NKTI to forum on renal health and disease prevention
By Apipa P. Bagumbaran
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - The National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) in partnership with the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) and the Department of Health-Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD) in Northern Mindanao will hold a lay forum on renal health and disease prevention at Dynasty Court Hotel, this city, today, June 20.
The activity aims to generate support and awareness on the renal disease and control program (REDCOP) of the NKTI which is geared towards promoting awareness and prevention of kidney diseases among Filipinos. Some 350 participants from various sectors are expected to attend the forum.
This is also one of the major activities for the observance of National Kidney Month this June. Theme of the event is "Ikaw at AKo Panalo sa Malusog na Bato.”
Among the Medical specialists who will attend the forum are Dr. Antonio Paraiso, program manager of REDCOP; Dr. Susan Losaria-Jorge, assistant program manager of REDCOP; Urology Consultant Dr. Raul Winston Andutan; and Adult Nephrology Consultant Dr. Sandra Oliveros who will be discussing the REDCOP, renal disease registry in Northern Mindanao, the surgical aspect of kidney disease prevention, and renal health promotion, respectively.
An open forum will follow after the lecture discussions to give way to to ask questions on renal health and other related issues. (APB/PIA-10)
The activity aims to generate support and awareness on the renal disease and control program (REDCOP) of the NKTI which is geared towards promoting awareness and prevention of kidney diseases among Filipinos. Some 350 participants from various sectors are expected to attend the forum.
This is also one of the major activities for the observance of National Kidney Month this June. Theme of the event is "Ikaw at AKo Panalo sa Malusog na Bato.”
Among the Medical specialists who will attend the forum are Dr. Antonio Paraiso, program manager of REDCOP; Dr. Susan Losaria-Jorge, assistant program manager of REDCOP; Urology Consultant Dr. Raul Winston Andutan; and Adult Nephrology Consultant Dr. Sandra Oliveros who will be discussing the REDCOP, renal disease registry in Northern Mindanao, the surgical aspect of kidney disease prevention, and renal health promotion, respectively.
An open forum will follow after the lecture discussions to give way to to ask questions on renal health and other related issues. (APB/PIA-10)
12 LGUs in Region 10 to receive P16-M Performance Challenge Fund
By Hazel L. Occena
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, June 19 -- Twelve local government units (LGUs) in Northern Mindanano will receive P16 million from the government’s Performance Challenge Fund (PCF), administered by Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), on the Tapatan on Disaster Preparedness on June 21.
These are two component cities and 10 municipalities, belonging to the 1st to 3rd class LGUs in Region 10, namely the cities of Ozamis and El Salvador and the municipalities of Mambajao, Jimenez, Kapatagan, Tubod, Opol, Balingasag, Don Carlos, Impasugong, Manolo Fortich, and Quezon.
The PCF is a financial incentive awarded to qualified LGUs for passing the Seal on Good Housekeeping (SGH) to jumpstart local development initiatives that are aligned with the national government’s program for the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals, tourism, and economic development, disaster risk reduction and management and solid waste management.
The two cities shall each be eligible to a P3-million PCF subsidy, while each of the 10 municipalities shall be eligible to a P1-million subsidy.
The PCF may be used to finance projects such as school buildings, rural health units, water and sanitation system, local roads and bridges, slaughterhouses, flood control, reforestation, postharvest facilities, cold storage facilities, and other programs and projects that would enhance local government services.
DILG-10 Director Rene K. Burdeos said that all of the 12 LGUs have passed the 2011 second round assessment on good housekeeping in key governance areas of planning, fiscal management, transparency and accountability and valuing performance management, and have complied with the full disclosure policy and have no adverse reports from the Commission on Audit, and have been conferred with the SGH. (Hazel L. Occena/DILG/PIA10)
These are two component cities and 10 municipalities, belonging to the 1st to 3rd class LGUs in Region 10, namely the cities of Ozamis and El Salvador and the municipalities of Mambajao, Jimenez, Kapatagan, Tubod, Opol, Balingasag, Don Carlos, Impasugong, Manolo Fortich, and Quezon.
The PCF is a financial incentive awarded to qualified LGUs for passing the Seal on Good Housekeeping (SGH) to jumpstart local development initiatives that are aligned with the national government’s program for the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals, tourism, and economic development, disaster risk reduction and management and solid waste management.
