Caraga InFocus –December 16-22, 2017

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REGIONAL NEWS

ASEAN NEWS

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PIA 4A rolls last leg of ASEAN promotions with young Lagunenses SSC prexy underscores ASEAN benefits in PIA oratorical, essay contests

CONTENTS

DOST-funded technology to help keep Siargao water safe

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Volume 1, No. 90

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Caraga bags 4 medals in 2017 Vis-Min zonal skills competition DILG recognizes Butuan City PPP story 120 Caraga cops undergo community antiterrorism awareness seminar

PROVINCIAL NEWS

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US government donates fume hood to PNP crime lab DOE sets new standard for diesel Village, LGU officials distribute relief goods to SurSur evacuees 84 individuals join consumer, biz education in AgNor AgSur town LPCC meets; checks market price, consumer goods supply DTI AgSur joins coop month celebration Army holds youth leadership summit in AgSur town

HEALTH NEWS

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Pinggang Pinoy to guide teens in eating healthy meals

MINDANAO NEWS

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OPAPP’s solidarity activity spreads love, hope, peace for Marawi IDPs SSS vows continuous crackdown vs erring employers

NATIONAL NEWS

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P2.6-B irrigation subsidy allotted for 2018: Nograles 2018 National Budget reflects socio-economic agenda of President Duterte

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News Briefs

The MDRRMC of Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte has issued Memo Order No. 52 series of 2017 activating the MDRRMC, Barangay DRRMCs, LNERT and MACALASEG WASAR Teams

The Embassy of the United States in the Philippines and aff­iliated offices will be closed to the pu­blic on Monday, Dece­mber 25 in observance of Christmas, and Tuesday, December 26 in observance of a Philippine holiday. It will resume services on Wednesday, December 27, 2017.

The House Committee on Basic Education and Culture passed House Bill 986, recognizing the ‘balangay’ as a “symbol of the Filipino community’s character of unity, cooperation, determination and resilience.” “Declaring it the country’s national boat will ensure that future generations will recognize the invaluable contribution of our forefathers in shaping our maritime tradition and passing on the values of solidarity, harmony, determination, courage and bravery,” said Agusan del Norte Rep. Lawrence Lemuel Fortun, principal author of the bill.

Nasipit, Agusan del Norte is now regulating the dispensing of pharmaceutical products to avoid misuse and to promote responsible use of medicines in the said municipality, based on the approved Municipal Ordinance No. 010, series of 2017, authored by Sangguniang Bayan Member Benjamin S. Selim.

Cover Story

DOST-funded technology to Siargao water safe By: Gabrielle Espinosa

General Luna, Siargao Island – Safe water may be the next attraction in Siargao as the island puts on board the Eco-friendly Septic Tank System or Eco-sep.

This technology consists of a septic water management system that addresses the problem on untreated wastewaters in resorts, public establishments, and households.

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2017, the Eco-sep technology is installed in three pilot sites, namely General Luna Market, General Luna High School, and Traveler’s Beach Resort.

“Samples collected from these Launched in Siargao in September sites will serve as a baseline for the 16 - 22 December, 2017

o help keep

the ground. This poses higher risk of contamination in freshwater and seawater.

“Eco-sep will make an impact to Siargao since the source of its ecotourism is the pristine, fresh and very clean water along its beaches. We don’t want Siargao to follow the footsteps Department of Science of other tourist areas where fecal and Technology bacteria were already in seawaters,” (DOST) to encourage said Palencia. resort owners, local government DOST Caraga Regional Director units (LGUs), and Dominga Mallonga also assured that households to adopt DOST will always continue its support in the technology in sustaining eco-tourism in the island. our campaign [as part of the project],” “With the development come said Engr. Noel Ajoc, challenges from the increasing influx of project coordinator. tourists in Siargao. DOST will always be along the way so that we will be able to

Dr. Merlinda plan out carefully and avoid problems Palencia, developer in solid waste management and food of the Eco-sep safety,” guaranteed Mallonga. technology, explained that the Eco-sep system The Eco-sep technology is funded deployed in the pilot by the Department of Science and sites contains Vigormin, Technology-Philippine Council for an organomineral Energy and Emerging Technology that hastens the Research and Development (DOSTdecomposition of PCIEERD). Its launch in the island was harmful bacteria that lodge in septic participated in by scientists, LGUs, tanks. Vigormin prevents bacteria from government agencies, educators, escaping from the tank, thus avoiding volunteer groups, and students. contamination of waste water in sewage systems.

During the launch, DOST also introduced other projects for Siargao

Palencia noted that the Eco-sep such as food-based livelihood for system will be very efficient in Siargao. the elderly, IT-enabled livelihood, Most septic tanks in the island have and DOST’s digital S&T library called a bottomless design which allows STARBOOKS. (DOST-Caraga/PIAwastewater to quickly seep through Caraga) 16 - 22 December, 2017

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PIA 4A rolls last leg of ASEAN promotions with young Lagunenses

CALAMBA CITY, Laguna - The Philippine Information Agency Region IV-A (PIA IV-A) wrapped up the last leg of The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) promotions in the CALABARZON region through the ASEAN Youth Forum Campus Tour in three selected schools in Laguna.

The Agency visited different campuses to bring closer the information and knowledge about the origins, goals and programs of ASEAN for the Filipino youth, and other programs in line with the aim of ASEAN and the Philippine government to improve the quality of people’s lives.

The PIA IV-A team visited two schools in Calamba City on December 4. The first stop was STI Calamba Campus, where around 800 senior high school students and teachers gathered in their campus’ covered court. The second venue was at the Brgy. Masili Covered Court, where around 500 Grade 9 and 10 students of the Castor Alviar National High School (CANHS) attended.

