Caraga InFocus –July 23-29, 2022

Volume V1, No. 30 July 23-29, 2022

INFOCUS

ARTICLES

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REGIONAL NEWS

MAGHANDA intensifies disaster-related information drive Kahalagahan ng breastfeeding para maging malusog ang mga bata, tinalakay sa isang forum sa Butuan City

PROVINCIAL NEWS

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Cabadbaran City’s Veggie Techno Demo Farm unveiled

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DTI AgNor distributes livelihood kits to MSMEs of Buenavista

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AgSur Cops nab suspects for violation of RA 10591 Drug personality bust during campaign against illegal drugs 17 DOST Scholarship Qualifiers in Surigao del Norte attend the Orientation and Signing of Scholarship Agreement LGU Dinagat Islands, TESDA gipanghingusgan ang skills training alang sa Carpentry NC II For a Healthy Tagbina: LGU Celebrates 48th Nutrition Month

NATIONAL NEWS PBBM orders quick mobilization of rescue, relief OPS after strong quake PBBM: Gov’t negotiating with Saudi to lift ban on deployment of OFWs PBBM priority measures; pushes for rightsizing, budget modernization, e-gov’t PBBM: Time to reexamine PH nuclear power strategy PBBM bares nat’l broadband plan to help bridge digital divide

COVID-19 NEWS

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50 and up, 18-49 yrs old with comorbidities OK for 2nd booster 19K daily cases by Aug. 31 if low vax, booster rates continue PH daily average of Covid-19 cases from July 1824 up by 33%

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Various sectors highlight Importance of breastfeeding to infants during a forum in Butuan to the sectors, but most importantly for parents and mothers, how important breastfeeding if for their babies and the nutrients it provides. That’s why we continue to advocate for breastfeeding to ensure that our children get the right nutrition that will also ensure prevent them from different diseases,” said Dr. Labordo.

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By Jennifer P. Gaitano

In time with the National Nutrition Month celebration, various sectors in Caraga region have intensified the government’s campaign against malnutrition, importance of breastfeeding, and the implementation of Executive Order 51 or the Milk Code of the Philippines.

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The National Nutrition Council (NNC) Caraga together with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Philippines took the lead in the conduct of a forum in Butuan City.

not only to mothers, but more so with the different sectors along with the government agencies that provide various programs and services which contribute to the wellbeing and good nutrition Dr. Niño Archie Labordo, of the children sector.

Regional Nutrition Program “It is important not Coordinator of NNConly for government Caraga, highlighted the agencies that provide relevance of breastfeeding services and programs Caraga Infocus • July 23-29, 2022

“There are a lot of advantages for breastfed babies especially during the 1000 days of life. It gives the babies the right nutrients that prevents them from easily getting sick, and makes them healthier,” shared Kristine Angelie Gimongala, Nutrition Cluster Coordinator, UNICEF Philippines.

They also expressed support for the policies and ordinances that ensure provision of programs and services to the vulnerable sectors during emergencies or disasters.

“As a mother, I care so much about the welfare of my baby that’s why I personally took this opportunity to learn more how I could provide good and proper nutrition of my baby through this forum by the NNC-Caraga,” said Earlie Jul Fajardo of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Caraga.

The said activity has gained positive feedback as participating sectors expressed their commitment to support the campaign by helping the government in promoting good nutrition and breastfeeding to babies especially in the first “If we want to achieve 1000 days of life.

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our common goal in achieving proper nutrition to our children and babies, we have to be serious in our campaign against malnutrition and instill the importance of breastfeeding for our children to have healthy life,” shared April Love Oja of Father Saturnino Urios University (FSUU) in Butuan City.

With this development, the NNC hopes for the sincerity of the general public in helping the government address the needs of the children and prevent them from having diseases and malnutrition. (JPG/PIACaraga)

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News Briefs The Indigenous Peoples Legal Empowerment and Advacement Projects (IP Leap) of Fatehr Saturnino Urios University, Caraga region qualified as one of the finalists of the Outstanding Literacy Program for the 2022 National Literacy Awards. (LCC) xx

Various government agencies in Caraga region received the Certificate of Appreciation for their unrelenting support and active participation in the lined-up activities for the 48th Nutrition Month celebration from the National Nutrition Council (NNC) Caraga headed by Dr. Niño Archie Labordo, OIC-Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator, during the culmination activity at Almont Hotel’s Inland Resort, Butuan City. The Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Caraga headed by Regional Director Abner Caga, as active member of the Regional Nutrition Cluster, Regional Nutrition Technical Working Group and Caraga MOVERS was one of the recognized agencies in Caraga region.

The Regional Disaster Response Committee (RDRC) conducted a tree growing activity at Sitio Pulang Lupa, Barangay Puting Bato, Cabadbaran City. The Committee, led by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Caraga, initiated the said activity as part of its culminating activity for the observance of the National Disaster Resilience Month (NDRM) 2022.

Various stakeholders are attending Culmination Program of the National Anti-Trafficking in Persons Awareness Month at the Events Center of SM City Butuan. The Regional Inter-Agency Committee Against Trafficking and Violence Against Women and their Children (RIACAT-VAWC) Caraga is spearheading the said activity and will be giving recognition to participating LGUs of the LCAT-VAWC Functionality Assessment 2022.

REGIONAL NEWS

MAGHANDA intensifies disaster-related information drive A Meteorological And Geological Hazard Advisories, Warnings and Notifications for Decisive Action (#MAGHANDA) Online Training for the local information officers and media personalities will be conducted on August 19, 2022.

The goal of the online training is to help the Local Government Units (LGUs) in understanding warning messages to facilitate and create better planning for response actions in Disaster Risk Reduction efforts and also capacitate the Local Information Officers and media in developing news reports and articles for better dissemination of warning messages to the public.

The training will capacitate the local information officers and the media in information dissemination of disaster preparedness and disaster-related news. It will also help in

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Kahalagahan ng breastfeeding para maging malusog ang mga bata, tinalakay sa isang forum sa Butuan City Ni Jennifer P. Gaitano

Bilang bahagi ng selebrasyon ng National Nutrition Month sa buwan ng Hulyo, mas napalawig pa ang kampanya ng gobyerno laban sa malnutrisyon, kahalagahan ng breastfeeding o pagpapasuso, at pagpapatupad ng Executive Order 51 o ang Milk Code of the Philippines.

understanding advisories and warning messages on natural hazards such as earthquakes, storm surges, typhoons, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, and others.

