Caraga RTWPB starts minimum wage adjustment
consultations
By Jennifer P. Gaitano
BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 10 (PIA) – The Regional
Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) Caraga is set to conduct public
consultations on minimum wage adjustment for private sector and domestic
workers in the city and Surigao del Norte this month as part of a region-wide
series of consultations to discuss increase in wages.
According to Earl Dela Victoria, Board Secretary
VI of RTWPB Caraga, it is their office’ own initiative (motu propio) to conduct
said activity. “The public consultation will determine whether or not issuance
of new wage order in Caraga region is deemed necessary at this present time,”
he remarked.
In Butuan City, Dela Victoria said they will
conduct a public hearing on the subject matter on February 11, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Almont Hotel’s
Inland Resort.
While on February 26, 2016, same public
consultation will be held at Gateway Hotel in Surigao City that will start at
1:00 p.m.
“The issue at hand involves public interest as the
resolution of the same will affect not only the economic direction of our
region, the growth of our investor, but also the welfare of our workers in the
private sector,” he emphasized.
For more information about said activities, the
RTWPB Caraga can be reached at telephone number (085) 342-9987.
(JPG/PIA-Caraga)
RCBB, partners to hold golden jubilee tree
planting in AgSur
By Jennifer P. Gaitano
BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 10 (PIA) – The Roman Catholic
Bishop of Butuan (RCBB), together with partner government agencies and
non-government organizations will be holding this year’s Golden Jubilee Tree
Planting activity for the province of Agusan del Sur on February 13, 2016.
The tree planting will start at 6:00 a.m. at
Barangay Calaitan, Bayugan City of said province.
According to Rev. Fr. Stephen Brongcano, the event
which is part of the Golden Jubilee celebration intends to contribute to
environmental welfare and at the same time concretize the teachings of the Lord
as embodied in Pope Francis’ Laudato Si.
Brongcano added that the tree planting activity
will start with a liturgy of the word and blessing of seedlings. He will also
orient the participants on the significance of the celebration and the tree
planting as the highlight. (JPG/PIA-Caraga)
Sec. Coloma acknowledges DENR Caraga’s “Oras sa
Kinaiyahan” radio program
By Maria Catherine M. Gonzaga
BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 10 (PIA) - Presidential
Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Herminio B. Coloma Jr.
together with Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Caraga acknowledges the
efforts of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Caraga
Region for initiating a regular radio program entitled “Oras sa Kinaiyahan”
during the Multi-Sectoral Forum on the West Philippine Sea Issue held in one of
the convention centers here on January 26.
DENR Caraga regional director Nonito M. Tamayo
extended his warmest thanks to the Secretary and PIA Caraga headed by regional
director Abner M. Caga for their appreciation and support to the region’s
initiatives.
“The partnership of DENR with PIA in the Climate
Change advocacy and other environmental programs has changed lives and inspired
new beginnings,” Caga said.
Secretary Coloma gave emphasis to the successful
implementation of the National Greening Program (NGP) and the Anti-Illegal
Logging Campaign in the region.
“DENR Caraga is notable for challenging the
current mindsets and practices in terms of environmental management and
development leading to the successful implementation of its programs and
projects,” Secretary Coloma said.
“On behalf of DENR Caraga, I would like to give
thanks to Secretary Coloma and PIA Caraga for appreciating our efforts. Rest
assured that we will continue to promote environmental awareness in the most
creative way we can to inform and educate the public regarding environmental
protection and conservation,” Tamayo said.
During the forum, the anchors of the Radio
Program, Forest Ranger Reyjoy Chavez and Forester Edito Tocle were also given
recognition. Both of them were honored and committed to continue giving the
best service to the public. (DENR-Caraga/PIA-Caraga)
DAR SurSur firms-up 2016 targets
TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, Feb. 10 (PIA) - The
Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Provincial Office of Surigao del Sur
conducted its 2016 target setting cum planning session early this month held at
Goat2geder Hotel in Butuan City.