Finally, on December 6, more than 500 Grade 9 students of Los Banos National High School (LBNHS) participated in the last stop of the ASEAN youth forum campus tour held at Batong Malake Covered Court, Los Banos.

Carlo Gonzaga presented the Audio Visual Presentation (AVP) of the history of ASEAN and discussed the benefits people may enjoy through ASEAN integration. He also shared about the various initiatives of PIA IV-A in relation to this year’s ASEAN Chairmanship of the Philippines and 50th anniversary celebration.

PIA-Rizal Information Center Manager and Freedom of Information (FOI) focal person Gideon Gapayao talked about the mechanisms and guidelines of FOI which promotes the transparency of the executive branch of the government and empowers the Filipino people through easier access to vital information from the government.

Two additional speakers attended the last two forums in CANHS and LBNHS.

Quezon-Police Provincial Office (PPO) Police Chief Inspector (PCI) Margarito Umali tackled their antiillegal drugs program and practical tips on how the youth may prevent illegal Assistant Regional Director (ARD) drug involvement.

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“Bahagi tayo ng nation building at kailangan nating iangat particularly sa pamamagitan ng ating sarili,” the Chief Inspector stressed while encouraging the students to take part in building a peaceful and progressive nation.

He also gave great emphasis on the essential role of the family, especially the parents and guardians, of the nation’s children in enabling them to have the best future and to become assets, not liabilities, in the society.

He shared to the young audience the three things incumbent President Rodrigo Roa Duterte aims to change in today’s society such as the presence of criminality, corruption, and proliferation of illegal drugs – whereas the latter was the focus of his talk.

Meanwhile, UP Los Banos student and ASEAN University Student Council Union (AUSCU) President John Derrick Ordonez shared about the role of AUSCU and its programs and projects intended for the development not only of the Filipino youth but of the young people in the whole ASEAN region.

“Ang droga ang siyang sumisira sa buhay ng tao, ang droga ang siyang sisira sa kinabukasan ng kabataan,” he exclaimed. He also added that even the young people like the forum’s audience also have a role in overcoming the three social problems he mentioned. Change should start from oneself, he said.

“The PNP alone cannot win the war against drugs,” he said as he explained the importance of working together to surpass the country’s problem, particularly in illegal drugs.

The first ever President of AUSCU explained, “Ang pinaka-main goal po ng AUSCU is to be a platform for cooperation and collaboration for programs and activities related to education, youth and sports.”

He said that through the creation of AUSCU and the representation of its leaders, the ASEAN youth now have a voice in the ASEAN policy-making bodies and in meetings involving the young people in the region.

The most recent project of the council was the ASEAN He for She Campaign which promotes gender equality. “Ibig sabihin para sa pagkakapantay-pantay ng anumang kasarian mapa-babae man o mapalalaki,” he stated, explaining that this particular project of AUSCU is aimed at upholding the equal rights of men and women, and even of the LGBT community.

PCI Umali provided some tips for a better life and future of the youth using the acronym “PAMILYA,” which carries the following meaning: (1) P- Palakihin nang wasto ang bata, (2) A- Alamin kung may problema at papayuhan nang tama, (3) M-Magsimba nang samasama, (4) I- Isaisip ang magandang kinabukasan, (5) L- Limitasyon sa pakikipag-barkada, (6) Y- Yaman ang edukasyon, and (7) A- Alagaan ang pangangatawang pisikal at mental.

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ang ating mga isipan dahil sa mga campaigns at mga impormasyon na ibinibigay para sa ASEAN,” the young leader expressed as he extended his appreciation to the efforts of PIA in bringing to the public, specifically to the young generation, vital information on ASEAN and other government services

for the ordinary Filipinos.

The Campus Tour marks the last series of fora activities in the CALABARZON region, which was followed by a culminating activity in Quezon Province on December 8.

(GG/JG, PIA4A)

SSC prexy underscores ASEAN benefits in PIA oratorical, essay contests By: Rizalie Calibo

SIQUIJOR – State University and College (SUC) President Dr. Ma. Imogen T. Quilicot of the Siquijor State College (SSC) sees the relevance of the ASEAN Oratorical and Essay Contests in the province of Siquijor.

In her opening message, Quilicot “One vision, One Identity, and One said the contests are imperative Community’” is not totally understood especially that the ASEAN motto, by the youngsters involved in the 16 - 22 December, 2017

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activities.

The activity is the avenue for information dissemination on the benefits of ASEAN to the Philippines and to Siquijor province in particular, the SSC president said.

and Dante Mari Tingcang of Cantaroc Elementary School, third place.

Essay Writing High school category winners are Michael Angelo Y. Conui of the Siquijor Provincial Science High School for the first place, Cathlene Jade C. Caspiz of Campalanas National

A total of 56 elementary and high High School for the second place, and school students from public and private Kristian John P. Caalem for the third schools in the province joined the ASEAN place.

Oratorical and Essay Writing Contests conducted at SSC on December 1, Libo Elementary School’s Yhanni 2017.

L. Villaflores was the champion in the Essay Writing Contest, elementary

Initiated by the Philippine category, Mycah A. Delacura of Pisong Information Agency (PIA) in cooperation A Elementary School and Nova Naiza with the Siquijor Association of W. Enanor of Bogo Elementary School Information Disseminators (SAID) and got the second and third places, the Department of Education (DepEd), respectively. the contests focused on the benefits of ASEAN.

First place winners for both contest categories reeceived P2,500 each;

Twenty six schools participated in second place winners, P1,500; and the Oratorical Contests while 30 schools third place winners, P1,000 each with a joined in the essay writing contests.

Plaque of Recognition.

For the Oratorical Contest high Consolation prizes of P200 each school category, Kyla Blaire Macalisang and certificates of participation were of Ponong National High School also given to non-winners. bagged the first place.

