today’s news
12 14 17 21 22 28 32 33
Government boosting disaster risk reduction efforts—Palace OPAPP sets transitional justice, reconciliation recommendations in motion Kidapawan mobilizes team to contain Mt. Apo blaze Danilo E.Doguiles ,SOCCSKSARGEN
Agnor inks MOA with Butuan private hospital
Aimee B. Sienes, Caraga
Tandag City DepEd to highlight Project “UGMAD” launch with State of the Division Address Greg Tataro, Jr., Caraga
Zambo Norte governor delivers ‘State of the Province Address’ Mary May A. Abellon,Western Mindanao
Cover Story
Gender advocates pushes inclusion of women’s rights in dev’t agenda Northern Mindanao
RTWPB awards Service Quality Seal to Camiguin hotel, resorts, restaurant
Sec Baldoz leads groundbreaking of new DOLE training center By Lei Garrett I. Miraflor in MisOcc
Jovelyn V. Perez Northern Mindanao
10 19
14
16 26
30
One Mindanao EDITORIAL BOARD
EDITORIAL ADVISERS
SEC. SONNY B. COLOMA Presidential Communications Operations Office JOSE MARI M. OQUIÑENA Director General Philippine Information Agency
EXECUTIVE EDITOR EFREN F. ELBANBUENA Cluster Head, Southern, Western & Central Mindanao Regional Director, PIA Region XI
MANAGING EDITOR ABNER M. CAGA Cluster Head, Northern & Northeastern Mindanao Regional Director - PIA Caraga Region
ASSOCIATE EDITORS NOEMI B. EDAGA Regional Director, PIA Region IX THELMA B. OLIVER Regional Director, PIA Region X OLIVIA T. SUDARIA Regional Director, PIA Region XII
REGIONAL DESK EDITORS
FRANKLIN P. GUMAPON, PIA Region IX ALMA L. TINGCANG, PIA Region IX ELAINE O. RATUNIL, PIA Region X RUDOLPH IAN G. ALAMA, PIA Region XI DANNY E. DOGUILES, PIA Region XII FRYAN E. ABKILAN, PIA Caraga Region
COPY EDITORS FRYAN E. ABKILAN, PIA Caraga Region NORA C. LANUZA MOLDE, PIA Caraga Region VENUS L. GARCIA, PIA Caraga Region
SENIOR GRAPHICS LAYOUT ARTIST GERIE MAE G. COCO, PIA Caraga Region
LAYOUT ARTISTS
EMMANUEL TAGHOY, PIA Region IX RETCHIE TOLINERO, PIA Region X ZENER DUMAGUING, PIA Region X DAISY JANE M. APIT, PIA Region XIII
PIA Regional Offices Western Mindanao (Zamboanga Peninsula)
P. Urro Street, San Francisco District Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur 7016 Telephone no. (062) 215-1480 / 925-0038 Cellphone no. 0919-9994516 E-mail: ro9_pia@yahoo.com, mimibern17@yahoo. com Blogspot: www.piazampen.blogspot.com Facebook: PIA WesMin Info Bliz
Northern Mindanao Graces’ Building, Antonio Luna Street Cagayan de Oro City 9000 Telephone no. (088) 856-8178 / 729-594 Telefax no. (08822) 72-66-83 Cellphone no. 0928-5204305, 0917-3084969 E-mail: pia10_pd@yahoo.com, r10_pia@yahoo.com Blogspot: www.pia-10.blogspot.com
Southern Mindanao (Davao Region) Ground Floor Kanto Motors Bldg., Quimpo Blvd., New Matina Davao City 8000 Telephone no. (082) 297-0991 / 301-8580 Telefax no. (082) 297-0992 / 304-2044 Cellphone no. 0917-7053606 / 0918-9202950 E-mail: efelbanbuena@yahoo.com
SOCCSKSARGEN Region Bautista Bldg., Zulueta St. Koronadal City, South Cotabato 9506 Telephone no. (083) 520-0249 Telefax no. (083) 228-9736 / 228-9739 / 520-0100 Cellphone no. 0921-6873373 / 0928-5204307 E-mail: r12_pia@yahoo.com, pia_xii@yahoo.com
Northeastern Mindanao (Caraga) J. Rosales Avenue, Butuan City Telephone no. (085) 341-5285 Telefax no. (085) 341-2370 Cellphone no. 0917-7188834 Email: piacaraga@gmail.com , pia_caraga@yahoo. com,ph Website: www.piacaraga.com Facebook: PIA Caraga Updates, PIA Agusan del Norte, Pia Agusan del Sur, Pia Surigao del Norte, Pia Surigao del Sur, Pia Dinagat Islands Power FM - Caraga Twitter: https://twitter.com/PIACaraga
Cover Story
Sec Baldoz leads ground of new DOLE training ce By Lei Garrett I. Miraflor 4
One Mindanao
March 29, 2016
dbreaking enter in MisOcc March 29, 2016
One Mindanao
5
D
epartment of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz with Undersecretary for Labor Relations and Social Dialogue Rebecca C. Chato and other dignitaries led the groundbreaking ceremony of the new DOLE Regional Coordinating Council-10 (RCC-10) training center in Panaon town, Misamis Occidental on 9 March 2016. The construction of the integrated training facility will open its door to all segments of the population such as stakeholders, workers groups, civil society and youth organizations, and other government agencies, supporting for a more developed and expanded regional package of training and capacity building programs.
