(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Monnday, 27 April 2026) Easterlies affecting Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Easterlies ang makaapekto sa rehiyon sa Caraga.


Friday, October 7, 2022

NNC Caraga to conduct Nutriskwela Training

BUTUAN CITY -- The National Nutrition Council (NNC) Caraga will conduct a 4-day Nutriskwela Training from October 24 to 27, 2022 in the local government units of General Luna and Del Carmen, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte to be participated by the  Nutriskwela Community Radio stations with 5 representatives from each station. 

The training is designed to equip the radio station personnel and select members of the Community Radio Councils (CRC) with skills and knowledge  for the timely  delivery of  relevant nutrition, health, education, and development information. This can help reduce the prevalence of various forms of malnutrition and high malnutrition rate in some areas in the region.

There will be four modules with different topics to be discussed during the training, namely:

  1. Understanding Community Radio and Nutriskwela radio program
  2. Community Radio Production and Operations
  3. Community Radio Production
  4. Hands-on training

Caraga Region has 3 Nutriskwela Community Radio Stations: Radyo Kaagapay in Sibagat, Agusan del Sur, Radyo Kabakhawan in Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte, and Radyo Kinaiyahan in Malimono, Surigao del Norte. 

Nutriskwela Community Radio Network Program was launched last 2008 to address the problem of hunger and malnutrition in the Philippines and now has 50 Nutriskwela Community Radio stations across the country including non-profit, non-partisan community radio stations. The program aims to empower communities through dissemination of correct and up-to-date nutrition and health information, as well as educational and developmental information from all relevant sectors of the community, government agencies, and non-government organizations. (MCeledeƱa/NNC-Caraga/PIA-Caraga)

 

Friday, October 7, 2022

Bislig City holds tourism statistics forum

BISLIG CITY, Surigao del Sur -- The Department of Tourism - Region 13 (DOT-13), in collaboration with the City Government of Bislig headed by Mayor Florencio C. Garay, through the City Information Office-Tourism Division (CIO-Tourism) conducted a Tourism Statistics Forum for Accommodation Establishments, Tourist Attractions and MICE (Meetings Incentives Conferencing Exhibitions) Facilities in Bislig City held at the BAO Conference Room on October 6, 2022.

The activity commenced with a welcome address from the Tourism Operations Officer of LGU Bislig, Lorelei Teresa D. Lim.

The DOT-13 resource speakers shared their knowledge and expertise on the improvement,  strengthening, and promotion of  the tourism industry in the City of Bislig.

DOT 13- Supervising Tourism Operations Officer Ms. Junesther Jean L. Valdez delivered the keynote message underscoring the Importance of Tourism Statistics and Fundamental Tourism Concepts in Gathering Basic Tourism Data.

The forum aims  to increase knowledge of the proper method of data collecting and recording and effectively present the outcomes that would help promote the importance of tourism statistics in creating strategic policies in the city's tourism industry.

In attendance  were Artemio T. Menchavez, Jr., DOT Region 13 Tourism Operations Officer II, Cheryl Rose S. Dequillo, Tourism Operations Officer I, and Mr. Jeldderf Christianne C. Maturan, Accreditation Unit, LGU Bislig City employees, and the different tourism-related Entrepreneurs. (NGPB/CIO-Bislig/PIA-Surigao del Sur)

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Friday, October 7, 2022

129  CBMS  personnel take oath on Data Privacy in Bislig City

BISLIG CITY, Surigao del Sur -- Some 129 hired Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) personnel took their oath on Data Privacy Act OF 2012 administered by Mayor Florencio C. Garay on October 6, 2022, at the Bislig City Cultural and Sports Center.


In  the report, the hired personnel are composed of 101 enumerators, 20 Team Supervisors, seven (7) Area Supervisors, and one (1) Head CBMS Area Supervisor.

The oath-taking ceremony happened on the culmination day of the  8-day 2022 CBMS 4th Level Training on Enumeration for the Household Profile Questionnaire.

The training  aims to convey the significance of putting the CBMS into practice, the data items collected from the Household Profile Questionnaire and other CBMS Forms, supervisory duties during field operations, use of the Computer-Assisted Personal Interview (CAPI) Application, installation and use of the Resources Progressive Web Application and geo-packages.

