PIA News Service - Thursday, December 15, 2011

New 402 Brigade commander asks brigade to help in PNoy's effort for lasting peace

by David M. Suyao

AGUSAN DEL SUR, Dec. 15 (PIA) -- The new 402nd Infantry Brigade Commander, Col. Ronald Abano, formally sworn office following the turn over ceremony at the 402 Brigade headquarters in New Leyte, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur.

Abano replaced Col. James Jacob, who was temporarily assigned after rebels raided Taganito Mining in Claver, Surigao del Norte recently.

According to 4th Infantry Division Assistant Commander and former 402nd brigade commander Gen. Emeliano Gupana, the turn over ceremony marks a significant, more responsive occasion in the army to become attuned to the ever changing times of the operational condition of Caraga Region in particular.

As response, Albano said he will follow all orders of the higher command, especially the Commander-in-Chief.

“As a good soldier standing before you, I am here to pursue our goal with determination in this new area of responsibility. I therefore ask the men and women of 402nd Brigade that we move in unison to achieve our mission to make the area peaceful and productive. Let us be one in helping our Commander-in-Chief, Pres. Aquino for his efforts for a lasting peace. With this, I am accepting the challenge with new hope to answer the new call of duty as a professional soldier,” Albano said.

Albano is not new to Caraga Region. He was once a battalion commander of the 30th Infantry Battalion based in Surigao del Norte, and he said he is familiar with Caraga Region. (PIA-Agusan del Sur)

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Caraga reg'l health office provides public toy safety tips

by Nora CL Molde

BUTUAN CITY, Dec. 15 (PIA) -- The Department of Health – Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD) Caraga regional office warns the public on the health hazards that can be acquired on substandard and toxic toys.

Giving gifts especially toys to children this holiday season is already a practice by most Filipinos that is why the DOH is providing tips and warnings to the public in order to a have safe celebration and to avoid the bad effects to one’s health.

The DOH suggested that in buying toys, buyers should check on the packaging and look for the following information: License to Operate (LTO) number; name and address of licensee; recommended age of child; and warning signs.

Based on the DOH advisory, a good toy is also characterized by the following: suitable to the child’s physical capabilities, mental and social development; appealing and interesting to the child; and well constructed, durable and safe for the child’s age.

Also, DOH-Caraga cites the Do’s and Don’ts in toy safety, like, checking the labels on the packaging and observe precautions appearing in the labels to ensure the safety of the child; ensure that the child will play with a toy suited for his/her age under adult supervision; dispose plastic packaging accordingly and keep it out of reach of children; for children under age three, do not buy the following toys: balls with a diameter of 1.75 inches or less so as to prevent chocking; that easily breaks into small parts of pieces like glass or brittle plastics.

Furthermore, toys containing small detachable parts or pieces which could become lodged in the throat; with sharp points and edges; with electrical parts, unless supervised by an adult; with parts that could pinch or entrap fingers, toes or hair; with parts put together by straight pins, sharp wires or nails that are exposed and easily detached are not advisable for children under age 3. (PIA-Caraga)

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BFAR-Caraga to turnover patrol boat to Del Carmen, Siargao Island

by Robert E. Roperos

BUTUAN CITY, Dec. 15 (PIA) -- The Regional Office of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Caraga is set to turnover a patrol boat to the municipality of Del Carmen, Siargao Island that will help in the conservation, protection and rehabilitation of the environment and natural resources.

During the recent interview with a local broadcaster here, BFAR-Caraga Regional Director Nerio Casil said illegal fishing is very rampant in the coastal areas of Siargao Island, which prompted them to take necessary action.

Dir. Casil also said that with the said motor vessel, illegal fishing will be minimized as they are determined to run after those fishermen who are practicing dynamite fishing and other illegal fishing activities.

Casil said illegal fishing activities tend to happen when perpetrators know that the arm of the law cannot reach them.

However, the BFAR chief of the region emphasized that authorities are determined to go after these violators to end illegal fishing no matter how far they are in the main land of Surigao City and in the region. He also called on the townspeople and Philippine National Police (PNP) for support in this cause to protect the environment and natural resources. (PIA-Caraga)

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DTI warns public to be cautious in buying substandard products

by Robert E. Roperos

BUTUAN CITY, Dec. 15 (PIA) -- With the coming of the Yuletide Season, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Agusan del Norte warned the public to be cautious when buying substandard items and products.

