DPWH Caraga, media inspect Diosdado Macapagal
Bridge using drone camera
By Jennifer P. Gaitano
BUTUAN CITY, Nov. 23 (PIA) – Officials of the
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Caraga, together with
representatives from government agencies and media gathered on Tuesday at the
Diosdado Macapagal Bridge in Butuan City for a site inspection with the use of
a drone camera. The drone camera allowed them to get a full 360° view of the
area.
Said inspection was in line with the department's
implementation of its project improvement on quality management for highways
and bridge construction and maintenance (Phase III).
According to Hideo Nagao, Team Leader of Japan
International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Expert Team explained the
status/condition of the Diosdado Macapagal Bridge based on the photos taken using
the drone camera.
“There are parts of the bridge that need repairs
and this drone camera helps us see the details. It would be easier for us to
inspect the delicate parts of the bridge without risking the lives of our
technical staff,” Nagao emphasized. (JPG/PIA-Caraga)
RCC Caraga briefs media on latest programs,
services
By Jennifer P. Gaitano
BUTUAN CITY, Nov. 23 (PIA) – The Regional
Coordinating Committee (RCC) led by the Department of Labor and Employment
(DOLE) Caraga recently briefed the media on the updates of their programs,
services and upcoming activities.
In the press conference held here, DOLE-Caraga
regional director Atty. Evelyn Ramos bared that workers in the private sector
are expected to receive their 13th month pay before December 24, 2016.
Employers are mandated to provide the 13th month pay to their workers.
Ramos added that their offices nationwide are
working on the establishment of a One Stop Shop Services Center for Overseas
Filipino Workers (OFWs). In Butuan City, the soft launching of said center was
held on November 22, 2016 at the City Hall Lobby.
OWWA Caraga regional director Samuel Madrid also
disclosed that there were some 874 OFWs who had participated in the
Pre-Departure Education Program as of October 2016. “There were also some 2,207
OFWs who have renewed their membership with OWWA in Caraga region,” he
emphasized.
Nancy Jacinto, LEO III of National Reintegration
Center for OFWs (NRCO) Caraga revealed that their office has distributed some
87 starter kits for distressed women OFWs in the region. They also have other
programs that cater the needs of the OFWs and their families in the region.
Also, Ritchel Butao of the Philippine Overseas
Employment Administration (POEA) Caraga reported that they were able to
supervise nine jobs fair in Caraga region, and is scheduled for another jobs
fair in Surigao City on December 3-5, 2016.
Meanwhile, Genevieve Elorde, administrative officer
II of Employees Compensation Commission (ECC) Caraga encouraged the media to
help them relay the message to all public and private employees that ECC has
programs and services for sick and injured workers under its Employees'
Compensation Program.
Dir. Ramos further announced that they will be
meeting the local media again on December for a camaraderie in time with the
Christmas season. “We hope to continue our good working relationship with you
and continue to advocate the government’s programs and services," she
said. (JPG/PIA-Caraga)
Surigao Norte to join 18-day campaign to end VAW
By Susil D. Ragas
SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte, Nov. 23 (PIA) –
The provincial government of Surigao del Norte through the Provincial Gender
and Development Coordinating Council (PGADCC), other women organizations and
other multi-sectoral groups of the province will join in the national observance
of the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW) from November 25 to
December 12, 2016.
Provincial GAD Focal Person and Provincial Center
for Women’s Training and Development Officer Florian Tan-Trinidad bared that in
the province the commemoration will start on November 25 with a thanksgiving
mass at 8:00 A.M at the Cathedral Church simultaneous with the opening of the
'Bazaar for Juana' at the Provincial Gym followed by a motorcade around the
city and short opening program.
Trinidad also bared other lined-up activities for
the 18-day observance which include turn-over of crochet materials for
livelihood to Sison Women’s Organization, Zumba, KATROPA seminar, Harmonize
Gender and Development Guidelines seminar, Youth Convergence Activity, LGBT (Lesbian,
Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) summit, Children’s Festival, Teacher’s Summit,
PGADCC Team Building and Christmas Party, and orientation forum on R.A. 9262 or
the Anti-Violence Against Women and Children Act and R.A. 7877 or the Anti
Sexual Harassment Law.
This year’s observance is anchored on the theme,
“VAW Free Community Starts With Me.” (SDR/PIA-Surigao del Norte)
AFP, PNP ink MOA to intensify anti-illegal drug
campaign in Caraga
By 1Lt Karl Jan S. Devaras
BUTUAN CITY, Nov. 23 (PIA) – During the regular
Joint Peace and Security Coordinating Committee (JPSCC) - Region 13 meeting
held at the Police Regional Office-13 here, the 4th Infantry (Diamond) Division,
Philippine Army (PA) and Philippine National Police (PNP) signed on Monday the
memorandum of agreement (MOA) for collaboration procedures on anti-illegal drug
operations in Caraga region.
