Friday, May 6, 2022

BG PARTYLIST 108 CALLS FOR PEACEFUL, CLEAN AND ORDERLY 2022 POLLS

MANILA - Bisaya Gyud Partylist 108 on Friday joined the Commission and Elections (COMELEC) and President Rodrigo Roa Duterte in publicly calling for an orderly, clean, and honest elections, 3 days ahead of the May 9 polls.

First Nominee Alelee Aguilar-Andanar hoped that the conduct of the elections will be violence-free, as she stressed respect for one's opinion should prevail.

“Nawa’y hindi po mauwi sa dahas, gulo, at pagkakasakitan ang pagkakaiba ng opinyon natin,” she said noting the importance of exercising suffrage to the future direction of the country, especially now that the Filipinos are still experiencing the effect of the pandemic and unprecedented economic challenges.

Around 67.5 million Filipinos are expected to cast their votes on Monday. Second Nominee Atty. Mico Clavano reminded voters to guard their votes.

“Ito na ang pinakaimportanteng araw nating mga Pilipino kung saan nakasalalay sa atin ang kapangyarihang mamili ng direksyon ng bansa,” he said.

“Anuman ang resulta o desisyon ng mayorya ng mga Pilipino, pairalin pa rin natin ang pagrespeto.,” he added.

BG Party-list focuses their platforms on four areas of concern namely on food, shelter, education, and security, eyeing to sustain and improve the existing policies pioneered by the Duterte administration.

Earlier in April 2022, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte openly endorsed the BG Party-list for this year’s elections, the first party-list that the chief executive expressed support to.

Friday, May 6, 2022

Caraga RDRRMC, RTF COVID-19 on red alert for upcoming elections

BUTUAN CITY -- The Caraga Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) and the Regional Task Force for COVID-19 will be on red alert for the upcoming elections on May 9.

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD)-Caraga, the executive arm and secretariat of the RDRRMC and chair of the RTF COVID-19, issued Thursday, May 5, the Advisory No. 30, directing all council and task force members, as well as local task forces (LTFs) and DRMM councils to be on red alert status from May 8 to 10, 2022.

"Inevitably, the COVID-19 pandemic remains a threat across the region amidst the consistent efforts to hamper its transmission and increase vaccination uptakes," the advisory said.

"With the upcoming national and local elections, there is an urgent need to mobilize all resources and personnel to their best capacities to assist the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for a COVID-free elections," it added.

All member agencies of the Regional Response Cluster and the LTFs are directed to adhere to the requirements and needs set by the Comelec through its field offices, and perform other duties and functions that it may prescribe from time to time.

OCD, as the head of the Task Group Resource Management and Logistics, will facilitate and coordinate the provision of medical supplies and other logistical requirements for COVID-19 operations as needed.

Intense preparations are now being undertaken by all concerned government agencies, with the national and local elections now only three days away. (DMNR/PIA-Caraga)

 

 

Friday, May 6, 2022

PRO13's security provision preparations for upcoming elections now in full swing 

BUTUAN CITY --  The Police Regional Office-13 (PRO-13), is now on guard and ready with all its security preparations for the coming national and local elections on May 9. 

PRO-13 Director Police Brigadier General Romeo M. Caramat, Jr. said that the deployment of uniformed personnel to guard and secure vote-counting machines, official ballots, and other elections equipment, supplies, and paraphernalia by COMELEC are now in place. 

Regionwide, the 6,886 Philippine National Police (PNP) personnel performing election-related functions that COMELEC duly authorizes are now on their respective five provincial hubs, 73 City/Municipal Treasurer's Office, and 1,349 polling centers. 

Also, personnel from the Department of Education (DepEd), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), are in place to attain a harmonious and safe election supported by the 258 PRO13 police force trained on standby as electoral boards. 

"PRO-13 is now ready for the coming Monday elections. As we are in full alert status, Caraga police remain vigilant against any threat that prevents our people from enduring a safe and peaceful 2022 elections through the support and cooperation of the peace-loving Caraganons," Director Caramat, Jr. said. (PMaj Dorothy M. Tumulak, PNP-Caraga/PIA-Caraga)

 

Thursday, May 5, 2022

Mga manggagawa sa pribadong sektor sa Caraga Region, nanawagan ng dagdag sahod

Ni Jennifer P. Gaitano

 

LUNGSOD NG BUTUAN -- Patuloy ang nagsusumikap na mga manggagawang Caraganon sa pribadong sektor para may kita sa pang-araw araw at matulungang umangat ang mga negosyo ng kanilang kompanya sa kabila ng coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Kasabay nito, nananawagan din sila ng dagdag sahod sa kakarampot nilang kita.

