Friday, August 19, 2022

50 GPP Coordinators sa AgNor, gibansay 

DAKBAYAN SA BUTUAN -- Mokabat sa 50 ka mga Gulayan sa Paaralan Program (GPP) Coordinators sa nagkalain-laing tulunghaan sa probinsya sa Agusan del Norte ang gibansay mahitungod sa Integrated Farming and Organic Agriculture sa Butuan City.

Ang maong pagbansay, gipangunahan sa buhatan sa Provincial Agriculture Office (PAO) kaabag ang Department of Education – Agusan del Norte ug Department of Agriculture – Caraga ubos sa GPP sa probinsya nga panggamhanan.

Kabahin kini sa padayon nga mga lakang nga gihimo sa probinsya nga panggamhanan nga matabangan ang mga mag-uuma ug fisherfolks sa probinsya ubos sa kamanduan ni Gob. Ma. Angelica Rosedell M. Amante pinaagi sa programang AGUSAN UP diin gisugdan ni kanhing gobernador, Kong. Dale B. Corvera kaniadto. 

Tumong sa maong kalihukan nga mapausbaw pa ang ilang kaalam mahitungod sa agrikultura gikan sa produksyon hangtud sa pag-atiman lakip na ang pag-gamit og organic nga materyales niini. Tinguha usab niini nga matagaan sila og kapasidad nga mo-giya sa pagdumala sa implementasyon sa maong programa sa tagsa-tagsang ka tulunghaan. 

Kalabot usab kini sa preparasyon sa umaabot nga indigay sa Search for Best GPP School Implementer nga magsugod karong Oktubre.

Tudloan ang nasangpit nga mga partisipante mahitungod sa Livestock Production and Management, Vegetable Production and Management, Tilapia Production and Fish Pond Management ug Organic Farming. Tudloan usab kini sila og aktwal nga Concoction Formulation o Demonstration. 

Mitambong sa maong kalihukan si Provincial Administrator Elizabeth Marie Calo, isip representante ni Gob. Angel Amante uban ni Provincial Agriculturist Alvin Aclan ug mga personahe sa DA-Caraga. (KKD, LGU Agusan del Norte/PIA Agusan del Norte) 

 

Friday, August 19, 2022

AgNor tinguha nga makabaton og youth trainer matag lungsod

DAKBAYAN SA BUTUAN -- Aron mas mapalapdan pa ang serbisyo ug ma-reach out pa ang mga kabatan-onan, nagpahigayon ang probinsyal nga panggamhanan sa Agusan del Norte og Training of Trainers’ (TOT) mahitungod sa Peer Education and Peer Helping ubos sa Adolescent Health and Development Program (AHDP) sa Cabadbaran City.

Tumong sa maong kalihukan nga maka-baton og mga youth trainer sa matag lungsod ug syudad sa tibuok probinsya sa Agusan del Norte aron matabangan nga mapahiluna ang panginahanglanon sa mga kabatan-onan mahitungod sa ilang personal issues ug concerns isip usa ka batan-on ug makahatag og sakto nga impormasyon sa sayop nga pagsabot mahitungod niini. 

Dugang niini, tinguha usab sa maong kalihukan nga mapasayon ra ang pag-access sa mga kabatan-onan sa mga serbisyo ngadto sa tagsa-tagsa nila ka lungsod.

Gibansay ang matag Youth Representative, Sangguniang Kabataan Officers ug AHD Program Coordinator kada lungsod mahitungod sa: 1) Orientation on Youth Peer Education, 2) Changing Bodies, Changing Selves, 3) Sex, Gender, and Human Sexuality, 4) Teen’s Sexuality & Reproductive Health Concerns, 5) Peer Helping ug ang 6) Organizing & Designing a Youth Peer Education Session. 

Ang kompleto nga pagbansay nagtugot sa mga partisipante nga makagradwar isip mga magtutudlo ug facilitator sa ilang mga kaedad. 

Ang nasangpit nga kalihukan gipangunahan sa buhatan sa Provincial Social Welfare and Development (PSWD) pinaagi sa Provincial Population and Development Program uban sa pakigtambayayong sa ReachHealth Caraga ug DepEd-Agusan del Norte pinaagi sa programa sa Youth Optimizing Life Opportunities kun YOLO. 

Misalmot sa maong aktibidad si Board Member Keefe Blue R. Leonar, Chairperson sa Committee on Youth ug SK Provincial Federation President, PSWD Officer Silver Joy Tejano, Provincial Population Focal Person Alfie Semonette Pabillore ug ang mga Resource Speakers. (KKD, LGU Agusan del Norte/PIA Agusan del Norte) 

 

Friday, August 19, 2022

SEC cancels NWorld’s incorporation for fraud

SURIGAO DEL SUR -- The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)  canceled the  registration of AlphanetWorld Corporation with business name and style as NWorld for employing fraud in the procurement of its certificate of incorporation.

An order dated July 28, 2022 the SEC Company Registration and Monitoring Department (CRMD) discovered that one of NWorld’s incorporators provided an invalid Tax Identification Number (TIN) in the Articles of Incorporation it submitted to the Commission.

