Surigao Norte mayor vows to put an end to insurgency
By
Doreen Marielle N. Rosales
BUTUAN
CITY, Feb. 18 (PIA) -- Shedding light on insurgency, Mayor Karissa Fetalvero-Paronia
of Sison, Surigao del Norte is determined to put an end on the persistent
insurgency-related incidents in the municipality together with the town’s
people and the police and armed forces.
“This
has been a problem of the Philippines brought by the aforementioned
organization and based on history, it only resulted in a disruption in our
economy [hindering] the progress of our country,” she added.
Her
fervour for addressing insurgency in the town was fuelled even more after the
attack made by the communist-terrorist group New People’s Army (NPA) on January
28. Shots were fired at the mayor’s residence at 8:06 A.M. Minutes later, at
around 8:15 A.M., a similar attack was made to the Sison Municipal Police
Station.
The
local government and the police forces expressed strong condemnation for the
group due to the attack, which could have compromised the lives of the
elderlies who were gathered near the municipal hall to claim their pensions.
Cases
have already been filed by the Philippine National Police (PNP) against the
identified terrorists responsible for the attack.
The
rampant terrorism-related crimes forged stronger ties between the local
government, the PNP, and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). This
cooperation resulted in the apprehension of the fourth most wanted criminal in
the region on February 6 in one of the town villages.
Though
the battle is far from over, the mayor is optimistic that insurgency will cease
in Sison, especially with the current administration in the forefront.
“With
the help of our uniformed personnel from the PNP and the AFP, especially the
thrust of the EO [Executive Order] 70 of President Duterte together with the
Anti-Terrorism Act, rest assured that we will solve this insurgency,” said
Paronia. (DMNR/PIA-Caraga)
Caraga StratCom
Cluster enhances skills of SurSur IOs on news writing, mobile photography
By
Jennifer P. Gaitano
BUTUAN
CITY, Feb. 18 (PIA) – The Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Caraga being the
cluster lead of the Strategic Communications (StratCom) Cluster under the
Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (RTF-ELCAC) has
initiated the conduct of skills training for the information officers (IOs)
from the different barangays and municipalities of Surigao del Sur held on
February 17, 2021, at the Goldbar Restaurant, Tandag City.
This
activity in partnership with the Department of the Interior and Local
Government (DILG) Caraga, which invited all the concerned information officers
in the said province. This was aimed to enhance the knowledge and skills of the
IOs making them better and more effective communicators in their respective
areas, and be able to help in advocating the campaign of the government against
insurgency.
On
behalf of PIA Caraga regional director Abner Caga, assistant regional director
Fryan Abkilan expressed his gratitude to the participating IOs for their
dedication and commitment in fulfilling their tasks and responsibilities by
participating into different useful trainings that could help them become more
effective as communicators.
“I am
grateful to all our participants for taking time off from your busy schedules
to attend this activity. Thank you very much. We, in the Philippine Information
Agency – being the communication arm of the government and the cluster lead of
the strategic communications cluster under the RTF-ELCAC, are committed to
constantly share and disseminate timely, factual, and reliable information to
the general public,” said Abkilan.
Abkilan
also revealed that he was convinced that the most valuable outcome of the said
training-workshop was getting together and understanding the IOs’ role as
information multiplier in the community. “Finally, you have already known the
role of PIO, including how to write a news and produce a textblast; how to
shoot a good photo with your photo captions, and a lot more. So, when you need
some support on these matters, you can easily contact us. Please don’t hesitate
to share your good news to us, through text blast or news stories with good
photos, so that we can also share it through our various platforms,” he said.
“Let us
all go away from here with one mind that the best way to combat insurgency is
to equip ourselves with necessary skills. Let us work together to achieve
this,” added Abkilan.
Also,
Pedrito Alacaba, provincial director of the DILG-Surigao del Sur, said to the
participants that after revisiting the fundamental concepts of Executive Order
70 during the part one of their activities last February 3, they now realized
the significance of communication in local governance, and understood the
StratCom framework of the RTF-ELCAC.
"So,
to test if you really grasped the topics discussed, especially the StratCom
framework, you answered a structured learning exercise. Your outputs showed
that while you have understood your role as communicators, you still need to be
equipped with the technical skills required for effective communication to
better discharge your functions as your LGU’s Information Officer. Hence, we
are here today to learn more from our resource speakers from PIA-Caraga,"
he said.
