Friday, 2 September 2022

Butuan City Electronic Payment System Ordinance of 2022, aprobado na

DAKBAYAN SA BUTUAN – Giaprobahan na ni Mayor Ronnie Vicente Lagnada ang SP Ordinance No. 6662-2022 o ang ordinansa nga pag-institutionalize sa paggamit sa electronic payment system sa tanang financial transactions sa City Government sa Butuan.

Ang ordinansa gipangamahan ni Konsehal John Gil Unay Sr., Chairman sa Committee on Ways & Means kaabag sila Konsehala Cherry May Busa, Chairman sa Komitiba sa Science & Technology nga maoy Sponsor sa nasangpit nga lokal nga balaudnon ug gisuportahan ni Vice Mayor Law Fortun.

Sa pagpatuman niini dunay sundon nga mga palisiya ug guidelines subay sa ipagawas nga Executive Order ni Mayor Lagnada. Kabahin usab sa liquidation sa collection sa e-payment system dunay gitahasan nga mga personahe aron mamahimong epektibo ug episyente ang pagpatuman sa bag-ong sistema.

Nakalatid usab sa section 7 sa ordinansa nga dili mandatory ang bag-ong sistema, optional kini ug pwede gihapon sa paaging over the counter ang payment sa mga transaksyon sa City Government. 

Ang pag Institutionalize sa E-payment system alayon sa tumong nga mamahimong SMART-ECO City ang dakbayan. Ang nasangpit nga ordinansa subay sa RA no. 11032 o mas naila nga An Act Promoting Ease of Doing Business ug Efficient Delivery sa Government Services, sa katuyuan nga pag amyenda sa RA No. 9485 o mas naila nga Anti Red Tape Act sa 2007. Dinhi gideklara ang mga palisiya aron pagpromote sa integridad, accountability, saktong pagdumala sa public affairs ug public property pinaagi sa pagpatuman ug pagestablesar sa mga best practices aron malikayan ang korapsyon diha sa panudlanan sa gobyerno. (Butuan City PIO/PIA Agusan del Norte) 

Friday, 2 September 2022

Newly identified drug personality falls to operatives, 34K worth of illegal drugs seize

TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur -- In line with the intensified campaign against illegal drugs, the Tandag Component City Police Station (TCCPS) operatives scored another successful drug operation through the implementation of the search warrant in Purok Quintos, Barangay Mabua, Tandag City today, September 1.

Siruno

Surigao del Sur Police Provincial Office chief Police Colonel Dennis A. Siruno, disclosed the newly identified pusher as the street level individual as Joebert Raz Suarez a.k.a “Jojo”, male, 42 years old, with live-in partner, self-employed, resident of the aforesaid place.

The official assured that the PNP will continue to intensify the campaign and run after those who are involved in illegal drugs within the province of Surigao del Sur.

“I assure the Surigaonons that we will continue to intensify our campaign against illegal drugs. We will sustain this momentum on pursuing those involved in the illegal drugs and put them behind bars,” PCOL Siruno affirmed.

Based on the report, personnel of TCCPS were able to seize the following:

• one piece of an improvised needle; one rolled aluminum foil; 
• one violet belt bag; one unit .45 caliber pistol COLT MES CO HARTFORD. CT USA with serial number 127912; 
• one piece Magazine inserted in .45 caliber pistol COLT MES CO HARTFORD. CT USA with serial number 127912; 
• seven pieces of live ammunition loaded in the magazine of the said firearm; 
• one orange disposable lighter; 
• two pieces of crumpled aluminum foil; 
• one piece aluminum peppermint candy box; 
• nine (9) pieces of the heat-sealed transparent plastic sachet containing the white crystalline substance believed to be shabu with an estimated weight of 5 grams and Estimated Street Value of Php34,000.00; 
• three pieces of folded aluminum foil; and one piece of improvised totter.

Further, cases for violation of RA 9165, the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, and RA 10591 the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act) are being prepared against the suspect. (Grace Barcena/with a report from SDS-PPO/PIA-Surigao del Sur)

Friday, 2 September 2022

AgNor Solon pushes for law enforcers mandatory training, use of body-worn cameras in all anti-dangerous drugs operations

BUTUAN CITY – Agusan del Norte second Congressional District Representative Dale B. Corvera emphasized the need for all law enforcers to undergo mandatory training on the chain of custody of drug evidence prior to involvement in any anti-dangerous drugs operations following the alarming reports on the high number of dismissed dangerous drug cases presented during the recently held Organizational Meeting of the House Committee on Dangerous Drugs, attended by law enforcement agencies.

