Friday, June 11, 2021

‘AHON’ convergence program of Duterte administration launched in Siargao

Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar joined the launching of the Aid and Humanitarian Operations Nationwide (AHON) Convergence Program in the town of San Benito, Surigao del Norte on Wednesday, June 9, 2021.

GENERAL LUNA, Surigao del Norte, Jun. 11 -- National government agencies gathered here from June 9-11, 2021, to bring social services closer to the people, as part of the response to assist families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and provide updates for other local projects to aid communities.

The Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) led the series of ceremonial launching for the Aid and Humanitarian Operations Nationwide (AHON) Convergence Program through the distribution of DSWD’s Livelihood Assistance Grant (LAG) and Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) to identified individuals.

The AHON Convergence Program is an interagency initiative to pour necessary aid to the most affected communities in times of calamities and emergencies, including the pandemic.

This is pursuant to Executive Order No. 137 signed by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on May 24, 2021, which accelerates and harmonizes aid and humanitarian operations of the national government during disasters and emergencies.

The convergence program kicked off in the town of San Benito, followed by Sta. Monica, Burgos, and General Luna in Surigao del Norte.

The national government distributed livelihood grants worth a total of P1.5 million to 109 beneficiaries in San Benito on June 9; P1.5 million to 148 beneficiaries in Sta. Monica on June 10; and P2.25 million to 169 beneficiaries on June 11.

The DSWD also distributed financial assistance worth P300,000 to 100 residents in Burgos on June 11, under the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS).

Aside from financial assistance from the DSWD, the PCOO also turned over Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) sets and Laging Handa information, education and communications (IEC) materials about the national COVID-19 vaccination program, to the local government units (LGUs) to support to their respective Barangay Health Emergency Response Teams (BHERTs), who are the first responders to the pandemic.

“Inin mga hinabang diri karun nga ipanghatag sa ijo ang magpamatood nga ang ijo gobyerno - ang administrasyon ni Presidente Rodrigo Duterte - padajon sa paghatod sa serbisyo publiko nga tinud-anay nga malasakit sa katawhan. Segun kini sa giingon ni Presidente Rodrigo Duterte nga bringing the government closer to the people (This assistance that will be given to you today is proof that your government - the Duterte administration - continues to deliver a public service with genuine concern for the people.

This is in line with President Rodrigo Duterte’s marching order of bringing the government closer to the people),” PCOO Secretary Martin Andanar said.

The PCOO chief also said that through the AHON convergence program, LGUs will have better access to the programs of the government in times of crisis.

DSWD Assistant Secretary Victor Neri, meanwhile, urged the beneficiaries to use the grant wisely, and assured them that the national government is ready to respond to the needs of all Filipinos.

“Yan po ay isang batas ng Presidente. Ibig sabihin lang po na kapag mayroong kalamidad at nangangailangan po kayo, ay darating po kaming lahat po, kaming mga ahensya, sabay-sabay sa inyo. Kami po ang bababa sa inyo (This is the order of our President. It means that in times of calamities and in times of need, we will be here to help, all the agencies will converge to help),” Asec. Neri said.

“Baha, lindol, sunog, pagputok ng bulkan, kalamidad, kahirapan, livelihood, health, entrepreneurship, habang nandyan po ang Presidente nakaupo sa Malacañan- ay tuloy-tuloy lang po ang ating mga programa (Floods, earthquakes, fires, volcanic eruptions, calamities, poverty, health, businesses, while the President is there in Malacañan, our programs will continue),” he added.

Other agencies in the AHON Convergence Program include the Department of Health (DOH), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Technical Education Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Department of Agriculture (DA), the Department of Information and Communications Technology, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office, and the Office of the Special Assistant to the President (OSAP).

Local chief executives of the benefitting town expressed their gratitude for the response of the national government in augmenting their efforts to provide for their constituents.

“Thank you very much, President Duterte for bringing these assistance to the people of General Luna. Through this AHON program, we can now request for aid with immediate response from the national government,” General Luna mayor Cecilia Rusillon said.

