Friday, July 22, 2022

4 high-powered firearms, IED recovered in Agusan del Norte

CABADBARAN CITY, Agusan del Norte --  Following a tip-off from the residents of Sitio Inayao, Brgy Bangonay, Jabonga, Agusan del Norte, the troops of the 29th Infantry "Matatag" Battalion, under the supervision of the 901st Infantry "Fight ‘Em" Brigade, discovered an arms cache of the Sentro de Grabidad 16 (SDG16), Guerilla Front 16 (GF16), North Eastern Mindanao Regional Committee (NEMRC) on the evening of July 20, 2022. 

Col. Jason M. Saldua, Commanding Officer of 29IB, said that a concerned civilian reported the presence of armed men of the communist terrorist group (CTG) who were periodically extorting and demanding all kinds of supplies from the residents of Sitio Inayao, Brgy Bangonay, Jabonga. 

After validating the veracity of the report, the troops of 29IB immediately launched a combat operation that upon reaching the area, they were able to discover a newly abandoned encampment of the terrorists. Utilizing the capability of the K9 unit during the conduct of search and clearing operation, the troops were able to discover a CTG's arms cache containing numerous High Powered Firearms and explosives. Among the materiel that were recovered are one (1) AK47  Rifle ; one (1) M4 Carbine Rifle; one (1) M16 Rifle; one (1) Bushmaster Rifle with two (2) magazines; 30 meters of firing wire gauge # 22; and one (1) Improvised Explosive Device (IED).  

"We would like to extend our gratitude to the peace-loving residents of Sitio Inayao for tipping us the location of the terrorists and the activities that they are doing in the area," Col Saldua said. 

He added that with the residents active support and participation, they were able to immediately respond to the reports and were able to discover the CTGs' arm cache as the discovery of the said arms cache will weaken the CTG's activities to spread conflict, disunion and abolition of peace in the province of Agusan del Norte.

"Rest assured that with your support, we can together put an end to the long-term terroristic activities of the Communist Terrorists Group in the province," Col Saldua added. 

Similarly, Colonel Saldua reiterated the call to the remaining members of the CTG who are still hiding in the hinterlands to return to the mainstream of the society and stop wasting their lives on a misguided ideology that will eventually result to their demise. 

"You still have time to heed the call of reconciliation, return to the folds of the law and go back to the mainstream of society. The 29IB, together with the local government units through the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP), will assist and help them to start anew. Take the chance to start a peaceful and harmonious life with your family and loved ones," Col Saldua said. (2Lt. Rose Ann Mae U. Cordova QMS) PA, CMO Officer, 29IB PA/PIA Agusan del Norte)

Friday, July 22, 2022

DA Caraga Eyed Progress on the Fight Against ASF

BUTUAN CITY -- Despite the challenges in the fight against African Swine Fever (ASF), the Department of Agriculture (DA) Caraga sees a light of hope at an end of the tunnel.

Dr. Apple Jaromahum, ASF focal person of DA-Caraga said that the strong cooperation of OneDA family, local government units, and the public has started to pay off.

“Here in our region, we are already experiencing progress against the fight of ASF because some of the affected areas are in recovery and on repopulation stage,” she said.

According to Jaromahum, affected raisers from previous areas had undergone training on bio-security measures and upgrade of hog raising techniques to level-up management practices.

Caraga region has been hit by the African Swine Fever (ASF) virus since November 2020 which greatly affected the local swine industry.

Initial case was first reported in Cortes, Surigao del Sur, followed by Loreto in Agusan del Sur, and San Miguel also in Surigao del Sur, and eventually affected other areas in the region.

Jekem Sanchez, livestock program coordinator said as of July 2022, there are still areas which are under monitoring.

“Based on the latest record, the remaining green zone areas or no confirmed case are the three main inland in the region, the Province of Dinagat Islands, Siargao Island, and Socorro in Surigao del Norte,” Sanchez bared.

Nevertheless, DA and other concerned agencies continue to strengthen strategies to fight the ASF virus.  In April 2022, the Municipalities of Cortes, San Miguel in Surigao del Sur, and Loreto in Agusan del Sur were declared ASF-free by the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) after undergoing stringent measures of fighting off the virus and successfully fielded sentinel pigs on previously affected areas.

“Sentinel pigs are experimental in nature, wherein a previously affected area will be fielded with sentinel pigs for 40 days. After which, if the pigs do not manifest any infection based on laboratory results, then it would lead to the ASF-Free declaration by BAI which Cortez, Loreto, and San Miguel towns had qualified,” Dr. Jaromahum said.

An ASF-free declared area will be given a go signal for repopulation which means residents can raise swine but strictly follow the protocols on biosecurity measures to avoid re-emerging of the disease.

Marcos M. Quico, Provincial Agriculturist of Surigao del Sur is happy with the development in Cortez and San Miguel towns.

“This was the result of the cooperation extended by the residents on the stringent measures being implemented by their respective LGUs on following the protocol in the fight against the virus, to prevent the incessant spread of the virus to neighboring areas,” Quico said.

