By Susil D. Ragas
SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte, July 30 (PIA) --The Mines and
Geosciences Bureau (MGB) Regional Office 13 in partnership with the Caraga Mine
Environmental Management Council, Inc (CMEMCI) spearheaded the 2020 Environment
Month held recently at the MGB-13 Training Center this city.
Amidst the fight against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
pandemic, the Caraga mineral industry joined the celebration with this year’s
theme, “Protect Nature, Sustain Our Future.”
The celebration was aimed to heighten public environmental consciousness
and encourage the mining companies to intensify their efforts in the
conservation of natural resources through the environmental video and succulent
dish gardening competitions.
The entries for the said competitions were submitted to the Mine Safety,
Environment and Social Development Division on July 6, exactly 12 days after
the notice of competitions was communicated to the mining companies. Only a few
participants from the Caraga mining companies were able to take part in the
event due to the current health protocol of social distancing.
In his message, MGB-13 Regional Director Engr. Glenn Marcelo C. Noble
hoped that the mineral industry will continue its work in protecting the
environment and providing development in host and neighboring communities and
to the country as a whole.
After the short program, the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the succulent
dish garden exhibit followed. Similarly, the viewing and judging of the entries
for the succulent dish gardening and environmental video competitions
simultaneously took place.
The succulent dish gardening competition aimed to encourage and tap the
potentials of emerging gardeners as they campaign for environmental
preservation through dish gardening.
The board of judges for the said competition were Roselyn Armida Merlin
from the Surigao City Tourism Office; Joel Sembrano, professional landscaper
and flower arranger; and Wilmar Dubria, professional florist.
While, the environmental video competition was aimed at tapping the
creative potentials of individuals to campaign for environmental preservation
by capturing their vision and expressing their message through videography and
can be used as their info materials.
The board of judges for the said competition were Susil Ragas from the
Philippine Information Agency Surigao del Norte Information Center; Richie
Reynan Tan, professional Photographer and Proprietor of Wedding and Events
Digital Studio; and Guilbert Mantala, vice president for Student Services of
St. Paul University Surigao.
The winners of the video making contest are: Agata Mining Ventures, Inc.
for the 1st place, Mindanao Mineral Processing and Refining Corporation- 2nd
place; and Hinatuan Mining Corporation for 3rd place.
Winners for the succulent dish gardening competition are: CTP Construction
and Mining Corporation for the 1st place; Taganito Mining Corporation for the
2nd place; and Mindanao Mineral Processing and Refining Corporation for the 3rd
place.
The winners of the said competitions were recognized during the awarding
ceremony. (Lizlit C. Cabag, MGB-13/PIA-Surigao del Norte)
BUTUAN CITY, July 30 –- Different government agencies worked
hand-in-hand for the conduct of the payout for the Social Amelioration Program
(SAP) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Caraga.
Gov’t agencies
facilitate SAP payout
By Marlon C. Monterola
BUTUAN CITY, July 30 –- Different government agencies worked
hand-in-hand for the conduct of the payout for the Social Amelioration Program
(SAP) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Caraga.
Receiving the cash assistance of P5,000 are waitlisted beneficiaries in
Caraga region.
The payout, which began on Wednesday, July 29, was conducted through
direct cash payout or through digital payment by a Financial Service Provider
engaged by the DSWD. These modalities are an improvement from the methodology
utilized during the previous distribution to ensure a safer yet a more
efficient way of releasing such subsidy amid the continuing threat of COVID-19.
To ensure that health and safety protocols were observed, staff of the
Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Caraga regional office
assessed the off-site payout.
“We want to ensure the utmost success of the distribution of the SAP
payout to the left-out beneficiaries of the program in the region. Hence,
DILG Caraga initiated the conduct of an assessment during the distribution
in select barangays in Butuan City to see to it that health protocols are still
strictly observed,” DILG Caraga regional director Lilibeth Famacion said.
In addition, barangay officials and personnel from the Philippine
National Police (PNP) facilitated the conduct of the payout and ushered the
strict observance of the basic health standards and procedures. (DILG
Caraga/DMNR/PIA-Caraga)
Army gives
recognition to wounded soldiers
SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte, July 30 -- The 901st Infantry
(Fight’Em) Brigade of the Philippine Army conferred wounded personnel medals to
the two soldiers who were wounded in action in the recent armed encounter
against the Communist Terrorist Group, on July 21, 2020 in Alegria town, this
province.
The awarding was made during the visit of 901Bde Commanding Officer
Colonel George L. Banzon at the Caraga Regional Hospital in Surigao City where
the wounded personnel are currently confined and recuperating from their
incurred slight gunshot injuries.
