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• Japan commits to support Mindanao peace process and assistance to the PHL’s fight against terrorism • PHL will leverage on Japanese technology and know-how to improve infrastructure • PM Abe vows to assist the PHL to counter illegal drugs and to build its capacity for maritime security DAVAO CITY -- President Rodrigo Duterte and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe have encouraged Japan and Philippines’ business sectors to intensify two-way trade and investments. Duterte and Abe met with several Filipino and Japanese business leaders here on Friday. Abe and Duterte also agreed to work together in pursuing a comprehensive approach in the war against the illegal drugs trade. The President welcomed Japan’s interest in supporting measures to address the tremendous social cost of drug addiction which includes rehabilitation. In a separate statement, Abe said he is humbled by President Duterte’s invitation to come to the Philippines. In his meeting with the President, Abe said they both agreed to cooperate in many issues such as creat- GROUNDBREAKING OF THE P15-MILLION ABACA FIBER WAREHOUSE IN SANTIAGO, AGUSAN DEL NORTE. The ing business opportunities groundbreaking of the abaca fiber warehouse in Santiago town in Agusan del Norte (photo above) is seen as a signal to the abaca industry boom in Caraga Region. The Department of Agriculture is reviving the industry due through Official See Trade, page B3

LGU to build 2 flyovers, coastal road in 2017 By Joey Sem G. Dalumpines

DAVAO CITY -- A top official of the city assured that the local government is monitoring the progress in the construction of the Buhangin to Bunawan road following mounting complaints from the residents in the area who are delayed by the horrendous traffic. Ivan Cortez, city planning and coordination officer of the city said a monitoring group composed of city hall officials and representatives from the different construction firms in the road construction are monitoring the progress of the project. “The construction firms have reported 70 percent to the great demand for abaca in the world market today for its various uses in making security papers, paper accomplishment of the road money,ropes, insulators, and handicraft items.

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to open DavNor’s DA-PRDP P31M fund support Asuncion fifth Negosyo Center boosts Caraga’s abaca industry By Michael Uy

in this province will soon be saturating the local and SANTIAGO, Agusan del foreign markets following Norte – Abaca fiber in the recent ground-breaking Caraga Region particularly of the P15-million abaca By FRETCHER MAGATAO

fiber warehouse with a drying area in the town of Santiago here. The San Isidro Upland Farmers Multi-Purpose Co-

operative (SIUFMULCO) received funding support from the Department of Agriculture’s Philippine See fund, page B4

TAGUM CITY, Davao del Norte -- The municipality of Asuncion holds today (January 12) a groundbreaking ceremony of a new building at the municipal hall com-

pound, which will house the town’s Negosyo Center. According to the Department of Trade and Industry Provincial Director Romeo Castañaga, the Asuncion Negosyo Center will be See open, page B4

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Believe in God’s diving providence The Gospel of Jesus Christ (January16, 2016-Monday) Matthew 7:7-12”Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. “For e v e ry o ne w ho asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. “Or what man is there among you who, when his son asks for a loaf, will give him a

stone? “Or if he asks for a fish, he will not give him a snake, will he? “If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give what is good to those who ask Him! “In everything, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you, for this is the Law and the Prophets: Jesus told his audi-

Effective Classroom Management By KARL HIENZ B. COPINO Teacher I / OIC Liboran Elementary School

CLASSROOM management and management of student contact are skills that teachers acquire and hone over time. That means that if you flunk in classroom management as a student teacher in six months, then there should be nothing to worry about. But if you are still panicking on how to manage students once you are a full-time teacher, then that’s something to worry. It is expected by that time that they will know how to stabilize the students especially the unruly ones. To be sure, effective teaching requires considerable skill in managing the myriad of tasks and

situations that occur in the classroom each day. Skills such as effective classroom management are central to teaching and require common sense, consistency, a sense of fairness and courage. These skills also require that teachers understand in more than one way the psychological and developmental levels of their students. The skills associated with effective classroom management are only acquired with practice, feedback and a willingness to learn from mistakes. Classroom teachers with many years of experience have contributed to an understanding of what works and what doesn’t work in managing classrooms and the behaviour of students.

