Friday, August 5, 2022

PPO Dinagat Islands  culminates 27th PCR Month celebration

SAN JOSE, Dinagat Islands  Aug. 5 (PIA) -- The Police Provincial Office (PPO) of Dinagat Islands culminated the 27th Police Community Relations Month Celebration in the province. 

The activity is anchored on the theme, “Ugnayang Pulisya at Komunidad Tungo sa Mapayapa, Maayos at Maunlad na Pamayanan."

The activity was participated by deserving Individuals  and Organizational Stakeholders Awardees, PNP personnel, and Kabataan Kontra Droga at Terorismo (KKDAT) members who immensely contributed to the attainment of the mission and vision of the Philippine National Police.

In his message, Vice-Governor Benglen B. Ecleo emphasized the importance of forging stronger partnership and community support in peace making, and how crucial the role of the community in crime prevention efforts. 

He said that the Provincial Government is expressing its full support for the Dinagat Islands Police Provincial Office in joining the nation in revitalizing the crucial role of the community in peacekeeping and nation building.

Higlighting the activity was the giving of awards to Libjo Municipal Police Station as an Outstanding Municipal Police Station.

Also, individual outstanding awards were given to Police Staff Sergeant Joseph Q. Geltura as Outstanding PCAD Junior PNCO; NUP Tracee Joy O. Brace, NUP Jeia M. Tubo, NUP Maria Dian R. Simogan, NUP Edcyl T. Litang, NUP Mitchel A. Rodriguez and NUP Charissa T. Rubio as Outstanding PCAD NUP.

Meanwhile, stakeholders from Sanny D. Seco, Pastor Arnel S Sarion, Cagdianao Mining Corporation, Libjo Mining Corporation Oriental Vision Mining Corporation, San Roque Metals Incorporation and Sinosteel Philippines HY Mining Corporation were also given certificates of appreciation for their invaluable support and unwavering commitment to all the community  activities of Dinagat Islands. PPO thereby contributing to the attainment of the Mission and Vision of the Philippine National Police. (Susil D. Ragas, PIA- Dinagat Islands/PPO- Dinagat Islands)

 

 

Friday, August 5, 2022

NIA Caraga continues rehabilitation of irrigation facilities

The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Caraga continues to repair and rehabilitate the Taguibo dam, one of the worst hit by typhoon Odette last December 16, 2021. 

After Typhoon Odette hit the region, the National Irrigation Authority (NIA) Caraga recorded a total of P 105 million in damage to the irrigation facilities (dams, canals, drainage, IA halls, etc.).

Cabadbaran-Taguibo River Irrigation System (CabTRIS), a National Irrigation System is serving a total of 2,891 farmer-beneficiaries and has a service area of 3,606.32 hectares. It has two dams located in Cabadbaran City and Barangay Taguibo, Butuan City,  all in Agusan del Norte.

The dam located in Barangay Taguibo,, Butuan City is one of the worst hit facilities that needed urgent repair given the extent of the damage and to reduce the economic loss of the farmers and community in the area.

The repair with a total cost of 33 million that started last May 25, 2022, and is expected to be completed on November 20, 2022.

According to Jane Huqueriza, Public Relations Officer, as of August 5, 2022, the repair completion is at  49.3%. She also added that despite the extent of the damage caused by the typhoon, NIA is able to provide water services to all the farmers in the area. 

The National Irrigation Authority (NIA) coordinated with the Taguibo River Water Quality Management Area (TRWQMA) on the schedule of the release of water from the Butuan City Water District (BCWD) dam to ensure the safety of the personnel working in the area. (NIA-Caraga, MFC/PIA-Caraga)

 

 

Friday, August 5, 2022

DOST Dinagat Islands conducts virtual Training on Socila Media Marketing and Basic Infographics for MSMEs 

SAN JOSE, Dinagat Islands, Aug.5 (PIA) -- The Provincial Science and Technology Center of Dinagat Islands recently conducted the virtual Training on Social Media Marketing and Basic Infographics for MSMEs (Micro Small Medium Enterprises) as part of the CY 2022 series of technology trainings for the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP).

A total of 15 participants from DOST Dinagat Islands SETUP and community project beneficiaries are trained by the experts from the  DOST-Science and Technology Information Institute (DOST STII) and several MSMEs from the province of Agusan del Norte and Agusan del Sur also attended the said training.

With the uncertainty of small businesses coping up on this health crisis, the training aims to teach the MSMEs the opportunity in engaging with customers through social media to increase brand awareness and sales. It drives to teach participants the use of infographics for content or product shareability and business branding.

The series of technology trainings under SETUP are crafted to provide MSMEs under the food sector, machinery and engineering, agriculture, and others the key knowledge, and skills for business productivity improvement.

Want to know more about SETUP?

Talk to us!

Visit DOST Dinagat Islands’ Provincial Office at Purok 4, Don Ruben, San Jose, PDI or message us through our Facebook Page for more info. (DOST- Dinagat Islands/PIA-Dinagat Islands)

 

Friday, August 5, 2022

238 AgNor PWDs to benefit free operations

BUTUAN CITY – Persons with disabilities (PWDs) from the different municipalities of the province of Agusan del Norte and Butuan City availed of the free bone screening and medical assessment facilitated by the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) and conducted by Tebow Cure Hospital Medical Team from Davao City.

