AgNor town to
implement Domestic Workers Act
By Jessica
O. Mellejor
BUTUAN
CITY, Feb. 14 -- The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Agusan del Norte recently
approved the Municipal Ordinance No. 20-2019 from the municipality of Carmen,
“An Ordinance Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act (RA) No.
10361, otherwise known as the Domestic Workers Act or Batas Kasambahay in the
Municipality of Carmen, Agusan del Norte.”
The
said ordinance, authored by Vice Mayor Ramon M. Calo, aims to respect, promote
and protect the fundamental principles and rights of the individuals,
especially the domestic helpers at work, including but not limited to,
abolition, elimination of all forms of forced labor, discrimination in
employment and occupation, and trafficking of person, especially women and
children.
The
Municipal Ordinance was anchored on RA 10361 or the "Domestic Workers
Act" and also in accordance with Section 447 of the Local Government Code
of 1991 which promotes domestic rights.
The
Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) shall apply to all parties to an Employment
contract for the services of the following kasambahay, whether on a live-in or
live-out arrangement, such as but not limited to: General House helper; Yaya;
Cook; Gardener; Laundry person; and any person who regularly performs domestic
work in one household on an occupational basis.However, the following are not
covered: Service providers; Family drivers; Children under foster family
arrangement; and any other person who performs work occasionally or
sporadically and not on an occupational basis.
The
committee finds the measure meritorious as it recognizes the domestic workers
as part of the society that should not be abused and harassed but will be given
the opportunity to receive equal treatment by their employers.The measure was
approved by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan through the efforts of Provincial
Board Member James T. Reserva, chairman of the Committee on Laws, Ethics and
Good Government. through Sanggunian Resolution Number 033-2020. (LGU Agusan del
Norte/PIA Agusan del Norte)
AgNor accredits new
NGO, PO
By Jessica
O. Mellejo
BUTUAN
CITY, Feb. 14 -- The Sangguniang Panlalawigan recently accredited two
organizations as non-governmental organization (NGO) and People’s Organization
(PO) in Agusan del Norte.
Through
Sanggunian Resolution Nos. 241-2019 and 242-2019, authored by Provincial Board
Member Francisco Y Chan, Jr., the Sangguniang Panlalawigan accredited the
Father Saturnino Urios University Foundation Incorporated in Butuan City, an
NGO-based and served as a service provider among people’s organizations and it
was organized aimed at assisting its partner-clienteles uplift their living
conditions through social entrepreneurship and livelihood projects on
agri-aqua-business ventures responsive to the needs of their beneficiaries.
The
second is the San Roque Punta Fisherfolks and Livelihood Association
Incorporated (SANROFFLAI) in Nasipit, as PO, aimed at assisting its members
uplift their living condition through income-generating and livelihood projects
on aqua-ventures responsive to the needs of their members as well as to
actively participate in community resource enhancement projects for the
protection and maintenance of biological diversity of aquatic resources.
The
accreditation recognizes the NGO and PO to become active partners for the
implementation of socio-economic, agricultural and environmental laws in the
province.
Under
Section 34 of the Local Government Code of 1991, it is mandated to promote the
establishment of POs, NGOs and private sector so that they will become active
partners in the local government unit here in Agusan del Norte. (LGU Agusan
del Norte/PIA Agusan del Norte)
31 kabataan sa
Caraga, sumuko sa military
By
Jennifer P. Gaitano
LUNGSOD
NG BUTUAN, Pebrero 14 (PIA) - Tatlumput-isang (31) kabataan mula sa ibat-ibang
probinsya sa Caraga region ang sumuko sa militar para magbalik-loob sa
gobyerno, at ngayon ay handa ng mamuhay ng normal kasama ang kanilang pamilya.
Sa
isinagawang Coordination and Processing of Children Involved in Armed Conflict
(CIAC) ng militar kasama ang pambansang pulisya, inalam ng
kabataang-former rebels ang kanilang matatanggap na tulong mula sa
pamahalaan sa ilalim ng Enhanced - Comprehensive Local Integration Program
(E-CIP).
Sa mga
sumukong rebelde, dalawa dito ay menor de edad at ang iba ay ilang taon nang
nagsilbi sa New People's Army (NPA).
Ayon
kay Jason Ryan Lam ng Department of the Interior and Local Government
(DILG)-Caraga, handa ang gobyerno na tumulong sa mga dating rebelde.
“Sa
ilalim ng E-CLIP, sininugarado ng pamahalaan na mabibigyan ng tama at naaayon
na tulong, assistance at iba pang interbensyon ang ating mga former rebels.
Lahat ay makikinabang sa mga programa’t serbisyo ng gobyerno, walang maiiwan,”
ani ni Lam.
Ayon
naman kay 402nd Brigade Commander, Brigadier General Maurito Licudine, patuloy
ang kanilang koordinasyon at pakikipagtulungan sa mga magulang at kapamilya ng
mga sumukong kabataan.
Hinimok
din niya ang mga ito na maging responsable at iwasan ang masasamang gawain.
“Huwag
ninyong sayangin ang oportunidad na binigay sa inyo. Simula ngayon, ayusin
ninyo ang inyong buhay at handa naman ang ating gobyerno para kayo ay tulungan
at gabayan,” sabi ni Licudine.
Pagrespeto
sa mga magulang at nakakatanda naman ang paalala ni regional director Police
Brigadier General Joselito Esquivel, Jr. ng Philippine National Police (PNP),
sa mga ito.
“Palaging
magbigay respeto sa mga magulang at nakakatanda dahil iyan ang gawain ng
mabubuting kabataan sa lipunan. Tandaan din na iisa lang ang gobyerno natin
kaya magkaisa at magtulungan tayong lahat para sa ikauunlad ng bansa,” banggit
ni Esquivel.
Samantala,
binigyang-diin naman ni Regional Director Manuel OrduΓ±a ng National
Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) ang malaking papel ng mga kabataan sa
pagkamit ng pangmatagalang kapayapaan at kaunlaran sa bansa.
Ang
pagsuko ng mga kabataan ay parte rin aniya sa ginagawang hakbang ng gobyerno na
mabigyang lunas ang problema sa insurgency. (JPG/PIA-Caraga)
SP AgNor commends
Nasipitnon landing top 5 in Criminology Exam
By Jessica
O. Mellejor
BUTUAN
CITY, Feb. 14 -- The Provincial Government of Agusan del Norte commended Mr.
Bryl Pascua Ariola who landed in the top 5 ranking in the Board of Licensure
Examination in Criminology held on November 29-December 1, 2019, in Cagayan de
Oro City with a rating of 90.25%.
Ariola
of Barangay Amontay, Nasipit, Agusan del Norte graduated with the degree of
Bachelor of Science in Criminology from Saint Michael College of Caraga (SMCC)
in the said town.
The
2019 Board Licensure Examination for Criminologist top 5 is the eldest son of
Mr. Valentine Ariola, Jr. and Mrs. Teresa Ariola, both residents of the said
municipality.
Provincial
Board Member Erwin L. Dano, who initiated the move, said that Bryl P. Ariola
deserves credit for his accomplishments and for his own dedication and hard
work bringing great academic distinction to the municipality of Nasipit and the
Province of Agusan del Norte and brought honor and pride to the Agusanons.
The
Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Board of Criminology (BOC)
annually hold the Board Licensure Examination for Criminology (BLEC) during the
months of November and December.
The
resolution for commendation was approved on January 27, 2020 through Sanggunian
Resolution No. 043-2020 authored by Provincial Board Member Dano, chairman of
the Committee on Information and Communication. (LGU Agusan del Norte/PIA
Agusan del Norte)