CBMS is an organized technology-based system of collecting, processing, and validating necessary disaggregated data that may use for planning, program implementation, and impact monitoring at the local level.

It shall serve as the tool in economic and social in the formulation, and implementation of poverty alleviation and development programs that are specific, targeted, and responsive to the basic needs of each sector of the community.

The Local Government Unit of Bislig through the Bislig CBMS, City Planning and Development Office, and CBMS Focal Person, in coordination with the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)-Surigao del Sur and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)-Surigao del Sur supervised the successful event. (NGPB/CIO-Bislig/PIA-Surigao del Sur)


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TOP STORIES - Friday, October 07, 2022

TODAY’S TOP STORIES (from online news monitoring)

7 October 2022, Friday, as of 9AM


1. 'First 100 Days' of Marcos Jr., Duterte

-Congress leaders laud Marcos: ‘Great job’ in first 100 days as president

-VP Duterte cites return of in-person classes as her biggest achievement

[ABS-CBN News, GMA News, CNN PHL, Rappler, Inquirer, PhilStar, Manila Bulletin] ©PIA-PMU

https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2022/10/6/Zubiri-Romualdez-on-Marcos-first-100-days.html

2. Chinese Coast Guards, 2 militia vessels spotted near Panatag Shoal- PCG

[GMA News, Manila Bulletin, CNN PHL, Inquirer, PhilStar] ©PIA-PMU

https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2022/10/6/Chinese-ships--militia-vessels-in-Panatag-Shoal.html

3. Percy Lapid’s killing

-CCTV captures person of interest in Percy Lapid slay; cash reward now P1.5M

-Makabayan bloc files reso to probe Percy Lapid slay

[GMA News, Inquirer, ABS-CBN News, Manila Bulletin, PhilStar] ©PIA-PMU

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/847246/cctv-captures-person-of-interest-in-percy-lapid-slay-cash-reward-now-p1-5m/story/?just_in

4. COMELEC: Marcos names Maceda Jr. commissioner, Celis reappointed

[GMA News, Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, CNN PHL, ABS-CBN News] ©PIA-PMU

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/847200/comelec-marcos-names-maceda-jr-commissioner-celis-reappointed/story/

5. PHL condoles over Thailand shooting tragedy

-No Filipinos hurt in Thailand nursery attack so far, PHL Ambassador says

[Inquirer, ABS-CBN News, Manila Bulletin, GMA News] ©PIA-PMU

https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/10/06/22/no-pinoys-hurt-in-thailand-nursery-attack-so-far-envoy

6. Senators grill DBM officials on NTF-ELCAC, SIPSIP, other lump sum funds

[CNN PHL, ABS-CBN News, Inquirer]

https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/10/06/22/senators-grill-dbm-officials-on-ntf-elcac-sipsip-other-lump-sum-funds

7. Zubiri to Ombudsman: Let’s give anti-red tape law a chance

[CNN PHL, GMA News, Manila Bulletin, ABS-CBN News]

https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2022/10/6/Zubiri-appeals-to-Ombudsman-give-ARTA-a-chance.html

8. PHL logs 2,562 new COVID cases; active infections now at 26,380

[Inquirer, GMA News, ABS-CBN News]

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1676453/ph-logs-2562-new-covid-cases-active-infections-now-at-26380

9. DOH: Expanding primary care centers seen to help unburden health facilities

[CNN PHL, ABS-CBN News, Manila Bulletin]

https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2022/10/6/DOH-expanding-primary-care-centers.html

—Philippine Information Agency | PIA Monitoring Unit—


TOP STORIES - Thursday, October 06, 2022

TODAY’S TOP STORIES (from online news monitoring)

6 October 2022, Thursday, as of 5PM

1. Jobless Filipinos rise to 2.68-M in August

[ABS-CBN News, CNN PHL, GMA News, Inquirer, News5, Philstar, Manila Bulletin] ©PIA-PMU

https://mb.com.ph/2022/10/06/jobless-filipinos-rise-to-2-68-m-in-august/

2. Marcos administration performance rating:

-Controlling inflation still top concern of Filipinos —Pulse Asia

-Pulse Asia: Marcos admin receives majority approval across 11 key issues

[ABS-CBN News, CNN PHL, GMA News, Inquirer, Philstar, Manila Bulletin] ©PIA-PMU

https://mb.com.ph/2022/10/06/controlling-inflation-still-top-concern-of-filipinos-pulse-asia/

