AgNor celebrates 48th anniv, guv to deliver SOPA
By Jennifer P. Gaitano
BUTUAN CITY, June 11 (PIA) – Agusan del Norte
Governor Ma. Rosedell Amante-Matba will deliver her State of the Province
Address (SOPA) on June 17, 2015 at the Capitol Covered Court, this city.
Said event is in time with the province’ 48th
anniversary celebration.
It was also learned that the lady governor will
deliver her SOPA during the 8th Special Session of the 16th Sangguniang
Panlalawigan at 2:00 p.m. of the same day.
The annual report of the governor articulates the
accomplishments of the province for the year 2014.
Local officials, partner stakeholders from
government and media will attend the said activity. (JPG/PIA-Caraga)
DOH-Caraga on alert for MERS-CoV
By Daisy Jane M. Apit
BUTUAN CITY, June 11 (PIA) – The Department of
Health (DOH) Caraga headed by its newly appointed regional director Dr. Jose
Llacuna, Jr. confirmed that they are on alert against the infectious or
contagious disease like the Middle East Respiratory-Corona Virus (MERS-CoV).
“Though, there is no single case of MERS-CoV
reported in the region but rest assured that we are acting accordingly,” said
Dr. Llacuna.
Dr. Dioharra Aparri, head of the DOH Caraga
Regional Epidemiology Surveillance Unit (RESU) also said that the RESU head
office would directly contact DOH Caraga for any updates on MERS-CoV especially
to the region’s area of responsibility.
“One of our strategies if ever there will be
suspected cases is to do a contact tracing, so far it has been one of the most
useful and effective strategies that we have applied in other medical cases,”
Aparri added.
Dr. Llacuna also said that MERS-CoV is an emerging
disease that remains poorly understood but should be treated as alarming. It is
an infection caused by a coronavirus from the same family as that caused by
SARS or Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, which emerged last 2002-2003 and
killed around 800 people worldwide.
Following the report of the latest situation
assessment posted by the World Health Organization (WHO), the outbreak had
already 35 confirmed cases in the Republic of Korea, of which five new cases
were contracted in the hospital and three people have died.
Currently, 1,369 people are quarantined.
WHO further reported that this is so far the
largest outbreak outside the Middle East, as it is exported to a third country.
The Ministry of Health has also reported that confirmed cases represent a third
generation of transmission.
With these reports, however, the WHO does not
advise special screening at points of entry nor does it currently recommend the
application of any travel or trade restrictions.
“The central office had not implemented any travel
ban which makes it more challenging,” Llacuna said.
He also
stressed the importance of the community’s participation in terms of being
vigilant towards health.
"Safety and precautionary measures such as
the hand washing and respiratory etiquette should be re-emphasized. Also, the
early reporting on symptomatic cases will contribute to the proper action and
control to the emerging outbreak," Llacuna added. (DJA/PIA-Caraga)
AgNor DepEd officials burn worn-out PHL flags
By Daisy Jane M. Apit
BUTUAN CITY, June 11 (PIA) –The Department of
Education (DepEd) Agusan del Norte division conducted on Wednesday the
ceremonial disposal of worn-out Philippine flags at the DepEd Agusan del Norte
front lobby.
“It is but right to give honor and respect to our
flag for it symbolizes our country and represents each one of us, Filipinos. It
is our past, present and future,” said Agusan Norte board member Elizabeth
Calo.
The Boy Scout of the Philippines (BSP) Agusan
Norte-Butuan chapter also presented the nine flags showing the historical
evolution of the Philippine flags.
After the flag burning rites, the DepEd officials
also threw flowers as they bury the ashes of the flags.
The ceremony was ended with the release of white
balloons by the DepEd former and incumbent officials.
The event was part of the celebration of the 117th
Philippine Independence Day. (DJA/PIA-Caraga)
AgNor guv to lead 117th PHL Independence, 48th
charter day
By Nora L. Molde
BUTUAN CITY, June 11 (PIA) – Governor Ma. Angelica
Rosedell M. Amante-Matba of the province of Agusan del Norte will lead in the
celebration of the 117th Philippine Independence Day on Friday morning, June 12
at the provincial Capitol ground here.
This year's Philippine Independence Day
celebration is anchored on the theme “Kalayaan 2015: Tagumpay sa Pagbabagong
Nasimulan, Abot Kamay na ng Bayan."
The celebration coincides with the opening of the
48th Araw ng Agusan del Norte with the theme “Kinaiyahan Amomahon, Kulturang
Agusanon Tagdon, Katawhang Lumadnon Panggaon,” which will start on June 12 up
to 19, 2015.
Governor Matba along with the provincial officials
and employees will take part in the flag raising and wreath-laying ceremonies
at the capitol ground. After the ceremonies, a thanksgiving mass will also be
held at provincial capitol covered court.
During the opening ceremony, the candidates for
the Miss Agusan del Norte search will also be presented. The pageant and
coronation night will be held on June 15 at the municipal gymnasium of Nasipit.