“The use of an invalid and false TIN on NWorld’s Articles of Incorporation constitutes fraud in the procurement of the certificate of registration, which is a valid ground for the revocation of the Corporation’s Certificate of Incorporation,” the order read.

The CRMD noted that the TIN is an essential requirement in all applications handled by all government agencies, as provided by Executive Order No. 98 dated April 28, 1999. This means that the filing of the articles of incorporation of a company will be disapproved should it fail to provide a valid number.

“Fraud as a ground for the revocation of a Certificate of Registration of a corporation refers to fraud attendant in the registration of the corporation and must be contained and connected with the documents and/or papers presented to the Commission for registration of said corporation,” according to the CRMD.

Prior to the revocation of its corporate registration, the Commission En Banc on February 23, 2022, issued a cease and desist order (CDO) against NWorld for its illegal solicitation of investments from the public. The CDO was declared permanent on July 19, 2022.

The SEC issued the CDO against NWorld and its officials, including President Julius Allan C. Nolasco, after finding that the company has been selling and/or offering investment packages priced from P4,750 to P19,000 in exchange for NWorld products and a guaranteed monthly return of up to P127,000. Business transactions were supposedly made through the company’s official webpage.

Member investors were also promised discounts of up to 30% for every purchase of NWorld products, referral bonuses, and an additional P25,000 when they meet the 25 pairs of recruits.

The scheme involved the sale and offer of securities to the public in the form of investment contracts, whereby a person invests his money in a common enterprise and is led to expect profits primarily from the efforts of others, according to the SEC.

Section 8 of Republic Act No. 8799, or the Securities Regulation Code provides that securities shall not be sold or offered for sale or distribution within the Philippines, without a registration statement duly filed with and approved by the SEC.

While NWorld was a duly registered corporation, it had never secured a secondary license from the Commission as the issuer of securities or broker-dealer nor registered any securities for a public offering pursuant to the SRC.

“The evidence presented by NWorld in support of its allegations and arguments therein simply failed to trounce the finding of this Commission that NWorld is engaged in the sale of securities in the form of investment contract, and is in continuous violation of Section 8 of the [Securities Regulation Code],” the Commission En Banc held, as it denied NWorld’s motion to lift the CDO. (Neil Maynard C. Conde, SEC Information Officer/PIA-Surigao del Sur)

 

 

Friday, August 19, 2022

Phil Eagle Foundation campaign -AgiLAYA visits Bislig City

BISLIG CITY, Surigao del Sur -- The local government unit of Bislig City headed by Mayor Florencio C. Garay, with the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources (DENR)- CENRO Bislig chief Nathaniel E. Racho, warmly welcomed the Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) on its  visit to  Caraga Region on August 11 to13, 2022.

Anchored on the theme: “Lasting Freedom from trapping, shooting and habitat loss for our national symbol”, the Behavioral Change Campaign dubbed as "AgiLAYA", was conducted in Bislig City.

The campaign is in line with the 35th anniversary of PEF and the 50th anniversary of Dr. Kennedy’s return to the Philippines. PEF accordingly is a non-profit organization that was created to save the endangered Philippine Eagle and its rainforest habitat.

The importance of saving, protecting, and rescuing the eagles is their advocacy, which brought Dr. Robert “Bob” S. Kennedy, Ornithologist, and instigator of Philippine Eagle Research and Conservation, to the Caraga Region.

There were series of activities  during the campaign. On August 12,,  Tree Planting Activity at DENR Arboretum, Sitio Sanyata, San Roque, and "Welcome Dinner" and Press Conference at Highland Function Farm and Restaurant were conducted. 

The following activities happened on August 13, Bislig Birdwatching FB Page Launching, Birdwatching Orientation, and Short Forum at Tinuy-an Falls, in Barangay Burboanan. There was also a Public Talk held at Bislig City Cultural and Sports Center.

Moreover, PEF had an exhibit on the customized t-shirts, jackets, key chains, and other merchandise items wherein the proceeds will be used for the protection and conservation of the Philippine Eagle.

Attendees were Mayor Florencio C. Garay, represented by Mr. Napoleon L. Velez, City Information Officer; Mr. Dennis Salvador, PEF Executive Director and Dr. Jayson Ibanez; Mr. JC Sta. Teresa; Gen. William Hotchkiss III, Chairman, Cantilan Bank; For. Victor B. Sabornido (PENRO)-Surigao del Sur; Hon. Conrad Cejoco, SP Member; PNP-Bislig Personnel headed by PLtCol Micheal B. Lozada; DepEd Bislig Division Personnel and Staff, headed by Ms. Gregoria T. Su, Ph.D., Bislig City Division Superintendent; North Eastern Mindanao State University (NEMSU) Bislig Faculty, Students and Staff. The campaign was featured by Philippine Daily Inquirer, Rock Radio, and Radio Bandera. (NGPB/ CIO-Bislig/PIA-Surigao del Sur)

Friday, August 19, 2022

CENRO Bislig holds Basic GIS to CSU OJT

BISLIG CITY, Surigao del Sur -- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources- City Environment and Natural Resources Office (DENR-CENRO) - Bislig City headed by Nathaniel Racho initiated a 3-day Basic Geographic Information System (GIS) Training on August 15 to 17, 2022 at the DENR-CENRO Bislig Conference Hall in Bislig City.

