ASEAN
textile exhibit set to open on Nov. 7
BUTUAN
CITY, Nov. 3 – The Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI), with support
from the ASEAN Foundation, will hold an exhibit featuring Association of
Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) regional textiles on November 7 to 8, 2017 at
the SMX Convention Center Aura.
The
textile exhibit draws attention to the numerous textile industries that thrive
in the ASEAN region, from the Philippines, Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, and
Malaysia, to Singapore, Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, Lao PDR, and Myanmar.
Emphasis
is laid on handwoven fabrics, natural dyes, and naturally dyed products that
are being used by people all over the Southeast Asian region, exhibiting each
country’s rich heritage, character, and culture.
Admission
is free. For more information, e-mail ptri@ptri.dost.gov.ph and follow TELA
Pilipinas on Facebook for updates. (DOST-STII/PIA-Caraga)
DOH
to push hospital upgrading in Placer, Dapa
By John Glenn A. PLatil
SURIGAO
CITY, Nov. 3 – Department of Health (DOH) Assistant Secretary Leonita Gorgolon
announced that the national government has approved the level one accreditation
of the provincial hospital in Sta. Cruz, Placer, Surigao del Norte.
This
was revealed by board member Constantino Navarro and Atty. Zander Plaza,
provincial human resources in-charge, during the 4th Quarter Health Board
Meeting held at the Expanded Provincial Government Office Conference Hall.
Another
exciting event to take its course in the first quarter of next year is the
upgrading of Siargao District Hospital in Dapa into a national medical
facility, under the direct control and over-all supervision by the DOH.
“This
means expansion of services, modernization of operations, technological
innovation and growth in terms of manpower complement for the two hospitals,”
explained Plaza.
The
legislative measure for the Siargao Hospital was sponsored by 1st District
Representative Francisco Jose Matugas II. House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez
personally lobbied for its passage in the House of Representatives. This is in
line with the advocacy of the Surigao del Norte provincial government led by
Governor Sol Matugas in relation to the universal healthcare program of the
Duterte administration.
Meanwhile,
under the Cuban Polyclinic Model which was piloted in Siargao, the provincial
government will fully enforce the zero discrimination policy to take care of
the patients’ needs, without bias, favoritism and any trace of medical malpractice.
It should be noted that under the universally-recognized system which had its
roots in Cuba, the annual medical check-up of every bonafide natural-born or
naturalized citizen all over the archipelago must be free of charge.
In
addition, the Medical Assistance Program (MAP) has also been amended wherein
the certificate of indigency requirement is not anymore compulsory.
According
to Dr. Arlene Felizarta, provincial health officer, mere interview of the
social welfare officer, by way of the psychosocial assessment tool is enough to
cover the over-all needs of the patient in terms of treatment and medicine,
like chemotherapy, after care therapy, dialysis and other prophylaxis; wherein
the sick and needy must not be laden with so much requirements, paperwork,
finances and formalities.
Navarro
said that Gov. Matugas is constantly monitoring the activities in the province
and aims to institute a health training center in Bad-as, Placer.
Felizarta
also reported on the licensing of hospitals, as well as developments in
relation to the Fred Hollows Eye Care Foundation, rabies free implementation in
Siargao, mobile dental van, health water analysis and sanitation, Grand
Panambay, and many more programs in store for the Surigaonons.
Philhealth
provincial head Rodrigo Ariar also elaborated on the auto credit payment scheme
which enlarged the coverage of benefits for select diseases like
gastroenteritis, urinary tract infection (UTI), acute laryngitis, and
pneumonia. He said that the four-day confinement rule has been removed in order
to relax the implementing policies, so as not to encumber any inconvenience on
the part of the Philhealth members and beneficiaries. (VLG/PGO-SDN/PIA-Surigao del Norte)
PNP
Caraga chief inaugurates new police station in PDI town
By
PCInsp. Rene E. Serrano

SAN
JOSE, Dinagat Islands, Nov. 3 – Police Regional Office (PRO) 13 Regional
Director PCSupt. Rolando Felix, together with the local officials, led the
blessing and inauguration of the newly constructed three-storey building type
B/C police station dubbed as “The Home of the Friendly Cops” in Libjo town,
this province.
The
activity was started with the cutting of ribbon and unveiling of marker led by
Felix and Mayor Lamberto Llamera, Jr, Philippine National Police (PNP) Dinagat
Islands Provincial Director PSSupt. Ramir Perlito Perlas, and Libjo Municipal
Police Station Chief PCInsp. Lyndon I. Sugian.
In
his message, Llamera thanked the PNP Caraga for the improvement of its
facilities and the delivery of police services to the community.
The
mayor further promised to extend more financial support for the requirements of
the newly-built Libjo Municipal Police Station.
On
his part, Felix said that the local government units (LGUs) need the police as
the police need the LGUs, a symbiotic relationship that is inherent and its
reason is purely for public service.
“We
exist because of the people; that is why we should be teammates in giving their
needed services. The construction of these police stations have been realized
due to the collaboration between the police and the local government units,”
Felix said as he thanked the LGU officials for their sustained support to the
PNP.
Felix
also challenged everyone to work hand in hand by providing better services from
these new police stations to attain peace and order,ensuring public safety and
enforcing the law in their respective municipality. (OIC-RPIO/PNP-Caraga/PIA-Dinagat
Islands)
DTI-AgSur
Consumer Protection Unit briefs Esperanza IP leaders, village officials on
consumerism
PROSPERIDAD,
Agusan del Sur, Nov. 3 – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Provincial
Office briefed the Indigenous Peoples (IP) leaders, barangay captains,
secretaries and Lupong Tagapamayapa in the municipality of Esperanza on
consumer rights and responsibilities and in handling and managing consumer
complaints.
In
his opening message, Sangguniang Bayan Member Victor Manpatilan, committee
chair on IP Tribal Affairs said the session gave them the opportunity to
understand the roles of consumers. He encouraged the leaders to give their full
attention, adopt what is being shared and advocate the same in their respective
areas especially among households.
Manpatilan
also urged them to help uplift the lives of their respective constituents in
Esperanza.
Also,
when asked about the activity, Datu Palagsulat Vicente Bandojo of the IP tribal
office said that they learned a lot from the inputs about consumer rights and
in handling complaints for consumer products.
His
group, he said is now confident on what to do and how to facilitate the needs
of their people when they encounter consumer related concerns and issues.
The
same sentiment was reportedly shared by other participants.
Cherie
Inson and Jardynne Narvasa of DTI-AdS Consumer Protection unit facilitated the
activity. (DTI-Agusan del Sur/PIA-Agusan del Sur)
