REDCOP, DOH tell public how to prevent kidney
diseases
By Robert E. Roperos
BUTUAN CITY, June 14 (PIA) -- Officials of the
Renal Disease Control Program (REDCOP) and Department of Health-Center for
Health Development (DOH-CHD) Caraga informed the public on how to prevent
kidney diseases.
Ms. Delma Legaspi of DOH-CHD Caraga who is also
the region’s REDCOP coordinator said drinking six to eight glass of water may
help in flushing out bacteria “thus, cleaning our kidney.”
Dr. Romina Rusillon, a nephrologist of Caraga
region who is also a partner of the REDCOP in its advocacy campaign, agreed
with what Legaspi said, saying that there is no other fluid that may be
considered best to take but the water.
When asked how effective coco water to be used
as cleansing fluid for the kidney, Rusillon said there is yet a scientific
study to prove this claim. However, he said drinking enough glasses of water
daily can really help in cleansing the internal organs of our body, especially
the kidney.
In a related development, Legaspi said everybody
should adopt healthy lifestyle. “By healthy lifestyle, it means that we should
not abuse our body by taking anything that may satisfy our cravings,” she said.
The officials added said since there are various
causes of kidney diseases, the most important step is early recognition of the
causes. To do this, regular check-ups with the doctor and at least a yearly
urine examination should be done.
The official added that people with diabetes are
more prone to kidney disease.
They added since the leading causes of end-stage
renal disease are complications of diabetes mellitus and hypertension, control
and prevention of high blood sugar for diabetes and high blood pressure for
hypertensives are very important to prevent or delay the development of kidney
problems that usually lead to end-stage kidney failure.
The officials were invited by the Philippine
Information Agency (PIA)-Caraga during the taping of today’s episode of “Caraga
in Focus” which features the National Kidney Month Celebration. (RER/PIA-Caraga)
NGCP to conduct Power 101 session, press
briefing in Caraga Region
By Robert E. Roperos
BUTUAN CITY, June 14 (PIA) --The National Grid
Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) will conduct a session and press briefing
tomorrow, June 15, to provide information to the local tri-media in Caraga
region.
In an interview with PIA today, Milfrance Q.
Capulong, NGCP Regional Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Officer for
Mindanao, said the activity is a program of their division which is intended
for the media community nationwide.
Capulong explained that it is an educational
forum where media partners are updated on the latest activities that the NGCP
is undertaking.
“We really want to reach out to our media
partners because we know that not only do we have a power situation in Mindanao
but also because for a long time, we’ve been constant partners in our info
dissemination efforts,” Capulong said.
Capulong added that with another program that
NGCP is set to launch for Mindanao in July which is the Transmission Line Safety
and Security Campaign, there is a need for NGCP to partner with the media.
She added that the activity is also a lecture
where basic information of electricity will be discussed so that the media
partners will know the technical aspect of the NGCP operations. “In this way,
the media will understand these technical terms that are being useful in their
write-ups,” Capulong added.
The official further said that the media will
also be lectured on the role of the NGCP in the energy sector to give them a
clear picture of the country’s transmission corporation’s role in the middle of
the Mindanao power situation.
The activity will also serve as venue for them
(media) to ask frequently asked questions that were left unanswered for a long
time, Capulong also said.
Invited speaker during the briefing is Atty.
Cynthia Alabanza, NGCP spokesperson and adviser for External Affairs who will
also answer queries from the participants of the forum.
Also, Engineer Guillermo Redoblado, NGCP
Consultant, will also speak on the role of the NGCP in the energy sector.
As part of the press briefing, participating
mediamen will be brought to a facility tour in one of the major NGCP
substations located in Nasipit, Agusan del Norte. After the tour, the forum
will immediately follow, Capulong said.
The official stressed that this activity is the
first to be conducted here in Caraga Region, and the sixth leg in Mindanao.
Capulong added that the same session was already
conducted in SOCKSARGEN, Iligan City, Cagayan de Oro City, Bukindon, Lanao,
Marawi City, Davao City, and Zamboanga City. She said the last leg is now on
the process of finalization and will be conducted in Dipolog City. (RER/PIA-Caraga)
Caraga DRRMC alerts public as tropical storm
“Butchoy” nears Phl
By Robert E. Roperos
BUTUAN CITY, June 14 (PIA) -- Caraga Region’s
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (DRRMC) through the Office of Civil
Defense (OCD) has warned the public to be alert as tropical storm “Butchoy”
(International Name: GUCHOL) is expected to enter the Philippine area of
responsibility this evening.