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Vincent Mamhot of SSC and Regional Director Fayette Rinen, PIARhean Justine Baguio of Tambisan 7 Administrative Officer Hazel Gloria National High School won the second said that the contests are one way and third places, respectively. to strengthen the on-the-ground communication of the PIA to make every

Winners for the Oratorical Filipino understand the significance Contest elementary category are and relevance of ASEAN. It also aimed Melissa Andrea Fua of Lazi Central to develop the leadership potentials of Elementary School, first place ; Nean the students through communication Therese Manginsay of Larena Central skills. (rac/PIA7-Siquijor w/ reports from Elementary School , second place ; IAAbatayo)

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Photo Gallery NCMF-Caraga: Empowering Muslim IDPs Holostic Approach Forum Budget Convention Center, Butuan City 19 December 2017

REGIONAL NEWS

Caraga bags 4 medals in 2017 Vis-Min zonal skills competition By: Merille Jyhd M. Fajardo

BUTUAN CITY – Delegates from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)-Caraga bagged four medals during the conduct of the 2017 Visayas-Mindanao zonal skills competition held at the Regional Training Center-Korea Philippines Vocational Training Center (RTC-KPVTC), Tibungco, Davao City.

Team Caraga, spearheaded

by TESDA Regional Director Ashary A. Banto, together with the provincial directors of the five provinces, officials,

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staff, experts and competitors went head to head with other delegates from the Visayas and Mindanao regions.

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Caraga contenders participated and exhibited utmost performance in Restaurant Service, Cooking, IT Software Solution for Business, Graphic Design Technology, Welding Technology and Electrical Installation Technology.

During the closing and awarding ceremony held on December 15, 2017 at the Convention Hall of RTC-KPVTC Davao, four competitors from Team Caraga were declared victors in their respective trade areas.

Trades (ASSAT) faced five men from Regions VII, IX, X, XI and XII in Electrical Installation Technology. Joshua Nico Alcosero of Region 7 earned bronze medal, Alte got the silver medal and Junie Comaling, Jr. from Region 9 grabbed the gold.

For Graphics Design Technology under the Information and Communications Technology Sector, Team Caraga was well-represented by Benedict Q. Hornido with his coach, Arne A. Madarieta. After days of showcasing artistry in corporate, editorial and product packaging design, Caraga was declared champion in the said area. Adencia Portia Fernandez of Region XI won 2nd place receiving a silver medal and Carolino Villarta, Jr. of Region VII won a bronze medal and was declared 3rd place.

Shiera Faith S. Balabat, coached

by Jason Equipado and the only girl among the Caraga talents, went up against five competitors from Regions VI, VII, VIII, XI and XII in cooking. Her stunning skills wowed the judges through her mouth-watering dishes and managed to win a bronze medal on the verge of the tourney. The silver medal was given to John Aaron Ponsaran During the awards ceremony, of Region VI and gold to Charles Jay coaches and committee members Barette of Region XI. received certificate of appreciation for a job well executed on the entire

In the hard skills battle, Caraga duration of the activity. contingent for Welding Technology Jason G. Pujeda, coached by Artemio In total, Caraga bagged one Martizano and Maricel O. Balinton, gold medal, one silver medal and two proved that no heat could melt his bronze medals from six trade areas determination as he welded for the involved. bronze medal. Pujeda battled against seven delegates from Regions VI, VIII, Winners of Vis-Min 2017 Zonal IX, X, XI, XII and ARMM. Roberto A. Skills Competition will advance in the PalaĂąa III of Region VIII grabbed the upcoming 2018 Philippine National Skills Silver Medal while Heinrich M. Omlaan Competition leading to the 12th ASEAN of Region XI was declared champion. Skills Competition on 2018 in Thailand up to the international setting in the

Meanwhile, Rolly T. Alte Jr. who World Skills Competition to be held on was trained by Jermy E. Divinagracia of 2019 in Russia. (RER, TESDA-Caraga/ the Agusan del Sur School of Arts and PIA-Caraga) 16 - 22 December, 2017

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DILG recognizes Butuan City PPP story By: Marilou Autor-Salado

BUTUAN CITY – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) confers recognition to Butuan City for promoting and strengthening the participation of the private sector in the delivery of basic services to the public during the event “Trailblazing Initiatives on Public-Private Partnership (PPP)” on December 8, 2017 at Selah Garden Hotel, Pasay City.

The selection of the documentation, entitled “Butuan City Slaughterhouse: where safe meat and progress meet” as one of the Top PPP stories came to be the basis for the said award. The write-up was prepared and written by LGOO V Don Manuelo O. Patrimonio, alternate DILG 13 Regional Information Officer, and LGOO V Marilou Autor-Salado, the Regional Focal Person for the PublicPrivate Partnership for the People Initiative for Local Governments (LGU P4) during a writeshop at the same venue on the first week of December

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2017.

A compendium for LGU P4 covering all top PPP stories will be printed and released early in 2018.

The award was received

by Stephen Cabaltera, the Local Economic and Investments Promotion Officer (LEIPO) from no less than DILG Undersecretary Austere A. Panadero.

This is hoped to pave the way for more LGUs to work with the private sector and adopt feasible model and ideas for improved service delivery. (DILGCaraga/PIA-Caraga) 16 - 22 December, 2017

120 Caraga cops undergo community anti-terrorism awareness seminar

BUTUAN CITY – The 120 chiefs of police and mobile force commanders in Caraga attended the two-day Community Anti-Terrorism Awareness Seminar that commenced on December 13, this city.

The speakers came from the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) Directorate for Operations.