3. Marcos admin raises $2B from dollar bonds sale

[ABS-CBN News, GMA News, Interaksyon, Manila Bulletin, Philstar, Inquirer] ©PIA-PMU

https://business.inquirer.net/366437/marcos-admin-raises-2b-from-commercial-bond-market

4. PHL agriculture:

-Marcos envisions PHL to become leading agricultural resource hub

-PBBM vows to strengthen agricultural sector, continue fight vs hunger

-Marcos wants to accelerate efforts to build back agricultural sector

-17M calamity-affected farmers, fisherfolk get help from DA’s Quick Response Fund

[Manila Bulletin, Manila Times, Inquirer, News5, One News, ABS-CBN News, GMA News, CNN PHL] ©PIA-PMU

https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2022/10/6/marcos-ph-agricultural-resource-hub.html

5. PHL railway:

-Philippines signs contracts for country’s ‘largest railway line’

-Marcos assures railway project partners: PHL will ‘maximize every resource’

[Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, News5, CNN PHL, GMA News, ABS-CBN News] ©PIA-PMU

https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/10/06/22/ph-signs-contracts-for-countrys-largest-railway-line

6. Shortlist for next Press Secretary down to 3; eyes appointment early next week —Marcos

[Manila Bulletin, Manila Times, Inquirer, ABS-CBN News, CNN PHL, GMA News] ©PIA-PMU

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/847166/new-press-secretary-to-be-named-next-week-marcos/story/?just_in

7. John Ivan Uy reappointed as DICT secretary; takes oath before President Marcos

[Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, News5, ABS-CBN News, CNN PHL, GMA News] ©PIA-PMU

https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/10/06/latest-stories/marcos-reappoints-dict-chief-uy/1861192

8. Romualdez assesses PBBM’s 100 days: ‘He’s done great things’

[CNN PHL, GMA News, Manila Bulletin] ©PIA-PMU

https://mb.com.ph/2022/10/06/hes-done-great-things-romualdez-assesses-pbbms-1st-100-days/

9. Thailand shooting: At least 30 killed at child care center, officials say

[CNN PHL, PhilStar, ABS-CBN News] ©PIA-PMU

https://www.cnnphilippines.com/world/2022/10/6/Thailand-child-care-center-shooting.html

 —Philippine Information Agency | PIA Monitoring Unit—

TOP STORIES - Thursday, October 06, 2022

TODAY’S TOP STORIES (from online news monitoring)  

6 October 2022, Thursday, as of 9AM

1. PHL gov’t taking constructive approach on human rights —DOJ chief [ABS-CBN News, CNN PHL, Manila Bulletin, Philstar, Inquirer] ©PIA-PMU

https://globalnation.inquirer.net/207557/remulla-says-ph-govt-taking-constructive-approach-on-human-rights

 2. Media killing:

-DILG head offers P500,000 reward for leads in Percy Lapid killing

-PNP looking into CCTV that captured video of Percy Lapid ambush

-Executive Secretary Bersamin, deputy visit wake of slain broadcaster

[ABS-CBN News, CNN PHL, GMA News, Manila Bulletin, Inquirer] ©PIA-PMU

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1675810/abalos-offers-p500-k-reward-for-leads-to-solve-case-of-slain-percy-lapid-2

3. Marcos says he achieved a ‘functional’ gov’t in first 100 days [GMA News, Manila Standard, Inquirer] ©PIA-PMU

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1675813/marcos-jr-touts-functional-govt-in-first-100-days

4. Marcos vows to uphold press freedom, remain open with the media

[CNN PHL, GMA News, Inquirer, Manila Bulletin] ©PIA-PMU

https://mb.com.ph/2022/10/05/marcos-vows-to-uphold-press-freedom-remain-open-with-the-media/

5. Negros Oriental gov, NTF-ELCAC chief take oath before Marcos

[ABS-CBN News, Manila Bulletin, Philstar, Inquirer] ©PIA-PMU

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1675814/negros-oriental-gov-ntf-elcac-chief-take-oath-before-marcos

