RDRRMC Caraga participates 1st National
Simultaneous Earthquake Drill
By Venus L. Garcia
BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 20 (PIA) – In support to the
nationwide simultaneous earthquake drill, the regional pool of evaluators on
earthquake drill under the Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (DRRMC)
in Caraga region have successfully conducted on Wednesday the drills at the identified
venues in their respective areas of responsibilities.
The ceremonial site here was the city hall
wherein the local government employees as well as the clients during the drill
event have shown cooperation in the evacuation exercise despite continuous
downpour of rains brought about by low pressure area affecting the region.
The “mock” earthquake scenario provides each
participant a familiarity on what to do and where to go when the threat of
sudden and violent shaking of the ground will happen.
The city disaster control group has supervised
and showcased the capabilities of responders as they carried out their role in
emergency response.
The drill forms part of the government’s intent
to further improve the disaster preparedness of the society and to give
appropriate knowledge on precautionary measures.
In an overall evaluation, the CRMMRO and
participants were commended for the job well done. Recommendations were also
imparted by the evaluators for the institution to enhance its disaster response
capability.
“The drill will gauge the efficiency on the
level of response among individuals. State of readiness is very vital to ensure
safety and security and to prevent unwanted damages to lives and properties,”
emphasized Caraga DRRMC chair and Office of the Civil Defense Caraga regional
director Liza Mazo. (VLG/PIA-Caraga)
NYC continues to implement programs for the
youths’ dev’t
By Jennifer P. Gaitano
BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 20 (PIA) – The National Youth
Commission (NYC) through Commissioner for Mindanao Earl Saavedra ensured that
its programs will continue to serve more youths in the Caraga region. The
conduct of the National Youth Parliament (NYP), Ship for Southeast Asian Youth
Program (SSEAYP), and Search for the Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations
(TAYO) are among the known programs of the commission.
This was learned during the Regional Youth
Advisory Council (RYAC) meeting held on Thursday at the Department of Education
(DepEd) Caraga regional office here.
“Republic Act 8044 mandates the commission to
convene the National Youth Parliament (NYP) every two years. The parliament
shall have a regular session from two to three days every time it is convened,”
bared Saavedra.
The NYC is now accepting applications for this
year’s 10th National Youth Parliament (NYP) – Parliament of Leaders come May
15-18, 2014 in Manila. “Applicants must be a Filipino citizen, 15-30 years old
on the day of the Parliament, must not have been a previous NYP delegate, and
must be willing to shoulder his/her travelling expenses,” he added.
Also, the SSEAYP is a cultural exchange program
among the youth in the ASEAN member states and Japan on board the luxury liner
MS Nippon Maru.
“This year’s 41st SSEAYP is aimed to promote
friendship and mutual understanding through various activities like discussions
on board (with thematic topics like environment/disaster risk management,
education, health/HIV-AIDS, food and nutrition, social media/information,
corporate social responsibility, culture and traditions, among others),
national day presentations, club and solid group activities, exhibits and
sports/physical activities,” explained Saavedra.
Meanwhile, Saavedra disclosed that this year’s
11th TAYO was held on February 2-6, 2014 with 275 entries from the different
regions of the country. “It is to build a bigger picture of youth organizations
all over the country contributing immensely to nation building through
community on the ground efforts,” he remarked.
The NYC ensures the quality of delivery of
services for the youth through timely policies and innovative programs and
projects. (JPG/PIA-Caraga)
DepEd Agnor orients stakeholders on K to 12,
Senior High School implementation
By Nora L. Molde
BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 20 (PIA) - The Department of
Education (DepEd) division of Agusan del Norte has recently oriented the
members of the Social Development Council of Agusan del Norte Provincial
Development Council on the K to 12 Basic Education Program.
According to DepEd Agusan del Norte OIC Schools
Division Superintendent Arsenio Cornites during the orientation, “The K to 12
Program covers Kindergarten and 12 years of Basic Education (6 years of primary
education, 4 years of Junior High School, and 2 years of Senior High School
(SHSJ) to provide sufficient time for mastery of concepts and skills, develop
lifelong learners, and prepare graduates for tertiary education, middle-level
skills development, employment, and entrepreneurship.”
“In K-12 early Filipino child can access to
early childhood education through universal kindergarten. At 5 years old,
children start schooling and are given the means to slowly adjust to formal
education,” said Cornites.
During the orientation of the K to 12
implementation, Cornites also provided the participants background on the
Senior High School (SHS) preparation and early implementation. “Of the 40
public schools in Caraga region that will open SHS in school year (SY) 2015, a
total of five SHS will be located in Agusan del Norte,” Cornites said.
