Agusan Norte PPOC supports PRRD’s Martial Law
declaration
By Nora C. Lanuza Molde
BUTUAN CITY, May 26 (PIA) – The Provincial Peace
and Order Council (PPOC) of the province of Agusan del Norte has supported
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s declaration of Martial Law in Mindanao.
During its full council meeting held Thursday in
one of the convention centers here, PPOC chairperson governor Ma. Angelica
Rosedell M. Amante-Matba and the council members have passed a resolution
supporting PRRD’s declaration putting the island of Mindanao in the State of
Martial Law.
Matba called on the public to support PRRD’s
declaration and urged the public to cooperate with the security forces in any
way possible that will help bring back the normalcy of the situation in the
entire Mindanao.
“We don’t need to worry and afraid of the Martial
Law declaration in Mindanao, it was done purposely to protect us from the Maute
group terrorist that created havoc in Marawi City. The declaration is just on
time and I know the President will not abuse his power,” gov. Matba said.
“If the security forces cannot destroy the Maute
group in Marawi City, there is a chance that it will reach their terroristic
acts and activities here in our place, and we don’t like that to happen,” Matba
added.
Also, during the council meeting, a resolution
implementing a curfew hour from 12:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. in Agusan del Norte was
passed purposely to increase security not only to Agusanons but the entire
Caraganons as well.
“What we need now is a strong collaboration between
the people/public and the security forces to obtain total security of us all,”
Matba said. (NCLM/PIA-Agusan del Norte)
Marihatag OFWs avail crab fattening production
training
By Nida Grace P. Barcena
MARIHATAG, Surigao del Sur, May 26 (PIA) – The
Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) in coordination with the local
government unit of Surigao del Sur and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic
Resources (BFAR)-Surigao del Sur spearheaded the two-day Crab Fattening
Production to Marihatag Overseas Foreign Workers (OFWs) and Dependents
Association.
The said activity was joined by 35 OFWs and
dependents that are members of the Marihatag OFW Family Circle (OFC)
organization, who specifically requested the concerned agency of the government
the training to be conducted for them.
Jean Pearl Millones of OWWA Caraga bared that with
the initiative made by the OFC members, they were provided a portion of a
mangrove area situated in the said municipality to cultivate and raise the
mangrove crabs in.
Based on a report, during the first day of the
training, Ian Batitang of BFAR-Surigao del Sur has introduced all the basic
features of the mangrove/mud crabs to the participants for familiarization. It
includes on his presentation the mud crab biology, its life cycle and feeding
habits. A salient feature of the mud crabs, as well as the species viable for
commercial cultivation was included.
Proper techniques for growing of the crabs in
mangrove pens up to the fattening process in plastic containers were also
introduced by BFAR to the participants. The harvesting process and marketing
strategies were also provided to the trainees to aid them in the future,
accordingly.
On the second day of activity, an ocular visit for
the project’s proposed area situated at Barangay Pagbahanan I, Marihatag,
Surigao del Sur was conducted for the inspection.
According to Millones, during the site evaluation
and assessment conducted, the area identified has passed based on the checklist
of the BFAR and it is found suitable for the project.
The program or the project aims to provide relevant
livelihood training that will enable the OFW Family Circles to generate
livelihood and aid in their economic well-being, Millones said. (JPMillones,
OWWA/PIA-Surigao del Sur)
Surigao Norte solon urges lawmakers, Mindanaoans to
be one with Duterte
By Susil D. Ragas
SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte, May 26 (PIA) –
Surigao del Norte 2nd district representative Robert Ace Barbers, in his
statement on President Rodrigo Duterte’s declaration of Martial Law in
Mindanao, urged his fellow lawmakers and all Mindanaoans to be one with the
president in these trying times.
"The attacks may happen anywhere in the
country and we must do everything to annihilate terrorism," Barbers said.
He said everyone must act fast and be proactive in
eliminating terror threats in Mindanao before the whole country suffers.
Barbers, further said terrorism is a continuing
threat to peace and security, "(and) we have been suffering from this for
so many years, and we are fortunate that the present administration has
intensified its efforts to combat terrorism."
“Martial law, in this current situation, is vital
if we wish to restore peace,” Barbers added. (PIA-Surigao del Norte)
DTI brings 'Mentor ME' program to emerging
entrepreneurs in Surigao Norte
SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte, May 26 – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
launched recently its tie-up program dubbed “Mentor ME” in Surigao del Norte.
The Mentor ME (Micro Entrepreneurs) program is one
of the initiatives under the Kapatid Project jointly developed by the DTI and
the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurs (PCE).
The said program provides mentoring sessions on
different aspects of business management to 20 selected emerging
micro-entrepreneurs in the province.
Successful and experienced entrepreneurs will stand
as mentors for them and will also share and discuss the correct business
mindset and values as effective gears that would enable them not only to scale
up their enterprises but also enhance the level of their products/services’
competitiveness for business sustainability.
A free business seminar with series of mentoring
sessions was held during the launching of the Mentor ME program on May 4, 2014
in Hotel Tavern, this city.
The Mentor ME program will run for 12 weeks that
commenced on May 4 and will culminate on July 20, 2017.
Modules discussed are Product Development,
Marketing, and Operations Management that will cover the basic functional areas
of an enterprise.
For more information and queries, just visit any
Negosyo Center in the region and be guided by a Negosyo Business Center
Counselor about the Mentor ME program or call the DTI Surigao del Norte
telephone number at 826-2373. (DTI-Surigao del Norte/PIA-Surigao del Norte)
No HR violation during martial law, army assures
SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte, May 26 (PIA) - In
view of President Rodrigo Duterte’s declaration of Martial Law in the entire
Mindanao Region on Tuesday evening, May 23, 2017, the 30th Infantry (Python)
Battalion (30IB), Philippine Army based in Barangay Sta Cruz, Placer is
ensuring the public on their strict adherence to human rights (HR) and the rule
of law.
