News Feature: Soaring by lifting others
By Venus L. Garcia
BUTUAN CITY, Sept. 5 (PIA) – Inspired by its
principle, ‘reciprocity indivisible with parity’ and core values of fairness
and integrity, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP)–Butuan,
Area 12 led by area manager Evangeline Daba spearheaded the conduct of
Community Outreach Program 2016 in Brgy. Dumalagan, here on Friday.
“It is my personal commitment to engage the
community and I am glad that apart from my team in CAAP many have pledged
support and voluntarily committed to join with us in achieving the core purpose
of lending a hand to our needy brethren and simply make a difference through
this noble act,” underscored Daba.
She further enunciated that it is their way of
reciprocating through the beneficiaries the many divine favors they acquire,
and is a great pleasure for the organizers to partake what they have to the
fellows who equally deserve the same blessing.
Daba also stressed that aside from providing the
children and adults their health and nutritional needs, the CAAP, together with
the 4th Civil Military Operations (CMO) Battalion of Philippine Army, Kapisanan
ng mga Broadkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP) Agusan del Norte-Butuan City chapter, and
Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Caraga is also inculcating to the community
the relevance of 'Bayanihan' and building up preparedness in all eventualities
at all times through information drive campaign, including also the lecture on
human trafficking done by the Philippine National Police personnel.
The outreach program was a succession of last
year’s conduct in Brgy. Abilan in same city where it started by identifying the
need of a certain community and create a program as a useful intervention to
break the deprivation of incapacitated people and temporarily uplift their
faint economic condition through the social services afforded to them.
Making a life by giving
As envisioned, the theme, “Panaghiusang Hugpong
Alang sa Mahimsog nga Panglawas,” has truly paved the way of gathering some 600
pupils of Mahayag and Consuelo Elementary Schools and other recipients of
different ages.
Among the services made available to the community
were free medical consultations and dental services such as tooth extraction,
health care activities, taking of vital signs through the assistance of
volunteer doctors, and free haircut performed by volunteer soldiers. Foods were
also served to the beneficiaries and the distribution of school kits followed.
“By simply filing their stomach with something
nourishing to eat, we are helping ease the hunger of the families who can’t
afford enough food at home,” said Daba.
Meanwhile, ArselniΓ±a Zyrene Paladin, 6 years old
and a grade two pupil of Consuelo Elementary School profoundly expressed with a
sweet mood her elation as she received a bunch of school supplies. “This is
very helpful in my training in school. At least my mother is relieved from the
hardship on finding a penny to fund the writing materials and notebooks that I
needed,” she exclaimed.
In company with Paladin were her schoolmates
Gunabel Daguplo and Rhett Javier, 10 and 7 years old, and a grade three and
grade two pupils, respectively, who enjoyed sharing their meals together as
they kept a grateful heart for the presents bestowed upon them by the
organizers.
CMO Battalion comanding officer Lt. Col. Rey Pasco
said that reaching out to children is vital especially in letting them see and
feel at their age that the government is looking after their welfare. Pasco
further emphasized that the young ones are the hope of the nation.
"We are heartily and sincerely doing this
activity, along with other partner agencies for the love of our children. This
activity is part of our peace and development efforts under the Armed Forces of
the Philippines’ campaign plan ‘Bayanihan,' a people centered approach that
focuses on the welfare of the communities," he expressed.
By building bridges of hope and by giving back to
community in thanksgiving, PIA Caraga regional director Abner Caga addressed
the beneficiaries in his message to take full advantage of the humanitarian and
social services being offered to them in the said event. He bared that their
barangay was fortunate to have been chosen to be the recipient for this year.
Also, Alberto Torrevillas, representing Laudina
Torrevillas, punong barangay of Brgy. Dumalagan conveyed his sincere
appreciation for the good deeds of the stakeholders. He was grateful for the
effort of the medical practitioners and other partner individuals who shared
voluntarily their time and skills to provide services to the locals.
Continuing its commitment to be socially responsive
and responsible to the needs of the less privileged, the organizers are
optimistic that more can benefit from the future community outreach program in
the years ahead. (VLG/JPG/PIA-Caraga)
DOH Caraga strengthens network on tobacco control
By Nora C. Lanuza Molde
BUTUAN CITY, Sept. 5 (PIA) – With the aim to
strengthen the Regional Tobacco Control Network (RTCN) of Caraga region, the
Department of Health (DOH) Caraga recently hold a meeting with its different
stakeholders’ Anti-Smoking Program point persons.
