Food Safe Campaign launched in Caraga
By Nora C. Lanuza Molde
BUTUAN CITY, Oct. 27 (PIA) – The Department of
Science and Technology (DOST) Caraga, Winrock International – Philippine Cold
Chain Project (Winrock-PCCP) together with the Philippine Information Agency
(PIA) Caraga on Tuesday launched the Food Safe Campaign in Caraga region.
The campaign aims to develop food safety awareness
and vigilance among food processing enterprises, food service establishments,
schools, households and the general public.
The launching was highlighted with the signing of
the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by Winrock - PCCP chief of party Dan
Gudahl, DOST Caraga regional director Dominga D. Mallonga, PIA Caraga regional
director Abner M. Caga represented by deputy regional director Fryan E. Abkilan
and witnessed by DOST Secretary Fortunato T. Dela Pena.
In the MOU, the DOST Caraga shall represent the
Caraga Food Safety Team (CFST) in collaboration with partners in designing
information and communication materials for the Food Safe Caraga campaign and
will closely work with the PIA Caraga and Winrock-PCCP in the implementation of
activities indicated in the project.
PIA Caraga will assist in the extensive
dissemination of information and communication materials for the Food Safe
Caraga campaign developed by the CFST and Winrock-PCCP, and will closely work
with DOST Caraga and Winrock-PCCP in the implementation of activities.
On the other hand, the Winrock-PCCP shall endeavor
to closely work with DOST Caraga and PIA Caraga in the implementation of
activities, and will provide the necessary funding support to cover cost of
information and communication materials in the course of project
implementation.
According to DOST Caraga regional director Dominga
D. Mallonga, the Caraga CFST will look into the protection and safety of
consumers from the foods produced and also to support the micro, small and
medium enterprises. The CFST will also educate individuals/producers about food
safety from its production-processing-manufacturing-transport until it will
reach the consumer's table, Mallonga added.
“The Food Safe campaign is an ongoing information
and education campaign of the Caraga Food Safety Team led by DOST Caraga and
implemented in partnership with Winrock-PCCP,” Mallonga said.
It has two major components: a training programme
on meat handling for meat shop operators and workers, meat vendors and the
general public; and public awareness campaign to disseminate information about
food safety and improve the food handling practices of the residents of Caraga
region.
During the launching, Sec. dela PeΓ±a acknowledged
the important role of PIA Caraga in the campaign. "PIA plays a very
important role in this program especially in disseminating the food safety tips
and proper handling of food," he said.
Also, Gudahl said that in order to have a safe
food, its preparation should be handled well. All food should be clean and safe
starting from the farm to plate, he added.
Dir. Caga emphasized that as its partner in the
campaign of having a Food Safe Caraga region, PIA would utilize all channels to
effectively disseminate accurate information on food safety and how to improve
food-handling practices. Caga assured the widest communication support of the
agency in the program. "PIA will help to empower communities especially on
food safety," Caga said.
Meanwhile, Sec. Dela Pena also led the turn-over of
a luminometer and food safety materials to the qualified meat vendor
beneficiaries trained by the DOST on food safety.
Mallonga emphasized that one way of ensuring clean
and safe food is to use the proper equipment in food preparation. The
luminometer gives on the spot results to test the amount of microbial agents
present in the surfaces.
Under Republic Act 10611 or the Food Safety Act of
2013, it strengthens the food safety regulatory system in the country to
protect consumer health and facilitate market access of local foods and food
products.
The launching of the campaign in the city was
participated by meat vendors, market supervisors, LGU representatives, media
and partner agencies. (NCLM/PIA-Caraga)
Surigao biz group’s CR+ID project receives positive
response in PH business confab
By Susil D. Ragas
SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte, Oct. 27 (PIA) -
The Surigao Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (SCCI) presented the
Coordinating Road and Infrastructure Investments for Development (CR+ID)
Project during the 42nd Philippine Business Conference held recently at
Marriott Hotel in Pasay City.
SCCI honorary director Alicia EuseΓ±a, presented the
CR+ID project during the National Chamber Management Forum, which is a prelude
activity of the conference attended by more than 200 chamber leaders and
representatives from different chambers in the country.
According to SCCI president Concepcion Paqueo, the
presentation on the advocacy and gains of the CR+ID Project, including the
lobbying and funding of priority roads and infrastructure projects in Caraga
region, received positive responses from the chamber leaders and
representatives.
The CR+ID project is one of the CFC’s (Coalitions
for Change) key freeform agenda that aims to improve governance and sustain
economic growth and rationalize
infrastructure planning and investments, and minimize fragmentation in public
infrastructure investments.
