Friday, September 16, 2022

123 farmers receive fertilizer discount voucher from DA in Tagbina, & Barobo

By Nida Grace P. Barcena

TAGBINA, Surigao del Sur – A total of 123 registered corn and cassava farmers from the two municipalities of Tagbina, and Barobo, all in the 2nd District of Surigao del Sur recently. received the fertilizer discount voucher from the Department of Agriculture. 

(Photo credit to APCO-SDS & LGU-Tagbina, SDS)

Each farmer beneficiary received P2,000 worth of fertilizer products which can be claimed from accredited merchants recently.

The  DA - Caraga spearheaded the implementation of the distribution of the Fertilizer Discount Voucher (FDV) to qualified corn and cassava farmer beneficiaries funded under the National Corn Program.

The project aims to sustain fertilizer application of farmer-beneficiaries and increase the yield level of their crops amid the surging and volatile prices of fertilizers.


Accordingly, the event was held in Tagbina Municipal Gym in Tagbina town, hosted by the said local government unit headed by Mayor Glaiza Jane P. Lanete.


Meanwhile, Mayor Lanete has shown her utmost enthusiasm and support on the activity conducted.

Accordingly, some79 farmers beneficiaries from Tagbina town availed of the program.

Mayor Lanete has highlighted the plans and programs prepared by her administration for the betterment of the agricultural sector in the municipality of Tagbina, Surigao del Sur. In addition, she also expressed gratitude to the Department of Agriculture for trusting the LGU to host the said undertaking, as she promised a strong commitment and partnership with the agency for the development and sustainability of agriculture programs in Tagbina town. (PIA-Surigao del Sur)

 

Friday, September 16, 2022

DTI distributes livelihood kits to seven MSMEs in Lingig town

LINGIG, Surigao del Sur -- The Department of Trade and Industry - Surigao del Sur (DTI-SDS) Provincial Office, through Negosyo Center Bislig City, distributed livelihood kits to seven qualified Micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Barangay Valencia, Lingig, Surigao del Sur recently.

The distribution is part of the implementation of the Livelihood Seeding Program-Negosyo Serbisyo sa Barangay, aimed at assisting MSMEs in the barangays to restore and improve their business. Each kit is worth Php 8,000.

The event was graced by Barangay Kagawad Cherry Mae R. Limpot on behalf of Barangay Captain Lito P. Carmona who thanked the national government and DTI-SDS for helping the MSMEs in their barangay.

One of the beneficiaries Marjun L. Abensay extended his gratitude to the national government and the local government unit for allowing his availment  of the livelihood program.

"Nagpasalamat ko ug dako sa programang negosyo serbisyo sa barangay pinaagi sa DTI Negosyo Center na mi abot gayod diri sa among dapit sa barangay Valencia ug nahimong isa pa gayod ako sa naka apil as beneficiary niining programa. Ug salamat usab sa mga barangay officials sa ilahang actibong pagpahibalo bahin aning programa. (I am very thankful for the Negosyo Serbisyo sa Barangay through the DTI Negosyo Center that  reached here in our barangay in Valencia, and I am one of the beneficiaries of this program. Thank  you also to the barangay officials for their active announcement about this program,)” Abensay said.

Meanwhile, the beneficiaries signed the Pledge of Commitment that encouraged them to use the livelihood kits for their intended purpose which is to resume, recover and improve their businesses. (Meljun V. Empic, NC Bislig/PIA-Surigao del Sur)

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Friday, September 16, 2022

350 fisherfolks receive fuel assistance from DOLE in Carrascal town

By: Nida Grace P. Barcena

CARRASCAL, Surigao del Sur – Some 350 fisherfolk in Carrascal, Surigao del Sur received fuel assistance from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on September 15, 2022.

The beneficiaries accordingly are the members of the registered fishery organizations of Carrascal town.

The report said each registered fisherfolk beneficiary received eight (8) liters of special gasoline to support their fishing operations from DOLE.

The said program is funded through the DOLE Integrated Livelihood and Emergency Employment Program (DILEEP), which seeks to reduce poverty and vulnerability to risks of the working poor, vulnerable, and marginalized workers through emergency employment and promotion of entrepreneurship and community enterprises.