In a separate meeting, Poblacion 2, Borgus barangay captain Roger Pomoy detailed how the intervention of national government officials have helped lobby their proposed programs for the barangay, including Senator Christopher “Bong” Go and PCOO Secretary Andanar.

“I hope that these efforts will continue and that everyone will maintain their cooperation for the welfare of more people in Burgos. We have longed pushed for our programs to be funded and implemented here and with your interventions, it is finally here,” said Pomoy. (OSEC Media/PCOO/PIA-Surigao del Norte)

Friday, June 11, 2021

SurSur LGU celebrates 25th Kaliguan Festival

By Nida Grace P. Barcena

CAGWAIT, Surigao del Sur, Jun. 11 (PIA) -- Various festivities are set to launch amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic as the municipality of Cagwait in Surigao del Sur celebrates its 25th Kaliguan Festival. 

In lieu of the usual celebrations, competitions will be hosted virtually, such as the "Sayaw sa Kaliguan" and the "Virtual Tour Guiding", of which aimed for participating locals to express their own portrayal of the rich culture and heritage the municipality holds. 

The "Sayaw sa Kaliguan" is open to all the participants within Caraga Region while the "Virtual Tour Guiding" is open to all professional and amateur tour guides, with residents and local tourists joining in as audiences.

The top three winners in the "Sayaw sa Kaliguan" will receive a cash prize of P80,000, P60,000, and P40,000 respectively while five entries garnerning remarks succeeding to the main winners will receive a consolation prize of P5,000. Competitors may also bag special awards such as the Social Media Awards and Best in Virtual Creativity, where winners will receive a P2,500 cash prize under each category.

The winners of the Tour Guiding Virtual Competition will receive the following cash prizes: 1st place - P15,000.00; 2nd place - P10,000.00; and 3rd place - P5,000.00. A P1,000.00 worth of consolation prizes will be given to the succeeding top ten entries.

Special awards will also be given to participants, with winning entries receiving P2,000 for the Social Media Award and P1,000 for each winner of the Best Tagline and Visual Creativity Awards.

All the entries were posted on the official Facebook page of LGU Cagwait. 

The Kaliguan Festival is celebrated in honor of the Feast Day of St. John the Baptist. "Kaliguan", which means "a place for bathing," is a thanksgiving for the blessings received by community members and was first held on June 24, 1996. It was initiated by the Municipal Tourism Council chaired by the present Mayor Lillian Yu-Lozada in collaboration with the Municipal Government of Cagwait, the Provincial Government, and the Department of Tourism. (DMNR/NGB/PIA-Surigao del Sur)

Friday, June 11, 2021

DA reveals which Cacao variety performs best in Caraga region

By DA Caraga

BUTUAN CITY, Jun. 11 -- Always putting the farmers’ best interest first, the Department of Agriculture (DA) –Caraga does not stop in finding ways to better serve them.

This time, to help the cacao farmers in the region, the DA-Caraga, with the Research Division spearheading, is conducting a study on the performance of different cacao clones under Caraga conditions.

The study aims to determine the best performing cacao clone, determine their profitability, and ultimately, to produce a package of technology that will be disseminated to the farmers and other individuals who are interested to venture into cacao production.

The package of technology that will be developed through the result of the study can serve as a guide for farmers to engage in cacao farming and in choosing which varieties they will plant.

The study has two phases, the first phase was conducted in 2015 to 2018, and the second phase, which is an extension of the study, started in 2020 and will run up to 2022. The study was extended so as to be able to measure the full fruiting potential of cacao which cannot be obtained in its first three years.

There are five project sites, all in Magkiangkang, Bayugan City. The five farmer co-operators were provided with the planting materials, some fertilizers, fungicide, insecticide, and farm tools and materials like pruning shear, sprinkler, net bags, saw, and boots.

The seven cacao clones included in the study are K1, K2, W10, UF18, ICS40, BR25, and Brazilian. These clones are all certified by the Bureau of Plant Industry. 

