DepEd Caraga prepares for Typhoon Ruby
By Nora L. Molde
BUTUAN CITY, Dec. 4 (PIA) – School heads of the
Department of Education (DepEd) are now advised to be ready and make necessary
preparations for Typhoon Ruby, says official.
According to Dr. Isidro Biol, officer in-charge of
the Curriculum and Learning Management Division and Regional Information
Officer of DepEd Caraga, all school heads of the different schools in the
region are now ordered to be prepared and take precautionary measures.
“Teachers need not wait for the local government
units’ order for the suspension of classes, they have to assess situations that
will cause danger to students in their area, automatic suspension of classes
must be implemented,” said Dr. Biol.
DepEd also ordered all teachers to secure all
permanent records of pupils and students to avoid reoccurrence of the same
during the previous typhoon that caused floods and damaged of students’ record,
Dr. Biol added.
School heads are also reminded to take actions on
the following: Unplug computers and other electrical equipment in schools; Move
textbooks, school records, furniture, and other important materials to safe
areas; Secure beams and strap roofs to prevent them from flying out; Board up
jalousies and windows with plywood or other secure material; Prune trees
especially those adjacent to buildings and along electrical posts; and Secure
all ongoing construction projects including supplies and materials.
Typhoon Hagupit has entered the Philippine Area of
Responsibility on Wednesday and now named typhoon Ruby. (PIA-Caraga)
Agnor implements Code Blue, on heightened alert
status
By Nora L. Molde
BUTUAN CITY, Dec. 4 (PIA) – Due to the inclusion
of the province of Agusan del Norte to the government list of 58 critical areas
of typhoon Ruby, Governor and Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
Council chairperson Ma. Angelica Rosedell M. Amante-Matba ordered the implementation
of Code Blue – on heightened alert status.
Governor Matba has directed all local DRRMCs to
take preventive and precautionary measures as typhoon Ruby has entered the
Philippine Area of Responsibility.
Matba said that if the situation warrants, they
are encouraged to immediately implement pre-emptive evacuation of communities
in highly critical areas such as coastal, landslide-prone, etc.
“Prepositioning of relief goods is a must and
identified evacuation centers are now prepared,” said Governor Matba.
Suspension of classes in kindergarten starts
Wednesday and all classes in elementary and high school in both public and
private schools will be suspended effective Thursday, said officer Erma Suyo of
the PDRRMO
Also, Suyo said, all sea vessels are now strictly
prohibited from venturing out in the sea.
Meantime, provincial administrator Percianita
Racho, in a live interview over 107.8 MHz Advance Forward Emergency
Broadcasting System (AFEBS) Network of the Philippine Information Agency Caraga
region, advised Agusanons to be always ready and pray for the safety of
everyone.
The province Operation Center has started 24/7
operations effective Monday. (PIA-Agusan del Norte)
Caraga RDC meets the private sector for Corporate
Partners’ Forum
By Sherwin E. Verdun
BUTUAN CITY, Dec. 4 (PIA) - The Caraga Regional
Development Council (RDC) met the private sector for the first-ever Corporate
Partners’ Forum, Tuesday, December 2.
The participants were oriented on the Regional Development
Council and its roles and functions. They were also introduced to the Revised
Caraga Regional Development Plan (RDP) 2013-2016 and their role in its
implementation.
The Caraga RDC believes that the attainment of
inclusive growth depends on the participation of the private sector. The
private sector generates jobs, provides goods and services, and contributes to
public revenue necessary for economic and social welfare. Thus, the private
sector helps fight poverty by providing income to households from jobs in the
micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises established. With jobs, people are
able to buy goods and services that would improve their quality of life. The
revenues generated from the enterprises created help the government provide
better social services to the people.
The private sector is also seen as an important
external income source and a domestic resource influencer. They provide
micro-financing, savings deposit, and access to loan opportunities.
However, for the private sector to continuously
support socio-economic progress, they need enabling environment and mechanism
to support business development. Hence, they needed to be oriented on the
Revised Caraga RDP 2013-2016. (NEDA-13/PIA-Caraga)
SurSur PDRRMC orders counterparts to take
precautions due to Typhoon Ruby
By Greg Tataro Jr.
TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, Dec. 4 (PIA) – The
Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) in Surigao
del Sur chaired by Governor Johnny Pimentel has already advised early this
morning all local counterparts at the municipal level to take the necessary
precautions.
According to chief PDRRMC officer Abel De Guzman,
the chair particularly pointed out four priority tasks—Activate your
MDRRMC/Incident Command System;
Preposition your response resources; Conduct pre-emptive/forced
evacuation for vulnerable areas to storm surge, flood and landslide; and,
Activate local Search Emergency Rescue Teams (SERTS)/Operation Center 24/7 as
well as report incident to PDRRMO.