PSWDO Agusan del Norte chief Dr. Silver Joy Tejano said, a total of 238 PWDs have passed the screening and assessment and will benefit the free operations at Tebow Cure Hospital in Davao City. “The transportation of the PWDs in going to Davao City for their operations will be sponsored by their respective local government units,” Tejano added.

The 238 PWDs who qualified the free operations include 177 with harelip/cleft palate, 17 with hernia condition, and 44 with orthopedic conditions, said Dr. Tejano.

Maria Alyssa Intong from Barangay Comagascas, Cabadbaran City of the province of Agusan del Norte, one of the PWDs is grateful to the provincial government for facilitating this kind of program for the PWDs. She also hopes that the provincial government will continue to conduct this kind of activity, so other PWDs like her can also avail and benefit of the free services.

Also, Edmar Pimontil from Cabadbaran City is hopeful that Tebow Cure Hospital will continue to help PWDs and will serve more PWDs not only in Agusan del Norte but all PWDs who need their help and services. “It is a big help to us, all are free, from screening, assessment to operation, a big relief to us,” said Pimontil.

Tebow Cure Hospital Social Services Director Rosemarie Baco, revealed that the team is tasked to  visit different regions to offer the services of the hospital. In Caraga region, first visit was made to the of province of Agusan del Norte then followed by Agusan del Sur and Surigao del Sur. (NCLM, PIA Agusan del Norte)

 

Friday, August 5, 2022

Scouting Integration Bill Filed in Congress

BUTUAN CITY -- While there is an ongoing debate on mandatory ROTC in the academe,  Agusan del Norte Representative Dale B. Corvera filed House Bill No. 3053 which seeks to integrate Scouting in the curriculum for elementary and junior high schools in the country including the private schools. 

“While Scouting in the Philippines is school based, and DepEd supports its revitalization, and even encourages its officials and schoolchildren to participate in Scouting activities, it is not mandatory for all students to take up Scouting thus some schools have not offered Scouting at all, thereby denying the schoolchildren the benefits of Scouting”, Corvera laments. The proposed law once approved will make Scouting a regular subject in the curriculum and will put premium on the mandate of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) and the Girl Scouts of the Philippines (GSP) to inculcate patriotism and nationalism in the youth while training them to become responsible leaders in the future and contribute in nation building. The Scouting program through the BSP and GSP which are the largest youth organizations in the country, is seen as an effective program in the leadership and value formation of every child.

The proposed measure also provides exemption from ROTC and other similar programs that may be created and implemented in the future for Scouts who shall reach the Eagle Scout Rank, the highest rank attainable in Scouting.

Leading our young people to become Scouts is also leading their way to become responsible citizens of the future”, Corvera said.

Corvera is a decorated Scout leader and the current National President of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines and Chairman of the Asia Pacific Regional Scout Committee of the World Organization of the Scout Movement. (CDO AND/PIA Agusan del Norte)

Thursday, August 4, 2022

Carrascalanon ranks 3rd for Outstanding Rural Women 2022 in Caraga

CARRASCAL, Surigao del Sur -- The  Department of Agriculture (DA) Caraga awarded Mrs. Emily P. Nimes, owner of Emily Integrated Farm located in Barangay Gamuton, Carrascal, of this province as the 3rd Place Winner in the Search for Outstanding Rural Women 2022 in the region. 

Said recognition is  embodied in the Magna Carta for Women which recognizes women's endeavor and contribution towards the development of the agri-fisheries sector in their respective communities.

Mrs. Nimes received the following farming inputs as in-kind prizes, to wit:
√ 20 heads (chicks) of free-range chicken;
√ 20 seedlings of guyabano;
√ 20 seedlings of jackfruit;
√ 10 seedlings of lemon;
√ 10 seedlings of mangosteen;
√ 1 bag of vermicompost;
√ 75 fruiting bags of mushroom; and
√ packs of assorted vegetable seeds such as kalabasa, sitaw, kangkong, atsal, kamatis, and others.

The LGU-Carrascal and the Municipal Agriculturist’s Office officials/employees extended their warm congratulations to Mrs. Nimes for her contribution to the community and to the  environment. (Carrascal FITS-Center/PIA Surigao del Sur)

Thursday, August 4, 2022

Seedlings alang sa tree planting ubos sa cash-for-work scheme, miabot na

DAKBAYAN SA BUTUAN -- Miabot na ang nagkadaiyang mga seedlings alang sa gikatakdang tree planting activity pinaagi sa cash-for-work scheme ubos sa Risk Resiliency Program-Climate Change and Mitigation-Disaster Risk Reduction [RRP-CCAM-DRR] sa Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) nga nag-apil og partnership tali sa probinsya diha sa pagpananum og kahoy ubos sa Lunhaw’ng Agusan Program sa AGUSAN UP!.

Mokabat sa 9,600 ka seedlings nga fruit ug forest trees ang miabot niadtong Hulyo 29, sama sa Molave - 1250, Red lawaan - 1250, Narra - 1000, Durian - 1700, Rambutan - 2200 ug Lanzones - 2200. Laing 3,500 nga Palawan Cherry usab ang ihatod sunod semana.

