By Jorie C. Valcorza
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, Aug. 17 (PIA) – The dengue core group commissioned by the Department of Health-Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD) is set to come up with a dengue regional operational manual, primarily aimed at reducing the incidence of dengue of in Northern Mindanao.
Dr. Ramon Moreno, Chief Medical Professional Staff of the Northern Mindanao Medical Center (NMMC) and Chairperson of the Dengue Technical Working Group (TWG) said the dengue commission report will provide a coordinated approach on how to best respond to the prevailing problem in the region.
The said report will also highlight the concerted efforts on prevention, correct diagnosis and well-coordinated management with impact on cost-effectiveness at the level of the basic health unit and referral hospital.
Initially, the TWG has already created a flow chart of action from the basic health unit, to the next level health unit up to the referral center.
Moreno pointed out the importance of establishing dengue hot lines from the three (3) major government hospitals in the region and eventually come up with a contact data base of all referring health care providers.
“No transport shall be allowed without prior call from the referring health care provider to the referral hospital. This is to assess the condition of the patient and be able to provide needed medical attention during transport or to asses if the transport is really necessary,” Moreno explained.
He likewise enjoined the cooperation of key line agencies and local government units to help in curbing dengue incidence in the region by actively doing its share in the prevention aspect.
Meanwhile, Dr. Patricia V. Gaid, Department Chairperson of the NMMC Pediatric Medicine, emphasized that resident doctors from referring provincial hospitals should observe proper referral system, indicating all needed medical information, before sending their patients for transport.
Having discussed such, the group has agreed to come up with refresher training before the year ends in order to correct such practices from the basic health unit.
Aside from training, the team is also looking for means to provide other basic equipment needs such as blood pressure apparatus designed for children’s use and provision of oral hydration fluids.
“We should not let our guards down as regular admission on dengue rises every two or three (2-3) years. In 2009 we were the worst hit, we should pursue this more aggressively to better prepare our health care providers and ultimately help turn down the dengue cases in the region,” Gaid noted.
From January to July this year, there were 1,022 dengue cases reported by the hospital sentinel sites in region 10, lower by 73.78% compared to the same period, last year. (PIA-10)
Continuous heavy rains result in Kapatagan, Lanao Norte landslide
By: Rutchie Cabahug-Aguhob
KAPATAGAN, Lanao del Norte, Aug. 17 (PIA) – Continuous heavy rains that occurred, yesterday, Aug. 16, resulted to a landslide in Purok 6, Sitio Bayabas, Barangay Margos, here, at about 6:00 p.m., last night.
Initial reports reaching the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) said an estimated seven to eight (7-8) truck loads of landslide debris with huge rocks and fallen trees blocked the highway.
“No casualty was reported. But the situation caused the passenger buses and other vehicles passing the route to Zamboanga from Iligan City to be stranded in the area for more than an hour,” Ana Cañeda, Asst. Regional Director of the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), region 10, said.
She said the Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur- Kapatagan Road was temporarily closed forcing the motorists to use the Kapatagan-Sultan Naga Dimaporo (SND)-Pagadian City Road as alternative route.
The Rural Transit Mindanao, Inc. (RTMI) deployed buses from Pagadian City to pick up the stranded passengers.
Meanwhile, soldiers belonging to the 35th Infantry Battalion (35IB)’s CharliCompany and personnel from the Department of Public Works and Highway (DPWH) and the Provincial Engineer’s Office immediately went to the area to conduct DRR operations.
Also present were members of the Provincial DRRMC headed by Chairperson Joselito Quibranza and Barangay Rosemeraldo dela Cruz, who rushed to the area for the disaster analysis and assessment, Cañeda said.
She said the road has been partly cleared of the landslide debri and that one lane has been opened and rendered passable, as of press time. (PIA-10)
Orochamber, TÜV SÜD PSB, to conduct food safety forum
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Misamis Oriental, Aug. 17 (PIA) -- The Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation Inc. (Orochamber), will be holding a forum on “Food Safety and Management” on August 18, 2011 at 9:00-11:30a.m.
A hall of famer as Most Outstanding Chamber of Commerce in the country, Orochamber will be holding the training in partnership with TÜV SÜD PSB Philippines, Inc. at the PUM-Orochamber Training Room, Macapagal Drive, Pueblo de Oro Township, this city.
