AgSur trike drivers
receive aid from government
By Jennifer P. Gaitano
This has been the primary reason for the province of Agusan del Sur to
identify qualified tricycle drivers who will be receiving assistance from the local
government.
Under the “Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa ating Displaced or Disadvantaged
Workers - Barangay Ko, Bahay Ko” (TUPAD – BKBK) Disinfecting/Sanitation
Project of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Caraga, some 35
tricycle drivers were able to have an alternative job while the ECQ is
implemented.
Each of them has received the P3,200.00 as remuneration from DOLE-Agusan
del Sur Provincial Office for the 10-day work they rendered in their respective
barangays.
Along with it was the distribution of rice from the local government
unit. Beneficiaries from the transport sector were thankful to the agencies
concerned.
“This is really a great help for us and our family. Thank you to our
local officials who have given us due attention,” said Danny Sanda, a tricycle
driver.
“We are thankful to the government for this assistance given to us,”
added Jimer AΓ±ora.
The Municipal Business Permit and Licensing Office and the Municipal
Public Employment Services Office have carefully assessed the applicants and
ensured that they are prioritized for the said assistance.
The 35 tricycle drivers were among the 150 beneficiaries under the
emergency employment program of dole for the underemployed, unemployed and
displaced workers who are greatly affected by the crisis brought about by the
coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
All of them were able to complete the 10-day work by cleaning,
disinfecting, and sanitizing their respective barangays.
The second batch of beneficiaries also received recently the same aid
from the government.
Meanwhile, the provincial government of Agusan del Sur continues to
implement strict preventive measures against COVID-19 and urged all local
residents to observe proper hygiene, social distancing, and wearing of mask.
(JPG/PIA-Agusan del Sur)
50 families get food
items in SurSur
By Lee Escobal
TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, Apr 28 -- In line with the "Bayanihan
to Heal As One Act," which calls for collective efforts through
interagency partnership to support those affected with the coronavirus disease
2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the Technical Education and Skills Development
Authority (TESDA) in Surigao del Sur, in partnership with the 67th Infantry
Battalion, Surigao del Sur 1st Police Mobile Force Company (PMFC), Lingig
Municipal Police Station (MPS), and TVET Association of Surigao del Sur (TVETASS)
successfully conducted relief goods distribution on April 24, 2020, in Sitio
5M, Bogac, Lingig, this province.
A total of 50 families received the relief goods, which included three
kilos of rice, two cans of corned beef, eight cans of sardines, eight packs of
instant noodles, one pack bihon, one pack soy sauce and three packs of instant
coffee.
The families also received farm harvests such as eggplants, string
beans, and okra from Dayo's Farm, a TESDA accredited farm school.
The said activity was also supported by the local government unit of
Lingig headed by Mayor Roberto M. Luna, Jr, and TESDA Caraga Regional Office,
headed by Regional Director Ashary A. Banto.
In addition, TESDA Surigao del Sur also provided 100 pieces of washable
face masks to the residents of Brgy. Pagtilaan, Lingig. The face masks were
produced by the Surigao del Norte College of Agriculture and Technology
(SNCAT), a TESDA Technology Institution based in Magpayang, Mainit, Surigao del
Norte.
TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, Apr. 28 (PIA) -- The Technical Education
and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) provincial office in Surigao del Sur
with the Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Association
initiated recently the distribution of snacks and drinks to the frontliners
combating the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the province.
According to TESD Specialist and information officer Lee Escobal, some
150 bottles of calamansi iced tea with lemongrass and honey, 150 bottles of
blue ternate juice, 100 packs of "Palao" (a native root crop) and 50
packs of "Latik" (from coconut milk) were distributed.
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TESDA and other agencies provide snacks and
drinks
to Surigao del Sur frontliners. (Photos: TESDA)
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Escobal added the beneficiaries were the frontliners stationed at the
checkpoints in Barangay Magsaysay in Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur (the boundary
of Surigao del Sur and Agusan del Sur); Barangay Wakat in Barobo town; Barangay
Payasan in Lianga; Barangay Campanubay in San Agustin; Barangay Amontay in
Marihatag; Barangay Tagbalidbid in Cagwait; Barangay La Paz in Tago; and
Barangay Rosario in Tandag City, all in Surigao del Sur.
The healthy drinks and snacks were from the farm harvests of Mejares
Farm (calamansi, lemongrass, blue ternate flower, coconut, and palao-root
crops), while the juice containers were from the National Institute of
Excellence (NITEX) owned by Karl Toledo, a TESDA accredited provider in
Carrascal town. (PIA-Surigao del Sur)
By Nora C. Lanuza
LUNGSOD NG BUTUAN, Abril 28 (PIA) -- Bumaba ang naitatalang krimen
habang ipinapatupad ang color coding scheme dito sa lungsod dahil maayos
na operasyon at koordinasyon ng mga station commanders ng limang police
stations dito.
Ayon kay Butuan City Police Office city director PCol. Canilo Agua
Fuentes, regular na sinusuri ng pulisya kasama ang task force bantay Butuan ang
mga daan upang masiguro na ang mga tamang tao lamang ang nasa lansangan sa ayon
na din sa hawak nitong quarantine pass color coding.
“Malaking tulong and pagpapatupad ng color coding scheme dahil madaling
malaman kung saang lugar nakatira ang mga taong nasa lansangan," dagdag pa
ni PCol. Fuentes.
Ang maayos na implementasyon ng color coding scheme ay nakatulong din na
bumaba ang krimen sa lungsod at maipatupad ang social distancing. Malaki din
ang papel ng mga punong barangay sa pagdidisiplina sa mga lumabag sa color
coding scheme at curfew hours, dahil sila mismo ang susundo sa mga ito sa presento
ng kapulisan. Itatala ang mga lumabag sa kani-kanilang mga barangay at sila ay
magbibigay ng community service.
Patuloy na ipinapanawagan ng mga otoridad na manatili sa bahay upang
matulongan ang mga frontliners na mahinto ang transmission ng COVID-19.
(NCLM/PIA Agusan del Norte)
