Caraga InFocus - June 18-24, 2016

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DA-13 launches 31M Agri-Pinoy Trading Center in Siargao

CONTENTS 18 - 24 June 2016

Volume 1, No. 12

REGIONAL NEWS

CCPD holds media fellowship night in Butuan City RCWC gears campaign on “One Million Lapis” Project ‘Buy Caraga, by Caraga’ attains P3.2 M sales performance

PROVINCIAL NEWS

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12 Pres. Aquino signs law creating multi-species marine breeding stations in Surigao Norte 13 DENR calls to combat biodiversity loss, protect wildlife 14 ICT program rolls out in SurSur, trained 42 beneficiaries 15 Drive vs illegal drugs steps up in Butuan, AgNor 16 P1M for AgNor barangay relocation site OK’d 17 AgSur guv highlights USAD Program in AgSur 19 Lawless armed group continues to prey lumads 20

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DOH Caraga turns-over TseKaP equipment package to Surigao Norte barangays

MINDANAO NEWS

Canada announces additional humanitarian assistance to conflict areas in Mindanao

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24 BIR collection for May 2016 grew by P23.68 billion 26

Palace: PHL now ‘Asia’s Rising Star’ because of good governance

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Cover Story

DA-13 launches 31M Agri-Pinoy Trading Center in Siargao

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By: Fretcher D. Magatao

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epartment of Agriculture (DA) - 13 in partnership with the provincial government of Surigao del Norte and Winrock International officially opens the P31 million Agri-Pinoy Trading Center in Dapa, Siargao Island.

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A total of 413 farmers and 14 groups of fishers in eight municipalities of the island would benefit from the project. Fruits, vegetables, root crops and fishery products can now be traded in the center.

The center also has a cold storage with 15 tons capacity and chilling room with 10 tons capacity courtesy of Winrock International under the Philippine Cold Chain Project (PCCP).

The one hectare trading center answers the long-time desire of the farmers in the island. “We are so much grateful that the government has seen our need and granted the desire of our hearts; we now have a place to sell our goods,” Salado said.

DA-13 regional director Edna Mabeza also reminded the recipients to take care of the project. “We have been entrusted with a project and all we have to do is to be responsible of what is given to us,” Mabeza said.

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There are just 21 trading centers

The center is like a dream-come- all over the Philippines; 11 are already true among the farmers and fishers. launched and 10 are still being built.

“God has granted us this dream, we can now see a standing establishment “This facility has truly inspired us. where we can display all our agricultural Let all operations and transactions goods,” said Governor Sol Matugas. in this establishment be done accordingly so we can sustain this

Matugas encouraged the sellers project and allow the next generation of the center to plant and increase to still benefit from this,” said DA production so the establishment will be Assistant Secretary for Agribusiness filled with locally produced goods with Leandro Gazmin. high value and quality.

Gazmin, who led the inauguration

Farmers in the island mostly rely and turnover ceremony, stressed that on what they called as “mamikilay” or sustainability demands better financial the ones who trade their goods to the management and marketing, and market and return to them for payment improved knowledge in management after the goods are sold. through experience and constant coordination among members and

Traders of the goods have stores stakeholders. in the market which the farmer gamble to pass up the selling of their produce.

The establishment of trading “Most of the time we need to entrust center aimed to increase agricultural our produce to the traders since we productivity of fruits and vegetables, don’t have stores where we can poultry and fishery products, and to display our goods,” said Elmar Salado, create new agricultural producer a farmer from San Benito. groups and strengthen existing ones.

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MEDIA NIGHT

Bishop’s Home, Ampayon, Butuan City 21 June 2016

MGen Benjamin Madrigal Courtesy Call to Most Rev. Juan de Dios Pueblos

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Bishop’s Home, Ampayon, Butuan City 22 June 2016

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CCPD holds media fellowship night in Butuan City

Rev. Fr. Carlito Clase welcomed the friends from media and expressed his gratitude to its partners for the incessant support to CCPD’s programs.

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guests that apart from delivering news as journalists they have to consider themselves evangelizers and stewards of truth through unbiased slant of presenting viewpoints.