Meanwhile, the strategy implemented according to the Municipal Agriculture Office is also a continuous effort of the LGU that aside from providing them the fishing gear, fuel is also essential to reduce their expenses while operating legally within the municipal waters of Carrascal town, it was learned. (Photo credit to: LGU-Carrascal/PIA-Surigao del Sur)

 

Friday, September 16, 2022

Tribal Council sa Butuan City, aktibo sa pangangalaga ng kalikasan at nakakikilahok sa tree planting at clean-up drive

Ni Jennifer P. Gaitano

LUNGSOD NG BUTUAN -- Naging kaugalian na ng mga Indigenous Peoples (IPS) sa iba’t-ibang probinsya ng Caraga region ang gumawa ng inisyatibo upang maprotektahan ang kalikasan na siyang pinagkukunang-yaman.

Datu Malinggat

Ngayon ay mas nagiging aktibo na rin ang mga IPs sa pakikipag-ugnayan sa mga ahensya ng gobyerno maging ng iba pang sektor sa pagsasagawa ng tree planting at clean-up drive.

Isa na rito ang Mayapay Tribal Council ng Sitio Malihao sa Barangay Bonbon sa lungsod ng Butuan, kung saan pinangangasiwaan din nila ang Malihao Tribal Village na isa na rin sa mga tourist sites sa nasabing lungsod.

Sa isinagawang simultaneous tree planting activity, nagpasalamat si Datu Malinggat Aurelio Talibong, Jr., Supreme Tribal Chieftain ng Mayapay Tribal Council sa mga kinauukulang ahensya tulad ng Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), at iba pa dahil sa puspusang kampanya nito laban sa illegal logging, at pagpapaigting pa ng National Greening Program (NGP).

Sa 12 planting sites sa buong rehiyon, isa ang Sitio Malihao na napili ng mga ahensya para mapag-taniman ng samu’t-saring seedlings o punla.

“Nagpapasalamat kami sa mga ahensya ng pamahalaan lalo na sa DENR, DILG at iba pa dahil isinama nila itong lugar namin na mapag-taniman ng iba’t-ibang indigenous planting species upang dumami pa ang mga punong-kahoy dito at mapapakinabangan ng mga susunod pang henerasyon,” ani Datu Malinggat.

Hinikayat din si Datu Malinggat ang iba pang tribal community sa rehiyon na patuloy lang ito sa pagbigay suporta sa mga ahensya ng gobyerno at makipagtulungan sa mga isasagawang aktibidad na magdudulot ng kaayusan at kabutihan sa kani-kanilang lugar.

“Nananawagan ako sa aking mga kapwa IPs na tayo po ay maging aktibo sa mga isinasagawang tree planting at clean up drive dahil lahat po tayo ay makikinabang dito, maging ang mga susunod pang mga henerasyon,” banggit pa ni Datu Malinggat.

Samantala, binigyang-diin naman ni Regional Executive Director Nonito Tamayo ng DENR Caraga ang kahalagahan ng pagtatanim ng mga punong kahoy sa komunidad.

“Marami tayong nakukuhang benepisyo mula sa pagtatanim ng mga punong-kahoy lalo na sa ating kalusugan. Nakakatulong din ito na hindi natin gaano nararamdaman ang epekto ng climate change, at marami pang benepisyo na mapapakinabangan din ng mga susunod pang henerasyon kung tayo ay magtutulungan na mapanatiling malinis at mayaman ang ating kalikasan sa natural resources,” pahayag ni Tamayo. (JPG/PIA-Caraga)

Friday, September 16, 2022

Trento vies for fifth seal of good local governance

Beyond complete. This was the final impression of the validator during the National Calibration for the Department of the Interior and Local Government’s (DILG) Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) of which the Municipality of Trento is one of the five (5) local government units in Agusan del Sur that qualified for the award.

The Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) is an honor and recognition-based program, and is a continuing commitment for LGUs to continually progress and improve their performance in local governance. 

Earlier this year, the regional validation was conducted. 

The Municipality of Trento was evaluated in the areas of Financial Administration; Disaster Preparedness; Social Protection and Sensitivity; Health Compliance and Responsiveness; Sustainable Education; Business Friendliness and Competitiveness; Safety, Peace and Order; Environmental Management; Tourism, Heritage Development, Culture and Arts; and Youth Development.

