Caraga InFocus - July 30 – August 5, 2016

CONTENTS REGIONAL NEWS

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Caraga RDRRMC awards regional gawad KALASAG winners

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ECC Caraga continues to address workers’ concerns

Army supports KBP Oplan Broadcastreeing 2016

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AgNor guv commits to environmental protection DAR AgNor trains women farmers in coconut sugar production AgNor turns over RabMIS to LGUs Meat-cutting plant to rise in Butuan

AgSur to establish Outreach Drop-In Center for drug victims Army conducts free medical check-up, hair cut in AgSur barangay P170K worth of illegal logs from AgSur town seized PNP condemns abduction of 3 cops, 1 civilian employee in Surigao Norte town 15th HRSD Conference set in Surigao City DTI-Surigao Norte to conduct business matching activity during MinBizCon SERTSS members showcase talents during rescuers summit’s cultural night 30 Senior High students undergo BLS training in SurSur “Mission Accomplished” vs illegal mining operations in SurSur

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HEALTH NEWS: Lesser Pinoys are smoking - FNRI survey

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Feeding programs address hunger, malnutrition and performance among school children

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RDC-Caraga urges stakeholders to support CARAT Expo 2016

DA pushes for completion of BUB, PAMANA projects

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30 July - 5 August 2016 Volume 1, No. 18

DSWD launches Virtual Operations Center for disaster management

DILG calls on media for disaster preparedness collaboration

West PHL Sea arbitration: a victorious conquest of PH over China on sea dispute

News Briefs This year’s Oplan Broadcastreeing activity is made possible through the cooperation of the DENR, CENRO Nasipit, 4th CMO Battalion, Order of Discalced Augustinians, & PIA Caraga. All government agencies, media, & other sectors were invited to participate in the tree planting & growing activity.

A total of 100 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in Surigao del Norte have undergone a training-seminar on financial literacy, a capability development training under the Agrarian Reform Production Credit Program of the Dept of Agrarian Reform (DAR). The said seminar is aimed to raise the awareness of the ARBs on the importance of financial literacy in their daily undertakings especially on budgeting, savings & investments.

Surigao del Sur Police Provincial Office (PPO) has recorded 5,847 (5,610 drug users & 237 pushers) individuals surrendered provincewide, as July 31, 2016. Accordingly Tagbina town recorded the most number of surenderees w/ a total of 588 drug users & pushers, followed by Barobo with 585, Bislig City-552, Hinatuan-494, while Tandag City recorded 490.

The Sibagat Municipal Police Station in Agusan del Sur is regularly conducting radio guesting in partner radio stations in the province and discussed the full implementation of OPLAN TOKHANG (Toktok Hangyo) which is part of the Campaign Plan Double Barrel, as well as updates of those who voluntarily surrendered during the OPLAN TOKHANG Project. Also, the PNP personnel of said municipality have reported their accomplishments for the month of July 2016 in connection to PNP P.A.T.R.O.L PLAN 2030.

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West PHL Sea arbitration: a victorious conquest of PH over China on sea dispute By: Venus L. Garcia

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ith the victory achieved by the Philippines over the West Philippine Sea issue, it restores the dignity of every Filipino and the entire country since we have shown to the world that we have truly walked the talk following the rules of law. Over a period of time, we have persevered and patiently exercised our discipline in the battlefield, and now we have generated positive results,� triumphantly underscored by Philippine Consul General in San Francisco Henry Bersunto, Jr. during the forum on how the West Philippine Sea (WPS) was won held here on Tuesday.

In his discussion, he made mention that the nine-dash line has no specific coordinates. So, in a sense it became the subject of disputed territories in the South China Sea. On July 12, 2016, a tribunal of Permanent Court of

As he disclosed the detailed background of the WPS issue, Bersunto thoroughly explained the technicalities and creeping assertions on the claim and rights of the Philippines. Hence, a joint development was proposed through a basis of objective decision of the third party. A paradigm shift from orthodox diplomacy to creative diplomacy is then taken, mindsetting

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Arbitration in the Hague gave a ruling that China has no legal basis for its claim over the nine-dash line in a case brought by the Philippines. The tribunal judged that there was no evidence that China had historically exercised exclusive control over the waters or resources within the nine-dash line.

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Bersunto, one of the members of the Philippine team that filed the arbitration case against China on the WPS dispute at the Arbitral Tribunal in the Hague, said that it is the Philippines’ interest to create good relationship with the neighboring countries. He further said that for a friendship to last, it entails mutual respect, and this is the modality that has to be followed. The point is, arbitration of the West Philippine Sea is the path to peace, he added.

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from nice and quiet diplomacy to robust and principled policy; complacency/contentment to risktaking spirit; bilateral/multilateral to bi/ multi/ internationalization/arbitration; appeasement to a peace-mentality approach. These define the strategic vision for WPS claim.

Father Saturnino Urios University (FSUU) Political Science senior student and Supreme Student Government (SSG) president Ralph Mancao said that he has now a clearer understanding that after a season of tough pressures and challenges in the fight for “our rightful claims,” the success attained by the courageous frontrunners of this affirmative outcome is one heroic act in the history of this country. “It is truly inspiring and as young leader I promise to amplify this remarkable achievement especially to the youth sector. I will do my part to instill to them the significance of this historic legal victory,” underlined Mancao.

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According to Bersunto, that in moving forward, Filipinos should avoid a ‘quitting feet.’ “We have to engage in smart diplomacy to be able to advance the best interest for the weak and the strong. Filipinos must project to China that we are people committed of creating a healthy relationship.

What we have gained comes from the struggle and was a struggle of every The Urian Legal Assistance Filipino,” emphasized Bersunto.

