93rd Malasakit Center
opens in Lanao del Norte
By
Doreen Marielle N. Rosales
BUTUAN
CITY, Dec. 9 (PIA) -- Indigent and needy families in Kapatagan town and in
nearby areas in the Lanao del Norte province can now have ease of access to
medical and financial assistance offered by the government through the Malasakit
Center established in the Kapatagan Provincial Hospital, which was officially
opened on November 24, 2020.
With
the need to create better health services in the country, the government
enacted the Republic Act No. 11463 or the Malasakit Center Act of 2019, the pet
bill of Sen. Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go. The center serves as a
one-stop-shop for all government medical and financial assistance offered by
the Department of Health (DOH), Department of Social Welfare and Development
(DSWD), Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), and other institutions,
housing the said agencies in one roof.
As
featured in the Bisaya Gyud program episode on Saturday, December 5, with
Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Sec. Martin Andanar, Senator
Bong Go himself, along with Presidential Assistant for the Visayas Sec. Michael
Lloyd Dino, local government officials, and hospital staff attended the
launching.
Advocating
for the welfare of the poor, Sen. Go urged Filipinos to avail the services of the
center, as it is also free of charge.
“We
have created a standard system of availment of assistance for our people who
will greatly benefit from the medical and financial assistance offered by the
government and other institutions, particularly the indigent. Just approach the
center for your medical needs,” the senator said.
The
Malasakit Center established in Kapatagan town is the country’s 93rd center and
the 5th in Northern Mindanao. (DMNR/PIA-Caraga)
49 IP-OSYs complete computer literacy training in AgSur town
By 2Lt.
Cecille Tappa
TALACOGON,
Agusan del Sur, Dec. 9 – Some 49 Indigenous Peoples – Out-of-School Youths
(IP-OSYs) of Esperanza, this province have completed their 30-day Mobile
Computer Literacy (MCL) Training through a closing ceremony held at the
Esperanza National High School, Barangay Poblacion, Esperanza, Agusan del Sur.
The said training was the first ever launched in the province of Agusan del Sur and was made possible through the initiative of 26th Infantry (Ever Onward) Battalion (26IB), Philippine Army with the support of the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Esperanza and in partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP), and Department of Education (DepEd).
The said training was aimed to provide the appropriate and basic knowledge and
skills for the IP-OSY from the far-flung areas to operate a computer which is
very essential in this generation where technology is already a part of
people’s daily lives. Originally, there were 21 OSYs in attendance during the
opening of the training and an additional of 28 OSYs registered before the
start of the training.
Cherry
Mae O. Ligcuban, one of the students from Barangay Bakingking, Esperanza,
Agusan del Sur, expressed her gratitude to the LGU and Army troopers for the
wonderful opportunity that was given to the IP community. "Daku kaayo
among pasalamat sa tanan nga nagpasiugda niining maong programa kung diin kami
gitudloan ug nakakat-on sapag operate sa computer ilabi na kay gamit kaayo ni
nga kahibalo sa panahon karun. Ug kini usa lamang sa mga pipila ka libreng
serbisyo sa goberno alang sa katawhan ilabi na sa mga wala naka human sa
pagtungha sa taas nga edukasyon tungod sa kalisod (I’m thankful to all the
agencies involved in this program. We learned a lot especially on how to
utilize and operate the computer which is really useful during this time. This
is just one of the many services that the government has for the people
particularly those who were not able to finish their education due to
poverty," she said.
Esperanza
Mayor Leonida Manpatilan lauded the efforts of the concerned agencies and the
Philippine Army and vowed to support them in all their developmental endeavors.
“Thanks to the Armed Forces and to all supporting agencies for the enormous
effort in the implementation of government programs particularly the Mobile
Computer Literacy Training for the IPs that would greatly contribute to their
knowledge and development. Rest assured, the local government will always look
for rooms for more project to its constituents,” she bared.
