2,000
typhoon victims receive aid from Sen. Go's team in SurSur
By Nida Grace P. Barcena
TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, Jan. 13 (PIA) -- Some
2,000 residents of Surigao del Sur received aid from President Rodrigo Duterte
distributed by the office of Senator Lawrence Christopher “Kuya Bong” Go team
on January 7 and 8.
The residents are victims of landslides and flash
floods due to Tropical Depression Vicky, which made its first landfall in Davao
Oriental but wreaked havoc in neighbouring areas, including some parts of
Caraga region.
On January 7, the outreach team of Senator Go arrived
in San Miguel and Barobo towns to provide the assistance. Senator Go’s presence
was expected but due to the inclement weather condition, the said official was
not able to visit the two towns. However, he delivered his message via a video
call during the distribution.
“Humihingi po ako ng paumanhin sa inyo diyan sa Surigao
Sur. Gusto ko talagang pumunta sa inyo at gusto ko talagang Makita kayo ulit at
makiramay ngunit hindi kami nakalipad,” said Go as he talk to the people via
video call.
The official has assured that the administration of
President Rodrigo Duterte is always doing the best for the welfare of the
people.
“Ganun pa man, makakaasa po kayo na ginagawa ng
gobyerno ang lahat para maiahon kayo mula sa inyong dinaranas. Magtiwala kayo
dahil kapakanan ninyo ang inuuna naming,” Senator Go said.
On January 8, the team has visited the municipalities
of Tago and Tagbina to deliver the same aid.
Apart from representatives from concerned line
agencies, attending the event were Provincial Governor Alexander Pimentel and
municipal officials of Barobo and San Miguel towns.
Following the health protocols, the team has provided
the facemasks and face shields to the attendees that occupied half of the venue
capacity in two separate events. The participants were provided with meals,
relief goods, and medicine packs with vitamins.
The beneficiaries also received cash assistance worth
P3,000 each from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).
Representatives from the Department of Trade and
Industry (DTI), and Technical Education, Skills, and Development Authority
(TESDA), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) also joined the activity and
conducted an assessment for the potential beneficiaries for their skills
training and livelihood programs while the national Housing Authority (NHA)
assessed beneficiaries for their housing program and possible relocation
grants.
The team also conducted a raffle draw. Some winners
received shoes while others received bicycles, which can be used as their mode
of transportation for work since mobility remains a problem in most areas.
Others also won tablets, which can be used by learners for their classes.
Meanwhile, Senator Go has lauded the local officials of
the province as he recognized the invaluable support as they performed their
jobs and dedication to serve their constituents. In support to their local
projects, the budget for the construction of the multi-purpose buildings in
Barangay Portlamon, Hinatuan, and Barangay Maglambing in Tagbina will be funded
this year through Senator’s Go effort.
On December, the onslaught of Tropical Depression Vicky
caused heavy rains devastated the flood-prone areas and landslide occurred,
resulting in seven fatalities and one missing, per reports gathered from the
local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Offices (DRRMOs).
(DMNR/PIA-Surigao del Sur)
Army turns over NPA cadaver to
family
By 1Lt. Roel T. Maglalang
BUENAVISTA, Agusan del Norte, Jan. 13 -- The
troopers of 23rd Infantry (Masigasig) Battalion (23IB), Philippine Army
formally handed over the cadaver of the slain New People’s Army (NPA) member to
his immediate family on January 4, 2021.
The turnover was also supported by the city government
of Butuan City and the Butuan City Police Office (BCPO).
It can be recalled that a member of the Communist
Terrorist Group (CTG), identified as Rommie Gumansil Mansilyohan alias
Alas/Alon, a resident of Sitio Pinikalan, Barangay San Pedro, San Luis, Agusan
del Norte was killed in an encounter with the troops of 23rd IB on December 30,
2020, in KM 5, Purok 26, Lawaan, Barangay Tungao, Butuan City.
The cadaver was painstakingly carried by the government
troops from the encounter site then brought to the funeral parlor in Butuan
City for proper documentation and disposition. Thereafter, it was brought to
the covered court of Barangay Tungao for burial thinking that the said remains
will no longer be claimed by his loved ones.
Moments before the said internment, the family of the
late Alias Alas/Alon finally arrived in Tungao to claim his remains.