Conferred with the award are Private First Class Kevin Cabugsa and
Private First Class Jose Isagani De Guzman, both assigned with the 30th
Infantry (Python) Battalion.
The soldiers sustained injuries in the recent encounter against more or
less 30 members of the Communist Terrorist Group that resulted in the
neutralization of one female communist terrorist and the recovery of five
high-powered firearms in Barangay Camp Edward, Alegria town, Surigao del Norte on
July 20.
In his statement, Col. Banzon praised the wounded soldiers for their
heroism and bravery in the performance of their sworn duty.
He further stressed that the actions displayed by the wounded personnel
manifest the professionalism of every soldier who continue to risk their lives
just to ensure the safety and security of everyone.
Col. Banzon mentioned that medals are not just being awarded because the
soldiers became triumphant and survived any fierce battle but these are
reminders of the high price that soldiers have to pay in order for our
countrymen to continue living in peace and enjoy the freedom they deserve.
“Our injured soldiers took the risks and fought gallantly to preserve
peace in Surigao del Norte. As professional soldiers, we are and will forever
be grateful for their selfless service. Their acts of bravery must serve as a
reminder for all of us that we are enjoying peace because somebody else is
willing to sacrifice,” Col. Banzon said.
The Wounded Personnel Medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of
the Philippines who are injured or killed in combat. (901st Infantry
Brigade/PIA-Surigao del Norte)
By PMaj. Renel E. Serrano
BUTUAN CITY, July 30 -- Fifteen individuals were arrested in a separate
anti-illegal gambling operations conducted in the entire region on July 25,
2020.
Philippine National Police (PNP) Caraga regional director Brigadier
General Joselito T. Esquivel, Jr., said during the conduct of anti-illegal
gambling operations, the personnel of Butuan City Police Station at about 4:10
p.m. and Trento Municipal Police Station at 7:30 p.m. arrested six individuals
who were caught in the act engaging in “tong-its” game. They are Ahlene
Cornelia D. Pilo, Rowena N. Montajes, Virgilio T. Nibalisa, Norma C.
Aparre, Meliton R. Ubatay, and Ruben D. Palma. Confiscated were one set of
playing cards and P702 bet money.
Same operation was conducted by the personnel of Dapa Municipal Police
Station at around 7:20 p.m which resulted in the arrest of Pastor C. Ampater,
Randy C. Dulguime, Jeser E. Ortaniza, and Jigger B. Orejas who were playing
a “pusoy” game. One set of playing cards and P600 bet money were also
confiscated during the operation.
Meanwhile, the operatives of Tandag City Police Station nabbed Juanito
L. Perez Jr, Cojetia Tiedra, and Antonio P. Suarez who were also caught of
conducting illegal cockfighting and “cara y cruz.”
The operatives confiscated five fighting cocks, ten pieces gaffers, two
pieces cara y cruz board, one piece cara y cruz ring, one piece calculator, and
P2,356 bet money.
In Purok 6, Brgy Cabcabon, Butuan City, Evara A. Caluyong was also
arrested around 1:30 p.m. and Marvin E. Ricabardo at 2:30 p.m. by virtue of
Warrant of Arrest for Illegal Gambling.
“We will make sure that all gambling violators will be charged
appropriately,” BGen. Esquivel said.
He likewise assured the public that massive crackdown on illegal
gambling is in full swing amidst global pandemic. (PIO, PNP-13/VLG/PIA-Caraga)
TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, July 30 (PIA) – Department of Social
Welfare and Development (DSWD) Assistant Secretary Rhea PeΓ±aflor has planted a
bamboo tree as her of supporting and promoting the “KAWAYANihan” activity held
at the riverbank of Barangay Magobawok in Bayabas, during her visit to the
smallest town of this province on July 25, 2020.
Mayor Limbaro also extended her warmest gratitude to ASec PeΓ±aflor.
“Mochi Kawayanihan (your bamboo), will grow, thrive, and provide vast
protection to the environment. Thank you for the great honor of making yourself
part of this,” Mayor Limbaro said.
DSWD official
supports SurSur town's environmental initiative
TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, July 30 (PIA) – Department of Social
Welfare and Development (DSWD) Assistant Secretary Rhea PeΓ±aflor has planted a
bamboo tree as her of supporting and promoting the “KAWAYANihan” activity held
at the riverbank of Barangay Magobawok in Bayabas, during her visit to the
smallest town of this province on July 25, 2020.
The bamboo planted by ASec PeΓ±flor was named “Mochi Kawayanihan.”
“Nakapagtanim po ako ng kawayan na ipinangalan ko sa mahal naming aso,
si Mochi Kawayanihan,” Asec PeΓ±aflor said on her Facebook post.
