ng US Department of Agriculture –
Forest Service (US DA-FS) at USAID bilang pondohang ahensya. (RER/PIA-Caraga)
Tagalog News: DILG Tapatan road show sa Caraga
itatampok ang disaster preparedness
Ni Danilo S. Makiling
LUNGSOD NG BUTUAN, Mayo 23 (PIA) -- Matapos ang
isang taong paglulunsad ng Tapatan Roadshow sa rehiyon ng Caraga, pangungunahan
muli ng Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) ang pamamahala
ng roadshow ngayong Hunyo 12 dito.
Tatalakayin ng roadshow ang kahandaan sa mga
sakuna o disaster preparedness program ng iba't-ibang pampubliko at pribadong
ahensya sa rehiyon.
Sinabi ni DILG-Caraga information officer
Florian Faith Bayawa na ang aktibidad ay tatalakay sa preparasyon ng
iba't-ibang lokal na pamahalaan at ilang ahensya ng pamahalaan upang bawasan
ang epekto ng mga kalamidad buhat ng palapit na panahon ng tag-ulan.
Sinabi din ni Bayawa na tulad ng naunang
paglulunsad ng programa kung saan itinampok nito ang programang transparency at
accountability ng administrasyong Aquino, dadaluhan ulit ito ni DILG Sec. Jesse
Robredo at ipipresenta rin ng mga ahensya ang kanilang mga plano at programa
para sa disaster preparedness.
Ang “Seal of Disaster Preparedness” ay ilulunsad
rin dito kasabay ng aktibidad na may layuning ihanda ang lokal na pamahalaan sa
pagresponde sa oras ng kalamidad.
Dagdag din ni Bayawa na nararapat lamang na ang
lokal na pamahalaan ay maglalagay ng early warning system sa kani-kanilang mga
lugar upang maiwasan ang pagkawala ng mga buhay at ari-arian sa tuwing may
sakuna.
Bilang parte sa preparasyon ng mga miyembrong
ahensya sa disaster risk reduction and management council ng rehiyon para sa
nasabing kaganapan, isang basic/intermediate course sa incident command system
ang sinimulan.
Inaasahan na ang mga resulta sa limang araw na
training-workshop ay mabibilang sa mga bagay na ipe-prepresenta kay Sec.
Robredo sa panahon ng aktibidad kung saan ang miyembro ay nanggaling sa lokal
na pamahalaan, regional line agencies, at mga pribadong ahensya.
Ang training ay naglalayon na maitayo ang isang
typical na incident command system na organisasyon sa bawat rehiyon, kung saan
ang mga ahensya ng gobyerno ay susunod sa sistematikong daloy ng operasyon sa
panahon ng kalamidad. (RER/PIA-Caraga)
Tagalog News: “No collection policy"
ipapatupad pa rin ngayong enrollment - DepEd
Ni Danilo S. Makiling
BUTUAN CITY, Mayo 23 (PIA) -- Sinabi ngayon ng
Department of Education (DepEd) na ipapatupad pa rin ng ahensiya ang "no
collection policy" ngayong enrollment.
Ito'y matapos makatanggap ng ulat ang tanggapan
ng DepEd-Caraga noong nakaraang taon, na pinapayagan diumano ng mga principal
ang mga guro na mangolekta ng miscellaneous fees noong nakaraang enrollment.
Sinabi ni Arnold Solen ng DepEd-Agusan del Norte
na ang mga guro at school administrators ay hindi pinapayagan na mangulekta ng
kahit anumang bayarin sa mga magulang habang sila ay nagpapaenrol sa kanilang
mga anak. Ito'y ayon na rin sa direktiba ni Education Secretary Br. Armin
Luistro upang himukin ang mga magulang sa pagpapaaral ng kanilang mga anak
upang makumpleto nito ang basic education.
Sa DepEd press release, binigyang diin ni
Luistro ang kaniyang pagtawag sa mga pampublikong paaralan na sumunod sa “no
collection” policy dahil ito ay nakalagay sa konstitusyon. Sinisiguro din ng DepEd
na ang mga kabataan ay makapag-aral ng mabuti.
Nilinaw din ni Luistro na layunin ng national
government na maibsan ang pag-aalala ng mga magulang sa mga bayarin sa
eskwelahan na isa rin sa mga rason kung bakit maraming kabataan ang hindi
makapag-aral o tumigil sa kalagitnaan ng kanilang pag-aaral.
