Caraga RTF intensifies info drive for COVID-19 vaccination
By
Doreen Marielle N. Rosales
BUTUAN
CITY, March 3 (PIA) -- With the vaccine rollout for the coronavirus disease
2019 (COVID-19) expected to commence in the incoming months in Caraga, the
Regional Task Force against COVID-19 One Caraga Shield (RTF-COCS) vows to
intensify its efforts to educate the public on the COVID-19 vaccines and the
government’s actions to have every Filipino be vaccinated against the deadly
disease.
“Ang
pinaka importante actually right now, ang pinaka challenge is pag-increase ng
confidence level [of the public]. Information dissemination is very important,
that's the real key,” said Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles during the Caraga
Regional Task Force against Local Communist Armed Conflict (RTF-ELCAC) 1st
Quarter Full Council Meeting for CY 2021 on Wednesday, February 24, who also
acts as the Cabinet Office for Regional Development (CORDS) of Caraga region.
Per the
data on the Regional Readiness Assessment, the Department of Health (DOH)
Caraga reports that as of February 17, all five provincial governments and
the city government of Butuan has only reached 50% of the total target in terms
of demand generation, social mobilization, and communication for the COVID-19
vaccine deployment.
This
prompted the provincial government of Agusan del Norte to take further steps to
intensify its information drive.
“Usa sa
among concern is kining mga agam-agam sa mga tao, mga kahadlok, that’s
why in the province, we are creating a team na muconduct ug massive information
drive, of course, with the guidance from DOH para masabtan sa atong mga tao na
importante kini na kalihukan [One of our concerns is the speculation and
fear of the people (on the vaccines) that’s why in the province, we are
creating a team that will conduct massive information drive, of course, with
the guidance from the DOH so that people will understand the importance of this
initiative],” said Agusan del Norte Provincial Governor Dale Corvera.
In
addition, the provincial government will provide P1 million to each local
government unit in the province to support their efforts for the COVID-19
vaccination.
The DOH
Caraga also continues to spearhead the production of information, education,
and communication (IEC) materials for the vaccination program.
“On-going
na po ang ano natin [production ng] mga IEC materials, mga tarpaulins for this
coming vaccination,” said Ma. Jasmine Sarce, the National Coordinator for the
COVID-19 vaccines.
In
addition to the IEC materials provided by the national office, DOH Caraga is
also producing localized information materials for residents in Caraga. As of
writing, a Bisaya version of the “COVID-19 Vaccination 10 Must Know” is under
production.
Meanwhile,
Gov. Corvera also stressed the importance of public figures getting involved
personally in the COVID-19 vaccination program.
CabSec
Nograles is also optimistic that public confidence on the vaccines will
increase, especially now that the vaccine rollout in some regions have already
begun.
“Ito
yung magiging premise, yung makikita sa mga tao [yung pagbabakuna]. ‘To see is
to believe,’ ika nga. Nevertheless, ipagpatuloy pa rin natin yung mga planong
inihanda ng mga LGUs, ng DOH para sa information dissemination,” said CabSec
Nograles. (DMNR/PIA-Caraga)
DA, LGU: Partners in
info dissemination
By Aurelius P. Arais
BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 3 -- “Pen is mightier than a sword.”
This is
how Regional Executive Director Abel James I. Monteagudo of the Department of
Agriculture (DA) - Caraga described the importance of an information officer in
influencing the public.
He said
that in the digital world, the flow of information is almost instantly
accessible through the electronic media.
Despite
the fast flow of communication nowadays, Monteagudo reiterated the vital role
of the one who packages the information whether in print or broadcast.
“The
responsibility now lies in the information officer who encodes the information
in the communication world. They need discipline and credibility,” he said.
Monteagudo
was the guest of honor during the awarding of the certificate of recognition to
the local government unit-based farmcasters who relentlessly fulfill their
commitments in bringing information to the farmers.