On the 13th, a tree planting activity will be held
in celebration of the Arbor Day. All provincial employees are required to
participate and plant trees to their assigned places.
During the celebration of the province’ charter
day, an Agri-Trade Fair/Exhibit will be opened to the public on June 15. Booths
and exhibits will be put up by the different offices and municipalities. The
Agri-trade fair is a contest to include ‘PINAKA’ or most big contest like that of squash,
watermelon, banana “Cardava’, coconut, sweet potato, and milkfish.
On the 17th, governor Matba will also deliver her
State of the Province Address (SOPA) at the provincial capitol covered court at
2:00 p.m. and a Barangay Night will be held at 6 p.m.
The province will also celebrate the International
Year of Soil in the morning of 18th and awarding of winners for the booth,
pinaka, extemporaneous, balak, and the Provincial Gawad Saka Achievers in the
afternoon. June 18 was also set as People’s Day’ of the province where a free
medical services will be rendered to the Agusanons.
To cap the one-week provincial celebration, an
Employees Night where all employees are required to wear casual attires will be
held on the 19th. Employees’ attendances are required and will be checked in
all the activities of the province. (NCLM/PIA-Caraga)
20th Migrant Workers Day brings merriment to OFW
families
By Jean Mary Ronquillo
BUTUAN CITY, June 11 (PIA) - Anchored on the
theme, “Kasanayan at Husay sa Paggawa, Proteksyon ng Migranteng Manggagawa,”
the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) brought merriment and a
meaningful commemoration of the 20th Migrant Workers Day to the participating
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families on Sunday, June 7 at
Surigao del Norte Provincial Gymnasium, Surigao City.
Around 650 overseas workers and their families
coming from various municipalities of Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur and
Dinagat Islands joined in the celebration intended to pay tribute and recognize
the valuable contributions of OFWs to the country’s economy.
The event started with a motorcade around the
streets of Surigao City which was participated in by OFW Family Circles (OFC)
from various municipalities, local government unit delegates, members of Caraga
Association of Recruitment Agencies (CARA) and other social partners.
As an opening salvo of the program, Overseas
Workers Welfare Officer V Marieta Lumawag rendered a song of prayer followed by
the singing of the national anthem.
Moreover, OWWA Caraga regional director Samuel
Madrid read the message of OWWA Administrator Rebecca Calzado recognizing the
skills and expertise of OFWs in line with their endeavor overseas which has not
only contributed to the development and growth of the country they are serving
but has also greatly helped in the economic growth of their own country through
the remittances they send to their families.
According to Madrid, the administrator also
expressed that even with the short span of an OFW’s overseas employability,
OWWA is there to provide various programs and services in response to their
needs as well as of their families.
Nancy Jacinto, regional coordinator of National
Reintegration Center for OFWs (NRCO) also conveyed the message of Secretary
Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz citing the DOLE’s interventions and efforts during
the last five years in order to protect and promote the rights, benefits and welfare
of OFWs, who are treated not only as modern day heroes, but as authentic
partners in nation-building.
Honored guests during said event, Surigao City
mayor Ernesto Matugas and Surigao del Norte provincial vice-governor Carlos
Egay Jr. also expressed their heartwarming greetings to the OFWs and their
families who joined in commemorating the migrant workers day.
“It is very heartwarming to be with our modern day
heroes and their families, the very people who have sacrificed to be able to
help and support their families and in the process also help our country,”
articulated Mayor Matugas.
Likewise Egay asserted, “I salute our modern day
heroes, the Overseas Filipino Workers for rendering service beyond the usual
despite the long distance.”
Among the highlights of the event was the release
of financial assistance to OWWA scholars under OFW Dependent Scholarship
Program (ODSP) and fun-filled activities such as parlor games, raffle draws
with exciting prizes for giveaways including grocery items, household
appliances and school supplies.
An entertaining dance competition in which five
active OFCs participated, of which the OFC from the municipality of Dinagat was
hailed as the champion, showcased not only talents of each group but also their
cooperation and creativity.
Likewise, OWWA Caraga’s social partners were
recognized for their noteworthy involvement in the event and for facilitating
an orientation on livelihood undertakings and encouraging saving for future
investments among OFWs and their families. (OWWA-13/PIA-Caraga)
SurSur to hold 117th Philippine Independence Day
celebration
By Greg Tataro Jr.
SURIGAO DEL SUR, June 11 (PIA) – The celebration
for the 117th Philippine Independence Day on June 12 in Surigao del Sur is set
to be spearheaded by the local government unit (LGU) of Tandag City care of
Mayor Roxanne Pimentel.
Based on the official program of activities, which
is split into three parts, the occasion will kick off at 6:00 a.m. via a holy
mass at the San Nicolas de Tolentino Cathedral, followed by a motorcade, and,
then the final program.
The highlights include the welcome address by Dr.
Gregoria Su, City Schools Division Superintendent; musical presentation by the
Sining Theresian Ensemble of St. Theresa College (STC); message by Vice-Mayor
Ruel Momo; symbolic release of balloons;
message of Mayor Roxanne Pimentel;
and the series of cultural presentations by Duh Taraw Cultural Group of
Tandag City Division, STC Dance Troupe, and Jacinto P. Elpa National High
School (JPENHS) Dance Troupe.
