Media, CSOs to convene with DTI Caraga officials
By Jennifer P. Gaitano
BUTUAN CITY, Dec. 9 (PIA) – The Department of Trade
and Industry (DTI) Caraga officials led by regional director Brielgo Pagaran
will be convening partners from the media and civil society organizations
(CSOs) for a briefing on December 15, 2016 at Almont Hotel’s Inland Resort,
this city.
Dir. Pagaran bared that they will be presenting
their department’s accomplishments for 2016 and some recent updates on the key
programs and services. “An open forum will follow right after the presentation
of reports,” he said.
Pagaran added that the briefing will serve as a
venue to inform the media group, the schools and the CSOs about their agency’s
activities and initiatives for the year. (JPG/PIA-Caraga)
BSP-Agusan council readies for ‘2016 Scouts
Jamboree’
By Venus L. Garcia
BUTUAN CITY, Dec. 9 (PIA) – In celebration of this
year’s 80th Charter Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP), the
Agusan Council gears up for the hosting of the 2016 Scouts Jamboree to be held
at the BSP Jamboree Site, Alubihid, Buenavista, Agusan del Norte on December
14-19, 2016.
According to council scout executive Reynaldo
Cocon, Jr., the grand opening ceremonies will commence through a splendid parade
of the delegates, accompanied by the Buenavista drum and bugle corps. “The
recognition of contingents and delegation officials and a simultaneous raising
of the contingent flags by the BSP district commissioners and institutional
heads will then take place also,” said Cocon.
Butuan City Mayor Ronnie Vicente Lagnada is
expected to give his message as the keynote speaker and being an Eagle Scout
recipient.
The organizer gets their ducks in a row wherein
several activities are already lined up to make the event more meaningful and
memorable. Among of these are ‘Kagitingan’ fun run, trail biking, Agusan river
journey, sumba/taeboo, youth forum, aquatic/coastal clean-up, scouts build
(Rovers immersion), adventure trail, scout mountaineering, backpacking, emergency
preparedness, campfires, ‘daygon’ contest, scout pasiklaban, showcasing of
talents, fancy drill showdown, palarong pinoy, jambo fiesta, skill o-rama,
cultural street dancing, peace rally/candle lighting, and a holy mass.
The 80th milestone which is anchored on the theme,
“Celebrating 80 Years of Growth and Stability”, seeks to equip young people and
volunteer leaders with the skills, knowledge, motivation, and opportunities to
face global challenges as they endeavor for sustainable development.
Around 1,500 campers will be joining the
council-wide Scouts Jamboree, added Cocon. (VLG/PIA-Caraga)
Young Surigaonons make waves in the Youth
Development Convergence in Caraga
By Susil D. Ragas
SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte, Dec. 9 (PIA) - The
first ever Youth Development Convergence event in Caraga region dubbed “Para sa
karadjawan: Jari na kami! (For development: We are here!) kicked-off on
December 3, 2016 held at the Provincial Sports Complex, this city.
The successful whole day event which aimed to
signify the willingness of the youth to be part of the development of Surigao
was spearheaded by the Provincial Economic Enterprise Development and
Management Office (PEEDMO) headed by Graciela Mante, a Spring 2016 Young
Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) professional fellow whose placement
was in Cook County Bureau of Economic Development in Chicago, Illinois and a
mentor for Economic Development for the YSEALI
Alumni Mentoring Program through Leadership and Influence to the
Filipino Youth (AMPLIFY).
Mante said the event aspired to empower the youth
in the pillars of education, environment, economic empowerment, civic
governance, sports, wellness, tourism, arts, history and culture. She added
that the youth-led event featured 18 different activities consisting of
lectures and workshops, jobs fair, fire drill, live band concert, variety show,
business mentoring, bloodletting, free massage and haircut services and sports
and wellness clinics on yoga, frisbee, crossfit, zumba and weightlifting.
She said there were also missions and volunteer
recruitment booths, food and merchandise booths and information booths from the
academic community. Lectures consist of talks on basic photography, Surigaonon
language, business experiences from young entrepreneurs, financial literacy and
international scholarship opportunities. As a culmination of the event, live
bands concert and variety show were done featuring local youth talents. It was
participated by eight bands and 15 performing groups comprising of students and
out-of-school youth.
