MINDANAO DAILY TRUTH. JUSTICE. PROGRESS.
Volume IX, No. 320
DENR X Reg’l Office Drivers undergo Capacity Enhancement IN order to be updated on the local ordinances on traffic and standing traffic safety rules and regulations, a Capacity Enhancement for DENR X Regional Office Drivers was conducted by the Human Resource Development Section of the Administrative Division on August 13, 2020 in Cagayan de Oro City. DENR X Regional Executive Director, Arleigh J. Adorable, emphasized on his message the crucial role of office drivers in ensuring the life and safety of their passengers during official travel. He reminded the participants to make it part of their daily routine the See UNDERGO, page 11
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DA allocates P15-B for 947 rice-growing towns CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- To boost agricultural production and ensure efficiency of farming activities of the 947 ricegrowing towns in the country, the Department of Agriculture (DA) allocates P15 billion for farm mechanization program. During the daily Laging Handa Network Briefing with Communications Sec. Martin Andanar, August 19, DA Sec. William Dar said farm mechanization aims to further increase the productivity and income of the farmers while helping them become agri-
preneurs and less dependent on intensive labor in crop production. Dar also urged the local government units (LGUs) and local chief executives (LCEs) to continue supporting the department in ensuring food security in the country and to increase rice sufficiency level. He added that DA has already provided numerous relief operations to farmers and he is hoping that the LGUs could implement the programs of DA so that Fillipinos will have enough
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During the daily Laging Handa Network Briefing with Communications Sec. Martin Andanar, August 19, DA Sec. William Dar says farm mechanization aims to further increase the productivity and income of the farmers while helping them become agri-preneurs and less dependent on intensive labor in crop production. (Network Briefing)
Surigao Norte guv orders activation of sea patrols By ALEXANDER LOPEZ
The DENR - Community Environment and Natural Resources Office of Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon headed by OIC, CENR Officer Morito B. Estifano (right) and Bio Green Processing and Manufacturing, Inc. Vice President for Operations, Teresita P. Ortiz (left) signed a Covenant of Membership under the Tayo ang Kalikasan movement during a program in San Vicente, Sumilao, Bukidnon recently. A Memorandum of Understanding was also signed stipulating the specific responsibilities of both parties with Bio Green undertaking activities to promote environmental protection and preservation like maintenance of cleanliness of rivers, esteros and creeks and tree growing activities, among others. (Aleth Lou Ibañes)
SEA PATROLS. Surigao del Norte governor Francisco T. Matugas issues Executive Order No. 20-031 on Monday (Aug. 17, 2020) directing all city and municipal mayors in the province to organize or activate sea patrols over reports that sea routes are being exploited to skip the province’s quarantine protocols. Matugas said patrols will ensure the strict enforcement of Covid-19 protocols required for all who want to enter the province. (Photo courtesy of the S urigao del Norte Information Center)
BUTUAN CITY – Surigao del Norte governor Francisco Matugas on Monday issued an executive order for local chief executives in the area to activate the “Bantay Dagat” or sea patrols in coastal towns over reports that sea routes are being exploited to skip the province’s quarantine protocols. “Reports came to my office that there are many people who travel going to this province using private or chartered pump boats, yachts, speed boats, and similar sea vessels without following the Covid-19 protocols,” Matugas said. See ORDERS, page 11