across the Northern Mindanao region. In support of this aim, Baldoz highlighted in her speech, “This one [building] is dedicated for the training or capacity building of the people that partner with DOLE. Our unemployment is still a very challenging problem for all of us and 50% of the unemployed are the youths. We are so focused on various programs that would enable our youth to be able to get the right education and acquire the right skills for the right jobs.”
This project will dramatically enhance Region 10’s capacity to carry out its numerous programs more effectively, ensuring greater availability and improved quality of public services to the people She further said, “I look at the of the province and extensively generosity that you are showing
6
One Mindanao
March 29, 2016
the DOLE through the second groundbreaking, the setting up of not just the DOLE building but also the training center as our commitment to have the youth of the entire province to contribute in a very productive way, to make the inclusive growth; the dream of our national leadership as the country grows. Let the growth be felt by the smallest people of the country and even in the remotest and farthest places in the entire Philippines.� Moreover, the center symbolizes the solid linkage of DOLE Mis. Occ. and its funding and development partners, private and public sector, which has been the very foundation of the project. No project could come to fruition without the approval
and generous support of Panaon Municipal Mayor Francisco Paylaga, Jr. Such generosity was demonstrated when DOLE Misamis Occidental received and accepted the lot donation during the new DOLE Misamis Occidental Provincial Field Office Blessing on 5 June 2015. On the same date, mayor Paylaga and DOLE-X executed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), whereby the Municipality of Panaon donated the said lot to the DOLE Mis. Occ. subject to the conditions stipulated therein. The two parties then executed a Deed of Donation over the subject lot in favor of the DOLE Mis. Occ., which was duly accepted by director Agravante. This is in addition to another parcel of land donated by the City of Oroquieta upon the approval of the City Mayor Jason P. Almonte, pursuant to Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) Resolution No. 211-11-886 dated 3 November 2011 passed by the Sangguniang
March 29, 2016
One Mindanao
7
province, of course, even the entire region an excellent region in terms of the quality of service, in terms of the commitment to help one another and to cooperate towards a sustainable growth and development of the province and all the local government units that compose the Panlungsod of Oroquieta City. The lot measures 600 square province”, Baldoz said. meters (s.q.) located in the City Immediately afterwards, Engineer’s Office Grounds, which recently had its groundbreaking a turn-over ceremony followed at the Provincial Cultural and ceremony on 4 March 2016. Farmer’s Training Center in Particularly noteworthy Oroquieta City. were the efforts of the province in building partnerships and networks with the commitment of making meaningful contributions to the community. Baldoz hailed the province for diligently working towards the fulfillment of the agency’s national vision of inclusive growth--sharing the fruits of socio-economic development with all sections of the society. “Here in Misamis Occidental, I would like to thank that your vision is also to make the entire
8
One Mindanao
Secretary Baldoz released some checks under the BottomUp-Budgeting (BUB) and DOLE Integrated Livelihood and Emergency Employment Program (DILEEP) funds to various Local Government Unit-Accredited CoPartners (LGU-ACPs), civil society organizations (CSO), beneficiaries and proponents in the Province of Misamis Occidental; to wit: Oroquieta City, Jimenez, Ozamiz City, Tudela, Panaon, Plaridel, Bonifacio, Sinacaban, Calamba, Sapang Dalaga and the Provincial Government, amounting to ₱
March 29, 2016
20,586,946.11 for all 31 livelihood projects. The target beneficiaries include persons with disabilities (PWD’s), senior citizens, motor cab drivers, tricycle drivers, fishermen, farmers, ambulant vendors, youth and women associations. Francisco Paylaga, Jr. In attendance were key officials from the different cities Also taking part in the event and municipalities who were were representatives of the recipients of the livelihood grants. RCC-X or the attached agencies of the Department including In a closing message, Asst. Overseas Workers Welfare Regional Director Albert Gutib Administration Regional Welfare stressed that the BUB and Office (OWWA-X) Director Harry DILEEP projects aim to attain the Borres, Regional Tripartite Philippine Development Plan’s Wages and Productivity Board goal of inclusive growth, poverty (RTWPB-X) Board Secretary reduction and promoting good Estrella Pahalla, National governance at the local level. Conciliation and Mediation Board (NCMB-X) Director Atty. Ligaya Secretary Baldoz led the Lumbay and Bureau of Workers groundbreaking ceremony with Special Concerns (BWSC-X) through the symbolic timeDirector Ahmma Charisma capsule laying in the foundation Lobrin-Satumba. of the new DOLE-RCC X Training Center, assisted by DOLE-X Regional Director Raymundo Agravante, Misamis Occidental Provincial Head Leonardo Rodrigo and Panaon Municipal Mayor March 29, 2016