During
the training-workshop, PIA Caraga personnel thoroughly discussed the role of
the information officers, basic newswriting, production of textblast,
utilization of Viber and other messaging apps, and mobile photography.
(JPG/VLG/PIA-Caraga)
AgSur opens local economy
to int’l trade, engagement with Indonesia
By
Doreen Marielle N. Rosales
BUTUAN
CITY, Feb. 18 (PIA) -- To boost the economic productivity amid the coronavirus
disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the province of Agusan del Sur plans on
opening its doors for international trade and other engagements, according to
Provincial Governor Santiago Cane, Jr.
The
business prospect came after an engagement with Indonesian Consul General in
Davao City Dicky Fabrian who visited the municipality of Prosperidad on January
28, 2021 to explore opportunities in education, socio-culture, and business to mutually
expand the economies of the province and of Indonesia. The engagement was
deemed beneficial for both countries since a huge portion of Indonesia
neighbors the island of Mindanao.
“We
had a very fruitful conversation with the Consul General. Actually, he invited
us to explore opportunities, particularly in Mindanao, that can help fortify
the relationship between the Philippines and Indonesia,” the local official
said in an exclusive interview with Presidential Communications Operations
Office (PCOO) Sec. Martin Andanar for the Network Briefing News on Monday,
February 15.
Improving
the entire business sector was in the best interest of the said meeting. The
invitation to open the provincial economy to import/export was discussed, where
both economies can benefit from an exchange of local goods and products. The
governor said the foreign official is eyeing the exportation of fruits such as
mangoes, lanzones, and mangosteen, and root crops such as sweet potato and
cassava.
Members
and key stakeholders of the business sector were also invited to meet with
members of the said sector in Indonesia to expand business opportunities.
The
creation of foreign exchange programs for students and professionals was also
tackled, with the Philippine Normal University (PNU) of Agusan del Sur, as the
“center of culture and arts” in the country, chosen to house such engagement.
The university also plans on integrating specific courses studying the foreign
culture in their curriculum.
The
governor noted that he was “happy” with the meeting, saying that a “mutual
understanding” is expected out of these engagements.
“The
Consul General’s visit opened doors for more possibilities for the province. We
will definitely pursue these especially once everything goes back to normal,”
he said.
The
province of Agusan del Sur is the fourth largest province in the country and
second largest in Mindanao. Its booming economy is attributed to the richness
of its agriculture and forestry, earning the moniker “Land of Golden
Opportunities.” (DMNR/PIA-Caraga)
AgSur LGU recognizes
PCOO-PIA in gearing up campaign efforts on government's vaccine roll-out
By
Jennifer P. Gaitano
BUTUAN
CITY, Feb. 18 (PIA) -- The local government unit of Trento in Agusan del Sur
has recognized the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) and
Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Caraga for gearing up efforts in
propagating the significance of the government’s vaccination program and its
roll-out/deployment in the country, particularly in Caraga region.
Mayor
William Calvez of Trento shared during the Laging Handa Network Briefing that
before the conduct of information roadshow on the government’s vaccination
program, some locals of the said municipality were hesitant to avail of the
vaccine as they are not sure of the vaccine’s efficacy, effectivity and
after-effects.
“Now
that they already understand better the intention of the government to keep us
all safe, people are now willing to cooperate and looking forward for the start
of the vaccination program,” said Calvez.
The
mayor added that with PCOO and the PIA whose personnel continuously conduct
Pagdu-aw or visitation from one place to another and explain, explain, explain
the government’s vaccination program, many of the locals are now optimistic
that the vaccine could save them from the ill-effects that it has brought in
the country. “We hope to strengthen this effort and we, in the local government
will also do our part for our constituents by ensuring them that these vaccines
are safe and effective,” he said.
The
official also acknowledged the two agencies for constantly reaching out to the
different LGUs amid the pandemic and intensifying information dissemination on
the government’s programs. “This could help people in different municipalities
and cities be convinced to avail of the free vaccines, as they understand
better its advantages,” he said.
He also
said that with the help of the provincial government thru Governor Santiago
Cane, Jr., the funds intended for the vaccines will be made available to cover
all the constituents who need to have the shot of the vaccines, including those
who are identified as priority sectors for the vaccination program.
Calvez
also revealed that relief operations continue for the affected local residents
in the different barangays of the said municipality during this time of
pandemic and the local government unit is also looking into addressing other
issues and concerns, especially on the roll-out/deployment of the government’s
vaccination program. As reported by the national government, the vaccines are
expected to be made available in the country this first quarter of the year.