This, after the Consumer Welfare Unit of the said agency received around 60 complaints from the buying public who have bought defective products particularly Christmas lights and appliances.

However, according to Mr. Win Palma of DTI-Agusan del Norte, all complaints were given attention.

“Sa mga reklamong nadawat sa among buhatan, kadaghanan niini mao ang mga depektibong produkto ilabi na sa natad sa electronics apan kini gihatagan gayud og pagtagad sa DTI,” Palma said.

(Of the complaints received in our agency, majority of these are the defective electronic products but these were all given appropriate action.)

With this, the official urged the public to be vigilant in buying items especially the electronic products as these are the most common items that were complained by the buying public.

Palma also called the public to keep in touch with their office should they happened to experience buying defective substandard products because this may also cause destruction due to faulty electrical devices. (PIA-Caraga)

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DILG to Agusan del Norte municipal officials: “Spend cash incentives to projects”

by Robert E. Roperos

BUTUAN CITY, Dec. 15 (PIA) -- Municipal Officials of the Province of Agusan del Norte are reminded that cash incentives received must be spent to projects that will benefit their constituents.

In an interview with a local radio station here, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Agusan del Norte Provincial Director Clementino Pontillo said officials of the municipality should spend their cash incentives to the projects and programs stipulated in their annual investment plan.

Pontillo added this is to ensure that the cash incentive received will go to projects that will help in developing their respective areas, thus benefiting the people.

“Ang cash incentive nga ilang nadawat kinahanglan gamiton aron mas mapalambo pa ang ilang mga lugar kund diin kini nahipatik sa annual investment plan sa matag munisipyo… Busa, nanawagan kami kanila nga unta, madapat gayud ang maong kantidad sa nagkadaiyang proyekto ug programa aron makabenepisyo ang mga katawhan niini,” he said.

(The cash incentive they received must be used in the development of their areas that are also embodied in the annual investment plan of every municipality… That is why, we are calling the municipal officials that they should spend the said amount to different projects and programs that will benefit the people.)

The cash incentives were given to those local government units, who were recognized by DILG for the implementation of good governance, which is the flagship program of President Benigno S. Aquino III and is highlighted in the Philippine Development Plan of 2011-2016. (PIA-Caraga)

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BFAR urges municipal officials to implement coastal clean-up

by Robert E. Roperos

BUTUAN CITY, Dec. 15 (PIA) -- The provincial office of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Agusan del Norte has urged the officials of the coastal municipalities in the province to implement coastal clean-up, in support to the conservation, protection and rehabilitation of the environment and natural resources as presented in the Philippine Development Plan of the Aquino administration.

Provincial Fishery Officer Ernesto Jamero recently said the province’s lone city of Cabadbaran has already included in their city ordinance, directing the Cabadbaranons through the different barangays to implement coastal clean-up monthly.

Jamero added this will not only help in protecting the environment but will also give good health especially to all the people living in the coastal areas.

The BFAR official said all municipal officials should also craft ordinance to enforce costal clean-up regularly.

Of the 10 municipalities and one city of the province, only one municipality (Las Nieves) in the province is not located within the coastal area. (PIA-Caraga)

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ABAMIN Rep vows continuous support to Butuan City

by Robert E. Roperos

BUTUAN CITY, Dec. 15 (PIA) – Abante Mindanao (ABAMIN) Party-list Representative Maximo Rodriguez, Jr. on Thursday vowed to continue supporting the city government here for the development of the city and the entire Caraga Region.

In a press conference held at the City Mayor’s conference room here, Rodriguez said that part of the pork barrel he is receiving will go to the Mindanao Rural Development Project (MRDP). He added the city of Butuan, through Mayor Ferdinand Amante, was able to receive some P1 million for the development of infrastructure projects.

Rodriguez also said the province of Bukidnon as well as in Surigao were also given appropriate budget for infra development.

He emphasized that part of the infrastructure development is the construction of drainage systems that will benefit majority of the people in Mindanao. He said he is happy to note that the city government of Butuan is also pushing for Solid Waste Management System which is in-line with the plans and programs of ABAMIN.

The official also stressed ABAMIN is also supporting the infrastructure development on school buildings as he believed that this is one of the factors in providing quality education to pupils and students in Mindanao.