The half-day activity will be attended by around 60 company-representatives specializing in food and beverage, food processing and related services, Antonio D. Uy, Orochamber President, said.
He said TÜV SÜD PSB Philippines, Inc. is a renowned testing, inspection and certification firm with headquarters in Germany.
It commits to help local companies achieve quality, safety and competitiveness through experience sharing and advisory, Uy added.
As an internationally recognized testing and inspection body, TÜV SÜD PSB’s technical reports and certifications are well accepted by manufacturers, third party buyers and government authorities worldwide.
As a pioneer in providing management systems certification services, TÜV SÜD PSB was the first certification body in Asia to introduce ISO 9000 as basis of quality system certification, as well, as ISO/TS 16949 automotive certification in the South East Asian region.
For more queries and reservation, please call the OroChamber Secretariat at Tel. no. 859-1426/309-951 or send email at orochamber@gmail.com. (Orochamber/ PIA-10)
LGU Bacolod, Lanao Norte inaugurates KALAHI-CIDDS infra projects
By: Vincent N. Labial
TUBOD, Lanao del Norte, Aug. 17 (PIA) – Some 10 infrastructure projects worth Php10.5 million under the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDDS) were inaugurated in Bacolod, a coastal town of the province, last August 12.
Of this amount, Php8.0 million was provided by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), while Php1.2 million came from the Provincial Government as counterpart.
A flagship alleviation program of the national government, KALAHI-CIDSS involves the building of small-scale infrastructure and implementation of social and economic activities after communities identify and propose development projects.
Among the barangays in Bacolod granted funding through the KALAHI-CIDSS were Alegria, Mate, Demologan, Delabayan West, Kahayag, Minaulon, Babalaya, Pagayawan, Liangan East and Binuni.
“This is one way of encouraging our local chief executives and their barangay officials to really manage well the implementation of these vital projects. Because after all, it will be the people who will benefit most from these infra projects,” 1st District Representative Imelda Quibranza-Dimaporo said.
Meanwhile, Gov. Khalid Dimaporo has expressed satisfaction over the smooth implementation of several anti-poverty programs initiated by DSWD in the province.
He also pledged full support to these programs and has caused the immediate release of the province’s financial counterpart to hasten their mplementation.
Among the sub-projects completed by the prioritized barangays in Bacolod were water systems, classroom school buildings, day care centers, and road concreting.
Present during the occasion were Bacolod Mayor Joselito Miquibas and DSWD-10 Assistant Regional Director Aldersey Mumar dela Cruz.
Immediately following the turn-over of projects, newly-elected officers of Bacolod Barangay Councilors’ League (BBCL) were formally inducted into office by Rep. “Angging” Dimaporo. (PIO/PIA-10)
Army’s 51IB “Fuerte Uno” troopers intercept illegally cut logs in Lanao Sur
By: 1Lt. Emil Charlie B. Jaudian
MALABANG, Lanao del Sur, Aug. 17 (PIA) – The massive campaign for environmental protection and global warming through a series of information drives undertaken by the 51st Infantry Battalion (51IB), Philippine Army, has paid off.
This was the assessment of Lt. Col. Ceasar Marlon Yadao, Commander of 51IB, after his troops apprehended another truck load of illegally-cut logs based on reports from people in the community.
Yadao said about 9:00 p.m, last Aug. 14, about a month after they conducted the IPSP Plan “Bayanihan” in their area of responsibility (AOR), a concerned citizen reported that a “Town Ace” vehicle loaded with illegal lumbers will be travelling from the towns of Pualas to Malabang, Lanao del Sur (LDS).
Immediately, he instructed his troops who are conducting 24/7 check point operations along the Narciso-Ramos Highway in Barangay Matling, Malabang, LDS, to apprehend the said vehicle.
By 11:40p.m. of the same day, a squad of 51IB soldiers intercepted the said vehicle with plate number YFK 385 driven by certain Ettiy Balindong of Barangay Banday, also of Malabang, LDS.
Said vehicle was loaded with 700 bd. ft. of red “Lawaan” wood, and found out to have no authorized travel documents and permit from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
After coordination with the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the DENR, the 51IB Commander turned-over the driver and crew to the Malabang Police Station for filing of appropriate charges against the offenders.