CFC is the flagship program of the Australian
Embassy and Asia Foundation, which hopes to effect policy reform by encouraging
civil society, the private sector, the academe, and the government to work
together and contribute to transformative change. (SDR/PIA-Surigao del Norte)
DAR holds training on conflict management, agrarian
reform laws in SurSur town
By Nida Grace P. Barcena
TAGBINA, Surigao del Sur, Oct. 27 (PIA) – The
Department of Agrarian Reform - Municipal Agrarian Reform Office (DAR-MARO) of
Tagbina, this province spearheaded the training on Conflict Management and
Pertinent Agrarian Reform Laws held recently here.
According to DAR Information Officer Myra Yu, the
activity was aimed to strengthen the Barangay Agrarian Reform Committee (BARC)
in the area.
Said activity was participated in by the
representatives coming from the different sectors such as: landowners, farmer
beneficiaries, indigenous peoples, non-government organizations, tenants, women
organization and landless residents of the mentioned locality that comprised
the newly re-organized BARC.
The participants were oriented on the function of
BARC under Secs. 46 to 48 of Republic Act 6657 also known as the Comprehensive
Agrarian Reform Law.
Meanwhile, MARO Roselyn Y. Rendon said that the
training is significant since BARC plays a big role in the whole process of
identifying the farmer/s who will qualify as an agrarian reform beneficiary.
The BARC will serve as the first level in conducting a mediation when an
agrarian conflict arises before it is endorsed to the MARO level. (PIA-Surigao
del Sur)
DILG Caraga calls for MASA MASID volunteers
By Florian Faith Jr. P. Bayawa
BUTUAN CITY, Oct. 27 (PIA) - In time with its
regional launching, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)
Region 13 (Caraga) calls for volunteers to be part of the DILG program dubbed
as “MASA MASID,” which stands for Mamamayang Ayaw sa Anomalya, Mamamayang Ayaw
sa Ilegal na Droga on October 24, 2016 at Balanghai Hotel and Convention
Center, this city.
The MASA MASID Program is one of the new programs
of the national government under President Rodrigo Roa Duterte administration
which is lodged in DILG. It is a community-based program that encourages
communities to take a proactive stance in the government’s fight for the
prevention of corruption, illegal drugs and criminality. It is to encourage
multi-sectoral partnership to intensify the spirit of volunteerism at the
community level.
Pursuant to DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2016-116
dated September 2, 2016 setting forth the implementation of the MASA MASID
Program, it provides for four main thrusts: information and education campaign
in communities for government programs against corruption, illegal drugs and
criminality; creation of a reporting mechanism on illegal drugs-related
activities; formulation of community-based rehabilitation programs; and revival
of the spirit of volunteerism by creating a volunteer-friendly atmosphere for
organizations that wishes to be partners for change.
To volunteer, the interested applicant may visit
the DILG website: www.dilg.gov.ph or local DILG Office (for queries) and
fill-up the Registration Form.
During the regional launching of MASA MASID, DILG
Caraga Regional Director Lilibeth A. Famacion, CESO III encouraged the
participants to be part of the solution in preventing corruption, illegal drugs
and criminality in the community.
“Everyone needs to be aware and vigilant in what is
going on the community. MASA MASID is the key so that we can have our urgent
response against corruption, illegal drugs and criminality,” said Famacion.
The regional launching was concluded with a recital
and signing of the MASA MASID Pledge of Commitment led by Dir. Famacion. Among
those that participated are the Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of
Fire Protection (BFP), Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), local
government units (LGUs), Mayor Rodrigo Roa Duterte (MRRD) – MASA MASID
Volunteers led by its MASA MASID Regional Coordinator – Esperidion A. Amarillo,
students and head of local resource institutes (LRIs) and national government
agencies (NGAs). (DILG 13/PIA-Caraga)
DAR AgNor conducts workshop on Agri-Business Venture
Arrangements
By Gil E. Miranda
BUTUAN CITY, Oct. 27 (PIA) - The Department of
Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Agusan del Norte conducted a one-day workshop on
Agri-business Venture Arrangements (AVAs) to several Agrarian Reform
Beneficiaries Organizations (ARBOs) held at Balanghai Conference Hall on Oct.
13, 2016.
The activity discussed the update and current
status of the farmer-cooperatives who are engaged in the arrangement.
The three ARBOs, who entered into an agreement with
the investor, are Soriano Farmworkers Cooperative (SFWC), Maong Integrated
Farmers Association (MIFA), and
Cabadbaran Fruits Corporation (CFC).
According to AVAs Point Person Virgilio Ignacio,
the DAR rendered the necessary assistance to thresh out issues and concerns
encountered by farmer-cooperatives in relation to the implementation of the
AVAs.