For ABAMIN, Rodriguez believed that Mindanao is the “Tiger Economy” of the country.

“Mindanao will be the place where food in the country will be sourced out… We are the food basket of the country so infrastructure development on agriculture must also be prioritized,” he said.

Rodriguez further said he will be pouring in more infrastructure projects along Butuan and Surigao corridor especially developing roads such as asphalt overlaying and road concreting that will bring more development to Caraga Region.

“I have already requested the Department of Budget and Management and the Department of Public Works and Highways for additional projects not only here in Caraga Region but all over Mindanao,” Rodriguez said.

The ABAMIN party-list representative was here to grace a gathering of Barangay Captains of the 86 barangays in this city.

ABAMIN is one of the 42 party-list groups elected during the May 2010 elections, where the first nominee, Congressman Rodriguez, Jr. becomes one of the 285 members of the 15th Congress in the House of Representatives of the country. (PIA-Caraga)

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ABAMIN Rep advocates “Power Mindanao”

by Robert E. Roperos

BUTUAN CITY, Dec. 15 (PIA) -- Following the power crisis that the entire island of Mindanao is experiencing since last year, Abante Mindanao (ABAMIN) Representative Maximo Rodriguez, Jr. is advocating “Power Mindanao.”

Speaking before the local tri-media during the press conference held Thursday at the City Mayor’s conference room here, Rodriguez said he is supporting the withholding of the selling of Agus-Pulangi Plant.

He also said congressmen in Mindanao are also supporting for the suspension of selling the said 700-megawatt hydropower complex to the private sector.

He added if this will be sold out, this will drastically increase the price of electricity. “We don’t have to sell Agus-Pulangi,” Rodriguez said.

Rodriguez also emphasized that he also considered talking with Aboitiz Corporation for the installation of small hydro-package mill. He said the current of the rivers is enough to operate the turbine.

“We have Agusan River here and this may possibly be a good location for the installation of a turbine… there’s no need to have a dam anymore… the water current will allow the turbine to work,” he said.

The official further said considering solar power system is Mindanao is a good alternative for electricity. He said this is the only cheapest power source. “We hope we can also bring in solar power in Mindanao because that is the only cheapest source of power we can have,” Rodriguez said. (PIA-Caraga)

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Surigao Norte gov leads 2nd Provincial Development Council meeting

SURIGAO CITY, Dec. 15 (PIA) -- Gov. Sol Matugas led recently the 2nd Provincial Development Council (PDC) meeting to update the members of the latest developments in the various programs and projects and programs in the province.

Among the topics discussed are the revised Provincial Road Network Development Plan (PRNDP) CY 2011-2014, Provincial Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks, plans and programs of the National Housing Authority, Mindanao Rural Development Program, updates on the presentation schedule of market values of lands and Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS).

The PDC, which is the highest policy-making body of the province, is chaired by Matugas.

The PDC also discussed the worsening drug problem and electric power shortage in the province. The body agreed to invite the people from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA-13) and National Power Corporation to discuss the two priority matters in the next PDC meeting.

In attendance were the regular members of the council like the municipal mayors, national agencies, provincial offices and non-government organizations, it was learned. (Art Cruje, Prov’l Planning & Dev’t Coordinator/PIA-Surigao del Norte)

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PCSO reg’l office to rise in Agusan Norte capitol compound

by Jay Vincent V. Demain

AGUSAN DEL NORTE, Dec. 15 (PIA) -- A regional Office of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) will soon be built inside the capitol compound.

This, after the provincial government here gave its go signal by virtue of a resolution.

Through Sanggunian Resolution No. 290-2011, it allowed PCSO to occupy 728 square-meter lot adjacent to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan office which will be used for the construction of its regional branch to serve as its Provincial District Office here in the province.

According to PCSO officials, the agency chose the provincial capitol for its strategic location, accessibility to human traffic and cost-efficient in terms of lease found most advantageous to the government.

Under the terms of a memorandum of agreement between PCSO and the provincial government, the agency will lease the lot for a period of 50 years, renewable for another 25 years.

Upon the expiration of the agreement, the building and its improvements shall become the property of the province.

