Friday, July 29, 2022

Various sectors highlight Importance of breastfeeding to infants during a forum in Butuan 

By Jennifer P. Gaitano

BUTUAN CITY -- In time with the National Nutrition Month celebration, various sectors in Caraga region have intensified the government’s campaign against malnutrition, importance of breastfeeding, and the implementation of Executive Order 51 or the Milk Code of the Philippines.

The National Nutrition Council (NNC) Caraga together with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Philippines took the lead in the conduct of a forum in Butuan City.

Dr. Niño Archie Labordo,  Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator of NNC-Caraga, highlighted the relevance of breastfeeding not only to mothers, but more so with the different sectors along with the government agencies that provide various programs and services which contribute to the well-being and good nutrition of the children sector.

"It is important not only for government agencies that provide services and programs to the sectors, but most importantly for parents and mothers, how important breastfeeding if for their babies and the nutrients it provides. That's why we continue to advocate for breastfeeding to ensure that our children get the right nutrition that will also ensure prevent them from different diseases," said Dr. Labordo.

“There are a lot of advantages for breastfed babies especially during the 1000 days of life. It gives the babies the right nutrients that prevents them from easily getting sick, and makes them healthier,” shared Kristine Angelie Gimongala, Nutrition Cluster Coordinator, UNICEF Philippines.

The said activity has gained positive feedback as participating sectors expressed their commitment to support the campaign by helping the government in promoting good nutrition and breastfeeding to babies especially in the first 1000 days of life.

They also expressed support for the policies and ordinances that ensure provision of programs and services to the vulnerable sectors during emergencies or disasters.

“As a mother, I care so much about the welfare of my baby that’s why I personally took this opportunity to learn more how I could provide good and proper nutrition of my baby through this forum by the NNC-Caraga,” said Earlie Jul Fajardo of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Caraga.

“If we want to achieve our common goal in achieving proper nutrition to our children and babies, we have to be serious in our campaign against malnutrition and instill the importance of breastfeeding for our children to have healthy life,” shared April Love Oja of Father Saturnino Urios University (FSUU) in Butuan City.

With this development, the NNC hopes for the sincerity of the general public in helping the government address the needs of the children and prevent them from having diseases and malnutrition. (JPG/PIA-Caraga)

 

 

Friday, July 29, 2022

POPCOM Caraga presents devolution of thrusts, directions to LGUs

BUENAVISTA, Agusan del Norte -- The Commission on Population and Development Caraga reaches out  to the Local Government Executives (LGEs) on the localization of Philippine Population and Development Program (PPDP) thrusts and directions for 2022-2028 through its Department of Budget and Management (DBM) approved Devolution Transition Plan (DTP). 

As an entry point, POPCOM Caraga Regional Director, Alexander A. Makinano, and Nashville B. Pasaylo, Officer In-Charge of Technical Service Section, visited and presented the DTP of POPCOM per Executive Order (EO) 138 to the Local Chief Executives (LCEs) of Buenavista, Nasipit, Carmen, Magallanes, Santiago, Jabonga, Kitcharao and Las Nieves, of Agusan del Norte. 

Moreover, RD Makinano attended the council sessions of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Agusan del Sur (ADS) and Sangguniang Bayan of San Francisco, ADS on July 11, 2022 for them to understand the need for POPDEV program.

Through the localization, the LGUs are prompted to create and mobilize local population office, establishment of POPDEV RPFP and AHD databases, and the formulation of POPDEV program and policies among others.

RD Makinano highlighted that POPCOM is one of the two National Government Agencies with approved DTP by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). (Dian Joy L. Martinez, POPCOM Caraga/PIA Agusan del Norte)

Friday, July 29, 2022

POPCOM DTP gi presentar sa mga LGUs

BUENAVISTA, Agusan del Norte -- Ang Commission on Population and Development Caraga personal nga niistorya sa mga Local Government Executives (LGEs) mahitungod sa lokalisasyon sa Philippine Population and Development Program (PPDP) thrusts and directions para sa 2022-2028 pinaagi sa naaprobahan nga Devolution Transition Plan (DTP) sa Department of Budget and Management kon DBM. 

Ang POPCOM Caraga nga gipangunahan ni Regional Director Alexander A. Makinano, ug si Nashville B. Pasaylo, Officer In-Charge sa Technical Service Section, mibisita ug gipresentar ang POPCOM DTP per Executive Order (EO) 138 sa mga Local Chief Executives (LGEs) sa munisipyo sa Buenavista, Nasipit, Carmen, Magallanes, Santiago, Jabonga, Kitcharao ug Las Nieves, sa probinsya sa Agusan del Norte. 

