Local govt, private sector to bolster adoption of
PIA Caraga’s AFEBS Network
By Venus L. Garcia
BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 11 (PIA) – As the Philippine
Information Agency (PIA) Caraga’s Advanced Forward Emergency Broadcasting
System (AFEBS) Network creates a remarkable impact throughout the region for
its contribution in influencing community resiliency, some local government
units (LGUs) and private individuals have already manifested their interest to
establish partnership and adoption of this information and advocacy platform
specially designed for disaster response.
The municipal disaster risk reduction management
office (MDRRMO) of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, a third time regional awardee and
national winner of the search for Gawad Kalasag (KAlamidad at Sakuna LAbanan
SAriling Galing ang Kaligtasan) for 1st and 3rd class municipality, appreciated
the exceptional performance of PIA Caraga’s AFEBS Network as it rendered its
capability in responding during the onslaught of typhoons that previously
affected Caraga region.
In a recent live interview over PIA Caraga's 107.8
MHz AFEBS Network here, MDRRM officer Josephine Lapeciros expressed gratitude
for the efforts of PIA Caraga team headed by regional director Abner Caga by
putting more substance to its mandate in bringing information to the public
through utilization of this functional disaster response platform. "In
behalf of mayor Candelario Viola and the people of Hinatuan, I'd like to
commend PIA Caraga for showcasing its innovation that capacitates people by
providing disaster tips and information in advance to help us better prepare
ourselves. We share our interest to gain access into this communication medium
in order to enhance our disaster preparedness system," she said.
According to her, the strengthened disaster
response advocacy and proactive steps of their local government unit have
contributed much in formulating strategies to communicate well to the people
the standard procedures to follow in times of impending weather disturbances
and other natural or manmade disasters.
Likewise, information officer designate Marilou
Alcaraz of the local government unit of Monkayo, Compostela Valley, together
with former municipal councilor Joel Caballes, personally conveyed their
interest to implement the AFEBS Network in their locality having heard the
positive impressions that this AFEBS has generated.
Meanwhile, vice mayor Ricky Caga and his fellow
town officials of LGU-Malimono, Surigao del Norte province have initially
sought the idea of PIA Caraga team on how they can extensively utilize the
AFEBS in their municipality. “In relation to our existing and proposed projects
for progress, we planned to put-up the network in our area. This is crucial in
advancing from being traditional to becoming more competitive by applying
contemporary technologies in terms of disaster response operations through
communications, and AFEBS will surely address this,” said mayor Caga.
Taking into account the relevance and
effectiveness of the platform, AFEBS has not escaped the attention of persons
from non-government sector. Entrepreneur Hans Christian Abundo tapped the
agency and discussed the potential life-saving strategies when expansion of
AFEBS network can be done. “As someone who is into marketing and previously
employed in one of the leading broadcasting networks in the country, I consider
environmental devastation and insufficient supply of information a downfall in
business arena. So, I strongly advocate in developing a resilient society, and
I believe this is the most appropriate time to engage and promote the AFEBS,”
bared Abundo.
Speaking in behalf of the adamant and innovative
team members of PIA Caraga, Dir. Caga emphasized his expression of gratitude to
all who have seen the worth and efficiency of AFEBS. “It is very gratifying to
know that we are getting the support from these people. We are not investing
our efforts for our own personal gains. What concerned us the most is how we
can level-up public service by introducing platforms that can make a
difference,” he said. (VLG/PIA-Caraga)
Surigao maritime school launches high-tech ship
bridge simulator training facility
By Susil D. Ragas
SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte, Mar. 11 (PIA) -
Surigao Education Center (SEC), one of the pioneer maritime schools in the
region, has formally launched its high-tech, high value and state-of-the-art
full mission ship bridge simulator training facility on Tuesday, March 10,
2015, here.
In her message, Office of the School President
officer-in-charge and School Registrar Rosanna S. Bautista said the new ship
bridge simulator is a newest effort to keep the institution at the very
forefront of local and international maritime education and training.
Bautista revealed that it is a P6 million facility
that uses a P4.9 million Polaris Ship’s Bridge Simulator software of Kongsberg
Maritime - a Norwegian Technology Enterprise, and a hardware worth P1.5
million.
“This new facility represents the SEC’s
longstanding commitment and investment in providing quality maritime education
and training in the region especially the Surigaonons,” Bautista added.
On his part, College of Maritime Education dean
Captain Leo B. Durano confirmed that out of nine schools in Mindanao offering
Bachelor of Science in Maritime Transportation (BSMT) program, six schools are
already out while only three schools are left for evaluation by Maritime
Industry Authority (MARINA) and Commission on Higher Education (CHED).
"SEC
is one of the three schools under evaluation," he said.
Capt. Durano said that with the new facility, it
will no doubt level-up the standard of the institution in providing a world
class maritime education and training and produce globally competitive
seafarers.
