53rd founding anniversary of Lanao del Sur kicks off
with cultural events
By
Apipa P. Bagumbaran
MARAWI CITY, Lanao del
Sur, June 27 (PIA) -- The 53rd founding anniversary of the province kicked-off
yesterday with a series of shows that depicts the rich Maranao culture.
According to Provincial Information Officer Nasser Ganda, among the cultural events that marked the start of the week-long celebration are "kataro sa lalag," "kakolintang," and "kasipa sa manggis."
While the kataro sa lalag (oration) showcases the fascinating Maranao poetry, kakolintang (playing the kolintang), on the other hand, best features the traditional Maranao music.
Kolintang is an ancient form of musical instrument composed of a set of gongs arranged in a row and played by striking the gongs with two wooden beaters. It is the main instrument of the kolintang ensemble, the other gongs are debakan, agong, gandingan, and babendir.
Kasipa sa manggis is an indigenous sport where a colorfully decorated, small box-like structure is strung to a rope tied to long bamboo poles. A player would be given the chance to kick the rattan ball towards the structure, and if it falls, the player gets a prize.
Other cultural shows scheduled until June 29 are "kambayoka," "kapangotiyapi," "kasayaw sa singkil," and "kanggarotaya."
To add fun to the festivities, sports tournaments such as basketball, badminton, tennis, golf, volleyball, marathon, walkathon, and practical shooting were also lined-up from June 26 to July 3.
Line agencies in the province will also be showcasing their respective programs and projects through a booth exhibit and display within the New Capitol Complex grounds from June 26 to July 3.
A dialogue between the heads of the line agencies, the provincial government, and the regional government is likewise slated on July 1, which was declared by Governor Mamintal A. Adiong Jr. as Line Agencies Day.
Meanwhile, the Lanao civil society, spearheaded by the Lanao del Sur Peoples’ Council, will participate in the week-long celebration through tree planting and fish dispersal in Ramain town, and a walk for Ranao on July 2, which was also proclaimed as Solidarity Day in the province.
Local government units (LGUs) from the municipal down to the barangay level, including the two congressional district offices, will also take part through a special program on July 3, otherwise declared as LGU Day.
On July 4, a cultural street dancing, and a culmination program with Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo as keynote speaker, will cap the week-long celebration. (APB/PIA-10)
According to Provincial Information Officer Nasser Ganda, among the cultural events that marked the start of the week-long celebration are "kataro sa lalag," "kakolintang," and "kasipa sa manggis."
While the kataro sa lalag (oration) showcases the fascinating Maranao poetry, kakolintang (playing the kolintang), on the other hand, best features the traditional Maranao music.
Kolintang is an ancient form of musical instrument composed of a set of gongs arranged in a row and played by striking the gongs with two wooden beaters. It is the main instrument of the kolintang ensemble, the other gongs are debakan, agong, gandingan, and babendir.
Kasipa sa manggis is an indigenous sport where a colorfully decorated, small box-like structure is strung to a rope tied to long bamboo poles. A player would be given the chance to kick the rattan ball towards the structure, and if it falls, the player gets a prize.
Other cultural shows scheduled until June 29 are "kambayoka," "kapangotiyapi," "kasayaw sa singkil," and "kanggarotaya."
To add fun to the festivities, sports tournaments such as basketball, badminton, tennis, golf, volleyball, marathon, walkathon, and practical shooting were also lined-up from June 26 to July 3.
Line agencies in the province will also be showcasing their respective programs and projects through a booth exhibit and display within the New Capitol Complex grounds from June 26 to July 3.
A dialogue between the heads of the line agencies, the provincial government, and the regional government is likewise slated on July 1, which was declared by Governor Mamintal A. Adiong Jr. as Line Agencies Day.
Meanwhile, the Lanao civil society, spearheaded by the Lanao del Sur Peoples’ Council, will participate in the week-long celebration through tree planting and fish dispersal in Ramain town, and a walk for Ranao on July 2, which was also proclaimed as Solidarity Day in the province.
Local government units (LGUs) from the municipal down to the barangay level, including the two congressional district offices, will also take part through a special program on July 3, otherwise declared as LGU Day.