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BUTUAN CITY – The Caraga Conference for Peace and Development (CCPD), in cooperation with the 4th Civil Military Operations Battalion (CMO), Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Caraga and Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), sponsored the Media Fellowship Night on Monday at the Bishop’s Home in Ampayon, this city that gathered local journalists to share a gesture of camaraderie among themselves.

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By: Venus L. Garcia

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Meanwhile, PIA Caraga regional director Abner Caga underscored in his inspirational message the significant role of media as stakeholders in pursuing peace and development. He meant to inculcate in the minds of every journalist to put a heart in their chosen profession and reserve sensitivity in treating issues in the community.

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In acknowledgment also to the media mileage created, commanding general of 4ID MGen Benjamin Madrigal expressed in appreciation the support it gained from the media partners to the Philippine Army. He said that it is a badge of honor to be with them in the said occasion and to be working in the timely and accurate dissemination of information, making the public aware of everything that has been taking place.

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“We are all aware of the hardships and challenges that you have to go through in the performance of your duties, and 4ID appreciates your efforts,” said MGen. Madrigal. He also encouraged the media partners to be the catalyst of change by getting more involved in telling news stories or issues that is beneficial to nation’s inclusive growth, peace, and security since they take an integral part of the society in bringing accurate, factual, and relevant information.

Juan de Dios Pueblos of the Diocese of Butuan stated that he is fully supportive to the call of Presidentelect Rodrigo Duterte that all mining companies operating in Mindanao must be stopped. Pueblos said mining destroys the country’s resources and Filipino communities are at the losing end.

“I am in strong support to environmental preservation including the stoppage of mining activities in the region, and for everyone to enjoy something better in life, one must stay positive in the things he/she do. Peace and development is achievable by working hand in hand,” he added.

Moreover, Pueblos stressed that aside from bringing news to the public, it is more important for journalists to be part in advancing good governance.

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RCWC gears campaign on “One Million Lapis” Project

By: Jennifer P. Gaitano

2016 National Children’s Month celebration, official turn-over of Lapis generated will be given to the Department of Education (DepEd) on November 20, 2016 as a culminating activity.

In line with this advocacy, all government agencies are enjoined to participate in this event by providing a drop box for the One Million Lapis Project, where interested individuals can place their pencil donations. The Lapis drop-boxes will be collected every two months if already filled-up.

Also, upon end of the Project Campaign, all Lapis drop-boxes will be returned to CWC for use in subsequent activity.

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The CWC is a focal government inter-agency body mandated to formulate polices and plans, monitor the implementation and enforcement of laws to protect and promote children’s rights by virtue of Presidential Decree 603, otherwise known as the Child and Youth Welfare Code. (PIACaraga)

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The One Million Lapis campaign aims to collect One Million pencils to be given to the aforementioned students, and at the same time set a Guinness Book of World Record for the longest line of pencils.

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BUTUAN CITY – In time with the opening of classes for school year 2016-2017 and in preparation for the National Children’s Month celebration in November, the Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) has embarked and geared its advocacy project entitled “One Million Lapis” for the underprivileged students in elementary schools of 4th to 6th class municipalities.

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‘Buy Caraga, by Caraga’ attains P3.2 M sales performance By: Maria Lourdes P. Apego

BUTUAN CITY - A total of P3.2 sales performance was attained during the three-day ‘Buy Caraga, By Caraga’ Trade Fair and Exhibit at Robinsons Place, Butuan City on May 11-13.

Facilitated by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Caraga region, the activity showcased products of at least 20 producers from the different parts of Caraga region.

According to DTI Caraga Information Officer Irene T. Macheca, this year’s sales performance is way much higher than the P1.2M sales attained last year.

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With this year’s good sales performance, DTI CAraga regional director Brielgo O. Pagaran vowed to double the department’s efforts in product development.

DTI Undersecretary Nora K. Terrado, who was the guest of honor during the event, also committed to give more support for the development of products from Caraga region.