After having passed in the comprehensive regional assessment, Trento had gone through the national evaluation as the final phase of the process prior to the DILG’s official announcement of national qualifiers.

Local Government Operations Officer V Jessana Carmela Tatoy of DILG Region VI visited the municipality on September 6, 2022; scrutinized the LGU’s documentation of the core areas; and validated the significant sites that prove the contents of all the documents presented. 

After the overwhelming review, with high hope of clinching the award for the fifth time, the Local Government Unit, through its officials headed by Mayor William Calvez and Vice Mayor Felimon Marte with the Sangguniang Bayan vowed to sustain the honor of the Seal by maintaining transparency and accountability in the use of public funds; preparing for unpredictable natural calamities; demonstrating sensitivity towards the marginalized sectors of society; sustaining health programs and ensuring that all individuals especially the vulnerable have fair opportunities for better health. 

Furthermore, the municipal officials together with the 16 Punong Barangays swore to uphold worthy living in Trento by instituting reforms to improve the quality of education in the locality; encouraging government interventions that promote market efficiency and consumer welfare; protecting constituents from threats to life and properties; safeguarding the integrity of the environment through adaptive social responsibility; and valuing local culture and heritage for tourism opportunities.

On final note, Mayor William Calvez emphasized that being recognized with the prestigious Seal of Good Local Governance is not basking with fancy accolades but is weighing responsibilities for the sustained welfare of the constituency. (LGU-Trento/PIA-Agusan del Sur)

 

Friday, September 16, 2022

ADSPPO bags 12 Regional Awards during 121st Police Service Anniversary celebration 

AGUSAN DEL SUR – The Agusan del Sur Police Provincial Office (ADSPPO) Police Colonel Jovito C Canlapan, Acting Provincial Director was honored during the 121st Police Service Anniversary on September 14, 2022 as it bagged 12 regional awards witnessed by Agusan del Norte Governor Ma. Angelica Rosedell M. Amante, who served as the Guest of Honor and Speaker at the PRO-13 Grandstand, Camp Col Rafael C Rodriguez, Butuan City.

Following are the awards received by Agusan del Sur Police Provincial Office during the said ceremony:

Units Awards

ADSPPO- Best Provincial Office (5 consecutive years)

ADSPPO- Best Police Strategy Management Unit

Bayugan CPS- Best Component City Police Station

Special Unit Awards

ADSPPO- Best Performing Unit In The Campaign Against Loose Firearms

ADSPPO- Best Performing Unit In The Campaign Against Most Wanted Person

ADSPPO- Most Number of CTG Arrested

Individual Awardees

Police Lieutenant Colonel (PLtCol) Jeffrey Lawrence Mauricio - Best Junior Police Commissioned Officer for Administration

Police Captain (PCpt) Alberto J Casison - Best Junior Police Commissioned Officer for Operations

Police Executive Master Sergeant (PEMS) Noel B Lambid - Best Senior Police Non-Commissioned Officer for Administration

Police Chief Master Sergeant (PCMS) Roy S Valmores - Best Senior Police Non-Commissioned Officer for Operations

Police Corporal (PCpl) Airah F Taylan - Best Junior Police Non-Commissioned Officer for Administration

Non-Uniformed Personnel (NUP) Frederick S Dela Fuente Jr.- Best NUP Non-Supervisory Level

"The awards that we received are indeed the fruits of our endeavor and sincere display of philanthropic initiatives to our less fortunate AgSurnons especially in far flung areas. I would also like to extend my sincerest gratitude to the stakeholders and partner agencies who are always there to show support and love to the community outreach activities by our benevolent vanguards of the society. May this recognition motivate and inspire the personnel of the entire province to perform more. Congratulations and keep the fire burning!" the top cop of ADSPPO said.

The Police Service Anniversary (PSA) is annually celebrated in the month of August in commemoration of the establishment of the Philippine Constabulary as the country's first insular police force founded on August 8, 1901. This year's celebration is anchored with the theme "Matibay na Ugnayan ng Pulisya at Mamamayan, tungo sa Pagkakaisa, Kapayapaan, at Kaunlaran".

