PIA News Service - Friday, May 3, 2013

Google Map-Your-Precinct Project 2013 launched in Butuan

By Danilo S. Makiling

BUTUAN CITY, May 3 (PIA) -- Google Map-Your-Precinct Project 2013 was successfully launched at Saint Joseph Institute of Technology (SJIT), this city.

The project aims to help Filipino voters find their precincts or voting centers using Google maps. The system entails the help of mapping volunteers which inputs details of the locations of precincts to Google mapmaker.

Through online, Head of Google Business Group Iloilo (GBG Iloilo) Bernardo Arellano gives his instructions to the volunteers on how to mapUp the precinct.

Arellano also said during the MapUp that the event is envisioned to help voters in Butuan City to find to their respective precinct by simply searching their Precinct number using Google map.

“This event would be a big help for the voters of Butuan where they can easily access their precinct using the internet,” Arellano said.

With 18 volunteers from Butuan City, the volunters mapped 50 Precinct in Butuan City, with a total of 84,057 voters, 25 Precinct in Nasipit with a total of 25,027 voters and 15 Precinct in Carmen with a total of 12, 754 voters all in Agusan del Norte.

Google volunteer/ Organizer Richard Atillo, emphasized during that "the event will prove to be most useful not just today but to the near future elections, this event will also open an opportunity not just for Butuanons but also in the entire Caraga region to build a group of google developers that will empower Caraga in terms of technology”.

Atillo also thanked all Google Philippines members headed Google head for outreach Southeast Asia Aileen Apolo De Jesus, Smart Communications, fellow volunteers for extending their support to this event.

Voters can visit www.findyourprecinct.ph to locate their precinct. (DSM/PIA-Caraga)

Military, police clash with NPAs in Agusan del Sur

By 1Lt Hazel A Tabago

PROSPERIDAD, Agusan del Sur, May 3 (PIA) -- Soldiers from the 75th Infantry Battalion and policemen from the Special Action Force encountered more or less 10 fully armed rebels in Road 88, Brgy. Bunawan Brooks, Bunawan, Agusan del Sur, Monday evening

The soldiers and policemen were on a joint security patrol in the area when they encountered the armed group believed to be from Section Committee 14 of the North Eastern Mindanao Regional Committee.

The encounter resulted to one wounded on the government side and undetermined casualty on the rebel side.

Col Gregory M Cayetano, Commander of 401st Infantry Brigade, has ordered the 75th Infantry Battalion to launch pursuit operations.

“Again, we thank concerned citizens in the area who have tipped us off about the enemy presence in their barangay. We highly appreciate their effort to help us round up these criminals the soonest possible time. We assure everyone that the information that the people will provide us will be treated with utmost confidentiality,” said LTC Danilo Benavides, commanding officer of 75th Infantry Battalion.

“We appeal to the families and loved ones of these rebels to help us encourage them to abandon the armed struggle and return to the folds of the law and to normalcy. For more than four decades now, we have all felt the pain and loss that the armed struggle has brought us. It has never been a solution to our country’s problem. in fact, it has been one of the deterrents to our development and progress. The AFP’s concept of Bayanihan is far better than the revolution’s idea of complete overthrow of our government. In Bayanihan, we are all benefitted, while in armed struggle we are all losers,” said Col Cayetano. (NCLM/4ID, PA/PIA-Caraga)

54 Agusan Norte farmers get land titles

By Joie L. Ceballos

CARMEN, Agusan del Norte, May 3 (PIA) -- A total of 54 farmers from Brgy. Manoligao, Carmen, Agusan del Norte received their individual certificates of land ownership award (CLOA) following the handing-over ceremony in the barangay multi-purpose building on Thursday.

Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Regional Director Faisar Mambuay led the distribution with Carmen Vice Mayor Willy Taglocop and DAR Asst. Regional Director Andre Atega, covering 95 hectares of agricultural land.

Mambuay congratulated the recipients emphasizing the confidence it will bring if the name is printed in the title. “I hope this is just the start, as I intend to come back with more support services for the area,” said Mambuay in his message.

He also encouraged the beneficiaries to stay united in their cooperative as government projects are coursed through organizations.

Atega also emphasized the responsibilities a cloa-holder must always bear in mind.