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87th Regional Development Council (RDC) Caraga Region

FULL COUNCIL MEETING

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NEDA Conference Room, Butuan City 22 June 2016

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S W E N L A PROVINCI DOH Caraga turns-over TseKaP equipment package to Surigao Norte barangays By: Susil D. Ragas

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SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte – The Department of Health (DOH) Caraga Region has turned-over a total of 207 TSeKaP (Tamang Serbisyo para sa Kalusugan ng Pamilya) Equipment Package to 57 Rural Health Units (RHU) and Barangay Health Stations (BHS) in the province on June 2, 2016 at the Parkway Hotel, here.

Each TSeKaP equipment package contains two pieces non-contact thermometers, one stethoscope, one digital Blood Pressure apparatus, one glucometer set (for measurement of blood sugar), one dressing set (for sterile wound care, and two nebulizers (for asthma relief).

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Cesar C. Cassion, each equipment package is worth P35,000 and a total of 207 said equipment were allocated to different RHUs and BHS in the province including Surigao City.

He said that the distribution of TSekaP is part of the department’s DOH Caraga continuing effort in strengthening director Dr. health systems, increase the efficiency

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and effectiveness of delivery of basic health workers personally received their health services that is relevant, timely, equipment package. and of quality.

The turned over of the said

Dr. Cassion further said that equipment was witnessed by Provincial with the said equipment, the BHWs Administrator Atty. Premolito Plaza (Barangay Health Workers) can now in behalf of Governor Sol Matugas, provide the necessary help in their City Legal Officer Atty. Manuel Delani respective area of concern especially representing Mayor Ernesto Matugas, during emergencies and disasters.

Taganaan Mayor Cesar Diaz, City Health Officer Dr. Emmanuel Plandano,

Respective Municipal Health and Provincial Health Team Officer Officers, midwives and barangay Erwin Pingal. (PIA-Surigao del Norte)

Pres. Aquino signs law creating multi-species marine breeding stations in Surigao Norte

Said hatcheries shall be concerned shall set aside funds from established under the Bureau of any available local revenue to fund Fisheries and Aquatic Resources of the their management and operation.

Department of Agriculture (DA).

Rules and regulations shall also be

Funding shall be included in the issued for supervision and monitoring annual General Appropriations Act by the DA Secretary. (PGO-Provincial wherein the local government unit Information Center) 18-24 JUNE 2016

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SIARGAO ISLAND, Surigao del Norte - President Benigno Aquino III has signed Republic Act (R.A.) 10825 establishing multi-species marine hatcheries in Surigao City and the municipality of Del Carmen, this province.

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By: John Glenn Platil

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DENR calls to combat biodiversity loss, protect wildlife By: Johny S. Natad

TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur - The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has renewed its call to all Filipino people to help fight against biodiversity damage and protect wildlife in the country as the agency commemorates Philippine Environment Month.

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DENR Sec. Ramon J.P. Paje urged every Filipino to help save and protect the environment and natural resources which are the vital sources of food, livelihood and leisure. Specifically, he renewed his call to help in the fight to save and protect the majestic Philippine eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi), as the nation celebrates the Philippine Eagle Week (PEW) from June 4-10 with the theme “Saving eagles, Protecting forests, Securing our future: Stop the Killings.”

Secretary Paje encouraged everybody to reaffirm its commitment and action on the critical role to save and protect the environment.

“We celebrate Environment Month this year with the renewed and strengthened conviction to care for the land we live on, the air we breathe, and the water which gives us life. More than any time in this planet’s history, it is now that we must put our acts together to combat increasing threats to our ecosystems,” Secretary

“The Philippine Eagle is a unique Paje pointed out. heritage, found only in this part of the world that needs to be nurtured Meanwhile, Surigao del Sur OIC as it is the Filipino people’s gift to PENR Officer Raul Rosales appealed all the global community,” Secretary Surigaonons to revive their dedication Paje said. “There is a need to and support in the environmental usher in a renewed commitment to initiatives and advocacies. protect the eagle and other wildlife from extinction and allow them to With this year’s Environment perpetuate for future generations,” Month theme, “Go Wild for Life, he added.

Combat Biodiversity Loss. Beat Climate Change,” PENRO Rosales said that the

In celebrating the whole month of fight against environmental crimes is June as Philippine Environment month, the key to prevent biodiversity loss and

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mitigate global climate change.