Ang maong seedlings, ipang apod-apod ngadto sa nagkadaiyang barangay sa lungsod sa Carmen, Nasipit, Jabonga, Kitcharao, Santiago, RTR, Magallanes ug Las Nieves. 

Gipunting nga matamnan ang 23,000 ektaryas nga parte sa protection areas sa probinsya sa Agusan del Norte aron mapabaskug ug ma-protektahan ang kinaiyahan. Gihimo usab kini aron maka mugna og trabaho sa nasangpit nga mga lugar. (LGU Agusan del Norte/PIA Agusan del Norte)

Thursday, August 4, 2022

Kapin 200 ka mga mag-uuma misalmot sa Agriboost Farmers Field Day on Vegetable Production Technologies

DAKBAYAN SA BUTUAN -- Gipahigayon ang Agriboost Farmers Field Day on Vegetable Production Technologies sa pagpanguna sa Butuan City Agriculturist Office uban sa mga seeds company nga boluntaryong nagdemo sa ilang mga vegetable production protocols kaniadtong lunes, August 1. Gisalmutan kini sa kapin 200 ka mga mag-uuma sa syudad.

Ang aktibidad gipahigayon aron ang tanan maka obserba, makatandi ug makadayeg sa nagkalain-laing gipakitang vegetable agribusiness model asa pwedeng makopya o masundog sa komunidad. Katuyuan sab niini aron mapalambo ang kapasidad isip mga mag-uuma sa gulay sa ingon mutaas ang lokal vegetable production, mutaas ang kita sa matag panimalay ug makab-ot ang food security sa matag pamilya.  

Nagpasalamat ang usa ka mag-uuma ug Nongnong Farmers Association Chairman nga si Shiela Maglines sa kahigayunang nakatuon pinaagi sa FFS tungod nakat-unan niini ang mga bag-ong teknolohiya nga makatabang sa iyang kaumahan.

Mahinumduman nga gimugna ang Farmers Field School kun FFS sa pagpanguna sa City Agriculturist Office bulan sa Mayo tuig 2022 nga molungtad hangtud bulan sa Septyembre tuig 2022. Kini aron masayran ang katakus ug kaalam sa mga mag-uuma sa vegetable production ug pinaagi niini madugangan ug mapalambo pa ang kahibalo alang sa malahutayong panguma.

Mitambong sa Farmers Field Day sila City Councilor Arturo Gado Committee Chair on Agriculture, Fisheries and Agro-Forestry, Konsehal Cherry May Busa Committee Chair on Science and Technology, Konsehal Rey Desiata Committee Chair on Urban Planning and Infrastructure, Caraga State University, DTI,DOST, DA Caraga ug uban pang mga bisita nga mipasalig sa padayong pagpadako sa suporta sa sektor sa mga mag-uuma aron magmalahutayon ang tanang programa ug proyekto nga nasugdan.

Kini nga kalihokan usa sa pagpatuman sa Agriboost Project nga nagpakita sa lain-laing vegetable production nga misunod sa bag-ong teknolohiya asa hugtanung gisuportahan ni Mayor Ronnie Vicente Lagnada pinaagi sa City Agriculturist Office. (Butuan City PIO/PIA Agusan del Norte)

 

Thursday, August 4, 2022

Kasaulogan sa Symbolic 100Mth Filipino, gipahigayon 

BUENAVISTA, Agusan del Norte -- Ang symbolic 100 millionth nga mga baby mamahimo nang walo (8) ka tuig kaniadtong July 27, 2014, nga timailhan sa kasaulogan karong tuiga diin naka sentro sa tema nga, “Bigyang Halaga ang Bawat Pinoy sa Pag-unlad Ngayon at Bukas! Sa Ika-Walong Taon: Edukasyon at Kalusugan, Palakasin Bilang Saligan ng Kaunlaran.”

Sigun sa POPCOM, nagpabiling hagit sa gobyerno ang pagkahimugso sa ika-100 ka milyon nga bata tungod kay maka dugang kini sa kapasidad sa pamilya sa paghatag sa panginahanglan sa edukasyon, pagkaon, ug maayong panglawas sa ilang mga anak. Dugang sa ahensya nga kini nga kalihokan ang matud pa nanawagan sa paghatag ug aktibo nga pagtagad sa edukasyon ug maayong panglawas, nga mamahimong pundasyon sa kalambuan sa pamilya ug komunidad.

Si POPCOM Executive Director Undersecretary Dr. Juan Antonio A. Perez III naghatag og gibug-aton sa pagtinabangay sa pagpangita sa mas maayong kalidad sa kinabuhi alang sa 100 nga simbolikong mga bata. “We aim to provide quality life for these babies, now children, and make every Filipino count in the progress and development of the country as the population increases rapidly every year,” dugang pa ni Usec. Perez.

Base sa Census sa Pilipinas tuig 2021, ang populasyon miabot na sa 111,046,913 nga naay growth rate nga 1.39% ug nagpadayon ug kadaghan sukad pa sa mga tuig 1970s.

