Army to hold media safety training in CDO
By Jennifer P. Gaitano
BUTUAN CITY, May 23 (PIA) – The 4th Infantry
Division, Philippine Army is set to hold the two-day training on Media Safety
on May 27-28, 2017 at Camp Edilberto Evangelista, Patag, Cagayan de Oro City.
According to 4th Civil-Military Operations (CMO)
Battalion commanding officer LTC Manuel Valdez IV, the said training is aimed
to equip the participants the essential knowledge and skills on safety
especially while performing media coverage in a hostile environment; to
strengthen good working relationship; as well as to promote camaraderie between
the 4ID personnel and media partners from regions 10 and 13.
“This will also enhance the state of readiness of
the participants while covering military’s support to law enforcement,
anti-illegal drug operations, support to nation-building, and the like,”
underlined Valdez.
The command will provide meals and billeting for
the duration of the training.
For more information on the said event, the 4CMO
Battalion here can be reached at their hotline number 0997-5673087.
(JPG/PIA-Caraga)
DOH Caraga intensifies campaign vs cervical cancer
By Nora C. Lanuza Molde
BUTUAN CITY, May 23 (PIA) – The Department of
Health (DOH) Caraga region leads in the celebration of the annual Cervical
Cancer Awareness this month of May with the aim to raise consciousness on
cervical cancer prevention and Human papillomavirus (HVP) vaccine.
On its 9th year of continuous campaign anchored on
the theme “Babae, Mahalaga Ka! Magpa-screen…Now Na!", DOH regional
director Dr. Jose Llacuna, Jr., urges women to be educated on HPV-related
diseases and be conscious if there are changes in the cervix due to HPV
infection, which may eventually progress into cancer.
“No woman should die of cervical cancer,” says Dr.
Llacuna. The cancer can be prevented by regular screening especially after
sexual contact, he said.
Llacuna also recommends the use of cervical cancer
vaccine to Filipino women 10 years and above and encourages to have a regular
cervical cancer screening such as pap smear or visual inspection of the cervix
using acetic acid.
Early and regular screening plus vaccine are the
key ingredients to combat cervical cancer, Llacuna says. “If we can prevent it
then let us do it,” he adds.
As per DOH data, about 12 Filipino women die each
day of cervical canver with 6,000 cases being diagnosed yearly and commonly
occurs among women from age 30-55.
About 22 percent per 100,000 women will most likely
get the disese with only 44 percent survival rate. (NCLM/PIA-Caraga)
CSC enjoins Caraganon-employees to the 2017 Public
Sector HR Symposium
By Jennifer P. Gaitano
BUTUAN CITY, May 23 (PIA) – The Civil Service
Commission (CSC) has called on employees of government and private sectors to
participate in the 2017 Public Sector Human Resource (HR) Symposium on July 4-6
in Pasay City.
According to CSC chairperson Alicia dela Rosa-Bala,
this year’s HR Symposium highlights concepts, perspectives and insights in
managing change brought about by new directions and management approaches. It
also showcases practices and experiences of progressive organizations in
introducing, coping and shaping change, as well as emphasizes the need to shape
changes in various levels.
“The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
Community is an example of a changing organization. As it celebrates its 50th
year, it is undergoing significant changes particularly with respect to the
integration of its member states. The Philippines, as the current ASEAN’s
advocacy to bring positive change in the region and its neighbors,” underscored
Bala.
It was also learned that participants are requested
to register online at csc.gov.ph/hr on or before June 1, 2017. Registration fee
is P9,600.00 per participant inclusive of training kits, snacks and lunch
during the symposium, and certificate of participation for 16 hours of
leadership and managerial training. Meanwhile, accommodation is not yet
included in the registration fee.
For more information, interested participants may
contact the Civil Service Institute at telephone numbers (02) 931-4182;
931-7935 or 931-7939 local 305 or email at 2017hrsymposium@gmail.com.
Said event is anchored on the theme “Shaping
Change.” (JPG/PIA-Caraga)
OWWA to celebrate Migrant Workers Day 2017 in
Surigao Norte town
SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte, May 23 (PIA) - The
Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) will once again celebrate the
“Araw ng Pasasalamat” in observance of the Migrant Workers Day 2017: a one-day
celebration to pay tribute to the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their
families at Claver Municipal Convention Hall in Claver, Surigao del Norte on
Wednesday, June 7, 2017.
The annual program intends to provide the OFWs
relevant activities promoting the importance of spending quality time and
togetherness amongst OFW families.
"This is the government’s response to the
great contribution of our OFWs in keeping our economy vibrant through their
sacrifices and endurance in working overseas," says OWWA Caraga Regional
Director Samuel Madrid.