“The Jari na Kami event also celebrated the 3rd
anniversary of YSEALI YOUnified and joined the ASEAN community in simultaneous
conduct of youth events all over the region. Launched in 2013 by President
Barrack Obama, YSEALI nurtures youth development in Southeast Asia through
various leadership programs, grants and exchanges. The YSEALI YOUnified Surigao activity is
considered as one of the grandest celebrations which gathered around 1,500
participants, 100 youth volunteers, 150 performers and 40 agencies,” Mante
underlined.
Mante explained that Jari na Kami aspired to
revitalize youth volunteerism and ignite the zeal of the youth in carrying out
their mission in the development of their communities and is made possible thru
the Provincial Government of Surigao del Norte, in partnership with the YSEALI
Program of the US Embassy and Events Factory, and in convergence with the
academe, national line agencies, civic society organizations, the business
sector and other private companies and individuals.
“This event was organized by the youth leaders and
youth volunteers of Surigao and is the first of the series of youth development
initiatives which will be implemented in the following months,“ remarked Mante.
(SDN-PEEDMO/PIA-Surigao del Norte)
POPCOM Caraga launches 'KATROPA on Hardcourt'
By May Ann O. Escobal
BUTUAN CITY, Dec. 9 (PIA) – Kalalakihang Tumutugon
sa Responsibilidad at Obligasyon sa Pamilya or KATROPA on Hardcourt was
launched recently by the Commission on Population-Caraga in six different
venues in Agusan del Norte and this city.
KATROPA on Hardcourt is an advocacy for men in
another platform through an open commercial basketball tournament for known
players and commercial teams in the region. It is also a contribution to
emerging initiatives to mobilize men as partners in women empowerment and
gender equality.
Director Alexander A. Makinano underlined the
significance of this new advocacy for it increased male involvement advocating
and championing maternal, neonatal and child health and nutrition and
responsible parenting. The official added that before the tournament started,
KATROPA sessions on the involvement of men on responsible parenting and family
planning were conducted.
POPCOM hopes that this new advocacy will be
replicated throughout Caraga to intensify the campaign of male involvement in
responsible parenthood and family planning. (POPCOM-Caraga/PIA-Agusan del
Norte)
DAR AgNor, stakeholders empower abaca producers
By Gil E. Miranda
BUTUAN CITY, Dec. 9 (PIA) - The Department of
Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Agusan del Norte conducted a Provincial
Multi-Stakeholder Consultation and Complementation Workshop in pursuing the
implementation of Project Converge on Value Chain Enhancement for Rural Growth
and Empowerment (ConVERGE) held on December 6-7, 2016 in this city.
Participants were from government partner agencies,
who relayed their expert views of their programs and services.
Farmer groups from TUJAKITSAN (Tubay, Jabonga,
Kitcharao and Santiago) cluster shared their experiences and practical
solutions to extend several approaches to make their proposed project be
viable.
The Provincial Project Management Office Team
headed by Provincial Agrarian Reform Program Officer (PARPO) Andre B.
Atega facilitated in capturing factual
information from the farmer groups whose proposed project, the Abaca Value
Chain, is still in project validation stage.
The project covers TUJAKITSAN cluster comprising 23
groups of farmers. Beyond TUJAKITSAN cluster, but part of the abaca network,
are the municipalities of RTR and Cabadbaran whose farmer groups also
participated in the Abaca Value Chain Project.
Planning Officer Annelyn Chan said that the
Provincial Management Implementing Team is set to begin the implementation of
the program aiming to uplift the lives of the farmers of TUJAKITSAN cluster.
“Project ConVERGE offers change and hope to
farmer-beneficiaries who are involved in abaca production in the province. It
is a hope for higher income and change in mindset and attitude from production
to value addition. The project is focused on poverty alleviation,” Chan said.
“The Project ConVERGE is a multi-million project
funded by International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) under the
support services component of the Department of Agrarian Reform. (DAR-Agusan
del Norte/PIA-Agusan del Norte)
Local leaders vow to support RPRH law
By May Ann O. Escobal
BUTUAN CITY, Dec. 9 (PIA) – Series of
orientation-briefing of the Population Agenda of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte
was conducted by the Commission on Population among the barangay captains,
Sangguniang Panlungsod and Sangguniang Bayan Committee Chair on Health/Social
Services from the Provinces of Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Sur District 2,
Surigao del Norte mainland and the City of Surigao, respectively, to fully implement
the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Law (RPRH).