Assistant Project Leader Ailene B. Talara emphasized some important farming practices. Among these is the use of grafted planting materials for uniform growth and to ensure that the characteristics of the grafted plant will be the same as that of the mother plant. She also cited the proper care of cacao plants including weeding, irrigation, and fertilization.

Pest and disease management is also an important part of the study. Talara said that in managing pest and diseases, they are following the Good Agricultural Practices (GAP). She added that they are also practicing pruning as this helps prevent pest infestation. For pod rot management, she said they make use of Trichoderma, a biological control agent.

Based on the 2020 data of the study, the top three varieties in terms of yield are the UF18 with an average yield per hectare of 895-kilogram at 1,100 hills, followed by ICS40 with 663 kilograms, and BR25 with 651 kilograms.

The early maturing clones are the W10 and K2, both of which topped in terms of flower-bearing and pod bearing. The W10 variety started bearing flowers 256 days after planting and started bearing pods 277 days after planting. The other variety, K2, also started bearing flowers 256 days after planting and bore pods 276 days after planting.

In the course of the study, the most common diseases observed were pod rot and Cherelle wilt. The most susceptible varieties turned out to be W10 and K1.

Cacao is among Caraga’s priority commodities. Although the region’s climatic and soil condition is suitable for the crop, Caraga’s production contributed only 2% of the country’s total production in 2019 at 156.78 metric tons out of 8,488.60 metric tons Philippine production.

Project Leader Reynan Mamalis said they hope that through the study, farmers will learn how to manage their cacao farms better and improve their production and eventually help boost the cacao industry in the region.

“By the end of this study, we expect to be able to identify the best performing cacao clone that suits best to our agro-climatic condition here in Caraga. We can then recommend a cacao clone that is high yielding and resistant to pests and diseases,” Mamalis added. 

Based on the Caraga Cacao Industry Roadmap 2020-2026, the region is targeting to increase its production from 156 to 300 metric tons per year. Productivity is also being targeted to increase from .59 kg/tree/year to 1.02 kg/tree/year.

Meanwhile, DA-Caraga Regional Executive Director Abel James I. Monteagudo said that the Department is always seeking ways not just to help the farmers but also to empower them to be stronger key players in the agriculture sector. (Vanessa P. Sanchez / DA13 – RAFIS/PIA-Agusan del Sur)

Friday, June 11, 2021

Feature: Banana farming plants hope of progress in Veruela town of AgSur

By DA-Caraga

Having no signal and distant from industrial developments, residents of Barangay Sta. Emilia, Veruela, Agusan del Sur almost lost hopes in improving their lives by selling the only common commodity in the community, the bananas.

However, when the Department of Agriculture Philippine Rural Development Project (DA-PRDP) in Caraga intervened in 2018, it restored the farmers lost confidence and shed light on the community.

Improving Banana Industry

The Kinabugawan Farmers Producers Cooperative (KIFAPCO) is one of the Proponent Groups of the I-REAP or Enterprise Component of PRDP. The nine-year-old coop started from 25 members and struggled to establish their coop since it’s in a remote area.

According to Maricel Bautista, KIFAPCO Secretary and a banana farmer, aside from the problems in the field, selling bananas has been unlucrative since many times buyers reject their products.

Members were also lost in the marketing operations of the coop, unaware of the financial process and management.

In 2018, PRDP funded KIFAPCO with P928,000 for the two interventions: the establishment of a 2-hectare (ha) Lakatan plantation as an expansion to the existing 13-ha Lakatan area of KIFAPCO and a provision for the buying station, weighing scale, and operational fund for its banana production and trading business.

The project allowed KIFAPCO to expand its economic activities on buying and selling bananas thereby generating income for the coop. On top of the income from their Lakatan production, a P0.25/kg is added to their coop.

Further, the microenterprise members and banana growers are guaranteed a sure market for their produce since KIFAPCO consolidates and sells it to their contracted buyer. Likewise, farmers get a fair market price, increasing their income up to five percent (5%).

