DOST Sec Montejo visits CEST, other assisted
projects in Siargao Islands
By Mary Grace Sabuero
BUTUAN CITY, June 18 (PIA) - Department of Science
and Technology (DOST) Secretary Mario G. Montejo recently visited the
department’s project granted to the local government unit (LGU) of Burgos in
Siargao Islands, Surigao del Norte under the Community Empowerment thru Science
and Technology (CEST).
Joining him were Dr. Carol M. Yorobe, DOST
undersecretary for Regional Operations, and Regional Directors of 13 regions
(CAR, I, II III, 1V -CALABARZON, IV-MIMAROPA, V, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, Caraga).
Also with them are the provincial and local officials represented by Governor
Sol F. Matugas together with Mayor Alfredo M. Coro II of Del Carmen, and Mayor
Emmanuel N. Arcena of Burgos, Siargao Islands.
Sec. Montejo and party paid visit as well to
Surigao State College of Technology – Surigao del Norte College of Science and
Technology (SSCT-SNCST) - Del Carmen Campus. He inspected the P617,980.00 worth
of laboratory equipment: digital hotplate with stirrer; drying oven with forced
convection; rotary evaporator system; and vertical autoclave sterilizer granted
thru DOST-Caraga’s Grant in Aid (GIA) Fund, supporting the development of
biodiversity program in the municipality. Said intervention was specifically
intended to enhance researcher’s competency in scientific research for the
management of the island’s ecosystem utilization and conservation.
The team also observed mudcrab culture and
fattening of Del Carmen Mangroves Association (DELCAMBASS), where DOST granted
P229,000.00 to provide alternative livelihood project.
Sec Montejo and his entourage also witnessed the
processing of meat products of Burgos Rural Improvement Club (RIC), beneficiary
of the meat processing equipment as the first livelihood project of the CEST
program in Burgos. Among their products which are now available in local
markets were tocino, longganisa, chorizo and siomai.
DOST-Caraga in collaboration with the provincial
government of Surigao del Norte hosted the one-day visitation. (DOST-Caraga/PIA-Caraga)
Sports academy to rise in Siargao
By John Glenn A.Platil
SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte, June 18 (PIA) –
Representative Francisco T. Matugas of the first district revealed recently
that a sports academy will now be established in Siargao Island, this province.
House Bill 4307, otherwise known as “An Act
Establishing the Siargao Island Sports Academy and Training Center in the
municipality of Dapa, and Appropriating Funds Thereof” is authored by Rep.
Matugas, himself.
He said that the bill is now on its second reading
in the Senate and on June 10, this year it was sent back to the House of
Representatievs for appropriate action and consolidation of proposed
amendments.
As revealed by Rep. Matugas, Senate President
Franklin Drilon said that the measure is a very important piece of their
legislative function to “widen the magnitude and range of the Surigaonon
athletic curriculum, and improve the global competitiveness in giant sporting
events such as the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.
According to Sen. Juan Edgardo Angara, the academy
in Siargao would be the primary sports development and training center for the
province of Surigao del Norte and neighboring towns.
He said the promising talents of young athletes,
especially those from the island, have stayed untouched and intact.
“We have so much potential, but we are still short
of the guiding principles, modern amenities and determined workers necessary to
harness the potential and develop the inherent skills of those isolated and
secluded from the great training facilities in the metropolis and other
inner-city hubs,” explained Angara.
“I believe that by building sports academies like
this shall eventually institute concrete reforms in the grassroots sports
growth all over the country. With these facilities, many young athletes could
adequately prepare for a genuine career in sports, and eventually improve their
chances in the local and international arena,” he added. (SDR/PIC-Surigao del
Norte/PIA-Surigao del Norte)
Agri-trade fair reels off in SurSur
By Greg Tataro Jr.
TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, June 18 (PIA) – The
agri-trade fair spearheaded by the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist
(OPAg) reeled off at around 9:00 a.m., Wednesday at the Vicente L. Pimentel,
Sr. Boulevard as part of the highlights of the 55th Araw Ng Surigao del Sur
celebration here, this year.
Governor Johnny Pimentel led the ribbon-cutting
joined in by Marcos Quico, chief provincial agriculturist, Col. Isidro
Purisima, commander of 402nd Brigade, P/SSupt. Narciso Verdadero, PNP
provincial director, and other prominent personalities from various sectors.
After which, Pimentel proceeded for the booth
hopping in all participating 19 local government units (LGUs) whose bunch of
caretakers eagerly posed for picture-taking.
A lot of displays, ready for sale, ranging from
agriculture products, fisheries, and handicrafts abound.
During the early goings, people from all walks of
life jammed the entire venue; among them were first couple City Mayor Roxanne
Pimentel and husband City Administrator Alexander Pimentel.
P/Supt. Jeffrey Lawrence Mauricio, Tandag City
police chief, assured security is in place for the duration not only of the
said fair but the whole five-day celebration. (NGBT/Radyo ng Bayan-Tandag/PIA
Surigao del Sur)