During the conduct of RTCN’s regular meeting,
Sunshine Alipayo of DOH Caraga has re-oriented RTCN members on the network’s
objectives, roles and functions.
RTCN was formed with the aim to fully comprehend
the severity of tobacco problem in the region and to urgently respond by
adopting comprehensive approaches to reduce and subsequently eliminate tobacco
as a threat to public.
Tobacco is the most preventable cause of death and
diseases, it is also the risk factor in non-communicable disease.
The RTCN Caraga is composed of the following:
chairman – DOH, co-chairman - Bureau of
Jail Management and Penology, secretary – Butuan City Health Office, treasurer
– Department of Education, auditor – Civil Service Commission, PIO – Philippine
Information Agency, other members include, Northeastern Mindanao Mission,
Butuan City Tourism Office, Philippine National Police, Agusan del Norte
Provincial Health Office, Agusan del Sur Provincial Health Office, Department
of Trade and Industry, Department of the Interior and Local Government,
Philhealth, and DOH Bloomberg Initiative Project OC400A. (NCLM/PIA-Caraga)
Tandag fiesta activities bared
By Nida Grace P. Barcena
TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, Sept. 5 (PIA) - The
city government of Tandag will celebrate its fiesta in honor of its patron, San
Nicolas de Tolentino on Sept. 8 with the theme: “Lig-on na Panggamhanan, Lig-on
na mga Katawhan, Para sa Malahutayong Kalambuan.”
Davao City 1st district representative Karlo Alexie
Nograles is the keynote speaker during the opening celebration.
Earlier, a “Kasalan ng Bayan” (mass wedding) was
conducted at the San Nicolas de Tolentino Cathedral on Sept. 3, 2016.
Other activities that the city lined up for the
celebration are GKK Coronation Day and 3rd Bugsay Power Tournament (Sept. 7),
Rural Folk Dance Contest featuring “PainSayaw” (Paindigay sa Sayaw) to be
participated by eight contenders (Sept. 8), 1st ATP Slow Drag Race (Sept. 8),
SINUGDAN (Sinugbahay sa Dan) at the Vicente L. Pimentel Sr. Boulevard (Sept.
8), 4th “Sangkaan Festival” (Sept. 9).
A jobs fair both local and international will also
be held on Sept. 9 from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 A.M. at the Women’s Training Center,
this city.
Surigaonons are also invited to witness the fiesta
showbiz entertainment with invited celebrities starting on the evening of Sept.
9 to 10.
A fireworks display will culminate the fiesta
celebration on Sept. 10, it was learned. (FEA/NGBT/PIA-Surigao del Sur)
Butuanon hailed as MBFI’s outstanding teacher
BUTUAN CITY, Sept. 5 (PIA) - The Metrobank
Foundation Inc. (MBFI) has named Josephine Chonie Obsenares from the Butuan
City SPED Center as one of its awardees in the 2016 Search for Outstanding
Teachers (SOT) for the elementary category.
From a total of 534 nominations generated
nationwide, Obsenares and the other nine awardees emerged outstanding.
According to MBFI, all nominees were trimmed down
to 127 provincial finalists, then shortlisted to 40 regional finalists who underwent
teaching demonstrations and panel interviews before the preliminary board of
judges of each category. This year's search garnered the most nominations in
its 32-year history.
Obsenares, currently a Master Teacher I of the SPED
Center, has been teaching for 27 years, specializing in Music. She has written
original compositions used by schools in events, and as part of learning
materials disseminated by the Department of Education in the region. Obsenares
also served as chief trainer in music at the national level for the preparation
of K-12 education system.
She has also mentored students in various musical
competitions, and has led in the formation of a youth choir in her local
church, where she is also serving as a psalmist.
Equally talented, passionate and innovative, she
pioneered action researches, including one on the development of free play
activities to enhance the motor skills of children with intellectual
disabilities. By being chosen as one of this year’s awardee, the MBFI
recognized Obsenares as one of the “shining examples of unstinting dedication
and commitment to the teaching profession, and as such, the pride of their
respective schools and community.”