DA together with the Local Government Units (LGUs), Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) Caraga, and National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS) Caraga, continues its efforts to control the spread by installing quarantine checkpoints at entry and exit points.

DA also implemented Bantay ASF sa Barangay (Babay ASF) Program which activates a Biosecurity Officer that extends technical assistance including disease monitoring, surveillance, and control among commercial and backyard piggeries.

Under the hog repopulation program, DA-Caraga targeted 180 sentinel pigs to be distributed in the entire region this year. On July 7, 2022, DA-Caraga headed by Regional Executive Director Engr. Ricardo M. Oñate, Jr. distributed 13 sentinel pigs in San Francisco, Agusan del Sur. The distribution will continue to the farmer-beneficiaries in areas with no more confirmed cases.

Likewise, Dr. Jaromahum is encouraging backyard and commercial hog raisers to have their animal stocks insured with the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) to avail of insurance coverage from the agency.

She assures the public that it is safe to consume pork and pork products as long as the hogs passed through the proper process of slaughtering and preparation and are certified by NMIS. (Lovely Joy L. Saludez & Aurelius Parido Arais, DA-Caraga/PIA Caraga)

Friday, July 22, 2022

Frontline workers from various sectors learn basic Filipino sign language

By Jennifer P. Gaitano

BUTUAN CITY -- In its aim to better communicate with the Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and provide them with their special needs, the frontline workers from the different sectors converged efforts and learned the basic Filipino sign language.

This was made possible by the Regional Committee on Disability Affairs (RCDA) with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Caraga as the lead agency.

According to Police Lieutenant Colonel Marife Farol, Assistant Regional Community Affairs and Development Division and focal person for PWDs of Police Regional Office-13, it is a great opportunity to have joined in this kind of training, which will help the Philippine National Police (PNP) personnel especially the investigators in communicating with their mute and deaf clients.

Major Farol added that they usually ask the help of a social worker to get details and other important information whenever they have mute and deaf clients, as they have difficulty in communicating with them through sign language.

“In fact, we are now planning to conduct the same training for our investigators, so that we could also easily communicate with the persons with disabilities, especially those who would be needing our assistance,” said Farol.

Bryan Ramon, House Parent II, DSWD-Rehabilitation Center for Youth - Agusan del Sur, also elaborated how helpful it is for them to gain knowledge on sign language, as they constantly deal with some children-PWDs in their center. “Apart from work, it is also an advantage for me personally because I could now communicate with my PWD friends,” he said.

Darrylie Molina, a Special Education (SPED) teacher, who served as the resource speaker during the training, also emphasized that there is inclusive development in the communities only when everyone is able to communicate well with the PWD sector even through sign language, and live a more peaceful and productive life. 

“We aim to experience an inclusive society, hence, we need to learn better how we could communicate well also with the PWD sector,” bared Molina.

Meanwhile, Elsa Jamora, Project Development III and Sectoral Unit Head of DSWD-Caraga, also urged the participating sectors to put into practice what they learned from the training to effectively serve the PWDs.

The said training formed part of the 44th National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) Week celebration. (JPG/PIA-Caraga)

Thursday, July 21, 2022

DTI AgNor records 20% reduction in consumer complaints in the first semester of 2022

BUTUAN CITY – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Agusan del Norte noted a 20% reduction of consumer complaints resolved through mediation for the first semester of 2022.

There were eight mediated consumer complaints from January to June as against 10 consumer complaints processed for the same period last year. These complaints were mediated within the prescribed timeline of 10 days from receipt of the complaint, achieving 100% complaints resolution rate. Violations involved were mostly in the Breach of Warranty followed by deceptive, unfair and unconscionable sales acts or practices. Aside from consumer complaints resolved through mediation, 33 other consumer complaints and concerns were addressed through facilitation and referrals. 

The continuous campaign of DTI to set up more Consumer Welfare Desks in stores has contributed to its reduction. Some complaints no longer reached DTI for assistance but were resolved by Consumer Welfare Desk Officers at the store level. 

A slight reduction of 0.86% was observed for consumer complaints received by Consumer Welfare Desk in select business establishments. Consumer Welfare Desk Officers handled a total of 2,862 consumer complaints in the first semester of this year compared to the 2,887 consumer complaints received for the same period last year. The top violation for the complaint involve breach of warranty. 

As part of broadening the consumer welfare and awareness, DTI continuously capacitates business establishments to become more consumer-friendly and compliant to consumer protection laws. Towards this pursuit, DTI includes setting up of Consumer Welfare Desk in selected retail stores with products and services are under DTI’s jurisdiction. 

In addition, engagement with the Bagwis Award Program, participation to relevant training programs, and provision of consumerism information and updates to Consumer Welfare Desk Officers and Bagwis Awardees through digital channels are among the initiatives and the subject of the advocacy campaigns of the agency. (DTI Agusan del Norte/PIA Agusan del Norte)

Thursday, July 21, 2022

LGU Nasipit giila ang mga topnotchers, achievers

DAKBAYAN SA BUTUAN -- Gi-institutionalize karon sa lokal nga panggamhanan sa Nasipit, Agusan del Norte pinaagi sa Municipal Ordinance No. 11-2022 ang paghatag og recognition ug insentibo sa mga Nasipitnon nga mga topnotchers sa national board o bar examinations, giila nga mga achievers sa nasyonal ug internasyonal nga kompetisyon ug giila sanatad sa tawhanong pagpaningkamot.

