Stakeholders unite for 2016 Oplan Broadcastreeing
in Butuan
By Jennifer P. Gaitano
BUTUAN CITY, Aug. 8 (PIA) - As early as 5:00 a.m.
on Saturday, stakeholders from the different sectors already gathered at Camp
Bancasi to participate in this year's Oplan Broadcastreeing activity organized
by the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP).
The said event is also made possible through the
cooperation of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),
Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) Nasipit, 4th Civil
Military Operations (CMO) Battalion, Order of Discalced Augustinians (OAD), and
Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Caraga. All government agencies, media, and
other sectors were invited to participate in the tree planting and growing
activity.
Some 11,000 seedlings were prepared by DENR and
CENRO-Nasipit for all the participants.
During the short program, all participating
agencies were recognized by the organizers of the activity.
Benjie Balansag, station manager of Bombo Radyo
said in his message that it has been seven years that the Oplan Broadcastreeing
activity is conducted. It is aimed to increase the number of trees in the city,
to lessen the impacts of climate change and to have a greener environment.
Lt. Col. Rey Pasco, commanding officer of the 4th
CMO Battalion, bared that the planting site at Camp Bancasi is a 48-hectare
military reservation area which can accommodate some 1,000 planters. He further
encouraged the planters to keep safe while planting in the area.
PIA Caraga regional director Abner Caga emphasized
in his message the importance of not just planting trees but also the effort of
nurturing it to thrive well. He challenged the participating planters to plant
as many seedlings.
Also, Catherine Tobes, station manager of
dxMK-Magik FM and president of KBP Agusan del Norte-Butuan City chapter
expressed her thanks to all participating agencies of the Oplan Broadcastreeing
activity. She also called on every planter to plant heartily and sincerely, so
the seedlings will grow healthy.
Meanwhile, forester Edito Tocle and forest ranger
Reyjoy Chavez of CENRO-Nasipit received each a plaque of recognition for their
unparalleled dedication geared towards clean and green environment and for
their extraordinary efforts of inspiring people to advocate in the conservation
and protection of the Mother Nature through their radio program dubbed
"Oras sa Kinaiyahan." (JPG/VLG/PIA-Caraga)
RDRRMC to conduct contingency plan formulation on
human-induced hazards
By Nora C. Lanuza Molde
BUTUAN CITY, Aug. 8 (PIA) – Focal persons of the
Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) of Caraga
region will undergo a three-day Contingency Plan Formulation Workshop (CPFW) on
August 17-19 at Almont Inland Resort here.
RDRRMC chairperson and Office of civil Defense
(OCD) regional director Manuel Luis M. Ochotorena said the workshop will focus
on the Contingency Plan Formulation on Human-Induced Hazards which is an
emerging concern of the region.
“The workshop is in reference to the issued OCD
Memorandum No. 232 series of 2016 dated March 28, 2016 pertaining to the
Formulation of Regional Contingency Plans for Human Induced Hazards and
Reiteration of Submission of Recommendations to the Related Documents on Contingency
Planning, director Ochotorena said.
He also added that the Cluster Approach and
Incident Command System (ICS) shall be integrated in the plan.
(NCLM/PIA-Caraga)
News Feature: KBP ‘Broadcastreeing’: payback to
nature’s bounty
By Venus L. Garcia
BUTUAN CITY, Aug. 8 (PIA) – Taking into
consideration the value of conservation and preservation of biological
diversity, ecosystems, and natural habitats as a crucial facet to the survival
of all people, the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP) Agusan del
Norte - Butuan City Chapter spearheaded the Oplan Broadcastreeing 2016 activity
on Saturday in this city.
Some 1,000 volunteers comprising the youth,
education and religious sector members, teachers, government employees,
representatives from private organizations, among others, helped in planting
the record-breaking number of 11,000 mahogany and lauan varieties of seedlings.
Positively overwhelmed by the magnanimous support
of their partners, Catherine Tobes, station manager of dxMK-Magik FM and
president of the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP) Agusan del
Norte-Butuan City chapter expressed her thanks in behalf of the media
practitioners affiliated with their said organization. She also called on every
planter to plant heartily and sincerely, so the seedlings will grow healthy.
In his message, Benjie Balansag, station manager of
Bombo Radyo Butuan disclosed that the event is on its seventh year of
consecutive conduct as a commitment of the KBP to strategically sustain a
robust environment, conducive for a healthy living of its inhabitants.
The green hue of commitment
Series of site visits and extensive preparations
covering the 48-hectare vast area of fertile soil were undertaken by the able
organizers. CENRO-Nasipit took the lead in clearing the grounds grown with
remnants of tall grasses inside the Camp Bancasi.
In a meeting hosted by the Philippine Information
Agency (PIA) Caraga with the presence of KBP officials, Lt. Col. Rey Pasco,
battalion commander of 4th Civil Military Operations (Kasaligan) Battalion, 4th
Infantry Division strongly declared their support to assist by offering to utilize
the area within the vicinity of the Bancasi Camp which is suitable to add a
green corner of the city.
The array of soldiers earnestly cooperated and made
sure that the tree planting activity was orderly and peaceful. Tight security
was implemented in the area to secure the safety of the planters. The
reservists of the 15th Regional Community Defense Group (RCDG) had also planted
numerous seedlings.
On the other hand, PIA Caraga facilitated the full
coverage, coordinative efforts, and massive campaign and mileage to achieve the
objectives of said tree-planting activity. PIA Caraga regional director Abner
Caga emphasized the importance of not just planting trees but also the effort
of nurturing it to thrive well. “I challenge everyone to plant as many seedlings.
We are in the best position to repair and protect the ecosystem for the long
term since our quality of life is reliant upon the health of our natural
environment,” underscored Caga.
Also, the Order of Discalced Augustinians (OAD)
based in Ampayon, Butuan City led by Fr. Joshue Cadorna, OAD who is motivated
in advocating for greening projects for years now, has tagged along his
community members and were encouraged to join this noble undertaking. “We’re glad that the KBP shared this
opportunity to build a common interest, create alliances that will lead to
greater advantage for resiliency to climate change and cause an impact of
inculcating to humans the priceless worth of environment,” expressed Cadorna.
Meanwhile, the Balanghai Eagles Club brought forth
their stance in creating ways to carry out its mission for environmental
protection by joining the activity. They believed that both nature and people
are served when concern for Mother Nature tug at the hearstrings.