“Research shows that children who underwent
Kindergarten have better completion rates than those who did not,” said
Cornites. Children who complete a standards-based Kindergarten program are
better prepared, for primary education, he added.
Also, during the orientation, other DepEd
programs were presented, “The country’s out-of-school youth (OSY) will be given
yet another chance to finish their studies and pursue their dream career
through the national government’s Abot Alam Program," said Cornites.
The Abot Alam is a joint program of the National
Youth Commission, Department of the Interior and Local Government, DepEd,
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority and other government
agencies designed to address the schooling-related problems of OSYs.
Meanwhile, Engr. Ramil Sanchez of the Commission
on Higher Education (CHED) Caraga also shared their agency’s scholarship
program or the Student Financial Assistance Programs (StuFAPs) to the members
of Agusan del Norte Provincial Development Council. “The StuFAPs new
implementation guidelines start on SY 2014-2015,” he said.
“For further information, interested applicants
may visit CHED’s national website (www.ched.gov.ph) and/or the Caraga Regional
Office website/blog at www.chedcaraga.com for news, information and advisory on
higher education and related matters. They can also call or email me at CHED
Caraga (085) 342-7483 or email at rsanchez@ched.gov.ph," Sanchez said.
DepEd is mandated to implement the Senior High
School (SHS) education starting SY 2015. The early implementation will offer
the technical vocation (techvoc) education, Cornites said. (NCLM/PIA-Agusan del
Norte)
DepEd Agnor orients stakeholders on K to 12,
Senior High School implementation
By Nora L. Molde
BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 20 (PIA) - The Department of
Education (DepEd) division of Agusan del Norte has recently oriented the
members of the Social Development Council of Agusan del Norte Provincial
Development Council on the K to 12 Basic Education Program.
According to DepEd Agusan del Norte OIC Schools
Division Superintendent Arsenio Cornites during the orientation, “The K to 12
Program covers Kindergarten and 12 years of Basic Education (6 years of primary
education, 4 years of Junior High School, and 2 years of Senior High School
(SHSJ) to provide sufficient time for mastery of concepts and skills, develop
lifelong learners, and prepare graduates for tertiary education, middle-level
skills development, employment, and entrepreneurship.”
“In K-12 early Filipino child can access to
early childhood education through universal kindergarten. At 5 years old,
children start schooling and are given the means to slowly adjust to formal
education,” said Cornites.
During the orientation of the K to 12 implementation,
Cornites also provided the participants background on the Senior High School
(SHS) preparation and early implementation. “Of the 40 public schools in Caraga
region that will open SHS in school year (SY) 2015, a total of five SHS will be
located in Agusan del Norte,” Cornites said.
“Research shows that children who underwent
Kindergarten have better completion rates than those who did not,” said
Cornites. Children who complete a standards-based Kindergarten program are
better prepared, for primary education, he added.
Also, during the orientation, other DepEd
programs were presented, “The country’s out-of-school youth (OSY) will be given
yet another chance to finish their studies and pursue their dream career
through the national government’s Abot Alam Program," said Cornites.
The Abot Alam is a joint program of the National
Youth Commission, Department of the Interior and Local Government, DepEd,
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority and other government
agencies designed to address the schooling-related problems of OSYs.
Meanwhile, Engr. Ramil Sanchez of the Commission
on Higher Education (CHED) Caraga also shared their agency’s scholarship
program or the Student Financial Assistance Programs (StuFAPs) to the members
of Agusan del Norte Provincial Development Council. “The StuFAPs new
implementation guidelines start on SY 2014-2015,” he said.
“For further information, interested applicants
may visit CHED’s national website (www.ched.gov.ph) and/or the Caraga Regional
Office website/blog at www.chedcaraga.com for news, information and advisory on
higher education and related matters. They can also call or email me at CHED
Caraga (085) 342-7483 or email at rsanchez@ched.gov.ph," Sanchez said.
DepEd is mandated to implement the Senior High
School (SHS) education starting SY 2015. The early implementation will offer
the technical vocation (techvoc) education, Cornites said. (NCLM/PIA-Agusan del
Norte)
Surigao City organizes BOSS volunteers
By Susil D. Ragas
SURIGAO CITY, Mar. 20 (PIA) – To hasten
emergency response in times of calamities, the city government here organized
recently its Barangay Organization Security Services (BOSS) volunteers in the
54 barangays of the city.