Ubos sa maong ordinansa mao ang mga mosunod nga mga insentibo nga madawat:

Para sa Bar ug Board Examination Topnotchers

Top 1- P15, 000.00 ug Plaque of Recognition

Top (2) up to Five (5) – P10, 000.00 ug Plaque of Recognition

Top (3) up to Ten (10) – P5, 000.00 ug Plaque of Recognition

Sa mga mananaog sa National Competition ug Outstanding in Fields of Human Endeavor (Solo o Grupo)

Gold Medalist/s- P10,000.00 ug Plaque of Recognition

Silver Medalist/s – P7,000.00 ug Plaque of Recognition

Bronze Medalist/s- P5,000.00 ug Plaque of Recognition

International Competition o Outstanding in Fields of Human Endeavor

Gold Medalist/s- P15,000.00 ug Plaque of Recognition

Silver Medalist/s – P10,000.00 ug Plaque of Recognition

Bronze Medalist/s- P5,000.00 ug Plaque of Recognition

Ang pag-ila ug paghatag og insentibo sa mga Nasipitnon usa ka paagi sa pagdasig kanila sa pagpaningkamot alang sa mas taas nga kadaugan.

Gi-aprobahan ang maong ordinansa pinaagi sa pagdeklarang balido kini sa Sangguniang Panlalawigan ubos sa Sanggunian Resolution No. 009-2022 sa pagpangamahan ni Provincial Board Member James T. Reserva, chairman sa Committee on Laws, Ethics and Good Government atoll sa 2nd sesyon regular sa SP. (SVdeligero, LGU Agusan del Norte/PIA Agusan del Norte)

 

Thursday, July 21, 2022

AgNor Bise Gob. Corvera gipangunahan ang Inaugural Session sa 19th SP 

DAKBAYAN SA BUTUAN -- Opisyal nang nangulo ang balik-Bise Gobernador nga si  Enrico R. Corvera sa unang sesyon sa 19th Sangguniang Panlalawigan nga gipahigayon sa SP Session Hall, Capitol, Butuan City sa adlawng Martes, Hulyo 12, 2022.

Corvera

Aktibo nga mitambong ang mga Provincial Board Members nga sila Nieva C. Famador, Ryan Jade D. Lim, Rodulfo A. Pitogo, Erwin L. Dano, James T. Reserva, Dick Victor B. Carmona, Francisco Y. Chan Jr., Benjamin D. Lim Jr., Larry F. Bautista, IPMR Randy P. Catarman ug SK Federation President Board Member Keefe Blue R. Leonar sa gipahigayon nga Inaugural Session.

Gisugdan sa mga bag-ong lingkod nga mga opisyales ang gi-adopt niini nga Internal Rules of Procedures uban sa pipila ka mga kausaban gikan sa 18th SP o sa miaging konseho.

Atol sa Inaugural Session, adunay 57 kabuok First Reading ang nakalatid sa Agenda, 1 ka inclusion ug 6 niini ang na aprobahan.

Lakip sa agenda sa Inaugural session nga naaprobahan mao ang Adoption of Internal Rules of Procedure ug Election of Officers and Standing committee chairmanships among others.

Sa maong sesyon, gipili nga Majority Floor Leader si Hon. Nieva C. Famador isip hulip kang kanhi Provincial Board Member Elizabeth Marie R. Calo nga sa susamang adlawa gideklara ng Provincial Administrator sa Agusan del Norte. (SVdeligero, LGU Agusan del Norte/PIA Agusan del Norte)

 

Thursday, July 21, 2022

Bag-ong mga Lideres sa probinsya milingkod na

DAKBAYAN SA BUTUAN -- Pormal nang milingkod ang mga bag-ong lideres sa probinsya sa pagpanguna ni Governor Ma. Angelica Rosedell M. Amante, Vice-Governor Enrico R. Corvera, Provincial Board Members ug mitambong sa First Flag Raising gikan sa nasinati nga pandemya kaniadtong Lunes, Hulyo 4, 2022.

Sa iyang mensahe atol sa hamubo nga programa sa capitol lobby, padayong gipaabot ni Gov. Angel sa tanang trabahante sa patas ug saktong pagpanerbisyo sa katawhan aron mahatag niini ang kalidad nga serbisyo sa mga Agusanon.

Gipadayag usab niya ang padayong pagsuporta sa mga programa sa AGUSAN UP pero adunay gamay nga kabag-ohan aron masiguro ang mas hapsay nga implementasyon ug matutukan ang nag unang panginahanglanon ug panginabuhian sa katawhan sa Agusan del Norte.

“Maangkon nato ang kalamboan ug kadaogan sa probinsya kung ipatigbabaw nato ang pagsuporta ug pagtinabangay sa matag usa,” mao kini ang hagit ni Gov. Angel Amante sa atubangan ni Vice-Governor Enrico R. Corvera uban ang mga Provincial Board Members, mga hepe ug mga empleyado sa Kapitolyo.