The region’s top cop concluded that terrorism is a threat to every Filipino who aspires for lasting peace and encourage people from different walks of life to become active and vigilant against terrorism and even

“This seminar is timely since aside criminality. from dealing with the common street crimes, we are also facing the threats Chief Superintendent Emmanuel posed by terrorism that disturbs security, Luis Licup, Deputy Director for stability and peace across the Caraga Operations of the PNP National region and the entire nation,” Chief Headquarters, headed the facilitators Superintendent Noli Romana, PNP and organizers of the activity. (PNPCaraga Director said.

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SURIGAO DEL NORTE

US government donates fume hood to PNP crime lab

BUTUAN CITY – The United States (US) Embassy in the Philippines donated a fume hood to the Philippine National Police (PNP) Crime Laboratory at Camp Crame in Quezon City on November 22, 2017.

The fume hood ensures safe lab activities in the chemical division of the lab and will support training on forensic science techniques used to link international criminal and terrorist organizations.

The US Department of Justice International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP) donated the CSI Model 47 laboratory fume hood with motor blower to the PNP Crime Laboratory Chemistry Division.

equipment from ICITAP Assistant Program Director Byron San Marco.

The fume hood, valued at P176,000 including installation, was funded by the US government’s Global Security Contingency Fund (GSCF).

GSCF is a unique program to provide near-to-mid-term assistance to enhance the capabilities of partner country military forces, and other national-level security forces that conduct border and maritime

Police Chief Superintendent security, internal defense, and Aurelio C. Trampe, Jr., Director of counterterrorism operations. (U.S. the crime laboratory, accepted the Embassy/PIA-Caraga)

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DOE sets new standard for diesel

BUTUAN CITY – Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi announced on November 17 that the Department of Energy (DOE) has established an upgraded standard for automotive diesel oil, to further improve fuel quality and lessen its impact on the environment.

“The new Philippine standards for automotive diesel oil are in line with our mandate to implement programs and policies that will complement and comply with existing international and environmental standards for fuel,” Cusi said.

He stressed that the task of ensuring fuel quality is equally important alongside the government’s mission of maintaining stable supply of oil in the country.

Although spearheaded by the DOE-Oil Industry Management Bureau (OIMB), oil industry stakeholders contributed in the effort, by reviewing and approving the Philippine National Standard/DOE Quality Standard (PNS/ DOE QS):004:2017 on coco-methyl ester (CME)-blended automotive diesel oil specification.

manufacturers, non-government organizations (NGOs), consumers, academe, government agencies and invited technical experts participated in the event.

The new PNS for automotive diesel oil contained revised technical provisions to upgrade fuel quality requirement, such as reduced sulfur content limit in compliance with Euro-4 emission standard, and test methods for more accurate evaluation of fuel quality.

It is separate and distinct from the standards of the Industrial Diesel Oils, which has distinct standard designation, specifically PNS/DOE QS 013:2017.

“The primary impact of the new PNS for diesel strengthened the government’s consistent and continuing program towards the use of cleaner fuels and promotion of indigenous and

To formally signify the adoption of sustainable energy resources with the the new fuel quality standards, a signing end view of reducing dependence on ceremony was held on November 7 at imported oil,” Cusi said. the Energy Center in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

The new PNS for automotive diesel oil also supported the country’s

The DOE-OIMB team, Technical commitment in the international Committee on Petroleum Products community to reduce carbon emissions and Additives (TCPPA) members through smarter and more efficient use from petroleum manufacturers and of automotive fuel for transport. (DOE/ marketers, car and motorcycle PIA-Caraga) 16 - 22 December, 2017

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SURIGAO DEL SUR

Village, LGU officials distribute relief goods to SurSur evacuees

LIANGA, Surigao del Sur – The Municipal Social Welfare Development Office (MSWDO) of Lianga, and barangay officials of Brgy. Buhisan, San Agustin, Surigao del Sur distributed relief packs on November 30, 2017 to the evacuees in KM9, Diatagon in Lianga town.

The distribution of relief goods to the 214 families from Brgy. Diatagon and 68 families from Brgy. Buhisan was part of the agreement between the military and the local government

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unit (LGU) of the two municipalities that they shall take the responsibility in managing the evacuees, to make sure that enough support is given to the affected families.

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During the Municipal Peace and Order Council (MPOC) meeting in Lianga on November 26, 2017, it was agreed that all relief goods intended for the evacuees shall be course through the MSWDO of Lianga in order to prevent any organization or personalities from exploiting and coercing our Lumads to go against the government. Further, outsiders were discouraged to go to KM9 and Sitio Somiwao for their own safety due to the prevailing security operations in the area.

Those who have business in the said areas were advised to ask clearance from the LGU to ensure their safety and security.

Some residents of Diatagon, Lianga and Brgy. Buhisan, San Agustin evacuated in KM9 Diatagon due to the influence of some leaders of Alternative Learning Center for Agricultural and Livelihood Development (ALCADEV) and Tribal Filipino Program of Surigao del Sur (TRIFPSS) despite the constant information provided by the LGU and 401st Brigade that the security operation conducted by the military is far from their communities.

The security operation resulted in an encounter on November 28, 2017 between elements of the 75th Infantry Battalion, Philippine Army and the communist terrorist that left two terrorists dead identified only as aka ‘Urbano,’ a bomb expert of the North Eastern Mindanao Regional Committee (NEMRC) and his staff aka Abdul.

that they will provide the necessary support to the evacuees. They will continue to convince the evacuees to return to their respective homes since the military’s security operation is far from their communities.