The Dangerous Drugs Board reported that based on its official record, about 85% of dangerous drug cases filed before the regular courts are dismissed. The National Bureau of Investigation likewise reported a dismal 0.89% success rate in the prosecution of dangerous drug cases initiated by the NBI.

“As a former local chief executive, I am made aware of the fact that not all law enforcers conducting operations against illegal drugs are capably trained on the technical task of observing the chain of custody of seized drug evidence. This renders the seized drugs, paraphernalia and effects to become inadmissible in evidence and causes the acquittal of the accused if no other pieces of evidence would be presented to prove his guilt” he said.

Corvera, a member of the House Committee on Dangerous Drugs, likewise emphasized the need for the use of body-worn cameras or alternative recording devices during the conduct of anti-dangerous drugs operations.

“The use of body-worn cameras or alternative recording devices during the conduct of anti-dangerous drugs operations is a two-edged sword. It not only aids the courts in resolving issues that may become relevant in criminal cases, but also serves as deterrent to law enforcers from violating the constitutional rights of suspects.” he added. (Hala Bira Sa Kongreso/PIA Agusan del Norte)

 

 

Friday, 2 September 2022

DepEd-Siargao dominates tri-divisions Buwan ng Wika culminating contests

BUTUAN CITY -- Student-contenders from the Department of Education (DepEd)-Siargao Division emerged victorious after dominating the contested events during the celebration of the Tri-Divisions culmination of Buwan ng Wika dubbed as Buyan nan Sinultihan Surigawnon 2022 held on August 30, 2022 at the Provincial Convention Center, Surigao City. 

Vying for the Balak Sinurigawnon and Kanta Surigawnon events, Andro S. Ravelo and Lady Arrianne Omas-as from Siargao National Science High School nipped the first place, besting the participating contestants from Surigao City and Surigao del Norte Divisions.

On the other hand, Hesed Jule N. Galarido, a senior high school student of Siargao National Science High School, landed third in Diskurso Surigawnon. 

Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Nelia S. Lomocso lauded coach Camille E. Mortel and Randy Rudila, Filipino Education Program supervisor, for devoting their time in harnessing the potential of the contestants before engaging in the actual battle.

The Kanta Surigawnon first place winner received a cash prize amounting to PhP10,000 while another first place winner in Balak Sinurigawnon was given a PhP7,000 cash incentive.

The third place winner also received PHP5,000. (Edgar R. Gorgonio, Jr., DepEd-Siargao/PIA-Surigao del Norte)

 

Friday, 2 September 2022

Surigao Norte police nets 7 most wanted persons during SACLEO

BUTUAN CITY -- Police authorities in Surigao del Norte apprehended the seven most wanted persons and counted a total of 41 other individuals during the intensified Simultaneous Anti-Criminality Law Enforcement Operations (SACLEO) on August 30, 2022. 

Provincial Director Renato C. Mercado of the Surigao del Norte Police Provincial Office (SDNPPO) reported that operatives arrested seven most wanted persons (MWPs), 35 other wanted persons (OWP), five individuals caught  in illegal drugs, and one engaged in illegal fishing.

The arrested seven MWPs comprised of two MWPs in the regional level and five in the provincial level. 

Meanwhile, operatives confiscated 3.7317 grams of methamphetamine hydrochloride or "shabu" with a standard drug price (SDP) of PhP25,376.28.

A motor banca valued at PhP10,000 and a 16 HP King Eagle motor engine were seized during the apprehension of the individual engaged in illegal fishing. 

“I applaud our troops for their commitment and dedication, which occurred in the successful conduct of a one-day SACLEO that resulted in the arrest of these law offenders. We will continue to ramp up our efforts to apprehend these wanted individuals," Police Colonel (PCol) Mercado said. (Surigao Del Norte Police Provincial Office/PIA-Surigao del Norte)

 

Friday, 2 September 2022

16 members of CTG surrender to authorities; 6 firearms and 3 explosives seize in SurSur

TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur -- With the relentless effort of the Surigao del Sur Police Provincial Office (SDSPPO) operatives during the conduct of Simultaneous Anti-Criminality Law Enforcement Operations (SACLEO) prompted the members of the Communist Terrorist Group to voluntarily surrender to the government on August 30.

SDS-PPO Provincial Director Police Colonel Dennis A. Siruno disclosed that among the 16 CTG members who returned to the fold of the law, three (3) of which were listed as periodic status reports, and 13 were considered as non-periodic status reports.

SDS-PPO chief  lauded the operatives for their accomplishments and urged them to intensify the campaign to fight terrorism.

“I laud the effort of the operatives on these significant accomplishments and  i encouarge the CTG members who decided  to go back to the fold of the law to be part of the real change. In addition, we will continue to intensify our campaign to fight terrorism in the province,” PCOL Siruno said.