He
further shared that the conduct of benchmarking to other regions with known
best practices is of great help for the officials and employees of the local
government unit like Trento, which gives focus on agriculture development. He
added that during their latest benchmarking in Claveria and Bukidnon, Misamis
Oriental, they have gained new knowledge that they could also replicate in
Trento. Apart from agriculture, the LGU-Trento also gives priority to the
programs related to developing the structures and the environment.
“Trento,
Agusan del Sur has more or less 60,000 population, and the COVID-19 situation
here is still manageable. We do not have that much number of COVID-19 cases,
and we continue to strictly implement the health protocols in our
municipality,” underlined Calvez. (JPG/PIA-Agusan del Sur)
Caraga NGAs, DRRMOs
prepare for TS Auring
By
Doreen Marielle N. Rosales
BUTUAN
CITY, Feb. 18 (PIA) -- Concerned national government agencies and disaster risk
reduction management offices (DRRMOs) are now outlining their preparedness
measures for the Tropical Storm (TS) Auring which is expected to make landfall
on the evening of Saturday or on Sunday morning, according to Philippine
Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)
Butuan.
As of
8:00 am of Thursday, February 18, Tropical Depression Auring has intensified
into a tropical storm while moving slowly northwestward over the Philippine
sea. Latest PAGASA report states that at 10:00 am of Thursday, TS Auring was
estimated at 685 km East Southeast of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, with maximum
sustained winds of 65 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 80 km/h.
“There
is a possibility that TS Auring may intensify into Severe Tropical Storm prior
to landfall over Caraga on the weekend,” said Ver Lance Galanida, Chief of
PAGASA Butuan City in the Pre-Disaster Risk Assessment during the 26th Caraga
Regional Task Force for COVID-19 (RTF COVID-19) Meeting on Thursday.
Tropical
Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 may be raised over several provinces of Caraga as
early as Friday.
Concerned
government agencies already aligned their preparations for the incoming
disaster. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has issued a
memorandum for the possible activation of Quick Response Teams (QRTs) in their
respective provincial social welfare and development (SWAD) offices and in
their Caraga field office. Food and non-food items have already been
prepositioned and vehicles are on standby for logistical support. Meanwhile,
more than 560,000 medicines and medical supplies have also been prepositioned
by the Department of Health (DOH) Caraga in their provincial offices for the
impending disaster.
The
Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) has already issued a memorandum to have their
89 members of the Special Rescue Unit be on standby for disaster operations
while the Philippine National Police (PNP) has instructed their provincial,
city, and municipal police stations to coordinate with the respective local
government units in their areas.
Meanwhile,
sea travel has been suspended in the ports of Agusan del Norte and Surigao del
Norte. The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) port management offices in the said
provinces are coordinating with shipping lines to prepare for the tropical
storm.
Respective
provincial DRRMOs of the region’s five provinces and the city DRRMO of this
city are also finalizing their preparedness measures before the expected
landfall of TS Auring. Disaster management officials said disaster equipment
such as rescue gears and vehicles are now being prepositioned. They will
also have residents of high-risk areas be evacuated tomorrow, particularly
those in the Surigao provinces, where the tropical storm is expected to make
landfall. Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs) in Agusan del Norte and Surigao
del Sur have already been activated.
During
the meeting, RTF COVID-19 chairperson and Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Caraga
regional director Liza Mazo emphasized the need to make extra preparation for
the incoming disaster to minimize and possibly avoid casualties.
“We
want to learn from our experience with tropical depression Vicky and leave
little to no room for error. We do not want Caraganons to suffer simply because
we have failed to do our tasks in disaster preparedness and management,” she
said.
Moderate
and heavy rains are expected over most parts of Caraga region by Friday until
Sunday morning. (DMNR/PIA-Caraga)
DAR SurSur beats 2020
land tenure target amidst pandemic
By Myra
Q. Yu
TANDAG
CITY, Surigao del Sur, Feb. 16 -- Amidst the coronavirus disease 2019
(COVID-19) pandemic, the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Surigao del Sur
still made it more than 100% in accomplishing the land tenure services (LTS)
target. The overwhelming result is the exerted efforts and commitments from the
field personnel to deliver the expected outputs in the last year's target.
