NYC launches Search for Youth Goodwill Ambassadors
By Jennifer P. Gaitano
BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 10 (PIA) - The National Youth
Commission (NYC) thru Evanesa Pasamba, cluster head of Northeastern Mindanao
disclosed recently that the annual search for youth goodwill ambassadors who
will join to the 2016 Ship for Southeast Asian and Japan Youth Program (SSEAYP)
has started.
Dubbed as the “ultimate cruise experience,”
Pasamba explained that the SSEAYP continuously gives opportunity for the youth
delegates on board MV Nippon Maru to discuss issues affecting young people in
the ASEAN region and propose measures to address them. Aside from the
activities on board the ship, participating youth are also treated to unique
country programs in each port of call where they get to immerse with local
youth and share best practices to foster youth development.
“SEAYP is a flagship program of NYC, which is now
on its 43rd year. It is annual cultural exchange program which started in 1974
as a joint statement between ASEAN Member States and Japan. Participated by
young people from these countries, the program’s objective is to promote
friendship and mutual understanding among them and the local youth in their
respective countries. The Japan Government is the main sponsor of the yearly
implementation of the program,” relayed Pasamba.
It was also learned from Pasamba that the 11th NYP
application forms are for interested youth delegates while for SSEAYP
application forms are for both National Leader and Participating Youth.
“Deadline of application for the 11th NYP is set on April 1, 2016 while for
SSEAYP deadline of application for NL and PYs is set on April 15, 2016
respectively,” she added.
Application forms for National Leader and
Participating youth may be downloaded from the NYC official Website at
www.nyc.gov.ph. (JPG/PIA-Caraga)
SurSur guv urges stakeholders to sustain
anti-insurgency efforts
By Venus L. Garcia
BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 10 (PIA) – "The long
awaited dream for Surigao del Sur province to attain the status of diminished
uprising has now become a reality. For the past 30 years, we had struggled to
fight the battle against insurgency. So many casualties and properties were
damaged but at present we have improved significantly. I urge the Armed Forces
of the Philippines (AFP), Philippine National Police (PNP) and the people
dwelling in our area to keep performing their duties at its best for the
province to totally end the problem of insurgency and eventually achieve our
objectives."
These are the encouraging words delivered by
Surigao del Sur governor Johnny Pimentel as he spurred for support from
Surigaonons during the official declaration of the province he is serving as
conflict manageable and ready for further development held yesterday in Tandag
City, Surigao del Sur
Meanwhile, Surigao del Sur vice governor Manuel
Alameda Sr. welcomed all the guests and participants. He also expressed his
optimism that the province will become more progressive as it maintains to be
peaceful and conflict manageable.
"It’s still a long journey to go. Today's
declaration as conflict manageable doesn't mean that the province is
insurgency-free, but with the signing of Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), it can
be surmised that we are very much ready to accommodate potential investors and
do business in the province, advance the tourism and its economic status. We
are paving at the right track and we will do our best to achieve our end
goals," mentioned Pimentel.
Pimentel also underscored that for the first time,
the province has noted in particular the failure of Communist Party of the
Philippines (CPP)/New People's Army (NPA) to hold its plenum. “This means that
we have seriously dedicated our efforts in winning peace and order, leading to
the success of this milestone," stated Pimentel.
The MOA signing was split into five parts—ribbon
cutting for the peace and development gallery, program proper, entrustment of
new firearms, wall of commitment signing, and the press briefing. Other
highlights that formed part of the event were the awarding of livelihood, cash
and cooperative development assistance to the Comprehensive Livelihood
Integration Program (CLIP) beneficiaries.
The three major parties representing the province
of Surigao del Sur, the AFP, and the PNP signed the MOA. (VLG/PIA-Caraga)
DTI warns anew on butane canister refill
SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte, Mar. 10 (PIA) –
The Department of trade and Industry (DTI) Surigao del Norte reiterates its
warning to the general public, particularly those who are using butane stoves,
on the danger of using liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)-refilled butane canisters
for household consumption.
DTI Surigao del Norte provincial director
Celestino L. Negapatan said butane canisters are used only once and must never
be refilled since the use of refilled butane canister may cause accidents such
as explosion and fire.
He said that only welded steel cylinders are
covered with Philippine National Standard for gas containers designed for
storage, transport and distribution of LPG for domestic consumption.
Negapatan further said that under Department
Circular DC2014-01-0001 of the Department of Energy (DOE) covers the rules and
regulations of LPG industry including refiners, importers, re-fillers,
marketers, and even haulers.
“Illegal or backyard refilling of butane canisters
is strictly prohibited under the department’s rules and regulations,” said
Negapatan.
To protect the public and avoid accident, the DTI
encouraged everyone to report any information relative to the “backyard
refilling” using butane canisters to the nearest fire station in the locality
or Department of Energy (DOE) Mindanao Field Office through telephone number
(082) 221-0778. (DTI-Surigao del Norte/PIA-Surigao del Norte)
OWWA Caraga holds financial literacy training
By Jean Pearl I. Millones
BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 10 (PIA) - In a bid to promote
and provide organizational development that will redound to the benefit of its
members, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) - Caraga
spearheaded a financial literacy training to the 35 members of Carmen Wow
Organization of Carmen, Agusan del Norte on March 3.
In his message, OWWA Caraga regional director
Samuel S. Madrid shared the realities of overseas work and encouraged the
participants to make the most of their earnings to start building investments
as early as now. “You should always remember that overseas employment is not
lifetime; eventually, our OFWs will come back home,” Madrid emphasized.
The agency’s Financial Literacy Training and
Values Reorientation Seminar are anchored on its aspiration to prepare the OFWs
and their beneficiaries in becoming self-sustaining individuals especially upon
return of the OFWs in the Philippines.
The seminar in Financial Literacy stressed on
enhancing the skills in efficiently managing family finances. Basic practices
on minimizing expenses through wise use of resources and the importance of
saving was highlighted.
Moreover, to understand the different
characteristics of the organization’s members, 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.
Meanwhile, a campaign of the programs and services
of the agency and its advocacy for the welfare and interest of its member OFWs
was delivered by OWWO II Rodel P. Deligero.
The oath taking of the elected officers of Carmen
WOW Organization headed by the president, Hipolito A. Tutor, Jr. was
administered by Ma. Ireen C. Cambaling, Officer-in-Charge for the Programs and
Services Division. (OWWA-Caraga/PIA-Agusan del Norte)