Walo ka tuig na ang milabay sukad ang Commission on Population and Development mibisita sa mga ospital, lying-in ug birthing clinics sa tibuuk Pilipinas aron mailhan ang ika-100Mth nga mga baby nga mahimong simbolo sa 100 million nga populasyon sa nasod. (Gabrielle Paolo M. Mordeno, POPCOM Caraga/PIA Agusan del Norte)

 

 

 

Thursday, August 4, 2022

POPCOM gikombinsi mga LGUs sa lokalisasyon na programa 

BUENAVISTA, Agusan del Norte -- Ang Commission on Population and Development Caraga nagpasabot sa mga stratehiya sa lokalisasyon sa Philippine Population and Development Program (PPDP) sa pagsunod sa giaprobahan nga POPCOM Devolution Transition Plan (DTP) sa Department of Budget and Management (DBM) sa mga local government units (LGUs) sa rehiyon sa Caraga.

Ang POPCOM Caraga nga gipangunahan ni Regional Director Alexander A. Makinano ug ang iyang mga senior staff nagpahigayon og orientasyon sa mga Local Chief Executives (LCEs) ug pahimatngon sa mga membro sa Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Sangguniang Panglungsod ug Sangguniang Bayan sa sesyon sa konseho sa lain-lain na probinsiya, siyudad ug munisipiyo sa rehiyon para suportahan ang program thrusts and direction sa PPDP sulod sa konteksto sa debulosyon ingon sa gimando sa  Executive Order 138 ug ang IRR niini. Ang template sa ordinansa gi-endorso usab sa mga LGUs para sa pagtukod og opisina sa population and development sa matag LGUs. 

Dugang pa, ang mga LCEs gigiyahan usab sa maong orientasyon og unsaon pag-abaga ang mga serbisyo sa population and development, Family planning services ug serbisyo para sa kaayohan sa mga bata ug mga kabatan-onan sugod 2022 sa kasamtangan nga debolusyon sa gimando na Supreme Court (SC) ruling sa petisyon sa Mandanas-Garcia.   

Malaumon si RD Makinano nga ang mga giingong serbisyo hatagan og prayoridad ug makakuha ug dugang suporta ug pasalig gikan sa mga LCEs ug mga stakeholders. Gikutlo ni Director nga ang DBM Local Budget Memorandum (LBM) No. 82 naghatag og National Tax Allotment (NTA) nga gamiton sa pagpundo sa bug-os na debolusyon sa mga  basic services para sa mga National Government Agencies (NGAs) nga adunay approved DTP. 

Ang POPCOM usa sa mga NGAs nga adunay approved DTP sa DBM sa pagkakaron. (Dian Joy L. Martinez, POPCOM Caraga/PIA Caraga)

 

Thursday, August 4, 2022

Popcom nagpasabot sa pagbalhin sa programa sa LGUs

DAKBAYAN SA BUTUAN -- Ang Commission on Population and Development Caraga Region nagpasabot sa mga Local Chief Executives sa Siargao Island ug Surigao del Sur sa lokalisasyon sa Philippine Population and Development Program o PPDP thrusts and directions 2022-2028 pinaagi sa Devolution Transition Plan sa POPCOM nga aprobado sa Department of Budget and Management.

Ang POPCOM naghangyo sa mga opisyal sa lokal nga kagamhanan nga dugangan ang pundo para sa Family Planning, Population and Development, ug programa sa kaayuhan sa children ug adolescent gikan sa nadawat nga National Tax Allocation sa mga LGUs pinasikad sa Department of Budget and Management Local Budget Memorandum No. 82.

Si Rosalia G. Climaco, Assistant Regional Director sa POPCOM Caraga, ug May Ann O. Escobal, Information Officer I, gi presenta sa mga Mayor, Vice Mayor ug mga myembro sa Sanguniang Bayan sa San Isidro ug General Luna ang DTP sa POPCOM pinasikad sa Executive Order (EO) 138 ug Implementing Rules and Regulations niini. Giadtuan usab nila ang Dapa, Burgos, Santa Monica, ug San Benito aron ipasabot ang POPCOM Devolution Transition Plan sa mga lider sa maong mga lokal nga kagamhanan.

Sa laing bahin, si POPCOM Caraga Regional Director Alexander A. Makinano gibisita usab ang mga lokal nga kagamhanan sa San Miguel ug San Agustin, Surigao del Sur. Gi presentar ni RD Makinano sa Municipal Administrator sa San Miguel ang PPDP localization ug ang importansya sa paghimo ug Municipal Population and Development Office o MPDO base sa DBM-approved Devolution Transition Plan. 

Malampuson usab ang pagbisita ni RD Makinano sa San Agustin, Surigao del Sur. Mapasalamaton si RD Makinano kang Honorable Mayor Nick Alameda sa pasalig niini nga pagendorso sa Sanguniang Bayan sa San Agustin nga gipangunahan ni Honorable Vice Mayor Alex De Guzman ang pag pasar sa ordinansa nga mag tukod ug Municipal Population and Development Office sa maong munisipyo.

Sa laing bahin, gibisita ni Nashville B. Pasaylo, Planning Officer II, ang lokal nga kagamhanan sa Cantilan, Surigao del Sur ug gi presenta kang Honorable Mayor Philip A. Pechay ug sa mga miyembro sa Sanguniang Bayan ang PPDP localization. (Gabrielle Paolo M. Mordeno, POPCOM Caraga/PIA Caraga)

 

Thursday, August 4, 2022

Adolescent mothers nakadawat og financial nga assistance

DAKBAYAN SA BUTUAN -- Nakadawat og pinansyal nga assistance ang mga adolescent mothers ubos sa programa nga Social Protection Program for Adolescent Mothers and their Children sa Barangay Doongan Covered Court, ning syudad kaniadtong Hulyo 28.