Among the recipients was 88-year old Bernadita Regner, who became teary-eyed looking at her land title, with her daughter Judith who is now 62. The mother-daughter recipient, who have been farmers all their life, expressed thanks to DAR with hope that the land will improve their family’s and children’s lives. (NCLM/DAR-13/PIA-Agusan del Norte)

Three rebels surrender to gov't force

By 1LT Krisnen Peter G Sarsagat

PROSPERIDAD, Agusan del Sur, May 3 (PIA) -- Three rebels belonging to Guerrilla Front 88 of the North Central Mindanao Regional Committee of the New People’s Army voluntarily surrendered to LTC Jose Leonard Gille, commanding officer of the 26th Infantry Battalion, Thursday morning.

The surrender of these rebels (names withheld for security reasons) was through the efforts of the soldiers and the mediation of concerned citizens who convinced the three to lay down their arms and return to the folds of the law.

The surrenderees brought along with them the following firearms: one M14 rifle with two magazines, one sub-machinegun Ingram pistol with one magazine, and one cal. 38 revolver.

As of this writing, the three are now undergoing custodial debriefing at 26IB’s headquarters. Based on initial interview, their reason for surrendering is that they got tired of running and evading government troops. They are also afraid that they would be killed in one of the encounters with government forces. Right now, they just would like to be reunited with their families and loved ones and live a peaceful life.

“We, your soldiers, are very happy to welcome back our three brothers who were once with the NPAs but have decided to leave the armed struggle and go back to the mainstream society. We know for sure that their families can sleep well tonight knowing that their sons, fathers and brothers are now safe and will soon be with them as they go back to the normal goings-on of their lives. For now, we are coordinating with other government agencies for assistance necessary for them to lead a peaceful and decent life.

“For our other brothers and sisters who are still with the rebel organization and are also contemplating on going back to the folds of the law and support our true and only government, our negotiating efforts are still continuing. They may always reach and contact us any time,” said Gille.

“The surrender of these three former rebels is not only the triumph of the soldiers but this is a triumph of the whole Filipino people. Over and over again, we have stressed that armed struggle and civil war is not the solution to our country’s problems, this is a lose-lose situation that leaves both parties farther apart and our kababayans in a more difficult situation. We can rehash the mistakes and pains of the past but we can all move forward and reconcile with one another. More are benefitted and nobody is left behind or hurt in the process,” said Col Gregory M Cayetano, commander of the 401st Infantry Brigade. (NCLM/(INF) PA/PIA-Caraga)

Tagalog news: Caraga COMELEC handa na para sa May 13 polls

Ni Joan Yaesu Pepito

LUNGSOD NG BUTUAN, Mayo 3 (PIA) -- Handa na ang tanggapan ng Commision on Elections (COMELEC) sa Caraga sa isasagawang eleksyon ngayong May 13, 2013.

Ito ang pahayag ni Regional Election Director Atty. Michael Abas sa pakikipanayam sa Radyo Ng Bayan kamakailan. Sinabi nitong naghihintay na lamang sila sa aktuwal na eleksiyon na isasagawa.

“Yes, we are very much ready! (Oo, kaming lahat ay handa na!) nabuo na lahat ang trabaho sa eleksiyon, nagkaroon na sila (personahe ng Comelec at BEIs) ng training, at hinihintay na lang natin ang aktuwal na eleksiyon,” deklara ni RED Abas.

Ayon sa opisyal, ang lahat ay umaayon sa plano at timetable. Dagdag nito na may “deployment” na para sa mga kakailanganin ngayong eleksiyon.

“As a matter of fact, (sa katunayan), dumating na yung mga PCOS machines, mga official ballots at ballot boxes,” pagtatapos ni Abas. (RER/PIA-Caraga)

Tagalog news: ₱64.1-M proyektong imprastraktura ng DSWD sa Caraga, kumpleto na

Ni Mikee Joy Rodriguez

LUNGSOD NG BUTUAN, Mayo 4 (PIA) -- Nakumpleto na ang proyektong imprastraktura sa Caraga ng Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) na nagkakahalaga ng ₱64.13 milyon sa pamamagitan ng anti-poverty project, ang Kalahi-CIDSS.