Initiated
by the DA-Caraga Regional Agriculture and Fishery Information Section (RAFIS)
headed by Regional Information Officer Emmylou T. Presilda, the following
farmcasters were recognized: OIC-City Agriculturist Lolita P. Sayman of Bislig
City, Stella Asuncion R. Sabaldan of the Provincial Veterinary Office
(PVO)-Surigao del Norte, Zenaida D. Piramide of the Provincial Agriculture
Office (PAO)-Surigao del Norte, Joel B. Corvera and Julius C. Quijada of
PAO-Agusan del Sur, Fritzieh Y. Trujillo of PAO-Surigao del Sur, and retired
Farmcaster of PVET-Surigao del Sur Higinio Ganate.
“Farmcasters
are our partners in sharing the right information for the agriculture in the
provinces, thus we are grateful for their support,” Presilda said.
LGU
farmcasters and members of the DA-Caraga Information Network composed of the
information officers from DA-attached agencies and bureaus converged last
February 23-24, 2021 for the 4th Radio Broadcast Messaging Harmonization
Workshop wherein the participants capsulized their respective info
dissemination messages through radio plugs.
The
radio plugs will be aired on DA-sponsored radio programs and radio spots across
the region, and the advocacy campaign of the respective offices.
The
term farmcaster refers to the radio personality hosting radio programs
airing agricultural updates and information, coined from the mainstream media,
the broadcasters.
Information
dissemination is one of the 12 strategies and initiatives to grow agriculture
in 2021 and beyond through strategic communication support. (DA-Caraga/PIA
Caraga)
Bislig City joins rabies awareness month celebration
BISLIG CITY, Surigao del Sur, Mar. 3 -- The city government of
Bislig joined the celebration of Rabies Awareness Month in the country
with this year’s theme, “Maging Responsableng Amo, Huwag Hayaang Gumala ang mga
Lagang Pusa’t Aso.”
The city government through its City Veterinary Services Office (CVSO)
has scheduled a free anti-rabies vaccination to 24 barangays of the city.
The CVSO enjoined the residents of the said barangays to bring their
pets during their visit. Pregnant and sick animals are not allowed.
In a report, rabies remains to be a public health problem in the
country, accounting for 200 to 300 deaths each year.
Most
reported domestic pets such as cats, dogs, and monkeys cause cases of rabies.
The virus usually comes from their saliva but also can be transmitted to humans
through biting and scratching. While there is a small number of people who have
survived rabies, it remains a fatal disease. (With a report from
CIO-Bislig/PIA-Surigao del Sur)
P14.9M gigahin alang gymnasium ug evacuation center sa Las Nieves
By
Jessica O. Mellejor
DAKBAYAN
SA BUTUAN, Marso 3 -- Masugdan na ang pagtukod og gymnasium ug evacuation
center (Phase ll) sa Barangay Poblacion, Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte human
gi-aprubahan sa Sangguniang Panlalawigan ang pondo alang niini nga mokabat sa
P14,989,449.73 nga gigahin sa lokal nga panggamhanan sa Agusan del Norte.
Alang
sa hapsay nga implementasyon gihatagan sa Sangguniang Panlalawigan pinaagi sa
Sanggunian Resolution No. 062-2021, og otoridad si Agusan del Norte Gobernador
Dale B. Corvera tubag sa hangyo niini pinaagi sa sulat pinitsahan Enero 13,
2021 nga hatagaan og otoridad alang sa pagpirma sa Contract Agreement sa ngalan
sa probinsya ug ang QUADCON Builders Design aron madali ang pagtrabaho sa
Gymnasium ug Evacuation Center (Phase II) sa barangay Poblacion, Las Nieves,
ning lalawigan.
Giaprobahan
sa 18th Sangguniang Panlalawigan sa Agusan del Norte, sa pagpanguna ni Bise
Gobernador Ramon AG. Bungabong, ang maong proyekto tungod kay ang gymnasium ug
evacuation center mahinungdanon kayo panahon sa emergency aron maprotektaran
ang kinabuhi ug kabtangan sa tawo sa wala pa ang kalamidad, panahon sa
kalamidad ug human sa epekto sa kalamidad.
