Sectors converge efforts for the protection of
IDPs
By Jennifer P. Gaitano
BUTUAN CITY, Nov. 8 (PIA) – A training workshop
on the protection of human rights of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)
was conducted to strengthen partnership and commitment of concerned government
agencies, non-government organizations, civil society indigenous people
organizations in Samal, Davao City.
The personnel of the Philippine Commission on
Human Rights (PCHR), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in
East Mindanao and member-agencies of the IDP Caraga Link actively participated
during the activity.
Lawyer Cecilia Jimenez of the Norwegian Refugee
Council-Internal Displacement Monitoring Center (NRC-IDMC) Senior Training said
the IDPs are individuals who have suffered harm as direct result of an
arbitrary displacement.
The internal displacement as described by
Jimenez is the involuntary movement or forced evacuation or expulsion of any
person or group of persons who flee or leave their homes or places of habitual
residence, without crossing an internationally recognized Sate border, as a
result of or in order to avoid the effects of armed conflict, situations of
generalized violence, violations of human rights or other natural or human-made
disasters.
Jimenez said arbitrary internal displacement is
an act of displacement or any other coercive act committed by any person or
group of persons and directed against the civilian population, which are
contrary to the law, good morals, public order or public policy, or committed
with abuse of authority, oppressive or wanton disregard to the right to life,
liberty or property and abode of the residents of an area in which they are
lawfully present, and characterized by those situations.
“In 2011, there is 26.4 million IDPs as a result
of armed conflict and generalized violence; at least 36 million people newly
displaced by sudden on-set natural disasters; and the number of people
displaced worldwide by large-scale infrastructure projects and other
development projects is not known but is thought to be higher,” said Jimenez.
Jimenez said protection for IDPs ultimately
entails ensuring a durable solutions to their plight. Durable solutions are not
simple solutions because they are usually linked to larger struggles for peace,
security, territorial control, equal treatment and an equitable distribution of
resources.
“Concerted efforts involving multiple actors –
Governments, international and non-governmental organizations and most
importantly, IDPs themselves, are required to gradually make progress,” Jimenez
said.
Principle 6 of United Nations’ Guiding
Principles on Internal Displacement also stipulates that every human being
shall have the right to be protected against being arbitrarily displaced from
his or her home or place of habitual residence. The prohibition of arbitrary
displacement includes displacement – in situations of armed conflict unless the
security of the civilians involved or imperative military reasons so demand; in
cases of large-scale development projects, which are not justified by
compelling and overriding public interests; and in cases of disasters, unless
the safety and health of those affected requires their evacuation.
Also, during the workshop, participants
identified the patterns of displacement in their respective regions, and among
the result, armed conflict is the main cause of displacement, followed by
natural disasters. They also identified their priority actions as benchmarks
that will ensure the prevention and protection of IDPs in the regions.
Meanwhile, all the participants expressed their
support to the IDP House Bill No. 5864, and hoped for its approval in the
national level. (JPG/PIA-Caraga)
CFO to conduct community education program on
migration
By Jennifer P. Gaitano
BUTUAN CITY, Nov. 8 (PIA) – The Commission on
Filipinos Overseas (CFO) will conduct a community education program (CEP) on
migration in the province of Surigao del Sur on November 12, 2012.
This activity seeks to assist prospective
migrants in making informed decisions regarding working or living abroad, as
well as generate community involvement on migration and development concerns,
said CFO Secretary Imelda Nicolas, chairperson in her written statement.
“It also aims to raise public awareness about
various issues related to migration and existing government policies and
programs directed against illegal recruitment and human trafficking, among
others,” said Nicolas.
Representatives from CFO will also be
interviewed at dxBN-Radyo ng Bayan Butuan on Sunday, November 11, 2012 at 11
a.m. (JPG/PIA-Caraga)
Gov't agencies to conduct Export Information
seminar in Butuan
By Jennifer P. Gaitano
BUTUAN CITY, Nov. 8 (PIA) – The Department of
trade and Industry (DTI) Caraga, in cooperation with the Bureau of Export Trade
Promotion (BETP) and Philippine Trade and Training Center (PTTC) will conduct a
two-day Export Information Seminar on November 14-15, 2012 at the Prince Hotel,
this city.
