NYC sets PYDP Reg’l
Consultation Workshop in Butuan
By Jennifer P. Gaitano
BUTUAN CITY, Aug. 23
(PIA) - The National Youth Commission (NYC) together with the Regional Youth
Advisory Council (RYAC) Caraga is set to hold the Philippine Youth Development
Plan (PYDP) 2017-2022 Regional Consultation Workshop on September 7, 2016 at
the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Caraga regional conference room,
this city.
“The NYC is in the
process of drafting the PYDP 2017-2022 which shall provide policy and program
direction for the participation of the Filipino Youth in nation-building,”
disclosed NYC Northern Mindanao cluster head Evanesa Pasamba.
Pasamba added that the
PYDP 2017-2022 shall be formulated through a participatory and inclusive
approach to identify the following: 1) key issues facing the youth; 2)
opportunities, enabling conditions and proposed strategies and policies which
government, other duty bearers and other stakeholders should further create and
provide; and 3) the role of the Filipino youth as rights holders and duty
bearers.
NYC is tasked with 17
functions that include policy formulation and review, establishment of a
consultative mechanism for dialogue with youth, linkaging with government and
non-government organizations both at the national and international levels,
support to youth and youth-serving organizations, and provision of training and
national secretariat for the Sangguniang Kabataan National Federation (SKNF).
(JPG/PIA-Caraga)
Health dept strengthens
anti-dengue campaign
By Nora C. Lanuza Molde
BUTUAN CITY, Aug. 23
(PIA) – Following the erratic increase of dengue cases in Caraga region, the
health department is strongly advised to exert extraneous efforts in performing
the 4S against dengue.
The Department of Health
(DOH) Caraga urged the community to do the 4S against dengue or the Search and
Destroy, Self-Protection Measures, Seek Early Consultation, and Say “No” to
Indiscriminate Fogging.
"In doing the 4S,
you have to search and destroy mosquito breeding sites especially those with
the stagnant waters; you are also to protect yourself from mosquito bites by
wearing long sleeves and application of mosquito repellents; if an individual
is having a high fever of more than three days, he must be consulted to the
nearest health facility for proper assessment by a doctor; and allow only
indiscriminate fogging if an outbreak is present or when it is needed,"
said in a statement.
As per DOH Caraga
record, a total of 3,907 dengue cases for the period January 1, 2016 to August
6 have already admitted to different disease reporting units in the region.
The record shows 69.6
percent higher compared to the same time period last year with only 2,304
recorded cases.
The increase in dengue
cases in the region has caused formidable concern to the regional office of the
agency, said DOH Caraga regional director Jose R. Llacuna, Jr.
Llacuna said the
province of Surigao del Sur has the highest case of dengue in the region with
1,010 cases; followed by Agusan del Sur with 635; Surigao del Norte – 592;
Butuan City – 568; Surigao City – 413; Agusan del Norte – 276; Tandag City –
168; Bislig City – 84; Bayugan City – 60; Dinagat Islands – 53; and Cabadbaran
City with 48 cases. (NCLM/PIA-Caraga)
DOH Caraga, health
facilities receive recognition
By Nora C. Lanuza Molde
BUTUAN CITY, Aug. 23
(PIA) – In recognition to the efforts and never ending quest of the National
Tuberculosis Program, health department and health facilities in Caraga region
have received national recognitions.
The Department of Health
(DOH) Caraga region with Caraga Regional Hospital and Adela Serra Ty Memorial
Medical Center recently received different recognitions in relation to their
efforts in the Tuberculosis (TB) program.
DOH Caraga was
recognized for their Best Performance in Treatment Success Rate for 2012 and
for being Top Performing Regional Office in the country.
The Caraga Regional
Hospital also awarded 2nd runner up for Best in Case Holding, 1st runner up for
Best in Drugs and Supplies Management, Top Best in Grant Management, and Top
Performing Treatment Center.
First runner up for Best
in Case Finding, 2nd runner up for Best in Case Holding, 2nd runner up for Best
in Recording and Reporting, 2nd runner up for Top Performing Satellite
Treatment Center were also given to the Adela Serra Ty Memorial Medical Center.