Building construction will start six months after the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement. (Agusan del Norte PIO/PIA-Agusan del Norte)

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LGU Agusan del Norte gets “very high” performance rating in 2010

by Jay Vincent V. Demain

AGUSAN DEL NORTE, Dec. 15 (PIA) -- In its overall performance last year, the province got a very high rating.

This was revealed during the Executive-Legislative Agenda Assessment and Monitoring Seminar-Workshop held recently at Davao City attended by the provincial government officials and department heads of the local government unit of this province.

The activity was aimed at evaluating the performance of the provincial government in 2010 and to identify what and how it has achieved its goals. This will also serve as basis for future plan of action for the next years to better serve the public.

The rating was the result of the State of Local Governance Performance Report (SLGR) by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) for the province using the Local Governance Performance Management System (LGPMS).

The system covers five performance areas and 17 service areas. Performance areas are Governance, Administration, Social Services, Economic Development and Environmental Management.

On the other hand, service areas are composed of Local Legislation, Development Planning, Revenue Generation, Resource Allocation and Utilization, Human Resource Management and Development, Support to Health Services, Support to Education Services, Support to Housing and Basic Facilities; Peace, Security and Disaster Risk Management, Support to Fishery Services, Entrepreneurship, Business and Industry Promotion, Forest Ecosystem Management, Coastal Marine Ecosystems Management, Urban Ecosystems Management, Participation, Transparency, and Financial Accountability.

During the activity, Governor Erlpe John Amante expressed his gratitude to the 15th Sangguniang Panlalawigan and the different chief of offices for their support to his leadership. (Agusan del Norte PIO/PIA-Agusan del Norte)

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Carmen, Agusan del Norte bans washing of chemical sprayers near river

by Francisco R. Jayoma

AGUSAN DEL NORTE, Dec. 15 (PIA) -- Municipal officials of Carmen here are now prohibiting the washing of chemical sprayers near rivers, penalizing those who will violate. This is according to Municipal Ordinance No. 20-2011 authored by Sangguniang Bayan Member Leobel Tomas Luis.

According to the said ordinance, sprayers within the town of Carmen are now strictly prohibited to wash any kind of material being used in spraying pesticides and insecticides for plants specifically mango and/or throw empty containers of poisonous chemicals near the river, creek, sea, brook, deep well, open well, jetmatic hand pump and in any source of potable water supply.

“It is imperative to protect the health and well-being of the community by inculcating proper attitude and instilling discipline in the disposition of waste and garbage,” Vice Mayor Wilfredo Taglucop said.

Taglucop tasked Municipal Agriculturist Nimfa Fernando to conduct information dissemination to all mango sprayers of this town regarding the provision of the said ordinance.

For her part, Fernando said it is necessary to ensure health safety of the people as well as to uphold environmental environmental safety of the community. She added that their office will conduct a seminar regarding the proper handling of materials used in spraying plants and fruits especially mango and also throwing of empty containers.

Violation of the ordinance will be penalized with a fine of P1,000 to P2,500 and would face a possible imprisonment. (Agusan del Norte PIO/PIA-Agusan del Norte)

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Tagalog news: Kuponan ng SEA-K tumanggap ng tulong pinansiyal mula sa DSWD

by David M. Suyao

AGUSAN DEL SUR, Dis. 15 (PIA) -- Pitong kuponan ng Self Employment Assistant – Kaunlaran (SEA-K) mula sa tatlong bayan dito ay tumanggap ng P945,000 para suportahan ang kanilang mga programang pangkabuhayan mula sa Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).

Ang pondo, ayon ka DSED Regional Director Mercidita Jabagat, ay gagastusin para sa pangkabuhayang proyekto ng kababaihan para madagdagan ang kinikita ng kaniknilang pamilya.

Sa ginawang convergence caravan ng DSWD sa covered court ng D.O. Plaza Sports Complex sa Patin-ay, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur, inilahad din ni Dir. Jabagat ang Pantawid Pamilayang Pilipino Program (4Ps) na pinamamahalaan ng DSWD kung saan umabot na sa 46,113 ang mga naging benepisaryo sa Agusan del Sur.
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Sa buwan ng Hulyo at Agosto ng taong ito, ang DSWD ay nakapag-release ng kabuang P31 milyon kung saan P22 milyon ay nairelease sa pamamagitan ng ATM card, at ang P9 milyon naman ay inirelease sa pamamagitan ng tinatawag na “over-the-counter” na transaction ng Land Bank of the Philippines. Sa kasalukuyan, kami ay nakipagkasundo sa Cantilan Bank para ang mga benepisaryo ay hindi na pupunta sa Land Bank diyan sa San Francisco kung hindi, duon mismo sa munisipyo ng bayan kung saan sila nakatira para kunin ang kanilang pera,” sabi ni Dir. Jabagat.