Mr. Amado Posas, OCD-Caraga Chief Operations
Officer, said their office has already disseminated public advisory for them to
be alert in case of emergency. Posas also said advisories were disseminated to
the respective local government units for them to prepare their local DRRMC.
The official stressed that members of the
regional DRRMC were also alerted on this matter. He further assured that RDRRMC
knows what to do in case of emergency situations.
In a related development, Eugene Boco of the
Butuan Search and Recue Team (BuSaRT) assured the public that they are at all
times ready especially in situations where they are needed to respond to
emergency cases.
To date, majority of the part of the region is
partly cloudy. Last night, however, strong winds blew in some areas here, where
according to the local Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical
Services Administration (PAGASA), that was brought about by the said tropical
storm as it gets near the country’s area of responsibility.
Meanwhile, according to PAGASA Central Office,
the tropical storm was estimated 1,110 kilometers East of Northern Mindanao
(10.5°N, 136.5°E) with maximum sustained winds of 85 kilometer per hour near
the center and gustiness of up to 100 kilometers per hour. It is moving West
Northwest at 20 kilometers per hour.
The country’s weather bureau also reported that
Luzon will experience occasional rains becoming frequent over the western
section which may trigger flashfloods and landslides. The western section of
Visayas and of Mindanao will have mostly cloudy skies with scattered
rainshowers and thunderstorms. The rest of the country will be partly cloudy to
cloudy with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms.
Further, PAGASA reported that moderate to strong
winds blowing from the Southwest will prevail over the whole archipelago with
moderate to rough seas. (RER/PIA-Caraga)
Crime incidents in Butuan decrease, says BCPO
By Jennifer P. Gaitano
BUTUAN CITY, June 14 (PIA) -- Butuan deserves a
peaceful city.
This was the statement of Butuan City Police
Office (BCPO) PSupt Romy Palgue, Deputy City Director, during the recent City
Peace and order Council (CPOC) meeting chaired by Mayor Ferdinand Amante Jr.
Based on BCPO’s report, from the period of May
1-31, 2012, the crime incidents in the city has decreased to 46 compared to
last year’s 86 crime incidents of the same period.
It was learned that the common crimes recorded
are on carnapping, murder, physical injuries, robbery, and theft.
“For the month of May, our office has
successfully conducted four positive operations on illegal logging; arrested 14
wanted persons with warrant of arrest; conducted Firearms Proficiency Training
and Basic Driving Services Training to policewomen through the Technical
Education and Skills Development Authority,” said Palgue.
Palgue added that BCPO is continuously
implementing Administrative Order 122, or the “No Plate, No Travel Policy and
Republic Act 4136 (An act to compile the laws relative to Land Transportation
and Traffic Rules, to create a Land Transportation Commission and for other
purposes).
“On our Police Community Relations’
accomplishments, we had conducted cleanup drive, supported the campaign on
Butuan City’s Clean Ground Zero Waste Program, and other activities in the
community,” Palgue said.
Meanwhile, the council commends the efforts and
initiative of BCPO for the establishment of police boxes in the strategic areas
within the city since it has been observed that it has minimized the effects of
crimes.
The BCPO also said the council helped the local
PNP in its missions to maintain peace and order in Butuan. (RER/JPG/PIA-Caraga)
Search for Outstanding Barangay set in Surigao
Norte
By Mary Jane Lepiten
SURIGAO CITY, June 14 (PIA) -- The Provincial
Government of Surigao del Norte will launch the Search for Outstanding Barangay
of the Province as a system of recognizing and granting of awards and
incentives to outstanding barangays.
Governor Sol Matugas said the search aims to
ensure the smooth implementation of the provincial government's Health,
Education & Environment, Agri-Aquaculture, Livelihood, Spiritual and Senior
Citizen (HEALS) Agenda. Specifically, it aims to strengthen barangay government
capability to ensure effective and efficient delivery of barangay basic
services.
Matugas stressed that as a basic political unit,
the barangay is always in the forefront of development. “Through the barangay
officials, the barangay plays multiple roles in governance with very limited
resources, yet much is expected in terms of development. Collectively, the
progress that took place at the barangay affirms the state of national
development,” she added.
The search shall be conducted by cluster, e.g.,
Siargao Island Cluster, Mainland Cluster, and Surigao City Cluster.
Matugas said the search is a continuous
activity, which will be conducted every six months. For the first round of
implementation, the PAC will conduct on-site evaluation to municipal entries on
June 18-22, 2012.
