6 of 10 young Pinays are mothers - PSA
By Nida Grace P. Barcena
TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, Mar. 23 (PIA) – Six
in 10 Filipino young women started childbearing between 15 to 24 years old,
according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) here.
“Of this, at least one in 10 Filipino young women
age 15-19 has begun childbearing and five in every 10 young adult women age 20
to 24 are already mothers,” said Lovervelle Olaco of PSA Surigao del Sur during
a forum on Sex-Disaggregated Data on Thursday as part of the Women’s month
celebration here.
Based on the statistical records presented, the
initiation of sexual activity before age 18 is more common among young adult
women with less education and those in poorer households. "Of which seven
percent with college education against 40 percent with elementary education,
while 10 percent from the highest quintile against the 36 percent lowest wealth
quintile," she said.
Olaco said that the early pregnancy and motherhood
varies by education, wealth quintile, and region.
Furthermore, Olaco added that females are fewer
than males in Surigao del Sur with a ratio of 106 males per 100 females, while
on education, more females (59 percent) than males (41 percent) had attain
higher level with a difference of 18 percent.
According to provincial statistics officer Ruel
Dres, early childbearing is also more common in Caraga with 38 percent and
Cagayan Valley with 37 percent than other regions in the country.
Meanwhile, the data presented was based on the
2013 National Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) that was designed to provide
information on fertility, family planning, and health in the country and the
2010 Census of Population and Housing (CPH) which was conducted last May 1,
2010. (NGBT/PIA-Surigao del Sur)
SurSur PNP beefs up security as March 29 NPA
anniversary nears
By Greg Tataro Jr.
TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, Mar. 23 (PIA) – The
Philippine National Police (PNP) in Surigao del Sur claimed it has always been
ready for any eventualities that the New People’s Army (NPA) might carry out to
mark their 46th anniversary celebration on March 29.
P/SSupt. Narciso Verdadero, acting PNP provincial
director, confirmed on Thursday that NPA rebels have indeed stepped up their
offensives in the province.
Just a day earlier, Col. Alexander Macario,
commander of 401st Infantry Brigade, whose area of responsibility (AOR) still
includes Surigao del Sur, issued a similar statement.
Surigao del Sur will be the sole area of
responsibility (AOR) of 402nd Infantry Brigade soon, it was learned.
During the past two weeks, the 36th Infantry
Battalion (36IB) under the 401st Infantry Brigade of the Philippine Army (PA),
had several encounters with the NPA in the northern part of Surigao del Sur,
notable of which was the recent clash in Carmen town where a 17-year old female
rebel was killed.
Lt. Col. Anastacio Suaybaguio, Jr., 36IB
commander, even condemned anew the rebel groups for keeping on enlisting and
employing minors in furthering their “nonsense ideology.”
A week before, a statement of condemnation against
the NPA was already issued by the same army official due to the use of landmine
particularly with the ambush of a private vehicle where a 17-year old boy was
hurt.
However, Capt. Al Anthony Pueblas, 36IB civil
military officer (CMO), said in his latest feed that the landmine victim has
already died of fatal neck injury.
Meanwhile, the most recent atrocities perpetrated
by NPA in the AOR of 401st Infantry Brigade happened in Agusan del Sur.
Col. Macario bared in an interview that armed
rebels were behind the burning of five construction equipment in La Paz town
owned by Madyaw Construction and Development Corporation.
Citing the series of incidents, the provincial
chief cop here reiterated the alert status of the province has never ever been
downgraded since he held his post almost a year ago.
Verdadero also said the proximate period to the
founding anniversary of the rebel group is critical.
Despite the increased sightings and all, he
assured peace and order situation remains manageable and under control. (NGBT/Radyo
ng Bayan-Tandag/PIA-Surigao del Sur)
DTI now accepts BMBE renewal application
By Rodrigo R. Matabaran
SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte, Mar. 23 (PIA) –
Based on the recent memorandum, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
provincial offices are now accepting applications for the renewal of Barangay
Micro Business Enterprises (BMBE) that expired from January 13, 2015 and
onward.
The directive from the Bureau of Small and Medium
Enterprise Development officer-in-charge assistant director Jerry T. Clavesillas
for the issuance of a provisional BMBE Certificate of Authority is an interim
measure while waiting for the formal guidelines to be issued by the National
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development (MSMED) Council pursuant to the
Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 10644 otherwise known
as the Go Negosyo Act.