This is in line with the Learning and Growth Perspective of PNP P.A.T.R.O.L Plan 2030, under the objective of developing a competent, well-motivated and value-oriented police personnel and organization in relation to the Transformation Program of the Organization. (JPG/PIA-Agusan del Sur)

 

Friday, September 16, 2022

Mga magsasaka sa agusan del sur, kaagapay rin ang department of agrarian reform sa pagtugon sa food security

Ni Jennifer P.Gaitano

LUNGSOD NG BUTUAN -- Bilang tulong sa mga magsasaka sa probinsya ng Agusan del Sur na magkaroon ng mataas na produksyon sa ani at kita, patuloy ang Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) sa pagbibigay ng Certificate of Land Ownership Award (CLOA) upang magkaroon sila ng sariling lupa para sa kanilang sakahan.

Patuloy din ang DAR-Agusan del Sur Provincial Office sa pagbibigay ng support services sa mga magsasaka tulad ng pagbibigay ng fertilizer, farm equipment at mga malalaking proyekto.

Ito ang pagtitiyak ni DAR-Agusan del Sur Provincial Director Jamil Amatonding, Jr., habang ibinabahagi niya ang magagandang proyektong tinatamasa ngayon ng sektor. Aniya, layon ng ahensya na matutulungang umangat ang buhay ng mga magsasaka at masiguro ang food security sa probinsya.

“Sa munisipyo ng Trento, mayroong rice processing complex na ibinigay din natin sa ating mga farmer-beneficiaries na consisting of 2,000 hectares na irrigated rice field na pangalawa sa pinakamalaking rice mill complex sa buong Mindanao. Sa aspeto na iyan, makikita natin ‘yung empowerment na binigay natin sa kanila. Binigyan natin sila ng tractor, wing-van. Matapos ang isa o dalawang taon, nabigla kami kasi bumili sila agad ng pangalawang mas malaking wing-van, ibig sabihin sila mismo may profit na mahusay na sap ag-manage ng kanilang Negosyo,” ani Amatonding.

Binigyang-diin din ni Director Amatonding na sa kabila ng coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic,  patuloy ang kabuhayan ng sektor at aktibo sa operasyon ng kani-kanilang cooperatives.  

May 152 farmer-organizations sa probinsya ng Agusan del Sur na mino-monitor ng DAR kung saan nakapagtala rin ng kabuuang gross sales sa halagang P150-million. 

Dahil dito, umaasa si Director Amatonding na patuloy sa pag-avail ng enhancement trainings ang sektor upang mas lalo pang lumago ang kanilang mga negosyo. (JPG/PIA-Agusan del Sur)

 

Friday, September 16, 2022

Tree Planting

A volunteer who carried seedlings going to the planting site in Sitio Malinao in Barangay Bonbon, Butuan City. Despite the sloppy area, he managed to haul and reach one of the planting  sites of the simultaneous nationwide tree planting activity. The seedlings are part of the more than 1,000 seedlings to be planted in the area.

The tree planting activity is in time with the 65^th birthday celebration of President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos, Jr. facilitated by the DILG, DENR and other concerned agencies. (NCLM, PIA-Caraga)

 

Friday, September 16, 2022

SSS intensifies R.A.C.E campaign in AgSur province

By Jennifer P. Gaitano

BUTUAN CITY -- The Social Security System (SSS) San Francisco Branch in Agusan del Sur, together with the SSS legal department of Northern Mindanao Division, has geared up the “Run After Contributions Evaders” (R.A.C.E) Campaign, and identified several employers from various establishments in the said municipality.

With this campaign, the SSS officials visited some nine identified delinquent employers and handed them the final notice from the legal department to pay their delinquencies. This was also witnessed by the personnel from the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Caraga, and local media.

The R.A.C.E Campaign has been implemented nationwide to exact the continuous compliance of delinquent employers with their statutory obligations under Republic Act No. 11199 or the Social Security Act of 2018, which ensures the social security coverage of members, and enhances SSS’ collection efficiency.

According to Exequiel Amplayo, acting branch head of SSS-San Francisco, Agusan del Sur, the R.A.C.E Campaign aims to increase the awareness of the employers, especially the delinquent ones, of their legal obligations under the social security law by giving them the chance to settle their delinquencies to avoid adverse legal action.    