Sa isinagawang Public Hearing on Minimum Wage na pinangunahan ng Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) at Regional Tripartite Wage and Productivity Board (RTWPB) Caraga sa lungsod ng Butuan, naging maayos ang pag uusap sa pagitan ng management sector at ng labor sector ng rehiyon.

 

Isa si Ignacio Cupin, union president ng Richmond Plywood Corporation sa rehiyon, ang umapila ng dagdag sahod dahil na rin sa pagtaas ng presyo ng bilihin.

 

"Nagtaas na halos lahat ng bilihin pati ang gasolina kaya panahon na rin para magdagdag ng sahod para sa labor sector. Dagdag sweldo na kayang maibigay ng employers,” ani ni Cupin.

 

Ibinahagi ni DOLE Caraga regional director Atty. Joffrey Suyao, board chairperson ang kahalagahan ng public consultation upang marinig ang saloobin at hinaing ng labor sector maging ng management para mas maging maayos at matiwasay ang relasyon ng dalawang panig.

 

Ayon pa sa kanya, ngayon lang ulit nagkaroon ng face-to-face na public consultation dahil na rin sa pandemic kung saan halos aktibidad ng ahensiya ay nasa online.

 

“Mahalagang marinig ang inyong mga boses dahil magkakaroon ito ng epekto sa ating mga employer, employees, maging sa socio-economic status ng ating rehiyon,” pahayag ni Suyao.

 

Sa huli, nagkasundo ang mga sektor sa 5% na dagdag sweldo mula sa PhP320 na kasalukuyang minimum wage nito. Magpapalabas din ng pinal na desisyon ang board matapos ang May 2022 elections. (JPG/PIA-Caraga)

Thursday, May 5, 2022

BG PARTYLIST 108 TO CONTINUE BRINGING BASIC GOV’T SERVICES TO GRASSROOTS LEVEL

MANILA - Pro-Duterte group BG Party-list 108 commits to continue bringing the government’s basic programs and services closer to the people, the same advocacy that the Duterte administration has demonstrated for almost 6 years.

In an interview on the Daily Tribune on Wednesday, BG Partylist first nominee Alelee Aguilar-Andanar reiterated the need for the government to establish good relationships with the people at the grassroots level.

She recalled how the BG Partylist started in November 2019 as a volunteer for distressed Bisaya across the country. Andanar said they initiated activities where they were able to provide relief and financial aid to those who wish to return to their respective hometowns. They also helped refer patients to Malasakit Centers in Visayas and Mindanao to ease medical expenses.

“Our target really is the marginalized sector, the poor families in Visayas and MIndanao. We want to continue to provide them with these services so they don’t have to go to Metro Manila to seek better opportunities and even ask for assistance,” she said.

“Doon pa lang sa kani-kanilang mga komunidad, andun na ang gobyerno working for them,” she added.

BG Party-list focuses their platforms on four areas of concern namely on food, shelter, education, and security, eyeing to sustain and improve the existing policies pioneered by the Duterte administration.

Earlier in April 2022, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte openly endorsed the BG Party-list for this year’s elections, the first party-list that the chief executive expressed support to.

Andanar said that the President’s support is a testament of his confidence for the group to continue to public service with genuine concern to the Filipino people.

“It’s an honor na ma-endoroso ng Pangulo. Ibig sabihin lang po nun ay naniniwala si Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte naniniwala siya sa aming mga plataporma to the extent na he openly expressed his trust and confidence for us,” Andanar said.

Thursday, May 5, 2022

P191.3M budget sa AgNor LGU, aprobado sa SP

DAKBAYAN SA BUTUAN -- Aprobado na sa Sangguniang Panlalawigan sa Agusan del Norte ang Annual Budget sa lungsod sa Tubay, ning lalawigan alang karong tuiga inubanan usab sa Annual Investment Plan niini nga mokabat sa kantidad nga PhP190, 500,000 sa General Fund ug PhP850,000 sa Special Account Fund alang sa ilang mga programa, proyekto ug aktibidad.

Basi sa ilang AIP, ubay-ubay nga mga proyektong imprastraktura ang gihatagag pagtagad nga mapundohan ug pipila niini mao ang mosunod: Construction of Tubay-Cabayawa to Lalawigan West Coastal Highway-PhP30M; Construction of Two-Storey Building Evacuation Center- PhP15M; Construction of Drainage Canal on Poblacion Barangays-PhP4M ug uban pang mga programa, kalihokan nga motubag sa kasamtangang panginahanglan sa katawhan sa Tubay.