Likewise,
Lt. Col. Reynald Romel A. Goce, Commanding Officer of 26IB, commended the
actions and undertakings of the LGU-Esperanza and emphasized the importance of
bringing the government closer to the people in the far-flung areas especially
the IPs. “This activity connotes the importance of winning the trust and
confidence of the people, providing what the locals needs to grow and foster in
this rising modern community. It is one amongst the benefits of having
Executive Order Number 70 or the “Whole of a Nation Approach” where the
concerned agencies work hand-in-hand in providing services and sociological
needs of the people especially in CTG vulnerable areas," he said.
Col.
Cerilo C. Balaoro, Deputy Brigade Commander of 402nd Brigade emphasized that
the CTGs have been exploiting the minds of the youth for their communist cause
discrediting the government efforts in attaining peace and development in our
country. "As one of the vulnerable sectors in our society, the young minds
of the youth are being exploited and poisoned by the deceptions and propagandas
of these terrorists. They become NPA combatants fighting in the jungle for
their futile struggle," he underscored.
"You
are here to be trained and to be more educated. This training will prepare and
transform you to become productive citizens of the community. The government
will continue its efforts in supporting the needs of the youth and the IP
communities. Education is the solution, not armed revolution. As advocates of
peace, we are now peace partners. Let's protect the future of our nation by
protecting the youth sector against the ambitions of the communist-terrorists.
The youth must be in classrooms studying and learning for a brighter future and
become useful citizens of our country for they are the future leaders and hope
of the coming generations," Col. Balaoro ended. (CMO, 26IB/PIA-Agusan del
Sur)
17 FRs receive cash assistance in AgSur
By 2Lt.
Cecille Tappa
TALACOGON,
Agusan del Sur, Dec. 9 – Seventeen former rebels (FRs) who voluntarily
surrendered to the forces of 26th Infantry (Ever Onward) Battalion (26IB),
Philippine Army have recently received cash assistance amounting to P10,000.00
each from the Provincial Social Welfare and Development (PSWD) Office held at
the PSWD Office, Patin-ay, Prosperidad, this province.
Aside from the cash assistance, the FRs also received food packs and goods.
“Dako kaayo akong pasalamat tungod sa sunod sunod nga benepisyo nga among
nadawat gikan sa gobyerno. Kining maong kantidad daku na kaayo ug gikatabang sa
among pamilya aron kami maka sukad sa among pag plastar sa among bag-o nga
kinabuhi (I’m thankful for the benefits provided to us from the government.
This amount could already help our family start a new life)," alias Jack
said.
The
26IB under the command of Lt.Col. Reynald Romel A. Goce, in collaboration with
the PSWD led by Razel Montemor facilitated the enrollment of the FRs to the
E-CLIP which will cover their reintegration, immediate, livelihood, educational
and housing benefits. “We are committed to help and assist the needs of our
brothers and sisters who went back to the fold of law in their new beginning.
The government will help you in providing what you need to start a new
life," said Montemor.
Meanwhile,
Lt. Col. Goce expressed his gratitude to the Provincial Task Force to End Local
Communist Armed Conflict (PTF-ELCAC) in its active and unending support in
implementing the Executive Order No. 70. "The PTF-ELCAC of Agusan del Sur
is exhibiting its good character by showing full commitment in implementing the
EO70. As our peace partners, we are glad working with the Provincial Government
of ADS in attaining lasting peace in our province," he said.
"The
government is more than willing to assist those who want to come back in the
folds of law. Once they surrender, we will be providing them the government
programs and initiatives that would help them in re-building a more peaceful
life together with their loved ones,” Goce ended. (CMO, 26IB/PIA-Agusan del
Sur)
SAAD Caraga farmers undergo financial management training
By Mark
Angelo Pineda
BUTUAN
CITY, Dec. 9 -- Forty-eight (48) farmer-partners of the Department of
Agriculture (DA) - Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Program
underwent online training on financial management and agricultural
entrepreneurship on December 3-4, 2020.
Financial
literacy was also discussed the following day, which included properly
allocating funds, assessing financial limitations, and taking proactive
actions.
