Preemptive evacuation in Caraga provinces set
for Typhoon Haiyan
BUTUAN CITY, Nov. 6 (PIA) - The Regional
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) of Caraga on Tuesday
advised local disaster councils in the region to implement preemptive
evacuation, if the situation warrants, as typhoon “Haiyan” is set to enter the
Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Thursday.
Haiyan will be named “Yolanda” once it enters
the PAR.
RDRRMC chairperson and Office of Civil Defense
regional director Liza Mazo said the local government units and local disaster
response officials should immediately order preemptive evacuation in low-lying
and mountainous areas along the affected areas and ensure the safety of the
evacuees in the evacuation centers.
“With the expected track of this weather
disturbance that may affect the provinces of Caraga Region, all local DRRMCs
are encouraged to conduct a preemptive evacuation, if the situation warrants,
and likewise advised to ensure that evacuation centers are located in safe
areas,” Mazo said.
“Further, prepositioning of resources and
response assets for possible mobilization as well as stockpiling of food and
non-food items for humanitarian assistance are also advised,” Mazo added.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and
Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said that at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, the eye of the Typhoon ("HAIYAN") over the Pacific Ocean
was located at 1,411 km East of Mindanao (7.4°N 139.1°E) with maximum sustained
winds of 150 kph and gustiness of up to 185 kph.
It is forecast to move West Northwest at 30 kph.
This weather disturbance is expected to enter PAR early morning of Thursday
(November 7).
It is expected to make landfall over Samar-Leyte
Provinces by Friday (Between 11am-1pm, November 8) and to exit the PAR by
Sunday early Morning (November 10), the state bureau said. (FEA/PIA-Caraga)
Local leaders reap best performance awards
By Venus L. Garcia
BUTUAN CITY, Nov. 5 (PIA) – Barangay and
municipal leaders have received awards for their outstanding performance in the
delivery of service to the community.
The provincial government of Agusan del Norte in
collaboration with the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)
provincial office recognized the efforts of the local public servants who
practiced good governance.
“Local government units (LGU) have already
implemented programs. We are now in the level and system of giving awards to
those who dutifully fulfil the mandate of the LGU which is to provide basic
services to the constituents,” said DILG provincial director of Agusan del
Norte Romeo A. Solis.
This year’s winners for Lupong Tagapamahala
Incentive Awards are:
Category A (city category):
Brgy. Mabini, Cabadbaran City led by brgy.
captain Wilson Beray;
Category B (1st-3rd class brgys.):
1st -
Brgy. Macalang, Buenavista led by brgy. captain Shirley M. Edoc
2nd - Brgy. Bangonay, Jabonga led by brgy.
captain Dominador P. Rante
3rd -
Brgy. Ibuan, Las Nieves led by brgy. captain Francisco G. Namuag, Jr.
Category C (4th -6th class brgys.):
1st -
Poblacion, Carmen led by brgy. captain Ricarlita J. Tubo
2nd - Brgy. Balang-balang, R.T. Rumualdez led by
brgy. captain Alex S. Rolona
3rd
-Brgy. Tagmamarkay,Tubay led by brgy. captain Delfina M. Poras
The evaluation is based on the Lupon’s
efficiency of operations, effectiveness in serving the Barangay Justice System,
and resourcefulness of mediators. Each winner received a plaque of recognition
and a cash prize.
Solis further said that one of the fundamentals
of local governance is safekeeping. Thus, awarded the best performing Barangay
Peace and Order Committees (BPOC).
Category A (city category):
Brgy. Mabini, Cabadbaran City led by brgy.
captain Wilson Beray;
Category B (1st-3rd class brgys.):
1st -
Brgy. San Isidro, Las Nieves led by brgy. captain Melecio B. Siega
2nd - Poblacion, Jabonga led by brgy. captain
Raymundo M. Beluan, Jr.
3rd -
Poblacion 6, Buenavista led by brgy. captain Marlyn L. Sagarian
Category C (4th -6th class brgys.):
1st -
Jaliobong, Kitcharao led by brgy. captain Terso R. Montante
2nd - Poblacion 2, Santiago led by brgy. captain
Mardy M. Polistico
3rd -
Brgy. Balabg-balang, R.T. Romualdez led by brgy. captain Alex S. Rolona
“We see the system of LGUs if local officials
take care of our children who are the future of our community. We see the
direction of the LGUs based on how these children are handled by keeping their
rights to survival, development and protection,” added Solis.
The awards for Child Friendly LGUs were given
to:
Category A and B (city and 1st-3rd class
brgys.):
1st -
City of Cabadbaran led by city mayor Dale B. Corvera
2nd - Municipality of Las Nieves led by
municipal mayor Avelina S, Rosales
3rd
-Municipality of Nasipit led by municipal mayor Enrico R. Corvera
Category C (4th-6th class municipalities)
1st -
Municipality of Tubay led by municipal mayor Fidel M. Garcia, Jr.
2nd - Municipality of Magallanes led by
municipal mayor Demosthenes H. Arabaca
3rd
-Municipality of Carmen led by municipal mayor Ramon M. Calo
According to Agusan del Norte provincial
governor Ma. Angelica Rosedell M. Amante-Matba, “the practice of good
governance is everyone’s obligation.” She also announced that cash prizes for
the winners will be increased next year. “That’s how serious we are in
acknowledging the efforts of our local leaders in performing with transparency,
accountability and in maintaining peace and order in the community,” she said.
Along with the recognition and awarding ceremony
is the launching of A.N.G.E.L. (Accelerating New Dimensions on Good Governance
and Excellence in Local Leaderships), a provincial innovation recognizing
exemplary achievements. (VLG/PIA-Caraga)