City Mayor Ernesto T. Matugas said the BOSS was
conceptualized purposely to be the primary volunteer group during calamities
and emergencies, particularly during typhoons, flooding, earthquakes, fire
incident and also during incidents involving public safety.
Presently, they have already 20 BOSS volunteers
per barangay that will motivate active community participation during disaster
preparedness and response, and likewise improve implementation of measures
relating to prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.
Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office chief
Atty. Manuel G. Coro said BOSS is organized into seven clusters based on the
geographical location of the barangays for easy mobilization and management.
The two clusters consist of the island barangays and five clusters comprise the
mainland barangays.
The city government provides training and
hands-on activities to capacitate the BOSS volunteers in terms of emergency
response and rescue operations and to expand the number of volunteers per
barangay that can respond to the emergency cases and needs of each barangay. (SDR/MICO
Surigao/PIA-Surigao del Norte)
DOST council names outstanding researchers
By Joselito A. Carteciano
MANILA, Mar. 20 (PIA) - The National Research
Council of the Philippines (NRCP) of the Department of Science and Technology
(DOST) is pleased to announce the ten outstanding researchers for 2013. The researchers will receive the annual
Achievement Award on the first day of this year’s 81st NRCP General Membership
Assembly to be held on 26- 27 March at
the Manila Hotel.
The recipients are:
Dr. Auxencia A. Limjap for Education.
Dr. Limjap is recognized for her invaluable
contributions to the academic community as innovative educator and an advocate
of the Lasallian transformative learning framework considered to have changed
the landscape of mathematics education in the country. Her studies and researchers resulted in the
development of various modules and programs for various schools at different
levels that contributed to the enrichment of research culture among the youth.
Dr. Marie Corazon A. de Ungria for Medical
Sciences.
Dr. de Ungria is lauded for her pioneering
research in developing and validating forensic DNA technology in the
Philippines which has been recognized by the scientific community here and
abroad. Among others, her work in the
establishment of population databases for forensic genetics and human
population genetics in country alongside with her dynamic engagement with other
stakeholders to enhancement of forensic science in the Philippines were indeed
worthy of the award.
Dr. Rosario G. Monsalud for Biological Sciences.
Dr. Monsalud is praised for her 33 years of
active research on microbiology/biotechnology, particularly on mycorrhiza and
nitrogen fixing bacteria as biofertilizers, on bacterial taxonomy and on
microbial prospecting for enzyme producers, biocontrol, nitrogen fixers and
phosphate solubilizers. Her research
outputs were published in both international and local refereed journals,
including in ISI-indexed journals.
Dr. Jose E. Hernandez for Agriculture and
Forestry.
Dr. Hernadez is honored for his outstanding
leadership in the field of plant breeding that pushed the UPLB- Phil Rice
Varietal Improvement Program in developing 15 new rice varieties for irrigated
and rainfed lowland areas. The program
actively responds to the problems of food security and brings food to
the tables of the households of the less privileged and economically
vulnerable. He is also recognized for
the number of scientific articles he authored and co-authored, all published in
international and local refereed journals, that serve as scholarly resources
for students and research fellows alike.
Prof. Fortunato T. de la PeΓ±a for Engineering
and Industrial Research.
Prof. de la PeΓ±a is commended for his
outstanding research on industrial and chemical engineering. He is also recognized for his 13 years of
steadfast service as Undersecretary for Science and Technology Services of the
Department of Science and Technology (2001 - 2014). His tireless efforts in
advancing research in the country has earned him a number of prestigious
international and national awards like the Honorary Fellow of the ASEAN
Foundation of Engineering Organization in 2013 and Dangal ng Bayan Award in
2005.
Dr. Maria Cecilia G. Conaco for Social Sciences.
Dr. Conaco is recognized for her excellent
research productivity in various areas of social psychology. She is also praised for her pioneering
studies on Filipino social identity, ethnicity and migration, social categorization
and identity in the Philippines, among others.
Worth mentioning is her staunch advocacy to the development the
discipline of psychology in the Philippines through her inspiring and
conscientious mentoring of graduate students.
Dr. Eric A. Galapon for Physics.
Dr. Galapon is lauded for his outstanding
research in quantum mechanics, quantum measurements theory, quantum tunnelling
time, quantum arrival time, mathematical physics, and computational physics,
which all inspire excellence to his research fellows and students from the graduate
and undergraduate Physics courses.
Dr. Christina A. Binag for Chemical Sciences.
Dr. Binag is commended for her significant
contributions in the field of surface characterization, electro-synthesis of
materials, and synthesis of conducting polymers and nanomaterials.