The said MOA is aimed to attain the following
objectives: carry out President Rodrigo Duterte’s order to stop and eliminate
drugs within three to six months; enhance coordination/cooperation between the
PNP and AFP in case build-up and investigation of suspected persons involved in
illegal drugs; minimize the ingress and egress of high value targets and
illegal drug paraphernalia; and synchronize effort of government and strengthen
its position in bringing target drug personalities and offenders to justice
among others.
Based on the MOA, the PNP takes the lead role in
any operation on implementation of Pulis at Sundalo: Kabalikat Laban sa Droga
Project known as “Double Barrel,” and takes the lead role in the
investigation/processing of scene of the crime; and other law enforcement
operations against illegal drugs.
Meanwhile, the Philippine Army shall provide
support to law enforcement operations; assist the PNP in the implementation of
Project Double Barrel which include the execution of the five stages of Project
TokHang – collection and validation of information stage, coordination stage,
house to house visitation stage, processing and documentation stage, and
monitoring and evaluation stage.
“The 4ID, Philippine Army shall maximize its
efforts and extend full cooperation and support to the PNP in all phases of operations
of the project to ensure that Caraga region will be able to sustain peace and
order and soon become a drug-free region,” underlined MGen. Benjamin R.
Madrigal Jr., 4ID commander. (4CMO Battalion, PA/PIA-Caraga)
Marijuana, shabu confiscated in AgSur, Bukidnon
By Capt. Joe Patrick Martinez
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Nov. 23 (PIA) - Two sacks of
marijuana and eight sachets of shabu were confiscated in two separate buy bust
operations in Bukidnon and Agusan del Sur on Nov. 20, 2016.
In Bukidnon, joint elements of Philippine Drug
Enforcement Agency (PDEA), Crime Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), and 8th
Infantry Battalion of Philippine Army successfully confiscated the two sacks of
marijuana weighing ten kilograms with an estimated value of P300,000 at Sitio
Tagiptip, Brgy Silae, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon.
It was learned that the marijuana plants came from
the hinterlands of Cabanglasan, Bukidnon and was about to be delivered to
different areas in the province. The recovered items were immediately brought
to the office of CIDG in Bukidnon.
Meanwhile in Bunawan, Agusan del Sur, elements of
Bunawan Municipal Police Station and 26th Infantry Battalion successfully
arrested during a joint anti-illegal drugs operation a certain Rodel Garrame
Fojas, 35 years old, married, and a resident of Brgy. Kapatungan, Trento,
Agusan del Sur.
They recovered from his possession the following
items: eight sachets of shabu with an estimated market value of P76,700.00, two
pieces of aluminum foil, one piece lighter and P500.00 peso bill as marked
money. The arrested person and recovered items were brought to Bunawan Municipal
Police Station for proper disposition.
"I congratulate the government forces that are
involved in the recent anti-illegal drug operations. With our strong teamwork,
I strongly believe that we could easily eradicate the proliferation of the
illegal drugs in the two regions," said Major General Benjamin Madrigal
Jr., commander of 4th Infantry Division. (4ID Phil. Army/PIA-Agusan del Sur)
Tagalog News: Philippine Association of Water
Districts hinikayat ang gobyerno na mag-subsidize ng pundo
Ni Jennifer P. Gaitano
LUNGSOD NG BUTUAN, Nob. 23 (PIA) – Hinikayat ng
Philippine Association of Water Districts (PAWAD) na binubuo ng mga general
managers sa ibat-ibang distrito sa bansa ang gobyerno na mag-subsidize o
maglaan ng pondo para sa tuloy-tuloy at malinis na tubig para sa mga konsumante
lalung-lalo na sa mga mahihirap.
Sa ginanap na Semi-annual Water District Managers’
conference dito sa lungsod kamakailan, ipinahayag ni PAWAD president at general
manager ng Bayawan City Water District ng Negros Oriental na si Alma Abrasaldo,
na layon ng nasabing pagtitipon ay ang pagtalakay sa ibat-ibang hamon na
kinakaharap sa ngayon ng bawat distrito at makabuo ng mga konkretong plano
upang matugunan ang mga ito.
Ayon kay Abrasaldo, layon din ng PAWAD na patuloy
nilang maibigay sa publiko ang malinis at tuloy-tuloy na daloy ng tubig sa
kanilang mga tahanan lalung-lalo na sa mga liblib na lugar. Dahil dito,
hinihikayat ng PAWAD ang mga local government units maging ang ibang investors
sa bansa na silay suportahan at maglaan ng pondo para sa ibat-ibang inisyatibo
at proyekto na makakatulong sa pag-papabuti pa ng serbisyo ng water districts
sa bansa.
Binigyang diin din ni Abrasaldo na may pagkakataong
ang malinis na tubig ay paubos at ang mga kinakailangang equipment o facilities
para sa maintenance nito ay may kamahalan kaya umano may pagkakataon ding
naaapektuhan ang kanilang pang-araw araw na operasyon.
Sinigurado naman ng PAWAD na ginagawa nila ang
kanilang makakaya upang mapanatiling malinis at ligtas ang tubig na kanilang
ibinibigay sa mga konsumante. (JPG/PIA-Caraga)