Dugang pa, makalaom usab ang mga empleyado sa kapitolyo nga maangkon ang saktong mga prebilihiyo ug benipisyo isip pahalipay sa tinuoray nga pagpanerbisyo sa katawhan.

Mahinumduman nga pormal nang gidawat ni Gobernador Ma. Angelica Rosedell M. Amante ang responsibilidad isip bag-ong gobernador ning probinsya kaniadtong Hulyo, 1, 2022 sa Oazis Hotel, Butuan City sa pagtunol ni Congressman Dale B. Corvera.

Gitapos ang maong programa pinaagi sa Closing Remarks ni Provincial Vice-Governor Corvera nga nag unod sa paghatag og dakong suporta sa tanang aktibidades nga ipatuman sa lokal nga panggamhanan. (SVdeligero, LGU Agusan del Norte/PIA Agusan del Norte)

 

Thursday, July 21, 2022

Mga frontline workers mula sa iba't-ibang sektor nagkaisang matuto ng Basic Sign Language

LUNGSOD NG BUTUAN -- Sa layong mas matugunan ang pangangailan ng mga Persons with Disabilities (PWD) o taong may kapansanan, nagkaisa ang mga frontline workers mula sa iba't-ibang sektor sa caraga region para matuto ng Basic Sign Language.

Ito ay sa tulong ng Regional Committee on Disability Affairs (RCDA) na pinangungunahan ng Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Caraga.

Para kay Police Lieutenant Colonel Marife Farol, Assistant Regional Community Affairs and Development Division at focal person for PWDs ng Police Regional Office-13, isang oportunidad ang makalahok sa ganitong pagsasanay na malaking tulong sa kapulisan lalo na sa mga imbestigador na siyang humahawak ng kaso ng mga PWD.

Ayon kay Major Farol, sa tuwing may mga kleyente silang pepe at bingi, umaasa lamang sila sa tulong ng social worker upang makuha ang mga detalye at impormasyon dahil na rin sa kakulangan ng kaalaman sa sign language.

"Sa katunayan, may plano na kaming magsagawa ng Basic Sign Language para sa aming mga imbestigador nang sa ganoon ay agad kaming makapag-communicate sa mga PWDs at maintindihan ang kanilang mga hinaing o reklamo, at nang hindi na rin kami kukuha pa ng social worker na marunong mag-sign language," ani ni Farol.

Mas epektibo rin para kay Bryan Ramon, House Parent II ng DSWD-Rehabilitation Center for Youth sa Agusan del Sur ang kanyang kaalaman sa sign language dahil mas napapalapit ang loob ng kanilang mga kleyenteng may kapansanan dahil madali itong nakakapag-usap sa kanila.

"Talagang malaking tulong ang basic sign language sa amin dahil marami kaming naha-handle na mga batang may kapansanan - yung deaf at mute, at mas madali na rin kaming makapag-usap maging sa mga kakilala naming PWDs," pahayag ni Ramon.

Ayon naman kay Darrylie Molina, Special Education (SPED) Teacher, na siyang naging resource person sa nasabing training, mas magiging maayos at payapa ang komunidad kung ang lahat ng sektor ay marunong ng basic sign language at mas magiging makabuluhan din ang mga serbisyo ng gobyerno para sa mga PWDs.

"Dahil nais nating ipatupad ang isang inclusive development para sa lahat, kaya mas mabuti ring may alam tayo kahit sa basic sign language para alam din nating kung paano matugunan ang special needs o pangangailangan ng mga taong may kapansanan," banggit ni Molina.

Samantala, hinikayat din ni Elsa Jamora, Project Development III at Sectoral Unit Head ng DSWD Caraga ang mga partisipante na ibahagi ang kanilang natutunan sa iba at maging epektibo sa paganap ng kanilang tungkulin bilang frontline workers.

“Umaasa tayo na mas makatulong tayo sa ating mga PWDs sa pag-promote ng kanilang kapakanan at Karapatan lalo na ngayong mas mapapadali na ang ating komunikasyon dahil alam na natin ang basic sign language,” ani ni Jamora. 

Parte ng ika-44th National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) Week celebration ang isinagawang Basic Sign Language Training. (JPG/PIA-Caraga)

 

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

₱9.9 million Kadiwa expands opportunities to Agri Coops and LGUs

BUTUAN CITY -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) Caraga's Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division (AMAD) has provided ₱9.9 million in financial grants to qualified farmer and fisherfolk cooperatives and associations (FCAs) as well as local government units (LGUs) on Tuesday, July 19.

The grants were given under the DA’s Enhanced Kadiwa Financial Grant Assistance Program, through the efforts of Senator Ma. Imelda Josefa "Imee" Marcos.

The recipients are four LGUs in the province of Surigao del Norte. LGU-Burgos received ₱987,000, LGU-Pilar ₱1.5 million, LGU-Sta. Monica ₱4 million, and LGU-Placer ₱300,000. Three Farmer Cooperatives and Associations (FCA) also received their share namely Kangyat Farmers Multi-Purpose Cooperative in Talacogon, Agusan del Sur got ₱1 million, Magsaysay Multi-Purpose Cooperative in Madrid, Surigao del Sur ₱1.5 million, and Nuevo Campo Development Cooperative in San Benito, Surigao del Norte got 612,500. 