Unbounded love for nature
Taking care of the earth where people breathe and
dwell sets no limit. Regardless of age and culture, the good character of
individual remains pure and intangible especially the younger generation who
give value to their environs.
It can be observed that individuals of different
ages had voluntarily arrived in the planting site in as early as 5:00 a.m.
bringing their own digging materials such as bolos and shovel.
Trixie Carrido, 5-year old and her elder sister
Trisha Carrido, 7-year old, along with their mom, who all hailed from Brgy.
Dumalagan of this city cheerfully shared their time in planting the seedlings.
It was truly a very inspiring scenario.
Reaping the fruits from the seeds of kindness their
mother had sown in her children, Trisha sincerely expressed how lucky she was
to have given the opportunity to actively participate in activities such as
this. “We were taught in school on how to grow and save trees, and now I am
privileged of keeping my hands in work for every child’s future filled with hopes
for a clean and green environment,” said Trisha.
Meanwhile, Arturo Cinco, a local resident, together
with his wife and three children, were also present during the event. “Although
the environmental threats are imminent and the protection and conservation
actions are a real challenge, my family is confident that through mutual
cooperation and respect we can make it a better place to live in,” expressed
Arturo.
A dedication worthy of emulation
While it is a fact that planting trees or
reforestation is only one of the many ways by which advocates can combat the
perilous effects arising from wanton disregard of the environment in the past
by the complacent and irresponsible human beings. However, there are those who
are committed in doing things with profound dedication matched with simple acts
of kindness for the environment.
Hence, in recognition of their effort, forester
Edito Tocle and forest ranger Reyjoy Chavez of CENRO-Nasipit received each a
plaque of recognition for their unparalleled dedication geared towards clean
and green environment and for their extraordinary efforts of inspiring people
to advocate in the conservation and protection of the Mother Nature through
their radio program dubbed "Oras sa Kinaiyahan."
The Oplan Broadcastreeing was proven successful and
is expected to create a magnificent landscape in the coming years as it depicts
a fully restored green portion of the city.
It was learned that the KBP, through its Oplan
Broadcastreeing program has made them a recipient of the Universal Peace
Foundation, Peace and Environment Awards, and garnered the Tanging Bayani Award
of the People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) 2016.
This annual simultaneous and nationwide
tree-planting activity in support to the government’s National Greening Program
(NGP) was made possible through the support of Philippine Information Agency
(PIA) Caraga; Civil Military Operations (CMO), 4th Infantry Division,
Philippine Army; Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Community
Environment and Natural Resources Office (DENR-CENRO) – Nasipit, and Order of
Discalced Augustinians (OAD). (VLG/PIA-Caraga)
DAR inks MOA with LGU Tagbina, MARBECO on the
establishment of coco-based enterprise, coco-by-products industry
By Nida Grace Barcena-Tranquilan
TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, Aug. 8 (PIA) –The
Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) of Surigao del Sur, local government unit
of Tagbina and Malixi Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Cooperative (MARBECO) inked
a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the establishment of Village Level
“Coco-based Enterprise and Coco-by-products Industry” in the municipality of
Tagbina, Surigao del Sur recently.
DAR information officer Myra Yu said the project
was funded under the Village Level Processing Center Enhancement Project
(VLPCEP) in partnership with the DAR.
Accordingly, some 60 MARBECO members will benefit
the said project.
During the event, a check worth P450,000 was
handed-over to the recipient coop comprising two components of the project:
Purchase of Equipment (350,000.00) and Initial Working Capital amounting to
P100,000.
Tagbina Mayor Generoso Naraiso and Vice Mayor
Antonio Adlao also committed to extend financial support to the project and
encouraged the barangay officials to make a resolution for the additional
funding allocation.
Yu also that said that the recent event was part of
DAR’s continued program aimed to uplift the economic activities of the agrarian
reform communities in order to have a better source of livelihood.
(NGBT/PIA-Surigao del Sur)
DTI Surigao Norte conducts marketing skills
enhancement seminar
By Susil D. Ragas
SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte, Aug. 8 (PIA) – The
provincial office of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) conducted
recently a seminar on the Fundamentals of Marketing held at the Surigao del
Norte Go Negosyo Center, Capitol Compound, this city.
DTI provincial director Celestino Negapatan said
the seminar was conducted in order to create consciousness and educate the
micro small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) about the importance of marketing in
their respective businesses.
He said that it also intends to enrich the
marketing skills of the MSMEs as well as disseminate various programs and
services of the Negosyo Center in relation to strengthening the MSMEs’
marketing effort.
“Marketing is a strategic tool for business
development and is critical for the growth and survival of MSMEs. Due to lack
of resources and unorganized ways of selling or marketing, MSMEs often face
problems in exploring new markets and retaining existing ones,” Negapatan said.
Participants during the seminar are Agrarian Reform
Beneficiaries Orhanizations (ARBOs) and MSMEs of the province. (SDR/PIA-Surigao
del Norte)
PNP Caraga destroys 70 illegal gambling machines
By Nora C. Lanuza Molde
BUTUAN CITY, Aug. 8 (PIA) – A total of 70 units of
video karera and fruit game machines also known as chololot or kulalong were
destroyed by the personnel of the Philippine National Police (PNP) Caraga on
Friday afternoon here.
According to Police Regional Office (PRO) Caraga
regional director PCSupt. Rolanda Felix, the activity is part of the PNP’s
intensified campaign against all forms of illegal gambling in the region.
The machines and their motherboards were smashed
using a backhoe after the Flag lowering ceremony at Camp Rafael C. Rodriguez
and the coins collected from the destroyed machines will be donated to the Home
for the Girls in Barangay Bonbon, this city.
“The destruction of the gambling machines and their
motherboards aims to convey the message that PRO13 is more determined to
eradicate all forms of illegal gambling in Caraga," said PCSupt Felix.
The machines’ motherboards destruction will prevent
its recycling, making it more costly and less profitable for the financiers and
this will eventually discourage them to pursue the illegal activity again,
PCSupt Felix added.
The machines were confiscated in Butuan City and
Surigao del Norte from June to July 2016. (PNP/NCLM/PIA-Caraga)
DAR meets with SurSur farmer group
By Nida Grace Barcena-Tranquilan
TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, Aug. 8 (PIA) - The
Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Surigao del Sur provincial office headed by
Provincial Agrarian Reform Program Officer (PARPO) Benjamin M. Mataksil has met
with the representatives from the Kapunungan sa Mag-uuma sa Surigao del Sur
(KAMASS) recently to discuss several concerns related to the land acquisition
and distribution program of the department.