Kabahin niini, nitambong usab si RD Makinano sa sesyon sa Sangguniang Panlalawigan sa probinsiya sa ADS ug Sangguniang Bayan sa San Francisco, ADS niadtong Hulyo 11, 2022 para mapasabot ang panginahanglan sa programa sa Population Development (POPDEV). 

Pinaagi sa lokalisasyon, ang mga LGUs giaghat ang pagtukod ug lokal na population office, paghimo ug POPDEV Responsible Parenthood and Family Planning ug Adolescent Health and Development database ug pagporma sa mga programa ug polisiya sa POPDEV taliwala sa uban. 

Gipasiugda ni RD Makinano na ang POPCOM isa sa duha ka ahensya sa gobyerno nga giaprobahan ang DTP sa Department of Budget and Management kun DBM. (Dian Joy L. Martinez, POPCOM Caraga/PIA Agusan del Norte)

 

Friday, July 29, 2022

Groundbreaking sa P222 Milyones nga Provincial Road sa Jabonga, gihimo

DAKBAYAN SA BUTUAN -- Gihimo ang usa ka groundbreaking ceremony alang sa proyektong Upgrading/Improvement of Jabonga-Badiang-Magdagooc Provincial  Coastal Road sa lungsod sa Jabonga, Agusan del Norte nga nag kantidad og Php222 milyones nga gi-alokar nga pundo niini.

Mismo si Provincial Governor Ma. Angelica Rosedell M. Amante ug Kong. Dale B. Corvera nga gi-presentahan ni Orencio S. Corvera Jr. ang nanguna sa maong seremonya uban ni Jabonga Municipal Mayor Napoleon Montero, mga SB Members ug mga kapitan.

Ang Php222 milyones nga proyekto, bunga sa pagpaningkamot ni kanhi gobernador Dale B. Corvera nga kongresista na karon sa ika duhang distrito sa probinsya aron mapundohan ang maong dakung proyekto ubos sa panudlanan sa 20% Development Fund sa probinsya ug gipatuman na kini karon ni Gob. Angel Amante.

Sumala pa ni Gob. Amante, daku kaayo ang iyang pagtahod kang Kong. Corvera tungod natuman na gyud ang maong proyekto human sa iyang pagbubo og budget niini panahon sa kanhing administrasyon.

“We really appreciate Governor Dale (Corvera), wala siyay lain gibutangan sa iyang pundo for this year (2022) except to finish this project because for the longest time, mao gyud na ang problema. That is the work of Gob. Corvera” matud pa ni Gob. Amante sa iyang mensahe.

Dugang sa gobernador, daghan pa nga mga proyekto ang mabuboan og pundo sa lungsod sa Jabonga tungod sa hiniusang pagpaningkamot nga gibuhat sa mga dagkung lideres sa probinsya ug lokal.

Hangyo lang ni Gob. Amante sa katawhan sa Jabonga ilabina ngadto sa empleyado sa munisipyo nga mas mo-suporta ug  mamahimo maningkamot pa nga mapadangat ang mga batakang serbisyo ngadto sa mga Jabonganon alang mahimong magmalambuon pa ang lungsod niini ingon man ang tibuok probinsya.

Gipaabot usab ni Kong. Dale B. Corvera ang iyang mensahe, nga gi-representahan sa iyang Congressional District Services Coordinator nga si Orencio Corvera nga andam motabang ug mosuporta ang buhatan sa Congressional District sa mga kalihukan ug programa sa lokal nga panggamhanan alang sa kalambuan sa probinsya.

Ang nasangpit nga proyekto, mokabat sa 5.7 kilometros ang kalay-on nga mahimong konkretong kalsada sa coastal areas sa maong lugar diin apil maka-benipisyo ang 3 ka barangays mao ang Poblacion, Sto. Niño ug Madagooc. (KKD, LGU Agusan del Norte/PIA Agusan del Norte)

 

Friday, 29, 2022

Drug personality bust during campaign against illegal drugs

AGUSAN DEL SUR – The personnel of Philippine National Police (PNP) - Agusan del Sur Police Provincial Office (ADSPPO) headed by Police Colonel Jovito C Canlapan, Acting Provincial Director, conducted a buy-bust operation resulting to the arrest of one drug personality on July 25, 2022.