For more information and details on programs
offered, you may visit the SEC-Registrar’s Office located at Km. 2, National
Highway, this city or call at telephone (086)826-3767/(086)231-7048, or visit
their website at www.sec.edu.ph.
SEC is an non stock, non profit private, non
sectarian educational institution incorporated under the laws of the Republic
of the Philipines on November 25, 1987.
The school had also adapted the International
Organization for Standardization (ISO) for quality management system and is
currently accredited with Anglo Japanese American Registrars, Inc. (AJA).
(SDR/PIA-Surigao del Norte)
Butuan City to extend aid to 'Fallen 44' families
By Noel B. Najarro
BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 11 (PIA) - The families of the
Fallen 44 will receive P250,000 financial assistance from the city government
here.
City vice-mayor and Sangguniang Panlungsod
presiding officer Angelo "Angie" Calo said Monday that the city
council had passed S.P. Resolution No. 156-2015 extending assistance to the
bereaved families of the Mamasapano "Fallen 44."
Vice-Mayor Calo was the guest of honor and speaker
during the Monday flag-raising rites at the regional police headquarters at
Camp Rafael C. Rodriguez, here. "The deeds of the 'Fallen 44' who had
sacrificed their lives in the performance of their duties is worth to be
treasured and be remembered with due honors," Calo said during his
message.
According to him, the deep sorrow felt by their
families who were left behind cannot be measured, but the Butuan City local
government under Mayor Ferdinand M. Amante, Jr. and the members of the city
council under his leadership, hoped that their modest gesture, along with the
respect and honors expressed by their comrade in arms and the whole citizenry
of this country, could in a way appease the great sorrow they have right now.
Calo also said that the sacrifice of the
"Fallen 44" epitomizes the PNP mission pursued by every PNP officer
and member, the service and protection of the citizenry.
The vice-mayor also mentioned during his message
in his entire 21 years in public service, 12 years as city councilor and 9
years as Vice-Mayor to assist the PNP has been among his top priorities.
He said that in the 1990's as a city councilor, he
was among the principal author of a measure providing assistance to the city
PNP in the form of providing rice allowance to every city police personnel
which they are enjoying until now. And in his stint as Vice-mayor, he pioneered
a program dubbed as "Kilaon Ta Ang Kapulisan" to have the police be
fully known and their best efforts be recognized by the LGU and the community.
Also, as the chairman of appropriations for nine years,
he made it sure that the provision for the city PNP should not be limited to
the administrative but also to its operational support. In 2013, Calo said, the
LGU appropriated P5 million for operational support. This was increased to P7.1
million on 2014 on top of the other support worth P3 million and the mayor's
intelligence fund.
The police plays a vital role in the progress and
development of the country, and particularly in this city, according to
vice-mayor Calo.
The Police Regional Office 13 under Caraga PNP
Director PCSupt. David Y. Ombao recognized the city council and LGU's
assistance by presenting a plaque of appreciation to Vice-Mayor Calo as among
the highlights of the flag-raising rites. (PNA/PIA-Caraga)
SP approves P720K for AgNor barangay
By Aimee B. Sienes
BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 11 (PIA) - The Sangguniang
Panlalawigan (SP) of Agusan del Norte has approved Resolution No. 065-2015
appropriating P720,000 for the construction of Human Resource Development and
Productivity Enhancement Center in Barangay Poblacion District 1, Tubay, Agusan
del Norte.
The move was strongly supported by provincial
governor Ma. Angelica Rosedell M. Amante Matba based on the request of Barangay
Captain Israelito Dalubatan Zoleta of Barangay Poblacion District 1 considering
the viability of the project that promotes the infrastructure development of
the local government unit (LGU) as well as cater to the social development
needs of the constituents.
This is also in line with the enhancement of the
social services programs of the province. (LGU-Agusan del Norte/PIA-Agusan del
Norte)
SurSur vet office conducts anti-rabies vaccination
campaign year-round
By Greg Tataro Jr.
TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, Mar. 11 (PIA) – The
Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) here has kept the massive anti-rabies
vaccination campaign going even during non-Rabies Awareness Month.
Dr. Gervacio Yparraguirre, provincial chief
veterinarian, said they treat every day of every month of every year here as
rabies awareness in sync with the endeavor of the Bureau of Animal Industry
(BAI) under the Department of Agriculture (DA) to attain a “rabies-free”
Philippines by year 2020.
Meanwhile, Yparraguirre bared the schedule for the
massive anti-rabies provincial vaccination to highlight the observance of
rabies awareness during this month of March, to wit: Tagbina – March 2-6;
Cortes and Marihatag – March 16-18; and, Barobo – March 23-25.