For three years, PRDP provided training to the coop such as Enterprise Operations and Manual, Simple Bookkeeping, and Capability Development Planning. This engaged them in properly managing the coop’s finances and operations.

“These training helped us how to manage the coop’s money, how much it should profit and the annual patronage refund of the beneficiaries. We learned how to manage a business,” blurted Bautista.

Gabato also emphasized that the training opened their eyes to how credit and debit work.

“We thought before that credit is loan and debit is just arguing during a session. Then PRDP taught us that it’s different in the financial aspect. Credit is income and debit is expenses. Now we can itemize our operations and regulate our financial record and that’s very important in a cooperative,” Gabato said.

Empowered banana farmers

All the interventions of PRDP gave strength to KIFAPCO. They expanded their plantation area from the original two-hectares plantation to five-hectares. The coop also accumulated assets worth P3M.

Banana farmers were empowered to expand their area and immerse themselves in business.

“My banana area was just 1-ha before. With PRDP’s training on proper planting, I was encouraged to expand my plantation to 7-ha. My income increased from P10,000 to P30,000 per month depending on the market price. Residents here have been buying cars already since their monthly income is guaranteed and has a huge increase. PRPD helped us a lot,” Bautista said.

Further, even during the pandemic, KIFAPCO had no issues in selling their products since their contracted buyer could freely come to their coop and buy their bananas.

Banana farmers meet World Bank

With the banana farmers’ hard work and PRDP’s interventions, KIFAPCO has grown to be a booming enterprise. This gave them the ticket to represent PRDP Caraga’s I-REAP to the World Bank Mission consultation and dialogue.

Chairman Gabato addressed the question from the world bank consultant Agnes Deshormes on how they foresee the coop’s growth.

“We envision to strengthen KIFAPCO's marketing strategies which will also improve the lives of the banana farmers. In business marketing, we encourage the members to sell their bananas to us so that our income will increase. In every purchase, P0.25 goes to our coop. The amount will surely increase and we can use this to improve the coop and help our banana farmers,” he said.

Gabato added that despite the many negativities brought by the pandemic, it became an advantage to them.

"During the height of the pandemic when the lockdown was implemented, residents concentrated in farming specifically banana since it is the notable commodity here. Most untilled lands were now planted and this increased banana production," Gabato disclosed.

KIFAPCO and other PGs from Visayas and Mindanao were lauded by the World Bank consultants including Eli Weiss, Maria Theresa Quinones, Tim Hancock, and Agnes Deshormes for their hard work despite the calamities and crisis they have encountered along the way. (Zenny Awing/DA-PRDP13/PIA-Agusan del Sur)

Friday, June 11, 2021

President Duterte honors nation's frontliners in Independence Day message

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte led the commemoration Saturday of the 123rd anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence, encouraging the Filipino public to honor the country’s frontline workers who are instrumental in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

“As we commemorate this year’s Independence Day, let us honor our modern-day heroes – our healthcare workers, law enforcement officers, and other frontliners who have been instrumental in our fight against the COVID-19 pandemic,” the President said in his address in Provincial Capitol Grounds in Malolos City, Bulacan.

“In the past year, they have risked their own lives and sacrificed their own comfort and security to ensure that our society will continue to function despite this crisis. Maraming pong salamat sa inyong pagmalasakit at serbisyo.”

During his message, the President announced the construction of a Wall of Heroes, being erected by the Armed Forces of the Philippines at the Libingan ng mga Bayani to honor medical frontliners who perished during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“At lahat ‘yong namatay na mga doktor, mga nurses, ‘yong mga attendants na nahawa ng COVID will be honored by their name inscribed in that wall,” he said in announcing the wall’s construction.

“It is now being built. And I’d like to thank the Armed Forces of the Philippines for their pagmalasakit sa kapwa Pilipino.”

Prior to delivering his speech, President Duterte honored the heroes of Bulacan – General Gregorio S. del Pilar and Marcelo H. del Pilar — conferring them, through their descendants, the Order of Lapu-Lapu.