Program (ULAP) established by the College of Law of the Father Saturnino

Meanwhile, in expressing his Urios University (FSUU) spearheaded the appreciation for the comprehensive conduct of the talk on the Victory of the elaboration on the grounds and West Philippine Sea (WPS) Arbitration. principles over the claim for the WPS, (VLG/PIA-Caraga)

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Photo Gallery ABAYAN FESTIVAL 2016

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Butuan City 31 July 2016

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Caraga RDRRMC awards regional gawad KALASAG winners

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By: Nora C. Lanuza Molde

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BUTUAN CITY – The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) Caraga through the Office of the Civil Defense (OCD) has awarded this year’s winners of the Regional Gawad KALASAG search here.

According to RDRRMC chairperson and OCD regional director Manuel Luis M. Ochotorena, the Gawad KALASAG Search for Excellence in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management and Humanitarian Assistance was designed to encourage the participation of various stakeholders in crafting and implementing DRRM-related policies, strategies and programs to protect or shield the hazard prone communities from the adverse impacts of natural

and human-induced calamities.

Ochotorena said 32 entries from 17 categories bagged the 1st to 3rd places as regional winners while five entries were given Gawad KALASAG citations this year.

For the Provincial DRRM Council Category winners, the province of Dinagat Islands got the 1st place; 2nd Place - Agusan del Norte; 3rd Place –

Schools Category (Public Urban) 1st place is Bayugan National Comprehensive High School, Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur; and Surigao City National High School, Surigao City,

The Regional Public Safety Battalion (RPSB) 13, Camp Rafael Rodriguez, PRO 13, Libertad, Butuan City also bagged the 1st place for the Government Emergency Response

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Agusan del Sur; 4th Place - Surigao del Surigao del Norte got the 2nd place.

Sur; and 5th Place - Surigao del Norte.

For Public Rural Schools Category:

Butuan City received the award 1st Place - Zamora Elementary School, for being the 1st placer in the Highly Talacogon, Agusan del Sur; 2nd Place Urbanized City DRRM Council Category. – Claver National High School, Claver, Surigao del Norte; 3rd Place - Santiago

The Component City Category Elementary School, Santiago, Agusan winners are: 1st Place – Cabadbaran del Norte.

City, Agusan del Norte; 2nd Place - Bislig City, Surigao del Sur; and 3rd Place - St. Paul University Surigao (SPUS), Surigao City, Surigao del Norte.

Surigao City got the 1st place for the Schools Category (Private Urban),

For the 1st to 3rd Class Municipal while Adela Sierra Ty Memorial Medical DRRM Council Category: 1st Place - Center, Tandag City, Surigao del Sur Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur; 2nd Place - got the Hospital Category (National) Cagdianao, Dinagat Islands; and 3rd 1st Place.

Place - Trento, Agusan del Sur, while for the 4th to 6th Class Municipal DRRM For the Hospital Category (LGU), Council Category, the winners are: 1st Hinatuan District Hospital, Hinatuan, Place - Dinagat, Dinagat Islands; 2nd Surigao del Sur got the 1st place and Place - Cagwait, Surigao del Sur; and Sibog Katawhan Alang sa Paglambo 3rd Place – Carmen, Agusan del Norte. (SIKAP), Inc., San Francisco, Agusan del Sur bagged the 1st place for the Civil

The Brgy. Quezon in Mainit, Society Organizations (CSOs) Category.

Surigao del Norte got the 1st place for the Urban Barangay DRRM Committee The Peoples Organizations (POs) Category.

Category 1st Place is Nagkahiusang Mangingisda sa Hinatuan (NAMAHIN),

The Rural Barangay DRRM Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur. Committee Category winners are: 1st Place – Brgy. Esperanza, Loreto, For the Volunteer Organizations Dinagat Islands; 2nd Place – Brgy. (VOs) Category, Rescue and Alegria, San Francisco, Agusan del Emergency Service Provider on Disaster Sur; and 3rd Place - Brgy. Aras-asan, (RESPOND), Inc., Nasipit, Agusan del Cagwait, Surigao del Sur. Norte got the 1st Place.

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(GEMS) Special Team (BOSS-BEST), Surigao City, Surigao del Norte for Government Emergency Response Management

For the Heroic Act Group Services (GEMS) Category; and Rural Category, the award went to the Health Unit of LGU Cagwait, Surigao Regional Public Safety Battalion (RPSB) del Sur for Heroic Act on Humanitarian 13, Camp Rafael Rodriguez, PRO 13, Assistance – Group Category.

Libertad, this city.

Meanwhile, partner agencies,

The following also received members of the regional selection the Gawad KALASAG Citations: committee and focal persons were also Municipality of Tubod, Surigao del given recognition during the awarding Norte for the 4th-6th Class Municipal ceremony.

DRRM Council Category; Barangay Cayawan, Malimono, Surigao del Gawad is a Filipino term for Norte for Rural Barangay DRRM “award,” while KALASAG is an acronym Committee Category; Surigao Filipino- for “KALAmidad at SAkuna Labanan, Chinese Volunteer Fire Brigade, Surigao SAriling Galing ang Kaligtasan” and City, Surigao del Norte for Volunteer another Filipino term for “shield” used Organizations (VOs) Category; by early Filipinos as means of protection Barangay Organization Security from attacks of enemies or harmful Service – Barangay Emergency animals. (NCLM/PIA-Caraga)

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Services

RDC-Caraga urges stakeholders to support CARAT Expo 2016

The CARAT Expo 2016, which is scheduled on November 7-13, 2016, is envisioned to be an annual gathering of producers, suppliers, marketers, investors and buyers and is a step

towards advancing the agriculture sector of the region.

“The Caraga Region’s steady growth in terms of productivity and

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BUTUAN CITY – The Caraga Regional Development Council (RDC) is enjoining the regional line agencies and local government units to give full support to the Caraga Agri-Trade and Marketing Expo 2016 (CARAT Expo 2016) in view of the resolution passed by the Economic Development Committee and approved by the council through RDC chairperson and Surigao del Norte Gov. Sol Matugas.