Gihatagan og prayoridad sa programa ang mga batan ong inahan ug ilang mga anak aron mahatagan og suporta bisan paman sa ilang sitwasyon ug dunay access sa oportunidad sama na sa edukasyon, trainings, ug health nga mahimung tulay nga mapalambo ang ilang sitwasyon. 50 ka mga adolescent mothers gikan sa managlahing Barangay ang nakabenepisyo sa pinansyal nga tabang. Gihimung pilot testing ang Butuan ug Cabadbaran sa nasangpit nga programa. 

Sa mensahe nga gipaabot ni Konsehal Cherry Mae Busa, Committee sa Family, Women, and Children's Welfare, gi-awhag niya ang mga adolescent mothers sa pagpadayon sa kinabuhi bisan paman sa sitwasyon. Gipahinumduman sab niini nga dili maundang ang kinabuhi tungod lamang kay duna silay anak gani mas kinahanglan pa nila maningkamot aron mapalambo nila ang ilang kinabuhi ug makab-ot ang ilang damgo. 

Ang matag benepisyaryo makadawat og tag 500 pesos matag bulan. Duna silay icomply nga mga certificate nga nagpamatoud nga ni eskwela sila pag balik, duna silay gi apilan nga trainings, ug check up sa health center. Gawas sa 500 pesos, nakadawat sab og bugas, de lata ug tubig ang mga benepisyaryo.

Kauban sa Commission on Population and Development Caraga Region, ang City Population Office ang City Health Office, City Social Welfare and Development Office, PhilHealth, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), sa pagpatuman sa programa. 

Molungtad ang programa hangtud Disyembre 2022. (Butuan City PIO/PIA Agusan del Norte)

Wednesday, August 3, 2022

DTI Dinagat Islands intensifies Fair Trade Law, R.A 9211 monitoring in the province

SAN JOSE, Dinagat Islands  Aug. 3 (PIA) -- The Department of Trade and Industry- Province of Dinagat Islands has intensified its Fair Trade Law (FTL) monitoring and posting of RA 9211, also known as "Tobacco Regulation Act of 2013," in Barangay Tag-abaca, Sto. Niño, Diegas, and Ritaglenda in the Municipality of Basilisa, this province.

According to DTI Dinagat Islands Provincial Director Elmer Natad,  a total of thirty-four stores were visited and sixteen stores were monitored for FTL compliance, and eighteen stores were posted with RA 9211. 

He said all monitored stores for FTL were found compliant and the departmenmt intensified the conduct of monitoring to ensure the safety of the consumers in using products with mandatory certification. 

"On the other hand, the posting of RA 9211 aims to inform the public, especially tobacco retailers, that selling tobacco to children ages 18 or below is illegal." Natad added. (Susil D. Ragas, PIA- Dinagat Islands/DTI- Dinagat Islands)

 

Wednesday, August 3, 2022

𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓-𝐒𝐃𝐍 𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐌𝐎𝐀 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐆𝐓 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐨 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐏𝟏.𝟐𝐌 𝐒𝐄𝐓𝐔𝐏 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭

SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte, Aug. 3 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology – (DOST) Caraga through its Provincial Science and Technology Center – Surigao del Norte (PSTC-SDN) recently confirmed a Memorandum of Agreement with DGT Graphics and Prints in Siargao Island, this province.

The project entitled “Production Capacity Upgrading of DGT Graphics & Prints through Science and Technology Intervention” has an approved project cost amounting to P1.2 million under the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP).

DGT Graphics and Prints started its operation in 2018 as a sole proprietorship  owned by Mrs. Bebiana L. Camingue and managed by her son, Mr. Daniel Adrian L. Camingue. The business offers various printing services to a wide market since it is strategically located in the heart of the tourism area in Siargao Island. 

The firm’s services include vinyl stickers printing, document printing, photo printing, vellum printing, newsletter printing, sublimation printing, lamination, and it also accepts embroidery work orders for uniforms which are outsourced from Surigao City. 

Mr. Camingue recognized the high demand for embroidered prints in the area and took advantage by accepting these orders even if he has to outsource.

He also noted the increasing number of events in the island which required bulk orders of shirts  like fun run and other gatherings.

As a ray of hope,  the firm decided to seek assistance from DOST to avail of the SETUP Innovation Fund (iFund) for the procurement of a sublimation printer and embroidery machine that will address the firm’s technological gaps and increase the productivity and efficiency of its overall operations through equipment upgrading.

During the MOA signing, DOST-Surigao del Norte and DGT Graphics and Prints pledged to extend their full support and commitment for the effective implementation of the aforementioned SETUP project.

We are also inviting interested MSMEs in the province to avail of the SETUP Program. Message our page Department of Science and Technology - Surigao del Norte to know more about the benefits, requirements, and identified priority sectors. (DOST- SDN/PIA-Surigao del Norte)

 

Wednesday, August 3, 2022

RCPC conducted field monitoring and surveillance of Faw pest in Carrascal

CARRASCAL, Surigao del Sur -- The personnel of Regional Crop Protection Center (RCPC)  conducted a field monitoring and surveillance of Fall Armyworm (FAW) infestation in farm-corn areas of Barangay Bacolod and Tag-anito on August 3, 2022.

