Surigao del Sur free from Red Tide Toxin, BFAR
says
By Danilo S. Makiling
BUTUAN CITY, Sept. 21 (PIA) -- The Bureau of
Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)-Caraga has released the latest Shellfish
Bulletin No. 22 dated September 14, 2012, baring that Surigao del Sur is
negative from red tide toxin.
According to BFAR, based on laboratory results,
all shellfish around the area of Surigao del Sur is safe for human consumption.
However, shellfish from the waters of
Dumanquillas Bay, Zamboanga del Sur; Murchelagos Bay in Zamboanga del Norte;
Misamis Occidental and coastal waters of Milagros in Masbate are still positive
for paralytic shellfish poison, and all kinds of shellfish are not safe for
consumption.
With these developments, BFAR reminded the
people to beware from consuming shellfish from the infected areas. They also
said 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 said that people must
be vigilant in buying seafood in the market to avoid any complications.
(RER/NCLM/PIA-Caraga)
Elderly Filipino Week celeb set in Butuan
By Jennifer P. Gaitano
BUTUAN CITY, Sept 21 (PIA) -- The Office for
Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA) here is once again spearheading this year’s
Elderly Filipino Week celebration on October 1-6.
OSCA Chief Imelda Mupas-Nonan said this is
celebrated nationwide under Proclamation No. 470, declaring the first week of
October of every year as Linggo ng Katandaang Pilipino (Elderly Filipino Week).
Said celebration will kick off on October 1 with
“Jog for Health” activity from the Agusan del Norte Provincial Capitol’s
covered court to the Guingona Park, where the "Hataw" exercise and a
short program will follow.
In the afternoon of the same day, senior
citizens will be participating in the "Elderlympics" and "Pabibo
Day."
Games and sports are prepared for them. These
will be held at the Butuan-by-the-River area for indoor games and at the fire
department’s basketball court for the outdoor games.
On October 2, a medical mission will be held at
the Guingona Park, this city, which will start at 7 a.m.
On October 3, the general public is encouraged
to witness the senior citizens’ table setting/food presentation/food-carving
contest at the provincial capitol’s covered court here.
On October 4, a cultural show by the senior
citizens will be presented at the multipurpose hall/sports center in Barangay
Doongan, this city.
Meanwhile, the celebration will culminate with a
motorcade within the city thoroughfares and will convene at the provincial
capitol’s covered court for a short program. (RER/JPG/PIA-Caraga)
Caraga Region Institute of Peace to be launched
on Sept. 21
By Jennifer P. Gaitano
BUTUAN CITY, Sept. 21 (PIA) -- The Caraga Region
Institute of Peace (CRIP) will be launched on September 21 at the Surigao del
Sur State University (SDSSU) Cantilan Campus, in line with the observance of
the International Day of the United Nations.
Said launching will be attended by almost 2,000
students of the SDSSU, sectoral leaders, guests and local government unit
officials.
The CRIP is a nonprofit institution aimed to
create and establish civic engagement, education and leadership development
opportunities for the people of Caraga, to support peace initiatives at the
grassroots level, and advocate for policies that support peace and unity.
Its mission is to uphold and advocate learning;
develop leadership and service; cultivate political awareness, human rights;
and bring about a more peaceful Caraga region in the context of cultural
identity and understanding through technological advancement.
CRIP Chairperson and Executive Director Rex
YbaΓ±ez said the CRIP intends to improve the people’s leadership, cooperative
problem solving and critical thinking skills that will aid them become future
leaders through peace and human rights education.
“CRIP also aims to improve people’s
understanding of cultural differences and similarities and increase their respect
and appreciation of diversity, help people develop trusting relationships and
begin friendships across and beyond their ethnicity, and assist people explore
their role in fostering positive change in their community,” said YbaΓ±ez.
Each year, the International Day of Peace is
observed around the world on September 21. The General Assembly has declared
this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and
among all nations and peoples. (RER/JPG/PIA-Caraga)
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DILG provides water system in Veruela, AgSur under SALINTUBIG Program
DILG provides water system in Veruela, AgSur under SALINTUBIG Program
By Engr. Renelou F. Jaranilla
BUTUAN CITY, Sept 21 (PIA) -- The groundbreaking
ceremony of the Water Supply System project under the 2012 Sagana at Ligtas na
Tubig sa Lahat (SALINTUBIG) Program of the Department of the Interior and Local
Government (DILG) Caraga was held in Barangay Poblacion, Veruela, Agusan del
Sur.
The SALINTUBIG program is designed to provide
water supply systems for waterless municipalities.
It is also intended to enhance capacities of
local government units (LGUs) and water service providers in planning,
implementation, operation and management of water supply facilities in a
sustainable manner. The program is a joint undertaking of the DILG, Department
of Health (DOH) and the National Anti-Poverty Commission.
DILG’s grant amounted to P7 million, with
counterparts from DOH and the local government of Veruela, Agusan del Sur.
This is a grant given to LGUs awarded with the
Department’s Seal of Good Housekeeping, being one of the requirements to be
considered as beneficiary of the project. DILG applauded the Municipality of
Veruela, Agusan del Sur for the implementation of the project which is a
presidential priority project on water.
The groundbreaking ceremony was graced by
Veruela Municipal Mayor Salimar T. Mondejar and DILG Regional Director Lilibeth
A. Famacion.
In his message, Mayor Mondejar said the water
system project will be successfully sustained to ensure provision of water in
Brgy. Poblacion. Mondejar also expressed high hopes that other barangays will
also be recipients of the SALINTUBIG program. He assured his constituents that
all transactions done on the said project passed through public bidding so that
there is transparency.