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By: Venus L. Garcia

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number of households engaged in agriculture in 2014 is attributed to increased investments in agriculture and implementation of innovative strategies. Thus, the Carat Expo 2016, as a strategic venue for marketingmatching and agri-investment linkages, will showcase the best products of the region with the aim of creating interest among marketers and investors in the agriculture sector, and opening new opportunities from production to marketing domains,” remarked Mylah Faye Aurora Cariño, RDC vicechairperson.

to supplement the Philippine Cold Chain Project’s (PCCP) thrust of providing more focused marketing and trading initiatives to help increase productivity and create trade opportunities for small producers in Caraga.

With the Caraga agri, trade and marketing underway, it is poised to be the advantageous gateway for economic growth. This year, it will provide a great opportunity for small producers in Caraga to showcase their products, spur brilliant trading initiatives to help increase productivity, and gain other business instruments for

Meanwhile, Matugas also said that enhanced marketing strategies. (PIACARAT Expo 2016 was conceptualized Caraga)

ECC Caraga continues to address workers’ concerns

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By: Jennifer P. Gaitano

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BUTUAN CITY – “The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and its attached agencies which include our office - the Employees’ Compensation Commission (ECC) Caraga have continuously been addressing the workers’ concerns through holding different activities that will increase their knowledge and enhance their skills.”

This was the statement of Genevieve Elorde, administrative officer II of ECC Regional Extension Unit (REU) in Butuan City, during a press conference of the Regional Coordinating Committee chaired by

DOLE Caraga.

Elorde bared that in the month of July, they conducted the Quick Response Program to victims of a workrelated accident in a private company

in the city. “We provided P500.00 worth of grocery items to Aldrin Masamayor from Barangay Bading, and Julito Amper from Barangay Bancasi. They were also informed on the filing process for EC death claim,” she said.

month.

Meanwhile, Elorde further cited that they were able to conduct the accident investigation in a small-scale mining operation in Barangay Ellaperal, Placer, Surigao del Norte, where a

“As mandated by law, we, from poisonous gas that caused suffocation ECC will continue to formulate policies to local residents was reported. and guidelines for the improvement of the employees’ compensation The ECC is a DOLE-attached program; review and decide on government corporation tasked for appeal all EC claims disapproved policy coordination and guidance. It by the Systems; and initiate policies is also a quasi-judicial corporate entity and programs toward adequate created to implement the Employees’ occupational health and safety and Compensation Program (ECP). The accident prevention in the working ECP provides a package of benefits for environment,” Elorde underlined. public and private sector employees and their dependents in the event of

Saturnino “Jan” Estanio, Jr., an work-connected contingencies such anchorman from dxRS-RMN in Surigao as sickness, injury, disability or death.

City also received the same benefit last (PIA-Caraga)

DA pushes for completion of BUB, PAMANA projects

Batch 1 was attended by representatives from the provinces of Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, and Dinagat Islands. The second batch was comprised of representatives from Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur.

updating the status of implementation of projects under the two programs and discussion of issues and strategies for the smooth implementation of the projects.

DA Caraga regional director Edna The activity served as a venue for M. Mabeza, in her message, urged the

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BUTUAN CITY - To monitor and evaluate the implementation of projects, the Department of Agriculture (DA) Caraga through the Special Projects Section conducted the Bottom Up Budgeting (BUB) and PAMANA Program Mid-Year Assessment and Coordination meeting.

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By: Vanessa P. Sanchez

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participants to do everything to save the projects that can still be saved and beat the deadline in having the projects obligated and completed. She appealed to the local government units to complete all the required documents.

“DA has always been transparent in implementing projects, however, there are things beyond control which sometimes factors also in the delay of the project implementation,” she said.

“These projects are for the benefit of the farmers and fisherfolk so let us do everything we can to ensure its completion. And we need your full support to achieve that,” she further said.

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For 2013 to 2014, a total of 399 BUB projects which include Livelihood, Farm to Market Roads, Irrigation, Postharvest Facilities, and Fisheries

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were completed. For 2015, two BUB projects have been completed while 14 are still on-going. While for 2016, 34 BUB projects amounting to P35,815,184 were obligated.

On the other hand, PAMANA is the national government’s program and framework for peace and development and is implemented in areas affected by conflict and communities covered by existing peace agreements.

For PAMANA, of the 16 projects implemented in 2013, seven have been completed while nine are still on-going.

For 2014, all four FMR projects have been completed. Of the 10 projects targeted for 2015, three are on-going while seven are still on the pipeline.

While for 2016, 16 projects are targeted and three are already obligated. (DACaraga)

Army supports KBP Oplan Broadcastreeing 2016

By: 1Lt Karl Jan Devaras

Broadcasters (tv and radio) in Butuan City and Agusan del Norte have expressed their commitment to participate in the tree planting activity. Other partner stakeholders from the government agencies, nongovernment organizations, civil society organizations and academe are also expected to join.

This year’s broadcastreeing in the city is in partnership with the 4th CMO Battalion, Department of Environment and Natural Resources and Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Caraga.

The broadcastreeing is an

In a meeting with KBP, the said annual simultaneous and nationwide organizers finalized their plans and tree planting activity in support to preparations for the “Broadcastreeing the government’s National Greening 2016.”

Program (NGP). (4CMO, PA)

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LTC Rey Pasco, executive director of 4ID Advance Command Post, Philippine Army of this city, said they are very willing to assist the KBP, along with other stakeholders in the tree planting activity. “The 4th Civil Military Operations (Kasaligan) Battalion of 4ID, Philippine Army does not only seek to protect the lives and rights of the people, but also the environment where people lives.

With this effort of the KBP, we strongly express our support and participation for this year’s Broadcastreeing activity.

We have already prepared the planting site within the vicinity of Camp Bancasi,” he underscored.

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BUTUAN CITY – The 4th Infantry (Diamond) Division (4ID), Philippine Army here supports this year’s Oplan Broadcastreeing activity of the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP) Agusan del Norte-Butuan City Chapter set on August 6, 2016, 6:00 a.m. at Camp Bancasi planting site.