Sa kanyang mensahe, nagpasalamat si Agusan del Sur Gob. Adolph Edward Plaza kay Sec. Dinky Soliman ng DSWD sa kanyang pagpursige na itulak ang programang 4Ps para ito ay compirmahin ni Pres. Benigno Aquino para ito ay ipagpatuloy.

“Palagi kong naririnig na kayo ay nagpapasalamat sa akin at sa dalawang conggresista natin sa mga benepisyong inyong natatanggap mula sa 4Ps, pero mas dapat kayong magpasalamat kay Sec. Dinky Soliman sa kanyang pagsisikap na maitulak ang programa para ito ay maipatuloy, at magkaroon ng malakas na pundasyon ang mga maralita balang araw. Pero dapat, gawin rin ninyo ang inyong parte para kayo ay maging matagumpay sa pamamagitan ng mga tulong na ibinibigay ng pamahalaan sa inyo tulad ng 4Ps. Sa nakikita ko ngayon, kayo ay hindi maligaya at mukhang pagod pa dahil ang inyong kinikita ay hindi sapat para sa isang malaking pamilya gaya ng mga pamilya ninyo. Tulungan nyo rin ang mga sarili ninyo na hindi magkaanak ng marami dahil madaling suportahan ang mga pamilyang kakaunti ang mga anak para sa kanilang edukasyon at kalusugan. Ang pamahalaan ay hindi kayang ibigay sa inyo lahat kaya magtulong-tulong tayo,” sabi ni Gob. Plaza.

Ang mga nakatanggap ng mga tseke ng SEA-K ay: Naliyagan SEA-K mula sa Prosperidad, Anahaw SKA ng San Luis, Lumbia SKA ng San Luis, Anilao SKA mula sa Veruela, Sitio San Pedro SKA mula Veruela, Sunshine SKA at Faith SKA mula pa rin sa Veruela. (PIA-Agusan del Sur)

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Cebuano news: Aquino mipasalig nga luwas ang demokrasya ug kasagrado sa kinaugalingon sa mga sangang buhatan sa pangagamhanan

ni Susil D. Ragas

SURIGAO CITY, Dis. 15 (PIA) –- Si Pangulong Benigno S. Aquino III mipasalig niadtong Martes nga ang proseso sa demokrasya ug ang kasagrado sa kinaugalingon sa mga sangang pangagamhanan sa nasod mapreserba luyo sa iyang suporta alang sa mga Artikulo sa Impeachment nga nagtinguha pagtangtang kang Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona gikan sa iyang natudlong posisyon.

Ang Pangulo mitubag sa mga kabalaka nga gipadayag sa mga nagkalain-laing legal experts ug constitutionalists nga usa ka Constitutional crisis ang posibleng motumaw kung ang gobyerno magpadayon sa pagduso sa kaso niini batok kang Corona, ug miingon nga kini nga mga kabalaka ug uban pa “exchange of opinion” nagpakita og tinuod nga buhi ug buswak ang demokrasya sa atong nasod.

“Ang pagsasalita pa lang nila ebidensya na siguro na hindi nadi-diskaril ang ating demokrasya at bagkus buhay na buhay ang ating demokrasya. ‘Yung pagpapalitan ng kanilang opinyon, ‘di ba, may nagmumungkahi, mayroong kontra doon; ‘pag nag-dayalogo, nagkausap, mapapaganda nila ‘yung mungkahi ng nauna,” ang Pangulo miingon.

“So ‘yun lang po ang nangyayari sa ating proseso ngayon dito. At marami na rin namang mga abugado ang nagpasabi sa atin na sang-ayon sila sa ating mga pinaggagagawa. At ‘yung iba ho medyo kinakabahan na baka ma-sanction ng Korte Suprema kaya nananahimik. Hindi ibig sabihin na mas marami ho ang naniniwalang hindi tama ang ginagawa natin. Palagay ko po kung babasehan pa natin ‘yung mga survey na lumalabas eh karamihan ng mga Pilipino ay talagang sumang-ayon sa atin pong ginawa,” siya midugang.