“The purpose of this is just to raise awareness for those delinquent employers of their legal obligation,” Amplayo bared.

Atty. Kathlene Gonzales-Japuz of legal department of the SSS Northern Mindanao Division, also encouraged the delinquent employers to avail of the Pandemic Relief Structuring Program 3 (PRRP3). This is an Enhanced Installment Payment Program for the registered business and household employers who have difficulty in paying the full amount of their delinquencies.

“We are implementing a 30-day period within which to comply. Should employers fail to comply, the branch will then refer it to the legal department. The legal department will give another chance for delinquent employers to settle their obligations,” said Atty. Japuz.

Atty. Japuz further stressed that the SSS only wants to ensure that the rights and welfare of the employees are protected, and that they could benefit from their regular SSS contributions. (JPG/PIA-Agusan del Sur)

 

Friday, September 16, 2022

SurSur PPO bags awards during 121st Police Service Anniversary

TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur – The Surigao del Sur Police Provincial Office (SDS-PPO) under the leadership of Police Colonel Dennis Siruno received four awards during the 121st Police Service Anniversary celebration held at Camp Rafael C. Rodriguez, Libertad, Butuan City on September 14, 2022.

Among the highlights of the celebration is the awarding of units to recognize their efforts in the program implementation.

Based on the report, SDSPPO has been adjudged as:

• Best Performing Unit in the Campaign against Illegal Logging, 
• Best Performing Unit in the Campaign against Illegal Fishing and 
• Best Women and Children Protection Desk.

In addition, Surigao del Sur 2nd Provincial Mobile Force Company was recognized as the Best Mobile Force Company awardee.

Police Colonel Siruno emphasized that the recognition received will uplift the spirit of the police personnel to perform their duty.

“This momentous accomplishment and recognition will surely lift the spirits of SDSPPO personnel as we work relentlessly to fulfill our commitment in fighting against all forms of criminality in our province," Police Colonel Siruno said.

Anchored on the theme: “Matibay na Ugnayan ng Pulisya at Mamamayan, Tungo sa Pagkakaisa, Kapayapaan at Kaunlaran” the activity was spearheaded Police Regional Office 13 headed by Regional Director Police Brigadier General Romeo Caramat Jr.. 

Agusan del Norte Governor Ma. Angelica Rosedell M. Amante graced the celebration. (PIA-Surigao del Sur)

 

Friday, September 16, 2022

Barangay Visit starts in Tandag City

TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur – The Barangay Visitation of the local government unit of Tandag City under the leadership of Mayor Roxanne Pimentel has resumed starting on September 14, 2022  after 2 years of restrictions due to CoviD-19 devastated the country. 

Photo Credit: LGU-Tandag City

With the current administration’s goal for everyone to have the right access to quality health care, the city government offers free and quality medical services to all the 21 barangays in the city during the visitation.

The LGU has invited volunteer doctors to serve the barangays, especially those that do not have easy access to quality and affordable health care. On top of this, the city government also provides free medicines to anyone who needs it.

During the implementation of the Barangay Visit, several free services were offered such as dental, COVID-19 vaccination, nutrition, agricultural, civil registrary, social welfare and development  including eye screening and eyeglass distribution, registration of large animals, and veterinary services were conducted simultaneously. The libreng gupit and libreng eye-care program were also offered.

Based on the report, a total of 489 clients from Barangays of Mabuhay and Maticdum benefitted from the services during the first day of  its implementation.

The residents were grateful as they availed the different services offered during the activity.

“This is a great help to us, the seniors and children including myself are very grateful because we received a lot of free services, thank you Mayor Roxanne," - Pablita Ajos, one of the recipients said.

The Barangay Visit is a biannual program of the city government which aims to bring government services closer to the people. For this batch, it will run starting September 14, 2022, until October 5, 2022. (PIA-Surigao del Sur)

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Friday, September 16, 2022

Tree is life

A woman who is a member of the Indigenous Peoples (IP) community woke up early to participate in the nationwide tree planting activity at Sitio Malinao in Barangay Bonbon, Butuan City. Even under the heat of the sun, she  managed to smile and laugh, because for her it is fulfilling knowing that you are contributing to the protection of the environment.