Madrid extends his invitation to all Caraganon OFWs
(vacationing and returnees) including their families, especially those from
nearby towns of Claver to participate in this fun-filled day.
Previous year’s Migrant Workers Day was a huge
success at the town of Agusan del Sur with 500 participants from all over the
region.
Interested participants may visit the nearest
Public Employment Service Office (PESO) or contact with OWWA Regional Welfare
Office-13 with telephone numbers (085) 342-6178/815-1894 and mobile numbers
09399259895/09173150590 for further information regarding the activity.
(OWWA-Caraga/PIA-Surigao del Norte)
Market vendors participate in training on
packaging, labeling in AgSur town
PROSPERIDAD, Agusan del Sur, May 23 – About 34
market vendors joined the seminar on packaging and labeling held recently in
Prosperidad, this province.
The activity is a component of the
Bottom-up-Budgeting (BuB) project for market vendors and food processors in the
municipality.
The BuB project itself aims to capacitate and
better prepare the targeted micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to
develop business strategies and to have a proper mind set in building up their
confidence and responsibilities to handle their businesses.
Evelyn Monato, Municipal Economic Enterprise
Development Officer and BuB focal person said this will be through capability
development activities, provision of equipment/facilities, production, and
marketing support services.
The project administered by the Local Government
Unit of Prosperidad is funded through the Department of Trade and Industry in
the amount of P800,000.00. It is expected to enhance productivity and expand
market reach.
All in all, the project will eventually benefit 80
MSMEs in the municipality. (DTI-Agusan del Sur/PIA-Agusan del Sur)
1 dead, 2 arrested, P11M shabu seized in Caraga’s
biggest buy bust operation
BUTUAN CITY, May 23 - A drug dealer died while two
others were arrested by the police during the drug bust that resulted in the
confiscation of P11 million worth of shabu Thursday evening here.
Operatives from Butuan City Police Office and
Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency staged the operation aroud 8:00 p.m. against
the target Reynaldo Abordo in Brgy. Libertad.
Abordo’s cohort Johny Calawigan, 32, was nabbed
after he sold illegal drugs to the poseur buyer.
“After learning that the target was waiting in his
Ford Escape parked near the place of transaction, our operatives rushed to the
vehicle but were fired upon by the armed men, prompting our police operatives
to return fire,” Chief Supt Rolando Felix, Caraga Police director said.
While the exchange of gunfire was ongoing,
Calawigan (although handcuffed) escaped on aboard a Starex van.
After a long chase, he fell to the police team in
Brgy. San Vicente, this city and was brought to the hospital due to gunshot
wounds.
Abordo died in the anti-illegal drug operation
while his cohort the wounded Reneboy Guno was arrested and brought to a
hospital for medical treatment.
Aside from one kilogram of shabu, operatives also
recovered four caliber .45 pistols and some illegal drug paraphernalia inside
the Ford Escape.
“This is the biggest worth of shabu confiscated so
far by the police in one operation since the implementation of Project Double
Barrel Reloaded. Arrested suspects are facing charges for violation of Comprehensive
Dangerous Drug Act of 2002 and illegal possession of firearms,” Felix added.
(PNP-Caraga/PIA-Caraga)
AFP, PNP sign security pact in Surigao Norte
SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte, May 23 – The Armed
Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) signed
recently the Joint AFP-PNP Action Center (JAPAC) and Counter Terrorism IMPLAN
here.
The JAPAC and Counter Terrorism IMPLAN aims to
strengthen the partnership of the AFP and PNP in providing security in the
whole province.
The signing of the said partnership was led by
402nd Infantry Brigade Commander Colonel Franco Nemecio Gacal, Surigao del
Norte Provincial Police Director PSSupt Anthony Maghari, 30th Infantry
Battalion (30IB) Commander Lt. Colonel Rico Amaro and attended by military and
police officers and members of the local media.
Col. Gacal, in his message, said the JAPAC intends
to maintain the tight security on all vital installations of the province.
“It is a joint effort of the AFP and PNP in the
responsible security operations within our area of responsibility," Col.
Gacal said.
Also, PSSupt. Maghari said that Counter Terrosim
IMPLAN is a joint security operations between the AFP and PNP in combating
terrorist groups that may conduct possible atrocities in urban areas and the
PNP are considered the front-liners to lead the counter terrorist operations.
The JAPAC includes the implementing guidelines of
the Joint Peace and Security Coordinating Center (JPSCC) created in October
2013 in order to have a collaborative effort between the AFP and PNP.