One Mindanao
9
DTI: Gov’t and private sector together can achieve PEDP targets
MAKATI CITY -- Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Adrian S. Cristobal Jr. urged government agencies to work together and collectively achieve the country’s export goals. “We are at a strategic turning point in the country’s economic performance. The Philippine economy has never been in such a good shape for a long time. We can, as one government, harness the growth that we have been experiencing in the past six years, increase our exports, and meet the challenges and opportunities of the world market,” he said.
10
One Mindanao
The DTI is the lead agency in charge of the implementation of the Philippine Export Development Plan (PEDP) 2015-2017. PEDP, which aims to grow the country’s exports by as much as 8% to 9%, is to support trade, growth, and innovation that would enable domestic industries to establish their niches in regional and global markets.
March 29, 2016
Cristobal, who chairs the Export Development Council (EDC), said that the Philippine government and the private sector continue to work together to create an enabling business environment and to enhance regional competitiveness. “We have to move in concert to achieve our export goals. Harmonized policies among government agencies and efficient plans of action in consultation with our stakeholders are key factors for success,” he said. Government agencies are expected to present their inventories of policies and plan of action next month (April), within sixty (60) days from the issuance of the memorandum circular approving PEDP last 04 February. DTI Industry Promotion Group (IPG) Undersecretary Nora K. Terrado will also be conducting briefings on PEDP in key export areas of the country. “In the DTI’s tradition of stakeholder consultation for policy formulation, we conduct regional briefings to surface and address exporters’ concerns. Our goal is to be able to align appropriate programs that will enhance the capacity of exports producers in different localities,” she said.
The first of the PEDP regional briefings was held last March 16 for the National Capital Region (NCR) and Region 4. Other briefings are scheduled in Davao (Region 11) on 29 March, Cebu (Region 7) on 30 March and Clark, Pampanga (Region 3) on 05 April. DTI, lead agency of the EDC, conducts regular meetings to periodically review and assess the country’s export performance, problems and prospects. It is also mandated to do biannual validation and updating of the PEDP. The DTI will work closely with the Departments of Agriculture (DA), Energy (DOE), Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Finance (DOF), Foreign Affairs (DFA), Health (DOH), Interior and Local Government (DILG), Labor and Employment (DOLE), Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Science and Technology (DOST), Transportation and Communication (DOTC), the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA). (DTI)
March 29, 2016
One Mindanao
11
Government boosting disaster risk reduction efforts—Palace
MANILA-- The government is boosting its risk reduction efforts to ensure the safety of the Filipino people during natural disasters, a Palace official said on Sunday. “Matatag at lalo pang pinapalakas ng pamahalaan ang kahandaan ng ating mga siyudad at komunidad laban sa panganib na dulot ng bagyo at iba pang kalamidad. Sa bawat barangay, bayan, lungsod, lalawigan at rehiyon at maging sa pambansang larangan, mayroong Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council
12
One Mindanao
na patuloy na nagmomobolisa sa pamayanan upang makapagtatag ng disaster-resilient communities,� Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma said during an interview over dzRB Radyo ng Bayan. He was reacting to a recent Verisk Maplecroft report which mentioned the Philippines as among 10 countries with the most number of people exposed
March 29, 2016
to natural hazards. Verisk Maplecroft, a risk management firm based in the United Kingdom, said Asia has the largest number of people exposed to natural disasters, with India having a billion people at risk. Other Asian countries cited were China, Bangladesh, and Indonesia. Secretary Coloma said that no less than President Benigno S. Aquino III heads the National Climate Change Commission, which is in charge of implementing strategies to deal with the challenges of climate change effectively.