FR/ ICT Focal Kent Cloyd Bandoy facilitated the activity  participated  by the 16 Forestry Students who are On the Job Training (OJT)  from Caraga State University ( CSU ). 

Accordingly, GIS is a system that creates, manages, analyzes, and maps all types of data. GIS connects data to a map, integrating location data with all  types of descriptive information. It is a type of database containing the geographic data, combined with software tools for managing, analyzing, and visualizing those data.

GIS software produces maps and other graphic displays of geographic information for analysis and presentation. With these capabilities, a GIS is a valuable tool that visualizes spatial data or builds decision support systems for the organization or the user.

A working GIS integrates five key components: hardware, software, data, people, and methods. Hardware is the computer on which a GIS operates. Today, GIS software runs on a wide range of hardware types, from centralized computer servers to desktop computers used in stand-alone or networked configurations.

 A geotagging activity using the Geotag Camera at CENRO Bislig Arboretum, Rest and Recreation Area, and Barangay San Roque, Bislig City were also conducted and performed by the OJT students during the event. (NGPB/DENR-CENRO Bislig/PIA-Surigao del Sur)

 

 

Thursday, August 18, 2022

DSWD, DA-NDA visit SLP beneficiary-organization in Butuan

BUTUAN CITY -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga, through the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP)-Zero Hunger Program and in partnership with the Department of Agriculture-National Dairy Authority (DA-NDA), recently facilitated a benchmarking activity and learning visit for the members of the Backyard Goat Raisers SLP Association at the Jolly Goat Dairy Farm in Dumalagan, this city.

The DSWD-SLP and DA-NDA organized the said activity to equip the association members with knowledge on how to manage a dairy goat farm since the SLPA proposed to have Dairy Goat Production as their livelihood project. 

Before the learning visit, participants attended various capacity-building activities such as project proposal preparation, leadership and organization development, and orientation on the Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty Program of the DSWD. 

The Zero Hunger Program as a new action item implemented under the DSWD-SLP is a national-initiated partnership program aiming to provide poor and marginalized farmers with financial livelihood assistance, capacity-building, and skills training. Moreover, it promotes functional complementation of livelihood assistance from different Program Convergence Budgeting (PCB) partner agencies to achieve a common goal of uplifting our poor individuals and organizations. (DSWD-Caraga/PIA-Caraga)

 

Thursday, August 18, 2022

Kapulisan sa San Francisco, AgSur gimugna ang “PBBM” para sa katawhan

AGUSAN DEL SUR -- Ang San Francisco Municipal Police Station (MPS) sa lungsod sa San Francisco, niining probinsya ubos sa pagdumala ni Police Lieutenant Colonel Nathaniel P Agatep, ang officer-in-charge, gipakusgan ang usa ka proyekto nga gipangunahan sa Agusan del Sur Police Provincial Office (ADSPPO) nga gitawag ug “PBBM” nga ang bu-ot ipasabot “Panapton, Butang ug Bado Ko, Makanmo (ma-imo)”.

Kini gihimo atol sa gipahigayon nga Culmination Ceremony sa ika-27th Police Community Relations (PCR) Month dili pa lamang dugay didto sa Camp D.O. Plaza, ADSPPO, Patin-ay, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur. 

Tungod niini, gaawhag ang atong mga kapulisan nga manuktok sa inyong malumong kasing-kasing ug magahangyo sa pagsalmot sa maong paningkamot aron makatigum kita ug ubay-ubay nga mga panapton, duwa-an, senina, sapatos, tsenilas ug daghan pang uban nga mga butang para matunol kini ngadto sa katawhang nanginahanglan. 

Daku kaayo ang pasalamat sa San Francisco MPS tungod Kay ubay-ubay na usab ang mitugon ug midonar para sa maong programa. Nagpasalamat usab ang ahensiya sa mga stakeholders nga aktibong miduyog niining proyekto. (San Francisco MPS/ADSPPO/PIA-Agusan del Sur)

 

Thursday, August 18, 2022

SKs in Talacogon promote lined-up activities in August 2022

AGUSAN DEL SUR -- The Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Officials of the Local Government Unit of Talacogon are relentless in delivering their programs and activities in observance of the Linggo ng Kabataan 2022.