Marcelo H. del Pilar fought Spanish colonizers through his writings under the pen name “Plaridel".

Gen. Gregorio del Pilar, on the other hand, was hailed as the “Hero of Tirad Pass” – a true patriot who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of the young Philippine Republic.

“It is just fitting that, more than a century since their exploits, these two sons of Bulacan continue to inspire succeeding generations of Filipinos to cherish the liberties and freedoms that they bled and fought for,” he said.

“I therefore consider it a great honor to bestow upon them – through their kin who are with us today – the Order of Lapu-Lapu, in recognition of their extraordinary acts of heroism that served as the foundation of this nation.”

On behalf of the Filipino people, the President conveyed his heartfelt gratitude to General del Pilar and Marcelo H. del Pilar for their heroism, as he encouraged Filipinos to honor their legacy especially as the country faces a global health crisis.

Last year, President Duterte traveled to Malabang, Lanao del Sur during Independence Day to recognize the heroism of Jose Abad Santos.

Abad Santos, considered by the President a national hero, was beheaded by the Japanese imperial army for refusing to pledge allegiance to the Japanese flag.

The country is now modern, progressive, and ever thriving, but its continued progress will only be possible if Filipinos have a strong understanding and appreciation of the liberties that they enjoy today, according to the President.

“Let us move forward in solidarity and give greater meaning to the freedom that our forebears achieved for us 123 years ago,” he said.  PND

Friday, June 11, 2021

On Independence Day message: President Duterte says Filipinos must be heroes in their own right to overcome pandemic

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte joined the entire Filipino nation Saturday in celebrating the 123rd anniversary of Philippine Independence, hoping the patriotism of heroes of the past will inspire the current generation of Filipinos to overcome present-day challenges such as the coronavirus pandemic.

In his message, President Duterte said the challenges of the past year have tested the nation’s character.

“Each of us has been called upon to be heroes in our own right --- in fighting for our survival and in devoting ourselves to the common good, just as our heroes did more than a century ago,” he said.

“With their noble example inspiring us, we look forward to a brighter future filled with hope that we will overcome the challenges brought by this pandemic. May the patriotic fervor continue to burn in our hearts,” he added.

During the anniversary celebration, simultaneous flag raising and wreath-laying rites were scheduled to be conducted Saturday in Manila, Cavite, San Juan City, Bulacan, Caloocan City, Pampanga, Cebu, and Davao City.

This year’s Philippine independence celebration has for its theme: “Kalayaan 2021: Diwa ng Kalayaan sa Pagkakaisa at Paghilom ng Bayan". PND

Friday, June 11, 2021

President Duterte, Putin vow greater cooperation in exchange of messages

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and Russian President Vladimir Putin exchanged congratulatory messages Saturday during the celebration of national holidays in their countries, promising enhanced bilateral relations.

Warmly congratulating Putin on the celebration of Russia Day, President Duterte said: “On this day of national unity and celebration, let me convey the Filipino people’s best wishes for the continued success and prosperity of your great nation.”

“This year, the Philippines and Russia mark 45 years of warm and fruitful ties. It was my great pleasure to have commemorated this special milestone with Your Excellency on the 2nd of June.”

“I am confident that our strong relations will continue to thrive in the years ahead as we deepen cooperation in more areas of mutual interest, including in our common fight against the COVID-19 pandemic,” he added.

In a similar message, President Putin expressed his greetings to the Filipino leader for the Philippines’s 123rd Independence Day celebration.

“The Russia-Philippines relations are traditionally friendly. I am confident that by joining efforts we will secure further development on constructive bilateral dialogue, fruitful cooperation in different fields as well as partnership to respond to pressing international challenges,” Putin told President Duterte.

“It fully meets the interests of our two nations and goes in line with strengthening security and stability in the Asia-Pacific region.”

Concluding his message, he wished the Philippine president good health and success, and the people of the Philippines—well-being and prosperity.