6. National budget:

-House realigns P77.5B in 2023 budget for health, education, other sectors

-NEDA’s P13.273-billion budget for 2023 approved by Senate panel

[ABS-CBN News, CNN PHL, GMA News, Manila Bulletin, Inquirer] ©PIA-PMU

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1675716/house-realigns-p77-5b-in-2023-budget-for-health-education-other-sectors

7. DOH logs 1,764 new COVID-19 cases; active infections down to 25,733 [ABS-CBN News, GMA News, Inquirer] ©PIA-PMU

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1675705/doh-logs-1764-new-covid-19-cases-active-infections-down-to-25733

8. Filipinos shoulder up to 44.7% of medical costs even with PhilHealth [CNN PHL, GMA News, Manila Bulletin, Inquirer] ©PIA-PMU

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1675802/filipinos-shoulder-up-to-44-7-of-medical-costs-even-with-philhealth

9. Over 4K workers lose jobs in Mactan ecozone; Retrenched workers get aid [GMA News, Inquirer] ©PIA-PMU

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1675773/workers-laid-off-by-mactan-export-firms-get-aid

—Philippine Information Agency | PIA Monitoring Unit—

Thursday, October 6, 2022

DIPPO conducts Police Information and Continuing Education (PICE) to its personnel regarding Revitalized PNP KASIMBAYANAN

SAN JOSE, Dinagat Islands -- The Dinagat Islands Police Provincial Office (DIPPO) as one of the implementers of the Revitalized PNP KASIMBAYANAN conducted Police Information and Continuing Education (PICE) to its personnel led by Police Colonel Ariel R. Red, Officer-In-Charge on October 3, 2022, at Kapanalig Hall, DIPPO, San Jose, this town.

During the activity the Provincial Community Affairs and Development Unit (PCADU) presented and discussed the concept of implementation of revitalized PNP Kapulisan, Simbahan at Pamayanan (KASIMBAYANAN), a community mobilization highlighting the synergized and collaborative partnerships of the PNP with the religious sector and the community. 

The program is in consonance with the program thrust's of the Chief, PNP PGen Rodolfo S. Azurin, Jr. dubbed as, "MKK=K" (Malasakit, Kapayapaan, Kaayusan= Kaunlaran), which calls a harmonious relationships with all sectors in order to address the peace and security concerns of the community.

Police Colonel Red in his message emphasized the significance of the said activity in performing the sworn duties and responsibilities of PNP to serve and protect the people. (DIPPO/PIA- Dinagat Islands)

 

Thursday, October 6, 2022

Misurender nga FRs sa Agusan del Norte padayon ang pagsaka, reintegration gitutukan sa probinsya

DAKBAYAN SA BUTUAN -- Sa wala pa mahuman ang tuig 2022, padayon ang pagsaka sa ihap sa mga former rebels (FRs) ang mi-surender ngadto sa sabakan sa goberno diin gitutukan karon sa probinsyal nga panggamhanan ang pagpahiluna sa reintegration sa mga kanhi rebelde pinaagi sa Adopt-A-Former Rebel Program sa probinsya sa Agusan del Norte.

Base sa taho sa buhatan sa Provincial Social Welfare and Development (PSWD) nga gipangulohan ni Dr. Silver Joy Tejano, hepe sa maong buhatan, moabot na sa 96 ang natala sulod sa ika-tulong kwarter niing tuiga ang mibalik na sa sabakan sa goberno nga mga New People’s Army (NPA) tungod sa hiniusang lakang nga gi-implementar nga mga programa sa goberno. 

Sumala pa sa taho niini, usa sa mga prayoridad ni Provincial Governor Ma. Angelica Rosedell M. Amante nga ma-plastar ang maong surrenderees sa ilang pagpanarbaho ug mahatagan og saktong oportunidad base sa ilang mapili nga komunidad sa maong reintegration. 

Ang Adopt-an-FR program usa ka structured pathway nga mahimong kaabag sa probinsyal nga panggamhanan tali sa mga local government units (LGU’s), pribadong organisasyon ug kompanya ingon man ang civic society organizations sa probinsya sa Agusan del Norte aron magpahiluna ug mapadali ang reintegration sa mga kanhi rebelde ngadto sa komunidad.

Tumong sa maong programa nga maghiusa ang stakeholders lakip na ang lokalidad nga suportahan ang mga kanhi rebelde.