Department of Science and Technology Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (DOSTPAGASA), together with the Department of Science and Technology The Meteorological - Philippine Institute and Geological Hazard of Volcanology and Advisories, Warnings Seismology (DOSTand Notification for PHIVOLCS) and the Decisive Action or Department of Science the “MAGHANDA” and Technology information caravan Science and Technology that targets 17 regions Information Institute was inked last March (DOST-STII) spearheaded 16, 2022, which will help the implementation boost information drive of the MAGHANDA, and provide better that is funded by the disaster risk warnings that Department of Science will help prepare Filipinos and Technology-Grants all over the country in Aid. (DOST-Caraga/ against natural hazards. MFC/PIA-Caraga) Caraga Infocus • July 23-29, 2022

Pinangunahan ito ng National Nutrition Council (NNC) Caraga, kasama ang United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) sa isinagawang forum sa Butuan City.

Ayon kay Dr. Archie Niño Labordo, Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator ng NNC-Caraga, hindi lamang ang mga nanay ang dapat makaalam sa kahalagahan ng breastfeeding na may naidudulot na kabutihan sa kalusugan at nutrisyon ng mga bata, kundi maging ang iba’t-ibang sektor na may mga programa at serbisyong ibinibigay sa komunidad.

“Dapat malaman hindi lang para sa ating mga nanay, magulang at pamilya na alam ang kahalagahan

ng breastfeeding o pagpapasuso sa mga sanggol, maging sa mga manggagawa tulad natin na nasa gobyerno na siyang nagbibigay programa at serbisyo para sa pagtiyak ng tamang nutrisyon sa sektor. Maging ang mga nasa nong-government organizations o probadong sector ay may malaking kontribusyon rin sa pagsiguro na akma ang kanilang naibibigay na tulong sa sector ng kabataan,” ani ni Labordo.

Naging positibo rin ang naidulot ng nasabing forum dahil aktibong nakilahok sa kampanya ang iba’t-ibang sektor.

Nagpahayag din sila ng kanilang suporta sa pagpapatupad ng mga polisiya o ordinansa na may kinalaman sa pagtiyak na maibibigay ang tamang nutrisyon sa mga bata, lalo na sa panahong may emergency o disaster.

“Bilang isang ina, mahalaga na malaman kung papaano masigurong malusog ang aking anak, and through this orientation ng NNC, marami akong natutunan lalo na

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kung gaano kahalaga ang pagpapasuso sa baby dahil nagbibigay pala ito ng purong sustansiya sa kanila hanggang sa kanilang paglaki,” tugon ni Earlie Jul M. Fajardo mula sa Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Caraga.

Importante rin ang kampanyang ito para kay April Love Oja, mula sa Father Saturnino Urios University (FSUU) ng Butuan City dahil marami rin siyang kakilala na hindi masyado alam ang magandang naidudulot ng breastfeeding sa kanilang mga anak.

“Importante para sa mga magulang na malaman ang importansya ng breastfeeding upang maging healthy o malusog ang kanilang mga anak,” banggit niya.

Umaasa naman ang NNC Caraga na mas maging seryoso ang publiko sa pagtulong sa gobyerno na matugunan ang pangangailangan ng mga bata at maiwasan ang malnutrisyon, at magkaroon ng magandang kinabukasan. (JPG/PIACaraga)

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Cabadbaran City’s Veggie Techno Demo Farm unveiled

PROVINCIAL NEWS

Three months after its kick-off, the Local Government Unit of Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte through its City Agriculture Office, in partnership with the Department of Agriculture - Caraga High-Value Crops Development Program (HVCDP) and private seed companies, culminates the Vegetable Production Technology Expo through a field day and harvest festival at Panlaisan, Cabadbaran City, on Monday.

The one (1) hectare

techno-demo farm established last April, aims to showcase the potential area of vegetable production in the city, whilst utilizing a previously irrigated 270-hectare area under the Pandanon Irrigation System that has been dried up for many years.

Cabadbaran City Agriculturist Maria Arceli Soria said that the techno-demo farm serves as a show window to test the viability of the space, given its soil condition before introducing it to

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interested vegetable growers for the expansion of the city’s vegetable production.

Cabadbaran City Mayor Judy Chin-Amante also eyes the area as a potential site for veggie mass production given that the business investment in the city is expanding.

“With the entry of a big shopping mall in the city, this is a challenge to our local farmers to produce more so we could provide them with the supply of

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association,” Baron said.

food they need,” Mayor Chin-Amante said.

“From the technologies offered by the participating seed companies, this could Regional Technical maximize our vegetable Director Rebecca production since they R. Atega also lauds can already identify the effort of LGU what’s viable and suitable Cabadbaran in prioritizing to plant. Hence, this the needs of the local could also boost our local farmers in terms of market production since most of linkage, thus, one way our high-value crops are to strengthen this is by from Northern Mindanao and Davao region,” they clustering approach. said.

“We appreciate the Marilyn Baron, President forward-looking of our of the Cabadbaran LGU Cabadbaran, what City Vegetable Growers we can provide now Association (CCVEGA), is to cluster all of these is grateful to the associations so we could Department of Agriculture have an orderly system for setting up the initiative from production to for them to apply what processing up onto the they have gathered from marketing and Kadiwa,” the site to their farms.

RTD Atega said.

Jose Ian Delacruz and Stephen Dy, the farmercooperators of the land said that the demo farm helps their fellow vegetable growers to have options in planting.

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“We were amazed by the performance of other varieties of seeds which we think could produce a higher yield.

The higher the yield, the higher the income for our

Around 250 participants from different farmers’ cooperatives and associations (FCA) in Cabadbaran City including Barangay Agriculture Workers and Barangay Agriculture and Fisheries Para-Technicians attended the field day.

Seed Companies also set up their booths showcasing their products using their varieties from the farms. Ramgo International Corporation, Pilipinas KANEKO Seeds, East-West Seeds Co. Incorporated, Seedworks Philippines Incorporated, and Allied Botanical Corporation participated in this activity. Meanwhile, SYNGENTA Philippines Inc., YARA International, and BacPhil Planters Corporation participate in the showcase of fertilizers and chemicals.

