Caraga InFocus –September 30- October 06, 2017

CONTENTS

Volume 1, No. 79 30 September - 06 October 2017

ASEAN NEWS

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ASEAN heads of civil service to join CSC’s Leadership Series ASEAN members strengthen convergence for humanitarian action

REGIONAL NEWS

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APO, DAP accept participants for selflearning e-course DOST Caraga trains LGUs on utilizing tools for DRR OWWA Caraga holds capability building for PESO officers

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PROVINCIAL NEWS

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SurSur town hosts 3rd quarter NSED in Caraga LPCC Cabadbaran revitalized under the new leadership 2 AgSur pioneering women entrepreneurs exhibit products in 14th China ASEAN Exposition Breaking barriers for PWDs through SLP

HEALTH NEWS

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Calcium is the least consumed micronutrient in the Filipino diet

MINDANAO NEWS

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GRP sets up 1st CARHRIHL monitoring station in Davao Hope, compassion reign over at the peace month culmination in Iligan

NATIONAL NEWS

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House okays maternal healthcare measure PH-Japan to work on Bangsamoro Road Network Development Project, Davao City By-pass

News Briefs

For the month of September 2017, the Phil. Red Cross Agusan del Norte-Butuan City chapter was able to collect a total of P1,207,760.00 blood processing fees.

The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Agusan del Norte, through its Project ConVERGE targeted abaca production in the 300-hectare farms of the Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARBs) and Indigenous Peoples (IPs) in four municipalities (Tubay, Jabonga, Kitcharao and Santiago) of TUJAKITSAN ARC cluster in Agusan Norte.

The Department of Agriculture (DA) Caraga’s assistance does not only stop with production support for the farmers. The agency also lingers to promote agricultural development by providing the policy framework, public investment, and support needed for domestic and export-oriented business enterprises.

Talacogon Municipal Police Station led by Police Senior Inspector Guillermo Ibale Jr, officer-in-charge, conducted the Barangay Peacekeeping Action Teams (BPATs) Training at the Talacogon old gym, Brgy. Isidro.

Cover Story

Lumad voices, top priority in Butuan

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UTUAN CITY - On its pursuit of just and lasting peace anchored on inclusivity and unity, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process’ (OPAPP) Peace Buzz made its fifth stop in Butuan to converse with the Lumads on September 27.

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During a press conference, Undersecretary Diosita Andot, imparted that OPAPP is using this opportunity to focus on peace education and discussions with the Indigenous People (IP) to merge their aspirations with OPAPP’s vision on attaining a just and lasting peace.

possible opportunities to participate in the peace process.)

(We have a peace table for the IPs alone and this is a very good development because, whereas in the past, this sector is not much heard.

Now they are given a venue, and all

As part of the region’s efforts on celebrating the National Peace Consciousness Month, Caraga launched the “Dalan sa Kalinaw” or the “Roadmap for Peace”, with one of

Simultaneously, activities were held in Caraga’s regional center, including the Communicator’s Peace forum on Comprehensive Agreement on Respect for Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law

“Mayroon tayong peace tables (CARHRIHL). for the IPs alone and this is a very good development because, whereas in the Since the inception of OPAPP’s IP past, ang sektor na ito ay hindi halos Peace Table, the peace agency has naririnig. Ngayon, binibigyan natin been open to hearing out the Lumads sila ng puwang at binibigyan talaga of CARAGA. From the men and natin sila ng all possible opportunities women, to their youth sectors, peace to participate in the peace process,” conversations were conducted in the Andot shared. region.

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its four main points focusing on the IPs The Peace Buzz kicked off in of CARAGA. Baguio City with the framed prayer offering for people of Marawi residing

Through the theme “Puso Para in Iligan highlighting the event. It sa Kapayapaan, Magkaisa Para sa then proceeded to Quezon City with Bayan”, OPAPP placed highlight on the ceremonial ringing of the World the people’s passion for peace and Peace Bell. Afterwards, it went to their efforts in working together amidst Legazpi City, Albay and was joined by diversity.

Bb. Pilipinas Grand International 2017 and National Peace Ambassadress

Butuan supported this call through Elizabeth Clenci, to entertain the the city’s “Commitment for Peace,” children and disabled folks residing signed by national and local officials in Sagrada Familia Foundation. In and the residents of Butuan City. the island of Samar, it witnessed the launching of Samar’s “Peace and

The Peace Buzz is a caravan that Prosperity Roadmap”. will travel nationwide to showcase and highlight the peace building efforts of The Peace Buzz will continue the government and provide updates its Mindanao journey to the “Crown on development of the peace process. Jewel” city of Davao, followed by a stop The Peace Buzz will drop by key cities to in Cotabato City before concluding in engage and collaborate with different Iligan City for the closing of the peace stakeholders. month on October 1. (OPAPP)

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Photo Gallery Senior Citizens Week Celebration Elderlympics

OSCA Bldg., J Rosales Ave., Butuan City 02 October 2017

ASEAN heads of civil service to join CSC’s Leadership Series

QUEZON CITY - The Civil Service Commission’s Civil Service Institute caps the 2017 Leadership Series with a forum on “Innovation Leadership” slated November 3 at the Conrad Manila Hotel, Pasay City.