Sumala pa sa nasabutan ug giduso karon sa membro sa komitiba sa Provincial Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program  ( ECLIP) ug Technical Working Group (TWG) alang sa proseso sa maong programa, una, kinahanglan mo-adopt ang usa ka ahensya og labing menos isa ka former rebel o labaw pa niini nga buot nila ipa-empleyo sa ilang tagsa-tagsa ka institusyon. 

Ikaduha, gikinahanglan maghimo og usa ka ordinansa o resolusyon aron ma institutionalize kini nga programa isip inisyatiba sa probinsya alang sa FRs. Ang ikatulo, kinahanglan sa probinsya mismo nag gikan ang mga benepisyaryo ug kadto lamang na-identify sa komitiba ang makabenipisyo niini, ug adunay Memorandum of Agreement /Memorandum of Understanding ang pagahimuon tali sa ahensya ug benepisyaryo.

Base sa datus, mosuma 214 ka former rebels ang ihap gikan sa tuig 2021-2022. Ug kasamtangang anaa sa 112 pa lamang ang nahatagan og trabaho sa probinsya sa Agusan del Norte ug ubang ahensya. Pipila kanila nahimong Citizen Armed  Force Geographical Unit (CAFGU),  Security Guard, government staff, construction worker ug uban pa. (Karen Decamotan, LGU Agusan del Norte/PIA Agusan del Norte)

 

Wednesday, October 5, 2022

COUSAB'S leads Pabibo sa Baywalk Culmination Night in Bislig City

BISLIG CITY, Surigao del Sur -- The 22nd Charter Anniversary of Bislig City officially closed the successful month- long celebration with a culmination night, The Pabibo sa Baywalk,  on September 30, 2022 at Bislig City Baywalk facilitated by LGU Bislig City  under the governance of Mayor Florencio C. Garay and the City Officials United Spouses Association of Bislig (COUSAB), led by the COUSAB President and SB member Margarita Garay with the theme. "Moving Ahead with Perseverance and Persistence Towards Prosperity".

The event was a tribute and a call to all Bisliganons to awaken, enhance and hone their talents and abilities that were silenced by the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the challenges, the people of Bislig continued to persevere, strive hard and get to live with the new normal.

Highlighting the activity was the awarding of certificates to all sponsors of the event, winners of the Trade Fair, Centerpiece Beautification, and Volleyball game.

Joining the culmination night were the City Officials, COUSAB leader, and members namely: Hon. Margarita Garay, Mrs. Marlita Sulapas, Mrs. Vilma Carmelo, Mrs. Marilou Salazar, Mrs. Fritze Lee Sia, and Mrs. Ma.Liza Josafat, Federation of Bislig Women's Association (FOBWA) headed by Mrs. Ma. Liza Josafat, and guests. (CIO-Bislig/PIA-Surigao del Sur)

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

LGU-Bislig holds 1st PAGKILAA: LGU-Bislig City Kahinangan Awards

BISLIG CITY, Surigao del Sur -- The Local Government Unit of Bislig City under the leadership of Mayor Florencio C. Garay, through the City Human Resource Management Office (CHRMO) and the Program on Awards and Incentives for Service Excellence (PRAISE) Committee, joined in the  122nd Civil Service Commission (CSC) Anniversary celebration through its rewards and recognition program dubbed as "Pagkilaa: LGU-Bislig City Kahinangan Awards" held at the Bislig City Cultural and Sports Center, recently.


Two hundred thirty-two permanent, coterminous, and retirees who have rendered 10-43 years of service to the city government were able to receive plaques and cash, depending on their years of employment, as part of their incentives.

The LGU-Bislig City paid homage to the officials and employees who passed away through an audio-visual presentation for their noteworthy contributions to the local government.

Moreover, respective families of the deceased public servants were also present to receive the plaque of loyalty award.

The sole civil servant for this year who garnered 43 years of experience in the LGU is Ms. Nena P. Dua, Assistant Registration Officer II of the City Civil Registry Office (retiree).