PCol Canlapan identified the arrested person  as male, 32 years old, married, driver and a resident of Purok-3A, Poblacion, Trento, Agusan del Sur. 

Personnel of Bunawan Municipal Police Station (MPS) and Agusan del Sur Provincial Intelligence Unit (PIU), in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)-13 conducted an anti-illegal drug operation through buy-bust that resulted in the arrest of the aforesaid person and confiscation of the following items to with; a. Two (2) heat sealed transparent plastic sachet containing white crystalline substance believed to be shabu with estimated weight of MOL 0.110 grams with DDB value amounting to Php1,000.00; and b. One (1) piece five hundred peso bill with serial number QB348230 (buy bust money).

Search and seizure were conducted with the presence of lawful witnesses.

“We commit to do everything we can, to stamp out illegal drugs and any criminality in the province. To the personnel of Bunawan MPS under Police Captain Julius A Vallejo and ADS-PIU under PLtCol Timothy S Arciso, Jr., keep up the good work! Your laborious efforts paved the way to acquire the justice that the victim and family deserved. To the criminals lurking in our province, you can’t hide from the force of law, for we will ensure that it will be delivered for your lawless acts,” said PCol Canlapan. 

This is in line with the Process Excellence perspective of the PNP P.A.T.R.O.L. Plan 2030 under the objective, Improving the Crime Solution Efficiency of the PPO. (ADSPPO/PIA-Agusan del Sur)

Friday, July 29, 2022

AgSur Cops nab suspects for violation of RA 10591 

PROSPERIDAD, Agusan del Sur -- Personnel of Agusan del Sur Police Provincial Office headed by Police Colonel Jovito C Canlapan, Acting Provincial Director, nabbed the two suspects for the Violation of Republic Act 10591 otherwise known as the “Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act”, on July 24, 2022 (Sunday).

Personnel of Sta. Josefa Municipal Police Station (MPS) received a cellular phone call from a concerned citizen informing that the subject was holding a caliber .45 pistol with serial NO. 735182. PNP personnel immediately responded to the place of incident, upon arrival caught on the act that certain alias "Domeng" handed to alias "Donny" the aforementioned firearm, then and there responding police officers chased and arrested the said suspect.

Arrested persons and confiscated firearms are now in the custody of Sta. Josefa MPS for documentation and proper disposition.

"This accomplishment is another proof that through the support and collaboration of the community in the campaign against criminality, we will easily attain a safer place for every AgSurnons. To the personnel of Sta. Josefa MPS under PLt Ricky D Ramos, keep up the good work! Your efforts paved the way to acquire the justice that the victim and family deserved. To the criminals lurking in our province, you can’t hide from the force of law, for we will ensure that it will be delivered for your lawless acts,” said PCol Canlapan. 

This is in line with the Process Excellence perspective of the PNP P.A.T.R.O.L. Plan 2030 under the Objective, Improving the Crime Solution Efficiency of the PPO. (ADSPPO/ PIA-Agusan del Sur)

 

Thursday, July 28, 2022

For a Healthy Tagbina: LGU Celebrates 48th Nutrition Month

TAGBINA, Surigao del Sur --  With the participation of the different barangays, private sectors, and the communities, the Local Government Unit of Tagbina, headed by the Municipal Mayor Hon. Glaiza Jane Polizon-Lanete led the celebration of the country’s annual celebration of Nutrition Month, an event that converged different activities in the pursuit of health and wellness on July 22.

This year’s theme “New Normal Na Nutrisyon Sama-samang Gawan ng Sulosyon” was reflected in the full-packed program and activities facilitated/organized by the LGU at the Tagbina Gymnasium, Tagbina, Surigao del Sur.

The ever-energetic people of Tagbina rose early for the commencement of a Zumba Exercise at 5:00AM. This was then followed by a Color Fun Run held at 6:00AM. The excitement was even intensified by different contests held at 1:00PM which included the following: Market Display, Cooking Contest, Nutri-Quiz (for Pregnant Women and Pre-Scholar Children), Nutri-Dance, Nutri-Jingle, Poster Making, and Pitik Contest. These activities were held simultaneously at the same venue.

Mayor Galay Lanete, in her speech, highlighted the various initiatives of the municipality toward health. Tagbina will be expanding the Feeding Program funded by the Local Children Protection Council alongside health subsidies to all barangays. Additionally, the pregnancy of the Tagbinanhon women will be eased by providing milk, multi-vitamins, and medicines.