This initiated advocacy and communication strategy
of POPCOM aimed at building awareness among these local leaders and program
partners on population concerns and reproductive health and to draw full
support from them in the full implementation of the said law at their level.
Director Alexander A. Makinano of POPCOM Caraga
reiterated that the Republic Act 10354 or the RPRH Law was enacted for all
Filipinos to exercise their rights, including the right to decide freely and
responsibly on their desired number and spacing of children, within the context
of responsible parenthood, informed choice and voluntarism, and to access
needed for reproductive health care information and services.
POPCOM founded its advocacy to local officials on
the DILG Memorandum Circular 2015-145 reiterating the roles and
responsibilities of the local government units on the localization of the RPRH
Law.
The Duterte Administration’s 10-point
socio-economic agenda includes, among others, the strengthening of RPRH
implementation to enable poor couples to make informed choices on family
planning. (POPCOM-Caraga/PIA-Caraga)
More than 2,000 Caraga OFWs, families join the 2016
OFW Family Day
By Sheamin Lae C. Dogmoc
BUTUAN CITY, Dec. 9 - The Overseas Filipino Workers
(OFW) Family Day annual celebration with the theme, “Pamilyang OFW: Matatag na
Pamilya sa Panahon ng Pagbabago”, was embraced with excitement and vibe
spearheaded by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administartion (OWWA) Caraga held
at the Lope A. Asis Memorial Gymnasium, Bayugan City.
Notwithstanding the unfriendly weather, the
presence of 2,656 participants, around 1,156 attendees more than the targeted
1,500, set a very festive atmosphere to the celebration. To shoot up to the
cheerful vibe all the more, each municipality and OFW Family Circle was called
out to cheer their hearts out for their organization.
OWWA administrator Hans Leo Cacdac, in his written
message delivered by Director Samuel Madrid, emphasized how the event served as
a manifestation of the government’s highest gratitude to the OFWs and their
families. “Isa lamang itong pagpapatunay na oo, ang gobyernong ito ay may
“pakialam” sa damdamin ng bawat pamilyang OFW at sa araw na ito isang malaking
kasiyahan na makasama kayong lahat,” read Director Madrid.
One of the highlights of the gathering was the OFW
Dance Competition, where a total of six contestants coming from different OFW
Family Circle competed for the title. The contest brought excitement and
entertainment to the audience as they displayed their talents in their creative
costumes and unique choreography. In the end, the ADKIN OFW and Dependents Association
of Tago, Surigao del Sur brought home the prize and the title, with the United
OFW and Dependents of Bislig City landing in second place and the United OFW
and Dependents Association in Carmen bagging third.
A number of raffle draw prizes including cash prize
of P5,000, three microwave ovens and three bicycles were also given away to the
lucky winners. Electronic Items, sacks of rice and grocery items were also
given away, along with the goodies brought by corporate partners. Adding more
fun to the event especially the little children, parlor games were also
initiated by LBC, one of the corporate partners and PhilHealth Caraga that gave
away fun and prizes to the participants especially the youngsters. While many
activities were being done, a simultaneous free pampering booth which included
body massage, facial massage, and haircut were also provided to the
participants who want to relax.
Government partners, Pag-IBIG and Philhealth were
provided with booths where they introduced and offered their services to the
OFWs. Corporate partners, Camella Homes Butuan, Ford Butuan, Hyundai-Butuan,
Motortrade Bayugan, Tanduay Distillers, Inc., Filinvest, Insular Life
Philippines, Sunlife Insurance, B-Meg and Caraga Association of Recruitment
Agencies (CARA) also entertained clients in the area.
During his talk, OWWA Regional Director Samuel S.
Madrid stressed out the importance of linkage and partnership with local
government units in an even more efficient delivery of service to the
clientele. He also extended his gratitude to all the PESO managers and
municipal mayors and the OFWs themselves who responded to his invitation in
this year’s OFW Family Day. (OWWA-Caraga/PIA-Agusan del Sur)
Cebuano News: P7.3 M road project sa Cabadbaran
aprobado na
Ni Aimee B. Sienes-Sajor
CABADBARAN CITY, Agusan del Norte, Dis. 9 (PIA) –
Giapbrobahan bag-ohay pa lamang ni Provincial Governor Ma. Angelica Rosdell M.