Training
resource speaker Rey U. Frias of the DA-Caraga Agribusiness and Marketing
Assistance Division (AMAD) emphasized that agriculture is in itself a business.
With the farmers’ lead role in the country's agriculture sector, financial
management and entrepreneurship are fundamental skills for them to thrive in
their endeavors.
With
the SAAD Program’s end-goal of helping the said farmers to become established
agri-preneurs by 2022, capability-building training centered not only on
production know-how but also on financial management has been rolled out.
DA-Caraga
Regional Executive Director Abel James I. Monteagudo, during his welcome
message, stressed that farmers need to be innovative, opportunity-driven, and
creative to thrive in their entrepreneurial endeavors. "By empowering the
local farmers, we shall see a progressive Caraga Region,” he added.
As
described by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), entrepreneurship is
an elaborate skill; there is no single training that can turn farmers into
entrepreneurs overnight. However, recognizing the role farmers play in the
success of their projects, the SAAD Program continuously rolls out training
that will equip farmers to be action-oriented.
With
this, two separate training on effective organizational communication and
leadership are set to take place during the first quarter of 2021. (DA-SAAD
Caraga/PIA Caraga)
Capturing
agriculture’s essence through photos
By Vanessa
P. Sanchez
BUTUAN
CITY, Dec. 9 -- An American photographer, Berenice Abbott, once said
“Photography helps people to see."
The
competition ran for one month. And on December 1, as one of the
highlights of the culmination of the celebration of the National Rice Awareness
Month and the Organic Agriculture Month, the Awarding Ceremony of the said
competition was conducted.
The
National Rice Awareness Month aims to raise awareness on the benefits of buying
and consuming locally produced rice and also urges the public to support local
farmers. On the other hand, the Organic Agriculture Month theme “OA4K:
Organikong Agrikultura sa Kumikitang Kabuhayan para sa Kalusugan at
Kapaligiran” calls for a food-secure Philippines with prosperous farmers and
fisherfolk through the organic agriculture way.
Some of
the awardees were physically present to receive their awards while those who
could not make it physically, participated virtually through google meet.
DA-Caraga
Regional Technical Director Rebecca R. Atega thanked the participants for
joining the competition and for helping to spread awareness about the
agriculture sector through their photos. In addition, she said that the
participants also served as instruments in inspiring others to support the
development of agriculture.
The
winners for the Gen Z Category are: 1st Place – Aaron Dax Ucat,
2nd Place – Jobert Cordero, and 3rd – Jan Edcel Man-on. For the
Millennial Category, the winners are: 1st Place – Charmagne Dela PeΓ±a,
2nd Place – Ribeth Morgado, and 3rd Place – Garald Rago.
Special
awards were also given away. For Gen Z, Most Shared Photo was won by ZapMorgado
while the RAFIS Choice Award was given to Kristine Gaid. For the Millennial
Category, the Most Shared Photo was the entry of Jezreel Salino while the RAFIS
Choice Award was given to Claire Oblimar.
The
Millennial Category winner Charmagne Dela said that she joined the competition
because she saw it as an opportunity to show that agriculture is very much
alive in their town despite the pandemic. (DA13-RAFIS/PIA Caraga)
P1.4B Provincial budget para tuig 2021 giaprobahan sa SP
By Ramon Joma R. Bungabong
DAKBAYAN SA BUTUAN, Disyembre 9 -- Giaprobahan sa ikaduha ug ikatulong pagbasa sa Sangguniang Panlalawigan sa Agusan del Norte atol sa sesyon regular kaniadtong Disyembre 1, ang Proposed Provincial Appropriation Ordinance No. 0-398-2020 nga naggahin og P1,455,307,471.00 sa General Fund ug P9,027,281.00 sa Economic Enterprise Fund para sa operasyon sa kagamhanan sa Agusan del Norte sa sunod tuig 2021.