The seized lumbers, meanwhile, were temporarily impounded at 51IB Headquarters for proper disposition and safe keeping.
“This only shows that the populace of Lanao del Sur, especially, in our AOR are willing to help the military and the government in the campaign against anti-illegal logging activities,” YADAO said.
Last July 25, at about 9:02 p.m. and 11:45 p.m., almost 12,000 bd. ft. of illegally-cut lumber were also confiscated in collaboration with officials of the Malabang Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO). (CMO/PIA-10)
New payment schedule facilitates transactions, says SSS-CDO branch head
By Apipa Bagumbaran
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, August 17 (PIA) --- The revised payment deadlines of the Social Security System (SSS) has helped in facilitating transactions and decongest the long queue of members paying their contributions and loans.
This assessment came from Atty. Edwin Halo, Head of SSS-Cagayan de Oro, who said that they observed a shorter queue of paying members when they started implementing the revised schedule, last July, for the applicable month in June.
“As stated in SSS Circular No. 2011-003, the revised payment schedule, provides the new deadlines for the payment of contributions and member loans of employers, self-employed and voluntary members based on the 10th digit of their Employer (ER) Number,” he said.
Thus, for regular employers, the payment deadline on the month following the applicable month is:
On the 10th day if the ER number ends in 1 or 2, on the 15th day if ending in 3 or 4, on the 20th day if ending in 5 or 6, on the 25th day, if ending in 7 or 8, and on the last day if ending in 9 or 0.
For instance, if the ER number is 01-1234567-8-910, where eight (8) is the 10th digit, the payment deadline for both contributions and member loans for the applicable month of July shall be on August 25.
Likewise, for household employers, self-employed and voluntary members, the following payment deadline on the month following the applicable month or quarter, as the case may be, applies:
On the 10th day if the last digit of the SS number ends in 1 or 2, on the 15th day if ending in 3 or 4, on the 20th day if ending in 5 or 6, on the 25th day if ending in 7 or 8, and on the last day if the SS number ends with 9 or 0.
Originally, the general deadline for payment of contributions and member loans was on the 10th day of the month following the applicable month for all members.
The frequency of payment, however, shall remain on a monthly basis for regular and household employers, and a monthly or quarterly basis for self-employed and voluntary members.
Halo also clarified that in case the deadline falls on Saturday, Sunday or holiday, payments may be made on the next business or working day, otherwise, penalties shall be imposed on late contribution and member loan payments.
Meanwhile, the payment schedule for Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) - members shall remain as stated in SSS Circular 32-P dated 15 November 2006, Halo added. (PIA-10)
LGU Mahinog, Camiguin to receive P1M Seal of Good Housekeeping Award from DILG
by Homer R. Jajalla
MAHINOG, Camiguin, Aug. 17 (PIA) - The local government unit (LGU) of Mahinog will receive a Performance Challenge Fund (PCF) of Php1.0 million from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) for their good housekeeping or excellent performance in good governance.
The recognition will be held on August 19, 2001 at Pearlmont Inn, Cagayan de Oro City at which event Mahinog, together with other LGU qualifiers in the region, will be conferred with the "Seal of Good Housekeeping (SGH)" Regional Director Loreto T. Bhagwani of DILG, region 10 said, in a fax message sent to the office of the mayor of Mahinog.
The SGH is given to LGUs that have excelled in key government areas which include planning, fiscal management, transparency and accountability, and valuing performance management.
Bhagwani said these LGUs have also fully complied with the full disclosure policy and have no adverse reports from the Commission on Audit (COA).
The DILG established this program as a way of rewarding LGUs for their high performance, of which, only the town of Mahinog, out of Camiguin’s five (5) towns, passed the standards of the SGH program.
Other municipalities and cities in Northern Mindanao that passed the SGH standards are as follows: Sumilao in Bukidnon and Alubijid, Gitagum, Laguindingan, Libertad, and Sugbongcogon in Misamis Oriental.
Aloran, Bonifacio, Don Victoriano, Lopez Jaena, Tudela and Tangub City in Misamis Occidental and Kauswagan, Kolambugan, Linamon, Magsaysay, Matungao, Munai and Salvador in Lanao del Norte.
