2016 MWOP to kick off with 'healing prayer for
peace'
By Jennifer P. Gaitano
BUTUAN CITY, Nov. 22 (PIA) – This year’s Mindanao
Week of Peace (MWOP) will kick off on November 26 thru the healing prayer for
peace at the Guingona Park here.
“The Diocese of Butuan is committed to pursue its
program in the attainment of a peaceful Mindanao in general, and Caraga in
particular. In our sincerest desire, dream and aspiration together with the
Muslim communities and Indigenous Peoples, in the spirit of solidarity,
co-existence and partnership will gain the strong celebration of the annual
observance of the MWOP from November 26 to December 2, 2016,” highlighted Most
Rev. Juan De Dios Pueblos.
Bishop Pueblos reiterated that this year’s
celebration is anchored on the theme ‘Protect and Respect Life.’
“This message is inspired by members of the
Bishop-Ulama Conference amidst the national campaign on illegal drugs,” he
said.
It was also learned that the Movie for Peace will
be launched on the same day, as well as the SIKADAYAHAN (Bike for Peace) right
after the healing prayer proper. (JPG/PIA-Caraga)
NAST conducts symposium for youth in Caraga region
By Venus L. Garcia
BUTUAN CITY, Nov. 22 (PIA) – In celebration of the
40th anniversary of the National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines
(NAST PHL), a ‘Trailblazers in Science: Lecture Series by National Scientists’
and a Symposium for the Youth with the National Scientists’ were held recently
in Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte province.
The two activities aim to introduce NAST PHL,
national scientists, academicians, and corresponding members. This year’s
commemoration is anchored on the theme, “NAST: 40 years in Pursuit of
Excellence”.
Also, several lined-up undertakings such as science
and technology-related contests, tree planting, and dialogues between the
national scientists and the national artist, among others, were conducted all
over the country for the year-long ‘ruby’ anniversary observation which was
launched on December 17, 2015 and was set to culminate on December 17, 2016.
One of the highlights is the 38th Annual Scientific
Meeting on July 13-14, 2016 held in Manila. It was anchored on the theme,
“Looking Back And Looking Forward,” and serves as an assembly to review
previous achievements and outline the needed reforms and future activities for
the newly elected government officials.
“The NAST, as the symbol of the nation's commitment
to science, also seeks to integrate the arts and sciences for sustainable
development. We are encouraging scientists and every Filipino to develop and
bring out scientific and innovative ideas, and to continue inventing. As
emphasized in the design of our 40th anniversary logo, the characteristic of
Filipino scientists as outstanding and independent is reflected,” said
Luningning Samarita-Domingo, Director-IV of the NAST PHL.
The Academy plays an important role as an adviser
to the government and the science community. It recognizes outstanding
achievements in science and technology of Filipino scientists and institutions
in all fields of science. (VLG/PIA-Caraga)
DOLE turns over 15 computer sets to SurSur PESO
managers
By Nida Grace P. Barcena
TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, Nov. 22 (PIA) – The
Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Caraga turned over 15 computer sets
to the 15 Public Employment Service Office (PESO) Managers of the province.
According to Romelyn Bactol of DOLE Surigao del Sur
provincial office, the 15 computer sets are intended for the PESO offices in
the cities of Tandag and Bislig, and municipalities of Barobo, Bayabas,
Cagwait, Carrascal, Cortes, Hinatuan, Lingig, Madrid, Marihatag, San Miguel,
Tagbina and Tago.
“These computer sets are one of the indications
that the DOLE is committed to be of service, to help you and to support you in
your work and advocacy in the implementation of the DOLE programs,” said DOLE
Caraga regional director Atty. Evelyn R. Ramos.
Surigao del Sur Provincial Agriculturist and
concurrent provincial PESO Manager Marcos Quico thanked DOLE for the
support. He likewise committed to work
for the possible creation of the Provincial Public Employment Service Office
through an ordinance.