The forum coincides with the 2nd ASEAN Heads of Civil Service Retreat on November 2-3 which the CSC is holding as part of the country’s hosting of the 2017 Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Delegates to the ASEAN Civil Service Retreat are expected to attend the CSC-CSI leadership forum.

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The learning event aims to cultivate different leadership styles in organizations to influence employees in producing creative ideas, outputs, services, and solutions.

The program also seeks to generate interest among the present and future

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leaders in government towards having the desire to know, understand, and live an innovative culture in the workplace that would help them operate in challenging and unpredictable circumstances; introduce innovative thinking, systems, and tools that are essential for heightened organizational performance; and share best practices of innovation leadership in various institutions and enable participants to choose which among these are apt with their leadership styles in their organization.

2,500 leaders since 2014.

Themes for the previous quarters were Diversity and Leadership (March), Visionary Leadership (June), and Leading Smart Organizations (September).

Interested individuals may register online at https://goo.gl/yoKAsZ (first come-first served basis). A certificate of completion with eight (8) leadership and managerial training hours will be given to participants who have successfully completed the program/

The CSI Leadership Series is a course. learning and networking event held on a quarterly basis designed to inspire The leadership series registration government executives, directors and fee is P5,000 per participant. For managers to continually enhance their inquiries, call 931-8019; 931-7939 local leadership effectiveness. It showcases 302 and look for Mr. Mark Anthony G. the emerging trends and best practices Malitan (+639164419617), or send an of successful leaders and managers in email to markanthonymalitan@gmail. both the government and the private com or csi.leadership@csc.gov.ph. sectors, and has attracted more than (CSC)

ASEAN members strengthen convergence for humanitarian action

MANILA - A regional symposium for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was orchestrated to provide a stronger platform in addressing humanitarian challenges faced by the region held at the Manila Hotel, 2 to 3 October.

In his keynote address during the symposium dubbed Strengthening Convergence for Humanitarian Action in the ASEAN, Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) Secretary Jesus Dureza acknowledged that violent extremism as an emerging

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problem that the Philippines and all ASEAN countries are experiencing.

He said that modern technology has been an effective tool in countering the extremists in war, but with a great price.

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“We see missiles, smart bombs today and drones providing how to kill efficiently and quickly the enemy. With all these emergence of technology now, we lose the humanity part.

Sometimes, we forget what effect it has to victims, especially innocent civilians,” he expressed.

set to explore convergence amongst the fundamentals of the International Humanitarian Law, religious norms and customary practices that would eventually lead to a set of recommendations highlighting best practices in addressing humanitarian issues.

Dureza added that Marawi is an “eye-opener” to all countries because violent extremism became a “new game that has no rules that go for humanitarian law, human rights or respect for non-combatants”.

Further discussions in this symposium included the challenges faced in translating humanitarian principles and religious values into practice, ways to increase protection of vulnerable groups, health care, children and education, persons deprived of liberty

“The recent experience in Marawi while addressing conflict, and the ways is a very big learning experience for forward. us. While you have seen the tragedy of man’s inhumanity to man, I think we Around 170 participants from should draw lessons from this in order various stakeholders took part in the that we can better improve on how we discussion including representatives can jointly handle similar situations that from ASEAN member states, will eventually become bigger and International Committee of the Red more threatening if we in the ASEAN still Cross, ASEAN Institute for Peace and continue to consider it less important,” Reconciliation, national government he shared. agencies, international organizations, civil society organizations and OPAPP.

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Photo Gallery Philippine Statistics Authority Caraga 28th National Statistics Month Press Conference Butuan City 02 October 2017

REGIONAL NEWS

APO, DAP accept participants for self-learning e-course By: Venus L. Garcia

BUTUAN CITY – The Asian Productivity Organization (APO), in cooperation with the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) as the National Productivity Organization (NPO), is currently accepting participants in the self-learning e-courses on Rural Entrepreneurship Development until February 10, 2018, and on Agritourism Business Development until December 2 , 2017.