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66th Adlaw Hong Butuan Celebration 2 August 2016

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AgNor guv commits to environmental protection By: Nora C. Lanuza Molde

Thus, Matba said she has already mainstreamed the Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction Management (CCA-DRRM) plan to the

Provincial Physical Framework Plan.

“The same is true in the corresponding plans of the component local government units (LGUs) of the province and this ushered the 100 percent successful implementation of several measures aimed at mitigating and preventing the drastic effects of calamities, such as, the 100 percent completion of the formulation of the Local Climate Change Adaptation

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In her recent State of the Province Address here, Matba said the effects of Climate Change such as decreased in crop production, unreliable access to food and water and extreme weather patterns have already been felt in the province.

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BUTUAN CITY – Agusan del Norte governor Ma. Angelica AmanteMatba promised to work to protect the environment and cope with Climate Change.

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Plans and a total of five disaster mitigating infrastructure projects costing to P18 million were also implemented in response to the phenomenon,” she said.

and Mangrove reforestation and rehabilitation were also carried out by planting propagules to about 215 hectares of degraded mangrove areas.

In addition, gov. Matba said that in 2015, the DRRM program of the province has also provided assistance to affected families in the form of family food packs, emergency shelter assistance and burial assistance amounting to P8.266,949.92.

“Our efforts in this area earned for us a national recognition, placing 2nd in the 2015 National Gawad Kalasag Search for Disaster Resilient LGUs and Humanitarian Assistance in Provincial DRRMC Category,” gov. Matba said.

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Gov. Matba also acknowledged that the participation of the community is instrumental in the effort to mitigate the effects of environmental hazards through their involvement in rehabilitating degraded areas that include the production of about 2.8 million seedlings for planting in the degraded areas of the province

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Also, gov. Matba said that another key point in the drive to promote environmental integrity is the approval of the Ecological Solid Waste Management Plans (ESWMP) of the five municipalities of the province.

The plans of the remaining LGUs are already up for deliberation and hope to be completed by the end of this year. (PIA-Agusan del Norte)

DAR AgNor trains women farmers in coconut sugar production By: Gil E. Miranda

BUTUAN CITY - The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Agusan del Norte initiated a one-day skills training on Coconut Sap Sugar production, an agribusiness development assistance to the women Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARBs) in the province held recently at San Isidro, Kitcharao, Agusan del Norte.

The training was participated by 40 women ARBs who are members of cluster of ARB organizations that include Malambuong Kahugpongan sa

Kababaehan sa San Isidro (MAKAKASI), Jaliobong Masipag Farmers Organization (JAMAFO), and Jaliobong Irrigators Services Association (JISA).

The training allows the women to learn the technology to produce coco sugar as additional livelihood.

It also empowers women ARBs by making them less dependent on the income of their husbands.

of Agriculture (DA) and Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA).”

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ARB member Flordela Galo, one of the participants, said that the inputs from the training are useful when it comes to raising more income for her

Municipal Agrarian Reform family.

Program Officer Virginia Batosalem said, “Women ARB household The activity is a continuing members, who are looking for effort of the department to provide livelihood program to earn additional technical assistance to women ARBs of income for their family’s needs, were the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform trained to produce coconut sugar Program (CARP). (DAR-Agusan del in partnership with the Department Norte)

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AgNor turns over RabMIS to LGUs By: Aimee B. Sienes

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BUTUAN CITY - The provincial government of Agusan del Norte turned over the Rabies Management Information System (RabMIS) and equipment to the city and municipalities of the province during the convocation at the Capitol lobby on Monday.

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Provincial governor Ma. Angelica Rosedell M. Amante-Matba handedover the computer sets to the different local government units (LGUs) assisted

by Provincial Board Members Aquino W. Gambe and Elizabeth Marie R. Calo.

rabies record keeping of the mandatory registration of dogs (3 months old and above) by their respective dog owners.

The RabMIS data include 1) dog-antirabies vaccination, 2) dog population monitoring, 3) dog impounding, 4) dog adoption and euthanasia, 5) dog control status, 6) dog population control, 7) dog bite cases, 8) animal and human rabies case report, 9) human anti-rabies vaccine recipients and 10) vaccine inventory. The old system will replace the old recording system with the comfort and ease of computer mouse and search buttons.

Dr. Joseph Rizalyndo P. Dargantes, Veterinarian IV of the province, initiated the RabMIS program with the help of Paul Cupay of the Management Information System Division of the Provincial Governor’s Office in the creation of the said system and assistance from the Provincial Planning and Development Office, Provincial Health Office and Provincial Social Welfare, Population, The said event was witnessed Nutrition and Services Office. by the officials and employees of the provincial government of Agusan del

RabMIS is a computer-based anti- Norte. (LGU-Agusan del Norte)

Meat-cutting plant to rise in Butuan By: Anna Gail Carreon

As true partners for growth, Caraganons are not only assured that the meat they will buy is clean and fresh but more importantly, it benefits the little guys at the very start of the food chain – the backyard farmers.

In a statement released from Pilmico, this kind of project has never been done before and with the plant’s expected success, it can be a business

Pilmico and its project partners model that can be replicated in other are looking forward to the plant’s parts of the country. completion, largely because of the impact it will have on the Caraga Plans for the official launch of region’s economy and its local the meat-cutting plant is scheduled in farmers.

October, it was learned. (Pilmico)

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The facility will not only provide fresh, quality and safe meat to Butuanons and nearby provinces, but it also gives local backyard farmers assured profit through the business model developed by Winrock and Pilmico. Local Caraga farmers are provided the right genetics and Pilmico feeds essential to producing quality pork.

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BUTUAN CITY – Officials and representatives from Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development – Philippine Cold Chain Project/ United States Department of Agriculture, Happy Enterprises & Resources, Inc., and Pilmico Animal Nutrition Corporation led recently the groundbreaking ceremony of the new meat-cutting facility in the city.

