Caraga RDC to conduct 'Federalism in Focus'
forum
By
Jennifer P. Gaitano
BUTUAN
CITY, Sept. 5 (PIA) – To address the need to increase awareness of the regional
stakeholders on the proposed constitutional change and its implications in the
region, on peace in Mindanao and the country’s pursuit to sustainable
development, the Caraga Regional Development Council (RDC) has organized a
forum dubbed “Federalism in Focus” on September 17, 2018 in one of the local
convention centers here.
According
to RDC chair and Surigao del Norte Governor Sol Matugas, the forum aims to
provide an avenue to disseminate information and engage the regional
stakeholders on constructive dialogue on Federalism.
“We
have invited former Chief Justice Reynato Puno, head of the Consultative
Committee on Charter Change and Dr. Rosario Manasan of the Philippine Institute
for Development Studies as our guest speakers,” bared Gov. Matugas.
The
lady governor added that the proposed constitutional change, particularly the
shift from a unitary to federal form of government, has far reaching
implications, which merits discussions to ensure that the Filipino people are
well-informed on the proposed changes, as well as its impacts.
Right after the said forum, the 95th
RDC Meeting will also follow. (JPG/PIA-Caraga)
Agusan Norte ARB orgs join Sandugo Trade Expo
BUTUAN
CITY, Sept. 5 -- Seven agrarian reform beneficiaries’ organizations (ARBOs)
joined the recent 2018 Sandugo Trade Expo in Bohol.
They
were able to sell all their products and got to meet potential new buyers.
The
groups from Culit Multipurpose Coop (CMPC) with their organic beverage,
Simbalan Rubber Farmers Ass. Inc. (SRFI) with their Buenas Coffee, Duque
Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Coop (DARBC) with their 4-in-1 turmeric, Sto.
NiΓ±o MPC (SNMPC) with their naturally grown colored rice, Crops Production
Services & Marketing Association, Inc. (CROPMAS) with squash strips and
canton, Rural Improvement Club of Tagbuyacan (RIC Tagbuyacan) with squash and
ube powder, and Libas Farmers Multipurpose Cooperative (LFMPC) with virgin
coconut oil participated in the Expo..
The
Agusan del Norte ARBOs were able to link with institutional buyers such as the
Island City Mall, owned by Alturas Group of Companies, which became interested
with all their products.
Other
interests came from Pilayre General Merchandise of Cebu for SNMPC’s naturally
grown colored rice, Beey Di Igorot
Fitzgerald & Criselda’s Sweet Food Express of Bohol for DARBC’s 4-in-1
Turmeric powder, and SRFI’s robusta ground coffee.
Yadee
Native Delicacies of Tacloban City and Dairy Box Ice Cream producer of Bohol
became interested with RIC Tagbuyacan's squash, ube, and corn powder.
The
five-day Sandugo Trade Expo was held at The Block, Island City Mall, Tagbilaran
City, Bohol.
The
event has been known to be a reliable sourcing destination in the Visayas as it
features a wide selection of quality and innovative locally-made artisanal
products that incorporates indigenous materials and designs, plus processed
food products carefully selected from various provinces and neighboring
regions.
The
Department of Trade and Industry Agusan del Norte (DTI AdN) Comprehensive
Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) support services unit has been assisting the
ARBOs' participation to this expo for the past several years.
DTI AdN CARP Trade and Industry Development
Specialist Valentina Orbeta travelled with the ARBO representatives and
facilitated their selling and negotiation activities. (DTI-Agusan del
Norte/PIA-Agusan del Norte)
DILG-Caraga conducts consultative meeting with
local resource institutes
By
Ednon John E. Aparicio
BUTUAN
CITY, Sept. 5 - The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)
Caraga conducted here on August 28, 2018 a consultative meeting with selected
local resource institutes (LRI) in Caraga for the crafting of Capacity
Development (CapDev) Intervention for the local government units (LGUs) in the
region.