Bayabas Mayor Maria Clarita Limbaro said the KAWAYANihan is a riverbank
stabilization initiative of the local government unit of Bayabas in
response to the Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation program of the
national government.
Mayor Limbaro also extended her warmest gratitude to ASec PeΓ±aflor.
“Mochi Kawayanihan (your bamboo), will grow, thrive, and provide vast
protection to the environment. Thank you for the great honor of making yourself
part of this,” Mayor Limbaro said.
The report said the DSWD official and staff have visited the town for
the interview on the Social Amelioration Program (SAP) implementation in the
area. The said LGU is one of the partner local government units (LGUs) in the
implementation of the Department's programs/projects.
Asec PeΓ±aflor and the team were able to visit the Risk Resiliency
Program Climate Change Adaptation, Mitigation and Disaster Risk Reduction
(RRP-CCAM-DRR) projects in the following areas:
1. Barangay. La Paz
- Mangrove Reforestation (SAGIP-WAKATAN)
- Communal Gardening (GULAYAN-BAYANIHAN)
2. Barangay Cagbaoto
- Communal Gardening
3. Barangay Amag
- Communal Gardening
4. Barangay Magobawok
- Tree Growing (SAGIP-TUBIG)
- Riverbank Stabilization (SAGIP-ILOG)
“My visit to your humble town is a memorable one. Thank you for being
the DSWD's partner in uplifting the lives of our fellow Filipinos,” Asec
PeΓ±aflor noted. (PIA-Surigao del Sur)
Responsible
parenthood og family planning assessment workshop gipahigayon sa Libjo
MUNISIPYO SA SAN JOSE, Dinagat Islands, Hulyo 30 -– Ang probinsya
pinaagi sa Provincial Population Office ug Barangay Population Volunteers (BPV)
mipahigayon og Semi-Annual Assessment and Workshop on Responsible Parenthood
and Family Planning (RPFP) bag-ohay pa lamang didto sa Barangay Garcia Covered
Court, Libjo ning probinsya.
Ang maong kalihukan nagdala sa tema nga, "Putting the brakes on COVID-19:
How to safeguard the health and rights of women and girls now" tumong ug
tinguha niini ang mapahingusgan ang family planning sa mga magti-ayon nga wala
pa nagplano sa ilang tagsa-tagsa ka pamilya ilabi na karon nga panahon nga
adunay COVID-19.
Tinguha usab sa maong aktibidad nga makabalo ang matag usa kanila sa
ilang mga katungod ug magbinantayon sa ilang panglawas aron mahilikay sa mga
sakit.
Gipadayag sa mga tigpamulong gikan sa Provincial Health Office (PHO),
Department of Health (DOH), Philippine National Police (PNP), ug Department of
Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) ang pipila ka mga hisgutanan kabahin sa
violence against women and children (VAWC) ug ang mga angayang bantayan aron
mapadayon ang kahimsog sa panglawas ug pag-igmat sa kanunay ilabi na sa sakit
nga COVID-19.
Ngadto sa mga partisepante kung unsa ang sakit nga COVID-19 lakip na ang
mga angaya buhaton aron malikayan kining maong sakit.
Madasigon si Provincial Population Officer Lucio Mercado sa gipakita nga
kasibot ug pagkugi sa matag usa kanila sa ilang pagserbisyo ngadto sa mga
katawhan.
Iya usab gikapasidad ang matag usa kanila sa mga angayang buhaton sa
ilang mga katungdanan sa matag barangay nga adunay kalambigitan sa saktong
pagplano sa usa ka pamilya panahon sa ilang pagbalay-balay aron mahibal-an sa
hingtundan kung unsa ang angay nilang gamiton nga mga pamaagi ilabi na kadtong
sayo nga nagmabdos nga kabatan-onan ug malikayan ang pas-pas nga pagdaghan sa
miyembro sa pamilya.
Miduyog sa gihimong kalihukan si Board Member Anna Lyn Dialde (District
1) isip representante ug naghatod sa mensahe ni Gobernador Kaka Bag-ao ngadto
sa mga partisipante nga gilangkuban sa Municipal Population Officers ug BPVs
gikan sa lungsod sa Loreto, Tubajon, Libjo, ug San Jose alang sa cluster 1.
Sa laing bahin, mitambong si Provincial Treasury Officer Maria Jocelyn
Albores alang sa pagpanghatag sa honorarium sa mga BPV ug anaa usab ang
Provincial Labor and Employment Manpower Office (PLEMO) nga misuporta sa gihimo
nga kalihukan. (Dinagat Islands-PIO/PIA-Dinagat Islands)