Project I- Dream By JASMEN S. LITUB DAGUMBAAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Read to learn, learn to read. Reading is one of the problem of most schools nowadays. Children often find difficulty in identif ying letters to reading words and text. These may due to modern technologies which hinders their interest to learn to read, poverty and health problems. Dagumbaan Elementary School is a complete elementar y school in the District of Maramag III in the Division of Bukidnon. The Annual Phil-IRI result testified

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construction and we see it is true,” he said. Cortez confirmed gathering all the contractors involved in the project which has been burdensome to the residents in the area. He said the contractors are told to finish the project on time. Cortez said there had been a lot of slippage in the past two months due to the bad weather condition. He said contractors would no longer allow their workers to render services under the rain which makes them prone to flu.

a number 217 (20.92%) out of 1037 pupils with reading difficulties labeled as Non- Readers of the school. This numbers caused an increased drop-out of the school in the past three years. This result further ignites teachers to undertake CI project in helping these learners. Continuous Improvement team initiated IDR E AM (Inter ac t ive Differentiated Reading Enrichment Activities for Master y) to meet the desired plan of the clienteles. This is a threemonth project to be conducted in Dagumbaan Elementary School. “Aside from illness, the rain also delays the drying of the cement,” he said. Cortez said the city government will venture on more road and flyover construction this year. He said the construction of the phase I of the coastal road from Toril to Agdao and the two flyovers in Matina-Crossing and Toril, respectively will be realized this year. “The mayor wants that all projects initiated by her administration will be finished before her term of office ends,” Cortez said. He also explained that the first phase of the Coastal road will run from Toril to

ence that God is not a punishing God but a loving God. He insisted that God is not a ravenous lion, a prison guard, or a truant officer; God is a loving parent who promises to provide good gifts to those who ask in prayer. Let us consider also the words used: seek, find and knock are verbs. In English grammar, verb is an action word. This means that to have something from

God, let us initiate to acquire it. Let us cooperate to have it in our lives. Sometimes, we think that God is a magician and can produce your needs automatically. The truth is he can do all things for your life but not in magical ways. He wants to see you working hard to produce the necessary things in your life. Do the best then God will do the rest. Proverbs 16:26”A worker’s ap-

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Impact of Using ICT in Far Flung Area Schools By ERNIE Q. ZABALLERO Teacher I Tankulan Elementary School

THE application of ICT in education in rural and remote contexts is rapidly evolving and is actively being pursued as a solution to educational issues. ICT in education involves technological as well as pedagogical and social dimensions.

Information and communication technology (ICT) is commonplace in schools used by teachers and children alike. Research indicates that there are teaching and learning benefits using ICT in education. Researchers and teachers are still learning how to use what is often rapidly emerging and rapidly changing technology.

Virtual reality and education By GEMMA S. CABANACAN Bulua Central School

ACADEMICIS and researchers are busy exploring how virtual and augmented reality will be used for education. The goal for applying virtual and augmented reality to education is simple. VR and AR have now advanced to the point where there are

real use cases. In addition, hardware, notably smartphones and cheap headsets, is inexpensive enough to be used in the classroom. Augmented reality is likely to reach the classroom first. We’re looking at learning in a 360-degree way and we think AR will be there first. Students won’t be wearing VR headgear

Research shows that there is widespread optimism about the future roles ICT play and that teachers are increasingly involved in the development of educational applications of ICT. The advent of the Internet has rapidly advanced the numbers of teachers using computers as an information source but it is taking much longer for schools to

respond significantly to this new medium than it has in the business world. Computer use has the potential to transform the education process for both learners and teachers. The arrival of even one computer in the classroom can have a profound effect on the way students learn and the way the classroom operates.

for two hours. VR will be a complementary teaching tool for teachers. Education is an area where multiple approaches can converge. Remote learning will be an obvious area for VR and AR. What remains to be seen is how soon VR and AR will reach the classroom at scale. One big issue will be designing VR and AR tools for education. They should

complement real world instruction. It will definitely changes the delivery method of education worldwide by providing realistic simulations and learning experiences that are both educational and entertaining. Students are encourages to take an active role in their learning and schools can approach teaching from a new angle.

DepEd: Oplan Goodbye Bulate By Brenan Dale D. Sendico, Teacher I Calapaton Elementary School Kitaotao I District

The Department of Health (DOH) unveils its progress on its coverage on National School Deworming and School-Based Immunization Program. The DOH officially launched the program “Oplan Goodbye Bulate” last July 2015 with the main purposed of eradicating soil-transmitted helminthiasis or bulate. The NSD Program aims to deworm all schoolaged children in public

elementary schools. Also, an immunization program was created which caters all Grade 1 and Grade 7 students for free. These are Measles-Rubella (MR) and Tetanus-Diphtheria (TD). These medicines provide a life-long immunity against tetanus and diphtheria and help reduce sickness due to measles and rubella. The DOH together with the robust action of DepEd are forcefully implementing

the programs and trying to accomplish more than the recommended target of the World Health Organization (WHO) which is 75% of the total population of enrolled students. Soil-transmitted helminthiasis (STH) affects children’s intellectual development, physical growth and malnutrition. These truly reflects on the pupils’ nutritional status in schools of Kitaotao, Bukidnon. There are some schools located at the remote area where children are deprived to

