Surigao Norte literacy rate improves due to 4Ps
By Simplicia C. Cebreros
BUTUAN CITY, Jan. 28 (PIA) – The literacy rate of
some of the municipalities of Surigao del Norte has increased because of the
Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps).
This was the finding of the National Advisory
Committee (NAC) Technical Working Group (TWG) during the four-day validation
held recently to assess the implementation of the livelihood opportunities and
other projects implemented by the different government agencies in the region
under 4Ps.
According to DSWD undersecretary Milo Gudmalin who
presented the group’s evaluation findings, the TWG has found out that the
literacy rate of elementary pupils and high school students have increased
because the dropout rate has also decreased.
He added because of the 4Ps, the parents are now
seriously sending their children to school because they already have allowance
for their fares and even snacks during break time. “With this, DepEd is
outstanding in providing education for all,” he added.
Gudmalin is confident that with the K-12 and
Indigenous Peoples’ Education Program (IPED), the literacy rate of Filipino
children including the Indigenous Peoples (IPs) and Children in Conflict (CIC)
will also increase tremendously “hence this convergence initiative should be
given policy support and funding,” he said.
In other developments, it was found out that the
schools in some municipalities of Surigao del Norte are located far from the IP
community.
Because of this, the NAC-TWG through Usec.
Gudmalin said the DepEd and other concerned agencies and local government units
should support for the establishment of schools in these communities. (DepEd
Butuan City Division/PIA-Agusan del Norte)
Butuan City declared under state of water crisis
By Ma. Lourdes P. Apego
BUTUAN CITY, Jan. 28 (PIA) - Butuan City is now under
the state of water crisis.
This after a special session of the Sangguniang
Panglunsod approved a resolution declaring such in view of the lack or total
loss of water supply experienced by residents in the different parts of the
city.
In an interview with Councilor Ryan Anthony B.
Culima, chairman of the SP Committee on Public Utilities and primary author of
the resolution, he revealed that under the state of water crisis, emphasis will
be put on giving immediate attention to the crisis such that that the resources
of the local government will be focused on giving solution to the problem.
Culima explained further that the resolution was
also a fulfillment of the requirement of Budget secretary Butch Abad to effect
the release of a financial assistance requested by the city government of
Butuan to address the crisis to include the procurement of a mobile water
filter.
Further, Culima also said that the resolution also
aims to appropriate the necessary funds needed to purchase tankers, water
tanks, water trucks and other equipment needed to address the water crisis considering
that funding for such crisis is not specifically stipulated in the 2015
Annual Appropriations of the city government.
Under the state of water crisis, the city
government through the city mayor can make use of the resources of the
government, Culima added. (Radyo ng Bayan-Butuan/PIA-Agusan del Norte)
Seminar-workshop series for educators set
By Rhoje R. Lustiva
BUTUAN CITY, Jan. 28 (PIA) – The Enlightened Group
for Quality and Excellence in Education, Inc. has lined-up series of international
seminars/workshops for educators on March, this year.
On March 7 to 9, an International Seminar on
Outcome-Based Assessment of Teaching and Learning with the theme: “Redefining
Quality Education in the 21st Century” will be held in Vigan City.
Said training aims to critically evaluate the
strengths and weaknesses of the different kinds of data; to leverage
outcome-based data to communicate the effectiveness and value of teaching and
learning; and to design and evaluate outcome-based objectives.
Also, on March 20 to 22 in Baguio City, an
International Seminar-Workshop on Promoting Positive Mental Health in Schools
with its theme, “Preventing and Dealing with Bullying and Cyber Bullying for
All" will be held.
The event is aimed to apply a positive psychological
school base intervention in preventing bullying and cyber bullying in schools;
and to enhance mental health and empower the administrators, teachers,
educational staff and students.
Target participants of the seminars/workshops are
teachers, school administrators, academic heads, head teachers, principals,
subject area coordinators, guidance counselors, district and education
supervisors, directors and owners of private schools, from both public and
private elementary and secondary schools, graduate and undergraduate students
specializing in elementary and secondary education.
For more information, they may call Elaine
Angelica D. Muan, RPT Seminar Coordinator of the Enlightened Group for Quality
and Excellence in Education Inc. at 0977-211-3155; 0920-211-9358; 0943-488-9586
or email at enlightenedgroup14@gmail.com.
