AFP
chief graces 36IB's founding anniv in SurSur
By
Nida Grace P. Barcena
TANDAG
CITY, Surigao del Sur, Aug. 3 (PIA) – Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)
Chief of Staff General Eduardo AΓ±o graced the celebration of the 43rd Founding
Anniversary of the 36 Infantry “Valor” Battalion in Surigao del Sur on Tuesday,
August 1, 2017 held at the battalion headquarters, Brgy. Dayoan, Tago, Surigao
del Sur.
“I
am very proud to be a member of the Valor Battalion," General AΓ±o said in
his keynote message. General AΓ±o was formerly assigned as intelligence officer
of 36IB on 1985 and January of 1988.
During
his career as a combat officer, he served as platoon leader and later as Bravo
Company commander of the 36IB.
“No
other battalion can surpass the record of 36IB with so many members who became
chief of staff of the AFP," said National Security Adviser Hermogenes
Esperon Jr.
General
Efren Abu, General Esperon, General Ricardo David, and General AΓ±o were once
assigned in 36IB before.
Meanwhile,
General AΓ±o thanked the local government of Surigao del Sur for donating
four-hectare of land as the permanent camp of the 402nd Brigade, and the
municipal level officials for extending their support to the Philippine Army during
the 36IB anniversary celebration. (PIA-Surigao del Sur)
AgNor
to sign financial contract agreement with GIZ
By
Aimee B. Sienes
BUTUAN
CITY, Aug. 3 - A new development in the province of Agusan del Norte is on its
way upon implementation of the program called “Support to Capacity Development
Measures on Conflict Sensitive Local Development Planning Processes in Agusan
del Norte.”
This
stemmed from the authority given by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan to Provincial
Governor Ma. Angelica Rosedell M. Amante-Matba through Sanggunian Resolution
No. 187-2017, authored by Vice Governor Ramon AG. Bungabong, to sign the
Financial Agreement Contract with Deutsche Gesellschaft Fur Internationale
Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) for the said program.
The
“Support to Capacity Development Measures on Conflict Sensitive Local
Development Planning Processes in Agusan del Norte” was funded by the GIZ under
the Conflict Resource and Asset Management (COSERAM) Program of the
Philippine-German Development Cooperation.
The
project aims to determine the appropriate programs in the respective local
government units’ (LGUs) development plans like the Barangay Development Plan
(BDP), City Development Plan (CDP), Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Project
(CLUPP), Forest Land Use Plan (FLUP) and the Provincial Development and
Physical Framework Plan (PDPFP) that will respond to the needs of the
constituents and address various development challenges and conflicts affecting
the local governments.
It
also aims to enhance the competency of the local planning teams and improve the
capacities of the planning offices toward participatory, inclusive and
bottom-up planning that is integrative, comprehensive and sensitive to
conflict, gender, Indigenous Peoples culture and rights and disaster risk
reduction-climate change issues. (LGU-Agusan del Norte/PIA-Agusan del Norte)
Siargao
hosts first-ever international marathon 2017
By
John Glenn A. Platil
SURIGAO
CITY, Surigao del Norte, Aug. 3 - As a fundraising campaign organized by the
provincial government of Surigao del Norte for the benefit of mangrove
rehabilitation in Del Carmen, the historic Siargao International Marathon took
place in Siargao Island on July 23, this year.
Del
Carmen Mayor Alfredo “JR” Coro conceptualized the universally-acclaimed
Marathon 2017 in collaboration with Runrio Events, Inc. and Open Space Media
Inc. in the wake of the giant success of the “Shore It Up” program.
Heading
the 21 km (female) category were top finishers Michelle Aclo (1st), followed by
Madelyn Carter (2nd) and Andrea Calleja (3rd).
For
the male category, Elmer Bartolo placed first. Johnrey Tumanda got the second
spot while Aldrin Batac ranked third. They were all Filipinos.
For
the 42 km female category, Ryzan Lacson won the first place, seconded by Pamela
Apuhin and followed by Shiela Mae Montero for the third spot. They were all
Filipinos.
Topping
the male category was Joseph Mururi from Kenya, followed by Cris Aclo and July
Bandojo (both Filipinos).
Racers
hailed from different countries congregated at the Numancia Elementary School
grounds for the out and back cover traversing a good section of the Siargao
Circumferential Road.
The
5:00 a.m. gun start countenanced all to face the island’s spectacular panorama
that consisted of the exceptional coastline that has given Siargao prominence
as a sanctuary for water sports and game fishing.
Del
Carmen took center-stage having a coastal mangrove forest which is the second
largest in the Philippines and home to 27 diverse mangrove species all over the
planet.
Siargao,
the majestic island paradise of the Philippines, became a perfect venue for the
foot races this season.
Registration
was valued at P1,400 for the 21K and P1,800 for the 42K; race kit comprised of
bib, official race singlet, and D-tag with shirts and medals laced to those who
triumphed.
Also
giving the race more life, meaning and purpose were the one mangrove seedling
pledged by each runner in his or her name which formed part and parcel of the
seed growing activity on July 25. (PGO-SDN/PIA-Surigao del Norte)
DTI
reorients LPCC-Prosperidad on consumer-related laws
PROSPERIDAD,
Agusan del Sur, Aug. 3 - In order to ensure that members will be able to
discharge their functions effectively, the Local Price Coordinating Council
(LPCC) here has recently conducted a follow-up meeting to reorient the members
on pertinent laws as well as discuss further the requirements under the current
Mindanao-wide price freeze.
Prosperidad
Mayor Albin Magdamit presided the meeting and facilitated the discussion with
100 percent attendance of the council members.