Value of Education Begins At Home It has been said that the economic development of any nation is a function of the quality of its education. This basically means that the higher the literacy rate, the greater the chances of economic development. This point is made more significant within the context of our modern globalized world wherein, often characterized as a “knowledge society”, education and information have become

increasingly more valuable than labor and financial capital, consequently placing a finest on national investment in human capital as a condition for international competitiveness. Parental encouragement and support for learning activities at home combined with parental involvement in schooling is critical to children’s education. A growing body of research shows that building effective partnerships between par-

ents, families and schools to support children’s learning leads to improved learning outcomes. Parents are the first and continuing educators of their children. Research also shows that teacher’s quality, including standards and training in parental engagement, is important for facilitating effective parental engagement. The importance of productive partnerships between students, parents, careers, families, schools and the broader community

Matina, the second phase from Matina to Roxas Avenue and from Roxas Avenue to Agdao.

Cortez said that aside from the Mindanao Railway System, the city government mulls of coming up with a

railway that will run from Toril in the South to the city proper and towards the North.

By Charma Legaspi Burgos, Teacher-11 Kitaotao Central Elementary School

have good health due to poor living. These young children are susceptible to be infected by these worms. For this School Year, DepEd have already held the first deworming last July 2016 with the immunization. This month, the school will be fulfilling the second deworming for this School Year. DepEd are continuously aiming for a “zero-bulate” and 100% dewormed children in public elementary school. Also, hoping for the full support coming from the Department of Health. in maximizing student engagement and achievement was recognized by the Ministerial Council on Education, Employment, Training and Youth Affairs (MCEETYA) in the Melbourne Declaration on Educational Goals for Young Australians, December 2008.Considered broadly, parental engagement consists of partnerships between families, schools and communities, raising parental awareness of the benefits of engaging in their children’s education, and providing them with the skills to do so. “The city mayor is studying four proposals to this effect,” he said. (PIA 11Joey Sem G. Dalumpines)

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Value of Education Begins At Home By Charma Legaspi Burgos, Teacher-II Kitaotao Central Elementary School

It has been said that the economic development of any nation is a function of the quality of its education. This basically means that the higher the literacy rate, the greater the chances of economic development. This point is made more significant within the context of our modern globalized world wherein, often characterized as a “knowledge society”, education and information have become

lies and schools to support children’s learning leads to improved learning outcomes. Parents are the first and continuing educators of their children. Research also shows that teacher’s quality, including standards and training in parental engagement, is important for facilitating effective parental engagement. The importance of productive partnerships between students, parents, careers, families, schools and the broader community in maximizing student engage-

School-based management validation By HENRY J. LOOD School Principal II Imbatug Central Elementary School Baungon District

TO further strengthen the school-based management practice and reemphasize the centrality of the students and the involvement of relevant community Basic Education service delivery, DepEd embarks on revisiting the school-based management framework, assessment process and

tool to improve on already re c o g n i z e d su c c e ss f u l school-based management practices across the regions. The revised schoolbased management framework, assessment process and tool shall be used as instruments in assessing the school’s school-based management practice. This covers all public schools in

Region 10, whether elementary or secondary, including those offering senior high. Actually, enhancing the school-based management validation approach serves as the venue to introduce the harmonized Philippine Accreditation System for Basic Education as an integral component of school-based management practice. The output is a result of an interactive and collective problem-solving process

ment and achievement was recognized by the Ministerial Council on Education, Employment, Training and Youth Affairs (MCEETYA) in the Melbourne Declaration on Educational Goals for Young Australians, December 2008.Considered broadly, parental engagement consists of partnerships between families, schools and communities, raising parental awareness of the benefits of engaging in their children’s education, and providing them with the skills to do so. that continuously raises the level of school-based management practice until it culminates in the accreditation of the school. The process is enhanced and facilitated by a self-managing, self-renewing learning community that assumes responsibility for basic education of all types of students. The context of school-based management is the school learning community itself to which the student belongs.