Pakikinabangan ng 53 barangay ang nasabing proyekto sa siyam na munisipalidad sa rehiyon. Kasama sa proyekto ang mga pasilidad para sa edukasyon at pangkalusugan, produksyon, ekonomiya at serbisyo, environmental protection structures at preservation projects, footbridges, sistema sa tubig at road projects.

Napag-alamang sinimulan na ang pag-implementa sa mga nasabing proyekto sa munisipalidad sa RTR at Kitcharao sa Agusan del Norte; Alegria, Mainit, Tubod, Sta. Maria, Del Carmen, at Burgos sa Surigao del Norte; at Lingig sa Surigao del Sur.

“We are very pleased to report that we have successfully completed 53 infrastracture projects in nine areas in the region that are now ready to be used by the communities built through our Kalahi-CIDSS volunteers” (Malugod naming iuulat na matagumpay ang 53 na mga proyektong pang-imprastraktura sa siyam na lugar sa rehiyon at ito’s maaari nang gamitin sa mga komunidad na ginawa sa pamamagitan ng aming Kalahi-CIDSS volunteers), sabi ni social welfare regional director Dr. Minda B. Brigoli.

Ang Kalahi-CIDSS o Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services ay isang proyekto ng Community-driven development (CDD) ng pamahalaan na naglalayong bigyang kapangyarihan ang mga komunidad sa pamamagitan ng pagpapalabong ng partisipasyon sa proyekyo ng departamento na nagpapababa ng kahirapan.

Ayon kay Brigoli, ang mga pasilidad ay magiging isang supply side sa iba pang anti-poverty program, ang Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program.

“The school buildings and day care centers in these areas are now ready for use by students in time for the opening of classes this June” (Ang mga gusaling paaralan at day care center sa nasabing lugar ay maaari nang gamitin ng mga mag-aaral sa pagbukas ng klase ngayong Huyno), sabi ni Brigoli. (RER/PIA-Caraga)

Tagalog news: Gobyerno ng Australia suportado ang edukasyon sa Caraga kasama ang CDD Projects ng DSWD

Ni Hyazel Rose M. Ampo

LUNGSOD NG BUTUAN, Mayo 3 (PIA) -- Pinangungunahan ng Australian government Overseas and Program katulong ang Australian Agency for International Development at Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)–Caraga ang isinagawang pagbibigay ng ahensya ng mga educational facilities sa probinsya ng Surigao del Norte na nagkakahalaga ng P9,588,285.

Kasabay nito, ang Comprehensive and Integrity Delivery of Social Services (CDD) ng DSWD na Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive Integrated Delivery of Social Service (KALAHI-CIDSS) na nagbigay din ng 10 educational facilities sa limang day care centers at tatlong pre-school buildings at dalawang eskwelahan sa elementarya sa munisipalidad ng Pilar, Surigao del Norte.

Ang nasabing programa ay isa sa mga proyekto ng pamahalaan na naglalayong makatulong sa kalagayan ng mga mahihirap na Pilipino sa pamamagitan ng pagbibigay kaalaman at proyekto na makakatulong sa mga mamamayan na matustusan ang pangangailangan sa pang araw-araw.

Sa talumpati ni Pilar Mayor Lucio Gonzales, ipinahayag nito ang taos-pusong pasasalamat sa pamahalaan ng Australia katulong ang DSWD sa pagtugon sa problema sa pasilidad at kagamitan sa eskwelahan.

Sa isinagawang pagsisiyasat ng DSWD, matatandaan na nagpaalam ang nasabing tanggapan sa kakulangan ng eskwelahang pangkagamitan sa nasabing lugar.

Ani DSWD Caraga Regional Director Dr. Minda R. Brigoli, sa tulong ng AUSaid ito ay kaagapay ng ahensya sa pakikipagtulungan na masolusyunan ang problema sa kakulangan ng mga pasilidad.

Sa kasalukuyan, isinasagawa ng Kalahi-CIDDS-AusAID ang mga programa sa karatig-rehiyon, Gigaquit sa Surigao del Norte, Jabonga sa Agusan del Norte, Marihatag sa Surigao del Sur at Libjo at Cagdianao sa probinsya ng Dinagat Islands. (RER/PIA-Caraga)

Cebuano news: Trining sa pagdumala sa VAWC nga mga kaso gipahigayon sa Surigao del Sur

Ni Nida Grace B. Tranquilan

TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, May 3 (PIA) -- Ang Social Welfare and Development (PSWD) sa Surigao del Sur mipahigayon ug duha ka adlaw nga trining sa pagdumala sa mga kaso sa Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC). Ang maong partisipante mga trabahante sa panlawas kon health personnel sa tibook probinsya.