The two cities shall each be eligible to a P3-million PCF subsidy, while each of the 10 municipalities shall be eligible to a P1-million subsidy.
The PCF may be used to finance projects such as school buildings, rural health units, water and sanitation system, local roads and bridges, slaughterhouses, flood control, reforestation, postharvest facilities, cold storage facilities, and other programs and projects that would enhance local government services.
DILG-10 Director Rene K. Burdeos said that all of the 12 LGUs have passed the 2011 second round assessment on good housekeeping in key governance areas of planning, fiscal management, transparency and accountability and valuing performance management, and have complied with the full disclosure policy and have no adverse reports from the Commission on Audit, and have been conferred with the SGH. (Hazel L. Occena/DILG/PIA10)
Another soldier-athlete honored
CAMP EVANGELISTA, Cagayan de Oro City, June 19 (PIA) -- Another Fourth Infantry Division (4ID) trooper was honored during the flag-raising ceremony yesterday, June 18.
Private First-Class Roland Z. Artajo, assigned with the 4th Division Special Service Office, participated in the 2012 World Eskrima/Arnis Championships at City Sports Club, Grand Convention Center, Cebu City held June 6 to 10, where he won the Silver Medal in Live Double Sticks Category.
Out of the 11 martial artists from Mindanao, only Pfc. Artajo received an award.
Twenty-five teams from different countries such as Australia, Indonesia, Mexico, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States, and Philippines competed in the event.
Since arnis is a Filipino martial arts, Supreme Grandmaster Ciriaco Cañete from the Philippines chose to hold the competition in the Philippines. Grandmaster Anthony Kleeman from United States and Grandmaster Vince Palumbo from Canada were present and acted as referees/judges in the competition, while Grandmaster Chuck Cañete also from the Philippines was Tournament Director.
The said event was organized in connection with the 80th Doce Pares Anniversary. There were also an International Martial Arts Workshop and Doce Pares Hall of Fame Awards.
“We are proud of you Pfc. Artajo, again in behalf of the Command, I congratulate you for this achievement,” MGen. Victor A. Felix Commander, 4ID, said. (4ID/PIA10)
Private First-Class Roland Z. Artajo, assigned with the 4th Division Special Service Office, participated in the 2012 World Eskrima/Arnis Championships at City Sports Club, Grand Convention Center, Cebu City held June 6 to 10, where he won the Silver Medal in Live Double Sticks Category.
Out of the 11 martial artists from Mindanao, only Pfc. Artajo received an award.
Twenty-five teams from different countries such as Australia, Indonesia, Mexico, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States, and Philippines competed in the event.
Since arnis is a Filipino martial arts, Supreme Grandmaster Ciriaco Cañete from the Philippines chose to hold the competition in the Philippines. Grandmaster Anthony Kleeman from United States and Grandmaster Vince Palumbo from Canada were present and acted as referees/judges in the competition, while Grandmaster Chuck Cañete also from the Philippines was Tournament Director.
The said event was organized in connection with the 80th Doce Pares Anniversary. There were also an International Martial Arts Workshop and Doce Pares Hall of Fame Awards.
“We are proud of you Pfc. Artajo, again in behalf of the Command, I congratulate you for this achievement,” MGen. Victor A. Felix Commander, 4ID, said. (4ID/PIA10)
DTI monitors P1.06-B new investments in NorMin
By Apipa P. Bagumbaran
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, June 19 (PIA) -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) have monitored a total of P1.06-billion new investments in Northern Mindanao for the first quarter of 2012.
This amount is higher by 41 percent compared to the P755.27-million worth of investments that poured in the region during the same period last year, said Engr. Cecilio Y. Clarete, Chief Economic Development Specialist of the National Economic Development Authority Regional Office 10.
Except for Lanao del Norte, all other provinces in the region registered increases with Misamis Oriental, taking almost half of the total regional investments or about 43 percent. Misamis Occidental shares 35 percent while Lanao del Norte, Camiguin, and Bukidnon shared nine percent, eight percent, and six percent, respectively.
Clarete said majority of the P457.52-million worth of investments in Misamis Oriental went into the infrastructure and services, trading and service sectors, such as construction and expansion of tourism-related facilities like hotels and restaurants, and real estate development, which were mostly concentrated here in the city.
