PIA Caraga’s climate change advocacy
accomplishments report bares exceptional output
By Venus L. Garcia
BUTUAN CITY, Oct. 23 (PIA) – The partial
accomplishments report on climate change advocacy (CCA) furnished by the
Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Caraga to the Department of Environment and
Natural Resources (DENR) Region 13 on Wednesday showed a remarkable feat in
terms of performance and effective campaign strategies in the entire region.
It can be recalled that on January 9, 2014, PIA
Caraga led by regional director Abner Caga and DENR Caraga represented by
regional director Tamayo signed the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the
implementation of local campaign on Climate Change adaptation and mitigation
advocacy at the DENR regional office this city.
Both parties intent to implement activities and
mitigation measures that will help minimize the effects of climate change in
various sectors of society.
The quantitative monitoring report revealed that
the estimated service value based on performance indicators totaled to
P8,240,476.80 as weighed against the P2,000,000 amount allocated for the CCA
campaign.
“This numerical presentation is a manifestation of
DENR-PIA Caraga’s excellent performance in executing CCA plans and strategies
throughout the region. It means that we have projected a better penetration to
stakeholders compared to the ordinarily and traditionally carried out media
mileage. We were able to create multipliers through our agency’s credibility
and exemplary capabilities as clearly shown in our comprehensive reports,”
underscored Caga.
In the essence of transparency and accountability,
the quantitative monitoring report attached entirely explains in figures the
kind of genuine services that PIA Caraga can provide by utilizing its existing
special platforms.
Caga also said that the PIA Caraga team has
deliberately designed its CC adaptation and mitigation campaign activities for
the advocacy to take a life of its own. “Several activities for this year are
still lined-up in strengthening further public awareness. But more importantly,
we want to instill in them the right approach on this new normal to help them
become resilient on climate change related challenges,” he added.
DENR 13 regional technical director Maritess
Ocampo pleasantly received the copy of the accomplishments report including the
CC advocacy mugs. (VLG/PIA-Caraga)
PIA Caraga turns-over CCA mugs to DENR
By Jennifer P. Gaitano
BUTUAN CITY, Oct. 23 (PIA) – As the agency
continues to innovate and intensify its Climate Change Advocacy (CCA) with
partner government agencies, the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Caraga
headed by regional director Abner Caga turned-over on Wednesday the CCA mugs to
the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Caraga for
distribution to its personnel and clientele.
Representing DENR-Caraga regional director Nonito
Tamayo, regional technical director Maritess Ocampo received the mugs. She also
expressed her appreciation to PIA for coming up with another initiative and
useful materials to intensify the CCA awareness campaign in the region.
“What you have just made is another success for
our continuous campaign on CCA. These mugs are very useful for all of us since
we can use these anywhere we are and people will see what we are really
campaigning for. Thank you PIA for your commitment and support to DENR’s
programs and advocacy,” Ocampo articulated.
Also, Caga bared that the agency will also be
distributing the same to the five provinces of Caraga region to further
increase the number of CC advocates.
“We believe this would be another effective tool
to intensify our campaign on Climate Change. Knowing that people use glass in
their daily living, much more of these mugs that we have just distributed
bringing the important messages of our campaign. This is in addition to the CCA
shirts which we already distributed to the different CC advocates regionwide,”
disclosed Caga.
As PIA continues to engage in the work towards
creating a disaster-resilient community, all must come together and participate
in this task to contribute to sustainability and advocacy for the environment
and earth in general. (JPG/PIA-Caraga)
More mining companies interested to invest in
AgSur
By David M. Suyao
AGUSAN DEL SUR, Oct. 23 (PIA) - Another foreign
investor and is already a holder of exploration permit has presented its plan
to the Agusan del Sur Environment and Sustainable Development Council (ASESDC)
signifying that if the exploration will go on smoothly, another mining firm
will be established in Bunawan and Rosario areas.
On the same day, October 21, 2014, the Adnama
Mining Resource Inc. (AMRI) also sent a letter and a draft of a Memorandum of
Understanding to Gov. Adolph Edward Plaza offering free of charge study and
actual survey of the Agusan River upon hearing an information that Agusan del
Sur is planning of dredging and de-silting
the Agusan River.
In a presentation of Bunawan Mining Corporation
(BMC) representative, it was learned that
BMC is 40 percent Australian company.
“The permit issued to us by the Mines and
Geosciences Bureau (MGB) is to explore and discover the area we have identified
whether there are mineral deposits such as gold, copper and other minerals.