DAR information officer Myra Yu said issues
regarding tenancy conflict and on how to qualify as an agrarian beneficiary and
the rights of the Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARBs) were discussed.
The process of awarding hectares of agricultural
lands was also raised during the conference.
Accordingly, PARPO Mataksil together with Chief
Agrarian Reform Program Officer for Operations Victor L. Canda vowed to address
the issues raised by the members. He also added that all their actions are
aligned under the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law or the Republic Act (RA)
6657 as amended by RA 9700.
With the new administration, Yu added that the
employees of DAR commit to work and serve for the welfare of the ARBs in the
province. (NGBT/PIA-Surigao del Sur)
Two NPA rebels surrender in Agusan Sur
By Cpt Edwin Fuertes Sr.
TALACOGON, Agusan del Sur, Aug. 8 (PIA) – Two
communist guerillas operating in the municipality of Loreto, Agusan del Sur
have voluntarily surrendered to authorities recently at the 26th Infantry
Battalion (26IB) headquarters in Barangay San Nicolas, Talacogon, this
province.
Commanding officer of 26IB Lt. Col. Rommel Pagayon
together with Talacogon mayor Jesryl Masendo formally received the two NPA
rebels from the Front 34 of Southern Mindanao Regional Committee (SMRC).
Through the facilitation of the Ever Onward
troopers, the two NPA rebels, whose names are still withheld for their
security, personally yielded at the headquarters bringing along with them their
firearms.
They are now being processed for enrollment to the
Comprehensive Local Integration Program (CLIP). They are likely to receive
immediate assistance and other benefits from the said program, it was learned.
LTC Pagayon urged other rebels in the communist
movement to surrender and abandon armed struggle and become productive members
of the mainstream society. He also added that through the convergence of all
stakeholders in the province, just and lasting peace can be attained. (4CMOBn,
4ID/PIA-Agusan del Sur)
Feature: Lesser known but equally important
nutrients
By Salvador R. Serrano
MANILA, Aug. 8 (PIA) - When asked to recall what
nutrients we are familiar with, we usually mention carbohydrates, proteins and
fats. These are the macronutrients synonymous to the go, grow and glow foods
taught in school.
Asked further to name more nutrients, we manage to
enumerate vitamin A, the B vitamins as a group, C, D and E, just as we are
familiar with the English alphabet. Vitamin A, D and E are micronutrients that
are fat-soluble vitamins, along with vitamin K. Vitamin C and the B vitamins,
on the one hand, are also micronutrients but are water-soluble.
If asked for more nutrients, we may still be able
to remember calcium, iron, iodine or even zinc. Calcium is one of the major
minerals and is also a micronutrient. Iron, iodine and zinc are likewise
micronutrients but belong to trace minerals. We know calcium because of milk
and cheese, while iron, iodine and zinc are frequently seen in fortified food
products, together with vitamin A, C and other nutrients.
But when challenged to enumerate the B vitamins,
some of us may grope for the subscripts or the small numbers on the lower right
side in B1, B2, B6 and B12. What if we are asked what these subscripts stand
for? What more if asked about Phosphorus, Sulfur, Chlorine, Manganese, Selenium
or Molybdenum? We may think of these as elements in the periodic table that we
only use in science and chemistry subjects.
For those of us who may not be well-versed in
nutrition and health, the names and functions of most of the nutrients found in
food and in the multi-vitamin supplements we take are unknown or unclear. One
thing for sure, they are more than alphabets, elements in the periodic table or
some scientific terms.
Let us then get to know more of these lesser known
but equally important nutrients by looking at their functions, sources, as well
the consequences of their deficiencies and excesses in our diet. In the first
part of this article, we will discuss lesser known micronutrients classified
under major minerals.
Phosphorus is one of the major minerals and is a
micronutrient. It helps in the proper development of bones and teeth and
facilitates the quick release of energy for muscle movement. This mineral is
also responsible for transporting lipids or fats and fatty acids in the blood,
including ferrying nutrients to and from the cells. A diet rich in phosphorus
helps prevent rickets or bow-leggedness.
A diet deficient in phosphorus leads to weak
muscles, stunted growth and flawed structure of bones and teeth, especially
among children. However, excessive amounts of phosphorus erode the bones and
impair the body’s use of iron and calcium.
Good sources of phosphorus from animal origin
include lean meat, liver, heart, kidney, poultry, fish, eggs, milk and milk
products. From plants, beans, peas, dried nuts, legumes, whole grains and
cereals are also rich in phosphorus.
Potassium is another micronutrient under the major
minerals group. This mineral facilitates muscle contraction, nerve impulses and
proper functioning of the heart and kidneys. It is critical in regulating blood
pressure and water balance in the cells. Like sodium and chloride, potassium is
an electrolyte that keeps acid-base balance in the body.
Lack of potassium in the diet leads to weak
muscles, increased nervousness, mental disorientation and cardiac
irregularities. In excess, it can cause heart block or the difficulty in the
normal exchange of sodium and potassium.
Animal sources rich in potassium are fish,
shellfish, marine products, eggs and dairy products. In plants, bananas, dried
beans and dark green leafy and yellow vegetables provide ample amounts of
potassium.
Not everyone knows that sulfur is also a
micronutrient and a mineral. But sulfur is vital in shaping protein molecules,
and severe deficiency in this mineral results in amino acids lacking in sulfur
that affects protein synthesis.
Sulfur is known as a healing mineral, and a
deficiency often leads to pain and inflammation associated with various muscle
and skeletal disorders. Sulfur plays a role in many biological processes, one
of which is metabolism.
Excellent dietary sources of sulfur are eggs,
onions, garlic, and leafy dark green vegetables like cabbage, cauliflower, kale
and broccoli. Meats, nuts, and seafood also contain sulfur.
Another micronutrient that is also a major mineral
is sodium. It may be known to some as a component of salt, monosodium glutamate
and other compounds used as flavoring or preservative, but it is still
misunderstood by many.
Sodium maintains proper water balance in the body
and normal muscle movement. A diet lacking in sodium leads to nausea and
vertigo usually accompanied by dizziness and the urge to vomit, including
mental apathy or sluggishness, weak muscles, cramps and even respiratory
failure.
Excessive sodium intake causes edema or swelling,
which is the abnormal accumulation of fluid beneath the skin or in one or more
cavities of the body, hypertension, kidney disease, muscle cramps and weakness,
headache and nausea.