Moreover, RTD Atega together with the Officials of the LGU Cabadbaran also recognizes the efforts of the participating farmer-cooperators and private seed companies through an awarding ceremony. (Kent Warren H. Fugoso, DA-13 RAFIS, PIA Agusan del Norte)

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DTI AgNor distributes livelihood kits to MSMEs of Buenavista

The Department of Trade and Industry Agusan del Norte (DTI ADN) Provincial Office through the Negosyo Center Buenavista distributed livelihood kits under the Livelihood Seeding Program – Negosyo Serbisyo Sa Barangay (LSP-NSB).

A total of 10 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) were provided with livelihood kits valuing. at Php80,000.

Beneficiaries of the program included seven sari-sari store owners, one agrivet supply, one

barbeque store and one bakery.

program of DTI that allows a wider reach of business development “Dako among assistance by bringing pasalamat sa gihatag government services nga assistance sa DTI sa closer to the people amoa nga mga gagmay through partnerships nga negosyante. Kani between relevant local among palambuon government units and para makahatag ug DTI officials. Through dugang income sa Barangay Development among pamilya (Thank Councils (BDCs), the DTI you DTI for helping small shall help capacitate business owners grow Barangay personnel to ang providing additional provide basic business assistance),” said Crisanta Dela Rama, one advisory or information dissemination services to of the beneficiaries of MSMEs in the locality. (DTI the said activity.

Agusan del Norte/PIA Agusan del Norte) The LSP-NSB is a

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Government Troops Engage in IP Dialogue An inter-agency visitation was conducted to reach out to various Indigenous Cultural Communities (ICCs) and Indigenous People (IPs) from the municipalities of Remedios Trinidad Romuldez, Cabadbaran City, and Tubay, all of Agusan del Norte, on Friday, held at Covered concerns, especially Court, Brgy Putting Bato, on the management of Cabadbarad City. their ancestral domain, and to assess how the The said activity was government, through spearheaded by the the various local units National Commission and agencies, will help on Indigenous People them, particularly in their (NCIP) Caraga together agricultural livelihood with the Indigenous for sustainability and in People Mandatory maintaining peace and Representative of order in the area.

Agusan del Norte, Datu Dakula Randy Likewise, Col. Jason M. Catarman, Vice Mayor Saldua, Commanding of Cabadbaran City, Officer of 29IB, expressed Hon. Rey G Jamboy, his gratitude: “I am 29th Infantry “Matatag” truly grateful for the Battalion, 65IB, and presence of everyone various line agencies in in this peace dialogue.”

Agusan del Norte.

It is always good to see various agencies The visit aimed to meet of the government and talk with IP leaders collaborate to come and elders to know up with a solution to about their issues and address the various

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issues and concerns of the people. “Our mandate is to bridge the gaps and resolve issues by providing the right services needed by the people, especially in those geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAS).”

“With your active support, we can maintain and achieve an inclusive peace in your communities.” “Rest assured that the 29IB will always be here to help you and do its best to secure and protect the people,” he added.

(2Lt. Rose Ann Mae U. Cordova, CMO Officer, 29IB PA/PIA Agusan del Norte)

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Philippine Army, DepEd Launch Literacy Program for IP Soldiers and Former Rebels

Fifteen Enlisted Personnel under the 23rd Infantry (Masigasig) Battalion (23IB) who are members of the Indigenous Peoples (IP) and 38 Former Rebels (FRs) graduated from the Alternative Learning System (ALS) Program facilitated by the Department of Education Division of Butuan City on July 26, 2022 in Butuan City.

The Army ALS learners, composed of Indigenous Peoples (IP), were enlisted into the regular

force through Special Enlistment as part of the government’s support to IP who are most vulnerable to the Communist Terrorist Group’s (CTG) recruitment and exploitation.

Majority of the recruited members of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) were not able to finish their studies, making them very vulnerable to radicalization and violent extremism. The CTG exploits those people

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who lack education especially in far flung areas convincing them to join the New People’s Army since it would not be very difficult for them to raise issues and propaganda to influence, convince and organize them against the government.

“Ang NPA ang hinungdan nganong wala mi kahuman ug eskwela. Sulod sa pila ka tuig nga pagpangalagad nako sa NPA ilang giguba ang among kaugmaon. Dako

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POPCOM Caraga presents devolution of thrusts, directions to LGUs among pagpasalamat sa gobyerno nga gintagaan mi ug chance nga masugod ug bagong panginabuhi (For how many years serving the NPAs, they destroyed our future, they are the reason why I did not finish my studies. I am thankful to the government for giving us chance to start a new life,” said Inday Binongkasan, who is the oldest graduate at 54.

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The ALS Program was introduced to FRs at the Masigasig Happy Homes as part of their preparation before going back to their community, knowing that the main reason for their recruitment by the NPA is their lack of education.

Colonel Jeffrey P Balingao, the newly installed Commanding Officer of 23IB congratulated the IP Soldiers and FRs for completing the ALSDepEd program. He said, “we are happy that our soldiers and FRs hurdled the process of undergoing the program that will be to their best interest in continuing their military service and serves as their accomplishment.

We also laud the efforts of the ALS teachers who patiently taught them and helped them complete the program.

More than anything else, it’s their sacrifices that realized the success of our soldiers and FRs on this momentous day.”

Meanwhile, Lieutenant

After having successfully

completed this program, all they can think of is to move forward and become productive and responsible citizens.

Many years ago, most of these graduates were in the dark and holding weapons, but now they are holding their graduation certificates onward to a better and brighter beginning.

Despite this feat achieved by the government, the 23IB will unceasingly pursue the remaining members of the communist groups who are hiding in the hinterland boundaries of the province, in the interest of peace and justice to our nation.

(2Lt. Paoula Andrea P. Ledesma, CMO Officer, 23IB, 4ID, PA/PIA Agusan del Norte)

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The Commission on Population and Development Caraga reaches out to the Local Government Executives (LGEs) on the localization of Philippine Population and Development Program (PPDP) thrusts and directions for 2022-2028 through its Department of Budget and Management (DBM) approved Devolution Transition Plan (DTP).

As an entry point, POPCOM Caraga Regional Director, Alexander A. Makinano, and Nashville B. Pasaylo, Officer In-Charge of Technical Service

Section, visited and presented the DTP of POPCOM per Executive Order (EO) 138 to the Local Chief Executives (LCEs) of Buenavista, Nasipit, Carmen, Magallanes, Santiago, Jabonga, Kitcharao and Las Nieves, of Agusan del Norte.

Through the localization, the LGUs are prompted to create and mobilize local population office, establishment of POPDEV RPFP and AHD databases, and the formulation of POPDEV program and policies among others.