According to the 30IB, the Martial Law was declared
to help the local government units bring back the normal situation in entire
Mindanao. It is due to the recent attacks of local terror group in Marawi City
and other lawless armed groups in some parts of Mindanao.
"We urge everyone to stay calm. Be vigilant
and cooperative in helping our security forces by providing relevant
information of any activities and plans of this terror groups," said 30IB
Commanding Officer Lt. Col. Rico Amaro.
The provinces of Surigao del Norte and Dinagat
Islands are the battalion's areas of operation. (30IB, Philippine
Army/PIA-Surigao del Norte)
Tagalog News: 'Price freeze' sa Caraga, mahigpit na
ipapatupad
Ni Regal C. Oribia
LUNGSOD NG BUTUAN, May 26 (PIA) - Kaugnay sa
pagdeklara ng Martial Law ng Pangulong Duterte sa buong Mindanao, mahigpit
namang ipapatupad ng Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) ng Agusan del Norte
ang 'price freeze' sa mga pangunahing bilihin sa rehiyon ng Caraga.
Ayon kay DTI Agusan del Norte Provincial Director
Gay A. Tidalgo, ang lahat ng tindahan sa rehiyon ay dapat na sumunod sa
nasabing mandato nang sa ganon ay walang sino mang mapapatawan.
Sa ilalim ng Republic Act 7581, sinasabi na ang
hindi susunod sa nasabing mandato ay makukulong at magmumulta ng P500 hanggang
P1,000 na itinakda ng korte.
Kasama sa mga pangunahing bilihin ang bigas, mais,
tinapay, tuyo, isdang de lata, produktong yamang dagat na maaring makonsumo,
karne, baka, manok, itlog, prutas, gatas, gulay, asin, sabon panlaba at
panghugas, uling, kandila, tubig, noodles, mga de lata, kapi, asukal, mantika,
gas, at mga gamot. (RCO/PIA-Caraga)
Tagalog News: ICS pinalalakas ng OCD Caraga
Ni Regal C. Oribia
LUNGSOD NG BUTUAN, May 26 (PIA) - Sa layuning
maging handa at matugunan agad ang mga kalamidad sa rehiyon ng Caraga,
kasalukuyang isinasagawa ang pagsasanay sa Integrated Planning on Incident
Command System o ICS sa Grand Palace Hotel dito sa lungsod na dinaluhan mula pa
sa iba’t ibang ahensya ng gobyerno na pinangungunahan ng Office of the Civil
defense (OCD) Caraga.
Kasama sa pagsasanay ang mga representante ng
Department of Education, Philippine Army, Department of the Interior and Local
Government, National Commission for the Muslim Filipinos, Department of Public
Works and Highways, Department of Justice, National Telecommunication
Commission, Philippine National Police, Philippine Red Cross, Civil Aviation
Authority of the Philippines, Department of Agriculture, at Department of Trade
and Industry.
Ayon kay Arnel Rosauro Q. Gonzales Jr., Regional
Director ng OCD Caraga at chairperson ng Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Council o RDRRMC, ang isinagawang pagsasanay ay may layuning
matugunan ng maayos at organisado ang anumang kalamidad o sakuna na darating sa
rehiyon.
Dagdag pa niya, sa pamamagitan ng maayos na
pamamahala, mababawasan ang pagdami ng biktima pagdating ng kalamidad sa tamang
pagsasanay sa mga kagamitan na gagamitin tulad ng grader, trucks atbp. ng
Incident Management Team.
Nagsimula ang pagsasanay noong Lunes, Mayo 22 at
inaasahang matatapos ngayong Biyernes, Mayo 22 sa taong ito.
Kung matatandaan, ang unang pagsasanay sa Basic
Incident Command System ay naganap sa ikalawang linggo ng abril sa Almont
Inland Resort sa parehong lungsod na dinaluhan din ng mga kasalukuyang
partisipante. (RCO/PIA-Caraga)
Tagalog News: Seguridad sa Caraga, pinaigting ng
mga ahensya ng gobyerno
Ni Regal C. Oribia
BUTUAN CITY, May 26 (PIA) - Alinsunod sa pagdeklara
ng Martial Law ni Pangulong Duterte sa buong isla ng Mindanao, pinaigting ng
mga ahensya ng gobyerno ang pagbabantay sa seguridad ng mga Caraganons sa
rehiyon.
Nagdeklara ng 24/7 Full Alert Status ang Regional
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) na pinamumunuan ni
Regional Director Rosauro Arnel Gonzales Jr. ng Office of Civil Defense Caraga,
simula pa noong Miyerkules sa alas-tres ng hapon hanggang sa matapos umano ang
Martial Law.
Kasabay nito, nagbigay din ng payo at paalala si
Gobernador Ma. Angelica Rosedell M. Amante-Matba ng Agusan del Norte na
manatiling kalmado at makipagtulungan sa mga security forces sa anumang
posibleng paraan para manumbalik ang kapayapaan sa buong Mindanao sa
pamamagitan ng pagbibigay ng tamang impormasyon sa mga awtoridad gayun na rin
ang mga kakaibang gawain na hindi naayon sa batas.
Ayon naman kay PSupt. Martin Mercado Gamba,
tagapagsalita ng Police Regional Office-13, naka-full alert na ang mga kapulisan
sa buong rehiyon at naglagay na rin sila ng mga checkpoints na may mga handang
kagamitan kasama na ang explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team at bomb snipping
dogs. (RCO/PIA-Caraga)