DA-Caraga Regional Executive Director Ricardo M. Oñate, Jr.,thank Senator Marcos for her support of the Department’s efforts through Kadiwa mainly to assist community-based organizations in operating their Kadiwa stores sustainably by providing them with additional funding.

"Through the Kadiwa initiatives, we are empowering our farmers and fisherfolk groups to become more dependable food commodity suppliers to consumers. Under the leadership of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., we are doubling our efforts to ensure that the food supply and the food prices are within everyone’s reach., "said Director Oñate.

Ronald S. Malaque, the chairperson of Magsaysay Multi-Purpose Cooperative said that they will use it as working capital and to purchase a delivery truck so that they can easily consolidate the local produce of their community's farmers.

On the other hand, Sta. Monica Municipal Agriculturist Louie Ville Lerona said that they will be assisting two FCA’s in their municipality and led them to become Kadiwa partners. He also added that they will conduct monthly monitoring to ensure the sustainability of the program.

To ensure sustainability, DA-Caraga AMAD Chief Lynn A. Pareñas said that the agency will conduct an assessment with regard to the implementation in coordination with the LGUs.

Since its implementation in 2020, a total of 30 FCAs and 4 LGUs benefited from the Kadiwa financial grant assistance with an equivalent amount of ₱26.5 million under the Bayanihan Act of 2020 (I & II), General Appropriations Act 2021, and 2021 fund by the office of Senator Imee Marcos.

Also present during the turnover are Regional Agriculture and Fishery Council Chairperson Christopher Lindo and Surigao del Norte Provincial Agriculturist Ruby Ann Lagahit. (Rhea C. Abao, DA-Caraga RAFIS/PIA Caraga)

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

SurSur Coop avails ₱1.5M grants from DA’s Enhanced Kadiwa

TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur – The Magsaysay Multipurpose Cooperative in Madrid received the financial assistance worth Php1.5 Million from the Department of Agriculture (DA) Caraga’s Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division (AMAD) on July 19, 2022, in Butuan City.

Ronald S. Malaque, the chairperson of Magsaysay Multi-Purpose Cooperative, expressed his gratitude. He stated that they will use it as working capital and to purchase a delivery truck so that they can easily consolidate the local produce of their farmers.

The financial assistance is part of the Php9.9 Million financial grants in the region to the qualified farmers and fisherfolk cooperatives and associations.

Based on the report, four (4) Local Government Units in the province of Surigao del Norte received the assistance:

• LGU-Burgos - ₱987,000.00;
• LGU-Pilar - ₱1.5 Million;
• LGU-Sta. Monica - ₱4 million; and
• LGU-Placer - ₱300,000.00.

Meanwhile, three Farmer Cooperatives and Associations (FCA) also received their share namely:

• Magsaysay Multi-Purpose Cooperative in Madrid, Surigao del Sur ₱1.5 million;
• Kangyat Farmers Multi-Purpose Cooperative in Talacogon, Agusan del Sur got ₱1 million; and
• Nuevo Campo Development Cooperative in San Benito, Surigao del Norte got ₱612,500.00.

The grants given by the DA accordingly were under the DA’s Enhanced Kadiwa Financial Grant Assistance Program through the efforts of Senator Maria Imelda Josefa “Imee” Marcos.

DA-Caraga Regional Executive Director Ricardo M. Oñate, Jr., thanks Senator Marcos for her support of the Department’s efforts through Kadiwa mainly to assist community-based organizations in operating their Kadiwa stores sustainably by providing them with additional funding.

"Through Kadiwa initiatives, we are empowering our farmers and fisherfolk groups to become more dependable food commodity suppliers to consumers. Under the leadership of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., we are doubling our efforts to ensure that the food supply and the food prices are within everyone’s reach, "said Director Oñate.

Since its implementation in 2020, a total of 30 FCAs and 4 LGUs benefited from the Kadiwa financial grant assistance with an equivalent amount of ₱26.5 million under the Bayanihan Act of 2020 (I & II), General Appropriations Act 2021, and 2021 fund by the office of Senator Marcos. (NGPB/DA-Caraga/PIA-Surigao del Sur)

 

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

114 former rebels nakatanggap ng tulong pinansyal at kaalaman para sa pagsisiumla ng bagong buhay

LUNGSOD NG BUTUAN -- Iba’t ibang assistance mula sa gobyerno sa pamamagitan ng Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program o E-CLIP ang natanggap ng 114 former rebels sa probinsya ng Agusan del Norte na naglalayong magamit sa kanilang pagbabagong buhay kasama ang kanilang mga mahal sa buhay.

Si Inday, kasama ang kanyang asawa nang sumuko sa 23rd Infantry Battalion, Philippine Army nais gamitin ang kanilang natanggap na financial assistance at kaalaman para sa kanilang kabuhayan.