Moreover, RD Makinano attended the council sessions of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Agusan del Sur (ADS) and Sangguniang Bayan of San Francisco, ADS on July 11, 2022 for them to understand the need for POPDEV program.

RD Makinano highlighted that POPCOM is one of the two National Government Agencies with approved DTP by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM).

(Dian Joy L. Martinez, POPCOM Caraga/PIA Agusan del Norte)

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1st PDC miting sa probinsya gipangunahan ni Gob. Angel, VG Rico sa nasangpit nga konseho ug ang gisugyot nga mga proyekto aron matabangan ang mga Agusanon, ilabina kadtong mga mag-uuma ug mangingisda sa probinsya.

Matinahuron nga gihangyo sa Gobernador ang mga local government units (LGUs), national government agencies, ug sa mga miyembro sa konseho alang sa Gipangunahan ni Responsibilies, pag botar sa ilang tinud-anay nga Provincial Governor PDC Sectoral Committee kooperasyon aron makabMa. Angelica Rosedell Chairperson ug pag pili sa ot ang panglantaw sa M. Amante ang unang mga myembro sa sectoral probinsiya nga mahimong Provincial Development committee, pagpresentar sentro sa Agro-Processing Council (PDC) sa Proposed PDC Manual Center sa Rehiyon Meeting ubos sa iyang Operations, pagpresentar sa Caraga ubos sa administrasyon isip PDC sa 6th Supplemental Chairman, karong adlawa, Annual Investment Program programang Agusan Up nga gisugdan ni kanhi Hulyo 27, didto sa Provincial (AIP) sa tuig 2022 nga Training Center, Capitol gilangkoban sa 47 ka mga gobernador ug karon Congressman Dale B. Compound, Butuan City.

Programa, pag-endorso Corvera. ngadto sa Regional Mihatag usab suporta si Development Council sa Ang maong aktibidad Bise Gobernador Enrico R. Sanggunian Resolution gitambongan sa komite sa Corvera nga mitambong No. 5, Series of 2022 ug PDC, mga representante sa maong PDC meeting. ang pagtul-id sa Project gikan sa City/Municipal Title ug kantidad bahin sa Officials, 2nd District Ang mga nahisgutan sa rehabilitasyon sa Capitol PDC Meeting mao ang facility ug uban pang mga Representative sa Agusan del Norte ug mga direksyon sa probinsya, rekalihokan sa probinsya sa Department Chiefs, ug constitution sa Provincial Agusan del Norte. mga personnel gikan sa Development Council, Kapitolyo. (Justine L. Perez, presentasyon sa PDC Sa iyang mensahe, Membership, Composition, gipasabot ni Gob. Amante LGU Agusan del Norte/PIA Agusan del Norte) Functions and ang kamahinungdanon

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AgNor, DAR ug DPWH mosulod og kasabutan alang sa double-lane bridge sa Matabao

Usa ka kasabutan ang gitakdang pirmahan tali sa probinsya, Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) ug Department of Public Works & Highways (DPWH) human giaprobahan kini sa 19th Sangguniang Panlalawigan niadtong adlawng Martes, Hulyo 19 nga magtukod sa tulay sa Barangay Matabao, Buenavista.

Pinaagi sa Sanggunian Resolution No. 005-2022 aduna nay otoridad si Gob. Angel Amante aron sa pagpirma sa memorandum of agreement tali sa probinsya, DAR, ug Bridges Management Cluster-Unified Project Management Office

(BMC-UPMO) ubos sa DPWH alang sa proyektong double-lane Buenavista-Matabao Bridge nga nagsukod og 28.80 linear meters ubos sa programang Tulay ng Pangulo Para sa Kaunlarang Pang-Agraryo (TPKP) sa DAR. Nasayran nga resulta kini nga proyekto sa hangyo sa probinsya ngadto sa DAR aron mas molambo pa ang kahimtang sa matag komunidad ning probinsya subay sa mandato sa buhatan nga matubag ang panginahanglan sa 3 ka milyon nga agrarian reform beneficiaries sa kapin 2 milyon nga agrarian reform communities sa tibook nasod ubos sa RA 6657 kun

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Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law ug RA 9700 kun Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program Extension with Reform (CARPER).

Giklaro sa maong kasabutan nga ang pundo maggikan sa nasangpit nga mga ahensya samtang counterpart sa probinsya ang galastuson alang sa road-right-of-way.

Ang SR 005-2022 gipangamahanan ni Bokal Dick Victor B. Carmona ug giaprobahan sa pinakaunang regular nga sesyon sa 19th SP. (JVDemain, LGU Agusan del Norte/PIA Agusand el Norte)

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Groundbreaking sa P222 Milyones nga Provincial Road sa Jabonga, gihimo

gipatuman na kini karon ni Gob. Angel Amante.

Sumala pa ni Gob. Amante, daku kaayo ang iyang pagtahod kang Kong. Corvera tungod natuman na gyud ang maong proyekto human sa iyang pagbubo og budget niini panahon sa kanhing administrasyon.

“We really appreciate Governor Dale (Corvera), wala siyay lain gibutangan sa iyang pundo for this year (2022) except to finish this project because for the longest time, mao gyud na ang problema.

That is the work of Gob. Corvera” matud pa ni Gob. Amante sa iyang mensahe.

Dugang sa gobernador,

Gihimo ang usa ka groundbreaking ceremony alang sa proyektong Upgrading/ Improvement of Jabonga-BadiangMagdagooc Provincial Coastal Road sa lungsod sa Jabonga, Agusan del Norte nga nag kantidad og Php222 milyones nga gi-alokar nga pundo niini.

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Mismo si Provincial Governor Ma. Angelica Rosedell M. Amante ug Kong. Dale B. Corvera nga gi-presentahan ni Orencio S. Corvera Jr. ang nanguna sa maong seremonya uban ni Jabonga Municipal Mayor Napoleon Montero, mga SB Members ug mga kapitan.

daghan pa nga mga proyekto ang mabuboan og pundo sa lungsod sa Jabonga tungod sa hiniusang pagpaningkamot nga gibuhat sa mga dagkung lideres sa probinsya ug lokal.

Hangyo lang ni Gob. Amante sa katawhan sa Jabonga ilabina ngadto sa empleyado sa munisipyo nga mas mosuporta ug mamahimo maningkamot pa nga mapadangat ang mga batakang serbisyo ngadto sa mga Jabonganon alang mahimong magmalambuon pa ang lungsod niini ingon man ang tibuok probinsya.