Gawas niini, mapundohan usab ang Providing Assistance to Women in Micro Enterprises-Livelihood Assistance, Scholarship Program (TECHVOC/College), ug installation of street lights.  

Ang AIP ug Budget kinahanglan maguban ug maaprobahan aron masiguro nga mapundohan ang mga programa, proyekto, ug aktibidad sa maong lungsod alang sa tibook tuig niining operasyon.

Base sa rekomendasyon sa SP Committee on Finance and Appropriation, diin tsirman si Bise Gobernador Rambu Bungabong ang nasangpit nga AIP ug Annual Budget giaprobahan pinaagi sa Sanggunian Resolution No.163 ug 164 -2022 atol sa ika 132nd sesyon regular sa SP. (LGU-Agusan del Norte/PIA-Agusan del Norte)

 

Thursday, May 5, 2022

Community tips off NPAs in AgNor; bomb-making materials siezed

CABADBARAN CITY, Agusan del Norte -- Following a tip-off from the residents of Sitio Tagbuaya, Bangonay, Jabonga, Agusan del Norte, the troops of the 29th Infantry Battalion, Philippine Army encountered eight members of communist-terrorist group (CTG) which resulted in the seizure of bomb making materials on the evening of May 2.

29IB Commanding Officer Col Jason M. Saldua said that a focused military operation was immediately launched upon receiving information from the residents on the location of the CTG members. 

Items seized after the five-minute firefight were 4kg ammonium nitrate ; a 100-meter solid hawk-up wire; two dynamo; a 6-meter Flat cord wire #18; five magnets; 36 Eveready batteries (1.5 volts), and assorted food supplies. 

Col Saldua added that the said materials are components in making improvised explosive devices (IED), which is proof of the blatant disregard of CTG members of the provisions of the International Humanitarian Law which strictly prohibits the use of landmines or IEDs, including its components/materials.

"We would like to extend our gratitude to the peace-loving communities for their strong support in our campaign to end the local insurgency in this province. With their active support and participation, the total collapse of the CTG is already imminent. The CTG has been disturbing the local populace who wished to live peacefully. Hence, we encourage everyone to support the government in order to attain an inclusive peace and development in the area," Col. Saldua said. 

Col Saldua also reiterated his call to the remaining members of the CTG to surrender and stop wasting their lives for the ideology that could destroy them one day. 

"You still have time to heed our call to surrender, return to the folds of the law, and go back into mainstream society. Avail the benefits of the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP). Take the chance to live a peaceful, normal life with your family and loved ones," he added. (2Lt. Rose Ann Mae U. Cordova (QMS) PA, 29IB CMO Officer/PIA-Agusan del Norte)

 

Thursday, May 5, 2022

Educational aid alang college students sa  AgNor LGU, aprobado na

DAKBAYAN SA BUTUAN -- Makadawat na og educational aid ang mga kwalipikadong kabus nga nagtungha sa kolihiyo sa Carmen, Agusan del Norte, nga mukabat sa PhP5,000 kada semester sulod sa duha ka tuig. 

Kini ang unod sa Municipal Ordinance No. 3 nga aprobado na sa Sangguniang Panlalawigan pinaagi sa Sanggunian Resolution No. 176-2022.

Gitakda nga muabot sa 30 ka mga kwalipikadong indigent students lamang ang maka angkon niini sulod sa walo ka mga barangay sa Carmen diin gi klaro nga dili mahi apil ang mga estudyante nga naka benipisyo na sa Tertiary Educational Subsidy (TES) ug ang cheque sa maong educational aid idiritso gayud sa hingtundang skwelahan.

Tumong niini nga mahatagan ug kasayon sa pagtungha og dikalidad nga serbisyo para sa mga estudyante aron makab-ot nila ang ilang mga pangandoy ug maka dugang sa populusyon nga mag hatag og kalambuan sa Probinsya pag abot sa panahon.

Ang maong resolosyon gi aprobahan adtong Abril 11, 2022 sa SP atol sa ika-133rd regular session nga gipangamahan  sa tsirman sa Committee on Education and Culture nga si Bokal Rodulfo A. Pitogo. (LGU-Agusan del Norte/PIA-Agusan del Norte)

 

Thursday, May 5, 2022

BIR-Butuan announces first batch of raffle draw winners

BUTUAN CITY -- Prizes await for the first batch of winners of the "Resibo Mo, Panalo Ko!" raffle draw of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) - Revenue District Office (RDO) 103 in Butuan City, which was announced Wednesday, May 4.