(30IB-Phil. Army, PNP/PIA-Surigao del Norte)
Negosyo Center in Sibagat town holds training on
business planning
SIBAGAT, Agusan del Sur, May 23 – The Negosyo
Center in Sibagat, this province has recently trained 27 individuals on
entrepreneurship and business planning.
How to become entrepreneurs, plan, start and manage
their businesses - these are the collective expectations of the participants of
the said training.
The 27 trainees were part of the 50 identified
enrollees of Yamang Pinoy under the Bottom-Up Budgeting (BuB) project of the
local government unit (LGU) of Sibagat.
They are among those who are into bag, basket and
mat making using different indigenous materials in the municipality.
Nestor SobrepeΓ±a, training facilitator and resource
speaker guided them in rating their individual skills through the skill matrix.
This, he said will help them determine their entrepreneurial strengths and
weaknesses and their levels in identifying and assessing their capabilities to
start business.
SobrepeΓ±a also introduced the components of a
business plan such as marketing, production, organization and management and finance.
Before the training ended, the participants were taught how to prepare a simple
business plan.
The Yamang Pinoy project will also provide other
capability building activities for this group including skills training and
product development for their mat, bag and basket making activities.
(DTI-Agusan del Sur/PIA-Agusan del Sur)
PLEMO Dinagat Islands conducts SPES orientation
SAN JOSE, Dinagat Islands, May 23 - The Provincial
Labor and Employment Manpower Office (PLEMO) in Dinagat Islands conducted the
Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES) Orientation on May 4, 2017
held at the Provincial Capitol Guest Center, San Jose town.
The SPES is intended for students who seek a summer
job to support their financial needs in school. SPES beneficiaries are those
poor but deserving students.
Out of 349 students who applied, only 100 students
have been selected.
The program has 20 working days, which run from May
4-31, 2017. The salary rate of SPES beneficiary is P175.00 per day, 60 percent
of which is from the LGU and 40 percent is the counterpart of the Department of
Labor and Employment (DOLE).
During the orientation, SPES beneficiaries had an
opportunity to learn some knowledge about Adolescent Health Development which
aims to improve and promote healthy lifestyle and responsible sexuality and
assist the youth to avoid early sexual engagement, teenage pregnancies, early
marriages and sexually transmitted infections.
In his message, Vice Governor Benglen B. Ecleo
stressed the importance of punctuality.
“Punctually is very important and I hope you will
learn the value of working and getting along well with others,” Vice Governor
Ecleo said.
The orientation wrapped up with the Pledge of
Commitment of the SPES beneficiaries led by PLEMO officer Emma Y. Mausisa.
The SPES program is being sponsored by the
provincial government through the PLEMO and DOLE. (PLEMO-Dinagat
Islands/PIA-Dinagat Islands)
Feature: What can exercise do for you?
By Ma. Idelia G. Glorioso
Is exercise important in your daily life? Do you
still have time to exercise inspite of your busy schedule? Do you allot 20 to
30 minutes of your time to exercise?
Walking, running, bike riding, playing sports,
dancing, doing push-ups, and simple stretches, such as touching your toes or
side stretches are simple exercises that you can enjoy doing.
When you exercise, you are helping build your body
to be strong. This will enable you to move around and do all the things you
need and want to do.
Exercise has many benefits:
•
It burns off energy thereby assisting weight control or reduction. It
keeps your weight under control.
•
It also helps improve blood circulation, muscle tone and efficiency of
heart and lungs.
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It also helps you to relax, cope with stress, and promotes sound sleep.
When you exercise, it releases tension.
•
Exercise enhances your psychological well-being, improves self-esteem,
and maintains motivation.
In your busy days, what is the best exercise that
you can do? Walking is perfect to burn your excess calories and fats. You do
not need special equipment to exercise. You can incorporate exercise in your
daily life by taking the stairs instead of using the elevator, going for a walk
during your coffee break or lunch break ; doing household chores at a fast
pace, and gardening.
To obtain the benefits of exercise, perform aerobic
exercise regularly for at least 3 to 5 times a week for 20-30 minutes or more.
However, make sure to consult your doctor about what and how much exercise is
right for you.
For healthy
body and mind, exercise regularly!
For more information on food and nutrition,
contact: Dr. Mario V. Capanzana,
Director, Food and Nutrition Research Institute, Department of Science and
Technology, General Santos Avenue, Bicutan, Taguig City; Telephone/ Fax Nos:
837-2934 or 837-3164; Direct Line:839-1839; DOST Trunk Line: 837-2071-82 local
2296 or 2284; e-mail: mvc@fnri.dost.gov.ph or at mar_v_c@yahoo.com; FNRI-DOST
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