“The fight against wildlife trade, illegal logging, and other environmental offences must continue with the help of everyone,” PENRO Rosales said.

“The natural calamities brought by global climate change are the result of biodiversity loss and environmental

crimes which have already affected our economy and livelihood particularly in agriculture and fishery sectors. By reviving our commitments to save and protect our environment, we can restore our biodiversity, preserve our wildlife, beat climate change, and sustain the lives of people enjoying the natural resources and clean and healthy environment,” PENRO Rosales emphasized. (PENRO-Surigao del Sur)

ICT program rolls out in SurSur, trained 42 beneficiaries By: Jean Pearl I. Millones

OWWA-Caraga regional director Samuel Madrid on his message emphasized that the advent of today’s technology should be practiced with prudence. He also conveyed that making this program more accessible to the clients is one way that the government will be felt by its constituents.

The said activity aims to capacitate the OFWs and their families by giving them an access to technology that they can use as a communication tool and upgrade their IT (Information Technology) skills for Meanwhile, OWWA will also potential employability. provide training for walk-in clients like OFWs including their dependents

Inclusion in the training modules at their regional office. Interested are composed of the following applicants may register at the topics: basic computer fundamentals regional office and are required 1& 2, internet Fundamentals, Word to submit the accomplished form Processing, Spread Sheet, Power with 1x1 photo, Proof of OWWA Point Presentation and Digital Media Membership (official receipt, OWWA Fundamentals.

ID, O.E.C., Passport), and Proof of Relationship to the OFW. (OWWA During the onset of the training, Caraga) 18-24 JUNE 2016

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The four-day back-to-back on-site training benefitted 42 participants - 23 from Cagwait town and 19 participants coming from San Agustin town.

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SURIGAO DEL SUR – The Information and Communication Training (ICT) program spearheaded by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) rolled out in two municipalities of this province recently.

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Drive vs illegal drugs steps up in Butuan, AgNor By: Nora C. Lanuza Molde

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Photo: Pio Pro Caraga

On Friday, June 3, Cabadbaran City Police Station (CPS) scored and was able to confiscate six heat-sealed transparent sachet of suspected shabu with an estimated weight of 15 grams with Dangerous Drug board (DDB) value of P177,000 worth of illegal drugs and cash amounting to P2,320.

Cabadbaran CPS identified the arrested persons as Arlyn Castillo Madrona and a certain Jerson Yulin Engcoy. The arrested suspects and the confiscated items were brought

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BUTUAN CITY – The campaign against illegal drugs in the city and province of Agusan del Norte is in full swing within the past few days with the arrest of eight persons.

to Cabadbaran CPS for proper documentation while a case for violation of Republic Act 9165 will be filed against the two.

Also, on June 1, authorities nabbed six drug pushers and seized 11 grams of Methamphetamine Chloride with DDB value of P129,800 cash money and various drug paraphernalia during the simultaneous implementation of search warrants against known drug personalities in the city.

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Jamal Cabogatan Mapandi, Jalel Cabogatan Mapandi, Japar Casan Dima, and Abubakar Cabogatan Macabenta were apprehended at Purok 11, Barangay Ong Yiu while Jonathan Udarbe Estabaya Alias Atan, and his livein partner Elvie Ladao Curita Alias Bianca were arrested in Purok 2 by the elements of City Anti-Illegal Drug Special Operations Task Group (CAIDSOTG) City Intel Branch (CIB), Butuan City Police Office (BCPO) and

Butuan City Public Safety Company (BCPSC) at 4:20PM.

Arrested persons are now under the custody of BCPO while cases for violation of Sections 11 and 12 of Article II RA 9165 are now prepared for filling in court.

PNP Caraga regional director PCSupt Rolando B. Felix lauded his men for another job-well done. (PNP/PIAAgusan del Norte)

P1M for AgNor barangay relocation site OK’d

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BUTUAN CITY The provincial government of Agusan del Norte is set to purchase a parcel of an agricultural land in Barangay Cahayagan, Carmen, Agusan del Norte with an area of 10,369 square meters amounting to P1,000,000.00 for the relocation site of said barangay.