Entries comprise of submitted receipts/sales invoices issued by establishments/businesses in the province of Agusan del Norte and Butuan City, which make up the areas covered by RDO 103.

One lucky winner will receive PhP2,000 worth of gift certificate, while 10 others will receive limited edition BIR freebies.

For the first batch of winners, Joceline Manulat of the municipality of Nasipit bagged the grand prize while the following received BIR mugs:

Bartolome Larita - Lower Boundary, Carmen

Reyna B. Mejio - Guingona Subdivision, Brgy. J. P. Rizal, Butuan City

Emmanuel E. Gimena, Jr. - Municipality of Carmen

Liza Suyago

Ernesta Opalia - Ipil Road Extension, Butuan City (2 entries)

Leah Mae Simbajon - Brgy. Bancasi, Butuan City (2 entries)

Rita Antepuerta - Brgy. Baan Km. 3, Butuan City

Nolito Cubillas - Emenville Subdivision, Brgy. Ambago, Butuan City

Since its launching on April 7, 2022, hundreds of entries have been submitted to the RDO and revenue collection offices (RCOs) across the province. Revenue District Officer Atty. Dante E. Tan thanked the public's support for their raffle promo.

"I am overwhelmed... by the support of the taxpaying public of RDO 103 - Butuan City for participating in our raffle promo. It shows that taxpayers in Butuan City are very supportive," he said.

RDO 103 launched the raffle draw to encourage the consuming public of Butuan City and Agusan del Norte to ask for receipts/sales invoices in every transaction or purchase they make.

"In that way, it will compel our taxpayers to issue receipts everytime they sell, so that when they file their income tax or value-added tax returns, they will be able to declare the correct figures and pay the correct [amount of] taxes," Tan added.  

The "Resibo Mo, Panalo Ko!" also forms part of RDO 103's initiative supporting BIR's Taxpayers' Awareness Program (TAP), which aims to enhance voluntary compliance of taxpayers by keeping them informed all the time regarding updates in tax administration through the conduct of information dissemination activities. 

The raffle draw will run until December 2022, but will continue based on the demand and/or participation of the public.

Tan also called on taxpayers to extend their support to all the endeavors of the office.

"I would like to appeal to our dear taxpayers to participate not only in this program, but in all our endeavors. We consider you as partners in nation-building," the official said.

Those interested may drop their entries to the dropbox located at the RDO 103, J. Rosales Avenue, Butuan City, or in nearby RCOs. (DMNR/PIA-Caraga)

Thursday, May 5, 2022

PSA-13 enjoins support for the conduct of national demographic, health survey 

BUTUAN CITY -- The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) – Regional Statistical Services Office XIII (Caraga) will conduct the 2022 National Demographic and Health Survey, with a sample of around 1,945 households, deemed sufficient to provide regional level estimates. About 38 statistical researchers and field personnel will be involved in the conduct of the 2022 NDHS in the region.

The 2022 NDHS is the twelfth in a series of national demographic and health surveys undertaken in the Philippines since 1968. It will involve interviewing respondents from randomly selected households, and within selected households, women who are 15 to 49 years old. The Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) application using tablets as a method of data collection will be introduced.

The 2022 NDHS is a national sample survey designed to provide information on population, fertility, family planning, marriage, child health, child survival, HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections, reproductive health, nutrition, gender issues, women safety, tobacco and alcohol use. Information on child discipline and early childhood development will also be collected in this NDHS round.

 

In line with this, the PSA encourages everyone, especially the sample households, to support and cooperate in the conduct of the 2022 NDHS. The data collection will start on May 2 to June 22, 2022.

 

All information collected by the hired  statistical researchers from the sample households shall be kept strictly confidential and shall not be used for purposes of taxation, investigation or regulation as provided under Article 55 of Republic Act 10625, or the Philippine Statistical Act of 2013. (PSA-Caraga/PIA-Caraga)

 

Thursday, May 5, 2022

PHO Agusan del Norte magbaton og dugang doktor agi’g MOA tali SPMC, Davao

DAKBAYAN SA BUTUAN -- Dugang kalidad nga serbisyo sa Provincial Hospital ang gituohan human nagkasinabot ang probinsiya sa Agusan del Norte, Department of Health Caraga ug Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) sa Davao City nga mosulod sa usa ka kasabutan.

