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THE OFFICIAL E-NEWSLETTER OF THE PHILIPPINE INFORMATION AGENCY - SIQUIJOR | WWW.PIA.GOV.PH and the DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY - SIQUIJOR | WWW.DOST.GOV.PH VOL. 06| No. 37 November 6-13, 2018

Province joins Q4 EQ drill

PFST to bring Science Centrum to Siquijor

SIQUIJOR, November 6 (PIA)--The provincial government of Siquijor through the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (PDRRMO) joined the fourth National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED), centered at the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) compound. Despite the unfavorable weather By Engr. Joelline Ann D. Ates, DOST Siquijor SRA & IO-designate condition, employees of DPWH executed the drill properly and evacuated to Saint Vincent Academy (SVA) school ground, the identified evacuation area for most of the offices and agencies in the town of Larena. Other agencies who also did their own earthquake drills are SVA and Larena Primary School, the LGU-Larena and BIT International College, Siquijor Provincial Science Highschool, and Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO) in the town of Siquijor. Various offices and agencies also SPELLBINDING, HAIR RAISING. The Philippine Foundation for Science and observed the NSED and executed the duck, cover technology brings 40 of its interactive exhibits to Siquijor for an estimated 5,000 and hold. students to enhance learner’s basic science concepts through interactive displays. PDRRMO Officer Blezela Mae Omictin (foto from PFST) thanked the employees for participating and SIQUIJOR (PIA)--The Philippine Foundation for Science and Technology executing the drill properly despite the heavy rain. (PFST) in cooperation with the local offices of the Department of Science and She also thanked the traffic team and the incident management team for executing their role Technology (DOST), Department of Education (DepEd) and the Local Goverment Unit of Siquijor (LGU – Siquijor) makes science cool as it brings the country’s first properly. However, Omictin said their is a need to interactive science museum—the Philippine Science Centrum (PSC), to the island give trainings and seminars to the safety and rescue of Siquijor. To be held at the Siquijor Capital Square on November 27 to December 10, officers for them to understand how important their roles are and so that they can function accordingly 2018 through its Science on the Move program, the activity is a traveling science exhibition featuring replicas of PSC’s popular interactive exhibits. when real disaster happens. The upcoming PSC Science on the Move exhibit is headed by PFST Executive With the PDRRMO’s ready equipment and human resources, she said she hopes to condut Director May Pagsinohin. It is one of the funded projects of DOST through its Granttraining on first aid, emergency rescue transport, In-Aid Program (GIA). and rope rescue. Forty interactive science exhibits to be attended by 5000 students from the She also asked the DPWH to acquire Division of Siquijor will be showcased such as Up Hill Rollers, Ferro Fluid, Bernoulli other equipments needed for rescue operations Blower, Simple Generator and many more are up for young Siquijodnons to learn such as spineboard. from. Senior Fire Officer 3 Jewell Abe, Fire DepEd Siquijor Division Science Nicarter Lomocso, expressed on behalf of Marshall of Larena, agreed and said they will DepEd, his utmost support and enthusiasm on the event and reiterated that it will be soon conduct trainings and seminars on Incident a golden opportunity for the students to learn about science at a different level. Command System (ICS). Science on the Move aims to enhance learning about basic science concepts Meanwhile, in view of the World Tsunami and processes of school children who, for reasons of geography, are not able to benefit Awareness Day, the PDRRMO will conduct a from an educational visit to the Science Centrum in Marikina. separate drill on November 12 and 13 in San The 5000 slots for Siquijodnon students is just part of the 200,000 that are Juan, Siquijor in coordination with the Municipal funded by DOST from 13 provinces nationwide in different Geographically Isolated DRRMO of San Juan, provincial tourism office, Depressed Areas (GIDA) (rac/PIA7-Siquijor/JDAtes/DOST Siquijor SRA&IOand local resort owners. (rac/PIA7-Siquijor/MJ designate) Banglos GIP)