The Go Negosyo Act, which was enacted into law on
July 15, 2014, is aimed to support the development of micro, small and medium
enterprise throughout the country.
Among the provisions of the law is the transfer of
registration of BMBE from the local government unit to the DTI.
In this regard, DTI Surigao del Norte provincial
director Celestino L. Negapatan encouraged entrepreneurs having BMBE related
concerns to just visit the DTI provincial office located at the 2nd Floor of
Simtoco Building, Burgos Street, Surigao City and look for Engr. Ma. Theresa Z.
Calang, Senior Trade and Industry Development Specialist-Business Development
Division. (SDR/DTI-Surigao del Norte/PIA-Surigao del Norte)
Surigao Norte veterinary office trumpets 'Marajaw
Kahayupan' program
By John Glenn A. Platil
SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte, Mar. 23 (PIA) -
On top of the national distinction earned by the province government, the
Provincial Veterinary Office unveiled its year-round program dubbed “Serbisyong
Panghayop sa Barangay (animal services in the barangay).”
Provincial Veterinary officer Dr. Life Sheila
Laugo said, the implementation of the said program is in line with the
declaration of Governor Sol Matugas that the year 2015 be called the "Year
of the Barangay" and its sincere desire to bring public service to all
barangayanons.
She said that early on, they have already
initiated the program in the municipalities of San Francisco on March 17- 20,
Tubod on March 11 -13, Sison on February 24- 27, and Claver on February 4-6,
this year.
Laugo further said that the province won the
national award for having Bucas Grande Island officially proclaimed as a
rabies-free zone all over the country and Governor Matugas was also honored
with Gawad Pangkalahatan trophy, in sync with the municipalities of Alegria,
Tubod and Socorro.
Further, the Provincial Veterinary Office calendar
of activities for the "Sebisyong Panghayop sa Barangay" are as
follows: March 25 to 27 - Placer; April
3 - Pilar; April 8 to 10 - Burgos; April 15 to 17 - Sta. Monica; April 22 to 24
- San Benito; May 11 to 13 - General Luna; May 22 to 24 - Del Carmen; May 29 to
31 - San Isidro; June 3 to 5 - Bacuag; June 8 to 11 - Gigaquit; June 24-26 -
Alegria; July 7 to 10 - Mainit; July 22 to 24 - Malimono; July 29 to 31 -
Socorro; and August 12 to 14 in Malimono town.
Dr. Laugo, however noted that the schedule is
subject to change without prior notice. (SDR/PIC-Surigao del Norte/PIA-Surigao
del Norte)
SurSur treasury confirms move on tax amnesty extension
By Greg Tataro Jr.
TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, Mar. 23 (PIA) – In
response to the request of some sectors, especially the mayors, to extend the
real property tax amnesty that was carried out last year, Wenifreda Perez,
Surigao del Sur Provincial Treasurer’s Office (PTO) chief, has confirmed move
at the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) to extend the same for this year.
Both Marihatag and Cortes towns have respectively
sent their resolutions to this effect, it was learned.
In fact, the request of the former has already
been acted upon by Governor Johnny Pimentel by endorsing it to the SP early
this year.
Meanwhile, exactly a month ago, during the PTO
hosting of the Monday flag ceremony program led by no less than the governor,
himself, Cortes Mayor William Angos has expressly sought the extension of
Provincial Resolution No. 232 series of 2014.
The certified public accountant (CPA)-lawyer town
chief, pointed out in his impromptu speech that such amnesty has made their
treasury accomplished a lot.
Cortes town was among the top five achievers to
have received a special cash award and a plaque of recognition during the occasion
which highlighted the giving of such honors not only to mayors but at the same
time to treasurers and assessors alike.
In an information sent to the office of the
governor, the treasury chief stressed that they “were able to collect Real
Property Tax (RPT) in the amount of P113,899,457.32 or 155.05 percent” as
against the “collection target of P73,460,181.19 for CY 2014,” an outstanding
feat the PTO has accomplished, Governor Pimentel lauded.
Meanwhile, Perez said granting a request for
extension like the case at hand requires a justifiable cause, hinting that it
is up to the legislative body.
She cited that last December 29, 2014, the
province was devastated by Typhoon Seniang, prompting it to declare a state of
calamity. (NGBT/Radyo ng Bayan-Tandag/PIA-Surigao del Sur)