Sa pakighinabi kang PSWD officer May Navidad Salinas, siya misulti nga ang trining giapilan sa mga health personnel gikan sa mga nagkadaiyang Community Hospital ug Rural Health Units gikan sa 1st ug 2nd District sa probinsiya. Nahibaloan nga ang maong trining nakatutuk sa unsaon pagdala sa mga VAWC nga sumbong kon kaso.

Sumala pa, ang mga tigpamaba gikan sa Regional Inter-Agency Council for Anti-Trafficking-VAWC mihisgot ug detalyadong sestema sa pagtala, pagtaho ug referral sa mga biktima sa VAWC.

Dugang pa ni Salinas ang maong aktibidad maoy pinaka-una nga gipahigayon sa probinsya nga gisuportahan sa United Nation Population Fund, ug usa matapos ning tuiga, ang mga membro sa Provincial-IACAT sa probinsiya magpahigayon sa pagsinati ug sestema sa VAWC referral. (RER/NGBT/PIA-Surigao del Sur)

Cebuano News: Butuan City COMELEC nakig-alayon sa PIA pagsabwag ug impormasyon sa eleksyon

Ni Joan Yaesu Pepito

DAKBAYAN SA BUTUAN, May 3 (PIA) — Nakig-alayon ang city COMELEC sa rehiyonal nga buhatan sa Philippine Information Agency (PIA)-Caraga aron masiguro ang tukmang pagpakalat og impormasyun ilabi na sa pagpahigayun sa midterm nga nasyunal ug lokal nga eleksyon karong Mayo 13.

Matud pa ni City Election Officer Ernie Palanan, ang dakong pagpaningkamot magdala ug kalambuan sa pagkab-ut sa maayung pamalakad ug pag promote og transparensiya sa katawhan pinaagi sa pagbalita og paghatag og impormasyun nga naggikan sa ilang buhatan ug kini dali nga isabwag sa kahanginan.

Samtang si PIA-Caraga Regional Director Abner Caga nag-ingon nga tungod sa kapasidad sa PIA-Caraga sa pagsabwag og mga relebanteng impormasyon sa tukmang panahon, ang katawhan dili na maulahi sa mga balita, ug nga sila aduna nay alamag sa mga panghitabo sa eleksyon.

Si Palanan ug Caga mao ang mga nahimong mamumulong sa gipahigayong roundtable nga pagdiskurso bag-ohay pa lang.

Gihisgutan ni Caga ang importansya sa text blast sa ahensya, lakip na ang paggamit sa web-based electronic communication channels pinaagi sa website, blogspot, social media, ug electronic newsmagazine. ”This is deemed useful to obtain fastest way of information dissemination” (Kini maggamit gayud aron mapadali ang pagsabwag og bisan unsang impormasyon), si Caga nagkanayon.

Dugang sa maong opisyal, isip information arm sa panggamhanan, tahas sa PIA ang paghatud og kalambuan nga balita ug impormasyon ngadto sa mga katawhan sa halapad nga aspeto.

“To disseminate the information in a wider perspective , we need to build networks coming from the pool of media personalities in the region.They will serve as information dissemination multipliers so that the public in their respective areas of responsibilities will receive such information on time” (Aron mas mapalapdan pa ang pagsabwag ug impormasyon, kinahanglan natong tukuron ang networks gikan sa mga personalidad sa media sa rehiyon. Sila magsilbing multipliers sa pagsabwag og impormasyun aron ang katawhan sa maong lugar makadawat og impormasyun sa saktung oras),” sulti niya.

Tungod sa maong kalambuan, positibo si Palanan nga ang tranparensiya sa resulta sa bugnong lugaynon daling ipaabot sa katawhan isip suporta sa maayong pamalakad ni Pangulong Benigno S. Aquino III. (RER/PIA-Caraga)

PIA News Service - Thursday, May 2, 2013

Butuan Comelec chief recognizes PIA-Caraga’s Power FM as official radio station

By Robert E. Roperos

BUTUAN CITY, May 2 (PIA) – With nearly a week before the local and national elections will take place, the city Comelec office here has recognized 107.8 Power FM of the Philippine Information Agency (PIA)-Caraga as their official radio station.