Nananawagan din siya kay pangulong Bongbong Marcos na sana ay ipagpatuloy ang nasimulan ni pangulong Duterte para sa pagbibigay ng attention sa pagbabagong buhay ng mga former rebels na mapayapa  upang hindi na maranasan ang kahirapan noong sila ay myembro pa ng Communist Party of the Philippines - New People's Army (CPP-NPA).

Sa kanyang pagsuko, ayon din kay alyas Maymay, natupad ang matagal na nyang ambisyong maging isang tunay na sundalo ng mga Filipino. Si Maymay ay isa nang myembro ng Philippine Army sa ngayon.

Ayon din kay Department of the Interior and Local Governmnet (DILG) Agusan del Norte Provincial Director Ellen Vee Chua, umabot sa mahigit sampung milyon o P10.7 million ang naibigay sa 114 former rebels, sapat na financial upang makapagsimulang muli, dala-dala din ang kaalaman mula sa kanilang mga trainings na handog ng TESDA upang tuluyan ng makapagbagong buhay. (NCLM/PIA Agusan del Norte)

 

Tuesday, July 18, 2022

LGU-Talacogon supports eco-tourism, livelihood projects for reservists

AGUSAN DEL SUR – The local government unit of Talacogon, this province, expressed support for the establishment of cooperatives and livelihood programs which the reserve force will benefit.

Lieutenant Colonel Ma. Teresa P. Baylon, Battalion Commander of the 1502^nd Ready Reserve Infantry Battalion (1502 RRIBn), thanked the LGU-Talacogon for supporting the company's proposed cooperatives and livelihood programs within the area donated by the municipal government for their Eco-Tourism Project, from which the reservists will greatly benefit.

This was learned during the recently conducted mustering of troops held at the Tennis Court of Barangay San Agustin, Talacogon, Agusan del Sur, by the Headquarters Company of 1502 RRIBn under the leadership of its Company Commander, Captain Jesryl E. Masendo, Philippine Army (Reserve), who was ably represented by 1^st Lieutenant Marjun P Ursos, Operations Officer, 1502 RRIBn, 

According to 1Lt Ursos, this activity was conducted to monitor their readiness, boost their morale, and enhance their knowledge through Troops Information and Education.

The activity started with Basic Drills followed by a lecture on military orientation particularly on Reservist and Retiree Affairs and its Legal Basis, Military Organization, Philippine Military History,  AFP Core Values, Military Courtesy and Discipline, Military Justice, and Military Leadership by organic personnel of 1502 Community Defense Center, 15^thRegional Community Defense Group (15RCDG), Reserve Command (RESCOM), Philippine Army (PA). (2Lt Adones L. Apilada, Executive Officer, 1502 CDC, 15RCDG/ PIA-Agusan del Sur)

Monday, July 18, 2022

DBM, DILG mosusi sa devolution plan sa LGUs

BUENAVISTA, Agusan del Norte -- Ang Department of Budget and Management (DBM) ug ang Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), isip chairperson ug vice-chairperson sa Regional Devolution Transition Committee, matinahuron nga modumala ug mosubay sa preparasyon ug implementasyon sa Local Government Units (LGUs) Devolution and Transition Plans (DTP) per Executive Order (EO) 138 ug ang IRR niini.

Ang tanan nga probinsiya, syudad, munisipyo, ug barangay mangandam sa ilang tagsa-tagsa na DTPs subay sa Executive Order (EO) No. 138. Kini mamahimung reperensiya sa pagpatuman na mapalig-on ang organisasyonal nga paningkamot ug mapalambo ang institusyonal na mga kapasidad sa umaabot nga tulo ka tuig ug masubay ang pag-uswag sa transisyon padulong sa bug-os nga pangagpas sa pagtugyan sa mga responsibilidad. Ang mga LGUs modesinyo sa ilang DTPs basi sa National Government Agencies (NGAs) nga DTP, gisusi ug giaprobahan sa DBM.  

Sa karun, adunay duha ka NGAs nga giaprobahan ang DTP sa DBM, usa niini ang POPCOM

Ang pagpangandam sa LGU DTP pagabuhaton sa suod na koordinasyon uban sa mga hingtundan nga NGAs sama sa Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM). Ang pagmonitor ug pagtasa sa mga LGUs giyahan sa DBM, DILG ug ang hingtundan na NGAs. Kini moagi og inisyal na ebalwasyon alang sa kinatibuk-ang pagsunod, lawom nga ebalwasyon sa strategic ug functional shifts ug ebalwasyon sa Organization for Energy Planning (OEP) una pa ang pagtugot. (Dian Joy L. Martinez, POPCOM Caraga/PIA Caraga)

 

 

Monday, July 18, 2022

POPCOM Caraga isaulog ang Population Day

BUENAVISTA, Agusan del Norte -- Ang Commission on Population and Development Caraga ginpasigarbo ang mga Filipino maoy nag-unang bahandi sa nasud alang sa kalambuan atoll sa paghandom sa World Population Day (WPD) karun Hunyo 11, 2022 nga adunay lokal nga tema “100 Milyong Solusyon: Tungo sa pagkamit ng Potensyal ng Bawat Pilipno.” 