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By: Aimee B. Sienes

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Barangay Cahayagan has not enough funds for the purchase of the said relocation sight, thus, the Barangay Council headed by Punong Barangay Isagani A. Pajardo requested for financial assistance from the province. As part of the priority programs of the provincial government, the province addressed the needs of the said barangay for the improvement of the barangay and the lives of the constituents.

To immediately acquire the said relocation site, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Agusan del Norte recently authorized Provincial Governor Ma. Angelica Rosedell M. Amante-Matba to sign the Deed of Absolute Sale in behalf of the province with the owner of the said land Mr. Alberto Villahermosa through Sanggunian Resolution No. 088-2016, authored

by Vice Governor Ramon AG. Bungabong. (LGU-Agusan del Norte)

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The Provincial Appraisal Committee already appraised the market value of the property and considering that the price is fair and

reasonable, which is lower than the actual sale value in the locality, the province agreed to finalize the sale.

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AgSur guv highlights USAD Program in AgSur By; Jennifer P. Gaitano PROSPERIDAD, Agusan del Sur – In his State of the Province Address (SOPA) held on Friday at the Naliyagan Cultural Center (NCC) Main Stage here, Governor Adolph Edward “Eddiebong” Plaza cited the Upland Sustainable Agri-Forestry Development (USAD) Program as one of the highlights of his accomplishments in the province.

“The Upland Sustainable AgriForestry Development (USAD) convergence program is an avenue for partners where resources are pooled and initiatives are rationalized and harmonized to ensure continuity, complementation, and impact. Each barangay in every municipality in the province has been benefitting from the

The governor emphasized said program,” Plaza said. that the USAD program has been implemented in the municipalities of It was also learned that from the province since 2013. According to 2014-2015, a total of 63 barangays him, it prioritizes those municipalities were already provided with that need utmost attention and technical and capital assistance provision of different services and under the USAD Program covering projects from the government. He six municipalities in Agusan del Sur. also thanked all the farmers who In 2016, a total of 49 barangays

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enrolled in the said program, who also believed that it could improve the quality of life they have.

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Gov. Plaza recalled that the provincial government has initiated the participatory rapid appraisal in the communities with the help of the barangay and municipal officials so as to assess the necessary needs and identify resolutions to the existing issues in the barangays. With this, the local government unit was able to provide livelihood, clean drinking water, roads, day care centers, and sanitation and health facilities, among others.

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are targeted to be under the said program. Twenty-four (24) of the 49 barangays were former USAD barangays and they will continue to receive support until such time that sustainability of the gains is guaranteed. To date, around 1,314 farmer enrollees have availed of the USAD program in the province.

Gov. Plaza further revealed that a certain Carlos Denonong, a farmerenrollee in San Patricio, La Paz of the province (who was also introduced

during the event) has been one of the beneficiaries from the USAD Program.

The said farmer has availed farm inputs – the rubber seedlings from the said program.

“With the USAD program, I was able to avail free farm inputs provided by the local government through planting of rubber seedlings. Aside from that, I and my family was able to further improve our income from planting corn and vegetables,” expressed Denonong. (PIA-Agusan del Sur)

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BUTUAN CITY – Only less than a month after a lawless armed group murdered Josefina “Nicnic” Bajade, a 64-year old retired provincial welfare and development officer (PSWDO) in the province of Agusan del Sur, another killing incident transpired in Barangay Binicalan, San Luis of the same province when a family of lumad were fired upon by the same bandit, the New People’s Army (NPA), on June 5, 2015 at about 8:00 a.m.

According to “Dodong” (not his real name), a 10-year old lone survivor of the said incident, he and his family left Purok 3, Barangay Freedom, Cabanglasan Bukidnon heading towards Mt. Katalawan, Barangay Binicalan. As they were traversing Taguikan Creek, they were fired upon by an undetermined number of lawless armed men.