FAW is a highly migratory pest known to infest corn fields in Caraga region nowadays, as it can travel at 100 kilometers per night across the strong winds and prefers to eat maize specifically, the hybrid and open-pollinated varieties.

The Municipal Agriculture Office (MAO) of the  Local Government Unit of Carrascal, through the Corn sector, seeks assistance from RCPC since  there are reports from the farmers about the rapid infestation of FAW in the corn areas of the municipality.

The LGU-Carrascal and the corn sector are glad as the RCPC immediately responded with their call and deployed their personnel namely: Maricel Didal, Arlyn Cabalinan, Flora Galanida, Ryan Mark Curada and John Mark Improso.

The team immediately conducted intensive monitoring and surveillance earlier today.

Based on the report, RCPC provided the control measures in containing the pest-occurrence in the said farm-corn areas.

Insecticides and biocontrol agents were also given to the farm owner with guided technical advice required to control infestation and spread of FAW. (FITS Center, Carrascal/PIA Surigao del Sur)

Wednesday, August 3, 2022

POPCOM courts LGUs on program localization

BUENAVISTA, Agusan del Norte -- The Commission on Population and Development Caraga presents the localization strategy of the Philippine Population and Development Program (PPDP) in compliance to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) approved POPCOM Devolution Transition Plan (DTP) to the local government units (LGUs) of Caraga region.

POPCOM Caraga Regional Director Alexander A. Makinano and his senior staff conducted a briefing to the Local Chief Executives (LCEs) and gave orientation-briefing among the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Sangguniang Panglungsod, and Sangguniang Bayan members in session from the different provinces, cities, and municipalities in the region to support the program thrusts and direction of the PPDP within the context of devolution as prescribed by Executive Order 138 and its IRR. An ordinance template was also endorsed to the LGUs for the establishment of population and development office of the LGUs.

The said orientation also guided the LCEs on how to assume the population and development services, Family Planning (FP) services and services for the welfare of children and adolescents starting 2022 in the light of the full devolution as mandated by the Supreme Court (SC) ruling on Mandanas-Garcia petition. 

RD Makinano is hopeful that the said services will be prioritized and will get increased support and commitment from the LCEs and other stakeholders. The director cited that DBM Local Budget Memorandum (LBM) No. 82 provides the National Tax Allotment (NTA) which shall be used to fund the full devolution of the basic services of the National Government Agencies (NGAs) with approved DTP.

As of this writing, DBM has approved the DTP of only two NGAs, which POPCOM is one. (Dian Joy L. Martinez, POPCOM Caraga/PIA Caraga)

 

Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Former Rebels in AgNor Receive Livelihood Settlement Grant

CABADBARAN CITY, Agusan del Norte --  The 29th Infantry (Matatag) Battalion in partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and Development and the Provincial Government of Agusan del Norte joined the "Livelihood Settlement Grant Releasing of funds to the Former Rebels".

Four Former Rebels (FR) from 29th Infantry "Matatag" Battalion received P20,000.00 each as  source of fund to start their own livelihood that will serve as their source of income and to make them economically independent in going back to the community they choose to live.

Benido Gumapac, an FR recipient said in a statement that after receiving the monetary assistance "Ako ning inegosyo nga kwarta aron mutubo ug aron dugang panginabuhian. Dako gyud nakong pasalamat sa DSWD ug kay Gov Angel kay gikan ko sa walang-wala gyud, unya gitabangan ko nila nga mubakod. Gitabangan gyud ko sa gobyerno. Busa akong ginahangyo kadtong mga kanhi nakong kauban dinha sa bukid nga munaog na kay sama nako tabangan ta sa gobyerno." ("I will use the money to fund a business that will serve as my source of income. I am very grateful to the DSWD and to Gov. Angel because I have nothing and they helped me to start  my means of living. Because of this, I am pleading to my former colleagues to surrender because like me, the government is really committed to help.")

According to Director Ramel Jamen in his message to the Former Rebels "Among gidahom nga masulbad ni atong problema sa kalisod, aron dili namo mubalik pa sa bukid, aron mas matabangan mo namo. Ang kalisod masulbad sa maayong desisyon ug diskarte. Naa na sa inyo ang pagpaningkamot karon kay kami kanunay mag agak sa inyo." ( We are hoping that we can solve this problem so that you will not come back to the mountains and so that we can help you out. All difficulties can be solved through wise actions. You have to be industrious and we will guide and support you.")