Provincial
Agrarian Reform Officer (PARO) II Leoncio Bautista, in his message during the
2021 target setting held recently, expressed his commendations to the Land
Tenure Improvement Division (LTID) team and the rest of the fieldmen for their
untiring support and cooperation for this huge accomplishment. “Good results
start with good planning,” PARPO II Bautista added. He hopes that for this
year, the same outcome will be achieved.
LTID
OIC Chief Agrarian Reform Program Officer (CARPO) Jorge Quijada said that this
achievement is another breakthrough in the delivery of services and giving
chance to those landless farmers to finally own their lands.
Per
report of CARPO Quijada, LTS major accomplishment includes Research and
Documentation, Distribution of Certificate of Land Ownership Award (CLOA),
Registration of CLOA and Leasehold Operations and Redocumentation activities.
He further said that, in Research and Documentation, the office achieved
212.66% accomplishment with 168 landholdings documented versus the target of 79
landholdings. A total of 184 CLOAs were distributed to 1,147 qualified ARBs
with a total area of 1,978.22 hectares of agricultural lands. Whereas, the
office has able to register CLOA covering 446.5434 hectares involving 230
agrarian reform beneficiaries. Also, accomplished leasehold operations and
redocumentations of 86 lessees covering 266.06 hectares’ province-wide, CARPO
Quijada added.
Meanwhile,
DAR Caraga Regional Director Leomides Villareal recognized and thanked DAR
Provincial Office of Surigao Sur for its contribution to the accomplishment of
the department in the region.
The
department's goal to distribute hectares of land to the farmers was achieved
despite the risk of COVID-19 pandemic, added Villareal. (DAR/PIA-Surigao del
Sur)
Lokal na pamahalaan
ng Agusan del Sur, nakahanda na para sa vaccine roll-out
By
Jennifer P. Gaitano
LUNGSOD
NG BUTUAN, Pebrero 18 (PIA) - Suportado ng lokal na pamahalaan ng Agusan del
Sur ang vaccination program ng national government at nakahanda na ito sa
vaccine roll-out sakaling dumating na ito sa bansa.
Ayon
kay Agusan del Sur Governor Santiago Cane, Jr., Nobyembre pa lang ng nakaraang
taon ay nakaplano na ang Provincial Health Office sa pagpapatupad ng
vaccination program.
“Nasa
final process pagplano na tayo sa vaccination plan kasama na dito ang vaccine
roll-out. Mula sa pag-distribute ng mga ito mula sa storage areas patungo sa
iba’t-ibang mga vaccination centers sa buong probinsya ng Agusan del Sur,” ani
ni Cane.
Inilahad
din ng gobernador na prayoridad nilang bakunahan ang mga senior citizen,
frontliners, at iba pang vulnerable sectors.
Binigyang-diin
din ng opisyal na magpapatupad ng QR code sa vaccination program at masigurong
ligtas ang lahat lalo na sa mga papasok na may transaksyon sa probinsya.
“Ang
Agusan del Sur sa kasalukuyan ay nagsasagawa ng online vaccine registration
program kung saan pwedeng mag-log in ang mga indibidwal na sumasang-ayon na
mabakunahan. Sa ngayon, marami na ring nagparehistro sa nasabing online
program,” banggit ni Cane.
Nilinaw
din ng gobernador na iba ang QR code sa vaccination program at iba din ang para
sa contact tracing.
Sa
pagdu-aw o pagbisita sa Agusan del Sur ng Presidential Communications
Operations Office (PCOO) at Philippine Information Agency (PIA) ay hinimok
naman ni PIA Director-General Ramon Cualoping III ang media na tumulong
sa pagpapalaganap ng magandang balita ukol sa vaccination program ng gobyerno.
“Ginagawa
po naming ang lahat para mas maintindihan ng bawat Pilipino ang programang
bakuna ng pamahalaan. Kaya humihingi din kami ng tulong sa media na tulungan
ang ating gobyerno sa pagpagpapaliwanag sa mga tao ng mga programa ng
pamahalaan lalo na sa vaccination dahil kung hindi magpapabakuna ang mga tao,
mas lalo tayong magtitiis sa hirap na dulot ng virus,” pahayag ni Cualoping.