The information is embedded in the Department of
Education (DepEd) Advisory No. 9, series of 2015, dated January 14, 2015
informing DepEd officials, personnel and staff, as well as the concerned
public. (DepEd Butuan City Division/PIA-Agusan del Norte)
OSHC conducts appreciation course on safety and
health in Dinagat Islands
By Ma. Jane A. Mayola
SAN JOSE, Dinagat Islands, Jan. 28 (PIA) - The
Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC), an attached agency under the
Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), conducted an appreciation course on
Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) for micro-enterprises on Tuesday, Jan. 27,
2015 held at the 4G Building, this municipality.
OSHC-National Capital Region representative Rev
Jose Soriano during the said activity discussed the principles of OSH towards
micro-entrepreneurs.
"OSH is very important to prevent accidents
and injuries within the workplace as well as ensuring safety and productivity
of all workers and owners," he said.
Soriano also discussed on matters concerning
occupational safety and industrial hygiene which include lectures on biologic
and ergonomic hazards, and emerging OSH issues in the informal sector. (SDR/PIO-Dinagat
Islands/PIA-Dinagat Islands)
ConsumerNet to release resolution related to
Butuan's water crisis
By Ma. Lourdes P. Apego
BUTUAN CITY, Jan. 28 (PIA) - The members of the
ConsumerNet, a regional aggrupation of government agencies and public utilities
in Caraga region, have agreed to release a resolution that will deal on the
water problem experienced by the residents of the city.
In their first meeting for 2015, the members
agreed to first, ask the water service provider - Butuan City Water District
(BCWD) not to impose the minimum rate but only the actual consumption in the
water bills for the meantime that the
water problem is ongoing; Second, urge the BCWD to look into consumers'
previous water bills, average this and subtract a certain percentage from the
bill until water situation has returned to normal and, third, ask the BCWD to
implement a moratorium to their water payment collection in the areas where
there is no water supply or in areas where there is water rationing.
As stated, the ConsumerNet's objective is to learn
about the consumer related updates, and address issues and concerns of each
member agency.
Among its members are the Department of Trade and
Industry (DTI), Department of Education, Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), National
telecommunications Commission (NTC), Department of Health, Philhealth, PAG-IBIG
Fund, BCWD, Agusan del Norte Electric Cooperative (ANECO), PIA and Radyo ng
Bayan. (Radyo ng Bayan-Butuan/PIA-Agusan del Norte)
1,515 lumads leave AgSur villages due to NPA
threats
By Maj Christian C Uy
CAMP EVANGELISTA, Cagayan de Oro City, Jan. 28
(PIA) - Around 222 households or 1,515 individuals to include children left
their homes from the different far flung sitios of San Luis, Agusan del Sur and
consolidated at Balit Urios Elementary School, Brgy. Balit the same town on January
23, 2015 after being threatened by NPAs' tactical offensives.
The lumads were forced to leave their homes
because of the fear that they would be caught in cross fire when the NPAs
conduct tactical offensives against the soldiers who are conducting community
service to them.
The soldiers of 26th Infantry Battalion together
with other stakeholders have been in the area for almost a year conducting
various community services through the Community Organizing for Peace and
Development program.
Col. Alexander Macario, commander of 401st
Infantry (UNITY) Brigade has given orders to the 26th Infantry Battalion to
help the local government unit of San Luis for the immediate support to be
given to the evacuees.
“We are happy that together with the LGU and all
concerned agencies, they are keeping our fellow countrymen safe and providing
the necessary support while they are in the evacuation area. We will ensure our
people that together with the stakeholders, we will continue our services and
help in the speedy resolution of this unfortunate situation,” said Lt. Colonel
Rolly Dumawa, commanding officer of the 26th Infantry Battalion.
MGen Oscar Lactao, commander of 4th Infantry
Division, enjoined the people of Caraga to appeal to the NPAs to stop the
violence and give peace a chance. "We urge them to stop the armed struggle
and embrace a peaceful and progressive life with our people,” MGen Lactao
added. ((INF) PA/PIA-Caraga)
SurSur coastal LGUs recipient of community fish
landing centers
By Greg Tataro Jr.
TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, Jan. 28 (PIA) –
Seven coastal areas in Surigao del Sur are among the 252 municipalities/cities
nationwide prioritized for the establishment of Community Fish Landing Centers
“as provided for in the 2015 General Appropriations Act,” according to the
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Caraga Regional Office.
Dr. Nerio Casil, BFAR Caraga regional director,
informed Governor Johnny Pimentel in a letter dated January 22, 2015 that the
municipalities of Cortes, Cantilan, Marihatag and San Agustin in the 1st
District as well as the towns of Barobo, Hinatuan including Bislig City in the
2nd District are recipients.
The BFAR chief likewise invited Gov. Pimentel on
February 6, 2015 for the official program launch at Tanza Oasis Hotel in Tanza,
Cavite.
Casil pointed out that “The P2.85M Fish Landing
Center will serve as the hub for landing and auction of fish caught by
municipal/artisanal fishermen and as training center for fish processing and
value-adding, conservation and protection of fisheries resources and other
undertakings that would help improve the plight of fisherfolk families.”
Moreover, he stated that “This important project
for our municipal fisherfolk communities had been made possible through the
support of your Congressional Representative to which we are very grateful.”
Along with the activity is also the “launching of
Boat Admeasurement Mobile Application and
hosting the Awarding Ceremony of the Top 100 municipalities first to
complete the municipal fisherfolk registration program or FishR,” Casil added.
(NGBT/Radyo ng Bayan/PIA-Surigao del Sur)
Tagalog News: Palasyo nanawagan sa mga mambabatas
na itutok ang kanilang hangarin na dalhin ang matagalang kapayapaan sa Mindanao
AGUSAN DEL SUR, Enero 28, 2015 (PIA) - Hinikayat
ng Palasyo noong Martes ang mga mambabatas na bumawi ng kanilang suporta sa
Bangsamoro Basic Law na ituon ang kanilang hangarin na makamit ang matagalang
kapayapaan sa Mindanao.
“Habang kinikilala ang mga hamon sa bayolenteng
pangyayari sa Mamasapano, Maguindanao, mahalagang isaisip ang mga mahalagang
mithiin na makamit ang pangmatagalang kapayapaan, matatag at progreso sa
Mindanao,” sabi ni Sec. Coloma sa kanyang pahayag.
Nagkomentaryo si Coloma sa mga ulat na dalawang
senador ang bumawi ng kanilang pagiging may-akda ng inimungkahing BBL dahil sa
engkwentro sa pagitan ng mga pulis at ng Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF)
noong nakaraang Linggo na humantong sa pagkamatay ng 43 miyembro ng Special
Action Force (SAF) ng pulis.
Ang pagbawi ng mga senador sa kanilang pagiging
may akda ay hindi gumagarantiya ng mayoriyang boto sa Senado.
“Iyong mga nagpahayag ng pagreserba tungkol sa
pagsuporta ng pagsasabatas ng iminungkahing Bangsamoro Basic Law ay maaring
naisin ang mga pagsalungat sa mga pangyayaring hindi ituloy ang proseso ng
kapayapaan, tulad ng pagbabalik sa lumang ayos na inilalarawan ng “warlordism,”
pagka walang batas, maling paggamit ng publikong pundo at ang malapit na pagbagsak
ng pamahalaan,” dagdag ni Coloma.
Ayon sa napabalita, sina Senador Alan Peter
Cayetano at Senador Joseph Victor Ejercito ay binawi ang kanilang pagiging may
akda ng BBL dahil sa pangyayari sa Maguindanao.
Ang dalawa ay kasama sa 13 na mga senador na lumagda
bilang co-authors, na siyang nagdala paitaas ng mayoriya ng 24 senador para
maseguro ang pagpasa ng binalangkas na batas.
Ang tsirman ng Komitiba ng Senado para sa
Pamamahalang Lokal na si Senador Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ay nagpahayag din na
itigil niya ang konsultasyon sa Senado kaugnay sa pagpasa ng BBL.
Ang mga miyembro ng SAF ay nasa operasyon para
ipatupad ang batas sa Mamasapano para arestuhin ang suspetsadong teroristang si
Zulkifil bin Hir, na kilala ring si Marwan, noong Linggo ng ang sinasabing
operasyon ay humantong sa sagupaan laban sa mga miyembro ng MILF. (DMS,
PIA-Agusan del Sur)