Ubos sa maong kasabutan, i-assign si Dr. Benjo P. Ato graduate sa SPMC sa Internal Medicine Department, Davao City sa Provincial Hospital gikan Marso 21, 2022 hangtod Marso 10, 2023 pinaagi sa Post Residency Deployment Program isip dugang doktor sa maong ospital 

Ubos sa Republic Act No. 11223, o nailhan nga Universal Health Care Act of 2019, responsibilidad sa DOH nga magbutang og igong health workforce sa tanan ospital sa nasod pinaagi sa National Health Workforce Support System.

Ang paghatag otoridad kay Gob. Corvera gi-aprobahan sa Sangguniang Panlalawigan pinaagi sa Sanggunian Resolution No. 166-2022 nga gipanginahanan ni Bokal Elizabeth Marie R. Calo atol sa ika 132nd regular session niini. (Jessica O. Mellejor, LGU-Agusan del Norte/PIA-Agusan del Norte)

 

Thursday, May 5, 2022

BCPO takes part in multi-agency send-off of security forces for the upcoming elections

BUTUAN CITY -- The Butuan City Police Office (BCPO) showed force and resources on May 4, during the Send-Off Ceremony of Security Forces for the National and Local Elections (NLE) 2022. 

Four days before the NLE, the multi-agencies showed forces as the send-off ceremony commenced at the BCPO headquarters, Malvar Circle, Butuan City. This is part of the commitment of the security forces in the fulfillment of a safe, secure and peaceful elections.

 

Among the highlights of the ceremony included the blessing of the 177 deployable BCPO forces and the Basic Internal Security Operation Course (BISOC), Public Safety Basic Recruit Course (PSBRC) augments, officiated by the BCPO life coach Pastor Ronel Abendanio. 

 

In his message, Atty. Mark Christer Sorilla, the city election supervisor, reminded all the security forces in the fulfillment of their duties without fear or favor, to protect and serve and to implement the mission within the bounce of the law for the COMELEC is there to defend and protect them. 

 

“We have already prepared our action-oriented efforts to ensure a violent-free and fraud-free election, and also to affirm our pledge of commitment for a non-partisan, secured and peaceful May 2022 elections,“ said BCPO City Director PCol Excelso L. Lazaga, Jr.

 

The personnel of the 23rd Infantry Battalion and 65th Infantry Battalion, Philippine Army; Philippine Coast Guard (PCG); 1302 Maritime Police Station; Department of Education (DepEd) Butuan City; Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), representatives from the City Health Office; BCPO Life Coach Pastor Ronel Abendanio; station commanders of BCPS 1-5; force commander of the Butuan City Mobile Force Company; and other deployable BCPO personnel actively took part in the said event. (PLtCol Patrick D Lumba, PIO, BCPO/PIA-Caraga)

Thursday, May 5, 2022

Educators in Caraga complete 5-Day Basic ICS

BUTUAN CITY -- Forty-two educators from Caraga region and staff from the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils (LDRRMCs) completed the 5-Day Basic Incident Command System (BICS) Blended Training Course  on April 18-22, via Zoom video teleconference and OCD Training Information Management System (IMS).

 

The Basic ICS Course was conducted by the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Caraga, through the Capacity Building and Training Section (CBTS). Apart from taking part in the VTC discussions and breakout sessions, the participants also answered self-paced learning requirements, accomplished pre-test, read initial reading modules and submitted assignments as requirements in finishing the Basic ICS.

 

Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) Caraga Chairperson and OCD Caraga Regional Director Liza R. Mazo emphasized the importance of ICS for volunteers and educators especially those who are involved in disaster risk reduction and management.

The ICS is a standard, on-scene, and all-hazard incident management concept introduced by the US Forest Service that can be used by all DRRM Councils, school DRRM coordinators and response agencies. It is a disaster response tool that coordinates the actions of all response groups.

 

Following the enactment of Republic Act 10121, otherwise known as the Philippine DRRM Act of 2010, the Philippine government took a proactive approach to manage the disaster consequences and reduce disaster risks by institutionalizing various mechanisms. Among these is the ICS, one of the flagship programs of the OCD. By virtue of various NDRRMC issuances, ICS has been institutionalized as an on-scene disaster response tool of the Philippine DRRM System. (OCD-Caraga/PIA-Caraga)

Thursday, May 5, 2022

Army reserve force joins the Duterte Legacy Caravan in AgSur town 

PROSPERIDAD, Agusan del Sur --  The 1502 Community Defense Center (CDC), Reserve Command, Philippine Army led by Major Jerome G. Waclin, director, together with the Medical Team of 1502^nd Ready Reserve Infantry Battalion (RRIBn) in collaboration with the Provincial Government of Agusan del Sur and other government line agencies joined the Duterte Legacy Caravan on Sunday held at the Covered Court, Barangay Santa Ana, San Francisco, this province.