Ang maong sugyot ordinansa gipangamahanan ni Bise Gobernador “ RamBu” Bungabong isip principal author, inubanan nila Board Member Elizabeth Marie R. Calo ug Board Member Virgilio R. EscaseΓ±as, Jr, isip co-authors.
Giduso ni Gobernador Dale B. Corvera kaniadtong Oktobre 14 sa Sangguniang Panlalawigan ang calendar year 2021 Local Expenditure Program. Human sa unang pag basa atol sa sesyon, giintrigo kini ngadto sa Committee on Finance and Appropriation nga nagpahigayon dayon og walo ka adlaw nga expanded committee meetings, tinambungan sa mga board member, mga sakop sa Local Finance Committee ug mga hepe sa mga opisina kansang alokasyon ilang gidepensahan.
Ang badyet sa General Fund sa sunod tuig 8.7% nga mas dako kay sa badyet karong tuiga. Samtang ang badyet sa Economic Enterprise sa sunod tuig mikunhod og 10% tali sa badyet karong tuiga.
Naa usab sa 82% sa tinubdan sa badyet sa sunod tuig langkaton gikan sa gawas kun external sources samtang 18% ra ang mapundohan gikan sa local income.
Sama sa kadaghanang LGU, ang Agusan del Norte nagsalig sa Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) nga sa sunod tuig moabot og P1,184,697,471.00.
Ang personal services account kun gahin para sweldo sa mga opisyal ug kawani sa lalawigan moabot og P942.5 Million kun 30.4%, sa kinatibuk-ang badyet. Samtang ang Maintenance ang Other Operating Expenses (MOOE) mokabat tanan og P286.2 Million kun 19.6% sa annual budget.
Dako ang gialokar para sa programang Agusan UP: 1.) Amumang Agusanon, P654.4M (45% ubos sa social services); 2.) Hiniusang Lihok Agusan, P457.5M (31% ubos sa general services); 3.) Agusan 3Ps, P343.7M (24% ubos sa economic services.
Ang badyet para sa Provincial Economic Enterprise Devlopment Office (PEEDMO) pagakuhaon gikan sa usab sa kaugalingong kita niini sa mga patigayon nga giapilan sa lalawigan. (LGU Agusan del Norte/PIA Agusan del Norte)
SK sa Santiago
mipasiugda og gardening contest
By Shena
Mae Pabia
DAKBAYAN
SA BUTUAN, Disyembre 9 -- Gipahigayon karon bulana sa Disyembre sa Sangguniang
Kabataan [SK] Federation sa Santiago ang garden competition alang sa mga
kabatan-onan og sa mga Indigenous Peoples (IPs).
Apil sa
maong contest ang walo ka-barangay sa lungsod sa Santiago. Magpahiluna ang
kabtan-onan sa matag barangay og entry nga garden ug hukman kini sulod sa tulo
ka bulan.
Gi-awhag
ni Steven Monte Orillaneda, SK Federation President sa maong lungsod nga
mo-partisipar ang mga kabatan-onan sa matag barangay sa maong indigay.
Tumong
sa maong indigay nga makakat-on ang kabtan-onan unsaon pagpananum, sumala pa ni
Orillaneda.
Tumong
sa usab maong nga kalihukan nga makatabang sa labing nanginahanglang mga IPs sa
lungsod, ilabina sa mga walay permanenting panginabuhian og padayong nakasinati
sa kalisud tungod sa pandemya nga dala ang coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Kaabag
sa garden competition ang Municipal Agriculture Office [MAO], Sangguniang
Kabataan [SK] Officials, Pag-asa Youth Association of the Philippines (PYAP) og
Barangay Officials.
Ang himoong indigay sa gulayan sa lungsod kabahin sa Plant! Plant! Plant! Program ubos sa Flagship Program sa AGUSAN UP!, ang kampanya sa pagpalambo ubos sa administrasyon ni Gob. Dale B. Corvera inubanan sa buhatan ni Congw. Angel M. Amante-Matba. (LGU Agusan del Norte/PIA Agusan del Norte)