In a press statement released, major activities to
be prioritized this year are: the conduct of mandatory trainings for assisted
cooperatives and agrarian reform beneficiaries; updating of development plan of
the different agrarian reform communities with climate proof resilient;
completion of on-going projects under Village Level Processing Center
Enhancement Project (VLPCEP); turnover of Tagbina Communal Irrigation Project
(CIP) under the Agrarian Reform Infrastructure Support Project Phase III (ARISP
III) and the newly launched project on
Convergence on Value-Chain Enhancement for Rural Growth and Empowerment
(ConVERGE) by the Program Beneficiaries Development Division (PBDD).
Provincial Agrarian Reform Program Officer Hernani
Apacible has emphasized that the completion of targets must be in accordance
with the identified timelines. Apacible is hopeful that by the end of third
quarter this year, all major final outputs will be achieved.
The two-day activity was also participated by some
regional staff under the Support Services Division, it was learned. (NGBT/with
a report from Myra Yu-DAR-SDS/PIA-Surigao del Sur)
2 OFCs Agnor organized, trained in financial
literacy
BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 10 (PIA) - Consistent in the bid
to provide its members with beneficial trainings and organizational
development, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration - Caraga gave its
member-OFWs or Overseas Filipino Workers, their beneficiaries and families from
the municipality of Magallanes, Agusan del Norte, a back-to-back community
organizing, financial literacy training and values orientation seminar on
February 4 and 5.
The municipality of Magallanes is home to a number
of member-OFWs. As such, two sets of OFW Family circles (OFCs) were formed to
facilitate the needs of each member even more.
Organized on the first day was the SRP OFWs and
Dependents Organization with members from the barangays of Poblacion and Sto.
Rasario, Magallanes, Agusan del Norte.
The Programs and Services of the agency were
thoroughly conveyed by Mr. Rodel P. Deligero, OWWO II, to the 30 members of the
organization. The participants were also given ample time to raise their
queries on the programs of the agency especially for education and scholarships.
Training on financial literacy was also carried
out to aid the OFW families in becoming self-sustaining by giving tips on how
to safeguard their earnings and introducing ways for it to grow. The group
enthusiastically participated in the lecture as they could relate to the
discussion.
“We are very happy to be shared with this
information, it is something that we could apply in our daily lives”, said Ms.
Cheryl M. Erro, wife of an OFW and a Barangay Kagawad in Poblacion, Magallanes.
Understanding that the different characteristics
of the organization’s members might clash and hinder their success, a Values
Reorientation Seminar was also given to address the matter. This is also aimed
to re-instill essential Filipino values, not just as an organization, but
especially towards family and relationships.
The same set of trainings was likewise provided to
the 28 members of Marnin OFW and Dependents Organization from the Brgy. Buhang,
Sto. NiΓ±o and Marcos, Magallanes, Agusan del Norte.
Furthermore, the two organizations were assisted
during the election of their officers. They were also encouraged to come up
with desired training needs for their organizational development. (JPIM, OWWA-Caraga/PIA-Caraga)
Feature: FNRI updates energy and nutrient recommendations
for Pinoys
By Jund Rian A. Doringo
The Recommended Energy and Nutrient Intakes (RENI)
are the daily recommended amounts of energy and nutrients, including the
macronutrients (carbohydrates, protein, and fat) and micronutrients (vitamins
and minerals) to maintain the nutritional well-being and health of Filipinos of
various age groups and categories (non-pregnant, pregnant, and lactating).
From the 1989 Philippine Recommended Dietary
Allowance (RDA) to the 2002 RENI, the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of
the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST) modernized the new RENI,
now termed as the Philippine Dietary Reference Intakes (PDRI), with current
energy and nutrient intakes, standards, and requirements especially for the
Filipino population.
As concepts of health and nutritional adequacy
change, the PDRI encompasses a set of multi-level recommendations composed of
nutrient-based reference values.
These multi-level reference values include
estimated average requirements, recommended energy and nutrient intakes,
adequate intakes, and tolerable upper intake levels.
Moreover, the PDRI includes the acceptable
macronutrient distribution ranges of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, as well
as recommended intakes of dietary fiber and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
In addition to the recommended intakes of
macronutrients and micronutrients of the 2002 RENI, the new dietary reference
intake features the maximum level of sodium and free sugar.