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Photo Gallery Agusan del Norte Evaluation for the Best Performing ADACs

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Agusan del Norte Provincial Peace and Order Council Meeting Provincial Training Center, Capitol Compound, Butuan City 3 August 2016

AgSur to establish Outreach DropIn Center for drug victims

PROSPERIDAD, Agusan del Sur - The provincial government of Agusan del Sur is set to establish an Outreach Drop-In Center (ODIC) right at the provincial government center that will cater the illegal drug victims while later on forge responsibility partnership with the 13 municipalities and the lone city of Bayugan in order to sustain other logistical needs for rehabilitation.

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Photo from Armando Gomez

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In a province-wide orientation on Thursday, July 21 on Drop-In Program for Substance Abuse conducted at the Provincial Learning Center by an international illegal drug menace expert Mark Larry Chua attended by the 14 mayors, municipal chiefs of police and Municipal Social Welfare and Development Officers, it was learned that there are already 65,000 persons who submitted themselves to the proper authorities as users and pushers of illegal drugs nation-wide, and still counting.

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“Our target here is to understand the right definitions of terms so that we will arrive at the right solution of problems. For those who are victims of illegal drugs for example, we cannot immediately call them addicts but instead, we call them people on drug disorder. Like other illnesses, there are maintenance medicines for those suffering from drug disorder,” Chua said.

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According to Chua, the mission of the provincial government is to educate its constituents and develop resources for recovery where substance disorder is understood. With this mission, it is envisioned that the provincial government will develop homegrown medical specialists that will cater the victims while disseminating that the provincial government has already moved to address the issues on illegal drugs.

volunteers must have experience on substance disorder so that they already know the components of treatment like assessment and other activities. This is our way of reaching out our partners called outreach objective. Our goal therefore is to establish contacts, build trust, develop relationship and provide needed linkages,” Chua said.

Chua said the establishment of ODIC at the provincial government center and as suggested, in every municipality and city, is to execute resident medication. Presently, they are conducting screening and assessment at the municipal level, endorsement for rehabilitation to the provincial level where lightly affected are treated in their respective municipalities, and group counseling.

Agusan del Sur Gov. Adolph Edward Plaza asks all mayors to set aside funds for the drug program because according to him, the situation has already reach the alarming level and is right in front of every stakeholders. Gov. Plaza also urges everyone attending the orientation to ask anything they missed to understand so that willingness to share will not be hard to achieve.

“This is budgeting time, and I am asking all mayors to please give your utmost attention to this situation by setting aside funds to help address the financial requirements to this program of eliminating the illegal drug problem in our country. The situation is right in

“In setting the substance use front of us now and therefore urgent recovery and enlightenment (SURE) actions are badly needed,” Gov. Plaza program, we need volunteers but these said. (AgSur PIO/PIA-Agusan del Sur)

Army conducts free medical checkup, hair cut in AgSur barangay

It was learned that the said activity is aimed to entice the relationship of military among civilian populace.

Some 60 individuals have availed of the free haircut and 94 in medical check-up with the total of 154

individuals that successfully received the aforementioned services being brought by the 42nd CMO company.

“We are so happy and overwhelmed with the appreciation and active participation of our constituents that resulted to a very harmonious and successful event. We also look forward to continue what transpired during this activity,” said 42nd CMO company commanding officer Capt. Edwin Fuertes. (JPG/42CMO, PA/PIA-Caraga)

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This is in partnership with the Municipal Health Office headed by Dr. Felma Caybot, MHO II for their free consultation and free check-up to all the residents of Purok 3-C in the said barangay.

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PROSPERIDAD, Agusan del Sur – As part of its community relations activities, the 42nd Civil Military Operation (CMO) ‘’Panaghiusa’’ Company, 4th CMO Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, Philippine Army recently conducted its ‘’Libreng Gupit Program’’ in Barangay Awa, Prosperidad, this province.

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P170K worth of illegal logs from AgSur town seized By: PCI Charity S Galvez

Photo from PIO PRO Caraga

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BUTUAN CITY - Operatives of Caraga Police and personnel from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) recently conducted an operation on PNP LOI SANGYAMAN or the campaign against illegal logging that resulted in the confiscation of 147 logs worth P170,000.

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Police Regional Office Caraga regional director PCSupt. Rolando Felix said that on August 3, 2016, in Trento, Agusan del Sur, the operating troops apprehended an Isuzu truck with Plate Number KEB 505 driven

by Makmak Guzman and owned

by Genes Montana, loaded with 37 pieces of Gubas logs valued at P38,255.

Also, another 74 pieces abandoned Lawaan logs valued at P98,400 were also confiscated in Brgy.

San Ignacio, Trento, Agusan del Sur during said operation.

Felix said that this is part of the intensified and continuing campaign against all forms of criminality by the Caraga police in coordination with other law enforcement agencies. Thus,

Another Isuzu Truck with Plate he urged the active collaboration of Number MDR 938, loaded with 36 the community and stakeholders by pieces of Gubas logs valued at providing information to the police.

P33,600 was also captured.

(PNP–PIO/PIA-Caraga)

Photo Gallery Department of Agriculture Caraga Press Conference/ Media Briefing 1 August 2016

Balanghai Eagles Club, Fraternal Order Eagles @PIA Caraga Regional Officce, Butuan City

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PNP condemns abduction of 3 cops, 1 civilian employee in Surigao Norte town

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SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte – The Philippine National Police (PNP) Regional Office 13 denounced and deeply condemned the atrocity conducted by the lawless armed group with the recent abduction of three PNP members and one NonUniformed Personnel (NUP) on Sunday, July 24, 2016 in Barangay Cagtinae, Malimono town.

The four abducted victims identified as SPO3 Santiago B. Lamanilao, presently assigned at the Surigao City Police Station; PO3 Jayroll H. Bagayas, PO2 Caleb C. Sinaca and NUP Rodrigo T. Angob, all assigned at Malimono Municipal Police Station were abducted by more or less 10 lawless armed group wearing military uniform believed to be members of the

New People’s Army (NPA).