Regular bread, flakes from corn, rice and wheat,
processed and canned foods, and salt are rich in sodium. The main source of
sodium intake is from table salt, which is 40 percent sodium.
Also a major mineral under micronutrients, chlorine
may be recognized by some as cleaning agent or disinfectant in water. But
chlorine transforms into a life-saving compound when combined with sodium to
become salt or sodium chloride.
Chloride helps maintain water balance and the
balance of acids and bases in the body, especially in the blood and stomach.
Chlorine deficiency occurs only when sodium
chloride or table salt is not incorporated in the diet. Excessive amounts of
chlorine in the body can result in vomiting. Chlorine is abundant in table
salt, salty condiments and other salt compounds.
Magnesium is another micronutrient under major
minerals. It may seem as just another element in the periodic table, but
magnesium is essential in regulating body processes like normalizing heart
rate. Magnesium also assists in the regular functioning of body enzymes. Other
vital functions of magnesium include the relaxation of muscles after
contraction and preventing tooth decay by binding calcium in the tooth enamel.
Lack of magnesium in the diet leads to
irritability, abnormal heart rhythm, tetany or involuntary muscle contraction,
emotional tension and depression, weak muscles and hallucinations.
Magnesium, in excessive quantities, leads to
nausea, vomiting and hypertension. Shrimps, meats and internal organs, milk,
cereal grains, legumes and nuts, spinach, tofu and broccoli are good magnesium
sources.
Let us resume with manganese, a trace mineral and a
micronutrient that is more common in the metals industry.
It is interesting to know, therefore, that
manganese is an important component in our bone structure, reproduction and
nervous system. It also helps detoxify free radicals that cause many ailments
like cancer.
A diet wanting in manganese leads to skeletal
abnormality and impaired growth, while in excess, it can cause poisoning that
ends in irreversible neurological damage. Good sources of manganese include
whole grain cereals, nuts and legumes, green leafy vegetables and tea.
Yet another trace mineral under micronutrients,
copper is rather well known as a metal used in electrical and various
industrial applications. True to its nature as a suitable alloy in combination
with other metals, copper helps the body use iron. This facilitates hemoglobin
production in the blood.
Copper brokers the absorption of iron by assisting
the metabolism of ascorbic acid or vitamin C, which in turn enhances the
absorption of iron in the body. Moreover, copper helps the body use fatty acids
from food as fuel.
Lack of copper in the diet can result in anemia,
anorexia or loss of appetite, edema, retarded growth, bone abnormalities like
osteoporosis, hyperthyroidism, and abnormalities in glucose and cholesterol
metabolism.
Copper deficiency also causes neutropenia or
susceptibility to bacterial infection in the blood due to the lack of
neutrophils of the white blood cells that are important in fighting infections.
Copperiedus, the consequences of excess copper in
the body, can occur from eating acid foods cooked in uncoated copper cookware
or from exposure to excess copper in drinking water or other environmental
sources.
Other symptoms of copper poisoning by ingestion
include vomiting, vomiting of blood, low blood pressure, black or tarry feces,
coma, jaundice or yellowing of the skin and gastrointestinal distress. Persons
with glucose-6-phosphate deficiency may be at increased risk of blood disorders
due to copper toxicity.
Long-term effects of copper exposure can damage the
liver and kidneys. However, humans have efficient mechanisms to regulate copper
stores that protect against excess dietary copper levels.
Rich sources of copper include oysters, beef and
lamb liver, kidney, Brazil nuts, blackstrap molasses, cocoa, and black pepper.
Good sources include lobster, nuts, dried legumes like kidney beans, sunflower
seeds, green olives, avocados, wheat bran, whole grain cereals and green
vegetables.
Chromium is another metal more popular for its
industrial uses rather than as a trace mineral under micronutrients.
The actual role of chromium in nutrition is still
unclear and needs more studies. Some of its established functions are in
glucose metabolism and the body’s use of carbohydrates and fats.
Thus, a diet lacking in chromium causes impaired
insulin activity and low blood glucose level. Some chromium compounds do not
pose health hazards, while high concentrations of some of its compounds can
lead to DNA, kidney, liver and blood cell damages as well as elevated cancer
risks and allergies.
However, the body has efficient mechanisms in place
to reduce the amount of chromium entering the cells and excessive amounts are
usually excreted from the body. Organ meats like liver are good sources of
chromium. Vegetables also provide chromium, but meats are better sources due to
their more absorbable form.
Another trace mineral and micronutrient that is
more recognized due to its industrial uses is selenium. Not many of us know
that selenium is integral to certain enzymes and acts as an anti-oxidant that
prevents cell damage.
Selenium is also key in avoiding certain types of
protein-energy malnutrition, in regulating proper immune response, in the
correct functioning of the heart muscle and in converting thyroid hormones.
Accordingly, a diet lacking in selenium weakens the immune system which makes
us more vulnerable to infection and sickness. Other manifestations of
deficiency include fatigue, loss of appetite and congestive heart failure.
Symptoms of too much selenium in the diet include
bad breath, gastro-intestinal disorders, hair loss, falling-off of dead nails,
fatigue, irritability and neurological damage. In extreme cases of toxicity or
selenosis, cirrhosis of the liver, pulmonary edema or swelling and even death
may occur.
Seafoods like tuna, crab, lobster and other fishes
as well as meat, kidney, mushroom, eggs and cereals like rice are rich sources
of selenium. Brazil nuts are the richest dietary source of selenium.
Cobalt is recognized by some of us due to its
various uses in the metal, industrial and medical industries, especially in
radioactive therapy of cancer patients. However, cobalt is needed in forming
cobalamin or vitamin B12 that helps prevent a type of anemia.
A diet insufficient in cobalt can lead to poor
growth and appetite, restlessness and continued muscle wasting. Although rare,
cobalt deficiency is lethal, as it terminates in the inability of the body to
produce enough red blood cells known as pernicious anemia. Cobalt consumed
above the required amount is poisonous or toxic, may cause weakening of the
heart muscles and skin allergies.
Foods rich in cobalt are liver, kidney, oysters,
clams, lean beef, poultry, salt water fish and milk.
Molybdenum is another trace mineral and
micronutrient that is more familiar to some as a metal with various industrial,
agricultural and medical applications rather than a nutrient. But molybdenum is
vital in many enzymatic actions in the body. It is also present in the enamel
of teeth and helps prevent its decay.
A deficiency in molybdenum translates to poor
growth and slowing down of body processes. Although toxicity data in humans is
limited, excessive intake may cause diarrhea, growth retardation, infertility,
low birth weight, gout, as well as lung, kidney and liver disorders. High
levels also block the body’s absorption of copper, causing copper deficiency.