Amante-Matba ang implementasyon sa proyektong imprastraktura nga Rehab
Plus/Improvement of Comagascas-del Pilar-Pirada Provincial Road sa syudad sa
Cabadbaran, ning probinsya nga adunay kinatibuk-ang kantidad nga P7,337,470.27
nga gipundohan ubos sa Motor Vehicles Users Charge (MVUC).
Gihatagan og prayoridad ni Gov. Angel ang maong
proyekto aron mahatag ang basic facility ngadto sa barangay pinaagi sa hapsay
ug kombinyente nga dalan paingon sa sentro sa syudad ug mga sikbit nga silingan
nga mga sityo sa barangay. Kini subay sa tumong ug mandato sa local nga
panggahanan ng makahatag og nag-unang mga serbisyo ug infrastructure
development program sa probinsya.
Pinaagi sa Sanggunian Resolution N0. 028-2016, nga
gipangahamanan ni Vice Governor Ramon
AG. Bungabong, gihatagan og otoridad sa Sangguniang Panlalawigan sa Agusan del
Norte si Gob. Angel aron mopirma sa Contract Agreement tali Reyrose
Construction and Supply alang sa daling implementasyon sa maong proyekto sa dalan.
(LGU-Agusan del Norte/PIA-Agusan del Norte)
Cebuano News: Programang Agrikultura gipalapdan sa
probinsya
Ni Aimee B. Sienes-Sajor
BUTUAN CITY, Dis. 9 (PIA) - Sa tumong nga
mapalambo pa og mapalapdan ang programang pang-agrikultura, padayon ang local
nga panggamhanan sa Agusan del Norte sa maayo nga koneksyon sa Deparment of
Agriculture (DA) aron mo-usbaw pa ang animal production ug agriculture
production og makadawat kini og mga donasyon gikan sa DA.
Gihatagan og otoridad sa Sangguniang Panlalawigan
sa Agusan del Norte bag-ohay pa lamang si Provincial Governor Ma. Angelica
Rosedell M. Amante-Matba pinaagi sa Sanggunian Resolution No. 053-2016, aron sa
pagpirma sa Deed of Donation tali Department of Agriculture aron maka-avail sa
duha ka unit nga seminar-air tight canvass-lined seed storage (SACLOB) nga
adunay kapasidad nga 1 metric (50 bags at 20 kgs/bag).
Sa laing bahin, lain pa usab nga Sangguinian
Resolution No. 054-2016, nga gipangamahan ni provincial board member Virgilio
R. Escasinas, Jr., ang naghatag otoridad kang Gov. Amante-Matba aron pagpirma
sa Deed of Donation tali sa DA kabahinan sa paghatag og six head swine, five
heads gilt ug one head boar isip breeders stocks sa probinsya.
Sa deliberasyon atol sa committee meeting sa
Committee on Cooperative, Community Organization, Agrarian Reform, Agriculture
and Indigenous People’s concern, diin tsirman si PBM Ecsasinas, Jr. nasayran
nga ang terms and conditions sa donasyon pareho nga nauyonan sa mga partido ug ang probinsya adunay katungod
ug interest sa pagpanag-iya sa mga donasyon ug libre kini sa tanan liens ug
encumbrances, mao nga mirekomenda kini nga i-authorize ang provincial governor
aron sa pagpirma sa deeds of donation kay subay man kini sa development agenda
sa probinsya partikular na sa probinsya.
Sa deliberasyon atol sa committee metting sa
Committee on Cooperative, Community Organizations, Agrarian Reform, Agriculture
and Indigenous People’s Concern, diin tsirman si PBM Escasinas, Jr., nasayran
nga ang terms and conditions sa donasyon pareho ng nauyonan sa mga partido ug
ang probinsya adunay katungod ug interest sa pagpanag-iya sa ,ga donasyon ug
libre kini sa tanan liens ug encumbrances, mao nga mirekomenda kini nga
i-authorize ang provincial governor aron sa pagpirma sa deeds of donation kay
subay man kini sa development agenda sa probinsya partikular na sa agrikultura.
(LGU-Agusan del Norte/PIA-Agusan del Norte)