Meanwhile, the six (6) small firearms, and three (3) explosive device were seized from the members of the CTG who surrenderd at the different  police stations, including the provincial mobile force company during the implementation of SACLEO, was also confirmed by the official. (NGPB/SDS-PPO/PIA-Surigao del Sur)

 

Friday, 2 September 2022

Ibat-ibang proyektong pangkaunlaran, mas pinalawig pa sa munisipyo ng Esperanza sa probinsya ng Agusan del Sur

Ni Jennifer P. Gaitano

LUNGSOD NG BUTUAN -- Maliban sa mga proyektong naitatag na sa munisipyo ng Esperanza sa Agusan del Sur na pinapakinabangan ngayon ng mga residente, patuloy din ang pagpapatayo ng iba’t-ibang proyektong pangkaunlaran ng lokal na pamahalaan sa pangunguna ni Mayor Deo “Bambi” Manpatilan.

Kabilang dito ang konstraksyon ng Multi-Purpose Complex na malapit nang matapos, kung saan may nakalaang opisina ang mga ahensiya tulad ng Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Philippine National Police (PNP), Municipal Tourism Office, at Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO).

Ayon kay Mayor Manpatilan, nais ng lokal na pamahalaan na mas maging proactive ang mga ahensiya sa kanilang lugar at agad ding makatugon sa mga pangangailangan ng mga mamamayan lalo na sa panahon ng emergency at disaster.

Magtatayo rin ng Terminal ang local government unit (LGU) para mas maging madali nalang ang transportasyon ng mga residente palabas at papasok ng Esperanza.

Pagdating sa Turismo, may dini-develop aniya ang LGU na mga bago at nakakamanghang caves na inaasahang makaka-engganyo ng maraming turista. 

Dagdag pa ng alkalde, isa rin sa kanilang inisyatibo ang pagamit ng plastic bricks sa pagbuo ng mga dekorasyon sa iba’t-ibang tourist destination sa kanilang lugar.

Manpatilan

“Sa simula mas marami kaming nagagawang produksyon ng plastic bricks dahil dati ina-allow pa ‘yung pagbili ng used oil mula sa mga fast food chains na ginagamit sa pagawa ng plastic bricks ngunit nang ipinagbabawal na ito, nahirapan na din tayong makakuha ng mga used oil. Kaya umaasa ang LGU na mapagbigyan ang ating request na makakuha pa rin ng used oil dahil mahalaga ito sa pagawa ng mga plastic bricks,” ani Mayor Manpatilan.

Binigyang-diin din ni Mayor Manpatilan na malaki ang naidulot ng Executive Order 70 ni dating Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte dahil maraming barangay ang nakinabang sa farm-to-market roads at iba’t-ibang programa at serbisyo ng mga kinauukulang ahensiya para sa mga Esperanzahanon. 

“Dahil sa EO 70, maraming sektor ang natulungan lalo na ang ating mga farmers dahil sa farm-to-market roads na nakatulong na mas mapadali ang pag-deliver ng mga produkto. may mga kalsada na mula esperanza papuntang bukidnon, agusan del norte, at mga karatig-bayan,” pahayag ni Manpatilan. (JPG/PIA-Agusan del Sur)

 

Friday, 2 September 2022

NAPOLCOM-13 gears up IEC campaign for 2022 NCPW  

BUTUAN CITY -- The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) Regional Office 13 is gearing up its information, education, and communication (IEC) campaign in line with the observance of the National Crime Prevention Week (NCPW) on September 1 to 7, 2022.

Calo

Public Information Officer-designate Rina Andrea L. Calo on Thursday said that the activities lined up by NAPOLCOM-13 for this year’s NCPW is geared towards discussing crimes that have proliferated since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“In the past years, NAPOLCOM, in celebration of NCPW,  focused on activities concerning COVID-19. Many crimes have risen since the pandemic such as rape, wherein this crime has continued to rise this year. NAPOLCOM and PNP have seen the increase of crime rates so now, we will be holding activities to tackle these crimes to help prevent their occurrence,” she said.

Calo added that NAPOLCOM Central Office has also taken charge of hosting webinars online that will be participated by target sectors.

NAPOLCOM-13 partnered with the Butuan City Police Office (BPCO) and barangay local government units in Butuan City to conduct community services on September 2. On the same day, a webinar on Cybercrime will be hosted by the NAPOLCOM Central Office via Zoom.

A webinar entitled “Prosecution and Courts” will also be hosted by the Central Office on September 5.