In a statement, 401st Brigade Commander Col. Andres Centino once again assured the people of Lianga and San Agustin that despite the on-going security operations, there is no reason for the residents to evacuate since the area of operations is distant from their communities. He also assured the local leaders that the soldiers are trained, disciplined and have sworn to respect the rights of the people and protect their communities. (401st Brigade, PA/ PIA-Caraga)

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AGUSAN DEL NORTE

84 individuals join consumer, biz education in AgNor

NASIPIT, Agusan del Norte – The Appending Local Consumers Advocacy in Negosyo Centers in Agusan del Norte (ALCANCiA) held a Consumer Education Seminar for the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries, senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWDs), women’s group and the out-ofschool youth of the municipality, back-to-back with a Business Education Seminar for the Nasipit business establishments.

Twenty-eight participants from different business establishments attended the Business Education Seminar. The importance of a customer welfare desk and how it can contribute to customer satisfaction was discussed

by Wyn Palma of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

Fair Trade laws, including topics on the compliance of the product safety, quality and awareness were also discussed.

Meanwhile, 56 participants attended the Consumer Education Seminar.

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Myra Luz A. Gavero of DTI emphasized to the participants that they need to take full advantage of said seminar, as it was a rare opportunity for consumers, particularly in rural areas, to have direct access to consumer related information.

The eight consumer rights, five consumer responsibilities, the discounts that should be given to senior citizens and PWDs, and the requisites to avail them, such as an identification card (ID) and purchase booklet, were discussed during the seminar. (DTI-Agusan del Norte/PIAAgusan del Norte) 16 - 22 December, 2017

Photo Gallery Agusan del Norte Peace and Order Council 4th Quarter Meeting Prince Hotel, Butuan City 20 December 2017

AGUSAN DEL SUR

AgSur town LPCC meets; checks market price, consumer goods supply PROSPERIDAD, Agusan del Sur – The members of the Local Price Coordinating Council (LPCC) of San Francisco, this province convened and discussed updates on the price and supply of basic consumer goods in the market.

Municipal Administrator Jocelyn compliant with the suggested retail Juen presided the meeting, in behalf of price (SRP). Others depended on the the Council Chairperson Mayor Jenny bulk or volume of supply, it was learned.

De Asis.

Compared with the August

The Municipal Agriculture monitoring, prices of agricultural Office (MAO), Municipal Economic products this November are reportedly and Enterprise Development Office lower. Antoinette Plaza of MAO (MEEDO), Municipal Health Office, explained that this may be due to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) fact that vegetable farmers are now and the Consumer Assistance Center on harvesting season.

(CAC) gave updates on the products under their monitoring coverage.

Cerila Inson of DTI-Agusan del Sur also reported that almost all of its

As reported, prices of monitored monitored products complied with the products were reasonable and SRPs.

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“However, there was one store, which had prices higher than the SRP. A show cause order was already issued to the concerned establishment,” she added.

the Christmas season. The MEEDO through the CAC is assigned to do the monitoring.

The council meets every 1st Friday of the second month of the quarter.

During the meeting, it was In 2018, their first meeting will be on agreed that prices of “lechon manok” February 2. (DTI-Agusan del Sur/PIA(roasted chicken) shall be included Agusan del Sur) in the monitoring especially during

DTI AgSur joins coop month celebration

PROSPERIDAD, Agusan del Sur - “We need you to work with us more.”

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Agusan del Sur (AdS) OICProvincial Director Brenda Corvera told he province’s cooperatives as she presented updates during the provincial government’s Cooperative Month celebration.

Corvera reported that of the 79 projects of the agency with AdS local government units (LGUs) under the 2014 to 2016 Bottom-up Budgeting 16 - 22 December, 2017

(BuB) program, only six of the project proponents were cooperatives.

This would show that cooperatives are not yet collaborating with LGUs, who are the project implementers of BuB. It is the same situation with DTI’s Shared Service Facility (SSF) program. Of the 33 project cooperators DTI is working with, only six (6) coops are on board, operating eight SSF projects.

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Fortunately under the agency’s Industry Cluster Enhancement (ICE) program, of the 28 groups engaged in the different industry clusters such as cacao, rubber, bamboo, palm oil, coconut, abaca and processed fruits and nuts, about 75 percent or 21 are cooperatives.

The event was attended by three lady Mayors – Mayor Liza Evangelista of Sibagat, Mayor Leonida Manpatilan of Esperanza, and Mayor Jenny de Asis of San Francisco. They were joined by Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member and Committee Chair on Cooperatives and Tourism Hazel O. Del Rosario.

Five cooperatives also sent their managers and/or chairpersons as mentees in DTI- AdS’ two batches of Kapatid Mentor Me (KMME) program, while at least three have been engaged under DTI’s newest program Strike Team for Indigenous Peoples (IPs).

Also present were representatives of Gov. Adolph Edward G. Plaza and Congresswomen Maria Valentina G. Plaza and Evelyn Plaza-Mellana.

Corvera also invited the coopertaive and their members to avail of the services of the province’s Negosyo Centers in San Francisco, Talacogon, Bayugan City, Sibagat, Prosperidad (Provincial Hub), Trento and soon in Bunawan and Esperanza.

Coop-NATCCO Party List Representative Sabiniano S. Canama was guest speaker.

The activity held at the Covered Court of the D.O. Plaza Government Center in Prosperidad had about 1,000 cooperative members in attendance.

(DTI-Agusan del Sur/PIA-Agusan del Sur)

Army holds youth leadership summit in AgSur town

PROSPERIDAD, Agusan del Sur – The 26th Infantry Battalion (26IB), Philippine Army opened the 3-day First Youth Leadership Summit (YLS) at the Talacogon National High School, Talacogon, this province.

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According to Lt. Col. Rommel Pagayon, commanding officer of 26IB, said activity was a collaborative effort of the 401st Infantry Brigade under Col. Andres Centino, local government unit (LGU) of Talacogon, Agusan del Sur headed by the municipal mayor Jesryl Masendo, Talacogon National High School and POINTY Incorporated – a youth organization, among others.

the participants were enhanced so they can contribute to communitybuilding and at the same time serve as advocates of peaceful change.