Sa iyang mensahe atol sa kawkus pulitika nga gipahigayon didto sa Edsa Shangri-la Hotel, ang Pangulo miingon ang iyang pangagamhanan padayon pagpanday sa tinguha niini nga ipagawas ang mga kausaban sa sistema sa hustisya sa Pilipinas, isip responsibilidad niya ug sa mga katawhan nga segurohon nga ang mosunod nga henerasyon mabinlan og ligdong ug tarong nga hudikatura.

“May responsibilidad tayo sa ating mga sarili, sa ating kapwa Pilipino, at lalo na sa salinlahing paparating pa lamang. Isa lang ang pinagpipilian natin: tanggapin ang kasalukuyang situwasyon na hindi tumutugon sa kagustuhan at pangangailangan ng nakararami o itulak ang pagbabago, at bumuo ng sistema kung saan mananagot ang may kasalanan, maski sino ka man,” ang Pangulo miingon.

“Pagkatapos po ng mga prosesong ito, sinisiguro ko may naitindig na tayong mas matibay na mga institusyong kaytagal pinahina ng nakaraang administrasyon. Ito po ang ating ipamamana sa susunod na salinlahi. Nananalig akong tayo'y magtatagumay dahil tayo'y nasa tama, at hangad natin ang ikabubuti ng nakararami kung hindi ng lahat. Sa lahat ng Pilipinong naghahangad ng malawakan at makabuluhang pagbabago, abot-kamay na po natin ito; nakikita ko na ang tagumpay kung bawat isa sa atin ay gagawin ang nararapat at makatuwiran. Hayaan po nating kunsensya ang magtimon sa atin,” siya midugang. (PIA- Surigao del Norte)

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Cebuano news: DPWH miapod-apod og ‘Bundles of Joy’ sa mga residente sa Siargao

ni Michael E. Conte

SURIGAO DEL NORTE, Dis. 15 (PIA) -– Ang Department of Public Works and Highways-Surigao del Norte 2nd District Engineering Office (DPWH-2ND DEO) miapod-apod og “Bundles of Joy” isip parte sa ilang pagsaulog sa selebrasyon sa kapaskohan ngadto sa mga pipila ka mga residente sa Brgy. 1, Dapa, Siargao Island, niining probinsya.

Mokabat sa 20 ka mga lumulopyo sa maong lugar ang nalipay gyud og dako nga nakadawat sila sa maong mga regalo nga gidonar sa mga empleyado sa DEO.

“Nagpasalamat jud ko ug dako sa taga highway na waya kami kalimti kuman na pasko ,” miingon si Mrs. Florencia C. Esparrago, usa ka residente, nga usa sab sa mga nakadawat.

“Kini among ginahimo matag tuig alang sa mga nanginahanglan tungod sa diwa sa kapaskohan,” miingon si Mrs. Alice T. Boncaros taga DEO Administrative Section.

Samtang si Engineer Demelyn M. Castrence maoy nangulo sa pagpang-apod-apod sa mga regalo matag balay ug gi-asisteran usab sa mga opisyales sa maong barangay. (Michael Conte, DPWD 2ndDEO/PIA-Surigao del Norte)

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Cebuano news: 15 ka parisan sa Butuan nakabenepisyo sa libreng mass civil wedding

BUTUAN CITY, Dis. 15 (PIA) -- Tugob sa kalipay ang gibati sa 15 ka parisan human nga nakabenepisyo sa libreng mass civil wedding nga gipahigayon ni Mayor Ferdinand M. Amante Jr. didto sa Brgy. Mahogany sakop ni’ng dakbayan sa Butuan bag-ohay pa lamang.

Uban sa buhatan sa City Civil Registrar, City Population Office, Moral Recovery Program, Mahogany Barangay Kapitan Remigio Padilla ug mga Barangay Kagawad sa nasangpit nga dapit, gidawat sa mga magti-ayon ang seremonyas sa kasal nga mao’y timaan sa ilang tim-os nga pagminahalay.