According to the witnesses, the victims were seen tied in both hands while being brought to the mountainous area.

The PNP-Regional Public Safety Battalion (RPSB) Caraga in coordination with the Armed Forces of the Philippine

peace and order in the region. The PNP is also calling the NPA members to lay down their arms, abandon the armed struggle and return to the comfort of their families and assist the police in the enforcement agencies in bringing

Further, the Crisis Management peace in the region.

Committee of Malimono headed by Mayor Teodoro F. Sinaca was activated The PNP and government troops to effectively handle the present crisis solicit the active support of the public situation in the area. to help in locating the whereabouts of the suspects for their immediate arrest

All line units of the PNP-Regional by giving relevant information to the Office 13 were placed on full alert status authorities through the social media and directed to be extra vigilant and (twitter or Facebook Page-Philippine implement Target Hardening Security National Police or through the following: Measures to pre-empt NPA’s hostile Dial 117 or text 2920 Regional Tactical plans and other threat groups-related Operation Center (RTOC) hotline violent activities. number- Globe: 0906-320-0220- Smart: 0998-970-1176 or Surigao del Norte

The public is assured that the PPO TOC: 09985580966. (PNP-Regional PNP in collaboration with the AFP will Office 13, PPO-SDN/PIA-Surigao del remain relentless in maintaining the Norte)

By: Robert E. Roperos

BUTUAN CITY – Preparations are on-going for the 15th Human Resource and Skills Development (HRSD) Conference. Caraga Region will host the annual gathering of TechnicalVocational Sector in Mindanao on August 9-11, 2016 in Surigao City.

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15th HRSD Conference set in Surigao City

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(AFP) are conducting hot pursuit and checkpoint operations and exerting its relentless effort to track down and locate the abductors and bring them to justice.

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Rosanna A. Urdaneta will discuss on the “Challenges and Opportunities in Human Capital Investment.”

TESDA Region VII Director Florencio F. Sunico, Jr. will be presenting “Leading Organizational Change” while National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Regional Director Myla Faye Aurora Cariño is set to discuss the “Education and Mindanao

“President Rodrigo Duterte was Development”. invited to give his keynote speech and right now, we are waiting for his The event is jointly organized by confirmation,” she said. Aside from the Caraga Association of Technical the president of the Philippines, other Vocational Institutions, Inc. (CATVII) dignitaries who were invited include: and TESDA-Caraga anchored on Former TESDA Secretary and now the theme “Onwards TVET: Changes Senator Emmanuel Joel J. Villanueva and Transitions Towards 2020.” The who will give an Inspirational Talk; TESDA conference aims to convene as Sec. Guiling A. Mamondiong, Labor one and unified sector in technicalSecretary Silvestre Bello III who will speak vocational education and training on the “Philippine Employment Trends in in Mindanao discussing, sharing and the Context of Global Development”. exchanging common points that would significantly contribute to

Also, TESDA Deputy Director- national and regional TVET success.

General for Policies and Planning (TESDA-Caraga)

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Liza B. Budtan, Regional Operations Division (ROD) Chief of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)-Caraga said no less than President Rodrigo R. Duterte was invited to be the keynote speaker of the event for which some 600 participants from the six regions in Mindanao are expected to attend.

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DTI-Surigao Norte to conduct business matching activity during MinBizCon SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte – The provincial office of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will conduct a business matching activity during the 25th Mindanao Business Conference (MinBizCon) on August 24-26, 2016 to be held at Gateway Hotel, this city.

Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) coming from various areas in Mindanao will be joining the conference having various business interests.

The DTI Caraga Regional Office was tapped by the MinBizCon organizers to facilitate the business matching activity.

Negapatan further said that the local government units can promote their priority economic development projects needing private sector investment as well as their tourist attractions by distributing promotional materials that will provide vital information about their locality.

Meanwhile, Surigao Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) president Concepcion R. Paqueo said businessmen, officers and members of

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He encouraged existing and potential entrepreneurs to join the conference and explore possible business matching opportunities.

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DTI Surigao del Norte provincial director Celestino L. Negapatan said the business matching being one of the activities of the conference is intended to give opportunities to participants having business projects needing investors, equipment, technologies and marketing linkages to meet and discuss potential partners, suppliers, distributors or service providers.

For more details and clarification on the said conference and the business matching activity, just visit the DTI provincial office located at the 2nd Floor, Simtoco Business Center, Burgos Street or contact at telephone number (086) 826-2373 and the SCCI at telephone number (086) 826-7716.

(SDR/DTI-Surigao del Norte/PIA-Surigao del Norte)

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SERTSS members showcase talents during rescuers summit’s cultural night

SERTSS Cantilan was proclaimed as Darling of the Night, while SERTSS Lanuza and SERTSS Hinatuan were awarded as 1st runner up and 2nd runner up, respectively.

as best in swimwear attire, while best in gown was given to SERTSS Hinatuan, and SERTSS Cagwait grabbed the “Best in Interview.”

For female SERTSS member volunteers,

For “Macho Gay” challenge, ten seven contenders joined the Video-K contenders used an improvised apparel challenge.

SERTSS Cantilan was using a maximum of five triangular proclaimed as winner. bandages for swimwear attire and a maximum of 15 triangular bandages in Other lined-up activities for the fourtheir gown attire without using pins. day event include Coastal Clean-Up and Mangrove Planting in Lanuza town.

Also, SERTSS Cantilan was awarded (NGBT/PIA-Surigao del Sur)

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TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur – The members of the Search and Emergency Response Team of Surigao del Sur (SERTSS) from the 10 local government units (LGUs) of this province have shown their amazing talents during the Rescuers Summit and Rescue Group Exercise – “Cultural Night presentation” held at the covered court of Lanuza Surf Camp in Lanuza town on July 26.