He added that investments poured in Misamis Occidental, which amounted to P367.26 million, were mainly from the procurement of various assets and infusion of working capital for lending cooperatives, as well as the construction of school building.
Lanao del Norte, on the other hand, registered major investments under service, trading and agri-based sectors that included expansion of construction services; construction of apartments, lodging houses and hospital; and establishment of a grocery store and farm supply.
According to Clarete, investments in Camiguin were mostly in the service and trading sectors that included tourism-related investments as well as the expansion of a cable television service provider and the establishment of new bank and pharmacy, while the P60.96 million investments recorded in Bukidnon came mostly from the establishment of a rubber plantation, expansion of pineapple production, construction of hydro power generation plant, and construction of buildings.
Meanwhile, Securities and Exchange Commission-registered investments have declined by 77 percent in terms of paid-up capital for new stock corporations, from P138.58 million in the first quarter of 2011 to only P31.98 million in the same period of 2012.
Clarete said the paid-up capital went down despite the 57 percent increase in the number of new firms, which were registered to put-up or expand their activities in the region because two major companies have applied with huge capitalization last year. (APB/PIA-10)
This amount is higher by 41 percent compared to the P755.27-million worth of investments that poured in the region during the same period last year, said Engr. Cecilio Y. Clarete, Chief Economic Development Specialist of the National Economic Development Authority Regional Office 10.
Except for Lanao del Norte, all other provinces in the region registered increases with Misamis Oriental, taking almost half of the total regional investments or about 43 percent. Misamis Occidental shares 35 percent while Lanao del Norte, Camiguin, and Bukidnon shared nine percent, eight percent, and six percent, respectively.
Clarete said majority of the P457.52-million worth of investments in Misamis Oriental went into the infrastructure and services, trading and service sectors, such as construction and expansion of tourism-related facilities like hotels and restaurants, and real estate development, which were mostly concentrated here in the city.
He added that investments poured in Misamis Occidental, which amounted to P367.26 million, were mainly from the procurement of various assets and infusion of working capital for lending cooperatives, as well as the construction of school building.
Lanao del Norte, on the other hand, registered major investments under service, trading and agri-based sectors that included expansion of construction services; construction of apartments, lodging houses and hospital; and establishment of a grocery store and farm supply.
According to Clarete, investments in Camiguin were mostly in the service and trading sectors that included tourism-related investments as well as the expansion of a cable television service provider and the establishment of new bank and pharmacy, while the P60.96 million investments recorded in Bukidnon came mostly from the establishment of a rubber plantation, expansion of pineapple production, construction of hydro power generation plant, and construction of buildings.
Meanwhile, Securities and Exchange Commission-registered investments have declined by 77 percent in terms of paid-up capital for new stock corporations, from P138.58 million in the first quarter of 2011 to only P31.98 million in the same period of 2012.
Clarete said the paid-up capital went down despite the 57 percent increase in the number of new firms, which were registered to put-up or expand their activities in the region because two major companies have applied with huge capitalization last year. (APB/PIA-10)
DILG-10 to hold disaster preparedness and climate change adaptation program
BY Hazel L. Occena
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, June 19 -- A consultation of disaster management stakeholders will be held this month to raise awareness on the nature and management of disaster, in order to develop a culture of preparedness among government officials and the public.
The Tapatan on Disaster Preparedness and Climate Change Adaptation with the theme “Katalagman, Atong Pangandaman” will be held on June 21 at Grand Caprice Restaurant, this city.
The event brings together representatives of the national government agencies, industry actors practicing corporate social responsibility, non-government organizations, media practitioners, disaster risk reduction and management officers, and the local chief executives in the region to forge a partnership on disaster preparedness.
The Tapatan on Disaster Preparedness is an offshoot of the success of the series of Tapatan activities last year, focusing on the Full Disclosure Policy. It will be attended by Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jesse M. Robredo, said DILG-10 Director Rene K. Burdeos.