Meanwhile, Centino expressed his appreciation to Mayor Masendo for the active involvement and for the realization of said endeavor.

Talacogon Sangguniang Bayan Member Melch Marion Demegillo and Algerico Quitoriano, SST-1 of Talacogon National High School also attended the event.

During the opening of the summit, some 70 youths and studentleaders from different high schools of Talacogon were oriented on the programs and services of the government and how these help The first YLS in Talacogon carries address the issues and concerns that the theme: “Re-live and Unite, Peace affect the community.

We Make Wide and Environment We Protect.” (26IB Phil. Army/PIA-Agusan

Also, the knowledge and skills of del Sur)

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Photo Gallery NNC-DOH Caraga: PPAN 2017-2022 Regional Dissemination Big Daddy’s Convention Center, Butuan City 19 December 2017

HEALTH NEWS

Pinggang Pinoy to guide teens in eating healthy meals By: Jund Rian A. Doringo

BUTUAN CITY – Is preparing food for your teens more of a misery than a pleasure?

Lining up in a fast food store and ordering the same calorie-dense foods because you are clueless of what to serve on the table will not help your adolescent child in meeting the requirements of achieving optimum nutrition.

Fret not.

The Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST) has developed the Pinggang Pinoy for teens.

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The Pinggang Pinoy, literally translated as the “Filipino Plate” is a food guide which shows the right proportions and amounts of food groups to be consumed in a per-

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meal basis. The guide for teens shows the double burden of malnutrition. the recommendations targeting the nutritional needs of adolescents, 13 to With its simple and understandable 18 years old. design, the Pinggang Pinoy for teens features the GO, GROW, and GLOW

During adolescence, there is rapid food groups that are much needed by growth in height and weight due to the teen body for energy, growth, and the simultaneous release of hormones bodily processes. Sufficient intake of needed to transition into adulthood. water and regular physical activity are also included in the guide.

According to the 2015 Philippine Dietary Reference Intakes (PDRI), The Pinggang Pinoy brochure adolescents have the highest for Filipino teens is readily available recommended nutrient intakes per day at the FNRI library. It can also be for energy and protein. downloaded from the FNRI website: fnri.dost.gov.ph.

An average of 2,800 calories for male and 2,200 calories for female is The FNRI-DOST is dedicated in needed to meet the recommended helping ensure a healthy and wellenergy intake per day; while 68 grams nourished Filipino population by for male and 59 grams for female is providing the most relevant and needed to meet the recommended practical nutrition recommendations. protein intake per day.

For more information on food

Proper nutrition is required to and nutrition, contact: Dr. Mario support the special needs of the V. Capanzana, Director, Food adolescents especially during these and Nutrition Research Institute, growth spurt, reproduction-related Department of Science and changes, and brain and cognitive Technology, General Santos Avenue, development.

Bicutan, Taguig City; Telephone/ Fax Nos: 837-2934 or 837-3164; Direct

Related to this, the 2015 National Line:839-1839; DOST Trunk Line: 837Nutrition Survey (NNS) by the FNRI-DOST 2071-82 local 2296 or 2284; e-mail: showed that among teens, about 1 in mvc@fnri.dost.gov.ph or at mar_v_c@ 10 was thin based on body mass index yahoo.com; FNRI-DOST website: (BMI)-for-age. http://www.fnri.dost.gov.ph.

The Pinggang Pinoy will help You may also like our Facebook teenagers and parents in choosing page at facebook.com/FNRI.DOST or healthy and nutritious foods. follow our Twitter account at twitter. com/FNRI_DOST. (Jund Rian A. Doringo,

Moreover on a national scale, the FNRI-DOST S & T Media Service/PIAPinggang Pinoy is helpful in combating Caraga)

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MINDANAO NEWS

OPAPP’s solidarity activity spreads love, hope, peace for Marawi IDPs By: Lou Ellen L. Antonio

ILIGAN CITY – Dubbed as “Puso at Kapayapaan, Magbigayan at Magmahalan,” a solidarity activity for the displaced residents of Marawi City was organized by the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP), in partnership with Duyog Marawi.

With the aim to spread love, hope and peace in this yuletide season, the activity was held in evacuation centers and homebased communities in Buruun School of Fisheries, in barangays Sta. Elena, Kiwalan and Upper Hinaplanon in Iligan City.

Fisheries, Undersecretary Diosita Andot of OPAPP said that the activity was a tangible manifestation of the unity between Christians and Muslims.

“Huwag tayong mawalan ng pag asa. Magkaisa tayo, magtulungan at panatilihin natin ang kapayapaan

Speaking to the evacuees housed kahit na nasa evacuation camps kayo at Ma. Cristina and at Buruun School of ngayon,” said Andot.

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[We should not lose hope. Let us all be united; help one another and preserve the peace even if you are in evacuation camps.]

“Nagpapasalamat ako dahil nakita kong masayang-masaya ang mga bata pati kaming mga parents.

Kahit papaano nawala sa isipan namin iyong mga nangyari sa Marawi,” said

Meanwhile, Philippine Information Acod.

Agency (PIA) Director General Harold Clavite encouraged them to enjoy the [I am very grateful that I have seen activity and reminded the parents to the children and the parents happy. guide their children.

Somehow, we were able to forget what happened in Marawi.]

“Okay lang matakot, basta sigurado tayo na sa ating puso ay Songs of peace, love and mayroon tayong bukas,” said Clavite. hope reverberated during the event as Christmas carols were

[It is okay to be scared, as long as sung for the displaced residents. we are sure that in our hearts, there is With joy and delight, the children tomorrow.] also performed ‘Baby Shark’ and ‘Chicken Dance’.