The target participants for the e-course on Rural Entrepreneurship Development are managers of Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs), government officers, representatives of nongovernment organizations (NGOs), academics, extension officers and other personnel engaged in planning, training and/or promoting rural businesses and startups and consultancy services on profit-generating economic activities in rural communities.

Chairperson Mylah Faye Aurora Cariño, the course was designed to build the capabilities of the participants who are engaged in business advisory services and are interested to initiate businesses in rural areas.

“The first module will be an introduction to entrepreneurship development, followed by developing entrepreneurial ideas into action plan, to financial modelling for sustainable rural enterprise, and so on and so forth,”

According to National Economic said Cariño.

Development Authority (NEDA) Caraga Regional Director and acting On the other hand, the e-course Regional Development Council (RDC) on Agritourism Business Development 30 September - 06 October, 2017

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aims to help enhance the knowledge and skills of agritourism development advocates necessary for successfully organizing, planning, and funding the identification, development, and promotion of high-potential farmbased tourism experience.

The seven modules for the said e-course include the introduction to agritourism opportunities; tourism trends and traveller behavior; sustainable tourism development; engaging stakeholders for collective impact; developing differentiated agritourism experience; creating effective agritourism promotional strategies; and successful case studies of agritourism.

intermittent quizzes for self-assessment and one final examination, with a minimum score of 70 percent to qualify in acquiring an e-certificate courtesy of APO, and also be given preference for the selection to attend the followup face-to-face multi-country APO project.

Interested individuals can register directly in the APO web portal, http:// www.eapo-tokyo.org. Those already registered can access the course by using the assigned username and password.

For queries, participants may contact Michael del Mundo or Bonna Frias of APO/NPO secretariat at (02)

Accordingly, the e-courses consist 631-2143 or (02) 631-0921 local 110, or of seven to nine modules and three email them at apolugrantees@yahoo. quizzes. The participant has to take com.ph. (VLG/PIA-Caraga)

DOST Caraga trains LGUs on utilizing tools for DRR By: Aliana Gene Sarmiento

BUTUAN CITY – Planning, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Information Technology (IT) officers from the eleven (11) Local Government Units (LGU) in the region participated in two separate trainings on utilizing and implementing the outputs of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and CSU-LiDAR for disaster preparedness on September 25-28.

A total of 38 planning and DRR officers from LGUs of Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Dinagat Islands, Butuan City, Cabadbaran City, Bayugan City, Bislig City, Surigao City and municipality of

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Jabonga participated in the first two-day training entitled “Training on Hydrometeorological Hazards in Caraga and Utilizing the Output of CSU LiDAR-Based Hazard and Resource Maps as Tools for DRRM and Development Planning.”

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The chief meteorological officer of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) in Bancasi station, Engineer Lolita Vinalay presented the hydrological and meteorological or hydromet hazards in Caraga, such as storms and floods; while PAGASA Hinatuan station officer-in-charge (OIC) Heart Cipriano discussed the flood forecasting system.

The flood hazard maps, produced by CSU-LiDAR 1, contain information on predicted flood depth and risk levels in areas close to river basins.

On the other hand, the resource maps produced by CSU-LiDAR 2 reflect the agricultural, forestry and coastal resources of a municipality or city, as well as potential renewable energy sources and hydrologic data. The high definition maps are now ready for the use of LGUs and partner agencies. The

CSU-LiDAR project staff Engineer technology of CSU-LiDAR Project is Arthur M. Amora and Engineer Anamarie continued by Geo-SAFER Mindanao, P. Sajonia helped the participants which is also funded by DOST. understand the flood hazard and resource maps.

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The Philippine Light Detection and LGUs also received DOST Caraga’s Ranging (Phil-LiDAR) Projects 1 and project dubbed as “Science and 2, funded by DOST, produced flood Technology Operations for Risk hazard and resource maps for the Reduction Management (Project region through Caraga State University. STORRM).”

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On the other hand, thirty-four (34) DRR and IT officers from the same 11 LGUs participated in the second twoday training entitled “Training on the Utilization of the Flood Event Visualization and Damage Estimations (Flood EViDEns) and the Local Government Units Information Dissemination System (LGUIDS) as a Tool for Disaster Preparedness.�

flood advisory systems and local land use plans, and design mitigation measures to protect the residents, properties and resources in their communities from hazards. (DOST-Caraga/PIA-Caraga)

Flood EViDEns, developed by CSU-LiDAR 1, is an application for flood extent visualization and estimating or forecasting the numbers and locations of families and properties in the community vulnerable to flooding.

The web-based near-real time system generates flood levels based on the water surface elevation (WSE) data gathered from water level monitoring systems on lakes and river basins. CSULidar 1 and Geo-SAFER Agusan staff Elbert Moyon and Edsel Matt Morales demonstrated the system and helped the participants get a hands-on training on Flood EViDEns.