DTI-Caraga Regional Director Brielgo Pagaran
said the two-day activity is part of the continuing activities of the BETP’s
Regional Interactive Platform for Philippine Exporters (RIPPLES) which aims to
develop new exporters and expand the country’s supply base of
globally-competitive products and services in order to increase Philippine
exports.
BETP Assistant Director Jason Lao will lead
technical experts from BETP and PTTC in discussing and presenting to the
producers of food and gifts/decors/housewares in the region and updates on
access to foreign markets, market trends, product development and design
trends, among others.
“Knowing these trends and other information will
greatly help Caraga producers in gaining knowledge and skills in producing
quality and trendy products for export to foreign markets,” Pagaran said.
Pagaran also enjoined media partners in Caraga
to participate and take part in this event.
For more information, DTI-Caraga can be reached
at telephone number (085) 342-5615. (JPG/PIA-Caraga)
Surigao Norte sitio now energized
By Mary Jul E. Escalante
SURIGAO DEL NORTE, Nov. 8 (PIA) -- Around 30
households in Sitio Songkoy, Gigaquit will be able to enjoy the comfort brought
about by electrification after a ceremonial switch-on was done yesterday, Nov.
7, at the Barangay Gym in Mahanub, this province.
The energization of the said barangay was part
of the Sitio Enegization Program being implemented under President Aquino
through the National Electrification Administration, aimed to bring electricity
to the remaining 33,000 sitios in the country especially in Mindanao.
The activity was made possible through the
partnership of Surigao del Norte Electric Cooperative Inc. led by Engr. Danny
Z. Escalante and the provincial government of Surigao del Norte through the
leadership of Governor Sol F. Matugas.
The said 30 households got free electric meter,
light bulb, switch outlet, wiring and free installation. (SDR/PGO-PIC/PIA-Surigao
del Norte)
Butuan City gov't to boost transparency in
governance
By Eldie N. David
BUTUAN CITY, Nov. 8 (PIA) -- The present
administration of Butuan City has always been firm in maintaining and upholding
the advocacy of good governance and transparency reiterating that all
government institutions, political subdivisions, instrumentality as well as its
agencies in Butuan City must show evident and indisputable proofs of
transactions and credit operations undertaken.
To further sustain such endeavor and to realize
the mandates of the constitution and other laws, Vice Mayor Law Fortun along
with the earnest cooperation of the members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, has
approved a resolution regarding as a manifestation of support to this advocacy.
Effectively, the Sangguniang Panlungsod has
authorized City Mayor Ferdinand M. Amante Jr. to secure an opinion of the
Monetary Board of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) with regard to the
loans of Butuan City with the Philippine National Bank (PNB) requiring a waiver
of rights to the confidentiality nature of the information to be examined in
pursuance of Sections 2 and 3 of Republic Act No. 1405 and other laws relating
to the Secrecy of Bank Deposits.
Additionally, with equal importance to authorize
the Philippine National Bank (PNB) and all banks or financial institutions with
which the City Government of Butuan may have transactions to disclose to the
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) all information pertaining the deposits,
investments, loans and other transactions including the history or status of
the city’s dealing with aforementioned banking and financial institutions and
for BSP to make all inquiries as may be necessary regarding the same.
Furthermore to give the same authority the BSP
to as well disclose and share such information obtained from said banks or
financial institutions to the Department of Finance with regard to the
performance of said Department and its functions.
This has been done accordingly in consonance of
Section 123 of Republic Act No. 7653, otherwise known as the New Central Bank
Act which provides that “whenever the Government, or any of its political
subdivisions or instrumentalities, contemplates borrowing within the Philippines,
prior opinion of the Monetary Board shall likewise be requested in order that
the Board may render an opinion on the probable effects of the proposed
operation on monetary aggregates, the price level, and the balance of
payments.”
With this strict will to conform to the mandates
of the law, Fortun has given efforts to always find ways to encourage people to
trust in the transactions commenced by this administration and to make sure
that said efforts undergone were all for a much stronger future.