Minda Acod of Ma. Cristina evacuation center conveyed her Symbolizing the season of giving, gratitude as the activity made the knapsacks containing school supplies, children and parents like her to be lunch kits and candies were distributed happy. to the children. (PIA-ICCC)

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SSS vows continuous crackdown vs erring employers By: Lilian Mellejor

DAVAO CITY - The Social Security System (SSS) vowed to run after employers who failed to remit contributions of their employees.

The move is aimed at boosting the funds of the SSS.

The self-employed members have six to seven average density of

Under SSS regulations, negligent contribution. firms will face closure and their officials will be imprisoned. SSS recently This developed as Dooc bared launched its Run After Contribution the amount of SSS expenditures is Evaders and linkages with various higher than its income because of the professional sectors. recent increase in pension benefits, citing the P1,000 increase for 2.2

Although the SSS assets and million pensioners. Dooc also said collections from two sources are benefit payments increased roughly growing to cover expenditures, SSS from P98.06 billion in 2016 to P127.78 President and CEO Emmanuel Dooc billion. said there is a need to make funds stable and robust to truly serve the During the Kapihan sa SSS at the members.

Ritz Hotel, Davao City on Wednesday, Dooc said SSS has a total asset of P509

There are 36.1 million SSS members billion as of October 31, 2017. With the nationwide and the number of new remaining two months, SSS could hit members is growing by 100,000. bigger at the end of the year.

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This is an increase as compared to 2016 figure of P400 billion. Dooc said the SSS’ income is derived from two sources – investments and the contributions of members and employers.

source, he said.

Earlier, SSS reported that component-wise, collections from the employed sector registered the biggest amount at P103.1 billion, followed by voluntary paying members at P10.98

This year, SSS hit P169 billion billion, and self-employed at P5.42 from contributions of members and billion. employers. This indicates an increase of 10.5 percent or P13.1 billion.

Investment and other income for the nine-month period of 2017,

The average last year was P12 which represents 18.2 percent of total billion. From investments in stocks, revenues, was 8.16-percent higher, property, and loans, Dooc said SSS from P24.61 billion to P26.62 billion. posted P28 billion. “We hope to hit P31 billion,” he said.

The pension fund’s financial position remained stable with total

Despite growth in earnings, Dooc assets of P511.72 billion, up by 7.4 said expenditures increased by 31.1 percent from P476.40 billion due to percent or P200 billion. The deficit the increase in investments and cash could be covered from the investment equivalents. (PNA)

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Photo Gallery TS Vinta-Pre-Disaster Risk Assesment (PDRA) Meeting PDRRM Office, Tandag City 21 December 2017

NATIONAL NEWS

P2.6-B irrigation subsidy allotted for 2018: Nograles By: Filane Mikee Cervantes

MANILA - Davao City Rep. Karlo Nograles, chairman of the House appropriations committee, on Friday said there is a PHP2.6-billion allocation in the recently signed PHP3.767-trillion 2018 national budget for irrigation fee subsidy.

“Included in the PHP3.767-trillion General Appropriations Act (GAA) for 2018 is a PHP2.6-billion allocation for free irrigation as part of the Duterte administration’s farmer assistance program,” Nograles said.

“From the outset, President Duterte has vowed to help boost farmers’ production by subsidizing their irrigation needs. He highlighted this yet again when he signed the 2018 GAA on Tuesday. It’s our responsibility as lawmakers to facilitate the Chief Executive’s worthy causes,” he added.

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Nograles noted that the PHP2.6billion irrigation budget for next year is 30 percent higher than the 2017 allocation of PHP2 billion.

He further said a total of PHP5 billion has been funneled to cover the irrigation service fees paid by farmers.

“Our farmers need all the help they can get if we are to achieve our potential as an agricultural juggernaut in Asia. With proper planning and the right pieces of legislation, this dream can be a reality under President Duterte,” Nograles said.

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According to the National Irrigation Administration, the Philippines has about 10.3 million hectares of agricultural lands.

Apart from the irrigation fund, the House leader also highlighted the recently approved bill seeking to strengthen the assistance to all farmers by providing free irrigation service fee

Out of this figure, around 3.1 million and all other similar fees or charges. hectares are considered irrigable.

Nograles is a principal author of

Nograles, however, said the lack House Bill 5670 which was ratified by the of irrigation remains to be a problem for House of Representatives on November Filipino farmers.

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2018 National Budget reflects socio-economic agenda of President Duterte

MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte signed into law the 2018 General Appropriations Act (GAA) on Dec. 19, 2017, culminating several months of preparation and scrutiny by the Executive and Legislative branches of the government. It can be remembered that the 2018 Proposed Budget was submitted to Congress on July 24, 2017, the day President Duterte delivered his second State of the Nation Address (SONA), before going through careful deliberations in both houses of Congress.

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The 2018 GAA, otherwise known as the 2018 National Budget, articulates the development priorities of the Duterte and embodies the policies meant to promote a more secure, cohesive, and prosperous society. It strives to reward all Filipinos with a “matatag, maginhawa, at panatag na buhay.” In essence, the National Budget brings flesh and bone to the President’s promise of real change. It is a budget that reforms and transforms; a budget for the people, by the people.

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Expenditure Program by Sector

well as social security, social welfare, and employment safety nets. This is consistent with the government’s aims of developing the country’s most important resource - its people. Human capital development has been cited as a key strategy for poverty-alleviation and economic growth.

The enacted obligation budget for FY 2018 is set at P3.767 trillion, 12.4 percent higher than the 2017 budget and equivalent to 21.6 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). It is an expansionary budget in line with the Duterte administration’s expansionary fiscal policy. Such a fiscal strategy will sustain the necessary socio-economic investments, primarily in infrastructure and human capital development.