 

The 1502 CSC assisted all other government agencies involved in the caravan to ensure safety of the beneficiaries and order of the event at the said venue.

 

Free services and community building programs were provided such as feeding, dental tooth extraction, dental varnishing, demonstration of proper brushing of teeth, giving of dental kits, information drive campaign, free haircut, and distribution of leaflets as part of 1502^nd CDC strengthening of reservist recruitment.

 

The Duterte Legacy Caravan Thru Convergence of All Government Agencies aims to inform the public about the government’s effort in achieving positive changes in the Philippines through President Rodrigo Duterte's leadership which is anchored with his agenda “tapang at malasakit”, bringing the government closer to the Filipino public. (2Lt Adones L. Apilada, Executive Officer of 1502CDC/PIA-Agusan del Sur)

Thursday, May 5, 2022

Army reservists take part in 'Operation Tuli' in Butuan 

BUTUAN CITY -- The reservist personnel from 1501st Ready Reserve Infantry Battalion (RRIBn) with the supervision of the 1501st Community Defense Center (CDC), 15^th Regional Command Defense Group (15RCDG)  took part in offering free circumcision and feeding program conducted by Eastern Gateway Eagles Club on April 30 at Barangay Ampayon, Butuan City.

 

The activity forms part of the community service of the Eastern Gateway Eagles Club wherein 67 boys with their parents lined-up with eagerness and desire to avail free circumcision during the ‘Operation Tuli’ at the Covered Court of the said barangay. 

 

Along with the free circumcision, a free medication was also given. All the beneficiaries enjoyed free meals and snacks.

 

The 1501st reservist assisted on the said activity through washing of instruments used in the Operation Tuli, crowd control and distribution of food packs. Also, the 1501st troopers catered to 14 individuals who availed the free haircut. (1501^st RRIBn, 1501^st CDC, 15RCDG/PIA-Caraga)

 

Thursday, May 5, 2022

Caraga RDRRMC, LDRRMCs join in 6-day contingency planning

BUTUAN CITY -- Some 49 participants from the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) member agencies and Local DRRM Councils in Caraga Region completed the 6-Day Contingency Planning Blended Training on April 25-30 via Zoom video teleconference and OCD Training Information Management System (IMS).

 

Said training was led by the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Caraga, through the Capacity Building and Training Section (CBTS). Apart from taking part in the VTC discussions and breakout sessions, the participants also answered self-paced learning requirements, accomplished pre-test, read initial reading modules and submitted assignments as requirements in finishing the Contingency Planning Blended Training.

 

Contingency plan (CP) is a scenario-based plan for a specific and projected natural and/or human-induced hazard. It aims to address the impacts of the hazard and/or to prevent the occurrence of the emerging threats by arranging well-coordinated responses and enabling efficient management of resources.

 

As provided for in Republic Act 10121, otherwise known as the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010, CP is used to establish preparedness measures and arrange response priorities ahead of time prior to a certain disaster. Contingency planning works well together with other DRRM tools to help ensure the achievement of safer, adaptive and disaster-resilient communities towards sustainable development. (OCD-Caraga/PIA-Caraga)

Thursday, May 5, 2022

NMCI, Army reserve force welcome new batch of cadet officer aspirants

BUTUAN CITY – With the hope to become a cadet officer in the Reserved Officer Training Corps (ROTC), the personnel of 1501st Community Defense Center (CDC) and Northern Mindanao Colleges Incorporated (NMCI) ROTC unit welcomed some 107 aspiring cadets from NMCI during the opening ceremony of Cadet Officer Qualifying Course (COQC) held on April 30, 2022 at the NMCI quadrangle, Cabadbaran City. 

 

In the said event, Major Frances Belarmino, commandant of NMCI ROTC Unit, served as keynote speaker. He emphasized the discipline and positive mental attitude that the applicants should acquire during the training, and imparted his experiences being a Cadet Officer years back. Major Belarmino also shared his idealism for the cadets to join the Philippine Army someday.

 

After the opening program, the cadets went through the traditional military reception wherein they performed several military exercises under the downpour to test their stamina and physical strength.

 

The COQC is a pre-entry training program for Basic ROTC cadets interested in becoming cadet officers or Advance ROTC cadets. It provides physical and mental challenges to aspirant cadets, allowing them to improve their leadership skills to prepare them to handle basic ROTC MS1 cadets. 

