DSWD to hold 'Consultation-Dialogue on
Listahanan' with partner stakeholders
By Jennifer P. Gaitano
BUTUAN CITY, June 19 (PIA) – The Listahanan or
the National Household Targeting System for Poverty Reduction (NHTS-PR) of the
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is set to hold a
consultation-dialogue with partners from the regional line agencies,
non-government organizations, civil society organizations, and academe on July
3, 2014 in one of the local convention centers here.
“With this consultation-dialogue, we intend to
get the support of our partner agencies and organizations on the second round
household assessment; to engage partnership for data-sharing by forging
respective memorandum of agreements to utilize the available data in
identifying potential beneficiaries, research and studies, and other related
usage; and to intensify promotion of the new brand name which is Listahanan,”
disclosed DSWD Caraga regional director Minda Brigoli.
Brigoli further reiterated that the Listahanan
or the NHTS-PR is an information management system that identifies who and
where the poor are in the country. The system makes available to national
government agencies and other social protection stakeholders a database of poor
families as reference in identifying potential beneficiaries of social
protection programs.
Listahanan is led by the DSWD through the
National Household Targeting Office (NHTO) with a National Technical Advisory
Group composed of the National Statistics Office (NSO), National Statistical
Coordination Board (NSCB), National Economic Development Authority (NEDA), and
the academe. (JPG/PIA-Caraga)
AgSur gov's SOPA highlights food production,
environmental protection
By David M. Suyao
PROSPERIDAD, Agusan del Sur, June 19 (PIA) –
Gov. Adolph Edward Plaza has specially emphasized that agriculture and food
production including business entrepreneurship and environmental protection are
among his administration’s priority when he delivers his State of the Province
Address (SOPA)recently.
Speaking before hundreds of people at the
Naliyagan Cultural Center, Gov. Plaza said the Agusan del Sur Upland
Sustainable Agro-forestry Development (USAD) team are at present fully
implementing the USAD program and are all way out to the far and remote
barangays in order to gather data that are needed by the provincial government
so that assistance and technology that the provincial government will extend
them will fit to their needs.
“I have directed our Provincial Environment and
Natural Resources Office (PENRO-LGU) to fully coordinate with the barangay
officials of the far and remote barangays in order that we can prioritize the
delivery of our help and assistance to them especially in agriculture and food
production. Right now, I challenge the Department of Agriculture that if you
have programs in agriculture that you can give us, we are ready and can
immediately provide the counterpart because I am proud to tell you we have a
surplus fund of P100 million intended to help our people specially in the field
of agriculture and food production,” Gov. Plaza said.
Plaza also said the provincial government has
not only extended housing and other material things to Typhoon Pablo victims
but also agricultural planting materials and inputs so that at present, have
already partially if not fully recovered from the devastation.
“Rehabilitation does not only mean houses and
buildings, but trees and plants that can hold flood waters that can prevent
floods. And not only that. Our team (USAD) also educate our people on what to
do before, during and after disasters. In this way, we can say we have planted
not only material things to typhoon Pablo victims but also hope, because we
believe in the strength of unity,” Gov. Plaza said. (DMS/PIA-Agusan del Sur)
SurSur-sponsored 'mobile processing' of PRC
licenses, passports yields 400 clients
By Greg tataro, Jr.
TANDAG CITY, June 19 (PIA) – Some 400 clients
have been served by Surigao del Sur-LGU-sponsored “mobile processing” on
renewal of passports under the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and work
licenses under the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) over the weekend.
According to Provincial Agriculturist Marcos
Quico, who was tasked by Governor Johnny Pimentel to take charge of the said
undertaking held on June 14-15 at the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist
(OPAG) which also houses the Public Employment Service Office (PESO), being its
concurrent provincial manager, almost 100 have availed of the services under
the PRC; while, nearly 300 have sought the assistance of the DFA.
Surigao del Sur gets an average of about 400
clients everytime such services are conducted, he added.
Quico also noted the presence of both Caraga DFA
Regional Director Gangco Punginaguina and Professional Regulation Commission
(PRC) Officer-In-Charge (OIC) Regional Director Julie Sabalza.