On top of these, a new flagship program named “MAYOR GALAY CARES” will be launched to attain zero mortality rates for pregnant women.

The celebration concluded with the Socials and Acquaintance Party for the LGU at 5:00 PM onwards on the same day, with a Back-to-Back Live Band. Truly, the commitment to health and wellness was emphasized through the collaborative effort and support of the Tagbinanhons. (LGU-Tagbina, SDS)

Thursday, July 28, 2022

MAGHANDA intensifies disaster-related information drive

A Meteorological And Geological Hazard Advisories, Warnings and Notifications for Decisive Action (#MAGHANDA) Online Training for the local information officers and media personalities will be conducted on August 19, 2022.

The goal of the online training is to help the Local Government Units (LGUs) in understanding warning messages to facilitate and create better planning for response actions in Disaster Risk Reduction efforts and also capacitate the Local Information Officers and media in developing news reports and articles for better dissemination of warning messages to the public.

The training will capacitate the local information officers and the media in information dissemination of disaster preparedness and disaster-related news. It will also help in understanding advisories and warning messages on natural hazards such as earthquakes, storm surges, typhoons, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, and others.

The Meteorological and Geological Hazard Advisories, Warnings and Notification for Decisive Action or the "MAGHANDA" information caravan that targets 17 regions was inked last March 16, 2022, which will help boost information drive and provide better disaster risk warnings that will help prepare Filipinos all over the country against natural hazards.

Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (DOST-PAGASA), together with the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-PHIVOLCS) and the Department of Science and Technology - Science and Technology Information Institute (DOST-STII) spearheaded the implementation of the MAGHANDA, that is funded by the Department of Science and Technology-Grants in Aid. (DOST-Caraga/MFC/PIA-Caraga)

Wednesday, July 27, 2022

1st PDC miting sa probinsya gipangunahan ni Gob. Angel, VG Rico

DAKBAYAN SA BUTUAN -- Gipangunahan ni Provincial Governor Ma. Angelica Rosedell M. Amante ang unang Provincial Development Council (PDC) Meeting ubos sa iyang administrasyon isip PDC Chairman, karong adlawa, Hulyo 27, didto sa Provincial Training Center, Capitol Compound, Butuan City.

Mihatag usab suporta si Bise Gobernador Enrico R. Corvera nga mitambong sa maong PDC meeting.

Ang mga nahisgutan sa PDC Meeting mao ang direksyon sa probinsya, re-constitution sa Provincial Development Council, presentasyon sa PDC Membership, Composition, Functions and Responsibilies, pag botar sa PDC Sectoral Committee Chairperson ug pag pili sa mga myembro sa sectoral committee, pagpresentar sa Proposed PDC Manual Operations, pagpresentar sa 6th Supplemental Annual Investment Program (AIP) sa tuig 2022 nga gilangkoban sa 47 ka mga Programa, pag-endorso ngadto sa Regional Development Council  sa Sanggunian Resolution No. 5, Series of 2022 ug ang pagtul-id sa Project Title ug kantidad bahin sa rehabilitasyon sa Capitol facility ug uban pang mga kalihokan sa probinsya sa Agusan del Norte.

Sa iyang mensahe, gipasabot ni Gob. Amante ang kamahinungdanon sa nasangpit nga konseho ug ang gisugyot nga mga proyekto aron matabangan ang mga Agusanon, ilabina kadtong mga mag-uuma ug mangingisda sa probinsya.

Matinahuron nga gihangyo sa Gobernador ang mga local government units (LGUs), national government agencies, ug sa mga miyembro sa konseho alang sa ilang tinud-anay nga kooperasyon aron makab-ot ang panglantaw sa probinsiya nga mahimong sentro sa Agro-Processing Center sa Rehiyon sa Caraga ubos sa programang Agusan Up nga gisugdan ni kanhi gobernador ug karon Congressman Dale B. Corvera.

Ang maong aktibidad gitambongan sa komite sa PDC, mga representante gikan sa City/Municipal Officials, 2nd District Representative sa Agusan del Norte ug mga Department Chiefs, ug mga personnel gikan sa Kapitolyo. (Justine L. Perez, LGU Agusan del Norte/PIA Agusan del Norte)

Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Philippine Army, DepEd Launch Literacy Program for IP Soldiers and Former Rebels 

BUENAVISTA, Agusan del Norte – Fifteen Enlisted Personnel under the 23rd Infantry (Masigasig) Battalion (23IB) who are members of the Indigenous Peoples (IP) and 38 Former Rebels (FRs) graduated from the Alternative Learning System (ALS) Program facilitated by the Department of Education Division of Butuan City on July 26, 2022 in Butuan City.