Samantala, sinabi ni Jeaneth Obejas ng Libertad
Central Elementary School (LCES) na ang miscellaneous fees ay kokolektahin
buwan-buwan matapos magsimula ang klase. Nilinaw din nito na ito ay
kokolektahin kada termino at boluntaryo. “Ang ibig sabihin po nito ay hindi po
pipilitin ang mga magulang na bayaran ang ang nasabing bayarin,” dagdag nito.
Ang DepEd din ay nagbigay impormasyon sa publiko
na lagpas grade 4, walang kolektahan na mangyayari habang nagsasagawa ng
enrollment hanggang sa unang buwan ng klase. Ito ay kontribusyon at hindi
sapilitan, na maaaring kolektahin simula sa pangalawang buwan ng bawat taon.
Kalakip dito ang kontribusyon sa Boy Scouts of the Philippines, Girl Scouts of
the Philippines, Red Cross, Anti-Tuberculosis Fund, at Parents-Teachers
Association.
Ang "no collection policy" ay isa lang
sa mga hakbang ng pamahalaan bilang isa sa mga anti-poverty measures. Sa
ganitong paraan, magagamit ng mga magulang ang kanilang pera sa mga mas importanteng
pangangailangan kagaya ng pagkain, at transportasyon, ayon sa DepEd. (RER/PIA-Caraga)
Tagalog News: DAR pinamahagi ang mga proyekto sa
mga benepisyaryo ng ARC
Ni David M. Suyao
AGUSAN DEL SUR, Mayo 23 (PIA) -- Sa pamamagitan
ng Agrarian Reform Infrastructure Support Project Phase III (ARISP III), pormal
na isinalin ng Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) ang dalawang proyekto noong
Mayo 9, 2012. Ang mga proyektong ito ay ang Dakutan Purok 5, Sta. Fe farm to
market road (FMR) at ang potable water system (PWS) level II sa Catmonon,
Esperanza, Agusan del Sur kung saan ang Barangay Sta. Fe, Catmonon at Dacutan
ang siyang makikinabang.
Ang dalawang proyektong ito ay pinunduhan ng
pamahalaan ng Hapon sa pamamagitan ng Japan International Cooperating Agency
(JICA) kasama si Yukihiro kawahara bilang lider ng kasangguning koponan, ang
pamahalaan ng Pilipinas at ang pamahalaang bayan ng Esperanza, Agusan del Sur.
Ang ginastos ng FMR galing ng Dakutan papunta ng
Sta. Fe na FMR ay umabot ng P36,272,163 na may habang 5.135-kilometrong
kongkretong daan kung saan 5, 578 na magsasaka ang makikinabang. Kabilang dito
ang 443 na agrarian reform beneficiaries ng Comprehensive Agrarian Reform
Program.
Ang nasabing FMR ay sinimulan noon pang Hunyo
16, 2011. Sa isang banda, ang paggawa ng potable water system level II ay
sinimulan din noong Hulyo 11, 2011 na nagkahalaga ng P4,482,630 at makapagbigay
ng maiinom na tubig sa 187 pamilya.
Si Agusan del Sur Gob. Adolph Edward G. Plaza at
Congresswoman Ma. Valentina G. Plaza ng unang distrito ng lalawigan kasama si
Esperanza Mayor Leonida P. Manpatilan ang binigyan ng dangal na siyang magputol
ng laso sa naturang okasyon..
Sa kanyang mensahe, binigyang diin ni Gob. Plaza
na dapat ay magtulong-tulong ang sambayanan para lalong umunlad ang kanilang
komunidad.
“Ang mga proyektong ito ay resulta ng inyong
pagkakaisa at kooperasyon ng mga residente ng SACADA-ARC. Kaya dapat lang na
ipag patuloy ninyo ang pag alaga sa proyektong ito, at gamitin ng lubosan para
makapag ani ng matataas na kalidad na mga produkto,” sabi no Gob. Plaza.
Masayang tinanggap ni Mayor Manpatilan ang mga
naturang mga proyekto sabay sasabi na “ Sa pamamagitan ng mga proyektong ito,
dapat nating doblehin ang ating pagsisikap para makamit natin ang karangalang
maging bayong ng bigas sa buong lalawigan ng Agusan del Sur. Ang mga proyektong
ito ay may napakalaking tulong sa ikinabubuhay ng mga magsasaka rito.”
Nagpasalamat din sya sa DAR at sa ARISP III sa ginawang tulong upng mapaunlad
ang buhay ng mga benepisaryo ng agraryo.