“The activity will iron out details and consolidate
issues in preparation of the upcoming three-day Implementers’ Evaluation
Workshop to be held in Davao City,” Ignacio added.
The activity was facilitated by the provincial
point person Virgilio Ignacio, together with the Program Beneficiaries
Development Division (PBDD) Lawyering Team under the leadership of Provincial
Agrarian Reform Program Officer (PARPO) Andre B. Atega. (DAR-Agusan del
Norte/PIA-Agusan del Norte)
Tagalog News: Caraga Food Safe Campaign pinaigting
ng DOST, Winrock Int’l at PIA Caraga
Ni Jennifer P. Gaitano
BUTUAN CITY, Okt. 27 (PIA) – Mas pinaigting pa ang
kampanya sa publiko tungo sa malinis at ligtas na pagkaing nabibili sa mga
pamilihan sa Caraga Region, matapos nailunsad at nilagdaan ang Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) ng Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Winrock International –
Philippine Cold Chain Project (PCCP) at Philippine Information Agency (PIA)
Caraga dito sa lungsod.
Ayon kay DOST Caraga regional director Dominga
Mallonga, na siya ring nangunguna sa Caraga Food Safety Team, ang nasabing
kampanya ay base sa Republic Act 10611 o ang Food Safety Act of 2013 - ang
batas na nagpapatibay sa food safety regulatory system sa bansa na
nagproprotekta sa kalusugan ng mga konsumante at nagtataguyod sa mga lokal na
pagkain at produkto.
Dagdag pa ni Mallonga, ang Food Safe Caraga ay
isang information at education campaign ng Caraga Food Safety Team na binubuo
ng ibat-ibang ahensya ng gobyerno, kasama ang ibang partners sa non-government
at civil society organizations.
Napag-alaman rin na ang Food Safe Caraga Campaign
ay naka-focus sa dalawang major components. Nagbibigay umano ito ng training
programme on meat handling para sa mga meat shop operators, workers at meat
vendors. At layon din ng nasabing kampanya na mapabuti pa ang food handling
practices ng mga residente sa rehiyon at ito ay sa pamamagitan ng pagamit ng
teknolohiya at media.
Sinigurado naman ng PIA na buo ang suportang
ibibigay nito at gagamitin ng ahensya ang lahat ng platforms nito maiparating
lang sa publiko ang mahahalagang impormasyon tungkol sa kampanya.
Ibinahagi rin ni Winrock International chief of
party na si Dan Gudahl ang kanilang layuning matulungan ang mga Caraganon na
makaiwas sa ibat-ibang sakit na dulot ng marumi at di-tamang paghahanda ng
pagkain. Ang Winrock International ang syang magbibigay sa kinakailangang
suporta-pinansyal para sa nasabing kampanya.
Samantala, naging saksi naman si DOST Secretary
Fortunato Dela Pena sa naging paglagda ng MOU ng mga nabanggit na ahensya at
pinuri ang kanilang naging inisyatibo para sa Caraga Food Safe Campaign.
Ang Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of
Health (DOH), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) ay kabilang rin sa mga
partner-agencies na tutulong sa pagpapatupad ng kampanya. (JPG/PIA-Caraga)
Cebuano News: ECCP, Makati Business Club
mipahigayon og orientation sa i4J project
Ni Mary Jul Escalante
DAKBAYAN SA SURIGAO, Surigao del Norte, Okt. 27
(PIA) - Mipahigayon og usa ka orientation ang European Chamber of Commerce of
the Philippines (ECCP) ug Makati Business Club pinaagi sa opisina sa Go Negosyo
Center para hisgutan ang Partnerships for Integrity and Jobs (i4J) Project
niadtong Oktubre 18, 2016 nga gipahigayon didto sa PGO Convention Hall, ning
dakbayan.
Sulod sa maong tigom, gipahigayon usab ang
Integrity Self-Assessment Tool (ISAT) kun diin gi-assess sa mga hepe sa
nagkalain-laing departamento, ang pagpamalakad sa gobyernong pang probinsya ug
ang pagpamalakad usab sa tagsa-tagsa nila ka mga buhatan.
Ang nakuhang resulta sa ISAT maoy mamahimomg
basehan sa pagmugna sa integrity mechanisms nga i-monitor sa integrity circles.
Ang katuyuan sa i4J mao ang pagpalambo sa
oportunidad sa pagsulod sa mga investors sa probinsya, pagsugpo sa kurapsyon,
bribery, pagkadugay sa proseso sa pagkuha ug business permit ug pag-improve sa
relasyon tali na sa private business sector ug LGUs, ug uban pang mga tumong sa
i4J. (PGO-PIC/PIA-Surigao del Norte)