NAPOLCOM-13 plans on establishing the Student Crime Prevention Committee, which they will be presenting to the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Caraga on September 6.

Three webinar episodes will be aired on September 7 by NAPOLCOM Central Office that will tackle sexual abuse and exploitation, correction services, and the best community-based crime prevention initiatives.

Calo also shared that its Central Office will be recognizing local police stations and other units of the Philippine National Police (PNP) that have implemented best practices on Community and Service-Oriented (CSOP) System and crime prevention initiatives in time with the Commission’s anniversary on September 8.

Throughout the NCPW observance, netizens can expect from NAPOLCOM-13 crime prevention tips on rape, cybercrime, sexual harassment, school-related crimes, theft, and the Republic Act 11313 or the Safe Spaces Act through their official Facebook account, https://www.facebook.com/napolcomcaraga13official. (DMNR/PIA-Caraga)

 

Friday, 2 September 2022

DOH merits SurSur Province, 3 LGUs during Race to End TB Awards at National Level

By: Nida Grace P. Barcena

 

TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur -- The Provincial Government of Surigao del Sur received three (3) awards at the National level for the “Race to End Tuberculosis  Awards” conducted virtually, August 31, 2022, in time of the National Lung Month culmination.

The awards given are:

- Silver Award for Population Testing rate for 1st Quarter CY 2022

- Gold Award for Drug Resistant TB Treatment Success Rate for 2nd Quarter CY 2022

- Gold Award for TB preventive Coverage for 1st and 2nd Quarter CY2022 Quarter.

 

The other three local government units (LGUs) from the province of Surigao del Sur also received national awards, the two-component cities of Bislig and Tandag, and the municipality of Barobo.

 

The City of Tandag got the Gold Award for DRTB Treatment Success rate for the 2nd Quarter CY 2022.

 

For the City of Bislig, they bagged the Gold and Bronze awards. 

-Gold Award for DRTB Treatment Success rate for 2nd Quarter CY2022, &

-Bronze award TB Preventive Treatment Coverage 1st and 2nd CY 2022 

 

The municipality of Barobo  grabbed the -Silver Award for Bacteriology Confirmed TB treatment Enrolment.

 

The Provincial Government of Surigao del Sur headed by Governor Alexander Pimentel, was ably represented by Vice Governor Manuel Alameda to deliver a message during the event. Vice Gov. Alameda said, "We are indeed happy to know that our beloved province of Surigao del Sur garnered the provincial Gold Award for the Tuberculosis Preventive Treatment Category, for both 1st and 2nd Quarter Category for the calendar year 2022."

 

According to Alameda, they are duty bound to recognize the bigger responsibility of accomplishing more towards a long-term goal to end Tuberculosis in the country.

 

"As Vice Governor of Surigao del Sur, I am reiterating my support to push forward Tuberculosis programs, projects, and activities, especially its integration to universal health care," Vice Governor Alameda noted.

 

Meanwhile, the Provincial Health Office (PHO) revealed two awards were given to the Provincial Government of Surigao del Sur for its performance in the implementation of the Tuberculosis Program at the Regional Level:

- Gold Award for Population Testing rate for 1st Quarter CY 2022, and

- Gold Award for BCTB Treatment Enrolment 1st Quarter CY 2022.

 

PHO announced the other awardees from Surigao del Sur on the Regional Level, to wit, 

 

Gold Award for BCTB Treatment Enrolment 1st Quarter CY 2022

- Barobo TB DOTS Center

- Cagwait TB DOTS Center

- Lanuza TB DOTS Center

 

Gold Award for BCTB Treatment Enrolment 2nd Quarter CY 2022

- Carrascal TB DOTS Center

 

Silver Award for BCTB treatment Enrolment 1st quarter CY 2022

- San Miguel TB DOTS Center

 

Silver Award for BCTB treatment Enrolment 2nd quarter CY 2022

- San Agustin TB DOTS Center

 

Bronze Award for BCTB treatment Enrolment 2nd quarter CY 2022

- Madrid TB DOTS Center

- Barobo TB DOTS Center

 

Gold Award for BCTB Treatment Enrolment 1st and 2nd quarter CY 2022

- Bislig District Hospital TB DOTS Center

- Adela Serra Ty Memorial Medical Center TB DOTS Center

 

Gold Award for TB Preventive Treatment Coverage 1st quarter CY 2022

- Carrascal TB DOTS Center

 

Bronze Award for TB Preventive Treatment Coverage 2nd quarter CY 2022

- Bislig City TB DOTS Center. 