Once completed, the project will provide clean
water supply for domestic use of residents in barangays Sampaguita and
Poblacion, which have 810 households beneficiaries. This will also ensure safe
potable water for all.
Director Lilibeth A. Famacion said in her
message that the DILG is always pleased to see that it had contributed
something for the development of the LGUs and that the water supply system
project would bring convenience and good health to the people of Veruela. (DILG-13/RER/NCLM/PIA-Caraga)
Tagalog news: Apat na day-care centers,
nakahandang isalin sa mga barangay sa buwang ito
Ni David M. Suyao
PATIN-AY, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur, Set 21
(PIA) -- Apat na "day care centers" ang nakahandang isalin sa iba't
ibang barangay sa buwang ito bilang bahagi ng 30 centers na ginagawa at
tatapusin sa taong ito para maisalin sa mga barangay sa anim na bayan sa unang
distrito ng lalawigan.
Ang proyektong ito ay galing sa pinagsamang
pondo ng pamahalaang panlalawigan, kay Cong. Maria Valentina Plaza, ng mga
bayan kung saan matatagpuan ang mga barangay na ginawan ng day-care centers, at
ng "Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation-Integrated Development Center
(JPIC-IDC)."
Ayon sa ulat ni Melvin Osorio, representante ng
JPIC-IDC, ang mga day-care centers na ito ay matatagpuan sa Barangay Sto. Nino
at Mt. Olive sa lungsod ng Bayugan, Batohon, sa bayan ng Esperanza, at
Kauswagan sa bayan ng Talacogon.
Noong nakaraang buwan, tatlong day-care centers
ang naisalin sa Barangay Tag-oyango sa bayan ng Sibagat at Barangay Gamao at
Mabuhay sa lungsod ng Bayugan.
Bilang proyekto ng pinagsama-samang pondo, ang
pagpagawa ng 30 na day-care centers ay galing sa priority development fund ni
Cong. Maria Valentina Plaza na nagkahalaga ng P17 milyon o 67 porsyento, sa
pamahalaang panlalawigan na 12 porsyento o P3 milyon, sa pamahalaang bayan na
10 porsyento o P2.5 milyon at sa JPIC-IDC na 12 porsyento rin o P3 milyon.
“Ang pagpapintura ng gusali ay hindi kasali sa
kontrata na ginawa ng Department of Public Works and Highways kaya kami ay
nakikiusap na lamang sa mga konseho ng barangay na sila na mismo ang gumastos
para sa pagpapintura na kanikanilang mga day- care centers,” sabi ni Osorio.
Ang limang bayan at mga barangay kung saan
itinatayo kabuuan ng mga day care center na ito ay matatagpuan sa bayan ng
Sibagat na may tatlong barangay, Esperanza na may lima, lungsod ng Bayugan na
may lima rin, Prosperidad na may anim, Talacogon na may lima at San Luis na may
anim na barangay. (DMS/PIA-Agusan del Sur)
Cebuano news: Palasyo kompiyansado sa pagresolba
sa mga isyu sa bag-ong mining policy
Ni Susil D. Ragas
SURIGAO CITY, Sept 21 (PIA) -- Ang MalacaΓ±ang
mipadayag og kumpiyansa nga maresolba niini ang migawas nga mga isyu gikan sa
mining stakeholder mahitungod sa mga implementing rules and regulations (IRR)
sa bag-ong mining policy sa administrasyong Aquino.
Sa press conference didto sa MalacaΓ±ang kagahapon,
si Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office
Secretary Ramon Carandang miingon nga ilang gitan-aw og maayo ang mga kasibot
nga gipadayag sa Chamber of Mines of the Philippines nga ang Section 99 sa IRR
usa ka illegal ug posibleng makaapekto unya sa mga plano nga mga pamuhunan sa
maong industriya.
Gipahimangnoan sa Chamber of Mines ang gobyerno
nga posible kining mawad-an sa P16-bilyon investment target alang sa industriya
sa mina tungod sa pipila ka mga probisyon sa maong bag-ong kamandoan sa
pagmina.
Sa iyang pagpasabot sa habig sa gobyerno sa
maong isyu, si Carandang miingon, “Once these issues are ironed out, we believe
that we will have a clear set of rules with little ambiguity that will
encourage mining companies to come in.”
“We’re aware of the concerns and we’re
discussing it in the MICC Mining Industry Coordinating Council (MICC) as to
whether or not those concerns may have some basis.”
Matud pa sa opisyales sa Palasyo nga ang rason
ngano ang mga puhunan wala mahiadto sa sektor sa mina tungod sa dili klaro nga
mga patakaran ug regulasyon sa mining sector.
Matud ni Carandang nga naningkamot ang gobyerno
aron makahimo og usa ka plastado nga mga patakaran ubos sa Executive Order 79,
nga maghatag dugang ka productibo ug responsableng mining operation dinhi sa
nasod.
Matud pa ni Carandang nga ang Chamber of Mines
gi-evaluate na sa mga miyembro sa MICC ug ang komunikasyon abli kanunay tali sa
gobyerno ug sa mining sector.
“So I don’t see any need for the MICC as a whole
to meet with the Chamber of Mines at this point. Give us time to look over the
concerns that they have expressed and we will do what we can to address them,”
dugang pa niya.
Matud pa usab ni Carandang nga ang pagpa-abot
ngadto sa korte sa maong isyu dili makatabang,dugang pa niya nga ang
pinakamaayong paagi aron mapadali ang pag-abante mao ang paglikay sa korte.
(RER/FEA/PIA-Surigao del Norte)