All concerned were also urged to be more vigilant
and prepared by instituting pro-active measures, he added.
Meanwhile, De Guzman clarified that there is no
consensus yet as to the suspension of classes but stressed that the situation
will depend on how the storm is going to affect the province which, he claimed,
included under the red alert status right now. (NGBT/Radyo ng Bayan/PIA-Surigao
del Sur)
Caraga chair cancels RDC meeting in SurSur due to
Typhoon Ruby
By Greg Tataro Jr.
TANDAG CITY, Dec. 4 (PIA) – Caraga Regional
Development Council (RDC) chair Surigao del Norte Governor Sol Matugas
immediately cancelled yesterday the scheduled 81st RDC meeting set today,
December 4, in Tandag City, Surigao del Sur due to Typhoon Ruby.
According to Marjorie Pagaran, secretary to
Governor Johnny Pimentel, they were informed of the decision soon after a
consensus was made amid threat of a storm, with international name “Hagupit”
which was already about to cross the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR).
She likewise mentioned DILG regional director
Lilibeth Famacion, who, she hinted, agreed on the timely course of action made.
In the invitation letter dated November 21 sent to
Gov. Pimentel, Matugas lined-up 10 agenda items to be taken up, some of which
have something to do with disaster plans and programs.
Had the occasion pushed through, a Christmas
party/fellowship was set to follow with a theme, “Going ASEAN.” (NGBT/Radyo ng
Bayan Tandag/PIA-Surigao del Sur)
SK election postponed until October 2016
BUTUAN CITY, Dec. 4 (PIA) - On Monday, the House
of Representatives passed on third and final reading a legislation postponing
elections for Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) to synchronize with barangay poll on
October 31, 2016.
Strongly endorsed by House Committee on Suffrage
and Electoral Reforms and Commission on Election, House Bill 5209 garnered a
total affirmative vote from 193 legislators, and 8 on the negative.
Last October 3, 2013, Congress passed Republic Act
10632 "An Act to Postpone the Sangguniang Kabataang Elections on October
28, 2013 Amending for the Purpose Republic Act 9340 and for other
Purposes," effectively deferring the then scheduled October 2013 SK poll
to a date to be determined by the COMELEC between October 28, 2014 and February
23, 2015.
In an interview Tuesday, Rep. Lawrence 'Law'
Fortun welcomed this development. The solon pointed out that they are currently
studying, and will subsequently endorse, reforms on the Local Government Code
pertaining to the provisions on the Sanggunian Kabataan to ensure effective and
genuine leadership, participation and empowerment for the youth.
Senate has yet to pass its version of the
legislative measure. (LAWig Katawhan/PIA-Agusan del Norte)
Caraga RDC bares winners of 'Be the agent of
change' contest
By Sherwin E. Verdun
BUTUAN CITY, Dec. 4 (PIA) - And the winners are…
The Caraga Regional Development Council (RDC) led
by NEDA-Caraga regional director Mylah Faye Aurora CariΓ±o, DILG-Caraga regional
director Lilibeth Famacion, and DepEd-Caraga regional director Atty. Alberto
Escobarte announced the winners of the "Be the agent of change"
Contest, Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at Almont Hotel’s Inland Resort, Butuan
City. The RDC was assisted by NEDA Undersecretary for Regional Development
Office Margarita Songco.
The Caraga RDC conducted the Jingle-Making and
Photography Contests from August 1, 2014 to October 31, 2014 and the
On-the-spot Canvas Painting Contest on December 2, 2014.
The jingle-making contest had 10 entries from all
over Caraga. The winning piece entitled, "We are the agents of
change" was declared winner. The winning jingle was composed by Ian Alfer
Ba-al, lyrics by Mary Jane Dela Cruz, and interpreted by Girley Sagayno,
Kathlyn Dacera, Irish Jay Casida, Lian Joshua Dajao, Elline Joy Ocno, Kemberly
Torralba, Louisdhyl Solon, Aiza Mae Abalos, Cinesthian Alfred Ba-al. The group
received P20,000.00.
The finalists were From Caraga to the World
composed by Reuben Rhyll Chris Garbilao; I Can (We Can) by Jonree Elmido; and
Be the Change and Start the Change by Jayson Pradilla (composer and lyricist),
Krizia Meijel Mellijor (interpreter), Al Francis Sarsate (guitarist), and Ben
Jay Felizarta (interpreter). The four finalists received P5,000.00 each as
consolation prize.
The jingles were judged based on originality and
creativity (30%), lyrics (30%), melody (30%), and overall appeal (10%).
The photography contest was participated by 19
Caraganons who submitted 78 photographs in eight categories.
The first prize winners received P4,000.00 each,
the second prize winners received P3,000.00 each, and the third prize winners
received P2,000.00 each.