On July 4, a cultural street dancing, and a culmination program with Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo as keynote speaker, will cap the week-long celebration. (APB/PIA-10)
DOH 10 calls on LGUs to intensify the anti-dengue
campaign
By
Rutchie C. Aguhob
OROQUIETA CITY, Misamis
Occidental, June 27 (PIA) -- The Department of Health-Center for Health
Development (DOH-CHD), Region 10, has called on the local government units
(LGUs) to intensify their anti-dengue information campaign.
Dr. Jaime Bernadas, Regional Director of DOH-CHD 10, who sounded the call, also challenged the LGUs to activate the Bantay Dengue Brigades in their barangays in the wake of the rising number of dengue cases in the region, especially during this rainy season.
“And whether it is rainy or not, the LGUs should not lower their guard against the disease and one way of doing it is through the 4S method or the search and destroy, apply self-protection measures, seek early consultation and say ‘no’ to indiscriminate fogging,” Bernadas said.
Meanwhile, in Misamis Occidental where the 4S campaign against dengue has been intensified, only 45 dengue cases were noted to have been admitted to the different sentinel hospitals of the province, during the period January 1-22.
This is actually lower by 81.40 percent compared with the 242 dengue cases during the same period in 2011, according to the Dengue Morbidity Report for the 25th Week this year by Dr. David Mendoza, Head of the Regional Epidemiology, Surveillance and Disaster Response Unit (RESDRU), DOH-CHD-10.
The report also shows that the dengue cases of Mis. Occ.’s three cities were on the downward trend: Tangub, from 56 to four cases or down by 92.86 percent, Ozamiz, from 97 to 16 cases or down by 83.51 percent and Oroquieta City, from 21 to eight cases or down by 61.90 percent.
Regionwide, a total of 1,424 dengue cases have been noted for the period, higher by 55.29 percent compared to 917 cases, compared to the same period in 2011. However, the number of deaths remained at two, with a case fatality rate of 0.14 percent.
Of this number, Mis. Occ. accounted for 3.16 percent while the province of Camiguin continued to have the lowest number of three cases or 0.21 percent, Lanao del Norte, 117 cases or 8.21 percent, Bukidnon, 169 cases or 11.86 percent and highest in Misamis Oriental with 1,090 cases or 76.54 percent.
The other cities of the region also posted these number of cases: Cagayan de Oro, the highest with 757 cases or 53.16 percent, Iligan, 78 cases or 5.47 percent and Gingoog, 37 cases or 2.59 percent; Valencia, 36 cases or 2.52 percent, Ozamiz, 16 cases or 1.12 percent, Malaybalay and El Salvador, 13 cases or 0.91 percent each, Oroquieta, eight cases o 0.56 percent, and lowest was in Tangub with only four cases or 0.28 percent.
In terms of increase, Bukidnon registered the highest with 284.09 percent, followed by Misamis Oriental, 152.90 percent, but along with Mis. Occ., those in Camiguin went down by 80 percent, and Lanao del Norte, down by 36.76 percent.
Of the cities, Valencia posted the highest increase of 1700 percent, while Cagayan de Oro increased by 166.55 percent, Gingoog, 146.67 percent, Malaybalay, 116.67 percent, and El Salvador, 30.00 percent, but the cases in Iligan, like those of Tangub, Ozamiz and Oroquieta, went down by 20.41 percent.
On the other hand, 17 barangays of Cagayan de Oro City, had three or more dengue cases during the past four weeks, namely: Agusan, Balulang, Bugo, Bulua, Camaman-an, Canitoan, Carmen, Cugman, Iponan, Kauswagan, Lapasan, Lumbia, Macasandig, Nazareth, Patag, Puerto and Tablon.
Mendoza’s report also show that the same number of barangays in the provinces also had three or more dengue cases: Lunao in Gingoog City, Lower Poblacion in Jasaan, Imelda in Villanueva and Poblacion, Casinglot and Sta. Cruz inTagoloan, all of Misamis Oriental; Sumpong in Malaybalay City, Damilag in Manolo Fortich, South Poblacion in Maramag, Poblacion and Lumbo in Valencia City, in Bukidnon; Saray, Tibanga, Tubod and Palao in Iligan City, Lanao del Norte. (PIA-Mis. Occ.)