Meanwhile, Mahinog Mayor Alex R. Jajalla said that their SGH prize will be used to augment funds for the establishment of a passenger terminal going to Mantigue Island in Katunggan Park, Sitio Queobe in Barangay San Miguel.
Once the project is completed, ferry and passenger terminal going to Mantigue island will be relocated from barangay San Roque to Barangay San Miguel, where the Katunggan Park, a mangrove area, is located and a mangrove boardwalk was constructed.
For this year, the LGU has allocated additional Php100,000 for the project, which may serve as its counterpart fund to the PCF, geared to boost tourism and local economic development, the local officials said in a resolution.
On Monday, the Sangguniang Bayan passed a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the Memorandum of Agreement with the DILG to access the PCF. (MIO/PIA-10)
Cebuano news: Ochoa: 13 ka mga nag-unang balaodnon gipresentar ni Presidente Aquino ngadto sa LEDAC
By Ruby Leonora R. Balistoy
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon, August 17 (PIA) – Gipresentar ni President Benigno S. Aquino III ang trese (13) ka mga nag-unang balaodnon ngadto sa mga miyembro sa Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) aron malakip sa agenda sa administrasyon karon nga tuig.
Si Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa Jr. miingon nga ang mga Cabinet Clusters maoy naghan-ay ug nag proseso sa nasangpit nga mga balaodnon.
Unom (6) niini nga mga nag-unang balaodnon (priority bills) gi-anunsyo na sa Presidente atol sa iyang State of the Nation Address (SONA) niadtong July 25.
Ang nag-una sa baynte dos (22) ka bag-ong mga ‘priority bills,’ nga gisumiter atol sa LEDAC meeting niadtong Pebrero nagsubay gayod sa mga nakatakda nga mga polisiya nga naa sa Philippine Development Plan (PDP), sa paninguha sa administrasyong Aquino diha sa iyang16-point agenda kon Social Contract sa katawhang Pilipino.
“Atong lantawon ang progreso nga anaa sa kumon nga ‘legislative agenda’ sukad kita nagsabot kabahin sa mga kinahanglan unahon paglihok, aron usab nga mapasar kini nga mga ‘priority bills’ sa labing madaling panahon.
Gipresentar usab ngadto sa mga ‘leaders’ sa kongreso ang Php1.816 trillion nga ‘proposed spending package’ alang sa tuig 2012.
“Atong paningkamutan pag-usab ang mas sayo nga pagpasar sa mao nga budget aron makatukod usab kita ug maayong kalamboan nga nasugdan na,” matud ni Ochoa.
Gipasalamatan ni Ochoa ang kongreso sa ilang ‘statesmanship’ ug kooperasyon tungod kay nagkinahanglan gayod kini ug hini-usa nga paningkamot.
Lakip sa 13 ka mga ‘proposed measures’ ang ‘protection for house help’, ‘expansion of science and technology scholarship programs’, ‘amendments to the Rural Electrification Law, sin tax, amendments to the Human Security Act, Data Privacy Act’, ug ang ‘responsible parenthood (RP) bill.’
Ang proposal sa Presidente naglakip usab sa “expanded consumer protection, reorganization of the Philippine statistical system, amendments to the PTV-4 law, provision for the delineation of the specific forest limits of public domain, stiffer penalties for stealing and tampering with government risk reduction and preparedness equipment, and amendments to the Lina Law or the Urban Development Housing Act of 1992.”
Matud ni Ochoa nga sa 22 ka mga ‘priority measures’ nga nasumiter, tulo (3) niini nahimo na nga balaod.
Kini mao ang GOCC Governance Act of 2011 (Republic Act No. 10149), Rationalizing the Night Work Prohibition on Women Workers (Republic Act No. 10151) and Resetting and Synchronizing the ARMM Elections with the National and Local Elections in 2013 (Republic Act No. 10153).
Ang nahibilin nga disenuybe (19), kamulo pa nga giproseso ug gi-‘review’ sa lehislatura.
Miingon usab si Ochoa nga ‘enacted’ na sa Kongreso ang Republic Act No. 10150 nga naga palapad sa implementasyon sa ‘Lifeline Rate to amend the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) of 2001.’ Ug usa kini sa atong gi-rekomenda alang sa “amendments sa EPIRA Law sa ‘Executive’ nga departamento. (NCR/PIA 10)
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