Col Jason M Saldua extended his message to the FRs in his statement "Kami mga kasunduluhan ninyo sa 29IB, makapasalig gyud mi sa inyong seguridad ug among giya

aron matabangan gyud mo sa inyong pagbag-ong kinabuhi tungod ani akong ginahangyo pag-usab ang mga igsoon nato nga naa pa dinha sa bukid nga munaog na kay naghulat mi inyong pamilya ug ang inyong gobyerno sa inyong pagbalik." (The 29IB troopers, can guarantee your security and will guide you, so that we can help you in your endeavor to come back into the mainstream society and enjoy a peaceful and harmonious life with your family and love ones. By this, I am once again calling our misguided brothers that are still in the Communist Terrorist Group organization that the government is aspiring your return to the folds of law") (2Lt. Rose Ann Mae U. Cordova (QMS) PA, 29IB PA/PIA Agusan del Norte)

  

Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Coffee Processing sa Casiklan, Las Nieves, giturn-over na

DAKBAYAN SA BUTUAN -- Gi turn-over sa Probinsyal nga Panggamahan sa Agusan del Norte ug Department of Agriculture (DA) - Caraga Region ang usa ka Coffee Processing o ang proyektong Green Coffee Beans Production and Marketing ngadto sa Casiklan Wheels Farmers Association Inc. (CAWFAI) sa Brgy. Casiklan sa lungsod sa Las Nieves. 

Nanguna sa pagturn-over si Provincial Governor Ma. Angelica Rosedell M. Amante, Congressman Dale B. Corvera sa ikaduhang distrito, DA Regional Director Ricardo M. Oñate Jr. uban ni Las Nieves Municipal Mayor Karen Rosales ug Vice Mayor Virgilio Escaseñias.

Ang maong proyekto maoy labing gikinahanglan nga pasilidades sa mga mag-uuma sa Casiklan alang ma-proseso ang ilang abot nga uma sa kape.

Ang CAWFAI, usa sa mga organisasyon nga gi-suportahan ug gipahiluna sa probinsya pinaagi sa programang AGUSAN UP! ubos sa Process! Process! Process! ang kaluhang proyekto sa Plant! Plant! Plant! ug pinaagi niini, makab-ot ang panglantaw sa probinsya nga mahimong “Agri-Processing Center sa Caraga Region.” Kaabag usab sa probinsya ang DA-Caraga Region.

Daku ang pagpasalamat ug kalipay ang nabati ni Gregorio Buntag, Chairman sa CAWFAI uban sa 293 ka mga membro niini human sa pagdawat sa maong proyekto. Alang kanila, daku kaayo kini nga tabang sa ilang organisasyon nga ma-proseso ang ilang abot sa uma sa kape ug ma-market ang ilang produkto.

Gawas niini nga processing center, mi-komiter usab si Gob. Angel Amante nga padayon niya suportahan ug dugangan pa ang mga lain pang panginahanglanon sa maong organisasyon sulod sa tulo ka tuig.

Hangyo lang sa gobernador nga padayon ang pagkugi sa matag usa aron ma-sustener ang ilang produksyon.

Nalipay usab si Kong. Dale Corvera tungod natuman na gyud ang dugay ng damgo sa probinsya human sa pagpaningkamot sa mga lideres nga matagaan kini og pundo nga proyekto agi og suporta usab sa DA-Caraga.

Pasabot sa kongresista ang importansya sa maong proyekto tungod nakita niya nga kung adunay processing center, adunay ma mugna nga trabaho ug madugangan ang ilang kita. 

Ang maong proyekto mo kabat sa kapin Php19 milyones ubos sa panudlanan sa probinsya ug nasyonal nga pang gobyerno.

Gi-turnover sa maong organisasyon ang balor Php8 milyones nga proyektong Community Based Coffee Enterprise Development Project gikan sa DA-Caraga. (KKD, LGU Agusan del Norte/PIA Agusan del Norte)

Wednesday, August 3, 2022

CNC top management, LGU-Carrascal to collab for sustainable livelihood programs

CARRASCAL, Surigao del Sur –  The top management officials of Carrascal Nickel Corporation (CNC) headed by Engr. Noel C. Bombarda together with Engr. Lester Q. Marqueses- Resident Mine Manager, Mr. Ray Carullus Lantion - Community Relations Head, and party visited the Municipal Agriculture Office to discuss possible livelihood interventions.

The collaboration focused on the funding for farmers and fisherfolk of the municipality  under the  Social Development and Management Program (SDMP) for the year 2023.

The topics tackled during the visit were on linkages and another collaborative effort between the company and the local government unit.

Mr. Japhet C. Sugian, Municipal Agriculturist explained the direction of the present administration headed by Mayor Vicente H. Pimentel, III, for them to know the priorities of the LGUs for their constituents.
 
 According to Suhian, the agri- fishery services must look into a higher perspective taking into consideration, commodity clustering and other value-adding concepts in terms of engaging sustainable livelihood, formulating a consolidated agri-fishery production, and market linkages to ensure income.

The company is very much willing to collaborate, thus, providing funding to big-ticket projects aligned with the priorities of the present leadership.

They need to tap the LGU for more comprehensive and strategic livelihood programs in a long-term approach.