Lawyer Ernie F. Palanan, City Election Officer, said whenever there are changes in the schedules and activities, the station will be the venue in doing such announcements.

He said BEIs and teachers who are on duty for the election will receive their honorarium as soon as possible since this will be sent through their bank accounts in Land Bank.

With this, BEIs are encouraged to submit the necessary requirements to City Comelec Office earlier so that their honorarium will also be released earlier.

The official further said during the election period, official election result from their end will also be aired in the station, as well as the actual situationer that will happen.

When asked on the preparedness of their office, Palanan said they are now prepared for the conduct of the election, saying that they have already made regular coordination with the security personnel from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) to ensure a secured and free election (SAFE).

True to this, Palanan said they have conducted checkpoint operations with the police and military personnel in connection with the implementation of the Comelec gun ban. He added, to date, there were gun ban violators that were already filed cases in the court.

The Comelec chief in the city also said that the political parties here were already called and informed ion the measures implemented by their office to ensure smooth operations in the conduct of the election.

In a related development, Palanan said that Precinct Count Optical Scan (PCOS) machines have already arrived and are now stored at Father Saturnino Urios University (FSUU).

He likewise informed the BEIs that testing and sealing of the said machines is scheduled on May 5 for those that will be used in the hinterland barangays while for barangays within the city proper is scheduled on May 6. “Thus, I’m calling the BEIs to proceed to FSUU for this activity,” Palanan said.

Palanan also enjoined political watchers to witness the testing and sealing of the machines to avoid any complaints during the election day. He added that only BEIs are authorized to operate the machine on May 13.

While concern on the possible utilization of signal jamming device is considered one of the pressing issues presented by Sec. Mar Roxas of the Dept. of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Palanan assured that this cannot tamper the results. He explained that this can only cause delay in the transmission of result from the PCOS machines.

Palanan visited PIA-Caraga office and issued a certification, recognizing the agency’s radio station as the official partner station of Comelec Butuan. (RER/PIA-Caraga)

Caraga RDRRMC members participate in the 5-day Integrated Planning Course Training on ICS

By Jennifer P. Gaitano

BUTUAN CITY, May 2 (PIA) -- The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) in Caraga is holding an Integrated Planning Course Training on Incident Command System (ICS) from April 29 to May 3.

Said training is spearheaded by the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) being the chair of this region’s DRRMC. City and provincial DRRM officers in the region are also participating in the 5-day affair.

OCD-Caraga Regional Director Liza Mazo said that upon completion of this course, participants will be able to demonstrate in the final exercise the knowledge and tools necessary to perform the duties and responsibilities of the Planning Section Chief and Unit Leaders in ICS organization, namely, Resources Unit, Situation Unit, Documentation Unit, and Demobilization Unit.

“This Integrated Planning Course on Incident Command System is presented by modules. There are eight modules which will be discussed by our invited speakers who are well-versed on the ICS. After having attended the first training which is the Basic/Intermediate Course on ICS, this time we hoped to equip you with the duties and responsibilities of the Planning Section as one of the general staff of the ICS organization,” Mazo said.

Col Mario-Verner Monsanto, Office of the Vice Mayor in Davao City Consultant; Mr. Radny Pabon, Deputy Administrator of Amity Public Safety Academy; F/Sr Insp Noel Nelson Ababon, Acting Fire Marshall of the Bureau of Fire Protection in Cebu City; and Mr. Ryan Castañeda, Special Operations Officer II of Metropolitan Manila Development Authority are the invited speakers.

The said speakers will also assess/evaluate the performance of the participants as they go along with the modules and its exercises during the 5-day activity.

The ICS ensures a systematic and orderly response in time of emergencies and disasters. (JPG/PIA-Caraga)

Gawad Kalasag regl search committee readies evaluation, field validation

By Nora L. Molde

BUTUAN CITY, May 2 (PIA) – The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) Regional Selection Committee (RSC) for Gawad Kalasag (KAlamidad at Sakuna LAbanan, SAriling Galing ang Kaligtasan) 2013 is now preparing for its evaluation and field validation.