na ginagampanan ng Pilipinas bilang kasalukuyang pangulo ng Climate Vulnerable Forum na ngayo’y binubuo ng mahigit sa 100 bansa. Matatandaang sa nakaraang COP o COP21 (21st Conference of Parties) meeting sa Paris, nanguna ang Climate Vulnerable Forum sa pagbubuo ng consensus na humantong sa makasaysayang Paris Agreement on Climate Change,” Coloma said.
The Paris Agreement is an agreement within the framework of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change governing greenhouse gases emissions mitigation, adaptation “Mayroon din tayong National and finance from 2020 onward, he Climate Change Commission na added. kung saan mismong ang Pangulo ng Pilipinas ang taga-pangulo at According to Verisk Maplecroft ang komisyong ito ay nangunguna researchers, 1.4 billion people in sa pagtutok sa pagpapatupad sa South Asia are exposed to at least mga estratehiya para sa epektibong one major natural hazard, from pagtugon sa hamon ng pagbabago severe storms to flooding and ng panahon,” he said. earthquakes. The Palace official said even other countries are using the best practices of the Philippines as examples to reduce risks.
They said Manila is the most exposed city, with majority of its 23 million population in the path of typhoons. Other major cities like Tokyo (Japan), Jakarta (Indonesia), “Ang mga best practices sa Pilipinas and Dongguan (China) were also ay ginagamit pang huwaran found to be at risk. (PCOO/ ng ibang bansa at patunay PND) dito ang pangunahing papel
March 29, 2016
One Mindanao
13
OPAPP sets transitional justice, reconciliation recommendations in motion
MANILA -- Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) Sec. Teresita Deles has assured recommendations made by the Transitional Justice and Reconciliation Commission (TJRC) to forward the Bangsamoro peace process will be operationalized. The recommendations were Ochoa, Jr. issued a memorandum included in a report launched of instructions to OPAPP to put in to the public on March 15 in motion the recommendations in Cotabato City. the report. During the launch, Deles said Executive Secretary Paquito The TJRC conducted various
14
One Mindanao
March 29, 2016
consultations across the country on what would be an important component to promote healing and reconciliation among the communities affected by the decades-long armed conflict in Mindanao.
telling, memorialization, redress, and reconciliation can build.” “As well, we will try to expand our efforts by tapping the expertise and knowledge base of the academic community and civil society,” she added.
Deles outlined concrete actions on how the TJRC report Despite setbacks, Deles could be implemented. called on everyone “not to give up” on the peace process. “We will seek at the earliest possible time to draw up “This Bangsamoro Memoranda of Agreements to opportunity is one we ignore at institutionalize the partnership our own peril. And we take heart along these different tasks with in seeing that the parties in this selected government agencies,” peace process are not ignoring she said. this opportunity and are in fact doing all they can to make sure The government agencies we take it and make the most of it. are the National Commission Despite setbacks and difficulties on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF); along the way, no one is backing the National Commission on out. No one is giving up—not the Indigenous Peoples (NCIP); MILF, not the government. And the Department of Education we ask you not to give up as (DepEd); the National Historical well,” Deles said. Commission (NHC); the Claims Board for Human Rights Victims The TJRC finished drafting of Martial Law; the Autonomous its report in December 2015 and Region in Muslim Mindanao subsequently submitted to the (ARMM) regional government; and Philippine government (GPH) and the Department of Environment the Moro Islamic Liberation Front and Natural Resources (DENR). (MILF) negotiating panels during Deles said that those their meeting in Kuala Lumpur, agencies “have already initiated Malaysia held on Feb. 10 to 11, relevant processes and reforms 2016. (PNA) on which the work of truthMarch 29, 2016
One Mindanao
15
DOLE 12 primes graduating students for workplaces By: Danilo E.Doguiles
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato, Mar 29– The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) 12 has recently embarked in a program that would coach graduating students as they prepare to join the labor sector. Called Labor Education for Graduating Students (LEGS),
16
One Mindanao
March 29, 2016
the program is a seminar aimed at arming new gradu
ates with skills and information on work ethics, the culture of productive and decent work and their responsibilities in the workplace. LEGS is being carried out in partnership with the Public Employment Service Offices. Regional Director Ofelia Domingo said, students who participate in the DOLE’s LEGS seminars understand their roles and responsibilities as they apply for jobs and as fresh workers. “We also hope to inculcate the value of work and how to be very professional. It is important that every graduate is prepared for the world outside their school,” Director Domingo said. \LEGS is designed to guide “would-be workers” on their rights at work and responsibilities.
