DTI Surigao Norte holds ‘Christmas Bazaar’
By Rodrigo R. Matabaran
SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte, Dec. 9 (PIA) -
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Surigao del Norte provincial office
on its effort to provide market venue for the local producers of the province
is organizing the christmas bazaar dubbed “Christmas Bazaar Nan Surigao” from
December 4 to December 11, 2015 at the Luneta Park, this city.
The seven-day activity displays and sells locally
produced goods from DTI-assisted entrepreneurs provincewide.
The bazaar highlights various local products
including gifts and novelty items, processed food, native delicacies and
baskets among others.
DTI invites all Surigaonon to come, visit and buy
local products at the “Christmas Bazaar Nan Surigao.” (SDR/DTI-Surigao del
Norte/PIA-Surigao del Norte)
Farmers prepare for Climate Change through SOA
By Rhea C. Abao
BUTUAN CITY, Dec. 9 (PIA) - The Department of
Agriculture (DA) Caraga through the Information Section successfully conducted
the mass graduation of School on the Air (SOA): Rice & Climate Change
yesterday at Bunawan, Agusan del Sur. Around 250 graduates from the rice
farmers of Bunawan, Agusan del Sur, instructors and agricultural students from
Agusan del Sur State College of Agriculture and Technology (ASSCAT) attended
the activity.
Out of 250 graduates, 22 outstanding students were
given recognition for their dedication and exemplary performance for the
four-month training course. A plaque of recognition was awarded to the
following: Christ John P. Alumbres, Jobert V. Besares, Jenelyn P. Bulawan,
Kezia Mae A. Leagogo, Joyce R. Osigan, Cristal L. PeΓ±ero, Kristy T. Remarca,
Rockly A. Tustado, Maries C. Villamor, Romie Jun A. Ylanan, Vicente V. Toyong,
Marc D. Ytoc, Marilou G. Carmen, Rene E. Carmen, Emely G. Equiz, Aida A.
Moreno, Rubilyn C. Otaza, Joelyn O. Pamado, Maricel N. Saraosos, Janice M.
Tudio, Jean M. Saraosos, and Jona Fe B. TeaΓ±o.
The SOA is a partnership activity with the
Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice)-Agusan and Regional Agrculture
and Fisheries Council (RAFC) in coordination with the Provincial Agriculture
Office of Agusan del Sur and the Municipal Agriculture Office of Bunawan.
“The four-month study on air is a privilege that
needed to be grabbed because this opportunity comes not everyday, that’s why I
dedicate every Friday to actively listen and participate in the SOA,” said
Brgy. Kagawad Rene E. Carmen, outstanding farmer-student.
The mass graduation was witnessed and attended by
Municipal Mayor Edwin Elorde and ASSCAT President Juarlito V. Garcines.
“Farmers should also helped themselves, make the acquired knowledge as an asset
to improve harvest every cropping season. We are very thankful for the full support of the
Department of Agriculture- Regional Field Office for giving us this unique tool
in enriching farmers capabilities to be resilient in times of climate change,”
said Mayor Elorde.
Garcines also appreciated the non-formal education
through the use of radio. He admired the effort and initiative of the
Department in intensifying the campaign for rice sufficiency and security thru
extension works with the help of mass media. “We are looking forward for our
next partnership with the Department, we will continue to be allies for the
development of the agriculture sector in the region,” said Garcines.
The SOA mass graduation is also a part of the
National Rice Awareness Month (NRAM) celebration. (DA-Caraga/PIA-Caraga)
PopCom holds pop quiz, on-the-spot contests
By Angie Balen- Antonio
BUTUAN CITY, Dec. 9 (PIA) - Top students of the
schools divisions in the region showcased their talents in the
recently-concluded Regional Population Quiz and On-the-Spot Contests (Essay
Writing, Poster Making and Jingle Writing and Singing) dubbed as Festival of
Talents held recently here in this city.
The contests are joint undertaking of the
Commission on Population (Popom) and the Department of Education (DepEd) that
serve as an avenue where the students can best showcase their knowledge and skills in the field of
population and development.
The following were adjudged as regional winners:
Population Quiz : JOHN ALFRED L. LUGO - Butuan City Division
Essay Writing Contest : HANNA JANE B. GEOTINA - Surigao City
Division
Poster Making Contest : JHANIEL GALVE -Surigao del Norte Division
Jingle Writing & Singing : MICAH F. NAVALES – Agusan del Sur
Division
Each Champion received cash prize, certificate of
recognition, medal and trophy.
PopCom Caraga regional director Alexander A.
Makinano said that the regional champions will represent Caraga to the national
contests sometime on February 2016 in General Santos City.
The event is a yearly activity open to all high
school students both public and private to increase awareness and appreciation
on population issues and concerns and upgrade the student’s level of confidence
in facing life’s challenges. (PopCom-Caraga/PIA-Caraga)