 

With the joint endeavors of Sgt Jay Famador (Reserve), NMCI  NSTP director, ROTC cadet officers, graduate military assistants, and 1501st CDC organic personnel and reservist, the said training will keep on pushing ahead on weekends until May 22, 2022. (1501^st CDC, 15RCDG/PIA-Caraga)

 

Wednesday, May 4, 2022

BG PARTYLIST 108 LAUDS PRRD APPROVAL OF TARGETED CASH TRANSFER PROGRAM FOR POOR FAMILIES AFFECTED BY RECENT PRICE HIKE

CEBU CITY - BG Partylist 108 first nominee Alelee Aguilar-Andanar on Wednesday lauded the approval of the targeted Cash Transfer Program for poor Filipino households, who were affected by successive fuel price hikes.

Andanar thanked President Rodrigo Roa Duterte for the decision, noting that it was another proof for the administration’s genuine concern for the vulnerable sector in crisis.

“Dito natin makikita ang tunay na malasakit ng Pangulo sa lahat ng mga Pilipino. Batid niya na marami ang hindi pa nakakabangon sa pandemya at ngayon ay nahaharap naman sa krisis dulot ng Ukraine-Russia conflict,” she said.

She also called on public offices, including the local government units to speed the distribution of themuch needed  assistance. She is hoping that candidates vying for public seats would also refrain from using it for their political agenda.

“Sa panahon ngayon, mahalaga ang bawat sentimo sa mga mahihirap nating kababayan. Kailangan nila ang tulong ng gobyerno para may pambili ng pagkain, pantustos sa tahanan at mga pag-aaral,” Andanar added.

The Philippines is among othe countries in the world affected by the fuel price hikes in the world market brought about by the ongoing Ukraine-Russia tension.

Earlier in March, the government’s Economic Development Cluster recommended the distribution of cash grants to the bottom 50 percent of all Filipino households, seeking to benefit around 12.4 million families or 74.7 million Filipinos nationwide.

Meanwhile, the partylist’s second nominee Atty. Mico Clavano vowed that BG Partylist 108 will push for a policy that will prepare Filipinos for a similar crisis in the future.

“Sa panahon ngayon, mahalagang magdamayan ang lahat, ang gobyerno at taumbayan. Kaya isang malaking tulong sa mga mahihirap nating kababayan ang targeted cash transfer program,” Clavano said.

“Kung kami ay papalarin sa Kongreso, isusulong namin ang panukalang maghahanda sa atin sa mga ganitong krisis para maging institutionalize ang pagbibigay ng ayuda,” he added.

Wednesday, May 3, 2022

BG PARTYLIST 108 JOINS THE FILIPINO-MUSLIM COMMUNITY IN CELEBRATING EID’L FITR 

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - The Bisaya Gyud Party-list 108 on Monday joined the Muslim community in celebrating Eid Al-Fitr to mark the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan.

BG Partylist 108 first nominee Alelee Aguilar-Andanar expressed optimism that the FIlipino public will draw inspiration from the Muslim community for their unwavering faith, and strength to move forward regardless of challenges.

“Sa pagtatapos ng Ramadan, kasama niyo ang BG Partylist sa pagpapasalamat sa mga biyaya at lakas na ibinigay sa inyo ni Allah lalo na sa inyong isang buwang pag-aayuno,” she said.

“Umaasa ako na ang okasyong ito ay magbibigay sa inyo ng panibagong simula at sigla sa pagharap sa ating bukas. Nawa’y maging inspirasyon pa kayo upang maging modelo hindi lamang sa pananampalatayang Islam, kundi sa sangkatauhan,” she added.

Filipino Muslim in the country gathered on May 2 to express their devotion to Allah, offer their prayers, and feast with their family and relatives. Consequently, the Palace has declared May 3 as a regular holiday in accordance with the religion’s celebration.

Second nominee Atty. Mico Clavano also greeted the Muslim community and said that the celebration is an opportune time to express gratitude to the blessings given to them by Allah.

“Marami mang hamon tayong hinarap, isa-isa natin silang nalampasan dahil sa ating pagkakaisa at pananampalataya. Magsilbi sana tayong ehemplo ng tibay ng pananampalataya at pagiging maka-tao,” he said. 

Monday, May 2, 2022

BG PARTYLIST 108 TO SUPPORT LABOR REFORMS, POLICIES PROTECTING WORKERS, CREATING MORE JOBS

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - The Bisaya Gyud Partylist 108 on Sunday stressed its support in the country’s much needed labor reforms that would further promote the welfare of Filipino workers.

BG Partylist First Nominee Alelee Aguilar-Andanar hailed Filipino workers for their industry, sacrifices, and perseverance to work despite the health crisis. She recognized that the hardwork of Filipinos has been one of the keys to the country’s economic recovery for the past 2 years.