The seminar topics include: pre-employment tips, employers’ and workers’ rights, benefits (PhilHealth, SSS coverage), anti-illegal recruitment and the prevailing minimum wage in the region. As of press time, some 30,265 students and former graduates seeking for jobs have been reached by DOLE’s LEGS Data from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) 12 indicate that some 20,879 new graduates will soon join SOCCSKSARGEN Region’s labor force, based on enrolment data for school year 2015-2016. Schools may avail of the LEGS seminar by writing the nearest DOLE Provincial Office, Domingo said. (DEDoguiles-PIA 12)
Kidapawan mobilizes team to contain Mt. Apo blaze By: Danilo E.Doguiles
KIDAPAWAN CITY, North Cotabato Mar 29 - The City Government here has mobilized a fire and rescue volunteers to help stabilize and control the fire razing Mt. Apo, the country’s highest peak. City Tourism Officer Joey Reci- milla confirmed this development March 29, 2016
One Mindanao
17
in an interview this morning. “We are able to control the grass fire at the Cotabato side of Mt. Apo due to the immediate decision of Mayor Joseph Evangelista to mobilize fire and rescue volunteers and provide logistics to do the job,” Recimilla said. Reports said that a grass fire started at the Santa Cruz, Davao del Sur side of the mountain at past 1 in the afternoon on Black Saturday. This, despite the regulation on the number of climbers being imposed by LGU’s surrounding Mt. Apo. Only 1,000 trekkers were allowed to climb Mt. Apo for the Holy Week season. Recimilla said the city government immediately coordinated with its counterparts from neighboring municipalities of Makilala and Magpet together with agencies such as the DENR Protected Areas Management Board, the Office of the Civil Defense 12, Bureau of Fire Protection; and the Energy Development Corporation in an effort to contain the grass fire. A meeting was called up yesterday involving the said agencies. Mayor Evangelista then mobilized the City Call 911 personnel, Mt. Apo Porters and Guides to conduct rescue and clearing op-
18
One Mindanao
March 29, 2016
erations to help evacuate climbers still left behind and establishing a ‘fire lane’ area that will prevent the spread of the conflagration. The Mandarangan trail of Kidapawan City is now utilized as escape and exit points for climbers from the peak. Though the said undertaking has helped control the spread of grass fire in the trails of the Kidapawan, Makilala and Magpet Area, the grass fire has already developed into a forest fire along the Davao del Sur side of Mt. Apo, Recimilla revealed. Operations to contain the conflagration are ongoing, he added. Kidapawan City is also mobilizing resources to provide food and other logistics to sustain volunteers and rescue teams still doing the operations. An Incident Command Post was already established by local authorities at Lake Agco to monitor the situation and supervise the ongoing operations. A thorough investigation is expected to be led by the DENR PAMB soon to determine what caused the grass and forest fire at Mt. Apo. (DEDoguiles-PIA 12 with report from the Kidapawan City Information Office.)
Province of Dinagat Islands is now rabies-free By: Rhea C. Abao
BUTUAN CITY-- The Province of Dinagat Island has been declared rabies-free zone and a local declaration was conducted last March 16 by the Department of Agriculture (DA) and Department of Health (DOH), lead implementers of the Rabies Eradication and Control Program. These include the municipalities of Basilisa, Cagdianao, Dinagat, Libjo, Loreto, San Jose and Tubajon.