TB is curable and
treatment is free; and in partnership with Philhealth, they will be given extra
support for patients who will be admitted to Philhealth accredited facilities
nationwide. (NCLM/PIA-Caraga)
PNP says no info yet for
the release of abducted civilian in SurSur
By Nida Grace P. Barcena
TANDAG CITY, Surigao del
Sur, Aug. 23 (PIA) – The Surigao del Sur Police Provincial Office (PPO) under
PS/Supt Romaldo Bayting bared that they have not yet received any information
for the release of a civilian who was reportedly abducted last July 8 in the
vicinity of Barangay Pangi, this city.
It can be recalled that
Ramil Aguirre, a member of the “Bantay Banwa” known as Bantay Kalikasan in the
area, was abducted by unidentified armed men.
According to 402nd
brigade commander Isidro Purisima, in a radio interview, Aguirre is still at
the hands of his abductors, as of press time.
Meanwhile, the National
Democratic Front of the Philippines - Northeastern Mindanao Region (NDFP-NEMR)
confirmed that they are set to free five captives in Surigao del Norte and
Surigao del Sur as a gesture of goodwill for the resumption of formal peace
negotiations with government.
The five captives were
identified as follows:
-PO1 Richard Yu of
Carmen Municipal Police Station, Carmen, Surigao del Sur who was reportedly
abducted on July 5;
-PO2 Caleb Sinaca, PO3
Jayroll Bagayas and NUP Rodrigo Angob from Malimono Municipal Police Station,
Malimono, Surigao del Norte and SPO3 Santiago Lamanilao of Surigao City Police
Office who were reportedly abducted last July 24, 2016. (NGBT/PIA-Surigao del
Sur)
96 4Ps beneficiaries
avail free business registration
By Susil D. Ragas
SURIGAO CITY, Surigao
del Norte, Aug. 23 (PIA) - Around 96 4Ps (Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program)
beneficiaries availed the free business name registration with the Department
of Trade and Industry (DTI) funded by the Department of Social Welfare and
Development (DSWD).
DTI Trade and Industry
Development Specialist Rennel C. Dalagan said the free registration forms part
of DTI’s intervention in addressing the call of the government for inclusive
growth and poverty reduction by providing opportunities for economic growth to
various sectors like women, youth, farmers, indigenous people, among others.
He said that business
names being registered were mostly into aquaculture project. Said business name
certificate will expire after five years.
Dalagan further said
that there were four agencies invited to discuss topics related to business
registration which include the city government of Surigao through the Business
Permit and Licensing Office, barangay, Social Security System, and DTI.
The seminar was held at
Barangay Nabago Covered Court for the first batch and Mabua Fish Vendors and
Housekeepers Multipurpose Cooperative (MAFVEHMCO) Building in Barangay Mabua
for the second batch. (SDR/PIA-Surigao del Norte)
5-year corn, cassava
roadmap for AgNor OK’d
By Aimee B. Sienes
BUTUAN CITY, Aug. 23
(PIA) - The provincial government of Agusan del Norte has finalized recently
the five-year plan (2013-2017) for the Corn/Cassava Roadmap for the province
after it was adopted and approved by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan through
Sanggunian Resolution No. 019-2016, authored by Provincial Board Member
Virgilio R. Escasinas, Jr.
This is one of the
priority projects of the Provincial Agriculture Office, which is designed to
uplift the economic condition of the farmers in the province.
The province envisioned
to achieve a vibrant and sustainable corn/cassava clusters in the province,
which will improve the economic productivity and profitability of the
marginalized farmers in the province and its component local government units.
The plan aims to serve
the province as the primary provider of basic services in corn and cassava. It
covers the farmers from the 17 barangays of Las Nieves, Santiago, Butuan City
(cluster area) and nine municipalities of Agusan del Norte, non-cluster area
that are located 35 kilometers in the Southwest and 75 kilometers on the North
of Butuan City proper.
The adoption and
approval of the said plan is also one of the requirements for the province to
avail of the existing corn development program interventions from the
Department of Agriculture. (LGU-Agusan del Norte/PIA-Agusan del Norte)
Barbers appointed chair
of House committee on dangerous drugs
By Abby Gonzales
SURIGAO CITY, Surigao
del Norte, Aug. 23 (PIA) - After weeks of deliberation, Surigao del Norte 2nd
district Representative Robert Ace S. Barbers is confirmed chairman of the
House Committee on Dangerous Drugs for the 17th Congress.