The LGUIDS, developed by DOST Region IV-A, is a tool that collects and disseminates data on disasters, hazards, farming and fishing updates. It also has a text blast system capable of receiving and responding to feedbacks. DOST Caraga IT staff Reyjean Comaling demonstrated the use of the system and facilitated the hands-on training.

DOST Caraga supervising science research specialist Noel M. Ajoc said that he is hoping that the tools and the trainings can help LGUs disseminate information, create comprehensive

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OWWA Caraga holds capability building for PESO officers

By: JPIMillones

BUTUAN CITY – The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Caraga kicked off its 4th PESO Conference in the Province of Dinagat Islands, in time with the province’s Agri-Fishery, Tourism and Industrial Trade Fair 2017. Twenty one (21) PESO managers attended the conference at the Don Ruben Training Hall, San Jose, Dinagat Island on October 1, 2017.

The PESO conference is an annual event spearheaded by the agency, in partnership with provincial local government units (LGUs), to capacitate their Public Employment Service Office (PESO) managers to boost the implementation of OWWA programs and services and to impart this to their constituents.

managers as the primary implementing arm of OWWA and POEA in each municipality and city.

“What we have in mind is to empower, upgrade and update PESO Officers with the changing and evolving programs and services of OWWA and POEA,” Madrid said.

In his message, OWWA Caraga OWWA implements quality, Regional Director Samuel S. Madrid responsive and timely intervention to acknowledged the role of PESO its member-OFWs. As such, new and 30 September - 06 October, 2017

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amended programs of the agency are trickled down to the PESO officers for an easy and convenient delivery to the clients especially in remote areas.

the MEDplus program, providing supplemental medical relief for active OWWA OFW-members afflicted with dreaded diseases and were hospitalized, either at the jobsite or

Meanwhile, POEA Regional while in the Philippines.

Coordinator for Caraga Ritchel MoleroButao, discussed status of the direct The Welfare Assistance Program hiring mode of recruitment. As per (WAP) was discussed by OIC of the Section 123 of the Revised POEA Rules Programs and Services Division (PSD), and Regulations, foreign employers are Ma. Ireen C. Cambaling. WAP is prohibited from directly hiring a Filipino an assistance extended to OWWA for overseas employment. She also members and their families, who are discussed Special Recruitment Authority not eligible under any of the existing (SRA), which refers to the authority given OWWA social benefit programs and to an agency to conduct recruitment services, in the event of a calamity, outside its registered business address. death or medical need.

During the conference, updates on different programs of OWWA, such as the Balik Pinas, Balik Hanapbuhay Program and the Welfare Assistance Program (WAP) for earthquake victims, were provided.

OWWO II Jean Mary G. Ronquillo mentioned that the Balik Pinas, Balik Hanapbuhay Program has provided P20,000.00 cash to distressed OFWs, who have not finished their contracts overseas.

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The capability building exercise for the PESO managers is only a part of the simultaneous training activities done by the agency in the province.

The series of training will be continued in the Province of Surigao del Sur on October 20, followed by Agusan del Norte on October 25, then Agusan del Sur on the 27th, Siargao Island is slated on November 8 while Surigao del Norte will be on November 10. (OWWA-Caraga/PIA-Caraga) 30 September - 06 October, 2017

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Variety Show

Robinsons Place Butuan, Butuan City 04 October 2017

Open Forum

Almont Inland Resort, Butuan City 05 October 2017

SURIGAO DEL SUR

SurSur town hosts 3rd quarter NSED in Caraga By: Nida Grace P. Barcena

TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur The municipality of Bayabas, the smallest town in the province of Surigao del Sur, in partnership with the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Caraga hosted the 3rd Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) on September 27, 2017 held at the town proper, as its regional ceremonial venue.

Based on the record from the Department of Education (DepEd), a total of 1,409 students (both elementary Mayor Limbaro was overwhelmed and secondary schools) and teachers with the result after the activity was participated in the event. concluded.

The communities from seven barangays, five of which are coastal areas, which are prone to tsunami, joined the said drill. They were observed by the regional team evaluators composed of different agencies, headed by OCD Caraga Regional Director Rosauro Arnel Gonzales.

According to Surigao del Sur Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (PDRRMO) Chief Abel de Guzman, the challenge to host this quarter’s NSED was accepted

by Bayabas Mayor Clarita Limbaro.

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Limbaro also expressed her gratitude to her constituents especially those who participated, including government employees, NGOs, and volunteers.