Gipaabot usab ni Kong.

Dale B. Corvera ang

iyang mensahe, nga girepresentahan sa iyang Congressional District Services Coordinator nga si Orencio Corvera nga andam motabang ug mosuporta ang buhatan sa Congressional District sa mga kalihukan ug programa sa lokal nga panggamhanan alang sa kalambuan sa probinsya.

Ang nasangpit nga proyekto, mokabat sa 5.7 kilometros ang kalay-on nga mahimong konkretong kalsada sa coastal areas sa maong lugar diin apil maka-benipisyo ang 3 ka barangays mao ang Poblacion, Sto. Niño ug Madagooc. (KKD, LGU Agusan del Norte/PIA Agusan del Norte)

Ang Php222 milyones nga proyekto, bunga sa pagpaningkamot ni kanhi gobernador Dale B. Corvera nga kongresista na karon sa ika duhang distrito sa probinsya aron mapundohan ang maong dakung proyekto ubos sa panudlanan sa 20% Development Fund sa probinsya ug

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POPCOM DTP gi presentar sa mga LGUs

Ang Commission on Population and Development Caraga personal nga niistorya sa mga Local Government Executives (LGEs) mahitungod sa lokalisasyon sa Philippine Population and Development Program (PPDP) thrusts and directions para sa 2022-2028 pinaagi sa naaprobahan nga Devolution Transition Plan (DTP) sa Department of Budget and Management kon DBM. Ang POPCOM Caraga nga gipangunahan ni Regional Director Alexander A. Makinano, ug si Nashville B. Pasaylo, Officer InCharge sa Technical

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Service Section, mibisita ug gipresentar ang POPCOM DTP per Executive Order (EO) 138 sa mga Local Chief Executives (LGEs) sa munisipyo sa Buenavista, Nasipit, Carmen, Magallanes, Santiago, Jabonga, Kitcharao ug Las Nieves, sa probinsya sa Agusan del Norte.

Kabahin niini, nitambong usab si RD Makinano sa sesyon sa Sangguniang Panlalawigan sa probinsiya sa ADS ug Sangguniang Bayan sa San Francisco, ADS niadtong Hulyo 11, 2022 para mapasabot ang panginahanglan sa programa sa Population Development (POPDEV).

Pinaagi sa lokalisasyon, ang mga LGUs giaghat ang pagtukod ug lokal na population office, paghimo ug POPDEV Responsible Parenthood and Family Planning ug Adolescent Health and Development database ug pagporma sa mga programa ug polisiya sa POPDEV taliwala sa uban.

Gipasiugda ni RD Makinano na ang POPCOM isa sa duha ka ahensya sa gobyerno nga giaprobahan ang DTP sa Department of Budget and Management kun DBM. (Dian Joy L. Martinez, POPCOM Caraga/PIA Agusan del Norte)

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AgSur Cops nab suspects for violation of RA 10591 Personnel of Agusan del Sur Police Provincial Office headed by Police Colonel Jovito C Canlapan, Acting Provincial Director, nabbed the two suspects for the Violation of Republic Act 10591 otherwise known as the “Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act”, on July 24, 2022 (Sunday).

Personnel of Sta. Josefa Municipal Police Station (MPS) received a cellular phone call from a concerned citizen informing that the subject was holding a caliber .45 pistol with serial NO. 735182. PNP personnel immediately responded to the place of incident, upon arrival caught on the act that certain alias “Domeng” handed to alias “Donny” the aforementioned firearm, then and there responding police officers chased and arrested the said suspect.

Arrested persons and confiscated firearms are now in the custody of Sta. Josefa MPS for documentation and proper disposition.

“This accomplishment is another proof that through the support and collaboration of the community in the campaign against criminality, we will easily attain a safer place for every AgSurnons. To the personnel of Sta. Josefa MPS under PLt Ricky D Ramos, keep up the good work! Your efforts paved the way

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to acquire the justice that the victim and family deserved. To the criminals lurking in our province, you can’t hide from the force of law, for we will ensure that it will be delivered for your lawless acts,” said PCol Canlapan.

This is in line with the Process Excellence perspective of the PNP P.A.T.R.O.L. Plan 2030 under the Objective, Improving the Crime Solution Efficiency of the PPO. (ADSPPO/ PIAAgusan del Sur)

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Drug personality bust during campaign against illegal drugs QB348230 (buy bust money).

17 DOST Scholarship Qualifiers in Surigao del Norte attend the Orientation and Signing of Scholarship Agreement

Search and seizure were conducted with the presence of lawful witnesses.

The personnel of Philippine National Police (PNP) Agusan del Sur Police Provincial Office (ADSPPO) headed by Police Colonel Jovito C Canlapan, Acting Provincial Director, conducted a buy-bust operation resulting to the arrest of one drug personality on July 25, 2022.

PCol Canlapan identified the arrested person as male, 32 years old, married, driver and a resident of Purok-3A, Poblacion, Trento, Agusan del Sur. Personnel of Bunawan Municipal Police Station

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(MPS) and Agusan del Sur Provincial Intelligence Unit (PIU), in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)-13 conducted an anti-illegal drug operation through buybust that resulted in the arrest of the aforesaid person and confiscation of the following items to with; a. Two (2) heat sealed transparent plastic sachet containing white crystalline substance believed to be shabu with estimated weight of MOL 0.110 grams with DDB value amounting to Php1,000.00; and b. One (1) piece five hundred peso bill with serial number

“We commit to do everything we can, to stamp out illegal drugs and any criminality in the province. To the personnel of Bunawan MPS under Police Captain Julius A Vallejo and ADS-PIU under PLtCol Timothy S Arciso, Jr., keep up the good work! Your laborious efforts paved the way to acquire the justice that the victim and family deserved. To the criminals lurking in our province, you can’t hide from the force of law, for we will ensure that it will be delivered for your lawless acts,” said PCol Canlapan.

This is in line with the Process Excellence perspective of the PNP P.A.T.R.O.L. Plan 2030 under the objective, Improving the Crime Solution Efficiency of the PPO. (ADSPPO/PIA-Agusan del Sur)

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A total of seventeen (17) deserving and talented 2022 Department of Science and Technology - Science Education Institute Science & Technology (DOST-SEI S&T) Undergraduate Scholarship Program qualifiers from the province together with their parents/legal guardians attended the Orientation and Signing of Scholarship Agreement conducted

by DOST-Caraga with the support of DOST-Surigao del Norte on July 22, 2022 held at Rejulzhalem EY Miner Suites, Surigao City.