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Dengue-proof your family

Now with the dengue alarm which has reached outbreak proportions, there has never been any better tip in preventing the disease and dengue proofing the family than starting with the self. Now, parents who are protective of their kids go extreme lengths to keep their kids, especially when away from home, safe from mosquito bites. Enter, the leggings and mosquito repellants. But, did you know that all those who protect themselves from dengue mosquito bites by wearing leggings are still not denguesafe? NOT JUST LEGGINGS Dengue mosquitoes, or aedes aegyti which causes the transfer of dengue virus to humans use sight, smell, and heat to find a blood meal, and gravitate around human and animal heat, that even with leggings, mosquitoes can still go for exposed parts of the body. More-over. leggings, or at least those kinds that pupils are now wearing in schools are those thin types, ones that mosquitoes can still, easily bite through. “What we want to avoid is the mosquito bites, and leggings, or at least those that a mosquito can bite through, they are still a concern,” shared a pediatrician who politely declined to be named. And then, there is the color. “There have been circulated tips that mosquitoes are more attracted to that dark colored clothing, the color for most of the leggings that kids use. These could be

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attracting more the mosquitoes, those that we want to move away from our kids,” the pediatrician continued. Over this, wearing of bright colored long-sleeved clothes and trousers that mosquitoes could not bite through, or something that lowers the chances of getting bitten by dengue-carrying mosquitoes, is still the best. “Ensure that your kids wear clothes that cover as much skin as possible especially when they are going outside to play,” the children’s doctor said. On the exposed skin, mosquitorepellants could be of huge help, she stressed. NOT JUST ANY REPELLANT Dengue mosquitoes accordingly bite early mornings and evening before dusk so these times are perfect time for mosquito repellants. Also, observers said keeping bug repellent machines could keep the mosquitoes away. Some electronic machine repellents uses ultraviolet light that attracts mosquitoes to some zapping mechanism in that contraption that kills mosquitoes, bugs and even moths. But, as to mosquito repellants, think of this: Not all kinds are set for just anybody. Experts in skin care recommend those that are effective, safe and have skinfriendly ingredients, especially for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Generally, ingredients like DEET and IR 3535 are safe to use even for pregnant and breastfeeding women, research showed. DEET (N,N-diethyl-3methylbenzamide) is effective for exposed body parts and has been declared as safe for infants older than two months and children, just make sure to keep children from ingesting these repellents. But, one should always apply the repellent as advised in the instructions and adults must apply repellants on children ensuring to avoid their hands, eyes and mouth as this can cause mild irritation, itching, skin eruptions, and rashes manifest. On the other hand, insect repellent 3535 or IR3535 is a synthetic product. Its ethyl N-acetyl-N-butyl-ß-alaninate which is powerful in repelling biting flies, mosquitoes, and deer ticks and still gives one a good feeling on the skin. And when most think repellents are okay for anyone, babies younger than 2 months must not be applied with these. Also, repellants containing ingredients like lemon eucalyptus (OLE) or para-menthane-

diol (PMD), these should be avoided for children under 3 years. SEARCH AND DESTROY Apart from anything, ridding the house of stagnant water already effectively keeps mosquitoes away. Household items like bird baths, bowls, flower vases and other utensils that contain water should be changed regularly so mosquitoes would have no place to breed. To get rid of mosquitoes, remove their entire breeding habitats which include stagnant water, or cover all water containers and remove sources which can even remotely be related to breeding habits of pests. Check for damp areas in your home. Check refrigerator drains, coolers, dish basin, racks for mosquito breeding sites and always keep the toilet bowls, trash bin covered and never let wet waste accumulate near your home. For containers, keep them to avoid water accumulation. That is not enough though. People must ensure that these items are cleaned and scrubbed to remove any eggs that may have been laid out by the mosquitoes. Covering open water tanks and buckets is still a sound dengue prevention tip as it reduces the risk by eliminating any possible breeding grounds. For rooms and houses, doors must be closed and window screens installed, to prevent the entry of dengue-carrying mosquitoes. Moreover, mosquito nets are still effective, especially if these are applied with long lasting insecticides. In the dark corners of the house, spray pesticides especially in the potential resting places for mosquitoes. BUZZ YOUR WAY TO MEDICAL HELP And in cases when a family member gets a fever that has been recurring for over a day and paracetamols seem to be ineffective, hurry to the nearest medical facility. Or if you happen to be far from the hospital, keep the patient hydrated. Let him take in a lot of fluids, oral rehydration salts, something to temporarily keep him up and about while on the way to the hospital. In times when the scare can preoccupy everyone, it is but just right for you to keep yourself, your family and your home dengue-proofed. (rahc/PIA-7/Bohol)

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President Duterte issues memorandum circular to strengthen anti-drug campaign