“Hindi lang po dito sa bansa kilala ang galing at dedikasyon ng ating mga manggagawa, kundi sa buong mundo lalo na ngayong pandemya. Ang ating mga manggagawa ang nasa frontline para labanan ang COVID-19. Ang ating mga manggagawa rin ang tumataguyod sa ating bansa para unti-unting makabangon mula sa pandemya. Salamat sa kabayanihan ng mga manggagawang Pilipino!” Andanar said.

She also committed to prioritize legislation that would help the labor sector once elected.

“Kung kami po ay palarin sa Kongreso, isusulong namin ang mga panukalang magrereporma sa sistema ng paggawa sa bansa para kayo po ay matulungang makabangon at mapaangat ang pamumuhay,” Andanar added.

“Naniniwala ako sa lakas ng ating paggawa. Kaya iprayoridad namin ang seguridad ng mga manggagawa. Dahil kapag may trabaho, mayroon ding pambili ng pagkain, tahanan, edukasyon, at pag-unlad ng buhay.,” she said.

Andanar has previously expressed support for the continuation of the Duterte administration’s Build, Build, Build program in order to sustain job opportunities in the country.

BG Partylist 108, the first and only partylist openly endorsed by Presidnet Rodrigo Duterte, has also vowed to continue other landmark policies of the administration that will help poor and marginalized Filipino families uplift their lives through addressing key concerns in food, shelter, education , and security.

“Titiyakin namin na susuportahan ang mga programa na magpapalakas sa ating sektor ng paggawa,” Second nominee Atty. Mico Clavano said.

“Isusulong din namin ang mga patakarang magbubukas ng mas maraming oportunidad at trabaho sa mga Pilipino,” he added.

Monday, May 2, 2022

DOT-13, Bislig LGU conducts awareness seminar for tourism police

BISLIG CITY, Surigao del Sur -- The COVID-19 pandemic has indeed brought about great changes in the way of living of the people and has greatly impacted a lot of industries, and the tourism industry is no exception.

To this day, as the economy is striving hard to regain its loss, the Philippines tourism industry, through the Department of Tourism (DOT), is also gradually opening its borders for both international and domestic travel. 

With the current situation, the City Tourism Operations Division of the City Information Office (CIO) of Bislig, headed by Napoleon Velez, in partnership with the DOT Caraga Region, conducted a 3-day training on “Tourism Awareness Seminar For Tourist-Oriented Police For Community Order And Protection (TOPCOP)” on April 20-21, at the Bislig Highland and Function Farm and on April 22, at the Bislig City Cultural and Sports Center (BCCSC).

This seminar was attended by selected Philippine National Police (PNP) and Traffic Management Group (TMG) personnel as they will serve as tourist police, and be of assistance to the tourists visiting Bislig City.

The activity tackled a series of discussions and workshops, where Dr. Lilifreda P. Almazan of the Department of Education (DepEd)-Bislig City Division discussed Filipino History and Culture; Richard Nick A. Amores, DOT Accredited Trainer tackled the overview of tourism and tourism products and services, tourist behavior pattern and market profile, and values formation and effective customer service. PLTCOL Rudy L. Elandag from the Police Regional Office-13 (PRO-13) discussed the role and mission of TOPCOPs, and police first responders.

 

Sunday, May 1, 2022

2 rebels die in clash with gov't troops in SurSur town

TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur -- Two members of communist NPA terrorist (CNTs) died in a clash against the government troops of the 36 Infantry Battalion (36IB), Philippine Army, Friday, April 29, at Barangay Nurcia, Lanuza, Surigao del Sur.

The recovery of one M16 rifle and one Cal. 45 pistol in the encounter site was also reported after the exchange of fires at around 3pm, which lasted for about 10 minutes.

The government troops responded accordingly to the report they received regarding the presence of the CNTs planned for the extortion of the campaign rallies of the politicians in the area.

Lt. Col. Michael Rey S. Reuyan, commanding officer of 36IB, said that with the help and support of Surigaonons, they will continue their pursuit operations against CNTs to pre-empt their extortion activity and terroristic acts.

The official added that the encounter that happened in Barangay Nurcia will serve as an eye-opener to the remaining CNTs who still refuse to surrender.

“This may be the outcome they may also end up with, therefore it is best that you end armed conflict now, return to your families, surrender yourself, and take control of your life," Reuyan said. (Civil-Military Operations, 36th Infantry Battalion, PA/PIA-Surigao del Sur)