The scholarship privileges, policies, and obligations were discussed by Ms. Kris Kimberly A. Baliña, Regional Scholarship Coordinator.

During the open forum,

clarifications and questions raised by qualifiers and their legal guardians regarding the scholarship were also addressed as part of the orientation. After understanding the nature and duration of the contract, the signing of the scholarship agreement commenced.

DOST-SDN Provincial S&T Director and DOST scholargraduate, Ms. Mariel Makinano, also inspired the new batch of scholars during her opening message and motivated them to use their potentials to cross limits, bridge gaps, and give back to the Filipino people.

The qualifiers will enjoy the full benefits of the scholarship for the whole duration of

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their program of study which includes a monthly stipend of P7,000; tuition fee and other school fee subsidy up to P40,000 per regular academic year; P10,000 for learning materials and/ or connectivity allowance per academic year; P10,000 thesis allowance and P1,000 graduation allowance; P1,000 one-time clothing allowance; and one actual economy class round trip fare per academic year.

For inquiries about DOSTSEI scholarship programs, you may visit our office or message our Facebook page Department of Science and Technology - Surigao del Norte. (DOST- SDN/PIASurigao del Norte)

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LGU Dinagat Islands, TESDA gipanghingusgan ang skills training alang sa Carpentry NC II

Gipanghingusgan sa Provincial Labor, Employment, and Manpower Office (PLEMO) ang pakigalayon sa Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) alang sa pagpahigayon sa Skills Training on Carpentry National Certificate II Training Induction Program, niadtong Hulyo 22, 2022 Capitol Ground, Cuarinta, San Jose, ning probinsya.

Sigon pa kang Provincial Labor, Employment, and Manpower Officer Lucia V. Galabo, nga gusto nila makahatag sa nagkadaiyang skills training sama sa masonry, carpentry, ug electrical installation aron mapalapdan pa ang kahibalo sa mga Dinagatnon pinaagi sa programa sa

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TESDA nga aduna’y National Certificate (NC) gikan nga usa sa requirements ilabi na sa mga construction companies.

Aduna 50 ka mga partisipante gikan sa nagkalain-laing barangay sa San Jose nga moserbisyo sulod sa 23 hangtud 25 kaadlaw, sugod Hulyo 22.

Ang nasangpitnga mga partisepante adunay madawat nga training support funds nga P160.00 pesos matag adlaw, CIA kantidad P500.00, PPE nga P500.00 ug insurance nga P100.00 pinaagi sa GSIS. Giindusar usab sa TESDA ang uban pa nilang mga training sama sa Driving NC II, Prepare Land Leading to ACP NC III, Barangay Health

Services NC III, Process Food

by Sugar Fermentation Leading to Food Processing NC II, Process Food by Fermentation and Pickling Leading to Food Processing NC II, Bookkeeping NC III, ug Trainer’s Methodology I. Ang maong kalihukan gitambungan kini nila Supervising Manpower Development Officer Maricel O. Caduyac, PLEMO DEMO I Melanie M. Buarao, TESDA Provincial Director Engr. Loel D. Mañigo, TESDA-PTC Center Administrator Judith C. Asegurado, Carpentry NC II Trainee Romeo Artigo, TESDAPTC Registrar-Designate Mary Joy S. Lopez, ug PESO Manager Designate Myrlinda J. Navarrete. (Provincial Information Office- Dinagat Islands/PIA- Dinagat Islands)

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For a Healthy Tagbina: LGU Celebrates 48th Nutrition Month With the participation of the different barangays, private sectors, and the communities, the Local Government Unit of Tagbina, headed by the Municipal Mayor Hon. Glaiza Jane Polizon-Lanete led the celebration of the country’s annual celebration of Nutrition Month, an event that converged different activities in the pursuit of health and wellness on July 22.

following: Market Display, Cooking Contest, NutriQuiz (for Pregnant This year’s theme “New Women and Pre-Scholar Normal Na Nutrisyon Children), Nutri-Dance, Sama-samang Gawan ng Nutri-Jingle, Poster Sulosyon” was reflected in Making, and Pitik Contest. the full-packed program These activities were held and activities facilitated/ simultaneously at the organized by the LGU at same venue. the Tagbina Gymnasium, Tagbina, Surigao del Sur. Mayor Galay Lanete, in her speech, highlighted The ever-energetic the various initiatives of people of Tagbina the municipality toward rose early for the health. Tagbina will be commencement of expanding the Feeding a Zumba Exercise at Program funded by the 5:00AM. This was then Local Children Protection followed by a Color Fun Council alongside Run held at 6:00AM. The health subsidies to all excitement was even barangays. Additionally, intensified by different the pregnancy of the contests held at 1:00PM Tagbinanhon women will which included the be eased by providing Caraga Infocus • July 23-29, 2022

milk, multi-vitamins, and medicines.

On top of these, a new flagship program named “MAYOR GALAY CARES” will be launched to attain zero mortality rates for pregnant women.

The celebration concluded with the Socials and Acquaintance Party for the LGU at 5:00 PM onwards on the same day, with a Back-toBack Live Band. Truly, the commitment to health and wellness was emphasized through the collaborative effort and support of the Tagbinanhons. (LGUTagbina, SDS)

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PBBM orders quick mobilization of rescue, relief OPS after strong quake President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has ordered the immediate mobilization of rescue and relief teams after a 7.3-magnitude earthquake jolted the province of Abra early Wednesday morning.

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In a press briefing in Malacañang, Press Secretary Trixie CruzAngeles said the chief executive directed all agencies involved in disaster preparation and relief to dispatch concerned personnel together with the necessary equipment for the relief and rescue efforts.

Cruz-Angeles

said.

“He will immediately fly to the area as soon as the all clear is given.”

Cruz-Angeles said the President is also coordinating with local officials in Abra to know the conditions on the ground and has directed telecommunication companies to provide immediate assistance to affected communities and ensure free communication to areas where telco towers may have been damaged.

“The President is presently coordinating with NDRRMC (National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council) and the DSWD (Department of Social Welfare and Development). He has ordered an immediate dispatch of rescue and As of this posting, relief teams to Abra,” she telecom giant Globe has Caraga Infocus • July 23-29, 2022

already responded to the request of the chief executive to provide communications support, said Cruz-Angeles.

She assured the public that the President and First Family were unharmed.