(JPG/PIA-Agusan del Sur)
Pagpalambo sa NANIE angkonon sa PEZA
By
Karen Decamotan
DAKBAYAN
SA BUTUAN, Pebrero 18 -- Angkonon na sa Philippine Economic Zone Authority
(PEZA) ang pagpalambo sa Nasipit Agusan del Norte Industrial Estate kon NANIE
ug mapasalamaton kini sa pagpurisige gyod nila ni Gobernador Dale B. Corvera,
Kongresista Angel Amante-Matba ug Nasipit Mayor Enrico Corvera nga mapahiluna
na gyod ang proyekto.
Kini
ang gipadayag ni BGen. Charito B. Plaza, director general sa PEZA, sa usa ka
konsultasyon kalabot sa proyekto tali sa mga lokal nga opisyal ug ahensya ingon
man ang mga tag-iya sa yuta nga nagpalibot sa NANIE didto sa Watergate Hotel sa
Butuan.
Ang
NANIE mao ang 62-ektaryas nga luna nga gitakdang palamboon aron mahimong
lokasyon sa mga pabrika ug uban pang negosyo, usa sa 12 Core Processing
Projects nga gipahiluna ubos sa Process! Process! Process! Project sa AGUSAN
UP!, ang kampanya sa pagpalambo sa administrasyon ni Gob. Corvera kaabag ang
buhatan ni Kong. Amante-Matba.
Gisugdan
ang proyekto sa sayong bahin sa dekada 2000. Nahimong hinay-hinay ang
implementasyon niini tungod sa kadaku sa gikinahanglan puhonan ug dili kini
maako sa munisipyo ug sa probinsya. Ang pagsulod sa PEZA mag-abli sa proyekto
sa posibleng pagsulod usab sa igong puhonan gigak sa mahimong mga partners
niini.
Sumala
pa ni Plaza nga mas gihatagan og prayoridad karon sa PEZA nga ma-develop ang
NANIE nga mahimong lokasyon sa tanang priority projects ilalom sa Fishery,
Agri-Forestry, Mining and Ecotourism o FAME, ang key economic drivers sa
rehiyon sumala sa development vision sa Caraga.
“I
thank Gov. Dale Corvera and Cong. Angel for their leadership and efforts to
pursue this NANIE. Mao nga kami sa PEZA, amo jud gi priority ang Agusan del
Norte aron matukod ning NANIE o kaning Economic Zone,” sumala pa ni Plaza.
Mahinumduman
nga mismo si Gob. Corvera, Kong. Amante-Matba ug Mayor Corvera ang mibisita
kang BGen. Plaza sa iyang buhatan sa kaulohan sa miaging tuig aron personal
kini nilang ma-estorya.
Sa
maong pagbisita, nasabutan nga ang PEZA na ang mo-angkon sa pag-develop sa
NANIE ug mamahimong mopalit pa sila og mga yuta sa palibot niini aron
madugangan pa ang 62 hectares nga proclaimed ecozone.
Sa
maong konsultasyon sa miaging semana, gipasabot ni Plaza sa mga landowners ug
concerned agencies ang dako nga benepisyo pang-ekonomiya sa NANIE ug sa tanang
Agusanons nga mamahimong maka-trabaho unya.
“Kaning
sa NANIE, ato jud ni i-priority aron ato na jud masugdan kining dakung programa
aron magdala og kaayohan ug ekonomikanhong kauswagan sa atong probinsya ug sa
tibuok Caraga Region,” dugang ni Plaza.
Nadasig
usab ang mga landowners sa palibot nga mga luna sa NANIE hinungdan nga willing
nila i-baligya ang ilang yuta ngadto sa PEZA base sa Zonal Value.
“This
is a onetime opportunity, let’s do this. So that we can leave a legacy nga
matagaan og trabaho ang mga katawhan. Dapat mahimo ang Caraga nga modelo sa
ecozones,” panapos nga pahayag ni Plaza.
Gipasabot
usab sa direktor-general nga kinahanglan nga mag-identify og laing mga lugar
kung asa ang specific areas nga mahimong ecozone aron masumiter ngadto sa
kaulohan. (Agusan Up, LGU Agusan del Norte/PIA Agusan del Norte)
Mga residente sa
floating houses sa Talacogon, Agusan del Sur tumanggap ng ayuda
By
Jennifer P. Gaitano
LUNGSOD
NG BUTUAN, Pebrero 18 (PIA) -- Bagamat may kalayuan ang lugar kung saan
makikita ang mga residenteng naninirahan sa floating houses sa Barangay Sabang
Gibong, bayan ng Talacogon sa Agusan del Sur, tinungo pa rin ito ng mga kawani
ng Philippine National Police, lokal na pamahalaan ng Talacogon, kasama ang
Agusan Media Club para makapagbigay ayuda sa mga pamilya at mga bata.