Upon receipt of the report, the 8th Infantry (Dependable) Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, Philippine Army, together with the Philippine National Police, immediately conducted a search and rescue operation which led to the discovery of the corpse of Lando Bocalas (father), Julina Bocalas (mother) who was five months pregnant, Mancolobe Bocalas (Lando’s brother), while Rosalyn (eight

The child claimed that he years old), Bahanan (six years old) and immediately took cover and ran in Bayubasan Bocalas (four years old) order to survive until he finally reached are still missing up to this time.

Barangay Indalasa in Bukidnon. There he reported the incident to the local Pursuit operation is ongoing to put authorities. the perpetrators to justice. (AFP)

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Canada announces additional humanitarian assistance to conflict areas in Mindanao

MANILA - The Government of Canada announced it is providing Cad$ 1.25 million (approx. PhP 43 million) in humanitarian assistance to support those living in conflict areas in Mindanao.

This funding will be provided to Action Against Hunger (ACF) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and will contribute to improved food security, health, living conditions, livelihoods and emergencypreparedness in Zamboanga and Maguindanao.

of Cad$ 331.5 million in humanitarian support to the world’s most vulnerable, recently announced by Canada’s Minister of International Development Marie-Claude Bibeau at the World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul, Turkey.

“Canada’s support will help meet immediate life-saving needs and

The funding forms part of the address unprecedented humanitarian Canadian government’s commitment challenges including those in the

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Cad$ 500,000 will be provided to the ACF to improve food security for more than 3,000 people displaced by conflict in Zamboanga and Maguindanao. This will include the provision of unconditional cash grants to meet their basic needs, focusing on assisting pregnant and lactating women and households with children aged 6-23 months, and provision of quick impact livelihood support through cash transfers and the appropriate training.

“Given the size of current humanitarian needs, Canada is committed to working with all partners— including those at the local level—to combine our strengths and maximize the impact we have on humanitarian crises. We are especially concerned with women and girls, who are often the most vulnerable in crises. That is why they are at the heart of Canada’s humanitarian response,” Ambassador Reeder added.

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The Cad$ 750,000 in assistance to the ICRC will provide medical care and physical rehabilitation to detainees and weapon-wounded patients through 6 ICRC-trained/ supported health facilities, and nonfood items to up to 160,000 and food items to up to 50,000 conflict/ violence-affected people. It will also ensure emergency water and sanitation services to up to 33,000 conflict/violence-affected people, cash grants to up to 12,500 conflict/ violence-affected people and livelihood inputs to up to 25,000 conflict/violence-affected people.

(Embassy of Canada)

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This new funding will help the most vulnerable in more than 32 countries, including the Philippines.

Support will be provided to 25 experienced humanitarian partners, including a variety of United Nations humanitarian agencies, the Red Cross and nongovernmental organizations, as well as Canadian organizations, that are addressing complex humanitarian situations.

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Philippines,” Canada’s ambassador to the Philippines Neil Reeder said.

“This is another significant step in lifesaving and humanitarian assistance with the support of the Government of Canada especially to conflictaffected people in Zamboanga and Maguindanao. This makes Canada’s support very unique and strategic in such a critical situation,” ACF International country director Javad Amoozegar said.

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Palace: PHL now ‘Asia’s Rising Star’ because of good governance

MANILA, - A good governance that Pres. Benigno Aquino III consistently exercised throughout his six-year term as president has made the Philippines the “Asia’s Rising Star,” a Palace official said.

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”Kaya’t dapat itatak natin sa isipan ng lahat ng Pilipino, taasnoo tayo sa buong mundo dahil nagtatag tayo ng mabuting pamamahala sa ating

”Mahalagang tingnan natin bansa [We should be ‘yung malaking larawan at dito proud because of good governance makikita natin na simula nang during the past six years],” Coloma said. manungkulan si Pangulong Aquino noong 2010, malayo na ang narating Coloma said Pres. Aquino is natin sa pagtatatag ng mabuting ready to step down as the country’s pamamahala o good governance 15th President on June 30. He will be [Since Pres. Aquino began his term replaced by President-elect Rodrigo in 2010, we have gone far because Duterte. of good governance],” Presidential Communications Operations Office ”What I know is that he is ready (PCOO) Secretary Herminio Coloma to leave on Thursday, June 30 next Jr. said in a media interview after the week,” Coloma told the media.