The provincial sponsorship of mobile processing
forms part of the 54th Araw Ng Surigao del Sur anniversary celebration on June
17-19. (NGBT/Radyo ng Bayan/PIA-Surigao del Sur)
387 get TESDA scholarship in SurSur
By Greg Tataro Jr.
TANDAG CITY, June 19 (PIA) – Some 387 students
have qualified to get a scholarship grant this year from Technical Education
and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) provincial office headed by Provincial
Director Rey Cueva in Surigao de Sur.
According to Nancy de Guzman, Administrative
Officer V, a total fund allocation of P2,654,336 has been set aside for the
purpose, which is broken down as follows:
Private Education Student
Financial Assistance (PESFA)—P2,264,336;
and Training for Work Scholarship Program (TWSP)—P390,000.
Under such scholarship programs, 10 “TEKBOK”
providers have been identified, she said.
These include Saint Michael College, St. Theresa
College, Surigao Doctors College, GREAT Center , Inc., St. Vicent De Paul
Diocensan College, De La Salle John Bosco College, Southern Technological
Institute of the Philippines, Andres Soriano College, Surigao Sur Colleges, and
Surigao del Sur State University (SDSSU)-Lianga Campus.
Also, these providers offer at least one or any
of the seven ”qualifications,” which include Computer Hardware Servicing; Food
and Beverage Services; Front Office Services; Bartending; Shielded Metal Art
Welding (SMAW); Housekeeping; and Cookery, it was learned.
Upon compliance, all qualifications are issued
with matching National Certification II (NC II), she added. (NGBT/Radyo ng
Bayan/PIA-Surigao del Sur)
DOH Roadshow to kick-off in Caraga
By May Ann O. Escobal
BUTUAN CITY, June 19 (PIA) - The Department of
Health (DOH) and its partner agencies, including the Commission on Population
(PopCom) will start the DOH on Wheels: Kalusugang Pangkalahatan (KP) Provincial
Roadshow in Caraga Region on June 22-26 in the provinces of Surigao del Norte
and Dinagat Islands.
DOH and PopCom high ranking officials are
expected to come headed by Usec. Janette L. Garin and Executive Director Juan
Antonio A. Perez III, among others.
This roadshow seek to showcase health
information and services on Adolescents, Maternal and Child's Health, Men's
Health and Family Health Involvement, and Health for Elderly and their rights
maintained by DOH, PopCom and other attached agencies.
As partner, PopCom Caraga will be facilitating a
U4U session to help the young people promote healthy lifestyle and responsible
sexuality and assist the youth to avoid early sexual engagement, teenage
pregnancies, early marriages, sexually transmitted infections and other
psycho-social concerns. Sessions on Kalalakihang Tapat sa Responsibilidad at
Obligasyon sa Pamilya (KATROPA) will also be facilitated which hopes to
contribute in improving maternal, neonatal and child health and nutrition
(MNCHN) conditions among families.
PopCom Caraga regional director Alexander A.
Makinano emphasized that male involvement in the discussions and activities on
maternal health and responsible parenting is very important because they could
become advocates who could push for needed policies and programs in their
respective communities. Makinano added that the roadshow shall equip males in
communities with necessary knowledge and skills on maternal and child health in
order for them to be personally effective in making decisions about their and
their family’s health, personal development, and other related issues and
concerns.
KP is the Aquino administration’s universal
health care agenda, which seeks to ensure equitable access to quality health
care by all Filipinos beginning with those in the lowest income quintiles. This
also aims to attain the health-related MDGs by focusing on the reduction of
child mortality and improvement of maternal health, for these are among the
2015 Millennium Development Goal (MDG).
DOH officials said that simultaneous activities
will be done during the launch such as offering health services available for
women, children, and even men – essentially, all the members of the family.
Special service packages for adolescents and the elderly will likewise be
highlighted. (PopCom-13/PIA-Caraga)
Dinagat Islands holds DRRM Summit
By Ma. Jane Mayola
DINAGAT ISLANDS, June 19 (PIA) – The Provincial
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office of Dinagat Islands recently
conducted a Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) summit on Monday,
June 16, 2014 at the Provincial Guest Center, Cuarinta, San Jose, this
province.
The one-day DRRM summit was aimed to provide the
local chief executives with a comprehensive and standard understanding of the
provincial DRRM roles and responsibilities for an effective and efficient
delivery of services specifically during disasters.