Baha pa
rin ang lugar dulot ng bagyong Vicky mula pa noong Disyembre ng nakaraang taon.
Hanggang ngayon ay hindi pa humupoa ang tubig baha na malapit lang sa sabang
river.
Bawat
pamilya ay tumanggap ng canned goods, noodles, bigas, used clothing mula sa
donasyon ng ibat-ibang sektor, face mask at face shield, at mga laruan at
candies para sa mga bata.
“Malaki
talaga ang pasasalamat namin sa inyo. Umaasa kami na may susunod pang ayuda na
ibibigay sa amin dito at marami pang grasya ang darating,” ani ni Felipa
Goloran, punong barangay ng Sabang Gibong, Talacogon, Agusan del Sur.
Lubos
din ang pasalamat ng mga opisyal sa nasabing barangay dahil walang naitalang
kaso ng COVID-19 sa kanilang lugar. Patuloy naman sumusunod sa health protocols
ang mga residente at mga dayo sa lugar.
Binigyang
diin naman ni Richard Grande, presidente ng Agusan Media Club, ang kahalagahan
ng pagtulong sa kapwa kahit paman sa kinakaharap nating pamdemya.
“Alam na natin kung gaano kahirap ang buhay ng mga residente dito. Kahit sa
maliit na bagay at paraan sa tulong na rin ng ibang nagbigay donasyon, malaking
bagay na ang maibibigay nating tulong sa ating mga kababayan dito,” pahayag ni
Grande.
Ang
Barangay Sabang Gibong ay may mahigit isang libong residente at mahigit 200
households. Pagsasaka at pangingisda naman ang ikinabubuhay nila dito.
(JPG/PIA-Agusan del Sur)
'Project Buhay
Kalikasan' mas pinaigting sa Agusan del Sur
By
Jennifer P. Gaitano
BUTUAN
CITY, Pebrero 18 (PIA) -- Sa kabila ng pandemya ngayon, nagkaisa pa rin ang mga
kawani ng Philippine National Police at Agusan Media Club, kasama ang San
Francisco Association of Differently Abled Person Multi-Purpose Cooperative
(SAFRAADAP-MPC), para sa isang tree planting and caring sa Sitio Damilag,
Barangay Pisaan, bayan ng San Francisco sa Agusan del Sur.
May
kabuuang 300 lawaan seedlings ang natanim ng grupo para makatulong sa
pagpapanatili ng kalikasan at maayos na kapaligiran para sa mga Agusanons.
Sa
tulong ng SAFRAADAP-MPC na siya ring namamahala sa man-made eco-forest sa
nasabing barangay, mas matututukan nito ang pagpapalago ng mga tinanim at
inaasahang mas marami pang matulungang mga eskwelahan para sa supply ng mga
upuan at mesa para sa mga estudyante at guro.
Nag-abot
din ng financial assistance ang PNP sa pangunguna ni PNP-Caraga regional
director Police Brigadier General Romeo Caramat, Jr., sa halagang P21,000 para
sa kooperatiba ng PWD na nagtigil-operasyon dulot ng pandemya ngayon at dahil
wala pa ring pasok sa mga paaralan.
“Malaki
ang aming pasasalamat at nakilala at napili ang SAFRAADAP-MPC na siyang gawing
tree plantation, at nabigyan din kami ng P21,000 kaya maraming Salamat,” ani
ni Aquilis Bayano, manager ng SAFRAADAP-MPC.
Nanawagan
naman si Director Caramat sa mga ahensiya ng pamahalaan na aktibo ring
makibahagi sa ganitong aktibidad sa komunidad na magdudulot ng kabutihan sa mga
kababayan, maging sa mga susunod pang henerasyon.
“Nagtatanim
tayo dahil gusto natin naniniwala tayo sa proyekto ng ating Presidente – ang
pagtatanim ng mga punong kahoy,” banggit ni Caramat.
“Mula pa sa mga nagdaang officials dito sa San Frans, may nilagdaang Memorandum of Agreement ang LGU, PNP at SAFRAADAP na ito’y gawing forest reserve, at nakita nga natin ang resulta na lumaki at dumami na ang mga kahoy,” pahayag naman ni Richard Grande, president ng Agusan Media Club. (JPG/PIA-Agusan del Sur)