The Army ALS learners, composed of Indigenous Peoples (IP), were enlisted into the regular force through Special Enlistment as part of the government’s support to IP who are most vulnerable to the Communist Terrorist Group's (CTG) recruitment and exploitation.

Majority of the recruited members of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) were not able to finish their studies, making them very vulnerable to radicalization and violent extremism. The CTG exploits those people who lack education especially in far flung areas convincing them to join the New People's Army since it would not be very  difficult for them to raise issues and propaganda to influence, convince and organize them against the government.

“Ang NPA ang hinungdan nganong wala mi kahuman ug eskwela. Sulod sa pila ka tuig nga pagpangalagad nako sa NPA ilang giguba ang among kaugmaon. Dako among pagpasalamat sa gobyerno nga gintagaan mi ug chance nga masugod ug bag-ong panginabuhi (For how many years serving the NPAs, they destroyed our future, they are the reason why I did not finish my studies. I am thankful to the government for giving us chance to start a new life," said Inday Binongkasan, who is the oldest graduate at 54.

The ALS Program was introduced to FRs at the Masigasig Happy Homes as part of their preparation before going back to their community, knowing that the main reason  for their recruitment  by the NPA is their lack of education. 

Meanwhile, Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey P Balingao, the newly installed Commanding Officer of 23IB congratulated the IP Soldiers and FRs for completing the ALS- DepEd program. He said, “we are happy that our soldiers and FRs hurdled the process of undergoing the program that will be to their best interest in continuing their military service and serves as their accomplishment. We also laud the efforts of the ALS teachers who patiently taught them and helped them complete the program. More than anything else, it’s their sacrifices that realized the success of our soldiers and FRs on this momentous day."

After having successfully completed this program, all they can think of is to move forward and become productive and responsible  citizens. Many years ago, most of these graduates were in the dark and holding weapons,  but now they are holding their graduation certificates onward to a better and brighter beginning. 

Despite this feat achieved by the government, the 23IB will unceasingly pursue the remaining members of the communist groups who are hiding in the hinterland boundaries of the province, in the interest of peace and justice to our nation. (2Lt. Paoula Andrea P. Ledesma, CMO Officer, 23IB, 4ID, PA/PIA Agusan del Norte)

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022

AgNor, DAR ug DPWH mosulod og kasabutan alang sa double-lane bridge sa Matabao

DAKBAYAN SA BUTUAN -- Usa ka kasabutan ang gitakdang pirmahan tali sa probinsya, Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) ug Department of Public Works & Highways (DPWH) human giaprobahan kini sa 19th Sangguniang Panlalawigan niadtong adlawng Martes, Hulyo 19 nga magtukod sa tulay sa Barangay Matabao, Buenavista. 

Pinaagi sa Sanggunian Resolution No. 005-2022 aduna nay otoridad si Gob. Angel Amante aron sa pagpirma sa memorandum of agreement tali sa probinsya, DAR, ug Bridges Management Cluster-Unified Project Management Office (BMC-UPMO) ubos sa DPWH alang sa  proyektong double-lane Buenavista-Matabao Bridge nga nagsukod og 28.80 linear meters ubos sa programang Tulay ng Pangulo Para sa Kaunlarang Pang-Agraryo (TPKP) sa DAR.

Nasayran nga resulta kini nga proyekto sa hangyo sa probinsya ngadto sa DAR aron mas molambo pa ang kahimtang sa matag komunidad ning probinsya subay sa mandato sa buhatan nga matubag ang panginahanglan sa 3 ka milyon nga agrarian reform beneficiaries  sa kapin 2 milyon nga agrarian reform communities sa tibook nasod ubos sa RA 6657 kun Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law ug RA 9700 kun Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program Extension with Reform (CARPER).

Giklaro sa maong kasabutan nga ang pundo maggikan sa nasangpit nga mga ahensya samtang counterpart sa probinsya ang  galastuson alang sa road-right-of-way. 

