Taguibo river governing board set to implement
action plan
By Venus L. Garcia
BUTUAN CITY, Nov.18 (PIA) – The Taguibo River
Water Quality Management Area (TRWQMA) governing board of the Environmental
Management Bureau (EMB) Caraga is now set to execute its plan of actions after
finalizing its governing rules.
TRWQMA encompasses the city of Butuan and seven
barangays; namely, Anticala, Pianing, Taguibo, Sumilihon, Cabcabon, Bobon,
Baobaoan; municipality of Magallanes and two barangays (Guiasan, Taod-oy); and
municipality of Remedios T. Romualdez and barangay San Antonio.
Based on the present condition and assessment,
the quality of the water in Taguibo watershed worsened due to massive damage
resulted from irresponsible activities done by unscrupulous individuals.
The governing board aims to implement plans that
will protect and improve the water quality of Taguibo River (TR). It shall be
managed consistent with the following water quality objectives: to provide
appropriate processes and procedures for the prevention, control and abatement
of water pollution of the TR and its watershed through a comprehensive
management program for water pollution control; to ensure that TR continues to
be a safe source of water supply for Butuan City and its communities, serves as
principal sustaining resource to aquaculture in the area, and support food
production and industry in the WQMA jurisdiction.
“The board will formulate a program on water
quality management which links water quality management issues to ecological
protection, water supply, public health and quality of life,” said TRWQMA chair
and EMB regional director Metodio Turbella.
TRWQMA governing board also encouraged the
government agencies, civil society organizations, academe, and business sectors
to take an active role in water quality protection and management through
coordinated efforts in sustaining acceptable quality of water of the TR.
Among the environmental and health issues in TR
zone that need to be addressed are: dumping of garbage and other domestic
wastes; lack of sanitary toilets, open defacadion in TR; presence of illegal
small scale mining operators in TR watershed; agricultural waste and run-off
that drains to TR, unregulated quarrying that resulted to scouring/erosion of
river banks; presence of illegal logging to include fuel gathering; and
improper application and disposal of pesticides/fertilizers.
On infrastructure concern, TRWQMA will support
the effort of city government of Butuan pertinent to the establishment and
operationalization of a septage treatment facility in the city.
Turbella bared that “the governing board shall
direct the appropriate standing committee, the formulation of an information,
education, and communication (IEC) program to solicit support from the various
stakeholders for the sustainanble use and protection of the river.”
He further emphasized that Taguibo river and
watershed is the main source of drinking water and its deterioration will
threaten the lives of end users. Thus, calling the support of everybody to work
out for its preservation and conservation. (VLG/PIA-Caraga)
300 pupils pledge as Junior Environmental Scouts
By Mary Jul Escalante
SURIGAO CITY, Nov. 18 (PIA) – Some 300 pupils
from Numancia Central Elementary School pledged as Junior Environmental Scouts
during the ceremonial oath-taking held recently at the Surigao State College of
Technology Gym, Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte.
Governor Sol F. Matugas officiated the
ceremonial oathtaking and witnessed by first district congressman Francisco T.
Matugas, Del Carmen mayor JR Coro, representatives from MVP Group of Companies
and Metro Pacific Investment Corporation.
The Junior Environmental Scout was initiated by
the provincial government to emphasize the importance of boy scouts and girls
scouts in protecting the environment.
The activity is also part of the long-week
Siargao It Up event sponsored by the MVP Group of Companies in coordination with
the Surigao del Norte provincial government, Surigao del Norte first
congressional district and the municipality of Del Carmen.
Other activities of the Siargao It Up include,
clean-up drive, fun run and battle of the bands. (SDR/PIC/PIA-Surigao del
Norte)
Karancho regional convention gathers 1,000
participants
By Alvin A. AΓ±onuevo
BAYUGAN CITY, Agusan del Sur, Nov. 18 (PIA) -
The Kababayan Riders Association for a New Cultural Harmony and Order, Inc.
(Karancho) held its two-day regional convention on November 16-17, 2013 at Lope
Asis Memorial Gymnasium, this city.
Around 1,000 strong members of the said
organization attended the activity. This year’s event is anchored on the theme:
“Fostering National Solidarity, The KARANCHO WAY.”
Highlighting the event include, Chairman’s Meeting
and Search for Miss Karancho 2013.
Meantime, Bayugan City Mayor Kim Lope A. Asis
led the acceptance of new members assisted by Provincial Karancho Chairman and
Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member Edilberto Bastareche, and Karancho District
Chairman Efpraim Badajos.
Karancho, is non partisan, non sectarian and non
combatant volunteer organization constituted by the motorcycle owners geared
towards Community Assistance and Development program of the Philippine National
Police which was established purposely to be conduit to the Local Government
Units and other government agencies within its capacity and capability. (PIA-Caraga)
Cebuano news: Palasyo mipasalig sa pagsustener
sa hinabang ngadto sa mga biktima sa bagyong Yolanda
Ni Nida Grace P. Barcena
SURIGAO DEL SUR, Nobyembre 18 (PIA) - Ang
Malakanyang niadtong Dominggo mipasalig sa mga biktima sa bagyong Yolanda nga
ang gobyerno padayon sa pagsustento ug hinabang kanila.
Si Presidential Communications Operations Office
Secretary Herminio “Sonny” Coloma Jr. miingon nga kini maoy mando ni Presidente
Benigno S. Aquino III.
"Tinitiyak po ng ating Pangulo at ng ating
pamahalaan na magiging sustained... tuloy-tuloy po ang paghahatid sa kanila ng
pagkain at kagyat na pagtulong hanggang makabangon po sila at mag-umpisa nang
makabalik sa normal nilang mga buhay,” si Coloma miingon atol sa pakighinabi
kaniya sa sibyahanan sa dzRB Radyo ng Bayan.
Siya miingon nga ang Public Works Secretary
Rogelio Singson mitaho nga ang Greater Leyte Water District mibalik na sa
parserbisyo og pagsuplay sa tubig sa Leyte, apil na usab sa Tacloban.
Siya usab miingon nga ang Metropolitan Manila
Development Authority mipadala na ug mga enhenyero ug mga trabahante aron sa
paghawan sa mga apektadong lugar gikan sa mga nagkanat nga mga basura ug apil
na ag mga natumpag nga mga stablistamento
sa maong dapit.
Dugang pa ni Coloma nga ang local nga
panggamhanan sa Metro Manila misagop sa ubay ubay’ng mga apektadonng lugsod.
Sa parte sa Bureau of Immigration, ilahang
gipaluagan ang mga permit nga gikinahanglan sa visa og pagpanarbaho alang sa
mga mibuluntaryo gikan sa abrod kinsa gusto motabang alang sa kaayo nga kakugi.
Sa laing bahin, ang Communications Secretary
midayeg sa mga trabahante nga mitabang sa paghumpay sa ilahang mga sakripisyo
ingon man nga sila miserbisyo isip inspirasyon sa uban.
"Ang kanilang kasipagan at pagmamalasakit
ay nagsisilbing huwaran at ispirasyon sa ating mga kababayang nagkakaisa sa
pagpupunyagi at pananalangin hinggil sa pagbangon at pagbabagong-tatag ng mga
nasalantang pamayanan," si Coloma miingon. (PND/PIA-Surigao del Sur)