 

In 2018, the Philippine government pledged to find and treat 2.5 million Filipinos with TB by the end of 2022. (PIA-Surigao del Sur)

 

Friday, 2 September 2022

Malnutrition rate sa Agusan del Norte, miubos sa 2022

DAKBAYAN SA BUTUAN -- Mikunhod ang ihap sa malnutrition rate sa probinsya sa Agusan del Norte mahitungod sa prevalence rate ubos sa kategorya nga Wasting ug Underweight malnutrition sa tuig 2022 kung kini itandi sa tuig 2021. 

Base sa taho ni Emelyn Fabiaña, Nutrition Program Coordinator sa buhatan sa Provincial Social Welfare and Development (PSWD), miubos na sa 1.2% ang prevalence rate sa moderate & severe Wasting o (ubos og timbang alang sa katas-on sa bata) gikan sa 2.0% sa tuig 2021. Samtang ang underweight & severe Underweight o (ubos og timbang alang sa edad) anaa na karon sa 3.7% kumpara sa 6.1% sa 2021. 

Matud pa ni Fabiaña, gipahingusgan karon sa probinsyal nga panggamhanan ubos sa liderato ni Gob. Angelica Rosedell M. Amante ug ni Kong. Dale B. Corvera nga maduso ang pag-pugong ug ma-resolba ang malnutrition sa wasting, underweight ug stunting sa tibuok lalawigan. 

Kabahin niini, aktibo nag monitor ang membro sa nutrition council sa probinsyal nga panggamhanan uban sa Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) sa matag lungsod sa probinsya. Mas gipalapdan pa ang adbokasiya ug pagpahibalo mahitungod sa maayong pamaagi aron mapadayon ang pag-ubos sa malnutrisyon rate sa tibuok lalawigan.

Sa pagkakaron, mas gitutukan na usab sa maong buhatan nga makunhoran ang ihap sa severe stunting malnutrition o kadtong mubo nga mga bata nag nag edad og 2 anyos paubos. Base sa datus nga nakuha, moabot sa 7.3% ang prevalence rate niini gikan sa 6.6% sa tuig 2021. 

Pasabot ni Fabiaña, daku ang kabahin ug epekto sa First 1000 days nga gisulong karon nga kampanya sa National Nutrition Council – Caraga nga labing gi-suportahan sa probinsyal nga panggamhanan sa pagpangulo ni Gob. Angelica Rosedell M. Amante ug ni Kong. Dale B. Corvera. Ang kampanya sa First 1000 days, makatabang nga mapalig-on ang nutrisyon sa bata sulod sa 1000 ka adlaw sugod sa pagburos sa inahan hangtud sa pagpadaku niini. 

Subay niini, nagtapok ang tanang Barangay Nutrition Scholars sa probinsya alang sa Barangay Nutrition Scholars’ Summit subay sa pagsaulog sa National Breastfeeding Awareness Month niadtong Agosto 26 sa Provincial Covered Court. 

Atol sa maong kalihukan, gipahibalo ngadto sa mga BNS ang importansya sa breastfeeding ug ang kamahinungdanon sa prenatal check-up ug nutrition counselling alang sa tanang mabdos ug lactating nga inahan alang ma-siguro ang nutrition sulod sa 1000 days. 

Gawas niini, nanghatag usab ang probinsya og mga breastfeeding ug nourishment kits alang sa mga anemic ug ubos og BMI nga mga buntis nga inahan. (KKD, LGU Agusan del Norte/PIA Agusan del Norte)

 

Friday, 2 September 2022

TWMC recognizes stakeholders’ contributions to Taguibo watershed

BUTUAN CITY – Four stakeholders were recognized for their outstanding contributions for the management and protection of the Taguibo River  to continually maintain a clean and sustainable water flow. They received plaque of recognition from the Taguibo Watershed Management Council (TWMC) chaired by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources during their third quarter meeting held in Butuan City.

Because  of  their contribution, the Taguibo River, one of the sources of water supply of Butuan City and even part of the province of Agusan del Norte and Agusan del Sur was ranked third in the national search for Recognizing Individuals/Institutions Towards Vibrant and Enhanced Rivers or RIVERs for Life Award FY 2021.

The four stakeholders who received plaque of recognition include the Butuan City Water District, Barangay Anticala, Anticala Pianing Tribal Organization and Barangay Pianing.

Barangay Anticala, Butuan City Committee chair on Environment Kagawad Danilo Dandanon said, the recognition given to them by the Council will encourage them to work more and protect the water resource. “Protecting the Taguibo River, our source of water is one of our priorities and responsibilities, because it is where we get our water, the very need to survive,” he said.

Also, on behalf of the Butuan City Water District (BCWD), Forester Ernie Ruiz expressed gratitude to the Council for recognizing their contribution. Forester Ruiz said, BCWD helps in the implementation of programs and projects to protect, and even in the reforestation in the Taguibo watershed area.