The company also follows the LGU livelihood framework guided by the proposed Programs, Projects, and Activities (PPAs) in the Devolution Transition Plan (DTP) under Mandanas- Garcia ruling which reflects that the identification of livelihood projects must be aligned to ensure project/ program sustainability to benefit the targeted recipients. (MAO, LGU-Carrascal/PIA-Surigao del Sur)

Wednesday, August 3, 2022

SurSur Coop honors linemen as they join 3rd Linemen Appreciation Day celeb

By: Nida Grace P. Barcena

 

TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur -- The Surigao del Sur Electric Cooperative-2 Inc. (SURSECO 2), honors the efforts and dedication of its linemen who ensure the availability of power to more than 13 million member-consumer-owners (MCOs) on August 1. 

photo credit to SURSECO II

The activity was also in line with the 3rd Linemen Appreciation Day hosted by the Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association, Inc. (PHILRECA) which was joined by the 121 electric cooperatives throughout the country. (SURSECO-2)

 

The event was highlighted by the Virtual 2022 Gawad Parangal Para sa Natatanging Linemen and Short Webinar facilitated by PHILRECA. The Workshop on Linemen Appreciation and Customer Service Protocol, followed by the Awarding Ceremony spearheaded by SURSECO was also conducted on the same day.

 

Meanwhile, the linemen received surprise appreciation from their loved ones that boosted their morale and motivated them to continue and love their work.

 

The “Linemen Appreciation Day” is an activity spearheaded by the Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association, Inc. (PHILRECA), in recognition of all the linemen working in the electric distribution utility sector.

 

To recall, PHILRECA filed a bill in Congress last August 2020 entitled House Bill 472, or an “Act Proclaiming the First Monday of August of Every Year as Linemen Appreciation Day”. (PIA-Surigao del Sur) 

Wednesday, August 3, 2022

SURSECO-I pays tribute to its Linemen through the celebration of Appreciation Day

BISLIG CITY, Surigao del Sur -- The Surigao del Sur Electric Cooperative-I (SURSECO-I) pays tribute to the hard work and dedication of the Warriors of Light through the conduct of the Linemen Appreciation Day on August 1, 2022 held at the Member Consumer Owners Center in Bislig City.

The cooperative's very own Mga Sundalo ng Pailaw attended a half-day virtual event facilitated by the Philippine Rural Electric Cooperative Association (PHILRECA) on the same day.

The linemen heard various messages from speakers in the field of Rural Electrification. They also participated in a short webinar where they learned their significance and relevance in the energy sector and the need to address career advancement through the professionalization of the Electrical Cooperative linemen.

After lunch, the linemen were re-oriented on the different discussions on the operation of the Cooperative. Thereafter,  General Manager Moralda shared an Inspiration Message and presented the Certificates of Appreciation.

And just in time for their special day, safety personal equipment such as safety shoes, hard hats, and reflectorized vests were distributed to them.

The tribute may just be a simple way to celebrate their contribution to rural electrification but this is also a manifestation of sincerest appreciation to them as they brave the  heat, rain, and storms just to keep the power on and continue the good service our member-consumer-owners deserve. (SURSECO-I/PIA-Surugao del Sur)

Monday, August 1, 2022

Carac-an Watershed Forest Reserves gilauman nga ediklara isip Protected Area sa SurSur

CANTILAN, Surigao del Sur -- Ang Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) - Caraga pinaagi sa Community Environment and Natural Resources (CENRO) – Cantilan, Surigao del Sur buot magpahibalo sa publiko nga ang Carac-an Watershed Forest Reserves o CFWR gilauman nga ideklarar isip usa ka Protected Area.

Ang CFWR gikataho nga adunay 43,601 ka hectarya ang gilapdun niini, nga mamahimong mokwalipikado sa kategoryang Protected Landscape sa Expanded National Integrated Protected Areas System (ENIPAS).

Ang nahimong resulta sa gihimong Protected Area Suitability Assessment (PASA) sa Carac-an Watershed Forest Reserves kon CWFR buot nga ipresentar sa katawhan pinaagi sa Public Consultation nga ipahigayon sa mga lungsod nga naglangkuban niini karun bulan sa Agosto 2022.

Gilauman nga pinaagi niini, mapasabot ug masayran sa tanan katawhan, kung angayan himuon o i-establisyar ang CWFR isip usa ka Protected Area.

Ang public consultation ipahigayon sa Agosto 17-18 sa lungsod sa Carrascal, Madrid, of Cantilan, Surigao del Sur, sumala pa sa CENRO-Cantilan.

Kalabot niini, naga imbitar sa publiko ang buhatan sa CENRO-Cantilan sa pag partisipar o pakiglambigit sa “Public Consultation” nga pagahimoon sa mga musunod nga iskedyul:

AUGUST 17, 2022 (Miyerkules)

9:00 am – 11:00 am, Brgy. Babuyan Covered Court, Brgy. Babuyan, Carrascal, Surigao del Sur;

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm,   Brgy. Panikian Covered Court, Brgy. Panikian, Carrascal, Surigao del Sur.

AUGUST 18, 2022 (Huwebes)

9:00 am – 11:00 am, Brgy. Bayogo Covered Court, Brgy. Bayogo, Madrid, Surigao del Sur;

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm,   Brgy. Cabas-an Covered Court, Brgy. Cabas-an, Cantilan, Surigao del Sur.

Para sa dugang kasayuran, mahimong mubisita sa buhatan sa DENR-CENRO Cantilan nga nahimutang sa Barangay Magosilom, Cantilan, Surigao del Sur, ug pakigkita kay DMO III Charles O. Sullano, Protected Area Superintendent (PASu) Designate, o mahimong magpadala og sulat gamit ang email add sa cenrocantilan@denr.gov.ph.  (CENRO-Cantilan/PIA-Surigao del Sur)