This present exploration permit granted to us is only good for two years,
renewable every two years up to eight years. Presently, our obligation with the
community are: To look after the environment and maintain its excellent status;
in our work program, we have signified to comply with all the rules and regulations
whether national or locally imposed by the government; we only limit our
activities to drilling for sampling and geological knowledge, and above all, to
employ local residents specially the tribal communities,” Sara said.
The exploration permit No. EP-033-XIII was issued
to BMC by the MGB on August 18, 2014 that will cover 677 hectares. If ever
there will be action from among the present management within 30 days, the
permit will be take back by the MGB. Within its operating period, if there are
lapses and non-compliance with the Philippine Rules and Regulations.
A team will be organized so that from time to
time, monitoring of the progress of work will be recorded.
It was suggested by the ASESDC that there must be
a representative from the ASESDC who will become member of the monitoring team
and every monitoring activity undergone by the team, a copy will be furnished
to ASESDC. (DMS/PIA-Agusan del Sur)
SurSur fishery office keeps tie-up with fisherfolk
By Greg TataroJr.
TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, Oct. 23 (PIA) – The
Provincial Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Office (PFARO) in Surigao del Sur
has continued to keep fisherfolk provided with technical and other forms of
livelihood support.
According to Bernesita Rojas, PFARO planning
division chief, this month of October, their office has set aside 28,200
tilapia fingerlings for distribution.
She bared that seven fishermen from four
municipalities in the province are set to benefit from “Fish Seed Production
and Distribution” within the month—three from Tago, two from Cantilan, while
one each from Hinatuan and San Miguel.
Meanwhile, Rojas confirmed that last week, October
13-17, was Fish Conservation Week celebration or “Linggo ng Pangisdaan,” which
carries the theme “Sektor ng mga Mangingisdang Rehistrado at Kinilala Kabalikat
sa Pagsulong ng Pangisdang Masagana.”
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)
Caraga Regional Office headed by regional director Dr. Nerio Casil led the celebration
in Surigao City, it was learned. (NGBT/Radyo ng Bayan/PIA-Surigao del Sur)
Cebuano News: SPMS orientation workshop gihimo sa
SP
Ni Mary Cheryl S. Monoy
BUTUAN CITY, Oktubre 23 (PIA) - Aron maka-ingon
ang katawhan nga tinud-anay na gyud ang pagpanerbisyo sa mga empleyado sa
gobyerno, gimugna sa Civil Servcie Commission (CSC) ang Strategic Performance
Management System (SPMS). Para masabtan kini sa tanang empleyado, gihimo ang
usa ka orientation workshop ni CSC Provincial Director Christopher C. Mabale
kaniadtong Oktubre 22, 2014 sa SP Session Hall.
Naka-angkla sa Executive Order No. 292
(Administrative Code of 1987) ug sa Resolution No. 1200481 (Guidelines in the
Establishment and Implementation of Agency Strategic Performance Management
System) ang pag-implementar niini nga balaod sa CSC ngadto sa tanang empleyado
nga sakop sa gobyerno.
“SPMS is a competency – based evaluation system.
CSC believes that success lies in the performance of the personnel. Without it,
the organization will fail! This is why we encourage all government agencies to
accept only the most competent applicant for the position in its recruitment
system in order to be of help to the organization because why would we spend a
lot of money in the government sa mga tao nga dili mapuslan? Nga dili mga
competent? Kung dili siya competent, ipadala pa sa opisina for training. Gasto
na! Sayang pa ang oras!” matod pa Dir. Mabale.
Gi-awhag usab sa CSC ang pag-institutionalize sa
Program on Rewards and Incentives System (PRAISE) para madasig nga motrabaho
ang usa ka empleyado. Importante pod ang Monitoring and Coaching Program nga
pagahimuon sa mga hepe aron ma-giyahan og insakto ang iyang mga tao.
Sa SPMS, himuon una ang Office Performance
Commitment and Review (OPCR) usa pa ang Individual Performance Commitment and
Review (IPCR) aron mahaum kini sa kung unsay buot makab-ot nga katuyoan sa
opisina.
Ang maong orientation gipangunahan ni Bise
Gobernador Ramon A G. Bungabong, PS Alfredo M. Rafanan, mga hepe ug staff sa
Sangguniang Panlalawigan Office. (LGU-Agusan del Norte/PIA-Agusan del Norte)