Liza Gumansil Mansilyohan, the mother of Alias
Alas/Alon said that her son was already missing for one year. Despite the
loss, the family expressed their gratitude to the government for the assistance
they have given to them.
Lt. Col Julius Cesar C. Paulo, the Commanding Officer
of 23IB once again expressed his deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of
Alias Alas/Alon.
"Another family cried for the loss of their loved
one because of the deception and lies brought by the CTG's," Paulo said.
He also reiterated his call to the remaining members of
the CPP-NPA in the area to consider the offer of the government, through the
Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (ECLIP) and surrender.
"May this serve as a lesson to the remnants of
CPP-NPA Terrorist Groups. The government is eager to finish this 52 years of
insurgency. Your Army will always be the protector of our land and is ready to
use its force against CTGs who will go against the government. Nevertheless, we
are willing to accept anyone who would want to go back to the folds of the law.
The government troops will assist you to avail the ECLIP as you embrace your
new life," Paulo added. (CMO Officer, 23IB PA/PIA Agusan del Norte)
1 NPA killed, firearms seized in
5-minute clash in Agusan del Norte
By 1Lt. Roel T. Maglalang
BUENAVISTA, Agusan del Norte, Jan. 13 – A member of the
Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) was killed and a number of high-powered
firearms were recovered in an encounter with the troopers of 23rd Infantry
(Masigasig) Battalion (23IB), Philippine Army recently in KM 6, Purok 26,
Lawaan, Barangay Tungao, Butuan City.
Lt. Col. Julius Cesar C. Paulo, the commander of 23rd
IB, sent troopers in response to a verified report from civilians on the
presence of armed men in their barangay. During the conduct of a strike
operation, the Masigasig troopers encountered more or less six Communist New
People’s Army (NPA) Terrorists (CNTs) believed to be remnants of Guerrilla
Front 4A (GF4A) NCMRC led by Junjun Makaundag @KITKIT, Former Squad Leader of
Sentro de Grabidad CAOACAO. The firefight lasted for about five minutes and
after which, the enemies scampered towards the western direction in the area.
The troopers immediately scoured and cleared the
encounter site and recovered the cadaver of the dead NPA member identified as
Alias ALAS/AYLON along with one M14 rifle, two cal .45 pistol, one magazine of
M14 loaded with ammunition, one magazine of cal .45 loaded with three
ammunition, one magazine of M16, five rolls of Blasting Cap Leg Wire, two
motorcycles, five cellphones, one generator, assorted food supplies, subversive
documents and personal belongings. Heavy bloodstains were also visible in the
withdrawal route which indicates that there are still members of CNTs who
suffered severe wounds while there is no casualty on the government side.
The recovered cadaver of the dead NPA was turned over
to the members of the barangay council of Tungao for proper disposition.
Lt. Col. Paulo extends his deepest sympathy to the
bereaved family of the dead CNT. He also hoped that the incident would serve as
a lesson to the remnants of the CTGs and realize that they are just fighting
for the false ideologies and propagandas that will never defend them in times
of distress.
“As you can see, they only left the cadaver of their
fallen comrade. Inside the 52 years of terrorizing the innocent people, it is
very impossible for them to topple down the government especially now that the
residents were revealing their whereabouts as they were fed-up by the
manipulation and torments done by the armed group in their community,” Paulo
said. (CMO Officer, 23IB PA/PIA Agusan del Norte)
Over 160,000 indigent elders get social pension for 2020
SURIGAO
CITY, Surigao del Norte, Jan. 13 -- The Department of Social Welfare and
Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga has served 168,163 qualified social
pension beneficiaries for 2020 amid the threats and challenges brought about by
the dreadful coronavirus pandemic.
The
Field Office has disbursed P983,223,000 as of December 29, 2020 and distributed
to 37,879 senior citizens in Agusan del Norte; 42, 897 in Agusan del Sur;
42,215 in Surigao del Sur; 33, 348 in Surigao del Norte; and 11,824 in the
province of Dinagat Islands.
For
2020 the agency has a target of 170,000 beneficiaries. About 3,957 individuals
were disqualified after having been found to be deceased; have transferred of
residency or beneficiary has not been located; already has pension; or received
family support, etc.
DSWD
Caraga assured adherence to safety and health protocols during the conduct of
the payouts to lessen the exposure of the beneficiaries and personnel to the
coronavirus disease.