Ang Sanggunian Resolution No. 062-2021 nga naghatag og otoridad sa pagpirma sa MOA giduso ug gipangunahan sa duha ka authors nga si Provincial Board Member James T. Reserva ug Provincial Board Member Dick Victor B. Carmona ug naaprubahan atol sa ika 75th regular sesyon. (LGU Agusan del Norte/PIA Agusan del Norte)
Caraga RTF,
puspusan ang kampanya sa pagbabakuna kontra COVID-19
By
Doreen Marielle N. Rosales
LUNGSOD
NG BUTUAN, Marso 3 (PIA) -- Sa nakatakdang vaccine rollout para sa coronavirus
disease 2019 (COVID-19) sa Caraga sa susunod na mga linggo, puspusan na ang
pangangampanya ng mga miyembro ng Regional Task Force against COVID-19 One
Caraga Shield (RTF-COCS) para sa pagbabakuna laban sa nakamamatay na sakit.
“Ang pinaka importante actually right now, ang pinaka challenge is pag-increase ng confidence level [of the public]. Information dissemination is very important, that's the real key,” ani Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles sa nagdaang Caraga Regional Task Force against Local Communist Armed Conflict (RTF-ELCAC) 1st Quarter Full Council Meeting for CY 2021 noong Miyerkules, Pebrero 24.
Ayon sa
datos ng Department of Health (DOH) Caraga sa kanilang Regional Readiness
Assessment noong Pebrero 17, kalahati pa lamang sa kabuuang target para sa
demand generation, social mobilization, and communication ng COVID-19 vaccine
deployment ang nakamit ng mga provincial governments ng limang probinsya sa
rehiyon at ng syudad ng Butuan.
Dahil
dito, magsasagawa pa ng mas agresibong pangangampanya ang probinsya ng Agusan
del Norte.
“Usa sa
among concern is kining mga agam-agam sa mga tao, mga kahadlok, that’s why in
the province, we are creating a team na muconduct ug massive information drive,
of course, with the guidance from DOH para masabtan sa atong mga tao na
importante kini na kalihukan [Ang isa sa mga alalahanin naming ay ang agam-agam
at takot ng mga tao (sa mga bakuna) kaya dito sa probinsya, gagawa kami ng
isang team na magsasagawa ng malawakang information drive, syempre sa
patnubay ng DOH, upang maintindihan ng mga tao ang kahalagahan ng mga
inisyatibong ito],” giit ni Agusan del Norte Gobernador Dale Corvera.
Bibigyan
din ng provincial government ang bawat local government unit sa probinsya ng P1
milyon bilang suporta para sa isasagawang pagbabakuna.
Patuloy
naman ang DOH Caraga sa paggawa ng mga information, education, at communication
(IEC) materials para sa malawakang pagbabakuna na isasagawa ng pamahalaan.
“On-going
na po ang ano natin, [production ng] mga IEC materials, mga tarpaulins for this
coming vaccination,” sambit ng National Coordinator for COVID-19 Vaccines Ma.
Jasmine Sarce.
Bukod
sa mga materyales na ipinalabas ng kanilang national office, gumagawa din sila
ngayon ng localized materials. Sa kasalukuyan, may ginagawang Bisaya version ng
“COVID-19 Vaccination 10 Must Know” ang kagawaran.
Samantala,
binigyang-diin ni Gob. Corvera ang kahalagahan sa pakikilahok ng mga public
figures sa COVID-19 vaccination program.
“Ako
gani, as local chief executive, kung dawaton ko sa DOH, pwede ko magpauna ug
bakuna kay para kita na mga influencer dapat makita sa mga tao na wa ta
mahadlok arun sila, musunod napud (sa pagpabakuna). [Bilang isang local chief
executive, handa ako na unang magpabakuna, kung papayagan ako ng DOH, upang
makita ng publiko na hindi tayo natatakot at susunod na din sila sa
pagpapabakuna],”aniya.
Positibo
naman si CabSec Nograles na tataas ang kumpyansa ng publiko sa pagpapabakuna
lalo na’t nagsisimula na ang ibang rehiyon sa kanilang pagbibigay ng mga
bakuna.
“Ito yung magiging premise, yung makikita sa mga tao [yung pagbabakuna]. ‘To see is to believe,’ ika nga. Nevertheless, ipagpatuloy pa rin natin yung mga planong inihanda ng mga LGUs, ng DOH para sa information dissemination,” dagdag pa ni CabSec Nograles. (DMNR/PIA-Caraga)