The LGU-Bislig Kahinangan Awards is a loyalty service award granted to all officials and employees to recognize their continuous and satisfactory service in the government for a period of ten (10) years and above. This aligns with the CSC Memorandum Circular No. 01, s. 2001, mandating every agency to establish employee suggestions and incentive awards system. (CIO-Bislig/PIA-Surigao del Sur)

#ExplainExplainExplain

#PIASurigaoSur

 

 

Wednesday, October 5, 2022

29IB discovers RPG, bomb paraphernalias in AgNor

CABADBARAN CITY, Agusan del Norte -- The 29th Infantry (Matatag) Battalion successfully discovered New Peoples Army (NPA) Rocket-Propelled Grenade (RPG) with three (3) live high explosive (HE) ammunition and bomb paraphernalia on September 30, 2022 at the hinterlands of Brgy Cuyago, Santiago, Agusan del Norte when troops received information from small scale miners in the area.

It can be recalled that on September 14, 2022, The troops of 29IB encountered the Communists Terrorists Group (CTG) in the said area and later found the cadaver of Rolando Rubilla ’Edroy’  Leyson Jr, Secretary of Guerilla Front 16 of the North Eastern Mindanao Regional Committee (NEMRC) thru the relentless Focused Military Operation being conducted by the Philippine Army Unit in the area.

The 29th Infantry (Matatag) Battalion condemns the CTGs continued use of improvised explosive devices (IED) functioning as landmines due to the inherent humanitarian threats they pose to civilians and communities. It clearly implies that the CTG does not respect human rights and does not comply with International Humanitarian Law (IHL). (1Lt. Jade Bryce G. BuƱe, CMO Officer, 29IB PA/PIA Agusan del Norte)

 

Wednesday, October 5, 2022

OPAg trains PDL on Swine Production in SurSur

TANDAG CITY, Surigao del  Sur --- The Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPAG-SDS) in coordination with the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)- Surigao del Sur District Jail spearheaded the Swine Production Training to the Persons Deprived of Liberty  at the SDS Provincial Jail in Barangay Telaje, Tandag City recently. 

Some 29 participants joined the said training, of which 22 PDLs and the rest are staff of BJMP-SDS. 

 

The training covered  various lectures on Animal Husbandry, visual demonstrations of recent breeding practices, and financial requirements for start-up swine fattening business. 

 

"While serving jail time, this kind of training is very useful for them. We can help them change and become productive individuals," said Vincent Jomini Orcullo, OIC Jail Inspector. 

 

The knowledge and skills that the beneficiaries  learned from the training will help  the trainees  during employment application  or starting their own business after releasing from confinement. 


The Province of Surigao del Sur under the leadership of Governor Alexander T. Pimentel is very active and supportive in supervising the reform training and workshops. One top priority is providing PDLs with transferable agricultural livelihood skills which are vital in the reformation process. (OPAg/PIA-Surigao del Sur)

 

 

Tuesday, October 4, 2022

19 OFW complete iFWD PH Caraga capability building

BUTUAN CITY -- The nineteen participants of the Innovations for Filipinos Working Distantly from the Philippines or the iFWD PH Program of the Department of Science and Technology completed the first phase of the program, the Capability Building for the Development and Management of a Technology-based Enterprise.

These participants are the second batch of the program who started developing their capabilities last June of this year. Of the twenty-seven participants at the beginning of their training, only nineteen have completed the program.

Under Capacity Building, qualified Overseas Filipino Workers applicants underwent a series of core business development training to prepare them to manage technology-based businesses and at the same time, help them create their business plans.

Also included in this phase is the technology pitching of innovative products that are included in the DOST’s priority areas such as food processing furniture, gifts, decors, and

handicrafts, agriculture/marine/aquaculture, and metal and engineering. They can also generate products that are related to information and communication technology, pharmaceuticals and health products, and halal products.

“Let us continue to learn. So far, this is the strongest batch with a high success rate. Congratulations for surviving phase 1,” DOST Caraga Assistant Regional Director for Technical Operations said during the culmination ceremony as he thanked the Department of Trade and Industry and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration in Caraga for their unwavering support throughout the implementation of the program.

Qualified OFW applicants who have completed and passed the first phase can proceed to Phase 2 where they will be given an Innovation-Enabling Fund or iFund for entrepreneurship and technical training, product development and market testing, operational consultancy services, initial laboratory testing, packaging, and labeling design and execution for marketing testing, and equipment acquisition. (DOST Caraga/PIA Caraga)

Tuesday, October 4, 2022

DOST Caraga’s eKnowvation bags 2022 CSC Regional PAGASA Award

BUTUAN CITY -- DOST Caraga’s eKnowvation or the DOST-Coursera Learning Program won the CSC Pagasa Award during the 2022 Honor Awards Program (HAP) of the Civil Service Commission Caraga held at the Caraga State University.

eKnowvation is the country's first and largest reskilling and upskilling program using the Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) platform, Coursera. The reskilling and upskilling program of DOST Caraga started in April 2020 when Coursera Workforce Recovery Initiative was launched by Coursera. It is an outreach initiative that mainly focused on developing the technical skills of the workers who have lost their jobs and those who wanted to grow and learn new things for better opportunities.