The
Social Pension Program is a government assistance of P500.00 monthly stipend
distributed per semester, amounting to P3,000 for the first semester
(January-June) and another P3,000 for the second semester (July-December) which
will be distributed in the municipality/city on a specific date scheduled by
DSWD in coordination with the local government unit.
Furthermore,
qualified senior citizens in this program are those 60 years old and above who
are; frail, sickly or with disability, no regular pension from government
(Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), Social Security System (SSS),
Phil. Veterans Affairs (PVAO), Armed Forces and Police Mutual Benefit
Association, Inc.), no permanent source of income, and no regular support from
the family or relatives. (DSWD-Caraga/PIA-Surigao del Norte)
Plant! Plant! Plant! ubos sa Agusan Up alang sa tuig 2021
nanukad na
DAKBAYAN
SA BUTUAN, Enero 13 -- Nanukad ang probinsya sa Agusan del Norte pinaagi sa
Team Plant! Plant! Plant! (Team Plant3) sa AGUSAN UP! sa inisyal nga lakang
aron makatanum sa siyam ka priority crops sa gipunting nga 3,000 ektaryas sa
tuig 2021.
Gihatud
sa Team Plant3 ganihang buntag ang inisyal nga 1,000 ka seedling sa abaka alang
sa mga mag-uuma ug mga sakop sa Indigenous Peoples (IP) nga andam na’ng motanum
sa mga lungsod sa Jabonga ug Santiago.
Ang
AGUSAN UP! mao ang kampanya sa pagpalambo sa administrasyon ni Gob. Dale B.
Corvera inabagan sa buhatan ni Kongresista Angel Amante-Matba. Ang Plant!
Plant! Plant! usa sa mga flagship projects niini.
Ang
3,000 ektaryas nga inisyal nga tamnan ning tuiga kabahin sa 125,000 ektaryas
nga gipunting tamnan og abaka, saging, cacao, kape, lubi, bulanghoy, rubber,
mangga ug uban pang prutas ug commercial trees hangtud sa tuig 2027.
Usa sa
nakadawat sa seedling sa abaka kaganiha mao ang Dinarawan Indigenous Peoples
Organization (DIPO) sa lungsod sa Jabonga nga mikomiter og 150 ektaryas nga
tamnan og abaca, ingon man sa kape ug cacao hangtud sa tuig 2027.
Ang
laing nakadawat og seedlings mao ang Pangaylan Indigenous Peoples Organization
(PIPO) nga mikomiter og 200 ektaryas aron tamnan og abaca, kape, rubber ug
cassava.
Nakadawat
usab ang Kitcharao, Jabonga, Santiago, Tubay Hill Tribe nga mikometer og 300
ektaryas alang sa mga crops nga saging, abaca, ug falcatta sa mga luna nga
nahimutang sa lungsod sa Santiago.
Sundan
ang pagpanghatud sa seedling sa abaka sa mga mag-uuma ug IPs sa lungsod sa
Kitcharao ugma. Himoon usab kini sa uban pang mga lungsod sa mosunod nga mga
bulan.
Gawas
sa pagpadangat og seedling ipahiluna usab sa AGUSAN UP! nga makamugna ang grupo
nga magbarug unya alang sa Abaca Industry Cluster og nursery sa abaca.
Mahinumdoman
nga dul-an sa 500 ka mag-uuma ug IPs ang gihatagan sa Team Plant3 og Farm
Planning ug Financial Literacy Seminars sugod sa milabay’ng Septiyembre isip
kabahin sa pag-andam kanila alang sa pagpananum nga gisugdan niadtong
Disyembre.
Magpadayon
gihapon ang maong mga seminar samtang magpadayon na ang pagpananum sugod ning
bulana ug sa tibuok na’ng tuig.
Dungan
niini, gipahiluna usab karon sa Team Process! Process! Process! (Team Process3)
ang Abaca Handicraft Processing Village sa Syudad sa Cabadbaran, ang mahimong
pasilidades unya sa advance na nga processing activities sa Abaca.
Himoon
ang pagpahiluna sa maong processing village samtang pakusgan usab ang suporta
sa abaca fiber consolidation ingon man ang ug primary ug pipila ka secondary
processing work sa San Isidro United Farmers Multi-Purpose Cooperative
(SIUFMULCO).