RDRRMC chairperson and regional director of the Office of Civil Defense Liza R. Mazo, said the committee already set deadline for the submission of DRRM Accomplishment Report to the RSC on Friday, May 3.

One of the series of activities to be conducted by the RDRRMC RSC for Gawad Kalasag Search for Excellence in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) and Humanitarian Assistance is the Table-Top evaluation of DRRM Accomplishment Report for CY 2012 on Monday, May 6, Mazo said.

Director Mazo said, the evaluation is considered as basis for the selection of regional nominee for the national search.

Other activities related to the regionwide search are the following: May 7 to 10 – RSC actual/field validation; May 14 – RSC final assessment of entries; and May 15 – submission/endorsement of regional nominees to the National Selection Committee.

Gawad Kalasag is the NDRRMCs recognition scheme in its search for excellence on DRRM and humanitarian assistance, initiated in 1998. It is the mechanism in obtaining sustained commitment and support by recognizing exceptional contributions of DRRM practitioners in strengthening the resilience and adaptive capacities of nations and communities to disaster risks.

It aims to recognize the outstanding performance of Local DRRMCs, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and major stakeholders in promoting and implementing significant DRRM-CCA programs and innovations; and heroic acts of individuals, groups or institutions during natural or human-induced disasters. (NCLM/PIA-Caraga)

Training in handling VAWC cases held in Surigao del Sur

By Nida Grace B. Tranquilan

TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, May 2 (PIA) – The Provincial Social Welfare and Development (PSWD) in Surigao del Sur conducted a two-day training on handling cases of Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC). Among the participants were health personnel of this province.

In an interview, PSWD officer May Navidad Salinas said the training was participated by health personnel from the different Community Hospitals and Rural Health Units in the first and second districts of this province. It was learned the training was focused on how to handle VAWC cases.

Accordingly, speaker from the Regional Inter-Agency Council for Anti-Trafficking-VAWC discussed the detailed system on recording, reporting and referral of VAWC victims.

Salinas also added the said activity was the first conducted in the province with the support from the United Nation Population Fund, and before the end of this year, members of the Provincial-IACAT here will be oriented on the VAWC referral system. (RER/NGBT/PIA-Surigao del Sur)

Tagalog News: Forum, nagpatatag sa Local Water Governance sa Caraga

Ni Hyazel Rose M. Ampo

LUNGSOD NG BUTUAN, Mayo 2 (PIA) -- Sa pangunguna ng Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)-Caraga regional office, sa pakikipagtulungan ng Center for Community Journalism and Development (CCJD), ginanap kamakailan ang pagpupulong na may layuning maitatag ang local water governance sa rehiyon.

Sa nasabing pulong, sinabi ni DILG-Caraga Regional Director Lilibeth Famacion na ang mga produktong pangkaalaman na nagmula sa magandang kasanayan at karanasan mula sa mga human rights-based groups sa tubig at mga pananaw ng mga nakilahok sa pagtitipon ay magbibigay ng mga makabagong estratehiya na tiyak na haharap sa problema sa konsumo ng tubig.

Ani Famacion, ang mga suliraning hinaharap sa ngayon ukol sa tubig sa kasalukuyan ay: 1) katiwalian, (2) pagbabago ng klima at epekto ng kalamidad, (3) mga kontrahan, (4) mga isyu sa kultura at katutubong gawi, (5) kasarian at (6) capacity-development challenges at gastusin sa tubig. Ito ay matutugunan nang maayos sa pamamagitan ng "human-based intervention."

Dagdag pa nito, ipinakita rin ni Board of Director Integrity for Water Anti -Corruption Group (IWAG) Salvador Subla ang kanilang mga kasanayan at magiging plano sa maayos na pamamahala sa kanilang water governance sa Sibagat, Agusan del Sur kung saan maayos na nagagamit ng mga mamayan ang tubig at iwas katiwalian sa konsumo ng tubig.

 

Cebuano news: Gobyerno andam pagtubag sa mga kahigawaos sa mga labor groups

Ni Susil D. Ragas

SURIGAO CITY, Mayo 2 (PIA) -- Ang administrasyong Aquino mipadayag nga andam ug abli ang gobyerno sa pagtubag sa kahigwaos sa labor sector, sumala sa opisyales sa Palasyo kagahapon.