According to Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer Forester Achilles Anthony Ebron, giving of recognition to the stakeholders is one way to strengthen partnership with the different stakeholders to motivate them to do more in the protection of the water resource. (NCLM/PIA Agusan del Norte)

 

Friday, 2 September 2022

Butuan City barangay fire victims receive assistance from PRC ADN-BC Chapter

BUTUAN CITY -- Sixty eight (68) families affected by the recent fire in barangay Limaha, Butuan City received assistance from the Philippine Red Cross Agusan del Norte-Butuan City Chapter (PRC ADN-BC).

Rosales

Each affected family received five kilos of rice and a box of mask. Some 5 pcs. of washable masks were also given to each affected child. 

Alger Boter, chapter administrator said that he chapter established a welfare desk and first aid station at the identified evacuation center and demonstrated the proper handwashing technique to the affected individuals.  Psychosocial games were also conducted to children to help divert their attention and ease them from the unpleasant experience.

Also, the chapter lead by Boter with the support of the board of directors and stakeholders distributed 172 packed hot meals to the affected individuals and conducted a Psychosocial First Aid Activity to 13 children.

“The packed hot meals will serve as their dinner today, we hope that this will help them while they are still in the evacuation site,” said Boter.

Robert Jay Raz, one of the fire victims who also received food and hygiene packs from PRC is grateful for the assistance, he also thank  the barangay officials for facilitating and providing them their immediate needs.

Limaha Punong Barangay John Benjamin Rosales also extended its gratitude to the PRC chapter for the assistance, he also called groups and individuals who are willing to donate to the fire victims to coordinate with their barangay. He further said that the fire victims need materials to construct their houses so they can go back to their normal life activities.

The fire incident that started at around 11:20 in the morning on August 27, 2022 in Butuan City reached to the third alarm and caused the damaged of 40 houses; and affected 68 families with 172 individuals to include three persons with disabilities, one pregnant, and 15 senior citizens.

Victims were evacuated to two identified evacuation centers at Barangay Limaha covered court and Purok 7 covered court, Barangay Limaha. (NCLM/PIA Agusan del Norte)

 

Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Reservist chief in Caraga pledges full support for climate change adaptation

BUTUAN CITY -- In line with the campaign to promote the active participation of the reservists in nation-building, group commander Colonel Diosdado E. Peji of 15th Regional Community Defense Group (15RCDG), reserve command (RESCOM) of the Philippine Army, who represented Major General Fernando V. Felipe, commander of the RESCOM, discussed  the role of reservists in climate change adaptation and mitigation during the 1st Caraga Climate Change Summit on August 27, 2022 held at the Philippine Gateway Hotel, Surigao City.

The summit, which was anchored on the theme, “Adaptation and Resiliency: Public, Private, and Individual Change Maker,” is facilitated by the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Caraga.

Commissioner Albert P. Dela Cruz of the Climate Change Commission (CCC) served as the keynote speaker.

Climate Change Commission is the sole policy-making body of the government which shall be tasked to coordinate, monitor and evaluate the programs and action plans of the government relating to climate change pursuant to the provisions of Republic Act 9729, also known as the Climate Change Act of 2009.

During his talk, Col. Peji elaborated on the functions of the Reserve Army for natural disaster assistance, climate change, and implementation of disaster risk reduction and management. He described the immediate, direct, and sustained involvement of the Reserve Force in bringing aid during emergencies and calamities such as typhoons, storm surges, and other natural disasters.

The official discussed the Reserve Force's mission, its program, and the services that the reservists may provide in the community and in participation to socio-economic development efforts in the region of Caraga.

“Be one of us! Join the Reserve Force,” Peji said to the attendees, as he ended his speech. 

The 15th RCDG chief also affirmed his support “for a stronger convergence towards climate action, resiliency, and sustainability” through the commitment signing held during the summit. (15th Regional Community Defense Group/PIA-Surigao del Norte)

 

 

Wednesday, August 31, 2022

PGAS recognizes Outstanding SPES graduates 

AGUSAN DEL SUR – Some one hundred twenty-three beneficiaries under the Special Program of the Employment for Students (SPES) of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) from the province of Agusan del Sur graduated this year from the different universities in the country. 

Sixteen of which were recognized and awarded with cash incentives by the Provincial Government of Agusan del Sur (PGAS) for graduating with Latin honors: nine Magna Cum Laude and seven Cum Laude recipients --- by far the batch of SPES graduates with the most Latin honors.