Ang SR 005-2022 gipangamahanan ni Bokal Dick Victor B. Carmona ug giaprobahan sa pinakaunang regular nga sesyon sa 19th SP. (JVDemain, LGU Agusan del Norte/PIA Agusand el Norte)

 

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Kahalagahan ng breastfeeding para maging malusog ang mga bata, tinalakay sa isang forum sa Butuan City

Ni Jennifer P. Gaitano

LUNGSOD NG BUTUAN -- Bilang bahagi ng selebrasyon ng National Nutrition Month sa buwan ng Hulyo, mas napalawig pa ang kampanya ng gobyerno laban sa malnutrisyon, kahalagahan ng breastfeeding o pagpapasuso, at pagpapatupad ng Executive Order 51 o ang Milk Code of the Philippines.

Labordo

Pinangunahan ito ng National Nutrition Council (NNC) Caraga, kasama ang United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) sa isinagawang forum sa Butuan City.

Ayon kay Dr. Archie Niño Labordo, Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator ng NNC-Caraga, hindi lamang ang mga nanay ang dapat makaalam sa kahalagahan ng breastfeeding na may naidudulot na kabutihan sa kalusugan at nutrisyon ng mga bata, kundi maging ang iba't-ibang sektor na may mga programa at serbisyong ibinibigay sa komunidad.

“Dapat malaman hindi lang para sa ating mga nanay, magulang at pamilya na alam ang kahalagahan ng breastfeeding o pagpapasuso sa mga sanggol, maging sa mga manggagawa tulad natin na nasa gobyerno na siyang nagbibigay programa at serbisyo para sa pagtiyak ng tamang nutrisyon sa sektor. Maging ang mga nasa nong-government organizations o probadong sector ay may malaking kontribusyon rin sa pagsiguro na akma ang kanilang naibibigay na tulong sa sector ng kabataan,” ani ni Labordo.

Naging positibo rin ang naidulot ng nasabing forum dahil aktibong nakilahok sa kampanya ang iba't-ibang sektor.

Nagpahayag din sila ng kanilang suporta sa pagpapatupad ng mga polisiya o ordinansa na may kinalaman sa pagtiyak na maibibigay ang tamang nutrisyon sa mga bata, lalo na sa panahong may emergency o disaster.

"Bilang isang ina, mahalaga na malaman kung papaano masigurong malusog ang aking anak, and through this orientation ng NNC, marami akong natutunan lalo na kung gaano kahalaga ang pagpapasuso sa baby dahil nagbibigay pala ito ng purong sustansiya sa kanila hanggang sa kanilang paglaki," tugon ni Earlie Jul M. Fajardo mula sa Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Caraga.

Importante rin ang kampanyang ito para kay April Love Oja, mula sa Father Saturnino Urios University (FSUU) ng Butuan City dahil marami rin siyang kakilala na hindi masyado alam ang magandang naidudulot ng breastfeeding sa kanilang mga anak. "Importante para sa mga magulang na malaman ang importansya ng breastfeeding upang maging healthy o malusog ang kanilang mga anak," banggit niya.

Umaasa naman ang NNC Caraga na mas maging seryoso ang publiko sa pagtulong sa gobyerno na matugunan ang pangangailangan ng mga bata at maiwasan ang malnutrisyon, at magkaroon ng magandang kinabukasan. (JPG/PIA-Caraga)

 

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

DTI AgNor distributes livelihood kits to MSMEs of Buenavista

BUTUAN CITY -- The Department of Trade and Industry Agusan del Norte (DTI ADN) Provincial Office through the Negosyo Center Buenavista distributed livelihood kits under the Livelihood Seeding Program – Negosyo Serbisyo Sa Barangay (LSP-NSB). 

A total of 10 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) were provided with livelihood kits valuing. at Php80,000. Beneficiaries of the program included seven sari-sari store owners, one agrivet supply, one barbeque store and one bakery. 

"Dako among pasalamat sa gihatag nga assistance sa DTI sa amoa nga mga gagmay nga negosyante. Kani among palambuon para makahatag ug dugang income sa among pamilya (Thank you DTI for helping small business owners grow ang providing additional assistance),” said Crisanta Dela Rama, one of the beneficiaries of the said activity.

The LSP-NSB is a program of DTI that allows a wider reach of business development assistance by bringing government services closer to the people through partnerships between relevant local government units and DTI officials. Through Barangay Development Councils (BDCs), the DTI shall help capacitate Barangay personnel to provide basic business advisory or information dissemination services to MSMEs in the locality. (DTI Agusan del Norte/PIA Agusan del Norte)

 

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Cabadbaran City’s Veggie Techno Demo Farm unveiled

BUUTAN CITY -- Three months after its kick-off, the Local Government Unit of Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte through its City Agriculture Office, in partnership with the Department of Agriculture - Caraga High-Value Crops Development Program (HVCDP) and private seed companies, culminates the Vegetable Production Technology Expo through a field day and harvest festival at Panlaisan, Cabadbaran City, on Monday.