The conduct of the activity was led by OCD and member agencies of the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) such as the Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of Fire Protection, DepEd, Philippine Army, Philippine Red Cross and PDRRMO. (NGPB/PIA-Surigao del Sur) 30 September - 06 October, 2017

AGUSAN DEL NORTE

LPCC Cabadbaran revitalized under the new leadership

BUTUAN CITY – With her desire to ensure the protection of consumers from undue increases of prices of basic necessities and prime commodities, Cabadbaran City Mayor Katrina Marie O. Mortola issued Executive Order No. KM 027 dated August 7, 2017, creating the Local Price Coordinating Council (LPCC) in the city.

The LPCC immediately convened on August 25 to formalize the reorganization, to review the Price Act of the Philippines and start identifying their activities and projects..

the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) are likewise mandated to conduct regular price monitoring as part of the their activities.

The LPCC Secretariat under the Office of the City Administrator will draft the

Among the initial activities overall plan of the LPCC for deliberation identified are: maintenance of the and approval during their next meeting.

“Timbangan ng Bayan” now installed at the City Public Market and at Under the Price Act of the the “Taboan”; and the conduct of Philippines (RA 7581), Local Price an inspection of weighing scales or Coordinating Councils (LPCC) are to “Operation Timbangan” during the be created in order to coordinate and Consumer Welfare month celebration rationalize programs to stabilize prices in October 2017. and supply of basic necessities and prime commodities in the provinces,

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AGUSAN DEL SUR

2 AgSur pioneering women entrepreneurs exhibit products in 14th China ASEAN Exposition PROSPERIDAD, Agusan del Sur – The province of Agusan del Sur (AdS) was represented by two of its pioneering women entrepreneurs during the 14th China ASEAN Exposition (CAEXPO).

Alice Paglinawan of Sunrise Corn Coffee and Irenea Hitgano of Hillsview Food Products and Jannicah Food Products featured their goods at the Nanning International Convention and Exhibition Center (NICEC).

calamansi and dragon fruit.

The two were graduates of the first batch of the Agusan del Sur’s Kapatid Mentor Me program.

Their participation was supported

Paglinawan pioneered the use of by the Departments of Trade & Industry native corn in Agusan del Sur for a brew (DTI) and Department of Agriculture that was ranged against mainstream (DA). and specialty coffee from coffee beans.

Accompanying the Agusan del Sur producers and the rest of the

Hitgano on the other hand, Caraga delegation was Department discovered the optimal and “medically of Trade and Industry-Agusan del Sur beneficial” of her mangosteen (DTI-AdS) Senior Trade and Industry tree plantation through its tea and Specialist Corazon P. Dela Pena. (DTImangosteen fruit extract, mixed with Agusan del Sur/PIA-Agusan del Sur)

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SURIGAO DEL NORTE

Breaking barriers for PWDs through SLP By: Mary Carmelle C. Jumawan

SURIGAO DEL NORTE – “We choose not to place DIS in our ABILITIES.”

This is the igniting and inspiring slogan of the 35 members of the Persons with Disability Bucas Grande Sustainable Livelihood Association (PWD BugSuLA) in a closeknitted community in Socorro, Surigao del Norte. They are a group of men and women who braved their disability with courage and passion.

Through the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the group is now venturing into Agrivet and Fishing Supplies business.

With fishing as the main source of livelihood, the group agreed to put up said business. This is also en route to an easier access than picking up much money from their own pockets just to grab their fishing essentials.

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discrimination and barriers, the group work hand in hand to successfully open the business to the community on the 8th day of May 2017. With an unstoppable yearning to learn, the group underwent skills trainings on store management and merchandising through SLP, in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) last March 2017.

One of the members who defied what most would consider an unbearable sentence is Melyn Ape, a mother of two and an active member of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program. Others may see disability as a despite limitation; however, Melyn sees it as an

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opportunity.

“Usa ko ka-PWD pero dili mahimong babag sa akoang kinabuhi

Despite having an orthopedic nga molambo (I am a PWD but this is disability, Melyn works tirelessly at the not a hindrance to succeed in life),” shop from 6:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. as a she added. storekeeper and cashier, to make ends meet for her family and to send Like many others, it is hard for her to her children to school. She is also in- find work because of her disability. Prior charge of making the sales reports. As to her storekeeper/cashier stint, Melyn an honorarium, she receives P3,500 a tried her hand in all sorts of livelihood month. sources available in her community just to suffice the needs of her family.

