DOH detects 11 cases of COVID-19 variants in Caraga
BUTUAN CITY,
Apr. 22 -- As of April 22, 2021, the Department of Health - Center for Health
Development (DOH-CHD) in Caraga reports detection of additional coronavirus
diseases 2019 (COVID-19) variants in the region based on the results received
from the University of the Philippines-Philippine Genome Center. Of the 68
samples, 11 were positive for COVID-19 variants, one B.1.1.7, first detected in
United Kingdom; two B.1.351, first detected in South Africa; and eight P.3,
first detected in the Philippines.
The
confirmed case of B.1.1.7 variant is a resident of Buenavista, Agusan del Norte
while the rest of the cases are residents of Butuan City. Upon initial
investigation, these cases are Locally Stranded Individuals (LSIs), Returning
Overseas Filipinos (ROFs), and close contacts of LSIs with no travel history
outside Caraga.
All cases
are asymptomatic. They have already completed their prescribed quarantine
period and discharged from their respective quarantine facilities. Monitoring
and tracing of their close contacts are being conducted by the concerned LGUs.
The
department is closely monitoring and coordinating with the health authorities
of the local government units concerned for the implementation of appropriate
actions and national protocols as stipulated in Department Memorandum No.
2021-0218 or the Interim Guidelines on Routine Biosurveillance for SARS-CoV-2
and Management of Cases with Identified Variants to contain the spread of these
COVID variants in the region.
“With the
recent report of COVID-19 variants in the region, we are appealing to all
Caraganons to strictly adhere to the health protocols in all settings, correct
and consistent wearing of masks and face shields, frequent handwashing,
maintaining social distancing, and listening to verified sources of
information," said DOH-CHD Caraga Regional Director Dr. Cesar Cassion.
"We
call upon the priority eligible groups such as frontliners, senior citizens and
those with comorbidities to coordinate with your respective health units for
enlistment to our ongoing vaccination program against COVID-19, to get
additional layer of protection,” RD Cassion added. (DOH Caraga/PIA Caraga)
Army, AgNor town execs meet village officials for BDP implementation
By 1Lt. Roel T. Maglalang
BUENAVISTA, Agusan del Norte, Apr. 22 -- The local government unit (LGU) of Buenavista in partnership with the 23rd Infantry (Masigasig) Battalion (23IB) conducted a town hall meeting with the members of the barangay councils of Macalang, Guinabsan, Sangay, Lower Olave and Simbalan all of Buenavista town held recently in Poblacion 6, here.
The
gathering of the barangay council members was aimed to discuss and revisit the
issues and concerns of the implementation of the Retooled Community Support
Program (RCSP) in the said barangays. The meeting also finalized plans for the
implementation of priority programs and projects that will be funded under the
Barangay Development Program (BDP). During the meeting, the barangay captains
of said barangays presented their Barangay Development Plans, including their
proposed livelihood skills training programs that will help enhance the
knowledge and skills of the residents.
The barangay
captains thanked the 23IB for the continued support the unit provided to the
said barangays. They also conveyed their support and expressed readiness to
work in the implementation of peace and development initiatives of the
government.
The five
barangays involved in the meeting are considered Geographically-Isolated and
Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAs) of Buenavista town and identified as
influenced-barangays of the Communist New People’s Army (NPA) Terrorist (CNT)
but were all cleared through the implementation of the CSP program in 2019.
Buenavista
Municipal Administrator Elmer Maboloc, during the meeting, commended the
barangay council members and the 23IB for the unified efforts to end the local
communist armed conflicts in the area.
“Let us help
one another to thwart the CNT activities and stop their violence. Every
one of us plays a vital role in protecting our communities against terroristic
activities and threats,” Maboloc said.
He also
emphasized the importance of building a strong and meaningful partnership with
the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police
(PNP) and become vigilant and alert against the terroristic activities of the
CNTs in the areas.
Lt. Col.
Julius Cesar C. Paulo, the commander of 23IB, appreciated the participation of
the barangay captains and their all-out support to the peace and development
initiatives of the government.
“We will
work with you in your communities not only to address the security and peace
concerns but also to assist and facilitate the delivery of government services.
Insurgency is not only the concern and responsibility of the Army and PNP but
it is also your responsibility and concern. Winning the war against insurgency
can only be achieved through combined efforts of all sectors and peace partner
concern,” Paulo said.
He also
challenged the barangay officials to continue to report to the Army any
suspicious personalities sighted in the area. (CMO Officer, 23IB Philippine
Army/PIA Agusan del Norte)
Pagpahiluna sa Food Basket sa Kitcharao, gihisgutan sa konsultasyon
By Shena Mae Pabia
DAKBAYAN SA BUTUAN, Abril 22 -- Gihisgutan kagahapon sa usa ka Consultative Meeting sa mga cluster players ug project partners ang pagpahiluna sa Food Basket, ang core processing project sa lungsod sa Kitcharao, Agusan del Norte.
Ang Food
Basket usa sa 15 Core Processing Projects nga kabahin sa kampanyang Process!
Process! Process! ubos sa AGUSAN UP!, ang kampanya sa pagpalambo sa
administrasyon ni Gob. Dale Corvera kaabag ang buhatan ni Kongw. Angel
Amante-Matba.
Ang miting
gipasiugdahan sa Agusan Up Coordinating Unit ug gitambungan sa mga personahe sa
Municipal Agriculturist Office, Department of Trade and Industry ug vegetable
farmers.
Tumong sa
miting nga ma-detalye ang mahimong components sa proyekto ug malatid ang mga
lakang ngadto sa implementasyon niini.
Sa
panaghisgut nakita nga kulang gyod ang suplay sa daghang matang sa gulay nga
regular nga ginakaon sa mga lumulupyo sa Agusan del Norte. Mas taas pa ang
panginahanglan kung iapil sa merkado ang mga syudad sa Butuan ug Surigao ug
ubang bahin sa Caraga.
Niini,
mitumaw sa diskusyon nga ang mahimong dagway sa proyektong Food Basket sulod sa
pito ka tuig nga pag-pagpalambo niini gikan ning tuiga hangtud sa tuig 2027 mao
ang mosunod: 1) Base sa panginahanglan, 500 ektaryas nga produksyon area sa nagkalain-laing
matang sa gulay, 2) Pick and pay farm tourism, 3) Little Baguio Market2, 4)
Vegetable and other food items trading, 5) Vegetable and other food items
processing.
Gilantaw nga
kapin kon kulang 300 ka pamilya, labing daghan kanila sa Kitcharao, ang
mahimong kabahin sa pagpahiluna ug pagpalambo sa proyekto ug mahimong kabahin ug
mabulahan unya sa industriya.
Ipahiluna ang detalyadong business plan sa maong proyekto ug pormahon ang mahimong corporate set-up niini sa mosunod nga tulo ka bulan ug gilantaw nga makasugod sa implementasyon sa inisyal nga 50 ektaryas sa Agosto ning tuiga. (LGU Agusan del Norte/PIA Agusan del Norte)