Ang selebrasyon sa WPD karun tuiga, gitumong ang pagtapok ug i-tap ang potensyal sa mga Filipino nga mamahimong makatabang sa pagkab-ot sa United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal.   

Kabahin sa selebrayon sa WPD, ang POPCOM Caraga nga gipangunahan ni Regional Director Alexander A. Makinano, magpahigayon og mga kalihokan sama sa pagkampanya sa komunikasyon sa lain-lain na Regional Line Agencies (RLAs) nga e-consider ang pag-ambit sa ilang official/personal Facebook account FB posts sa POPCOM Central / Regional Office mahitungod sa WPD na selebrasyon, ug ang pagsab-it og streamers nga adunay logo ug tema sa ilang mga opisina nga nagsunod sa gihatag na template. 

Ang POPCOM Caraga naglaum nga pinaagi niining selebrasyon, ang tanan magkahiusa para maaksyonan ug maayo ang hagit sa panahon ug mapadayon ang pagpalambo sa kinabuhi sa kada pamilya sa mga Filipino. (Dian Joy L. Martinez, POPCOM Caraga/PIA Caraga)

 

Monday, July 18, 2022

Primary Care Provider Network Ordinance sa Butuan City, aprobado na

DAKBAYAN SA BUTUAN -- Aprobado na ni Mayor Ronnie Vicente Lagnada ang SP Ordinance no. 6617-2022 o ang ordinansa nga nag amyenda sa SP Ordinance no. 3886-2012 o mas naila nga Highly Urbanized Local Health Zone ug ang Integrated Barangay Health Zone Ordinance sa Butuan City nga gipangamahanan ni City Councilor Cherry May Busa kauban ang tibook pwersa sa 15th Sangguniang Panlungsod.

Sa section 1 sa ordinansa nakalatid ang pag usab niini aron sa pagmugna og primary care provider network sa Butuan City, pag-ila sa mekanismo, pagdumala sa struktura ug mga gimbuhaton ug responsibilidad aron mahatag ang nag-unang panginahanglanon sa katawhan. 

Sa pag amyenda sa ordinansa mamahimo nang pito ang primary care provider network sa syudad sa Butuan nga gilangkuban sa: Obrero Primary Care Provider Network ug 14 catchment  barangays, Ampayon Primary Care Provider Network ug 16 catchment barangays, Libertad Primary Care Provider Network ug 17 catchment barangays, Bilay Primary Care Provider Network nga dunay 11 catchment barangays, Dulag Primary Care Provider Network ug 12 catchment barangays, Sumilihon Primary Care Provider Network nga may 9 catchment barangays ug ang Doongan Primary Care Provider Network nga dunay 7 catchment barangays. 

Ang matag primary care provider network dunay komposisyon nga catchment barangays, main health center nga nahimutang sa nasangpit nga mga barangay ug dunay Barangay Health Stations o BHS.

Samtang ang Butuan Medical Center isip Government tertiary hospital ug Comprehensive Emergency Obstetrics and Newborn Care (CEmONC) capable facility mamahimong end-referral hospital sa pito ka primary care provider network sa Butuan City ug matag catchment barangay health stations.

Ang pagmugna sa ordinansa nagpasabot nga mawala na ang mga Integrated Barangay Health Zone ug Inter-Barangay Health Zone kini tungod mas gipalawman ug gisiguro nga mahatag ang insaktong medical atensyon sa katawhan ug ang pagpalambo sa primary care facility asa usa sa kinahanglan aron ang network services ug referral system mamahimo nang mapatuman ug masigurong maka cater og daghang pasyente. Ang mga pasilidad sa primary care mandatory ang paghatag sa serbisyo sama sa consultation, minor surgeries ug ancillary services sama sa birthing, laboratory, pharmacy ug ambulance services sa 20,000 population.

Dekada nang dunay tulo lamang ka main health center ang Butuan City hinungdan gihingusgan ni Mayor Lagnada nga madugangan kini ug mas gipalambo aron madawat sa katawhan ang quality health care services. (Butuan City PIO/PIA Agusan del Norte)

#BravoButuan

 

Monday, July 18, 2022

Bravo Company, 1502RRIBn conducts mustering of troops

AGUSAN DEL SUR -- The Bravo Company, 1502^nd Ready Reserve Infantry Battalion (1502 RRIBn) under the leadership of its Company Commander, Second Lieutenant Joseph Archel B. Otic, Philippine Army (Reserve) with the presence of First Lieutenant Marjun P Ursos, Operations Officer, 1502 RRIBn, conducted mustering of troops held on July 16, 2022 at the Multi-purpose Hall, 1502 CDC, Government Center, Patin-ay, Prosperidad, this province.

The activity aims to monitor the troops' readiness, boost their morale and enhance their knowledge through  Information and Education.

The activity started with Basic Drills followed by a lecture on weapons particularly on Caliber 5.56mm R4A3, Caliber 5.56mm M16A1 Rifle and Cal. 45 by a guest lecturer from Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) of Agusan del Sur Police Provincial Office, Police Senior Master Seargent Jhon Dale P. Ravelo.