Awards will be given on July 2012 during
Matugas’ State of the Province Address. (RER/FEA/DILG-SDN/PIA-Surigao del
Norte)
Surigao del Sur farmers' forum kicked-off 24th
CARP anniversary celeb
TANDAG CITY, SURIGAO DEL SUR, June 14 (PIA) --
Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Provincial Office of Surigao del Sur opened
its Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) anniversary celebration with a
farmers’ forum held recently at the DAR provincial office conference room.
Officers and members of the Kapunungan sa
Mag-uuma sa Surigao del Sur initiated a dialogue with the officials of the
department to clarify major issues relating to agrarian cases and R.A. 3844
(Agricultural Land Reform Code)/A.O. 5 series of 1993 particularly the 25-75
sharing on leasehold contract.
During the discussion, the panelist headed by
Provincial Agrarian Reform Officer (PARO) Benjamin Mataksil discussed farmers'
rights as tenants and the status of their respective complaints which involve
tenancy.
Mataksil in a statement emphasized that DAR is
always open for dialogue and will extend help for the welfare of the farmers'
beneficiary.
It was a fruitful undertaking of the department
as the management was able to address their concerns and give them assurance of
a full legal assistance in the process of their cases. (RER/NGBT/DAR/PIA-Surigao
del Sur)
Caraga placement rate up by 21% during 2012
Kalayaan job fair
BUTUAN CITY, June 14 (PIA) -- The 2012 Kalayaan
Job Fair conducted during the 114th celebration of the Philippine Independence
Day here recorded a high placement rate of 21 percent, Department of Labor and
Employment (DOLE) Caraga Regional Director Ofelia Domingo reported.
In her report to Labor Secretary Rosalina
Baldoz, Dir. Domingo said that 393 out of 521 registered applicants were
qualified and referred, while 362 applicants were interviewed. She also
reported that 76 job applicants were hired on the spot.
"There were a total of 21 local companies
and nine overseas recruitment agencies that participated in the job fair. They
offered a total of 26,242 job vacancies to the applicants," Domingo said
in her report.
Meanwhile, as part of the job fair, Domingo said
the DOLE regional office entered into a memorandum of agreement with the local
government of Agusan del Norte, Technical Education and Skills Development
Authority, and two private companies - EMCO and Equi-parco - where the latter
will further train workers who do not meet the skills requirement of these two
private companies, although having TESDA certifications.
The EMCO and Equi-parco have been identified by
the DOLE regional office as companies with hard-to-fill vacancies.
"There will be 45 workers: 20 auto
electrician and 15 auto mechanics for EMCO and 15 dump truck drivers for
Equi-parco who will receive the enhanced training, the cost of which will be
shouldered by the Agusan del Norte provincial government amounting to some P1
million," Domingo said.
After the training, EMCO and Equi-parco assured
the workers of regular employment.
"This arrangement is the first of its kind
in Caraga. There is no TESDA-accredited training provider on these skills in
the region, thus only a Certificate of Competency (COC) will be issued to the
subject trainees," she said.
"As we go along, we will identify more
companies and encourage them to enter into the same arrangement," she
added, saying that the city government of Butuan has expressed interest and is
willing to be part of the project, even offering the use of the city's
available equipment and an initial funding of P1 million.
Baldoz, on the other hand, hailed the initiative
of the DOLE Caraga in the signing of the agreement.
"This is the kind of convergence and
public-private partnership that could help us address the problem on jobs
mismatch, specifically on skilled work," Baldoz said.
(RER/NCLM/DOLE-Caraga/PIA-Caraga)
More volunteers out for family planning
By Rutchie Corvera-Saluta
BUTUAN CITY, June 14 (PIA) -- Responding to the
demands for family planning services, barangay volunteers all over Caraga
region will be trained and mobilized in various activities to assist couples in
achieving their reproductive intentions.
The Commission on Population has designed
training for the Barangay Service Point officers (BSPOs) to capacitate them in
the Identification and Motivation of Married Couples of Reproductive Ages
(MCRA) towards family planning.
“Part of our commitment to reduce the unmet need
for family planning by 50 percent at the end of this year, we need to mobilize
all stakeholders, especially the BSPOs, as they are the ones closest to these
couples who can easily deliver appropriate information in matters relating to
being responsible parents and planning their families,” POPCOM Director Camilo
S. Pangan said.
Government official defined unmet need for
family planning as the proportion of currently married women who do not want
any more children or prefer to space births but are not using any method of
family planning.