During the said activity, several memoranda
regarding disaster risk reduction were presented and discussed by the members
of the Regional DRRMC and Provincial DRRMC, local government units, and the
Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) members.
The summit was also highlighted with the review
of the past disasters and best practices of the province - being the first
province in Caraga Region to hold a DRRM summit, and the awarding of the
provincial winners of the search dubbed as “Gawad Kalasag: Search for
Excellence on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management and Humanitarian
Assistance.” (SDR/PIO-Dinagat Islands/PIA-Dinagat Islands)
Agusan towns receive P10.8-M from DSWD for
SLP-Peace & Devt Projects
By Maria Cecilia N. Sosas
AGUSAN DEL SUR, June 19 (PIA) – The
Municipalities of Carmen, Agusan del Norte, Loreto and Santa Josefa in Agusan
del Sur received a total annual grants worth P10,800,000.00 for Peace and
Development Projects (PDP) given to 36 barangays respectively.
Bigasan/Bagsakan center, mini-ice plant, noodles
manufacturing facility, fish and meat processing, rice/corn mills, mobile rice
mills, solar dryer and pump boat are some of the identified and approved
projects.
“Let us manage our business well and let us make
it successful,” Barangay Captain in Poblacion Loreto, Fernando Dolores, told
his constituents.
With partner agencies such as the Technical
Education and Skills Development (TESDA) and Department of Labor and Employment
(DOLE), Municipal Sangguniang Bayan Officials, Barangay Officials, and DSWD
staff witnessed the ceremonial check turned-over that marked the event.
In his acceptance message, Municipal Mayor Dario
E. Otaza challenged his constituents not to be dependent at all times but
rather stand on their feet and use their initiative to reach their goals in
life.
Regional Director Minda B. Brigoli emphasized
three things in managing the chosen livelihood projects; one is to have a sense
of ownership to the projects. Second, is to be accountable to the Government’s
funds. And third, to be transparent in serving the community as the front lines
of DSWD in implementing this program.
"Make our implementation as excellent as
possible,” Brigoli added.
It is recalled that PDP have been implemented by
Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) under the PAmana at MAsaganang PAmayanan
(PAMANA) program as result of partnership between the DSWD and the Office of
the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP).
It is a capacity-building and livelihood program
developing the personal, social, entrepreneurial and technical skills of the
duly selected People’s Organization (PO) composed of a group of potentially
enterprising individuals within conflict
affected and vulnerable areas. The project provides Php 300,000.00 worth of
community cash grants yearly for three (3) years to recipient barangays to be
implemented by the duly selected PO representing the community as conduit of
the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in implementing the projects.
This initiative follows the Community-driven Enterprise Development (CDED)
process aiming to complement to the existing livelihood activities of the
community.
“I believed that there is development if our
community is at peace,” DSWD central office Pamana Focal, Marco Macatangay
said.
SLP aims to increase livelihood and job
opportunity in conflict-affected and vulnerable communities; ensure
transparency and accountability; and enable greater community participation in
pursuing peace and development. (DSWD-13/PIA-Caraga)
On Father’s Day: PopCom calls men for
Reproductive Health
By May Ann O. Escobal
BUTUAN CITY, June 19 (PIA) - The Commission on
Population (PopCom) calls for active and responsible involvement among males in
reproductive concerns of the entire family. This is the focal campaign of the
agency as the world celebrates Father’s Day on June 15 this year.
PopCom Caraga regional director Alexander A.
Makinano underscored the significant contribution of male presence in nurturing
the children and fulfilling his responsibilities as a husband to his wife.
These are the gifts that are uniquely realized by a man’s active participation
in parenting and in preserving the vital role of men in the development of
human families.
In the observance of Father’s Day, PopCom
through its Responsible Parenthood-Family Planning program urge all men to get
involved in reproductive health because their health status and behaviors
affect women’s reproductive health. For instance, when men are under the
influence of drugs or alcohol, their women partners are at greater risk of
abuse which may lead to unintended pregnancies and STDs as well as direct
injuries, including abortion and miscarriage.
Makinano emphasized that it is important for men
to be empowered with knowledge about themselves so that they will neither be
misinformed nor influenced by myths and seek traditional remedies that may be
harmful to their reproductive health as they go through various stages of
development from childhood to old age.