Beforehand, singing of the Philippine National
Anthem at the flag raising ceremony is going to be observed followed by the
rendition of the Surigao del Sur Hymn.
Participants to the occasion are employees of all
national and local government agencies (LGAs) including public and private
schools and institutions, the private sector and the general public as well.
The celebration carries the theme, “Kalayaan 2015:
Tagumpay sa Pagbabagong Nasimulan, Abot-Kamay na ng Bayan.” (NGBT/Radyo ng
Bayan-Tandag/PIA-Surigao del Sur)
DOLE reveals labor law compliant businesses in
SurSur
By Greg Tataro Jr.
TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, June 11 (PIA) – A
list of 181 business establishments in the 2nd District of Surigao del Sur have
earned their respective certificate of compliance (COC) on either General Labor
Standards or Occupational Safety and Health, the Department of Labor and
Employment (DOLE) field office in Surigao del Sur bared.
Raymond Fel Sajor, DOLE field office chief,
pointed out that from among the said list, whose representatives have participated
in the gathering dubbed as “Bridging Labor Laws Compliance System Thru Industry
Forum on the Provincial, Zonal, and Industry-wide Joint Assessment,” 96 have
been issued COC on General Labor Standards while 95 have been given COC on
Occupational Safety and Health.
The COC distribution took place on May 28, 2015 at
Br. Scubilion Events Center, De La Salle John Bosco College (DLSJBC) in
Mangagoy, Bislig City.
A one-stop-shop table assessment has been put up
to facilitate the process, the DOLE chief said.
Being the last and final schedule, attention of
other Caraga businessmen even from outside of the province has been caught,
Sajor remarked.
The said forum was carried out in order to foster
a culture of voluntary compliance on labor laws, it was learned. (NGBT/Radyo ng
Bayan-Tandag/PIA-Surigao del Sur)
Cebuano News: HEALS Plus victory forum nagpadayon
sa Surigao Norte
Ni Mary Jul E. Escalante
SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte, Hunyo 11 (PIA) –
Ang probinsya sa Surigao del Norte ubos sa liderato ni Gobernador Sol F.
Matugas nagpadayon sa pagpahigayon og HEALS (Health Education Agri-Aquaculture,
Livelihood and Tourism, and Spiritual Enhancement) Plus Victory Forum sa
nagkalain-laing munisipyo sa probinsya.
Ubos sa maong victory forum mao ang pag pang
apod-apod og mga packbags, financial assistance ug libreng
konsultasyon/serbisyo sa maayong panglawas sama sa medical check up, dental,
papsmear ug serbisyo ngadto sa mga senior citizens.
Niadtong Hunyo 10, didto sa Navarro Memorial
Central Elem. School, Surigao West Central Elem. School ug Margarita Central
Elem. School nang apod-apod ang gobernador sa mga packbags ngadto sa mga
estudyante sa maong mga tulunghaan.
Pagkahapon, ubay ubay ang mga kalihukan nga
gitambungan sa gobernador sa lungsod sa Alegria sama na sa Blessing ug Ribbon
Cutting sa Alegria Municipal Police Station, groundbreaking sa Alegria
Children's Park and Playground, Alergria Tourist's Lounge ug ang HEALS Plus
Victory Forum.
Ang maong kalihukan gitambungan usab nila Board
Member Melva Garcia, BM Simeon Castrence, BM Leonita Gorgolon, BM Mamerto
Galanida, mga opisyales sa lungsod sa Alegria pinanguluhan ni Mayor Dominador
Esma, Jr. mga opisyales ug kapitanes sa 12 ka barangay sa maong lungsod, school
administrators ug sa TEAM Capitol nga maoy nagpresentar sa mga proyekto ug
programa nga gibubo sa maong lungsod kalabot na niini ang dako nga proyekto
ubos sa PAMANA DILG fund nga concreting of Camp Edward- Ferlda road phase 1
kantidad P50 miliones ka pesos.
Ang Alegria Central Elem. School nakadawat usab ug
P500,000 pesos alang sa ilang covered court, P110,000 pesos sa tagsa-tagsa ka
barangay ug uban pang mga proyekto ubos sa HEALS plus nga programa sa
gobernador.
Atol usab sa maong kalihukan, gipahigayon ang
ceremonial turn over sa mga packbags para na sa mga kabataan sa preschool sa
nagkadaiyang tulunghaan sa maong lungsod.
Mapasalamaton gayod ang mga kapitanes ug mga
magtutudlo sa panahon nga personal nilang napaabot ang ilang mga mulo ug
yangongo sa ilang tagsa tagsa ka mga barangay ug eskwelahan.
Dako ang pagpasalamat ni Mayor Esma sa mga
proyekto nga gibubo sa iyang lungsod pinaagi na sa suporta sa gobernador.
(SDR/PIC-Surigao del Norte/PIA-Surigao del Norte)