However, the requirements for vitamin A have
increased for 10 years old and above due to lower liver storage efficiency of
ingested vitamin A in the body.
The FNRI-DOST is committed to lead the nation to a
healthy citizenry by continuously innovating and improving food and nutrition
tools for the Filipinos.
The PDRI is a helpful tool in updating the
existing food and nutrition policies in public health programs of the country
to achieve a well-nourished citizenry.
For more information on food and nutrition,
contact: Dr. Mario V. Capanzana,
Director, Food and Nutrition Research Institute, Department of Science and
Technology, General Santos Avenue, Bicutan, Taguig City; Tel/Fax Num: 8372934
and 8373164; email: mvc@fnri.dost.gov.ph, mar_v_c@yahoo.com; FNRI-DOST website:
http://www.fnri.dost.gov.ph.; FNRI Facebook page: facebook.com/FNRI-DOST; FNRI
Twitter account: twitter.com/FNRI-DOST. (FNRI-DOST S&T Media
Service/PIA-Caraga)
SurSur DPWH set to get rid of illegally posted
campaign materials
By Greg Tataro Jr.
TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, Feb. 10 (PIA) – Both
district engineering offices of the Department of Public Works and Highways
(DPWH), this province, have confirmed readiness to work together with the
Commission on Elections (COMELEC) to get rid of illegally posted campaign
materials in connection with the May 9, 2016 polls.
District Engineer (DE) Joseph Calderon said, on
behalf of the DPWH first engineering district office, a Memorandum of Agreement
(MOA) with the COMELEC at the national level had already been forged for the
said undertaking.
Besides, the district engineer acknowledged Atty.
Riza Ann Donalyn Culima-Constantino, election officer of Tandag City COMELEC
office sending them a copy of the “DESIGNATED COMMON POSTER AREA” per barangay.
Guided by the said MOA, Calderon added a
“DPWH-TEAM” in their office had already been created to carry out the job.
On the other hand, District Engineer Eulogio Milla
of DPWH second engineering district office, stressed they had done the same
thing--creating a DPWH-Team in their area tasked to remove and tear down all
unlawful campaign posters.
“The ‘DPWH-TEAM’ shall, by authority of the
COMELEC, summarily remove, confiscate and/or destroy any unlawful election
propaganda found in prohibited places,” the MOA stated.
Citing the Philippine National Police, Armed
Forces of the Philippines, DPWH, Department of Environment and Natural
Resources, Department of Education, and more,
Atty. Ernie Palanan, provincial election supervisor (PES) here said,
earlier, close coordination with other stakeholders had likewise been taken by
their office. (NGBT/Radyo ng Bayan-Tandag/PIA-Surigao del Sur)
DOLE Surigao Norte, Dinagat Islands conduct 1-day
industry joint assessment
By Olga Virginia A. Demata & Abigail Grace S.
Pantejo
SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte, Feb. 10 (PIA) –
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Surigao del Norte Field Office
and the Province of Dinagat Islands Satellite Office recently joined forces in
conducting a one-day mini industry joint assessment to eight establishments in
the province.
The issuance of a certificate of compliance from
DOLE for General Labor Standards (GLS) and the Occupational Safety and Health
(OSH) Standards is essential to a particular establishment under the new Labor
Laws Compliance System (LLCS).
To comply with the requirements of GLS and OSH
standards, an establishment must be informed on the basic concepts of labor
relations; protection of workers through safe and healthy working conditions;
rules and regulations of labor contracting, workers’ rights and benefits, and
the requirements for the issuance of the Certificate of Compliance.
“We are very much thankful to DOLE because aside
from the reason why we attended today — which is to be issued with a
certificate of compliance, we also learned a lot from this activity from labor
relations to employment legalities and such,” said Maharlika Arana from Nickel
Base Asia Corporation.
The eight establishments are now on its way to
complying with the requirements for the issuance of certificate of compliance
on GLS and OSH. (DOLE/PIA-Surigao del Norte)