Gender and Development Seminar at Sinuda Central Elementary School By Judith S. Casemero –Teacherlll Sinuda, Kitaotao,Bukidnon

Sinuda Central Elementary School Teacher held its Gender and Development in our Sinuda Central Hall to revisit Public School Teacher or R.A. 4670 of June 18, 1966. Our speaker Eugenia Siton Master Teacher l discussed Sec. 1 the declaration of policy that

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Development Assistance (ODA) and private sector investments. “This collaboration will be worth one trillion yen over the next five years,” said Abe. He, likewise, said that a joint committee on economic cooperation and infrastructure will be launched through which both the private and public sectors will provide a strong underpinning for nation building. Abe said the two countries will leverage on Japanese technology and know-how to improve infrastructure in Metro Manila and other areas in the Philippines. The visiting leader also renewed Japan’s commitment to support the Mindanao peace process and his country’s assistance to the Philippines to fight terrorism. He also vowed to assist the Philippines to counter illegal drugs as well as to build its capacity for maritime security. Abe also commended the efforts of President Duterte to improve China-Philippine relations in light of the arbitral ruling. He noted

states, “It is hereby Declared to be the policy of this act to promote and improve the social and economic status of the public school teachers, Myrna Domo discussed Anti-Bullying Act. R.A.7610 and R.A 9262. The significant in the life of a teacher, it enhances, and awakens our knowledge as a prime mover servant the importance of adhering to the rule of law, peaceful resolution of disputes and non-militarization in the South China Sea. On the nuclear and missile development by North Korea, Abe said he and President Duterte agreed on the importance of the rigorous enforcement of related UN Security Council resolutions including those to be newly adopted. State Banquet Following their meeting, President Duterte hosted a state banquet for the visiting Japanese prime minister. “Prime Minister Abe’s presence in Manila today (Jan. 12) is proof positive that Japan and the Philippines are fully committed to bring this long standing friendship and tried and tested partnership to even greater heights,” he said in his toast remark. He wished Japan’s Emperor and Empress good health and benevolent reign, and strong and wise leadership for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his wife Akie, who accompanied him during the trip. As a response, Abe expressed his heartfelt appreciation for President Duterte’s

community, so that teacher can teach well to the pupils and to the society. Republic Act 9262 or Anti-Violence Against Women and Children Act of 2004 by Alecia Micayabas PH,D, to aware women and their children of their rights and protection from abusing husband, partner, boyfriend or to whom that whom that they had sexual relation. The Declaration gesture of welcoming him and his delegation as family members in the Philippines. He also commended President Duterte for building a monument in Davao City when he was mayor honoring the friendship between Japan and the Philippines. Among the members of his delegation were 24 Japanese business leaders representing prominent corpora-

of this policy states that “ It is hereby declared that the states value the dignity of women and children and full respect of human rights. The state also recognize the need to protect the family and its members particularly women and children from violence and threat to their personal safety and security.

GULAYAN SA PAARALAN: A REALIZATION PROJECT By JAMESRUEBEN C. DURAN, TEACHER I STA. ROSARIO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Kitaotao, Bukidnon

Every year the Sta. Rosario Elementary School is working hand on hand together with the stakeholders in establishing and promoting agricultural arts program and projects. . This program aims to improve and increase vegetable production and consumption of food which are applicable to their homes and important for household security. It also aims to establish school gardens to serve as main source of food to sustain supplementary feeding. It also showcase small- scale production models in schools to be replicated in the household. The school has been a

basic foundation of skills and learning and is the ideal point for a project such as the “Gulayan sa Paaralan,” for it will not only benefit the children regarding sustainability but will embed in their consciousness the realization of how important these vegetables, their nutrients and vitamins and the effect of healthy living. To conclude, the “Gulayan sa Paaralan” project when fully implemented will not only benefit the school and its studentry but also the community because the project will serve as an inspiration for the community and awaken their consciousness on the effect of a green environment.

ANTI-BULLYING POLICY By FREDERICK L. TANDE, Teacher I Kisawa Elementary School Kibawe, Bukidnon

The Kisawa Elementary School created an environment where pupils can grow and flourish without fear. Each pupil has the right to be safe in and out of the school. As the school strongly promote a child- friendly school, it aims to ensure that children learn in a supportive, gender sensitive, caring and safe environment, without fear of being bullied, to take measures to prevent all forms of bullying in the school and to support

everyone in actions to identify and protect those who might be bullied. The principal, teachers, parents, pupils and barangay officials agreed on how to deal the reported incidents in proper, right and genuine investigation by the Child Protection Committee. Tougher action will be taken to deal with persistent and violent bullying. Sanctions are determined by the nature of the bullying on a case to case basis.

