PPA gears up renovation of facilities in Caraga
region
By Jennifer P. Gaitano
BUTUAN CITY, Nov. 19 (PIA) -- With
the implementation of the government’s modernization program, the Philippine
Ports Authority (PPA) has also geared up the renovation of its activity centers
and other facilities in Caraga region. This is aimed to give better services
and convenience to travelers, and faster cargo services in various shipping
vessels.
During the visit of Secretary
Arthur Tugade of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) in Butuan City,
together with PPA general manager Jay Daniel Santiago and other officials from
the department’s attached agencies, the team presented the newly-renovated
activity centers inside the PPA building, including ports of Masao and Nasipit,
Agusan del Norte.
Santiago emphasized that there has
been a huge improvement with how the Butuan City and Nasipit ports look like
when he last visited the city in July 2018.
“We are continuously modernizing
our seaports for people to experience more convenient and safer travel,” cited
Santiago.
He added, that the RORO ramp and
coast way at the Masao port were enhanced from 1.2 hectares to 1.5 hectares
wide. It could already handle abigger vessel.
Secretary Tugade also highlighted
that more developmental infrastructures will be put in place as part of the
modernization program of President Rodrigo Duterte.
Tugade added that a post for the
personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard will be established at the Masao port
to ensure the safety and security of the passengers and cargoes moving in and
out of the said port.
Meanwhile, Secretary Tugade and
other officials inspected the vessel of the Philippine Coast Guard and assessed
their condition and needs. (JPG/PIA-Caraga)
Caraga students produce short films on
responsible consumerism
By Jennifer P. Gaitano
BUTUAN CITY, Nov. 18 (PIA) -- A
short film competition was recently launched in Caraga region which aims to
motivate the people particularly the youth to practice responsible consumerism.
This was participated by students
from various schools in the region with the theme “Sustainable Consumption:
Understanding the Impact of Consumer’s Choices in a Shared Environment.”
The entries for the said
competition highlighted the advantages of digital commerce and how it affects
the vulnerable groups such as the senior citizens, persons with disability and
children.
Adrian Raye Tan, grade 11 student
from Surigao Del Norte National High School and one of the participating students,
said his groupmates were not expecting to win the competition, as they had only
limited time to produce the film.
“With the short span of time given
to us to produce the material, we were not really expecting much that we would
be among the regional winners. We are very thankful that our work was
recognized,” Tan said.
Jerson Paul Malupa, grade 11 from
Bayugan National Comprehensive High School in Agusan del Sur, was also
surprised that his group was among the winners. Their entry focused on sustainable
consumption.
He also encouraged his peers to be
creative and resourceful in crafting the concept and idea of their films, as
their way to help the government in its advocacy.
“Continue enhancing your skills in
documentation and editing. We could help the government as well in their
advocacy, through our films,” said Malupa.
The Don Ruben Ecleo Sr. Memorial
National High School in Dinagat Islands was also one of the three regional
winners.
All the winners have received
their plaque and cash prize from the Department of Trade and Industry
(DTI)-Caraga.
Meanwhile, DTI-Caraga Regional
Director Brielgo Pagaran also emphasized that as consumers, people should be
keen in their choices and should care for the environment. (JPG/PIA-Caraga)
Tandag City supports regional integrated
students activities
TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, Nov.
19 (PIA) -- The city government of Tandag is in full support to the conduct of
the Regional Integrated Students Activities (RISA) spearheaded by the
Department of Education (DepEd) in Caraga from Nov. 18-21, 2019 in the city, a
city official said on Monday.
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RISA OPENING: (From left) Tandag
City Mayor Roxanne C. Pimentel, Provincial Administrator Pedro Trinidad, and
Tandag City Schools Division Superintendent Imelda Sabordino attend the opening
program of the Regional Integrated Students Activities in Tandag
City. (PIA-SDS)
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City Mayor Roxanne Pimentel said
the support does not only cover financial matters but also in supervising the
billeting quarters of the participants. Pimentel also said that they have
already conducted five coordination meetings prior to the opening ceremonies.
Meanwhile, DepEd Tandag City
Division Superintendent Dr. Imelda Sabordino said that all the RISA working
committees composed of three major competitions - the Regional School Press
Conference (RSPC-Journalism); Regional Festival of Talents (RFOT); and Regional
Science Fair (RSF) are all doing their part.
Dr. Sabordino, who was formerly
assigned at the Bayugan City Division, was installed last October 29, 2019, as
the new Schools Division Superintendent of Tandag City Division, replacing Dr.
Gregoria Su, who was assigned at the Bislig City Division. Tandag City
Division has 743 teaching and non-teaching personnel with 17,638 learners.
"We have done the necessary
preparations in coordination with other agencies,” said Dr. Sabordino.
Dr. Sabordino also thanked the
provincial government of Surigao del Sur through Governor Alexander Pimentel
for extending support in the activity.
Per the initial assessment from
the host during the first day, Dr. Sabordino rated the division's readiness
with only 95% due to the low water supply provided by the city's water
district. "The water pressure is low during the day to no water, but
during night time, the water supply is good," she said. Dr. Sabordino,
however, said that they have already provided 100 water containers to the 12
billeting quarters.
Around 7,000 delegates from the 12
DepEd Divisions of Caraga, namely: Agusan del Sur Division; Agusan del Norte
Division; Bayugan City Division; Bislig City Division; Butuan City Division;
Cabadbaran City Division; Dinagat Islands Division; Siargao Division; Surigao
City Division; Surigao del Norte Division; Surigao del Sur Division; and Tandag
City Division participated in the three events. (PIA-Surigao del Sur)