She will join the other awardees in a conferment
ceremony on September 5, 2016 at the Metrobank Plaza, Makati. Obsenares and the
other awardees will receive a trophy and a cash prize of P500,000.
The winners will also pay a courtesy visit to the
members of the House of Representatives. Agusan del Norte First District Rep.
Lawrence Fortun, happily received the good news from the MBFI President Aniceto
SobrepeΓ±a, as he expressed his commendation to Obsenares.
“The occasion of teacher Josephine Obsenares
winning the coveted Metrobank Outstanding Teacher’s award brings a striking
optimism and hope to better our education system. To my mind, this is not only
a prestigious personal commendation, but also an affirmation of our confidence
to all our teachers who have sacrificed their able years in shaping the future
of this nation,” Fortun said. (Lawig Katawhan/PIA-Agusan del Norte)
Surigao Norte launches ‘Puhunan sa Pag-asenso’
By John Glenn A. Platil
SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte, Sept. 5 (PIA) – In
line with the flagship advocacy toward poverty alleviation and people
empowerment, the provincial government of Surigao del Norte officially launched
a livelihood project dubbed “Puhunan sa Pag Asenso” held recently at the
Provincial Go Negosyo Center, this city.
The recipients of the said project are those
members of the legitimate cooperatives who are in need of financial assistance
or capital to start up a small business for additional source of income for
their families.
In her message, Governor Sol Matugas said that
"free enterprise is the heart and soul of a fast-growing economy."
Sustainable progress, according to Gov. Matugas,
can best be achieved when the government takes care of the mainstream society
by concentrating on the plight of the grassroots to address their needs.
Livelihood opportunities, food production, social
welfare and shared investment, she maintained, are the staple ingredients of a
productive and thriving province, anchored on the ideals of democracy,
reform-oriented paradigm and love of country.
That being said, Gov. Matugas added that qualified
recipients of "Puhunan sa Pag-asenso" need to be responsible enough
to do their part as a freedom-loving and a law-abiding citizen.
“Just like a bonafide member of any accredited
organization, in order to keep a sound credit standing, you must do the right
thing, regularly pay your dues and maintain a good behavior,” she said. (PGO-SDN/PIA-Surigao
del Norte)
DILG brand identity, regional website formally
launched
By Florian Faith Jr. P. Bayawa
BUTUAN CITY, Sept. 5 (PIA) - The Department of the
Interior and Local Government (DILG) has formally launched its new brand of
service anchored on the department’s mandate of strengthening local government
capability for achieving good governance through an honesty, efficient and
reliable public service.
“Matino, Mahusay at Maaasahang Kagawaran para sa
Mapagkalinga at Maunlad na Pamahalaang Lokal” - the new DILG brand identity
through its manual was formally introduced to DILG field personnel on August
30, 2016 for the provinces of Agusan del Sur and Surigao del Norte and on
August 31, 2016 for the provinces of Agusan del Norte, Dinagat Islands and
Surigao del Sur. This will be followed by a separate launching on September 5,
2016 for its regional office personnel and separate dates for provincial office
personnel.
Likewise, the redesigned regional website:
www.caraga.dilg.gov.ph will be launched on same dates. The DILG regional
website follows the Government Website Template Design (GWTD), which is an
initiative of the Philippine Government to institutionalize a corporate online
identity for all government websites through a standard design, navigation, and
content.
Part of the launching is introducing the DILG key
personalities: “ISKO na Matino, ISAY na Mahusay at ANA na Maaasahan” that
personify the qualities of a DILG personnel in providing its services to its
clients.
The Brand Identity Manual (BIM) aims to achieve a
unified look for all the communication collaterals of the DILG so that the
department can have a single, unified DILG brand which will echo from the
different provinces, cities, and municipalities throughout the country.
DILG Undersecretary Austere Panadero, who steered
the project from conceptualization up to the finalization stage, said that the
BIM was developed through the assistance of the Philippines Australia Human Resource
and Organizational Development Facility (PAHRODF) and went through various
consultations with DILG officials and employees both in the central and in
regional offices.
The DILG brand serves to set apart DILG’s identity
from those of other organizations, moreover, will provide the standard of the
DILG way of communicating to the public. (DILG-Caraga/PIA-Caraga)
