Jabonga slippers sold out at 2014 NSTW
By Roberto Zandro J. Olaguer
BUTUAN CITY, Aug. 28 (PIA) - The water hyacinth
slippers locally produced by the Jabonga Water Hyacinth Handicraft Makers
assisted by DOST Caraga under its community empowerment for science and
technology project was among the products from the region exhibited during the
2014 National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) celebration at the SMX Convention Center,
Mall of Asia, Pasay City.
Having their product featured in the NSTW
celebration exhibits and selling like hotcakes at the bazaar, has provided the
Jabonga weavers a benchmark on the saleability of their products in the
metropolis.
NSTW is an annual event that showcases the
different projects being undertaken by DOST to contribute to national
development efforts. During this event, people from all sectors in the country
come to view the variety of projects and products on display. This provides an
invaluable opportunity for the stakeholders of the different projects to
promote their products / services and possibly come up with other collaborative
projects.
An estimated 200,000 viewers visited the
exhibits.
The Jabonga Water Hyacinth Handicraft Makers is
one of the beneficiary organizations of DOST’s Community Empowerment through
Science and Technology (CEST) Project.
CEST project of DOST provides technology
interventions in education, health, disaster risk reduction, and enterprise
development to a marginalized community. This will eventually help them improve
their lives, most especially in the social and economic aspect. (DOST-13/PIA-Caraga)
5 DENR Mindanao execs try to break World Record
in tree seedlings planted
By Maria Catherine M. Gonzaga
BUTUAN CITY, Aug. 28 (PIA) - The five regional
offices of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in
Mindanao are joining efforts in attempting to break the Guinness World Record
for the most number of trees planted in one hour in multiple locations
currently held by India.
The massive tree planting activities shall be
held simultaneous with the other regional offices for one hour from 8:30 a.m.
to 9:30 a.m. tentatively scheduled on September 26, 2014 which is incidentally
the 114th Anniversary of the Philippine Civil Service Commission.
This event shall be participated by the DENR
employees including workers and supporters from the various agencies of the
national and local government, the private sector, students from the primary,
secondary and college in both public and private schools throughout Southern
Philippines.
To date, India holds the World Record of the
most number of tree seedlings that have been planted in one hour when the
340,200 participants planted 1,945,535 from 8:30am to 9:30 am on August 15,
2011. That record is being held, by Saint Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Ji Insan, a
social reformer, preacher, spiritual leader and the head of the India-based
socio-spiritual organization Dera Sacha Sauda.
The Philippines will attempt to break that
record by targeting to plant more than 4.6 million tree seedlings in one hour,
a feat never done before. According to DENR Caraga regional director Nonito
Tamayo, it shall be a good contribution to the National Greening Program of the
DENR which has been aiming to reach the target of 1.5 billion tree seedlings in
1.5 million hectares of lands over six year period from 2011 to 1016.
“We hope we can get the people’s full
participation in this great endeavor. More than breaking the record, we would
like to make a statement that in line with mitigating climate change, there is
a need for us to plant as many trees as possible. This activity paves the way
to encouraging more people in participating in our campaign on climate change
advocacy.” Director Tamayo said.
The five DENR regional directors including
Arleigh J. Adorable of Region 9 (Pagadian City), Ruth Tawantawan of Region 10
(Cagayan de Oro City), Joselina Marcus Fragada of Region 11 (Davao City), Datu
Tungko M. Saikol of Region 12 (South Cotobato) and Director Tamayo of Region 13
(Butuan City) have initially met at the DENR Central Office in Quezon City
during a conference with DENR Secretary Ramon JP Paje recently to discuss their
plan of actions.
They agreed to work closely together to keep the
vision of “breaking the record of India” alive in their main agenda everyday.