118th Founding Anniversary of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).

Aside from gracing the 118th DFA Anniversary, Pres. Aquino also

Coloma said the achievements attended the anniversary of the of the Aquino administration for the Department of Health. last six years had transformed the Philippines from being the “Sick Man ”The President is also scheduled of Asia” to the “Asia’s Rising Star”. to speak in the commencement exercises at the Ateneo de Manila

He reiterated that good University,” Coloma. (PNA) governance translates into good economics that resulted

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to high position of the Philippines as an investment grade country, from Transparency International, and lowered rating in the Corruption Index.

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BIR collection for May 2016 grew by P23.68 billion

QUEZON CITY - For the month of May 2016, the BIR collected P152.14 billion in tax revenues, P23.68 billion or 18.44% more than collections made in May 2015. For May 2016, collections from BIR operations amounted to P148.95 Billion, P23.76 billion or 18.98% more than collections made in May 2015. Collections from non-BIR operations amounted to P3.18 Billion, P75.4 million or 2.32% less than the collections made in May 2015.

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Collections by the Regional Offices amounted to P48.95 Billion, or P4.97 billion or 11.3% more than the collections made in May 2015. While collections by the Large Taxpayers Service amounted to P100.01 billion, or P18.79 billion or 23.13% more than the collections made in May 2015.

Collection by the Regional Offices in the first 5 months of the year, amounted to P242.02 billion or P23.83 billion or 10.92% more than the collections made in the first 5 months of 2015. While collections by the Large Taxpayer Service amounted to P402.45 billion or P40.44 billion or 11.17% more than collections made in the first 5 months of 2015. (BIR)

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For the 5 month of the year, the BIR collected P659.96 billion, P63.65 Billion or 10.67% more than the collections made in the first 5 months of 2015. Collections from BIR Operations amounted to P644.47 billion, P64.27 billion or 11.08% more than collections made in the first 5 months of 2015. Collections from non-BIR operations amounted to PhP 15.49 billion, P624.33 million or 3.87% less than collections made in the first 5 months of 2015.

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Surigao del Norte/Dinagat Islands

FRETCHER D. MAGATAO JEAN PEARL I. MILLONES JOHN GLENN PLATIL MARIA LOURDES P. APEGO AIMEE B. SIENES JOHNY S. NATAD RADYO NG BAYAN-BUTUAN LGU-AGUSAN DEL NORTE PENRO-SURIGAO DEL SUR OWWA-CARAGA PNP-CARAGA AFP-CARAGA Business Manager

ZARINA O. LASTRA Photographer

ROBESPIERRE C. TRADIO

Regional Office Jose Rosales Avenue, Butuan City E-mail: piacaraga@gmail.com;

pia_caraga@yahoo.com.ph Telephone no. (085) 341-5285; Telefax No.: (085) 341-2370 Facebook: PIA Caraga Updates Twitter: @PIACaraga

Information Centers AGUSAN DEL NORTE Jose Rosales Avenue, Butuan City Telephone no. (085) 815-1991 E-mail: pia.northagusan@gmail.com Facebook: PIA Agusan del Norte Twitter: @PIAAgusanNorte

AGUSAN DEL SUR Provincial Government Center, Patin-ay, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur Cellphone no. 0917-723-3455 E-mail: pia.agusandelsur@yahoo.com.ph Facebook: PIA Agusan del Sur Twitter: @AgSurPIA

SURIGAO DEL NORTE/DINAGAT ISLANDS Parrucho corner Magallanes St., Surigao City Telephone no. (086) 826-9450 E-mail: piasurigao@gmail.com Facebook: PIA Surigao del Norte; PIA Dinagat Islands Twitter: @PIASurigaoNorte

SURIGAO DEL SUR Old DPWH Bldg., Telaje, Tandag City Telephone no. (086) 211-3353 E-mail: piasurigaosur@gmail.com; sds_pia@yahoo.com.ph Facebook: PIA Surigao del Sur Twitter: @piasurigaosur