Mayor Pauline Marie R. Masendo, together with the Sangguniang Bayan (SB) members headed by Vice Mayor Melchor Demegillo, the SK Chairpersons from the 16 barangays of Talacogon representing the SK Federation President Ralf Frias, and the Local Youth Development Officer -  Waynedeal Bonono, spearheaded the kick-off celebration of the "Linggo ng Kabataan” 2022 with the theme: “Intergenerational Solidarity: Creating a World of all Ages”, which highlighted the following activities for a month-long celebration:

* Ms. SK Muse 2022

*Basketball Tournament

*Volleyball Tournament

*TikTok Dance Competition

*Yelling Competition

*Literary Competition

*Sabayang PagBigkas

*Promotional Video

*Dance Contest

*Seminar and Symposium

With the reforms promulgated in Republic Act 10742, the Sangguniang Kabataan Reform Act of 2015, Linggo ng Kabataan is mandated to be observed during the week that the 12th of August falls to coincide with International Youth Day in every barangay, municipality, city, and province.

This annual celebration acknowledges the talents, skills, and interests of the youth by providing them with fun and meaningful activities. The theme reminds us that the world needs to leverage the full potential of all generations.

Mayor Masendo challenged the young Talacognons to be effective leaders and good role models to their fellow youth. “May this project of the SK's would be parallel to its objectives to create awareness and encouragement among youth to stay motivated and productive despite the uncertainties,” she said. (LGU-Talacogon/PIA-Agusan del Sur)

 

Thursday, August 18, 2022

ADSPPO in partnership with MinDA initiates ocular inspection in Bunawan town

PROSPERIDAD, Agusan del Sur – To give light and hope to the Indigenous Peoples (IP) community of Sitio Dinagat, San Marcos in the Local Government Unit of Bunawan, Agusan del Sur, the personnel of Agusan del Sur Police Provincial Office (ADSPPO) headed by Police Colonel Jovito C Canlapan, Acting Provincial Director, conducted an ocular inspection on August 5 to determine the necessary projects to be established at the aforesaid area.

The said activity was a joint effort together with the Philippine National Police (PNP) Press Corps led by Mr. Richard Grande, in partnership with Mindanao Development Authority (MinDa) headed by Secretary Maria Belen “Mabel” Sunga Acosta, chairperson represented by Mr. Argie Leparto, Chief of Planning and Research Division (PRD), and Engr. Emelian Lawansa, Chief of Area Management Office – Northeastern Mindanao (ARO-NEM). 

The said visitation started with an Opening Prayer by Hon. Basaño Lacasa, Purok Chairman, followed by Words of Welcome by Hon. Raymundo Luna, Brgy. Kagawad, and Statement of Purpose by Engr. Lawasan and Mr. Leparto. 

Select students of Panaghiusa Alang Sa Kaugalingnan ug Kalingkawasan, Inc. (PASAKK) Indigenous Peoples School also rendered a Manobo dance in their ethnic Manobo attire, which is a clear manifestation of their rich culture preservation that killed the delight of the audience.

Leaving no space for errors, the inspecting team from Davao City initiated the Open Forum to hear some of the long-time predicaments of the local residents aside from the availability of potable water that needs to be addressed appropriately. It was then revealed that one of their major concerns is the lack of teachers in their locality for the young learners who need an hour of travel via motorized boat to reach San Marcos on a daily basis.

To further realize the possible intervention to be made, the visiting team together with AgSur Cops conducted way forward conference at Bunawan Municipal Police Station, where they tackled about the findings of their visitation coupled with two proposals: (1) to establish potable water (installation of water-purifying technology and water-line connection from San Marcos to Sitio Dinagat) and (2) a feasible solution to the educational needs of the PASAKK IP School.

“In behalf of ADSPPO, I would like to extend my sincerest gratitude to MinDA for being with us today despite the distance of the agency. This ocular visitation will be a stepping stone to finally uplift the way of living of our less fortunate brothers and sisters of Sitio Dinagat,” PCol Canlapan said.

This is in line with the Community Perspective of the PNP P.A.T.R.O.L Plan 2030 under the Objective of A safer place to live, work, and do business with in relation to the Transformation Program of the Organization. (ADSPPO/ PIA-Agusan del Sur)

 

Thursday, August 18, 2022

HIV: Tamang Edukasyon Laban sa Diskriminasyon

LUNGSOD NG BUTUAN -- Kasabay ng selebrasyon ng International Youth Day, binisita noong Agosoto 12, 2022 ng grupo ng mga kabataan mula sa Democrito O. Plaza Memorial Hospital (DOPMH Young Adolescent Team) ang Regional Rehabilitation Center for Youth Caraga (RRCY-Caraga) para magsagawa ng Health Session patungkol sa nagkakataasang kaso ng Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) sa rehiyon.

Ang nasabing session ay pinangunahan ni Bb. Geraldine Mosquera at aktibo namang kinalahokan ng mga personahe at residente ng naturang pasilidad. Isa sa mga diskusyon na tumatak sa isipan ng mga dumalo ay kung papaano ang tamang komunikasyon at tamang edukasyon sa mga pasyenteng may HIV.

Ani ng speaker, ang HIV ay isang sakit na kinakailangan ng medikal na atensyon, hindi ito nararapat na gawing sentro ng diskriminasyon kung kaya’t mas mainam na maagang malaman ng mga kabataan ang wastong pagiwas sa mga bagay o gawain na makakadulot nito - ika nga “prevention is better than cure”.