Fortun has been a staunch advocate of
transparency of governance which was the key to his effective leadership in the
SP as well as being the second leader in the City. (NCLM/BC-VMO/PIA-Caraga)
The Bull Loan Program up for implementation
By Eldie N. David
BUTUAN CITY, Nov. 8 (PIA) -- The struggle to
further strengthen, implement and promote the agricultural visions of this
City, the Sangguniang Panlungsod recently approved a resolution giving
legitimate authority to Mayor Ferdinand M. Amante Jr. to sign a memorandum of
agreement (MOA) between the Philippine Carabao Center and the local government
of Butuan relative to the Bull Loan Program.
The Bull Loan Program is an initiative of
accelerating the improvement of the Philippine carabao as an important source
of draught power, milk, meat, and hide as recognized by both Butuan and the
Philippine Carabao Center. This means that the Murrah buffalo bulls are
available to qualified agri-based cooperatives/farmer groups and individual
farmer applicants through the LGU for natural breeding purposes under said
program. (NCLM/BC-VMO/PIA-Caraga)
Feature: Helping your kids develop healthy
lifestyle habits
By Divorah V. Aguila
Childhood obesity remains a challenge, due to
its serious impact on the physical and social well-being of today’s children.
The notion that plump children are cute and
healthy is fading fast.
According to the American Heart Association
(AHA), obesity promotes insulin resistance, which in turn, is related to a
number of lifestyle-related diseases including type-2 diabetes mellitus.
Addressing obesity through lifestyle changes is
an important step towards achieving healthy habits.
Helping children achieve or maintain healthy
weight requires accurate identification by health care professionals and
promotion of lifestyle modifications.
It also requires significant societal change to
create a healthier environment for children.
Here are ten practical tips to keep your
children healthy, balanced and energetic throughout the day:
Practice what you preach. If you are practicing
healthy habits, it’s a lot easier to convince children to do the same.
Persuade the whole family to be active. Plan
times for everyone to get moving together. Take walks, ride bikes, fix the
garden or just play hide-and-seek outside. Everyone will benefit from the
exercise and the time together.
Limit TV, video game and computer time to not
less than two hours a day. More than two hours of viewing may lead to a
sedentary lifestyle and excessive snacking while in front of the TV or computer
which may increase the risks for obesity.
Encourage physical activities that children
really enjoy. Every child is unique. Let children experiment with different
activities until each finds something that he or she really loves doing so that
they will stick with it longer if they love it.
Give praise whenever necessary with regard to
small successes in healthy lifestyle practices. Children like to be praised for
a job well done. Celebrate successes and help children develop a good
self-image.
Set specific goals and limits, such as one hour
of physical activity a day or two desserts per week other than fruit. The
chance for success increases as goals become detailed and specific.
Don’t reward children with food. Candy and snacks
as a reward encourage bad habits. Find other ways to reward good behavior.
Make dinnertime a family time. When everyone
sits down together to eat, there’s less chance of children eating the wrong
foods or snacking too much. Get the kids involved in the preparation of family
meals.
Encourage the value of reading food labels. The
whole family will learn what’s good for their health and be more conscious of
what they eat. It’s a habit that helps change behavior for a lifetime.
Remain involved. Be an advocate for healthier
children. Insist on healthy lifestyle habits including good food choices at
school and in the community.
For more information on food and nutrition,
contact: Dr. Mario V. Capanzana, Director, Food and Nutrition Research
Institute, Department of Science and Technology, General Santos Avenue,
Bicutan, Taguig City; Telephone/Fax Nos.: 837-2934 or 837-3164; Direct Line:
839-1839; DOST Trunk Line: 837-2071 to 82 local 2296 or 2284; e-mail:
mvc@fnri.dost.gov.ph or at mar_v_c@yahoo.com; FNRI-DOST website:
http://www.fnri.dost.gov.ph. (FNRI-DOST S & T Media Service/PIA-Caraga)
Feature: Include fruits in your daily meals
By Ma. Idelia G. Glorioso
In the Philippines, there are plenty of fruits
you can choose from that can provide you with health and nutritional benefits.
Anonas, strawberry, ripe papaya, cashew,
datiles, atis, guwayabano, ripe mango, melon, guavas siniguelas, and naranghita
are examples of fruits.
Fruits are regulatory foods that contain
vitamins and minerals that protect the eyesight, keep skin smooth and clean,
and prevent the occurrence of some bleeding gums and easily bruised skin.
They increase body resistance against infection
and common illnesses like colds and are also good sources of fiber that help
prevent constipation common during pregnancy.
