AgNor PWDs join Paralympics
By Jennifer P. Gaitano
BUTUAN CITY, July 31 (PIA) -
Despite their condition, the persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Agusan del
Norte actively participated in the multi-sports during the paralympics held
here recently.
The PWDs played volleyball
tournament (men and women); basketball; bowling; and dart games.
Gina Narvasa, 46 years old from
Carmen, Agusan del Norte, was one of the participants who did not hesitate to
join the volleyball tournament with other women PWDs.
She said, playing the game was
quite difficult for her condition, yet with perseverance, she finished the game
with cheerfulness and great fulfillment along with other contenders.
“This is my first time to join and
I enjoyed it. I thought I could never play this kind of sport (volleyball)
because of my condition, but I just did and I’m so happy,” said Narvasa.
Gabby Amodia, the PWD federated
president of Buenavista, Agusan del Norte who also joined in the bowling
tournament, was thankful that he was able to show his skills and ability in
performing the game despite his physical condition.
Meanwhile, Silver Joy Tejano,
Provincial Social Welfare and Development (PSWD) officer of Agusan del Norte
thanked all the PWDs who supported and took time in joining the paralympics
this year.
She expressed her hopes that more
PWDs in Caraga region will get involve and be known in the different sports,
and be able to make it in the Southeast Asian Games.
The paralympics formed part of the
activities set for the National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR)
celebration this month of July. (JPG/PIA-Caraga)
Surigao Norte Agrarian orgs undergo climate change, DRR seminar-workshops
Surigao Norte Agrarian orgs undergo climate change, DRR seminar-workshops
By Susil D. Ragas
SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte,
July 31 (PIA) - Assisted agrarian reform beneficiaries’ organizations (ARBOs)
of DAR Surigao del Norte (DAR-SDN) underwent recently a series of
seminar-workshops on climate change awareness, and disaster risk reduction and management
conducted by DAR-SDN’s Program Beneficiaries Development Division held in Brgy.
Cabugao in the municipality of Bacuag, this province.
The seminar gave the participants
additional knowledge on awareness-building and adaptation on climate change so
organizations in the communities can better cope with the adverse impacts of
climate change.
The three ARBOs that participated
in the said seminar-workshop are the Cabugao First Farmers Agra Consumers
Cooperative (CAFIFACOCO), Cabugo Multi-purpose Cooperative (CAMCO), and Pagao
Farmers Association (PAFA).
PAFA President Sabina C. Honor
hopes that what they have formulated in their climate change plan as an organization,
they can apply it also in their own households and as concerned individuals of
their barangay.
Meanwhile, CAFIFACOCO Chairperson
Perla B. Raganas was thankful for the seminar because it opened their eyes that
they need to plan ahead and be aware especially that their office and
processing building is prone to flooding.
“We need to lay our measures to
prevent the risk in dealing with natural calamities,” Raganas said.
At the end of each workshop, the
ARBOs were able to formulate their one-year operational plan for Climate Change
Awareness and Adaptation, and Disaster Risk Reduction and Management,
respectively. (Daryll M. Tumbaga, DAR-SDN/PIA-Surigao del Norte)
Python troopers winner in Gawad KALASAG Award in
Caraga
By Susil D. Ragas
SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte,
July 31 (PIA) -- The Disaster Emergency Assistance and Rescue (DEAR) of the
30th Infantry (Python) Battalion (30IB), Philippine Army was once again
declared as the regional winner for the Government Emergency Response
Management Services (GEMS) during the 2019 National Disaster Resilience Month
(NDRM) culmination program on July 26, 2019 held at the LMX Convention Center,
Bancasi, Butuan City.
The Gawad Kalasag (Kalamidad at
Sakuna Labanan, Sariling Galing ang Kaligtasan) search for excellence in Disaster
Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) and Humanitarian Assistance is an annual
activity conducted every NDRM spearheaded by the Office of Civil Defense (OCD)
to recognize its stakeholders.
It is one of the OCD’s mechanisms
in obtaining sustained commitment and support by recognizing exceptional
contributions of DRRM practitioners in strengthening the resilience and
adaptive capacities of nations and communities to disaster risks.
The 30IB troopers won the award
and hailed as grand slam champion for the year 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 for
its best practices in implementing its DRRM programs aimed at protecting and
shielding high-risk communities against hazards.
It can be recalled, that for the
year 2018 during the Tropical Storm “Basyang” the DEAR platoon conducted
Disaster Relief Operation and saved lives of 21,044 individuals in the area.
With all challenges posed by
natural and man-made catastrophe to the population within its area of
responsibility, the 30IB of the Army emphasized its Disaster Risk Reduction
Operations on the organization of DEAR 30IB unit as the readily deployable
rescue force during disaster and emergency situations.
Lt. Col. Jeffrey A Villarosa,
commanding officer of 30IB, recognized the efforts and support of their
counterparts from the local government units and local DRRMOs.
“This kind of recognition refills
our energy and reinvigorates our spirit to serve our people. However, winner or
no winner, may I once again reaffirm the Python trooper’s commitment and
dedication to render our services to the wonderful and peace-loving people of
Caraga, particularly the people in the area of operation of our unit,” Lt. Col.
Villarosa said. (30IB/PIA-Surigao del Norte)