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By: Nida Grace Barcena-Tranquilan

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30 Senior High students undergo BLS training in SurSur By: Nida Grace Barcena-Tranquilan

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TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur – Some 30 senior high school students of Solomon P. Lozada National High School in Bayabas town underwent a three-day First Aid/ Basic Life Support Training spearheaded by the local government unit (LGU) of Bayabas thru the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) recently.

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Bayabas Search and Emergency Response Team of Surigao del Sur and some members of the MDRRM council assisted the facilitators/trainors in supervising the youth volunteers during the actual demonstrations on different activities.

“This not just a three-day training.

Let it be a lifetime commitment,” said MDRRM Council chairperson and mayor Ma. Clarita Garcia Limbaro.

“I am happy, thankful and proud, that despite your age, I can see your willingness to be part of a life-saving

community,” Mayor Limbaro added.

The said activity is part of the month-long celebration of National Disaster Consciousness Month with the theme, “Kahandaan at Pagtugon sa Sakuna, Tungkulin ng Bawat Isa.” (NGBT/PIA-Surigao del Sur)

“Mission Accomplished” vs illegal mining operations in SurSur By: Greg Tataro Jr.

TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur – The Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO), this province, headed by Edgar Valentin, submitted to Gov. Vicente Pimentel, Jr. the result of an accomplished mission to rid of illegal mining operations in Barobo town, 105 kilometers south, this city. two operators “were associated with Chinese Nationals.” He also warned that nobody had “to go back to the area” again.

Before Valentin proceeded to the area in Barangay Tambis, where three small scale mining operators were doing business, he coordinated first with Col. Isidro Purisima, commander of the 402nd Infantry Brigade of the Philippine Acting on the request of no Army (PA) “for our security assistance,” less than Mayor Felixberto “Berting” it was learned.

Urbiztondo, Gov. Pimentel confirmed issuing a CDO for Barobo town recently.

As good gesture from the army, the team of the PENRO, together The CDO copy issued by the with MENRO Ronnie Martizano and a governor which was obtained from representative of Barobo town, were PENRO Valentin pointed out that “It backed up by 1Lt. Michael Pascua with has been observed that illegal smallhis troops. scale mining within the vicinity of Tambis, Barobo, Surigao del Sur still

Valentin cited three operators proliferate, notwithstanding the cease who were said to have been served and desist order issued by the previous with the CDO—Lyneth Mosquera, administration and the MGB, causing Giselle Bahalla, and Eugene Sanchez, damage and injury to the environment.” adding that except for latter, the (Radyo ng Bayan-Tandag)

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In an exclusive interview, PENRO Valentin bared that two separate sets of CDO might be coming out anytime for small-scale illegal mining operations in Cantilan and Lingig, all of this province.

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He handed his report the next day, July 21, immediately after carrying out the Cease and Desist Order (CDO) by the governor, himself, dated July 20, 2016.

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Lesser Pinoys are smoking - FNRI survey By: Ma. Idelia G. Glorioso

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Do you have any idea on the We all know that smoking is smoking status of Filipinos now? addictive. Once you start smoking, it is hard to give up. The best rule is never to

As shown in the latest survey by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST), the proportion of current smokers, 20 years old and above decreased from 31.0% in 2008 to 25.4% in 2013.

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Current smokers are those who smoked during the survey either on a “daily� or on a regular/occasional basis; those who do not smoke daily but who smoke at least weekly or those who smoke less often than weekly (WHO 2008).

start smoking.

Looking at the prevalence by age groups, smoking greatly occurs among But if the habit has been formed, the 40-49 years old while the poorest here are simple tips on how to stop quintiles still have the highest rates of smoking: smoking.

- Decide to stop smoking and set

the time when you’ll quit smoking.

- Throw away all cigarettes, cigars, matches, lighters and ashtrays.

- Watch out for any untoward signs (withdrawal syndrome), such as nausea, cold-clammy perspiration, trembling and restlessness in a week or two. avoid alcoholic beverages and do not smoke to help prevent lifestyle-related

- Get involved in different physical non-communicable diseases”. activities to divert craving for cigarettes.

For more information on food

- Use the money saved from not and nutrition, write or call: Dr. Mario buying cigarettes to get a special gift V. Capanzana, Director, Food and for yourself.

Nutrition Research Institute, Department of Science and Technology, General

- Avoid going to places where Santos Avenue, Bicutan, Taguig City; cigarettes can be bought and where Telephone / Fax Nos: (02) 837-2934 or people smoke.

(02) 837-3164; Direct Line 839-1839; DOST Trunk Line:837-2071 to 82 local

- Avoid lightning even just one 2296 or 2284; e-mail: mcv@fnri.dost. cigarette. This will lead to another gov.ph or mar_v_c@yahoo.com; FNRIand still another until the habit is back, DOST website: http://www.fnri.dost. without you knowing it. gov.ph. Like our Facebook page at facebook.com/FNRI.DOST or follow our

- Carefully observe your diet to twitter account at twitter.com/FNRI_ avoid gaining weight.

DOST. (S&T Media Services)

- Tell friends and relatives that you stopped smoking cigarette to get their support.

As one of the government efforts to remind the public, the FNRI-DOST included smoking in the 2012 Nutritional Guidelines for Filipinos (NGF) 10th message: “be physically active, make healthy food choices, manage stress,

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- Drink plenty of water.

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Feeding programs address hunger, malnutrition and performance among school children

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MANILA - Average diets of Filipino school-age children 6 to 12 years old are poor in quantity and quality, according to the 2013 National Nutrition Survey by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST). Of these children, four in five were at-risk of inadequate energy intake and almost one in two was at-risk of inadequate protein intake.

Coming to school on empty to become sluggish, less attentive and stomachs compromises the less participative. School performance productivity of children, as they tend may be affected over time if this

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increase energy, protein and iron intakes by as much as 41.6, 24.6 and

Given the link between diets, 31.1 percent, respectively. nutrition and performance in observation studies, these findings By the end of the school term, could play a significant role in the a decrease in the prevalence of school-age children’s performance in underweight by 9.5 percentage school as well as school participation points among SFP participants, while rates. a 5.1 percentage point increase in the prevalence of underweight among

School feeding programs (SFP) non-SFP participants, were observed. bridge this hunger gap, at least for the period that a child attends school.