Bago pa man matapos, nagbigay ang mga bisita ng mga kagamitan pang-sports katulad ng bola para sa volleyball, badminton rackets, at chess board bilang bahagi ng kanilang adbokasiya sa malusog na pangangatawan sa pamamagitan ng pisikal na mga aktibiti. 

Mensahe ng ahensya, nawa’y ito na ang maging simula ng magandang relasyon ng Center sa karatig nitong ospital at sa iba pang posible nitong maging partner. (DSWD-Caraga/ PIA-Agusan del Sur)

Thursday, August 18, 2022

PGAS recognizes Outstanding SPES graduates

AGUSAN DEL SUR – Some one hundred twenty-three (123) beneficiaries of the Department of Labor and Employment’s (DOLE) Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES) from this province graduated this year from the different universities in the country. 

Sixteen (16) of which were recognized and awarded with cash incentives by the Provincial Government of Agusan del Sur (PGAS) for graduating with Latin Honors: nine (9) Magna Cum Laude and seven (7) Cum Laude recipients --- by far the batch of SPES graduates with the most Latin honors.

“Sa atong SPES babies, proud na gani mi nga nakagraduate mo og college, but to graduate with honors, garbo gyud mo sa atong probinsya… Dako sab akong pasalamat sa Department of Labor and Employment sa partnership nato sa pag implement niining programa sa probinsya (To all our SPES babies, I am proud that you did not only graduate from college, but you also did it with Latin Honors, which gave pride to our province. I also thank the Department of Labor and Employment for the partnership and for implementing this program in our province),” Gov. Santiago Cane, Jr. shared, as he led the recognition and awarding of cash incentives to the said graduates. 

Vice-Governor Samuel Tortor and the members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, were also present during the said event.

The implementation of SPES was made possible through the support and commitment of the Provincial Public Employment Service Office (PESO) headed by Ms. Divina P. Lagumbay, Provincial PESO Manager.

The Special Program for Employment of Students or SPES more known as Summer Job is the department’s youth employment-bridging program which aims to provide temporary employment to poor but deserving students, out-of-school youth, and dependents of displaced or would-be displaced workers during summer and/or Christmas vacation or any time of the year to augment the family’s income to help ensure that beneficiaries can pursue their education. (DOLE-Caraga/ PIA-Agusan del Sur)

 

Thursday, August 18, 2022

KKDAT AgSur Chapter conquers Top Spot in Sining Bayanihan 2022 Competition Regional Level

PROSPERIDAD, Agusan del Sur – The Kabataan Kontra Droga at Terorismo (KKDAT) members from the different provinces of Caraga Region compete in this year’s Sining Bayanihan 2022 with the theme “Kabataan Tayo Mismo: Pwersa ng Pagkakaisa at Bagong Pag-asa” by showcasing their talents in the field of Performing Arts, Visual Arts, and Literary Arts.

This competition aims to enhance the talents of the KKDAT members and showcase Filipino cultural values, patriotism, creative energies, collaborative strategies in community service and sustain and further develop KKDAT chapters at all levels.

The KKDAT Agusan del Sur Chapter bagged Top Spot in the different categories which include the following: KKDAT Sibagat Chapter 1st Place in Cultural Dance; KKDAT Sal Luis Chapter 1st Place in Spoken Poetry; and KKDAT San Francisco Chapter 1st Place in English Essay Writing.

“Congratulations to the competent and talented Kabataan of Agusan del Sur. Continue inspiring others to showcase your talents and become the pride of all the AgSurnons. Always bear in mind that ADSPPO is always ready to support the KKDAT Agusan del Sur. Such a fiery performance! Keep it up everyone!” PCol Canlapan said.

This is in line with the Community perspective of the PNP P.A.T.R.O.L Plan 2030, the Transformation Program of the Organization. (ADSPPO/PIA-Agusan del Sur)

 

 

Thursday, August 18, 2022

DSWD, PGAS namahagi ng Livelihood Settlement Grant sa mga FRs

BUTUAN CITY -- Pinangunahan ng Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga, kasama ang Provincial Local Government of Agusan del Sur (PGAS) at Philippine Army (PA), ang pamamahagi ng Livelihood Settlement Grant (LSG) sa 117 na mga dating rebelde mula sa iba't-ibang munisipyo ng Agusan del Sur kamakailan lang sa Naliyagan Cultural Center, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur.   

Ang bawat benepisyaryo ay nakatanggap ng Php20,000 o may kabuuang halaga na P2.34 milyon mula sa Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) ng DSWD.   

Sa kanyang mensahe, sinabi ni Offcier-in-Charge Assistant Regional Director for Operations Jean Paul Parajes, na nawa'y makatulong ang Livelihood Settlement Grant sa pagbabagong-buhay ng mga dating rebelde at ng kanilang mga pamilya. Hinikayat din niya ang mga benepisyaryo na gamitin ng maayos ang natanggap na tulong pinansyal at palaguin ito.  