The said computer equipment according to Bactol
will be used for the implementation of the DOLE Skills Registry Program (SRS).
SRS is DOLE’s program for nationwide registration
of skilled workers which also facilitates job matching to available job
vacancies both local and overseas.
All LGUs in Surigao del Sur had been implementing
and using this system both the online and offline version, Bactol added.
(NGBT/PIA-Surigao del Sur)
DTI releases new SRP for consumers
By Susil D. Ragas
SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte, Nov. 22 (PIA) –
The Consumer Protection and Advocacy Bureau (CPAB) under the Consumer
Protection Group of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) released the
suggested retail price (SRP) of basic necessities, prime commodities and noche
buena products as of Nov. 4, 2016.
According to DTI Surigao del Norte provincial
director Celestino L. Negapatan, the SRP is set for manufacturers to
standardize prices among locations and guide in the major retail establishments
in setting their prices particularly those products included in the categories
mentioned.
Negapatan said the release of the said SRPs also
lifted the implementation of the 60-day price freeze. The price freeze that
took effect last September 4, 2016 froze all basic necessities at the
prevailing price in view of President Rodrigo Duterte’s Proclamation No. 55
declaring for a National State of Emergency on Account of Lawless Violence in
Mindanao.
“The said price freeze already lapsed on November
3, except on areas declared under state of calamity due to the effect of
typhoons Karen and Lawin in Central and Northern Luzon,” said Negapatan.
Consumers interested to know more about SRP and
other consumer related concerns are encouraged to visit the DTI’s website at www.dti.gov.ph
or visit their office located at the 2nd Floor, Simtoco Business Center, Burgos
Street, this city or contact their telephone numbers (086)826-6129/826-2373.
(SDR/PIA-Surigao del Norte)
13 AgNor farmer-groups participate in records
keeping, file management seminar
By Gil E. Miranda
BUTUAN CITY, Nov. 22 (PIA) - At least 200 Agrarian
Reform Farmer-Beneficiaries in Agusan del Norte attended the series of seminars
on records keeping and file management conducted by the Department of Agrarian
Reform (DAR) at the different villages in Agusan del Norte in the months of
September to October, 2016.
According to Section Head Juanita Balibay of Social
Infrastructure and Local Capability Building (SILCAB), the said 200 seminar
attendees belong to 13 different Agrarian Reform Beneficiary Organizations
(ARBOs) in the province, namely, Tagbuyacan Farmers Marketing Cooperative,
Rural Improvement Club, Tagbuyacan Upland Farmers for Development, Colorado
Farmers Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Tirador Beneficiaries Farmers Association,
Marcos Calo Agrarian Farmers Association, Bonifacio Agrarian Reform Cooperative
And Dona Rosario ARB Association (DARBA).
The activity is part of DAR’s capability building
program for the ARBOs and made response to the need to organize records to meet
the requirement for transparency and accountability.
“The seminar is not only to improve the
productivity but also to make the workplace more pleasant, improves the safety
and quality of work and ensures public satisfaction,” Balibay added.
Ponciano Nino, chairperson of Tagbuyacan Farmers
Marketing Cooperative said that he was satisfied with the results of the topics
of the training.
“Pasalamat kami niini nga records management
seminar kay libre kini gihatag sa DAR ug sa partner niini nga Propegemus
Foundations Inc. (we are thankful for the records management seminar because
its free to us from DAR and its partner Propegemus Foundation, Inc.),"
Nino added.
Olegario Aguillon, chairperson of Colorado Farmers
Multi-Purpose Cooperative based in Jabonga said that “Tukma ug haum gyud ang
among nahibaluan, daghan mig nakat-unan sa records management training (The
topic was very appropriate, we learned a lot from the records management
training)."
The seminar was in partnership with the DAR and the
Propegemus Foundation Inc., an accredited training provider of Cooperative
Development Authority (CDA). (DAR-Agusan del Norte/PIA-Agusan del Norte)
