PCOO chief assures Dinagatnons that more vaccines will arrive for target sectors
By
Jennifer P. Gaitano
BUTUAN
CITY, Mar. 23 (PIA) -- During the Pagdu-aw (visit) event held on Monday in the
municipality of Loreto, Province of Dinagat Islands, Secretary Martin Andanar
of the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) inspired the people
in the said province to strive more as the country continues to fight the
spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
“We
might have faced a lot of challenges in the year 2020 since the onset of the
COVID-19, yet we are full of hope that this year 2021 would give us the
opportunity to get back to our normal lives we used to before. Through the
effort of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s administration, resources were made
available in order to procure the 161-million of vaccine doses this year
intended to provide to 70-80 million Filipinos,” he said.
Andanar
also announced that because of the national vaccination program of the
government, at least 249,297 medical frontliners will be inoculated. “For now,
we have already established some 956 vaccination sites and more are still to be
put in place for an easier and more convenient vaccination of the Filipino
people. We encourage everyone to join us and support the government in this
endeavor for us to achieve herd immunity by ensuring that target sectors are
vaccinated to protect you and your family,” he said.
Meanwhile,
for those who have already been vaccinated since the arrival of the vaccines in
the country, Andanar urged them to continue to observe the health protocols.
“We ask everyone to continue to strictly observe the minimum health standards
protocols given by the Department of Health, particularly the wearing of face
masks and shields, safe physical distancing, frequent handwashing, and proper
hygiene, even those who have already been vaccinated from the virus, to ensure
our continued safety and recovery from COVID-19,” he emphasized.
(JPG/PIA-Caraga)
Sec. Andanar: PCOO,
attached agencies intensify government’s campaign thru various platforms
By Jennifer P. Gaitano
BUTUAN
CITY, Mar. 23 (PIA) -- The Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO)
led by Secretary Martin Andanar, together with its attached agencies has geared
up efforts in disseminating timely, accurate, and relevant information to the
public on the different communications campaign of the government which
includes information and updates on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and
vaccination program, among others thru various platforms.
“As the
lead communications arm of the government, the PCOO will continue to implement
the Laging Handa Information and Communications Campaign to provide the general
public timely, accurate, and relevant information on the Duterte
Administration’s efforts and initiatives to combat the spread of the deadly
virus,” bared Andanar, in time with the conduct of Pagdu-aw (visit) in Loreto,
Dinagat Islands.
He
added that the PCOO and its attached agencies including the Philippine
Information Agency (PIA) will also continue to provide public advisories on the
health protocols or precautionary measures, how to counter the proliferation of
fake news, and ways to prepare for the vaccination with the use of the
different platforms such as the Laging Handa Public Briefing, Network Briefing
News, Cabinet Report, Laging Handa Dokyu, Virtual Presser, and other
communications campaign of PCOO.
Apart
from solving the health crisis on COVID-19, Sec. Andanar emphasized that the
government also continues to address the problem on communist insurgency, which
is also a contributing factor that makes people’s lives more difficult in
facing daily challenges during this time of the pandemic.
“With
the National Task Force to End Local Communists Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC), we
in the government continue to assist the former rebels through giving them the
necessary and appropriate reintegration programs including agricultural and
livelihood opportunities,” highlighted Andanar.
The
good secretary also expressed his gratitude to all the Dinagatnons and
Caraganons in general for their sincere appreciation and support to the
Duterte’s administration. “With President Rodrigo Roa Duterte leading us, the
government remains true to its promise to provide the Filipino people the
quality public service they deserve, and that we in the government will continue
to be productive and proactive under the last remaining year of the Duterte
administration. We are thankful of the trust and confidence that you also
continue to show us, and we hope that the country will continue to experience
progress throughout the year 2021,” he cited. (JPG/PIA-Caraga)
Hundreds of TESDA
Scholars receive starter toolkits
BUTUAN
CITY, Mar. 23 -- Some 289 scholars of Technical Education and Skills
Development Authority (TESDA) under the 2019 Special Training for Employment
Program (STEP) successfully received their Starter Toolkits on March 20, 2021
at the Northern Mindanao School of Fisheries, Matabao, Buenavista, Agusan del
Norte.
• 101 Scholars of Hilot (Wellness Massage) NC II with a toolkit containing Face
Towel, Bath Towel, Face Mask, Scrub Suit, Head Band Storage Box,
Sphygmomanometer, Stethoscope and Infrared Ear Thermometer
• 80 Scholars of Carpentry NC II with a toolkit containing Pull Push Rule, Claw
Hammer, Spirit Level Bar, Plumb Bob, Crow Bar, Cross Cut Saw, Chalk Like Reel,
Wood Chisel, Try Square, Combination Wrench and Screw Driver.
• 30 Process Food by Sugar Concentrate leading to Food Processing NC II with a
toolkit containing Food Processor, Candy Thermometer, Measuring Cups,
Mixing Bowl, Chef's Knife 8", Weighing Scale Digital, Measuring Spoon
and Chopping Board.
• 27 scholars of SMAW NC I with a toolkit containing Inverter Type Portable
Welding Machine, Welding Mask and Portable Angle Grinder
• 26 Plaster Concrete/Masonry Surface leading to Masonry NC II with a toolkit
containing Point Trowel, Pull Push Rule, Claw Hammer, Spirit Level Bar, Shovel,
Hacksaw with Blade, Steel Square, Plumb Bob, Crow Bar, Cross Cut Saw and Steel
Float
• 25 scholars of Bread and Pastry Production NC II with a toolkit containing
Electric Oven, Measuring Cups, Measuring Urn, Mixing Bowl, Digital Weighing
Scale, Dough Cutter, Boat Tart Cutter, Pastry Builder, Muffin Pan, Rubber
Scraper, Flour Sifter, Wire Whisk, Measuring Spoon
On the
other hand, in his message, Gov. Dale B. Corvera, Governor of Agusan del Norte,
reminded the graduates to use their skills and toolkits in the improvement of
their livelihood and be agents of peace in the community.
Congresswoman Matba, in her message, also expressed her full support to the TESDA programs in the province. She instilled to the minds of the graduates how serious the government in helping the people uplift their living through the provision of skills trainings which TESDA has been doing and the provision of starter toolkits to encourage self-employment and entrepreneurship. She also expressed her full support to the Barangay Development Projects to the NTF70 priority barangays and vowed to welcome all rebel returnees and to assist in the programs towards inclusive and tangible peace. (TESDA Agusan del Norte/PIA Agusan del Norte)