Department
of Trade and Industry (DTI) Caraga Regional Head of the Consumer Protection
Division Lorijane Sacote, presented a summary of the pertinent consumer
protection –related laws and discussed in detail the provisions of Republic Act
7581 (Price Act) including the functions of the LPCC member agencies.
It
was then followed by the presentation of each member agency on the actions that
they have taken with the price freeze order (as a result of the declaration of
martial law) and the status of the products that they are mandated to monitor.
The
other agencies that also reported include the National Food Authority (NFA),
Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (DENR), Department of Health, the Municipal Economic Enterprise &
Development Office and the Municipal Agriculture Office. The presenters were
Cerila P. Inson (DTI), Hugo M. Sarigumba (NFA), Brigidito R. Acuso (PSA), Ike
L. Igpalina (DENR), Evelyn T. Monato (MEEDO) and Marlita P. Cortez (MAO).
The
council also moved to organize a Price Action Team (PAT) composed of technical
staff from each member agency. The PAT is tasked to do initial studies on the
state of prices of basic necessities monitored in the market, make some
analysis and submit their outputs to the council for further assessment.
(DTI-Agusan del Sur/PIA-Agusan del Sur)
News
Feature: Payanig sa Bislig: A drill to prepare for the 'Big One'
BISLIG
CITY, Surigao del Sur, Aug. 3 (PIA) - Duck, Cover, and Hold – the employees
calmly ran and covered their heads as National Disaster Risk Reduction
Management Council (NDRRMC) held an earthquake drill recently at Bislig City
Hall in consonance with the National Disasters Month last July with the theme “
4Ks Kamalayan Sa Kahandaan Katumbas Ay Kaligtasan."
The
National, Regional, Provincial, and City Risk Reduction Management Councils,
accordingly, jointly coordinated the activity in collaboration with various
local and national government agencies.
The
“Payanig sa Bislig Drill” seeks to intensify the local government unit’s
earthquake preparedness and strengthen the commitment of the local government
in building safe communities.
The
evaluators headed by Engr. Evelyn B. Sererado from the Philippine Volcanology
and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) observed the entire exercise and conducted their
assessment with regard to the conducted earthquake drill.
As
mentioned, LGU-Bislig was able to perfectly execute the six phases of the
actual conduct of the drill – Alarm Phase, Response Phase, Evacuation Phase,
Assembly Phase, Head Count Phase, and Evaluation or Termination of the Drill
which in turn leads to a very satisfactory rating. “Higher than the previous
earthquake drill I have observed," Engr. Sererado said.
Participating
drills, exercises, and advocacies as part of the continuing effort of the
government are definitely of great help in enhancing preparedness and raising
awareness among employees thereby making them tough and ready enough to face
any man made or natural disasters. (with a report from LSElechicon, KACPoliran,
NBBanda/PIA-Surigao del Sur)
DAR
launches farm business school in Surigao City
By
Daryll M. Tumbaga
SURIGAO
CITY, Surigao del Norte, Aug. 3 (PIA) - The provincial office of the Department
of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Surigao del Norte launched on July 27, 2017, the
farm business school (FBS) project in Brgy. Mabini, this city.
A
total of 35 farmer-enrollees will endure the weekly sessions for four months of
over 25 modules.
Provincial
Agrarian Reform Program Officer (PARPO) I Ma. Elizabeth L. De Guzman during the
launching stressed that the farm business school will teach the farmers the
entrepreneurial and marketing skills.
Meanwhile,
PARPO II Jose T. Sebucao challenged the farmer-enrollees to apply the knowledge
and skills that they will learn from the class.
“These
skills will eventually help you find and forge profitable agri-business
linkages,” Sebucao said while addressing the farmer-enrollees.
On
his part, Provincial Director Celestino L. Negapatan of the Department of Trade
and Industry (DTI) in Surigao del Norte, said that the farmers should be the
one to create their business decisions, and the government agencies will be
there to assist them.
During
the launching, a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the farm business school was
inked between the DAR, DTI, local government unit of Surigao City and the
Mabini Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Cooperative. (DAR-SDN/PIA-Surigao del
Norte)
News
Feature: AgSur KMME mentees study human resource & organization management
for their business
SAN
FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur, Aug. 3 – “Human resource is the heart of the
organization,” Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship (PCE) mentor Maylene
Navalta shared during the Kapatid Mentor Me Program (KMME) Module 7: Human
Resource and Organization Management held recently at the Mabe’s Savory Place,
this municipality.
Navalta
also emphasized that leadership is the foundation of human resource.
Agusan
del Sur’s 1st batch of 25 mentees were taught how to become leaders in their
respective organizations. They were asked to assess individually what type of
leaders they are after pointing out that leadership is not about personality,
but rather about behavior. Navalta also encouraged them to value their people
to help them achieve their goals and succeed in their businesses.
“The
basics of Human Resource Management—HR planning, acquiring, developing,
motivating and separation—will help in managing my people for the future
expansion of my business. Meantime, I will apply the lessons I learned in
developing and motivating my subordinates,” said Flora Sayson, one of the
mentees.
Sayson
is owner of Flor’s Meat Processing and president of DelCaZiLab Women’s
Association—a BuB 2014 beneficiary on Meat & Chicken Processing project of
the local government unit of Talacogon.
Agusan
del Sur Chamber of Commerce, Trade and Industry President and local mentor
Freddie Mero also expressed his gratitude to the PCE Mentor Navalta for making
the module and the terms and processes in human resource management easy to
understand for the mentees. He was joined by seven local mentors.
KMME
is a program that aims to produce confident entrepreneurs with the right
mindset and business-knowhow who can sustain and scale up their enterprises.
(DTI-Agusan del Sur/PIA-Agusan del Sur)