March 29, 2016
One Mindanao
19
“This is the fruit of our labor as we push strategic measures in eliminating rabies in our province. Our advocacy through information awareness and mass dog vaccination campaign paved the way for us to be rabies-free,” said Dr. Aimee A. Jimeno, Provincial Veterinarian. The provincial government has implemented dog control measures through the enforcement of local ordinances in accordance with Republic Act 9482 or the Anti-Rabies Act of 2007. “This included impounding of stray dogs from all municipalities,” Dr. Jimeno added. With seven municipalities added, there are already 35 rabies-free zones in the country. Out of the totaled rabies-free zones eight municipalities are from Caraga region including the municipality of Socorro in Surigao del Norte. This is the result of the intensified campaign of DA, DOH and LGUs against the disease. “The DA together with the Bureau of Animal Industry continues to work on eliminating rabies while promoting animal welfare and preventing animal cruelty. Increasing public awareness on the impor-
20
One Mindanao
March 29, 2016
tance of dog vaccination will also continue throughout the region,” said Dr. Esther Cardeño, DA-Rabies regional coordinator. In support to the Rabies Eradication Program, DA’s Regional Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (RADDL) offers free rabies diagnosis exam. The free laboratory exam is meant to encourage pet owners the submission of more samples from suspected animal rabies cases. According to DOH, rabies from dog bites continues to be one of the leading causes of death in the country. On average, 200 to 300 Filipinos die from rabies each year. As of today there are 424 Animal Bite Treatment Centers (ABTCs) accessible nationwide where 21 ABTCs are in Caraga region.
Agnor inks MOA with Butuan private hospital By: Aimee B. Sienes
BUTUAN CITY -- The provincial government of Agusan del Norte is set to forge an agreement with Butuan Doctors’ Hospital (BDH) for the latter’s provision of laboratory examinations and computerized tomography scan to the Agusan del Norte Provincial Hospital (ADNPH) to further improve its health services to the public. Under the Memorandum of and BDH laboratory referral sysAgreement (MOA), in the event tem. of unavailability of its diagnostic Considering the importance services, the provincial hospital of this referral scheme for the can refer all laboratory examina- welfare of the patients of the protions and computerized tomogra- vincial hospital especially the unphy scan to BDH. It also included derprivileged, the SP Committee in the agreement the granting of on Health and Nutrition, chaired discounts to indigent patients of by Provincial Board Member Rey the provincial hospital. G. Jamboy, pushed for the ap The MOA also defined the proval of Sanggunian Resolution corresponding roles and respon- No. 074-2016, granting authorisibilities of each party concerned ty to Provincial Governor Ma. Anfor the effective implementation gelica Rosedell M. Amante-Matba and management of said ADNPH to sign the said MOA. March 29, 2016
One Mindanao
21
Tandag City DepEd to highlight Project “UGMAD” launch with State of the Division Address By: Greg Tataro Jr TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur– The Department of Education (DepEd) City Division Office is set to launch Project UGMAD highlighting the State of the Division Address (SODA) of City Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Gregoria Su. The occasion will take place at the Schacene Grand Ballroom, this city, at 8:00 a.m. on March 29, 2016. Project UGMAD, the “division banner,” is the acronym for Unahon Gayud an Magtutudlo sa Ato Dakbayan, according to Dr. Su in her letter of invitation dated March 21, 2016, pointing out that such was “anchored on Project CLEAR (Caraga Leaders’ Empowerment for Advancement and Reform) of DepEd Caraga Region.” With the theme “Kalambuan nan Tandaganon Ato Ugmaron,” the whole activity, which is split into four parts, will have to take an entire day to finish. Based on the official program of invitation, prior to the launching proper, Dr. Su will have to deliver first her SODA.
22
One Mindanao
March 29, 2016
During the launching proper, Gemma Espadero, Division Project UGMAD Coordinator, is going to present “Project CLEAR Overview and Project UGMAD.” This will be followed by the message of Mayor Roxanne Pimentel and the inspirational message as well of Dr. May Eclar, DepEd Caraga OIC Regional Director and Project CLEAR Coordinator. Before the affair will come to a close featuring the celebration dance by “Tandag City Division Personnel” to be followed by “Dance for all,” the “Banner Projects” of all the 31 schools under the City Division will have to be presented ahead.