“Sa atong SPES babies, proud na gani mi nga nakagraduate mo og college, but to graduate with honors, garbo gyud mo sa atong probinsya… Dako sab akong pasalamat sa Department of Labor and Employment sa partnership nato sa pag implement niining programa sa probinsya (To our SPES babies, we are proud that you graduated with honors, which gave pride to our province),” Gov. Santiago Cane, Jr., shared as he led the recognition and awarding of cash incentives to the said graduates. 

Vice-Governor Samuel Tortor and the members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, were also present during the said event.

The implementation of SPES was made possible through the support and commitment of the Provincial Public Employment Service Office (PESO) headed by Ms. Divina P. Lagumbay, Provincial PESO Manager.

The Special Program for Employment of Students or SPES more known as Summer Job is the department’s youth employment-bridging program which aims to provide temporary employment to poor but deserving students, out-of-school youth, and dependents of displaced or would-be displaced workers during summer and/or Christmas vacation or any time of the year to augment the family’s income to help ensure that beneficiaries can pursue their education. (Christian Phillip N. Lozano, DOLE-Agusan del Sur/ PIA-Agusan del Sur)

 

Wednesday, August 31, 2022

1,303 PWDs in Butuan avail of DOLE’s TUPAD

BUTUAN CITY -- The Department of Labor and Employment Agusan del Norte Field Office (DOLE ADNFO) facilitated the total payout of P6,840,750.00 to some 1,303 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Barangay Doongan Covered Court, this city.

The beneficiaries with physical and psychosocial disabilities, speech, language, hearing impairment, visual and mental disabilities received P5,250.00 each as salaries for their temporary employment through the Department’s Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) Program. 

 

The PWD-beneficiaries were involved in community-based activities such as the clean-up and disinfection of public places.

 

The activity is in line with the post celebration of the 44th National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) Week from  July 17 to 23, 2022 with the theme “Pamahalaan kabalikat sa Pagtupad ng Pantay na Edukasyon, Trabaho at Kabuhayan, tugon sa Pagpapalakas ng Taong May Kapansanan”.

 

Consistent with its mission to provide equal employment opportunities for all, DOLE Caraga lauded the participation of PWDs in the economic activity of the country through the TUPAD program despite their disabilities. (DOLE-Caraga)

 

Wednesday, August 31, 2022

DOLE AgSur Field Office exhibits core programs for MSMEs

AGUSAN DEL SUR -- The Department of Labor and Employment Agusan del Sur Field Office (DOLE ADSFO) shared the DOLE programs and services to the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) employers of Agusan del Sur during a forum held last July 18, 2022 at Ernielita’s Event and Dormitel, Patin-ay, Prosperidad, this province. 

The forum is part of the celebration of the National MSME Week 2022 duly facilitated by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Agusan del Sur.

Engr. Rey P. Dumalaba from DOLE ADSFO imparted information and updates on the department's activities and programs to MSME employers. Included in his discussion were Information on Labor Education, recent wage hikes, policies and guidelines, and best practices being indulged by the Field Office to the employers, to name, facilitation of Safety Officer Training and First Aid Training for Occupational SSafety and Health Compliances and in-house or municipal level information drive for Labor Education.

Provincial Governor Hon. Santiago B. Cane, Jr., emphasized the importance and contribution of MSMEs to economic growth and poverty alleviation, and lauded the participating government agencies present for the knowledge shared during the program.

The forum was partnered with and attended by representatives from the Provincial Small and Medium Enterprise Development (SMED) Council, Social Security System (SSS), Philippine Health (Philhealth) Insurance Corporation, and the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR). 

The MSME Week also staged the Stakeholder’s Forum, Youth Forum, Enterpreknow Quiz, and Seminar on Social Media Marketing. (Rey P. Dumalaba, ADSFO LIO, DOLE-Agusan del Sur/ PIA-Agusan del Sur)

 

Wednesday, August 31, 2022

3 High Ranking CTG Leaders yields in 29IB

CABADBARAN CITY, Agusan del Norte- Three high-ranking Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) leaders who desired to have a peaceful life voluntarily surrendered to Colonel Jason M. Saldua, Commanding Officer of the 29th Infantry Battalion at Headquarters 29IB, Purok 4, Brgy Del Pilar, Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte on August 27, 2022.

Colonel Saldua identified the three CTG personalities as Rolly N Gabi alias @Longlong, a resident of Purok 2 Brgy Bangayan, Kitcharao, Agusan del Norte, who brought along with him one high-powered firearm with one magazine; John Leno M Cabrera alias Rom/Makoy, a resident of Brgy La Purisima, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur; and Jovanie Asay alias Janix/Junry, a resident of Brgy Bangayan, Kitcharao, Agusan del Norte.