Director Tamayo said he has created a Technical
Working Committee which shall focus on the preparation and groundwork of this
event. The members of this committee are Forester Nilda G. Ebron as chair to be
assisted by Doctor Maricar Aguilos and Eric Herson F. Gallego as members. Seven
committees were also formed under Ebron which included the Writing Committee
headed by Antonieta Jurado, Site Identification and Mapping Committee headed by
Forester Rene Piencenavez, the Site Preparation, Hauling of Seedlings and
Geo-tagging Committee headed by Forester Leonila Rosales,
Coordination/Networking Committee headed by Forester Erlin C. Sanchez, Ways and
Means Committee headed by the Chief of Finance Division, Racelyn Argosino, the
Promotion and Documentation Committee headed by Josephine Araojo and Logistics
Committee headed by Forester Raul Rosales.
The Caraga Executive Committee for the activity
is chaired by Director Tamayo who will be assisted by the OIC, Regional
Technical Director of Forest Management Services Maritess M. Ocampo, Ronilo L.
Salac of the Protected Areas and Wildlife, Coastal Zone Management and
Ecosystem Research and Development Sector and Atty. Paquito R. Rosal of the
Land Management Sector. (DENR-13/PIA-Caraga)
RSY multi-trade shop bags Regional Best SETUP
Adoptor Award
By Nancy L. Charcos
SURIGAO DEL NORTE, Aug. 28 (PIA) - In
recognition of the exemplary and commendable performance in terms of affecting
improvement in the quality of products and services rendered to customers, RSY
Multi Trade Shop of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Caraga’s
Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) gained Regional Best
SETUP adoptor during the DOST’s National Science and Technology Week (NSTW)
2014 celebration recently at SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia.
Plaque of Recognition and a cash prize of
P10,000.00 was personally awarded by DOST Secretary Mario G. Montejo to Robert
S. Yuipco, firm’s owner and manager, together with his wife Honorata A. Yuipco
during one of the highlight activities of NSTW, “Celebrating Emerging
Innovators.”
Yuipco said he was very thankful for the
privilege to be given such recognition and most especially for the technology
assistance of DOST which greatly contributed to the success of the industry.
Said opportunity also contributes to the credibility and reliability of the
firm.
According to him, it was even the first time
that his efforts to be afloat in running his business was recognized. It was a
big advance birthday gift for him, he added.
The award
was also a form of recognition of the firm’s good standing in complying its
commitment to return what has been infused by DOST to the company.
RSY Multi Trade Shop is a single proprietorship
business enterprise started in 1978 which offers only welding and fabrication
and was able to expand its operation after few years into machine shop, welding
and fabrication, automotive-electrical services, plastic signages, plaques and
tarpaulins, allied services (septic tank and construction), and the latest,
pension house and catering services. It has gained attention and recognition
among customers and partners making it the leading machine shop in Surigao
City.
Through SETUP, their capability in servicing
large engines and machines primarily for large mining companies in Surigao del
Norte has improved.
The company had also been one of the many
Manufacturing Productivity Extension (MPEX) Program beneficiaries of DOST in
assistance for the firm’s product competitiveness. (PSTD-Suriao del Norte/PIA-Caraga)
OWWA Caraga organizes EDT for displaced
Caraganon OFWs
By Jean Mary G. Ronquillo
BUTUAN CITY, Aug. 28 (PIA) - In line with the
reintegration services afforded to the displaced OFWs in need of technical and
livelihood assistance, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA)
Regional Welfare Office Caraga organized two batches of Entrepreneurship
Development Training (EDT) for the displaced Caraganon OFWs held at OWWA Caraga
Training Hall on August 18 and 22, respectively.
Sixty-six (66) displaced OFWs coming from the
provinces of Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Sur and Surigao del
Norte, this region, participated in the said training. OWWA Caraga Family
Welfare Officer Lorie Ann Hilongos served as the facilitator of the activity.
The one-day training session tackled concept of
entrepreneurship, financial literacy and writing a business plan. The
participants likewise underwent a Potential Entrepreneurial Competency Test
(PECT). Hilongos said, the PECT contains self-rating questionnaires which
involves 10 characteristics that are most likely possessed by an entrepreneur.