In addition, significantly higher Private companies had partnered mean quarter grade average was with the Department of Education recorded among SFP participants (DepEd) in its “Adopt-a-School” with an average grade of 79.2 – strategy in order to complement and 81.2 percent, compared to non-SFP maximize resources. Initiatives from participants with an average grade private companies came in their of 78.6 – 80.2 percent. corporate social responsibility (CSR) function.

The sustainability of the school feeding program appears high with

A retrospective evaluation the strong support of the school and of school feeding programs (SFP) the parent-volunteers in the private implemented by a private renewable company’s SFP. energy company in 24 partner-schools for the school year 2012 – 2013 in five A limitation of the evaluation host communities was conducted by study’s research design is that results the FNRI-DOST from July to August, are considered associations rather 2013. than attributions to the school feeding programs.

The SFPs were evaluated in terms of potential contribution of foods The evaluation of this program served to recommended energy is part of the research functions of and protein intakes, nutritional status the Nutrition Intervention, Evaluation and mean quarter grade average as and Policy Section of the FNRI-DOST. compared with schools without the The FNRI-DOST recognizes the value feeding program. of investments in packaging nutrition intervention delivery systems and

Depending on meals served and nutrition policy research in addressing duration of feeding, results showed malnutrition among vulnerable Filipino that the SFP had the potential to population groups.

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DSWD launches Virtual Operations Center for disaster management

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QUEZON CITY Information on government’s disaster management and response is now made readily available to the public through the Virtual Operations Center (VOC), launched this morning by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through its Disaster Response and Management Bureau (DReAMB).

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The development of the operations center is in line with Section V, Rule III of the Implementing Rules and Regulation of Republic Act 10121—otherwise known as the “Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010.″

and Providing Guidelines Therefore”.

“We want the public to have more access to government information and services that they can use to secure and promote their welfare and safety during disasters. Information is power, and we want this power to be used by Filipinos so they themselves can find means to prepare for calamities and help themselves immediately when calamities strike,” DSWD Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo earlier statement.

This is in support to Executive Order No. 2, series of 2016 of President Rodrigo R. Duterte entitled: “Operationalizing in the Executive Branch the People’s Constitutional Right to Information and the State Policies to Full Public Disclosure and Transparency in the Public Service

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The public can view and download information through the site on: Hazards, through the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) and partner-agencies of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST); exposure datasets from the Philippine Statistics Authority and the DSWD Listahanan; datasets of

The lifeblood of the Virtual OpCen is the committed, vibrant, pro-active “nagmamalasakit” DSWD disaster response community from the municipal and provincial links, Social Welfare and Development Teams (SWADT), Regional and Central Office staff committed to the vision for disaster response to become the world’s standard in the promotion of a safe and resilient Filipino Society. It is the DSWD’s vision to provide timely, inclusive, apolitical, accountable, efficient, and effective services in the management of disaster response.

The Virtual OpCen may be accessed through the DSWD website at http://www.dswd.gov.ph or directly at http://dromic.dswd.gov.ph (DSWD/ RJJB/lfb/PIA-NCR)

DILG calls on media for disaster preparedness collaboration

PASIG CITY - The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is calling on media dubbed as the” fourth estate” of the government for collaboration in promoting disaster preparedness.

“Media is a pervasive and powerful tool in informing and calling to action the Filipino people to be preemptive. Media can be a productive

partner of the government in saving lives through correct and effective disaster preparedness,” said DILG Secretary Ismael “Mike” D. Sueno.

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Castro added, “Information is power, and we want this power to be used by Filipinos so they themselves can find means to prepare for calamities and help themselves immediately when calamities strike. The VirtualOpCen is one of our efforts to bring information closer to the people.”

evacuation centers; situational reports on DSWD response to disasters; status of relief resources and standby funds available for disaster response; and, predictive analytics and maps for situational awareness and visualization.

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O. Castro, OIC Disaster Response Operations Monitoring and Information Center and the Virtual OpCen who presented the project said, “It is our goal to continually improve the mechanisms for disaster response. The sharing of information through this facility is a very important step towards attaining our shared vision for disaster response.”

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Sueno said that the Department welcomes cooperation with the media in advocating disaster risk reductionclimate change adaptation (DRRCCA) initiatives.

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NCR Regional Director, explained that Listong Pamilyang Pilipino is a component of the DILG’s Operation Listo, an advocacy program in strengthening the disaster preparedness of local government units using the

“We invite our friends in the print, whole-of-government approach. television, radio, and online media for beneficial teamwork on disaster “Ang isang Listong Pamilyang preparedness because it is a shared Pilipino ay may alam, maagap, at responsibility of all sectors,” he said. handang-handa sa anumang sakuna tulad ng pagbaha, lindol, at daluyong,”

Along with the drive against crime said Agustin. and corruption, disaster preparedness is one of the top priorities of the Fifteen families from different parts DILG.? The DILG Secretary is the Vice- of Metro Manila, who joined the DZMM Chairperson for Disaster Preparedness raffle promos, each won an emergency of the National Disaster Risk Reduction balde or “e-balde”, which contains and Management Council. things needed in case of disaster such

as ready-to-eat food, water, first-aid

Recently, the DILG through its and hygiene kits, flashlights, and radio National Capital Regional office and transistor, among others. the Public Affairs and Communication Service collaborated with DZMM’s “Red They were also given the Alert” program in conducting a disaster Gabay at Mapa, a family guide to preparedness lecture to hundreds action before, during and after a of families on how to be a “Listong disaster. It requires families to make Pamilyang Pilipino” at the San Andres a household plan determining their Complex in Manila. evacuation routes, family meeting points, and safe places in their home.

Maria Lourdes L. Agustin, DILG- (DILG)

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