Next, economic services is granted P1.154 trillion for a 25 percent year-on-year increase. The hefty sum primarily accounts for infrastructure and agricultural development allocations. Modernizing the country’s public infrastructure has been a priority of the Duterte administration since day one, particularly evident with the government’s Build Build Build campaign.

Social services remains to be the largest sectoral allocation in the 2018 budget receiving P1.426 trillion, a 5.5 percent increase from the 2017 GAA. This is primarily driven by spending on education and healthcare as

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productivity and expediting land reform will benefit the country’s rural sector, more so since the poorest of the poor reside in the countryside.

General public services is given P655.4 billion for a 13.9 percent increase.

The largest allocations under this sector belong to general administration and public order and safety. Such an amount will ensure the smooth operations of government agencies, hence the more efficient and effective delivery of public services.

Meanwhile, defense is granted P161.5 billion, rounding out to an 8.6 percent increase. This allocation will primarily serve internal defense and domestic security.

To complete the sectoral picture of the 2018 budget, debt burden is given P370.8 billion for a 5.5 percent increase. Of this amount, P354 billion is set aside for debt service interest payments while net lending is granted P16.8 billion.

In sum, the social services and economic services sectors continue to receive the highest budgetary allocations accounting for 37.8 percent and 30.6 percent of the P3.767 trillion budget, respectively. On the other hand, general public services is given 17.4 percent of the budget while defense is given 4.3 percent. Lastly, debt burden accounts for 9.9 percent of the 2018 Budget.

True to the Constitutional mandate to assign the highest budgetary priority to education, the Education sector accounts for P672.4 billion of the 2018 National Budget to register a 7 percent year-on-year increase. The Department of Education (DepEd), which ranks first among all departments, is allocated P553.3 billion for quality and affordable basic education. Meanwhile, State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) are given a total of P62.1 billion for the operations and improvements of public higher education institutions.

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) is also given P49.4 billion, a noticeable 164 percent increase, to finance the scholarships, grants, and subsidies for higher education. The CHED budget already includes the funding mandated by Republic Act No. 10931, or the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act. In terms of technical-vocational education, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) is given P7.6 billion to train competitive and technically-proficient students who are readily employable.

Coming in second is the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) with an allocation of P637.9 billion, a 40.3 percent increase from its 2017 budget. The huge funding for the public works department is a testament to the Duterte administration’s ambitious infrastructure program wherein about P1.1 trillion in the 2018 budget is earmarked for infrastructure Education, Public Works lead top ten development. The DPWH allocation will departments sustain the infrastructure momentum 16 - 22 December, 2017

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of the government by providing funds for the construction, rehabilitation, and improvement of roads, bridges, flood control systems, among other infrastructure facilities.

also expediting public service delivery at the local level. With regards to security, the Department of National Defense (DND) also has the fifth-largest allocation in the 2018 budget with P149.7 billion, a 9.1 percent increase.

Such funding will be used to protect our territorial integrity and upgrade the military capability of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) through the AFP Modernization Program.

In terms of infrastructure, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) is also given P66.3 billion in FY 2018 for a 24.4 percent increase. The DOTr will receive the seventh-largest allocation in terms of allocation by departments.

The DOTr budget will provide for a safe, Moving on, the fourth-largest affordable, and comfortable public share of the budget is with the transportation system for all Filipinos.

Department of Health (DOH), inclusive of the allocation for the Philippine

At the third rank is the Department Health Insurance Corporation (PHIC), of Interior and Local Government with a total of P167.9 billion, or a 12.3 (DILG) with appropriations amounting percent increase. At the same time, the to P170.8 billion, representing a 15.4 sixth-largest allocation of the budget is percent increase. This will support the with the Department of Social Welfare President’s thrust for public order and and Development (DSWD) with P141.8 safety, and domestic security, while billion for a 10.5 percent increase. The

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hefty funding for DOH and DSWD will promote the Duterte administration’s continued emphasis on human capital development – in essence, ensuring that our citizens, particularly the youth and the elderly, have access to adequate healthcare, education, and the requisite social protection programs.

Rounding out the top-ten departments are the Department of Agriculture (DA), the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). This is consistent with the administration’s push for equitable development, balancing growth between the urban and rural areas, the leading and lagging regions, and economic prosperity and ecological integrity.

of P40-billion in the CHED budget.

This will exempt all enrolled students for SY 2018-2019 from paying tuition, miscellaneous and other school fees such as registration fees, laboratory fees, among others.

Meanwhile, around P41.7 billion has been set aside for the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) for the development, construction, repair and rehabilitation of climate-resilient irrigation systems. Included in this amount is the 2-billion subsidy for Irrigation Service Fees (ISF).

What started as a campaign promise is also set to materialize with the Congressional approval of the increase in the salaries of Military and Uniformed Personnel (MUP).

Hence, the DA is given P53.5 billion for an 18.1 percent increase.

Meanwhile, the ARMM and DENR are given P33.1 billion and P24.9 billion, respectively. For the ARMM, this is a 2.5 percent increase relative to its 2017 budget.

The increase in base pay will result in an average increase of 58.7 percent for all ranks. The P64.2 billion additional cost of the increase in base pay will be funded from the Miscellaneous Personnel Benefits Fund (MPBF) and from any available allotment in the respective budgets 2018 budget stays true to the promises of the agencies concerned for FY of President Duterte 2018.

The 2018 Budget also fulfills the President’s most sought after promises, such as free tuition, free irrigation, doubling of salaries of military and uniformed personnel, and the rehabilitation of Marawi City.

The 2018 budget also includes a P10-billion allocation for the Marawi Rehabilitation and Recovery Program lodged in the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Fund (NDRRMF). This will take care of the infrastructure, housing, healthcare,

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