DOH-13 holds symbolic vaccination rollout for essential services workers
By
Doreen Marielle N. Rosales
BUTUAN
CITY, May 3 (PIA) -- In celebration of Labor Day, a symbolic vaccination
rollout for select workers under the A4 priority group was launched by the
Department of Health (DOH) with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)
and the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), where ten (10)
workers from essential sectors received COVID-19 jabs.
“This
is one of our ways of honoring the laborers and workers of the government and
those in the private sector. These are essential workers in keeping our economy
alive which is why the national government pays tribute to these workers by
giving them protection,” said Dr. Cesar Cassion, regional director of the
Department of Health (DOH) Caraga.
Those
included in the A4 priority group sectors or groups that have high levels of
interaction with or exposure to the public and cannot dutifully practice the
minimum public health standards (MPHS) at work such those in the accommodation
and food service industries, etc., and those that ensure security, consumer and
worker safety, and working in priority government projects.
While
the exact schedule for the official vaccination rollout for the A4 priority
group is yet to be determined, the DOH reports that they are still
completing the vaccination of individuals belonging to the A1 priority group
(healthcare workers).
Protection
from the fatal virus remains a priority among Filipinos especially those who
continue to serve the public which is why Edgar Astrera, a worker from the
private sector, immediately grabbed the opportunity despite his hesitation.
“May
apprehension pa rin po naman ako since these vaccines are not proven to be 100%
effective. Pero syempre mas mabuti pa yung navaccinate ka kaysa sa wala. Mas
mahirap kasi dahil hindi mo alam kung sino yung nahawaan na ng COVID-19. At
least kung meron kang vaccine, meron kang panlaban,” he said.
Rhoda
Devaras, an employee of the medical supplies distributor Djar Trades, shares
the same sentiment and even advocates for the COVID-19 vaccines.
“Lahat
ng tao sa mundo naghihirap dahil sa pandemiya. Ang pagbabakuna ay isa sa mga
hakbang upang hindi na lumala ang ating sitwasyon ngayon kaya mas mainam na
magpabakuna tayong lahat.”
Per the
latest report from DOH Caraga, as of April 29, 2021, a total of 43,155
individuals in Caraga region have been vaccinated for COVID-19.
(DMNR/PIA-Caraga)
Gov't support to FRs
continues, AgSur PTF-ELCAC grants financial aid
By 2Lt.
Cecille Tappa
SAN
LUIS, Agusan del Sur, May 3 -- The provincial government of Agusan del Sur
continues its support to the 24 Former Rebels (FRs) who voluntarily surrendered
to the forces of 26th Infantry (Ever Onward) Battalion by granting cash
assistance amounting to PhP10,000.00 each through the Provincial Social Welfare
and Development (PSWD) Office of Agusan del Sur held on April 27, 2021 at the
PSWD Office in Barangay Patin-ay, Prosperidad, this province.
The
said 24 FRs are target beneficiaries of the Executive Order No. 70 (EO70), a
government policy on "Institutionalizing the Whole-of a-Nation Approach to
End Local Communist Armed Conflict" in attaining inclusive and sustainable
peace in our country which aims to address the root causes of insurgency to end
local armed conflict in the countryside.
The FRs
are just a few amongst our enlightened brothers and sisters who finally went
back to the mainstream of the government and living a more peaceful life since
their surrender. “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 (We are very thankful for the various benefits that
we have received from the government. This cash assistance is of great help
already to support our family, as we opted to start a new life in a peaceful community),"
alias Rey said.
The PSWD which forms part of the Provincial Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (PTF-ELCAC) headed Agusan del Sur Governor Santiago Cane, Jr., released the cash assistance to the former members of the Communist Party of the Philippines – New People’s Army – National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) and Militia ng Bayan (MB) to restore their allegiance to the Philippine government. “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," he said.
Meanwhile,
Lt. Col. Reynald Romel Goce, 26IB Commanding Officer, expressed his gratitude
to the PTF-ELCAC for its active and unending support in implementing the EO70.
"The PTF-ELCAC of AgSur 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 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 added.
Currently, there are 157 FRs from 26IB, 74) of them already received benefits
from the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (ECLIP), 74 await
awarding and 9 are for enrollment. The ECLIP is a government program intended
for the reintegration of all members of the CPP-NPA-NDF who will surrender and
support the peace negotiation program of the government. (acting CMO officer,
26IB, PA/PIA-Agusan del Sur)
DILG, LGU Libjo team up to promote vaccine
SAN
JOSE, Dinagat Islands, May 3 -- The local government unit (LGU) of Libjo and
the Department of the Interior and Local Government have joined hands to
promote the country’s vaccination program, in response to the dismal number of
persons who are willing to be vaccinated.
According
to Municipal Local Government Operations Officer Bryan Edulzura of Libjo in an
informal face-to-face survey conducted by the DILG contact tracers among
barangay officials and workers in Libjo, about 30 percent of them are willing
to be inoculated.