The simultaneous nationwide tree planting activity was held on September 13, 2022  in time with the 65^th birthday celebration of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Romualdez Marcos, Jr. (NCLM, PIA Caraga)

 

Friday, September 16, 2022

PBBM to speak at UN General Assembly; key address covers food security, climate change, rule of law

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos. Jr. is scheduled to leave Manila on Sunday for his working visit to New York, where he is set to participate in the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

DFA Assistant Secretary Kira Danganan-Azucena confirmed this Thursday, saying the President will deliver the Philippine national statement at the high-level general debate on Sept. 20 and articulate his administration’s priorities, including climate change, the rule of law, and food security.

“The President’s participation in the opening of the UNGA 77 is important because it marks his first engagement with the United Nations, which the Philippines recognizes as the world’s most important multilateral organization,” said Danganan-Azucena in a press briefing.

Danganan-Azucena described the high-level general debate as the “most important event politically” as it serves as a key platform for world leaders to “articulate policy statements on world affairs and international relations.”

“The theme of this year’s general debate is, ‘A watershed moment: transformative solutions to interlocking challenges.’ We can expect the President’s statement to identify these challenges and the solutions to address them, the role of the United Nations, and how the Philippines intends to contribute to these efforts,” said Danganan-Azucena.

Danganan-Azucena said around 152 other heads of state and government would participate in the high-level general debate, the first one to be held entirely in person since the pandemic hit in 2020.

The chief executive will take this trip as an opportunity to meet with heads of state and key United Nations officials during his stay in New York, said Danganan-Azucena.

Laser-focused on economy, pandemic recovery

Meanwhile, DFA Assistant Secretary Jose Victor Chan-Gonzaga said Marcos is “very focused on the economy,” especially as the government sees the Philippine economy continue to recover as more restrictive policies are lifted.

“So coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic and with much uncertainty and disruption around us, the President is not sparing any effort to address the economic challenges facing the country today,” said Chan-Gonzaga.

Chan-Gonzaga said the President has made it clear from the initial discussions preparatory to the New York trip that it would be “more than his debut on the world stage.”

“He gave unequivocal instructions that his meetings, whether with fellow world leaders or with US corporations, should focus on finding the necessary partnerships or synergies that will benefit the Philippine economy and the Filipino people,” said Chan-Gonzaga.

In his visit to New York, Marcos will also deliver key speeches at economic briefings to attract investors and business people.

“This briefing will be an opportunity to outline the key economic priorities of his administration with the special focus on how we can hopefully expand and strengthen Philippine-US trade and investment relations during his term,” said Chan-Gonzaga.

Aside from wide-ranging discussions with business and community leaders, Marcos is also set to meet members of the Filipino community in New York. | PND

Friday, September 16, 2022

PBBM reaffirms full, unwavering commitment to Bangsamoro peace process; urges BTA to pass key bills

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Thursday assured the Bangsamoro people of his administration’s unwavering commitment to the peace process.

This developed as he urged the regional government to pass crucial legislations that will institutionalize local governance and ensure the welfare of the Muslim population in the south.

“As your Preside
nt, I assure you, the BTA and all the Bangsamoro people, of this administration’s full and unwavering commitment to the peace process and to BARMM,” President Marcos said during the inauguration of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) at the Shariff Kabunsuan Cultural Complex in Cotabato City.

“This is why we are steadfast in our commitment to the peace process here in southern Philippines. So, we push for socioeconomic development, interventions to promote peace and development in areas affected by decades of conflict.”

The BTA is Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao’s (BARMM) interim government with both executive and legislative powers over the region.

President Marcos said among the national government’s initiatives is the PAMANA program, noting that through the program, the government allocated P19-B for socioeconomic interventions that build a culture of peace in highly conflict-affected and vulnerable areas from 2017 to 2022.

Marcos vowed to ensure the completion of the program despite delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

In addition, he said the government, through the Department of Budget and Management, has allocated P74.4 billion for the Bangsamoro region for the fiscal year 2023.

With these new opportunities to aid BARMM, the President urged the BTA to pass all the important legislations on fiscal policy, particularly taxation, and to facilitate the conduct of the regional elections in 2025.