Consultant team leader Yukihiro Kawahara of JICA
also said they are glad to have extended their share and added that they are
ready to assist the government and the farmers to the best possible way they
could.
Sinabi rin ni Yukihiro Kawahara ng JICA na
Masaya siya na nakapgabigay sila ng tulong sa mga magsasaka at nangako rin siya
na handa silang tumulong sa pamahalaan ng Pilipinas at sa mga magsasaka sa
higit ng kanilang makakaya.
“Ito ay simula pa lamang. Ang pinakamahalaga
ngayon ay kung paano ninyo gamitin ang mga naturang mga proyekto at gawing mas
produktibong ang inyong mga lupain para sa ika bubuti at de kalidad na
pamumuhay,” sabi ni Kawahara.
"Sa labing dalawang taong paghihintay, sa
wakas ang mga proyektong ito ay naisakatuparan din. Higit sa lahat, tayo ay mag
pasalamat sa ating Panginoon sa lahat ng kanyang biyaya at sa lahat ng mga nasa
likod at kasamang mga ahensiya na naging instrumento para makamit ang aming mga
pangarap,” sabi ni Cong. Ma. Valentina G. Plaza sa kanyang mensahe.
Dahil sa naturang mga proyekto, ang mga taga
SACADA-ARC ay maari ng makapag byahe ng kanikanilang mga produkto sa mga pamilihan.
Hindi na rin sila maglalakad ng kung ilang kilometro para lamang makaka igib ng
tubig na inumin at higit sa lahat, mailayo na sila sa sakit na dulot ng
maruming tubig. (DMS/PIA-Agusan del Sur)
Cebuano news: People’s Republic of China
gitugotan na ang pagsulod sa export nga mga saging gikan sa Pilipinas
Ni Susil D. Ragas
SURIGAO CITY, Mayo 23 (PIA) -– Ang opisyales sa
Quarantine sa People’s Republic of China (PROC) mitugot na nga makasulod sa
ilang merkado ang mga saging gikan sa Pilipinas human kini nagpahamtang og
estriktong sumbanan sa mga produktong saging gikan sa Pilipinas.
“I can tell you that we have a bit of good news.
We have progressed in resolving the phytosanitary issue. We received word today
that 30 to 40 containers have been allowed to pass in China. So that’s a little
bit of good news for us,” si Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte
mianunsyo atol sa press conference didto sa MalacaΓ±ang kagahapon Martes.
Matud ni Valte nga nasabotan nga ang Department
of Agriculture mohimo og double check sa tanang mga banana exports adisir kini
dalhon ngadto sa PROC ug sa pag-abot niini didto ang susamang ahensya didto mo
double check usab niini.
“It will be subjected to a joint inspection to
resolve quickly any phytosanitary issues,” matud pa ni Valte.
Aron matabangan ang local banana producers nga
apektado sa maong problema tali sa PROC, matud ni Valte ang Pangulo mimando nga
tun-an ang posibleng mga tabang nga mahatag kanila.
Bisan pa nga ang PROC mitugot na sa pagsulod sa
maong mga produkto, ang gobyerno padayon gihapon pagpangita og lain pang mga
alternatibong merkado alang sa maong mga produkto, matud pa niya.
Ang secretary sa Department of Agriculture
nag-organisar og usa ka grupo gikan sa Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) nga
moadto sa China aron sutaon ang mga natanggong nga mga saging aron matubag ang
giangkon sa PROC nga ang mga saging gikan sa Pilipinas adunay mga peste. Ug
giimbitar usab ang mga opisyales sa Chinese quarantine sa pag-inspeksyon sa mga
plantasyon ug mga dunggoanan dinhi sa nasod.
Ang Pilipinas maoy usa sa nag-unang banana
exporters sa intero kalibotan nga adunay daghang mga prutas nagagikan sa
Mindanao. Pipila sa mga dagkong merkado niini naglakip sa Japan, South Korea,
PROC ug New Zealand. Niadtong 2012, ang kinatibuk-ang kita sa export gikan sa
presko nga Cavendish banana mokabat ngadto sa $720 milyon.
Ang PROC maoy ikaduhang pinakadakong merkado sa
mga saging sunod sa Japan. Sumala sa datos kini nagpakita nga sugod niadtong
Pebrero 2012, ang banana exports sa Pilipinas ngadto sa China adunay 19
porsyento sa kinatibuk-ang export sulod sa unang duha ka mga bulan karong
tuiga. (PIA-Surigao del Norte)