two-day official visit in the administration. country. He was the first Abe flew to Davao City, head of government to have the home city of President tions that discussed tie ups an official visit to the Phil- Duterte, after his engagewith Filipino counterparts. ippines under the Duterte ments in Malacanan. (PND) “Everyone loves the Philippines and I do hope that my visit this time will pave the way for further expansion of ADDRESS ; KIBALISA, SAN JUAN bilateral relationship not only GINGOOG CITY in economic context but also ; 13,417 SQUARE METERS in the areas of cultural and ; CLEAN TITLE people-to-people exchanges,” Abe said. Abe arrived in Manila CONTACT: 09057992728 Thursday afternoon for a

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Of Landings and Sentimental Journeys Having attended the Lingayen Gulf Landing ceremony for at least 7 years now every January 9th, I’m already a familiar visitor or tourist in this annual gathering. This year is particularly special, being the 70th anniversary of the day that the Allied Forces led by the US Sixth Army held the biggest naval landing in World War II in the Pacific. For the US, it was known as the “Luzon Landing” and paved the way for US and Filipino forces to take over Manila and eventually the entire country in less than nine months. I have to hand it to Governor Amado Espino Jr. – he really has full respect for the veterans and their contribution to shaping our country. With my job, I meet LGU Executives all over our country and he is one of the very few who walks the talk when it comes to our veterans. During the event, the Provincial Government recognized the oldest Filipino veterans present. There also was a medical mission for the veterans present courtesy of a tie-up with the Provincial Health Office, Veterans Bank and the Board of Trustees of the Veterans of World War II. During the program, I had the privilege of meeting Jay Gruenfeld, an American World War II veteran who took part in the Luzon (Lingayen Gulf) Landings 70 years ago. He belonged to the 103rd Regiment of the 43rd Infantry Division which landed in San Fabian, specifically in White Beach 3, just adjacent to San Fabian Town. To the best of my knowledge, he is the only Veteran at the event who actually participated in the Landing. But for some reason, there wasn’t much attention given to this living hero of the very event we were commemorating 70 years ago. I felt they should’ve called him to the stage and given recognition – at the very least, realizing that at 90 years old, he journeyed all the way from the US East coast just to be there at his own expense. He tells me this is his fifth trip to the Philippines,

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the last two being the 50th and 60th Lingayen Landing ceremonies. In the last one, he was recognized as the only Veteran of the Lingayen Gulf Landing and was called to the stage to be recognized. My brief time with Mr. Gruenfeld was meaningful because this is the first time I am hearing first-hand accounts from an American point of view on the Lingayen Gulf Landing, having been very familiar than most of this historic event from historical documents and interviews with historians, survivors and veterans. In his book, it says that before they landed on San Fabian on LSTs (Landing Ship, Tank) on January 9, 1945; they were told to “expect heavy casualties” and rumors went around of “stiff Japanese resistance on the beach.” Their mission as the 103rd was to neutralize the pillboxes on the beach. An excerpt from his book “Commissioned in Battle” says it all: “Our immediate objective was to charge 100 to 200 yards up the beach and attack enemy pillboxes. There were none, so we entered battered San Fabian, which was still smoldering from the shelling of our Navy guns. The only dead we saw were Filipino. Wails of grief from mothers and wives drifted in the air

with the smoke.” (Chapter 4, Luzon Beachhead) This verifies the accounts of the Filipino survivors we’ve interviewed, that the majority of the casualties of the Lingayen Gulf Landings were the civilians of towns along the shore: San Fabian, Dagupan, Binmaley and Lingayen. On January 19, 1945, the 103rd’s mission was to help take over Japanese troops at “Hill 600” located a few kilometers north of Pozzorubio. Gruenfeld’s encounter at Hill 600 saw nine Japanese and one American killed in the process of taking over this hill. In one of his trips in 2005, he had a marker erected at the same spot with no fanfare. Earlier, I offered to go with him and visit San Fabian White Beach 3 but says he didn’t think much about their landing because there wasn’t any resistance at all. He did want to visit Pozzorubio and see the marker he put there 10 years ago. After the Battle for Manila in February, his unit, now with new soldiers who replaced those who died or were wounded, was seeing action in the Battle of Ipo Dam in May 1945. He was promoted to 2nd Lt in the battlefield which was the basis of the title of his book. In Ipo Dam, he gets his fifth