“The top reasons identified on high unmet need
indicate lack of correct information which can be addressed when we able to
mobilize the BSPOs in coordination with other health service providers in the
field. That is why we need to equip and update them with appropriate training
for them to be effective in creating demand for family planning services,”
Pangan added
The training, organized in two batches, will
focus in the priority provinces of Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur which
are considered food poor areas.
Dinagat Islands and Surigao City will be part of
Surigao del Norte while the cities of Tandag and Bislig will be part of Surigao
del Sur. Said trainings will be done simultaneously on the first week of July
at Tandag City for Surigao del Sur areas and at Mabua, Surigao City for Surigao
del Norte areas.
Data on high unmet need for family planning in
the region is still evident in the latest Family Health survey posted at 20.4,
higher than the national figure which is 19.3 percent.
Several studies pointed that poor women continue
to produce more children than they wanted. They also exhibited the lowest
contraceptive use.
Top reasons for this high unmet need among the
poor are fear of side effects on family planning methods and myths and
misconception about family planning in general. Other causes include poor
access to FP services, husband’s objection and LGU support. (NCLM/POPCOM-13/PIA-Caraga)
Villar, Trillanes to grace VMLP Confab
By Eldie N. David
BUTUAN CITY, June 14 (PIA) -- Several national
dignitaries led by Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV and former Las Pinas Congressman
Cynthia Villar are among guests of honors who have confirmed attendance to the
3rd Vice Mayors League of the Philippines (VMLP) Mindanao Island Congress
slated on June 20-22, 2012, at a hotel and convention center here.
Joining Trillanes and Villar who will grace the
affair are Valenzuela Mayor Sherwin Gatchalian, Representative Angel M. Amante
(2nd District – Agusan del Norte), Agusan del Norte Provincial Governor Erlpe
John M. Amante, and Representative Joboy Aquino (1st District – Agusan del
Norte). VMLP National President and Manila Vice Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno”
Domagoso will also be on hand to open the convention expected to be attended by
more than 500 Vice Mayors in the Philippines. Vice President Jejomar Binay who
has earlier expressed his desire to grace the event has yet to finally confirm
attendance.
The Congress, which will have a theme “Protect
the Natural Environment, Preserve Nature’s Wonders, Promote Eco-Tourism,” is
expected to be one of the biggest event to happen in Butuan City which will be
hosted by the VMLP Caraga Regional Chapter Chaired by Butuan City Vice Mayor
Lawrence “Law” Fortun. (RER/NCLM/BC-VMO/PIA-Caraga)
Tagalog news: PIA-Caraga nagsagawa ng kampanya
para sa renal health care, prevention
Ni Danilo S. Makiling
BUTUAN CITY, Hunyo 14 (PIA) – Bilang suporta sa
pagdiriwang ng Kidney Month ngayong buwan ng Hunyo, nagsagawa ang tanggapan ng
Philippine Information Agency (PIA) sa rehiyon ng Caraga ng isang kampanya para
sa renal health care at prevention.
Sa isinagawang taping kahapon ng espesyal na
episode ng "Caraga in Focus," isang TV program ng PIA-Caraga Region,
tinalakay ni Dr. Romina Rusillon, isa sa tatlong nephrologists sa rehiyon, ang
mga bagay na kaugnay sa renal health care at prevention.
Binigyang diin ni Rusillon na pinalalakas ng
pamahalaang nasyonal ang kampanya nito para sa renal health care at prevention
sa pamamagitan ng Renal Disease Control Program (REDCOP).
Sinabi rin nito na sa pamamagitan ng kampanya,
inaasahang mas dadami ang mga taong mabibigyan ng kaalaman sa pag-iwas at kung
paano nila pangangalagaan ang renal health lalo na ang renal disease na
kinokunsidira bilang isa sa top 10 killer diseases sa Pilipinas.
Ayon kay Delma Legaspi ng Department of Health –
Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD) Caraga, ang kidney disease ay ika-pito
sa 10 killer diseases sa Pilipinas na sanhi sa pagkamatay ng mahigit sa 7,000
na Pilipino bawat taon.
Ipinaliwanag din ng opisyal na ang kidney
disease kagaya ng diabetic kidney disease, chronic glomerulonephritis,
hypertensive kidney disease, at chronic at paulit-ulit na kidney infection
(pyelonephritis) ay madalas na nagiging end-stage renal disease dahil na rin sa
kawalan ng kaalaman sa pag-detect ng nasabing sakit sa lalong madaling panahon.