Bukod kay Parajes, nagbigay rin ng mensahe si Agusan del Sur Governor Santiago Cane, Jr., at pinaalalahanan ang mga benepisyaryo na ang lahat ng bagay nagsisimula sa maliit. Binigyan-diin din niya na huwag sayangin ang oportunidad na ipinagkaloob sa kanila at magsimula sa pagtayo ng maliliit na negosyo. Aniya, lalago rin kalaunan ang munting negosyo na itinayo nga mga dating rebelde at lalaki na rin ang kanilang kita.  

Kasabay ng pamamahagi ng Livelihood Settlement Grant, nag-abot din ng dagdag na Php20,000 si Cane para sa general merchandise project ng Kasapa Loreto Farmers Association - isang asosasyon na binubuo ng mga dating rebelde.

Ang pamimigay ng tulong pinansyal ay parte ng implementasyon ng Executive Order 70, series of 2018, isang hakbang ng pamahalaan upang wakasan ang kaguluhan sa bansa at matulungan ang mga dating rebelde at kanilang mga pamilya na maibalik sa normal at tahimik na pamumuhay. (DSWD-Caraga/PIA-Agusan del Sur)

 

Thursday, August 18, 2022

ADSPPO conducts Feeding Program to residents in AgSur village

AGUSAN DEL SUR -- The personnel of Agusan del Sur Police Provincial Office (ADSPPO) headed by PCol Jovito C Canlapan, Acting Provincial Director, conducted Feeding Program to residents of Sitio Cuajao, Purok 1, Patin-ay, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur on August 17, 2022.

This activity is in relation to the 121st Police Service Anniversary celebration with the theme: “Matibay na Ugnayan ng Pulisya at Mamamayan, tungo sa Pagkakaisa, Kapayapaan, at Kaunlaran”. 

The visiting police officers prepared three huge rice pots filled with arrozcaldo that put smile and happiness to the faces of the local residents of the said area. In addition, a so-called "Bring Me" game was also conducted that was enthusiastically participated by the children that made them more aware of their surroundings.

"We have conducted this feeding program many times and we will not get tired of doing this again and again because it is our desire and eagerness to deliver tangible and quality public service in this manner to our fellow Agsurnons," Col Canlapan said.

This is in line with the Community Perspective of the PNP P.A.T.R.O.L Plan 2030 under the Objective of A safer place to live, work, and do business with. (ADSPPO/PIA-Agusan del Sur)

 

Thursday, August 18, 2022

ADSPPO leads Clean-Up Dirve 

AGUSAN DEL SUR -- Armed with brooms, dust pans and sacks, the personnel of Agusan del Sur Police Provincial Office (ADSPPO) headed by PCol Jovito C Canlapan, Acting Provincial Director, duly represented by Police Executive Master Sergeant (PEMS) Noel P Lambid, Provincial Executive Senior Police Officer (PESPO), conducted a Clean-up Drive on August 16, 2022 at P-3 Barangay Patin-ay, Prosperidad, this province.

The said activity is in line with the 121st Police Service Anniversary Celebration with the theme: “Matibay na Ugnayan ng Pulisya at Mamamayan, tungo sa Pagkakaisa, Kapayapaan, at Kaunlaran”.

The scope of the area that was polished by the vanguards of the community started from crossing dxGP Agusan Radio Station to the Barangay Hall of the aforesaid area.

"I am very glad that we extended our daily cleaning routine beyond the camp parameters because we strongly believe that being clean and green is not just an inspiration but an action and may this activity inspire the people who will witness our benevolence to replicate a similar act," PCol Canlapan said.

This is in line with the Community Perspective of the PNP P.A.T.R.O.L Plan 2030 under the Objective of A safer place to live, work, and do business with. (ADSPPO/ PIA-Agusan del Sur)

Thursday, August 18, 2022

BCPO enhances linkage with media

By Jennifer P. Gaitano

BUTUAN CITY – The Butuan City Police Office (BCPO) headed by Police Lieutenant Colonel Rommel Villamor, officer-in-charge, enhances its knowledge and skills on media engagements, with the aim to have a good working relationship and build  stronger  partnership with media. 

PLtCol Villamor challenged all the information officers of the five police stations under BCPO to apply their learnings as they continue their undertakings and linkages with the media partners in the city and region in general. 

“It is really important that we build good relationship with the media since they are our partners in information dissemination efforts and in return, they also serve as our watchdogs – letting us know of the situations happening around us, especially on matters that concern peace and order and security of the community,” said Villamor.

Police Major Riza Torotoro, chief, Public Information Office of BCPO also highlighted that every week they conduct media briefing which they call “Police Hour”, which serves as an avenue where they could discuss with the media partners the updates and accomplishments of the five police stations under BCPO, and be able to get their commitment to help deliver relevant information to the general public.

“With this enhancement skills seminar on media relations, we, in the BCPO, want to capacitate our information officers in the different police stations, for us to improve how we deal with the media and how we can better engage with them in our activities. We recognize the efforts and initiatives of our media in helping us relay significant messages down to the grassroots,” said Torotoro.

During the said seminar, the representatives from the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Caraga and Butuan City Public Information Office, served as the resource speakers. 