The one (1) hectare techno-demo farm established last April, aims to showcase the potential area of vegetable production in the city, whilst utilizing a previously irrigated 270-hectare area under the Pandanon Irrigation System that has been dried up for many years.

Cabadbaran City Agriculturist Maria Arceli Soria said that the techno-demo farm serves as a show window to test the viability of the space, given its soil condition before introducing it to interested vegetable growers for the expansion of the city's vegetable production.

Cabadbaran City Mayor Judy Chin-Amante also eyes the area as a potential site for veggie mass production given that the business investment in the city is expanding.

"With the entry of a big shopping mall in the city, this is a challenge to our local farmers to produce more so we could provide them with the supply of food they need," Mayor Chin-Amante said.

Regional Technical Director Rebecca R. Atega also lauds the effort of LGU Cabadbaran in prioritizing the needs of the local farmers in terms of market linkage, thus, one way to strengthen this is by clustering approach.

"We appreciate the forward-looking of our LGU Cabadbaran, what we can provide now is to cluster all of these associations so we could have an orderly system from production to processing up onto the marketing and Kadiwa," RTD Atega said.

Jose Ian Delacruz and Stephen Dy, the farmer-cooperators of the land said that the demo farm helps their fellow vegetable growers to have options in planting.

 

“From the technologies offered by the participating seed companies, this could maximize our vegetable production since they can already identify what’s viable and suitable to plant. Hence, this could also boost our local production since most of our high-value crops are from Northern Mindanao and Davao region,” they said.

Marilyn Baron, President of the Cabadbaran City Vegetable Growers Association (CCVEGA), is grateful to the Department of Agriculture for setting up the initiative for them to apply what they have gathered from the site to their farms.

“We were amazed by the performance of other varieties of seeds which we think could produce a higher yield. The higher the yield, the higher the income for our association,” Baron said.

Around 250 participants from different farmers' cooperatives and associations (FCA) in Cabadbaran City including Barangay Agriculture Workers and Barangay Agriculture and Fisheries Para-Technicians attended the field day.

Seed Companies also set up their booths showcasing their products using their varieties from the farms. Ramgo International Corporation, Pilipinas KANEKO Seeds, East-West Seeds Co. Incorporated, Seedworks Philippines Incorporated, and Allied Botanical Corporation participated in this activity. Meanwhile, SYNGENTA Philippines Inc., YARA International, and BacPhil Planters Corporation participate in the showcase of fertilizers and chemicals.

Moreover, RTD Atega together with the Officials of the LGU Cabadbaran also recognizes the efforts of the participating farmer-cooperators and private seed companies through an awarding ceremony. (Kent Warren H. Fugoso, DA-13 RAFIS, PIA Agusan del Norte)

 

Monday, July 25, 2022

LGU Dinagat Islands, TESDA gipanghingusgan ang skills training alang sa Carpentry NC II

SAN JOSE  Dinagat Islands (PIA) --Gipanghingusgan sa Provincial Labor, Employment, and Manpower Office (PLEMO) ang pakigalayon sa Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) alang sa pagpahigayon sa Skills Training on Carpentry National Certificate II Training Induction Program, niadtong Hulyo 22, 2022 Capitol Ground, Cuarinta, San Jose, ning probinsya.

Sigon pa kang Provincial Labor, Employment, and Manpower Officer Lucia V. Galabo, nga gusto nila makahatag sa nagkadaiyang skills training sama sa masonry, carpentry, ug electrical installation aron mapalapdan pa ang kahibalo sa mga Dinagatnon pinaagi sa programa sa TESDA nga aduna'y National Certificate (NC) gikan nga usa sa requirements ilabi na sa mga construction companies. 

Aduna 50 ka mga partisipante gikan sa nagkalain-laing barangay sa San Jose nga moserbisyo sulod sa 23 hangtud 25 kaadlaw, sugod Hulyo 22. 

Ang nasangpitnga mga partisepante adunay madawat nga training support funds nga P160.00 pesos matag adlaw, CIA kantidad P500.00, PPE nga P500.00 ug insurance nga P100.00 pinaagi sa GSIS. 