The
CapDev Intervention being developed is the response of DILG Caraga to the
pressing competency gaps and needs that majority of the LGUs in the region are
facing in the planning and implementation of local development projects.
“One
of the reasons behind the problems encountered by LGUs in the implementation of
local development projects is the lack of technical knowledge of some LGU
personnel. This pitfall stems from the fact that most LGUs have poor planning
skills that need to be addressed immediately as possible,” said Engr. Jojo A.
Serenado of the DILG Caraga Regional Project and Development Unit (RPDMU).
For
her part, Dr. Elvira V. Chua of PNU Mindanao said, “we are very willing to be
part in the module development of this CapDev that is responsive to the needs
of the LGUs. Not just the development but also its delivery and
implementation.”
Based
on the consultative meeting, the training implementation of Enhancing Local
Government Unit Capacity on Planning and Implementation of Local Development
Projects will commence on the last week of September 2018.
It
will be implemented by two local research institutes project managers who will
implement the capacity development program in two clusters of LGUs.
Cluster 1 composed of the
municipalities in the provinces of Dinagat Islands and Surigao del Norte will
be handled by the Siargao Islands Institute of Technology (SIIT), while Cluster
2 composed of the municipalities of the provinces of Agusan del Sur and Surigao
del Sur will be handled by the Saint Paul University Surigao (SPUS). (Community
Development Officer, DILG-Caraga/VLG/PIA-Caraga)
Search is on for 2018 Model OFW Family in Caraga
Region
BUTUAN
CITY, Sept. 5 - The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) – Regional
Welfare Office in Caraga has formally opened the search for this year’s Model
OFW Family of the Year Award for Caraga Region.
Regional
director Maria Ireen Cambaling of OWWA Caraga said the Model OFW Family of the
Year Award – Parangal sa Matatag na Pamilyang OFW or MOFYA, is an annual search
of giving due recognition to the outstanding accomplishments of the Overseas
Filipino Workers and their families and upholding their best practices in
handling family challenges.
“Two
outstanding OFW families from Caraga region will be chosen, one from the
Land-Based sector and one from the Sea-Based sector, and will represent OWWA
Caraga in this year’s National MOFYA search,” she said.
Cambaling
also clarified that previous regional MOFYA nominees can be nominated for the
second time only after two years; must not be related up to the third degree of
consanguinity and affinity to officials and employees of OWWA, Department of
Labor and Employment and its attached agencies, and social partners of MOFYA;
and must not be a holder of an elective/appointive position in national/local
office at the time of nomination.
It
was also learned that OFW Family Circles (OFCs), Registered Non-government
Organizations (NGOs), People’s Organizations (POs), Religious Organizations and
Community-based socio-civic organizations/associations may nominate their Model
OFW Family who met the basic qualification requirements, as follows: the OFW is
the head of the nuclear family, could be the father or mother, including
widow/widower; he/she may be presently employed overseas or former OFW; he/she is/was an OWWA member; he/she has at
least four (4) years of work experience as an OFW; that he/she has returned to
the country for good no longer than 10 years at the time of nomination; and
with no derogatory record.
Accordingly,
nominations from overseas may be accepted provided the family of the nominee is
in the Philippines and the OFW family is known as a solid and stable family in
the community, financially stable and actively involved in community projects.
The
criteria for selection includes the
wholesomeness of OFW Family with 50% points, success in Education or
Profession of OFW and/or Family member/s
with 20% points, success in Managing Family Finances with 10% points, and civic/Community
Involvement of OFW and Family with 20%
points.
The
deadline for submission of nomination will be on September 15, 2018.
For more information, the OWWA-Caraga
office is situated at Nimfa Tiu Bldg. II, J.P. Rosales Avenue, Butuan City or
contact their office at (085) 815-1894/09399259895 (smart)/09173150590 (globe).
(AJMH/OWWA-Caraga/PIA-Caraga)