He also encouraged the BTA to pass measures that will secure the welfare of the Moro people, particularly in agri-fishery, healthcare, transportation, communication, digital infrastructure, and e-governance.

“As we celebrate National Peace Consciousness Month this September, we know that with unity and solidarity, the BTA will be successful in facilitating the institution of the Bangsamoro government, one that is centered in promoting good governance and lasting peace for its people,” he said.

Through unity with the national government, Marcos said historical justice, progress, peace, and stability could be attained.

Marcos also noted the BTA’s recent achievements, such as the approval of the Bangsamoro Transition Plan and the passage of the most important legislations, particularly the Administrative Code, the Civil Service Code, and the Education Code, considered cornerstones of BARMM’s moral self-governance.

At the same time, the President expressed his gratitude to the country’s partners from the different countries that backed the Mindanao peace process, made investments, and provided financial support for the development of the region.

Also present were Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri, House Speaker Martin Romualdez, Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr., BTA Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim, BTA Parliament Speaker Pangalian Balindong, Supreme Court Associate Justice Japar Dimaampao, MNLF Chairman Nur Misuari, and Special Assistant to the President Antonio Ernesto F. Lagdameo Jr. | PND

Thursday, September 15, 2022

BRIEFER ON THE VISIT OF PRESIDENT FERDINAND MARCOS JR. TO THE BANGSAMORO GOVERNMENT CENTER IN COTABATO CITY

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.  will attend  as guest of honor of the INAUGURATION OF THE BANGSAMORO TRANSITION AUTHORITY (BTA) PARLIAMENT 2022-2025 at the Shariff Kabunsuan Cultural Center  inside the Bangsamoro Government Center in Cotabato City, Thursday, September 15.

THE BTA

The BTA is the interim government of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), pending the election of the region's government officials, originally set in 2022.

In itself a parliament, it has both executive and legislative powers over the autonomous region.

On October 28, 2021, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte signed Republic Act 11593 extending the  transition period of the BARMM from 2022 to  2025, thereby postponing the first regular parliamentary elections, which will be synchronized with the 2025 national elections.   Section 2 of RA 11593, states that the current President will appoint another set of 80 BTA members.

This paved the way for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., to appoint the new BTA members.  The newly and re-appointed BTA members -- 41 from the Moro Islamic Liberation Front and 39 from the national government --  took their oath before the President on August 12.

UNITED BTA

Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity, Carlito Galvez  described the appointment of the new BTA as symbolic of unity among the Moro fronts, as he noted that the body is now comprised of representatives from the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) Misuari and Sema Groups as well as the sons of top Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) leaders.

“This is a united BTA because most of the new members came from the younger generations of Moro leaders which include the sons and daughters of both MNLF and MILF leaders [Nur] Misuari, [Muslim] Sema, [Yusoph] Jikiri, [Datu Udtog ‘Datu Jun’ Jr.] Matalam, [Gadzali Jaafar, Mimbantas] and Hashim Salamat, among others,” Galvez said.

Galvez noted further that the  appointment the new BTA is not just historic but also symbolic because, "the peace process started during the term of Former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. and hopefully, it will succeed in the next six years of the term of current President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.”

THE PRESIDENT'S CALL  FOR THE BTA

President Marcos reminded the BTA members during the oath-taking ceremony to fast track the  the implementation of their deliverables,  Bangsamoro Local Government Code, Electoral Code, Revenue Code and Indigenous Peoples’ Code.

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Temporaryong trabaho alang sa 500 nga mangingisda og tamban, gipahiluna ni Kongresista Corvera

DAKBAYAN SA BUTUAN -- Gipahiluna sa buhatan ni Kongresista Dale B. Corvera sa Second congressional district sa Agusan del Norte nga makahatag og temporaryong trabaho sa labing ubos 500 ka residente nga ang nag-unang pangita mao ang pagpangisda og tamban ug labing apektado sa dakung pagkunhod sa kuha sa maong isda niining higayona. 

Kadaghanan sa mga mangingisda og tamban sa Agusan del Norte naa sa mga lungsod sa Tubay, Magallanes, Buenavista, Nasipit, Carmen ug sa Syudad sa Cabadbaran.