Last April, President Duterte and Putin had a telesummit, tackling the COVID-19 pandemic and defense cooperation between the two countries.

The 30-minute telesummit took place at the Malacañang Golf Clubhouse.  PND

Friday, June 11, 2021

Seedling alang sa 'Mapadayonong Tisuk' gisugdan na og apod-apod sa mga mag-uuma

Ni LGU-Agusan del Norte

DAKBAYAN SA BUTUAN, Hunyo 11 -- Gianam-anam na pagpanghatud sa mga mag-uuma sugod niadtong Hunyo 10, ang mga seedling nga gamiton sa “Mapadayunong Tisuk.”

Sugdan ang “Mapadayonong Tisuk” o mapadayonong pagtanum karong Sabado, Hunyo 12, isip kabahin sa mga kalihukan sa pagsaulog sa 54th Founding Anniversary sa Agusan del Norte.

Unang nakadawat sa mga seedling (Falcatta) ang Ansili Tribal Farmers Association, Incorporated nga gi pangulohan ni Datu Denskie Latonan sa Barangay Puting Bato, syudad sa Cabadbaran.

Sa laing bahin, gi-deliver usab bag-uhay pa lamang sa AGUSAN UP Coordinating Center ang laing batch sa mga seedling (cacao) nga gamiton sa mapadayonong pagtanum. Lain pang mga batches ug matang sa seedling ang moabot sa mosunod nga mga adlaw.

Ang “Mapadayunong Tisuk” kabahin sa Plant! Plant! Plant! Project nga nagpunting nga nakatanum sa 125,000 ektaryas nga kaumahan sa probinsya sa mosunod nga pito ka tuig o hangtud sa tuig 2027.

Ubos ang maong proyekto sa AGUSAN UP!, ang kampanya sa pagpalambo sa administrasyon ni Gob. Dale B. Corvera kaabag ang buhatan ni Kong. Angel Amante-Matba. (Shena Mae Pabia & Berz Amoncio, LGU Agusan del Norte/PIA Agusan del Norte) 

Friday, June 11, 2021

Priority sectors in AgSur town support LGU’s vaccination program

By Jennifer P. Gaitano

BUTUAN CITY, Jun. 11 (PIA) -- With the ongoing conduct of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination, the eligible priority sectors/groups in the municipality of Veruela in Agusan del Sur continued to show their support and cooperation to the local government unit by availing of the free vaccines and advocating it to their family members and relatives.

During the Network Briefing News on Friday, Municipal Mayor Myrna Mondejar shared that this week, the LGU has scheduled the vaccinations from Monday until Thursday. ”At first people were hesitant because of fake news about the vaccines but after a constant information drive, they become optimistic that the vaccines would help keep everyone safe from the spread of the virus,” she said.

“They have this 'wait and see' behavior. They wanted to see for themselves what happened to those who were vaccinated – whether they’re safe or experienced several ill effects. But now that we had established the schedules for vaccination, they show up willingly at the vaccination centers,” added Mondejar.

The lady mayor further revealed that for the A1 category, 134 have had their first dose of AstraZeneca, of which 49 are already fully dosed. There were 126 senior citizens vaccinated for their first dose; and some 90 individuals with controlled comorbidities.

“Under Sinovac, we have 371 with the first dose and the fully vaccinated under A1; for the senior citizens, 125 had the first dose and 89 are fully vaccinated; for A3, 104 had their first dose. All in all, we have 965 who have been vaccinated here in Veruela. We also have started vaccinating the Indigenous Peoples – the Manobo. They were initially hesitant because they were afraid, so what we did was to vaccinate first the Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representative (IPMR) and tribal leaders to win their confidence,” underscored Mondejar.

Despite the increasing number of COVID-19 in the municipality, Mayor Mondejar emphasized that the LGU still manages the situation and intensifies the advocacy campaign against the spread of the virus. The locals also follow the guidelines under the Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine, not only within the municipality but the whole of Agusan del Sur.