“We conducted the Potential Entrepreneurial
Competency Test in order to evaluate the entrepreneurial capabilities of the
participants,” said Hilongos.
Moreover, OWWA RWO Caraga OIC regional director
Eduardo Bellido encouraged the participants to be creative in selecting the
kind of business they will venture in such a way that they can really gain
profit.
Bellido suggested to the OFWs to initially
identify the basic necessities of the target customers prior to the
establishment of an enterprise. “Let us be sensitive kung ano man ang
pangangailangan ng ating community, so that if you will intend to venture in a
sari-sari store alam n’yo na kung ano ang ititinda at paano magpepresyo,”
shared Bellido.
Bellido added, that the OWWA is willing to
conduct techno skills training for the displaced OFWs to provide more
livelihood opportunities that will generate a sustainable source of income.
One of the participants, Marlon Guion, a
displaced worker in Libya, expressed his gratitude to be able to join in the
said training which accordingly has given him new insights about business.
“Daghan jud ko nakat-unan sa training nga mahimo nakong giya sa pagnegosyo (I
learned a lot in the training which can serve as my guide in starting my
business)," Guion said.
Guion has worked in Tripoli, Libya as a Plumber
Technician for only eight (8) months. Fearing for his life in strife-torn
state, he went home on April and took chances to avail of the livelihood
assistance from OWWA.
As provided for in Memorandum Order No.
MD-110-468 dated December 13, 2013, OWWA is responsible for preparatory
activities to qualified beneficiaries for livelihood fund assistance with
priority given to distressed OFWs who have returned to the Philippines for not
more than three (3) years.
The EDT is a primary requirement in order to
avail of OWWA’s livelihood assistance dubbed as “Balik Pinas, Balik Hanapbuhay”
Program that grants livelihood starter kits amounting to P10,000.00 to the
displaced OFWs to serve as a startup business. (OWWA-13/PIA-Caraga)
ASELCO honors past officials, employees;
recollects accomplishments during founding anniv
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur, Aug. 28 (PIA) -
The Agusan del Sur Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ASELCO) celebrated on Tuesday
its 37th founding anniversary with a theme: “Panaghiusa Alang Sa
MalamboongKaugmaon.”
The event started with a concelebrated thanksgiving
mass at 9:00 a.m. followed by a fellowship in the afternoon. Blessing and
inauguration of the main office building, giving of plaques of recognition to
former board presidents of ASELCO, giving of commemorative ring to employees in
their 20 years of service, and a cultural presentation by the employees
highlighted the celebration.
This year’s celebration was graced by Hon. Edita
S. Bueno, administrator of the National Electrification Administration (NEA)
being the guest of honor. Engr. Edilberto I. Bassig, NEA deputy administrator
for Field Operations Group (Management Assistant Group); Mr. Vicente C. Noble,
NEA consultant; and Engr. Eduardo R. Piamonte, deputy administrator for
Electric Distribution Utilities Services also attended and delivered inspirational
messages.
ASELCO’s 37th founding anniversary celebration
kicked-off with a Tree Planting activity at the Main Office Tree Park in San
Isidro, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur, including the opening of sportsfest last
July 5, 2014. A bloodletting activity in partnership with Philippine Red Cross
was also conducted last July 21, 2014 at the ASELCO Covered Court, led by
General Manager Engr. Emmanuel B. Galarse.
“I especially dedicate this year’s celebration
and commemoration to the former general managers, past and present board of
directors, to all the retired and presently-working employees, and most
especially to the ever supportive member-consumers. Because of you, all our
dreams, hopes and aspirations are now a reality,” GM Galarse said during his
speech.
ASELCO was formally organized and registered
with NEA in August 26, 2014 with Certificate of Registration No. 91 at
Patin-ay, Prosperidad, Agusandel Sur. (DMS/ASELCO News Team/PIA-Agusan del Sur)
Cebuano News: Surigao REACT team mipahigayon
ug First Aid/ Basic Life Support
training
SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte, Agosto 28 (PIA)
– Ang mga miyembro sa Radio Emergency Assistance Communication Team (REACT)
ning syudad mipahigayon og tulo ka adlaw nga First Aid/Basic Life Support
Training niadtong Agosto 21-23, 2014 didto sa 2nd Floor 3B’s Electrical
Equipment Shop, Borromeo Street, ning dakbayan.