March 29, 2016
One Mindanao
23
24
One Mindanao
March 29, 2016
March 29, 2016
One Mindanao
25
Authorities ensure orderly Holy Week, but garbage another issue
By Felipo David G. Malcampo
26
One Mindanao
March 29, 2016
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Residents of the city have experienced a generally peaceful and orderly Holy Week, and Mayor Beng Climaco-Salazar expressed her gratitude to the police and military authorities, other government agencies and the residents themselves for cooperating in the city government’s security efforts for the duration of the celebration. “I would like to convey my deepest gratitude to all concerned who contributed and helped in the successful implementation of the Holy Week regulations and policies,” Mayor Climaco-Salazar said in a statement. Catholic residents and tourists alike flocked to the Abong-Abong Park starting Monday (March 21) where they did the Stations of the Cross towards the Cruz Mayor. This is an annual procession in which devout residents climb the Abong-Abong in remembrance of Jesus Christ’s passion. Meanwhile, residents have observed that the park was awash with trash, even the steep steps of the stations. The area was littered with plastic bottles, cellophanes and junk food containers, among others, and presented a hazard to those climbing the steep road. “Bien delicado ese maga basura, temora puede quita fiza con ese acabar ay tumba y man ligid pa abajo,” (The trash scattered in the area is
very dangerous. People may accidentally slide down the steep steps and seriously hurt themselves.) said Nang Seniang, one of the elderly devotees who has been coming to Abong-Abong for over sixty years. “No hay man gayod quien ta pipina. Era responsable el maga hente na no lang basta basta buta basura aqui.” (Nobody seems to care and
March 29, 2016
One Mindanao
27
clean up the trash. I hope that people are responsible enough not to throw trash anywhere.) Meanwhile, ambulances from the City Disaster Risk
Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) and the Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC) were on standby to attend to any medical emergencies.
Zambo Norte governor delivers ‘State of the Province Address’ By Mary May A. Abellon
DIPOLOG CITY – Zamboanga del Norte Governor Roberto Y. Uy delivered his third State of the Province Address (SOPA) recently at the Zamboanga del Norte Convention and Sports Center (ZNCSC). “I am proud to say that the province is in much better state now,” Gov. Uy declared. One of the programs focused by his administration is infrastructure which for his three years in service, 66.53 kilometers of provincial roads were constructed throughout the province. “We’ve constructed and rehabilitated barangay and provincial roads, built bridges and box culverts, established schools, covered courts and evacuation centers, and erected
28
One Mindanao
March 29, 2016
barangay and municipal halls,” he stressed. The provincial government has also purchased a drilling machine worth P17 million to address the lack of potable water in several barangays in the province. In addition, several brand new heavy equipment that are now fully operational were procured such as eight pay loaders, 10 backhoes, six road rollers, eight transit mixers, two water trucks, one self-loader and
three graders. Gov. Uy stated that there are still new equipment to be delivered that are now in Batangas port, a 10 ten-wheeler truck and 10 six-wheeler dump trucks and seven road rollers. “Through these new equipment, we could deliver our services to the people without hindrance and delay,� he emphasized. Meanwhile, in a video presentation, some residents in the area commented that their farm products could now be easily transported to the urban market which enabled farmers to
gain more profit. Among the attendees during the said SOPA were Vice Governor Senen O. Angeles, board members from the three districts of the province, city and municipal mayors, members of the judiciary, Philippine Army, Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, the academe, religious leaders, GSP, BSP, national government agencies (NGAs), non-government organizations (NGOs) and members of the local media.
March 29, 2016
One Mindanao
29
Gingoog rural workers receives cattle dispersal project from DOLE
A
total of 34 members of Kalipay Rural Workers Association (KRWA) in Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental will start raising, feeding, grooming, and breeding cattles since receiving the Cattle Dispersal Project from Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) region 10 during the Serbisyo Caravan held in February this year.
30
One Mindanao
March 29, 2016
The ceremonial turn-over was in time of the Serbisyo Caravan, an activitiy where basic services and projects of the government were provided to far flung communities, through a collaboration of the National Government Agencies (NGAs) in partnership with the Local Government Unit, this time through City Mayor Marie L. Guingona of Gingoog City. With an amount of P340,000 for the cattle dispersal project, Errol Natividad of DOLE 10 said that this gives the association the opportunity to enhance their managing skills in handling livestock business “Geographically, Kalipay is a suitable area in raising cattle for its clean environment, food abundance, and thereby producing healthy and profitable cattle for selling,� he added. Moreover, the members of the association were trained by the City Veterinary Office on cattle raising, feeding, grooming, and breeding until the cattle is ready for dispersal.