The tremor, which hit Abra at 8:43 a.m.

Wednesday, was of tectonic origin, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported.

It was felt at Intensity 4 in Quezon City, and the jolt was also reported in many parts of Luzon.

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PBBM: Gov’t negotiating with Saudi to lift ban on deployment of OFWs The Philippine government is negotiating with Saudi Arabia to reopen the kingdom to Filipinos, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said on Monday, as he vowed to ensure the welfare of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families.

In his first State of the Nation Address (SONA), Marcos said his administration is holding talks with officials of Saudi Arabia so that OFWs could get First State of the Nation Address appropriate wages and R. Marcos Jr., 25 July 2022 protect their rights and na mabubuksang muli well-being. ang empleyo sa bansa, at para maisulong ang “Muli nating pagtitibayin ating kampanya laban ang respeto at sa human trafficking.” pagkakaibigan ng ating dalawang bansa tulad To recall, former Labor ng namagitan sa aking Secretary Silvestre Bello ama at sa kanilang hari,” III had ordered the temporary deployment the President said in his ban on Filipino workers SONA. bound for the Kingdom “Sa mga susunod na of Saudi Arabia (KSA) buwan ay magtutungo in October last year, si Secretary Susan Ople following the failure sa Saudi Arabia upang tiyakin na may sapat na by Saudi employers to settle the unpaid wages puwersang magsisiguro

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programs for the children transform your overseas and families of OFWs journey into inspirational leaving the country. stories for all time.”

He stressed that the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), through the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), will ensure that they could get highquality education on financial literacy, mental wellness, sports, culture, and arts.

This will be done through strong collaboration between government agencies, he explained, adding that the state will take care of the future generation of Filipinos.

of President Ferdinand “Bongbong”

and end of contract payments of some 10,000 OFWs amounting to some P4.5 billion.

Bello was adamant that the claims had been lying idle for more than four years and remained unattended despite a final and executory ruling by a Saudi court favoring OFWs. During his SONA, Marcos also announced his administration’s

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“Sa ating mga kababayan na nasa ibang bansa: You deserve a Home in Government not only for the money that you send home, but you are not cold tools of the economy. You deserve it for your sacrifices, for our country and your perseverance and excellence in the global arena,” he told OFWs. “You OFWs represent the fighting faith of the Filipinos as a nation and as a people. Let us

Foreign employers, who wish to hire Filipino workers, will be mandated to shorten the document processing time to three weeks from three months.

At the same time, Marcos said that the newly-created DMW would ensure the welfare of OFWs as they work The government is also overseas. working to simplify a complicated OFW rules and regulations He vowed to eliminate handbook, downsizing red tape by pushing for it to a simple pamphlet digital empowerment, from the 240-page as he called for handbook, according to the automation of the President. the verification of contracts, as well as “Mahirap na nga the issuance of secure ang buhay, kaya Overseas Employment naman ayaw pa natin Certifications (OEC) makitang lalo pang that can be stored in nahihirapan ang ating smartphones. mga manggagawang mandarayuhan sa He wants the DMW pagtupad sa kanilang and the Department mga pangarap,” he of Information and said.

Communications Technology (DICT) to The government will also make the reform a top respond quickly to OFWs priority. facing abuse or danger through the launching The President also called of the One Repatriation on the Department of Command Center or Foreign Affairs (DFA) to ORCC. work with the DMW to ensure that all diplomatic Marcos said a social posts are assisting OFWs media platform and a in finding new jobs after hotline managed by the losing employment DMW would respond opportunities in recent to OFWs needing years. assistance. PND

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PBBM priority measures; pushes for rightsizing, budget modernization, e-gov’t

activities through the internet or electronic means to ensure consumer rights and data privacy protection.

First State of the Nation Address of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr., 25 July 2022

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday spelled out the priority legislations that he wants backing from Congress, which include among others government rightsizing and budget modernization measures.

During his first State of the Nation Address, Marcos said the priority proposals include the National Government Rightsizing Program (NGRP), which seeks to enhance the government’s institutional capacity to perform and provide better services.

He also pushed for Budget Modernization Bill, which aims to institutionalize the cash-

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based Budgeting System (CBS) under Executive Order No. 91, Series 2019; and Tax Package 3: Valuation Reform Bill.

Also included in the President’s proposals were the Passive Income and Financial Intermediary Taxation Act (PIFITA), which seeks reform in the taxation of capital income and financial services; the E-Government Act, which aims to establish the E-Government Master Plan; and the Internet Transaction Act or E-Commerce Law, which bats for the establishment of effective regulation of commercial

Other priority legislations include the Government Financial Institutions Unified Initiatives to Distressed Enterprises for Economic Recovery (GUIDE); the establishment of a Medical Reserve Corps; the National Disease Prevention Management Authority; the creation of the Virology Institute of the Philippines, and the Department of Water Resources.

Marcos also seeks a unified system of separation and retirement pension.

He also seeks backing for the E-Governance Act, the National Land Use Act, the National Defense Act, the Mandatory Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC), and National Service Training Program (NSTP).

The chief executive also bats for the enactment of an enabling law for the Natural Gas Industry, as well as amendments to the Electric Power Industry Reform Act or EPIRA (Rep. Act No. 9136) and the Build-OperateTransfer (BOT) Law. PND

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PBBM: Time to reexamine PH nuclear power strategy President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday said it is time to reexamine the country’s strategy of using nuclear energy, particularly with the emergence of new technologies to address the Philippines’ growing power needs.

“I believe that it is time also to reexamine our strategy towards building nuclear power plants in the Philippines,” he said in his first State of the Nation Address (SONA).

“We will comply, of course, with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) regulations for nuclear power plants as they have been strengthened after Fukushima.”

In the civilian use of nuclear power, he said there are new technologies that allow energy companies to operate smaller-scale modular nuclear plants and other derivations.

As the country focuses on improving the mix of the energy supply between traditional and renewable sources, the Philippines will consider other sources of power aside from nuclear energy use.

The country has already

First State of the Nation Address of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr., 25 July 2022

begun using windmill power and is expanding very quickly on solar power production, said Marcos.

Citing World Bank, he said both offshore and on-shore wind turbines have the potential of 255 gigawatts by the year 2030.

Solar power, on the other hand, has steadily increased its efficiency in converting sunlight to electrical power, which is particularly attractive for the Philippines, he noted.

Unlike wind power, solar power is practical almost everywhere in the Philippines all year round.