Excellent sources of molybdenum are pork, lamb, and
beef liver and beef. Other significant dietary sources include green beans and
other legumes, eggs, sunflower seeds, wheat flour, lentils, cucumbers and
cereal grain.
Fluorine is also a trace mineral and micronutrient
commonly recognized for its industrial, agricultural, medical and dental uses
instead of its nutritional significance. Actually, fluorine, in the form of
fluoride, helps prevent tooth decay and promotes strong bones by facilitating
calcium build-up.
A diet deficient in fluoride translates to lowered
resistance of the teeth against dental carries or tooth decay. More evidence is
needed to strongly establish that fluoride deficiency contributes to
osteoporosis or fragile bones due to decreased mass and density.
Similarly, an excess of fluoride in the diet
results in molting of the teeth enamel, as seen in their corroded and stained
appearance. It also weakens bone formation, causes intestinal discomfort and
poisoning as in the case of too much fluoride in drinking water.
Seafoods, milk, eggs and tea are rich sources of
fluorine.
Let us move on to the fat-soluble and water-soluble
vitamins. Fat-soluble vitamins dissolve in fat before they are absorbed in the
bloodstream to carry out their functions. Water-soluble vitamins dissolve in
water and are not stored in the body but eliminated in the urine.
Fat-soluble vitamins need fat in order for them to
be used by the body and can be toxic in excessive amounts because they
accumulate when not burned-off with fat. Water-soluble vitamins require water
as vehicle for absorption and any excess amount does not accumulate in the body
to cause toxicity.
Before we discuss lesser known fat-soluble
vitamins, let us first be familiar with the other names of common ones. This
comes in handy when encountering them in medicine and food labels or other references
bearing their alternate names.
Vitamin A from animal sources is also known as
retinol, while that from plant sources is Beta carotene or simply carotene.
Vitamin D is also known as cholecalciferol, vitamin K is phytomenadione and
vitamin E is tocopherol.
Let us continue our discussion with vitamin K which
is seemingly the least known among the fat-soluble vitamins. Vitamin K helps in
normal blood clotting and boosts calcium absorption, thereby maintains strong
healthy bones.
When our diet is deficient in vitamin K, the body
tends to bleed easily, followed by slow clotting and delayed healing. This can
lead to hemorrhages or prolonged profuse bleeding after serious injuries,
surgery or in the case of the cut umbilical cord of newborns. Vitamin K deficiency
is also associated with coronary heart disease.
Good animal sources of vitamin K are pork liver,
milk, eggs and cheese. Green leafy vegetables, cabbage, spinach, tomatoes and
soybeans are good alternative sources. Fruits, such as avocados and grapes are
also rich sources of vitamin K.
Let us proceed with water-soluble vitamins. As
mentioned, these dissolve in water and are not stored in the body, as they are
eliminated through urination. Thus, we need to regularly replenish them.
Foremost of these are the B vitamins, the subscripts, alternate names and uses
of which, confuse most of us.
Vitamin B1, also known as thiamin or thiamine,
prevents beri-beri. According to an article by Chitra Badii et al of Healthline
in November 2015, wet beriberi affects the heart and circulatory system. In
extreme cases, wet beriberi can cause heart failure. Dry beriberi damages the
nerves and can lead to a loss of muscle strength and eventually, muscle
paralysis. Beriberi can be life-threatening if it isn’t treated.
Thiamin also keeps nerves healthy, promotes
appetite, and normal digestion. Lack of thiamin leads to mental confusion and
depression, poor appetite, nervousness, loss of ankle and knee jerk reflexes,
painful calf muscle cramps, constipation. Thiamin deficiency also causes
fatigue, weakness, retarded growth, and beri-beri in severe cases.
In the 1950s until the 60s, the Philippines
embarked on the rice enrichment program that fortified ordinary white rice with
thiamin to address beri-beri which was particularly prevalent in Bataan. Thus,
it was known as the Bataan Rice Enrichment Program.
Thankfully, thiamine naturally abounds in lean
pork, beef or chicken, liver, heart, kidney, fish and shellfish and duck egg.
In plants, it can be sourced from undermilled or whole grain cereals like brown
rice, dried beans, and yeast.
Vitamin B2 or riboflavin keeps our eyes and skin
healthy, the nervous system functioning normally, and promotes growth. When our
body lacks riboflavin, painful and irritating sores in the mouth, lips, tongue
and nose appear. The eyes will also feel itchy and burning and growth will be
retarded.
Good animal sources of riboflavin are milk and milk
products like cheese and powdered milk, liver, kidney heart and other organ
meats, lean meat, shellfish and quail eggs. Dried mushrooms, malunggay, and
seaweeds like gamet are substantial plant sources.
Vitamin B3 or niacin promotes normal digestion and
healthy nerves. Like other B vitamins, it also keeps our skin healthy and
stimulates growth. Niacin deficiency causes rough, reddish skin that turns
pigmented, mouth, tongue and throat sores, as well as digestive and nervous
disturbances.
Moreover, lack of niacin leads to pellagra or the
“3D” disease. It is a combination of dementia, dermatitis and diarrhea in
severe cases. Pellagra exhibits rough, scaly skin and mouth ulcerations called
glossitis. Nausea, vomiting, seizures and balance disorder known as ataxia may
also occur.
Liver, lean meat and pork, poultry, fish and eggs
are rich in niacin. Peanuts, whole or enriched rice, whole wheat bread,
mushrooms, saffron, sesame seeds, coffee and tea are also good sources of
niacin.
Vitamin B6 or pyridoxine facilitates the use of
carbohydrate, fats and protein. It converts tryptophan, an essential amino acid,
to niacin and linoleic, an essential fatty acid, to arachidonic acid.
Like in other B vitamin deficiencies, inadequacy in
pyridoxine results in appetite loss, nausea, vomiting, nervous irritability and
convulsions. Irritating dermatitis also appears around the eyes, mouth, nose
and behind the ears.
Meats and liver are rich in pyridoxine. It can also
be gained from whole grain cereals, corn, soybeans, peanuts, dark green leafy
vegetables, yeast, legumes, potatoes and bananas.
Vitamin B9 or folic acid is also known as folate.
Folate naturally occurs in food, while folic acid is the synthetic form. Folate
helps cure a type of anemia called “tired blood” as it regenerates red blood
cells. A vital function is synthesizing DNA which controls cell function, heredity
and tissue growth.