Most of all, they are packed with antioxidants
that help prevent cancer.
The recent survey of the Food and Nutrition
Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST)
showed that fruit intake of Filipinos remained unchanged from 2003 to 2008 at
54 grams per person per day.
The older persons and pregnant women consumed
more fruits than other population groups.
Including fruits in your daily meals assures you
of getting the recommended intake for vitamins and minerals.
The Daily Nutritional Guide Pyramid provides
Filipinos an eating plan for a healthy living.
Based on the pyramid, the FNRI-DOST suggests eating
two to three servings of fruits everyday to fight infections.
One serving of fruit is equivalent to one
medium-sized fruit or one slice of a big fruit.
So stay healthy and fit with fruits in season on
your table.
For more information on food and nutrition,
contact Dr. Mario V. Capanzana, Director, FNRI-DOST, DOST Compound, General
Santos Avenue, Bicutan, Taguig City. Direct Lines and Fax: (02) 837-2934 &
8373164; Trunklines: 837-2071 locals 2296 & 2284, 837-8113, locals 318
& 319; Website: www.fnri.dost.gov.ph; E-mail: mvc@fnri.dost.gov.ph,
mar_v_c@yahoo.com. (FNRI-DOST S&T Media Service/PIA-Caraga)
Tagalog news: Popcom isinapubliko ang mga nanalo
sa Reg’l Population Quiz
Ni Danilo S. Makiling
BUTUAN CITY, Nob. 8 (PIA) -- Isinapubliko
kamakailan ng Commission on Population (PopCom)-Caraga kasama ng Department of
Education (DepEd) ang mga nanalo sa Regional Population Quiz na ginanap sa
DepEd-Caraga.
Ang proyekto ay naglalayong dagdagan ang mga
kaalaman ng publiko sa isyu ng populasyon, ayon kay Popcom-Caraga Director
Camilo Pangan.
Ang regional populations quiz ay sinalihan ng 10
estudyante na nasa fourth year highschool mula sa ibat ibang paaralan na
kumakatawan sa kanilang dibisyon.
Ang mga kinilalang nanalo ay ang mga sumusunod:
Jul Nechaclie Rosales ng Agusan National High School, sa unang puwesto; Cirx De
Tristan Botero ng Surigao City National High School, pangalawang puwesto; at
Joylyn Villarino ng Carmen National High School sa ikatlong puwesto.
Ayon naman sa Popcom ang mga nanalo ang siyang
magiging kalahok ng rehiyon sa kompetisyong nasyunal na gaganapin sa Abril
2013. (NCLM/DSM/PIA-Caraga)
Cebuano news: Lideres sa Asya ug Europa
nagkauyon aron palig-onon ang panag-uban atol sa pagtapos sa 9th ASEM summit
Ni Susil D. Ragas
SURIGAO CITY, Nob. 8 (PIA) -- Si pangulong
Benigno S. Aquino III ug lain pang mga lideres sa ASEM mipadayag sa ilang
suporta aron palig-onon ang Asia-Europe nga panag-uban didto sa pagtapos sa
ika-9th Asia Europe Meeting (ASEM).
Ang mga lideres gikan sa mga nasod sa Asya ug
Europa, lakip na si Pangulong Aquino, ang mitapos sa ilang duha ka adlaw nga
ASEM summit didto sa Vientiane pinaagi sa pagsagop sa Vientiane Declaration nga
gipagawas kagahapon sa hapon.
Ang maong ASEM9 Summit gipahigayon ubos sa
temang, “Friends for Peace, Partners for Prosperity.”
Sa maong Vientiane Declaration sa pagpalig-on sa
panag-uban alang sa kalamboan, ang mga lideres sa ASEM hugot nga mipadayag sa
ilang kagustohan aron palig-onon ang panag-uban sa Asya ug Europa alang sa
kalamboan isip pinakamahinungdanong elemento sa ilang ekonomikanhon ug teknikal
nga kooperasyon ug hinabang.
Sila usab misaad nga sugpoon ang kapobrehon ug
kab-oton ang naoyunan nga katuyoan alang sa kalamboan, ug makab-ot ang target
nga Millennium Development Goals aron pagseguro nga mawagtang ang kapobrehon,
sakto ug sustenableng kalamboan ug hiniusang kauswagan.