In his acceptance speech during the awarding ceremony, DOST Caraga Regional Director Noel M. Ajoc said during the COVID-19 pandemic, the eKnowvation Team became more motivated to focus on the development of people’s capabilities using new technology. RD Ajoc also added that rather than viewing the pandemic's repeated lockdowns as problem that could hinder development plans, the team saw them as opportunity to realize a new idea.

Through this program, 75,000 Scholarship slots were given throughout the Philippines for free covering 17 regions and 82 provinces. In addition, grantees spent 1.3 million learning hours on the Coursera platform where they completed 146,837 courses and guided projects in a short time.

Coursera provides up to 12 weeks of learning sessions with one to two hours of video lectures a week with the world’s leading universities and industry educators. To complete the courses, users need to participate in quizzes and weekly exercises. There are also peer-graded and reviewed assignments and final projects that needed to be accomplished.

CSC’s Honor Awards Program (HAP) is the highest recognition given by the government to deserving government officials and employees who have excelled and showed great dedication and commitment to public service. One of the categories is the Pagasa Award given to an individual or group for outstanding contributions that directly benefit more than one government department. (DOST Caraga/PIA Caraga)

 

Tuesday, October 4, 2022

RAFC-Caraga Spearheads 3rd Caraga-wide AFC Day

BUTUAN CITY -- As part of a continuing collaboration between the government and private sector, the Provincial, Municipal, and City chairpersons and coordinators of the Regional Agricultural Fishery Council (RAFC) of the Caraga Region convened for the 3rd Caraga-wide AFC Day on September 27, 2022, in Butuan City.

The activity was anchored with the theme "AFC for 3Cs: Collaboration, Convergence, Cooperation towards Food Security."

OIC-Deputy Executive Director of the Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) Julieta Opulencia joined the event with her video message and lauded AFC members who are relentlessly supporting the government’s effort toward Agri-fishery development in the region.

“You are volunteering your time and expertise for the Agri and fishery development of the country. You are bringing the voice of the region’s marginalized farmers and fisherfolk,” she said.

DA-Caraga emphasized the importance of the participation of the LGU, private groups, and partner stakeholders in the different programs of the agency in terms of agricultural development.

The event highlighted the sharing of local best practices of DA and LGU toward a resilient region amid the pandemic and economic challenges that will inspire more impactful projects, and strengthen rapport among AFC members.

Edilito Sangco, Municipal Agriculturist of Socorro, Surigao del Norte discussed the Socorro Agri-Fishery Enterprise Development Program (SAFEDP): Progressing Farmers and FisherFolk Out of Poverty which includes the Task Force Panguma ug Pangisda 2022-2025 blueprint that aims to a food-secured Socorro with a productive, profitable, and resilient Agri-fishery industry.

DA-Caraga also presented the OneDA Sustainable Feed Development Project dubbed Team Bahug highlighting the use of locally available raw materials; while Butuan City Agriculturist Engr. Pierre Anthony Joven presented their AgriBoost Project, a Smart and Inclusive Agribusiness Model.

RAFC-Caraga’s Priority Agenda was also presented during the forum.

After the discussions, a workshop was conducted to develop policy recommendations for the sector's continuous development anchored on the Agri-fishery sector's current challenges.

The top-performing AFCs in the region were also given recognition.

For more than 30 years, AFC has served as a partner of the government from the grassroots level in deliberating Agri-fishery issues and concerns and translating these into policy and program recommendations for the government decision-makers to adopt. (Lovely Joy L. Saludez, DA-Caraga/PIA Caraga)

 

Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Livelihood assistance gipadangat sa 200 ka benepisyaryo sa 2nd District sa Agusan del Norte

DAKBAYAN SA BUTUAN -- Mosuma sa 200 ka benepisyaryo sa segundo distrito sa Agusan del Norte ang gilantaw nga makapanukad sa pagbangon gikan sa hapak sa pandemya ug mga kalamidad gamit ang Php15,000 nga Livelihood Assistance Grant (LAG) nga gipahiluna sa buhatan ni Kongresista Dale B. Corvera nga napadangat sa matag usa kanila niadtong Septiyembre 29.