The reproductive health program around the world
is increasingly recognizing that men are an important audience for their
services.
Men’s reproductive health concerns include
family planning, sexuality and sexual dysfunction, infertility, urologic
conditions and STD prevention and treatment. Men too can play an important role
in preventing gender-based violence, in supporting efforts to improve women’s
status, and in promoting rights-based approach to reproductive and sexual
health. These services would empower both men and women throughout their lives.
Providing accurate RH information, offering
essential and quality RH care services to men benefits both men and women in
various ways such as expanding the range of contraceptive options, supporting
women’s contraceptive use, and preventing STDs. (PopCom-13/PIA-Caraga)
NYC to Youth: Be Your Hero
MANILA, June 19 - “We asked Filipino youth to
come today as their favorite Pinoy hero character, historical or fictional,
that they may find inspiration and contemporary meaning to their heroes’ life,
struggles and works. But one does not
need to give up his or her life to be considered a hero. To be your own hero is synonymous to doing
your part in the development of the country. We can do simple but well-meaning acts for the
betterment of the country and already be considered a hero.”
This was the statement of Chairperson Gio
Tingson of the National Youth Commission (NYC) during the Hero Cosplay for
Independence Day Flag Raising Ceremony at the Bonifacio Shrine in Balintawak
Cloverleaf.
“Ang kahandaang mag-alay ng sariling lakas at talino
para sa kalayaan at kabutihan ng kapwa ang nagtataguyod upang ang isang tao ay
matawag na isang hero. Ang katangiang
ito ng pakikipag-kapwa-tao ay siya ring tinatawag nating bayanihan na mula sa
salitang bayani. (This bayanihan spirit
makes young people realize that everyone is capable of being their own
hero. Noble acts need not be as grand as
of our predecessors, but for as long as your acts possess the same courage and
sacrifice that helped them with their battles – you are a hero. To be a person for others is to be a hero),”
added Chair Gio.
The Youth Commission believes that the bayanihan
spirit – the act of working together for a common noble purpose – is still
alive among Pinoy Youth, having witnessed the youth’s heroism during Yolanda
and other calamities that have befallen our country. NYC hopes that the celebration of
Independence Day will further rejuvenate the spirit of bayanihanto sustain the
triumphs of our nation’s heroes.
In its 2010 National Youth Assessment Study, the
Commission revealed that 92% of our youth say they are proud to be
Filipinos. The NYC Chairperson pointed
out, “the sense of pride of being a Filipino must reflect in our love for our
country. A country that is free is a
symbol of pride. The freedom we enjoy now
is a result of the collaborative struggles won by our predecessors to build a
sovereign nation more than a century ago.
It is our responsibility to protect this liberty by continuing to
re-live their heroism.” (NYC/PIA-Caraga)
NYC: Go Negosyo Act is a win for the Filipino
youth
MANILA, June 19 - The Go Negosyo Act aims to
reduce poverty through the development of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises
(MSMEs). The latest version of the bill included a youth representative in the
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development (MSMED) Council - a
multi-sectoral body tasked to promote the growth of MSMEs.
“We see youth entrepreneurship as an effective
mechanism in reducing poverty. The youth’s participation in the Council gives
us a direct hand in achieving inclusive growth for the next generation,” stated
National Youth Commission Chairperson Gio Tingson.
The bill passed the Bicameral Conference on 10
June 2014. It will then be forwarded to the President to seek his approval for
it to become a law.
According to Usec. Tingson, entrepreneurship
tackles the long-standing issues of employment and skills development of the
youth. As MSMEs currently employ around 3.8 million Filipinos, inclusion in the
Council grants the youth a stronger hand in curbing youth unemployment.
“With the Go Negosyo Act, we see a rise in the
number of pinoy entrepreneurs,” he added.
The act mandates the Department of Trade and
Industry to establish Negosyo Centers in cities and municipalities that will
make it easier for entrepreneurs to register and start up their businesses as
well as gain access to sources of financing.
The Negosyo Centers will provide courses and
development programs, training, give advice on business conceptualization and
feasibility, financing, management, capability building, human resources,
marketing and other support services which can further sharpen and develop the
skills of the Filipino youth.