He said
that the local government of Libjo wanted to intensify efforts to educate the
people about the effects and benefits of the vaccine and that there is a need
to counter the fake news that are proliferating in the social media.
“The
local government is forming an advocacy team to composed of Municipal
Inter-Agency Task Force, Municipal Peace and Order Council members, Rural
Health Unit personnel and volunteers to visit barangays and convince people to
be vaccinated,” Edulzura said.
The LGU
earmarked P1.6 million for the vaccine on top of the national government’s
allocation. (DILG-Libjo/PIA-Dinagat Islands)
LGU, DOT collaborate to boost SurSur town's tourism potential
TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, May 3
(PIA) -- The local government unit (LGU) of Carrascal has accelerated its
effort to boost its potential tourism destinations and placed proactive
preparations as the economic activities start to revive amidst the pandemic.
Carrascal
Mayor Vicente “VJ” H. Pimentel III stressed that the tourism industry should
coexist with the operation of the mines, as both would generate more income for
the government coffers and the community entrepreneurs.
“The
collective efforts between the private sectors like the mining companies and
the local government will raise awareness that tourism will succeed and
contribute to the economic benefits brought by the mine operations,” Mayor
Pimentel said during the exit conference of the on-site assessment of three
priority potential tourism sites recently.
The
report said that the Department of Tourism (DOT)-Caraga Regional Office headed
by Regional Director Nelia Arina has recently conducted the on-site assessment
of the proposed priority potential sites in the municipality.
Dir.
Arina, on the other hand, stated that the development of diving sites is among
the priorities of the DOT and the establishment of a diving circuit here in
Surigao del Sur is being pipelined to be implemented as the pandemic continues
to pose restrictions.
The
activity initiated was to evaluate the potential tourism strengths and
opportunities for the development of the three potential sites-- Maslog Cave,
Carrascal Extreme Adventure Park, and Candido Diving Site considering the DOT’s
recommendations conducted last April 21-23, 2021.
The
conduct of the on-site assessment of the three priority potential tourism sites
was also joined by the Surigao del Sur Provincial Tourism Office chief Mary Vil
Cruz-Chan, and her staff with them and the Municipal Tourism Office of
Carrascal town, it was learned. (with a report from LGU-Carrascal/PIA-Surigao
del Sur)
Detalye sa pagpahiluna sa proyektong “Beyond Rice” sa RTR gihisgutan sa tigum
By
Shena Mae Pabia
DAKBAYAN
SA BUTUAN, Mayo 3 -- Gihimo niadtong, Abril 27, ang konsultasyon kalabot sa
proyektong “Beyond Rice” nga gipasiugdahan sa probinsya sa Agusan del Norte
isip core processing project sa lungsod sa RTR.
Ang
“Beyond Rice” usa sa 15 Core Processing Projects nga inisyal nga na-identify
isip kabahin sa kampanyang Process! Process! Process! ubos sa AGUSAN UP!, ang
kampanya sa pagpalambo sa administrasyon ni Gob. Dale Corvera kaabag ang buhatan
ni Kongw. Angel Amante-Matba.
Magtambayayong
pagpahiluna sa proyekto ang probinsya pinaagi sa AGUSAN UP!, ang Munisipyo sa
RTR ubos sa liderato ni Mayor Richard Daquipil, mga nasudnong ahensya, apil na
ang buhatan sa Department of Trade and Industry nga mikometer pagpadangat og
mga ekwipo sa pagproseso sa mga produkto, ug mga residente sa lugar nga
magsilbing processors sa mga produkto nga mugnaon.
Gihisgutan
sa maong tigum ang mahimong mga targets sa proyekto, apil na ang gipunting nga
halin nga Php50 milyones matag tuig pag-abot sa 2027 ug ang kantidad nga moadto
sa mga banay nga magsandig unya sa proyekto ingon man ang mga estratehiya nga
kinahanglang himoon aron mapaneguro nga magmalamposon kini.
Gibanabana
nga mga 200 ka tawo ang makatrabaho ug kapin kon kulang 100 ka banay ang
magsandig sa proyekto kung fully operational na kini.
Ang
giplanohang inisyal nga mga produkto nga iproseso mao ang bodbod, bibingka,
biko, puto, bitso-bitso ug rice wine.
Gawas
nga mopahiluna og mga human sa pagproseso, ipahimutang usab sa proyekto ang
"Kakanin Stopover" sa daplin sa highway sa sentrong bahin sa RTR
alang sa mga travelers ngadto og balik sa mga syudad sa Butuan, Cabadbaran ug
Surigao.
Magsilbi usab nga marketing arm ang proyekto sa mga processors sa lungsod nga mohatud sa ilang mga produktong kakanin sa mga outlets sa Butuan, Cabadbaran ug mga lungsod sa Agusan del Norte ingon man ang pagkuha ug pagpadala sa mga orders gikan sa ubang dapit sa nasud. (LGU-Agusan del Norte/PIA-Agusan del Norte)