MALACAÑANG -- President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Tuesday, November 6, announced that he would issue a memorandum circular directing the entire government machinery to mobilize its assets to take an active role in the government’s anti-illegal drug campaign. During his lecture to the Cabinet

Cyber/Digital Literacy. With the advent of technology, be responsible citizens and share the right information that will help empower communities. Information that can bring opportunities for better life for every Filipinos and progress to every community. Thus, the message of PIA Director General Harold Clavite, in his plenary talk on Partnership for Inclusive Literacy during the 2018 National Literacy Conference and Awards at Hotel Supreme, Baguio City. (CCD/PIA CAR)

Members at the Aguinaldo State Dining Room, the Chief Executive narrated the correlation of the two notorious predicaments the country are facing – drugs and corruption via “illegal drug trade.” “What we have is the moving forward to eradicate illegal drug trade, activate a national anti-illegal drug task force,” he said.

The task force will be composed of the personnel from the Philippine National Police, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Bureau of Customs, Philippine Coast Guard, and other agencies of the government. “It can provide a necessary personal compliment to carry out the directive of the President to the Bureau of Customs to block the flow of illegal drugs in this country,” he

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OTOP Hub Siquijor pagabuksan sa Balete Tree, Campalanas

SIQUIJOR, Nov 12 (PIA)— Pagabuksan kon ilusad karong Nobyembre 28 sa may alas 9:00 ang takna ang Siquijor OTOP (One Town One Product) Hub didto sa Pasalubong Center nga nahimutang sa Balete Fish Spa sa Campalanas, Lazi, Siquijor. Sumala pa ni Dr. Angeline Pauline Gonzalez ang hepe sa Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) sa lalawigan, ang maong launching pagatambungan sa mga kadagkoan sa national, rehiyonal ug probinsyal nga buhatan, busa giaghat

OTOP Philippines Hub nga pagabuksan karong Nobyemro 28 sa t Campalanas, Lazi Siquijor, usa ka retail store kon tindahan diin tanang mga produktong lokal ipahimutang. Ang DTI ug ang lokal nga kagamhanan uban sa mga private partners, associations ug kooperatia naningkamot pagpauswag sa tanang mga pasalabong centers ug souvenirs shops sa tibuok Pilipinas aron usab pagtabang sa mga lokal ug gagmayng magpapatigayon pagbaligya sa ilang produkto ingon man pag-uswag usab sa mga kalidad niini. (PIA-Siquijor

ang mga lumupyo ug mga bisita sa pagtambong aron usab makahibalo sa mga kalihokan ug proyekto nga gitanyag sa atong kagamhanan ilabi na alang sa gagmayng magpapatigayon. Sahi sa ubang lugar sa nasud diin ang kasagarang OTOP Hub ipahimutang sa mga “malls” o “department stores,” dinhi sa lalawigan sa Siquijor lamang mahitabo nga kini ipahimutang sa usa ka tourism destination sa lungsod sa Lazi tungod kay wala ma’y dagko nga “malls” sa Siquijor, matud pa sa DTI.

Tubag kini sa dugay na nga gipangandoy sa mga gagmay nga mamumuhunan nga adunay kabutangan sa ilang mga produkto, aron mas mapasayon pa ang pag-ila ug paghalin niini. Matud pa, usa sa mga suliran sa mga mamumuhunan mao ang pagpamaligya sa ilang produkto busa ang DTI nihimo ug daghang mg apaagi aron mahatagan ug igong tabang ang mga gagmayng magpatigayon. Lakip niini mao ang OTOP Hub ug mga Negosyo Centers nga nimutang sa upat ka mga lungsod sa lalawigan sa Siquijor. Buot pa usab DTI nga lukpon ang unom ka lungsod pagbutang sa Negosyo Centers dili lamang alang sa mga negosyante kon dili alang usab sa mga konsumedor ug mga ordinaryong katawhan nga nanginahanglan sa serbisyo s kagamhanan. Ang OTOP Hub PH usab, sumala pa sa DTI, maoy tubag sa gobyerno aron mahatagan ang mga microsmall and medium enterprises (MSMEs) ug usa ka lugar diin ipahimutang kon i-“display” ang ilang mga produkto nga nahimo. (rac/ PIA7-Siquijor)

Pisong A Elementary School in Maria, Siquijor also joined the 4th Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) and the Observance of World Tsunami Awareness Day. (PIA7-Siquijor/DepED SDRRMC)