Yet it was not all difficult for Melyn to learn work skills because her interest “Mao ng dako akong pasalamat and inclination to work was becoming sa programa ug sa ako mga kauban evident early on. na gihatag na oportunidad sa akoa kay dako kayo ni ug tabang labi na

“With Ate Melyn’s impressive work sa akong pamilya (That’s why I am ethics, she plays an important part on so grateful to the program and to their project,” shared by Stephen John my co-program participants for the Pulido, the assigned Field Implementer. opportunity. It will help a lot especially “She does her work efficiently and to my family),” Melyn concluded. customers love her because of her (Social Marketing Unit/DSWD Field excellent service,” he added.

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Even though she encounters hardships as a PWD, she does not allow those to limit what she can do for a living.

For Melyn, the opportunity to work was her chance to prove that she can do more than the limitations other people have set for her.

“Gusto ko magtrabaho kay gusto ko makatabang sa akong pamilya ug tungod ani nabuhian ko ug paglaum na makatrabaho utro (I want to work so that I could help my family, and because of this I was encouraged when I learned I will be able to work),” Melyn proudly shared.

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HEALTH NEWS

Calcium is the least consumed micronutrient in the Filipino diet By: Jund Rian A. Doringo

Ninety-nine percent of calcium is located in the skeleton for bone structure and strength, while one percent is found in the soft tissues, extracellular fluid and plasma for metabolic and regulatory roles.

Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST) in 2002, calcium requirement differs according to population groups and sex.

The male and female adults 19 – 64 years old need 750 milligrams (mg)

Specifically, calcium is consumed per day of calcium, while those 65 for the construction, formation and years old and over need 800mg/day. maintenance of bones and teeth, blood clotting and wound healing, The Philippines has relatively lower muscle contraction, maintenance of recommendation values for calcium cells and connective tissues, blood than the United States, Australia and pressure control and nerve transmission, other Southeast Asian countries. among others.

Dried dilis, canned fish, sardines,

According to the Recommended some green vegetables and legumes, Energy and Nutrient Intakes (RENI) seeds and nuts, snails and mollusks are developed by the Food and Nutrition the richest sources of calcium in the 30 September - 06 October, 2017

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diet, while milk, yogurt and cheddar In general, the estimated cheese have the highest absorbable average recommendation for calcium calcium. was not met and registered very low proportions across population groups

Dr. Rodolfo F. Florentino, at around 9.8%. Fish was shown to Chairman-President of the Nutrition be the primary source of calcium in Foundation of the Philippines (NFP) the Filipino diet, followed by rice and discussed the results of the FNRI’s cereals, vegetables and milk and milk 7th National Nutrition Survey (NNS) products. by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute, Department of Science and Dr. Florentino also pointed out Technology (FNRI-DOST), particularly that milk intake, as an excellent source the calcium intake of Filipinos at the of dietary calcium, was poor except in 12th Annual Scientific Meeting of the infants.

Osteoporosis Society of the Philippines Foundation, Inc on October 22, 2010.

Calcium intake can be increased through increased consumption of fish

The survey assessed the current and milk in the diet, as well as promoting food consumption situation and cheaper sources of calcium. energy and nutrient intake of Filipino households and determined the current Promotion of adequate calcium food and nutrient intakes of Filipinos intake throughout the lifespan is across population groups. strongly encouraged to meet the recommended intakes especially in

Results of the household food infants after six months. consumption survey showed that mean one-day per capita calcium intake is at Everyone must take part in 42.3 percent (%) of the RENI – showing improving the calcium intake, calcium as the least- consumed nutrient particularly during the growing years in the Filipino diet. to avoid calcium deficiency-related diseases such as osteoporosis.

There was a drop in the proportion of households meeting the RENI for For more information on food calcium from 16.0% in 2003 to 11.5% in and nutrition, contact: Dr. Mario V. 2008.

Capanzana, Director, Food and Nutrition Research Institute, Department

“According to the result of the 7th of Science and Technology, General NNS, the six to twelve year-old children Santos Avenue, Bicutan, Taguig had the lowest consumption of calcium City; Tel/Fax Num: 8372934 and according to population groups, with 8373164; email: mvc@fnri.dost.gov.

0.26 grams per day,” Dr. Florentino said. ph, mar_v_c@yahoo.com; FNRI-DOST Pregnant women had the highest website: http://www.fnri.dost.gov.ph. mean one-day calcium consumption (Jund Rian A. Doringo, FNRI-DOST S & T among population groups.

Media Service/PIA-Caraga)

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Photo Gallery Philippine Red Cross Regional Disaster Response Committee Agusan del Norte-Butuan City Chapter 3rd Quarter Meeting DSWD Caraga Conference Room Butuan City 05 October 2017

Board of Directors Meeting

RCY Development Center, Butuan City 06 October 2017

MINDANAO NEWS

GRP sets up 1st CARHRIHL monitoring station in Davao By: Lilian Mellejor

DAVAO CITY - The government peace panel negotiating with the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) on Friday established the first Compliance Monitoring Station in Davao City that will receive and record complaints of non-compliance to the Comprehensive Agreement on Respect for Human rights and International Humanitarian Law (CARHRIHL).