Dr. Jaime Bernadas, Regional Director of DOH-CHD 10, who sounded the call, also challenged the LGUs to activate the Bantay Dengue Brigades in their barangays in the wake of the rising number of dengue cases in the region, especially during this rainy season.
“And whether it is rainy or not, the LGUs should not lower their guard against the disease and one way of doing it is through the 4S method or the search and destroy, apply self-protection measures, seek early consultation and say ‘no’ to indiscriminate fogging,” Bernadas said.
Meanwhile, in Misamis Occidental where the 4S campaign against dengue has been intensified, only 45 dengue cases were noted to have been admitted to the different sentinel hospitals of the province, during the period January 1-22.
This is actually lower by 81.40 percent compared with the 242 dengue cases during the same period in 2011, according to the Dengue Morbidity Report for the 25th Week this year by Dr. David Mendoza, Head of the Regional Epidemiology, Surveillance and Disaster Response Unit (RESDRU), DOH-CHD-10.
The report also shows that the dengue cases of Mis. Occ.’s three cities were on the downward trend: Tangub, from 56 to four cases or down by 92.86 percent, Ozamiz, from 97 to 16 cases or down by 83.51 percent and Oroquieta City, from 21 to eight cases or down by 61.90 percent.
Regionwide, a total of 1,424 dengue cases have been noted for the period, higher by 55.29 percent compared to 917 cases, compared to the same period in 2011. However, the number of deaths remained at two, with a case fatality rate of 0.14 percent.
Of this number, Mis. Occ. accounted for 3.16 percent while the province of Camiguin continued to have the lowest number of three cases or 0.21 percent, Lanao del Norte, 117 cases or 8.21 percent, Bukidnon, 169 cases or 11.86 percent and highest in Misamis Oriental with 1,090 cases or 76.54 percent.
The other cities of the region also posted these number of cases: Cagayan de Oro, the highest with 757 cases or 53.16 percent, Iligan, 78 cases or 5.47 percent and Gingoog, 37 cases or 2.59 percent; Valencia, 36 cases or 2.52 percent, Ozamiz, 16 cases or 1.12 percent, Malaybalay and El Salvador, 13 cases or 0.91 percent each, Oroquieta, eight cases o 0.56 percent, and lowest was in Tangub with only four cases or 0.28 percent.
In terms of increase, Bukidnon registered the highest with 284.09 percent, followed by Misamis Oriental, 152.90 percent, but along with Mis. Occ., those in Camiguin went down by 80 percent, and Lanao del Norte, down by 36.76 percent.
Of the cities, Valencia posted the highest increase of 1700 percent, while Cagayan de Oro increased by 166.55 percent, Gingoog, 146.67 percent, Malaybalay, 116.67 percent, and El Salvador, 30.00 percent, but the cases in Iligan, like those of Tangub, Ozamiz and Oroquieta, went down by 20.41 percent.
On the other hand, 17 barangays of Cagayan de Oro City, had three or more dengue cases during the past four weeks, namely: Agusan, Balulang, Bugo, Bulua, Camaman-an, Canitoan, Carmen, Cugman, Iponan, Kauswagan, Lapasan, Lumbia, Macasandig, Nazareth, Patag, Puerto and Tablon.
Mendoza’s report also show that the same number of barangays in the provinces also had three or more dengue cases: Lunao in Gingoog City, Lower Poblacion in Jasaan, Imelda in Villanueva and Poblacion, Casinglot and Sta. Cruz inTagoloan, all of Misamis Oriental; Sumpong in Malaybalay City, Damilag in Manolo Fortich, South Poblacion in Maramag, Poblacion and Lumbo in Valencia City, in Bukidnon; Saray, Tibanga, Tubod and Palao in Iligan City, Lanao del Norte. (PIA-Mis. Occ.)
PRC observes July as Blood Donor’s Month
By
Lorry V. Gabule
ILIGAN CITY, Lanao del
Norte, June 27 (PIA) -- The Philippine Red Cross (PRC), Iligan City Chapter,
joins the country in celebrating the Blood Donor’s Month in July.
On the occasion, PRC Iligan has called on individuals in attaining an all-out voluntary blood donation, this city, through the conduct of a Mobile Blood Donation on July 1, Sunday, at the Iligan City Public Plaza.
This will be a whole day activity, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., said Genevieve C. Amodia, chapter administrator, PRC Iligan.