Ang
nahisgutang mga pagpahiluna sa value chain sa abaca kabahin sa nalatid nga
roadmap sa mga stakeholders niini nga kab-oton ang kinatibuk-ang halin nga Php2
bilyones pag-abot sa tuig 2027.
Sa
maong pagpadangat og seedling mapasalamaton ang mga mag-uuma ug IPs. Sumala pa
kang Datu Randy Catarman, Chairman sa DIPO, daku na og ikatabang sa iyang mga
membro ang natunol nga mga seedlings sa abaca. Ilang plano nga ibutang ang
maong mga seedling sa sa ilang commonal area aron pasanayon ug magsilbing
tinubdan na unya sa uban pang saha nga ilang itanum.
Kaabag
sa probinsya sa pagpalambo sa abaca industry cluster ang Caraga Office sa
Philippine Fiber Development Authority (PhilFida-Caraga) nga nag-produce sa mga
seedling nga inisyal nga giapod apod ug iapod-apod pa unya, ingon man ang
Agusasn del Norte Office sa Department of Trade and Industry (DTI-Agusan del
Norte) nga mikometer na nga mosuporta pagpahiluna sa mga pasilidades nga
kinahanglanon unya sa Abaca Processing Village ug ang Baug CARP Multi-Purpose
Cooperative nga maoy nagpahulam sa mga mag-uuma ug IPs alang sa kabahin sa mga
galastuhan pagtanum og abaka. (Angel Lyn F. Gaviola & Arnfe Flores, Agusan
Up, LGU Agusan del Norte/PIA Agusan del Norte)
Serbisyo sa AgNor sa 2021 moarangkada luyo sa hugot pang
panaghiusa sa mga empleyado sa kapitolyo
By Karen Kie V. Decamotan
DAKBAYAN
SA BUTUAN, Enero 13 -- Moarangkada pagpadangat og mga serbisyo ang probinsya sa
Agusan del Norte dala ang hugot pang panaghiusa sa tumong pangkalambuan, gahin
nga pundo ug plastada sa mga tawo human kini mauyoni sa usa ka Executive
Meeting nga gipangunahan ni Gob. Dale B. Corvera sa miaging semana.
Sa
maong meeting, gi-review ang mga tumong pangkalambuan sa probinsya ug ang mga
programa ug proyekto pagkab-ot niini ubos sa konteksto sa AGUSAN UP!, ang
kampanya sa pagpalambo ni Gob. Corvera inabagan sa buhatan ni Kongresista Angel
Amante-Matba.
Gi-review
usab sa maong tigum ang utilization rate sa budget sa matag opisina sa tuig
2020 ilabina talewala sa pandemya aron makita ang posibleng mahimong mga
limitasyon alang sa epektibo ug episyenteng paggamit sa pundo sa tuig 2021.
Naggahin
ang probinsya og kinatibuk-ang budget nga Php1.46 bilyones niining tuiga ug
buot sa gobernador nga maggastu gyod kini ug epektibong mapadangat sa mga tawo
ang mga serbisyo.
Apil
usab sa gitan-aw ang pagkabahin-bahin sa mga job orders (JO) aron maseguro nga
napahiluna sila sumala sa panginahanglan sa matag opisina.
Naay
1,714 ka personahe ang probinsya karon, 992 kanila mga JO ug sa kanunay buot ni
Gob. Corvera nga plastado ang ilang mga functions tungod kay alang niya,
kabahin sila sa mga hinungdan nga epektibong nakaalagad ang iyang
administrasyon sa katawhan.
Sa
iyang mensahe, gipasabot ni Gob. Corvera kinahanglan ang hugot pang panaghiusa
sa matag buhatan sa direksyon sa pagpalambo ilabina luyo sa gisagubang nga
pandemya nga dala sa COVID-19.
Nanawagan
usab ang gobernador nga kinahanglang andam ang matag buhatan sa mga emerhensya
ilabina sa posibleng mahitabo kung makasulod sa probinsya ang bag-ong matang sa
COVID-19 nga naana karon sa pipila ka nasud.
Gipasalamatan
usab sa gobernador ang mga empleyedo sa probinsya nga maoy nangamot pagpadangat
sa mga serbisyo bisan pa man sa mga kalisdanan sa ilang trabaho. (Agusan Up,
LGU Agusan del Norte/PIA Agusan del Norte)
