SurSur health office continues drive against
malaria
By Greg Tataro, Jr.
TANDAG CITY, Nov. 22 (PIA) – The Integrated
Provincial Health Office (IPHO) in Surigao del Sur headed by Dr. Algerico
Irizari has continued to intensify drive against spread of malaria in time for
the National Malaria Awareness Month celebration this November.
According to Engr. Henry Simplicio, provincial
malaria coordinator, they are always out on a regular basis to conduct Malaria
Awareness Information Campaign simultaneously doing bed-net retreatment,
long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLIN) as well as pregnancy package distribution
and rendering medical dental services.
However, he said that there have been no reported
cases of such illness for quite some time already.
Malaria is an illness characterized by recurring
chills and fever caused by a parasite transmitted through a bite of an infected
mosquito.
Admitting that Surigao del Sur is endemic to
malaria, especially in far-flung areas, hence he stressed that there is no room
here for complacency.
November of every year is “Malaria Awareness
month” per proclamation No. 1168 signed by former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
on October 10, 2006, it was learned. (NGBT/Radyo ng Bayan/PIA-Surigao del Sur)
DOT Caraga drumbeats 'Visit Philippines 2015'
campaign
By Mary Jean Abello-Camarin
BUTUAN CITY, Nov. 22 (PIA) - The Department of
Tourism (DOT) Caraga Region joins the bandwagon in the launch of ‘Visit the
Philippines Year 2015’ on November 26, 2014. The big event shall unravel more
of the fun reasons to visit the 7,107 island adventure country.
Caraga Region for its part shall roll-out its top
events, activities and programs to entice more tourists to come. The launch
will feature series of activities on November 26, 2014. The big event shall
kick-off with a motorcade.
Also, Caraga’s finest destinations shall be
showcased in a Tourism Exhibit at the Robinson’s Place Butuan City. The exhibit will also house photos of the
region’s exciting attractions and jaw-dropping adventure activities. One will
savour Caraga’s delightful colors, culture, sounds and sights with the evening
highlight of Caraga’s Cultural Presentation.
Assistant Secretary Arturo P. Boncato of DOT and
Chief Operating Officer Domingo Ramon C. Enerio III of the Tourism Promotions
Board are expected to grace the event. They will be joined by the chief
executives of the region’s local government units, partner agencies, private
sectors and other tourism stakeholders. The convergence is an opportunity to
renew partnerships and explore on other areas of cooperation with stakeholders
for tourism.
DOT Caraga regional director Leticia Tan foresees
brighter years for tourism in Caraga. She bared that the Regional Launching of
the Visit Philippines Year 2015 is expected to impact a substantial increase in
tourist arrivals for Caraga.
Tan added that in 2013, a growth rate of 15.74%
was achieved. This year, tourism is likely to exceed its targeted growth. She
quipped that with DOT’s Visit the Philippines Year 2015 Campaign, continued
positive growth on tourist arrivals is sure to escalate.
The big event is slated at various venues in
Butuan City to include Big Daddy’s Convention Center and Robinson’s Mall
Butuan. (DOT-13/PIA-Caraga)