"Along this line, we sent out letters and humbly ask the support of at least five or more possible donors from the respective offices," expressed Amodia.
She said they inspire and emulate men and women to freely and voluntarily donate to help those in need of blood and its components. She added that they also acknowledge selfless individuals and unpaid volunteers who donate their precious blood.
The month of July has been declared as Blood Donor’s Month under Presidential Proclamation No. 1021 issued last June 9, 1997.
Anchored to this year’s theme, “Every Blood Donor is a Hero,” it reinforces the urgent need for more people to become life savers by volunteering to donate blood regularly.
For more queries, donors may call the provincial Red Cross Office at telephone number 223-1065. (lvg/PIA 10-LDN)
On the occasion, PRC Iligan has called on individuals in attaining an all-out voluntary blood donation, this city, through the conduct of a Mobile Blood Donation on July 1, Sunday, at the Iligan City Public Plaza.
This will be a whole day activity, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., said Genevieve C. Amodia, chapter administrator, PRC Iligan.
"Along this line, we sent out letters and humbly ask the support of at least five or more possible donors from the respective offices," expressed Amodia.
She said they inspire and emulate men and women to freely and voluntarily donate to help those in need of blood and its components. She added that they also acknowledge selfless individuals and unpaid volunteers who donate their precious blood.
The month of July has been declared as Blood Donor’s Month under Presidential Proclamation No. 1021 issued last June 9, 1997.
Anchored to this year’s theme, “Every Blood Donor is a Hero,” it reinforces the urgent need for more people to become life savers by volunteering to donate blood regularly.
For more queries, donors may call the provincial Red Cross Office at telephone number 223-1065. (lvg/PIA 10-LDN)
Oroquieta's health programs benefit 1800
schoolchildren
By
Pat Nano
OROQUIETA CITY, Misamis
Occidental, June 27 (PIA) -- Around 1,800 schoolchildren from the Oroquieta
City Central Elementary School (OCCES) have been benefitted by the Bantay
Kahimsog sa Kabataan Program (BKKP) and the Lugaw ug Itlog ni Mayor Feeding
Program (LIMFP) recently.
A new program of the city government, the BKKP aims to teach the schoolchildren proper hygiene.
The LIMFP, on the other hand, is a long-running program of the city government that gives out a concoction of porridge and eggs as supplement food to the schoolchildren of the OCCES.
Both programs have been implemented through the coordination and cooperation of the city officials and some concerned individuals supported by Governor Herminia Ramiro and Congressman Jorge Almonte of the First District of the province.
Mayor Almonte said it was Governor Ramiro and Congressman Almonte who provided for the funds in buying the health kits containing vitamins, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, and face towel that were distributed to the schoolchildren under the BKKP.
Oroquieta City Schools Division Superintendent Emmalinda Duhaylungsod thanked the city officials since both programs support the Department of Education's objectives for the health development of the schoolchildren.
The teachers and parents of the OCCES schoolchildren also thanked the city officials for their efforts in helping them in implementing such programs for their children’s welfare.
In the same manner, the city officials thanked the Governor and the Congressman Almonte for the success of both programs through their help. (PIO/PIA-10 Mis. Occ.)
A new program of the city government, the BKKP aims to teach the schoolchildren proper hygiene.
The LIMFP, on the other hand, is a long-running program of the city government that gives out a concoction of porridge and eggs as supplement food to the schoolchildren of the OCCES.
Both programs have been implemented through the coordination and cooperation of the city officials and some concerned individuals supported by Governor Herminia Ramiro and Congressman Jorge Almonte of the First District of the province.
Mayor Almonte said it was Governor Ramiro and Congressman Almonte who provided for the funds in buying the health kits containing vitamins, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, and face towel that were distributed to the schoolchildren under the BKKP.
Oroquieta City Schools Division Superintendent Emmalinda Duhaylungsod thanked the city officials since both programs support the Department of Education's objectives for the health development of the schoolchildren.
The teachers and parents of the OCCES schoolchildren also thanked the city officials for their efforts in helping them in implementing such programs for their children’s welfare.
In the same manner, the city officials thanked the Governor and the Congressman Almonte for the success of both programs through their help. (PIO/PIA-10 Mis. Occ.)
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