Ang grupo usab sa ASEM subling mipasalig sa
ilang saad aron makab-ot ang kalamboan, sustenableng kauswagan sa ekonomiya,
tawhanong kalamboan ug proteksyon sa kinaiyahan.
Sila subli nga mihatag og importansya sa
pagpalambo sa kooperasyon sa pagtubag sa climate change. Sila usab subling
mikumpirmar sa ilang saad aron hugot nga ma-implementar ang resulta sa Bali
Action Plan, ang Cancun agreements, ug ang Durban outcome
Samtang, ang mga miyembrong nasod determinado
aron mapalambo ang socio-cultural cooperation ug development and promote
greater people-to-people interaction through increasing cultural educational,
youth, sports, tourism ug scholarly exchange.
Dugang pa niini, gisuportahan usab sa mga
lideres sa ASEM “the full implementation of the Declaration in order to
strengthen the comprehensive, equal and mutually beneficial Asia-Europe
partnership for peace and development.” (RER/SDR/PIA-Surigao del Norte)
Cebuano News: Aquino miingon ASEM
member-countries mipagawas sa ilang suporta alang sa kalamboan sa Mindanao
Ni Susil D. Ragas
SURIGAO CITY, Nob. 8 (PIA) – Ang mga miyembrong
nasod sa Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) mipasalig nga mosuporta sa kalamboan sa
Mindanao human mapirmahan ang Framework Agreement for peace niaging bulan,
matud ni Pangulong Benigno S. Aquino III niadtong Martes.
Ang Pangulo miabot sa Ninoy Aquino International
Airport Terminal 2 Martes sa gabii gikan sa pagtambong sa duha ka adlaw nga 9th
ASEM didto sa Vientiane, Lao People’s Democratic Republic.
Sa iyang pamahayag pag-abot, ang Pangulo miingon
nga gidayeg sa mga lideres sa ASEM ang Pilipinas tungod sa paghimo sa Framework
Agreement for Mindanao alang sa kalinaw tali sa Moro Islamic Liberation Front
(MILF).
“Nasa inisyal na bahagi pa lamang po ang
kasunduan natin sa MILF, ngunit ang mga kaibigan natin, sunud-sunod ang nais na
ipaabot na tulong, habang ang matagal na nating katuwang, dodoblehin pa raw po
nila ang kanilang pagtulong,” matud sa Pangulo.
Luyo sa peace deal tali sa mga walhong Muslim,
ang ASEM member-countries mipadayag usab sa ilang pagdayeg sa Pilipinas, labi
na sa mga inisyatibo alang sa reporma,ingon pa nga gusto nila mahimong parte sa
transpormasyon sa nasod, dugang pa niya.Sa iyang meting uban kang Japanese
Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda, sumala sa Pangulo nga ang ilang diskusyon
nagsentro sa klaro nga mga balaod sa West Philippine Sea lakip usab ang kalinaw
sa Mindanao.
“Nagpasalamat din tayo sa bansang Hapon sa
kanilang ambag upang masimulan ang kasunduang pangkapayapaan sa Bangsamoro,”
matud pa niya, ug iyang gipasabot ang importansya nga nahimo sa Japan atol sa
peace process, partikular na sa iyang meting kang Narita uban ang dagkong mga
lideres sa MILF niadtong Agosto 2011, dugang pa niya.
Ang Japan, uban ang UK, Turkey ug Saudi Arabia,
maoy naglangkob sa International Contact Group (ICG), nga gitukod niadtong
Disyembre 2009 aron ipadayon ang hingpit nga kalinaw sa Mindanao.
Luyo sa partisipasyon sa Japan sa kalinaw sa
Mindanao, kini usab maoy nag-unang partner sa Pilipinas sa matang sa depensa ug
kampanya sa anti-poverty, matud pa niya.
Ang gobyernong Pilipinas ug ang MILF mipirma
niadtong Octubre 15 sa Framework Agreement, nga maoy naglatag sa groundwork
alang sa pinal ug hingpit nga kalinaw sa Mindanao.
Mitambong atol sa maong pagpirma mao sila
Pangulong Aquino, MILF Chairman Al Haj Murad ug Malaysian Prime Minister Najib
Tun Razak. (PIA-Surigao del Norte)