FEEDING AND GIFT GIVING By Roger C. Laure, T- III Kitaotao National High School

For the commendable community involvement, the teachers, staff, SSG officers and students are conducting participating and extending God’s blessing with the Theme: Uniting, Celebrating and Becoming instrument of God’s and Compassion. That was being held at Purok 5-A Barangay Poblacion, Municipality

of Kitaotao as the chosen community beneficiary on December 20,2016. Celebrating Christmas is the proper time for sharing giving of blessing to other people most especially to the little kids who are always seeking the unconditional love and care, support, attention and understanding not only the parents, the people around but as

educator and model to the community, it is our role to lead any services not only inside the four corners of the room but also outside as part and member of the community. The said activity would not be materialized and fully accomplished without the full support of the students, SSG officers, the faculty and staff club President, and of course the OIC Mr. Edrix A. Branzuela, Mr. Jhanny L.

injury and during our brief encounter, he tells me, “I’m supposed to give you this.” And he takes a copy of his book “Commissioned in Battle (2012)” and signs it for me. That made my day. He dedicates his book to “the brave Filipinos who resisted the Japanese occupation” and says that his experiences in the Philippines were “the greatest, most enriching time” of his life. As we parted, I all the more felt disappointed Gruenfeld wasn’t recognized in the Lingayen Gulf Landing rites. In almost a decade of attending this annual event, this was the only time I’ve actually talked to a soldier who was there in the midst of the action. It was brief talk over brunch but was very meaningful to me. I don’t think I or our people would ever have this chance again. I hope I am wrong. Cuyan for accepting the offer as Municipal Tribal Chieftain, and above all the very humble and approachable Barangay Captain Hon. Rey M. Ochigue. Our best wishes to all the people around during the activity. Thank you to all dear parents and guardian for the fulfillment and accomplishment of our dreams and plans. Share for prosperity and for the success of the activity. Keep up! Kitaotao National High School

Rural Development Project (PRDP) for abaca fiber production and trading enhancement project with a total approved cost of P31 million P16 million of which is for enterprise development component. “Our partnership has increased in the cluster areas since we started working for the realization of the project. Surely, many abaca farmers can benefit with this project,” said Leonora Mila, General Manager of SIUFMULCO. The cooperative has five clusters in selected localities in the province with a total membership of 600 abaca farmers. These clusters are operating in the towns of Santiago, Nasipit, Remedios T. Romualdez, Kitcharao and the city of Cabadbaran. Farmers in these areas often encounter challenges with drying and stripping due to unpredictable weather and the unavailability of an authorized person to operate an old stripping machine. These concerns will be met with the interventions provided by DA-PRDP. Planting materials, organic fertilizer, nursery, and stripping machines will be equally distributed to the cluster areas as part of the project package. “With this project, farmers will be more inspired and idle lands will be planted with abaca,” Mila added. Post-harvest facilities such as baling machine, forklift, wood pallets and push carts were also included in the package to enhance production of quality fiber.

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fifth Negosyo Center in the province once it will be open to public. The other four are in the provincial capitol, Tagum City Hall, Panabo City Museum and Bulwagan, and New Corella Municipal Hall. Castañaga said that their agency is targeting to open this year, the Negosyo Centers in Kapalong, Sto. Tomas and Island Garden City of

Two hauling trucks, moisture meter, and weighing scales would also support efficient marketing and trading activities. “This is the kind of project we need in the province. Our goal is not just to help but also to encourage and influence other farmers to do more,” said Agusan del Norte Provincial Board Member Victor Carmona. The facility will then serve as the standard grading facility and baling center accredited by the Philippine Fiber Development Authority (PhilFDA)). With this, SIUFMULCO is expecting more abaca traders from other Caraga provinces including neighboring regions like Davao and Northern Mindanao because of the expansion of the abaca project. Abaca is in great demand in the world market today because of its various uses as material in making security papers, paper money, ropes, insulators and handicraft items. The Department of Agriculture, with Secretary Manny Piñol at the helm, has been keen on reviving the abaca industry not only for its huge potential to earn dollars for the country but also to raise the farmers’ standard of living. “With the cooperation of the local governments and farmer groups, we will continue to propose for more projects for the strengthening and development of viable agri-fishery enterprises through efficient value chains of key agriculture and fishery products,” said I-REAP Component Head Lynn Pareñas. Samal. Negosyo Centers are set up by virtue of Republic Act 10644 or the Go Negosyo Act of 2014. Among the services of the center are business registration assistance especially for start-up Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, business advisory services through counselling and business information and advocacy through trainings and orientations. (PIA11, Michael Uy)