As the country transitions to cleaner sources of energy, it could focus on using natural gas, the President said, as he

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vowed to provide investment incentives by clarifying the uncertain policy on upstream gas, particularly in the area close to Malampaya.

Aside from ensuring sustainable sources of power, the country must also examine the entire system of transmission and distribution aimed at lowering the price of energy to the consumer and the industry.

“We must expand the network of our transmission lines while examining schemes to improve the operation of our electrical cooperatives. All this in aid of reducing energy cost especially but not limited to households,” Marcos said.

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PBBM bares nat’l broadband plan to help bridge digital divide President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday unveiled his administration’s bid to increase digital connectivity in the Philippines through the so-called “Broad Band ng Masa” project.

“As the world moves into rapid digitalization, the digital divide will be more pronounced.

The depth and breadth at which these technologies will be transformative in our lives is fully expected,” said Marcos in his first State of the Nation Address (SONA).

First State of the Nation Address of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr., 25 July 2022

country’s various islands.

“This will be done through the implementation of the National Broadband Plan, the common tower Marcos said this is why program, connecting our universal connectivity will Geographically Isolated be a vital component in and Disadvantaged order to ensure that no Areas (GIDA) via our citizen is left behind.

‘Broad Band ng Masa’ project,” said Marcos.

The chief executive has tasked Department He said all relevant of Information and modes of digital Communications transport should also be Technology (DICT) utilized.

Secretary Ivan Uy to deploy digital “These may be through a connectivity across the combination of terrestrial

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or submarine fiber optics, wireless and even satellite technology,” Marcos added.

Uy earlier said given the President’s marching order to “digitalize the Philippines,” the DICT will be working with legislators to address bureaucracy in the government.

He said the DICT would lead the way in the digitalization, harmonization, and standardization of data among state agencies to boost public service. PND

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50 and up, 18-49 yrs old with comorbidities OK for 2nd booster

The number of detected Covid-19 cases at the national level are projected to be on a continuous uptrend with an estimated 19,306 infections per day by Aug. 31, the Department of Health (DOH) said Tuesday.

All adults aged 50 years old and above and individuals aged 18 years to 49 years with comorbidities can now receive a second booster or fourth dose of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccine.

This was after the Department of Health (DOH), through the National Covid-19 Vaccination Operations Center, issued the guidelines for its nationwide rollout.

In a statement Tuesday night, the DOH said the rollout follows the expansion of the emergency use authorization issued by the Food and Drug Administration, which allows certain Covid-19 vaccine brands to be used as second booster doses in the expanded population groups.

It also follows the recommendations provided by the Health Technology Assessment Council.

Pfizer (Tozinameran) and Moderna (Spikevax) are the only mRNA vaccine brands that could be used as a second booster shot, which must be administered at least four months after the first booster or the third dose was given.

Eligible individuals may receive their second booster shot from their local government units (LGUs) or vaccination sites nearest to them.

They are advised to bring their vaccination card and a valid ID.

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19K daily cases by Aug. 31 if low vax, booster rates continue

(PNA photo by Gil Calinga)

A medical certificate is not required, even for individuals with comorbidities.

However, medical screeners or doctors at the vaccination sites are authorized to assess and determine whether an individual could or could not receive the second booster shot.

On Tuesday, the DOH launched the PinasLakas booster campaign across the country.

Vaccination activities will be conducted in schools, malls, plazas, and places of worship under the campaign, making Covid-19 vaccines and booster shots more accessible to the people.

As for the house-to-house vaccination, concerned individuals are encouraged to get in touch with their LGUs for guidelines and schedules.

“As vaccine immunity wanes over time, we are dedicated to helping our people remain protected against Covid-19.

We are making it easier for as many of our people to avail of the primary series and boosters, including second boosters,” DOH Officer in Charge Maria Rosario Vergeire said.

Vaccination, paired with adherence to the minimum public health standards remains the “best defense” amid the pandemic, she added.

About 71,546,355 or 91.61 percent of the country’s target population (78,100,578) are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as of Monday.

Meanwhile, a total of 15,934,251 have received booster shots as of July 17. (PNA/Ma. Teresa Montemayor)

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In a Viber message to reporters, the DOH said the projection is expected if Covid-19 vaccination and booster coverage The agency assured the and adherence to public public that the country health protocols do not has the capability to improve. reduce the vulnerable population and keep “However, with the hospital utilization and improvement of fatalities to a minimum vaccination and booster rates and MPHS (Minimum due to the advances in Covid-19 treatment Public Health Standards) and the availability of compliance, case increase may be slower vaccines to combat and more controlled severe and critical at about 6,194 to 8,346 disease. cases by the end of August,” the DOH said.

It also urged the public to continue wearing best“While we do consider fitting face masks, observe Covid-19 case numbers physical distancing in determining an area’s and get vaccinated alert level, we would and receive boosters to like to emphasize the reduce the number of larger focus we have on infections as much as admission and hospital possible. utilization rates”.

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(PNA photo by Avito Dalan)

On Monday, the DOH reported a 33 percent increase in daily cases for the week of July 18 to 24.

From 2,091 per day from July 11 to 17, the cases reached 2,791 daily in the recent week.

About 14,640 new cases and one verified death were added to the Covid-19 numbers in the recent week.

To date, about 71,546,355 or 91.61 percent of the country’s target population (78,100,578) are fully vaccinated.

As of July 17, a total of 15,934,251 have received booster shots. (PNA/ Ma. Teresa Montemayor)

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PH daily average of Covid-19 cases from July 18-24 up by 33%

The country’s daily average of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases went up by 33 percent from July 18 to 24, the Department of Health (DOH) reported Monday.

From 2,091 per day from July 11 to 17, the number of Covid-19 cases reached 2,791 daily from July 18 to 24.

The latest case bulletin showed that there were

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14,640 new cases and one verified death in the recent week.

For the same period, 42 cases were added to the tally of severe and critical infections, which went up to 666 from the previous week’s 589.

To date, about 71,546,355 or 91.61 percent of the country’s target population (78,100,578) are vaccinated against Covid-19, including 77.87 percent of 8,721,357 senior citizens.

Only 2.17 percent or 578 out of the 2,664 intensive care unit (ICU) beds are in use, while 26 percent or 5,904 of 22,331 nonICU beds are utilized.

As of July 17, a total of 15,934,251 have received booster shots out of the total 71,546,355 who are fully vaccinated. (PNA)

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