“Entrepreneurship provides the youth a better
future, which can be made possible through the youth’s inclusion in the MSMED
Council and direct access to setting-up their own enterprises because of Negosyo
Centers,” Usec. Tingson said. He further added that this opened opportunities
for youth development, given that it provides young people an avenue for
holistic development and meaningful participation through the development of
MSMEs. (NYC/PIA-Caraga)
Tagalog News: Gobyerno nagmamasid ng mga presyo
ng iba pang pangunahing pagkain, sabi ng opisyal ng Palasyo
AGUSAN DEL SUR, Hunyo 19 (PIA) - Ang Department
of Trade and Industry (DTI) ay nagsimulang magmasid ng mga presyo ng
pangunahing kalakal maliban sa bigas, bawang at luya, sa pagsisikap na maitatag
ang suplay at presyo, sabi ng isang opisyal ng Palasyo noong Miyerkoles.
“Ayon kay DTI Undersecretary Vic Dimagiba, pati
ang presyo ng baboy, karne, ‘yung mga daily food staples, ay mino-monitor na
rin nila para mapigilan ‘yung maaaring pagsasamantala,” sabi ni Presidential
Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. sa isang
panayam sa media.
Nagbabala siya na ang DTI ay mahigpit na
magpatupad ng patakaran sa sobrang tubo ng mga tinging tindahan.
Sinabi pa ni Coloma na ang National Price
Coordinating Council ay nakatakdang magpulong kahapon ng hapon para pag-usapan
ang sitwasyon ng suplay ng pagkain at at ng makagawa ng konkretong pagkilos
para ipagtanggol ang publiko mula sa hindi makatarungang mataas na presyo.
Ang NPCC ay binubuo ng DTI, Department of
Health, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Department of the
Interior and Local Government, Department of Transportation and Communications,
Department of Justice, Department of Energy, National Economic Development
Authority, at tig-isang representante mula sa consumers’ sector, agricultural
producers’ sector, trading sector, at manufacturers’ sector.
“Gusto naming makakuha ng lakas mula sa lahat ng
mga nakasalalay sa prosesong ito at maseguro na magkaroon tayo ng
mapagkatiwalaang datos at impormasyon pagdating sa suplay ng pagkain at presyo
nito,” sabi ni Coloma.
Sa suplay ng bawang, iniulat ng Kalihim ng
Komunikasyon na ayon sa Department of Agriculture, ang lokal na produkto ng
bawang ay umabot sa 8,308 metriko tonelada noong Marso.
“Ito ay higit pa sa kinakailangan para matugunan
ang kasalukuyang antas ng pangangailangan,” sabi niya, at dadag pa niya na ang
pagsalubong ay naglalayon na malaman kung ang naiulat na kakulangan sa bigas,
bawang at luya ay artipisyal, o kaya ang mga mangangalakal ay minamanipula ang
presyo.
“Kaya nga magpupulong ang National Price
Coordinating Council… para masukat angsitwasyon base sa katotohanan ayon sa
paniniwala,” sabi niya. (DMS/PIA-Agusan del Sur)
Cebuano News: 167 ka mga Senior Citizens sa
Surigao City midawat sa ilang social pension
SURIGAO CITY, Hunyo 19 (PIA) – Mokabat sa 167 ka
mga Senior Citizens sa syudad ang nakadawat na sa ilang social pension niadtong
Lunes, Hunyo 16, 2014 didto sa buhatan sa City Social Welfare and Development
(CSWD) ning dakbayan.
Sumala ni CSWD Social Pension Focal Person
Cristina Abadilla nga ang maong mga senior citizens nakadawat sa ilang sosyal
pension matag usa nga mokantidad sa P3,000 ka pesos sulod sa duha ka kwarter
ning tuiga.
Sa pamahayag ni CSWD acting officer Gloria
Salvador dako gyud ang pasalamat sa maong mga pensioners ngadto sa ilang
buhatan labi na gyud sa Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)
Caraga Regional Office ug ang lokal nga pangagamhanan sa syudad sa pagpangulo
ni Mayor Ernesto Matugas tungod kay dako gyud ang matabang niini sa ilang
inadlaw-adlaw nga mga panginahanglanon. (SDR/MICO-Surigao/PIA-Surigao del
Norte)