Nasayran nga ang maong bag-ong magti-ayon nag ipon na kapin lima ka tuig, diin usa niini si Mr. Leansyldric Vilan Rodriguez 52 anyos ug ang iyang asawa nga si Mrs. Mary Jean Simongca Navarro, 35 anyos. Parehong nagtrabaho sa usa ka pribadong kumpanya dinhi sa dakbayan ug dunay usa ka anak.

Sa mensahe ni Mayor Amante gihangyo niini sa mga magti-ayon nga magminahalay, magpuyo nga malinawnon, panggaon ang mga anak ug labaw sa tanan makanunayong mag ampo arun mamahimong malig-on ang pamilya ug makalatas sa unsa mang mga kahuyang ug pagsuway sa kinabuhi. (Butuan City PIO/PIA-Caraga)

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Cebuano news: P40 milyon nga hospital facilities, naglawig na

ni Adonis B. Presillas, Sr.

BUTUAN CITY, Dis. 15 (PIA) -– Pinal na ang pagtunol sa mga hospital equipment ug facilities nga nagkantidad sa 40 milyones pesos, nga nagagikan sa “The World Medical Relief Project” Detroit, Michigan, sa nasud sa Amerika, ang gikatakdang mu-abot dinhi sa dakbayan dili madugay.

Nasayran nga duha ka mga container vans nga puno sa mga hospital facilities sama sa beds, nebulizers, ventilators, anesthesia machines, operating lights, ultra sound, fluoroscopes, EKG, X-ray machine, defibrillator ug uban pa ang kumpirmadong mahidangat sa dakbayan sunod bulan.

Nahibaloan nga gipondohan sa panggamhanang lokal sa kantidad nga 3 milyones pesos isip shipment fee sa maong mga pasilidad.

Sa laing bahin, lakip usab nga ipalig-on sa lokal nga panggamhanan ang mga medical team specialist, nurses, ug labaw sa tanan ang pagpalapad sa mga serbisyo sa panglawas ngadto na sa mga katawhang Butuanon, diin gipaniguro ni Mayor Ferdinand Amante, Jr. nga buhaton ang tanan sa pag paangat sa kalidad sa serbisyo nga itunol sa Butuan City Medical Center.

Sa kasamtangan, nagapadayon ang konstruksyon sa drainage system sa maong balay tambalanan lakip na ang toxic waste processing system. Human niini, pagatutukan na usab ang landscaping sa maong gambalay aron mamahimo na kining presentable sa mga katawhang mudalikyat sa maong dapit. (Butuan City PIO/PIA-Caraga)

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Cebuano news: Dugang mga kalambuan alang sa dakbayan, bitbit ni Mayor Amante Sa Pagbisita Gikan Sa Kaulohan

ni Sat Calooy

BUTUAN CITY, Dis. 15 (PIA) -– Nahimong positibo ang pinakaulohang pagdalikyat sa atong Mayor Ferdinand M. Amante, Jr., bag-ohay pa lamang didto sa kaulohang Manila human nga hingpit nang gidonar sa pamilyang Guingona pinaagi na sa kanhi Besi Presidente sa nasud Teofisto Guingona ang lima ka ektaryang lona sa may barangay Ampayon nga maoy pagatukoran sa Philippine Science High School System.

Lakip nga nakapangayo og napulo (10) ka mga bag-ong Computer Sets ang amahan sa atong dakbayan ngadto sa usa ka pribadong kumpanyang Phillip Morris.

Gikumpirma usab sa mayor nga nakatakda na ang pagdeliver sa duha ka 40 Footer Container Vans nga puno sa Medical Equipments nga nagkantidad sa 40 milyones ka pesos sa umaabot bulan sa Enero ug Pebrero 2012.

Nakigkita usab ang mayor kang DENR Sec. Ramon Paje diin nitunol kii sa 3.5 milyones pesos alang sa pagatukorong Rubber Seedling Nursery.

Gipaabot usab ni Sekretaryo Paje nga adunay plano ang grupo sa BDO ug Manny Pangilinan sa pagtukod sa usa ka WOOD Industry for Pulp and Paper ug ang pagmuntar dinhi mismo sa dakbayan sa Butuan sa usa ka Drying Facility sa kahoy nga Gemilina nga adunay kakapas sa pagpauga sa maong kahoy sulod lamang sa 20 ka adlaw gamit ang modernong teknolohiya. (Butuan City PIO/PIA-Caraga)