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All complaints of CAHRIHL violations will be received by the monitoring station and endorsed these to the GRP Monitoring Committee (GRP-MC) chaired by Lawyer Franklin Quijano with Justice Undersecretary Antonio Kho Jr. as co-chair, and Deputy Regional Prosecutor Barbara Mae Flores.The GRP is establishing the same station in conflict-affected areas.

humanitarian law violations committed by the GRP or by the NDFP.

GRP chair Secretary Silvestre Bello III said the establishment of the Monitoring Station underscores the government’s commitment to abide by its duties and responsibilities in the pursuit for lasting peace in the country.

He stressed that the establishment of the station shows the willingness of President Rodrigo Duterte to go the extra mile despite the serious difficulties facing the peace process.

The supplemental guidelines is a set of mechanisms on how to address complaints of violation by the government forces and the armed wing of the NDF – the New People’s Army (NPA).

“We have brought the GRPMC closer to the conflict hotspot in the country, thereby enabling it to be readily accessible and responsive to the people sought to be served by the enforcement of CARHRIHL,” Bello said.

The establishment of monitoring stations in key conflict-affected areas is part of CAHRIHL signed in March 1998 and supplemental guidelines signed by the GRP and NDF panels in Rome, Italy last January on the full operation of the Joint Monitoring Committee (JMC) under CARHRIHL.

The signing of the supplemental guidelines by Bello and NDF Chair Fidel Agcaoili, was a significant move under the Duterte administration after the first draft crafted in 2004 was not signed when the peace negotiations bogged down in 2011.

The supplemental guidelines are issued pursuant to the Operational Guidelines for the JMC issued on 14 February 2004, in Oslo, Norway by the GRP and NDFP peace negotiators.

The adoption of the guidelines is a realization of CARHRIHL, which is one of the four substantive agenda of the negotiations that will comprise the final peace agreement.

The other three remaining substantive agenda are socioeconomic reforms, political and constitutional reforms, and end of hostilities and disposition of forces.

The supplemental guidelines included provisions on how to file and deal with complaints and details the

JMC is tasked to monitor roles of the receivers of the complaints, compliance of the CARHRIHL, the joint secretariat and third party including the receipt of human rights or facilitator. (PNA) 30 September - 06 October, 2017

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Hope, compassion reign over at the peace month culmination in Iligan

ILIGAN CITY - Messages of hope and compassion reigned over here on Sunday (October 1) as the people of Marawi and Iligan exchanged symbolic gifts to celebrate and cement their relationship amid challenges brought about by the ongoing crisis.

A peace gong, which was erected at the city’s public plaza, was unveiled to show the people of Marawi’s deep appreciation to the people of Iligan for unconditionally accepting them and providing them a second home.

Speaking on behalf of the people of Marawi, Mayor Majul Gandamra expressed his gratitude to the people of Iligan, saying that the city is “first” among others, which opened its doors

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to the distraught people of Marawi seeking refuge.

For his part, Iligan city Mayor Celso Regencia vowed that they will continue to provide the needed help and sanctuary to the displaced people of Marawi.

“Kung tayo magkakaisa, ang Iligan City at ang Marawi City, wala silang (terrorists) lugar dito,” he said.

The crisis in Marawi has been 30 September - 06 October, 2017

running for almost four months since extremism,” she acknowledged. terrorist groups lay siege in the city.

“However, there is also a need to pursue the healing process. Hindi

“Let’s take away deep-seated madali tanggapin at makakalimutan biases and prejudices against each ang nangyari sa Marawi,” she noted. other,” Regencia said, adding that what is happening in Iligan shows the “Even if the war will end, there is a triumph of the people for coexistence. bigger war. We need to fight for peace.

Iligan City Vice Mayor Jemar Vera Addressing social injustices,” she urged.

Cruz said they have welcomed “the people of Marawi with open arms.”

OPAPP, which is leading the government’s celebration of peace

“All of us desire peace in month, has also completed the journey Mindanao. Peace will not come to us if of its “Peace Buzz” here. we will not work for it. We have to work together,” he urged.

The Peace Buzz has been crisscrossing the country since

“Peace is not just the absence of September 21. It aims to promote violence. Peace should be based on a culture of peace throughout the justice, truth and love. Peace is having archipelago. good relationship,” he noted.

