Army supports project double barrel reloaded in
SurSur
By Nida Grace P. Barcena
TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, Apr. 6 (PIA) – An
official of the 36th Infantry (Valor) Battalion (36IB) has expressed his full
support on "Project Double Barrel Reloaded" implemented by the
Philippine National Police (PNP).
During the City Peace and Order Council meeting
held on Tuesday here, 36IB commanding officer Lt. Colonel Randolph Rojas said
they are supporting the local government unit as well as the local police to
run after the drug syndicates, "for they are destroying the future of the
individuals specially the youth in our society.”
Accordingly, President Rodrigo Duterte has
instructed the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to support the PNP on the
fight against illegal drugs.
Just recently, a random drug testing was conducted
to the 36IB troopers by the PNP-Scene of the Crime Operatives team in response
to the call of the commander-in-chief. The results of the drug test showed
negative on the presence of THC – metabolites and methamphetamine – both
dangerous drugs, indicating that the 36IB troopers are drug free and dedicated
in their commitment to serve and protect the people of Surigao del Sur.
According to Rojas, since the start of the
implementation of the “Oplan TokHang," he has been providing augmentation
and tactical support to the anti-drug operations conducted by the police within
their area of responsibility. (PIA-Surigao del Sur)
SurSur to hold lessons learned workshop
By Nida Grace P. Barcena & Janen Lumandas
TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, Apr. 6 (PIA) – The
provincial government of Surigao del Sur through the Provincial Disaster Risk
Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) is organizing a Lessons Learned
Workshop for all the stakeholders in the province scheduled on April 18-20,
2017 at Balay Mindanaw Peace Center, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City.
The activity is a preparation for any emergencies
either large or small, and ranging from natural to human-made disasters that
might occur every now and then in the province, it was learned.
PDRRM officer Abel de Guzman said that the workshop
primarily aims to consolidate the interventions and response given by the
different stakeholders both government entities, Non Government Organizations
(NGOs), and international NGOs by identifying the best practices that has been
provided.
“Key issues identified and raised by the
participants on the day of the workshop activities should be considered for
post-project review so that it can be documented as basis for planning
purposes. And somehow, Lessons Learned can be considered appropriate for
economic interventions and durable solutions," de Guzman said.
De Guzman said they are expecting around 60
participants to join the said activity. (NGBT/PIA-Surigao del Sur)
DSWD conducts Kalahi-CIDSS orientation in Cagdianao
town
By Susil D. Ragas
CAGDIANAO, Dinagat Islands, Apr. 6 (PIA) - The
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in coordination with the
local government unit of Cagdianao, this province conducted recently the
Kalahi-CIDSS (Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated
Delivery of Social Services) NCDDP (National Community-Driven Development
Program (NCDDP) Tier 2 Municipal Orientation.
According to Municipal Information Officer Teodoro
L. Alipayo, the orientation was given to the municipality of Cagdianao for
being one of the best performing municipalities in advocating community-driven
development program.
He said Kalahi-CIDSS is one of the three core
social protection programs of DSWD in combating poverty and it uses the
community-driven development strategy to empower ordinary citizens to actively
and directly participate in local governance to address local poverty issues.
“Some of the results of the said program include
improved access of communities to basic services, increased community
participation and empowered ordinary citizens,” Alipayo said.
The orientation was participated by Germin P.
Elmido - Kalahi CIDSS Area Coordinator and Staff, Juliet Eballar Daal
Longos-Municipal Area Coordinator, Sangguniang Bayan members, Municipal Local
Government Operation Officers, Municipal Social Welfare and Development
Officers, barangay officials from the 14 barangay of the municipality, and LGU
stakeholders. (MIO-Cagdianao/PIA-Dinagat Islands)
POPCOM capacitates more pre-marriage educators
By May Ann O. Escobal
BUTUAN CITY, Apr. 6 - About 60 pre-marriage
counselors from various towns in Caraga Region completed the Pre-Marriage
Counselling (PMC) Training of Trainers held recently in Butuan City and Surigao
City, respectively.
Following the new PMC manual, the Commission on
Population (POPCOM) Caraga organized the training to hone these pre-marriage
counselors in developing and maintaining a responsive mechanism for an
effective implementation of the PMC program in their respective locality – such
as conducting PMC sessions for engaged couple applicants; and advocating for
more effective implementation of said program to ensure continued awareness and
support.
POPCOM Caraga Regional Director Alexander A.
Makinano reiterated the importance of this training for it equipped and
provided the counselors with proper and updated information about social and
legal changes related to the institution of marriage and the family in
Philippine society; and this also served as guidance as they take on the
challenges.
“The role of these trained pre-marriage counselors
is very significant. They provide engaged couples with critical information
about marriage and relationships, responsible parenthood, maternal and child
health, family planning and home management – for a harmonious marriage and
nurtured family,” Director Makinano emphasized.
PMC is among the venue of POPCOM and partners to
reach-out women and couples on reproductive ages and provide appropriate modern
family planning information and services.
To recall, based on the Joint Memorandum Circular
No. 01 Series of 2010 of the Department of Interior and Local Government
(DILG), Department of Health (DOH), Department of Social Welfare and
Development (DSWD), and POPCOM, the PMC team is composed of a Population
Officer, as team leader; Pre-Marriage Counselors from the City/Municipal Health
and Nutrition Office, City/Municipal Social Welfare Development Office,
City/Municipal Population and Development Office, City/Municipal Agriculture
Office, Department of Education City/Municipal District Office, and civil
society and faith-based organizations – as members of the team. (POPCOM-Caraga/PIA-Caraga)