Folate deficiency leads to poor growth, fatigue,
depression and confusion. It can also result in macrocytic anemia or the
enlargement of the red blood cells due to insufficient hemoglobin, inflammation
of the tongue, diarrhea, malabsorption and gastro-intestinal disturbances. A
more popular effect of this deficiency is neural tube defect in the developing
fetus.
Rich sources of folate are dairy products, yeast,
lean beef, liver and kidney. Plant sources include green leafy vegetables, root
vegetables, spinach, broccoli, dried beans and peas.
Vitamin B12 or cobalamin facilitates red blood cell
maturation and protects the myelin covering the nerves that enables
transmission of electric nerve impulses. Cobalamin also metabolizes carbohydrate,
protein, fat, nucleic and folic acids, and normalizes cell function.
Insufficiency in cobalamin leads to pernicious
anemia, a chronic type of macrocytic anemia mostly affecting middle-aged and
older persons. Deficiency can also result in nervous system changes and growth
retardation.
Cobalamin is found in liver, kidney, lean meats,
milk, cheese, eggs and other dairy products.
And last, but definitely not the least, are the
most common but usually ignored nutrients-water and dietary fiber.
Although not considered a nutrient, Water, fluid as
it is, is the “building block” of tissues, as it provides them firmness and
elasticity. It makes up about 80 percent of the blood. Unlike other nutrients,
water does not provide energy, but its vital functions are so critical to the
body’s processes that it is considered an essential nutrient.
The body can afford to lose almost all its stored
carbohydrate and fats and about half of its protein without greatly endangering
life. However, losing only ten percent of the body’s water supply will be
detrimental. Losing 20 percent will mean certain death. Why is this so?
Water, as stated in one of the chemical facts, is
the universal solvent. Similarly, it acts as a solvent for all products of
digestion. This hardworking liquid carries nutrients to and removes wastes from
the tissues.
Like an insulator, it regulates body temperature
and balances the proportion of acidic and basic substances. We are able to
think, see, touch, hear, smell and move because messages between cells are
exchanged via water.
Lack of water in the body leads to dehydration,
which in turn, causes fatigue, headache, malfunctioning of body processes and
death in severe cases. Safe water can be sourced from our sanitary water
system, in portable bottles, from food containing water, and from oxidation of
food in the body.
We need to drink at least seven to eight glasses of
water daily to keep our body sufficiently hydrated. We should drink more if we
are physically active at work, in school and at home. Our body also needs more
water during summer and warm days. It is recommended to drink water before we
feel thirsty because thirst is already the first sign of dehydration.
Also not classified as a nutrient, Dietary fiber,
like water, is also important because it regulates bowel movement by providing
roughage and bulk for normal functioning of the lower gastro-intestinal tract.
It also helps lower blood cholesterol level and risk to colon cancer.
Lack of dietary fiber causes difficulty in bowel movement
like constipation. A diet lacking in fiber increases risks to high cholesterol
level and colon cancer, as well as deficiencies in several vitamins and
minerals from not consuming enough vegetables and fruits.
Foods rich in dietary fiber are whole grain cereals
like brown rice, green leafy and yellow vegetables, and fruits.
Now that we are hopefully familiar with lesser
known but equally important nutrients, there are a couple of reminders we need
to follow to be well-nourished and healthy.
First, we must eat a variety of go, grow glow foods
daily to get the most nutrients our body needs to be healthy. Second, we must
practice a healthy lifestyle by being physically active, avoiding vices like
smoking and drinking, getting enough sleep and visiting our doctor and dentist
regularly.
For more information on food and nutrition, you may
write, call or visit: Dr. Mario V.
Capanzana, Director, Food and Nutrition Research Institute, Department of
Science and Technology, General Santos Avenue, Bicutan, Taguig City; Telephone/
Fax Nos: 837-2934 or 837-3164; Direct Line:839-1839; DOST Trunk Line:
837-2071-82 local 2296 or 2284; e-mail: mvc@fnri.dost.gov.ph or at
mar_v_c@yahoo.com; FNRI-DOST website: http://www.fnri.dost.gov.ph. Like our
Facebook page at facebook.com/FNRI or follow our twitter account at
twitter.com/FNRI_DOST. (FNRI-DOST S&T Media
Service/PIA-Caraga)
DSWD Caraga intensifies campaign vs human
trafficking
By Abegail R. Alvarez
BUTUAN CITY, Aug. 8 (PIA) - To strengthen the
campaign against human trafficking, the Department of Social Welfare and
Development (DSWD)-Caraga through the Recovery and Reintegration Program for
Trafficked Persons (RRPTP) recently conducted activities related to World Day
Against Trafficking (WDAT).
The activities focused on the theme “Ituloy and
Laban Kontra Human Trafficking,” which were participated by the members of
Regional Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking-Violence Against Women and
their Children (RIACAT-VAWC).
With the said observance, RIACAT-VAWC aims to
provide platform for exchange of information, experiences, and good practices
on anti-trafficking action of the partner agencies, and to tighten their
partnership.
Among the attendees are representatives from
Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Education (DepEd), Department of
Interior and Local Government (DILG), Philippine National Police-Police
Regional Office (PNP-PRO) 13, Local Government Units (LGUs), Justice, Peace and
Integrity Creation-Integrated Development Center, Inc. (JPIC-IDC), and others.
The activity kicked-off with a thanksgiving mass,
followed by motorcade, and the program proper started at 10:00 a.m. at Luciana
Convention, here which highlighted the Oratorical and On-the-Spot Poster Making
Contest participated by the high school students from the different schools in
the region.
In her welcome remarks, DSWD Caraga assistant
regional director for operation Mita Chuchi Lim, elaborated the theme for this
year and challenged the RIACAT-VAWC members to continue fighting against human
trafficking.
“The theme of the celebration, “Ituloy ang Laban
Kontra Human Trafficking,” is a continuing challenge for us to continue our
efforts in curbing this dilemma,” said Lim.
“For the RIACAT-VAWC members, LGU, and other partners,
the theme dares us to continue and do more to achieve efficient and effective
services to the survivors of trafficking,” she added.
While Prosecutor Clementino Rabor, head of Regional
Anti-Trafficking Task Force (RATTF) expounded the importance of partnership
between agencies in fighting against Human Trafficking that exploits vulnerable
sectors such as children, women, and men.
“The partnership between the government and other
stakeholders is essential in fighting against perpetrators and help victims
from human trafficking. Let us continue and intensify more our campaigns
against human traffickers,” said Rabor.