Ang maong tulo ka adlaw nga kalihukan nagdala sa
tema nga, “Kaligtasan Mo, Pinaghahandaan Ko.”
Sumala ni REACT Group Executive Chief city
councilor Baltazar Abian ang ilang organisasyon maoy muhimo sa maong pagbansay
uban sa pakigtambayayong sa buhatan sa City Disaster Risk Reduction Management
Council (CDRRMC) aron paghatag ug dugang kaalam kalabot na sa first aid ug mga
basic life support nga magamit panahon sa pag responde kung adunay emerhensya o
kalamidad.
Atol sa maong kalihukan nahimong pinasidungang
bisita mao si Atty. Manuel Coro ang CDRRM Officer ning syudad.
Matud ni Atty. Corro nga pinaagi sa maong
training mas mapalapdan pa niini ang adbokasiya sa R.A. 10121 o an act of Strengthening the
Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management System ug ang adbokasiya sa
volunteerism o pagtinabangay. (SDR/MICO-Surigao/PIA-Surigao del Norte)
Cebuano News: Walay basehan ang pagpa-impeach sa
Presidente, ang katawhan sa gihapon nagasuporta sa 'daang matuwid' - Lacierda
SURIGAO DEL SUR, Agosto 28 (PIA) - Ang Palasyo
nagtuo nga walay basehan ang reklamo sa impeachment nga gisang-at batok kang
Presidente Benigno S. Aquino III, diin ang repormang hilisgotanan sa gihapon padayon nga gisuportahan sa mga
katawhan, miingon ang usa ka opisyal kagahapon.
"Kami nagatuo nga walay basehan niana, (We
believe that there is no basis for that)," sumala pa ni Presidential
Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda sa usa ka press briefing.
Ang House of Representatives justice committee
miingon nga niadtong Martes sumala pa nga ang tulo ka mga reklamo sa
impeachment nga gisang-at batok sa Presidente igo na sa porma, nga nagpasabot
lamang nga ang mga reklamo mikompleto lamang sa kinahanglanon sa nagsumiter sa
tino nga reklamo sa ilalum sa impeachment nga lagda.
Ang mga kaatbang sa administrasyon adunay
katungod sa ilang kaugalingong opinyon ug sila mahimo nga makapahimulos sa mga
proseso nga nahipatik sa konstitusyon, matud pa ni Lacierda.
"Nga kana mao ang masabtan. Kon sa unsang
paagi sa Konstitusyon naghatag og usa ka mekanismo alang niana (That is
understandable. That is how the Constitution has provided a mechanism for
that)," siya miigon.
"Apan ang kadaghanan sa mga katawhan miuban
kanato diha sa 'tul-id nga dalan.' Kami nagtuo nga ang Presidente wala magbuhat
sa bisan unsa nga impeachable offense (But the majority of the Filipino people
are with us in the ‘tuwid na daan.' We believe that the President has not done
any impeachable offense),” sulti pa niya.
Dugang pa ni Lacierda nga ang mga myembro sa
Kongreso makakita nga walay kapuslanan sa mga alegasyon batok sa Presidente.
Samtang ang mga deliberasyon importante nga mga
pamaagi sa Kongreso, siya miingon nga ang Palasyo mas nabalaka sa problema sa
nasud kay sa impeachment nga mga reklamo.
"Ang mas nabalak-an namo sa pagkakaron mao
gayud kon sa unsa nga pamaagi nga masulbad ang tanang mga problema sa nasud nga
makaapekto sa atong mga katawhan (What we are more concerned with is really how
to address all the concerns of the country that affect our countrymen),"
siya miingon. (NGBT/PND/PIA-Surigao del Sur)