Ipinaliwanag ni Rusillon na ang chronic
glomerulonephritis (CGN) ay isa sa mga karaniwang sanhi ng end-stage renal
disease sa mga progresibong bansa katulad ng Pilipinas. Sinabi rin niya na
karaniwang naaapektuhan nito ay mga bata, adolescents, at mga young adults sa
kanilang productive years.
Ang mga kabataan at ang mga may sapat na gulang
na mayroong glomerulonephritis ay maaaring hindi ma-detect sa loob ng buwan o
taon, na sanhi ng pagiging progresibo nito sa pagiging chronic stage.
Sinabi rin ni Rusillon na bawat isa ay
kailangang mag-ingat sa pamamagitan ng pagsagawa ng regular na konsultasyon sa
mga doktor at dapat dumaan sa pagsusuri sa ihi.
Isa sa pamamaraan upang maiwasan ang nasabing
sakit ay sa pamamagitan ng pag-inom ng anim hanggang walong basong tubig kada
araw, ani Legaspi.
Dagdag ni Rusillon, sa pamamagitan ng pag-inom
ng maraming tubig, maaaring mawala ang mga bakterya na nasa loob ng ating
katawan. “Ngunit, kailangan din na ang publiko ay uminom ng maraming likido,
lalo na ang tubig,” aniya.
Ang Caraga in Focus ay dinaluhan ng 22 local
tri-media sa syudad. Ang pagdiriwang ng Kidney Month ngayong taon ay may temang
“IKaw at ako, Panalo sa Malusog na Bato.” (RER/NLM/PIA-Caraga)
Cebuano news: Palasyo miingon departamento sa
edukasyon preparado sa pag-implementar sa K+12 program
Ni Susil D. Ragas
SURIGAO CITY, Hunyo 14 (PIA) -– Gihupay sa
MalacaΓ±ang kagahapon Miyerkules ang mga kahadlok sa publiko mahitungod sa
implementasyon sa K+12 program uban ang pag-ingon nga Department of Education
mihimo og kaseguroan nga gihimo nuila ang tanang gikinahanglan nga mga
preparasyon aron magmalamposon ang implementasyon sa maong programa karong tuiga.
Usa ka magbabalaod ang miduso alang sa
pagpahunong sa implementasyon sa maong programa og gisitar nga dili preparado
ang departamento sa edukasyon partikularmente ang kakulangon sa mga libro,
klasroms,ug pagbansay-bansay alang sa mga magtutudlo.
Sa press conference nga gipahigayon didto sa
MalacaΓ±ang, si Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda miingon nga natuki niya
ang K+12 program uban ang pipil ka mga opisyales sa eskuylahan sa Bulacan nga
miingon sila naghikab-hikab na mahitungod niini ug ang DepEd malamposon nga
mibansay sa ilang mga magtutudlo alang sa maong programa.
Ang K+12 usa ka kabag-ohan gikan sa Department
of Education aron pagtuman sa usa ka gikasabotan, matud ni Lacierda kini nga
kasabotan mao ang Washington accord, nga kinahanglan ang nasod adunay 12-year
basic education.
Ang mga Filipinong propesyunal dili dawaton nga
mosulod og trabaho kung ang Pilipinas mapakyas pagtuman sa maong gikinahanglan,
matud pa ni Lacierda. Iya usab gibutyag ang Bologna accord nga nagkinahanglan
usab sa maong pagtuman.
“These two treaties are international treaties.
We are not signatories because we have not complied with the requirements
provided in those accords. Kaya mahalaga po sa atin to come up or comply with
international standards and for purposes also of employment abroad. should
someone decide to seek employment abroad...,” siya miingon.
Sa kasamtangan, adunay 50,000 nga kakulangon sa
mga klasroms dinhi sa nasod ug matud ni Lacierda ang 20,000 pagatukoron sa
local government units, ug ang 30,000 pagatukoron sa gobyerno pinaagi sa public
private partnership (PPP) ubos sa DepEd.
Luyo sa pagtuman sa international standards, ang
K+12 importante kay kini maghatag sa mga estudyante og mga kapilian aron
makapangita dayon og katrabahoan kung sila dili na makapadayon pag-eskuyla sa
kolehiyo, matud pa ni Lacierda.
Ang gobyerno mipirma sa pipila ka mga kasabotan
tali sa mga business organizations pinaagi sa Philippine Chamber of Commerce
and Industry nga gituyo aron makasulod ang mga gradwado ubos sa K+12 program,
siya midugang. (PIA-Surigao del Norte)