For the Oratorical Contest, Jessamie Besas from
General Luna, Surigao del Norte won the 1st price, while Coreen Austria from
Cabadbaran City and Maria Mae Magbanua from Calaitan, Bayugan City won the 2nd
and 3rd price respectively.
On the other hand, Cybelle Bugas from Cabadbaran
City got the 1st place for the On-the-Spot Poster Making Contest, while Jhanhel
Galle from Gigaquit, Surigao del Norte and Cristian Pol Abendan from Surigao
City got the 2nd and 3rd place respectively.
The DSWD is the chairperson of RIACAT-VAWC and it
aims to intensify the campaign through the conduct of series activities
promoting the campaign.
With the effort of the Philippine government,
finally, the country’s human trafficking hard work has been given top
recognition with the US State Department with the highest ranking of Tier 1.
This means that the Philippine government fully complies with the minimum
standards for the elimination of severe forms of trafficking as provided by the
2000 Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA). (Social Marketing Unit/DSWD
Field Office Caraga/PIA-Caraga)
Alleged narco-politicians in Surigao del Norte
surrender to Caraga police
By PCI Charity S Galvez
BUTUAN CITY, Aug. 8 (PIA) - Former mayor Jesie U.
Aguilera of Alegria town and former congressman Guillermo Romarate Jr. of
Surigao del Norte surrendered to PCSupt. Rolando Felix Sunday at Police
Regional Office (PRO) 13 after they learned that they were on President Rodrigo
Duterte’s list of “narco-politicians.”
In a press conference with the Philippine National
Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Aguilera and
Romarate Jr. denied they were involved in drug trade in Surigao del Norte.
The former legislator admitted that convicted drug
lord Herbert Colangco is his nephew but strongly opposed the claim he is
receiving “dirty money” from the latter. He also said he would turnover his
firearms to PNP Caraga as a sign of his sincerity and cooperation to the
investigation of the authorities.
Aguilera and Romarate vowed that they would help in
the government’s fight against the drug menace.
After the press conference, they were advised by
PCSupt. Felix to give their statement to the Criminal Investigation and
Detention Group (CIDG).
PCSupt Felix said the firearms of narco-politicians
must be surrendered to the police since their licenses are cancelled while PNP
personnel assigned to them must report back to their unit.
PRO-13 is closely working with the Philippine Druge
Enforcement Agency, AFP, and other counterparts while investigation is underway
against these politicians and a certain judge in Surigao del Norte who were
allegedly involved in illegal drug activities. (PNP-Caraga/PIA-Caraga)
DSWD Caraga spearheads 'Nutri-Saya' for 2016
Nutrition Month celebration
By Abegail R. Alvarez
BUTUAN CITY, Aug. 8 (PIA) - The Department of
Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-Caraga conducted a 'Nutri-Saya' with various
nutrition-related activities in celebration of the 2016 National Nutrition
Month on July 28-29, 2016 at the regional office here.
The 2016 Nutrition Month theme is “First 1000 Days
ni Baby Pahalagahan Para sa Malusog na Kinabukasan.”
Parts of the activity are competition on letter
writing, poster making, and cooking which was participated by the Field
Office-based staff.
The activities aimed to raise awareness among
employees the importance of good nutrition to enjoy the quality of life,
encourage the employees to advocate good nutrition, and promote good eating
habits among employees.
The letter writing contest won by Rosalie Vasquez
from Human Resource and Development Unit (HRDU) featured the journey of her
first 1,000 days with her child. While various nutritious food were cooked
during the cooking competition which won by five teams from the Office of the
Regional Director (ORD), Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP), Supply Unit,
Crisis Intervention Unit (CIU), and Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive
Integrated Delivery of Social Service (Kalahi-CIDSS).
The poster making contest was won by Jessa Salva,
Renson Precioso, and Jefferson Gonzales.
National Nutrition Month is a special health
awareness celebration that is held every July. (Social Marketing Unit/DSWD
Field Office Caraga/PIA-Caraga)
Caraga crime rate down
BUTUAN CITY, Aug. 8 (PIA) - Crime incidence in
Caraga region was substantially reduced in July 2016 compared with the same
period last year.
This is attributed to the intensified
implementation of the anti-criminality campaign and the implementation of the
anti-drug campaign dubbed as Project Double Barrel,” Police Regional Office 13
regional director PCSupt. Rolando Felix said Friday.
Accordingly, the number of crimes documented by the
Police Regional Investigation and Detective Management Division (RIDMD) this
July dropped to 831 from 1,246 cases in the same month last year.
Crimes against property decreased by 77 percent. On
the other hand, crimes against persons also declined: homicide 60 percent,
physical injury 36 percent, and rape 33 percetn, respectively.
Since Project Double Barrel was implemented in July
1, 2016, the Caraga Police has arrested 140 drug personalities and confiscated
shabu and marijuana with a total street value of P37.91 million during police
operations.
Likewise, under Project “Tokhang” or house
visitations on residences of suspected drug personalities, a total of 26,256
users and 647 pushers voluntarily surrendered to the police and pledged to stop
their drug activities.
With this number of drug personalities who turned
themselves in as of today, the challenge now lies in providing rehabilitation
facilities for the users and alternative livelihood for the pushers so that
they can become more productive members of the community, according to PCSupt.
Felix. (PCI Charity Galvez, PNP-Caraga/PIA-Caraga)
Feature: Know your daily recommended intake for
calcium
MANILA, Aug. 8 (PIA) - Is your diet adequate in
essential nutrients like carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins and minerals?
One of the essential nutrients usually lacking in the Filipino diet is calcium.
Most of us, if not all, know that calcium is
important because it keeps the body alive by performing numerous functions
including building and maintaining healthy bones and strong teeth.
Calcium also helps in regulating blood clotting,
transmitting nerve impulses, muscle flexing and heartbeat regulation.
Ninety-nine percent (99%) of calcium in the body is
stored in the bones and teeth, while the remaining one percent is found in the
blood and other tissues.
The Philippine Dietary Reference Intakes (PDRI),
2015 is the nutrition standard you can use to know the adequacy and inadequacy
of your diet.
The PDRI is a new set of multi-level standards
where the Recommended Energy/Nutrient Intake (REI/RNI) is one of the
components.
Recommended Energy/Nutrient Intake (REI/RNI) is the
level of intake of energy or nutrient which is considered adequate for the
maintenance of health and well-being of healthy persons in the population.