Dr. Reuben R. CaΓ±ete for Humanties.
Dr. CaΓ±ete is recognized for his service to the
Philippine culture and artistic community.
As a scholar, he authored and co-authored a number of books and academic
articles on Filipino art history and criticism which were all recognized in
both international and local journals.
Dr. Flaviana D. Hilario for Earth and Space
Sciences.
Dr. Hilario is lauded for her sustained
commitment to excellence in delivering timely and relevant scientific knowledge
in the fields of climatology, meteorology, agrometeorology, and remote sensing
for immediate and long-term benefits of the country. She is also recognized for her efforts at
infusing a culture of research in her organization, DOST-PAGASA, that resulted
in the formulation of various critical climate change action plans in the
Philippines which help prepare the country for the uncertain climatic future.
Putungan, the practice of honoring and welcoming
guests in the province of Marinduque, will be the motif of the awarding
ceremonies that will serve as the first day’s interlude of song and dance act.
Each awardee will receive PhP25,000 and a
medallion of excellence. DOST Secretary
Mario G. Montejo and NRCP President, National Scientist Lourdes J. Cruz
alongside with the members of the NRCP Governing Board and NRCP Executive
Director Carina G. Lao will lead the awarding ceremonies. (S&T Media
Service, DOST-NRCP/PIA-Caraga)
3,982 HS grads qualify as new DOST scholars
MANILA, Mar. 20 (PIA) - A gleam of light
welcomes aspiring young scientists and engineers as the Department of Science
and Technology – Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) announces the 3, 982
high school students who qualify to the Science Scholarship Examination, up by
10.7 percent from last year.
From the total number of the 2014 passers, 3,473
who belong to economically disadvantaged families qualified under the Republic
Act (RA) 7687 Scholarship grants, while 509 students qualified under the
DOST-SEI Merit Scholarship Program.
Qualifiers who avail of any of the S&T
undergraduate scholarships may pursue a four- or five-year college degree in
priority science and technology fields. As benefits, RA 7687 scholars will
receive tuition subsidy, monthly stipend, book allowance and many more.
Scholars under the Merit scholarship program will likewise receive the same
benefits except for the pro-rated monthly stipend based on the family’s
socio-economic status.
DOST Secretary Mario G. Montejo said the
scholarship programs will provide the new awardees access to quality education
in leading public and private institutions as it targets to substantially
increase the number of scientists and engineers needed to boost economic
productivity and knowledge creation in the country.
“We look at this as a sign that our young
students consider, at the very least, carving a path in the sciences in terms
of their studies and careers,” Montejo said.
The scholarship qualifiers can enroll in state
universities and colleges and other higher education institutions recognized by
the Commission on Higher Education as Centers of Excellence or Centers of
Development, wherein they can take up priority science and technology courses
such as Agriculture, Agricultural Biotechnology; Agricultural Chemistry;
Agricultural Engineering; Applied Mathematics; Applied Physics; Biochemistry;
Biology; Ceramics Engineering; Chemistry with Applied Computer System;
Chemistry with Materials Science and Engineering; Chemistry Engineering;
Chemistry; Civil Engineering; Computer Engineering; Computer Science;
Electrical Engineering; Electronics and Communications Engineering;
Environmental Science; Fisheries; Food Technology; Forestry; Geology; Geodetic
Engineering; Industrial Engineering; Information Technology; Manufacturing
Engineering; Materials Engineering; Mathematics; Mechanical Engineering;
Metallurgical Engineering; Mining Engineering; Molecular Biology and
Biotechnology; Physics; Physics with Applied Computer System; Physics with
Material Science and Engineering; Science/Mathematics Teaching and Statistics.
Meanwhile, 500 second year college students who
are enrolled in DOST-SEI identified institutions under its priority courses
have qualified for the S&T Scholarships for Sophomore College Students. Of
this number, 271 are grouped under the RA 7687 scholarship program and 229
under the Merit scholarship. Qualifiers will get to avail of and enjoy the
scholarship privileges effective the second semester of academic year
2013-2014.
Meanwhile, SEI’s Supervising Undersecretary,
Prof. Fortunato T. De La PeΓ±a said he is hopeful that the increased number of
passers would ultimately translate to an increased number of graduates that
will pursue S&T careers in the future.
“The goal is to produce quality science
professionals and we really hope that the same number of passers would become
scientists, mathematicians and engineers who will be willing to work in the
country in the near future,” he said.
