Local gov’t aims to transform Butuan a “green
city”
By Robert E. Roperos
BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 12 (PIA) -- The local
government here is aiming to transform Butuan into a green city where Butuanons
live peacefully in resilient communities by 2020.
This is what Mr. Pierre Anthony Joven of the
city’s Economic Development Cluster said during Monday’s launching of
“Kukabildo,” a regular press forum where different clusters organized by the
city government are featured as the cluster team members will give their report
to the city government and the local media on their accomplishments, as well as
their plans and programs.
In his presentation, Mr. Joven said in order to
develop human capital, infrastructure and competitiveness, as well as to
generate employment, increase household income, and ensures environmental
sustainability, there is a need for the city government to institutionalize
economic fundamentals by developing transportation, infrastructures, policies,
and ease of doing business.
Joven also said the economic development cluster
optimizes resource utilization through agro forestry development and develop
forests, rivers, and the metropolis to promote and stimulate inland economy.
To achieve environmental sustainability, Joven
said adoption of green technology and best practices must also be implemented.
He explained that massive growing of trees, industrial crops, and organic
gulayan sa barangay (vegetable for barangay) also ensure food security,
diversify and increase farmers’ income, and optimize land utilization thru agro
forestry.
Joven further said the rehabilitation of Agusan
River enhances climate change adaptation and disaster risk resiliency. “It can
also lower transport cost of farm products, maintenance cost of road networks,
and stimulate inland economic activities,” he said.
The official also stressed the city government
will pursue the Public Private Partnership (PPP) and the Public-Private Academe
Partnership (PPAP) to attract foreign direct investment.
Sub-titled “Hugoy-hugoy ug Balita sa Pamahaw”
(Discussion and news in breakfast), the launching of “Kukabildo” featured the
Economic Development Cluster, as well as the signing of Memorandum of Agreement
between the city government and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
to support the Ivory .07 Arts and Crafts Association, a non-government
organization that is producing handicrafts made by dried water hyacinth,
popularly known as water lily.
Patterned after the Aquino administration where
the Philippine Development Plan are clustered among government agencies
according to their roles in the community, the city government here has created
four clusters that will focus on the different development aspects of this
city. These clusters include: Development Administration, Social Services,
Infrastructure Development, and Economic Development. (RER/PIA-Caraga)
Peace covenant signing for a secure, fair
elections 2013 conducted in Butuan
By Jennifer P. Gaitano
BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 12 (PIA) -- In line with the
preparations and conduct of the May 2013 elections, the Butuan City Police
Office (BCPO) in partnership with the Commission on Elections (COMELEC)
conducted on Tuesday the Peace Covenant Signing of the local officials,
candidates, and partner stakeholders held at the Agusan del Norte Provincial
Covered Court, this city.
Students of Agusan National High School also
witnessed the activity and participated in the signing of the Peace Covenant.
BCPO chief PSSupt. Nerio Bermudo, called on all
local candidates to obey and adhere to all laws and resolutions promulgated by
the COMELEC and sign in the Peace Covenant to attain Secure and Fair Elections
(SAFE) 2013.
“The Philippine National Police with the
Philippine Army and partner stakeholders are working together for the
attainment of our goal to have a clean and safe elections this coming May 13,
2013. We hoped for your support and commitment for this endeavor,” said
Bermudo.
COMELEC-Butuan City Director Atty. Ernie Palanan
also encouraged the students to be vigilant and not to tolerate any misconduct
observed during the May elections by any local candidate.
Meanwhile, representatives from the local media
also signed in the Peace Covenant to show support and commitment to uphold and
promote the ideals of secure and fair elections. (JPG/PIA-Caraga)
DILG-Caraga joins Red Cross’ Million Volunteer
Run-2
By Florian Faith Jr. P. Bayawa
BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 12 -- Department of the
Interior and Local Government (DILG) Caraga joined several other government,
non-government agencies, academic institutions and other sectors in Butuan City
and the Province of Agusan del Norte in the Million Volunteer Run-2 launched by
the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on February 10.
With the theme “I Choose to Run to Save Lives”,
the Million Volunteer Run is a fun run to demonstrate that our country leads in
championing the spirit of volunteerism as a means of saving lives.
The run kicked-off from Libertad Sports Complex
going to Agusan del Norte Provincial Covered Court. It was a simultaneous event
held at strategic areas all throughout the country.
The proceeds of the funds will go to PRC’s
critical humanitarian services. This is to support the country’s need to
address disaster preparedness and response, health and welfare, and voluntary
blood donation.
City Prosecutor Felixberto L.Guiritan,
chairperson of PRC Agusan del Norte-Butuan City Chapter said that the Million
Volunteer Run-2 will establish and strengthen strategic partnerships with
different sectors in order build a strong community fueled with the fire of
volunteerism.
An awarding ceremony to top ten runners who
reached the finish line culminated the event. The PNRC-Butuan City and Agusan
del Norte Chapter also awarded the agencies, sectors and outstanding
individuals who regularly volunteered in donating blood the Red Cross with
plaques and certificates. (DILG-13/PIA-Caraga)
Cebuano News: Presidente Aquino gipangulohan ang
paglusad sa Sajahatra Bangsamoro didto sa Maguindanao
Ni Susil D. Ragas
MANILA, Peb. 12 (PIA) -- Gipangulohan ni
Presidente Aquino ang pormal nga paglusad sa proyektong Sajahatra Bangsamoro
kagahapon diin gituyo kini aron mapadali ang transisyon sa apektadong mga lugar
aron mahimo kining produktibo samtang plastaron pa sa gobyerno ug Moro Islamic
Liberation Front (MILF) ang mga pinal nga kasabotan niini.
Sa iyang mensahe atol sa maong kalihukan, ang
Presidente miingon nga gituyo ang maong programa aron paghatag og edukasyon,
health care ug edukasyon ngadto sa kabus nga mga komunidad sa Muslim aron sila
makabarug paingon ngadto sa tul-id nga dalan sa iyang administrasyon.
Iyang gitumbok nga ang kalinaw maoy maghatag og
kalamboan alang sa katawhan ug iya usab giangkon nga dili kini masayon alang sa
mga lideres sa MILF nga mosalig dayon sa gobyerno pagsugod pa lamang sa
negosasyon tungod sa giyera sa dugay ng mga katuigan.
Ug iyang gipasabot nga ang pagpirma sa Framework
Agreement nahimong posible human sa ilang panagtagbo ni MILF Chair Al Haj Murad
didto sa Japan niadtong Agosto 2011.
Lakip sa mga miuban sa Presidente kagahapon mao
sila DepEd Secretary Armin Luistro, Transportation and Communication Secretary
Joseph Emilio Abaya, Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala, Mindanao Development
Authority head Lou Antonino, Commission on Higher Education chief Patricia
Licuanan, Social Welfare Secretary Dinky Soliman, Defense Secretary Voltaire
Gazmin, Health Secretary Enrique Ona ug Budget Secretary Florencio Abad.
(PIA-Surigao del Norte)