Adequate Intake (AI) is the daily nutrient intake
level that is based on observed or experimentally-determined approximation of
the average nutrient intake by a group (groups) of apparently healthy people
that is assumed to sustain a defined nutritional state.
Below is the table on recommended calcium intakes
per day based on the PDRI, 2015.
Life stage/age group
Recommended calcium intakes per day
(milligrams/mg)
Male
Female
Infants, months
0-5
200
200
6-11
400
400
Chilldren, years
1-2
500
500
3-5
550
550
6-9
700
700
10-12
1000
1000
13-15
1000
1000
16-18
1000
1000
Adults, years
19-29
750
750
30-49
750
750
50-59
750
800
60-69
800
800
>70
800
800
Pregnant
+50
Lactating
+0
NOTE: Recommended Nutrient Intakes (RNI) are in
bold font while Adequate Intakes (AI) are in italics
Here is simple way to know if you are meeting your
calcium intake for the day. By recording your calcium intake for the day,
divided by your RNI for calcium, you will know if your calcium intake for that
day is adequate or not.
For example, your breakfast comprised of one glass
of milk (4 teaspoons of skim milk diluted in one glass of water) and 2 pcs of
pandesal with cheddar cheese. Your calcium intake is 907 milligrams while your
RNI for calcium is 800 milligrams. Your calcium intake for the day is more than
enough for the RNI for calcium.
Below is the table to guide you on the rich sources
of calcium:
Food item and Description
Calcium Content (milligrams)
Finfish, Shellfish, and Other Aquatic Animals and Products (Raw and Cooked)
Snail, fresh water, raw
Susong, pilipit, hilaw
100 grams
2702
Shrimp, freshwater (small), raw
Hipon, tagunton, hilaw
100 grams
2351
Crab, shore, raw
Talangka, hilaw
100 grams
2111
Snail, black, raw
Kuhol, itim, hilaw
100 grams
1650
Anchovy fry,
raw
Dulong, hilaw
¼ cup, 35
grams
307
Anchovy, long-jawed, whole, raw
Dilis, buo, hilaw
¼ cup, 35
grams
263
Sardine, fimbriated, fry
Silinyasi
1 piece, 45 grams
256
Crab, blue swimming
Alimasag, alige
3 tablespoons, 50 grams
141
Sardine, bombon
Tawilis
1 piece, 45 grams
93
Mackerel, short-bodied, fried
Hasa-hasa, prito
1 piece, 35 grams
71
Crab, mud/mangrove meat, boiled
Alimango, laman, nilaga
¼ cup, 20 grams
56
Crab, blue swimming meat, boiled
Alimasag laman, nilaga
¼ cup, 20
grams
56.2
Milk and Products
Milk, powder, skim
Gatas, pulbos, skim
¼ cup or 4 level teaspoons, 30 grams
395
Milk, powder, non-fat, instant
Gatas, pulbos, non-fat, instant
¼ cup or 4 level teaspoons, 30 grams
344
Milk, powder, full cream
Gatas, pulbos, full cream
¼ cup or 4 level teaspoons, 30 grams
307
Milk, powder, filled, instant
Gatas, pulbos, filled, instant
¼ cup or 4 level teaspoons, 30 grams
256
Milk, evaporated, filled, undiluted
Gatas, evaporada, filled
½ cup, 125 grams
297
Cheese, cheddar, pasteurized, processed,
1 slice, 35 grams (6 X 3 X 2cm)
256
Yoghurt, ½ cup, 125 grams
225
Eggs and Products
Egg, quail, boiled
Itlog, pugo, nilaga
9 pieces, 70 grams
65
Egg, chicken, whole, boiled
Itlog, manok, buo, nilaga
1 piece, 60 grams
44
Vegetables and Products
Seaweed, kulot
1 cup raw, 25 grams
177
Seaweed, balbalulang
1 cup raw, 25 grams
162
Seaweed, gamet
1 cup raw, 25 grams
118
Jute, boiled
Saluyot dahon, nilaga
½ cup, 45 grams
87
Pechay, boiled
Petsay, nilaga
½ cup, 45 grams
70
New Zealand spinach, boiled
Ispinaka dahon, nilaga
½ cup, 45 grams
57
The 2012 Nutritional Guidelines for Filipinos urges
us, especially children, to “consume milk, milk products and other calcium-rich
foods such as small fish and shellfish everyday for healthy bones and teeth”.
For more information on food and nutrition, you may
write, call or visit: Dr. Mario V.
Capanzana, Director, Food and Nutrition Research Institute, Department of
Science and Technology, General Santos Avenue, Bicutan, Taguig City; Telephone/
Fax Nos: 837-2934 or 837-3164; Direct Line:839-1839; DOST Trunk Line:
837-2071-82 local 2296 or 2284; e-mail: mvc@fnri.dost.gov.ph or at
mar_v_c@yahoo.com; FNRI-DOST website: http://www.fnri.dost.gov.ph. Like our
Facebook page at facebook.com/FNRI or follow our twitter account at
twitter.com/FNRI_DOST. (FNRI-DOST S&T Media Service/PIA-Caraga)
Cebuano News: Bag-ong natukod nga Women’s Center sa
Sta. Monica pormal ng giablihan
By Mary Jul Escalante
SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte, Agosto 8 (PIA) –
Pormal ng gibendisyunan ug gi-inagurahan ang bag-ong natukod nga Women’s Center
sa lungsod sa Sta. Monica niadtong Agosto 3, 2016.
Ang maong okasyon gitambungan ni Gobernador
Sol F. Matugas uban ni kanhi Kongresista
Francisco T. Matugas, Board Members Mamerto Galanida ug Leonila Gorgolon, ug
ang Team Capitol.
Atol sa maong okasyon, pormal usab nga gitunol ang
mga gamit sa kusina ngadto sa mga kababainhan sa maong lungsod nga maoy ilang
magamit sa ilang kapanginabuhian or livelihood program.
Pagkahuman sa maong programa, ang gobernador
nakigtigom usab sa mga kapitanes sa nagkalain-aling barangay sa maong lungsod
diin gihisgutan sa maong tigom ang mga plano, programa ug proyekto sa probinsya
ubos sa HEALS plus agenda sa goberndaor diin gihatagan ug prayoridad ang
pagkaon sa barangay, puhunan sa pag asenso, maayong panglawas para sa tanan ug
ang mga panginahanglanon sa eskwelahan. (PGO-PIC/PIA-Surigao del Norte)