The participating police officers learned about media relations, the role of spokesperson, and how to respond to top questions from the media during press conferences, press briefings and interviews, among others. They also underwent practical exercise in the afternoon session with the presence of some media personalities in the city. (JPG/PIA-Caraga)

Thursday, August 18, 2022

AgSur FRs benefit from DSWD’s livelihood settlement grant 

TALACOGON, Agusan del Sur – Among the one hundred seventeen (117) beneficiaries, twelve (12) Former Rebels (FRs) of this unit have received a Livelihood Settlement Grant (SLG) amounting to PhP240,000.00 from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) held on August 12, 2022 at the Naliyagan, Cultural Center, Barangay Patin-ay, Prosperidad, this province.

Provincial Governor of Agusan del Sur Hon. Santiago B. Cane, Jr., together with Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer (PSWDO) Razel O. Montemor, facilitated the activity, and was attended by Provincial Director Arleen Ann R. Sanchez of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)-Agusan del Sur, 60IB Commanding Officer Lt. Col Merril C. Sumalinog, 26IB Commanding Officer Lt. Col Sandy R. Majarocon, Philippine National Police (PNP), and other partner agencies.

LSG is a government program under DSWD which is designed to provide financial assistance worth PhP20,000.00 directly given to each eligible Former Rebel to support the establishment of his livelihood as he goes back to the fold of the law.

“Dako kaayo akong pasalamat sa gobyerno tungod sa walay pu-as nga suporta ug benepisyo nga among nadawat gikan sa nagkalain-laing ahensya sa gobyerno. Kini maong benepisyo dako na kaayo kining tabang kanamu ilabi na sa among pamilya (I am thankful to the government for its continued support and provision of basic services through the different concerned agencies. All these really helped us including our families),”said former rebel alias Rex. 

The awarding of financial assistance to the FRs was made possible through the convergence effort of the government agencies as stipulated in Executive Order No. 70 (EO70) - institutionalizing the whole of nation approach to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (ELCAC) in attaining an inclusive and sustainable peace, security and development that address the root causes of insurgency to end local armed conflict in the countryside.

Meanwhile, Lt. Col Sandy R Majarocon, Commanding Officer of this unit, expressed his gratitude to the LGUs and concerned agencies, particularly the Provincial Governor of Agusan del Sur and DSWD for fulfilling their obligations on providing livelihood to FRs. He congratulated all the former rebels who  received livelihood assistance from the government for their commitment to remain good and faithful to the government. Also, he reminded the FRs to be financially sensible and make wise use of their money which is duly intended for their livelihood and family. (2Lt Kayce M Abuan, Acting CMO Officer, 26IB, PA/ PIA-Agusan del Sur)

 

Thursday, August 18, 2022

SNCAT chief orients TVI administrators on ABDD

BUTUAN CITY -- Surigao del Norte College of Agriculture and Technology (SNCAT) College Administrator Abegail B. Eupeña on Wednesday, August 17, oriented the Technical Vocational Institution (TVIs) Administrators on the Area-Based and Demand-Driven (ABDD) Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET).

During the conduct of the Regional TVI Administrators’ Conference held in Butuan City, the ABDD is following the PSALM Approach (Policy-Oriented, Sector-focused, Area-based, Labor Market-driven).

According to Administrator Eupeña, the guidelines support the implementation of an area-based demand-driven policy direction at all levels of operation.

Specifically, it aims to: a) respond to the needs of the industries at the national or at the local level; b) deliver programs according to the identified skills priorities and emerging skills needs in the area; and c) consolidate the major processes with corresponding process cycle time (PCT) leading to the development of TVET programs to respond immediately to the identified priority and emerging skills at the local level.

Eupeña added the area-based and demand-driven TVET consolidates the major TESDA processes leading to the development and delivery of TVET programs to respond to the identified priority and emerging skills at the national, regional, and provincial levels. The major processes of the area-based and demand-driven TVET are: a) Skills mapping; b) Competency Standards (CS) and Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) Development; c) Capability Building Program for Trainers; and d) Program Registration/Program Recognition.

The official further said the ABDD concept promotes agility and flexibility, adapts and adopts strategy/international trend, addresses changing skills needs in the area, and recommendation from the organizational developmental exercises.

Earlier, TESDA-Caraga Regional Director Tarhata S. Mapandi reiterated TESDA Circular No. 080, series of 2020 particularly the accreditation under Dual Training System under the amended implementing rules and regulations.

It can be recalled that early this year, TESDA-Caraga hosted the "Enterprise - Based Training to the MAX" in Butuan City, graced by DDG Anecito “John” D. Bertiz III, deputy director-general for TESD operations. It was attended by different industry groups, national line agencies, medial partners, TESDA officials and personnel.