Among the highlights of the event are DILG Secretary Robredo’s announcement on the seal of disaster preparedness; presentation on hydrometeorological and geological hazards affecting this region, Northern Mindanao disaster profile, climate change adaptation measures, Region 10 watersheds and river basins and the roles of the local government units (LGUs) and other stakeholders in disaster risk reduction and management and climate change adaptation; distribution of checks to the eight LGU awardees of the performance challenge fund and to the three pilot LGUs of the search and rescue subsidy fund. (Hazel L. Occena/DILG/PIA10)
The Tapatan on Disaster Preparedness and Climate Change Adaptation with the theme “Katalagman, Atong Pangandaman” will be held on June 21 at Grand Caprice Restaurant, this city.
The event brings together representatives of the national government agencies, industry actors practicing corporate social responsibility, non-government organizations, media practitioners, disaster risk reduction and management officers, and the local chief executives in the region to forge a partnership on disaster preparedness.
The Tapatan on Disaster Preparedness is an offshoot of the success of the series of Tapatan activities last year, focusing on the Full Disclosure Policy. It will be attended by Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jesse M. Robredo, said DILG-10 Director Rene K. Burdeos.
Among the highlights of the event are DILG Secretary Robredo’s announcement on the seal of disaster preparedness; presentation on hydrometeorological and geological hazards affecting this region, Northern Mindanao disaster profile, climate change adaptation measures, Region 10 watersheds and river basins and the roles of the local government units (LGUs) and other stakeholders in disaster risk reduction and management and climate change adaptation; distribution of checks to the eight LGU awardees of the performance challenge fund and to the three pilot LGUs of the search and rescue subsidy fund. (Hazel L. Occena/DILG/PIA10)
Dengue cases down by 81.2% in Mis. Occ. Due to intensified info drive
By Rutchie C. Aguhob
OROQUIETA CITY, Misamis Occidental, June 18 (PIA) -- The intensified information dissemination campaign to fight dengue will continue in the three cities and 14 towns of Misamis Occidental. This, after the campaign proved to be very effective in the province.
Governor Herminia Ramiro said the info contained the 4S campaign which informed the public on “searching and destroying, applying self-protection measures, seeking early consultation, and saying ‘no’ to indiscriminate fogging."
The 2012 Disease Surveillance Report shows a total admittance of only 40 dengue cases in the different sentinel hospitals of the province, from January 1 to June 8 this year.
This was actually lower by 81.22 percent compared to 213 dengue cases in the same period of 2011, said Dr. David Mendoza, Head of the Regional Epidemiology, Surveillance and Disaster Response Unit of the Department of Health-Center for Health Development, Region 10.
The report also shows that the dengue cases of Mis. Occ.’s three cities were on the downward trend: Tangub, from 54 to four cases or down by 92.59 percent, Ozamiz, from 80 to 14 cases or, down by 82.50 percent, and Oroquieta City, from 18 to eight cases, or down by 55.55 percent.
On the other hand, the report shows a total admittance of 1,178 dengue cases regionwide during the period higher by 40.57 percent compared to 838 cases, in the same period of 2011.
The intensified information campaign, led by the Provincial and City Health Offices (PHOs/CHOs), is very much needed, especially now that the rainy season has begun.
“We would also like to maintain the low incidence of the dengue cases in all our local government units (LGUs) by increasing the awareness of the people about dengue and how it can be prevented,” the Governor, who is a nurse by profession, said.
It is expected that there will be more cases of dengue, this year, based on the yearly trending, hence, the LGUs are encouraged to intensify their campaign against the disease, Mendoza said.
Like the previous week’s report, the ages of dengue patients ranged from less than a month to 90 years old, with 55 percent of it being males.
However, the number of deaths remained the same, at two with a case fatality rate (CFR) of 0.17 percent, and that among the age groups, those with the age range of below 5 to 14 years old had the highest CFR of 0.39 percent.
Data per province also show the following: Misamis Oriental had 916 cases or 77.80 percent; Bukidnon, 125 cases or 10.6 percent; Lanao del Norte, 94 cases or 8.0 percent; Misamis Occidental, 40 cases or 3.40 percent; and Camiguin, three cases or 0.30 percent.
As to the cities, Cagayan de Oro registered the highest number of 640 cases or 54.30 percent, followed by Iligan, 62 cases or 5.30 percent and Gingoog, 33 cases or 2.80 percent; Valencia, 26 cases or 2.20 percent; Ozamiz, 14 cases or 1.18 percent; Malaybalay and El Salvador, 11 cases or 0.93 percent each; Oroquieta, eight cases or 0.67 percent; and lowest was in Tangub with only four cases or 0.33 percent.