“As of now we have 25 active cases; 1 death, and 98 recoveries. Since the declaration of the Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) because of the increasing cases, we have been conducting checkpoints to check and prohibit non-essential travels; we increased police visibility; implemented health protocols strictly like wearing of face mask, face shield, and social distancing, among others,” said Mondejar. (JPG/PIA-Agusan del Sur)

Friday, June 11, 2021

DepEd Bislig gipangandaman na ang pagpailawom sa MECQ sa tulo ka mga barangay sa maong siyudad

Dr. Gregoria Su

BISLIG CITY, Suirgao del Sur, Hunyo 11 -- Gipangandaman na sa Department of Education (DepEd) – Bislig City Schools Division ang pagpailawom sa Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine ( MECQ ) sa tulo ka mga barangay sakop sa siyudad sa Bislig sugod karong Hunyo 14 hangtud 21, kasamtangang tuig.

 

Sa pakighinabi sa Radyo Pilipinas – Tandag, gibutyag ni Dr. Gregoria Su, ang Schools Division Superintendent sa nasangpit nga division, nga sukad kaniadto nagpatuman na sila og skeleton workforce sa mga personahe nga mutrabaho sa ilang opisina.

 

Sumala niini nga ilang gipatuman ang maong work arrangement aron nga dili madamay ang tanan kung ugaling adunay usa nga magpositibo sa COVID -19. Gawas niini, ila usab giseguro nga mapa–implementar ang 50% lang nga capacity sulod sa ilang opisina.

 

Samtang nakaandam na usab ang ilang service vehicle nga maoy gamiton sa paghatod sa mga DepEd employees tungod kay dako ang posibilidad nga suspendido una ang public transportation sa mga lugar nga mapailawom sa MECQ.

 

Subay niini, gipahibalo usab ni Dr. Su nga sa karon, aduna’y walo ka mga aktibong kaso sa COVID–19 ang anaa sa ilang schools division.

 

Hinuon giklaro niiini, nga kini nga mga kaso wala sa ilang opisina. Nadestino ang mga nahilambigit o nagpositibo sa mga eskwelahan sakop sa maong Division, dugang pamahayag sa maong opisyal. (Raymond Samson Aplaya - RP1 Tandag/PIA-SUrigao del Sur)

Friday, June 11, 2021

Dugang bakuna sa COVID-19, nadawat sa Surigao del Sur

Ni Radyo Pilipinas-Tandag

DAKBAYAN SA TANDAG, Surigao del Sur, Hunyo 11 -- Nakadawat na usab ang probinsya sa Surigao del Sur og dugang bakuna sa coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID–19). Kini ang gikumpirma ni Dr. Eric Montesclaros, ang hepe sa Provincial Health Office sa probinsya.

Dr. Eric Montesclaros

Sa iyang pakighinabi, gibutyag niini nga miabot ang dugang mga bakuna gikan sa rehiyunal nga buhatan sa Department of Health (DOH) dili pa lang dugay.

Sumala pa nga mukabot sa 5, 500 ka mga doses sa Sinovac vaccine ang nadawat sa probinsya. Gikabutyag nga prayoridad sa mga nadawat nga bakuna ang dakbayan sa Bislig, tungod sa taas nga kaso sa COVID- 9 ang natala sa maong lugar.

Dugang pa ni Dr. Montesclaros, nga sunod semana, gilauman nga mukabat sa 11 – million doses sa bakuna ang muabot dinhi sa nasud. Tungod niini, nanghinaot nalang kini nga sa maong gidaghanon sa mga bakuna, ma–alokaran ang Surigao del Sur og 50–mil ka mga doses.

Una niini, mahinumduman nga gihangyo ni Dr. Montesclaros ang DOH nga mag–alokar og mas daghan pang bakuna dinhi sa probinsya tungod sa nagkataas nga kaso sa COVID–19 labi na didto sa Bislig. (Raymond Samson Aplaya - RP1 Tandag/PIA-Surigao del Sur)