Ronaldo Cayomo got the highest prize amount of
P18,000.00 for winning in six of the eight categories (2 first prizes, 2 second
prizes, and 2 third prizes). He is followed by Alexis Gomez who won a total of
P13,000.00 for winning in five of the eight categories (1 first prize, 1 second
prize, and 3 third prizes). Kierrah Jill Tanglao followed who won P12,000.00
for winning three of the eight categories (3 first prizes). Domingo Nollora won
3 third prizes for a sum of P9,000.00.
Tanglao, Nollora, and Gomez got the most number of
wins – first, second, and third prizes, with 3 entries each respectively.
The photographs were judged based on content
(30%), creativity and originality (20%), composition (20%), and visual impact
(30%).
On the other hand, the on-the-spot Canvas Painting
Contest was won by Philippe Erick Monares of Butuan City Schools of Arts and
Trade who got P5,000.00. The second prize of P4,000.00 went to Cybelle Bugas of
Cabadbaran City National High School. The third prize of P3,000.00 went to
Angelica See of Bayugan National Comprehensive High School. All 6 participants
received consolation prize of P2,000.00 each and their respective coaches
received P1,000.00 each.
The entries were judged based on thematic
relevance (35%), design and creative elements (35%), technical execution (20%),
and visual impact (10%). (NEDA-13/PIA-Caraga)
SurSur DRRMC all set for Typhoon Ruby
By Greg Tataro Jr.
TANDAG CITY, Dec. 4 (PIA) – As Typhoon Ruby
intensifies further across the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR), Abel De
Guzman, Surigao del Sur chief Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council
officer, expressed confidence that all of their counterparts in the entire
province have abide by the order early this morning of Governor Johnny
Pimentel, PDRRMC chair, to take the necessary precautions.
Citing the activation of all local DRRMCs/Incident
Command System and the rest of the directives up to reporting of incidents to
their office “24/7,” he stressed that everything is now in place.
At 11:00 a.m., today, Philippine Atmospheric
Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) already raised
typhoon signal no. 1 over Samar provinces, Biliran, Leyte, Southern Leyte,
Surigao del Norte, Siargao and Dinagat Islands, as well as Surigao del Sur, it
was learned.
Until the bad weather is over, PDRRM office is
going to remain steadfast in responding to any call of duty, De Guzman assured.
(NGBT/Radyo ng Bayan Tandag/PIA-Surigao del Sur)
NFA activates warehouse task force in SurSur
By Greg Tataro, Jr.
TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, Dec. 4 (PIA) – The
National Food Authority (NFA) provincial office in Surigao del Sur, under the
supervision of Caraga assistant regional director Gil Ibarra as concurrent provincial
manager, has already activated its warehouse task force to operate “24/7” since
news of Typhoon Ruby came to the fore.
Alvin Balatero, NFA assistant provincial manager,
clarified that members of said task force are going to be on duty until notice
of deactivation will be issued.
Any NFA office is prompted to activate its
warehouse task force due to an impending calamity in its area of operation like
the threat behind Typhoon Ruby, he explained.
Meanwhile, Balatero noted that among the 17 municipalities
and two cities of the province, only Tago and Cortes towns have initially
signified intention to get some rice supply if the situation warrants.
As of December 1, the total rice stock inventory
of NFA here sums up to 104,724 bags, the office bared.
In addition, NFA rice remains at P27 per kilo for
the regular-milled and P32 per kilo for the well-milled, it was learned. (NGB/Radyo
ng Bayan/PIA-Surigao del Sur)
Dinagat Islands guv orders suspension of classes
due to typhoon Ruby
By Jane A. Mayola
SAN JOSE, Dinagat Islands, Dec. 4 (PIA) – Dinagat
Islands Governor Glenda B. Ecleo released an executive order (EO) on Wednesday,
December 3, 2014 as a protective measure in anticipation of the onslaught of
Super Typhoon Ruby in the province.
Under the said EO, Governor Ecleo declared the
province under State of Heightened Alert and Imminent Danger and ordered the
suspension classes in all levels both private and government schools
provincewide effective today, December 4 as well as the conduct of pre-emptive
evacuation for the residents living in the areas identified as high risk for
storm surge, flooding and landslide.
Also, administrative offices and other social
functions and gatherings will be suspended on December 5 and will resume upon
advisory by the council.
All Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Council (MDRRMCs) and Barangay DRRMCs are advised to observe state
of heightened alert and execute measures to ensure zero casualty.
Further, advisories will be issued through Provincial
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) Operation Center by
text, social media, local radio broadcast, Amateur Radio Club, PBMA ITO,
Community Cable and Bandilyo. (SDR/PIO-Dinagat/PIA-Dinagat Islands)