In terms of increase of the dengue cases per province, Bukidnon registered the highest with 220.51 percent, followed by Misamis Oriental, 124.51 percent.
The dengue cases in Camiguin continued to decline or down by 80 percent and Lanao del Norte, down by 44.38 percent.
As to the cities, Valencia still posted the highest increase of 2,500 percent, followed by Malaybalay, 175 percent, Cagayan de Oro, 137.92 percent, Gingoog, 120 percent and El Salvador, 22.22 percent. But the dengue cases in Iligan went down by 34.04 percent, just like those of Tangub, Ozamiz and Oroqieta.
This time, however, the cluster of three or more dengue cases were noted in only 13, instead of 16, barangays of Cagayan de Oro City. (PIA 10, Mis. Occ.)
Governor Herminia Ramiro said the info contained the 4S campaign which informed the public on “searching and destroying, applying self-protection measures, seeking early consultation, and saying ‘no’ to indiscriminate fogging."
The 2012 Disease Surveillance Report shows a total admittance of only 40 dengue cases in the different sentinel hospitals of the province, from January 1 to June 8 this year.
This was actually lower by 81.22 percent compared to 213 dengue cases in the same period of 2011, said Dr. David Mendoza, Head of the Regional Epidemiology, Surveillance and Disaster Response Unit of the Department of Health-Center for Health Development, Region 10.
The report also shows that the dengue cases of Mis. Occ.’s three cities were on the downward trend: Tangub, from 54 to four cases or down by 92.59 percent, Ozamiz, from 80 to 14 cases or, down by 82.50 percent, and Oroquieta City, from 18 to eight cases, or down by 55.55 percent.
On the other hand, the report shows a total admittance of 1,178 dengue cases regionwide during the period higher by 40.57 percent compared to 838 cases, in the same period of 2011.
The intensified information campaign, led by the Provincial and City Health Offices (PHOs/CHOs), is very much needed, especially now that the rainy season has begun.
“We would also like to maintain the low incidence of the dengue cases in all our local government units (LGUs) by increasing the awareness of the people about dengue and how it can be prevented,” the Governor, who is a nurse by profession, said.
It is expected that there will be more cases of dengue, this year, based on the yearly trending, hence, the LGUs are encouraged to intensify their campaign against the disease, Mendoza said.
Like the previous week’s report, the ages of dengue patients ranged from less than a month to 90 years old, with 55 percent of it being males.
However, the number of deaths remained the same, at two with a case fatality rate (CFR) of 0.17 percent, and that among the age groups, those with the age range of below 5 to 14 years old had the highest CFR of 0.39 percent.
Data per province also show the following: Misamis Oriental had 916 cases or 77.80 percent; Bukidnon, 125 cases or 10.6 percent; Lanao del Norte, 94 cases or 8.0 percent; Misamis Occidental, 40 cases or 3.40 percent; and Camiguin, three cases or 0.30 percent.
As to the cities, Cagayan de Oro registered the highest number of 640 cases or 54.30 percent, followed by Iligan, 62 cases or 5.30 percent and Gingoog, 33 cases or 2.80 percent; Valencia, 26 cases or 2.20 percent; Ozamiz, 14 cases or 1.18 percent; Malaybalay and El Salvador, 11 cases or 0.93 percent each; Oroquieta, eight cases or 0.67 percent; and lowest was in Tangub with only four cases or 0.33 percent.
In terms of increase of the dengue cases per province, Bukidnon registered the highest with 220.51 percent, followed by Misamis Oriental, 124.51 percent.
The dengue cases in Camiguin continued to decline or down by 80 percent and Lanao del Norte, down by 44.38 percent.
As to the cities, Valencia still posted the highest increase of 2,500 percent, followed by Malaybalay, 175 percent, Cagayan de Oro, 137.92 percent, Gingoog, 120 percent and El Salvador, 22.22 percent. But the dengue cases in Iligan went down by 34.04 percent, just like those of Tangub, Ozamiz and Oroqieta.
This time, however, the cluster of three or more dengue cases were noted in only 13, instead of 16, barangays of Cagayan de Oro City. (PIA 10, Mis. Occ.)
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