Mahinumdoman nga nasayran ni Kongresista Corvera ang lisud nga kahimtang sa mga mangingisda og tamban karon samtang nakigkulokabildo sa mga residente sa Barangay Calibunan sa Cabadbaran City sa miaging semana. 

Isip tubag sa maong kahimtang gisulatan sa kongresista ang Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) pagpakisayod unsa ang mahimong aksyon sa ahensya sa maong concern. 

Naay gisugyot ang BFAR nga mga aksyon sama sa paglimita sa katas-on sa pukot aron malikayan ang overfishing ug pagdili na sa gamay ra kaayo ang mata nga pukot aron dili maapil ang mga gagmay pa, mga long term nga mga aksyon nga kinhanglan gyod himoon. 

Apan gitan-aw ni Kongresista Corvera nga nagkinahanglan ang mga apektadong mangingisda og tamban og hinanaling suporta aron matabangan paglabang sa ilang kalisud karon. Kini ang hinungdan nga gisulod niya ang mga indigent nga apektadong mangingisda nga priority beneficiaries sa bag-ong alokasyon nga iyang nahangyo gikan sa kaulohan karong bag-o lamang ubos programang Tulong Panghapbuhay sa Disadvantaged/ Displaced Workers (TUPAD) nga gidumala sa Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). 

Ubos sa TUPAD makatrabaho ang apektadong mangingisda sulod sa 15 ka adlaw sa sweldo nga Php350 ang adlaw. (Hala Bira Sa Kongreso/PIA Agusan del Norte)

 

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Top NPA leader nabs at port of Surigao 

SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte -- Operatives of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine National Police, and Philippine Coastal Guard in coordination with the Port Police Division of PMO Surigao,  successfully arrested a top leader of the New People’s Army at the Port of Surigao on Saturday,  September 10, 2022. 

Law enforcement operatives arrested a certain Nineth Generalao Dolera alias Akira/Theo/Jodie, 31 years old, female, single and allegedly the secretary of Guerilla Front (GF) 19 of the CPP-NPA’s Northeastern Mindanao Regional Committee (NMRC) as she was about to disembark from MV FastCat M7 upon arrival from the Port of Liloan.

The suspected rebel leader was arrested based on Warrants of Arrest with CC Nos. 8276-21 for Attempted Murder dated July 29, 2021, and CC Nos. 8525-21 for Attempted Murder dated January 7, 2022, both issued by Hon. Acting Presiding Judge Edwin Malazarte, RTC, 11th Judicial Region, Branch 40, Tandag City, Surigao del Sur and CC Nos. 6984 for Frustrated Murder issued by Hon. Presiding Judge, RTC Br. Fernando R. Fudulan, Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur, 7, 10th Judicial Region.

Suspect was then brought to Surigao City PNP Station for proper disposition. (PPA-PMO, Surigao/PIA-Surigao del Norte)

 

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐨 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐱𝐁𝐨𝐱

SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Caraga, with the support of its Provincial Science and Technology Office in Surigao del Norte, successfully deployed RxBox Telehealth Devices and turned over computer units to two island municipalities in Siargao on August 18, 2022 held at GM Gardens, Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte. 

The recipients of the Rxbox are the Rural Health Units (RHU) of the municipalities of San Isidro and Del Carmen.

Ms. Camille Cassandra O. Pastoriza, RxBox Regional Training Coordinator and a registered nurse, adeptly demonstrated the basic operation of  RxBox telehealth device and its six (6) medical sensors which include Blood Pressure (BP) Monitor, Pulse Oximeter, Electrocardiogram (ECG), Fetal Heart Monitor, Maternal Tocometer, and  Temperature Sensor. After the demonstration and technical discussion, the RHU health workers, with the assistance of DOST, performed and practiced the basic operation of RxBox.

RxBox is a multi-component program (biomedical device, electronic medical record system and telemedicine training) designed to provide better access to life-saving health care services in isolated and disadvantaged communities nationwide. 

It also stores data in an electronic medical record (Community Health Information Tracking System – CHITS), and transmits health information via internet to a clinical specialist in the Philippine General Hospital for expert advice.

DOST-Surigao del Norte hopes that the RxBox Telehealth Devices will help the RHU health workers to diagnose, monitor and treat patients, thus significantly improving the health services in their respective rural health facilities.

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