According to them, they wanted to return to mainstream society after having a miserable and desperate life with the Communist Terrorist Group, a life exactly opposite to what the CTGs had promised them. They suffered from hunger and extreme fatigue. They are tired of running and hiding from the government forces who are relentlessly conducting combat operations in Agusan del Norte.

Likewise, they also revealed that many of its members have considered to leave and escape the CTG in order to go back to their families and live a normal life. The CTG cadres were also aware of the assistance that the government is providing them through the E-CLIP if they will surrender.

Col Jason M. Saldua said, "I know that the CTGs are now miserably looking for their way out, and this is now the time for the other members to stand against the deceptive lies of the CTG leadership. They have nowhere to go as a result of the intensified military operations conducted by this unit. "

Likewise, he reiterated his call to the remaining members of the CTG to surrender to the authorities while there is still time because the Philippine Army is committed to bringing peace and upholding its mandate.

To those who are afraid or hesitant to lay down their arms and go back to the folds of the law, I will assure you, together with the local government unit and local government agencies, we will help them start anew through the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program of the government. "It is never too late to have normal lives and be with their families," said Col. Saldua. (2Lt. rose Ann Mae U. Cordova, CMO Officer, 23IB PA/PIA Agusan del Norte)

 

Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Tago MPS escaped from a foiled ambush by CTG in SurSur town

By: Nida Grace P. Barcena

SAN MIGUEL, Surigao del Sur – The intelligence personnel of the Tago Municipal Police Station (MPS) onboard a gray Toyota Hi-Ace Commuter Van were fired upon by more or less 10 Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) believed to be members of GF 30A, North Eastern Mindanao Regional Committe (NEMRC) under Kumander Nico, around 11:20AM, yesterday, August 30, 2022 in Sitio Panunungan, Barangay Libas Gua, San Miguel, Surigao del Sur.

Photo credit to PPO-SDS

Based on the report, the said PNP team was conducting an operation dubbed as 1-day Simultaneous Anti Criminality Law Enforcement Operation (SACLEO), serving the warrant of arrest (WOA) against a CTG personality identified as Luwino Mendiola also known as “Doktor Turko”, believing to be hiding in Barangay Libas Gua. Unfortunately, Mendiola was not around during that day.

While the operatives of the PNP were on their way back to their official station, they were fired upon by members of the CTG that hit the right rear tire and back portion of the vehicle, prompting them to accelerate and escape away.

Upon reaching the vicinity of Sitio Cadlum, Barangay Cabangahan, Tago, Surigao del Sur, the PNP operatives noticed another fully armed men believed to be CTGs along the road. The situation prompted them to abandon the vehicle and secured themselves bound to the mountainous area of said place.

Around 12:50 PM of the same day, the police operatives reached the adjacent Barangay Alba, Tago, Surigao del Sur.  They were  fetched by personnel of Tago MPS, and safely arrived at their station at around 1:10 PM.

The Police Provincial Office (PPO) immediately alerted all units in the vicinity of the province. Likewise, they coordinated with the 75th Infantry Battalion (75IB) for their information and appropriate action.

Meanwhile, the abandoned vehicle used for the operation was successfully retrieved by the personnel of San Miguel MPS at around 3:00 PM on the same day and brought it back to Tago MPS, it was learned. (PIA-Surigao del Sur)

Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Fish vendor in Siargao arrested in joint PDEA-PNP buy-bust operation

BUTUAN CITY -- The continuous crackdown on illegal drugs across the region resulted in the confiscation of Php343,600 worth of suspected methamphetamine hydrochloride or “shabu” in a joint buy-bust operation of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency -13 (PDEA-13) and Police Regional Office-13 (PRO-13) at around 6:20 PM on August 11, 2022.

The region’s top cop, Police Brigadier General (PBGen) Romeo M. Caramat, Jr., lauded the troops of PDEA-13, Dapa Municipal Police Station, and the  Drug Enforcement Unit of Surigao del Norte Police Provincial Office (SDNPPO) for the arrest of Ricky C. Gerarcas, 46 years old, resident of Barangay 13, Poblacion, Dapa.

During the operation, government troops confiscated six sachets of suspected “shabu” weighing 52 grams with a standard drug price of Php343,600, 20 pieces of Php1,000 bills as marked money, a cell phone, and a Yamaha motorcycle.

“This another major accomplishment is clear proof of the relentless fight of Caraga cops against illegal drug personalities in the region. The public is encouraged to continue to support the efforts of the authorities to rid the region of the influence of illegal drugs,” said PRO-13’s regional director. (Police Regional Office-13/PIA-Surigao del Norte)