Meanwhile, the organic personnel of the 1502^nd Community Defense Center led by its Director, Major Jerome G. Waclin (Infantry) Philippine Army, awarded Letter of Commendations to the troops involved during their participation to Community Services for the month of July 2022. (2Lt Adones L. Apilada, Executive Officer, 1502 CDC/ PIA-Agusan del Sur)

 

 

 

Monday, July 18, 2022

Government Agencies Mold Youth through Leadership Summit in Agusan Norte

CABADBARAN CITY, Agusan del Norte -- The 29th Infantry (Matatag) Battalion in partnership with the Local Government of Unit of Kitcharao and different line government agencies have molded another batch of young leaders through a 3-Day Youth Leadership Summit (YLS) Kitcharao 2022 held at the Municipal Agricultural Manpower Development Center, Kitcharao, Agusan del Norte from  July 9 to 11, 2022. 

The YLS aims to enhance the leadership skills of the youth for them to become  catalysts toward a peaceful nation-building and fostering a drug-free and crime free community. 

Rico, one of the YLS participants said in his message, “Mapasalamaton ko sa mga ate ug kuya pati sa mga lecturer kay nagtudlo sila para sa kaayuhan namo aron dili mi mapadulong sa kadautan. Daghan kaayo ko ug natun-an tungod ani nga seminar unta naa pay musunod." (I am thankful to the personnel who act as our Ates' and Kuyas' and to the lecturers because they have taught us what's good for us so that we will not thread the wrong path. I have learned so much because of this training, I hope there will be more trainings.)

Meanwhile, Hon. Jenry E. Montante, Municipal Mayor of Kitcharao, said,  “Sa ginaingon pa ni Jose Rizal nga ang kabataan maoy pag-asa sa atong nasod. Dako pud among pasalamat sa 29IB kay nagahatag sila ug mga pagtulon-an sa atong mga kabataan. Gigiyahan nila ang atong kaabataan para dili matumpawak sa dautan ilabi na sa atong statistics karon sitenta poryenso ang rekruitment sa pikas. Kini nga seminar, usa lamang kini nga ang-ang sa inyo mga kabatan-onan alang sa inyong pagpadagan sa kaugmaon. Kay kini mao kini ang sumbanan ug ehemplo para sa kaayuhan." (According to Dr. Jose Rizal, the youth is the hope of our country. I am grateful to the 29IB for teaching the youth. They are guiding the youth so that they will not take the wrong path, since, according to statistics, 70% of the young people are recruited by the terrorist group. This seminar is only a step for you, the youth, on how you manage your future. This will serve as an example or your model for your own good.)

Also, Hon. Ma Angelica Rosedell M Amante, Provincial Governor of Agusan del Norte, in her message to the YLS Graduates, She said, “Choice. Desisyon natong tanan, ninyo, kada usa ninyo. Desisyon ninyo unsay mahitabo sa inyong ugma. Dili ta pwede muingon nga ang gobyerno ang nakasala. Desisyon gyud nato ang tanan. Kamo nga niagi sa training, swerte mo pero dapat dili lang muhunong sa inyo. Kamo naman ang lider kamo naman ang mahimong tingog nato sa Agusan para masalbar nato ang mga batan-on sa inyong barangay." (Choice. It is all our decision, yours and everyone else's. We cannot say that the government is the one who is at fault. It is really our decision. You who have received this training are extremely fortunate, and it should not end there. You are now the leader and you will be the one who will be the voice of Agusan so that we can save those young people who are in your barangay.) (2Lt. Rose Ann Mae U. Cordova (QMS) PA, CMO Officer, 4ID PA/PIA Agusan del Norte)

 

Monday, July 18, 2022

Nasipit District Hospital makadawat og ambulansya gikan sa DOH 

DAKBAYAN SA BUTUAN -- Usa sa mga recipient ang Nasipit District Hospital (NDH) sa lungsod sa Nasipit ning lalawigan ang makadawat og usa ka unit nga ambulansya nga lakip na ang mga equipment niini gikan sa Department of Health (DOH) Caraga.

Ang maong ambulansya nagkantidad og ₱1,987,000.00 ubos sa programa sa DOH nga Health Facilities Enhancement Program kun HFEP.

Andam na nga mo pirma si Governor Maria Angelica Rosedell M. Amante sa Deed of Donation, tali sa Provincial Government ug Department of Health alang sa paghatag sa maong ambulansya ngadto sa NDH.

Gi konsiderar nga ang paghatag sa usa ka unit nga ambulansya ug uban pang mga kagamitan niini para sa ospital sa lungsod, aron kini mapalambu ang katakus sa pagdumala sa maong ospital ug paghatod sa insaktong kalidad nga serbisyu ug health services ngadto sa mga katawhan sa lungsod sa Nasipit.

Sa pagpangamahan ni Vice Governor Enrico R. Corvera, giaprobahan kini pinaagi sa Sanggunian Resolution No. 007-2022, nga ang paghatag og katungod ni Governor Amante para pag pirma sa maong Deed of Donation atol sa Inaugural session niadtong Julyo 12, 2022. (Ramil L.Pasco, LGU Agusan del Norte/PIA Agusan del Norte)