In addition, Sec. Montejo is pleased to announce
the availability of scholarship slots for the 2015 S&T Undergraduate
Scholarships. Application forms can be obtained at SEI or can be downloaded at
its website, www.sei.dost.gov.ph and www.science-scholarships.ph. Deadline for
filing of application and requirements is on August 22, 2014. The nationwide
scholarship examination is on September 21, 2014.
The DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship Program
is the department’s response to its mandate of accelerating the pace of
knowledge-driven development in accordance with the S&T human resource
growth potential in the country. (DOST-STII/PIA-Caraga)
Tagalog News: Pangulong Aquino sinabing hindi
niya prioridad ang pulitika
Ni David M. Suyao
AGUSAN DEL SUR, Marso 20, 2014 (PIA) - Sinabi ni
Pangulong Benigno S. Aquino na kanyang ianunsyo ang mga itatayang kandidato ng
administrasyon para sa 2016 na halalan sa tamang panahon pero sa kasalukuyan,
isinentro muna niya ang sarili sa pamamahala sa gobyerno para mapabuti ang
kalagayan ng mga tao.
Ang mga pulitiko ay nagsimula nang magsitayo
para sa pambansang halalan dalawang taon mula ngayon.
“Ianunsyo ko sa tamang panahon. Pero sa ngayon,
syempre naka-focus tayo sa problema ngayon imbes na ‘yung 2016 na halalan,”
sabi ng Pangulo sa isang panayam ng idaos and Pinoy Music Summit sa Malate,
Manila noong Miyerkoles.
Nagsimula pa lamang ang taon at sinabi ng
Pangulo na umaasa siyang ang kanyang mga kaalyado ay maintindihan ang kanyang
mga pangunahing gawain sa panahong ito.
Sa pagdating ng tag-ulan ilang buwan mula
ngayon, sinabi ng Pangulo na inaasahang may darating na bagyo at gusto niyang
maseguro na ang mga komunidad ay handa laban sa kalamidad. Dagdag pa niya na
may ilang buwan siya para magtatag ng mga ganoong prayoridad.
Nang itanong kung iniisip ba niya na ang
pagsikap para sa pwesto ng mga pulitiko ay makakatulong sa bansa, sinabi niyang
ito ay nagbibigay ng sapat na panahon sa mga tao para masuring mabuti ang mga
pulitiko na nagpakita ng kagustohang tumakbo sa 2016.
“Baka mabibigyan ng mas mahabang pagkakataong
suriin ang bawat kandidato. Mabibigyan ang ating mga mamamayan ng pagkakataon
na talagang masuri, salang-sala ang pagpipili nila, so palagay ko makakatulong
rin ‘yun,” sabi niya. (PIA-Agusan del Sur)
Tagalog News: Malalaking pangalan na nagtatago,
malapit nang maipasok sa kulungan, sabi ni Pangulong Aquino
Ni David M. Suyao
AGUSAN DEL SUR, Marso 20, 2014 (PIA) -
Determinado ang pamahalaan para madakip ang mga matataas sa lipunan na
nagtatago at maaring umasa ang publiko na sila ay makukulong sa lalong madaling
panahon, sabi ni Pangulong Benigno S. Aquino noong Miyerkoles.
Ang mga security officials ay nagpupumilit na
makita ang paraan para madakip ang mga nagtatago na umiiwas sa pag-aresto, sabi
niya, at alam niyang itinaas ng pamahalaan ang pabuyang pera para pasiglahin
ang publiko na magbigay ng impormasyon para sila ay madakip.
“Ang kaya kong masabi sa inyo ngayon, may
ine-expect kami, hindi ko na sasabihin kung sino. At masasabi ko lang, palagay
ko kapag nagtagumpay ang isang kasalukuyang operasyon, mabibilib kayo doon sa
kalibre ng mga nadakip at madadakip,” sabi ng Pangulo sa mga reporter sa isang
panayam sa pagdaraos ng Pinoy Music Summit sa Malate, Manila.
“Palagay ko pwede kong ipangako sa inyong
magugulat kayo—kung magtagumpay.”
Umiwas ang Pangulo na magbigay ng detalye para
hindi mabulilyaso ang kasalukuyang ginagawang paghahanap.
Kasama sa limang pinaka wanted na tao ay sina
general Jovito Palparan, dating Palawan gobernador Joel Reyes at ang kanyang
kapatid at si dating kongresista Ruben Ecleo.
Kamakailan lang, nadakip ng mga pulis si Delfin
Lee, ang sinasabing utak ng multi-billion peso na housing scam sa panahon ng
dating administrasyon. (PIA-Agusan del Sur)