To sustain the project, the association’s strategy is to divide the members into teams consisting of two members. One member will raise one female cattle until the cow gives birth to a calf, and grows into a cow. The female cow, which had given birth, will then be passed to the other member of the team with the same process cycle until it will produce several cows providing income to the association. DOLE-10 Regional Director Raymundo G. Agravante emphasizes to strengthen the advocacy on selfreliance and strong relationship to the members of the association to meet their common goals on sustainability of the group and the project. On the other hand, DOLE-10 also released an amount of Ph440,000 to finance the Falcata Planting Project of the members of Kiagao Displaced Workers Association in Gingoog City. Meanwhile, Mayor Guingona expressed her appreciation to the Department for the timely assistance to her constituents. (Dundee Daing/ DOLE-10)
March 29, 2016
One Mindanao
31
Gender advocates pushes inclusion of women’s rights in dev’t agenda CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – With the theme, “Kapakanan ni Juana, Isama sa Agenda (Include Women in the Agenda),” president of the the Gender Advocates in regionencourages women to voice out their issues upon the creation of the government’s development agenda in celebrating this year’s Women’s Month.
During the Philippine Information Agency- 10’s radio program, Lambo Dyes, on March 18, Natalie Igot, GA president, said that a ballot that contains five major women’s concerns is now disseminated and to be filled-out by women to ensure the progressive realization of women’s human rights. The concerns include economic empowerment, social development, security, justice and peace, climate change and disaster risk reduction, and gender-responsive governance. In economic empowerment, a Juana is given the chance to choose
32
One Mindanao
March 29, 2016
which issue should be prioritized from the choices in improving access to land, water, capital, markets and enterprise technologies, gender-responsiveness of business and trade policies, and protective and welfare assistance for distressed female migrant workers. Social development is also categorized with the expanded access to affordable comprehensive women’s health care and services, strengthened social protection for workers in the informal economy and other vulnerable groups, and ensured gender and culture sensitivity of educational and training institutions at all levels. Meanwhile the issue on climate change and disaster risk reduction is specified in improved education, awareness-raising and women’s participation in gender-responsive climate change adaptation, and institutionalized provision of women and child-friendly spaces in evacuation centers. Lastly, every Juana is given the
chance to choose from increased women’s participation and leadership in decision-making positions, more positive portrayal of women in all forms of media, proper utilization of the Gender and Development (GAD) budget, improved information dissemination on government programs and services for realizing gender equality, and enactment of laws on women’s empowerment in the aspect of gender-responsive governance.
According to Igot, the result of the survey will not only help the women in stating their key issues but it would also guide those seeking public office to act on relevant and timely matters for the women. With this, Igot urged every Juana to take part in the conduct of the survey and download the form from www.pcw.gov.ph.(RTP/PIA10)
RTWPB awards Service Quality Seal to Camiguin hotel, resorts, restaurant MAMBAJAO, Camiguin - The Department of Labor and Employment, Regional Office No. 10 (DOLE-10), through its Camiguin Provincial Field Office (Cam PFO), in partnership with the Regional Tripartite Wage and Productivity Board-10 (RTWPB-10) awarded four hotels, resorts, and restaurants in Camiguin with Service Quality Seal for implementing the Productivity-Based Incentive Scheme (PBIS) of the department. March 29, 2016
One Mindanao
33
Held on 23 February 2016 at the Mambajao Municipal Hall, Camiguin, the awardees included J & A Fishpen Restaurant; Villa Paraiso Apartelle; Camiguin Highland Resort; and Camiguin Northern Lights Restaurant. The awardees were also members of the Camiguin Hotel, Resorts and Restaurant Industry Tripartite Council (ITC). The Service Quality Seal of Recognition is given by RTWPB-10 to the establishments who are implementing the Productivity-Based Incentive Scheme (PBIS). This recognition will be the establishment’s edge to their competitors that they are giving a good quality service to their customers. DOLE 10 Regional Director Raymundo G. A g r a v a n t e , c o m m e n d e d the awardees, “I encourage you to maintain
34
One Mindanao
March 29, 2016
your quality services to invite more customers and draw more and more tourists in Camiguin.” “May this feat motivate the other establishments to follow your suit for recognition to the entire province,” he added. DOLE-10 and RTWPB-10 are continuously monitoring the establishments to sustain their recognition and at the same time bringing the Department’s Toolbox of Programs and Services for the inclusive growth of all the workers and management in the province. (Jovelyn V. Perez/DOLE-10)
March 29, 2016
One Mindanao
35