“I am humbled to be
named Chairman of the Committee on Dangerous Drugs. We will prioritize
legislation that will reflect the present administration’s all-out war against
illegal drugs and commitment to rehabilitate drug users. I am ready to work
with stakeholders to achieve into fruition the legislative agenda of our
President,” Barbers said.
He said the Committee on
Dangerous Drugs has jurisdiction over matters directly and principally relating
to illegal or prohibited drugs, controlled precursors and essential chemicals,
the production, manufacture, use and trafficking thereof, as well as the
rehabilitation and treatment of drug dependents.
As such, the Committee
will deliberate crucial bills related to the Duterte administration’s
intensified war on drugs. Proposals on establishing additional treatment and
rehabilitation centers in different regions, strengthening the mandate of
Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), and prescribing higher penalties for
drug related crimes, top the priority list of the House Committee on Dangerous
Drugs, Barbers added. (PIA-Surigao del Norte)
LGU-Surigao Norte to
create sports, youth development office
By John Glenn A. Platil
SURIGAO CITY, Surigao
del Norte, Aug. 23 (PIA) - The provincial government of Surigao del Norte is
set to open the Provincial Sports and Youth Development Office this year.
By promoting sports as a
deterrent against criminality and substance abuse among the youth, Governor Sol
Matugas convened representatives from different line agencies on August 16 to
constitute the Provincial Sports Council.
Gov. Matugas and Vice
Governor Arturo Carlos Egay, Jr. were chosen as chair and co-chair,
respectively. Atty. Cacel Azarcon was elected vice-chair while Board Members
Eddie Gokiangkee, Jr. and Constantino Navarro IV were named as advisers of the
organization.
For the academe, the
members comprised of DepEd Surigao del Norte Schools Superintendent Dr. Fidela
Rosas, City Schools Superintendent Dr. Gilda Berte, Teresita Real, Surigao
State College of Technology (SSCT) President Gregorio Gamboa and Northeastern
Mindanao Colleges (NEMCO) President Josefa Paloma.
Atty. Manuel Coro and
Atty. Jerry Centro represented the city government and the private sector. Designated
members were DILG Prov. Dir. John Reyl Mosquito, Claver Mayor Eddie Gokiangkee,
Surigao City Councilor Pablo Bonono, and Surigao Metroplitan Water District
board of director Chair Manny Kong.
Gov. Matugas said that
the province is gearing for the Palarong Pambansa and Batang Pinoy. Surigaonon
karatedo champion Loue Jane Remojo will also represent the country for a global
match in Russia. (PGO-SDN/PIA-Surigao del Norte)
DAR AgNor, DTI team up
for marketing, customer relationship management seminar
By Gil E. Miranda
BUTUAN CITY, Aug. 23
(PIA) - The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Agusan del Norte and the
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) have combined their resources and
expertise to successfully conduct the two-batches of seminar on Marketing and
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) to two farmer-groups last August 10 and
12, 2016.
About 55 participants,
consisting 32 Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARBs) and 23 non-ARB members
attended the seminar from Simbalan Rubber Farmers Inc. (SRFI) of Buenavista and United Farmers of
Cuyago, Inc. (UFCI) of Jabonga town.
DAR-ADN point person,
Lucio Juni, pointed out that the training is intended for the farmer-members of
UFCI which is into Moringa (malunggay) Powder production operating in Jabonga
and SRFI which is producing Rubosta coffee (barako coffee) in Buenavista.
The activity is an
integrated support of the DAR and DTI in the province, working together to
empower farmer-beneficiaries to become commercially viable.
“This seminar is aimed to help the
farmer-groups on their income generating activity that have shown success
potential in the local market,” Juni added.
DTI-CARP Resource Person
Joy Ordonia discussed about the importance of product enhancement, product
promotion, good customer services, basic rules in trade fair participation.
Virginia D. Montilla,
UFCI chairperson and one of the participants, said that some of the
women-members have now improved their marketing strategy and customers handling
which is significant especially because some of them have been managing their
own sari-sari store.
“The seminar helped our
organization as it improved our relations with customers from all over the
region who ordered our product,” Montilla said.
“I am very thankful to
DAR and also to DTI for the seminar conducted,” she added. (DAR-Agusan del
Norte/PIA-Agusan del Norte)