The objective of the activity is to conduct a social marketing and advocacy campaign on EBT to the Max and to meet with various stakeholders of TESDA in relation to the agency’s partnerships and would-be partner industries and other organizations. (Robert E. Roperos, TESDA-Caraga/PIA-Surigao del Norte)

Thursday, August 18, 2022

PMO Surigao Conducts Workshop on the Formulation of Private Ports Zone Plans

SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte,  Aug.18 (PIA) --As an added service to private ports operation under the jurisdiction of the Port Management Office of Surigao, a guided tutorial/workshop on the formulation of the Zone of Significant Port Interest (ZSPI) Plan was conducted at the Port of Surigao.

The preparation and submission of ZSPI Plan indicating in detail the boundaries of both land and water areas situated on the proposed port facilities, is required under PPA Administrative Order No. 05-2022 or the Revised Policy on the Development, Construction, Operations and Maintenance of Private Ports. 

“Considering that the preparation of ZSPI Plan involves technical knowledge and inputs, PMO Surigao saw it fit to assist private port operators operating in our area of responsibility,” said Acting PMO Surigao Manager Froilan Caturla. 

Facilitated by PMO Surigao’s Engineering Services Division led by its Acting Manager Lawrence Lyle Cagas and Acting Principal Engineer Carlson Martinez, the ZSPI Plan workshop was conducted in two batches, and covered the design parameters, formulation of the ZSPI Map and other requirements. (PPA- PMO Surigao/PIA- Surigao del Norte)

 

Thursday, August 18, 2022

DAR Surigao Norte nagkaroon ng hanay ng nagtatapos sa Farm Business School

SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte, Agosto 18 (PIA) -- May tatlumput-dalawang (32) mga magsasakang-miyembro  sa San Juan Producers Association (SJPA) ng Alegria, Surigao del Norte, ang naging magsasakang-negosyante nang magtapos sila sa Farm Business School (FBS) ng Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) sa Surigao del Norte.

Sinabi ni DAR OIC-Provincial head Maria Elizabeth L. De Guzman na layunin ng FBS na turuan ang mga agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) na maging mga agricultural entrepreneur upang isulong ang pagsasaka bilang isa sa mga negosyo kung saan ang mga ARBs ay maaaring kumita ng mas malaki.

"Ang aktibidad na ito ay naglalayong tulungan ang mga magsasaka na mapataas ang kanilang kaalaman at kasanayan sa pagbuo ng competitive farm enterprises na magbubukas ng mga oportunidad para sa kanila na kumita ng mas malaki," aniya.

Ibinunyag ni De Guzman na ang 32 ARBs ay sinanay sa iba't ibang kaalaman sa pagnenegosyo at advance farming practices na sumasaklaw sa kabuuang 25 sesyon.

Sinabi niya na ang FBS ay nagbigay ng kapangyarihan sa mga kalahok upang ang mga lupaing ipinagkaloob sa kanila ng DAR ay makapagpabago ng kanilang buhay at buhay ng iba sa pamamagitan ng maayos na pamamahala sa kanilang mga lupain at kanilang mga produkto sa mga tuntunin ng pagbebenta ng kanilang iba't ibang mga pananim.
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Ang inyong aktibong pakikilahok sa aktibidad na ito ay nagpapakita na kayo ay handa na para sa hamon na naghihintay sa inyo dahil kayo malapit nang maging Agripreneur,” aniya.

Ang FBS ay maihahalintulad sa isang sistemang pang-edukasyon na idinisenyo upang mabigyan ang mga magsasaka ng mga pamamaraan upang i-maximize ang kanilang mga produktong pang-agrikultura upang kumita ng mas malaki, matuto ng mga estratehiya sa marketing, at iba pang mga pagkakataon upang maiangat ang kanilang kalagayan sa pamumuhay. (DAR- SDN/ PIA- Surigao del Norte)

 

Thursday, August 18, 2022

32 Farmers graduate from DAR's Farm Business School in Alegria town

SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte, Aug. 18 (PIA) -- Some 32 farmer-members from the San Juan Producers Association (SJPA) in the Local Government Unit of Alegria, Surigao del Norte, graduated from the Department of Agrarian Reform Surigao del Norte Farm Business School.

The graduated farmers have transformed themselves into farmer-entrepreneurs as they graduated from the Department of Agrarian Reform’s (DAR) Farm Business School (FBS) in Surigao del Norte.

DAR OIC-Provincial head Maria Elizabeth De Guzman said the FBS aims to develop the agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) into agricultural entrepreneurs to promote farming as one of the businesses which ARBs could draw big earnings.

She said it is designed to help the farmers upgrade their knowledge and skills in developing competitive farm enterprises that will open opportunities for them to earn more.

De Guzman said that the thirty two ARBs were trained on various entrepreneurial skills and advanced farming practices covering a total of 25 sessions and the FBS has empowered the participants to make the lands awarded to them by the DAR change their lives and the lives of others by properly management of the land and their products in terms of marketing their various crops.

"Your active participation in this activity shows that you are now ready for the challenge that awaits you as you are now one step ahead to become Agripreneurs." De Guzman said.

The FBS can be compared to an educational system designed to provide the farmers with techniques to maximize their agricultural products to earn more profit, learn marketing strategies, and other opportunities to uplift their living conditions. (DAR- Surigao del Norte/PIA- Surigao del Norte)