“We should keep buzzing for

Undersecretary Diosita T. Andot of peace na dapat po na naririnig sa the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Mindanao and buong Pilipinas,” Andot the Peace (OPAPP) said the agency said. decided to culminate the celebration of the National Peace Consciousness “We need to strengthen the Month in this city because of the buzzing to reach every nook and solidarity and compassion that have corner of the country. We need unity. been reigning since the crisis began.

It is a key to advance the peace,” she said, encouraging people to “defend

“The city of Iligan epitomized what peace up to our last breath.” peace is. When we opened our doors to the people of Marawi,” she noted.

The people of Cordillera also gave the people of Marawi a framed peace

She said the military campaign in prayer to show its solidarity delivered Marawi is just part of winning the war by the Peace Buzz from Baguio. against violent extremism.

Part of the culmination activities is

“We are trying to win the war a food fair, where internally displaced through might. The threat to our peace persons of Marawi sold their products and security is huge. We need the at the public square to augment their help of the security to counter violent livelihood. (OPAPP) 30 September - 06 October, 2017

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Photo Gallery Multi-Sectoral Forum on Countering Violent Extremism

San Lorenzo Ruiz Formation Center Km 6, Amapyon, Butuan City 06 October 2017

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House okays maternal healthcare measure By: Filane Mikee Cervantes

MANILA - The House of Representatives has unanimously approved on final reading a measure seeking to strengthen health and nutrition programs for pregnant and lactating women, as well as infants, young children and adolescent girls.

With 227 affirmative votes, members of the lower chamber passed House Bill 5777, otherwise known as the proposed “Kalusugan at Nutrisyon ng Mag-Nanay Act”, aimed at strengthening health care for mothers and their newborn children in the first 1,000 days.

strategy to eradicate hunger and malnutrition.

The bill mandates the Department of Health (DOH) and the National Nutritional Council (NNC) Governing Board to formulate a comprehensive program to operationalize the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition, which provides the government’s

Villar also said the bill ensures a good nutritional foundation for a healthy child.

“Mothers who do not receive the proper nutrition while pregnant usually give birth to babies who are Small for their Gestational Age,” Villar said.

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DIWA Partylist Rep. Emmeline Aglipay-Villar, principal author of the bill, said maintaining the health of the pregnant mother is crucial to prevent both maternal and infant mortalities.

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For the first 270 days of conception and pregnancy, nutritionally-atrisk poor pregnant women shall receive pre-natal care, nutrition and counseling, PhilHealth enrolment, social welfare support and special care.

Women shall also receive support and intervention during and after childbirth wherein they can be assured of admission and proper treatment at

medical facilities, as well as followup check-ups and counseling at the community level.

Delivery of health and nutrition services for adolescent girls, girls of reproductive age and teenage mothers shall include the provision of age-appropriate vaccines, provision of oral health services and provision of anti-helmintic drug for deworming.

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PH-Japan to work on Bangsamoro Road Network Development Project, Davao City By-pass

MANILA - In the Third Philippines-Japan Joint Committee Meeting on Infrastructure Development and Economic Cooperation, Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar presented the Bangasmoro Road Network Development Project, an infrastructure project involving the improvement and construction of a 200 km road network covering 11 access roads and bridges connecting ARMM and other regions in Mindanao.

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“Japan International Cooperation Cotabato Rd.) Agency has already funded the feasibility study of the Bangsamoro Pagalungan Bridge (On DavaoRoad Network Development Project.

Cotabato Rd.)

We have already formed a multisectoral steering committee, which will be chaired by Undersecretary Emil Sadain,” Villar noted.

Aside from the Bangsamoro Road Network, the Japanese government is also supportive of the Davao City Bypass, a 44.6 km by-pass road with a 2.28 km tunnel, which is expected

“We are confident that by 2022, to reduce travel time from Digos to the road network in Bangsamoro will Panabo from 1 hour and 44 minutes be fully completed,” he added. via Pan-Philippine Highway to only 49 minutes via Davao By-Pass Road.

The 10-B road network would include the ff. road network:

“The detailed engineering design of the 19.8 billion peso Davao City byMatanog-Barira-Alamada-Libungan Rd. pass is already on-going. The first phase Parang-Balabagan Road of the project will be completed in Sibutu-Blensong-Nuro Road 2022,” Villar noted.

Nuro-Pinansaran Road Maganoy-Lebak Road

“As the Philippines pursue its Tapian-Lebak Coastal Road biggest, boldest, and most ambitious Marawi City Ring Road infrastructure program, we thank Parang East Diversion Road the Japanese government for being Manuangan-Parang Road a great partner in our economic Tunggol 2 Bridge (On Davao- development,” he added.

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