However, he said that their office also responds
to special request of local government units (LGUs) here for schedule to
conduct a massive anti-rabies vaccination in their area like in the case of
Bayabas town fixing it on April 22-24.
Moreover, Dr. Yparraguirre disclosed that for
2015, their office has already gone to 25 different barangays province-wide
posting some 1,210 heads of mostly dogs vaccinated, walk-in clients included.
Rabies vaccination in the province has always been
for free, it was learned.
Likewise, he pointed out that lab fee sample
analysis for “heads” of animals suspected of rabies at Caraga BAI regional
office has been waived.
This year’s observance of Rabies Awareness Month
carries the theme, “Bakunadong Pusa’t Aso sa Rabis Protektado.” (NGBT/Radyo ng
Bayan-Tandag/PIA-Surigao del Sur)
PhRELCSFI conducts national seminar-workshop for
educators’ effectiveness
By Sally Tolentino Haimalin
BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 11 (PIA) – With the aim to
provide directions in support of quality performance framework of the
Philippine education system, the Philippine Regional Language Center Schools
Foundation, Inc. (PhRELCSFI) will conduct a national seminar-workshop on
Journey to Educator’s Effectiveness: Challenge to School Leaders and Managers
on April 6-8 and May 25-27 at the Teachers Camp in Baguio City.
Department of Education (DepED) Caraga region
officer-in-charge Dr. Rebecca V. Delapuz issued a regional advisory to all the
Schools Division Superintendents informing them of the scheduled
seminar-workshop.
In the advisory, Dr. Delapuz said that the
seminar-workshop aims to provide directions in support of quality performance
framework of the Philippine education system; equip school heads with the new
strategies and techniques for heightening school performance; update school
heads on the latest breakthrough practices for schools; and sustain initiatives
for holistic well-being development.
Also, Dr. Delapuz said, the seminar-workshop will
help provide support system for a caring learning environment; it will also
gear in school leaders and managers for the ASEAN integration; craft a road map
for enhancing school performance; enhance skills in effective oral and written
communication, critical thinking and facilitation; and provide directions on
the implementation of Philippine Accreditation System for Basic Education
(PASBE).
Target participants on the said seminar-workshop
are division/district supervisors, principals, department heads, newly hired
school heads, potential principals and teachers from both public and private
schools. (DepEd Butuan City Division/PIA-Agusan del Norte)
Tagalog News: DND mino-monitor ang pinakabagong
ginagawa ng China sa West Philippine Sea, sabi ng Palasyo
AGUSAN DEL SUR, Marso 11 (PIA) - Sinabi ng Palasyo
noong Martes na ang Kagawaran ng Depensa (Department of National Defense) ay
nagmomonitor sa pinakabagong ginagawa ng China sa West Philippine Sea.
"Mino-monitor po ng ating Department of
National Defense ang mga pangyayaring ‘yan at patuloy pa rin naman tayo sa
ating advocacy na dapat ay walang mga kilos na ganyan," sabi ni
Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. sa ginanap na pang-araw-araw na
panayam sa media sa Malakanyang.
"Dapat panatilihin ang status quo habang
tinatalakay pa sa ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) ang Code of
Conduct of parties na kasangkot sa maritime entitlement claims sa South China
Sea o West Philippine Sea," dagdag pa niya.
Pinanatili ni Secretary Coloma na ang mga
ginagawang pag-angkin muli ng China sa pinagtalunang teritoryo ay paglabag sa
United Nations Convention sa batas ng karagatan.
"Mayroon pong mataas na kamalayan ang daigdig
hinggil dito. Pati ang ibang mga stakeholder countries sa Southeast Asia at
East Asia ay nagpahayag na rin ng kanilang pagkabahala sa mga ginagawang aksyon
na ‘yan at hindi naman po tayo nag-iisa doon sa panawagan na dapat itigil ang
mga gawaing ito," sabi niya.
Ayon sa naiulat na mga balita, sinabi ni Chinese
Foreign Minister Wang Yi na ang China ay gumagawa ng kinakailangang
konstruksyon sa South China Sea na hindi nagtutumbok sa kahit saang pangatlong
partido.
“Hindi tayo katulad ng ibang bansa na nagtatayo ng
ilegal na gusali sa bahay ng ibang tao, at hindi natin tatanggapin ang mga
walang pahintulot na pagpuna tungkol sa ginagawa sa sarili nating pamamahay,”
sabi niya.
Noong Marso 30 ng nakaraang taon, naghain ang
Pilipinas ng isang memorial sa International Tribunal on the Law of the Sea
(ITLOS) laban sa China tungkol sa kanyang ginagawang pag-angkin.
Ang Pilipinas, China, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei at
Taiwan ay may inaangkin din sa mga isla sa West Philippine Sea na
pinaniniwalaang mayaman sa langis. (DMS/PIA-Agusan del Sur)