Gihimo ang maong pagpang-apod apod sa assistance sa Syudad sa Cabadbaran alang sa mga benepisyaryo gikan sa silangang bahin sa distrito sa buntag ug sa lungsod sa Buenavista alang niadtong gikan sa kasadpang bahin pagkahapon. 

Ang LAG pundo nga gidumala sa Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). 

Nagahin kini sa distrito sa administrasyon ni kanhi Pres. Rodrigo Duterte sa paningkamot ni Sen. Bong Go. Gisalig ang pagpahiluna sa pagpadangat sa assistance sa mga benepisyaryo niini sa buhatan ni Kongresista Corvera kaabag ang mga Local Government Units (LGU) sa distrito.

Gamit ang maong pundo gilauman nga makamugna ang mga benepisyaryo og ubay-ubay nga ekonomikanhong kalihukan nga mahimong dugang tinubdan sa trabaho ug dugang kita sa mga lumulupyo.

Aron masundan ang paglambo sa panginabuhian sa mga benepisyaryo ubos ning maong programa, gipaneguro ni Kongresista Corvera pinaagi sa iyang representante nga nagbasa sa iyang mensahe, nga kabahin ang iyang buhatan sa support network nga maghatag og follow through technical assistance sa mga benepisyaryo.

Gipaneguro usab ni Kongresista Corvera nga padayon siyang mangalap og pondo aron makab-ot  sa distrito ang mas taas pa nga ang-ang sa paglambo. (Agusan del Norte 2nd Congressional Office/PIA Agusan del Norte)

 

Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Ilang kawani ng BJMP Caraga kinilala dahil sa kanilang mga natatanging kontribusyon sa ahensya

Ni Jennifer P. Gaitano

 

LUNGSOD NG BUTUAN -- Kasabay ng ika-27 anibersaryo ng Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Caraga, kinilala ang ilang kawani ng ahensya dahil sa kanilang mga natatanging kontribusyon at dedikasyon sa pagganap ng kanilang tungkulin.

Isa na rito si Jail Senior Superintendent Bernie Ruiz bilang Best Senior Jail Officer Rank. Pinasalamatan niya ang lahat ng partner stakeholders sa kanilang suporta sa mga adhikain ng ahensya at sa maayos na operasyon nito sa mga piitan.

 

Kinilala rin ang Agusan del Norte Jail Provincial Administrator bilang Best Provincial Jail Administrator’s Office; maging ang Surigao del Norte District Jail bilang Best District Jail; at Surigao City Jail bilang Best City Jail.

 

Tumanggap din ng plake mula sa BJMP Caraga ang mga local government units at partner stakeholders na may iba’t-ibang programa at serbisyo na ibinibigay sa mga persons deprived of liberty (PDL) sa mga piitan mula sa iba’t-ibang city, municipal, at provincial jails sa rehiyon.

 

Pinuri rin ni BJMP Caraga regional director, Jail Chief Superintendent Jolly Taguiam, Jr., ang tatlong tauhan ng BJMP na agad umaksyon sa naganap na Lianga District Jail siege kung saan hindi nagtagumpay ang planong pagtakas ng mga pdl. Tumanggap din sila ng medalya ng kabayanihan at na-promote sa kanilang trabaho.

 

Samantala, pinaalalahanan naman ni BJMP chief, Jail Director Allan Sullano Iral, ang mga kawani ng ahensya na huwag haluan ng personal na interes ang trabaho.

 

“Maging process-oriented po tayo at goal-oriented. Ang tatlong ito ay mahalaga – serbisyo bago ang sarili; kalidad na serbisyo; at paggawa nang Mabuti sa kapwa, ang kailangan natin upang makamit natin ang isang matatag na pamamahala sa mga piitan na siyang magdadala rin sa atin nang ligtas na lipunan. Magsisimula ito sa ating mga sarili may tamang perspektibo,” ani Dir. Iral. (JPG/PIA-Caraga)