Giindusar usab sa TESDA ang uban pa nilang mga training sama sa Driving NC II, Prepare Land Leading to ACP NC III, Barangay Health Services NC III, Process Food by Sugar Fermentation Leading to Food Processing NC II, Process Food by Fermentation and Pickling Leading to Food Processing NC II, Bookkeeping NC III, ug Trainer’s Methodology I. 

Ang maong kalihukan gitambungan kini nila Supervising Manpower Development Officer Maricel O. Caduyac, PLEMO DEMO I Melanie M. Buarao, TESDA Provincial Director Engr. Loel D. Mañigo, TESDA-PTC Center Administrator Judith C. Asegurado, Carpentry NC II Trainee Romeo Artigo, TESDA-PTC Registrar-Designate Mary Joy S. Lopez, ug PESO Manager Designate Myrlinda J. Navarrete. (Provincial Information Office- Dinagat Islands/PIA- Dinagat Islands)

 

Monday, July 25, 2022

Government Troops Engage in IP Dialogue

CABADBARAN CITY, Agusan del Norte --  An inter-agency visitation was conducted to reach out to various Indigenous Cultural Communities (ICCs) and Indigenous People (IPs) from the municipalities of Remedios Trinidad Romuldez, Cabadbaran City, and Tubay, all of Agusan del Norte, on Friday, held at Covered Court, Brgy Putting Bato, Cabadbarad City.

The said activity was spearheaded by the National Commission on Indigenous People (NCIP) Caraga together with the Indigenous People Mandatory Representative of Agusan del Norte, Datu Dakula Randy Catarman, Vice Mayor of Cabadbaran City, Hon. Rey G Jamboy, 29th Infantry "Matatag" Battalion, 65IB, and various line agencies in Agusan del Norte.

The visit aimed to meet and talk with IP leaders and elders to know about their issues and concerns, especially on  the management of their ancestral domain, and to assess how the government, through the various local units and agencies, will help them, particularly in their agricultural livelihood for sustainability and in maintaining peace and order in the area.  

Likewise, Col. Jason M. Saldua, Commanding Officer of 29IB, expressed his gratitude: "I am truly grateful for the presence of everyone in this peace dialogue." It is always good to see various agencies of the government collaborate to come up with a solution to address the various issues and concerns of the people. "Our mandate is to bridge the gaps and resolve issues by providing the right services needed by the people, especially in those geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAS)."

"With your active support, we can maintain and achieve an inclusive peace in your communities." "Rest assured that the 29IB will always be here to help you and do its best to secure and protect the people," he added. (2Lt. Rose Ann Mae U. Cordova, CMO Officer, 29IB PA/PIA Agusan del Norte)

 

Monday, July 25, 2022

𝟏𝟕 𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte (PIA) -- A total of seventeen (17) deserving and talented 2022 Department of Science and Technology - Science Education Institute Science & Technology (DOST-SEI S&T) Undergraduate Scholarship Program qualifiers from the province together with their parents/legal guardians attended the Orientation and Signing of Scholarship Agreement conducted by DOST-Caraga with the support of DOST-Surigao del Norte on July 22, 2022 held at Rejulzhalem EY Miner Suites, Surigao City.

The scholarship privileges, policies, and obligations were discussed by Ms. Kris Kimberly A. Baliña, Regional Scholarship Coordinator. 

During the open forum, clarifications and questions raised by qualifiers and their legal guardians regarding the scholarship were also addressed as part of the orientation. After understanding the nature and duration of the contract, the signing of the scholarship agreement commenced. 

DOST-SDN Provincial S&T Director and DOST scholar-graduate, Ms. Mariel Makinano, also inspired the new batch of scholars during her opening message and motivated them to use their potentials to cross limits, bridge gaps, and give back to the Filipino people.

The qualifiers will enjoy the full benefits of the scholarship for the whole duration of their program of study which includes a monthly stipend of ₱7,000; tuition fee and other school fee subsidy up to ₱40,000 per regular academic year; ₱10,000 for learning materials and/or connectivity allowance per academic year; ₱10,000 thesis allowance and ₱1,000 graduation allowance; ₱1,000 one-time clothing allowance; and one actual economy class round trip fare per academic year.

For inquiries about DOST-SEI scholarship programs, you may visit our office or message our Facebook page Department of Science and Technology - Surigao del Norte. (DOST- SDN/PIA-Surigao del Norte)