Surigao Norte LGU, SCCI to spearhead 1st Surigao
Norte Bizcon
By Susil D. Ragas
SURIGAO CITY, Oct. 30 (PIA) -- The Provincial
Government of Surigao del Norte and Surigao Chamber of Commerce and Industry
will spearhead the 1st Surigao del Norte Business Conference on November 22-23
at the Provincial Convention Center, this city.
With the theme “Responsive Governance, Green
Enterprises and Productive People: Onwards to a Bag-ong Surigao,” the two-day
conference aims to harness efforts of public and private sectors in encouraging
a vibrant business atmosphere in the province and accessing new economic
opportunities for a more sustainable and inclusive development.
Registration fee for the two-day affair is at
P1,500/person which covers meals and snacks, conference materials, souvenir
program and souvenir photo. A discounted rate of P1,200 shall be given to those
who register on or before November 9.
For more information, interested participants
may contact the conference secretariat at telephone numbers 826-3814 and
0999-9948065 and look for Lala Mante, or contact at SCCI telephone numbers
826-7716 and 0939-9069600 and look for Cresol Mantong. (SDR/PIA-Surigao del
Norte)
Surigao del Sur free from red tide toxin, BFAR
says
By Danilo S. Makiling
BUTUAN CITY, Oct. 30 (PIA) -- The Bureau of
Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)-Caraga has released the latest Shellfish
Bulletin No. 25 dated October 25, 2012, baring that Bislig Bay in Surigao del
Sur is negative from red tide toxin.
BFAR said based on laboratory results, all
shellfish around the area of Surigao del Sur are safe for human consumption.
However, shellfish from the waters of Dumanquillas Bay, Zamboanga del Sur,
Murchelagos Bay in Zamboanga del Norte and Misamis Occidental are still
positive for paralytic shellfish poison, and all kinds of shellfish are not
safe for consumption.
With these developments, BFAR reminded the
people avoid 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 people must be
vigilant in buying seafood in the market to avoid any complications.
(RER/NCLM/PIA-Caraga)
STIP proclaimed winner in stat quiz show
By Nida Grace B. Tranquilan
SURIGAO DEL SUR, Oct. 30 (PIA) -- The Southern
Technical Institute of the Philippines (STIP) was declared winner in the recent
fourth Division Statistical Quiz Show conducted by the National Statistics
Office (NSO) for Bislig City Division.
STIP was represented by Janet Manaytay and
Jennyvive Obedencio with coach Mercie Penados.
De La Salle John Bosco College was proclaimed
second placer, followed by Sikahoy National High School, Tabon M. Estrellla
National High School, and Bislig City National High School-Main Campus as
third, fourth and fifth placers, respectively.
Surigao del Sur Provincial Statistics Officer
Ruel Dres said nine private and national secondary schools joined the said
competition for Bislig City Division, this province.
Dres also said the event was in line of the 23rd
National Statistics Month celebration this October to assess the competency and
skills of students in statistics. It was also meant to promote, enhance, and
instill awareness and appreciation on the importance and value of statistics,
specifically in the field of education.
This is the first time private secondary schools
were invited to join the competition. For the past three years, only national
schools were invited to join.
Dres further revealed that the contest was a
collaborative effort of sponsors and partners, and medals were sponsored by the
provincial government. (RER/NGBT/PIA-Surigao del Sur)
ACE to conduct 11th Annual Career Executive
Service Conference
By Danilo S. Makiling
BUTUAN CITY, Oct. 30 (PIA) -- The Association of
Caraga Executives (ACE) will be conducting their 11th Annual Career Executive
Service Conference on November 14-16 at the Grand Orchid Hotel in Zamboanga
City.
This year’s conference is anchored on the theme
“Going 4G! Good to Great, Green Governance.”
The ACE is an organization of heads of offices
of different government agencies in Caraga region which aims to further
professionalize the corps of Career Executive Service Officers (CESOs) and
Career Executive Service Eligibles (CESEs). ACE members not only provide
financial assistance through the members’ contributions to civic groups’
programs but also undertake outreach programs for the marginalized sector in
the society.
ACE President atty. Francisco Pobe said all
participants will be given 16 hours of training credits by the Caraga
Executives Service Board as part of its commitment to lifelong learning and
career growth of CESOs and CESEs.
The official also said all CESOs and CESEs are
requested to attend said conference.
With this, the Office of the President has
released a Memorandum Circular No. 37, dated September 11, 2012 entitled
“Authorizing Participation in the 11th Annual Career Executive Service
Conference.” (RER/NCLM/PIA-Caraga)
DENR official ends assignment in Caraga Region
By Eric F. Gallego
BUTUAN CITY, Oct. 30 (PIA) -- Environment
Assistant Secretary Marlo D. Mendoza has cut short his assignment in Caraga
Region as regional executive director (RED) effective October 30, 2012 to pave
the way for a teaching career at the University of the Philippines in Los
Banos, Laguna.
Undersecretary for Field Operations Demetrio L.
Ignacio will temporarily act as officer-in-charge/RED of the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) 13 pending a Special Order formally
designating a replacement officer.
Ignacio was in Butuan City on October 26, 2012
to officially confirm Mendoza's request for relief by Paje.
Ignacio said the DENR management had second
thoughts on granting the request of Mendoza, considering his managerial talent
and contribution to the organization.
It was a brief tour-of-duty for Mendoza, who
slowly improved the soiled-image of the DENR in four months since he assumed
his post on July 2012.
Mendoza said his full-time job as professor in
UP shall not deter his willingness to support the DENR program. (RER/NCLM/DENR-13/PIA-Caraga)