Sumala ni Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda nakigtagbo ang Presidente sa mga miyembro sa labor sector niadtong Martes adesir siya mibeya paingon ngadto sa Tarlac City aron motambong sa usa ka job fair didto.

Sumala pa ni Lacierda adunay 17 ka mga indibidwal, labor leaders, nga nag representa sa nagkalain-laing mga organisasyon, lakip na ang public sector ang nakigtagbo sa Presidente uban ang iyang mga Cabinet secretaries atol sa maong meeting.

Matud ni Lacierda nga lakip sa mga kahigwaos sa labor groups mao ang minimum wage, end of contract, contractualization ug taxation.

Aron matubag ang maong mga problema, gimandoan sa Presidente si Bureau of Internal Revenue Commissioner Kim Henares nga unahon pagtoon ang isyu ug pangitaan og paagi unsaon sa gobyerno pagdasig nga mahimong produktibo ang mga trabahante nga dili makahatag og dugang palas-onon tungod sa buluwisan.

Gusto usab sa Presidente nga himoong prayoridad sa BIR ang paggukod sa mga tax evaders.

Matud pa ni Lacierda nga gimandoan sa Presidente ang mga miyembro sa iyang kabinete nga tubagon ang mga kahigwaos sa mga labor groups pinaagi sa mga diayalogo. Nasabotan usab atol sa maong panagtagbo sa pagpahigayon og lain pang dialogo sa dili pa matapos ang bulan sa Mayo.

Dugang pa ni Lacierda nga malipayon gayud ang mga labor leaders sa ilang pakigtagbo sa Presidente tungod kay ilang napadayag ang mga kahigwaos sa labor sector. (RER/SDR/PIA-Surigao del Norte)

Cebuano news: Pagpalambo sa Regl Devt Plan sa Caraga, gipahigayon

Ni Joan Yaesu Pepito

DAKBAYAN SA BUTUAN, Mayo 2 (PIA) -- Sa pagpaningkamot nga makab-ot ang halapad nga kalambuan sa nasud, ang National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) nagpahigayon bag-ohay pa lang og aktibidad tumong nga mapalapdan ang kahibalo sa katawhan sa rehiyon sa Caraga pinaagi sa pag-impormar kabahin sa Regional Development Plan (RDP) 2011-2016.

Subay niini, niadtong milabay’ng bulan, ang miyembro sa Technical Working Group gikan sa nagkalain-laing ahensya sa panggamhanan nagpahigayon og usa ka panagtigum aron ipahibalo sa mga stakeholders ang maong mga giya ug ingon man ang pag re-validate sa maong RDP results matrices ug situational analysis sa mga nagkadaiyang sektor sa rehiyon.

Sumala ni Mylah Faye Aurora Cariño, Assistant Regional Director sa NEDA-Caraga ang bag-ong bersyon sa maong RDP naglangkob sa natad sa mga mamumuo ug ang panarbahu-an, tumong nga mapalambo ang ekonomikanhong kalihukan nga usa sa estratehiyang makasulbad sa nasinating kapobrehon sa rehiyon.

Atol sa maong aktibidad, ang mga myembro mao ang nagahimo sa pag-aeksamin ug pag-revalidate sa mga indicators sa RMS. Samtang gidugangan usa sa maong mga myembro og tukmang impormasyon nga gituohang importante sa pagpalago sa situational analyses.

Tungod niini, nagpasi-ugda usab og mga writing workshops ang maong buhatan nga gi-apilan sa nagkalain-laing sektor aron mapalambo ang situational analyses. Nahibalo-an nga gi-presenta sa maong panagtigum ang mga napalambong RMS.

Dugang ni Cariño, ang pag-update sa maong plano mao’y pinakamahinungdanong paagi aron subling mapalambo ang sosyo-ekonomikanhong sitwasyon sa Caraga.

Gihagit usab sa maong opisyal ang ubang myembro sa sektoral nga komitiba nga i-review ug pag-inspeksyon sa gipresentang RMS ug SAs.

Ang mga pagpanigkamot aron ma-update ang RDP nahilatid sa programa sa nasudnong panggamhanan nga ma-update usab ang Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2011-2016, alang sa kalambuan sa nasud. (RER/PIA-Caraga)